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Request Board approve submission of an application and Resolution to the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection State Revolving Loan Program for Drinking Water Facilities for the State authorized loan amount of $533,000 with 100% Principle Forgiveness for the testing and removal of Polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) in drinking water; and authorize the Chairman to execute a Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #24-030 through the Environmental Services Grant Fund in the amount of $533,000; and authorize the County Manager, or his designee, to sign the Loan application and all future documents associated with this loan program. Countywide (Timothy Jecks, Management & Budget Director) Requesting Department - Utilities Department
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Resource Management - Grants Administration
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Authorized By:
Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO/Resource Management Director
Contact/Phone Number:
George Woodring/407-665-7168
Background:
The State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Drinking Water Revolving Fund Priority list for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 has allocated $533,000 in 100% Principle Forgiveness to Seminole County to evaluate alternative treatments for PFAS removal. Due to upcoming EPA regulatory requirements for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water, all utilities that detect PFAS concentration above EPA's proposed limits in the drinking water system will be required to address the removal. EPA through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) provides funding for utilities to meet the upcoming PFAS regulation. The County will engage AECOM to assist County with bench and pilot testing to determine alternative treatment process(es) for PFAS removal; and all other tasks necessary to meet the upcoming EPA's PFAS requirements.
The loan application requires a signed Resolution from the Board appointing the County Manager or his designee as the authorized representative for the application under Section 166.111, Florida Statutes. BAR #24-030 in the amount of $533,000 will appropriate budget for this project and the loan is 100% principle forgiveness with no required matching funds.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the Board approve submission of an application and Resolution to the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection State Revolving Loan Program for Drinking Water Facilities for the State authorized loan amount of $533,000 with 100% Principle Forgiveness for the testing and removal of Polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) in drinking water; and authorize the Chairman to execute a Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #24-030 through the Environmental Services Grant Fund in the amount of $533,000; and authorize the County Manager, or his designee, to sign the Loan application and all future documents associated with this loan program.