Proposed $30 Million Loan for Greenwood Lakes Water Facility Resiliency

Original title: Request Board approval to submit grant applications to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) special funding for Hurricane Helene and Milton requesting up to $30 million loan for resiliency of the Greenwood Lakes Water Reclamation Facility; and authorize the County Manager or designee to execute all grant documents associated with the grant application. Countywide (Johnny Edwards, Utilities Director)

June 10, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This action initiates the process to secure up to $30 million in state-backed financing for critical water infrastructure repairs and upgrades, which may impact future utility service reliability and county debt obligations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Greenwood Lakes Water Reclamation Facility

The facility is the designated recipient of the proposed resiliency upgrades.

County Manager

The County Manager or their designee is granted the authority to execute all grant-related documents.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 10, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners is considering a request to apply for up to $30 million in special funding from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. This loan, if approved, would support upgrades at the Greenwood Lakes Water Reclamation Facility following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this $30 million loan?

The loan is intended to fund upgrades for the Greenwood Lakes Water Reclamation Facility following the impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Who is authorized to sign the grant documents if this is approved?

The County Manager or their designee is authorized to execute all documents associated with the grant application.

Where is the funding coming from?

The funding is requested from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) via the .

Why It Matters

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Post-Hurricane Infrastructure Focus

The county is leveraging specific state revolving funds designated for post-Helene and Milton recovery to address long-term resiliency at a major water facility.

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