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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A. MOTION TO APPROVE amendment to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Cooperative Agreement 5Q-03D15124-1 (grant) and to authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the grant and reallocate and implement the award of $325,000.
B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the Ambient Air Monitoring Fund for the Natural Resources Division in the amount of $0, for the purpose of protecting and improving air quality in Broward County.
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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 for an amendment to an Agreement that modifies the scope or time of the Agreement for a grant award, and to recognize the reallocation of the award within the Public Works and Environmental Services Department.
What Action Accomplishes
This action provides funding for air quality program support in Broward County and allows for the reappropriation of this funding.
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Previous Action Taken
The original grant award, 5Q-03D15124-0, in the amount of $325,000 was approved by the Board on November 12, 2024 (Item No. 26).
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PUBLIC WORKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTIONS.
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 Prog...
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