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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO APPLY FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN PROGRAM, LOAN AGREEMENT NO WW0624D, TO FINANCE DEEP INJECTION WELL 2; MAKING FINDINGS; AUTHORIZING THE LOAN APPLICATION; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE LOAN AGREEMENT; DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES; AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE THE LOAN AGREEMENT; PROVIDING ASSURANCES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Fiscal Impact: $5,595,305 with 100% principal loan forgiveness)
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(Staff Contact: Renuka Mohammed)
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Summary Explanation/Background:
The Utilities Department is seeking City Commission approval to apply for and accept funding from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) under loan WW0624D0. The requested $5,595,305 will fund Phase I of the Emerging Contaminants Water Treatment Plant Upgrades, specifically the construction of a Deep Injection Well (IW-2) for concentrate disposal associated with expanded nanofiltration capacity.
Under the proposed financing terms, there will be 100% principal loan forgiveness. The loan will be supplemented by loan WW0624E0 in the amount of $10,604,695 (agenda accompanying item 25-591).
This project is essential to achieving compliance with the new Federal and State PFAS standards set by the U.S. EPA, which go into effect in 2029. The project ensures the long-term protection of public health and drinking water quality for the City’s utility customers.
This funding opportunity is contingent upon the submission of the complete application by the deadline of December 11, 2025. Failure to meet this deadline will result in removal from consideration for inclusion in this priority listing cycle.
Prior Actions
•Resolution 2023-200: $9.595M DWSRF loan (100% forgiven)
•Resolution 2024-184: Adoption of Water Facility Plan for Emerging Contaminants
•Ordinance 2024-10: Adoption of Water and Sewer Rates
Recommendation
• Approve and authorize the Utilities Department to submit and finalize CWSRF Loan Application WW0624D0 in the amount of $5,595,305, 100% principal loan forgiveness.
Origin of request for this action: Utilities
Fiscal impact and source of funding: $5,595,305 with 100% principal loan forgiveness
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RStrategic Plan Initiative:
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Goal 4 (item 6) -Superior Capacity for Growth through Quality, Sustainable Development - Expand and enhance utility infrastructure - water, wastewater and stormwater