Edgewater council adopts wastewater treatment master plan tied to $19.1M state grant

The Edgewater City Council on Feb. 2 unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-R-S6 to accept a wastewater treatment plant master plan and begin steps toward design and funding. City Manager Mamoni told the council the city has been awarded approximately $19,100,000 from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to help offset the cost of the expansion and that the grant must be spent by 2031.

Adoption of the master plan does not itself fund construction, Mamoni said; it authorizes staff to pursue next steps, including obtaining design bids for the first phase and seeking additional grant funding. "Adopting this master plan is necessary to meet the grant delivery schedule," Mamoni said during the staff presentation.

Council members and staff agreed the plan positions the city to pursue available funding and, where appropriate, to adjust impact fees so growth contributes toward infrastructure costs. The council voted to accept the plan and proceed toward design procurement. The vote was recorded by roll call and carried by the council members present.

The next steps outlined by staff include value-engineering the first phase through a hired third-party engineering firm and preparing procurement documents for design services. The city will pursue grants and other funding opportunities to limit the project's impact on the city's budget. The resolution establishes an effective date and repeals conflicting prior resolutions.

The council and staff emphasized that adopting the plan is part of a longer schedule and that funding for full construction will require additional approvals and resources. The measure will allow the city to move forward with grant-related requirements and design procurement.