TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Jason Yarborough, ICMA-CM, Interim City Manager
TITLE: Approve Cooperative Funding Agreement No. 21CF0003369 Between the Southwest Florida Water Management District and the City of North Port for the North Port Water Distribution Hartsdale/Aldovin/Totem Area Looping Project (Q185).
Recommended Action
Approve Cooperative Funding Agreement No. 21CF0003369 between the Southwest Florida Water Management District and the City of North Port for the North Port Water Distribution Hartsdale/Aldovin/Totem Area Looping Project (Q185).
Background Information
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (SWFWMD) Cooperative Funding Initiative Program provides up to 50% reimbursement of the cost of projects that help create sustainable water resources; enhance conservation efforts; restore natural systems and provide flood protection. Each year, the City seeks funding from the SWFWMD to loop and connect dead-end water lines in an effort to reduce water loss due to the flushing. This procedure is necessary to maintain water quality throughout various areas of the City.
On September 10, 2019, the Commission approved the submission of a Cooperative Funding Application for Fiscal Year 2021 for the looping of approximately 6,000 linear feet of potable water mains in the residential neighborhoods of South Hartsdale Street, Aldovin Avenue and Totem Avenue. The Application was submitted for evaluation by the October 4, 2019, deadline. The Project was ranked as a high priority by the SWFWMD and approved for 50% reimbursement of allowable construction costs up to $207,500.00, in accordance with the terms of Cooperative Funding Agreement No. 21CF0003369.
Cooperative Funding Agreement No. 21CF0003369 has been reviewed by the City Attorney and is legally correct as to form.
Strategic Plan
Create and sustain a safe and healthy environment for residents and visitors of North Port.
Financial Impact
This Project has been budgeted in Fiscal Year 2021 as follows:
|
Account |
Project |
Amount Available |
|
420-6061-533.63-00 |
U21WDI |
$62,740.00 |
|
306-6061-533.63-00 |
U21WDI |
$494,700.00 |
Approval of Cooperative Funding Agreement No. 21CF0003369 will enable the City to submit for reimbursement of Project expenses up to $207,500.
Procurement
Not applicable.
Attachments:
1. Cooperative Funding Agreement No. 21CF0003369
Prepared by: Nicole Brown, Utilities Business Services Coordinator
Department Director: Richard Newkirk, Utilities Director