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DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
SUBMITTED BY: Cindy Talamantez
PRESENTED BY: Cindy Talamantez
TITLE & DESCRIPTION:
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Apex Companies, LLC - Utilities - Facilities Plan
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REQUESTED MOTION:
Approve Work Authorization 25/26-09 authorizing Apex Companies, LLC, to develop and prepare a comprehensive Drinking Water Facilities Plan for DeSoto County.
SUMMARY:
Apex Companies, LLC - Utilities - Facilities Plan
BACKGROUND:
Apex Companies, LLC (CONSULTANT), provided a proposal for a Drinking Water Facilities Plan. The Drinking Water Facilities Plan will evaluate the County’s existing potable water system, identify current and future system needs, develop and compare feasible alternatives, recommend a preferred capital improvement program, and prepare the supporting planning documentation needed for Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) review.
The intent of this effort is to provide DeSoto County with a practical, funding-ready planning document that supports long-term potable water reliability, service area planning, system resiliency, and implementation of priority improvements over the planning horizon. The Facilities Plan will be prepared in general accordance with Chapter 62-552, F.A.C., and FDEP’s DWSRF planning requirements, including documentation of existing and recommended facilities, population and water demand projections, alternatives analysis, environmental effects and benefits, financial feasibility support, implementation schedule, and adoption of the planning recommendations.
FUNDS:
Budget Amount: $149,410.00
Actual Agenda Item Cost: $149,410.00
Account Number: 410- 70965333100000
Explanation: Professional Services