DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Utilities
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Resolution Supporting South County Utility Improvements Project
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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
recommendation
Recommended Action:
Approve adoption of Resolution supporting the Charlotte County South County Utility Improvements Project, including construction of an elevated potable water storage tank and related system upgrades, and formally acknowledge approximately $10.7 million in loan funding awarded through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Supplemental Appropriation for Hurricanes Fiona and Ian (SAHFI) Program.
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budget
Budgeted Action:
No action needed. A budget adjustment and project amendment will be brought back to the board to recognize the FDEP SAHFI funding.
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BACKGROUND (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)
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Background:
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners selected Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. to prepare a Basis of Design Report for the South County Utility Improvements Project, which was presented on January 7, 2025. Following the presentation, the Board determined the project is necessary to improve water system reliability, capacity, and resiliency in the Burnt Store service area.
Charlotte County Utilities subsequently received approximately $10.7 million in funding through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection SAHFI Program. The Board then authorized the consultant to proceed with final design and construction documents for the project, which includes an elevated potable water storage tank and related system improvements.
Approval of this resolution is requested to formally support the South County Utility Improvements Project and acknowledge the significant external funding awarded through the FDEP SAHFI Program. This action affirms the Board’s commitment to enhancing potable water system reliability, capacity, and resiliency for the Burnt Store service area.
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