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 $15,000,000.0...
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