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 APPROVE Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance (hereinafter referred to as "The Alliance") Fiscal Year 2020 quarterly performance report, for the period October 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, pursuant to the Agreement between Broward County and the Alliance.
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Why Action is Necessary
Pursuant to the County's agreement with the Alliance, the Alliance must submit to the Office of Economic and Small Business Development, quarterly performance reports for Board acceptance.
What Action Accomplishes
The Alliance's submission and the Board of County Commissioners' acceptance of the quarterly performance reports will satisfy compliance with the terms of the Agreement between the parties.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This motion supports the Board of County Commissioners' Vision of "A vibrant economy with a diverse, skilled workforce, in a County offering unique advantages that attract all types of businesses to create equitable, countywide prosperity.", Value A: "Ensuring economic opportunities for Broward's diverse population and businesses," Goal 1: "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 Office of Economic and Small Business Development (hereinafter referred to as "OESBD") reviewed the Fiscal Year 2020 Alliance Quarterly Performance Report (Exhibit 1). The quarterly report has been summarized to highlight the Alliance's achievements for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2020 (Exhibit 1, page 3 of 17). The quarter...
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