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Public Hearing Scheduled for Port Everglades Foreign-Trade Zone Fee Changes

Original title: MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on February 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East, to consider adoption of a proposed Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code, the title of which is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO PORT EVERGLADES FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE NO. 25, TARIFF NO. 5 (“TARIFF”); AMENDING SECTION 42.29 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (“ADMINISTRATIVE CODE”); AMENDING FTZ OPERATOR FEES; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

January 22, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Businesses operating within the Port Everglades Foreign-Trade Zone may see changes to their operational fees following the public hearing and subsequent adoption of the proposed amendment to the County Administrative Code.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Foreign-Trade Zone No. 25 Operators

These entities are subject to the fee structure changes proposed in the amendment to the Administrative Code.

Broward County Residents

Residents may attend the public hearing to provide input on the proposed administrative changes.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 22, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners has scheduled a public hearing for February 3, 2026, to discuss proposed changes to fees for operators within Port Everglades Foreign-Trade Zone No. 25.

Key Facts

  • A public hearing is scheduled for February 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
  • The hearing will take place in Room 422 of Governmental Center East.
  • The purpose of the hearing is to consider amending Section 42.29 of the Broward County Administrative Code.
  • The amendment specifically concerns changes to operator fees for Port Everglades Foreign-Trade Zone No. 25.
  • The resolution includes provisions for severability and inclusion in the Administrative Code.
  • The document is filed under number 25-1643 and is currently marked as 'Agenda Ready'.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the public hearing?
The hearing is on February 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 422 of Governmental Center East.
What is being changed?
The County is proposing to amend Section 42.29 of the Administrative Code to update operator fees for the Port Everglades Foreign-Trade Zone.

Why It Matters

Businesses operating within the Port Everglades Foreign-Trade Zone may see changes to their operational fees following the public hearing and subsequent adoption of the proposed amendment to the County Administrative Code.

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Administrative Fee Review

The county is initiating a formal review of FTZ operator fees, suggesting a potential update to the cost structure for port-related businesses.

Connected Entities

organizationBroward County Board of County CommissionersThe governing body responsible for the resolution and the public hearing.Map →
locationGovernmental Center EastThe location where the public hearing will be held.Map →
locationPort Everglades Foreign-Trade Zone No. 25The specific trade zone subject to the proposed fee amendments.Map →
personCounty AdministratorDirected to publish the notice of the public hearing.Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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