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Winter Haven staff outline septic‑to‑sewer grants and seek award of $4.94M construction contract
Summary
City staff presented time extensions and a consolidation of two septic‑to‑sewer grants (about $1.5M and $3.4M) and recommended awarding a roughly $4.94 million construction contract to B and B Utilities to build sewer and water improvements, with work to start in the south area and an estimated two‑year timeline.
City staff told commissioners the city is seeking to consolidate and extend two grants for a septic‑to‑sewer program and recommended awarding a construction contract to B and B Utilities for roughly $4,944,000.
Gary Hubbard, introduced in the agenda as director of Winter Haven Water, said the items (11a–11c) mostly align grant periods so the city can combine roughly $1.5 million in earlier funding with a subsequent ~$3.4 million grant. He said the consolidated funds will be used to install gravity sewer lines and force mains and to help residents with connections into the system.
The staff presentation described the recommended construction contract to B and B Utilities as the procurement step to build sewer infrastructure in a southern service area first; the total project timeframe was estimated at about two years, roughly one year for each of the north and south areas. Hubbard said the scope also includes replacement of aging AC water mains to improve supply and fire protection in those neighborhoods.
City Manager (unnamed) reminded commissioners the city previously upgraded lift station 119 in the project area and said staff are exploring ways to reduce plumbing and connection costs for residents who are currently on septic systems. He noted some residual grant funds would be directed to offset resident costs and staff would pursue additional funding options to minimize individual financial impacts.
Hubbard said the septic‑to‑sewer master plan completed about five years ago prioritized this area as a high priority and called this project a test case for future work. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about sequencing and scope; staff responded that grant money and other funds will be used to help residents tie in and that construction will begin in the south area.
What happens next: commissioners received the presentation at the agenda review; items that require formal approval or award may be presented for action at a subsequent meeting.
