SUBJECT
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Approve Modification No. 2 to Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) 18-060-03 with Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc for the Crooked Lake Park Receivership - Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Abandonment and Lift Station Replacements project ($30,695.26 one-time expense); and approve a CIP amendment and budget transfer to reconcile the FY 25 project budget ($1,050,000 one-time transfer).
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DESCRIPTION
On Sept 4, 2020, the County was provided notice that Crooked Lake Park Sewerage Company intended to abandon the existing wastewater collection and treatment system serving utility customers in the Crooked Lake and College Park developments located south of Lake Wales. On March 25, 2021, the Circuit Court granted Polk County’s petition and appointed the County as receiver of the wastewater system.
On February 1, 2022, CSA 18-060-03 was approved for Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. to provide final design, permitting, bid phase and construction phase services in support of the replacement of the existing wastewater lift stations and construction of a force main to connect the wastewater system to the City of Lake Wales existing wastewater collection system. On November 19, 2024, Modification No. 1 to the CSA 18-060-03 was approved for the consultant’s construction administration services related to the 8” gravity sewer for the new Lift Station 375 to ensure satisfactory operations. Modification No. 2 to the scope of services provides for additional funds for the consultant for project management and a time extension. The final elements of the project, including additional work required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for abandonment of the old system and work on the electrical service from Duke Energy, have delayed completion of the project. The additional funds of $30,695.26 and an extension through November 30, 2025 will bring the project to completion.
A portion of the work on this project was not eligible for American Rescue Plan funding, so $1,050,000 of utilities operating funds must be transferred to the capital budget for this project. The budget transfer is required to reconcile the FY 24/25 budget overages in the utilities operating fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Modification No. 2 to Consultant Services Authorization 18-060-03 with Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. for the Crooked Lake Park Receivership - Wastewater Treatment Facility Abandonment and Lift Station Replacements project; and approve the $1,050,000 CIP amendment and budget transfer to reconcile the FY25 project budget.
FISCAL IMPACT
Upon approval of a CIP amendment and budget transfer, Utilities operating funds will be budgeted and available in the Crooked Lake Park Receivership project
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ryan Bengsch
Project Manager
(863) 298-4193
ryanbengsch@polk-county.net <mailto:ryanbengsch@polk-county.net>