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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION, NOVEMBER 23, 1992, 7:15 P.M.
AGENDA
Call to Order
Invocation and pledge to the flag
1. Approval of the minutes the regular meeting of November 9, 1992
2. Recognition of Visitors:
3. Appearances:
A. Recognition of the Haskell Company
4. Old Business:
A. Appointments to Code Enforcement Board, Community Development
Board and Pension Board of Trustees
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE
BY THE CITY COMMISSION AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION IN THE FORM
LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF
DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
AND WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND STAFF
RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COMMISSION ON
THESE ITEMS.
5. Consent Agenda:
A. Water and Sewer Committee report
B. Update report on 32 cubic yard sanitation vehicle
C. Acceptance of water and sewer lines for Cypress Creek
Subdivision, Phase I
6. Resolution:
A. Resolution #92-34 supporting the continuation of the Mayport
ferry services
B. Resolution relative to appropriations for the first phase of
the Town Center project
7. Ordinances:
A. Final reading and public hearing of Ordinance #80-92-51 relative
to providing monthly billing, changes to water and sewer rates
and connection charges
8. New Business:
A. Offer made to the city for proposed purchase of property
currently owned by C&S Development (PW Director Bob Kosoy)
B. Engineering proposal for Church Road roadway improvements (East
of Mayport to Francis Avenue) (PW Director Bob Kosoy)
9. City Manager Reports and/or Correspondence:
10. Mayor to call on City Commissioners, City Attorney and City Clerk:
Adjournment
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF ATLANTIC BEACH CITY V V
COMMISSION HELD IN CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE ROAD, AT 7:15 O O
PM ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1992 T T
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PRESENT: William I . Gulliford, Jr. , Mayor D D
Glenn A. Edwards
Lyman T. Fletcher
Adelaide R. Tucker, and M S
J. Dezmond Waters, III, Commissioners O E
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AND: Kim D. Leinbach, City Manager I O Y
Alan C. Jensen, City Attorney NAME OF ONEN
Maureen King, City Clerk COMMRS. N D S 0
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gulliford.
Commissioner Fletcher offered the invocation and asked
for a moment of silence in memory of Gene Montanye, a
well known citizen of Atlantic Beach who had served on
the Code Enforcement Board. This was followed by the
pledge to the flag.
1 . Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of
November 9, 1992. Edwards x
Motion: Approve minutes of the regular meeting of Fletcher x
November 9, 1992. Tucker x x
Waters x x
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried Gulliford x
unanimously.
Item 3A was taken out of sequence and acted upon at this
time.
Mayor Gulliford presented representatives from Haskell
Company with a plaque in honor of their commitment to the
City in correcting the Fleet Landing drainage problem.
2 . Recognition of Visitors:
Anita Jarvis, 2753 Mayport Road, Lot 39, asked the City
for assistance in cleaning Sherman Creek. The Mayor
explained the creek was not within the jurisdiction of
the City and, thus, the City had no control . He
suggested contacting Councilman Dick Brown for
assistance. He also advised he would bring up the matter
at a meeting with Jacksonville. Bob Kosoy was asked to
contact Ms. Jarvis to follow up the matter, and City
Manager Kim Leinbach offered to contact Bill Snyder, City
of Jacksonville, for assistance.
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Barbara Bonner, 463 Selva Lakes Circle, referred to an
article that appeared in the Beaches Leader concerning
the parking of recreational vehicles. Ms. Bonner advised
comments were attributed to her in error.
James DeLoach, Saratoga Circle North, spoke concerning a
drainage ditch behind his house, located behind Aquatic
Gardens. He indicated the State was supposed to keep the
ditch clean; however, it had not been cleaned for some
time. Barbara Bonner indicated she had contacted Mr.
Mann, Department of Transportation, concerning cleaning
the ditch and she offered to contact him once again. Bob
Kosoy also indicated he would call Mr. Mann concerning
this matter.
The Mayor thanked Barbara Bonner for the care she had
given to the garden where the "Welcome to Atlantic Beach"
sign is located.
3. Appearances:
A. Recognition of the Haskell Company (this was
discussed earlier in the agenda)
Item 7A was taken out of sequence and acted upon at this
time.
A. Ordinance #80-92-51 - Public Hearing
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
RENUMBERING SECTIONS 22-16 THROUGH 22-21; AMENDING AND
RENUMBERING SECTIONS 22-22 THROUGH 22-29 AND AMENDING
SECTIONS 22-166 THROUGH 22-172 TO PROVIDE FOR MONTHLY
BILLING; CHANGES TO THE BILLING RATES FOR WATER AND SEWER
SERVICE; CHANGES TO CONNECTION CHARGES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Gulliford presented in full, in writing, Ordinance
#80-92-51, said ordinance having been posted in
accordance with Charter requirements. Mayor Gulliford
announced, prior to opening the floor for a public
hearing, City staff would give a presentation explaining
the work schedule for water and sewer improvements and
why it was essential that the improvements were
implemented.
Bob Kosoy, Director of Public Works, gave a presentation
concerning the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan. He
explained, in order to provide the best possible
information to the City Commission, in January, 1991 the
Mayor had appointed a Water and Sewer Committee to study
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the improvements needed within the City. The Committee
was comprised of citizens, an engineer, and city staff
who met once a month and studied the matter in detail .
Mr. Kosoy introduced members of his staff who gave the
following presentations: Tim Townsend, Atlantic Beach
Utility Plant Division Director, reviewed water and sewer
capital improvements; Mr. Kosoy reviewed the Buccaneer
Plant and collection and distribution lines, and Harry
McNally, Buccaneer Utility Plant Division Director,
reviewed the Buccaneer water and sewer Capital
Improvement schedule. Following the presentations, Mr.
Kosoy commended Messrs. Townsend and McNally for the
excellent work they had performed. Mr. Kosoy explained
the city faced regulatory agency mandates, fines,
potential emergencies and higher costs if the problems of
the city' s aging and maximized water and sewer systems
were not addressed now.
The Mayor explained the Water and Sewer Committee had
devoted many hours to studying the proposed work. He
reported increased revenues generated by the rate hikes
would be used to finance about $10. 5 million in
improvements to the city' s water and sewer plants. He
explained regulatory mandates did not give the City a
choice and that fines would be levied if improvements
were not made.
Following the presentation by City Staff, the Mayor
opened the floor for a public hearing and invited
comments from the audience.
Oceanwalk residents objected that their bills reflected
artificially high rates because much of the water that
flowed through their meter was used on their lawns.
However, they felt they were billed for an equal number
of gallons for wastewater. It was suggested that the
city levy a flat quarterly fee equally divided among
households rather than increase rates, but the Mayor
explained that method would not be allowed because
regulatory agencies required that rates be tied to
volume. The Mayor recommended that residents who water
their yards frequently invest in a shallow well .
Residents of Mayport Terrace and Atlantic Village mobile
home park complained that they were living on low
incomes and, because of the proposed raise in water
rates, rents were going to have to be raised.
Joe Welch, Purvis & Gray, summarized the work of his firm
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and explained how the rates were determined.
It was pointed out that most nearby government entities
charged more for water and sewer than Atlantic Beach.
Edwards
Fletcher x
Motion: Approve Ordinance 80-92-51 Tucker
on Final Reading Waters x
Gulliford
Commissioner Fletcher asked Joe Welch, Purvis & Gray, if
reducing the 50, 000 gallons cap of quarterly consumption
of sewer to 40, 000 gallons cap would have a
financial impact to the city. Mr. Welch indicated
reducing the cap in the proposed ordinance from 50, 0000
to 40, 000 would not financially impact the city. Kirk
Wendland, Finance Director, agreed reducing the amount of
gallons from 50, 000 to 40, 000 would not financially
impact the city.
Edwards x
Substitute Motion: Approve Fletcher x x
Ordinance 80-92-51 on Final Reading, Tucker x
as amended. Amendment as follows: Waters x x
Cap of quarterly consumption of Gulliford x
sewer shall be 40, 000 gallons,
instead of 50,000 gallons.
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried
unanimously.
Resolution No. 92-35 : A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH ACCEPTING THE PURVIS, GRAY & COMPANY
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH WATER AND WASTE
WATER UTILITY SYSTEMS AND APPROVING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE RECOMMENDATIONS THEREIN.
Mayor Gulliford presented in full, in writing, Resolution
No. 92-35. Edwards x
Motion: Approve passage of Fletcher x x
Resolution 92-35 Tucker x
Waters x x
The question was called and the motion carried by a 4-1 Gulliford x
vote, with Commissioner Edwards voting nay.
Resolution No. 92-36: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH ADOPTING A WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Mayor Gulliford presented in full, in writing, Resolution
No. 92-36.
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Edwards x
Motion: Approve passage of Fletcher x x
Resolution 92-36 Tucker x
The question was called and the motion carried by a 3-2 Waters x x
vote, with Commissioners Edwards and Tucker voting nay. Gulliford x
Item 6B was taken out of sequence and acted upon at this
time.
B. Resolution No. 92-37: A RESOLUTION IN REGARD TO THE
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE 1ST PHASE OF THE TOWN
CENTER PROJECT
Mayor Gulliford presented in full, in writing, Resolution
No. 92-37. Edwards x
Fletcher x x
Motion: Approve passage of Tucker x
Resolution 92-37 Waters x x
A discussion ensued relative to matching funds with the Gulliford x
City of Neptune Beach, but it was felt the City of
Atlantic Beach should move ahead with the project. The
City Manager reminded everyone that this matter would
require a budget adjustment.
The question was called and the motion carried
unanimously.
4. Old Business:
A. Appointments to Code Enforcement Board, Community
Development Board, and Pension Board of Trustees
Mayor Gulliford presented appointments to the Code
Enforcement Board, Pension Board, and the Community
Development Board. Mayor Gulliford informed the
Commission that the recent death of Gene Montanye
necessitated a new appointment on the Code Enforcement
Board. He reported Ron Wingate, a member of the Pension
Board, was a resident of Atlantic Beach. Commissioner
Waters suggested the appointment of Lou Waters to the
Code Enforcement Board, the appointment of Mary Walker to
the Community Development Board, and the appointment of
John Fletcher to the Pension Board. Commissioner Waters
added that he wanted to correct any impression he might
have made concerning the appointment of Herb Moller; he
indicated he would be happy to see Mr. Moller appointed
to any City Board.
Mayor Gulliford stated he would like to meet with Lou
Waters, John Fletcher, and Mary Walker and, following the
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meetings, he would make appointments, with the approval
of the Commission.
5. Consent Agenda:
A. Water and Sewer Committee report
B. Update report on 32 cubic yard sanitation vehicle
C. Acceptance of water and sewer lines for Cypress Creek Edwards x x
Subdivision, Phase I Fletcher x
Tucker x
Motion: Approve passage of Consent Waters x x
Agenda Gulliford x
Commissioner Fletcher gave a short summary concerning the
Water and Sewer Committee Report, said report is attached
hereto and made a part hereof. It was decided to obtain
Commission authorization for funding Items A (land
acquisition at Buccaneer Wastewater Treatment Plant) ; D
(authorization to obtain RFP ' s for Wastewater Treatment
Plant Expansion; and F (authorization to prioritize
capital improvement projects) as Item 8 (a) of the
agenda.
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried
unanimously.
6. Resolution:
A. Resolution No. 92-34: A RESOLUTION URGING THE
CONTINUATION OF FUNDING OF THE ST. JOHN'S RIVER
(MAYPORT) FERRY
Edwards x x
Motion: Approve passage of Fletcher x
Resolution 92-34 Tucker x x
Waters x
No discussion before the vote. The motion carried Gulliford x
unanimously.
7. Ordinances:
A. Ordinance #80-92-51 - This was acted upon earlier in
the agenda.
8. New Business:
A. Offer made to the city for proposed purchase of
property currently owned by C&S Development
Bob Kosoy presented a request from the Water and
Wastewater Utilities Committee to purchase property from
C & S Development in the amount of $225, 000 to expand the
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Buccaneer Wastewater Plant Site. He indicated the
property was 2. 8 acres in size and was needed desperately
for expansion of the plant. It was determined the City
had not obtained an appraisal of the property but it was
felt the property, because it was zoned commercial, was
fairly priced. It was explained the property surrounded
the City' s sewer plant, and the sellers were advised the
property was worth at least $250, 000. Alan Potter
reported Harold H. Crum, partner of C & S Development,
offered to manage the mobile homes on the property for a
period of one year, to give the City the statutory time
to relocate the trailer owners at which time it would be
the City' s responsibility to offer the trailer owners the
nearest comparable mobile home.
Edwards x
Motion: Authorize purchase of Fletcher x x
property adjacent to City' s sewer Tucker x
plant currently owned by C & S Waters x x
Development, in the amount of Gulliford x
$225, 000
Commissioner Waters suggested setting aside the valuable
parcel of land fronting Mayport Road to be resold in the
future.
The question was call and the motion carried unanimously.
(a) Approval for the Water and Sewer Committee to
seek interim financing for the following items
contained in their report dated November 17, 1992,
copy attached hereto and made a part hereof: (A)
Funding for land acquisition at Buccaneer
Wastewater Treatment Plant; (D) Obtain RFP' s for
Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion; (F)
Prioritization of Capital Improvement Projects
Motion: Approval for Water and Sewer Edwards x x
Committee to seek interim financing for Fletcher x
items (A) Funding for land acquisition at Tucker x x
Buccaneer Wastewater Treatment Plant; (D) Waters x
Gulliford
RFP ' s for Wastewater Treatment Expansion; x
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and (F) Prioritization of
Capital Improvement Projects,
contained in the Water and
Sewer Committee Report dated
November 17, 1992, copy
attached hereto and made a part
hereof
The Mayor explained anything the City would do as a
result of the motion would require Commission action and
approval. The motion would enable the Water and Sewer
Committee to solicit bids for the specific work and to
seek financing. In order to enter into any type of
agreement; however, formal Commission action would be
necessary.
The question was called and the motion carried
unanimously.
B. Engineering proposal for Church Road roadway
improvements (East of Mayport to Francis Avenue)
Bob Kosoy explained Church Road was paved on the West
side of Mayport Road and was owned by both the City of
Atlantic Beach and the City of Jacksonville. The east
side of Mayport Road was a dirt road but was a major
thoroughfare, had a signalized intersection, and the City
would like to install paving, drainage, and a water line.
Motion: Approval to engage Connelly Edwards
& Wicker for a fee not to exceed Fletcher
$7, 000 for design and preparation of Tucker x x
plans, permit, and specifications Waters x x
for roadway improvements to Church Gulliford x
Road East and a Waterline Extension
on Francis Avenue to Simmons Road
City Manager Kim Leinbach reported he was informed the
City of Jacksonville had elected not to participate in
improvements to Church Road.
The question was called and the motion carried
unanimously.
9. City Manager Reports and/or Correspondence:
Kim Leinbach, City Manager, reported concerning a
Legislative session he attended in Tallahassee. He
reported cities were being threatened with intrusion to
home rule, such as the state monitoring the pension funds
of cities, and many other items. He indicated he would
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provide the Commission with a written report.
10. Mayor to call on City Commissioners, City Attorney
and City Clerk:
Commissioner Waters commended the Police Chief for
providing the grant that made it possible to improve the
facilities in Donner Park, and he indicated the park had
been used to a great extent.
The Mayor referred to the Newsletter and indicated it
would be necessary for the Commission to make a policy
decision concerning advertising in the Newsletter.
There being no further business t•- •'-eting adjourned at
10:45 p. m.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Kim D. Leinbach/City Manager
FROM: Robert S. Kosoy/Director of Public Works
RE: WATER AND SEWER COMMITTEE MEETING #29
The Water and Sewer Committee met on 11/12/92, and the
attendees were: Lyman Fletcher, Kim D. Leinbach, Maureen
King, Alan Potter, Ray Salman, George Worley, Tim N.
Townsend, Harry E. McNally, and Robert S. Kosoy.
( Items with an asterisk require Commission action at the
November 23rd meeting)
Commissioner Fletcher outlined several issues for the
Committee discussion and action.
•A. Funding for land acquisition at Buccaneer WWTP - The
Committee recommended that the Commission approve
purchase of the property from Mr. Harold Crum and Mrs.
Shackleford. In addition, a clause should be added that
Mr. Crum continue to manage the property for one year.
B. Water Distribution Lines - The Committee recommended, as
previously, that bids go out for all streets previously
designated for water line replacement. The Committee
felt that the 16" diameter water main from Saturiba
Drive proceeding along Selva Marina Drive could be
deferred until the Beach Avenue project is constructed.
C. Buccaneer Water Treatment Plant #4 - The Committee
recommended investigating Alan Potter's suggestion to
remove the top 4 ' of the tank, and do minimum amount of
repairs necessary.
*D. RFP's for AB-WWTP Expansion - The Committee recommended
that a RFP for engineering services be prepared as soon
as possible including the following information:
1. Prepare and obtain permits from D. E. R. and E. P. A.
first.
2. Prepare Capacity Analysis Reports.
3. Prepare Sludge Management Plan
4. Prepare Construction Plans
5. Provide Engineering Services during Construction.
6. Provide Resident Observation if desired by City.
7. Prepare Operation and Maintenance Manuals
8. Provide Certification by, Professional Engineer.
E. Funding - The Committee recommended the Commission
approve a bridge loan in order to began the Capital
Improvement Program.
*F. Prioritization of Capital Improvement Projects - The
Committee recommended to assign priority letters "A, B, C"
to all projects on the Capital Improvement Program. The
Commission recommended assigning these letters at the
10/26/92 meeting. See the attached list of projects for
the received prioritization. Some projects have been
assigned A+ for reasons noted in the narative. Since
Rate Ordinance is based on Capital Improvement Program,
Commission should vote to accept CIP.
G. Presentation to Commission - Commissioner Fletcher
recommended visual aids for the presentation to the •
Commission, e. g. pieces of rusted water main, pictures
of rusted water tank, etc. In addition he recommended
comparing rates of other Beach communities to Atlantic
Beach and showing the daily per gallon cost of water.
Lastly, it was suggested that a press release be sent by
the City Clerk and that comparative rates for the three
beaches and daily rates be presented.
A practice presentation was scheduled for Thursday, November
19, 1992.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
ATLANTIC BEACH WATER
1. Water Treatment Improvements "A" + 92-93 $677, 000. 00
On going construction project for the rehab of #1 and #2
water plants. These are the monies also owed to the sewer
fund. Water Fund borrowed $1, 282, 000. 00 to be able to do
this project.
2. Well #2 Water Plant #2 "B" 92-93 $50, 000. 00
Currently, only one well at the #2 water plant (2301 Mayport
Road) . This additionl well would give the plant the
necessary redundancy in case of the failure of the existing
well and pump. Also, operationally, a plant should not
constantly pump from one well, but alternate pumpage thereby,
controlling the amount of chlorides and total dissolved
solids in the raw water.
3. Storage Shed "A" 92-93 $50, 000. 00
Currently, the water distribution and sewage collection
division has no permanent storage facility. They are using
one of the bays, temporarily, of the Public Works and
Sanitation Division. Pipes, valves and fittings are not
properly secured, stored or accessed. Limits the division on
planning and operation.
6. Water Distribution Lines "A" + 92-93 $625, 000. 00
We need to replace all of the 2" galvanized lines and 4"
asbestos cement lines into the City. Currently, lines are
too small to adequately feed water customers. The plan also
calls for the "looping" or proper gridding of all water mains
in the City. This action would ensure proper fire flows for
the City.
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7. Backflow Preventer "C" 92-93, 93-94, 94-95, 95-96, 96-97
$8, 000. 00 each year
Necessary to comply with D. E. R. requirements.
8. 250, 000 gallon Elevated Storage Tank at WTP #2 "C"
93-94 $350, 000. 00
This tower would tie into existing 24" water mains and
guarantee adequate fire flows and water pressure throughout
the City. This second tower at 2301 Mayport Road would
complement the other elevated storage tank at 469 11th Street
( #1 WTP) .
10. Corrosion Control "B" 92-93 $125, 000. 00
This budgeted item provides for more stringent federal
regulations on water quality. Also, item would include some
valve equipment on existing water mains.
11. Encoded Register Water Meters "A" 92-93 $160, 000. 00
This system would enable the City to quickly read
(electronically) water meters monthly, and bill monthly.
This system would enhance revenue collection and limit the
number of unpaid bills.
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2, 4 Sewer Line Rehab, Televising, and Point Repairs "A" t.
92-93 $280, 000. 00
93-94 $300, 000. 00
This item is the systematic cleaning, televising, joint
sealing, manhole repair, and pipe replacement (where needed)
of sewer lines in the City that are more than 5 years old.
This is necessary to limit the amount of groundwater
infiltration into the sewer collection system which places a
burden on the sewer treatment system.
1. #6 Tank Aeration Diffuser "A" 92-93 $42, 000. 00
The #6 tank is the sludge digestor and will require enhanced
aeration. This aeration will be cost effective because it
will reduce the volume of sludge processed and the time it
takes for processing. We estimate this project will save the
City $1, 200. 00 worth of chemicals per month.
3. 2. 5 MGD Expansion to Plant "A"+ 92-93 $2, 000. 000. 00
"C" 93-94 S1, 423. 000. 00
This is the expansion of the sewer plant. The current 2. 0
MGD plant is at capacity. The phased expansion of the plant
would ensure capacity to the year 2010. Since 1974 when the
first 1. 0 MOD plant was built the City has doubled in flow.
In the next wighteen years we will double in capacity. The
choice is how the City wants to add capacity for wet weather
flows, hence the need for 4. 5 MGD plant.
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BUCCANEER DISTRICT WATER
3. Chlorine Cylinder Dual Load Cell "A" + 92-93 $6, 000. 00
A dual load cell is proposed to be installed at the #3 Water
Treatment Plant. This load cell will eliminate errors in
reading the daily use of chlorine, which is very important to
the proper operation of the water treatment plant. We have
had several problems with the present system and have been
unable to determine the exact amount of chlorine used per
day.
4. Upgrade of Distribution System "A" 93-94 $200, 000. 00
"C" 94-95 $120, 000. 00
We have been planning to upgrade the water distribution
system as identified in the system analysis authorized by the
Commission. Four of the projects have already been
completed, the most important being the Mayport Road Bore and
Jack. This improvement connected the Buccaneer District
water system with the Atlantic Beach water system, as
required by the DER consent order. This project connected
two dead end water mains, looping in the Mayport Rd. water
main and the Mayport Trace water main together increasing
pressure, volume and water quality. The plan calls for
looping and gridding of all water mains throughout the
district. This improves water quality, pressure and volume
to insure proper fire flows, in case of emergency.
5. Cross connection/Back flow program "C" 92-93 $20, 000. 00
93-94 $20, 000. 00
This item is to continue our new backflow program, which was
part of the Atlantic Beach consent order, as per D. E. R.
6. 3rd Well at Assisi Lane Water Plant "B" 93-94
$100, 000. 00
This well is needed as the two wells that are there now are
within 100 foot of each other, so in reality they are
pumping out of the same cone of depression. A plant should
not constantly pump from the same cone of depression, or
there is a possibility of increased chlorides and total
dissolved solids in the raw water, which will cause
deteriorating water quality. This problem is worst at the
beaches because the possibility of salt water intrusion is
very high.
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7. Duplicate Water Plant #3 "A" + 92-93 S150, 000. 00
93-94 $362, 000. 00
As the flows have increased, its become necessary to increase
the water storage capacity. At the present time we only have
one storage tank and one hydroneumatic tank. We are unable
to store the water for a four hour detention time as good
water quality dictates. We are also unable to take the plant
down for annual maintenance and inspection.
8. Corrosion Control Contingency "B" 93-94 $50, 000. 00
We have just completed the first series of lead and copper
testing as required by the E. P. A. and D. E. R. , and we have had
50% of the copper over the action level. The lead tests have
all come back under the action level. This testing and
action required for corrosion control is a federal and state
requirement.
10. Encoded Register Water Meters "A" 92-93
$100, 000. 00
This equipment is needed so that we can read all water meters
throughout the district on a monthly basis. This system is
very important to finance as it would bring the revenue in
much quicker with less chance of people leaving without
paying their water and sewer bills. We also would have the
revenue in the City's possession much quicker.
12. Aluminum Aerator at #4 Water Treatment Plant "A" +
93-94 S20, 000. 00
Existing aerator is in very bad shape and needs to be
replaced as soon as possible. Tank was recently inspected
and found to be in much worse shape than thought. These
repairs should be made as soon as possible to prevent damage
or injury to property and personnel.
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BUCCANEER DISTRICT SEWER
1. Land Acquisition "A" + 92-93 $300, 000. 00
"B" 93-94 $100, 000. 00
This land is needed for the expansion of the wastewater
treatment plant ( WWTP ) . At the present time, we no longer
have any area for expansion. The WWTP is at 73% of the
committed capacity, or an average daily flow of . 950 MGD.
The state requires when we reach 80% of permitted
capacity, that we submit a capacity analysis and an operation
and maintenance survey completed by a Professional Engineer.
In addition, D. E. R. requires that we have plans to increase
capacity. The $300, 000. 00 is for the purchase of land to
increase the capacity to 1. 8 million gallons per day. The
$100, 000. 00 is to move the trailers, which is on the land the
we wish to purchase. It is required by the State of Florida,
if the owners of mobile homes cannot afford to relocate, we
must pay to relocate them.
10. . 75MGD Expansion "B" 93-94 $750, 000. 00
We have increased the capacity from . 5 MGD to . 75 MGD after
receiving information from the Building Department. There
are approximately 2, 400 single family units left to be built
in the Buccaneer District. At the present time the Buccaneer
Sewer Plant is at 73. 1% capacity. When the plant gets to
80%, we are required to began planning for additionally
capacity. This additionally capacity should carry us out to
build out to the year 2010 in the Buccaneer District. Since
we do not have the land to expand, the land must be acquired
as noted in Project No. 1.
5. Master Wet Well "B" 93-94 $100, 000. 00
94-95 $100, 000. 00
Once land is purchased, we should prepare design plans and
construct a master wetwell, which will be able to handle the
peak flows to the plant. The present master lift station has
two 3" pumps and a 4' diameter wet well which is too small
for the flows coming into the plant. We now have drains on
all tanks for better operation and maintenance, however the
present wet well and pumps are too small to handle the flows
when we have to drain the tanks for maintenance. It takes
two days to drain each tank, which is much too long. The new
wet well would also be a good place to pretreat and stabilize
sewage for odor control.
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2. Generator for Cypress Creek Lift Station "A"
92-93 $20, 000. 00
This is a master lift station with 6" pumps and requires
emergency power per D. E. R. . We will be phasing out the
Shangri-La lift station and adding the Oaks of Atlantic Beach
Mobile Home Park to the Cypress Creek lift station.
3. Repair and Replace Steel at Plants "A" +
92-93 $170, 000. 00
The existing steel tanks at the Buccaneer plants are corroded
and in desperate need of repair. I beams and catwalks are
corroded badly. Approximately 60% of the steel is missing in
some areas due to corrosion. Steel failure could cause an
emergency, i. e. possibly an environmental disaster or loss of
life. Stairs need to be replaced with O. S. H. A. approved
stairs.
4. Upgrade Electrical System at the Buccaneer Sewer Plant "B"
92-93 $20, 000. 00
At the present time we are at capacity on the electrical
supply at the Buccaneer Sewage Plant. If we were to make any
changes requiring more electricity, we would need a larger
supply to the wastewater treatment plant.
7. Sewer Line Rehab "B" 93-94 $200, 000. 00
This item is to install a sewer gravity line on Shangri-La to
the new Cypress Creek lift station after the Shangri-La lift
station has been abandoned. We will reroute Mayport
Elementary to the new Cypress Creek lift station. Also this
item would install a new gravity main in the Cypress Cove
subdivision from the Mimosa Cove wet well to the upstream
manhole.
8. Lift Station Upgrading "C" 93-94 $62, 500. 00
94-95 $62, 500. 00
This item would rehabilitate our existing lift stations to
City standards. The lift stations which are targeted for
upgrade are: Navy, Mimosa Cove, and Schooners Bay lift
stations.
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Some critical items needing attention are:
1. Control panels
2. Piping and Valves
3. Wetwell covers
4. Gauges and bubbler systems
5. Replace pumps, which are worn out or undersized.
Schnooer's Bay lift station pump pumping 17 hours each day.
9. Major Sewer Rehab "A" 92-93 S250, 000. 00
"B" 93-94 $250, 000. 00
This money will be used to replace or repair the sewer lines
and manholes throughout the Buccaneer District as identified
through televising the sewer mains. We already know the
areas around the sewer plant are in very bad shape and need
to be repaired to stop the infiltration and inflow.
14. Chlorine Contact Chamber/Handling Facility "A" 1-
92-93
A" *92-93 $203, 000. 00
The plans are 90% completed, and we should be going out to
bid as soon as all the permits are acquired. The present
Chlorine Contact Chamber was designed for 250, 000 gallons
of wastewater treatment and has not been increased in
capacity, even though we have increased the aeration capacity
three times. The new chlrone contact chamber will enable us
to clean and perform maintenance, which we cannot do now with
the existing tank. Also, we would have less wear on the
effluent pumps as we would not have to stop and start the
pumps.
There will be a significant saving in chlorine and sulfur
dioxide costs by going to one ton cylinders. The present
price of chlorine for a 150 pound cylinders is 19 cents per
pound as compared to 6. 5 cents per pound with one ton
cylinders. Sulfur dioxide is 37. 5 cents per pound in 150
pound cylinders and 20 cents in one ton cylinders. We use
approximately 65 pounds of chlorine per day and 40 pounds of
sulfur dioxide per day. New sulfur dioxide and chlorine
analyzers would improve effiency and compliance with all
regulatory agencies.
16. Return Aeration Sludge Meters "A" 92-93 $15, 000. 00
These meters are needed so that the operators can calculate
the return activated sludge and waste activated sludge in the
extended aeration mode. The accurate flow from these meters
is required for the best operation of the plants.
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17. Additional Screen at the Surge Tank "A"
92-93 S30, 000. 00
Since the plant does not have an influent flowmeter, the
design criteria for the surge tank was estimated and we have
found that the present screen is unable to handle peak flows.
The additional screen will accept the flows and remove more
solids from the influent.
19. Odor Control "A" * 92-93 $10, 000. 00
Since the Surge Tank has gone into operation, we have
received several odor complaints from Commercial properties
around the Buccaneer Sewer Plant. The aerodynamics of the
odor dissipation could not be foreseen until the surge tank
was put into operation. The Regulatory Environmental
Services Division is requiring an immediate correctionto the
odor problem.
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OAK HARBOR WATER
1. Upgrade Distribution System "A" 92-93 $95, 000. 00
Same as Project 6, AB Water.
Replace 2' galvanized main. Mains are too small to
adequately feed water customers on ten short streets in
Oak Harbor Subdivision.
OAK HARBOR SEWER
1. Sewer Line Rehab "A"+ 92-93 S530, 000. 00
The design plans are 75% complete and the City of
Jacksonville has been delaying necessary road repairs
until we complete the critical project.
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