Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Public Works and Environmental Services
Division: Natural Resources Division
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Cooperative Agreement A-00402625 (grant), in the amount of $259,612, and to authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the grant and subsequent awards up to a total of $1,829,132, subject to review and approval as to form by the Office of the County Attorney.
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Why Action is Necessary
Section 125.01(2)(p), Florida Statutes authorizes the Board to enter into agreements with other governmental agencies. Board action is required to approve and recognize funding for the grant agreement.
What Action Accomplishes
This action provides funding for air quality program support in Broward County.
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Previous Action Taken
The original grant award and second allocation, A-00402625-0 and A-00402625-1, in the total amount of $289,021, were reported by the County Administrator as a Summer Recess Agenda Item on August 21, 2025 (Item11).
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PUBLIC WORKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the County's value of "Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives" and goal of "Ensuring accessible, seamlessly integrated investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices, manufacturing, resilient infrastructure, and environmental protection."
The Air Quality Program is a federal and state approved local air quality program responsible for protecting and improving air quality in Broward County, in accordance with state and federal regulations. The Natural Resources Division imp...
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