Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Jonathan Daniels
Department: Port Everglades Division: Director's Office
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Public Transportation Grant Agreement ("PTGA") between the Florida Department of Transportation ("FDOT") and Broward County for Financial Project No. 449838-1-94-01, with FDOT agreeing to grant up to $3,700,000 to Broward County for Port Everglades' Southport Upland Cargo Improvements Project ("Project"), but no more than 50% of the total eligible cost of the Project, and County agreeing to match FDOT's grant and cover any cost overruns, and Addendum thereto modifying the indemnification language of the PTGA; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the PTGA and Addendum; authorize the County Administrator or designee to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions resulting from approval of the PTGA; and authorize the County Administrator to approve any amendments to the PTGA that do not increase the County's financial obligation, subject to review by the Office of the County Attorney for legal sufficiency.
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Why Action is Necessary
Broward County Board of County Commissioners approval is required for the execution of the PTGA and Addendum.
What Action Accomplishes
Execution of the PTGA and Addendum provides grant funding from FDOT for the Environmental/Design/Construction phase of Port Everglades' Southport Upland Cargo Improvements Project. The County Administrator is delegated authority to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the PTGA, and to approve any future non-monetary amendments to the PTGA.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PORT EVERGLADES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.
This item supports the Broward County Board of County Commissioners' ("Board") Value of "Ensuring economic opportunities for Broward's diverse population and businesses" and ...
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