House Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #72 Homosassa Regional Wastewater Collection System
Requester:	Ken Cheek		Organization:		Citrus County Board of County Commissioners
Project Title:	Homosassa Regional Wastewater Collection System		Date Submitted:		12/21/1999 2:31:14 PM
District Member:	Nancy Argenziano		Service Area:		Regional
Counties Affected:	Citrus
Recipient:	Citrus County Board of County Commissioners		Contact:		Ken Cheek
	111 West Main Street - Third Floor		Contact Phone:		(352) 746-2694
	Inverness 34450
Project Description:
The purpose of Phase II is to construct pumping facilities and transmission mains to transfer wastewater from the "Old Homosassa" area to tie into the Phase I collection and transmission system currently under construction. This project will accept the flow currently carried by a subaqueous line across the Homosassa River, which has a documented history of leaking raw wastewater into the river. The Phase II project will allow the subaqueous line to be taken out of service and abandoned. The new line will also provide a point of connection for future phases of the program that will provide sewer service to the residences and businesses of the "Old Homosassa" area. The area is currently on septic tanks and is typically a less than median income area.
Services Provided/Benefit to State:
The Homosassa River is highly used for recreation, tourism, and commercial fishing activities. In addition, the river and surrounding marshes are prime wildlife habitat for a variety of species including the West Indian manatee, the bald eagle and the American alligator. The importance of maintaining the Homosassa River and the surrounding coastline has been recognized by State and Federal Agencies and has led to the establishment of the St. Martins Marsh Aquatic Preserve and the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge to the north and south of the river, respectively. In addition, the Homosassa State Wildlife Park is located in the headwaters of the Homosassa River. It is advertised as the most highly attended State Park in Florida. Also, the Suncoast Parkway construction is expected to bring major increased pressure to this area. The project will reduce the impact of existing development on the natural systems.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
The Phase II project will allow the subaqueous line to be taken out of service and abandoned. The new line will also provide a point of connection for future phases of the program that will provide sewer service to the residences and businesses of the "Old Homosassa" area.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:				$2,000,000
Total cost of the project:		$3,200,000

Request has been made to fund:			Construction
Is there Local Government or Private match for this request?						Yes
	Cash Amount:	$350,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?						Yes
	Fiscal Year:	1998-1999		Amount:		$750,000
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?						Yes
	Amount:	$7,000,000
	Purpose for future year funding:				YesNon-recurring Construction
	Will this be an annual request?					No
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?						Yes
	Agency:	Environmental Protection, Department Of
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?						Yes
Is there a documented need for this project?						Yes
	Documentation:	Citrus County Comprehensive Plan and Citrus County water quality study.
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?						Yes
	Hearing Body:	Citrus County Board of County Commissioners
	Meeting Date:	09/14/1999