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County Administrator's Report 12. 21.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	04/09/2015
Issue: Grant Agreement between Florida DEP for Operations and Maintenance Services to Boat Ramps Renovated and Constructed Under Deepwater Horizon
From:	Keith Wilkins
Department:	Community & Environment
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Grant Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Operations and Maintenance Services to Boat Ramps Renovated and Constructed Under Deepwater Horizon - Keith T. Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Grant Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for operations and maintenance services to boat ramps renovated and constructed under Deepwater Horizon:

A. Approve the Grant Agreement (No. S0779) between the State of Florida DEP for operations and maintenance services to boat ramps renovated and constructed under Deepwater Horizon Natural Restoration Damage Assessment Early Restoration Program (NRDA ERP), in the amount of $562,545, from the date of execution for a period of 12 months, inclusive; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Grant Agreement and any documents related to acceptance, execution, reporting, and Amendments to this Grant, pending Legal review and approval, without further action of the Board.

Please note the last sentence in Paragraph 25, “Any action hereon or in connection herewith shall be brought in Leon County, Florida.”

[Fund: Fund 118, RESTORE, Cost Center 222001]

BACKGROUND:

Escambia County has been awarded $562,545 from Florida DEP for the operation and maintenance expenses incurred during the grant period at four public boat ramps—Navy Point, Mahogany Mill, Galvez Landing, and Perdido River. This funding is related to Escambia County’s award of $4 million from Natural Resources Damage Assessment (NRDA) resulting from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Fund: 118 RESTORE Fund, Cost Center 222001

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Grant Agreement was reviewed by Kristin Hual of the County Attorney’s Office.

PERSONNEL:

No personnel impact associated with this Grant Agreement.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Board policy requires approval of all contracts in excess of $50,000 and is consistent with the County’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and cost efficiency.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The Community & Environment Department, Marine Resources Division will coordinate with FDEP on all activities associated with the Grant Agreement.

Attachments
FDEP Grant Agrmt S0779-O&M Svcs