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Approval of Seminole County Water Atlas Management Agreement

Original title: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement between Seminole County and the University of South Florida (USF) Board of Trustees for the maintenance and management of the Seminole County Water Atlas. Countywide (Kim Ornberg, P.E., Environmental Services Director)

Record date · June 10, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Seminole County Board of County Commissioners has approved an agreement with the University of South Florida (USF) Board of Trustees to manage and maintain the Seminole County .

Why it matters

This agreement ensures the continued operation of the , a public digital resource that provides environmental data and water quality information for residents across Seminole County.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Seminole County Residents

Residents have continued access to the Water Atlas for environmental and water quality information.

Directly affected

University of South Florida

The university is tasked with the ongoing maintenance and management of the county's water data system.

Key Facts

The Board of County Commissioners approved the agreement with the University of South Florida Board of Trustees.
The agreement covers the maintenance and management of the Seminole County Water Atlas.
The project is designated as a countywide initiative.
The item was processed as a Consent Item, indicating it was approved without separate discussion.

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The agreement was introduced on May 16, 2025.
The file number for this action is 2025-513.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Seminole County Water Atlas?

It is a digital resource used to track and provide information regarding water quality and environmental data within the county.

Why is the University of South Florida involved?

The university is contracted to provide the technical maintenance and management services for the county's water data platform.

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Connected Entities

Kim Ornberg, University of South Florida Board of Trustees, Seminole County

PersonKim Ornberg“Environmental Services Director for Seminole County.”Map →

OrganizationUniversity of South Florida Board of Trustees“The academic institution responsible for maintaining the Water Atlas.”Map →

OrganizationSeminole County“Local government entity entering into the agreement.”Map →

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