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 ADOPT Resolution, the title of which is as follows: (Commission Districts 4 and 6)
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PUBLIC WORKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO FILE A LONG-RANGE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING REQUEST WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE BEACH MANAGEMENT FUNDING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; SUPPORTING THE PROJECTS FOR WHICH FUNDING IS REQUESTED; CONFIRMING BROWARD COUNTY’S INTENT AND ABILITY TO SERVE AS THE LOCAL SPONSOR AND TO FUND THE APPROPRIATE LOCAL SHARE OF PROJECTS; IDENTIFYING THE SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR THE COUNTY’S SHARE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Why Action is Necessary
The State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection requires a resolution from the governing body of the entity requesting State Beach Erosion Control Program funding, and formal approval by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners (“Commission”) is necessary for the adoption of a Resolution.
What Action Accomplishes
Fulfills the state requirement for a resolution affirming support for the projects for which funding is requested and confirming the ability of the applicant to provide the local share of the costs and enables the adoption of the Resolution.
Goal Related Icon(s)
YES County Commission
N/A Go Green
N/A MAP Broward
Previous Action Taken
None taken.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PUBLIC WORKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the County Commission’s Goal of Resilient Community of “ensuring accessible, seamlessly integrated investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices, manufacturing, resilient infrastructure, and enviro...
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