Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #120
Walton County Wastewater Collection Facilities
 
Requester: Walton County Board of County Organization: Walton County Board of County Commissioners
 
Project Title: Walton County Wastewater Collection Facilities Date Submitted 1/14/2003 4:19:09 PM
 
Sponsors: Kilmer
 
Statewide Interest:
County initiative
 
Recipient: Walton County Board of County Commissioners   Contact: Philip Jones  
  33 Sheriff Drive   Contact Phone: (850) 227-7200  
  Santa Rosa Beach 32459
 
Counties: Walton
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
This project will provide additional wastewater collection facilities to those already funded to extend the system and eliminate septic systems. This project is already permitted and is ready for construction.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? Yes
Has the project been submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection? Yes
DEP Identfying Number: WW20022086
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
It will reduce pollutant loadings to surface water body at Choctawhatchee Bay. It will replace current septic tank systems, thus eliminating discharging partially-treated wastewater, the discharge of pollutants such as BOD, nitrogen, and phosphorus to surface waters. It will also reduce pollutants such as nitrogen, phosphorus, metals, and organic compounds from groundwater sources. It will also promote public health.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $1,500,000
 
Identify item(s) in the FY 2003-04 Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
 
Specific Appropriation #: 1769
 
Specific Appropriation Title: Grants & Aids to local governments & non-state entities - fixed capital outlay statewide restoration projects from ecosystem management & restoration trust funds
 
Amount to be reduced: $1,500,000
 
Total cost of the project: $1,500,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? None
  Cash Amount $  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   Yes
  Fiscal Year: 2001-2002 Amount: $1,500,000
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $1,500,000 To Fund: Construction
 
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: Locally adopted wastewater, stormwater, or other water quality improvement or restoration plan
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Walton County Board of County Commissioners
  Hearing Meeting Date: 03/11/1997