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Deltona budget book to show $44 million Fisher plant expansion; DEP grant covers half, city would cover remainder
Summary
At a May 3 budget workshop, Deltona officials said they will include a $44 million Fisher wastewater plant expansion in next year’s budget to secure a $22 million DEP construction grant.
At a May 3 budget workshop, Deltona finance and utilities staff told the City Commission they will show a $44 million expansion for the Fisher wastewater treatment plant in next year’s budget so the project can qualify for a $22 million grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
Finance Director John McKinney said the $44 million figure must appear in the budget because construction grants are reimbursable: “We pay the $44,000,000, and we get reimbursed the $22,000,000,” he said, explaining the city must show the full project cost to receive the 50% grant.
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