1. Jacksonville Florida Septic Tank Phase Out History
Over 20 Years of Eating The Elephant
Robert Kermitz – England Thims & Miller Inc.
Thursday, August 29, 2019

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3. Background Over 60,000 Septic tanks (20,000 failing) in Duval County
Programs historically handled through numerous funding initiatives and by numerous agencies (City of Jacksonville, WSEA and JEA)
Programs/Projects included:
COJ Bond Programs-Grand Park, Salerno, Pablo Point
Better Jacksonville Plan (BJP)– Pernecia, Glynlea, Murray Hill, Lake Forest, Oakwood Villas, Scott Mill (voluntary connections only)
COJ Lateral Only Connection (LOC) Program (voluntary connections only)
BJP six projects: 65 miles of sewer pipe for 5862 potential connections for $120mil

4. Oakwood Villas BJP & LOC Project
BJP project 20 miles of sewer pipe for 1834 parcels
LOC targeted to connect existing home that provided nutrient reduction credit only to meet BMAP objectives

5. STPO Projects are invasive

6. STPO Projects are INVASIVE!!!

7. What is Jacksonville’s current program

8. Current Program
Septic tank program is a partnership between the City of Jacksonville and JEA
Matrix created by the COJ, JEA and Duval County Health Department that prioritizes community needs and environmental impacts
Program involves bringing water and sewer services to areas without these central services based on the matrix criteria
3 projects funded – Biltmore, Beverly Hills-East & West, Christobel

9. Current Prioritization Matrix
Env/Health/Welfare criteria-Proximity to waterbody & Impaired Trib factor
Community consideration: Age of neighborhood, median home value, other infrastructure, elim of proliferation

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12. Current Program WHY WAS THIS PROGRAM DEVELOPED?
Failing septic tanks negatively impact Jacksonville’s waterways & quality of life
City’s response to citizens’ request to provide new water & sewer to established neighborhoods at no upfront cost to property owners
$40 million program (Co-funded by JEA & City)
New City Ordinance unanimously passed by Jacksonville City Council on 8/23/16

13. Current Program Overview
WHAT DOES THE PROGRAM INCLUDE?
Program pays for ALL COSTS associated with the installation of new water and sewer lines, Including the plumbing work on private property and septic tank abandonment
Program pays for ALL permit and JEA fees – no repayment
Unimproved (empty) lots will receive a water and sewer connection at the property line for future connection
Roads impacted by construction will be repaved
Property owner(s) can continue to use private well for outdoor use and non-potable purposes – backflow will be installed

14. Program Overview HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK?
70% of property owners must sign program agreement before JEA can proceed with design and construction
This provides JEA’s customers a choice and insures buy-in from the community
Current Participation Status
Biltmore: Over 80%
Beverly Hills: Over 74%

15. BEVERLY HILLS EAST PROJECT
266 parcels, 203 commitments, $8-10 mil project

16. Current Program Summary
35 Total Potential Project Areas
Includes over 21,000 septic tanks
Current Estimate: over $735,000,000
Approximately $35,000 per parcel
At current funding rate of $15 mil/yr = 50 years
Does not address the other 39,000 septic tanks

17. Summary – We are eating the elephant slowly!
Thanks for listening!