SUBJECT:
Title
Request Approval of Resolution to Support the Voluntary Connection to Marion County Utilities Water System within Marion Oaks Units 7 and 10 as the Designated Program Area (Budget Impact - Neutral)
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INITIATOR: |
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Jody Kirkman, P.E., Director |
Utilities |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On August 17, 2021, the Board approved use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to extend Marion County Utilities’ (MCU) water system in Marion Oaks Units 7 and 10 (the “Program Area”). MCU worked with a design-build team led by Quality Enterprises USA, LLC (QE) to develop construction plans for this project. On March 19, 2024, the Board approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price contract with QE for construction of this project. This Resolution provides grant funding to connect developed properties to the new water mains within the Program Area and requires property owners to complete a utilities service agreement with MCU within 90-days of notification that connection is available. The Resolution also establishes a surcharge applicable within the Program Area for undeveloped properties and developed properties that do not establish a service agreement with MCU within 90-days of notification that connection is available. It is noted the on January 17, 2023, the Board enacted Resolution 23-R-11, which established, among other things, that surcharges should be pro-rata share based on construction cost (established by bid), not to exceed $5,000 for connection to the water system.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the Chairman and Clerk to execute the Resolution to support the Voluntary Connection to Marion County Utilities Water System.
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