THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE DIVISION (EPCRD) RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
Approval of this item supports the Commission’s Value of “Encouraging investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices and environmental protection”, and Goals to: 1) Seek funding for, implement policies and pursue projects promoting, the use of alternative energies and sustainable practices; 2) Proactively lead in the planning, design and construction of projects supporting resilience and climate adaptation, including coordination with other entities to foster resilient design as part of local and regional projects, especially shore protection efforts; and 3) Increase water quality protection efforts and lead creative approaches to water storage and aquifer recharge, as well as diversification of water supplies, regionally.
The original Interlocal Agreement was approved by the Board on March 14, 2017 (Item 31) with a term of 18-months. This no-cost extension to June 30, 2019 allows for the completion of deliverables, and necessary supporting documentation for close out of this project.
This project is one of three Integrated Water Resources Plan (IWRP) grants recommended for approval by the Broward County Water Advisory Board in 2016. This project supports the advancement of reclaimed water as a preferred alternative water supply and water resource management strategy, as detailed in the IWRP Report and recommended by the Broward Water Resource Task Force and by the Regional Reuse Master Plan.
This project is part of an initiative pursued by the City of Hollywood to expand reuse to the west Hollywood area for landscape irrigation and includes the planning, design, and permit application for 17,600 linear feet of 12-inch PVC reuse line along Johnson Street between North Park Road and North 66th Terrace to serve as a reclaimed water supply main. This reuse main could provide up to 0.21 million gallons per day for landscape irrigation to Boulevard Heights Community Center, Apollo Middle School, Fred Hunter Cemetery, and others while reducing discharges to the ocean outfall in compliance with the State requirement that 60% of historic flows be redirected to beneficial reuse.
The agreement has been provided final legal review and approval as to form by the Office of the County Attorney. |