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Broward County Iguana Removal Program Participation

Original title: MOTION TO APPROVE Broward County’s participation in the State of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (“FWC”) iguana removal program (“Program”) for State Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031, with all Program costs to be paid directly by FWC and no funds to be received or expended by Broward County; to authorize the Director of the Parks and Recreation Division to periodically submit to FWC proposed project sites for inclusion in the Program; to authorize the County Administrator to execute Site Access Agreements and amendments with contractor(s) selected and funded by FWC to perform, at no cost to County, FWC-approved iguana removal projects on County property, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office; and to authorize the County Administrator to take any and all necessary administrative actions to implement County’s participation in the Program and the Site Access Agreements.

Record date · May 12, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Broward County is joining a state-funded program to manage iguana populations on county-owned land from 2027 through 2031. The program is fully funded by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), meaning no county tax dollars will be spent on the removal efforts.

Why it matters

This agreement allows state-funded contractors to access county property to remove iguanas without any financial cost to Broward County taxpayers.

Who It Affects

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Indirectly affected

Broward County Residents

Residents may see iguana removal activities occurring on county-owned park and recreation properties.

Directly affected

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

The agency is responsible for funding and managing the removal program and selecting contractors.

Key Facts

  • Broward County will participate in the FWC iguana removal program from State Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031.
  • The FWC will pay all costs associated with the program; no county funds will be expended.
  • The Director of the Parks and Recreation Division is authorized to submit proposed project sites to the FWC.
  • The County Administrator is authorized to sign Site Access Agreements with FWC-funded contractors.
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  • All Site Access Agreements are subject to legal review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office.
  • The County Administrator is authorized to take necessary administrative actions to implement the program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my property taxes be used to pay for this iguana removal?
No. The document explicitly states that all program costs are paid directly by the FWC and no funds will be expended by Broward County.
When does this program take place?
The program covers s 2027 through 2031.
Who will be removing the iguanas?
The removal will be performed by contractors selected and funded by the FWC.

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Long-term Wildlife Management

The county is committing to a multi-year (2027-2031) partnership with the state for invasive species control.

Sources

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  • Controversy10
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