Agenda Item Name:
Title
Approve Grant Extension Request for Florida Department of Agriculture Grant Contract for the Extension Office Teaching Garden
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Presenter:
Gina Peebles, Dr. Cindy Sanders 352-955-2402
Description:
Approve Grant Extension Request for Florida Department of Agriculture Grant Contract for the Extension Office Teaching Garden
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve Grant Extension Request (through December 31, 2023) for the Florida Department of Agriculture Grant Contract for the Extension Office Teaching Garden authorizing the Manager to sign this, and any additional follow up documents such as reports and amendments related to the grant
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Prior Board Motions:
July 13, 2021 - Approve the Florida Department of Agriculture Grant Contract for the New Extension Office Teaching Garden, authorizing the Chair and Clerk to Sign. Approve the Corresponding Budget Amendment to recognize unanticipated revenues. Approve the attached resolution for receipt of unanticipated revenues and authorize the Chair to sign. Provide authorization for an interfund loan from the General Fund, as this is a reimbursable grant.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
N/A
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Background:
UF/IFAS Extension - Alachua County applied for a Florida Department of Agriculture Grant for the new Extension Office demonstration gardens. These gardens will be planted with Florida Friendly landscape and used as an educational setting to teach homeowners about water conservation, and other educational programming. Our Master Gardeners will assist with the maintenance of the gardens. The project is taking longer to complete than originally anticipated, so the State has agreed to extend the grant through December 31, 2023.