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approximately 1993. The interconnects now provide an important backup water supply forboth the County and the City of <strong>Sarasota</strong> that may be needed during emergencies. Theinterconnect valves should be maintained and exercised regularly in order to provide areliable connection if it is ever needed.City of <strong>Sarasota</strong> Interconnect #1 (CSI1) is located on the southeast corner of CircusBoulevard and Beneva Road. The facility is fenced and is overgrown with foliage. Theconnection valves are located above grade and have some visible corrosion. Utilities staffdid not know if the valves are in working condition. CSI1 is operated manually and is able toconvey flow in either direction. Flow from the County to the City of <strong>Sarasota</strong> flows bygravity. Because County water pressure is maintained at a higher level than the City of<strong>Sarasota</strong> system, a pump is required to move water from the City to the County. CSI1 wasused on a daily basis via an automatic timer in the past.The second interconnect is City of <strong>Sarasota</strong> Interconnect #2 (CSI2), which is located on thenorthwest corner of Fruitville Road and McIntosh Road. The CSI2 valving and meters arelocated above grade and, aside from some visible corrosion, appear to be in satisfactorycondition. This connection is operated via a manually controlled valve and operates in onlyone direction, from the City of <strong>Sarasota</strong> to the County. County staff could not recall thisinterconnect ever being used.City of <strong>Sarasota</strong> Interconnect #3 (CSI3), is located on the southeast corner of ShadeAvenue and Tulip Street. The CSI3 facilities are co-located with connections to the bulkwater meter customer Southgate Utilities. All facilities at this location are located inunderground vaults. Although project team members were not able to see the inside of thevaults, the aboveground portion of the facility appeared to be in good condition. Theconnection between the County and the City of <strong>Sarasota</strong> is operated with manual valvesand free flow is allowed in either direction depending on system pressures.2.5.3 City of Venice InterconnectsThe County has 2 interconnections with the City of Venice. City of Venice Interconnect #1(CVI1) is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Albee Farm Road andColonia Lane. This interconnection is located above grade and appeared to be insatisfactory condition. The connection between the County and the City of Venice isoperated with manual valves and free flow is allowed in either direction depending onsystem pressures. Meters are available to measure flow in either direction.City of Venice Interconnect #2 (CVI2) is located near the intersection of County Club Wayand Gulf Coast Boulevard. All facilities at this location are located in underground vaults.Although project team members were not able to see the inside of the vaults, theaboveground portion of the facility appeared to be in good condition.FINAL - August 31, 2005 58H:\Client\SAR Co_SAR\6873C00 WATER SUPPLY MASTER PLAN UPDATE\Deliverables\TM 2 - Water System Assets\Final\TM2 Final.doc

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