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. 2021-305 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, granting renewal of a nonexclusive franchise to GAC Shipping (USA), Inc., d/b/a GAC North America, for a five-year term to provide steamship agent services at Port Everglades; providing for franchise terms and conditions; and providing for severability and an effective date.
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Why Action is Necessary
Pursuant to Section 32.22 of the Broward County Administrative Code ("Administrative Code"), Broward County (the "County") must hold a public hearing prior to granting, renewing, placing on probation, suspending, or revoking a franchise under Chapter 32 of the Administrative Code.
What Action Accomplishes
Grants renewal of a nonexclusive franchise to GAC Shipping (USA), Inc., d/b/a GAC North America, for a five-year term to provide steamship agent 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 May 18, 2021 (Item No. 18).
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."
GAC Shipping (USA), Inc., d/b/a GAC North America ("GAC"), has been providing steamship agent services at Port Everglades under a series of approved franchise agreements since 2010. On April 26, 2016 (Item No. 4-PH), the Board granted renewal of a nonexclusive franchise to GAC to provide steamship agent services ...
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