Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #407FY0001 Modernizing Governance of Water Management in Broward County
Requester:		Steve Sommerville			Organization:		Broward County
Project Title:		Modernizing Governance of Water Management in Broward County			Date Submitted:		02/07/2001 4:38:59 PM
Sponsors:		Stacy Ritter
Statewide Interest:		The Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan has strongly demostrated a need for modernizing
Recipient:		Broward County Board of County Commissioners			Contact:		David Lee
		115 South Andrews Avenue			Contact Phone:		(954) 519-1271
		Fort Lauderdale 33301
Counties:		Broward
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
A 50/50 cost-shared study to assess, by September 30, 2003, the statutory, regulatory, financial, and political implications of transferring the functions of special districts with surface water management responsibilities established by Chapter 298, Florida Statutes, Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, and Special Acts within the boundaries of Broward County to Broward County, a regional entity, cities, or shared responsibility between the County and cities. A review board will be established to evaluate the implications of each option and make recommendations on the preferred alternative by 2005.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
The study will identify the major options for modernizing the governance of surface water management and make recommendations on which governance structure(s) can best manage water in Broward County. The results of the study can then be used as a basis for implementation and decision making.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$100,000
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			1465
Specific Appropriation Title:			Department of Environmental Protection; Exexutive Direction and Support Services, Expenses
Amount to be reduced:			$100,000
Fund Source:			General Revenue
Total cost of the project:			$200,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		Local
	Total Cash Amount:		$100,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							No
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							No
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							No
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		The Broward County Management and Efficiency Study Committee 1999/2000 - suggested further study
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Broward County Board of Commissioners
	Meeting Date:		01/23/2001