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Public Hearing Scheduled for Steamship Agent Franchise Transfer

Original title: MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on December 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East to consider the assignment of a nonexclusive, unrestricted steamship agent franchise from Norton Lilly International, Inc., to Norton Lilly International U.S., Inc., for the remainder of the five-year term, which expires on February 26, 2027.

November 13, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing will determine if the County approves the transfer of a business franchise agreement that remains in effect until February 26, 2027.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Norton Lilly International, Inc.

The company is seeking to assign its existing franchise agreement to another entity.

Norton Lilly International U.S., Inc.

The company is the proposed recipient of the franchise assignment.

What changed

Last recorded activity November 13, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The County is moving to hold a public hearing on December 9, 2025, to consider transferring a steamship agent franchise from Norton Lilly International, Inc. to its subsidiary, Norton Lilly International U.S., Inc.

Key Facts

A public hearing is scheduled for December 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 422 of Governmental Center East.
The hearing concerns the assignment of a nonexclusive, unrestricted steamship agent franchise.
The franchise is currently held by Norton Lilly International, Inc.
The proposed recipient of the franchise is Norton Lilly International U.S., Inc.
The franchise agreement is part of a five-year term expiring on February 26, 2027.
The resolution directs the County Administrator to publish the notice for this hearing.
The file number for this item is 25-1327.
The item is currently classified as a Consent Item.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a steamship agent franchise?

It is a legal authorization granted by the County allowing a company to perform steamship agency services within the jurisdiction.

Can I attend the hearing?

Yes, the hearing is scheduled for December 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 422 of Governmental Center East.

Why It Matters

This hearing will determine if the County approves the transfer of a business franchise agreement that remains in effect until February 26, 2027.

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Discoveries

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Corporate Restructuring

The resolution indicates an internal transfer of business operations between a parent company and its U.S. subsidiary.

Norton Lilly International, Inc.Norton Lilly International U.S., Inc.

Connected Entities

locationGovernmental Center East“Location of the scheduled public hearing.”Map →

organizationNorton Lilly International, Inc.“Current holder of the steamship agent franchise.”Map →

organizationNorton Lilly International U.S., Inc.“Proposed recipient of the franchise assignment.”Map →

Sources

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