DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Program
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Interlocal Agreement Between Charlotte County on Behalf of CHNEP and the City of Punta Gorda
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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
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Recommended Action:
a) Authorize the Chairman to sign Interlocal Agreement on behalf of the Coastal and Heartland National Estuary Partnership and City of Punta Gorda for services supporting CHNEP’s Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan; and
b) Authorize the County Administrator to execute related Work Assignments.
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budget
Budgeted Action:
No action needed.
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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. This interlocal agreement between Charlotte County on behalf of CHNEP will enable CHNEP to partner with the City of Punta Gorda on projects and initiatives that improve water quality, restore hydrology, protect fish, wildlife, and their habitat as well as further public engagement in the CHNEP service area (which includes Charlotte County).
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