SUBJECT:
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Request Renewal of Federal Forestry Shared Revenue for Special Projects Fiscal Year 2026-27
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INITIATOR: |
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Audrey L. Fowler, Director |
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DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
By July 15th, prior to each fiscal year, the Board is required to designate 15-20% of Federal Forestry Shared Revenue to be set aside for special projects (currently 15%). Also, the Board must designate the type of projects to be funded, Title II or Title III. Title III grants must not exceed 7%. These annual designations are necessary for the county to continue receiving such portion of funding from Federal Forestry Shared Revenues. Lack of designation of these funds for special projects will result in the 15% portion of revenues to revert back to the Treasury of the United States.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None; provides funding for qualified Title II programs $310,286 (8%) and Title III programs $271,500 (7%) as estimated during Budget preparation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to authorize the Chairman to notify the Office of the Florida Department of Financial Services of the County’s designation to set aside the 15% of Forestry Shared Revenues with Title II receiving 8% and Title III receiving 7%.
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