Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Environmental Protection Division: Environmental Planning & Comm. Resilience
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Agreement No. 18BO1 for cost-sharing of the Segment II Shore Protection Project, providing for $1,554,605 in 2017-2018 legislative appropriations and for a no-cost, 12-month extension to the grant agreement termination date from July 1, 2021, to July 1, 2022, and retroactive amendment of the Agreement Begin Date from January 1, 2018 to December 1, 2015 to enable reimbursement of early project costs, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 4)
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Why Action is Necessary
Chapter 161.101(4), Florida Statutes, provides for local governments and the FDEP to enter into cooperative agreements for the purpose of improving, furthering, and expediting the State's beach management program. Board action is necessary to approve the amended grant agreement providing additional time for project completion and subsequent reimbursement of funds.
What Action Accomplishes
Authorizes reimbursement of $1,554,605 from FDEP Beach Management Funding Assistance Program and an extension of agreement period.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None taken
Summary Explanation/Background
THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the Board's Value of "Encouraging investment in renewable energy, sustainable practices and environmental protection" and Goal 2: "Proactively lead in the planning, design and construction of projects to support community resilience and climate adaptation, including coordination with other entities to foster resilient design as part of local and regional p...
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