Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Jonathan Daniels
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 January 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East to consider the application of Norton Lilly International Inc. d/b/a MACS Marine Transport, for the granting of a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades marine terminal security services franchise for a one-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 a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades marine terminal security services franchise to Norton Lilly International Inc. d/b/a MACS Marine Transport, for a one-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.”
Norton Lilly International, Inc. (“Norton Lilly”), and its predecessors have been providing steamship agent services at Port Everglades under a series of approved franchise agreements since 2001. The company has also provided safeguarding services for transportation of non-US crewmembers from ships to airports as required by US Customs and Border Protection. Norton Lilly is interested in expanding the security services offered to their clients to include marine terminal security, and has applied for a new nonexclusive, unrestricted marine terminal security service franchise under the name of Norton Lilly International, Inc. d/b/a MACS Marine Transport.
Staff reviewed the marine terminal security service 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 Norton Lilly’s representative to clarify franchise requirements; (b) reviewing Norton Lilly'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, certificates, company programs and policies, list of equipment to be used at Port Everglades. and statement of activities and actions indicating that Norton Lilly has maintained a favorable service performance record in Port Everglades during the term of its prior franchise agreements; and (c) ensuring that Norton Lilly has promoted and developed growth in the business activities, projects, or facilities of Port Everglades. Staff also reviewed Norton Lilly's safety and environmental history and found no infractions.
By submitting the signed franchise application, Norton Lilly 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 application, staff recommends granting the marine terminal security service franchise. Per Section 32.20.1 of the Administrative Code, the County may grant marine terminal security service franchises for up to five years. Past practice has been for staff to recommend granting first-time applicants for a nonexclusive marine terminal security service franchise a one-year franchise. Consistent with past practice, staff recommends granting the franchise for a one-year term.
The complete application and supporting documents are on file in the Port Everglades Business Development Division.
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
Norton Lilly has paid the required application fee of $4,200 and an annual fee of $2,360, for a total of $6,560 for the proposed one-year term.