Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Mark Gale
Department: Aviation Division: Administration
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE co-sponsorship of the Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives 2028 Annual Conference scheduled to occur in April 2028 in Broward County, and authorize the Director of the Broward County Aviation Department to approve and execute the co-sponsorship agreement, subject to review and approval as to legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $75,000.
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Why Action is Necessary
The Advantage Marketing Program requires that a Broward County co-sponsorship of a third-party event or program with a total aggregate value of more than $5,000 be approved by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.
What Action Accomplishes
Approves the co-sponsorship of the Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives 2028 Annual Conference.
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Previous Action Taken
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Summary Explanation/Background
THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This action will approve the co-sponsorship of the Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (“SEC AAAE”) Annual Conference (“Conference”) in April 2028.
SEC AAAE has over 800 members representing 88 airports and is the largest chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives. SEC AAAE's conferences deliver industry knowledge tailored for airport professionals and offer important training and networking opportunities for career growth and business development.
This Conference is an annual event sponsored by SEC AAAE. During the 2026 annual Conference in Savannah, GA, approximately 525 participants attended, with many coming from out of state. This resulted in an increase of 821 hotel room nights for the local economy. The Conference requires a...
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