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 the renewal of a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades vessel bunkering services franchise to JAX LNG, LLC, for a new five-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' ("Board") consideration of the Resolution granting the renewal of a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades vessel bunkering services franchise to JAX LNG, LLC, for a new five-year term.
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Previous Action Taken
Request to Set Public Hearing was approved by the Board on February 11, 2025 (Item No. 10).
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PORT EVERGLADES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.
This action supports the Board's 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."
JAX LNG, LLC ("JAX") has provided vessel bunkering services at Port Everglades since March 2024. On March 7, 2024 (Item No. 42), the Board granted a nonexclusive, unrestricted vessel bunkering franchise to JAX for a one-year term, from March 7, 2024, through March 6, 2025. JAX was established in 2014 with the aim of supplying liquified natural gas ("LNG") to customers in Florida and P...
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