Subject:
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First Amendment for a time extension to the Interlocal Agreement with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Co-Permittees for Water Quality and Biological Monitoring.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and signature by the County Administrator of the First Amendment for a time extension to the Interlocal Agreement with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Co-Permittees for Water Quality and Biological Monitoring.
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Strategic Plan:
Practice Superior Environmental Stewardship
3.3 Protect and improve the quality of our water, air, and other natural resources
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
5.4 Strive to exceed customer expectations
Summary:
This amendment is necessary in order to extend the agreement from December 31, 2017 to October 1, 2020, and to update the contact information for each co-permittee.
Background/Explanation:
The original Agreement, approved by the Board of County Commissioners on December 10, 2013 and retroactive to an effective date of October 1 2012, replaced a previous agreement by adding a new component for biological monitoring as required by state and federal numeric nutrient criteria, and carried forward the cost sharing structure as established in previous agreements.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this amendment is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(2).
Staff Member Responsible:
Rahim Harji, P.E., Director, Public Works
Partners:
City of Belleair Bluffs, Town of Belleair City of Clearwater, City of Belleair Beach, City of Gulfport, City of Dunedin, Town of Kenneth City, City of Indian Rocks Beach, City of Madeira Beach, City of Largo, City of Oldsmar, Town of N. Redington Beach, Town of Redington Beach, City of Pinellas Park, City of Safety Harbor, Town of Redington Shores, City of Seminole, City of South Pasadena, City of St. Pete Beach, City of Tarpon Springs
Attachments:
First Amendment with Exhibit A
Agreement