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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1396 |
| The Basin 11 System |
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| Requester: |
Paul Carlisle |
Organization: |
Town of Lake Park |
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| Project Title: |
The Basin 11 System |
Date Submitted |
1/14/2003 3:29:35 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Dawson |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| The Town of Lake Park is located directly on the Intracoastal Waterway and in close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The cleanup and regulation of wastewater and storm water directly affects the health of these two water bodies. The project will address state-wide goals of preserving these important environments that affect the entire east coast of Florida. |
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| Recipient: |
Town of Lake Park |
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Contact: |
Paul Carlisle |
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535 Park Avenue |
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Contact Phone: |
(561) 844-4644 |
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Lake Park 33403 |
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| Counties: |
Palm Beach |
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| Gov't Entity: |
Yes |
Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
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| Project Description: |
| The Town of Lake Park adopted a Storm Drainage Improvement Program in 1999. This plan calls for new development and renovation of the Town's sewer system to meet the needs of an aging system serving a growing population. The plan separates the current system into 26 specific areas of improvement. The Town is aggressively pursuing funding to complete the entire plan, however the successful completion of the plan will only occur in phases.
The proposed project, designated basin number 11 in the plan, is located in the area of Second Street, Park Avenue, Flagler Boulevard at Palmetto Road, Palmetto Road at Australian Drive, East Kalmia Drive east of Second Drive, East Ilex Drive west of Second Street and other miscellaneous locations.
The existing storm water system only serves 53 percent of this area and there is limited outfall to serve this area. The proposed project will include the following improvements: construction of additional inlets, manholes, drainage pipes, exfiltration trenches, pollution control structure and the development of new transmission main along Greenbriar Drive, that will allow outfall into Lake Worth. In addition, the project will include the reconstructing of grassed swales, removing or plugging existing inlets and pipes connecting to the localized exfiltration system on Seminole Boulevard to the new drainage facilities. In total, the following elements are included in the project: 15" HDPE (2,555 L.F.), 15" HDPE (2,235 L.F.), 21" HDPE (3,670 L.F.), 24" HDPE (1,220 L.F.), 30" HDPE (2,635 L.F.), 42"HDPE (520 L.F.), 48" HDPE (400 L.F.), 48" HDPE (580 L.F.), Type "C" Inlet (65 each), Type "E" Inlet (38 each), Type "F" Inlet (3 each), Exfiltration Trench (7,520 L.F.), Adjust existing Drives (7,200 S.Y.), Reconstruct and Sod Swales (54,800 S.Y.), Remove or Plug Existing Pipes (2,191 L.F.), Pollution Control Structure (1 each), Bore and Jack on US 1. |
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| Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? |
Yes |
| Has the project been submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection? |
Yes |
| DEP Identfying Number: |
SW20022236 |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| The project area is only served at fifty-three percent level and by a system that is aging and fighting the effects of over-use. The commitment by the Town to implement the entire plan, especially the project area, is a result of the significant public health problems that occur with high levels of rain. The Town of Lake Park is located in South Florida and adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, an area that annually produces high amounts of rainfall and frequently experiences severe weather events. With large storms causing flooding and drainage problems, any larger event such as a tropical storm or hurricane would lessen the impact of such occurrences.
The existing system currently causes several severe health problems. These problems, the result of heavy rains, are not limited to flooding which causes traffic problems and leads to the deterioration of streets but also to the public health issues associated with standing water. In addition, the current system also creates other public health and safety issues, the most visible thing being the creation of sink holes. This phenomenon is most dangerous when it occurs in the roadways, creating obstacles for traffic.
The introduction of a well-designed ground surface percolation and positive and positive underground storm drainage system will result in a large reduction of flooding that will protect the safety of those living in flood prone areas. Beyond the protection of property, flooding can disable many important infrastructure facilities such as drinking water, electricity, phone communications and emergency services. During these floods residents are not easily accessible for the Police and Fire departments.
The project also effects the public's health on a much larger scale. The area's location to valuable environmental areas such as the Intracoastal and Atlantic Ocean make the actions taken by the Town to improve its system and reduce pollution into the surface and ground water even more important. The success of the Town to implement this plan will have far reaching effects on all the areas associated with the adjacent surface waters. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$1,250,300 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$1,250,300 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Construction |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local, Federal |
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Cash Amount |
$200,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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No |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
No |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
.) "Engineering Investigation and Report Comprehensive Storm Drainage Improvements Program" |
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| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
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Yes |
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Hearing Body: |
Town of Lake Park City Commission |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
03/31/2001 |
