Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Authorize the City Council to Ratify the Signature of the City Manager on an Amendment of 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: Modified
5. Duration: The FDEP Grant Agreement is in effect until 12/31/2026.
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 $23,267,238.65 with the City match of $22,809,587.65.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council Ratify the Signature of the City Manager on an Amendment of the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement WG115 for the Westport Wastewater Treatment Facility Nutrient Reduction Improvement Project.
Alternate Recommendation:
1. Move that the Council not approve the Grant Agreement Amendment and provide staff with direction.
Background: This project addresses the problem of nutrients entering the St. Lucie River...
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