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 APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Public Transportation Grant Agreement ("PTGA") between the Florida Department of Transportation ("FDOT") and Broward County for the Design/Construction phase of the Port Everglades Upland Facility Improvements Project (Financial Project No. 452146-1-94-01), increasing the estimated total cost of the Project by $600,000 and increasing FDOT's maximum participation by $300,000 up to $3,580,000, but not more than 50% of the total eligible project cost, with the County agreeing to pay the remaining 50% and cover any cost overruns, effective upon execution by FDOT; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; and authorize the County Administrator to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the grant.
ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote.
B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the Port's Capital Fund in the amount of $300,000 to recognize additional grant funding to offset the cost of the project.
ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2025-202.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote.
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Why Action is Necessary
Broward County Board of County Commissioners approval is required for the execution of PTGA Amendments and to budget grant revenue not anticipated in the adopted budget.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides additional funding for the Design/Construction phase of the Port Everglades Upland Facility Improvements Project.
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Previous Action Taken
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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 coll...
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