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Broward County Approves Bus Lease Agreements with Gainesville

Original title: A. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE Director of Purchasing to approve and execute a lease agreement between Broward County and the City of Gainesville, Florida, for 17 40-foot Low Floor Gillig transit buses for a one-year term, with an optional renewal period of an additional one year, with a maximum not-to-exceed value of $1,020,000 over the initial and renewal term, subject to review and approval of the lease agreement for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office. (Transferred to the Consent Agenda.) ACTION: (T-11:07 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor McKinzie was not present during the vote. B. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE Director of Purchasing to approve and execute an amendment to Agreement No. TRN2131357A1 between Broward County and the City of Gainesville, Florida, for the lease of 16 40-foot Low Floor Gillig transit buses between Broward County and the City of Gainesville for an additional one-year term, with a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $960,000 for the initial and renewal term. (Transferred to the Consent Agenda.) ACTION: (T-11:07 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor McKinzie was not present during the vote.

December 30, 2026

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$20,000across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Robert McKinzieSuperior Hospitality Group LLC$1,000Concessionaire<br>Dec 2025
Robert McKinzieHNTB Holdings Ltd. Pac$1,000Infrastructure<br>FirmNov 2025
Robert McKinzieRonald L.Book Governmental Consulting INC$1,000Governmental<br>ConsultingSep 2025
Robert McKinzieCapital Transportation, INC$1,000Transp.<br>Real<br>EstateDec 2025
Robert McKinzieB&L Service, INC$1,000Transp.<br>Real<br>EstateDec 2025
Robert McKinzieA&T Inland Services LLC$1,000Freight<br>CarrierNov 2025
Robert McKinzieCraven Thompson & Associates, INC$1,000Engineering<br>FirmOct 2025
Robert McKinzieDelaware North Companies, INC$1,000Hospitality<br>Management<br>Jan 2026
Robert McKinzieRubin, Turnbull & Associates, INC$1,000Government<br>AffairsMar 2026
Robert McKinzieBLJ Global Investors Corp$1,000Real<br>Estate/LandholdingNov 2025
Robert McKinzieTeamsters Local Union NO 769$1,000Business<br>RepresentativesDec 2025
Robert McKinzieRehoboth Terminal LLC$1,000Terminal<br>OperatorNov 2025
Robert McKinzieRobert A. Kornahrens$1,000Roofing<br>Company<br>OwnerDec 2025
Robert McKinzieDNC Travel Hospitality Services, INC$1,000Hosp.Management<br>CompanyDec 2025
Robert McKinzieJames P. Donnelly$1,000Residential<br>Management<br>Mar 2026
Robert McKinzieUnited Cab of Broward LLC$1,000Transp.<br>Real<br>EstateDec 2025
Robert McKinzieNational Health Transport INC$1,000Ambulance<br>CompanyDec 2025
Robert McKinzieClear Channel Outdoor, LLC$1,000Advertising<br>CompanyJan 2026
Robert McKinzieHCA East Florida Division and Good Government$1,000PACMar 2026
Robert McKinzieGaddis Capital Corporation$1,000TransportationDec 2025

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The Frame

What this does

These agreements authorize the expenditure of up to $1,980,000 in public funds to secure transit bus capacity for Broward County through lease arrangements with the City of Gainesville.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Broward County

The county is entering into financial obligations to lease transit buses.

City of Gainesville

The city is leasing its transit buses to Broward County under these agreements.

County Attorney’s Office

The office is required to review the lease agreements for legal sufficiency.

What changed

The record is dated December 30, 2026 - a future date, likely when it takes effect or is scheduled.

What's next

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Summary

Broward County has approved two separate agreements to lease transit buses from the City of Gainesville. These agreements involve a total of 33 buses and a combined maximum expenditure of $1.98 million over the contract terms.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many buses is Broward County leasing in total?
Broward County is leasing a total of 33 buses: 17 under a new agreement and 16 under an amendment to an existing agreement.
What is the total cost of these bus leases?
The maximum for both agreements combined is $1,980,000.
Who is responsible for signing these agreements?
The Director of Purchasing is authorized to approve and execute the agreements, subject to legal review by the County Attorney’s Office.

Why It Matters

These agreements authorize the expenditure of up to $1,980,000 in public funds to secure transit bus capacity for Broward County through lease arrangements with the City of Gainesville.

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Inter-city Transit Leasing

Broward County is sourcing transit equipment directly from another Florida municipality (Gainesville) rather than a private vendor.

Connected Entities

personMcKinzieVice-Mayor who was absent during the vote.Map →
organizationBroward CountyThe local government entity entering into the lease agreements.Map →
organizationCounty Attorney’s OfficeResponsible for reviewing the lease agreements for legal sufficiency.Map →
organizationCity of GainesvilleThe entity leasing the buses to Broward County.Map →
otherDirector of PurchasingAuthorized to execute the lease agreements.Map →

Sources

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