Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Jonathan Daniels
Department: Port Everglades Division: Business Administration
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2020-673 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, granting renewal of a nonexclusive franchise to Lehigh Hanson Cement South LLC for a ten-year term to provide cargo handler services at Port Everglades, retroactively commencing on May 21, 2020, through May 20, 2030; providing for franchise terms and conditions; and providing for severability and an effective date.
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Why Action is Necessary
Public hearing is required pursuant to Chapter 94-429, Laws of Florida, and
Section 32.22.a of the Broward County Administrative Code. Franchises are granted pursuant to Chapter 32 of the Broward County Administrative Code.
What Action Accomplishes
It allows franchisee to continue to provide cargo handler services at Port Everglades.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
Request to set Public Hearing was approved by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners on October 20, 2020 (Item No. 23).
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PORT EVERGLADES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.
This action supports the Broward County Board of County Commissioners' ("Board") Value of "Ensuring economic opportunities for Broward's diverse population and businesses" and the Goal to "Increase the economic strength and impact of revenue-generating County enterprises balancing economic, environmental, and community needs."
On May 7, 2019 (Item No. 58), the Board granted renewal of a nonexclusive franchise to Lehigh Hanson Cement South LLC ("Lehigh") f/k/a Continental Florida Materials Inc., to provide cargo handler services at Port Everglades for a term of six months, from May 21, 2019, through November 20, 2019, with an option for the Port Director to extend the franchise for an additional six months. The Port Director executed t...
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