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CITY COUNCIL OF EDGEWATER
SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 8, 1991
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Mayor Wessler called the special meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Community
Center.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Tanya Wessler
Councilman Kirk Jones
Councilperson Louise Martin
Councilperson NoraJane Gillespie
Councilman Michael Hays
Interim City Attorney Nikki Clayton
Acting City Manager Fred Munoz
City Clerk Susan Wadsworth
Police Chief Lawrence Schumaker
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Excused
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Planning and Zoning Director Mark Karet was present to represent Mr. Munoz.
PRESENTATION OF WATER SUPPLY MASTER PLAN FOR VOLUSIA CITY-COUNTY WATER SUPPLY
AUTHORITY - Mr. Dick Gassett of Briley, Wild & Associates, presented Phase III
of the Water Supply Master plan. He introduced the other members of the Halifax
Consultants from Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Precourt, Inc.; Quentin Hampton
Associates; and Camp, Dresser & McKee. He reviewed the formation of the
Authority and showed slides regarding the plan. He distributed copies of the
Report which included their recommendations. (Copy attached) He explained the
City Managers are the executive committee and provide policy assistance and
remaining members are the technical committee. Councilman Hays stated they'd
function as a bargaining unit with St. Johns River to see those in the organi-
zation get a fair shake. Mr. Gassett agreed that1s a possible situation.
Councilman Hays and Mr. Gassett discussed water and effluent usage of ferneries.
Councilman Hays asked if they should seek financial assistance from the Authority
for our we11fields. Mr. Gassett replied possibly, and they're looking at a
certain date and any wellfields from that date forth would be paid for by the
Authority. Councilman asked if they could work together on our project. Mr.
Gassett explained it would probably be their recommendation, if the wellfield
predominantly served the City of Edgewater, then residents of Edgewater would
pay the major cost, but they're about a year away from that answer.
Councilman Hays asked about the peaking factors. Mr. Gassett explained they were
trying to check factors in terms of peak water flow based on data received from
the communities. Councilman Hays asked if that would be the mean factor for any
community. Mr. Gassett replied he1s not sure.
Councilman Jones stated they need to look at protecting their interest in fresh
drinking water. He asked what it will cost to hire a Director. Mr. Gassett
replied there will be other costs unless they share space in a community, perhaps
$50,000 and fringe benefits, etc. He stated the Authority has spent $200,000 -
$230,000 plus other costs to date and they hope to offset by sharing and working
together to use the same bas i s for well des i gns across the entire area.
Councilman Jones stated he likes the idea of working together and working on
everybody's needs for water. He asked if the Board will eventually control our
rates. Mr. Gassett replied the Board has voted to retain lIone community one
votell. Mr. Mark Hampton of Quentin Hampton pointed out they're only talking
about raw water, and treatment and distribution systems will be left to the City
or whoever owns it.
Ben VasQuez asked if the Authority will have provisions for issuing bonds and
will it be elected or appointed members. Mr. Gassett replied they1re continuing
a cooperat i ve venture where the Mayor has been the estab 1 i shed member, one
community has the Mayor and City Manager, and the County Manager represents the
County. He added the local entity will establish the member and they're working
intergovernmentally. He stated ultimately they'll have the right to construct
wells and issue bonds.
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PRESENTATION OF WATER SUPPLY MASTER PLAN FOR VOLUSIA CITY-COUNTY WATER SUPPLY
AUTHORITY (Continued)
Montv McMullen, Edgewater Landing, asked if therels already a State Water
Authority and we're already paying taxes for those and if there are any water
authorities trying to locate anywhere in Florida. Mr. Gassett replied the St.
Johns River District controls the water and your taxes support them and the
closest authority to us is South Brevard. He named others in the State. Mr.
McMullen stated Metro Dade is primarily a municipality and there are 5-6 State-
wide districts and in this area they'd have double layer. Mr. Gassett stated
some aren't the cooperative venture.
Mayor Wessler thanked the Halifax Consultants for the presentation and invited
Council to attend the Authority luncheon being hosted by Edgewater this month.
Mayor Wessler called a 5-minute recess at 7:47 p.m. and called the meeting back
to order at 7:54 p.m.
Recommendation to approve contracts for desiqn of reclaim water master plan and
Park Avenue utilities relocation project - Councilperson Gillespie stated she's
on this committee and is well satisfied. She moved to accept the contract for
Burkett and Associates. Council person Martin seconded the motion. Mayor Wessler
stated it's $11,800 for the utilities relocation. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Councilperson Gillespie stated this is slightly higher than she hoped and he
included three extra items she wanted to see done and extensive testing and all
the permitting through the 5 year period is included. She moved they accept
Briley, Wild for the reclaim water reuse system excluding Florida Shores. Mayor
Wessler stated it's $32,526. Councilperson Martin seconded the motion. Motion
CARRIED 5-0.
Industrial Development Board's request to proceed with exploratory neqotiations
with Gran Central Corporation for land in the PID zone - Mr. Joe Martin, Chairman
of Industrial Development Board, stated they're not asking to make a commitment
but to contact FEC to see just what their position is and if they're serious
because they'd mentioned informally at a meeting they'd entertain offers for this
property. He stated this is a key piece of property. Mayor Wessler asked if
he needs a letter of authorization. Mr. Martin replied he thinks they'll feel
his inquiries are more serious if he had Council direction. He suggested the
second line of the last paragraph of his letter could be the language.
Councilman Hays asked if he has a possible cost per acre. Mr. Martin replied
no, the tax rolls have the land at about $4,400 an acre compared to $6,000 for
other pieces fronting the road. Councilperson Gillespie noted this will pin
down how much land is available for use. Councilman Hays asked what percentage
would be the park. Mr. Martin replied the greatest percentage. Councilman Jones
said he has no problem with Mr. Martin finding out if they're serious and we need
to find something for industry and try to attract businesses. He added the
Industrial Development Board is doing a fine job.
Planning and Zoning Director Mark Karet stated they should make sure the property
is designated industrial before they express an interest in purchasing and they
should find out from DCA this month. Mr. Martin explained his memo stated they
want to proceed as soon as practical and that would be as soon as they hear the
bottom line from DCA.
Mayor Wessler suggested a motion to direct the City Manager to draw up a letter
with this verbiage after they hear what DCA has to say. Councilperson Martin
so moved. Councilperson Martin seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Revisit motion to qO out for bids to resurface Riverside Drive
Mayor Wessler stated she brought this back because they just got done striping
Riverside Drive and when she talked with Jack Corder he said it might be prudent
to wait until Riverwalk is in place. Councilperson Gillespie stated CCNA for
R i verwa 1 k wi 11 be meet i ng tomorrow morn i ng so it' s not along de 1 ay. Mayor
Wessler suggested perhaps getting Riverwalk in before they do the actual
resurfacing and perhaps they can rescind. Councilperson Gillespie moved they
postpone the paving of Riverside Drive until such time itls feasible in
connection with the Riverwalk Project. Councilman Jones seconded the motion.
Motion CARRIED 5-0.
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Council person Gillespie stated she's working with the Recreation Department
putting together tapes on Whistle Stop Park and Mr. Naill added the Spook House
and Easter Egg Hunt. She said they want to put together a history of projects
if anyone has any to add.
Councilman Jones moved to adjourn. Councilperson Gillespie seconded the motion.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Lura Sue Koser
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WATER SUPPLY MASTER PLAN
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FLORIDAN AQUIFER
VOLUSIA CITY-COUNTY
WATER SUPPLY AUTHORITY
Prepared By
THE HALIFAX CONSULTANTS
January. 1991
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Master Plan is the third and final phase of a comprehensive planning study conducted
by the Halifax Consultants for the Volusia City-County Water Supply Authority (Authority). At the
time of the study, the Authority consisted of V olusia County and the Cities of Daytona Beach,
Holly Hill, Ormond Beach, and Port Orange. Although the Authority continues to grow, this
Master Plan covers only the above members and the designated service area (shown on Figure 4,
attached).
During Phase I of the study, data was collected and catalogued on the members' existing
raw water facilities. In Phase II, growth and water demand was projected through the year 2010.
The fIrst task in Phase III was to compare the population estimates of the Phase II report with those
of the members' newly-completed Comprehensive Plans. It was determined that the connected
population within the Authority service area was approximately 180,000, with an average daily
flow of approximately 23 MGD. Additional demands by seasonal and tourist populations cause a
peak flow of almost 31 MOD. By the year 2010, it is estimated that the connected population in the
service area will almost double to approximately 354,000 people. The average and peak daily
flows that correlate to this number are approximately 45 MGD and 60 MGD, respectively.
Water use is receiving increased scrutiny in Volusia County. This is largely due to the drop
in the potentiometric surface of the Floridan Aquifer in the past 30 years. This drop can be
attributed to three factors: an increase in withdrawals due to growth and agricultural influences; a
decrease in annual rainfall which leads to less recharge; and an increase in surface drainage due to
the construction of drainage canals, which also leads to less recharge.
This Master Plan examines the capacity of existing facilities to meet future demands. It also
assesses the ability of the Floridan Aquifer to meet these demands and examines other elements that
threaten the health of the Aquifer. Current regulations designed to protect the Aquifer are reviewed
and evaluated, and additional measures are proposed.
An attempt to model the Floridan Aquifer was made using the existing GeoTrans model of
the S1. Johns River Water Management District. Unfortunately, the model did not perform up to
expectations. However, general trends were observed. Using the information available, this Master
Plan establishes a direction for the management of our fresh water resources.
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Various alternative sources of raw water were evaluated. None were considered
economically viable, which underlined the fact that the best direction for the Authority is to manage
our current source (V olusia-Floridan Aquifer) effectively. The other options are more costly, less
reliable, or both.
Therefore, programs for effective wellfield management were formulated. Many
alternatives were considered, the most efficient of which is interconnecting the wellfields of the
members. This provides the greatest flexibility and protection for the members. A route for the
interconnect piping is recommended (shown on Figure 4, attached) and probable costs for the
project are stated. Associated with the interconnect are a number of wellfield management and
monitoring programs. These programs will further ensure that the Floridan Aquifer will be able to
provide for the fresh water needs of the Authority's members well into the future.
Other studies performed for the Master Plan include an assessment of the funding
alternatives available to the Authority to finance the necessary programs. There is also a section on
ways to reduce the demand for treated water, including effluent reuse programs and conservation.
Finally, a schedule is proposed for implementation of the recommended programs over the
next ten years. A summary of fifteen conclusions and thirteen recommendations gleaned from the
study completes the Master Plan. The major recommendations proposed include the following:
· The Authority should assume control and operation of members' wellfields.
· The Authority should expand membership County-wide, and include new members
in an amended Master Plan.
· The Authority should implement the recommended management programs.
· The Authority should interconnect the members' raw water mains.
· The Authority should participate in the modeling of the Volusia-Floridan Aquifer.
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11.10 Implementation of Recommended Plan
The Authority is an important entity for future water conservation in Volusia County.
Utilizing the recommended tools provided in this Master Plan, the Authority should become the
distributor of raw water for public water suppliers within Volusia County. That is, the
Authority should control all wellfields and the raw water transmission systems up to the water
treatment plants. This control would include either the Authority owning or leasing the
facilities. The individual utilities will retain ownership and control of the water plants and
fInished water storage and distribution systems. All new wellfields (from an effective date)
should be constructed by the Authority.
A recommended program and implementation schedule is provided for the next ten
years of the management function and ownership of the raw water facilities. This program
implementation schedule is divided into 5-year increments and includes recommendations for
the phased construction of the selected alternative, Interconnect Alternate III-B. The
recommended construction and implementation schedule for the Authority is as follows:
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Authority expands membership to include representatives from all significant
Consumptive Use Permittees in Volusia County.
Aut~ority expands Master Plan to include planning for additional members'
servIce areas.
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Authority hires director.
Authority investigates operational funding, and plans and implements wellfield
management programs.
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Authority completes and implements wellfield monitoring program and
constructs monitoring wells.
Authority assumes control of wellfield management using operation and
maintenance personnel from the various members.
Authority establishes standards for construction of new wellfields, transmission
mains, and equipment installed within existing wellfields.
Authority investigates, evaluates, and begins acquisition of existing wellfields
and transmission mains. Acquisition will consist of full ownership or leasing
arrangements to ensure Authority control over the raw water supply.
Authority constructs and owns any new wells and transmission mains. Any
replacement equipment installed within existing wellfields will conform to the
standards of the Authority. .
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~u~hority obtains necessary rights-of-way and easements for interconnect
pIP mg.
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Authority commences design and construction of interconnect piping.
Authority begins evaluation of sites for future raw water sources.
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Authority completes acquisition of existing wellfields and transmission mains.
Authority completes development of operation and maintenance staff.
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Authority completes construction of interconnect piping and begins acquisition
of storage/pumping station sites. (In early years of operation, interconnects can
be operated without storage/pumping stations, using well pumps to transfer
needed quantities of raw water among members.)
Authority completes acquisition of land for future raw water sources.
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Authority completes design and construction of water storage/pumping stations.
In addition to this implementation schedule, there are tasks the Authority must continually
perform with major re-evaluations every five years. These tasks include a comprehensive review of
the Master Plan, including an update of the population and water use projections. As additional
members are added to the Authority, the optimum method of meeting peak: demands and providing
greater flexibility in aquifer management should be evaluated for the expanded service area. This
type of determination would be best accomplished when the Authority's membership has been
fully expanded, instead of in a piecemeal fashion.
The Authority must also assess the effectiveness of the monitoring program. This includes
determining the need for additional monitoring wells and evaluating the efficiency of the zones
monitored, parameters measured, and frequency of measurements.
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12.10 Conclusions
The following conclusions have been derived during the development of the Master Plan:
1. Water use issues are becoming increasingly important in Volusia County. Each
proposed new withdrawal from the Floridan Aquifer is subject to intense scrutiny.
Growth and the quality of life will be highly dependent upon the availability of
fresh water.
2. Presently, Authority members operate their wellfields and facilities independently,
with limited interconnections between finished water transmission lines. The
interconnections provide minor emergency flow relief.
3. Authority members do not have a consistent aquifer monitoring system. Member
wellfields are not designed, equipped, or operated uniformly. There is not a
consistent method in the decision-making process on the abandonment of wells.
4. Rainfall amounts and timing varies considerably across the Authority service area.
Additionally, peak day demands (as found in the Phase II report) for the members
do not occur simultaneously.
5. Population estimates for the year 2010 have been updated by the Halifax
Consultants using the members' comprehensive plans. Future consumption rates
were calculated using this data and current per capita usage rates, and are tabulated
in Table 1.1.
6. A 130% peaking factor appears reasonable for the systems of eastern Volusia
County based upon similar factors achieved independently in southern Florida by
the South Florida Water Management District
7. The V olusia-Floridan Aquifer has been designated a sole source aquifer by the
United States Environmental Protection Agency.
8. Agricultural withdrawals from the Floridan Aquifer in the Authority service area are
minor. However, they are substantial in other parts of V olusia County.
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9. The potentiometric surface of the V olusia-Floridan Aquifer has fallen 5 to 10 feet in
the last 35 years.
10. An accurate model of the aquifer system in Volusia County is not currently
available. The SJRWMD is in the process of improving an existing model for their
"Needs and Sources" study to be completed in 1991.
11. Interconnecting the raw water mains of the members is the best wellfield
management alternative.
12. Interconnect Alternate III-B as outlined in the text is the most beneficial and cost-
effective interconnection.
13. Even with stringent conservation measures, additional wells will be needed to meet
year 2010 demand.
14. The use of reclaimed water is being given increasingly significant importance by the
SJRWMD in the issuance of consumptive use permits.
15. User fees and bonding are best-suited to finance the Authority.
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13.10 Recommendations
The following recommendations are proposed to the Authority as a basis of implementing
this Master Plan.
1. The Authority should expand its membership to include representatives from all
significant Consumptive Use Permittees in Volusia County.
2. The Authority should expand the Master Plan to include these new members.
3. The Authority should authorize a fmancial and organizational study to determine the
best method to facilitate the growth and management of the Authority.
4. The Authority should implement the recommended wellfield monitoring program.
This includes the construction of monitor wells in and around the wellfields.
5. The Authority should implement an aggressive program of locating and
rehabilitating wells that have penetrated the Floridan Aquifer. Rehabilitation will
consist of protecting, sleeving, or plugging the well based on the specific instance.
6. The Authority should continue the development of a conservation plan to reduce per
capita potable water usage. Education, low flow toilets and showerheads,
Xeriscape, reclaimed water use, and retrofitting should be pursued as is feasible. A
specific consumption reduction goal should be established by the Authority.
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Over time, the Authority should assume control and operation of the members'
existing wellfields. Control could be accomplished by buying or leasing the
wellfields from the members. At an established time, the Authority should be
responsible for all future development of raw water supplies.
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8. The Authority should interconnect the raw water mains of the members to provide
increased reliability, insurance, and management.
9. The Authority should implement the phasing schedule outlined in Section 11.0.
10. The Authority should continue to work closely with the SJRWMD, especially on
the upcoming "Needs and Sources" study and modeling study. Once the modeling
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study is satisfactorily completed, the Authority should obtain a copy of the model
and utilize it in planning wellfield expansions. If the Geotrans model proves to be
unsatisfactory for the Authority's needs, then it is recommended that the Authority
budget and develop its own groundwater model.
11. The Authority should establish a liaison with the regulatory agencies and work with
them on an ongoing basis to obtain realistic aquifer protection measures.
12. A wastewater effluent reuse cooperative is beyond the scope of the Authority.
Intergovernmental agreements of individual members should be utilized to meet
reuse goals.
13. The Authority, through its members, should accept this Master Plan and implement
its recommendations.
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