Detailed Work Plan Budget - Arthropod Control for Mosquito Control Division - FY 2017-2018
From:
Chips Kirschenfeld, Director
Organization:
Natural Resources
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning the Detailed Work Plan Budget for Mosquito Control Division Fiscal Year 2017-2018 - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management
That the Board take the following action regarding the Detailed Work Plan Budget - Arthropod Control, for the Mosquito Control Division:
A. Approve the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Detailed Work Plan Budget - Arthropod Control, for the Mosquito Control Division, in the amount of $31,540, to supplement Mosquito Control's budget to cover expenses such as overtime, training, and chemicals, as a Grant from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; and
B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the document.
[Funding: Fund 106, Mosquito and Arthropod Control, Cost Center 220703]
BACKGROUND:
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) provides Escambia County with Grant Funds to supplement its Mosquito Control Division budget. In order to receive the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Grant, the County's Mosquito Control is required to provide a Detailed Work Plan Budget that shows how these funds will be used. The proposed Detailed Work Plan Budget is based on the next fiscal year's proposed County Budget. The Escambia County Management and Budget Services Department has reviewed this proposed Detailed Work Plan Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and found it to be acceptable. The State Grant funds will be appropriated under Fund 106, Cost Center 220703.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
[Funding: Fund 106, Mosquito and Arthropod Control, Cost Center 220703]
The revenue received from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will augment funds provided by the County to operate the Mosquito Control Division.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
No legal consideration associated with this recommendation.
PERSONNEL:
No additional personnel required associated with this recommendation.
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
Board Policy II.A.This recommendation is in compliance with the Board of County Commissioners' policy governing Grant applications. This recommendation is consistent with Board's goals and objectives of capitalizing on alternate revenue generation without increasing the tax burden.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
Upon the Board's approval, the Natural Resources Management/Mosquito Control Division will forward the required documents to the appropriate State offices and implement the terms of the Grant.