Additional Agenda Items - April 1, 2025 1. Authorization to advertise for bids for equipment and construction related to the Wastewater Treatment Plant to be located at the Catalyst Industrial Park and authorize staff to sign all associated documents. Budget impact: None, funded by grant proceeds. 2. Authorization to apply for an Emergency Bridge Loan from Florida Commerce. Budget impact: None. SUWANNEE COUNTY Administration Executive Summary Objective: Authorization to advertise for bids for equipment and construction related to the Wastewater Treatment Plant to be located at the Catalyst Industrial Park and authorize staff to sign all associated documents. Considerations: This project is funded by multiple grants, one of which is ARPA funding, and includes stringent deadlines. Budget Impact: None, funded by grant proceeds. Recommendation: Staff respectfully requests the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners to authorize the advertisement of bids for equipment and construction related to the Wastewater Treatment Plant to be located at the Catalyst Industrial Park and authorize staff to sign all associated documents. Respectfully submitted, Dated: April 1, 2025 Greg Scott, County Administrator SUWANNEE COUNTY Administration Executive Summary Objective: Authorization to apply for an Emergency Bridge Loan from Florida Commerce. Considerations: Suwannee County received a $2.5 million appropriation from DEM for the regional shelter; however that agreement is still in process, which has put the project on hold. To help us continue moving forward, Secretary Alex Kelly from Florida Commerce has offered a $2.5 million Emergency Bridge Loan at 0% interest, with a repayment period of 10 years. Once we receive the appropriation from DEM, we would use those funds to repay the Emergency Bridge Loan. Budget Impact: None. Recommendation: County Staff respectfully requests.approval to apply for an Emergency Bridge Loan from Florida Commerce. Respectfully submitted, Dated:3/31/2025 Jason Furry Parks and Recreation Director