Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Bertha Henry
Department: County Administration Division: Parks & Recreation
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to License and Concession Agreement between Broward County and Florida Renaissance Festival, Inc. for the Florida Renaissance Festival at Quiet Waters Park, providing for the sale of alcoholic beverages during the annual event; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the same. (Commission District 2)
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Why Action is Necessary
The underlying Agreement requires Board approval for amendments.
What Action Accomplishes
This action expands the types of alcoholic beverages to include liquor that Florida Renaissance Festival, Inc. may sell and serve during the annual Florida Renaissance Festival at Quiet Waters Park, and increases the fee paid to the County by Florida Renaissance Festival, Inc. for collected or redeemed event tickets.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The First Amendment to License and Concession Agreement (First Amendment) between Broward County and Florida Renaissance Festival, Inc. (RENFEST) expands the types of alcoholic beverages to include liquor that RENFEST is permitted to sell and serve during the annual Florida Renaissance Festival at Quiet Waters Park, and increases the annual event fee that RENFEST will pay the County, from $1.10 to $1.14 plus applicable taxes, for each admission or complimentary ticket collected or redeemed by RENFEST. The increased fee is projected to increase revenue to the County by $11,420 over the remainder of the term of the Agreement.
The original Agreement was approved by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners at the August 22, 2017, Regular Meeting, Item 41B. The Agreement’s term began on date of full execution and ends at the conclusion of the Year 2022 event. The Agreement includes provision for a renewal by the Board for up to five years. The First Amendment does not alter the Agreement term. The Agreement may be terminated for convenience by the Board by providing 15 months written notice to RENFEST.
The Office of the County Attorney has reviewed and approved the First Amendment to the Agreement for legal sufficiency.
Source of Additional Information
Dan West, Director, Parks and Recreation, 954-357-8107
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The anticipated increase in revenue, as a result of this action, is $11,420 for the remainder of the term of the Agreement. Revenue is deposited into the Broward County General Fund.