Subject:
Title
Florida Department of Transportation Resolution for the Previously Approved Joint Participation Agreement for cost-sharing and nutrient credit sharing of the Sykes Creek Zone N Septic-to-Sewer Project (District 2).
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Fiscal Impact:
No net impact. Resolution references a previously approved Joint Participation Agreement with revenue of $4,990,758.00 to increase the available budget of $4,176,000.00 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 approve the Resolution for the Joint Participation Agreement with Florida Department of Transportation.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) requests a Resolution approved by the Board of County Commissioners authorizing the Chair to execute the Joint Participation Agreement for the Sykes Creek Zone N Septic-to-Sewer project cost-sharing and nutrient credit sharing.
A Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for this cost-share were previously executed by the Board on May 23, 2023. The MOA was executed by FDOT; however, FDOT determined a new JPA was necessary to clarify the nutrient credit transfer between the County and FDOT. The new JPA was executed by the Board on May 21, 2024.
The Indian River Lagoon has been impacted for many years from leaching septic drain fields. The Sykes Creek Zone N Septic-to-Sewer project will eliminate septic leaching from 91 homes on a portion of Merritt Island and permanently connect them to sewer service. This conversion from septic to sewer supports the Banana River Lagoon TMDL/BMAP that requires nitrogen load reductions. The project is estimated to reduce total nitrogen loading by at least 2,784 pounds per year. Project design is 100% complete and bid document preparation is underway.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Please execute 2 copies of t...
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