Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Hazelle P. Rogers
Department: County Commission
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO DIRECT County Administrator to establish a formal Sister Port Program for Port Everglades. (Commissioner Rogers)
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Why Action is Necessary
Board action is required to direct the County Administrator to establish a formal Sister Port Program for Port Everglades.
What Action Accomplishes
Directs the County Administrator to establish a formal Sister Port Program for Port Everglades.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
The International Sister Seaport Program promotes business development and trade opportunities among port organizations. In the past, Port Everglades has had Sister Port agreements with ports in Europe, Asia, and South America.
To qualify as a Sister Port with Port Everglades, a participating port must commit to the reciprocal exchange of information related to cruise and cargo operations, statistical data, and general market research. Currently, Port Everglades’ Sister Port agreements are established on an ad hoc basis, and there is no formalized program governing the establishment of such partnerships.
This item directs the County Administrator to develop and implement a formal program for the establishment of Sister Port agreements with Port Everglades.
Source of Additional Information
Dwight Hinkson, Executive Administrator, District 9, 954-357-7009
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.