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Agenda 07/22/2008 Item #16C 6Agenda Item No. 16C6 July 22, 2008 Page 1 of 5 Executive Summary Approve a Resolution authorizing the submission of a State Revolving Fund low— interest Construction Loan Application and authorizing the Loan Agreement to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the Wells #34 and #37 and Pipeline Replacement nroiect 701582. OBJECTIVE: The public purpose is to increase the reliability of our water production facilities to ensure adequate capacity to meet the water demands of our customers. The two new wells will be constructed in the Golden Gate Wellfield. This action request is to allow the County to obtain a State Revolving Fund (SRF) low- interest Construction Loan for this project. CONSIDERATIONS: On October 9, 2007, Agenda Item IOD the Board of County Commissioners (Board) awarded Contract #07 -4130 to Mitchell & Stark Construction Company, for the construction of Wells #34 and #37 and Pipeline Replacement. The project is included and is consistent with the 2008 Water Master Plan Update adopted by the Board on June 24, 2008, Agenda Item 10(G), Project 701582, "Tamiami Well Replacement Program (Well Nos. 34 and 37) ", Section 8, Table 8 -2, page 2 of 5, line 69. Collier County is seeking a SRF low - interest Construction Loan from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in the amount of $3,395,856 including capitalized interest to finance this project. These funds will be used for the construction of Wells #34 and #37 and Pipeline Replacement (701582). The FDEP has added this project to the Fiscal Year 2008 fundable portion of the SRF Priority list as a result of the April 4, 2008 Public Hearing held by the Department. The County is now in the position to authorize the submission of the SRF Loan Application and execute the Loan agreement for this project. FISCAL IMPACT: Wells #34 and #37 and Pipeline Replacement project (701582) is consistent with the FY 08 capital budget approved by the Board of County Commissioners on September 20, 2007. This SRF loan is the permanent financing mechanism for this project. The SRF Loan amount excluding capitalized interest is $3,360,944. The estimate of the capitalized interest is $34,912 based on a financing rate of 2.77% and construction cost of $2,634,639. This loan also includes contingency of $131,732 and technical services of $363,000 along with administrative and engineering allowances of $231,573. The anticipated annual loan repayment is $226,689 over a 20 -year loan cycle. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The proposed Loan Application for Wells #34 and #37 and Pipeline Replacement has been approved for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This project meets current Growth Management Plan Standards to ensure the adequacy and availability of viable public facilities. RECOMMENDATIONS: That by approval of this executive summary the Board of County Commissioners, as Ex- officio the Governing Board of the Collier County Water -Sewer District: • Adopts the attached Resolution to authorize submission of the SRF Loan Application. Executive Summary Wells #34 and #37 and Pipeline Replacement -SRF Funding Agenda Item No. 16C6 July 22, 2008 Page 2 of 5 Page 2 Prepared by: Oscar Martinez, Senior Project Manager, Public Utilities Engineering Page I of 1 Agenda Item No. 16C6 July 22, 2008 Page 3 of 5 COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Item Number: 16C6 Item Summary: Approve a Resolution authorizing the submission of a State Revolving Fund lowinterest Construction Loan Application and authorizing the Loan Agreement to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the Wells #34 and #37 and Pipeline Replacement project 701582. Meeting Date: 7/22/2008 9.00:00 AM Approved By Thomas Wides Operations Director Date Public Utilities Public Utilities Operations 7/2/2008 10:40 PM Approved By Jennifer A. Belpedio Assistant County Attorney Date County Attorney County Attorney Office 713/2008 9:05 AM Approved By James W. DeLony Public Utilities Administrator Date Public Utilities Public Utilities Administration 7/3/2008 11:19 AM "`- Approved By OMB Coordinator OMB Coordinator Date County Manager's Office Office of Management & Budget 71312008 3:32 PM Approved By Susan Usher Senior Management/Budget Analyst Date County Manager's Office Office of Management & Budget 7/7/2008 9:52 PM Approved By James V. Mudd County Manager Date Board of County County Manager's Office 7/812008 10:14 AM Commissioners file: / /C: \AgendaTest \Export\1 11- July% 2022,% 202008 \16. %2000NSENT %20AGENDA \l ... 7/15/2008 Agenda Item No. 16C6 July 22, 2008 Page 4 of 5 RESOLUTION NO. 2008- A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS EX- OFFICIO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE COLLIER COUNTY WATER -SEWER DISTRICT, RELATING TO THE STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN PROGRAM; MAKING FINDINGS; AUTHORIZING THE LOAN APPLICATION; AUTHORIZING THE LOAN AGREEMENT; ESTABLISHING PLEDGED REVENUES; DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES; PROVIDING ASSURANCE AND EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, Section 403.8532, Florida Statutes provide for loans to local government agencies to finance the planning, design, administration and construction of drinking water facilities. The Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 62 -552 requires authorization to apply for loans and to enter into these loan agreements; and WHEREAS, the State Revolving Fund loan priority list designates Project No. DWI II1010 as eligible for available funding and Collier County intends to enter into a loan agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection under the State Revolving Fund for project financing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS EX- OFFICIO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE COLLIER COUNTY WATER -SEWER DISTRICT that: SECTION 1. The foregoing findings are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. SECTION 2. The Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, as Ex- Officio the Governing Board of the Collier County Water -Sewer District ( "District ") is authorized to apply for a construction loan to finance the Wells #34 and #37 and Pipeline Replacement project 701582. SECTION 3. The revenues pledged for the repayment of this loan are the Gross Revenues derived yearly from the operation of the Water and Sewer Systems and Development Fees, after payment of the Operation and Maintenance Expense and the satisfaction of all yearly payment obligations on account of the Senior Revenue Obligations and any senior obligations issued. SECTION 4. The Chairman of the Collier County Board of County Commissioners is hereby: (a) Designated to be the District's authorized representative to provide assurances and commitments required by the loan applications; and (b) Authorized to execute the loan agreements /amendments (which will become a binding obligation in accordance with its terms when signed by both parties); and (c) Authorized to represent the District in carrying out its responsibilities under the loan agreement; and is (d) Authorized to delegate responsibility to appropriate staff to carry out technical, financial, and administrative activities associated with the loan agreement. SECTION 5. The legal authority for the District borrowing moneys to construct this Project is Florida Statutes. Agenda Item No. 16C6 July 22, 2008 Page 5 of 5 SECTION 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, this day of 2008 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS EX- OFFICIO THE GOVERNING BOARD DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk OF THE COLLIER COUNTY WATER - SEWER DISTRICT Deputy Clerk BY TOM HENNING, Chairman Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: Jennifer A. B Assistant County Attorney