Subject:
Title
Public Hearing to Consider Approval of Resolution for Adoption of State Revolving Fund (SRF) Fund #WW05117 Wastewater Facility Plan for the West Cocoa Wastewater Improvements required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Districts 1)
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Fiscal Impact:
The estimated cost of Phase 1 is $3,102,900. The S R F loan will cover construction costs and require up to a 20-year payback period. The current rate of interest on an S R F loan is approximately 1%.
Dept/Office:
Utility Service
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners conduct a public hearing for approval of a resolution adopting the State Revolving Fund #WW05117 Wastewater Facility Plan for the West Cocoa Wastewater Improvements
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The West Cocoa Wastewater Improvements Project consists of improvements to Brevard County's West Cocoa wastewater collection and transmission system including lift stations, force mains, and gravity mains which are aging infrastructure that require rehabilitation and/or replacement. Several of the existing lift stations were originally privately-owned and are now owned and maintained by the Brevard County Utility Services Department (BCUSD). Many of these lift stations are not in compliance with current Brevard County wastewater design standards since they were initially constructed and maintained as private facilities. Additionally, portions of force mains within this system include asbestos cement pipe (ACP). ACP pipe material is fragile, which increases the risk of pipe breaks in the system. ACP requires special procedures and equipment which make it difficult to repair in the event of failure. Furthermore, portions of gravity mains associated with this system include vitrified clay pipe (VCP) which is susceptible to cracking and general deterioration.
The proposal for completion of all West Cocoa lift station work as outlined in the West Cocoa Wastewater I...
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