SUBJECT:
Title
Request Approval of the Disposition and Transfer of Five (5) Vehicles from the Department of Health to the Department of Environmental Protection (Budget Impact - None)
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INITIATOR: DEPARTMENT:
Amanda Tart, Assistant County Administration
Administrator
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On March 19, 2025, a request was received from the Department of Health (DOH) for a transfer of five (5) vehicles to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
County Health Departments (CHD) have continued to perform local onsite sewage responsibilities since the passage of the Clean Waterways Act (CWA) through an interagency agreement. During FY24/25 the next phase of the transfer will occur as local responsibilities begin to transfer from CHDs to DEP. DEP is expected to assume onsite sewage responsibilities for Marion County on July 1, 2025. To ensure DEP has the equipment necessary to operate the program and to adhere to legislative intent of the CWA, DOH is requesting that the county-owned property utilized by the CHD to operate the onsite sewage program be relinquished by the county and transferred to DEP.
Per the terms of contract between Marion County Board of County Commissioners and State of Florida Department of Health for Operation of The Marion County Health Department Contract Year 2024-2025, these vehicles are to remain in the Department of Health’s trust fund. Per Florida State Statute the Department of Health has the authority to transfer ownership of vehicles to other state agencies.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve the disposition and transfer of five (5) vehicles to the Department of Environmental Protection.
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