Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Resilient Environment Division: Natural Resources
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Interlocal Agreements between Broward County and partner municipalities substantially in the form of Exhibit 1, providing for cost share support retroactive from October 1, 2021, in a regional Water Conservation Incentives Program to be coordinated by Broward County within the water utility service area, and reimbursing Broward County for specific activities associated with program administration, promotion, and implementation; subject to partner execution and review for legal sufficiency and approval as to form by the Office of the County Attorney; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.
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Why Action is Necessary
Action is required by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners to approve an interlocal agreement between Broward County and its partners.
What Action Accomplishes
Approves interlocal agreements between Broward County and its partners.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
On May 18, 2021 (Item No. 21) the Board adopted Resolution 2021-282 urging current and potential partners to pursue and prioritize continued participation and increased financial support for the regional Broward Water Partnership and the Conservation Pays Program in 2022-2027.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT (RED) AND THE NATURAL RESOUCES DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the Board's Value of "Encouraging investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices and environmental protection," and Goal 3: Increase water quality protection efforts, and Goal 4: Educate about the fragile South Florida ecosystems and impacts of climate change on the region with coordinated delivery of a regional water conservation and incentives program.
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