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GRU Wastewater Service to Waldo (B)
This item involves extending wastewater service to the City of Waldo via a wastewater force main extension along SR 24
Explanation
In May of 2009, the City of Waldo sent a letter (attached) to the City of Gainesville requesting that the City of Gainesville consider providing wastewater service to Waldo, and asked that an estimate be provided for the cost to connect.
In July of 2009, GRU provided a letter (attached) to Waldo estimating the cost to connect to GRU's wastewater system, and indicating that City Commission approval would be required for the extension of wastewater service.
Representatives from the City of Waldo addressed the City Commission at the August 20, 2009 City Commission meeting and explained that they were evaluating a number of alternatives to upgrade their existing wastewater treatment plant, and one they wanted to evaluate was to abandon their existing plant and connect to GRU's wastewater system. Also at that City Commission meeting, GRU presented the estimated cost for GRU to serve Waldo. The City Commission approved a motion to 1) continue working with Waldo, and 2) refer this item to the Community Development Committee.
On November 10, 2009, the City of Waldo elected to pursue connection to GRU's wastewater system as their preferred wastewater service alternative. The consultant for the City of Waldo is now proceeding with the necessary funding acquisition, approvals and permitting to connect to GRU's wastewater system.
The Alachua County Commission on January 26, 2010 determined that the wastewater extension to Waldo is consistent with the Alachua County Comprehensive Plan, and anticipates that an interlocal agreement will be prepared between Alachua County, the City of Waldo, and the City of Gainesville to address wastewater system connections in the unincorporated area outside the Alachua County Urban Cluster (letter attached).
This item was considered at the Com...
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