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Read. Follow. Verify.Approval of Increased Security Funding for Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Record date · June 10, 2025
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What This Bill Does
Broward County officials approved a $4.5 million increase to an existing security contract with Allied Universal Security Services and authorized a $2.1 million transfer from reserves to fund these services for the 2025 fiscal year.
The county is increasing the total authorized spending for airport security services by $4.5 million, with $2.1 million of that amount being drawn from existing budget reserves for the 2025 fiscal year.
Who It Affects
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Allied Universal Security Services
The company is the recipient of the increased contractual funding for security services.
Broward County taxpayers
County funds are being reallocated from reserves to cover increased operational costs at the airport.
Key Facts
- The Broward County Commission approved a $4,500,000 increase to the total not-to-exceed amount for the security services contract with Allied Universal Security Services.
- The Commission adopted Resolution No. 2025-239 to transfer $2,100,000 from the FLL Operating Fund reserves.
- The $2,100,000 transfer is designated for increased security services at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport for Fiscal Year 2025.
- Both motions were approved by a unanimous 9-0 vote.
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- The Mayor and Clerk are authorized to execute the contract amendment.
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Reserve Fund Utilization
The county is actively drawing from operating reserves to cover increased security costs for the current fiscal year.
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