Subject:
Title
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant LPA0472 - Micco Zone B Septic-to-Sewer - District 3
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Fiscal Impact:
Grant revenue of $4,500,000.00 with no local match required in the contract. Project budget of $9,000,000.00 was previously approved by the Board for this project from the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Trust Fund (1260).
Dept/Office:
Natural Resources Management
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners 1) authorize the Chair to execute this grant contract; 2) authorize the County Manager to execute any future amendments to this contract; and 3) authorize the County Manager to approve related budget change requests.End
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Summary Explanation and Background:
Grant funding of $4,500,000 has been awarded to Brevard County Natural Resources from fiscal year 2023-2024 Legislative Appropriations through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the Micco Zone B Septic to Sewer conversion project. This project area is identified as a priority pollution reduction opportunity in the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Project Plan.
The Indian River Lagoon has been impacted for many years from leaching septic drain fields. The Micco Zone B Septic-to-Sewer project removes 229 septic systems in Micco and permanently connects the existing homes and businesses to sewer service. The conversion from septic to sewer supports the Central Indian River Lagoon TMDL/BMAPs that require nitrogen load reductions. The project is estimated to reduce total nitrogen loading per year by at least 6,484 pounds.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Please execute 2 copies of the grant agreement, one copy for the Clerk’s office and one to be returned to Natural Resources for sending to the grant agency.