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, restricted Port Everglades vessel bunkering service franchise to LNG Holdings (Florida) LLC d/b/a Sawgrass LNG & Power for a one-year term; providing 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 the Broward County Board of County Commissioners' ("Board") consideration of the Resolution granting a nonexclusive, restricted Port Everglades vessel bunkering service franchise to LNG Holdings (Florida) LLC d/b/a Sawgrass LNG & Power for a one-year term.
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Previous Action Taken
Request to set Public Hearing was approved by the Board on February 17, 2026 (Item No. 10).
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."
LNG Holdings (Florida) LLC d/b/a Sawgrass LNG & Power ("Sawgrass LNG & Power") has applied for approval of a Port Everglades vessel bunkering service franchise to provide liquefied natural gas ("LNG") bunkering services at Port Everglades. The proposed franchise would initially support the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Col...
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