Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Trevor M. A. Fisher (Acting Director)
Department: Public Works Division: Highway and Bridge Maintenance
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Budget Resolution No. 2021-309 within the General Fund to appropriate revenue in the amount of $90,000 from the State of Florida Department of Health to provide funding for Broward County’s mosquito control efforts to mitigate the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.
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Why Action is Necessary
Board of County Commissioners' approval is required to appropriate revenue.
What Action Accomplishes
Recognizes funding provided by the Florida Department of Health to supplement the cost of Broward County's mosquito control efforts to reduce the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE MAINTENANCE DIVISION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
Broward County Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division works in close coordination with the Florida Department of Health in all of Broward County's mosquito control activities. The Florida Department of Health has made funding available to supplement the cost of local mosquito control efforts in response to the threat of mosquito-borne diseases. The Florida Department of Health recently notified the County that they will provide Broward County with funding to supplement the cost of chemicals and supplies for mosquito control activities in the amount of $90,000 which must be expended by June 30, 2021. Approval of the budget Resolution will allow County staff to utilize the funding for mosquito control efforts prior to June 30, 2021.
Source of Additional Information
Adriana Toro, P.E., Acting Director, Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division, (954) 357-6064
Trevor M. A. Fisher, P.E., MBA, Acting Director, Public Works Department, (954) 357-6410
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
This action will provide Broward County with $90,000 to procure mosquito control chemicals and supplies for its mosquito control activities.