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BOCC AGENDA ITEM


Item Title:Mosquito Control Spraying
Date:3/14/2022
Department:County Manager
Background:

The City of Jacksonville Mosquito Division prepares an annual application to the Federal Aviation Administration to renew its congested area plan of operations that specifically describes low-level mosquito spray flights. The operations area for mosquito control spraying includes the jurisdiction of the Amelia Island Mosquito Control District.

 

In order to complete their application and in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations, 137.519(b)(1), "prior written approval must be obtained from the appropriate official or governing body of the political subdivision over which operations are conducted."  A letter has been prepared for the Chairman's signature.

Request:
Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a letter to the City of Jacksonville, Mosquito Control Division, granting permission for aerial mosquito spraying within the Amelia Island Mosquito Control District area for the period of May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023.
Financial/Economic Impact to Future Years Budgeting Process or Effect on Citizens:
The Amelia Island Mosquito Control District (AIMCD) strives to improve the quality of life for residents through the control of pestiferous and disease bearing mosquitos.  Mosquito spraying within the AIMCD is funded by property owners residing within the District.
Action Requested and Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a letter to the City of Jacksonville, Mosquito Control Division, granting permission for aerial mosquito spraying within the Amelia Island Mosquito Control District area for the period of May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023.
Is this action consistent with the Nassau County Comprehensive Land Use Plan?
NA
Funding Source:
N/A

Additional Information Needed for Contracts/Agreements (If Applicable)
Contract Number assigned by Contracts Management:
N/A
For non-governmental agencies, has the document been sent to the vendor for signature?
N/A
Does the document need to be recorded? If so, who will pay the recordation fee?
N/A
Are there any special mailing instructions? (Include contact name, address, deadline for submittal, how to mail such as express mail, FedEx, etc):

Randy Wishard - Chief City of Jacksonville

Mosquito Control Division

1321 Eastport Road

Jacksonville, FL 32218

How many originals are needed?
One

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Chairman Letter2/18/2022Cover Memo
City of Jacksonville Letter2/18/2022Cover Memo