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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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on October 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East to consider the application of World Petroleum Corp. for the granting of a renewal of a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades vessel oily waste removal services franchise for a new five-year term.
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Why Action is Necessary
Pursuant to Section 32.22 of the Broward County Administrative Code (“Administrative Code”) and the applicable provisions of Chapter 94-429, Laws of Florida, Broward County (the “County”) must hold a public hearing prior to granting, renewing, placing on probation, suspending, or revoking a franchise.
What Action Accomplishes
Enables the setting of a public hearing during which the Broward County Board of County Commissioners may consider adopting the proposed Resolution granting renewal of a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades vessel oily waste removal services franchise to World Petroleum Corp. for a new five-year term.
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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.”
World Petroleum Corp. (“World Petroleum”) was incorporated in the State of Florida on June 7, 2002, and has provided vessel oily waste removal services at Port Everglades since December 2009. On November 5, 2019 (Item No. 64), the Board approved a nonexclusive, unrestricted vessel oily waste removal services franchise for World Petroleum from December 9, 2019, through December 8, 2024. World Petroleum has applied for renewal of the franchise.
Staff reviewed the vessel oily waste removal service franchise renewal application against the enumerated renewal criteria outlined in Chapter 32 of the Administrative Code. Staff's due diligence included, among other things: (a) corresponding with World Petroleum’s representative to clarify franchise requirements; (b) reviewing World Petroleum’s corporate status, resumes of executive staff, list of managerial personnel, business history/experience, litigation history, insurance certificate(s), financial documents and creditworthiness, discharge of previous financial obligations to the County, compliance with all franchise terms and conditions and established rules and regulations of the County, required licenses and certificates, company programs and policies, list of equipment to be used at Port Everglades, and statement of activities and actions indicating that World Petroleum has maintained a favorable service performance record in Port Everglades during the term of its prior franchise agreements; and (c) ensuring that World Petroleum has promoted and developed growth in the business activities, projects, or facilities of Port Everglades.
World Petroleum received two warning letters from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection following inspections at their Davie, FL facility. The first letter, issued on January 21, 2020, cited the company for exceeding the allowable time for maintaining hazardous wastes intended for transport. World Petroleum was fined $6,890, which was promptly paid, and the case was closed on May 27, 2020. The second warning letter, dated November 3, 2022, addressed the unauthorized transportation of Petroleum Contact Water, a process for which the company lacked proper authorization. A fine of $3,500 was issued and paid by World Petroleum, and the case was closed on March 13, 2023. Staff later reviewed the violations, confirmed they had been corrected, and verified that World Petroleum had returned to full compliance.
By submitting the signed franchise application, World Petroleum has agreed to comply with all franchise conditions outlined in Section 32.24 of the Administrative Code.
Based on the review of the information provided in the franchise renewal application, staff recommends renewing the vessel oily waste removal service franchise. Per Section 32.20 of the Administrative Code, the County may grant franchises for up to five years. Consistent with past practice, staff recommends renewing the franchise for five years.
Source of Additional Information
Jorge Hernández, Director, Business Development Division, Port Everglades Department, (954) 468-3501
Paula Serpa, Franchise and Business Permit Manager, Business Development Division, Port Everglades Department, (954) 468-0185
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
World Petroleum has paid the required annual fee of $2,360 and will pay an additional $9,440 in annual franchise fees over the franchise term, for a total of $11,800.