County Approval of $2.2 Million Septic Upgrade Grant

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)

July 22, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This action secures $2,222,222.22 in state funding for local septic system improvements and adjusts the county budget by $10,772.22 to accommodate the grant's financial requirements.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Environmental Services Grant Fund

The fund is receiving a $10,772.22 budget increase via BAR 25-048.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

The agency is entering into a standard grant agreement with the county for $2,222,222.22.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 22, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Board of County Commissioners has approved a $2.2 million grant agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to fund a septic system upgrade project. The board also authorized a budget amendment of $10,772.22 to manage the associated grant funds.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this grant?

The grant is for the Septic Upgrade Incentive Project, which aims to provide financial assistance for septic system improvements.

How much money is the county receiving?

The county is receiving $2,222,222.22 from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

What does the budget amendment do?

The budget amendment (BAR 25-048) allocates $10,772.22 within the Environmental Services Grant Fund to account for the grant increase.

Why It Matters

This action secures $2,222,222.22 in state funding for local septic system improvements and adjusts the county budget by $10,772.22 to accommodate the grant's financial requirements.