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Budget Resolution for Grant Match Funds for Septic to Sewer, District A Phase 1 Conversion Project for Utilities Department and Budget Amendment Transferring Funds From Budget Reserves
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Grant Agreement No. WG049 between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and Hernando County was approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on August 23, 2022 (Item 10835). Since approval, the following has occurred:
1. Change Order 1 to Grant No. WG049 was approved by BOCC on July 30, 2024 (Item No. 14319) which shifted a portion of the Federal Spring State and Local Recovery funds (SLFRF) to State funding, WWG funding and extended the Task 2 timeline.
2. Amendment 1 was approved by BOCC on November 19, 2024 (Item No. 14673) for a revision in the scope of work, a budget reallocation for the project, and extension to the agreement, added a budget category and updated the funding source.
3. Amendment 2 was approved by BOCC on January 13, 2026 (Item 16632) for additional funding to allow for construction of Sewer Shed 5, Design services for District A Phase 2, extended the Grant agreement, revised the scope of work, grant work plan and special audit requirements.
This Budget Resolution and Budget Amendment recognize the funds needed in the Grant Transfer Match accounts.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
The attached budget resolution increases the budget by $1,279,490.00 to align with the FDEP Grant requirements.
Revenue:
Fund: B412- HCUD Grant, Department: 200-HCUD Admin, Group: 30043- Septic to Sewer District A Ph 1, Account: 39902x-Transfer Grant Match
Expense:
Fund: B412- HCUD Grant, Department: 200-HCUD Admin, Group: 30043-Septic to Sewer District A Ph 1, Account: 566350- Cap Imp Oth Than Bldg
The attached budget amendment transfers funds from B411-HCUD Wtr Swr Reserves for grant match.
Expense:
Fund: B411- HCUD Wtr-Swr, Department: 200-HCUD Admin, Group: 14108-HCUD Capital, Account: 599902- Budget Reserve Other
Fund: B411- HCUD Wtr-Swr, Department: 200-HCUD Admin, Group: 14108-HCUD Capital, Account: 59999X- Transfer Interfund
LEGAL NOTE
The Board has authority to act on this matter pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the attached budget resolution for the Hernando County Grant match required by FDEP and approve the attached budget amendment transferring from Reserves to balance the Grant funding.