Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Joseph Morris
Department: Port Everglades Division: Finance
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Grant Agreement between Broward County (acting through the Port Everglades Department) and the State of Florida Department of Management Services for cybersecurity solutions for the Port Everglades Department for the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025; authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute same; authorize the County Administrator to approve any amendments thereto, provided the amendments do not impose any financial obligations on the County and subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney's Office; and authorize the County Administrator to take all other necessary administrative and budgetary actions for the implementation of the grant award.
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Why Action is Necessary
Board approval is required to execute grant agreements.
What Action Accomplishes
Approves the grant agreement to provide Port Everglades with access to cybersecurity tools being made available by the state.
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Previous Action Taken
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Summary Explanation/Background
THE PORT EVERGLADES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.
This action supports the Broward County Board of County Commissioners' ("Board") Value of "Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives," and the Goal of "Consistently delivering responsive, efficient, inclusive, and equitable quality services to the public and internal customers while providing a safe community to live, work, and visit."
In response to ongoing cybersecurity threats, this grant will enhance the Port's security posture and further support Broward County's broader initiatives to protect vital data and to secure critical network infrastructure at Port Everglades. It will safeguard the Port's data and systems, ensuring a secure environme...
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