Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Jonathan Daniels
Department: Port Everglades Division: Business Development
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, granting a nonexclusive, unrestricted franchise to Security Management Innovations, Inc., for a one-year term to provide marine terminal security services at Port Everglades, and 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"), Broward County (the "County") must hold a public hearing prior to granting, renewing, placing on probation, suspending, or revoking a franchise.
What Action Accomplishes
Grants a nonexclusive, unrestricted franchise to Security Management Innovations, Inc., for a one-year term 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 April 4, 2023 (Item No. 8).
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."
Security Management Innovations, Inc. ("SMI"), a Florida for-profit corporation, registered with the Florida Department of State on June 27, 2005. SMI has applied for a new nonexclusive, unrestricted marine terminal security service franchise.
Staff reviewed the marine terminal security service franchise application against the enumerated criteria outlined in Chapter 32 of the Administrative Code. Staff's due diligence included, among other things: (a) corresponding with SMI's representative to clarify franchise requirements; and (b) reviewing SMI's corporate status, resumes of executive staff, list of managerial personnel, business history/experience, litigation history, insurance certificate(s), financial documents, creditworthiness, required licenses, certificates, company programs and policies, and list of equipment to be used at Port Everglades. Staff also reviewed SMI's safety and environmental history and found no infractions.
By submitting the signed franchise application, SMI has agreed to comply with all franchise conditions outlined in Section 32.24 of the Administrative Code.
Based on its review of the information provided in the franchise application, staff recommends granting the marine terminal security service franchise. Per Section 32.20.1 of the Administrative Code, the County may grant marine terminal security service franchises for up to five years. Past practice has been for staff to recommend granting first-time applicants for a nonexclusive marine terminal security service franchise a one-year franchise. Consistent with past practice, staff recommends granting the franchise for a one-year term.
The complete application and supporting documents are on file in the Port Everglades Business Development 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 April 4, 2023 (Item No. 8), are attached as Exhibit 3 and Exhibit 4.
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
SMI has paid the required application fee of $4,200 and an annual fee of $2,360, for a total of $6,560 for the proposed one-year term.