Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Maribel Feliciano
Department: Economic and Small Business Development
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO DIRECT County Attorney’s Office to draft a Resolution amending the Broward County Administrative Code to establish the administrative framework for the Broward Municipal Services District (“BMSD”) Economic Development Program.
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Why Action is Necessary
Pursuant to Section 18.5(e) of the Broward County Administrative Code, the subject matter of a proposed Amendment to the Administrative Code must be considered by the Board prior to the drafting of the proposed Amendment to the Administrative Code.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides required direction to the Office of the County Attorney.
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?County Commission
?Go Green
?MAP Broward
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the Board of County Commissioners' Vision of “From sawgrass to seagrass, an inclusive and resilient community with a thriving quality of life”, and Goal of “Ensuring economic opportunities and a sustainable economy, with an emphasis on Broward's lower and middle class."
On March 3, 2015, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners (“Board”) approved in concept the creation of an economic development program for the Broward Municipal Services District (BMSD) at its economic development workshop. On September 15, 2016, the Board approved the BMSD Economic Development Program (Agenda Item No. 77) to support revitalization of the BMSD’s commercial corridors.
On October 7, 2025, the Board approved updated descriptions of the BMSD Economic Development Program components and authorized their continuation for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027, with agreements limited to a maximum term of two years and not extending beyond September 30, 2027, without further Boar...
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