Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Joseph Morris
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 renewal of a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades vessel bunkering services franchise to Shell NA LNG, LLC, for a new five-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 vessel bunkering services franchise to Shell NA LNG, LLC, for a new five-year term.
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Previous Action Taken
Request to Set Public Hearing was approved by the Board on September 4, 2025 (Item No. 11).
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.”
Shell NA LNG, LLC, is a supplier of liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) for marine use. The company was legally formed under the laws of the state of Delaware and has been registered to conduct business in Florida since February 20, 2017. Shell NA LNG, LLC, has provided vessel bunkering services at Port Everglades since October 2024. On October 8, 2024 (Item No. 42), the Board granted Shell NA LNG, LLC, a nonexclusive, unrestricted vessel bunkering services franchise for a one-year term. Shell NA LNG, LLC, has applied for renewal of the franchise.
Staff reviewed the vessel bunkering services 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 Shell NA LNG, LLC’s representative to clarify franchise requirements and (b) reviewing Shell NA LNG, LLC’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 Shell NA LNG, LLC has maintained a favorable service performance record in Port Everglades during the one-year term. Staff also reviewed Shell NA LNG, LLC's safety and environmental history and found no infractions.
By submitting the signed franchise application, Shell NA LNG, LLC, has agreed to comply with all franchise conditions outlined in Section 32.24 of the Administrative Code.
Based on the review of information provided in the franchise renewal application, staff recommends granting the renewal of the vessel bunkering services franchise. Per Section 32.20 of the Administrative Code, the County may grant vessel bunkering services franchises for up to five years. Consistent with past practice, staff recommend granting the franchise for a new five-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 September 4, 2025 (Item No. 11)
Source of Additional Information
Jorge Hernández, Director, Business Development Division, Port Everglades Department, (954) 468-3501
Kenty Medina, Program Project Coordinator, Business Development Division, Port Everglades Department, (954) 468-0190
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
Shell NA LNG, LLC, has paid the required annual fee of $2,360 and will pay an additional $9,440 in annual franchise fees over the franchise term, for a total of $11,800.