Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Environmental Protection Division: Environmental Planning & Comm. Resilience
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-282 urging current and potential partners to pursue and prioritize continued participation and increased financial support for the regional Broward Water Partnership and the Conservation Pays Program in 2022-2027.
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Why Action is Necessary
Formal Board approval is necessary for the adoption of a Resolution.
What Action Accomplishes
Urges continued participation and an increase in financial support for the Broward Water Partnership and Conservation Pays Program by current and potential partners.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, THE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE DIVISION, AND THE WATER ADVISORY BOARD TO THE BROWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the Board's Value of "Encouraging investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices and environmental protection" and Goal 1: "Seek funding for, implement policies, and pursue projects promoting the use of alternative energies and sustainable practices" and Goal 2: "Proactively lead in the planning, design, and construction of projects supporting resilience and climate adaptation, including coordination with other entities to foster resilient design as part of the local and regional projects, especially shore protection efforts."
The Broward Water Partnership was formed in 2011 as a priority recommendation of the Broward Water Resources Task, convened to identify opportunities for improved regional coordination to deliver efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective water resource management. Broward County and eighteen municipal partners agreed to coll...
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