Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approval to Execute the Agency Cost-Share Agreement #2024-04 with the IRL Council for the Septic to Sewer Conversion along the Monterrey Waterway.
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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: Kevin R. Matyjaszek, Utility Systems Director
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie Utility Systems Department ("USD") and the IRL Council
3. Purpose: The objective of this project is to convert 16 homes along the Monterrey Waterway from septic to City sewer. Once converted, it is estimated that 39 pounds a year of Total Nitrogen (TN) will be prevented from entering the Indian River Lagoon.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New.
5. Duration: The term of the Agency Cost-Share Agreement is until September 30, 2025.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: The IRL Council has determined that providing cost-share funding to the City will benefit the Indian River Lagoon.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): The IRL Council shall pay the City 50% of the total cost of the project not to exceed $50,500.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council Move that the Council approve the Agency Cost-Share Agreement with the IRL Council for the septic to sewer conversion along the Monterrey Waterway.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the Agency Cost-Share Agreement with the IRL Council for the septic to sewer conversion along the Monterrey Waterway.
2. Move that the Council not approve the Agency Cost-Share Agreement and provide staff with direction.
Background: The City of Port St. Lucie's Septic to Sewer Conversion Program helps reduce nutrient and bacterial pollution from entering the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. Since 1999, 10,650 residential septic systems...
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