Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Resilient Environment Division: Natural Resources Division
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPROVE Grant Agreement 5A-02D50923-0 between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) - Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, to provide funding for the Particulate Matter Monitoring Program to purchase equipment to monitor ambient air quality in the amount of $38,994, inclusive of a partially retroactive reimbursement period from June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2026; and to authorize the County Administrator to execute the Grant Agreement and any amendments that do not increase the financial obligation of the County, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, and to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to allocate and implement the grant and any subsequent partial awards.
ACTION: (T-10:35 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Fisher voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Ryan was not present.
B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the Natural Resources Division's Ambient Air Monitoring Fund in the amount of $38,994 for the purpose of recognizing Inflation Reduction Act - Clean Air Act grant funds received from EPA.
ACTION: (T-10:35 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2023-493.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Fisher voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Ryan was not present.
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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 accept the Grant Agreement and recognize the award within the Natural Resources Division's budget.
What Action Accomplishes
This action provides funding for air quality program support in Broward County and allows for the appropriation of this funding...
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