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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(This is the first of two required public hearings. The second public hearing will be held on May 12, 2026.)
MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to Lease Agreement between Broward County and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for an 11,585 square foot building with related improvements, located on 2.3 acres of land at Port Everglades to extend the term through December 31, 2035, update the provisions related to improvements, and update miscellaneous provisions.
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Why Action is Necessary
Pursuant to Chapter 94-429, Laws of Florida, and Section 32.5 of the Broward County Administrative Code, two Public Hearings are required.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows for the consideration of the First Amendment to Lease Agreement between Broward County and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, an agency of the State of Florida. This is the first of two Public Hearings. The second Public Hearing will be held on May 12, 2026. No action is required on this motion.
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Previous Action Taken
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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."
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ("FWC") maintains a law enforcement facility at Port Everglades that includes office and warehouse space, outside boat storage, and floating docks for FWC boats. The facility was on state-owned land until its purchase by the County in 2014. On April 12, 2016 (Item No. 6-...
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