Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Monica Cepero
Department: County Administration Division: Cultural Division
Information
Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPROVE Grant Agreement between Broward County and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture in the amount of $150,000 (subject to a County match in the amount of $150,000) for the period starting July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023, for Cultural Division general program support to assist with the on-going initiatives and to supplement funding for the position of an Office Support Specialist; authorize the County Administrator to approve and execute the Grant Agreement and amendments thereto, subject to prior review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; and authorize the County Administrator to take any necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the grant.
ACTION: (T-10:19 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0.
B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution to appropriate within the Local Arts Agency Grant Fund the amount of $300,000 (inclusive of both the state grant described in Motion A. and the $150,000 County cash match) for the purpose of general program support and funding of an Office Support Specialist position within the Division.
ACTION: (T-10:19 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2022-380.
VOTE: 9-0.
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Why Action is Necessary
A. Pursuant to Chapter 20, Part V, Section 20.31.b.3 of the Broward County Administrative Code, grant agreements require the Broward County Board of County Commissioners’ (Board) approval.
B. Pursuant to Chapter 20, Part II, Section 20.16 of the Administrative Code, budget resolutions require Board adoption.
What Action Accomplishes
A. Provides approval to accept State grant funding to support ongoing initiatives of the Cultural Division and to supplement funding for one position and authorizes the County Administrator to sign documents related to the grant.
B. Allows acceptance and transfer of funds within the Local Arts Agency Grant Fund.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
CULTURAL DIVISION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTIONS.
This item supports the Board’s value of “cultivating community culture, arts, recreation and life-long learning” and goals relating to providing diverse artistic, cultural, educational and historical amenities and programs that contribute to a vibrant, multi-cultural and economically viable community.
The grant funding from the State of Florida will provide supplemental funding for Division marketing initiatives, Signature Event, and staff support. Grant funds will be used to address the following goals: to grow Broward County’s arts infrastructure through increasing financial investment and advocacy for the benefit of all residents and visitors; to develop neighborhood communities through the arts by using local artists and presenting impactful programs; to amplify the stories of Broward’s diverse grantee artists and organizations to raise public awareness and elevate the visibility of the arts. In addition, grant funds will also be used to supplement funding of the Division’s front-line Office Support Specialist position. The Office Support Specialist position is essential to the Division’s operation as the incumbent provides support services to staff in all of the Division’s lines of business, Marketing, Grants, Community Engagement, and Public Art & Design.
The County is required to use the Grant Agreement which is in the State of Florida’s contract format to receive the State of Florida’s funds. The Grant Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form by the Office of the County Attorney and has been reviewed and approved as to insurance requirements by the Risk Management Division.
Source of Additional Information
Phillip Dunlap, Director, Cultural Division, (954) 357-7456.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The County will receive unanticipated revenue from the State in the amount of $150,000 for general program support. The County cash match of $150,000 is appropriated in the Cultural Division’s General Fund.