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CBIRS Request 1781
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1781
Flood Mitigation Project: 3 Pump Stations/Force Mains
 
Requester: Julio A. Brea, P.E., Director Organization: City of Homestead/Public Works
 
Project Title: Flood Mitigation Project: 3 Pump Stations/Force Mains Date Submitted 1/14/2005 11:43:50 AM
 
Sponsors: Larcenia Bullard
 
Statewide Interest:
Capital Outlay Initiative
 
Recipient: City of Homestead   Contact: Julio A. Brea, P.E.  
  551 SE 8 Street   Contact Phone: (305) 224-4722  
  Homestead 33030   Contact email: jbrea@ci.homestead.fl.us
 
Counties: Dade
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
This project consists of three pump stations/force mains and related equipment to serve the Villages of Homestead (part of the City), which suffers the worst flooding problems. The pumps will pump water into a permitted location.
 
Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
These pump stations will provide adequate stormwater management throught the Villages of Homestead and reduce standing water, which (if remained)could serve as a habitat for mosquitoes and other diseases.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $750,000
 
Total cost of the project: $750,000
 
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?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $750,000 To Fund: Construction
 
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: City of Homestead Master and the Local Mitigation Strategy for Miami-Dade County and Municipalities
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: City of Homestead, City Council
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/16/2002
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   Yes
Has the project been submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection? Yes
DEP identifying number: SW 20022099
Is this project eligible under section 403.885(5) F.S.? Yes
 
Is your project addressed in a state, regional or local plan (such as a SWIM plan, Comprehensive Plan, local master plan, etc.)? Yes
Name the plan and cite the pages on which the project is described:
Local Stormwater Master Plan Chapter 6
 
If you are requesting funding for a stormwater or surface water restoration project:
 
Which Water Management District has the jurisdiction of your project?
  SFWMD
Have you provided at least 50% match? Yes
  Match Amount: 375000
  Match Source: City Funding
 
Will this project reduce pollutant loadings to a water management district designated 'priority' surface water body? Yes
  Name of water body: Biscayne Bay
 
Describe how it will reduce loadings, identify anticipated load reductions for total suspended solids, total nitrogen, total phosphorus, and other contaminants, and specify the practices that will be used to reduce loadings:
 
 
If you are requesting funding for a wastewater project:
 
Does your project qualify for funding from DEP's 'Small Community Wastewater Treatment Grant Program' under section 403.1838 F.S.? No
 
Other wastewater projects:
 
Have you received previous legislative funding for this project? No
 
Is the project under construction? No
 
Have you provided at least a 25% local match? Yes
  Amount: 187500 Source: City Funds