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CBIRS Request 1943
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1943
Floridan Aquifer Blending/ASR Well
 
Requester: James C. Reynolds Organization: Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority
 
Project Title: Floridan Aquifer Blending/ASR Well Date Submitted 1/14/2003 9:19:25 PM
 
Sponsors: Bullard
 
Statewide Interest:
This project is consistent with the goals of Everglades restoration by reducing demand on groundwater in the restoration area.
 
Recipient: Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority   Contact: James C. Reynolds  
  P.O. Box 1329   Contact Phone: (305) 296-2454  
  Key West 330411329
 
Counties: Dade, Monroe
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Installation of a Floridan Aquifer well at FKAA's Water Treatment Plant in Florida City to reduce FKAA demand on the Biscayne Aquifer during peak demand.
 
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: OT20022227
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Reduced demand upon the Biscayne Aquifer thus facilitating Everglades restoration.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $400,000
 
Total cost of the project: $2,001,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $   In-kind Amount $1,301,000
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   Yes
  Fiscal Year: 2002-2003 Amount: $300,000
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   No
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   No
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Monroe County Master Wastewater Plan & Department of Environmental Protection
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority Board of Directors
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/19/2002