Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Glenn Wiltshire (Acting Director)
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 steamship agent services franchise to Seaport Hub Agencies, Inc., for a new five-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' consideration of the Resolution granting renewal of a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades steamship agent services franchise to Seaport Hub Agencies, Inc., for a new five-year term.
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Previous Action Taken
Request to Set Public Hearing was approved by the Board on February 20, 2024 (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."
Seaport Hub Agencies, Inc. ("Seaport") has provided steamship agent services at Port Everglades since 2018. On April 09, 2019 (Item No. 41), the Board approved a nonexclusive, unrestricted steamship agent services franchise effective from May 8, 2019, through May 7, 2024. Seaport has applied for renewal of the ...
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