Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Bertha Henry
Department: County Administration Division: Cultural Division
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPROVE funding for the Fiscal Year 2022 General Operating Support Grant awards to the Museum of Discovery and Science, Inc., in the amount of $306,500; and Nova Southeastern University, Inc., on behalf of its Museum of Art Division, in the amount of $252,643. (Commission District 7)
ACTION: (T-10:56 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0.
B. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to enter into Grant Award agreements, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney, for both the Museum of Discovery and Science, Inc., and Nova Southeastern University, Inc., on behalf of its Museum of Art Division for a one year contract term.
ACTION: (T-10:56 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0.
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Why Action is Necessary
A. The Broward County Board of County Commissioners (“Board”) approval is required, as the recommended award amounts exceed the approval threshold level of the County Administrator for this Grant program.
B. Pursuant to the Broward County Administrative Code, Section 29.17(d)(2), Board approval is required to authorize the County Administrator to execute any Grant Award Agreements with amounts greater than $250,000.
What Action Accomplishes
A. Approval provides funding support towards the operating expenses for the Museum of Discovery and Science, Inc., and Nova Southeastern University, Inc., on behalf of its Museum of Art Division.
B. Authorizes County Administrator to execute Grant Award agreements with the Museum of Discovery and Science, Inc., and Nova Southeastern University, Inc., on behalf of its Museum of Art Division for Fiscal Year 2022.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE CULTURAL DIVISION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THESE MOTIONS.
This item supports the Goals contained in the Broward County Commission Vision Statement: Value F. Cultivating community culture, arts, recreation, and life-long learning.
The Cultural Division’s General Operating Support (“GOS”) grant category supports Broward-based arts and cultural organizations in the production and presentation of ongoing, sustainable, high-quality artistic activities that engage the diversity of Broward County residents and visitors. The GOS grant program is the primary vehicle for supporting and strengthening the organizational capacity of grantees by providing multi-year, unrestricted operating support.
On June 3, 2021, the Broward County Cultural Council, recommended GOS grant award funding to the Museum of Discovery and Science and NSU Art Museum in an amount greater than $250,000 ($306,500 and $252,643, respectively). Pursuant to Section 29.17(d)(2), of the Broward County Administrative Code, Board approval is required to authorize the County Administrator to executed grant awards in excess of $250,000.
Source of Additional Information
Phillip Dunlap, Director, Cultural Division, (954) 357-7456
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
Funds are budgeted in the Cultural Special Purpose Fund for Fiscal Year 2022. No additional fiscal impact.