Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1263FY0001 Lake Okeechobee and Indian River Lagoon Restoration Through Biosolids and Pelletization
Requester:		Mary McCarty			Organization:		Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County
Project Title:		Lake Okeechobee and Indian River Lagoon Restoration Through Biosolids and Pelletization			Date Submitted:		2/12/01 11:41:42 AM
Sponsors:		Ron Klein
Statewide Interest:		Meet SWIM and state water quality standards in Lake Okeechobee and Indian River Lagoon
Recipient:		Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County			Contact:		Don Lockhart
		7501 N. Jog Rd.			Contact Phone:		(561) 640-4000
		West Palm Beach 33412
Counties:		Palm Beach
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
Removal of Palm Beach County sewage sludge from disposal in Martin and Okeechobee counties where it may be polluting Lake Okeechobee and Indian River Lagoon; pelletization of sludge and production of a useable and saleable product.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Improvements to water quality in Lake Okeechobee and Indian River Lagoon.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$3,000,000
Total cost of the project:			$12,500,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
Type of funding match:		Local
	Total Cash Amount:		$9,500,000
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?							No
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							No
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Lake Okeechobee Watershed Phosphorous Control Prog., Ch. 373.4595 regarding wastewater residuals.
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:		2/16/01