Projects

City Hall and Library Lobby Improvements - $75,000 (est.)

The lobbies of the City Hall and Library do not have a physical barrier between staff and customers. This project will reconfigure both lobbies to increase public health and security. The furniture of the Library computer lab will also be replaced to provide safety barriers between stations. Project funded by the CARES Act.

Status: Postponed due to inflated construction costs.

Well #1 Rehabilitation - $1,092,000*

The well was removed from service in early 2020. This project is a complete overhaul of the well and includes a new electrical system, pumps, piping, and major building improvements to ensure health and safety of the utility operators and water customers. Project funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

Status: Contract awarded April 2021. Change Order #1 was approved on December 12, 2022, for a total project cost of $1,541,094. Projected completion anticipated Winter 2023.

*This figure has been updated to include design, engineering, and project management costs.

Springdale Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements - $4,562,643

The gravity sewer lines in the neighborhood were recently rehabilitated, however, refurbishment of the twenty-three (23) brick manholes was not included. The manholes were installed 40+ years ago, have reached the end of their useful life, are crumbling, cracking, and a source of infiltration in the sewer system. The water lines have also reached the end of their useful life. Streets will be repaved after water and sewer improvements. Project funded with $700,000 CDBG grant, sales tax revenues, and state revolving loans repaid by water and sewer revenues. A special CDBG-CV (coronavirus) application was submitted for $300,000 to fund sidewalks.

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Status: The groundbreaking was held on Friday, April 7. The project is scheduled to be completed in early 2024. 

Misty Water Pier and Boat Ramp - $106,244 (est.)

The facility sustained significant damage from Hurricane Sally. A consultant was hired to assess the condition, structural integrity, and provide an opinion of probable cost. The project is being funded by FEMA (75%), FDEM (12.5%), and general fund revenues (12.5%).

Status: The report was sent to FEMA on August 23, 2021. Staff has answered multiple rounds of questions from FEMA. On January 4, staff was informed the project was under review for compliance with the Endangered Species Act.

Windy Lane Water Line Repair - $10,000 (est.)

The water line traversing the bridge on Windy Lane washed out during Hurricane Sally. A temporary line was installed after the event. This project requires approval from the property owners and FEMA. Project funded by FEMA (75%), FDEM (12.5%), and water revenues (12.5%).

Status: The property owner has agreed to provide a public utility easement. Contract signed with Jacobs in January 2022. Survey crews were on-site the week of May 2 to prepare the survey and public utility easement. Project should commence summer 2022.

Ray's Pond Rehabilitation - $400,000 (est.)

Ray’s pond is an existing stormwater management facility on North Street that accepts stormwater from the Springdale and Scottsdale neighborhoods. The pond was originally designed as a dry stormwater management facility, but over the years has become a semi-wet/semi-dry pond. This project will reconstruct the pond and replace the piped connection from Pryor Drive to bring the facility into compliance with current state and local stormwater requirements.

Status: On December 6, 2021, the City Council approved a task order with Kimley-Horn for design and engineering services. Surveying and field work was completed in March. Design and engineering should be complete by late 2022, with construction in mid 2023. 

Wastewater Oxidation Ditch #1 - $1,880,800 (est.)*

The oxidation ditch has been out of service for more than five (5) years due to inoperable equipment. This project will retrofit the existing tank with new equipment and return the oxidation ditch to service.

Status: This project was placed on hold pending the completion of a study of wastewater disposal alternatives. The study was presented to the City Council at their meeting on Monday, February 7. At a future meeting the Council will discuss whether to proceed with the oxidation ditch or consider one of the alternatives identified in the report. 

*This figure has been updated to include design, engineering, and project management costs.

Azalea Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements - $3,359,057 (est.)

The gravity sewer lines, and manholes have reached the end of their useful life, are crumbling, cracking, and a source of infiltration in the sewer system. The water lines have also reached the end of their useful life. Streets will be repaved after water and sewer construction. Sidewalks and new gutters are also planned. Project funding package includes a $1,000,000 legislative appropriation, $693,785 from the American Rescue Plan Act, sales tax revenues, and state revolving loans repaid by water and sewer revenues.

Status:  On Monday, April 4, the City Council approved a task order with Jacobs for design, engineering, and project management services. Design and engineering is ongoing. A $1,000,000 grant was approved by the legislature and signed into law by Governor DeSantis on June 2, 2022. The project is estimated to break ground in Winter 2023.