Item N1
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: August 20, 2008
Division: Engineering
Bulk Item: Yes
No X
Department: Engineering / Wastewater
Staff Contact PersonlPhone #:David S. Koppel, 292-4426
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Report to update the status of Wastewater projects.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
TOTAL COST:
BUDGETED: Yes
No
COST TO COUNTY:
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No
AMOUNT PER MONTH Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty _ OMB/Purchasing _ Risk Management _
DOCUMENTA TION:
Included
Not Required_
DISPOSITION:
AGENDA ITEM #
Revised 11/06
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: August 20. 2008
Division: Engineerinl!
Bulk Item: Yes
No -X-
Department: Engineering / Wastewater
Staff Contact PersonIPhone #:David S. Koooel. 292-4426
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Report to update the status of Wastewater projects.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
TOTAL COST:
BUDGETED: Yes
No
COST TO COUNTY:
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No
AMOUNT PER MONTH_ Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty _ OMBlPurchasing _ Risk Management_
DOCUMENTATION:
Included
Not Required_
DISPOSITION:
AGENDA ITEM # N-I
Revised 11/06
Wastewater Proiects - Status Renort Uodate - AUllUst 20, 2008 {Item N.:!l
Kevs Wastewater Plan (KWP) Renortinj
· Summarized keys-wide wastewater implementation progress for FKNMS Water Quality
Protection Program Steering Committee.
· Presented FY08, 09, 2010 construction projections at August 13, 2008 Wastewater Summit.
South Lower Kevs Rellional WW (Bi2 Connitt)
· Led Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) inspection of WWTP. Construction is
50% complete.
· Notice to Proceed for Collection System Contract 4 awarded August 18,2008. Anticipated
Construction completion is October 2009.
· Summary of percent complete for transmission systems for Shark Key and Big Coppitt to be prepared
for October.
· FKAA indicated that they are making progress toward agreement to purchase Key Haven system.
(5/09/08 meeting). Rockland WWTP capacity includes Key Haven.
· Approximately $5M in construction pay applications reviewed and approved. Provided FY08 budget
forward projections to OMB.
MiddleINorth Lower Kevs (CudioelSummerland et a1)
· Engineering kick-off meeting to begin fmalization of plans for Central Cudjoe Regional Collection
System held with Matthews Engineering. Alternative collection system analysis methodology and
cold spot implementation plan discussed. Monroe County has requested that FKAA provide cost
comparison for four alternative collection technologies: Septic Tank Effluent Pumping (STEP)
system, Septic Tank Effluent Gravity (STEG) system, Vacuum system and Low Pressure Pumping
system to compare with gravity system because the previous construction estimate exceeded those
provided for the Keys Wastewater Plan (KWP). The cold spot implementation plan is being discussed
because the preliminary report recommended construction of a collection system to serve those areas
that can be served using gravity sewer for $50K
· Preliminary data has been requested to size the WWTP for the Expanded Cudjoe Regional Facility.
· Contract negotiated for the surveying and preliminary design report for the Expanded Cudjoe
Regional (Lower Sugarloaf/Ramrod/Torch/Big Pine) transmission systems.
· Delineation of the central service area is required before County can levy system development fees.
County has completed initial requirements to collect the Middle Lower Keys system development fees
using the Uniform Tax Method on the 2008 tax bill; the North Lower Keys can also be collected using
the Separate Bill Method in 2008 or the Uniform Method in 2009.
Duck Kev/Conch Kev
· Duck Key collection system design is complete and permitted.
· Design for Duck Key treatment plant upgrade 60% complete.
· 73% of ISO EDUs at Conch Key are connected to system.
· Additional funding needed to begin construction of Duck Key collection and transmission systems.
· Preparing Facilities Plan to apply for State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan. Additional funding through
FDEPs SRF Program is not anticipated. University of North Carolina's Environmental Finance
Center recommended the Department of Agriculture assistance for rural communities as an
alternative.
Stock Island
. Key West Resort Utilities (KWRU) has completed construction of the upgrades - designed for
2010 A WT compliance.
· Approximately 82% of the 2,672 EDUs served by the initial gravity collection system and Phases 1-3
of the expanded vacuum system are connected. Code enforcement meetings are held monthly and
fmes are being imposed if design, permitting, and connection deadlines are not met.
· Engineering is developing a compliance tool to identify properties that still require connection.
· Engineering reviewed service availability for code enforcement case. As-builts do not show gravity
connection.
Contact:
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TALLAHASSEE - Governor Charlie Crist today charged state agencies to speed up billions of dollars
in approved construction and capital outlay projects through expedited approval and contracting. The
projects will boost Florida's economy by creating thousands of jobs while improving roads, schools,
parks and waterways. Governor Crist also directed agencies to promote less intrusive, more effective
government by identifying burdensome regulation and barriers to job creation.
Continuing his focus on strengthening Florida's economy, Governor Crist announced his "Accelerate
Florida: Extending Florida's Economic Horizons" economic stimulus plan during a meeting with Lt.
Governor Jeff Kottkamp, leaders of state agencies and business representatives. In addition, the
Governor directed Dale A. Brill, Ph.D., director of the Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic
Development (OTTED), to assemble Accelerate Florida Think Tanks to help identify ways that state
government can remove barriers to economic growth and renewal.
"I am directing the state agencies under my purview to start turning dirt on projects that have already
been funded by the Legislature and to identify and remove any obstacles that might be hindering these
construction projects from getting under way," Governor Crist said. "My instructions represent an
aggressive strategy for strengthening Florida's economy and thoroughly examining our options for the
future. "
Governor Crist also asked business leaders to provide suggestions for ways that government can remove
burdensome regulation and requirements that stifle the entrepreneurial spirit and commerce. The
following business representatives were on hand to share their suggestions with Governor Crist:
. Crit Smith of the title company Smith, Thompson, Shaw & Manausa
. Harold Uzzell, president of Uzzell Advertising
, John Medina, president of Greenways of America
, Richard Goldman, chairman of Visit Florida, the official tourism marketing corporation for the state of
Florida
. Dr. James Ammons, president of Florida A&M University
. Mark Wilson, president of the Florida Chamber of Commerce
"Florida is feeling the effects of the economic adjustments that are impacting the nation, and we must
listen to what business owners and industry leaders have to say," Governor Crist said. "These
challenging economic conditions require us to join together to aggressively focus available resources on
activities that keep Floridians employed and move our economy forward."
"Government creates an environment that either makes or breaks business," said John Medina, president
of Greenways of America. "When government allows entrepreneurs and business to grow, we are better
able to put people to work and keep our economy moving,"
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Since January 2008, Enterprise Florida Inc. (BFI) has retained 4,017 jobs, compared to only 260 during
January to August 2007, Additionally, during the next five month, EFI projects retaining another 3,618
jobs and creating 6,100 new high-wage, high-tech jobs.
Accelerating Construction Projects
"Going back 10 years and moving into the current budget year, we have $28.6 billion in unspent
construction dollars for new classrooms, better roads and needed water projects," said Governor Crist.
"Now is the time to make sure all of these projects are moving forward as quickly as possible."
Governor Crist directed state agencies to expedite the following construction and capital outlay projects:
, Florida Department of Transportation - Acknowledging that maintaining, constructing, and
expanding Florida's transportation system contributes to the economic security, Governor Crist directed
Secretary Stephanie Kopelousos to accelerate work on roadway projects worth $4,2 billion this year,
including $1.4 billion for the Interstate-595 Express in South Florida and $47,9 million for the Max
Brewer Bridge repair in Titusville.
. Florida Department of Education - Commissioner Eric Smith and Sheila McDevitt, chairwoman of
the Florida Board of Governors, will work with school district leaders and state university presidents to
complete education construction projects as quickly as possible. During the past three years, the
Legislature has set aside $4.8 billion for school, community college and university construction,
including $1,5 billion this year alone.
. Florida Department of Environmental Protection - Secretary Michael Sole will initiate $403
million in projects proposed by lawmakers during the 2008 legislative session and approved by
Governor Crist with the expectation that construction could invigorate Florida's economic activity.
Funding will improve water quality and supply and provide surface water improvements. Another $369
million is available for protection of Florida's natural environment, enhancements to state parks and
lands, and waste cleanup projects,
Other agencies receiving funds during the current fiscal year for construction projects and economic
development include the following:
, Florida Department of Corrections - $430 million to construct 10,200 prison beds and to finance a
proposed prison work-camp at Bay County. Includes funds to manage and supervise inmates, 'Yhich will
create 1,395 new jobs.
, Energy - $20 million to promote the production, distribution and use of renewable fuels, including the
Department of Agriculture's Farm to Fuel program.
. Community Affairs and Workforce Development - $713.4 million
0$253.7 million to provide incentives to local and private organizations to produce and preserve
affordable housing,
0$383,6 million to provide job training assistance to individuals and businesses, including workforce
services to employers and job seekers and educational programs to help people with disabilities gain
employment,
o $76,1 to promote tourism, revitalize communities and prepare emergency facilities to protect citizens
during emergency situations.
. Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development - $185,6 million
o $20 million to support aerospace development and infrastructure.
o $16.3 million to support military base protection and defense and rural related infrastructure projects.
o $35.6 million to support tourism marketing and promotion efforts.
0$113.7 million for economic development incentives, including $11,9 million for Enterprise Florida to
market Florida as a pro-business location for new investments and assist in retaining and expanding
existing businesses,
. Statewide Facility Needs - $142.3 million to construct new state facilities and maintain existing state
owned facilities, including new Department of Revenue buildings, a First District Court of Appeal
building, and maintenance and repair projects at state facilities throughout Florida.
Removing Burdensome Regulation
Governor Crist also called on Thomas Pelham, Secretary of the Department of Community Affairs, and
Chuck Drago, Secretary of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, to expedite
approval of projects so that construction can begin as soon as possible and to streamline procedures to
reduce the negative impact of regulation, The Governor directed agencies to review statutes, rules,
procedures, and forms to ensure that:
. Regulation is exercised only to the extent necessary to ensure the public is protected.
. Professions, occupations, and businesses are regulated in a manner that does not restrict entry into the
practice of the profession, occupation, or business, or limit the availability of services to the public.
. Regulation does not have an unreasonable affect on job creation or job retention, or place unreasonable
restrictions on individuals finding employment.
, Regulation is cost-effective and has favorable economic impact, including the indirect costs to
consumers.
Accelerate Florida Think Tanks
To enhance Florida's business friendly environment, Governor Crist charged Dale A. Brill, Ph,D.,
director of the Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development within the Governor's office, to
create think tanks that will explore how government can allow entrepreneurialism and innovation to
flourish in Florida. Starting in September, business leaders and economic experts will begin developing
recommendations in the following areas: '
, Workforce
. Higher Education
. Transportation
. International Trade and Foreign Direct Investment
. Growth Management and Housing
. Small Business, Minority Business and Manufacturing
. Rural Economic Development
"The Governor is breaking down the silos of government as he continues to challenge agencies
throughout government to embrace economic development," said Brill. "I look forward to identifying
innovative solutions that will come from this collaborative approach."
PHOTO CAPTION: Governor Charlie Crist announced his "Accelerate Florida: Extending
Florida's Economic Horizons" economic stimulus plan by charging state agencies to speed up billions
of dollars in approved construction and capital outlay projects through expedited approval and
contracting. He also directed agencies'to promote less intrusive, more effective government by
identifying burdensome regulation and barriers to job creation. Joining Governor Crist for the
announcement are (from left to right) Secretary Mike Sole of the Department of Environmental
Protection; Secretary Chuck Drago of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation; Crit
Smith, partner with Smith, Thompson, Shaw & Manausa, P.A.; Richard Goldman, chairman of Visit
Florida; Dale Brill, director of the Governor's Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development;
Governor Charlie Crist; L1. Governor Jeff Kottkamp; Harold Uzzell, president of Uzzell Advertising;
Eric Eikenberg, chief of staff for Governor Crist; John Medina, president of Greenways of America; Dr.
James Ammons, president of Florida A&M University; Mark Wilson, president of the Florida Chamber
of Commerce,
Governor Crist Launches Accelerate Florida: Extendinf! Florida's Economic Horizons
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