Item 4B- Cost Share Funding ApplicationAGENDA ITEM:
SUBMITTED BY:
DATE:
BACKGROUND:
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
Application for Cost -Share Funding for Sewer System Expansion Marsh Oaks
(Section H).
Kayle W. Moore, P.E.
Public Utilities Director
January 31, 2018
Based on City Commission input on strategic priorities and ongoing Public Works/Utilities efforts to
improve infrastructure, City staff seek to submit a grant application to the St. Johns Water Management
District to extended municipal sewer lines to residents currently on septic systems. The targeted area
includes approximately 13 existing septic tanks located near the marsh feeding into the Intercostal
waterway and the removal of these septic systems will have a direct environmental benefit to the water
quality of the marsh and surrounding area. The expansion of infrastructure to existing homes and
undeveloped lots will increase property values and spur residential development in the area.
The St . Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) has cost-share funding available for septic to
sewer projects which contributes to a SJRWMD Initiative for improving water quality in the Lower St. Johns
River. The project meets the application criteria for the cost-share funding .
BUDGET: The estimated construction cost for the project is $400,000. If awarded, SJRWMD
grant would contribute 33 percent of the cost, or $133 ,000, with the remaining
$267,000 funded by the City . Funding will be requested during the budget
process for FY 2019 .
ATTACHMENTS: None
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to sign the St . Johns River Water Management District
Cost -Share Funding Program Application form for the Sewer System Expansion
Project .
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Agenda Item 4B
February 12, 2018