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 AUTHORIZE Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) to co-sponsor the Alan B. Levan NSU Broward Center of Innovation (Levan Center) 100 StartUp Project for a total of $100,000, sponsoring 20 entrepreneurs; and authorize the County Administrator to execute documents and related agreements associated with the 100 StartUp Project co-sponsorship, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, and to take all other administrative and budgetary actions associated therewith.
ACTION: (T-10:44 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 8-0. Mayor Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Ryan was not present.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE Broward County's membership in the Alan B. Levan NSU Broward Center of Innovation as a Corporate Partner with the Starship Pass at a cost of $36,000 per year, subject to annual budget appropriation; and authorize the County Administrator, to execute related agreements, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, and to take all other administrative and budgetary actions associated therewith.
ACTION: (T-10:44 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 8-0. Mayor Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Ryan was not present.
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Why Action is Necessary
A. As per the County's Advantage Marketing Program, Co-sponsorships with a value greater than $5,000 require Board approval.
B. County's membership with the Levan Center as a Corporate Partner requires Board approval.
What Action Accomplishes
A. Authorizes OESBD to co-sponsor the Levan Center 100 StartUp Project annually.
B. Authorizes Broward County to become a Corporate Partner with the Alan B. Levan NSU Broward Center of Innovation.
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