THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the Commission Value of "Encouraging investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices and environmental protection," Goal 1: Seek funding for, implement policies and pursue projects promoting, the use of alternative energy, resource conservation, sustainable practices and environmental protection, Goal 2: Proactively lead in the planning, design and construction of projects to support community resilience and climate adaptation, including coordination with other entities to foster resilient design as part of all local and regional projects, Goal 3: Educate, through a variety of means, about the fragile South Florida ecosystems and impacts of severe weather, sea level rise and climate change on the region and the Commission Value of “Cultivating community culture, arts, recreation and life-long learning,” Goal 1: Provide diverse artistic, cultural, educational, and historical amenities and programs that contribute to a vibrant, multi-cultural and economically-viable community, including an annual signature event.
Approval of this item recognizes the remainder of cost share funds received, $69,099, from the County's hosting of 9th Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit on December 14-15, 2017, an initiative of the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact.
Broward County is a partner county in the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact (Compact). Each year the Compact organizes an annual Summit, with hosting responsibilities that are rotated among the partner counties. In 2017, Broward County served as primary organizer and host of the 9th Annual Compact Summit at the Broward County Convention Center, through the Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division. Summit expenses were met through a combination of dedicated sponsorships and event registration. Staff utilized the County's Advantage Marketing Program to solicit sponsors for this event. Revenues collected were used to meet 2017 expenses and any excess funds will be reserved for future Compact initiatives and Summit expenditures.
Expenses for the 2017 Summit included catering, audio-visual services, electrical services, promotional materials, printing, security and other miscellaneous costs, totaling $157,879 for 650 attendees. Staff secured $130,100 in sponsorship commitments. The Division also collected $67,079 in registration fees. On October 14, 2017 (Agenda Item No. 15), a budget Resolution was adopted to recognize $71,745 received prior to the Summit, to meet short-term Summit expenses, with the remaining revenues to be recognized in a future item. This item recognizes cost-share funds received in the amount of $69,099.
Background
The First Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit was hosted by Broward County in October 2009. This event led to the adoption of the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact by Broward, Palm Beach, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties in January 2010, a joint commitment to collaborate regionally in climate mitigation and adaptation planning. Compact commitments have included the creation of a Regional Climate Action Plan and the annual convening of a Regional Climate Leadership Summit to maintain collaborations, assess progress, and coordinate future actions. Broward County also hosted the 5th Annual Summit in November 2013. Broward County hosted the 9th Annual Summit on December 14 -15, 2017, in collaboration with our Compact partners.
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