MANASOTA & PEACE RIVER BBDs Meeting Notebook 10-21-09.docx

B276
(Cancelled) Grants for Reclaimed Irrigation Projects (GRIP) Program
Project Type Basin Initiatives
AOR(s)
Water Supply, Water Quality
Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Pinellas-Anclote River, Peace River,
Manasota
Cooperator(s)
Project Manager MCGOOKEY, SCOTT
Task Manager(s)
Status Cancelled
Description
This program provides funding assistance to new developments for the construction of reclaimed water distribution
systems. This program was recommended by the District's Reclaimed Water Task Force (RWTF) and approved by
the Governing Board for implementation at their February 2008 meeting. The program will provide an incentive to
encourage developers and local governments to jointly design and construct reclaimed water distribution systems in
new residential developments where other alternative water sources are not available to meet outdoor water needs in
the development. The program will promote the construction of reclaimed water distribution systems during the
construction of new developments and therefore reduce the need for the costly alternative of retrofiting reclaimed
water distribution systems in established residential neighborhoods. The program will be available to new
developments where reclaimed water will be available within five years, as indicated in a capital improvement plan.
Benefits
This program will promote the construction of reclaimed water distribution systems during the construction of new
developments and therefore reduce the need for the costly alternative of retrofiting reclaimed water distribution
systems in established residential neighborhoods. The estimated beneficial offset will be based on the number of
residential units in the development and the funds available. Historical information shows an average benefit from
using reclaimed water would be 300 gpd for each residential unit.
Costs
The Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Pinellas-Anclote River, Manasota, and Northwest Hillsborough Basin Boards
have budgeted $500,000 each for this program. The estimated cost for installing the reclaimed water distribution
system in a new development is $1,200 per residential unit. The District will reimburse up to 50 percent of the actual
cost and no more than $600 per residential unit.
Prior
Funding
Cumulative FY 2009 FY2010
Transfers Funding Funding
District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based
Revenue
011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 501,540
0
0 501,540
013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 501,540
0
0 501,540
014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 0 0 501,540
0
0 501,540
016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 0 0 501,609
0
0 501,609
020 Peace River Basin 0 0 1,609
0
0 1,609
021 Manasota Basin 0 0 501,540
0
0 501,540
Total:
Future
Funding
Total
Funding
$2,509,378
Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual
Start receiving applications 10/1/08
Close application period 12/5/08
Recommend Projects to Basins 2/27/09
Status As Of: June 16, 2009
The Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Pinellas-Anclote River, Manasota, and Northwest Hillsborough Basin Boards
021 - Manasota Basin 174