Objective 9.5.3. - Manatee County will adopt and maintain a Water Supply Facilities Work Plan for at least a ten-year planning period addressing water supply facilities necessary to serve existing and future development within the County's water service area.

Policy 9.5.3.1. The Manatee County Water Supply Facilities Work Plan, May 23, 2017 prepared by Carollo for Manatee County is hereby adopted into the Comprehensive Plan by reference.

Policy 9.5.3.2. Manatee County will coordinate with the Southwest Florida Water Management District and the Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority to update the Water Supply Facilities Work plan every five (5) years, and within eighteen (18) months of the approval of the updated Water Management District's Regional Supply Plan.

Policy 9.5.3.3. The ten-year capital projects list contained in the Water Supply Facilities Work Plan identifies the capital improvements necessary to address existing deficiencies and new growth needs in potable water facilities and will be updated consistent with Objective 10.1.6.

Policy 9.5.3.4. The Water Supply Facilities Work Plan shall implement and maintain the potable water level-of-service standards established in Policies 9.5.1.1 and 2.4.1.5.

Policy 9.5.3.5. When Updating the Water Supply Facilities Work Plan, the County will seek alternative sources of water, as well as conservation and reuse programs in order to meet projected demand increases.

Policy 9.5.3.6. The Water Supply Facilities Work Plan will be used to prioritize and coordinate the expansion and upgrade of facilities used to withdraw, transmit, treat, store, and distribute potable water to meet future needs.

Implementation Mechanism(s):

(a)

Preparation of an annual capital improvements program and operating budget consistent with potable water needs.

(b)

Coordination between the Financial Management, Building and Development Services, Utilities, and Public Works Departments to ensure implementation.

(Ord. No. 17-15 , § 3, 9-7-17)