Submitted By: Rusella Bowes-Johnson
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Presentation By: Sean Lanier
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Department: Water & Sewer
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Cost-share agreement with St. Johns River Water Management District for the Ocala Lower Floridan Aquifer Conversion Phase IV project in the amount of $2,000,000
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Fiscally Sustainable, Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
On May 10, 2022, the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) Governing Board approved grant funding for the Ocala Lower Floridan Aquifer Conversion Phase IV project in the amount of $2,000,000. The total estimated cost of the project is $4,000,000. With the governing board's approval, SJRWMD would fund $1,000,000, and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) would fund $1,000,000. The City will provide funding in the amount of $2,000,000.
These funds will be eligible for work performed on or after January 5, 2026, and will expire January 5, 2028. The project is located at the Water Treatment Plant No. 2 (WTP#2) with a physical address of 3744 South Pine Avenue, Ocala, Florida.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Acceptance of the grant will fund the construction of one high service pump (HSP) building and installation of one large HSP, two jockey (supporting) HSPs, and associated equipment at WTP#2.
Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
An accompanying budget resolution is provided on the same Council agenda. The SJRWMD agrees to reimburse the City a total not to exceed amount of $2,000,000, and the City’s share is $2,000,000. Grant expenditures will be tracked in account # 308-050-351-533-69-65010. Matching funds are available in account #308-030-351-533-69-65010.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
This Agreement has been reviewed and approved in compliance with City policies.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Deny
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• Direct Staff Otherwise