Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Public Works and Environmental Services
Division: Administration
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Interlocal Agreements in connection with the Integrated Water Resource Plan Grants awarded to the City of Hollywood ($49,000), the City of Miramar ($190,000), the City of Pompano Beach ($200,000 and $110,048), and the Town of Davie ($125,000), respectively, in substantially the form of Exhibits 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5; to authorize the County Administrator to execute the Interlocal Agreements with any required modifications, provided such modifications do not impose any additional, material financial risk on the County, subject to review and approval as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Interlocal Agreements. (Commission Districts 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8)
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Why Action is Necessary
Pursuant to Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, Board action is required to approve interlocal agreements between Broward County, municipal governments, and independent districts.
What Action Accomplishes
Approves the Interlocal Agreements and authorizes the County Administrator to execute the Interlocal Agreements and to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the same.
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Previous Action Taken
None taken.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PUBLIC WORKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE BROWARD COUNTY WATER ADVISORY BOARD AND ITS TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the County Commission’s Value of Collaborates, “Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives,” and the Goal of Resilient Community, “Ensuring accessible, seamlessly integrated investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices, manufacturing, resilient infrastructure, and environmental protection.”
The Broward County-wide Integrated Water Resource Plan (“IWRP”) was developed in partnership with municipal leaders, water managers, utility directors, and other stakeholder groups to provide coordination in county-wide water resource management for more efficient and effective use of limited water resources for urban and nature system needs. The County’s IWRP grants have been offered to drainage districts, water control districts, utilities, and municipal partners since early 2000, providing up to 50% cost-share funding toward projects that help to advance water management projects consistent with the IWRP goals.
Consistent with prior announcements, the 2025 IWRP Grant announcement invited applications in two cost share categories: 1) feasibility analysis and preliminary design of water resource management projects (IWRP Design); or 2) construction of reclaimed water projects (IWRP Construction). Five grant applications were received and advanced for review by the Technical Advisory Committee on 8/15/2025 and later endorsed by the Water Advisory Board on 9/12/2025. All five projects require an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) and were approved by the Water Advisory Board to the Broward County Board of County Commission (Board) to be transmitted to the Board with a recommendation for funding approval.
The five recommended projects are as follows:
1. The City of Hollywood seeks IWRP Design funding to expand its Recapture the Swale initiative through Phase II, which integrates a bioswales and permeable paver pilot project to enhance green stormwater infrastructure (GSI). This phase builds on the City’s ongoing work to restore swales by introducing engineered systems that improve infiltration, reduce runoff, enhance water quality, and contribute to aquifer recharge. Proposed IWRP grant award is $49,000, roughly 50% of the total project cost of $98,000 (Exhibit 1).
2. The City of Miramar seeks IWRP Construction funding to expand its reuse distribution system for the design and construction of reuse water infrastructure to serve three high-visibility medians located along Miramar Parkway at the I-75 Interchange from Southwest 148 Avenue to Southwest 160 Avenue. Proposed IWRP grant award is $190,000, roughly 50% of the total project cost of $380,000 (Exhibit 2).
3. The City of Pompano Beach seeks IWRP Design funding to develop the next phase of reuse services in the City of Lighthouse Point, which requires the use of reuse water by ordinance. The reuse distribution expansion project (design) shall consist of roughly 8,875 linear feet of 4” and 6” reuse main installations with appurtenant infrastructure. The planned area of installation for reuse expansion shall be Northeast 23 Avenue, Northeast 28 Court, Northeast 28 Street, Northeast 29 Street, and Northeast 30 Court in Lighthouse Point. Proposed IWRP grant award is $110,048, roughly 50% of the total project cost of $220,097 (Exhibit 3).
4. The City of Pompano Beach seeks IWRP Construction funding to expand reuse services in the City of Lighthouse Point, which requires the use of reuse water by ordinance. The reuse distribution expansion project (construction) shall consist of roughly 8,875 linear feet of 4” and 6” reuse main installations and appurtenant infrastructure. The planned area of installation for reuse expansion shall be Northeast 23 Avenue, Northeast 28 Court, Northeast 28 Street, Northeast 29 Street, and Northeast 30 Court in Lighthouse Point. Proposed IWRP grant award is $200,000 roughly 11% of the total project cost of $1,903,733 (Exhibit 4).
5. The Town of Davie seeks IWRP Design funding for the planning for a pilot advanced water treatment facility to study the options for treating reclaimed water to drinking water standards. The design of the treatment train for the pilot facility will be based upon the results of four months of preliminary sampling of the source water, also referred to as water characterization. The design then includes permitting, a basis of design report, and development of engineering plans & specifications. Proposed IWRP grant award is $125,000, roughly 15% of the total project cost of $818,137 (Exhibit 5).
The total IWRP cost share for these projects is $674,048 with a total local match of $2,745,919, or approximately 80%, exceeding the minimum 50% local cost share requirement for individual projects and in sum.
Support for cost share funding of these projects will further the advancement by of the IWRP by encouraging reuse of stormwater and wastewater as beneficial water resources, reducing the county-wide demand on potable water for non-potable purposes.
Source of Additional Information
Dr. Jennifer Jurado, Deputy Director and Chief Resilience Officer, Public Works and Environmental Services Department, (954) 519-1464.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
Funds for these Interlocal Agreements ($674,048) are included in the Natural Resources Division’s portion of the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget.