Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approve IRL Council Agency Cost-Share Agreement for Elkcam Waterway
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Submitted By: John Eason, Utility Engineering Manager
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: Stefanie Beskovoyne, Deputy Director
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and the IRL Council
3. Purpose: Protect the Indian River Lagoon
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New
5. Duration: September 30, 2022
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: The objective of this project is to convert 34 homes along the Elkcam Waterway from septic to sewer. It is expected that 208 lbs/yr of Total Nitrogen will be prevented from entering the Indian River Lagoon.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): The IRL Council will pay the City approximately fifty percent (50%) of the total cost of the Project, up to $100,000. The project is expected to cost $200,000.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council complete the motion in the affirmative.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and complete the motion in the affirmative.
2. Move that the Council not approve and provide staff with direction.
Background: The City of Port St. Lucie's Septic to Sewer Conversion Program helps reduce nutrient and bacterial pollution in the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. Since 1999, a total of 9,091 residential septic systems have been converted to the City's sewer system; however, 14,752 systems are believed to still be in use thus contributing to excessive nutrient loading that is the biggest water quality issue facing the Indian River Lagoon. The septic to sewer conversion project will help reduce nitrogen, phosphorous, bacterial pathogens and nutrient laden wastewater from seeping out of aging septic systems and fueling algae blooms, causing fish kills, and ot...
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