Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 2/6/2024
Item Status: New
From: Buford King, Deputy Planning Director
Submitted by: Ashley Campbell, Natural Resource Planner
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ITEM TITLE
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Letter of Collaboration - The Nature Conservancy - NOAA Climate Resilience Regional Challenge Grant Proposal: Bridging Resilience Gaps Across Political Boundaries in the Perdido Watershed
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Authorize the execution of a letter of collaboration for The Nature Conservancy’s - FY 2023 NOAA Climate Resilience Regional Challenge Grant Proposal: Bridging Resilience Gaps Across Political Boundaries in the Perdido Watershed.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background: The Nature Conservancy (TNC) requests a letter of collaboration from the BCC for the FY 2023 NOAA Climate Resilience Regional Challenge Grant Proposal: Bridging Resilience Gaps Across Political Boundaries in the Perdido Watershed.
TNC will join partners from Alabama and in Florida across the Perdido River, the waters to which this watershed drains and the geographical and geopolitical boundary between the two states, in implementing a suite of projects to increase resilience, reduce risk, promote cross-boundary regional collaboration, ensure equity, and build enduing capacity. Among the many actions proposed, including land acquisition, stream restoration, stewardship / land management, and water quality monitoring, Baldwin County looks forward to a role implementing stormwater management measures and providing / enhancing recreational access opportunities in the Perdido Watershed.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
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Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: N/A
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Provide copy of the Commission’s letter of support to: ashley.campbell@baldwincountyal.gov
Additional instructions/notes: N/A