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CBIRS Request 71
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #71
Town of Zolfo Springs WWTP & Sprayfield Expansion
 
Requester: Gerald Buhr Organization: Town of Zolfo Springs, Florida
 
Project Title: Town of Zolfo Springs WWTP & Sprayfield Expansion Date Submitted 12/21/2007 4:36:52 PM
 
Sponsors: Alexander
 
Statewide Interest:
Economic growth in Hardee County and disaster relief due to hurricane Charlie.
 
Recipient: Town of Zolfo Springs   Contact: Gerald Buhr  
  P O Box 162   Contact Phone: (813) 949-3681  
  Zolfo Springs 33890   Contact email: gtbuhr@aol.com
 
Counties: Hardee
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Expansion of Town's Sprayfield to accommmodate new growth in and around town.
 
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? Yes
If yes, which declared disaster? Hurricane Charlie-supplemental to EDA grant received for wastewater treatment plant expansion.
If yes, which year? 2005
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Inccreased utility capacity and WWTP improvements.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $200,000
 
Total cost of the project: $200,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local, Private, Federal
  Cash Amount $4,236,000  
 
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: Dept. of Environmental Protection Permit & Consent Order
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Town of Zolfo Springs
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   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.)? No
 
Are requesting funding for a stormwater, surface water restoration, or other water management project?
No
 
Are you requesting funding for a wastewater project? Yes
 
Does your project qualify for funding from DEP's 'Small Community Wastewater Treatment Grant Program' under section 403.1838 F.S.? Yes
Have you received or applied for funding? No
 
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
  Match Amount: 50000
  Match Source: Capacity Fees
 
Are you requesting funding for a drinking water project? No