Subject:
Title
Accept and permission for County Manager to execute Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Grant Agreement associated with the Riverside Drive Force Main Improvements - Phase 3.
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Fiscal Impact:
The FDEP grant was awarded for $14 million for the above-mentioned project with no match requirement from the County. The project cost is estimated to be $14M. 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 accepts an FDEP grant for the Riverside Drive Force Main Phase 3 project 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 $14 million, with no matching contribution from the County. The Utility Services Department received notice of award on June 22, 2022. Project cost will be included in any needed BCR and in the Utility CIP budget for FY 2023. If additional funds are needed, the Utility Services Department has sufficient funds for the project to be completed.
The awarded funds will be applied toward installing an interconnect force main along South Patrick Drive with a ground storage tank to address surge flow conditions. This project is identified as a resiliency project to reduce discharge during high rain events. This upgrade will meet the requirements as stated in Florida Statute 403.086, which requires all wastewater discharge of domestic wastewater through ocean outfalls to be prohibited after December 31, 2025.
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