DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Public Works
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National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Hurricane Response Marine Debris Removal
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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
recommendation
Recommended Action:
a) Approve agreement between the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and Charlotte County in the amount of $1,000,000.00 for hurricane response marine debris removal; and
b) Approve Resolution authorizing budget adjustment #BA26-203 in the amount of $1,000,000; and
c) Authorize the Chair, or designee, to sign any grant related documents.
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budget
Budgeted Action:
Approve budget adjustment BA26-203 in the amount of $1,000,000. The grant is 100% funded and there is no local match required by the County.
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BACKGROUND (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)
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Background:
Remove and dispose of up to 2,377 tons of debris deposited by Hurricane Ian into 37 miles of navigable non-county-maintained channels throughout Charlotte County. This will improve safety and restore flow to these areas, which will assist in preventing flooding due to impeded waterflow.
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