Nan Rich

Port Everglades grants and cruise agreements

Up to $53.4 million in federal funds, with a required local/subrecipient match of at least $25 million.

County Business Enterprise reserve changes

Up to $1.25 million per vendor over five years; local CBE firms fear losing market share.

Airport terminal and airline agreements

Terminal 5 costs could nearly double to $802.4 million pending the September 22 vote.

Summer recess authority over contested airport janitorial contract

Contract value was not stated in the discussion; litigation costs for both the county and bidders will add expense.

Small Business Support — Sign Grants and Recognition

The proposed sign grant program did not advance, so no county funds were committed.

Port Everglades LNG Bunkering Franchise

Expected cost is staff time only; no dollar figure was given.

Allegiant Air service complaints

None identified.

Visit Lauderdale logo fight

A full rebrand launch could cost around $2 million, per Visit Lauderdale's president.

Taxicab vehicle age requirements

Older-cab owners must pay for mechanical inspections or replace vehicles by year's end.

FIFA World Cup 2026 tourism sponsorship

$2 million of tourist development tax dollars — not property taxes — with an estimated $1 million in tourism tax revenue projected in the original application.

Sister Cities relationship with Pingtung County, Taiwan

No direct cost identified; a work plan will follow.

Food deserts and grocery access

Project Orange Blossom job-creation incentives

$410,000 total in county incentives through fiscal year 2036.

Port Everglades FTZ No. 25 fee reduction

Lower fees mean less direct revenue but potentially more zone activity and jobs.

Port Everglades planning consultant procurement dispute

Airport duty-free concession extension without competitive bid

Critics say Broward's $1.9 million minimum annual guarantee is far below Orlando's $4.5 million and Dulles's $9 million despite similar or lower international passenger counts.