Approval and execution of Joint Participation Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and Orange County Supplemental Agreement Number 1 FM #: 243844-1-78-03 in the amount of $5,000, for a revised total amount of $30,000. All Districts. (Environmental Protection Division)

This item approves Supplemental Agreement Number 1 to the existing Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) (Contract No. ASG53) between Orange County and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The agreement facilitates cost-sharing for the Watershed Atlas Project, which supports compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit FLS000011.

Key Provisions:

• Funding Increase: The agreement adds $5,000 for Fiscal Year 2025/2026, increasing the total contract value from $25,000 to $30,000.
• Scope: The County continues to conduct water chemistry monitoring, biological assessments, and maintain the Orange County Watershed Atlas for public education and illicit discharge reporting.
• Timeline: The project term is extended to October 31, 2026, to allow for final project close-out and submission of the final invoice package.

Context: FDOT is a co-permittee with Orange County under the FDEP-issued NPDES permit. This JPA ensures the County receives financial assistance for the monitoring and reporting requirements mandated by the permit. The Board of County Commissioners approved this supplemental agreement on March 24, 2026.