Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Trevor M. A. Fisher (Acting Director)
Department: Public Works Division: Water & Wastewater Services
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Grant Agreement between Broward County and the South Florida Water Management District to receive 40% of program costs for Broward County Water and Wastewater Services' Toilet Replacement Credit Program up to a maximum of $24,000, with a retroactive term commencing on November 12, 2020 and terminating on October 31, 2022; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; and authorize the County Administrator to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions related to the Agreement. (Commission Districts 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9)
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Why Action is Necessary
Board of County Commissioners' approval is required pursuant to Broward County Administrative Code, Section 20.31.b.3 for all grant agreement executions.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows Broward County to accept grant funding to offset a portion of the cost for the existing Broward County Water and Wastewater Services' Toilet Replacement Credit Program.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This Grant Agreement supports the Board of County Commissioners' vision of "a sustainable system of world-class intermodal transportation, infrastructure, quality human services, public safety, accessible housing, recreation, arts and culture, complementing and balancing our natural resources and environment" with the value of "Encouraging investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices and environmental protection" and goal to "seek funding for, implement policies and pursue projects promoting, the use of alternative energy, resource conservation, sustainable practices and environmental protection" and goal to "increase water quality pro...
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