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Consider a cost sharing application from Marie Detty for the installation of a 12" water main along SW Lee Boulevard adjacent to their proposed complex to be located at 4521 SW Lee Blvd and take appropriate action as deemed necessary.
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INITIATOR: Christine James, Planning Director
Rusty Whisenhunt, Public Utilities Director
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Christine James, Planning Director
Rusty Whisenhunt, Public Utilities Director
BACKGROUND: Council Policy 6-4 allows the City to consider a cost sharing agreement for new fire hydrants and/or public water mains improvements that are required for public safety and meet current development standards in areas with existing commercial development.
Pippin Brothers, on behalf of Marie Detty, submitted a Cost Sharing application requesting assistance with a required 12" water main along SW Lee Boulevard. According to the utilities master plan, mains along arterial roads shall be a minimum of 12" inches. Marie Detty proposed an 8" water main on their submitted plans and has already purchase the materials. The Public Utilities Department suggested that they submit a Cost Share application for a possible materials swap. Public Utilities is willing to accept their 8" pipe and associated fittings with 12" materials that the City already has on hand. The difference in materials cost is $17,835.83 which is under the $20,000.00 limit stated in the policy.
The public benefit of this upgrade is approximately 82% which is over the required 50% public benefit stated in the policy. The existing commercial development to the east of the proposed complex includes a gas station and storage complex. There are three existing fire hydrants near and within the existing commercial development, but per Rusty Whisenhunt, there is not sufficient fire flow for the hydrants currently.
EXHIBIT: Cost Sharing Application
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