HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-24-33 Septic to Sewer GrantRESOLUTION NO. R-24-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION
FOR THE PROTECTING FLORIDA TOGETHER WATER QUALITY
IMPROVEMENT GRANT REQUESTING $3,800,000.00 FOR PRIVATE SEWER
CONNECTION GRANTS FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES WITHIN THE
CRA, FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE AMOUNT OF $190,000.00 IN CITY
MATCH; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S
ERRORS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Sebastian has the opportunity to apply for funding in the amount of
$3,800,000.00 for the CRA Septic to Sewer Conversion project, with a 5% match; and
WHEREAS, the match funds of $190,000 will be available by date of grant acceptance; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are hereby adopted.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Sebastian hereby authorizes the use of
$190,000.00 in match funds that will be budgeted and available upon grant acceptance for the Septic to
Sewer Conversion Project.
SECTION 3. Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or re -lettered and corrections of
typographical errors which do not affect the intent may be authorized by the City Manager, or the City
Manager's designee, without need of further action of City Council by filing a corrected copy of same
with the City Clerk.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was moved for adoption by Council Member McPartlan
Motion was seconded by Council Member Dixon and, upon being put to a vote, the vote
was as follows:
Mayor Ed Dodd aye
Vice -Mayor Kelly Dixon aye
Council Member Fred Jones aye
Council Member Bob McPartlan aye
Council Member Christopher Nunn aye
The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this I Oth day of July, 2024.
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
By:
Ed Dodd, Mayor
ATTEST:
nanette Williams, Ci (.0
ity Clerk
Approved as to Form and Legality for
Reliance by the City of Sebastian Only:
By:
aefer Cockcroft, CAy Attorney
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
Council Meeting Date: July 10, 2024
Agenda Item Title: Approval of Resolution R-24-33 authorizing the submittal of a Grant
Application for Public assistance for Septic to Sewer Conversion in the CRA,
Funding for the 5% match and authorize the City Manager or designee to
execute all appropriate documentation.
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of Resolution R-24-33 for the septic to sewer
conversion project in the CRA along with the application to the Protecting
Florida Together Water Quality Improvements Grant for funding as well as
approval for the City's portion and authorize the City Manager or designee to
execute all appropriate documentation.
Background: In past efforts to convert the CRA from septic tanks to sanity sewers, the City
has provided grant funds from both City funds and the Indian River Lagoon NEP to encourage conversion.
This process has had limited success in removing the septic tanks from the area next to the Indian River Lagoon.
Indian River County has installed both gravity and force main sewer facilities in the CRA, making service
available for majorities of the properties located in the CRA. Through the Clean Waterways Act, FDEP requires
the conversion of septic tanks to a nutrient -reducing system, or sewer utility by 2030. Due to the regulation
change, we have seen increased interest by residents and businesses for grant assistance to convert. Converting
the CRA will greatly reduce the Total Maximum Daily Loads on the IRL and assist the City with meeting its
Basin Management Action Plan requirements.
The next upcoming available grant funding to assist residents is the Protecting Florida Together Water Quality
Improvement Grant which is due July 15th. The City, with Council's approval, intends to apply for funding for
the private infrastructure required to connect to the existing Indian River County infi-astructure. The City has
coordinated with the County, and they intend to install additional public infrastructure to bridge gaps in service
locations allowing connection of the entire CRA.
One of our existing continuing services consulting engineering firms, Schulke, Bittle & Stoddard LLC, has
provided a study for this project to determine the estimated cost to convert the properties from septic systems
to sanitary sewers. The estimated cost to convert the remaining ninety-six developed properties is $3,158,030.
As the report was created in 2022, we are accounting for a 20% increase in cost to $3,800,000 to allow for
construction cost increases as well as a contingency. The City will be responsible for providing a 5% cost share
for the grant program portion. The consultant's report also provided an estimate for the ninety-two vacant
property connections at $3,627,366. Staff does not recommend this part of the project as those properties are
required to connect when they perform the construction on these properties.
Staff recommends approving the septic to sewer conversion project in the CRA along with the application to
the Protecting Florida Together Water Quality Improvements Grant for funding as well as approval for the
City's portion.
If Agenda Item Requires Expenditure of Funds:
Budgeted Amount: N/A
Total Cost: $3,800,000 Total Cost (City's 5% Share is $ 190,000)
Funds to Be Utilized for Appropriation: Community Redevelopment Agency
Attachments:
1. Resolution R-24-33
Administrative Services Depa�rtme Review:
City Attorney Review:
Procurement Division Review, if applicable:
City Manager Authorization:
Date: 7/Z/a' oa K