Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Joseph Morris
Department: Port Everglades Division: Director's Office
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator or assigned Authorized Official designated in writing to accept a grant award from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, pursuant to the Federal Fiscal Year 2024 Port Security Grant Program, in the amount of $1,411,111, and requiring $470,370 in matching non-Federal funds from the County for a total approved project cost of $1,881,481, for expenses related to Port security enhancements between October 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027; to take all administrative or budgetary actions necessary to accept and implement the grant; and to execute the grant agreement, subject to review and approval as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney.
ACTION: (T-11:08 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0.
B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the Port's Capital Fund in the amount of $1,411,111 for port security enhancement projects and to transfer funds from reserves.
ACTION: (T-11:08 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2024-450.
VOTE: 9-0.
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Why Action is Necessary
Broward County Board of County Commissioners approval is required to authorize the County Administrator or designee to accept the grant award for funding under the Fiscal Year 2024 Port Security Grant Program.
What Action Accomplishes
Authorizes the County Administrator to accept a grant to provide funding for high priority security enhancements at Port Everglades that were identified and approved by the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port and the Miami Area Maritime Security Committee.
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Previous Action Taken
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Summary Explanation/Background
THE PORT EVERGLADES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.
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