Approval of Water Use Permit Transfer for Hillsborough County

Original title: Tampa Bay Water’s Water Use Permit Transfer from Suburban Land Reserve, Inc. Directstaff to notarbitrateTampa Bay Water’s (TBW) transfer of 590,100 gallons per day from Water Use Permit No. 2000656.013 owned by Suburban Land Reserve to Tampa Bay Water’s Balm Farm Water Use Permit, to serve Hillsborough County customers. Staff has reviewed the proposed permit and found no issues that warrant arbitration. Should the Board of County Commissioner’s (BOCC) direct staff to arbitrate this item, arbitration costs could exceed $50,000 and would require a budget amendment to allocate additional funds for arbitration services.

March 19, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This decision secures a daily water allocation of 590,100 gallons for Hillsborough County customers and avoids potential costs exceeding $50,000.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Hillsborough County customers

These residents will receive the water supply made available through the transferred permit.

Tampa Bay Water

The utility is authorized to incorporate the transferred water volume into its Balm Farm permit.

Suburban Land Reserve, Inc.

The company is transferring its water use permit rights to Tampa Bay Water.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 19, 2024.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners approved the transfer of 590,100 gallons of water per day from a permit held by Suburban Land Reserve, Inc. to Tampa Bay Water’s Balm Farm permit. This action ensures the water supply is available to serve Hillsborough County customers without triggering costly .

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is being transferred in this agreement?

The right to use 590,100 gallons of water per day is being moved from a permit held by Suburban Land Reserve, Inc. to Tampa Bay Water’s Balm Farm permit.

Why did the Board decide not to arbitrate?

County staff reviewed the proposed permit transfer and found no issues that warranted the cost and process of .

What would have happened if the Board chose to arbitrate?

would have cost more than $50,000 and required a budget amendment to pay for the legal services.

Why It Matters

This decision secures a daily water allocation of 590,100 gallons for Hillsborough County customers and avoids potential costs exceeding $50,000.

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Arbitration Cost Threshold

The document explicitly links the decision to avoid arbitration with a specific $50,000 cost threshold, highlighting the fiscal impact of the Board's oversight.

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