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Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a grant agreement with the State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Mosquito Control program in acceptance of the fiscal year 23-24 allocation of $61,116.67 to support the County’s Mosquito Control program; and authorize the County Manager to execute future agreements and amendments for the County’s annual allocation from FDACS. Countywide (Lorie Bailey Brown, Resource Management Director) Requesting Department - Environmental Services
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Resource Management - Grants Administration
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Authorized By:
Lorie Bailey Brown, Resource Management Director
Contact/Phone Number:
George Woodring/407-665-7168
Background:
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) offers grant funding each year for approved county-based Mosquito Control Programs to assist with the establishment and continuation of these programs. Seminole County is designated annually as a state-approved Mosquito Control program and therefore is eligible to receive funds. The FDACS funds are appropriated in the adopted budget each year.
Staff requests the Board authorize the County Manager to execute annual FDACS contracts and amendments. Budget appropriation for this grant award will be approved through the annual budget process each year.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a grant agreement with the State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Mosquito Control program in acceptance of the FY2023-24 allocation amount of $61,116.67 to support the County’s Mosquito Control program; and authorize the County Manager to execute future agreements and amendments for the County’s annual allocation from FDACS.