Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Joseph Morris
Department: Port Everglades Division: Director's Office
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to the Public Transportation Grant Agreement ("PTGA") between the Florida Department of Transportation ("FDOT") and Broward County for the Environmental/Design/Construction phase of the Port Everglades Upland Facility Improvements Project (Financial Project No. 452146-1-94-01) ("Project"), increasing the estimated total cost of the Project by $6,400,000 and increasing FDOT's maximum participation by $3,200,000 to up to $6,780,000 for the Project, but not more than 50% of the total eligible Project cost, with County agreeing to pay the remaining 50% and cover any cost overruns, effective upon execution by FDOT; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; authorize the County Administrator, or written designee, to approve and execute subsequent amendments to the PTGA that do not increase County's local match percentage (50%), and any required certifications or related documentation, all subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney's Office; authorize the Port Director to approve and execute amendments that do not increase the County's financial obligation, and any required certifications or related documentation, all subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney's Office; and authorize the County Administrator to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the grant.
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Why Action is Necessary
Broward County Board of County Commissioners ("Board") approval is required for the execution of PTGA amendments.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides additional funding for the Environmental/Design/Construction phase of the Port Everglades Upland Facility Improvements Project, and delegates certain authority to the County Administrator and Port Director.
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