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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1159 |
| Central Water & Sewer Masterplan |
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| Requester: |
Andrew Neff |
Organization: |
Marion County Utilities |
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| Project Title: |
Central Water & Sewer Masterplan |
Date Submitted |
1/3/2008 5:28:36 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Lynn |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| Florida has a vested interest in protecting potable water by reducing nitrates in ground water and identifying alternative water sources. Developing a systematic plan through credible engineering is a central component to ensuring the long-term supply of water for the state. |
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| Recipient: |
Marion County Utilities |
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Contact: |
Andrew Neff |
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1219 S. Pine Avenue |
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Contact Phone: |
(352) 671-8540 |
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Ocala 34471 |
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Contact email: |
andrew.neff@marioncountyfl.org |
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| Counties: |
Marion |
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| Gov't Entity: |
Yes |
Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
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| Project Description: |
| The master plan will review future capital needs and infrastructure requirements for the county over a 20-year time horizon. Included in the plan will be priority areas for consideration taking septic systems off-line to improve ground water and spring water quality. Alternative water supply plans will be addressed including timing, phasing, costs as well as strategy for implementation. The plan will center on sustainable resource management while addressing future water, wastewater and reclaimed water infrastructure needs. |
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| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| Consideration of assessments to connect areas of the county to central water and sewer service to reduce nitrates in ground and surface water bodies and the identification of alternative water supply and necessary infrastructure for distribution. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$500,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$1,500,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local |
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Cash Amount |
$1,000,000 |
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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: |
WRAMS Study completed by Marion County |
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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: |
Marion County Legislative Delegation Mtg.11/27/07, Marion Co. Board of County Commissioners 12/18/07 |
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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? |
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: |
| Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element, beginning with objective one, includes maps to identify Springs Protections primary and secondary zones. (no page numbers assigned) |
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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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Southwest Florida Water Management District and St. Johns River 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: |
1000000 |
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Match Source: |
Marion Co. Annual Budget includes cash funding |
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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? |
Yes |
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| Does your project qualify for funding from DEP's 'Small Community Wastewater Treatment Grant Program' under section 403.1838 F.S.? |
No |
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| Have you received or applied for funding for this project from DEP's State Revolving Fund (SRF) program under section 403.1835,F.S.? |
No |
| Is the project under construction? |
No |
| Have you provided at least 25% match (that is, one-quarter of the total project cost identified in this request? |
Yes |
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Match Amount: |
1000000 |
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Match Source: |
Marion co. Annual Buget includes cash of $1,000,000 |
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| Are you requesting funding for a drinking water project? |
Yes |
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| Have you received or applied for funding for this project from DEP's State Revolving Fund (SRF) program under section 403.8532,F.S.? |
No |
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| Is the project under construction? |
No |
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| Have you provided a match? |
Yes |
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Amount: |
1000000 |
Source: |
Marion County Annual Budget includes cash of $1,000,000 |
