DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Community Services
Title
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US Department of Agriculture Iguana Removal (Don Pedro Knight Island) Agreement FY25
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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
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Recommended Action:
a) Approve the Cooperative Service Agreement with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the control of iguanas on Don Pedro Knight Island starting October 1, 2024; and
b) Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement; and
c) Approve Resolution for budget adjustment #BA25-128 in the amount of $50,000, and authorize change to the FY2025 budget effective October 1, 2024.
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budget
Budgeted Action:
Approve budget adjustment #BA25-128 in the amount of $50,000, to the Don Pedro Knight Island Street and Drainage MSTU budget, and authorize change to the FY2025 budget effective October 1, 2024. Funding will be provided using reserves within the Don Pedro Knight Island Street and Drainage Maintenance MSTU ad valorem.
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BACKGROUND (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)
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Background:
The MSTU has requested iguana trapping for FY2025. Charlotte County Parks and Natural Resources has contracted with USDA to remove iguanas from Don Pedro Knight Island.
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