Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Jonathan Daniels
Department: Port Everglades Division: Director's Office
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Public Transportation Grant Agreement ("PTGA") between Broward County and Florida Department of Transportation ("FDOT"), under the Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development ("FSTED") Program, PTGA 444884-1-94-03, with FDOT agreeing to grant up to $47,250 to Broward County for the Port Everglades Seaport Security Initiative ("Project"), but no more than 75% of the total eligible cost of the Project, and County agreeing to pay $15,750 and cover any Project cost overruns, and Addendum thereto modifying the indemnification language of the PTGA; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the PTGA and Addendum; authorize the County Administrator or designee to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions resulting from approval of the PTGA; and authorize the County Administrator to approve any amendments to the PTGA that do not increase the County's financial obligation, subject to review by the Office of the County Attorney for legal sufficiency.
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Why Action is Necessary
Broward County Board of County Commissioners ("Board") approval is required for the execution of the PTGA and Addendum.
What Action Accomplishes
Execution of the PTGA and Addendum provides funding to modernize and automate the Port Business Purpose Card (Port ID) Application and Credentialling process at Port Everglades. The County Administrator is delegated authority to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the PTGA and to approve any future nonmonetary amendments to the PTGA.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PORT EVERGLADES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.
This item supports the Board's Value of "Ensuring economic opportunities for Broward's diverse population and businesses" ...
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