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Project Update for the City of St. Augustine

Beach Community Sewer System Installation

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October 21, 2009

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Introduction

• Welcome

• Project Description

• Construction Expectations

• Fees and Costs

• Information needed from residents– Provide contact information on sign-in sheet– Private underground utility locations– Verification of proposed sewer lateral location

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Introduction

• Representatives– City of St. Augustine Beach

• Marc Chattin, Public Works Director• Max Royle, City Manager

– St. Johns County Utility Department• Mickhael Sulayman, PE, Chief Engineer• Aaron Zambo, PE, Project Manager

– Engineer: CDM • Cecile Toupiol, PE, Project Manager• Lindsey Riemenschneider, EI, Task Manager

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Improved Environmental and Public Health

• High density development• High groundwater table and floods

– Poorly drained soils with seasonal high groundwater levels

– Low lying areas

• Aging septic tanks– Water table separation– Undersized relative to current code

• Impacts to water bodies– Environmental quality degradation of the Matanzas

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Project Description

• There are over 700 homes currently utilizing septic systems for wastewater treatment in St. Augustine Beach that are included in this project and will be served by a gravity sewer system

• Homeowner connection to sewer system is recommended but is NOT mandatory until septic tank failure

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Project Status

• Public Meetings were held in April 2009 to discuss project with neighborhoods

• Design completed at 100% in April 2009• Design received Loan and Stimulus (SRF &

ARRA) funding in June 2009• Project went to Bid in July 2009• Bid opening was held in August 2009• In September 2009, 5 different contractors were

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Anticipated Construction Schedule

• Anticipated construction schedule is subject to change based on site conditions and weather

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Working Hours

• Typical hours of operation for construction activities– Monday through Thursday from 7 am to 5 pm: Regular

Construction– Friday from 7 am to 12 pm: Regular Construction– Friday from 12 pm to 5 pm: Clean-up and Restoration

only– If necessary, after hours for specific locations with prior

approval and resident notification

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Minimal Disruption and Impact

• Construction shall be conducted in a way to minimize impact on the residents

• Contractors will use the County/City dust control and noise attenuation standard including:– Equipment will have silencers or mufflers to operate

with the least possible noise– Water sprinkling, temporary enclosures and other

suitable methods will limit amount of dust and dirt

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Safety and Supervision

• Safety is the main priority and construction

areas will always be covered and off limits during non-working hours

• On-site supervision to ensure safety will include:– Resident Project Representative– Full-time Construction Foreman– Frequent visits from SJCUD Representative

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Typical Residential Connection Setup

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Protection of Private Property

• The work will be in the public Right-of-Way– SJCUD construction ends at the cleanout/property

line– Construction will not necessarily extend across the

entire ROW

• Protection of private property– Contractor will not enter or occupy private land

outside of easements without permission– Mailboxes will be temporarily re-located if needed

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Restoration and Access

• All disturbed pavement and driveways will be restored on a regular basis– Testing, backfill, and re-pavement will be required

every 1,000 linear feet. – It is anticipated that asphalt or driveways will never be

left unpaved for more than 30 days

• Residents will be able to access homes every night

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Maintenance of Traffic

• Contractor will follow Maintenance of Traffic plans to re-route traffic and pedestrians as necessary– Contractor will contact emergency services and police

department every Monday– Emergency vehicles will always have access

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Project Completion

• At the end of construction, the Contractor will:– Clean-up the site and dispose of excess material– Restore the site to existing conditions based on

pre-construction video• Roadway, sidewalks, driveways, landscaping, fences

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Residential Responsibilities

• Residents will be responsible for irrigating any replaced sod or plants after contractor releases it

• Residents will be responsible for informing SJCUD of any private work completed near Right-of-Way after October 2009

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Abandonment of Septic System

• Abandonment permitted through local State of Florida Dept. of Health, Environmental Health Division– 64E-6.011, F.A.C; Form DH 4015– Local Contact – John Cochrane 823-2514 x104– DOH Abandonment Fee is $225 per parallel “Blackwater”

system

• State of Florida licensed Plumbing Contractor or Septic System Contractor can abandon system– Can also perform Voluntary inspection of system to

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• Typically, water and sewer infrastructure fees are built into the price of a new home and range from $10,000-$20,000

• Homeowner Plumber Installation Cost = $2,500 (approx.)• Includes work to connect and abandon septic tank

• Abandonment Permit (per blackwater system) = $225

• Current Sewer Unit Connection Fee = $2,296 (single family dwelling)

• Current Monthly Fees (Wastewater) = $11.03 (base)+ $3.48 / 1,000 gal (max. 10,000 gal. per dwelling unit)

• Additional average wastewater bill for COSAB is ~$25

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Example Fees for Residents

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• Summary of Example Fees

$2,296 Connection Fee

$225 Abandonment Permit

$2,500 Plumber’s Estimate

$5,021 Example Fee

Monthly fee = ~$25

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Example Fees for Residents

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• Program is prescribed in Utility Ordinance• Applies only to residential accounts• Rate is currently 5% fixed APR• Term is 1 to 7 years at property owner’s discretion• Charged on utility bill• Payment plan is recorded with Clerk of Courts• Due on Sale of Residence• No pre-payment penalty

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UCF Payment Plan

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Project Contacts Minorca and Atlantic Beach

• For general information during business hours:Aaron ZamboProject Manager, St. Johns County904-209-2628

• For emergencies that occur after business hours please see the emergency contact sheet for your neighborhood

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Any Questions?

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Project Update for the City of St. Augustine

Beach Community Sewer System Installation

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October 21, 2009