Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Sandy-Michael McDonald
Department: Economic and Small Business Development
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to approve and execute a First Amendment to the Agreement between Broward County and The Broward Alliance, Inc., d/b/a Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance (the "Alliance"), subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, extending the term of the Agreement on a month-to-month basis for a period not to exceed three months beginning October 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021, and in an amount not to exceed $411,840 for the three-month period; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the First Amendment.
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Why Action is Necessary
Section 21.53(a), Broward County Administrative Code, requires Board approval for contracts exceeding five years.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows for continued services provided by the Alliance and allows for adequate time to negotiate a new agreement.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
The Board approved the current agreement with the Alliance on September 27, 2016 (Item 40).
Summary Explanation/Background
THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (OESBD) RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the Board's Goal to "Attract and retain all types of business, especially high-wage industries that offer employee benefits, through partnerships with the Alliance, chambers of commerce, colleges and universities, CareerSource, and any other available avenues."
The County entered into a Public/Private Economic Development Partnership Agreement with The Broward Alliance, Inc., d/b/a Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance (the "Alliance"), for services relating to implementation of strategies for economic growth, job creation, and expansion of local tax base through attraction ...
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