Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Joseph Morris
Department: Port Everglades Division: Business Development
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Requested Action
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(This is the second of two required public hearings. The first public hearing was held on April 22, 2025.)
MOTION TO APPROVE Third Amendment to the Marine Terminal Lease and Operating Agreement between Broward County and Florida International Terminal, LLC ("FIT"), to redefine "Terminal Operator Cargo" and update other provisions; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.
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Why Action is Necessary
Pursuant to Section 32.5.b. of the Broward County Administrative Code, two Public Hearings are required for amendments to marine terminal leases exceeding five years within the Restricted Use Zone.
What Action Accomplishes
Approval of the Third Amendment to the Marine Terminal Lease and Operating Agreement between Broward County and FIT. This is the second of two required public hearings. The first public hearing was held on April 22, 2025.
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Previous Action Taken
The first public hearing was held on April 22, 2025 (Item No. 41).
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PORT EVERGLADES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.
This action supports the Broward County Board of County Commissioners' ("Board") Value of "Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives," and the Goal of "Ensuring economic opportunities and a sustainable economy, with an emphasis on Broward's lower and middle class."
Florida International Terminal, LLC ("FIT"), has operated a container terminal in the Southport area of Port Everglades since 2005 (see map - Exhibit 2). On June 18, 2024 (Item No. 63), the Board approved the Second Amendment to the Marine Terminal Lease and Operating Agreement between Broward County and FIT to exercise both Option Terms, memorialize the Final Premises Effective Date, restruct...
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