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Resolution Supporting Hernando County Utilities Department “Local Government Water Supply and Conservation Funding Assistance Program” Application to Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority for Development of Countywide Water Conservation and Quality Protection Program
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners have for the last two decades applied to the Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority (WRWSA) for financial assistance with the water resource protection and water conservation program. The Hernando County Utilities Department (HCUD) requests for Fiscal Year 2027 Budget to the WRWSA Local Government Water Supply and Conservation Funding Assistance Program totals $94,000 with WRWSA to reimburse 50% or $47,000. The funding is used to support major elements of the HCUD water resource protection and water conservation programs.
Programming includes:
• Hernando County Student Education Program (Springs Coast Environmental Education Center & Gulf Coast Academy)
• Water Conservation Messaging Campaigns
• Community Education
• HCUD Water Resource Programs
Details of each project are included in the attached documents. A requirement of the WRWSA Local Government Water Supply and Conservation Funding Assistance Program is a resolution of support from the Hernando Country Board of County Commissioners. Once WRWSA has approved the funding, a grant agreement will be brought back to the BOCC for approval.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES
Strategic Theme: C - Stewardship of Natural Resources
GOAL C.1 Protect Water Quality
OBJECTIVE C.1.1 Establish and promote policies or projects aimed at promo��ng the health and longevity of water resources, with measurable progress reviewed annually and aligned with state and federal guidance.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This grant will be budgeted for in FY27.
Revenue:
Reimbursement from the WRWSA grant totaling $47,000 will be received into:
Fund: HCUD Grant - B412, Department: -HCUD-Water Conservation - 213, Account: Proprietary-Other Grant - 389401
Grant match funds totaling $47,000 will be received into:
Fund: HCUD Grant - B412, Department: HCUD - Water Conservation - 213, Account: Transfer/HCUD - 39900X
Expenses:
Expenses totaling $94,000 will be budgeted in FY 27 in various expense accounts:
Fund: Hernando County Utilities - B412, Department: HCUD - Water Conservation - 213, Account: The summary of accounts is attached.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board is authorized to act on this matter pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board approve the attached resolution supporting Hernando County Utilities Department’s application to the WRWSA FY 27 Local Government Water Supply and Conservation Funding Assistance Program.