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Updated Memorandum of Understanding Between University of Florida and Hernando County for Extension Services to Provide for FY 2023 Proposed Projected Annual Expense Budget
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
The existing Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Florida for County Extension Services was approved by the Board on July 25, 2017. The updated MOU provides that the annual expenses for all personnel, travel, and training will be handled by the University. The County share of these expenses will be handled as a contracted service with the County being billed quarterly for actual expenses incurred. The proposed budget for these expenses will be submitted to the County by the University annually during the budget process. Other operating expenses will continue to be budgeted by line item in the County Extension budget. The proposed format of the Memorandum is consistent with the way the University is providing services to other Counties. This MOU update will take effect with the FY 23 budget.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The financial impact of the MOU is estimated at $418,732 for FY 23 which will be budgeted in in contracted services (0011-04801-5303401).
LEGAL NOTE
Pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 125, the Board has the authority to take the recommended action. The MOU has been reviewed and approved for legal sufficiency and approved as to form and content (LR # 2022-374).
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Florida for County Extension Services and authorize the Chairman’s signature thereupon.