Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Glenn Wiltshire (Acting Director)
Department: Port Everglades Division: Business Development
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on March 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East to consider the application of JAX LNG, LLC, for the granting of a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades vessel bunkering services franchise for a one-year term.
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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
Enables the setting of a public hearing during which the Broward County Board of County Commissioners may consider adopting the proposed Resolution granting a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades vessel bunkering services franchise to JAX LNG, LLC, for a one-year term.
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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."
JAX LNG, LLC was established in 2014 with the aim of supplying liquified natural gas ("LNG") to customers in Florida and Puerto Rico. The company was legally formed under the laws of the state of Delaware and is currently in good standing and of legal existence since January 9, 2015. Moreover, it is registered to con...
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