Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Glenn Wiltshire (Acting Director)
Department: Port Everglades Division: Business Administration
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO FILE Final Franchise Evaluation Report for the period July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2019.
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Why Action is Necessary
Pursuant to Chapter 32, Part II, Section 32.25 of the Broward County Administrative Code, the Port Everglades Department Business Administration Division is required to conduct franchise evaluations annually, on a rotating basis, in such a manner whereby all franchises are reviewed within a two-year period and file a Final Franchise Evaluation Report with the Board.
What Action Accomplishes
Files with the Board a Final Franchise Evaluation Report for the period July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2019.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
Chapter 32, Part II, Section 32.25 of the Broward County Administrative Code ("Code") requires the County, through the Port Everglades Department Business Administration Division, to conduct franchise evaluations annually, on a rotating basis, in such a manner whereby all franchises are reviewed within a two-year period to determine if each franchisee continues to satisfactorily meet the terms and conditions of its franchise. The Code also requires a Final Franchise Evaluation Report ("Report") to be filed with the Broward County Board of County Commissioners' ("Board") within 60 days following completion of the Report. The Port Everglades Department Business Administration Division completed the Report on February 14, 2020 (see "Exhibit 1").
The Report covers the activities of 33 franchises (listed alphabetically) during the two-year period from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2019. A total of 22 companies are represented, as several companies have multiple franchises. Franchise categories include stevedore, cargo handler, steamship agent, tug...
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