Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: December 22, 2025
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: N/A
FROM: Ed Torres, M.S., P.E., LEED AP, Director, Utilities
CONTACT: Mark C. Ikeler, P.E., Manager, Water Reclamation Division
PHONE: 407-254-9705
DIVISION: Water Reclamation Division
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution of Joint Participation Agreement for Sink Hole Grouting Project by and between Orange County, Florida and the City of Orlando, Florida for Orange County to reimburse the City of Orlando for design and construction services provided during the sink hole grouting project. Districts 1 and 6. (Water Reclamation Division)
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PURPOSE: In 2015, a 54-inch reclaimed water main (RWM) jointly owned by the City of Orlando (City) and Orange County (County) as Water Conserv II partners (Conserv II Partners), was affected by the formation of a sinkhole in unincorporated Orange County near Mile Marker 263 of the Florida Turnpike. Because of the sinkhole’s proximity to the Turnpike and the RWM, the Conserv II Partners determined a grouting project is necessary to stabilize the area and to mitigate the potential for further expansion.
The City is managing the grouting project and has completed the project’s design. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is contributing financially to the project, and this Agreement establishes the reimbursement framework under which the County will reimburse the City for completed design and construction administration services provided during the construction and grouting phases of the project in excess of FDOT’s contribution.
The County Attorney’s Office and Risk Management Division reviewed the Agreement and find it acceptable as to form. Utilities Department staff recommend approval.
BUDGET: N/A