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 September 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East to consider the renewal application of Shell NA LNG, LLC, for the granting of a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades vessel bunkering 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 bunkering services franchise to Shell NA LNG, LLC, for a new five-year term.
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Previous Action Taken
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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.”
Shell NA LNG, LLC (“Shell”) supplies liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) for marine use. The company was legally formed under the laws of the State of Delaware and has been registered to conduct business in Florida since February 20, 2017. Shell has provided vessel bunkering services at Port Everglades since October 2024. On October 8, 2024 (Item No. 42), the Board granted Shell a nonexclusive, unrestricted vessel bunkering services franchise for a one-year term. Shell has applied for renewal of the franchise.
Staff reviewed the vessel bunkering services franchise application against the enumerated criteria outlined in Chapter 32 of the Administrative Code. Staff's due diligence included, among other things: (a) corresponding with Shell’s representative to clarify franchise requirements and (b) reviewing Shell’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 Shell has maintained a favorable service performance record in Port Everglades during the one-year term. Staff also reviewed Shell's safety and environmental history and found no infractions.
By submitting the signed franchise application, Shell has agreed to comply with all franchise conditions outlined in Section 32.24 of the Administrative Code.
Based on the review of information provided in the franchise renewal application, staff recommends granting the vessel bunkering services franchise. Per Section 32.20 of the Administrative Code, the County may grant vessel bunkering services franchises for up to five years. Consistent with past practice, staff recommends granting the franchise for a new five-year term.
Source of Additional Information
Jorge Hernández, Director, Business Development Division, Port Everglades Department, (954) 468-3501
Dornell Jones, Administrative Assistant, Business Development Division, Port Everglades Department, (954) 468-0210
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
Shell 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.