Okaloosa County BOCC — September 20, 2016 — Legislative Priorities List 2017 Draft — reading text

Proposed Legislative Priorities 2017 TOPIC STATEMENT or ADDITIONAL NOTES & BACKGROUND COST PROJECT PROJECTS Funding P.J. Adams Parkway, P.J. Adams Parkway is a highly utilized county roadway along the southwest $10,500,000 Segments 3 & 4 border of Crestview, FL. A dense concentration of houses accessed by the Construction Funding existing two-lane roadway has rendered the roadway deficient in capacity. Okaloosa County, in partnership with FDOT District 3, has completed the PD&E for the four lane expansion of the full roadway (From SR 85 to Hwy 90), is performing the design from SR 85 to I-10, is acquiring right-of-way from SR 85 to I-10, and has construction funded for the first two segments of the project (from SR 85 to Ashley Dr). With FDOT performing a PD&E for a potential interchange with I-10 along this segment, the need to construct the four lane project from SR 85 to the interstate is high. Funding FIM Boulevard Extension Located as an enclave within the boundaries of Eglin Air Force Base, a 40 acre $400,000 tract of industrial land is inadequately serviced by a dirt roadway. Okaloosa County has worked with Eglin Air Force Base to obtain right-of-way that will serve as an extension to FIM Boulevard and the design of the roadway is ongoing. However funding for construction has yet to be identified. The importance of this access road is that one of the County’s most rapidly growing manufacturing businesses, G.S. Gelato, is located within this industrial area and the limited access is raising concerns about the long term viability of the current location. Development of the roadway will greatly enhance the potential for business to thrive in the current location. Funding Supplemental Reclaimed Project consists of constructing infrastructure to transmit up to 4 million gallons $5,000,000 Water Project per day of reclaimed water from Okaloosa County Water & Sewer’s wastewater plant in Ft. Walton Beach to the City of Niceville and Eglin Air Force Base to use for irrigation. Project will also increase the County’s effluent disposal capacity. Proposed infrastructure consists of approximately 10 miles of 20” pipe, 1 mile of 12” pipe, and equipment at the Arbennie Pritchett Water Reclamation Facility. The Eglin Community Partnership Program ranks this as one of the top projects in NW Florida, as evidenced by a Memo of Understanding that was executed by Eglin AFB (General Harris), the County, and the City of Niceville. In addition, the state categorizes reclaimed water as Alternate Water Supply projects. This project meets both immediate and long- term needs by re-using an available resource to keep our potable water supply and environment sustainable. A $3M state appropriation was received from a past funding cycle. The past funding will allow to get the project shovel ready 1  Proposed Legislative Priorities 2017 TOPIC STATEMENT or ADDITIONAL NOTES & BACKGROUND COST PROJECT (design, permitting, easement, and environmental), pay for construction of the necessary plant facilities, and pay for a portion of the pipeline. This funding request is for the remainder of the pipeline, which would finish the project. The County can contribute labor and equipment to self-perform the project; therefore, when it comes time to fill out the applications for water project funding, we would request an amount less than $5M. Funding West County Stormwater West of the main entrance to Hurlburt Field, runoff from the military $1,000,000 System Retrofit Analysis reservation flows across private property, US 98 and into the Santa Rosa Sound through several public stormwater systems. Largely installed over 35 years ago, the stormwater system is composed of corrugated metal pipe that is decaying to the point of failure. In addition, development of the area surrounding the system and runoff from Eglin Air Force Base has rendered many portions of the stormwater systems inadequate. The request is to perform an in-depth analysis of the overall drainage basins and conveyance pipes in the West County area in order to develop improvement recommendations and construction documents for improvements to mitigate flooding. Funding Port Dixie Stormwater Located adjacent to Shalimar, FL, the Port Dixie area has a stormwater system $2,500,000 System Rehabilitation in significant need of repair. Corrugated Metal Pipes (CMP) installed in the 70’s and 80’s are experiencing regular failures. High groundwater table in conjunction with regular flow from runoff has caused many of the pipes in the area to deteriorate. Rehabilitation of the system can be accomplished with the replacement of the failing CMP in favor of a smooth lined High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe. The new HDPE piping would significantly improve ground stability along the pipe route, increase system efficiency and have a service life of 50 years. Funding Bob Sikes Industrial Park The Bob Sikes Industrial Park (BSIP) has seen significant growth from various $1,000,000 Lift Station & Force Main DOD support facilities supporting aircraft testing and Upgrade modifications. Continuing to provide sufficient infrastructure is a necessity to attract and continue to grow the BSIP, its partnership with the military, and other industrial facilities. This project will have a significant economic impact, as it will replace and upsize the primary wastewater pumping station and force main (under the runway) to posture the industrial park to meet the future growth needs of the region. The County can contribute labor and equipment to self- perform the project; therefore, when it comes time to fill out the applications for water project funding, we would request an amount less than $1M. 2  Proposed Legislative Priorities 2017 TOPIC STATEMENT or ADDITIONAL NOTES & BACKGROUND COST PROJECT Funding Bob Sikes Water Project would expand the effluent disposal capacity from 0.38 million gallons $1,500,000 Reclamation Facility per day (MGD) to 1.117 MGD to match the permitted capacity of the water Effluent Disposal reclamation facility, better posturing for economic growth at the Bob Sikes Expansion Industrial Park and other areas of unincorporated Crestview, such as Hwy 90 East (Shoal River Ranch area) or areas north of Airport road. Project is already designed and permitted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Funding Hwy 90 East Water & These water and sewer main extensions would help spur economic growth to $3,000,000 Sewer Mains (to Shoal Hwy 90 East. Estimate is for main extensions to the intersection of Hwy 90 and River Ranch Area Jericho Road. Project could posture the county much better for a future Industrial Park industrial park in the vicinity of Hwy 90 East, Interstate 10, and the CSX railroad. The County can contribute labor and equipment to self-perform the project; therefore, when it comes time to fill out the applications for water project funding, we would request an amount less than $3M. Funding Okaloosa County Built in 1955 the existing Courthouse in Crestview, FL was closed due to $2,000,000 Courthouse environmental concerns (mold and asbestos). Okaloosa County is developing Reconstruction plans to remove the current structure and replace it with a new facility that will serve as a landmark for downtown Crestview. The new courthouse will provide adequate space to serve the needs of Okaloosa County for the next 50 years by doubling the number of judicial suites and courtrooms previously available. Funding will be utilized to help offset the project costs incurred by Okaloosa County ($26,000,000 total project costs).