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12.J UTILITIES SERVICES 12.J.1. SEWER FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE NORTH SEBASTIAN AREA -RESULTS Director of Utilities Vincent Burke recalled the Board's approval on August 20, 2013 of a sewer feasibility study to investigate the possibility of installing a centralized sewer system in the North Sebastian area for the purpose of deterring septic tank seepage from entering the Indian River Lagoon. He gave a Prezi presentation (copy on file) to provide a description and analysis of the study area, and the three types of sewer collection systems: vacuum -based, low pressure, and gravity -based, which the consultant recommends as the preferred method. He stated that moving forward, staff will explore grants and funding mechanisms for people who want to connect to the sewer; present the study results to the City of Sebastian (the City) Council Members on February 12, 2014; and undertake public outreach and education. Discussion followed as Director Burke addressed the Board's questions about possible grant sources; Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) permits; and the serviceable life of the engineering plans, once they have been designed. Vice Chairman Davis mentioned that the County and City will have to work closely on the proposed sewer initiative, as the City itself does not have the capability to install it. He also stressed that if the project goes forward, he does not want it to be an assessment sewer project. Chairman O'Bryan noted that at some point, it would be prudent for the County Administrator and the Management and Budget Director to evaluate potential funding sources for the project, should grants be unavailable. Commissioner Zorc inquired about the possibility of the City having its own grant avenues, and Administrator Baird relayed that the City might be able to contribute funds from their Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). February 11, 2014 12