Subject:
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Florida Department of Transportation Joint Participation Agreement and Memorandum of Agreement for cost-sharing and nutrient credit sharing of the Sykes Creek Zone N Septic-to-Sewer Project.
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Fiscal Impact:
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) previously approved by the Board.
Dept/Office:
Natural Resources Management
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners 1) approve the Joint Participation Agreement and Memorandum of Agreement with Florida Department of Transportation; 2) authorize the Chair to execute these agreements; 3) authorize the County Manager to execute any future amendments; and 4) authorize the County Manager to approve related budget change requests.....End
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will reimburse Brevard County for a portion of the Sykes Creek Zone N Septic-to-Sewer project costs in exchange for a commensurate percentage of the nitrogen and phosphorus reduction credits issued by the state for the project. FDOT will use these credits for the SR 528 widening project in lieu of conventional stormwater treatment.
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 and North Indian River Lagoon TMDL/BMAPs that require 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 the agreements, one copy for the Clerk's office and one to be returned to Natural Reso...
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