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Approval of $2.2 Million Septic Upgrade Grant and Budget Adjustment

Original title: Approve and authorize the County Manager to execute a Standard Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for the Septic Upgrade Incentive Project for $2,222,222.22; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Budget Amendment Request (BAR) 25-048 through the Environmental Services Grant Fund in the amount of $10,772.22 to appropriate the increase in the budget. Countywide (Kim Ornberg, Director of Environmental Services)

Record date · July 22, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $2,222,222.22 grant agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for a septic system upgrade project. Additionally, the board authorized a $10,772.22 budget amendment to manage the associated grant funds.

Why it matters

This action secures $2.2 million in state funding for countywide septic system improvements and adjusts the local budget to account for the grant's financial impact.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

County residents with septic systems

Residents may be eligible for incentives to upgrade their septic systems under the new grant program.

Directly affected

Environmental Services Department

The department is responsible for managing the grant funds and the septic upgrade project.

Key Facts

The Board approved a $2,222,222.22 grant agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
The grant is designated for the 'Septic Upgrade Incentive Project'.
The Board approved Budget Amendment Request (BAR) 25-048.
The budget amendment adds $10,772.22 to the Environmental Services Grant Fund.

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The project is authorized for implementation countywide.
The item was processed as a Consent Item.
The item was introduced on July 8, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Septic Upgrade Incentive Project?

It is a countywide initiative funded by a $2.2 million grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to provide incentives for septic system upgrades.

What does the budget amendment do?

The amendment (BAR 25-048) allocates $10,772.22 into the to account for the grant's financial activity.

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Grant-to-Budget Discrepancy

The grant total is $2,222,222.22, while the budget amendment is only $10,772.22, suggesting the amendment covers only a specific portion or administrative fee related to the grant.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

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