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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1045 |
| Town of Golden Beach Water Distribution System |
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| Requester: |
Alex Diaz |
Organization: |
Town of Golden Beach |
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| Project Title: |
Town of Golden Beach Water Distribution System |
Date Submitted |
12/28/2007 11:52:37 AM |
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| Sponsors: |
Margolis |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| Reduction of pollution into Town's water supply and reduce waste water by eliminating seepage and cracks. |
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| Recipient: |
Town of Golden Beach |
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Contact: |
Alex Diaz |
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One Golden Beach Drive |
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Contact Phone: |
(305) 932-0744 |
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Golden Beach 33160-2296 |
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Contact email: |
alexdiaz@goldenbeach.us |
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| Counties: |
Miami-Dade |
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| Gov't Entity: |
Yes |
Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
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| Project Description: |
| The Town of Golden Beach Water Distribution system was installed over 80 years ago and has serviced the Town well for most of that time. However, over the past five years, the number of breaks and leaks in the system has brought the replacement of the system to the forefront of the Town's Capital Improvement Program. We have determined that the potential threat to the public's safety and welfare and continuous loss of water calls for the system replacement. Given the existing conditions, we have concluded that its replacement is in the best interest of the Town. The Town's previous method of repairing breaks is no longer feasible due to the reality that these repairs are temporary and lead to uncertainty as to when the next break- and with it the release of pollutants and water waste- is going to happen. The project calls for the excavation of existing water distribution system and replacement with a newly constructed system that will prevent pollution and focus on water conservation. This project will positively impact our water conservation efforts and cease loss of precious water. It has been brought to our attention that potential system failures and recent system breaks may cause a potential risk to the health and welfare of residents further our desire to address this matter immediately. The Town Council recently authorized the replacement of the Town's Water distribution system. This project is expected to cost $3 million dollars to replace the system; the Town has pledged $1.5 million dollars to achieve completion of this project. |
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| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| The new system will reduce the potential risk to the health and safety of the Town residents while reducing the loss of water in our community. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$1,500,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$3,000,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Construction |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local |
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Cash Amount |
$1,500,000 |
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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: |
Town Water Infrastructure Review drafted by Craig A. Smith & Associates. |
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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: |
Two Town workshops and Town Council meeting |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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Yes |
| Is the project eligible under section 403.885(2),F.S. to protect public health or the environment; and implement plans developed pursuant to the Surface Water Improvement and Management Act created in part IV of Chapter 373,F.S., other water restoration plans required by law, management plans prepared pursuant to 2.403.067,F.S., or other plans adopted by local government for water quality improvement and water restoration? |
No |
| 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: |
| Local Mitigation Strategy for Miami Dade County Office of Emergency Management |
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| Are requesting funding for a stormwater, surface water restoration, or other water management project? |
Yes |
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| In which Water Management District is your project located? |
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South Florida Water Management District |
| Have you provided at least 50% match (that is, one-half the total project cost identified in this request? |
Yes |
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Match Amount: |
1500000 |
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Match Source: |
Town General Funds |
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| Will this project reduce pollutant loadings to a water management district designated 'priority' surface water body? |
No |
| Is the project under construction? |
No |
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| Are you requesting funding for a wastewater project? |
No |
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| Are you requesting funding for a drinking water project? |
No |
