Broward County Approves $410,000 Incentive Package for 'Project Orange Blossom'

Original title: 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. ACTION: (T-11:31 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2026-265. VOTE: 9-0. 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. ACTION: (T-11:31 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. 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. ACTION: (T-11:31 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0.