Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Joseph Morris
Department: Port Everglades Division: Director's Office
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ACCEPT Grant Agreement between Broward County and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") for the Fiscal Year 2023 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act ("DERA") Grant Award No. DE-03D15624-0, in the amount of up to $2,500,000, requiring a County match of up to $16,233,333; to authorize the County Administrator to execute any amendments to the Grant Agreement, provided there is no increase in the County's financial obligations and subject to review of all such documents for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; and to authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions related to the grant.
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Why Action is Necessary
Section 20.31(b)(3), Broward County Administrative Code, requires that the Board of County Commissioners approve all state and federal grant agreements.
What Action Accomplishes
This grant will provide additional funds to implement a shore power pilot project at a single cruise terminal to determine and verify the best shore power arrangement for cruise vessels at all eight Port Everglades cruise berths.
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?County Commission
?Go Green
?MAP Broward
Previous Action Taken
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Summary Explanation/Background
THE PORT EVERGLADES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.
This item supports the Broward County Board of County Commissioners' ("Board") Value of "Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives," and the Goal of "Ensuring accessible, seamlessly integrated investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices, manufacturing, resilient infrastructure, and environmental protection".
Most marine vessels use auxiliary diesel engines while at berth to power hoteling services such as lighting, air conditioning, refrigeration, and accommodations...
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