Approval of Port Everglades Dredging Project Funding Amendments

Original title: A. MOTION TO APPROVE Amendment No. 5 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 Dredging & Widening Project (Financial Project No. 433414-1-94-03), extending the term to May 31, 2029, effective upon execution by FDOT; and authorize the County Administrator to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the grant. ACTION: (T-10:49 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. B. MOTION TO APPROVE Amendment No. 6 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 Dredging & Widening Project (Financial Project No. 433414-1-94-03), increasing FDOT’s maximum cost share of eligible Project costs from 50% to 75% and modifying the project scope to include additional project elements eligible for funding, effective upon execution by FDOT; authorize the County Administrator, or written designee, to approve and execute subsequent amendments to the PTGA that do not increase County’s local match percentage (25%), and any required certifications or related documentation, all subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office; authorize the Port Everglades Chief Executive Officer and Port Director to approve and execute amendments that do not increase the County’s financial obligation, and any required certifications or related documentation, all subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office; and authorize the County Administrator to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the grant. ACTION: (T-10:49 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0.