DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Program
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Acceptance of US Environmental Protection Agency FY25 Grant Award on behalf of the Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership
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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
recommendation
Recommended Action:
a) Approve a Resolution accepting the FY26 EPA 320 grant award on behalf of CHNEP; and
b) Authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution.
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budget
Budgeted Action:
No action needed. $850,000 budgeted in the 1026-Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership Fund - Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership budget and $850,000 budgeted in the 1026-Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership Fund budget as approved in the FY2026 budget process. Funding for the expenditure comes from US Environmental Protection Agency.
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BACKGROUND (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)
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Background:
Charlotte County serves as the fiscal host of the Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership (CHNEP) to provide an array of operational support services, including entering into agreements on its behalf in support of the implementation of the CHNEP’s Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan. Approval will allow Charlotte County to accept the grant funding on behalf of the Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership. The grant funds the Budget & Work Plan for the Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership (CHNEP). CHNEP’s funding leverages and complements local efforts.
**Note: This Award does not require a signature and is considered accepted within 21 days of its transmittal if no action is taken by grantee.
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