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 ADOPT Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, granting a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades cargo handler services franchise to SSA Cruise, LLC, for a ten-year term; waiving the new business requirement; providing for franchise terms and conditions.
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Why Action is Necessary
Pursuant to Section 32.22 of the Broward County Administrative Code ("Administrative Code") and the applicable provisions of Chapter 94-429, Laws of Florida, Broward County (the "County") must hold a public hearing prior to granting, renewing, placing on probation, suspending, or revoking a franchise.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows for the Broward County Board of County Commissioners' ("Board") consideration of the Resolution granting of a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades cargo handler services franchise to SSA Cruise, LLC, for a ten-year term.
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Previous Action Taken
Request to Set Public Hearing was approved by the Board on October 7, 2025 (Item No. 17).
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."
Ceres Marine Terminals, Inc. ("Ceres"), has held a cargo handler franchise at Port Everglades since May 8, 2012. On September 17, 2015 (Item No. 11-PH), the Board approved a nonexclusive, unrestricted cargo handler services franchise for Ceres commencing on November 4, 2015, through November 3, 2025.
Since the franchise was approved in ...
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