SUBJECT
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Approval of Interlocal Bulk Wastewater Service Agreement between Polk County and Tohopekaliga Water Authority. (represents approx. $5,400 continuing monthly operating expenses)
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DESCRIPTION
On July 25, 2001, the County entered into a Bulk Wastewater Treatment Agreement
with the Florida Governmental Utility Authority (“FGUA”) to connect the County’s North Lake Pierce Wastewater System (part of the County’s East Regional Utility Service Area (ERUSA)) to FGUA’s Poinciana Wastewater System. On October 20, 2006, based upon the Restated Bulk Wastewater Treatment Agreement between the County and FGUA, the County agreed to pay FGUA a monthly capacity charge which was in addition to normal customer and usage charges for the bulk wastewater treatment services FGUA was providing.
The Tohopekaliga Water Authority (TOHO) has since acquired FGUA’s interests in and to the Poinciana Wastewater System. The County now desires to secure Interim Bulk Wastewater Service from TOHO to serve the County’s ERUSA, memorialize service areas, and establish the basis for monthly services and fees. TOHO has the facilities and capacity to provide the requested wastewater service to the County, which will be accomplished as detailed within the Interlocal Bulk Wastewater Service Agreement referenced herein. It is anticipated that this agreement will remain in effect until Polk County Utilities brings a new Wastewater Treatment Facility online to serve its East Regional Utility Service Area.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve Interlocal Bulk Wastewater Service Agreement between Polk County and Tohopekaliga Water Authority.
FISCAL IMPACT
Utilities operating funds are budgeted and available for monthly charges to TOHO of approximately $5,400 per month based upon actual metered wastewater flow.
CONTACT INFORMATION
James Tully, PE, PG
Capital Improvement Program Manager
863-344-1848
jamestully@polk-county.net <mailto:jamestully@polk-county.net>