DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Utilities
Title
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Alternative Water Supply Grant for Direct Potable Reuse Feasibility Study Project
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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
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Recommended Action:
a) Authorize County staff to submit electronically to the Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection (FDEP) the Alternative Water Supply Grant application in the amount of $200,000.00 to assist with funding the Direct Potable Reuse Feasibility Study Project through the grants.gov portal; and
b) Approve Resolution authorizing the County Administrator, or his designee, to prepare and execute a grant agreement and any amendments thereto to FDEP for the Alternative Water Supply - Direct Potable Reuse Feasibility Project; and
c) Authorize the Chairman to execute the Resolution.
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Budgeted Action:
No action needed. A budget amendment will be brought to the Board for approval, if awarded. There is a required County match of 50% local match in the amount of $200,000. Grant funding will be provided by Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Matching funds in the amount of $200,000 will be provided from Utilities Operations & Maintenance Fund - Administrative budget. Funding for the expenditure comes from rate revenues.
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BACKGROUND (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)
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Background:
The study will explore the feasibility of implementing direct potable reuse as an alternative water supply solution, as identified in the Potable Water Master Plan. The study aligns with the commitment of sustainable water resource management and addresses the growing demand for reliable and resilient water supplies in our community.
CCU is seeking grant funding to help offset the overall cost of the Direct Potable Reuse Feasibility Project and to ensure that our rates remain affordable for our community.
Utilities is asking board authorization for staff to electronically submit the Alternative Water Supply Grant application through t...
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