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 WAIVE competitive selection requirements for Marine Terminal Leases pursuant to Section 32.10 of the Broward County Administrative Code, and authorize the Port Everglades Chief Executive & Port Director to negotiate a new Marine Terminal Lease Agreement with Lehigh Hansen Cement South LLC, to be brought to the Board for approval.
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Why Action is Necessary
Broward County Board of County Commissioners' approval is required to waive the Broward County Administrative Code's competitive selection requirements in Section 32.10.
What Action Accomplishes
Waives the Broward County Administrative Code's competitive selection requirements for a Marine Terminal Lease and authorizes the Port Everglades Chief Executive & Port Director to enter into negotiations with Lehigh Hanson Cement South LLC for a new lease.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None
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 Goal to "Increase the economic strength and impact of revenue-generating County enterprises balancing economic, environmental, and community needs."
Lehigh Hanson Cement South LLC ("Lehigh"), f/k/a Continental Florida Materials, Inc., has been operating on 4.91 acres of land, located in the Midport area of Port Everglades, since November 1981 (see Exhibit 1). On June 5, 2012 (Item No. 32), the Board approved a waiver of the competitive selection requirements to allow for the negotiation of a new lease. On March 12, 2013 (Item No. 6-PH), the Board approved the current Marine Terminal Lease ("Agreement") for a ten-year term through February 28, 2023.
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