SUBJECT
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Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) 2024-014-04, with Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. for the Industrial Wastewater Local Limits Development Assistance project. ($173,186.00 not-to-exceed, one-time expense).
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DESCRIPTION
The County Utilities Division administers an Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) that must comply with Chapter 62-625, FAC, Pretreatment Requirements for Existing and Other Sources of Pollution. The IPP requires pretreatment of industrial waste prior to discharge to one of the county’s wastewater treatment facilities to remove components not found in typical domestic wastewater. The current IPP must be updated to define specific Local Limits related to connection by proposed development(s) that would meet appropriate rules within the FAC. The most recent Local Limits Needs Assessment was completed in 2003.
As the county develops, potential industrial customers have approached the County for utility services. Additionally, the permitting process for the Direct Potable Reuse facility in the County’s Northwest Regional Utility Service Area requires that the updated information be included in the IPP to further ensure the safety of the DPR source water. To meet regulatory requirements, staff has requested a scope of services for a consultant to prepare a Plan of Study and IPP Local Limits Development documents that will support current and future related operational decisions.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve Consultant Services Authorization 2024-014-04, with Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. for the Industrial Wastewater Local Limits Development Assistance project at a not-to-exceed cost $173,186.00.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $173,186.00 is available in the Environmental Affairs Operating Budget.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Krystal Azzarella
Environmental Affairs Manager
(863) 298-4195
krystalazzarella@polk-county.net <mailto:krystalazzarella@polk-county.net>