Item L11
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: 19 February 2003
Division:
Growth ManalZement
Bulk Item: Yes -L No
Department
Marine Resources
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Approval of a Contract between the County and Keith and Schnars to provide governmental services on projects
relating to Everglades Restoratidn.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
At its September meeting in Marathon, the Board was provided with information by Mary Barley and Nancy
Klingener concerning the need to hire a water quality expert or environmental law expert to represent the
County at Florida Environmental Regulation Commission meetings. The discussion focused on issues pertinent
to the County concerning Everglades Restoration efforts. Staff has proceeded to consider hiring the firm of
Keith and Schnars, whose Vise President for governmental services has extensive direct experience in dealing
with Everglades issues at all political levels. After discussion with Keith and Schnars staff is recommending the
attached contract for governmental services.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
September 18, 2002 - Sounding Board item
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
New
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS;
Approval
TOTAL COST:
$50.000
BUDGETED: Yes
No-L
COST TO COUNTY:
$50.000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Fund 148
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No -X- AMOUNT Per Month
Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty -X-
DOCUMENTA TION:
Included
To Follow
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
Not Required
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DISPOSITION:
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