DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Community Services
Title
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US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Iguana & Beach Predation Management Agreement Addendums FY25
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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
recommendation
Recommended Action:
a) Approve the Cooperative Service Agreement (CSA) addendum with USDA for the control of Iguanas on Charlotte County’s portion of Gasparilla Island starting October 1, 2024; and
b) Approve the Cooperative Service Agreement (CSA) addendum with the USDA for the control of the Sea turtle and Shorebird predation on Charlotte County beaches. This includes Don Pedro State Park, Palm Island Mitigation Area, Thornton Key Preserve, the key behind Stump Pass State Park, Englewood Beach Park, and any other each/near-beach properties that Charlotte County identifies as important for coastal species protection; and
c) Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreements.
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budget
Budgeted Action:
No action needed. Budgeted in the Boca Grande Street and Drainage Unit as approved in the FY25 budget process. Funding is provided by Boca Grande Street and Drainage MSBU assessments, using savings from other line items, and budgeted in the General Fund - Parks Maintenance and Natural Resources budget as approved in the FY25 budget process.
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BACKGROUND (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)
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Background:
Approve budget addendums for two (2) USDA contracts to accurately reflect the original contracted amount proposed for FY25 services.
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