SUBJECT:
Title
Request Approval of Marion County Septic to Sewer Conversion Agreement Between John G. Noonan, as Bishop of the Diocese of Orlando, and Marion County (Budget Impact - Neutral; up to $281,139 grant funding)
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INITIATOR: |
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Tony Cunningham, P.E., Director |
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DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
A Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) grant agreement was approved by the Board on July 18, 2023, with the objective of eliminating Onsite Treatment and Disposal Systems (OSTDS). This program specifically targets the removal of commercial septic tanks to mitigate nitrogen pollutant loads within the designated Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs) for Silver Springs and Rainbow Springs. This Agreement facilitates the septic-to-sewer infrastructure conversion at Queen of Peace Catholic Church (owner). Per the terms of this Agreement, Marion County Utilities (MCU) will allocate grant funds totaling up to $23,333 for design services and $257,805.19 for construction. The grant stipulates a minimum 50% construction cost match, which Queen of Peace Catholic Church has acknowledged. All funding for this project is provided via an FDEP grant or by the owner. The owner has provided two easements to the County to accommodate the installation of a wastewater force main along SR 200, in consideration for equivalent residential connection (ERC) credits applied to wastewater capital charges.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; up to $281,138.19 grant funding.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the Chairman and Clerk to execute the Septic to Sewer Agreement.
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