Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Joseph Morris
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 a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades steamship franchise to Sun Terminals, Inc. for a new five-year term.
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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 the Broward County Board of County Commissioners' consideration of the Resolution granting the renewal of a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades steamship agent franchise to Sun Terminals, 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 May 12, 2026 (Item 15).
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."
Sun Terminals, Inc. ("Sun Terminals") has held franchises at Port Everglades since June 1994. On May 18, 2021 (Item No. 36), the Board approved a nonexclusive, unrestricted steamship agent franchise for Sun Terminals commencing on June 3, 2021, through June 2, 2026. Sun Terminals has applied for renewal of the franchise. Sun Terminals also has cargo handler and stevedore services franchises at Port Everglades.
Staff reviewed the s...
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