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County to move $21.7 million Restore grant for multi‑jurisdiction septic‑to‑sewer conversions to Thursday consent agenda amid resident concerns about forced tie
Summary
Staff said the county received a $21,711,330 award (RESTORE funds) covering a multi‑jurisdictional septic‑to‑sewer conversion involving Pace Water, Gulf Breeze, Holly Navarre, and Jay; commissioners moved the item to the consent agenda for Thursday. Residents asked the county to keep hookups voluntary and questioned costs and enforcement.
Santa Rosa County staff told commissioners they were prepared to accept a $21,711,330 grant award from RESTORE/DPR implementation funding to install sewer connections and convert up to about 900 residential septic tanks across multiple municipal service areas. The commission moved the award to the next meeting’s consent agenda for formal approval.
Why it matters: County staff said the grant would extend sewer service and replace residential septic systems in areas where sewer is available or will be extended, which county officials and state regulators say protects nearby water bodies. Some residents urged the county not to force hookups…
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