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REQUEST FROM THE TOWN OF SEWALL'S POINT TO PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON ITS SEPTIC TO SEWER PROJECTS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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In 2022, the Town of Sewall's Point (Town) Commission authorized a Septic-to-Sewer conversion project with the help of an $8.4 million grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and the Town entered into two interlocal agreements to allow the Town to construct a grinder sewer system to provide service to not more than 340 parcels, in low lying areas, in accordance with Board adopted policy. The Town Manager, Robert Daniels, and the Town's Consultant, Joe Capra, wish to address the Board to provide an update on the progress and next steps.
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DEPARTMENT: Utilities and Solid Waste
PREPARED BY: Name: Samuel Amerson, P.E.
Title: Utilities & Solid Waste Director
REQUESTED BY: Don Donaldson, County Administrator
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PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
The first interlocal agreement authorized the Town to construct a grinder sewer system to serve 169 parcels. The second interlocal agreement authorized the Town to construct a system to serve 171 parcels for a total of 340 parcels. The Town is now exploring the potential to extend grinder sewer service to an additional 134 parcels beyond those originally requested.
The first project is complete and there are 32 connections to date which equates to a 20% connection rate. The second project is in the construction phase and is expected to be complete in May 2026.
The Town scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday, November 4 to discuss four options for the Town's review. Attached is the memo from the town manager to the Town that provides an executive summary and identifies the four options. Staff has no objection to any of the four options.
Also attached is the agenda for the special meeting that was provided by the Town's consultant.
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