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Council approves Oviedo Boulevard reclaimed-water extension after extended debate; motion to table fails
Summary
After lengthy discussion about cost, future downtown landscaping and reclaimed-water reliability, the council approved a contract to extend a reclaimed-water main along Oviedo Boulevard. The project was awarded to RP Utility & Excavation Co. for $888,762 with a 10% contingency; tabling the measure failed before the approval vote passed 3-2.
The Oviedo City Council approved Resolution No. 4583-25 awarding a construction contract for a reclaimed-water main extension along Oviedo Boulevard after extended debate about costs, future landscape needs and system reliability.
Staff recommended awarding Bid No. 25-20 to RP Utility & Excavation for $888,762 and adding a 10% contingency of $88,878 for a total budget of $977,660. The project will extend an existing reclaimed-water line from the gym/aquatic-center area up to State Road 419, energize an already installed line on Innovita Boulevard and connect irrigation in the corridor and future downtown redevelopment areas.
Council members questioned the scale and timing of the $977,660 investment, noting the corridor already shows green turf and expressing skepticism about the need for reclaimed irrigation where established vegetation exists. Mayor Mary Sladek, Council member Ott and Deputy Mayor Tucart initially voted to table the resolution until staff returned with additional information, but the motion to table failed on a 3-2 vote (Sladek and Ott voted aye; Deputy Mayor Tucart, Council member Botterford and Council member Britton voted nay). After additional discussion and a proposed delay, Council member Britton moved to approve the resolution; the final roll-call vote recorded Council member Botterford aye, Council member Britton aye, Mayor Sladek nay, Deputy Mayor Dugart aye and Council member Ott nay, and the motion carried.
Staff said one driver for the extension is creating a reclaimed-water loop to improve system resiliency; the extension would connect to an existing dry line and bring reclaimed service up to the roundabout area, shortening the gap needed to complete the loop. Staff also said reclaimed service can support future downtown landscaping and corridor tree plantings with low-flow bubblers and that extending infrastructure now could be less expensive than retrofitting later.
Council asked staff to return with a work session presentation from Seminole Soil & Water Conservation District and local stakeholders; a motion to table the resolution until April 21 failed, and the council ultimately approved the contract. Staff estimated construction could be complete within six months and noted the project includes contingency funds that would revert to fund balance if unspent.
