Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Monica Cepero
Department: County Administration Division: Parks & Recreation
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution accepting the donation of two habitat tanks, with a combined value of approximately $60,000, from Nova Southeastern University, Inc., for the use and benefit of the Parks and Recreation Division. (Commission District 6)
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Why Action is Necessary
Section 18.63 of the Broward County Administrative Code requires any donation valued at $10,000 or more to be accepted by Board Resolution.
What Action Accomplishes
Accepts the donation of two habitat tanks from Nova Southeastern University, Inc., for the use and benefit of the Parks and Recreation Division.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the Broward County Board of County Commissioners’ goal of “Healthy Community - Cultivating community culture, arts, recreation, and life-long learning.”
Approval of this item would permit the donation of two 370-gallon habitat tanks from Nova Southeastern University, Inc. (“NSU”). The tanks contain exhibits that are designed to represent the different habitats seen in Florida, including coral reefs, mangrove forests, and seagrass beds. NSU is donating the tanks due to lack of space at their current location, the Marine Environmental Education Center within Hollywood North Beach Park. If the donation is accepted, the tanks will be moved to Anne Kolb Nature Center at the County’s expense and will provide additional educational and learning resources for the public visiting the center.
Source of Additional Information
Dan West, Director, Parks and Recreation Division, (954) 357-8106
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
Value of in-kind donation is approximately $60,000.