SUBJECT:
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Request Repeal of Resolution 23-R-680 for Short Water Line Extension Program Project SWL-042 (Applicant - Zitriom, LLC) (Budget Impact - None)
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INITIATOR: |
DEPARTMENT: |
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Jody Kirkman, P.E., Director |
Utilities |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
During the December 20, 2023, BCC meeting, the Board approved Resolution 23-R-680 to support the Short Water Line (SWL) program project SWL-042. During review of the required extensions for the Developer’s parcels at each end of Bahia Circle (between Pine Rd and Bahia Rd), Marion County Utilities (MCU) realized the opportunity to interconnect the system and improve the hydraulic benefit with a 1,920-foot extension along Bahia Circle. The project was constructed and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) cleared the project on May 29, 2024, after which the Developer’s parcels were metered a few days later. The remaining twenty-five benefitting lots were flagged in Resolution 23-R-680 with a $5,000 capital connection fee (CCF) without expiration through the SWL program’s process.
During construction review, it was discovered that SWL-042 project area fell within the proposed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Silver Springs Shores Phase 2 Septic-to-Sewer area. In anticipation of Phase 2 being similar in cost allocation and methodology with the Silver Springs Shores Unit 16, developed parcels are eligible for connections without paying the CCF, which conflicts with the terms of Resolution 23-R-680. Repealing Resolution 23-R-680 relieves the blanket requirement for the twenty-five benefitting lot owners listed in the SWL-042 project area from financial obligations as recorded with, and searchable through, Official Records. The Resolution for Phase 2 is being drafted for a future meeting review and approval and will identify the water and sewer CCFs, establish the developed and undeveloped parcels, and set a timeline for eligible developed parcels to receive the benefit.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve the recommendation to repeal Resolution 23-R-680.
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