Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Resilient Environment Division: Environmental Permitting Division
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Amendment to Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) by and between Broward County and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 4 that was executed on December 5, 2017, to share responsibility for Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit requirements, extending the Agreement term retroactively from January 5, 2022, through January 4, 2023, providing for additional funding in the amount of $24,582, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.
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Why Action is Necessary
Board approval is required to amend the 2017 JPA.
What Action Accomplishes
This action ensures the County and FDOT District 4 continue to satisfy the requirements of the FDEP NPDES-MS4 Permit, for Broward County and 28 co-permittees, including FDOT District 4, supported by this JPA.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None taken.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING DIVISION 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.”
NPDES-MS4 Permit No. FLS000016-003 was issued pursuant to 40 CFR 122.26 and Section 403.0885 F.S. on January 5, 2017, to authorize the County and its 28 co-permittees, including FDOT District 4, to discharge to waters of the State in accordance with the approved stormwater management programs, effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other provisions, as set forth in the permit. A JPA by and between Broward County and FDOT District 4 was executed on December 5, 2017 (Exhibit 1). The 2017 JPA authorized cost sharing payments to Broward County, for a total of $99,904 through January 4, 2022, for the technical activities required by the NPDES-MS4 Permit. This amendment to the JPA (see Exhibit 2) adds $24,582 to the cost sharing payments and extends the JPA terms through January 4, 2023.
Retroactive approval is being requested because the amended JPA was not finalized until May 11, 2022.
The amendment to the JPA has been reviewed and approved as to form by the Office of the County Attorney.
Source of Additional Information
David Vanlandingham, Director, Environmental Permitting Division, (954) 519-1478
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The amendment to the JPA will generate revenue in the amount of $24,582.