COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT:
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Resolution 2026-R-08: Relating to the State Revolving Fund Loan (Grant) Program; Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
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DEPARTMENT:
Public Works
SUMMARY:
The City of Edgewater will need to retrofit its aging Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to enhance capacity, expand service to both incorporated and unincorporated areas within the utility service area, and prepare the facility for future compound flooding events.
Hurricane Milton had a significant impact on the City of Edgewater’s WWTP, highlighting the urgent need for improvements. The storm caused severe inflow and infiltration (I&I), allowing excessive stormwater and groundwater to enter the wastewater system. This resulted in spill reports and reduced the plant’s level of service. The event underscored the need to improve the facility’s resilience and redundancy to prevent similar failures in the future.
In addition, the University of Florida’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) projects the utility service area population will increase by 55% over the next 25 years. This growth will place additional demand on the WWTP as the number of residents and businesses continues to rise. The proposed WWTP expansion alternatives will address both current vulnerabilities and future capacity needs, ensuring the facility remains a resilient piece of critical infrastructure.
The subject Resolution authorizes the City to apply for a loan agreement from the FDEP’s 2026 State Revolving Fund Supplemental Appropriation for Hurricanes Helene and Milton (CWSRF) in the amount of $19,166,503.00 for the WWTP Expansion SRF Project No. WW64056.
BUDGETED ITEM: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve Resolution 2026-R-08 and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the associated loan agreement.