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Flagler Beach to apply for $19.3 million SRF loan to harden lift stations, stormwater projects
Summary
City commission voted unanimously to submit a Clean Water State Revolving Fund supplemental (SAM) loan application estimated at $19.3 million to harden four lift stations and implement stormwater master plan projects; the program may offer up to 50% principal forgiveness for eligible applicants.
The Flagler Beach City Commission voted unanimously March 26 to authorize staff to submit a $19.3 million application to the Florida Clean Water State Revolving Fund supplemental program (SAM) to harden wastewater lift stations and advance stormwater projects identified in the city's master plan.
Consultant Matt Clark of McKim & Creed presented planning-level estimates and said the package would focus on improvements at Pump Stations 3, 6, 7 and 8 plus associated stormwater work. Planning-level construction costs and associated soft costs pushed the application estimate to approximately $19.3 million; McKim & Creed said the supplemental program set a cap and that roughly half of a successful loan could be eligible for principal forgiveness based on the program rules and the city’s socioeconomic metrics.
Commissioners pressed staff for more detailed cost breakdowns and for clarification on how much of the $19.3 million is hard construction versus stormwater master‑plan allocations and soft costs. Staff said the application step does not bind the city to the full amount; it makes the city eligible to apply and begin the facilities-plan process. If selected, the city would refine the scope through planning and design, present detailed facilities plans and return to the commission for loan acceptance and any project‑specific approvals. The commission approved the resolution to submit the application unanimously.
Staff emphasized that acceptance of any loan and the determination of principal forgiveness rates would come later in the SRF process and require additional commission actions. The solicitation and planning process will include more detailed site assessments to refine cost estimates before any construction contract is executed.
