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County Administrator's Report 9. 4.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	05/02/2019
Issue: MOU with U.S. EPA for the Study of Aquatic Ecosystems Focusing on Water Quality for Pensacola and Perdido Bay Systems
From:	Chips Kirschenfeld
Department:	Natural Resources
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Department of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, and Escambia County, to collaborate in the study of aquatic ecosystems focusing on, but not limited to, water quality with the Pensacola and Perdido Bay systems for a term of five years.

BACKGROUND:

The Escambia County Natural Resources Management Department and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Gulf Ecology Division Laboratory are collaborating on the study of aquatic ecosystems and water quality in the Pensacola and Perdido Bay Systems. Through this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the two parties agree to share relevant data and investigate ways to improve and maintain the natural resources that are vital to the economy of the County and the health and welfare of its population.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

No budgetary impact associated with this recommendation.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The MOU has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal sufficiency by Kristin D. Hual, Senior Assistant County Attorney.

PERSONNEL:

No additional impact to personnel associated with this recommendation.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Board Policy II.B.8.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Water Quality and Land Management staff under the Department of Natural Resources Management will coordinate with U.S. EPA and applicable parties to implement the terms of the MOU.

Attachments
MOU USEPA AquaticEcosystems PNS Perdido Bay Systems