Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Jonathan Daniels
Department: Port Everglades Division: Business Administration
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-051 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, granting a nonexclusive franchise to Terminal Security Solutions Inc. for a one-year term to provide marine terminal security services at Port Everglades, from February 9, 2021, through February 8, 2022; providing for franchise terms and conditions; and providing for severability and an effective date.
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Why Action is Necessary
Public hearing is required pursuant to Chapter 94-429, Laws of Florida, and Section 32.22.a. of the Broward County Administrative Code. Franchises are granted pursuant to Chapter 32 of the Broward County Administrative Code.
What Action Accomplishes
It allows franchisee to provide marine terminal security services at Port Everglades.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
Request to set Public Hearing was approved by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners on January 26, 2021 (Item No.12).
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."
Terminal Security Solutions Inc. ("Terminal Security"), a California for profit corporation, registered to conduct business in the state of Florida on January 29, 2015. Terminal Security has applied for a new nonexclusive marine terminal security service franchise.
Staff has reviewed the marine terminal security service franchise application against the enumerated criteria set forth in Chapter 32 of the Broward County Administrative Code. Staff's due diligence included corresponding with Terminal Security's representative to clarify franchise requirements and reviewing Terminal Security's corporate status, resumes of executive staff and list of managerial personnel, business history/experience, litigation history, insurance, financial documents and credit worthiness, required licenses and certificates, company programs and policies, and list of equipment to be used at Port Everglades. Terminal Security's safety and environmental history was also reviewed, and no infractions were found. No false or misleading information was submitted as part of the franchise application. Terminal Security has, through the submission of the signed franchise application, agreed to comply with all franchise conditions set forth in Section 32.24 of the Broward County Administrative Code.
Based on the review of information provided in the franchise application, staff has determined that Terminal Security meets the criteria for a nonexclusive marine terminal security service franchise. Past practice has been for staff to recommend granting first-time applicants for a nonexclusive marine terminal security service franchise a one-year franchise. Accordingly, staff is recommending that the franchise be granted for a one-year term. The complete application and supporting documents are on file in the Port Everglades Business Administration Division.
The Resolution to Publish Notice of Public Hearing and Notice of Public Hearing from the Request to Set Public Hearing agenda item approved by the Board on January 26, 2021 (Item No.11), are attached as Exhibit 3 and Exhibit 4.
Source of Additional Information
Jorge Hernández, Director, Business Administration Division, Port Everglades Department, (954) 468-3501
Angela Osorno Belleme, Franchise Manager, Business Administration Division, Port Everglades Department, (954) 468-0112
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
Terminal Security has paid the required application fee of $4,000 and annual fee of $2,250, for a total of $6,250 for the proposed one-year term.