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 renewal of a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades stevedore franchise to Florida International Terminal, LLC, for a new ten-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 renewal of a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades stevedore franchise to Florida International Terminal, LLC, for a new ten-year term.
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Previous Action Taken
Request to set Public Hearing was approved by the Board on April 28, 2026 (Item No. 13).
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."
Florida International Terminal, LLC ("FIT"), a Florida limited liability company, was organized in September 2004. FIT has provided stevedore services at Port Everglades since 2005.
On April 26, 2016 (Item No. 6-PH), the Board granted FIT a nonexclusive franchise renewal to provide stevedore services at Port Everglades for a ten-year term, fro...
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