Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Dale V.C. Holness
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Broward County International Trade and Cultural Expo ("FITCE") as an annual County-sponsored event, currently scheduled at the Broward County Convention Center for November 17-18, 2021, subject to Fiscal Year 2022 budgeting and funding; authorizing the Office of Economic and Small Business Development ("OESBD") to solicit co-sponsorships for FITCE (subject to the provisions of the County's Advantage Marketing Program) in any individual amount and in an aggregate amount of over $30,000; authorizing the County Administrator to approve and execute all co-sponsorship and other agreements relating to FITCE, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, and to take all other administrative and budgetary actions associated therewith. Notwithstanding future OESBD budgeting for Fiscal Year 2022, any increase in the County's level of financial support for FITCE over the annually budgeted $100,000 sponsorship amount for the event shall require separate Board consideration and approval. (Commissioner Holness) (Deferred from May 4, 2021 - Item No. 35)
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with the Broward County Advantage Marketing Program, co-sponsorships and approval of financial support require approval by the Board.
What Action Accomplishes
A. Authorizes FITCE 2021 to be held in-person at the Broward County Convention Center.
B. Authorizes staff in the Office of Economic and Small Business Development to solicit co-sponsorships to support the annual FITCE event.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
This item supports the Board's 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 prosp...
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