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CBIRS Request 23
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #23
Marion County Summerglen Reclaimed Water Program
 
Requester: Mr. Howard Organization: Marion County Board of County Commissioners
 
Project Title: Marion County Summerglen Reclaimed Water Program Date Submitted 1/12/2006 3:16:05 PM
 
Sponsors: Argenziano, Baker, Lynn, Smith
 
Statewide Interest:
To provide reclaimed/reuse water and offset use of potable water for aestetic and irrigation purposes.
 
Recipient: Marion County   Contact: Gary Koltz  
  1219 South Pine Ave   Contact Phone: (352) 671-8510  
  Ocala 34474   Contact email: gary.Koltz@marioncountyfl.org
 
Counties: Marion
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Marion County is implementing a reclaimed water and resource stormwater optimization program. To meet the growth needs of the area, it is necessary to replace the current .20MGD Summerglen WWTP and construct a 0.5MGD reuse quality WWTP and reuse storage, pumping and distribution facilities plant. The Summerglen WWTP is within the southwest service area of Marion County. This project will provide 500,000 gallons per day of reuse/reclaimed water into the Summerglen Golf Course and surrounding residential community.
 
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
The project will provide 500,000 gallons per day of reuse/reclaimed water into the Summerglen Golf Course and surrounding residential community.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $2,000,000
 
Total cost of the project: $4,200,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $2,150,000   In-kind Amount $50,000
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
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: Marion County Water and Wastewater Preliminary Engineering Report
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Marion BOCC
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/31/2004
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   Yes
Has the project been submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection? No
Is this project eligible under section 403.885(5) F.S.? Yes
 
Is your project addressed in a state, regional or local plan (such as a SWIM plan, Comprehensive Plan, local master plan, etc.)? Yes
Name the plan and cite the pages on which the project is described:
Marion County Water and Wastewater Preliminary Engineering Report
 
If you are requesting funding for a stormwater or surface water restoration project:
 
Which Water Management District has the jurisdiction of your project?
  SWFWMD
Have you provided at least 50% match? Yes
  Match Amount: 2200000
  Match Source: FDEP/SRF
 
Will this project reduce pollutant loadings to a water management district designated 'priority' surface water body? No
 
If you are requesting funding for a wastewater project:
 
Does your project qualify for funding from DEP's 'Small Community Wastewater Treatment Grant Program' under section 403.1838 F.S.? No
 
Other wastewater projects:
 
Have you received previous legislative funding for this project? No
 
Is the project under construction? Yes
 
Have you provided at least a 25% local match? Yes
  Amount: 2200000 Source: cash and in kind