This action approves an award in the amount of $262,500 to the city of orlando

The Environmental Protection Agency Region 4 awarded the City of Orlando $262,500 under the Regional Wetland Program Development Grants (CFDA 66.461) cooperative agreement to support wetlands program development efforts in Florida from November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2023. Through this funding, the City of Orlando will update 30-year old land development review standards to strengthen wetland protection and management. They will engage the public and develop a wetlands tool. The City will also develop recommendations for updated or new wetland policies for consideration by the City Council. Finally, they will create two scenarios for future wetland monitoring and assessment. All information and documentation generated through this cooperative agreement will be delivered to City officials.

This grant will fund the recipient's efforts to support wetlands program development in the state of florida. This program includes increasing the quantity and quality of wetlands in the united states by conserving and restoring wetland acreage and improving wetland condition. The citizens in the state of florida are direct beneficiaries of this project. Outputs, outcomes, and deliverables include: updating a 30-year-old land development review standards to strengthen wetland protection and management, engage the public, and develop a wetlands tool. Develop recommendations: recommend updated or new wetlands policies for the land development code and growth management plan for consideration by city council and develop plan for future monitoring: develop two broad program scenarios for future wetland monitoring and assessment. All information and documentation will be delivered to city officials for future