Broward County Commission Regular Meeting

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to approve and execute Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) sponsorship agreements and amendments, not to exceed $1,400,000 from January 29, 2019 through March 29, 2019; subject to approval of the agreement form by the Office of the County Attorney; and authorize the County Administrator to take all administrative and budgetary actions related to the sponsorship agreements and any amendments.

(Commissioner Ryan pulled this item.)

ACTION:  (T-3:43 PM)  Approved.   (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 8-0.  Dr. Sharief  was not present during the vote.

The Board must approve or provide authority to the County Administrator to approve CVB contracts in excess of $500,000.

Allows the County Administrator to approve and execute CVB contracts in excess of $500,000 but not to exceed $1,400,000 for the two-month period between January 29, 2019 through March 29, 2019.

February 6, 2018 Regular Meeting (Item No. 24)

This item further supports the GFLCVB's mission, "regarding the promotion of tourism, the marketing of Broward County as a desirable tourist and convention destination" and representing the County as a "regional, national, and international destination,"(see Part 3, Section 13.31, subsections d and f of the Administrative Code).

This authorization allows the County Administrator to approve CVB contracts up to $1,400,000 between January 29, 2019 through March 29, 2019 that will generate significant economic activity in Broward County.

Stacy Ritter, President, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitor's Bureau, (954) 765-4466