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North Sebastian Septic to Sewer Phase 2 Status and Direction
Recommended Action
There are numerous benefits to be gained by the construction of a sanitary sewer collection and conveyance system in the revised area. A primary benefit, if implemented, will be the elimination of numerous pre-1983 septic systems in the area that have less than 6-inch separation between the drainfield and the groundwater table, which may result in nutrient loadings to groundwater table and potential nutrient transfer to the Indian River Lagoon. Given that a majority of the existing septic systems are pre-1983, the protection and restoration of the Indian River Lagoon is currently a contentious topic, and the health, economic viability, sustenance and well-being of the residents in the subject area are vital, staff recommends moving forward with the revised project. Staff requests the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) authorize staff to: 1. Present details of the revised project to include anticipated costs to benefitting property owners at a community meeting. Therefore, request staff work with the Roseland Community leaders to get the word out prior to the community meeting; and, 2. Update the BCC of the outcome of the community meeting prior to the execution of the FY 19-20 Legislative Appropriations grant.