Event:Saint Johns River Water Management District Governing Board Meeting 2021-01-12

From Indian River Lagoon Project
Saint Johns River Water Management District Governing Board Meeting
The St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board will meet at District Headquarters in Palatka, Florida on January 12, 2021 at 10:00am. The Board is expected to approve over $9.5m for IRL Septic to Sewer conversions.
What: Board Meeting
When: January 12, 2021 10:00 am
Where: Online Event
Why:
Cause: Florida Water Quality
Region: Florida East Coast
Water Body: Estuary

The St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board holds its regular monthly meeting both electronically and in-person for the benefit of the public wishing to participate. The Governing Board room will be open at a reduced capacity to provide an in-person option. The public also can watch the meeting online and offer comment by phone.

Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Items:

During the December 8, 2020 Governing Board meeting, the Board expressed interest regarding the regulation of septic systems and authority to require or enforce connection to available sewer service. In order to address the Board’s interest, an informational item addressing these concerns will be provided in advance of this item for consideration.

At the December 8, 2020 Governing Board meeting, staff recommended the Governing Board consider funding the IRL Water Quality projects at a cumulative dollar total not to exceed $25 million. The Board approved all projects with the exception of septic to sewer conversion projects and asked staff to gather more information regarding commitment on the part of the potential grant recipients to hookup to sewer and abandon their septic systems.

Also, during the December 8 Governing Board meeting, the Board expressed interest regarding the regulation of septic systems and authority to require or enforce connection to available sewer service. In order to address the Board’s interest, an informational item addressing these concerns will be provided in advance of this item for consideration.

Live Broadcast: SJRWMD Governing Board Streaming Broadcast

Video Archive: SJRWMD Governing Board YouTube Channel

SJRWMD Board Meeting January 12, 2021 Agenda

SJRWMD Board Meeting January 12, 2021 Agenda Packet

SJRWMD Governing Board Calendar and Agendas