Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Jonathan Daniels
Department: Port Everglades Division: Business Development
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, granting renewal of a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades stevedore services franchise to United Stevedoring of America, Inc., for a new ten-year term; providing for franchise terms and conditions.
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Why Action is Necessary
Pursuant to Section 32.22 of the Broward County Administrative Code ("Administrative Code") and the applicable provisions of Chapter 94-429, Laws of Florida, Broward County (the "County") must hold a public hearing prior to granting, renewing, placing on probation, suspending, or revoking a franchise.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows for the Broward County Board of County Commissioners' ("Board") consideration of the Resolution granting renewal of a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades stevedore services franchise to United Stevedoring of America, Inc., for a new ten-year term.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
Request to Set Public Hearing was approved by the Board on May 23, 2023 (Item No. 21).
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PORT EVERGLADES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.
This action supports the Broward County Board of County Commissioners' ("Board") Value of "Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives," and the Goal of "Ensuring economic opportunities and a sustainable economy, with an emphasis on Broward's lower and middle class."
United Stevedoring of America, Inc. ("United"), and its predecessors have been providing stevedore services at Port Everglades under a series of approved franchise agreements since 2003. On August 13, 2013 (Item No. 1-PH), the Board assigned United a nonexclusive stevedore franchise for a ten-year term, commencing August 22, 2013, and ending August...
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