Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Joseph Morris
Department: Port Everglades Division: Director’s Office
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO AUTHORIZE Port Everglades Chief Executive Officer to approve and execute a First Amendment to the License Agreement between Broward County and Florida Power & Light Company for Bulk Petroleum Product Pipelines at Port Everglades, extending the term by one year to April 7, 2027, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office.
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Why Action is Necessary
Unless an express delegation exists, an amendment to a License Agreement with a term that exceeds three years requires approval by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.
What Action Accomplishes
Authorizes the Port Everglades Chief Executive Officer to approve and execute a First Amendment to the License Agreement between Broward County and Florida Power & Light Company (“FPL”) for Bulk Petroleum Product Pipelines at Port Everglades, extending the term for one additional year, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office.
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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 “Ensuring economic opportunities for Broward's diverse population and businesses” and the Goal to “Increase the economic strength and impact of revenue-generating County enterprises balancing economic, environmental, and community needs.”
On April 5, 2016 (Item No. 11), the Board approved a ten-year License Agreement between Broward County and FPL for Bulk Petroleum Product Pipelines at Port Everglades (“the Agreement”). The pipelines transfer jet fuel from the Port Everglades’ petroleum berths to FPL-owned above ground storage tanks located within the Port. Fuel transferred through these tanks supplies a significant portion of the jet fuel used at Miami International Airport. The Port generates revenues from dockage and other fees applicable to oceangoing vessels using Port berths, as well as from wharfage fees paid on all petroleum products moving through the pipelines as outlined in Port Everglades Tariff No. 12.
The Agreement is scheduled to expire on April 7, 2026, unless extended. Port staff have been working cooperatively with FPL since November 2025 to negotiate a successor agreement; however, negotiations remain ongoing.
To ensure continuity of operations while negotiations are finalized, Board approval is requested to authorize the Port Everglades Chief Executive Officer to approve and execute a First Amendment to the Agreement, extending the term by one year to April 7, 2027, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office.
Source of Additional Information
Neil J. Kutchera, Assistant Port Director, Energy and Innovation, Port Everglades Department, (954) 468-3520
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
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