Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Resilient Environment Division: Environmental Permitting Division
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. GC890 (“Contract”) with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to provide for continued management of petroleum contamination cleanups within Broward County on behalf of the state, extending the Contract through June 30, 2026; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the same; authorize the Contract Manager to execute annual Task Assignments as required throughout the term of the Agreement; and authorize the County Administrator to make the necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement this Contract.
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Why Action is Necessary
Section 125.01(1)(p), Florida Statutes, authorizes the Board to enter into agreements with other governmental agencies. Board action is required to approve Amendment No. 2 to renew the Contract, to accept additional revenue, and to recognize it within the Petroleum Cleanup Fund of the Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department.
What Action Accomplishes
This action will extend Contract No. GC890, which provides for the appropriation and expenditure of annually allotted state funds to compensate Broward County for the oversight of petroleum contamination cleanups.
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Previous Action Taken
None taken.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the County’s goal of “Ensuring accessible, seamlessly integrated investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices, manufacturing, resilient infrastructure, and environmental protection.”
On September 20, 2016 (Item No. 10), the Board approved Contract No. GC890 (“Contract”) between Broward County and the FDEP for oversight of the cleanup of petroleum contaminated sites within Broward County, authorized the Contract Manager to execute annual Task Assignments, and authorized the County Administrator to make the necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Contract. On May 18, 2021 (Item No. 20), the Board approved Amendment 1 to renew the Contract until March 31, 2026.
The Contract expires March 31, 2026; if approved, Amendment No. 2 (Exhibit 1) would extend the Contract until June 30, 2026. This extension will align the Contract with the state’s fiscal year and make the period of the Contract consistent with other contracted local programs. Prior to June 30, 2026, Broward County will negotiate the terms of a new contract with the state to provide for continued management of petroleum cleanups within Broward County on behalf of the state.
Work under the Contract is assigned via annual Task Assignments. The Contract also authorizes the FDEP to use performance incentives in their Task Assignments. Risk Management Division has confirmed that review of the Amendment is not required as the scope of services from the original Contract remains unaltered.
As the County is a recipient of funds from a state agency under this Contract, the County’s standard form agreement terms and conditions are not included in this Amendment, but has been approved as to form by the Office of the County Attorney.
Source of Additional Information
David Vanlandingham, Director, Environmental Permitting Division, (954) 519-1478.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
There is no cost to the County; revenue provided by this Contract pays for all Contract-related costs. Under the Contract, revenue is allotted annually under each Task Assignment and received in monthly payments. Based upon current rates, the total value of the Amendment is estimated to be $270,000.