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Read. Follow. Verify.Approval of Asset Management Contract for Broward County Convention Center Hotel
Record date · March 11, 2025
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What This Bill Does
Broward County commissioners approved a contract with HVS Convention, Sports & Entertainment Facilities Consulting to manage assets for the county's convention center hotel. The agreement spans an initial ten-year term with options for two five-year renewals.
The county has committed to an initial $3.6 million expenditure for hotel asset management, with a potential total cost of $8.36 million over twenty years if all renewal options are exercised.
Who It Affects
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Broward County Taxpayers
Taxpayer funds are being allocated to pay for long-term asset management services for the convention center hotel.
HVS Convention, Sports & Entertainment Facilities Consulting
The company has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide management services for the county.
Key Facts
- The commission approved the 'most reasonable source' designation for HVS to provide asset management services.
- The initial contract term is ten years.
- The estimated cost for the initial ten-year term is $3,603,739.
- The initial cost includes $330,000 for reimbursable expenses and $300,000 for optional services.
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- The Director of Purchasing is authorized to renew the agreement for two additional five-year terms.
- The total potential cost over the full twenty-year period is estimated at $8,360,280.
- The motion passed with an 8-0 vote.
- Commissioner Geller was absent for the vote.
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Long-term fiscal commitment
The contract structure allows for a 20-year commitment, significantly extending beyond the initial 10-year term without requiring a new commission vote for the renewals.
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