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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
DATE: March 19, 2013
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
FROM: James D. Curry
SUBJECT: RESTORE Act Committee Membership
DEPARTMENT: County Administrator
BCC DISTRICT: All
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Request the Chairman correspond with entities such as the League
of Cities and Chambers of Commerce regarding nominees as prescribed in the Resolution for the
Okaloosa RESTORE Act Advisory Committee (ORAAC). Request discussion and approval of
attached application for "at large" nominees, and a screening committee for ORAAC candidates.
BACKGROUND: In response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill that took place in the summer
of 2010, the United States Congress has enacted the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability,
Tourist Opportunities and Revised Economies Act of 2012 (RESTORE). Each
disproportionately affected county in Florida will be receiving funds from fines and settlements
that will be collected by the federal government.
The Board will establish a plan for the use of any and all RESTORE funds and approve
appointments to the ORAAC that will report to the Board on the use of those funds. The Board
approved the attached resolution at the BCC meeting held March 5, 2013.
With an approved resolution establishing the Committee, the Board needs to begin the selection
process for members. As part of this process, staff recommends the Chairman correspond with
entities such as the League of Cities, Chambers of Commerce, the Okaloosa School Board, etc.
regarding nominees as prescribed in the Resolution. Additionally, staff recommends discussion
leading to approval of the attached application for "at large" nominees and a have discussion
concerning a screening committee for ORAAC candidates.
OPTIONS: Approve/Disapprove application and screening committee.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of letters, the application for "at large"
nominees and to have discussion concerning a screening committee to make recommendations
for the committee members.
RECOMMENDED BY:
APPROVED BY:
James D. Curry, County Administrator