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Titusville approves stormwater master plan, water studies and major wastewater upgrades
Summary
Council authorized a set of water and stormwater actions: a $748,572 stormwater master-plan contract to Geocentech, a $96,290 brackish-water feasibility study for CDM Smith, and awarded two major wastewater contracts — Knox McCrae pump station ($4.5M) and Blue Heron filter upgrade ($5.67M) — and directed related budget amendments.
The City Council approved a package of water‑and‑stormwater projects and studies at its April 28 meeting, moving forward a citywide flood assessment, a brackish‑water feasibility study and major upgrades at two wastewater facilities.
Stormwater master plan: Council approved a task order to Geocentech for a comprehensive stormwater master plan and flood-assessment scope ($748,572). Staff framed the study as an update decades in the making and a priority after the October storm event; the scope includes modeling, public engagement and recommendations for prioritized capital projects. Multiple public commenters urged careful review of prior studies and stronger maintenance of existing outfalls.
Brackish‑water feasibility: The council approved a task order to CDM Smith for a brackish source feasibility study ($96,290). Staff said the study will evaluate alternative sources to address supply uncertainty and recharge concerns and to plan for long‑term water needs.
Wastewater upgrades: Council awarded the Knox McCrae master pump station improvements (CN‑26B‑026LR) to Massik General Contract Inc. for $4,498,485. Staff explained the existing above‑ground, ageing equipment has reached end‑of‑life and the upgrade — converting the station to a submersible lift station — is intended to reduce overflow risk and improve reliability; the project includes some capacity margin but is primarily a replacement of outdated systems.
Blue Heron WRF filter upgrade: Council also awarded the Blue Heron water reclamation facility filter upgrade (CN‑26N‑25) to L7 Construction for $5,669,437. Staff and the project engineer said the replacement of 25‑year‑old sand filters with modern cloth‑media filter elements will increase capacity and allow reclaimed water to meet reuse treatment standards for planned applications.
Each project passed on roll-call votes. Staff said the investments respond to demonstrated operational risk, regulatory concerns and recent storm impacts. Speakers at the meeting urged careful oversight, suggested alternatives and asked that any study or capital plan include clear maintenance and monitoring commitments.
