Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #858FY0001 Improvement to The City of Quincy Portable Water Source
Requester:		Willie Banks			Organization:		The City of Quincy
Project Title:		Improvement to The City of Quincy Portable Water Source			Date Submitted:		02/06/2001 6:26:46 PM
Sponsors:		Curtis Richardson
Statewide Interest:		Identifies and prioritize the physical needs of residents in Quincy need to improve its water source
Recipient:		The City of Quincy			Contact:		Willie E. Banks
		404 West Jefferson Street			Contact Phone:		(850) 627-7681 228
		Quincy 32353
Counties:		Gadsden
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
The City of Quincy currently operates a 54-year old water plant that draws surface water from the Quincy Creek for the city's 43 square mile drinking water service area. The Quincy Creek is subject to dry weather periods, which make it impossible for the City to increase its consumptive use withdrawal permit from the Northwest Florida Water Management District. Without increased water supplies, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection will not allow additional connections to the system, thereby limiting future growth in Quincy. Also, the Quincy Creek is located in a heavily utilized agricultural area, creating the potential for pollution from normal agricultural practices. Urban run-off into the Creek can create a potential hazard of pollution into the drinking water. The City of Quincy has developed a plan to supply a more stable water source for its citizens and regional water customers. With appropriations, the city can acquire land and construct four wells, chlorinating equipment, and a water main to the existing storage tanks. Additionally, the existing storage tanks would be upgraded to siphon the water into the city's water distribution system. The project will promote services to families and community residents in Quincy, ensuring the good health and growth of its citizens.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
The project would ensure a safe and dependable water supply system for the citizens of Quincy and regional water customers. Additionally, it will resolve a recurring water quality violation and it will lay the foundation for residents to adequately use the water supply, eliminating fear on contamination.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$7,000,000
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			1582
Specific Appropriation Title:			Water Resource Protection and Restoration
Amount to be reduced:			$7,000,000
Fund Source:			Trust Fund
Total cost of the project:			$7,000,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
Type of funding match:		None
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							No
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							Unknown
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							Unknown
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		The City of Quincy 1999 Water Facilities Plan & The City of Quincy Evaluation and Appraisal Report
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		The City of Quincy, City Commission
	Meeting Date:		01/23/2001