Subject:
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Accept and permission for County Manager to execute Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Grant Agreement associated with the South Beaches Wastewater Treatment Plant 6 MGD Conversion to Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT)
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Fiscal Impact:
The FDEP grant was awarded for $12 million for the above-mentioned project with no County match requirement. The project cost is estimated to be $12M. If additional funds are required to complete the project they will be provided by Utility Services funds.
Dept/Office:
Utility Services Department
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners accept an FDEP grant for conversion of the 6 MGD plant at the South Beaches Wastewater Treatment Facility to AWT and delegate authority to the County Manager to execute contracts and reimbursement requests for the grant and authorize any associated Budget Change Requests (BCR).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The Utility Services Department submitted the above mentioned project to the Florida Senate Local Funding Initiative Request for Fiscal Year 2022-23 on January 26, 2022. The requested grant amount was for $12 million, with no matching contribution from the County. The Utility Services Department received notice of award on June 22, 2022. Project costs will be included in any needed BCR and in the Utility CIP budget for FY 2023. The Utility has sufficient funds for the project to fulfill the County obligation to complete this project.
The awarded funds will be applied toward the conversion of the 6 MGD plant at the South Beaches Wastewater Treatment Facility to AWT. This upgrade will meet the requirements as stated in Florida Statute 403.086, which requires all wastewater discharge to the Indian River Lagoon to meet Advanced Wastewater standards by July 1, 2025.
Deadline for the County to notify the FDEP to enter into an agreement is September 30, 2022. Upon the County's notification, the ...
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