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Proposal to Fund Bear-Proof Trash Cans in Wekiva Watershed

Original title: Request Board approval to submit a funding request to the Wekiva Wild and Scenic River Advisory Committee requesting up to $50,000 to support the purchase of bear-proof garbage cans within the Wekiva watershed. If awarded, these funds will be administered and distributed using the same processes and criteria proposed for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissioner (FWC) funding to ensure consistency and efficient implementation from all funding sources. District3 - Constantine and District5 - Herr (Kim Ornberg, Environmental Services Director)

June 9, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This proposal seeks $50,000 in external funding to manage wildlife interactions in the by installing bear-proof waste containers.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Wekiva watershed residents

Residents in this area may receive new bear-proof garbage cans if the funding is approved.

Environmental Services Department

This department will manage the administration and distribution of the funds if the request is granted.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 9, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners is considering a request to apply for up to $50,000 in grant funding from the Wekiva Wild and Scenic River Advisory Committee. If approved, the money will be used to purchase bear-proof garbage cans for the area.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the requested $50,000?

The funds are intended to purchase bear-proof garbage cans for the .

Who is providing the funding?

The request is being submitted to the Wekiva Wild and Scenic River Advisory Committee.

Why It Matters

This proposal seeks $50,000 in external funding to manage wildlife interactions in the by installing bear-proof waste containers.

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Standardization of Grant Administration

The county is explicitly aligning its grant management processes with existing Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission criteria to ensure consistency.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Connected Entities

organizationWekiva Wild and Scenic River Advisory Committee“The entity from which the funding is being requested.”Map →

personKim Ornberg“Environmental Services Director presenting the request.”Map →

organizationBoard of County Commissioners“The governing body considering the funding request.”Map →

organizationFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission“The agency whose existing funding criteria will be used as a model for this proj”Map →

Sources

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