Broward County and certain service providers in the amounts specified in
Exhibit 1, effective April 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026; authorize the
Human Services Department Director or Deputy Director to execute the
contract adjustments; and authorize the County Administrator to take all
necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the
agreements as amended.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waivers of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a),
Florida Statutes, for the following Broward County advisory board members
holding an employment or contractual relationship with an entity receiving
funds for the performance of services under this agenda item:
1. Mikal Cartier
2. Dr. Linda Parker
3. Tom Ruthardt
Attachments:
OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution approving Project Orange Blossom
pursuant to Section 9½-52, Broward County Code of Ordinances, for a
Broward County Strategic Job Creation Incentive in the amount of $210,000
and a Broward County Direct Cash/Job Creation Incentive in the amount of
$100,000 for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2036, based on the creation of 150
new, high-wage/high-skill jobs.
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B. MOTION TO AWARD Project Orange Blossom an additional $100,000
economic development grant based upon the creation of 150 new,
high-wage/high-skill jobs and a minimum capital investment of $7,000,000;
and authorize the County Administrator to negotiate and execute a grant
agreement or amendment to effectuate same, subject to review and
approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office.
C. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to execute all necessary
documents, including agreements and associated amendments, to
effectuate and administer Project Orange Blossom’s participation in the
Broward County Strategic Job Creation Incentive Program and the Broward
County Direct Cash/Job Creation Incentive Program, including to approve
changes to the job creation schedule for Project Orange Blossom, subject to
review and approval as to legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office
and provided there is no increase in the County’s total financial commitment.