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 June 9, 2026.)
MOTION TO APPROVE Third Amendment to Marine Terminal Lease and Operating Agreement between Broward County and Crowley Liner Services, Inc., effective on April 30, 2026, to redefine the Premises to include two separate phases of land givebacks totaling approximately 11.5 acres; define the Grant-related Permanent Improvements; exercise the first five-year Option Term extending the Agreement through April 30, 2031; unbundle and establish the rates (rent, shipmove rates, and minimum annual guarantee) for the first Option Term; redefine cargo eligible for negotiated rates; and update other provisions.
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Why Action is Necessary
Pursuant to Chapter 94-429, Laws of Florida, and Section 32.5 of the Broward County Administrative Code, two Public Hearings are required.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows for the consideration of the Third Amendment to Marine Terminal Lease and Operating Agreement between Broward County and Crowley Liner Services, Inc. This is the first of two Public Hearings. The second public hearing will be held on June 9, 2026. No action is required on this motion.
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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 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."
As the first tenant of the Southport container terminal complex at Port Everglades, Crowley Liner Services, Inc. ("Cro...
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