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7.J. COUNTYEHPLOYEES'RETIREEHEAL THINSURANCE WRITTEN <br />POLICY <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by Commissioner <br />Ginn, the Board unanimously approved the Retiree Health Insurance <br />Policy, as recommended by staff. <br />8. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL <br />PROTECTION (FDEP) - PRESENTATION REGARDING THE <br />BROWNFIELD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR ASSESSMENT <br />AND REMEDIATION AT THE SOUTH GIFFORD ROAD <br />LANDFILL SITE (SWDD - GEOSYNTEC) <br />Utilities Director Erik Olson introduced Joe McGarrity with the Florida Department of <br />Environmental Protection and reminded the Board that a grant request had been submitted last year <br />through the Federal or State Brownfields program regarding additional funding for cleanup of the <br />groundwater contamination at the Gifford Landfill area. Unfortunately, at that time, there were no <br />funds available. The State of Florida has now taken over that program and has stated that, if the <br />County is still interested, the Department is now in a position to sponsor us. <br />Joe McGarrity of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection stated that the <br />Department has now been awarded funding for 8 projects in Florida by the Federal Department in <br />association with Brownfield sites. He met with County staff yesterday and explained that his staff <br />will be here throughout the project and the hope is that when the EPA gets the results, they will free <br />up additional funds. <br />Commissioner Adams welcomed the partnership, and Commissioner Ginn thanked staff for <br />their hard work. <br />NO ACTION REQUIRED OR TAKEN. <br />DECEMBER 9, 2003 7 <br />