Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Trevor M. A. Fisher
Department: Public Works Division: Water & Wastewater Information Technology
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to negotiate, approve, and execute a grant agreement between Broward County and the State of Florida Department of Management Services for a Florida Local Government Cybersecurity Grant - Round 2, and any amendments thereto, for the Water and Wastewater Services, provided the agreements do not impose any financial obligations on the County and subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; and to take all other necessary administrative and budgetary actions for the execution and implementation of same. (Commission Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9)
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Why Action is Necessary
Board approval is required to authorize County Administrator to execute grant agreements and amendments.
What Action Accomplishes
Authorizes the County Administrator to execute the grant agreements and amendments.
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Previous Action Taken
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Summary Explanation/Background
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
On March 14, 2023, Enterprise Technology Services applied for the Florida Local Government Cybersecurity Grant ("Grant Program") administered by the Florida Digital Service ("FLDS"), on behalf of Enterprise Technology Services ("ETS") and Broward Water and Wastewater Services ("WWS").
On May 16, 2023, ETS and WWS were notified that the County was selected for participation in the Grant Program. On May 23, 2023 (Item No. 69), the Board authorized the County Administrator to negotiate, approve, and execute a grant agreement between Broward County and the State of Florida Department of Management Services for cybersecurity solutions, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the ...
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