THE PORT EVERGLADES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.
This action supports the Broward County Board of County Commissioners' Value of "[E]nsuring economic opportunities for Broward's diverse population and businesses" and the Goal to "[I]ncrease the economic strength and impact of revenue-generating County enterprises balancing economic, environmental, and community needs."
Perma-Fix of Fort Lauderdale, Inc. (Perma-Fix) incorporated in the state of Florida on January 15, 1985. On October 14, 1997, (Item No. 8–PH) the Broward County Board of County Commissioners (Board) granted a nonexclusive vessel oily-waste removal services franchise to Perma-Fix for a one-year term, commencing October 14, 1997. On August 10, 2011, Perma-Fix changed its name to Triumvirate Environmental (Florida), Inc., currently operating as Triumvirate Environmental Services, Inc. (Triumvirate). The name change was the result of a stock purchase of Perma-Fix’s corporation by Triumvirate. The most recent renewal of the franchise was approved by the Board on September 10, 2013 (Item No. 5-PH), for a five-year term, from October 14, 2013, through October 13, 2018. Triumvirate has applied for renewal of the franchise.
Staff has reviewed the vessel oily-waste removal services franchise application against the enumerated renewal criteria set forth in Chapter 32 of the Broward County Administrative Code. Staff’s due diligence included corresponding with Triumvirate’s representative to clarify franchise requirements and reviewing of Triumvirate’s corporate status, resumes of executive staff and list of managerial personnel, business history/experience, litigation history, insurance, financial documents and creditworthiness, discharge of previous financial obligations to County, compliance with all franchise terms and conditions, required licenses and certificates, U.S. Coast Guard-approved operations plan, approved oil spill contingency plan, company programs and policies, list of equipment to be used at Port Everglades, statement of intended activities, and actions to promote and develop business growth at Port Everglades. No false or misleading information was submitted as part of the franchise application. Triumvirate's safety and environmental history was also reviewed, and no infractions were found. Triumvirate has, through the submission of the signed franchise application, agreed to comply with all franchise conditions set forth in Section 32.24 of the Broward County Administrative Code.
Based on the review of information provided in the application, staff has determined that Triumvirate meets the criteria for renewal of a vessel oily-waste removal services franchise. Vessel oily-waste removal services franchises may be granted for any period of time up to five years. Past practice has been for staff to recommend granting the renewal of a vessel oily-waste removal services franchise for a term of five years. Accordingly, staff is recommending that the franchise be renewed for a five-year term. The complete application and supporting documents are on file in the Port Everglades Business Administration Division.
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