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 APPROVE Third Amendment to the Passenger Cruise Terminal and Berth User Agreement Between Broward County and Balearia Caribbean Ltd., Corp. to extend the term for one year through November 30, 2027, and update other applicable business terms.
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Why Action is Necessary
Broward County Board of County Commissioners’ approval is required to amend the Passenger Cruise Terminal and Berth User Agreement with Balearia Caribbean Ltd., Corp.
What Action Accomplishes
Amends the Passenger Cruise Terminal and Berth User Agreement with Balearia Caribbean Ltd., Corp. to extend the term for one year through November 30, 2027, and update rates and other business terms.
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Previous Action Taken
October 20, 2026 (Item No. 4)
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.”
Balearia Caribbean Ltd., Corp. (“Balearia”) has operated fast ferry service for passengers and cargo between Port Everglades and the Bahamas since 2011. Balearia has no dedicated berth or cruise terminal but operates primarily from Berth and Cruise Terminal 21, subject to availability when multi-day cruise ships are in port. On November 14, 2023 (Item No. 19), the Board approved the current Passenger Cruise Terminal and Berth User Agreement with Balearia. The Board subsequently approved the First Amendment on October 22, 2024 (Item No. 14), and the Second Amendment on November 13, 2025 (Item No. 8), each extending t...
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