Agenda Item Name:
Title
Support for Alachua Conservation Trust's North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) Grant Application to obtain Funds for Land Conservation in eastern Alachua County.
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Presenter:
Charlie Houder / (352) 264-6804
Description:
Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) is applying for North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) Grant from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) that, if awarded, will provide funding for the acquisition of conservation land to protect wetlands within eastern Alachua County. Staff requests the Board to authorize the County Manager to submit the attached Partner Contribution Statement to ACT for use in ACT's NAWCA grant application.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Authorize the Chair to sign the attached Partner Contribution Statement for Alachua Conservation Trust's NAWCA grant application.
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Prior Board Motions:
On March 23, 2021, the Board:
1. Approved and authorized the Chair to execute the Contract to purchase the Lochloosa Slough - Fox Pen Connector Tract;
2. Approved the acquisition subject to the following title exception numbers as per the attached title commitment: 8, 16, 20, 24, 29, 30, 31 & 32; and delegate to the County Manager the authority to accept or reject any additional environmental, title, survey or permitted exceptions;
3. Authorized staff to execute additional documents as necessary to close the transaction; and
4. Approved the attached budget amendment authorizing the expenditure of funds for due diligence and associated closing costs.
5. Authorized staff to use WSPP - Land Acquisition funds for the land management cost associated with this property over time.
WSPP: Fund 021.41.4160.537.XX.XX - Project#6194101
On June 22, 2021, the Board authorized the Chair to sign Partner Contribution Statement for Alachua Conservation Trust's July 2021 NAWCA grant application.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
The attached Partner Contribution Statement und...
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