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 vessel bunkering services franchise to Shell NA LNG, LLC, for a one-year term; 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' consideration of the Resolution granting a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades vessel bunkering services franchise to Shell NA LNG, LLC, for a one-year term.
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Previous Action Taken
Request to Set Public Hearing was approved by the Board on September 17, 2024 (Item No. 20).
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."
Shell NA LNG, LLC ("Shell") supplies liquefied natural gas ("LNG") for marine use as vessel fuel. The company was legally formed under the laws of Delaware and has been registered to conduct business in Florida since February 20, 2017. Shell has over 50 years of experience handling, storing, and transporting LNG. Shell has applied for a new nonexclusive, unrestricted vessel b...
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