Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Trevor M. A. Fisher
Department: Public Works Division: Water & Wastewater Business Operations
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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 reimburse Broward County for costs up to $25,500 related to the Water and Wastewater Services Toilet Replacement Credit Program, with a retroactive term commencing on October 1, 2022, and ending on October 31, 2024; authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; and authorizing the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions related to the Grant Agreement. (Commission Districts 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9)
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Why Action is Necessary
Board approval is required to enter into the Grant Agreement, which reimburses Broward County for credits provided to WWS residential customers who install a new, high efficiency toilet.
What Action Accomplishes
Approves the Grant Agreement to reimburse Broward County for a portion of the cost of the WWS Toilet Replacement Credit Program.
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?MAP Broward
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
Approval of this item supports the Commission Value of "Encouraging investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices and environmental protection" and goals to 1) seek funding for, implement policies and pursue projects promoting, the use of alternative energy, resource conservation, sustainable practices and environmental protection; and 2) increase water quality protection efforts and lead creative approaches to water storage and aquifer recharge, as well as diversification of water supplies, regionally with the receipt of cost-share funding to further county-wide water conservation efforts.
According to the United States Environ...
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