Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Jonathan Daniels
Department: Port Everglades Division: Business Development
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, granting renewal of a nonexclusive franchise to Port Contractors - Southeast, LLC, for a ten-year term to provide cargo handler services at Port Everglades; providing for franchise terms and conditions; and providing for severability and an effective date.
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Why Action is Necessary
Pursuant to Section 32.22 of the Broward County Administrative Code ("Administrative Code"), Broward County (the "County") must hold a public hearing prior to granting, renewing, placing on probation, suspending, or revoking a franchise.
What Action Accomplishes
Grants the renewal of a nonexclusive franchise to Port Contractors - Southeast, LLC, for a ten-year term to provide cargo handler services at Port Everglades.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
Request to set Public Hearing was approved by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners on April 26, 2022 (Item No. 16).
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PORT EVERGLADES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.
This action supports the Broward County Board of County Commissioners' ("Board") Value of "Ensuring economic opportunities for Broward's diverse population and businesses" and the Goal to "Increase the economic strength and impact of revenue-generating County enterprises balancing economic, environmental, and community needs."
Port Contractors - Southeast, LLC ("Port Contractors"), has been providing cargo handler services at Port Everglades under a series of approved franchise agreements since 2011. On May 8, 2012 (Item No. 5-PH), the Board granted renewal of a nonexclusive franchise to Port Contractors to provide cargo handler services at Port Everglades for a ten-year term, from August 30, 2012, through August 29, 2022. Port...
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