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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A. MOTION TO APPROVE Grant Award between Broward County and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, for the Fiscal Year 2022 Port Security Grant Program funds awarded to Broward County for projects at Port Everglades beginning October 1, 2022 through August 31, 2025, in the amount of $1,977,326, requiring $659,109 in matching non-Federal funds from the County, for a total approved project cost of $2,636,435, and authorize the County Administrator to take all administrative or budgetary actions to accept the grant award.
ACTION: (T-10:44 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 7-0. Commissioner Bogen voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Moskowitz was not present.
B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the Port Everglades Capital Fund in the amount of $1,977,326 for port security enhancement projects.
ACTION: (T-10:44 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2022-475.
VOTE: 7-0. Commissioner Bogen voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Moskowitz was not present.
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Why Action is Necessary
Broward County Board of County Commissioners' approval is required to authorize the County Administrator to approve the acceptance of the Grant award for funding under the Fiscal Year 2022 Port Security Grant Program and take the necessary budget actions.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows for funding of high priority security enhancements at Port Everglades that were identified and approved by the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port and the Miami Area Maritime Security Committee.
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 Br...
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