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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
River Basin– Approved shellfish harvesting areas decreased 4
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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
selected to construct 7 projects• Construction to start in Oct-Nov 2009 6
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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
• Payment plan is available for Unit Connection Fee ONLY18
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