Placement: Resolutions
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 23-R86, Ratifying the City Manager's Execution of the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement for the City of Port St. Lucie Vulnerability Assessment Update
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Submitted By: Bret Kaiser, NPDES Project Manager, Public Works
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Executive Summary (General Business): Staff requests approval of a resolution ratifying the City Manager's execution of a grant agreement with the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) facilitating the completion of the City of Port St. Lucie Vulnerability Assessment, which will include a comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment in accordance with Section 380.093, Florida Statutes. FDEP, through the grant agreement, will reimburse the City for a portion of the committee up to $500,000, with a required match of $50,000. The estimated total cost of the project is $550,000, and the City's match towards the total is anticipated to be budgeted for FY 24/25.
Presentation Information: No presentation will be provided but staff will be available to answer questions.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the Resolution ratifying the execution of the grant agreement with the FDEP.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the Resolution ratifying the execution of the grant agreement with the FDEP.
2. Move that the Council not approve the Resolution and provide staff direction.
Background: In August 2021, St. Lucie County (County) completed an initial Vulnerability Assessment Report (County Report). The County Report was developed prior to the enactment of Section 380.093, Florida Statutes. As a result, there are items within the County Report which are not included but are now required by statute. Additionally, there were elements of the City's critical infrastructure th...
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