CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Memo Date: March 26, 2021
Agenda Date: April 27, 2021
Prepared By: Norma E. Hernandez, Administrative Secretary
Through: John A. Walsh, P.E., Utilities Director
Requested Action:
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Authorizing Staff to submit Renewal of Consumptive Use Water Permit (CUP) #50245 with St. Johns River Water Management District; In furtherance of the professional services required by the City to renew the CUP, Approve Task Order 2021-19 with Water Resource Associates for Consulting Professional Services to Assist the City of Cocoa with the Renewal of the Consumptive Use Permit (CUP) #50245; Approve de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. as Special Counsel subconsultant for CUP Renewal Through the City Attorney's Agreement, by Exemption to Competitive Bid; and Authorizing the City Manager to approve and contract with Other Consultants as deemed necessary to support the CUP Renewal.
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BACKGROUND:
In November 2003 the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) issued Consumptive Water Use Permit (CUP) No. 50245 to the City of Cocoa. The CUP was issued as a 20-year duration permit that requires the City to submit compliance reports at 5-year intervals, pursuant to Section 373.236(5), Florida Statutes. The CUP is coming up for renewal. The CUP permits the City to withdraw water from its aquifer wells and surface water from Taylor Creek Reservoir. The water is then treated at the Dyal Water Treatment Plant and distributed to the City's current and future water customers.
On April 27, 2010, the City entered into an agreement with WRA to provide consulting professional services and assist with the completion of the elements necessary to implement the TCR project, and other water supply and water resource related tasks.
The CUP renewal will require a team of engineering, legal and other professionals with certain technical expertise related to the CUP process and environmental permitting. This team must also be ready to serve as subjec...
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