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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
FY2014 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM
Project Name City of Clearwater Resident Initiated Reclaimed Water Expansion Project #1
Project Number N561
Cooperator
City of Clearwater
Department
Contact Person Elliot Shoberg
Address
100 South Myrtle Ave.
City Sate Zip Clearwter, FL 337585520
Phone # 727-562-4748
Email
elliot.shoberg@myclearwater.com
Project Type:
X Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems
Strategic Initiatives:
X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring
X Alternative Water Supply Conservation
Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning
Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management
Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery
Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring
Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:
Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake
Levy Manatee Marion Pasco X Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk
Project Description:
This alternative water supply project will expand upon the City of Clearwater’s existing reclaimed water transmission and
distribution system to provide reclaimed water to meet irrigation demands in areas where the residents have petitioned the City
requesting this service. These areas are all within the City’s reclaimed water service area identified in the current Master Reuse
Permit and are relatively adjacent to existing infrastructure allowing for reasonable construction costs to connect. The project
includes approximately 4,300 linear feet of 8-inch diameter reclaimed water transmission mains, and 15,200 linear feet of 4-inch
and 6-inch diameter reclaimed water distribution lines. The various areas will serve approximately 220 connections that are
predominantly residential single family homes.
The 145 active residential irrigation customers that are expected to connect will use 133,000 gpd to offset 81,500 gpd of potable
quality water. At build-out the City anticipates serving approximately 220 customers, however the offsets above only include the
initial 145 customers. Benefits: The project will provide approximately 133,000 gpd of reclaimed water to 155 active residential
irrigation customers (36 irrigating with potable water) to offset an estimated project total of 81,500 gpd of potable quality water.
Costs: The City of Clearwater is requesting funding for a project with an estimated cost of $1,500,000. For FY2014, the total budget
is for $1,500,000 with the District assuming 50% ($750,000) and will cover costs associated with Design, Construction and
Engineering Services during Construction. The cost amortized at 8% over 30 years is $4.49/1000 gallons offset. Additional
information: The City of Clearwater will meet all the District’s reclaimed water distribution funding requirements including individual
metering and obtaining a minimum of 50% offset efficiency. Of the total project cost ($1,500,000), approximately 85% ($1,275,000)
is expected to be needed for construction with the remainder being utilized for design and administration.
Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection
ordinances.
The City of Clearwater has an impressive track record of developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation measures.
The City has met the requirements of the Northern Tampa bay Water Use Caution Area stipulations included in its Water Use
Permit. The 2011 Water Year compliance per capita water consumption for the City of Clearwater was 76 gpcd. This is well below
the required 130 gpcd for Year 2001 required in the Water Use Caution Area regulations. The City has also implemented a
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