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Present Update Regarding Waiver Request from Land Development Code Section 6.14.2.C(2) - Waste Water Connection Requirements for Stickney Dental & Aesthetics, Parcel Number 35483-102-00, Application Number 32349 (Budget Impact - None)
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Tony Cunningham, P.E., Director |
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DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
During the May 20, 2025, regular Board of County Commissioners (BCC) meeting, the Stickney Dental owner requested a waiver to sewer connection due to excessive cost. The BCC granted a waiver but requested that Marion County Utilities (MCU) evaluate options to construct a master lift station that would serve Stickney Dental and the surrounding area.
An analysis was completed for a potential master lift station designed to serve Stickney Dental and the surrounding area, which includes serving a significant potential area on the south side of SR-200. The cost to construct the master lift station and force main to connect to the existing force main on the north side of SR-200 is approximately $880,024. If the station was constructed, all future development in this area would be required to construct sewer mains to connect to this master station and pay their portion of the lift station and force main costs in addition to capital charges to connect.
Based on this analysis and per direction from the BCC, it is in the best interest of the county to allow Stickney Dental to construct a septic system. The cost of constructing a master lift station at this time, with only a small user to connect, is a significant financial risk for MCU. If/when a large development comes to this area, a master lift station can be constructed, either by the developer or MCU, with the possibility for rebate/reimbursement as other developments are constructed and connected. At that time, Stickney Dental would be required to connect to the master lift station within 365 days and pay their portion of the construction cost as well as capital charges.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
For information only.
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