Subject:
Title
Execution of Florida Division of Emergency Management Watershed Master Plan Grant Agreements for the West Brevard Watershed Master Plan – Grant H1499 and the Salt Lake Watershed Master Plan – Grant H1530
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Fiscal Impact:
West Brevard Watershed Master Plan – Revenue of $300,000 in Federal Grants administered through the Florida Division of Emergency Management and $100,000 Match from Stormwater Utility Funds
Salt Lake Watershed Master Plan – Revenue of $300,000 in Federal Grants administered through the Florida Division of Emergency Management and $100,000 Match from Public Works Road and Bridge District 1 MSTU Funds
Dept/Office:
NaturaI Resources Management Department &
Public Works Department
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chair to execute the grant agreements upon review by the County Attorney’s Office, Risk Management, and Purchasing and authorize the County Manager to 1) Execute the contracts and all future amendments and modifications for the grant upon review by the County Attorney’s Office, Risk Management, and Purchasing; 2) Execute all contracts, task orders and change orders, as required including those in excess of $200,000, to accomplish work approved under the grant agreements upon review by the County Attorney’s Office, Risk Management, and Purchasing; and 3) Authorize the County Manager to approve related budget change requests.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) opened up applications for Federal Emergency Management funded Watershed Master Planning Grants in the spring of 2026. Natural Resources and Public Works both applied for planning grants. Natural Resources applied for the entire county draining to the St. Johns River and Public Works applied for the Salt Lake area incorporating in and near Titusville. Both grants have been approved for funding by FDEM pending contract execution...
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