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Read. Follow. Verify.Approval of Additional Funding for Port Everglades Berth Expansion
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.
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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Broward County Taxpayers
The county is responsible for 25% of project costs and any potential cost overruns.
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.
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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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