Agenda Item Name:
Title
Joint Water and Climate Policy Board Interlocal Agreement
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Presenter:
Stacie Greco, EPD
Description:
This interlocal agreement between Alachua County and the City of Gainesville formalizes the role and structure of the Joint Water and Climate Policy Board.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve and execute this interlocal agreement.
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Prior Board Motions:
NA
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
NA- Staff has been the primary liaison supporting this Policy Board since 2015.
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Background:
The Joint Water Policy Committee began meeting in April of 2015. The Committee includes two County Commissioners, two City of Gainesville Commissioners, and one elected official from the remaining municipalities within Alachua County. The meetings are designed to discuss water issues within the region.
This interlocal agreement will formalize the role and processes of this Board. This agreement will also officially add climate change related issues to the scope of the Board, as reflected in the new name.