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Discussion of Benefits and Disadvanta es — Like the gravity flow system, there is need for only one electric service and therefore exposure to possible power problems is limited. A vacuum system has high velocity sewage flow, which minimizes settlement of solids. The system should only be higher maintenance than a typical lift station due to the addition of the vacuum pumps. Also, the vacuum system has less storage volume compared to a typical lift station. Therefore, the system will run more often than a lift station, which may create more noise and potential odor problems. The system should be watertight since it must maintain an active vacuum. This should make the system very robust during flood conditions. However, it can be troublesome to detest "'h� 1"�O � L U "hcy do p yeriy dcsigncu system inciudes ., .. c.re ., u arc, ACaciu i♦ c occili. h rU isolation devices to aid in detecting leak locations. Hazard Mitigation Funding: FEMA has a number of funding programs to respond to emergencies, both in a reactive mode after an emergency and in a proactive mode in anticipation of future emergencies. FEMA currently has three mitigation grant programs: the Hazards Mitigation Grant Program (HGMP), the Pre -Disaster Mitigation program (PDM), and the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program. Section 404 of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) provides grants to States and local governments to implement long- term hazard mitigation measures after a major disaster declaration. The PDM and FMA programs do not appear to apply to the type of funding required for this project. As a first step in applying for funding under FEMA grant programs, PBS&J completed and submitted a Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Mitigation Measure Proposal Form. The project has been approved by the LMS Board and is now on the approved LMS list that will be considered for funding by HMGP. The second step is to complete and submit a "State of Florida — Joint Hazard Mitigation Grant Program & Flood Mitigation Assistance Application" (Form). The County authorized PBS&J to complete the HMGP/FMA application form for possible funding. A draft HMGP/FMA application is attached. It does not appear that funds will be made available from FEMA for several months. If funding is needed for this project to start immediately, normal funding should be considered as an at -risk option. Reimbursement from FEMA can be obtained at a later date if the project is approved for funding through a FEMA grant. Page 6 of 7 F.WIdllies\UFILITY-ENGIN ER GTrojcas-Usili1y Ccto"cnnn PcmmVRC- Roclndgc Sewec FEMAMitigazlon UCP p 252 IV BS&I Engincemng Repon\TecF Memo Rochldge - Vacuum Option. doc