Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Jonathan Daniels
Department: Port Everglades Division: Director's Office
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Public Transportation Grant Agreement ("PTGA") between the Florida Department of Transportation ("FDOT") and Broward County, increasing FDOT's participation by $3,639,934 for the Environmental/Design/Construction phase of the Port Everglades' Southport Turning Notch ("STN") Expansion Project and the Southport Crane Infrastructure Improvements Project, requiring a 25% match of $1,213,311 from Broward County, and effective upon execution by FDOT; authorize the County Administrator to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the grant; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.
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Why Action is Necessary
Broward County Board of County Commissioners ("Board") approval is required for the execution of Public Transportation Grant Agreements with the Florida Department of Transportation.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides additional funding for the Environmental/Design/Construction phase of the Port Everglades' Southport Turning Notch ("STN") Expansion Project and the Southport Crane Infrastructure Improvements Project.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PORT EVERGLADES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.
This item supports the Broward County Board of County Commissioners' ("Board") Value of "Ensuring economic opportunities for Broward's diverse population and businesses" and the Goal to "Increase the economic strength and impact of revenue-generating County enterprises balancing economic, environmental, and community needs."
The Port Everglades Southport Turning Notch ("STN") Expansion Project and Southport Crane Infrastructure Improvements Project are currently under construction, scheduled for completion in 2023. The state of Florida has recogniz...
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