COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
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Resolution 2026-R-03: Request to pledge support for the Water Quality Infrastructure Grant from Volusia County to support the expansion of a new business, Incertec.
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DEPARTMENT:
Development Services
SUMMARY:
The Water Quality Infrastructure Grant (WQIG2) Program provides performance-based financial assistance to qualified businesses choosing to improve or construct advanced wastewater treatment systems in Volusia County. The programs intent is to retain (or grow) quality employment opportunities and encourage improvements that will better-protect Volusia County watersheds. Incertec, a national metal finishing and processing company, plans to invest $8 million to open a manufacturing facility in southeast Volusia County by 2026. They have applied for WQIG2 reimbursement funds to offset expenses for the upgraded wastewater treatment system that will be required. Upon completion and approval of the treatment system, the facility will be connected to existing wastewater handling infrastructure operated by the County's Water Resources and Utilities Division. At full operation, Incertec Florida plans to create 150 new-to-Volusia jobs at an average annual salary of $54,000 per year. The direct economic impact of their fully staffed operation will be $60 million per year. In addition to the employment-based economic benefit, Incertec brings a manufacturing capability that is unique within the region and is essential to manufacturers serving the aerospace and aviation industries. The Incertec wastewater system project is scheduled to be completed in 2026 when it will become eligible for reimbursement through the WQIG2 program. Under the WQIG2 program, and based on the designed wastewater treatment capacity submitted, Incertec will be eligible to receive up to $750,000 in grant reimbursement funds, once water quality results are confirmed and other program requirements defined in the WQIG2 Agreement are met.
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