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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-176 APPNUM 05 OR SJRWMD office use ST. JOHNS RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 6 11 wt 70 ALTERNATIVE WATER SUPPLY CONSTRUCTION COST-SHARING PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM FY 2004-2005 Submission deadline: Applications must be received by the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) or dated by the U.S. Postal Service or a commercial carrier no later than Friday, August 6, 2004. Submit three copies of this form and all supporting materials to Elizabeth Thomas, c/ o Cheryl Keel, St. Johns River Water Management District, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, FL 32177. For application assistance, contact Elizabeth Thomas at (407) 659-4868 or ethomas@sjrwmd. com. You may add up to one additional page of supporting material for any answer that needs further explanation. Applications that are substantially incomplete or are not completed according to instructions will be disqualified. Excess materials will not be considered. Read and follow instructions. Selected evaluation criteria accompany questions pertaining to them in the application. Complete evaluation criteria are provided in the separate instruction document. Type or print clearly the requested information in the spaces provided. Title of project Grand Harbor Mosquit�oundment/ MMangrove Restoration Project A. Applicant Information 1 . Name of applicant/ Title Indian River CouM Utilities (may be utility, local government, agency, company, individual, or other) 2. Name, address, email address, and phone numbers of project manager or contact person. SJRWMD will send correspondence concerning this application ONLY to this person. Name/ Title Michael C. Hotchkiss, P.E. , Capital Projects Mana er Email address mhotchkiss@ircgov.com Mailing address Indian River County Utilities 1840 25th Street City and zip code Vero Beach, FL 32960 Phone (772) 567,8000, ext. 1821 Fax (772) 770-5143 3. Name, address, and phone numbers of person with authority to enter into a contractual agreement, if other than project manager or contact person. If same as 2 above, check box. ❑ Name/ Title Caroline D. Ginn, Chairman Email address c inn@ircgov.com Mailing address Indian River County, 1840 25thStreet City and zip code Vero Beachl FL 32960 Phone 772) 567-8000, ext. 1490 Fax 772) 770-5334 A-1 SJRWMD Alternative Water Supply Construction Cost-Sharing Application Form 2004-2005 4. SJRWMD permit information Does the applicant have any SJRWMD permits? Yes ® No ❑ If yes, list all SJRWMD consumptive use permits held by the applicant AND any surface water management or environmental resource permits pertaining to the project. Attach an additional page behind this page if needed. Permit # Expiration Date Permit # Expiration Date mm/ dd / yy) (mm/ dd / yy) 10524 �Imlq12-31-2020 5. Other permit information. List all types of permits required to construct the proposed project and provide the status of efforts to obtain each permit. Type of Issuing Agency Have Applied Not Permit Permit A121lied Utility Construction F. D.E.P. ❑ ❑ Right of Way Indian River County ❑ ❑ Utility Construction Indian River County Utilities ❑ ❑ Utility Construction Indian River Farms WCD ❑ ❑ 6. Disclosure. Does any SJRWMD employee, Governing Board member, contractor, or other affiliate of the applicant have a financial interest in this project, the property associated with this project, or with any party that may profit financially from this project? Yes ❑ No If yes, identify all such parties and describe their interests. B. Project Information 1. Cost-sharing request (SJRWMD' s share cannot exceed 50 % of total project cost) a. Total project cost. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,737,575.00 b. Amount of cost-share requested . . , . . .. . . . , , , , , , , 0090040000 9 000 * 0 00 000* 0 . 09000 a a * $2501000a00 A-2 SJRWMD Alternative Water Supply Construction Cost-Sharing Application Form 2004-2005 2. Purpose. Explain the purpose(s) of the project. (Do not refer to attachments.) Reverse Osmosis (R.O.) water treatment process involves micron level filtration that generates a waste stream by-product referred to as concentrate. Currently, concentrate is discharge to the Indian River Lagoon where it is commingled with the waters of the intra coastal water way and disposed This project will provide for the concentrate (initially 750,000 gallons per day and ultimate_„y 19 mgd) to be rerouted to the Grand Harbor Mosquito Impoundment At that point the concentrate will be discharged into the mosquito impoundment and mixed with brakish water from the Indian River Lagoon. The brakish water/ concentrate mixture will be routed through the impoundment area through a series of pools and ditches designed to allow positive outfall into the logoon, while allowing fish from the lagoon to travel into the pools to control the mosquito habitat The restored wetlands will foster the growth of mangrowths, further promoting the development of fish life to help control mosquito nuisance. Approximately two miles of 16" PVC water main will be consrcted from the Bent Pine RIB Site east along the North Relief Canal to the mosquito impoundment site Several pools will be graded at the headworks of the impoundment area for collection of the brakish water / concentrate. Several channels will be cut between the pools located at the headworks and the lagoon to allow aquatic life from the lagoon to migrate into the els to harvest mosquito larvae and mangrove habitat Pumps and associated 1iping will be constructed from the lagoon to theop nds to allow conveyance of brackish water from the lagoon to be mixed with the brine water for surcharging the impoundment area. 3. Brief description of project. Include approximate dimensions and capacities . (Do not refer to attachments.) A 90 acre designated wetland site with some coastal planes and mosquito bearingponds interspersed is being considered for purchase and redevelopment through regrading of brackish / brine water collection pools and construction of interconnecting channels with the Indian River Lagoon Mixing pumps and conveyance piping will be constructed from the lagoon to the collection for mixing brackish water with brine. Approximatel 10,560� linear feet of 16" diameter PVC pipe will be constructed from the Bent Pine RIB Site to the mosquito impoundment for conveyance of up to 225 million gallons per day of brine water flow. A-3 SJRWMD Alternative Water Supply Construction Cost-Sharing Application Form 2004-2005 EVALUATION FACTOR related to questions B-2 and W3: Will the project implement new or innovative procedures or technology which can serve as a demonstration, pilot project, or source of useful data for water resource management? 140 points. Based on rater's assessment of the degree of innovation being proposed or the utility of the data generated by the project, with greater innovation or usefulness of data getting more points. 4. Project location (address or description) East side of U.S. Highway 1 (west bank of the Indian River Lagoon), north of the North Relief Canal. County(ies) in which project is located: Indian River EVALUATION FACTOR related to question 114: Is the project in an area identified by the SJRWMD Water Supply Assessment as a priority water resource caution area or a delineated area? This will be determined for you by SJRWMD staff. 0-5 points. Yes, inside caution area = 5; yes, inside delineated area = 3; no, outside caution area and/or delineated area = 1 . 5. Projected schedule Projected starting date: month Ligy year 2005; completion date: month Lqly year 2006. (Funds received through this program may be used only for projects constructed after a cost-sharing contract has been executed and may not be used to reimburse the cost of existing structures or structures already under construction. Cost-sharing contracts probably will be executed by November 2004. In general, projects must be completed within 18 months of contract execution.) 6a. Will water from this project directly take the place of an existing or proposed withdrawal from a higher quality water source? Yes® No[:] If yes, identify the source and quantity of higher quality water to be replaced. Floridan aquifer . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .yes® no0; 16.25 million gallons per year; .25 mgd Surficial aquifer 365.0 million gallons per year; 1_0 mgd Surface water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .yes no[]; 365.0 million gallons per year, 110 mgd If surface water, state name of water body. 6b. How much will it cost (in dollars per million gallons per day [mgd]) for this project to develop the new alternative water supply? Please follow the example below and show your work on a separate page in detail for the costs and the flow rate of the new alternative water supply. If this is a A-4 SJRWMD Alternative Water Supply Construction Cost-Sharing Application Form 2004-2005 pilot project, clearly distinguish the water savings of the pilot project from the future full-scale project. Also, for reclaimed water system extensions, clearly described how the water savings was determined. Cost per million gallons per day (mgd) $11216,700.00 Example Calculation Total construction cost for Project A (should be the same as listed in B. 1) $338,365 Amount of alternative water supply developed with Project A (mgd) 0.326 mgd (Explain how this was estimated.) Dollar cost per mgd for Project A: $338,365 divided by 0.326 mgd = $927,027/mgd 6c. If applicable, will the project have meters for individual users or efficient zone management via meters? Yes No�_ Provide explanation or describe other methods used for managing the alternative water supply efficiently. EVALUATION FACTORS related to question 11-6: a. Will water from this project directly and effectively take the place of an existing or proposed higher quality water source? b. Will the project be cost-effective? c. Will the project use the new alternative water supply efficiently? 0-20 points. Based on rater's assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of the project at saving potable water and apparent relative cost-effectiveness. Because of the great variation in types of projects, calculations of cost-effectiveness for widely dissimilar projects, such as urban reuse and agricultural freeze protection ponds, will not be directly compared. Does the project contribute to recovery of violated minimum flows or levels? This will be determined for you by SJRWMD staff. 040 points. Yes = 10; no = 0. A-5 S)RWMD Alternative Water Supply Construction Cost-Sharing Application Form 2004-2005 7. Does the project provide other water resource benefits in addition to water supply, such as improving or protecting ground or surface water quality, increasing recharge, or conserving water? Does the project provide educational benefits or otherwise promote the use of alternative water supplies? Yes 9C No If yes, then describe benefits. You may add a one-page attachment behind this page if necessary. The project will provide a nuisance and public health benefit in the form of mosquito control, as well as provide for mangrove restoration in an area recently allowed to be drained The restored mangrove area will provide education to the public in the form of nature trails and information insignia. The general public will be able to hike through the protected area and observe the habitat provided by the alternative resource and the improved infrastructure EVALUATION FACTOR related to question B4: Does the project provide other water resource benefits in addition to water supply, such as improving or protecting ground or surface water quality, increasing recharge, conserving water, or educational benefits? 040 points. Based on rater's assessment of the extent and significance of additional benefits. 8. Is the project being undertaken in response to enforcement actions taken against the applicant because of failure to comply with permit conditions or other regulations? Yes® No0 If yes, identify the agency and regulatory program and explanation.F.D.E. P. - N. P.D. E.S. EVALUATION FACTOR related to question B-8: Is the project necessary to comply with an enforcement action by a local, state, or federal agency? Enforcement action = 0; otherwise = 10. 9. Is the applicant currently in violation of any local, state, or federal regulations? Has the applicant received notices of violations? Yes® No ❑ If yes, provide explanation. The Department of Utility Services has entered into a Resolution Agreement with the F. D . E. P. to remove all flow from the Indian River lagoon by Tune, 2006 A-6 SJRWMD Alternative Water Supply Construction Cost-Sharing Application Form 2004-2005 10. Has the project been submitted before? YesN No[:] Has the current application for subsequent funding to a phased multi-year project been previously funded under this program? Yes No AJ SJRWMD Alternative Water Supply Construction Cost-Sharing Application Form 2004-2005 If yes, was the previous phase indicated to be a part of a multi-year project at the time of application? Yes® No[:] Is the proposed project part of a master water or wastewater plan? Yes® No[:] If yes, attach a copy of relevant page(s) of the plan behind this page. 11. Is the project a cooperative or regional effort with one or more other organizations or agencies, other than the applicant and SJRWMD? Is the project regionally significant? Yes ® Non If yes, list other participants and what each one contributes to the project. If the project has cooperators or other sources of cost-share funding, please list the amounts contributed by the cooperators or cost-share agencies. Indian River County is working in conjunction with the City of Vero Beach and Indian River Farms Water Control District to achieve the same means. EVALUATION FACTOR related to question 11-11: Is the project a cooperative or regional effort with one or more other organizations, agencies, or governmental entities? Is the project regionally significant? 140 points. Based on rater's assessment of the level and significance of support provided by other parties, with greater cooperation or regional significance getting more points. OTHER EVALUATION FACTORS 1. Rater' s evaluation. 040 points . Rater's overall assessment and other relevant factors not specifically addressed elsewhere. 2. Has the applicant followed directions as instructed in preparing the application? [-5]4 points. Points will be taken away from an applicant' s score for failure to follow directions. Noncompliance, and/or the applicant included a large amount of unnecessary information = (4 - -5), the applicant followed directions and included just the relevant information required = 0. C. Supporting Materials. Attach the following items to this application form and check the appropriate boxes. (Additional information may be requested if needed.) 1. Project budget summary. Provide a one-page project budget summary listing project expenses by major categories. 2. General specifications and plans. Submit a generalized sketch with enough detail that the evaluating committee will understand what is to be constructed and a one-page written summary of sizes and capacities of the project and major components. Fit all A-8 SJRWMD Alternative Water Supply Construction Cost-Sharing Application Form 2004-2005 drawings on 81/2' by 11 " paper. Detailed engineering plans may be requested later if needed for further project evaluation. Do not send color graphics unless they will reproduce satisfactorily in black and white. 3. Location map. Clearly indicate the location and extent of the project and whether it crosses water management district jurisdictions. Use an 81/2' by 11" format. Show highway intersections or other recognizable landmarks for orientation. The map may be a photocopy of part of a county road map or a USGS topographic map. Do not send color graphics unless they will reproduce satisfactorily in black and white. D. Interdistrict Impacts. If the proposed project crosses water management district boundaries or serves more than one water management district, provide a one-image summary of the effects that the project will have on water resources and water users within each district. Include the following information, at a minimum: • The amount(s) of water that will be transported across the district boundary • The locality from which the water will be taken • The utility and/ or users who will receive the water E. Utilities Only! The Florida Legislature requires utilities receiving funds through this program to meet several specific conditions concerning rates and consistency with comprehensive plans and requiring mandatory hookups to public reuse distribution systems. In order for SJRWMD to assess whether individual utilities meet the legislative requirements, utility applicants must attach the following items to their applications: 1 . Rate schedules. A copy of the rate schedule for each water, wastewater, and reclaimed water utility service operated by the applicant in the service area where the proposed project is located. 2. Certification of compatibility with local comprehensive plan. A letter from the local city or county land use planning authority, certifying that the project is consistent with the local comprehensive plan. (Do not include plan excerpts.) 3. Reuse ordinance (government-operated utilities only). A copy of an ordinance that requires water users to take reclaimed water where available and appropriate for their use. Signature of person with authority to enter into a contractual agreement. rFY Ft , b.. I certify th#all`Wf on on this form and the attached documents is true and correct. • Yr OP Nam.. ~ �` Nam F r� Title Chairman, Indian River County Bd. of City Cms. 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