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Approval of 5-Year Extension for Port Everglades Slip 1 Expansion Funding

Original title: MOTION TO APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. RFA75, Port Everglades Slip 1 Expansion Performance Based Milestone Funding Agreement between Broward County and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, in substantially the form attached as Exhibit 1, to renew the Agreement for five additional years and revise performance-based milestones; to authorize the County Administrator to approve and execute the final funding agreement and any subsequent change order(s), supplemental(s), amendment(s), or certifications requested by FDEP in connection with the funding agreement, provided there is no material increase in risk or cost to County, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office; and to authorize the County Administrator to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement and administer the funding agreement.

September 16, 2025

Port Everglades Infrastructure Environmental Protection Government Contracts Broward County

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The Frame

What this does

This action secures the continued state-level funding framework for the Port Everglades Slip 1 expansion project for an additional five years, allowing the County Administrator to manage ongoing project milestones and administrative changes without further commission votes.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Broward County Residents

Residents are affected by the long-term infrastructure development and financial commitments associated with the Port Everglades expansion.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

The agency is a party to the contract and will oversee the revised performance milestones for the project.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 16, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

Broward County is moving to extend its funding agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for the Port Everglades Slip 1 expansion project by five years. The amendment also updates the specific performance milestones required to receive project funding.

Key Facts

The agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for the Port Everglades Slip 1 expansion is extended for five additional years.
Performance-based milestones for the funding agreement are being revised.
The County Administrator is authorized to execute the final funding agreement and any future amendments or change orders.
Future administrative changes are permitted provided there is no material increase in risk or cost to the County.
All future changes are subject to legal review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office.
The County Administrator is authorized to perform all necessary budgetary actions to implement the agreement.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this agreement?

It provides a framework for performance-based funding from the state to support the expansion of Slip 1 at Port Everglades.

Does this vote finalize all future changes to the project?

No, it grants the County Administrator authority to approve future administrative changes, amendments, or certifications, provided they do not increase costs or risks to the County and are approved by the County Attorney.

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