Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Steve Geller
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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MAYOR'S REPORT
A. FILM INDUSTRY IN BROWARD COUNTY
ACTION: (T-2:42 PM) Following an update as to efforts being made to promote Broward County as a location for film, television and other video productions, Mayor Geller directed the County Attorney's Office to prepare an ordinance creating the office of Film Commissioner. In addition, Mayor Geller directed the County Attorney's Office to prepare administrative code provisions creating a film incentive program that will provide financial assistance to film, television and other video productions that use South Florida as the location for filming and hiring local individuals as employees of those productions. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
In response to Mayor Geller, Commissioner Sharief expressed approval in regard to the Film Commission position being posted and noted the potential for being another economic driver for Broward County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
In response to Mayor Geller, Commissioner Holness mentioned discussions in regard to setting up an incubator and inquired as to provisions to ensure nurturing, encouraging and supporting locals. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
In response to Commissioner Holness, Mayor Geller advised that 70 percent of the employees must reside in Dade or Broward County in order to be eligible for incentives. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
In response to Mayor Geller, Commissioner Holness inquired as to provisions to foster development of local talent to break into the movie making business. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
In response to Commissioner Holness, County Administrator Bertha Henry confirmed that the Film Board will be housed with the Office of Economic and Small Business Development, expressing the importance of nurturing ...
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