DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Program
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Notice of Award, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FY25 Grant Agreement Award to Charlotte County - Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership
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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
recommendation
Recommended Action:
a) Approve grant agreement 02D42123-2 (4T) between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Charlotte County for the Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership (CHNEP) in the amount of $909,800 for the Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership (CHNEP); and
b) Authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to sign any additional documents necessary to this grant.
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budget
Budgeted Action:
No action required. Grant funding in the amount of $909,800 are included in the FY25 budget for CHNEP Fund 1026. Grant funding is provided by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and no matching funds are required.
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BACKGROUND (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)
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Background:
Approval will allow Charlotte County, administrative and fiscal host of the Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership (CHNEP), to officially accept U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant agreement 02D42123-2 (4T) on CHNEP’s behalf. The grant funds the FY25 Budget & Work Plan for the Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership. CHNEP’s funding leverages and complements local efforts.
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