Meeting Type: BCC Work Session
Meeting Date: 8/14/2018
Item Status: New
From: Ronald J. Cink, County Administrator
Submitted by: Miranda N. McKinnon, Administrative Support Specialist
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ITEM TITLE
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Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Interlocal Agreement and Appointment of a Commissioner to the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program (PPBEP) Policy Board
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1. Approve the Chairman to execute the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Interlocal Agreement in order to establish the Estuary Program, to develop and implement a Comprehensive Conservation & Management Plan (CCMP), to restore and protect the Pensacola Bay System and Perdido Bay System, and their associated watersheds.
The Agreement is between Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, Okaloosa County, political subdivisions of the State of Florida; Baldwin County, a political subdivision of the State of Alabama; City of Gulf Breeze, City of Milton, City of Pensacola, and Town of Century, municipal corporations of the State of Florida; and City of Orange Beach, a municipal corporation of the State of Alabama.
The term of this Agreement is perpetual, commencing on the date of full execution. The Estuary Program membership may be terminated by any party, upon ninety (90) days written notice by the terminating party to the other parties of such termination; and
2. Consider an appointment of a Baldwin County Commissioner to serve on the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Policy Board, Northwest Florida’s first Estuary Program.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background: The West Florida Regional Planning Council has forwarded a Draft Interlocal Agreement for the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program (PPBEP) to the Baldwin County Commission to be reviewed and approved.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
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?
Yes
Reviewed/approved by: County Attorney must review and approve before BCC approval
Additional comments: Forwarded to County Attorney on 08/07/18
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: September 5, 2018
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: N/A
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration
Additional instructions/notes:
Email:
Katie Wilhelm, Regional Planner & Environmental Programs Coordinator
West Florida Regional Planning Council
Katie.wilhelm@wfrpc.org