Item K5BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date June 11, 2014
Bulk Item: Yes No x
Division: BOCC
Department: George R. Neugent
Staff Contact Person!Phone 9: T. Colonna 4512
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
A discussion with the Board of Commissioners on the benefits of partnering with the Florida Keys
Aqueduct Authority and Key Largo Wastewater District to make available treated wastewater, which is
presently being disposed of through injection wells, for irrigation. Millions of gallons of treated
wastewater which could be used to irrigate parks. roadways, county and municipal landscaping. etc. is
going unused. Ilaving discussed this with FKAA and KI.WWD they enthusiastically support the idea
of partnering on utilization of treated water for irrigation.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
TOTAL COST. INDIRECT COST: BUDGETED: Yes No
DIFFERENTIAL OF LOCAL PREFERENCE:
COST TO COUNTY: SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No AMOUNT PER MONTH Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty OMB/Purchasing Risk Management
DOCUMENTATION: Included Not Required
DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM 9