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Approval of Additional Funding for Port Everglades Berth Expansion

Original title: A. MOTION TO APPROVE Amendment No. 3 to the Public Transportation Grant Agreement (“PTGA”) between the Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) and Broward County for the Environmental/Design/Construction phase of the Port Everglades’ Slip 1 Berths 9 & 10 Expansion Project (Financial Project No. 430123-1-94-03), increasing the estimated total cost of the Project by $400,000 and increasing FDOT’s maximum participation by $300,000 up to $50,200,000, but not more than 75% of the total eligible project cost, with the County agreeing to pay the remaining 25% and cover any cost overruns, effective upon execution by FDOT; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; and authorize the County Administrator to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the grant. ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the Port's Capital Fund in the amount of $300,000 to recognize additional grant funding to offset the cost of the project. ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2025-201. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote.

Record date · May 20, 2025

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What This Bill Does

Broward County commissioners approved an amendment to a state grant agreement to increase funding for the Port Everglades Slip 1 Berths 9 & 10 expansion project. The county also adopted a budget resolution to incorporate the additional $300,000 in state grant funds into the Port's capital budget.

Why it matters

The project's total estimated cost is increasing by $400,000, with the Florida Department of Transportation providing an additional $300,000 and Broward County responsible for the remaining costs and any future overruns.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Broward County Taxpayers

The county is responsible for 25% of project costs and any potential cost overruns.

Directly affected

Florida Department of Transportation

The agency is increasing its financial commitment to the port expansion project by $300,000.

Key Facts

  • The total estimated cost for the Port Everglades Slip 1 Berths 9 & 10 expansion project increased by $400,000.
  • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) increased its maximum grant participation by $300,000, bringing the total potential state contribution to $50,200,000.
  • The state grant is capped at 75% of total eligible project costs.
  • Broward County is responsible for paying at least 25% of the total eligible project costs.
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  • Broward County is responsible for covering any project cost overruns.
  • Resolution No. 2025-201 was adopted to add $300,000 to the Port's Capital Fund.
  • The motion to amend the grant agreement passed with an 8-0 vote.
  • The motion to adopt the budget resolution passed with an 8-0 vote.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the state contributing to the project?
The Florida Department of Transportation is contributing up to $50,200,000, provided it does not exceed 75% of the total eligible project costs.
Who is responsible if the project goes over budget?
Broward County is contractually responsible for covering any cost overruns.

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State-Local Cost Sharing

The project utilizes a 75/25 split between state and local funding, with the local government assuming all risk for cost overruns.

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