This item supports the Commission's Value: Ensuring economic opportunities for all people and businesses in Broward and Goals to 1) Attract and retain all types of business, including small businesses and not-for-profits, through provision of effective incentives, technical assistance, and support, and 2) Increase the economic strength and impact of revenue-generating County enterprises balancing economic, environmental, and community needs.
The County was asked to provide the City of Fort Lauderdale with access to 200 parking spaces in the County Garage located at 151 Southwest 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 to offer additional parking for the recruitment and retention of non-residential businesses in the downtown core of Fort Lauderdale.
County staff conducted an analysis of County parking inventory and concluded that there was excess parking inventory available beyond the needs of the County. The Agreement for Parking Access in the County Garage (Exhibit 1) provides similar access to parking spaces as that enjoyed by County employees. Under the Agreement, there are no designated spaces, but parkers may use any available space.
The County currently charges $150 month for 24 hour/7 day parking spaces. The agreement with the City is for 12 hour parking spaces (7:00 am - 7:00 pm) to accommodate businesses using downtown office space, and are appropriately priced at 50% of the prevailing County 24/7 monthly charge.
As of finalization of this agenda item, the County had not received final comments from the City. Because both parties would like to conclude this agreement before year's end, the motion authorizes the Offices of the County Administrator and the County Attorney to negotiate and draft final language; and authorizes the County Administrator to execute the final agreement on behalf of Broward County.
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