Placement: Resolutions
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 23-R69, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement WG115 for the Westport Wastewater Treatment Facility Nutrient Reduction Improvement Project.
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Submitted By: Kevin R. Matyjaszek, Utility Systems Director
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Utility Systems Department
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (“FDEP”)
3. Purpose: The City of Port St. Lucie (“Grantee”) will construct improvements to the Westport Wastewater Treatment Facility to achieve the Advanced Wastewater Treatment requirement for an effluent quality of 3 mg/l Total Nitrogen and 1 mg/l Phosphorus.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New.
5. Duration: The FDEP Grant Agreement is in effect until July 31, 2026.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: When completed, this project will provide a significant reduction of nutrients entering the St. Lucie River. If approved, the City shall be eligible for reimbursement for work performed on or after the date of execution through the expiration date of the Grant Agreement.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): The Federal funding amount is $15,000,000.00 with the City match of $15,000,000.00.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve Resolution 23-R ___ authorizing the City Manager to execute the FDEP Grant Agreement for reimbursement to the City in an amount up to $15,000,000.00 for the Westport Wastewater Treatment Facility Nutrient Reduction Improvement Project.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve Resolution 23-R ___ authorizing the City Manager to execute the FDEP Grant Agreement for reimbursement to the City in an amount up to $15,000,000.00 for the Westport Wastewater Treatment Facility Nutrient Reduction Improvement Project.
2. Move that the Council not approve the Grant Agreement and provide staff with direction.
Background: This project addresses the problem of nutrients entering the St. Lucie River. Nutrients released in the St. Lucie River contribute to the growth of algae and degradation of the water quality. Improvements at the Westport Wastewater Treatment Facility will reduce the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus that is used in reuse water that could enter the St. Lucie River.
Issues/Analysis: Reducing these nutrients would benefit aquatic life and reduce health problems from the polluted water.
Financial Information: The FDEP Grant Agreement requires at least a 50% match on the part of the City. Therefore, the City is responsible for providing $15,000,000.00 towards the work funded under this Grant Agreement.
Special Consideration: Approval of the Grant Agreement is necessary to receive reimbursement of the Federal funds for the Westport Nutrient Reduction Improvement Project.
Location of Project: The location of the project is not disclosed as protected by Homeland Security.
Attachments:
1. Resolution 23-R___; and
2. FDEP Grant Agreement.
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: 10214
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Ella M. Gilbert, Senior Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.