Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Steve Geller
Department: County Commission
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County and Marine Research Hub of South Florida, Inc. ("Marine Research Hub"), for a grant in the amount of $50,000 for coordination between, and promotion of, South Florida's oceanographic research institutions and oceanic sustainability ("Grant Agreement"), contingent upon obtaining matching grant funds from Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties; authorize Mayor to execute same; and authorize County Administrator to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions. (Mayor Geller)
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Why Action is Necessary
Board approval is required to enter into the Grant Agreement.
What Action Accomplishes
Approves and authorizes the execution of the Grant Agreement.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
This item supports the Board's Value of "Encouraging investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices and environmental protection" and Goal 1: "Seek funding for, implement policies and pursue projects promoting, the use of alternative energies and sustainable practices."
The Marine Research Hub is seeking $50,000 each from Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties to promote sustainable private investment and growth of the knowledge-based ocean and water industries and to share information, collaborate on research and development initiatives, and jointly pursue oceanographic business development opportunities, known as "Blue Tech" or the "Blue Economy."
The Marine Research Hub was created in order to raise the visibility, reputation, and prestige of South Florida's oceanographic research institutions and facilitate university research and the transfer of technology into marketable goods and services by fostering collaboration among research, education, business, and economic development organizations. This ...
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