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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2021-04 Funding for Improvements Related to Water Treatment Plant 3 and Lift Station 7 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE CITY'S REQUEST OF FEDERAL COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO WATER TREATMENT PLANT #3 AND LIFT STATION #7; 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 recently evaluated its needs and identified necessary updates at Water Treatment Plant 43 and Lift Station#7; and WHEREAS, such City facilities provide about 30% of the water to the City, impacting approximately 12,000 people, and the Lift Station #7 services approximately half the sewer flow of the City, impacting approximately 19,000 people; and WHEREAS, City staff obtained an electrical evaluation from an engineering firm in 2020 City of Winter Springs Resolution 2021-04 Page 1 of 3 that was completed for the electrical systems at Water Treatment Plant#3 and Lift Station#7 (the "Evaluation"),and reviewed and considered the Evaluation at a City staff workshop in September, 2020; and WHEREAS, the Evaluation identified a number of deficiencies relating to power reliability, and the recommendations include that a new generator should be installed at Waste Treatment Plant 43, along with electrical panels and a new generator at Lift Station #7, as such equipment is old and in poor condition; and WHEREAS, this project is of great importance to the community and of a high priority for the City, as the improvements will aid the City in hurricane preparedness and resiliency, as the generator power will be utilized during emergency conditions when commercial power is lost at Water Treatment Plant#3 and Lift Station#7. In addition to operating power,the City will be able to maintain communications between these facilities and the City computer system which operates the City's water treatment plants; and WHEREAS, as the City has already obtained preliminary engineering plans for this project, the City is in a position to swiftly and effectively move forward with implementing such improvements if the CPF funding request is approved; and WHEREAS, the City intends to submit a CPF request for a new generator at Waste Treatment Plant #3, along with electrical panels and a new generator at Lift Station #7, as the project, as described, is eligible for the relevant funding; and WHEREAS, the City intends to request CPF funds for such improvements 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 update Water Treatment Plant#3 and Lift Station #7, 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 between $500,000 to $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 upgrades, funds may be made available via a budget amendment if the CPF request for the 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 City of Winter Springs Resolution 2021-04 Page 2 of 3 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 updates identified as necessary at Water Treatment Plant #3 and Lift Station #7. 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. oe ww. e u . ...... TE 0��I�l S D � p ty Mayor ATTEST r ✓"`V ,per/ s' d' K u ......�_. �.. t '•k, CHRISTIAN GOWAN,City Clerk ,,�4►4;•'• AY Approved as to legal form and sufficiency for C4 the Cityof Springs onl O ; © Y :f'Q }7 NTHONY A. GARGANESE, City A tto S �lllSO�' ..� rney '' ,. City of Winter Springs Resolution 2021-04 Page 3 of 3