Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Mark Gale
Department: Aviation Division: Administration
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Terminal Building Lease Agreement between Broward County and Porter Airlines (Canada) Limited Co, for the lease and use of airline ticket office space in Terminal 4, Departures Level, at Broward County's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, commencing November 15, 2024, and terminating November 14, 2029; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.
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Why Action is Necessary
Section 2-40(a) of the Broward County Code of Ordinances requires that the Broward County Board of County Commissioners (“Board”) authorize any commercial activities or occupation of any portion of the Broward County’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (“FLL”) for any purpose unless specifically authorized by Broward County (“County”).
What Action Accomplishes
Approves the Terminal Building Lease Agreement (“TBLA”) between the County and Porter Airlines (Canada) Limited Co (“Porter”) to lease and use of airline ticket office space in Terminal 4 (“T4”) in accordance with the provisions of the TBLA.
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Previous Action Taken
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Summary Explanation/Background
THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This action approves the TBLA between the County and Porter to lease and use airline ticket office space in T4 at FLL.
On November 16, 2023, the Director of Aviation approved a Short Term TBLA between the County and Porter to lease and use 91 square feet of airline ticket office space in T4, to provide airline services at FLL. The current Short Term TBLA will expire on November 14, 2024.
The proposed TBLA allows Porter to lease and use 157 square feet of airline ticket office space in T4, Departures Level, to continue providing airline services at FLL.
The proposed TBLA shall commence on November 15, 2024, and terminate on November 14, 2029. Porter’s payments will be based on the actual amount payable under the proposed TBLA and will be adjusted according to the rates and charges established in Chapter 39 of the Broward County Administrative Code (“Administrative Code”).
The proposed TBLA has been reviewed and approved as to form by the Office of the County Attorney and the Risk Management Division.
Source of Additional Information
Mark E. Gale, A.A.E., CEO/Director, Aviation Department, (954) 359-6199
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The estimated annual rent for the first lease year is $44,471 and will be adjusted annually according to Chapter 39 of the Administrative Code.