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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A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution approving Project Starfish for a Broward County Direct Cash/Job Creation Incentive Grant pursuant to Section 91/2-52, Broward County Code of Ordinances ("Code"), in the total amount of $80,500 for Fiscal Years 2022 through 2029, based on the creation of 115 new, high-wage/high-skill jobs.
ACTION: (T-10:35 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2022-160.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Bogen voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Geller was not present.
B. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator, or designee, to execute all necessary documents to effectuate and administer Project Starfish's participation in the Broward County Direct Cash/Job Creation Incentive Grant Program pursuant to Section 91/2-52 of the Code, for Fiscal Years 2022 through 2029, and to effectuate any future nonmonetary changes to the job creation schedule for Project Starfish, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney and provided there is no increase in Broward County's total financial commitment.
ACTION: (T-10:35 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Bogen voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Geller was not present.
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Why Action is Necessary
A. Board approval is required for participation in any County economic incentive program pursuant to Section 19.37.1, Broward County Administrative Code.
B. Board approval is required to authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute any documents necessary to implement and administer the approved economic development incentives.
What Action Accomplishes
A. This action will allow the Office of Economic and Small Business Development (the "OESBD") to offer economic incentives to Project Starfish to facilitate its relocation to Broward County.
B. This action authorizes t...
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