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 APPROVE Second Amendment to the Passenger Cruise Terminal and Berth User Agreement Between Broward County and Balearia Caribbean Ltd., Corp. to extend the term for one year through November 30, 2026, and update the rates; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.
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Why Action is Necessary
Broward County Board of County Commissioners' approval is required to amend the Passenger Cruise Terminal and Berth User Agreement with Balearia Caribbean Ltd., Corp.
What Action Accomplishes
Amends the Passenger Cruise Terminal and Berth User Agreement with Balearia Caribbean Ltd., Corp. to extend the term for one year through November 30, 2026, and update the rates.
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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."
Balearia Caribbean Ltd., Corp. ("Balearia") has operated a fast ferry service for passengers and cargo between Port Everglades and the Bahamas since 2011. On November 14, 2023 (Item No. 19), the Board approved the Passenger Cruise Terminal and Berth User Agreement. Subsequently, on October 22, 2024 (Item No. 14), the Board approved the First Amendment to the Passenger Cruise Terminal and Berth User Agreement, extending the term for one year through November 30, 2025, and updating the rates (as amended, the "Berth Agreement").
On March 21, 2024 (Item No. 14), the Board authorized negotiations with Balearia for a long-term land lea...
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