Placement: Resolutions
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 21-R27, Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property Described as Lot 8, Block 20, River Park-Unit 2, according to the plat thereof, as Recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 72, of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida to construct a new lift station.
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Submitted By: Kevin Matyjaszek, Utility Systems Deputy Director
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Utility Systems Deputy Director, Kevin Matyjaszek
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie Utility Systems Department
3. Purpose: Seeking City Council Approval to purchase 301 Bay Street so that a new lift station can be built.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New
5. Duration: N/A
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: The purchase will provide an opportune location to construct a new lift station reliant on modern design standards and technology to serve the area customers.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): $55,000 plus closing costs and cost of appraisal.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council complete a motion in the affirmative.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and complete a motion in the affirmative.
2. Move that the Council provide staff direction.
Background: The Utility Systems Department is planning for utility upgrades that would allow for the ability to divert additional wastewater flow from the south/southeast part of the City, to the north and eventually west towards Glades Wastewater Treatment Plant. This plan would further provide redundancy in our collection system. On October 26, 2020, City Council approved the Utility's request to negotiate for the purchase of property for a new lift station. The purchase of 301 Bay Street will provide an opportune location to construct a new lift station reliant on modern design standards and tech...
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