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Agreement to Reimburse Federal Customs for Port of Miami Technology Costs

Original title: RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION FOR CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE CUSTOMS INTERMODAL FACILITY IN THE INTERMODAL RAILWAY YARD FOR A ONE TIME ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $37,192.00, PLUS AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL RECURRING COST OF $6,000.00; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR’S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE SAME; DELEGATING TO THE COUNTY MAYOR OR THE COUNTY MAYOR’S DESIGNEE THE AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE ALL COUNTY RIGHTS CONFERRED THEREIN (Port of Miami)

May 8, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

The County will pay a one-time cost of $37,192 and an ongoing annual fee of $6,000 to the federal government to support customs operations at the Port of Miami's .

Who is mentioned in the record

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

United States Customs and Border Protection

The agency will receive reimbursement funds from the County for equipment and IT services.

County Taxpayers

County funds are being allocated to cover the one-time and recurring costs specified in the agreement.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 8, 2018.

What's next

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Summary

This resolution authorizes a formal agreement between the County and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to reimburse the federal agency for equipment and IT costs at the Port of Miami's intermodal railway yard. It also grants the County Mayor authority to manage the agreement and associated county rights.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this payment?
The payment is a reimbursement to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for equipment and IT costs required for the customs facility at the Port of Miami's intermodal railway yard.
Is this a one-time expense?
No, it includes a one-time payment of $37,192.00 and an ongoing annual recurring cost of $6,000.00.

Why It Matters

The County will pay a one-time cost of $37,192 and an ongoing annual fee of $6,000 to the federal government to support customs operations at the Port of Miami's .

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Recurring Operational Costs

The agreement establishes a permanent annual financial obligation of $6,000 for the County in addition to the initial equipment purchase.

Connected Entities

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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