Placement: Resolutions
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 23-R124, A Resolution of the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into and Execute Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement to Benefit Water Quality.
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Submitted By: John Dunton, Deputy Director, Public Works
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Vision to preserve unique natural resources including the St. Lucie River.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Florida Department of Environmental Protection (“FDEP”)
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie(“City”) and FDEP
3. Purpose: To obtain grant funds for the Water Control Structure Upgrades in Watersheds A and B of the City.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New
5. Duration: The City shall be eligible for reimbursement for work performed on or after the date of execution through the expiration date of the agreement of September 30, 2025.
6. Benefits to the City: Enhanced water quality and Public Safety
7. Cost to City (Annual and Potential): The Agreement requires at least a 50% match on the part of the City. The City’s match would be $2,000,000.00 of cash or third-party in-kind services towards the project funded under the agreement.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into and execute Grant Agreement 22SRP12 and return it to the Public Works Department for final processing with FDEP.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the Resolution.
2. Move that the Council not approve the Resolution and provide staff direction.
Background: The City of Port St. Lucie was awarded a grant from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection totaling $2,000,000.00 with a Grantee match of $2,000,000.00 for a total amount of funding plus grantee match of $4,000,000.00. The funds will be utilized for (1) bidding and selection of a contractor; (2) design and permitting for the project; (3) construction of the project; and (4) project management (i.e., retaining a consultant to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection Services to oversee the design/build and construction phases of the project). The project consists of the design and construction of critical structure improvements for Watersheds A and B of the City, including upgrading culverts and risers, replacing gates, ancillary grading, and installing fiber optic connections to supervisory control and data acquisition (“SCADA”) systems.
Issues/Analysis: A project scope and schedule is detailed in the attached agreement.
Financial Information: The City of Port St. Lucie was awarded a grant from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection totaling $2,000,000.00 with a Grantee match of $2,000,000.00 for a total amount of funding plus grantee match of $4,000,000.00. Account 401-4126-563000.
Special Consideration: These improvements will allow the City to remotely observe and operate critical facilities within the largest stormwater basin in the City. Additionally, they can also be programmed to operate automatically during times of emergency such as pre and post hurricane events.
Location of Project: Watersheds A and B in the City. Specific locations are identified in the grant agreement.
Attachments:
1. FDEP Grant Agreement
2. Resolution
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: 23269-03
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Richard Berrios, Interim City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, Interim City Attorney.