SUBJECT:
Title
Transfer Project Funds and Amend the Capital Improvement Program - Marion County Utility Fund - $1,671,120
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INITIATOR: |
DEPARTMENT: |
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Tony Cunningham, P.E., Director |
Utilities |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Marion County Utilities (MCU) received a grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to partially fund the installation of a water main connecting the Irish Acres water system to the Silver Springs Regional Water System.
On September 16, 2025, the Board approved a bid award not to exceed $12,000,000, based on the engineering estimate. Subsequently, on October 21, 2025, the Board was informed that the contract was formally awarded to GWP Construction Corp in the amount of $7,992,957.
MCU had previously budgeted funds to cover the anticipated difference between the FDEP grant and the projected project cost. However, once bids were received, it was determined that the actual bid exceeded the initial estimate, creating a need for additional funding to fully support the project. As a result, an additional $1,617,120 is required to complete the project.
MCU had also programmed funds for the installation of a force main line from Adena to Old Jacksonville Road. Since this work is now being completed by a private developer, the previously allocated $1,428,032 is available for reallocation to this project and others as needed.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve the transfer of project funds and amend the CIP.
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