Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #15FY0001 West St. Augustine Stormwater and Sewer Renovations
Requester:		Ted Zebrowski			Organization:		St. Johns County Commission
Project Title:		West St. Augustine Stormwater and Sewer Renovations			Date Submitted:		02/02/2001 10:16:55 AM
Sponsors:		Doug Wiles
Statewide Interest:		Executive Order 99-288 states that: "Florida's water resources are vital to the future quality."
Recipient:		St. Johns County Commission			Contact:		Bill Young
		P.O. Box 349			Contact Phone:		(904) 471-2161
		St. Augustine 32085-0349
Counties:		St. Johns
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
The West Augustine Septic Tank replacement program is one of the most critical steps in continuing the revitalization of this historic area. The West Augustine area is one of the most economically depressed areas in Northeast Florida. Many conditions have led to the problems faced today in the area, one of which is the old septic system in the community. Many of the residences have non-conforming or homemade septic system. In a recent survey of the community, one home was found to have no septic system at all. The potential of greater failure of these systems is very high, which could according to the St. Johns County Health Department, "will certainly increase the potential for disease, especially considering the poor drainage in the area." The project will allow the County, working with the City, to run sewer lines to through the community and hook up the residents of this community. Further, funds will be used to enhance the wastewater runoff systems, to improve drainage in the community.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
The measurable outcome will be a positive impact on groundwater, improved drainage and a far improved quality of life. In addition, the proper sewer system will enhance opportunities for economic development in West Augustine.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$891,000
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			1591I
Specific Appropriation Title:			Small County Wastewater Treatment Grants
Amount to be reduced:			$891,000
Fund Source:			Trust Fund
Total cost of the project:			$1,764,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
Type of funding match:		Federal
	Total Cash Amount:		$873,000		Total In-Kind Amount:		$164,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							Yes
	Fiscal Year:		2000-2001		Amount:		$550,000
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							No
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							No
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							No
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		St. Johns County Water Advisory Council Grant Application---2000
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		St. Johns County Commission
	Meeting Date:		01/09/2001