HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2021-05 Funding for Security Improvementsfor Water Treatment Plants RESOLUTION NO. 2021-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WINTER SPRINGS FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE CITY'S
REQUEST OF FEDERAL COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING
FOR SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO
WASTEWATER AND POTABLE WATER TREATMENT PLANTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, REPEAL OF PRIOR
INCONSISTENT RESOLUTIONS,AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the United States Congress recently reinstated the process of earmarking
funds for local government entities and non-profit organizations by implementing a process now
entitled Community Project Funding("CPF"),with added oversight mechanisms with the purpose
of transparency; and
WHEREAS, related communications on behalf of the office of U.S. Congresswoman
Stephanie Murphy invited CPF funding requests and noted that CPF funding requests should be
for projects that are well justified, have community support, and can be swiftly and effectively
implemented if funded; and
WHEREAS, following initial evaluation of the City's CPF funding request, the request
may be submitted to the relevant subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, which
may then include funding for the request in the FY 2022 appropriations bill, if approved; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that in current times, the financing of public projects is
becoming more and more challenging in Florida and nationally, and that in times of budget
constraints and related, it is incumbent upon the City to seek out alternative funding mechanisms
and maximize the use of existing resources; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to take the necessary actions to achieve needed project
development for the maximum benefit to the community; and
WHEREAS, the City owns and operates its own water and sewer utility, which provides
such utility services to the City's 39,000 residents as well as local businesses; and
WHEREAS, the City's water and wastewater treatment plants are part of the significant
infrastructure of the City, and the protection of same is vital to protect the public health and to
ensure safe water for City residents, businesses and visitors; and
WHEREAS,the City recently evaluated its needs and identified that security upgrades are
necessary at the City's wastewater and potable water treatment plants ("Security Upgrades"); and
WHEREAS,the Security Upgrades will include just over 7,000 linear feet of fencing and
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razor wire,upgraded lighting,indoor and outdoor security cameras with related licensing,network
equipment and cabling; and
WHEREAS, as the City has already identified needed materials and equipment, the City
is in a position to swiftly and effectively move forward with engaging its vendors to procure such
materials and equipment and to commence the installation of the Security Upgrades if the CPF
funding request is approved; and
WHEREAS,the City intends to submit a CPF funding request for the Security Upgrades,
as the project, as described, is eligible for the relevant funding; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to request CPF funds for the Security Upgrades from the
Department of the Interior,Title II,Environmental Protection Agency, State and Tribal Assistance
Grants (STAG),which allows for 80%funding of an approved project; and
WHEREAS, as the City needs and intends to implement the Security Upgrades, the City
acknowledges that the receipt of 80% funding of the project will be a significant cost savings if
the CPF request is approved, inasmuch as the funds needed to complete this project are projected
to cost nearly $1,000,000; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that certain federal grant programs may require local
funding from the City,and that this particular funding opportunity will require a minimum of 20%
funding from the City if approved. The City has funds available in the enterprise fund to meet the
20% co-funding requirement if approved. While the FY 2021 budget does not currently include
the Security Upgrades, funds may be made available via a budget amendment if the CPF request
for the Security Upgrades is approved; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission retains its authority to accept and approve funding
awards or contracts related to any funding opportunity applications submitted by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs deems that this
Resolution is in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Winter
Springs.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA,AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing recitals are deemed true and correct
and are hereby fully incorporated by this reference.
Section 2. Support for Submission of Community Funding Project Application. The City
Commission supports the Community Funding Project request for funds to assist in the
implementation of Security Upgrades identified as necessary at the City's water and wastewater
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treatment plants.
Section 3. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Resolutions. All prior resolutions or parts of
resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 4. Severability. If any section,subsection,sentence,clause,phrase,word,or portion
of this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such
holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion hereto.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
adoption by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida.
RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, in a regular
meeting assembled on the 12th day of April, 2021
r°I ED JOHNON,Deputy Mayor
ATTEST:
CHRISTIAN GOWAN, City Clerk
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency for c
the City of Winter Springs only: ...
ANTHONY-A. ARGAN � �FUltaOL�
ESE, City Attorney
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