Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Resilient Environment Division: Natural Resources Division
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE renewal of the Air Pollution Control Specific Operating Agreement between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and Broward County, authorizing the Resilient Environment Department (RED) to act on behalf of FDEP to implement state and federal air quality programs in Broward County; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.
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Why Action is Necessary
Section 125.01(1)p, Florida Statutes authorizes the Board to enter into agreements with other governmental agencies. Board action is required for agreement approval.
What Action Accomplishes
This action provides Broward County with continued authority and responsibility to implement and manage state and federal air quality programs in Broward County.
Goal Related Icon(s)
?County Commission
?Go Green
?MAP Broward
Previous Action Taken
None taken.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the County Commission's Value of "building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives; and the Goal of ensuring accessible, seamlessly integrated investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices, manufacturing, resilient infrastructure, and environmental protection."
The Specific Operating Agreement (SOA) attached as Exhibit 1, establishes the duties and responsibilities of the Local Agency (Broward County) to act on FDEP's behalf as an approved local air pollution control program in accordance with Section 403.182, Florida Statutes. The SOA authorizes the Natural Resources Division to implement and administer state and federal air quality programs including ambient air monitoring, permitting and compliance assurance, enfo...
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