North Miami, FL – The City of North Miami will receive a $2.3 million state grant for its septic to sewer conversion project, the second highest allocation earmarked for local governments. The State of Florida recently announced the award to the city as a part of its $22.7 million investment to support water quality improvements in the South Florida region.
“We are excited about the recent announcement from the State of Florida,” North Miami City Manager Theresa Therilus, Esq., stated. “The infusion of state funds will help the city continue to serve the needs of our local residents by allowing them the opportunity to finally convert to the city’s sewer system.”
The state’s multi-million-dollar allocation will come from the Biscayne Bay Grant Program to seven local governments including its second highest allocation to the City of North Miami. North Miami will use the funds to convert both residential and commercial properties from individual septic tank use to the city’s centralized sewer system. The $2.3 million state grant is in addition to $500,000 from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection the City of North Miami received in October for septic to sewer conversion.
“This is government at work for the people,” North Miami Vice Mayor Alix Desulme, Ed.D., explained. “We will continue to work on behalf of our constituents to ensure that they have access to a reliable wastewater management system that is managed and maintained by the great City of North Miami.”
Residential and commercial properties serviced by individual septic tanks in the City of North Miami will now benefit from connecting to the centralized sewer system.
For more information about the City of North Miami, visit www.NorthMiamiFL.gov or contact North Miami Public Works Departments for details regarding the septic to sewer conversion project at 305-895-9838. To learn more about the $22.7 Million announcement to support water quality improvements, visit https://www.flgov.com/2022/12/.
