THE PORT EVERGLADES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the Board's Vision of "Unlimited Economic Opportunities"; its Goal No. 3 to "Increase the economic strength and impact of Port Everglades, the Broward County Convention Center and the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in a sustainable manner balancing economy, environment and the community."
The Board approved the original 2006 Port Everglades Master/Vision Plan on December 4, 2007 (Item No. 44). As part of that approval, the Board directed the Port Everglades Department to update its Master/Vision Plan every two to three years. The first update to that plan, the 2009 Master/Vision Plan Update, was adopted by the Board on March 1, 2011 (Item No. 4). The 2014 Port Everglades Master/Vision Plan is the second update to the 2006 Master/Vision Plan.
This Master/Vision Plan was developed by AECOM Technical Services Inc. (AECOM) through an agreement approved by the Board on May 14, 2013 (Item No. 40). The preparation of the 2014 Master/Vision Plan consisted of several elements that were divided into three Phases. Phase 1 and 2 tasks included physical evaluation of existing Port Everglades deepwater facilities as well as cargo, cruise, and petroleum storage infrastructure, and a review of the Port’s interstate highway and freight rail connections. Updated market assessment and forecasts were produced for containerized cargo, non-containerized cargo, petroleum, and cruise operations. The AECOM team, in conjunction with Port Everglades senior management staff, identified opportunities and constraints that could impact the 10- and 20-year vision plans and devised business, financial and asset utilization strategies. Phase 1 was completed in October 2013, and Phase 2 was completed in June 2014. The AECOM team coordinated over 21 meetings with Port tenants and other stakeholders, the Port community and the public for their input as this update was being developed. The key focus of the 2014 Plan was to maximize utilization of port assets and gain efficiencies via the advancement of key capital projects.
On May 6, 2014, a workshop was held to provide Board members with an overview of recommended changes to the 2009 Plan. The compilation of this work effort has resulted in the 2014 Port Everglades Master/Vision Plan. The Executive Summary of the 2014 Master/Vision Plan is attached as Exhibit 1, with the complete plan available on-line (see Exhibit 2).
The goal of the 2006 and 2009 Plans was to create a plan to maximize market share and revenue through a realistic 5-year facility development program within a framework of 10- and 20-year vision plans. This goal has been reaffirmed in the 2014 Plan. The Port’s ultimate goal is to identify the capital projects over the 5-, 10-, and 20-year planning milestones that will enable it to maintain, develop, expand, and modify the Port to meet service area needs, strengthen Broward County’s economy, and enhance the region’s multi-modal transportation network, while maintaining the Port’s commitment to environmental stewardship. Upon adoption of the 2014 Master/Vision Plan, Port Everglades staff intends to issue a Notice to Proceed to AECOM for preparation of a 3D video as part of Phase 3.
The initial agreement term with AECOM Technical Services Inc. is for two years expiring on May 14, 2015, plus two additional one-year option terms exercised at the discretion of the County's Purchasing Director. Once Phase 3 is completed, AECOM will remain available for the remaining term of the Agreement to perform optional services defined in the Agreement. |