Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #121
Astor-Astor Park Community Wastewater Treatment Facility
 
Requester: Charles R. Lucas Organization: Astor-Astor Park Water Association, Inc.
 
Project Title: Astor-Astor Park Community Wastewater Treatment Facility Date Submitted 1/10/2003 2:32:53 PM
 
Sponsors: Pickens
 
Statewide Interest:
Facility will serve as a regional wastewater treatment facility serving the Astor-Astor Park regions in Lake County. Assists in eliminating environmental health hazards and the protection of the St. Johns River, a designated American Heritage River by the federal government.
 
Recipient: Astor-Astor Park Water Association, Inc.   Contact: William O. Chandler  
  PO Box 77   Contact Phone: (352) 759-3122  
  Astor 32102
 
Counties: Lake, Volusia
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
Construction of wastewater treatment facility to provide sewer service to cotozens of Astor, Astor Park & Volusia.
 
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: WW20023013
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Completion of community wastewater facility will allow for the elimination of a significant number of septic tanks. The facility will allow regional businesses and residents to meet wastewater needs. System will also reduce documented health and groundwater contamination problems.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $2,250,000
 
Identify item(s) in the FY 2003-04 Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
 
Specific Appropriation #: 1769
 
Specific Appropriation Title: Grants and Aids to Local Governments and Nonstate Entities - Fixed Capital Outlay Statewide Restoration Projects From Ecosystem Management and Restoration Trust Fund
 
Amount to be reduced: $2,250,000
 
Total cost of the project: $5,500,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local, Private, Federal
  Cash Amount $3,250,000   In-kind Amount $3,250,000
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   Yes
  Fiscal Year: 2002-2003 Amount: $750,000
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   No
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   Yes
  Agency Environmental Regulation, Department Of
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? Unknown
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: St. Johns River Water Management District Agency Needs Assessment
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Lake County Legislative Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/04/2002