Subject:
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Interlocal Agreement for mosquito control assistance between the County and the Lee County Mosquito Control District in response to the 2026 Dengue Fever and West Nile Virus Transmission.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Interlocal Agreement with the Lee County Mosquito Control District for emergency mosquito control assistance.
• The Board of County Commissioners (Board) declared a local State of Emergency via Resolution No. 26-76 on September 24, 2026, in response to the ongoing mosquito-borne illness threat, which includes significant instances of Dengue Fever transmission, as well as West Nile virus activity.
• This Interlocal Agreement provides for the aerial and ground-based mosquito control adulticide and larvicide applications, as well as staffing, equipment and related operational resources.
• The Agreement is in the not-to-exceed amount of $500,000 and can be terminated at any time by either party.
• In recognition of the regional impact of this emergency, the Lee County Mosquito Control District has agreed to provide certain services to the County in-kind and free of charge as outlined in detail within the agreement.5
• Funding is not included in the current-year budget, and OMB is coordinating with the department to process a budget amendment.
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Strategic Priorities:
Healthy and Safe Communities
2.1 Improve public health.
2.2 Enhance community safety.
Summary:
This Agreement will provide emergency mosquito aerial and ground support to assist the County in combating mosquito-borne illnesses.
Background/Explanation:
The Board declared a local State of Emergency via Resolution No. 26-76 on September 24, 2026, in response to the ongoing mosquito-borne illness threat, which includes significant instances of Dengue Fever transmission, as well as West Nile virus activity. The Lee County Mosquito Control District currently has the availability to assist with County mosquito control operations and has approved the proposed Agreement.
Fiscal Impact:
The not-to-exceed amount through December 31, 2026, is $500,000.00.
Funding is not included in the current-year budget, and OMB is coordinating with the department to process a budget amendment.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Interlocal Agreement is granted under Resolution No. 26-76.
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer-Levy, Director, Public Works Department
Partners:
Lee County Mosquito Control District
Attachments:
Interlocal Agreement
Resolution 26-76