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City of Sebastian
POST OFFICE BOX 780127 ❑ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978
TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 ❑ FAX (407) 589-5570
June 21, 1993
Miss Oksana Fung
997 East River Oaks Drive
Indialantic, Florida 32903
Re: North City Water Treatment Plant
Dear Oksana:
As per our phone conversation today, I am sending you information
on "Financing Programs" from the Hartman and Associates June 24,
1991 Report; a site plan for the proposed plant; the proposed
cross-section for the plant; and a copy of my notes from the
April 22, 1993, meeting I had with Hal Schmidt of Hartman &
Associates to size the storage tanks and site.
If you have any questions, please give me a call at (407) 589-
5330 ext. 45.
Sincerely,
Richard B. Votapka, P.E.
Utilities Director
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MEMO TO FILE
DATE May 11, 1993
FROM Richard B. Votapka, Utilities Director
RE Proposed North City Water Plant to be located North of
the City Hall/Police Station Complex
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REASONS WHICH ARE ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE
SITE NORTH OF THE POLICE STATION
1) Site can be integrated into the City Hall/Police Station
Complex keeping the Utilities Department office in City Hall
relatively close to the plant operation. This is beneficial for
daily operations and communications and in terms of emergency
management situations during hurricanes or severe thunderstorms.
Response times between administrative offices and the plant is
minimized.
2) The highest level of security would be available from the
proximity to the Sebastian Police Department. A surveillance
camera could be mounted on the Police Department's 150 foot high
tower to keep the entire water plant complex under the watchful eye
of the camera. A monitor screen could be set up for round the
clock surveillance in the Police Station.
3) The plant could utilize emergency power from either the
emergency generator at City Hall or at the Police Station. A
stationary emergency generator will be required for the plant once
the plant provides water to at least 350 residents (FAC Rule No.17-
555. 320 (6) ).
4) Radio transmitters could be mounted on top of the 150 foot
high tower at the Police Department to provide telemetry to the
Filbert and Manly Avenue water plants as well as the various lift
stations and wastewater treatment plants the City will eventually
have.
5) The plant will not be located amid a densely populated
residential area. This is important since surrounding areas may be
subject to toxic gases such as chlorine and ammonia in the event of
a spill, and hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg) smell which is released
into the air during any aeration process.
6) Any noise, lights, and traffic associated with the plant will
not affect densely populated residential areas.
Page Two of Two
May 11, 1993
Memo to File
Proposed North City Water Plant to be
located North of the City/Hall Police Station Complex
7) The plant is located in an area where there should be an
abundance of good quality water in the underground aquifer. The
plant will be located in a recharge area because of the sand ridge.
8) Plant access is good via Cross Street which provides a direct
link to Main Street. Chemical trucks and heavy equipment do not
have to pass through residential neighborhoods.
9) Reject water (brine discharge) from membrane softening units
may be allowed to discharge (possibly by gravity flow) and eastward
to the Indian River if permission is granted by the EPA, St.Johns
River Water Management District, and the DER. Direct discharge to
the brackish water of the Indian River would eliminate the need for
any retention ponds on site to percolate the brine discharge on
site.
10) Well fields could be properly planned through the Saint
Sebastian Planned Unit Development to provide wellhead protection
with the necessary setbacks. If the plant were located within a
section of the Sebastian Highlands, running raw water lines through
residential areas would necessitate cutting the roads and repairing
them. Also, the raw water lines may be subject to damage by other
utility companies such as Southern Bell, Florida Power & Light Co.,
Falcon Cablevision should they bring their lines within the rights-
of-way and easements where the raw water lines would be located.
Thirdly, setbacks for the required wellhead protection would be
more difficult if not impossible to meet in a densified residential
neighborhood.
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CITY OF SEBASTIAN
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
DATE: March 2, 1993 TIME: 2:00 - 3:15 PM
[ X] CONFERENCE WITH: DAVE FISHER
] TELEPHONE CONVERSATION WITH:
SUBJECT: Meeting with Dave Fisher regarding Well Field, Water Treatment Planf and
------------------Water Distribution System ------------------------------
RESUME OF CONVERSATION: Dave, who is working with Peter Jones, Architect, came
as a representative for his client, Carl Julian. Mr. Julian cans a large tract of
land north, east and west of the Sebastian City Hall. The proposed development is
known as the "St. Sebastian P.U.D." and it has received conceptual approval frau the
Council. The project is classified as a DRI and has had to demonstrate that there
was sufficient water available for its water system such that it would have no drawdown
effect on anv wetlands.
Dave said that Jim Frazee was contacted. Mr. Frazee is the Chief Hydrologist for the
St. Johns River Water Management District. According to Mr. Frazee, the wells can
be drilled to a depth of 130 feet, plus or minus, into the "Surficial Acquifer" to
get good quality water and a plentiful supply. Dave said that to the best of his
knowledge, no test well had ever been drilled on site.
Dave said that in the past, there was correspondence sent to the City by Mr. Julian
asking if the City would be interested in a well field which would be located on the
PUD side. Dave said that a meeting was held with City Manager, Robb McClary in the
past. A status report on the project was written.
Dave said that Mr. Julian has been approached by a private firm (name unknaan) which
claims it can get money frau the Farmer's Herne Administration to finance housing for
the Sebastian PUD.
Dave estimated the earliest possible time for initiation of construction will be
a year from now. The FHM will allow funds to be allocated to the construction
of utilities (i.e. water, sewer systems).
ORIGINATED BY:
COPY TO
DPOE: 199.3 REF: Dave Fisher
RESUME. OF CaVERSATICN, CCNT'D.
We looked at the aerial photo that Dave brought. Dave said that the wells and plant
can be located in an area northeast of the man made lake west of City Hall. This
area would be close to the sand ridge and far away from the existing wetlands on
site. The wetlands have all been identified.
Dave said that he would like to knowwhat the size of the plant would be. Also,
how much area would be needed. I told Dave that I'll talk with the City's ccnsultant,
Hartman & Associates tarorraa. Mr. Julian also wants to know what the standard
City specifications are for constructing the system.
Mr. Julian only plans to construct 36 units for the first (lst) phase
In any event, he will need a letter frcan us for FMHA's purposes that the City
intends to provide water to the development The specifics of the letter can be
worked out later. Dave said that he would like a letter sometime next week if
Possible,
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City of Sebastian
POST OFFICE BOX 780127 ❑ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978
TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 ❑ FAX (407) 589-5570
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DATE: January 10,
1994
TO: North City Water Plant and Well Fields File
FROM: Richard Votapka, Utilities Director W
SUBJECT: Donated Parcels from GDC to the City of Sebastian Where
Areas Exceed 8 Acres, A Minimum Necessary for a New Water
Plant
A minimum of 8 acres of land was determined by Hartman & Associates
for constructing a new reverse osmosis or similar type 4 mgd water
treatment plant. Out of the 60 parcels of land donated by GDC to
the City of Sebastian, only 4 parcels exceed 8 acres as indicated
above. They are Public Service Tracts as listed below:
26-31-38-01
1. Unit 13 Tract B 10.08 acres
2. Unit 13 Tract D 14.07 acres
19-31-39-01
3. Unit 17 Block 574 Tract I 33.73 acres
4. Unit 17 Block 593 Tract Q 8.49 acres
1. Unit 13, Tract B (10.08 acres) is a winding tract between
Stonecrop Street on the east and the Sebastian River on the
west. It is in a low lying area located in a floodway. The
property is too narrow to lend itself to placement of a
building and water storage tanks.
2. Unit 13, Tract D (14.07 acres) - I did not investigate this
property fully, but aerial photographs reveal that there are
wetlands on this tract.
3. Unit 17, Block 574, Tract I (33.73 acres) is a large tract of
land surrounded by residential properties - west of Palm Lake
Club, north and east of Sebastian Highlands, Unit 17, and
south of New Horizons Mobile Home Park. Look at Flood Zone,
proximity to water mains in GDU and size. Can only serve Palm
Lake Club and Park Place unless a water main is run all the
way up to the south City limits to be outside the GDU
franchise territory for a distance of three miles. Installing
Page 2 of 2
January 10, 1994 Memo re: Donated Parcels from GDU
a water main up US 1 would not be feasible because there would
be no customers to serve being that the US 1 corridor is under
County jurisdiction. A 16" water main up Us 1 from the plant
to the south City limits would cost approximately $380,000,
based of $24.00 per linear foot.
4. Unit 17, Block 593, Tract Q (8.49 acres) in addition to all of
the reasons from Tract I is an irregular shaped tract of land
that would not be beneficial to proper placement of a water
treatment plant in comparison to a rectangular piece of
property. The western portion of Tract Q is much too narrow.
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SENIOR PROJECT PROPOSALS are to be typed, bound in a three
ring binder, and accompanied by a letter of transmittal (example
attached).
TITLE PAGE: The title page should have the name of the school and
department, title of the proposed project, course number, name of the
faculty member in charge, student's name and date of submission.
Items should be centered (example on page 14).
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Refer to a style manual in the CE
Department Office.
INTRODUCTION: Include a statement of the problem, name of
client, name of academic advisor, need and purpose of the project, a
site location map, a background and/or history of previous solutions
or attempts.
PROCEDURE (Method): A detailed description of the problem
including:
Scope - exactly what is to be accomplished
Site Location Map
Problem Constraints - social, political, economic, client desires
Codes and Ordinances - availability and applicability
Alternative Solutions - identify possible engineering solutions
and indicate the source
Investigation of - comparison of alternative solutions
Alternatives weighed against constraints
PROPOSED SCHEDULE: A time schedule, usually by week, of tasks to
be accomplished. May best be presented as a bar chart.
BUDGET: A budget for professional services.
LIST OF REFERENCES: A comprehensive list of sources of information
that may be relevant to the project. A library literature search is
recommended as well as consultation with client and faculty.
APPENDICES: The appendices should contain copies of pertinent
extracts from codes, ordinances, and standards, lengthy calculations,
computer output, drawings, weekly progress reports, and other information
not appropriate for the main body of the report.
RESUME: One page resume.
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Sebastian Proposes Building
Water Plant In City's North End
By JAMES KIRLEY
Sebastian Bureau Chief
The thirst of a growing city
may one day be quenched with
water from a plant located north
of City Hall, drawing from well -
fields located at the Sebastian air-
port.
This scenerlo, still in Its prellm-
Inary stages, Is being discussed
by city officials and owners of the
St. Sebastian planned unit devel-
opment. The 312 -acre site has
plans to one day grow Into a mix-
ture - of commercial and resi-
dential properties, possibly with a
40 -acre community college cam-
pus.
St. Sebastian developers al-
ready have reserved county wast-
ewater service, but were without
plans for drinking water.
The idea of a north city water
plant is new. Sebastian still plans
to buy and expand the existing
General Development Utilities
plant onFilbert Street, says city
Utilities Director Richard Vo-
tapka. '
His preliminary thinking would
have the former GDU plant serve
city water customers south of
County Road 512 and the new
plant serve those north of the
highway.
"There's physical limitations to
expanding that plant down there,"
Votapka said of the Filbert Street
facility. "I have to see if we have
enough area for wellfields. We're
surrounded by residential com-
munities down there.
"But if we need wellflelds for
the north city plant, we could run
lines through St. Sebastian to the
airport," he added.
Eventually, Votapka said, he
would look to phase out the for-
mer GDU plant. Problems Inher-
ent with its water purification
process include trihalomethanes,
a suspected cancer-causing agent,
and the need to dispose of lime
sludge left from Its water soft-
ening process.
The new north city plant would
probably be built with modern re-
verse osmosis technology, Vo-
tapka said.
The nearby city police station
also would provide better secu.
rity, he added, and the emergency
generator at City Hall might be
able to provide power to the north
city plant during Its first phases.
It Is still too early to estimate
the cost of a north city water
plant, Votapka said. His initial
talks will aim at finding out how
much "contribution in aid of con-
struction;' St. Sebastian developer
Carl Julian Is willing to give.
This could take the form of do-
nated land and agreements to
place water pipes In the ground.
UTILITIES (from page 1)
cated in the former mayor's
office), Votapka is taking the
plunge into on-site inspection
of the numerous small water
treatment facilities now owned
by the city and a larger one that
may be acquired.
Tuesday he accompanied.
Glenn Schuessler of the Indian
River County Public Health
Unit on a tour of the General
Development Utilities (GDU)
Sebastian Highlands water
treatment plant. The Filbert
Street facility is being eyed for
acquisition by the city.
Votapka received word this
week the city's pre -application
for a Farmers Home Adminis-
tration grant to fund the pur-
chase of the plant has been
approved. Last week, Hartman
and Associates, the city's con-
sulting firm charged with ne-
gotiate ng the purchase, revealed
the stalemate that had occurred
was broken and the two sides
were to sit down April 8.
Along a circuitous route to
the plant Votapka and
Schuessler collected water
samples from various locations
- businesses, a school, a resi-
dence - served by the GDU
plant. Votapka noted the on-
site results of tests of each that
revealed, among other traits,
the amountof chlorine (used as
a disinfectant) in the water.
Tests of the water inside Peli-
can Island Elementary School
showed chlorine at only a .5
ppm (parts per million) level
(.2 is necessary for purifica-
tion). The chlorine present in a
sample collected outside the
school on the school's grounds
showed a 1.2 ppm level, 12 -
times higher than necessary.
The presence of a carbon fil-
ter, said Schuessler, reduces
the chlorine, and THM's, that
enter the school's drinking
water supply.
Schuessler carried off a set
of sample§ to be analyzed at a
laboratory for the presence of
trihalomethanes (THM's),
which are produced when chlo-
rine combines with organi8
matter. Analysis of samples
taken by the public health unit
taken in the fall of 1991 and the
spring of 1992 showed higher
than the acceptable level of
100 ppb (parts per billion) of
THM's, the bi-product that the
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) says is carcino-
genic. ,
Should the city acquire the
GDU plant, chlorination would
most likely be replaced by
ammoniation, which has
proven to be successful in low-
ering THM levels. The June
1991 study, known as the
Hartman report, says a THM
control program could be in-
stituted at a "low cost."
But Votapka is looking at
another possiblity for provid-
ing municipal water and waste-
water service. It may be to the
city's advantage to build anew
facility, according to his ideas,
as, not only would it take care
of THM problem - by using
disinfection by osmosis - but it
could be tailored to serve the
city as it grows.
The concept developed, said
Votapka, after a visit from
David Fisher, representing the
St. Sebastian Planned Unit
Development, an 311 -acre tract
north and west of city hall.
"The idea was formulated in
response to the hold up on the
The Sebastian Sun Week of April 2, 1993 Page 3
Rich Votapka stands by city hall water system
Filbert Street plant," said
fit into the scheme, serving as
Votapka. "The PUD owners
a pressure booster and general
want water. They were look-
storage area.
ing toward the county or our
Fulfilling more immediate
own plant."
responsiblities, Votapka has
Votapka feels the city should
been coordinating the city's
take a look at 10 acres of unde-
May 1 take-over of the Park
veloped propgrty, owned by
Place and Palm Lake Club
Fisher, which separates the
water and sewer systems from
PUD from the city hall com-
Indian River County. Votapka
plex. The area, he feels, is large
is determining the staffing re -
enough for such a facility, and
quirements for the system it -
its close proxmity to city hall
self, and he is coordinating with
would aid in its administra-
the finance department to de -
tion.
sign a bill.
The GDU plant still would
CITY OF SEBASTIAN
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
DATE April 20, 1993
CONFERENCE WITH:
[x ] TELEPHONE CONVERSATION WITH:
Bankers - (589-7777)
SUBJECT: North City Water Plant Site
TIME: 1:20 PM
Judy Rosenblatt, Coldwell
RESUME OF CONVERSATION: Judy called me to inquire about the status
of the North City Water Plant she read about in the newspaper. She
has a client who is interested in selling a five (5) acre parcel on
Palmetto Avenue. Judy wanted to know whether or not the City might
be interested in buying the parcel for the new water plant. I
explained to her several reasons why I had selected the location
behind the City Police Station for the new plant and was not
interested at this time in looking at a site on the south side of
Palmetto Avenue.
Judy wanted to know how many acres we needed. I told her that
the acreage would be determined in my meeting with the City's
consultants on Thursday, April 22nd. I could not give her an exact
figure at this time.
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES
HRS - INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TELEPHONE (407(77&8321
190027TH STREET SUN-0OM 240-8321
VERO BEACH, FL 32960 FAX 778-6303
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April 9, 1993
Mr. Richard B. Votapka, P. E.
Utilities Director
City of Sebastian
P. O. Box 780127
Sebastian, FL 32970
RE: Information Concerning the City of Sebastian Airport
as a Potential Well Field and Previous Environmental
Assessments
Dear Mr. Votapka:
Limited environmental assessment activities and knowledge
concerning the Sebastian Airport area are retained at this
office. Current records indicate the following facilities
as having registered pollutant storage tank systems and/or
record of discharges:
J & S Aviation, FDER Storage Tank Facility #318509256,
previously utilized two 2000 gallon and two 3000 gallon
underground storage tanks. These systems were abandoned
and removed in 1992. The required closure document
indicated only minimal release of petroleum product
within the region of the dispenser and fill port. These
systems were replaced with an aboveground single walled
tank within a concrete containment structure. Potential
releases may occur from the containment structure when
dissolved petroleum constituents are released with
accumulated stormwater. The facility's handling of
other hazardous substances such as waste oil, solvents
or resins is unclear and currently undocumented with
this office.
LAWTON CHILES, GOVERNOR
HRS -Indian River County Public Health Unit
Mr. Richard B. Votapka, P. E.
Page two
Sebastian Aero Services, FDER Facility #318509231,
utilizes one 10,000 gallon underground aviation fuel
storage tank system. A current file review indicates
this storage tank is in compliance. No discharges
have been reported within the compliance monitoring
wells. This facility has had a record of hazardous
waste violations with the FDER Central District. More
information may be acquired from the Hazardous Waste
Section.
City of Sebastian Golf Course facilities have reported
petroleum product soil contamination. A previously
unregistered site, the Sebastian Golf Course utilized
a 275 gallon underground gasoline tank. This system
was abandoned in April of 1991. Groundwater analysis
indicated acceptable results. It is still unclear if
soil contamination was encountered or still remains on
site.
The City Golf Course Maintenance Facility utilized two
275 gallon diesel tanks and one 250 gallon gasoline tank
for vehicle fueling. These systems, originally designed
for aboveground purposes, had been improperly partially
buried. All three systems were abandoned and removed in
April, 1991. The closure report indicated soil contami-
nation was present. Current status of these soils is
unknown. Groundwater was reportedly not impacted by
these systems. It is important to note that on several
occasions the mismanagement of hazardous and toxic
substances was observed. An effort to educate the city
staff on the potential ramifications of such activities
was pursued. Current practices are unknown.
All facilities surrounding the airport conducting maintenance
either for the golf course or for aircraft are connected to
onsite sewage disposal systems. None of these facilities
have pollutant interceptors prior to discharge into a septic
tank or drainfield. Previous experiences by this office have
indicated that such scenarios can represent a significant
source of pollutant. Even though many of these facilities
have undergone groundwater chemical analyses, these analyses
were specific for gasoline/diesel constituents and may not
necessarily indicate solvents or the heavy hydrocarbon
compounds found in waste oil.
HRS -Indian River County Public Health Unit
Mr. Richard B. Votapka, P. E.
Page three
Historical environmental questions concerning the Sebastian
Airport military activities are significant. A comparison
to the problems discovered and currently being remediated
by the City of Vero Beach in their well field makes this
statement clear. Ground based radar and/or other remote
sensing systems are accurate in the determination of
"troubled spots" within a defined area. Implementation
of this type of technological assessment may be prudent.
It is of great interest for this department to assist in
the development or research of a proposed well field in
Sebastian. If we can further assist you in providing
information or suggestions, please do not hesitate to
contact this office.
Sincer/eV�ly� w
Charles L. gt, III
Environmental Specialist II
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ENVIRONMENTAL
OPERATIONAL AUDIT
OF
CITY OF SEBASTIAN GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE AREA
SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
PREPARED FOR
THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN
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AND
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JULY 30, 1991
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1.0 Introduction
This report constitutes an Operational Audit performed for
the City of Sebastian Golf Course Maintenance area located in
Sebastian, Florida in Section 29, Township 31 South, Range 38
East, Indian River County. The golf course maintenance area is
a facility responsible for maintaining the vegatative and
physical conditions on the golf course by landscaping, mowing,
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weed control and providing limited vehicle maintenance.
Substances which are stored at the facility include fertilizers,
pesticides, fuel, lubricating fluids and wastes.
1.1 Purpose of an Operational Audit
An Operational Audit is designed to investigate the
standard operating procedures of an existing facility to
determine if any environmental conditions exist which
may negatively impact the present and future operations
of that facility. Specific concerns involve the routine
handling and management of materials, hazardous or
otherwise, which allow the facility to function in its
normal capacity; the generation and management of
hazardous and other waste products; and compliance with
all applicable governmental rules and regulations.
1.2 Scope of Services
1. Site Investigation.
2. Review of Standard Operating Procedures.
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3. Review of Safety Plans, Emergency Management Plans,
Hazardous Materials Management Plans.
4. Review of Material Safei:y Data Sheets.
5. Review of hazardous subs--ances and wastes management
policies.
6. Discussions with waste collection and disposal firms
serving the facility.
7. Review of permitting criteria specific to the facility.
91 S. Discussions with regulator)• agencies.
9. Preparation of a report.
2.0 Site Investiqation
Site Investigations were conducted on May 17, 1991 and June
28, 1991. Chris McCarthy, the manager of the facility, and
Lee Bacon explained the procedures and operation of the
facility. The major features of the facility are as follows:
1. Main Building
2. Pesticide Shed
3. Fuel Tanks
4. Vehicle Wash Area
2.1 Main Buildin
The main building contains the offices, a vehicle main-
tenance area and areas for storage of fuel, wastes,
batteries, etc. There are four(4) 275 gallon above -ground
tanks which contain hydraulic fluid, new 30 weight oil,
new 40 weight oil and used oil, and several five gallon
pails of hydraulic fluid within a specified containment
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area. The containment area consists of a concrete pad,
on which the tanks rest, within a wooden barrier. The
barrier does not completely surround the tanks.. Some
spillage was evident. The barrier needs to be extended
or replaced by a concrete curb to prevent existing or
future spillage from discharging out of the containment
area. The product in the waste oil tank is collected
monthly by Florida Petroleum Reprocessors. A manifest is
included in the Appendix. There are two waste oil drums
outside of this area of the building. According to
Mr. McCarthy, the drums have not been used recently.
A parts cleaning machine for vehicle maintenance is
serviced by Safety Kleen which provides solvents and
collects wastes solvents monthly. Waste batteries are
stored on the floor in a corner of the vehicle main-
tenance area and collected by St. Lucie battery.
Bags of fertilizer are stored outside of the building
under a roof which provides some protection from heat
and rainfall.
2.2 Pesticide Shed
The pesticide shed is north of the main building.
Chemicals are stored on shelves and on palettes on the
floor. Some substances are stored in bags; while, others
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are stored in drums, pails or small bottles.
The list of substances are as follows:
1. Orthene
2. Krovar I DF
3. Chelated Iron
4. Paraquat Dichloride
5. Nemacur
6. Subdue 2 E
7. Kerb
8. Dithane M-45
9. MSMA Plus
10. Du Cor Quick Green
11. Du Cor Wet In
12. Malathion 57%
13. Oftanol
14, 2,4-0 Amine
15. Crusade
16. Sencor
17. Surflan
18. Dithane F-45
19. Lesco
20. Paratek
21. Roundup
22. Mole Cricket Bait
23. Amdro
24. Copper Sulfate
According to Mr. McCarthy, the chemicals are rotated so
that the older containers are used first. The only
ventilation provided is a window in the rear of the
building. There was some mole cricket bait loose on the
floor.
There are also some substances which are not used on the
golf course. Krovar I DF is a granular herbicide, and
containers of this substance are stored for the airport.
According to Mr. McCarthy, Krovar is sprayed once a year
at the airport. There is also a barrel containing
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pesticide wastes. Mr. Bacon said a representative of the
Florida Department of Agriculture advised the golf
course to properly remove and dispose of these wastes.
2.3 Fuel Tanks
Unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel are stored in two
temporary above -ground tanks on skids. Two(2) 250 gallon
above -ground diesel tanks and one(1) 275 gallon above-
ground unleaded gasoline tanks were removed on April 23,
1991. Contaminated soil associated with these tanks is
staged on Visqueen. The soil pile is located next to the
pesticide shed. The existing tanks have no containment.
2.4 Vehicle Wash Area
There is a wash area for mowers and other maintenance
vehicles located outside of the eastern part of the main
building. It consists of a drain which discharges to a
north -south ditch further to the east. Because of concern
over impact to waters in the ditch, washing activities
were discontinued in the wash area and are now conducted
in a grassy area south of the main building. The vehicles
are washed using only water and no soap in order to
remove fertilizer from the equipment. These activities
should not impact the area.
3.0 Wastes Generated by the Facility
The wastes that are generated consist of waste oils and
lubricants, waste batteries, waste solvents and pesticide
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wastes. In addition, fuel -contaminated soils are still stored
on-site, and the existing fuel tanks could be potential
contaminant sources due to on-going fueling activities.
Waste batteries, solvents and used oil are stored on-site and
collected by approved transporters. The disposal of pesticide
wastes, some waste oil in barrels and contaminated soil need
to to addressed.
4.0 Governmental Requlations
A facility such as the Golf Course Maintenance Area could
require governmental overview for the following activities:
1. Hazardous Waste Generation
2. Hazardous Materials Storage and Use
3. Fuel Storage
4.1 Hazardous Waste Generation
The golf course is considered a "Conditionally Exempt
Generator" pursuant to the Federal Resource Conservation
and Recoverey Act(RCRA) and the Hazardous and Solid Waste
Amendments of 1984(HSWA). A conditionally exempt generator
generates less than 220 lbs. of hazardous waste in any
one month and is exempt from the reporting and regulatory
requirements of small and large quantity generators,
including the requirement to obtain an EPA ID Number.
4.2 Hazardous Materials Storage and Use
Many business and governmental facilities are subject to
the requirements of SARA Title III, also known as the
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Emergency Planning and Community Right -to -Know Act. This
act is administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency(EPA) and is implemented by the Florida'Department
of Community Affairs (DCA). The purpose of the law is to
encourage emergency planning efforts at the state and
local levels and to increase the public's access to
information about potential chemical hazards which may
exist in their communities. Facilities are subject to
several sections of the Act; Section 302 requires
reporting the storage or use of Extremely Hazardous
Substances (EHS), Section 304 requires reporting the
release of any EHS or CERCLA (Superfund) Hazardous
Substance, and Section 311 requires the reporting of
substances which are issued a Material Safety Data
Sheet. The requirement to report is deteremined by the
quantity of a listed substance present at or released
from the facility at any one time. It does not appear
that the golf course maintenance area contains the type
or quantity of substance which requires reporting. Also,
there is no evidence of any release other than routine
pesticide and fertilizer spraying which would require
reporting pursuant to Section 311.
The facility should submit a Statement of Determination
to DCA in order to confirm the reporting requirements of
the Act.
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2. The loose pesticides should be cleaned up and disposed in
an approved manner.
3. The pesticide wastes stored in the shed should be disposed
in an approved manner.
4. The fuel -contaminated soil should be treated or disposed
according to methods approved by the Department of
Environmental Regulation(DER).
5. The existing fuel tanks should be brought into compliance
with FAC Rule 17-762.
6. The contents of the drum along the west side of the building
should be tested and disposed according to approved methods.
Additionally, the soil around this drum should be tested
for contamination.
7. A Safety/Emergency Management Plan should be prepared.
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4.3 Fuel Storage
The previous fuel tanks were closed pursuant to the
requirements of Florida Administrative Code Rule 17-762.
The existing tanks need to be registered and brought
into compliance with that rule.
5.0 Safety
A tafety Plan should be prepared to include the types of sub-
-stances, the correct work procedures, the Material Safety Data
Sheets, emergency procedures and location of safety and
emergency equipment.
6.0 Conclusions
A review of the City of Sebastian Golf Course Maintenance
Area indicates that:
1. The facility for the most part appears to be in
compliance with governmental regulations.
2. There are several situations in the pesticide shed which
need to be corrected.
3. Fuel storage, contaminated soil and the presence of
barrels presumably containing waste oil need to be
addressed.
7.0 Recommendations
1. An exhaust fan to provide adequate ventilation should be
installed in the pesticide shed.
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APPENDIX
City of Sebastian
POST OFFICE BOX 780127 ❑ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978
TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 ❑ FAX (407) 589-5570
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE March 26, 1993
FROM Richard B. Votapka, Utilities Director
TO Reverse Osmosis Technology File
SUBJECT Treatment Processes
In my meeting with Gerry Hartman of Hartman and Associates. I
told Gerry about my thoughts of constructing an R/0 plant north of
City Hall. Gerry gave me some technical information as follows:
1) In lieu of R/0 (reverse osmosis) technology, Gerry
suggested using a low pressure -membrane softening
process. It is good for rejecting chlorides up to
75%. Therefore, the maximum chlorides in the source
can be 1000 ppm for the system to work since 250 ppm
chlorides is the allowable.
2) There are NANO -FILTRATION (10-9) systems and ULTRA-
FILTRATION systems.
3) With membrane softening, a stage 50% rejection
system is possible. A one million gal/day plant will
use between 1.4 to 2 million gals of raw water. The
rest is reject. This makes it possible to blend
reject water from the plant with wastewater treatment
effluent as an option for reuse.
4) The Hawthorne Formation runs approximately 150'-170'
deep depending on the geology of the region. The
wells should be drilled into this formation for the
new water plant.
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE March 19, 1993
FROM Richard B. Votapka, Utilities Director
TO Saint Sebastian PUD - North City Water Plant
SUBJECT : Future R/0 Plant behind City Hall
In meeting with Glenn Schuessler and Gary Purdy of the Indian
River County Environmental Health Department, I discussed the
possibility of constructing a new water treatment plant behind City
Hall. In the course of discussion, the following items resulted:
1) The GDU water treatment plant at Filbert Street
could be used for ground storage, post chlorina-
tion, and a pressure booster station. The exist-
ing aerator (degasifier) and line softening silo
and filters could be eliminated. The property and
building could be used for storage of materials.
2) Possibly with the R/0 plant or low pressure membrane
softening, the brine discharge could be piped to the
Indian River which is brackish.
3) With an R/0 or low pressure membrane softening plant,
we can possibly use deep wells with shallow water for
blending.
City of Sebastian
POST OFFICE BOX 780127 ❑ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978
TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 ❑ FAX (407) 589-5570
April 6, 1993
Mr. Glenn Schuessler
Assistant Director
Environmental Health Dept.
HRS - Indian River Co. Public Health Unit
1900 27th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Re: Hazardous Waste Information concerning the
City of Sebastian Airport
Dear Glenn:
As the Utilities Director for the City of Sebastian, I am
considering the Sebastian Airport property for potential sites for
a future water treatment plant and associated well field. With the
knowledge that the Sebastian Airport was once a U.S. Government
Airfield during World War II, I am concerned about any hazardous
waste sites on the airport property which could have resulted from
fuel spills, buried tanks, buried debris, jettisoned fuel, etc..
Since your Department has detailed information in regard to
hazardous wastes at the Sebastian Airport, I am requesting copies
of whatever information is available. I would be particularly
interested in any environmental surveys and assessments performed
by you or your staff in the past on the groundwater at the
Sebastian Airport and immediate surrounding property.
I would be very willing to meet with you and your staff at your
earliest convenience to discuss any of the information you have and
to obtain copies. Please call me at 589-5330, extension 45, to
schedule a meeting at your office or discuss any questions you may
have in regard to this letter.
Sincerely,
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Richard B. Votapka, P.E.
Utilities Director
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CC: Robb McClary, City Manager