Palm Coast Wastewater Flow and Projection

Wastewater Treatment Capacity ExpansionCouncil Workshop, June 24, 2014

WWTF Expansion

Image Date: 1/15/2014Future WWTF No. 2 Capacity2.0 MGD., Expandable to 6.0 MGD.Existing WWTF No.1 Capacity 6.83 MGD

FDEP Requirements

62-600.405 Planning for Wastewater Facilities Expansion.

(8)(b) If the initial capacity analysis report or an update of the capacity analysis report documents that the permitted capacity will be equaled or exceeded within the next four years, the report shall include a statement, signed and sealed by an engineer registered in Florida, that plans and specifications for the necessary expansion are being prepared.

(8)(d) If the initial capacity analysis report or an update of the capacity analysis report documents that the permitted capacity will be equaled or exceeded within the next six months, the permittee shall submit to the Department an application for an operation permit for the expanded facility. The operation permit application shall be submitted no later than the submittal of the initial capacity analysis report or the update of the capacity analysis report.

City 2014 Strategic Action Plan

Strategy 1.2.2: Coordinate facility capacity upgrades to meet the Citys growth needs appropriately Projected FlowYearProjected Flow, MGD20156.31920166.52820176.73720186.94620197.15520207.40320217.76520228.12720238.49020248.85220259.196Projected using State population projections (BEBR) and historical Flow Per Residential Connection / Day

ProjectedFlow

Early2018Flow vs CapacityCurrentFlow 6.162mgd5Future WWTF PlanWWTF No.1, 6.83 MGDWWTF No.1 + WWTF No.2 = 8.83 MGDProjected FlowWWTF No.2, 2.0 MGD

WWTF No.2, 2.0 MGD ExpansionEarly 2024Implementation Schedule

Review Projections and Reevaluate Construction Schedule7WWTF Expansion CIP Budget

8SRF Program

Request for Inclusion Narrative of Project Priority Categories Census Tracts Population Cost Estimate Priority Score Schedule

Planning Document Executive Summary Cost Comparison 2 Alternatives Environmental Effects/Benefits Evaluation of: Flora, Fauna, Endangered Species, Water Bodies, Agric. Lands, Wetlands, & Undisturbed Areas Selected Alternative Evaluation Statement on Environmental Justice Public Participation Process Advertise in newspaper; Discuss Alternatives; Provide Minutes Financial Feasibility Dedicated Revenues to Repaying the Loan Existing/Proposed User Charge System Schedule Adopting Resolution

Agency Reviews of Planning Documents State Clearing House US Fish and Wildlife 60 Day Review PeriodEnvironmental Information Document 30 Day comment period DEP drafts and publishes based on information provided in the planning document SRF Program

Readiness-to-Proceed Requirements For loans, submit all documentation 30 days Prior to SRF Hearing Date or before June 1st. For Grants, submit all documents by June 30th. All must be deemed complete 15 days before hearing. Request for Inclusion Planning Document, including environmental review process must be complete Biddable Plans & Specs Permits Site CertificationPriority List Meeting Places Project on Fundable List Assigns a Priority Score For grants, assigns a grant percentage For loans, if funds are not available for all or a portion of the project, this amount goes to contingency list For grants, if the project does not successfully compete for funds at the list adoption meeting, the sponsor may reapply the next year.

Loan/Grant Application Must be submitted with 120 days after being placed on the fundable list Agreement must be executed within 210 days of being placed on the fundable list

Loan Agreement 20 year terms Financing rate is a percentage of the market rate The percentage is based on affordability criteriaNext Steps

July 8, 2014 Council Workshop - Presentation of proposed work order

July 15, 2014 City Council Meeting - Approval of Resolution authorizing Work Order

February/March, 2015 - Public Hearing and approval of the Capital Financing Plan

June 1, 2015 - Request for Inclusion

July 1, 2015 - DEP Hearing

July/August 2015 - Review flow projections and reassess construction scheduleQuestions