Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Glenn Wiltshire (Acting Director)
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 marine terminal security services franchise to Security Management Innovations, Inc., for a 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 marine terminal security services franchise to Security Management Innovations, Inc. for a new five-year term.
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Previous Action Taken
Request to Set Public Hearing was approved by the Board on January 23, 2024 (Item No. 25).
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 that registered with the Florida Department of State on June 27, 2005, has provided marine terminal security services at Port Everglades since April 2023. On April 18, 2023 (Item No. 38), the Board granted a nonexclusive, unrestricted marine terminal security services franchise to SMI for a one-year term, from April 18, 2023, through April 17, 2024. SMI has applied for renewal of the franchise.
Staff reviewed the marine terminal security service franchise 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 SMI’s representative to clarify franchise requirements; (b) reviewing SMI’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 SMI has maintained a favorable service performance record in Port Everglades during the term of its prior franchise agreement; and (c) ensuring that SMI has promoted and developed growth in the business activities, projects, or facilities of 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 the review of information provided in the franchise renewal application, staff recommends renewing the marine terminal security franchise. Per Section 32.20.1 of the Administrative Code, the County may grant marine terminal security franchises for up to five years. Consistent with past practice, staff recommends renewing the franchise for a five-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 the signed franchise application documents were attached to the Request to Set Public Hearing Agenda Item that the Board approved on January 23, 2024 (Item No. 25).
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 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.