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 Breeze Aviation Group, Inc., for the lease and use of airline ticket office space and operations space in Terminal 1 at Broward County's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, commencing on November 5, 2026, and terminating on November 4, 2031.
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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 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 between the County and Breeze Aviation Group, Inc., to lease and use space in Terminal 1, in accordance with the provisions of the Terminal Building Lease Agreement, which establishes the payment of rent for the leased space at FLL.
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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 Terminal Building Lease Agreement (“TBLA”) between the County and Breeze Aviation Group, Inc. (“Breeze”), for the lease and use of airline ticket office space and operations space in Terminal 1 (“T1”) at FLL.
On October 31, 2025, the Director of Aviation approved a Short Term TBLA between the County and Breeze to lease and use space in T1 for the purpose of an air transportation business. The current Short Term TBLA expires on November 4, 2026.
The proposed TBLA allows Breeze to continue to lease and use space in T1 at FLL. Breeze will lease and use 185 square feet of airline ticket office space and 860 square feet of operations space in T1.
The term of the TBLA shall commence on November 5, 2026, and terminate on November 4, 2031. Breeze’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.
Source of Additional Information
Mark E. Gale, A.A.E., CEO/Director of Aviation, (954) 359-6199
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The estimated annual rent for the first lease year is $278,791 and will be adjusted annually according to Chapter 39 of the Administrative Code.