Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Hazelle P. Rogers
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE amendment to the 2023 State Legislative and Executive Program (“State Program”) to support appropriation of funding for the staging of portions of the 2024 International Cricket Council Men’s T20 World Cup at Central Broward Regional Park. (Commissioner Rogers)
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Why Action is Necessary
The Board must approve amendments to the State Program.
What Action Accomplishes
Amends the State Program.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
The 2024 International Cricket Council Men’s T20 World Cup, an international Twenty20 cricket tournament, is scheduled to be played in June 2024 in the West Indies and the United States. It will be the first ICC World Cup tournament to feature matches played in the United States. Central Broward Regional Park will be one of the hosts of matches played in the United States. The event is expected to provide national and international exposure for Broward County, bringing numerous international visitors and showcasing Broward County and the state of Florida in international broadcasts of the event, which are expected to be viewed by over two billion people worldwide.
This item proposes to amend the State Program to add the following statement to the Appropriations Section:
2024 International Cricket Council Men's T20 World Cup
Funding Request - Will be provided as Additional Information
SUPPORT funding for the staging of the International Cricket Council Men’s T20 World Cup in Florida, including upgrades to Central Broward Regional Park and Stadium and logistical support.
This item was submitted after the deadline for supplemental items because the need to request the funding as part of the legislative program was raised by stakeholders after the agenda had printed, and all state appropriation requests are due on February 13, 2023.
Source of Additional Information
Dwight Hinkson, Executive Administrator to Commissioner Hazelle P. Rogers
Broward County Commission District 9, 954-357-7009
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.