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Approval of $5 Million Grant for Broward Center for the Performing Arts Improvements

Original title: MOTION TO APPROVE Tri-Party Grant Agreement among Broward County, the City of Fort Lauderdale, and the Performing Arts Center Authority to fund capital improvement projects for the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, with a total County contribution not to exceed $5 Million; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 8)

Record date · April 22, 2025

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What This Bill Does

Broward County is entering into a three-way agreement with the City of Fort Lauderdale and the Performing Arts Center Authority to provide up to $5 million for at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Why it matters

This agreement authorizes the expenditure of up to $5 million in county funds for facility upgrades at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, located in Commission District 8.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Broward County taxpayers

County funds totaling up to $5 million are being allocated to this project.

Directly affected

Performing Arts Center Authority

The authority is a signatory to the agreement and will receive the grant funds for facility improvements.

Directly affected

City of Fort Lauderdale

The city is a signatory to the tri-party agreement regarding the facility.

Key Facts

  • Broward County will provide a grant not to exceed $5 million for capital improvement projects.
  • The agreement is a tri-party contract between Broward County, the City of Fort Lauderdale, and the Performing Arts Center Authority.
  • The funds are designated for the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
  • The project is located within Commission District 8.
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  • The motion authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement.
  • The item is classified as a 'Consent Item' under File 25-212.
  • The item was introduced by the County Administration Cultural Division on February 10, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total amount of money Broward County is contributing?
The county is contributing an amount not to exceed $5 million.
Who are the parties involved in this agreement?
The agreement is between Broward County, the City of Fort Lauderdale, and the Performing Arts Center Authority.
What will the money be used for?
The funds are designated for at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

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