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 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, granting renewal of a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades vessel oily waste removal services franchise to Crystal Clean, LLC for a new five-year term; providing for franchise terms and conditions.
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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
Allows the Broward County Board of County Commissioners’ (“Board”) consideration of the Resolution granting renewal of a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades vessel oily waste removal services franchise to Crystal Clean, LLC, for a new five-year term.
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Previous Action Taken
Request for Public Hearing was approved by the Board on September 22, 2026 (Item No. 18).
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.”
On September 21, 2021 (Item No. 45), the Board granted the renewal of a nonexclusive, unrestricted vessel oily waste removal services franchise to Raider Environmental Services of Florida, Inc. (“Raider”) for a five-year term from October 27, 2021, through October 26, 2026. On February 25, 2022, staff acknowledged receipt of the notification of the purchase of 100% stock of Raider by Heritage-Crystal Clean, LLC (“Heritage”), thereby making Raider a wholly owned subsidiary of Heritage. On September 27, 2023, Port staff received a request from Heritage to transfer all of Raider’s vessel oily waste removal services operations to Heritage and requesting the franchise assignment. On April 16, 2024 (Item No. 58), the Board approved the assignment of a nonexclusive, unrestricted vessel oily waste removal service franchise from Raider to Heritage. The assignment authorized Heritage-Crystal Clean, LLC to continue providing vessel oily waste removal services at Port Everglades for the remainder of the franchise term, ending on October 26, 2026. On August 9, 2024, Heritage-Crystal Clean, LLC changed its name to Crystal Clean, LLC (“Crystal Clean”). Crystal Clean has applied to renew 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 Crystal Clean’s representative to clarify franchise requirements; (b) reviewing Crystal Clean’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 Crystal Clean has maintained a favorable service performance record in Port Everglades during the term of its prior franchise agreements; and (c) ensuring that Crystal Clean has promoted and developed growth in the business activities, projects, or facilities of Port Everglades. Staff also reviewed Crystal Clean’s safety and environmental history and found environmental and Coast Guard infractions that had been resolved and closed. None of the environmental infractions occurred at Port Everglades. By submitting the signed franchise application, Crystal Clean has agreed to comply with all franchise conditions outlined in Sections 32.23 and 32.24 of the Administrative Code.
Based on the review of 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 vessel oily waste removal service franchises for up to five years. Consistent with past practice, staff recommends renewing the franchise for a five-year term.
The Resolution to Publish Notice of Public Hearing and the signed franchise application were attached to the Request to Set Public Hearing Agenda Item that the Board approved on September 22, 2026 (Item No. 18).
Source of Additional Information
Jorge Hernández, Director, Business Development Division, Port Everglades Department, (954) 468-3501
Maria Mallarino, Franchise & Business Permits Manager, Business Development Division, Port Everglades Department, (954) 468-0185
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
Crystal Clean 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.