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 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, granting renewal of a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades stevedore services franchise to Logistec Everglades LLC, for a new ten-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 for the Broward County Board of County Commissioners’ (“Board”) consideration of the Resolution granting renewal of a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades stevedore services franchise to Logistec Everglades LLC, for a new ten-year term.
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Previous Action Taken
Request to Set Public Hearing was approved by the Board on November 14, 2023 (Item No. 26).
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 August 22, 2017, Broward County approved the assignment of a nonexclusive, unrestricted stevedore services franchise from Coleary Transport Company, Inc., to Logistec Everglades LLC (“Logistec”) to provide stevedore services at Port Everglades, for the remainder of a ten-year term, which expires on February 25, 2024. Logistec has applied for renewal of the franchise. Logistec has also applied for renewal of its nonexclusive, unrestricted cargo handler and steamship agent services franchises, which are the subject of two separate agenda items.
Staff reviewed the stevedore services 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 Logistec’s representative to clarify franchise requirements; (b) reviewing Logistec’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 Logistec has maintained a favorable service performance record in Port Everglades during the term of its prior franchise agreements; and (c) ensuring that Logistec has promoted and developed growth in the business activities, projects, or facilities of Port Everglades. Staff also reviewed Logistec's safety and environmental history and found no infractions.
Logistec has agreed to comply with all franchise conditions outlined in Section 32.24 of the Administrative Code by submitting the signed franchise application.
Based on the review of information provided in the franchise renewal application, staff recommends renewing the stevedore services franchise. Per Section 32.16 of the Administrative Code, the County may grant stevedore services franchises for up to ten years. Consistent with past practice, staff recommends renewing the franchise for a ten-year term.
The Resolution to Publish Notice of Public Hearing and the signed franchise application documents are attached to the Request to Set Public Hearing Agenda Item that the Board approved on November 14, 2023 (Item No. 26).
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
Logistec has paid the required annual fee of $4,200 and will pay an additional $37,800 in annual franchise fees over the franchise term, for a total of $42,000.