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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(This is the first of two required public hearings. The second public hearing will be held on May 6, 2025.)
MOTION TO APPROVE Marine Terminal Lease and Operating Agreement between Broward County and Everglades Company Terminal, Inc. for a 39.18-acre marine terminal in the Southport area of Port Everglades.
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Why Action is Necessary
Pursuant to Section 32.5.b. of the Broward County Administrative Code, two Public Hearings are required for marine terminal leases exceeding five years within the Restricted Use Zone.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows for the consideration of the Marine Terminal Lease and Operating Agreement between Broward County and Everglades Company Terminal, Inc. ("ECT"). This is the first of two Public Hearings. The second Public Hearing will be held on May 6, 2025. No action is required on this motion.
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Previous Action Taken
On March 14, 2023 (Item No. 9), the Broward County Board of County Commissioners approved a motion to waive the competitive selection requirements of Section 32.4.h of the Broward County Administrative Code for a Marine Terminal Lease and Operating Agreement pursuant to Section 32.10 of the Broward County Administrative Code, finding that there was good cause for the Port Everglades Chief Executive & Port Director to negotiate a new Marine Terminal Lease and Operating Agreement with Mediterranean Shipping Company, S.A., to be brought back to the Board for approval.
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 a...
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