Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: October 7, 2025
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: N/A
FROM: Ed Torres, M.S., P.E., LEED AP, Director, Utilities
CONTACT: Lindy Wolfe, P.E., LEED AP, Manager, Engineering Division
PHONE: 407-254-9918
DIVISION: Engineering Division
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution of Water and Wastewater Flow Monitoring Agreement by and between Openwater Seafood LLC and Orange County for an initial 10-year period to monitor water usage and wastewater discharges from the facility. District 4. (Engineering Division)
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PROJECT: N/A
PURPOSE: The property owner, Openwater Seafood LLC, is constructing an expansion to an existing food processing facility at 13435 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32824. Water and wastewater capital charges for the property were determined based on flow estimates pursuant to subsections 37-5(b)(4)b and 37-5(b)(5)b, respectively, of the Orange County Code.
The property owner has submitted a signed and sealed engineering study estimating water and wastewater flows and has agreed to enter into a Flow Monitoring Agreement with the Utilities Department.
The agreement provides for an initial 10-year period to monitor the water usage and wastewater discharges from the facility. The County may extend the monitoring period in the event of a material breach by the property owner, as described in the agreement. During the term of the agreement, a monthly monitoring fee will be assessed, and additional capital charges will be levied if the six-month average water or wastewater flow exceeds the signed and sealed engineering estimate at any time.
The County Attorney’s Office and Risk Management Division reviewed the agreement and find it acceptable as to form. Utilities Department staff recommends approval.
BUDGET: N/A