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Approval of Additional Funding for Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Roadway Construction

Original title: A. MOTION TO APPROVE Estimated Change Order No. 5 to the Agreement between Broward County and Magnum Construction Management, LLC, Agreement No. PNC2127807C1, for Exit Roadway Improvements at Broward County’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to provide funding for additional scope, for an increase in the amount of $500,000, increasing the Agreement amount from $12,193,221 to $12,693,221; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. ACTION: (T-11:56 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 9-0. B. MOTION TO APPROVE Increase to the Unforeseen Conditions and Owner-Requested Changes allowance account by $650,000, increasing the Agreement amount from $12,693,221 to $13,343,221 and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. ACTION: (T-11:56 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 9-0.

Record date · May 26, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Broward County commissioners approved two separate budget increases totaling $1.15 million for ongoing exit roadway construction at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. These funds cover additional project scope and an allowance for unforeseen site conditions.

Why it matters

The total contract value for the airport exit roadway project increased by $1,150,000, bringing the total authorized expenditure to $13,343,221.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Magnum Construction Management, LLC

The company will receive an additional $1.15 million in contract funding for airport roadway work.

Indirectly affected

Broward County taxpayers

County funds are being reallocated to cover increased costs for airport infrastructure.

Key Facts

  • The commission approved a $500,000 increase for Change Order No. 5 to cover additional project scope.
  • The commission approved a $650,000 increase to the 'Unforeseen Conditions and Owner-Requested Changes' allowance account.
  • The total contract value for Agreement No. PNC2127807C1 increased from $12,193,221 to $13,343,221.
  • Both motions were approved by a 9-0 vote.
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  • The actions were taken at 11:56 AM on April 23, 2026.
  • The Mayor and Clerk are authorized to execute the contract modifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the total contract now?
The total contract amount is $13,343,221.
What is the extra $650,000 for?
It is allocated to an allowance account for unforeseen site conditions and changes requested by the owner (the county).

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Cumulative Contract Growth

The contract value increased by approximately 9.4% through these two motions in a single meeting.

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