Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Resilient Environment Division: Administration
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution authorizing the Resilient Environment Department to file a long-range budget plan and funding request with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for projects to mitigate beach erosion in Broward County; supporting the projects for which funding is requested and confirming Broward County's ability to serve as local sponsor for projects; providing for severability and an effective date. (Commission Districts 4 and 6)
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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 Board action is required to adopt 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 application to provide the local share of the costs.
Goal Related Icon(s)
?County Commission
?Go Green
?MAP Broward
Previous Action Taken
None taken.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT 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 environmental protection."
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) requires that local agencies requesting State Beach Erosion Control funding provide a current resolution by its governing body that affirms support for the projects as part of its long-range budget plan and indicates the local governing body's ability to provide local project cost share. The proposed Resolution affirms support for postconstr...
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