X.Utilities Impact Analysis and Map

X.Utilities Impact Analysis and Map

The proposed project will need to construct infrastructure for the following utility systems: chilled and heating water, sanitary sewer, potable water, fire protection, natural gas, electrical distribution, telecommunications, storm water, irrigation, and site lighting. The design of the facilities shall maximize the use of energy efficient materials and equipment. Innovative technology for each system is encouraged.

The Architect shall review all systems in the context of the University’s Master Utility Plan elements and recommend the most appropriate and/or cost effective method of utility service implementation. Electrical and water utilities are generally located around the perimeter of the proposed site. All utility improvements must be approved by USF Facilities Planning and Construction before commencing any detailed design work.

1. CHILLED WATER/HOT WATER

1. A new chiller plant must be developed to provide chilled water to the project. The initial plant capacity should be sufficient to support current campus chilled water needs for Phase I.

1. Heating hot water for the project will be provided at the building site. The initial phase should meet the heating capacity required for Phase I. This could be produced by two high efficiency boilers and distribution pumps. A natural gas line provided by TECO/Peoples Gas is across the Polk Parkway. As additional phases are added, two or three more boilers can be added as required. Space in mechanical rooms should be carefully designed to accommodate future phases should the facility want to take advantage of redundancy and the ability to maintain equipment.

1. WASTEWATER

It has been determined that adequate wastewater treatment and wastewater services are available for the campus development as provided by the Campus Master Plan. In order to supply wastewater treatment and wastewater services to the USF Polytechnic campus, the City of Lakeland will provide a point of connection to its wastewater force main within the Williams Company property which abuts the USF Polytechnic campus (located south of the Polk Parkway and about 100’ west of the property line). USF Polytechnic shall then be responsible for constructing an adequate line extension from the City’s wastewater force main point of terminus within the Williams Company’s property onto the USF Polytechnic campus. USF Polytechnic shall then connect to the line extension with a wastewater lift station. This USF Polytechnic campus lift station and all other on-site systems will be owned and operated by USF Polytechnic. Coordinate with the City of Lakeland – Water Utilities about flows and pressures.

1. SOLID WASTE

It has been determined that adequate solid waste collection and disposal services are available to the USF Polytechnic campus for the campus development, as provided in the Campus Master Plan. Solid waste collection and disposal services to the USF Polytechnic campus will be provided by the City.

1. POTABLE WATER/FIRE PROTECTION

Based upon USF Polytechnic’s estimated build out demand of 250,000 gallons per day (or “gpd”) (as otherwise outlined in the Campus Master Plan), it has been determined that adequate potable water is available for the proposed campus development. In order to supply potable water to the USF Polytechnic campus, the City will provide a point of connection for its potable water lines within the Williams Company’s property, which abuts the USF Polytechnic campus. USF Polytechnic shall then be responsible for constructing adequate line extensions from the City’s potable water line point of terminus within the Williams Company’s property onto the USF Polytechnic campus. On-site systems will be owned and operated by USF Polytechnic. Coordinate with the City of Lakeland – Water Utilities about flows and pressures.

1. NATURAL GAS

Natural gas is located across the Polk Parkway. Should natural gas be utilized for domestic water heating and heating hot water purposes, a low pressure line shall be provided by TECO/Peoples Gas. A 2” low pressure line would require jack/bore across the Polk Parkway.

1. ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

A new electric feeder of 13 KV underground electric system is under design for the new loads in the development. There will be an electric manhole at the south major access road. Power for the project will be supplied from the manhole high-voltage splices through a high voltage switch and a power transformer. The project would pay for the cables, conduits, switch and the transformer.

1. TELEPHONE/COMMUNICATIONS

Fiber:

Single mode fiber will be placed from existing private sector conduits a distance of less than a mile away.New manholes are needed to complete this program for fiber/copper to the building. A rack and LIU will be placed in the new building.

Copper:

The project will be placing a 400 count copper feed from the fiber feed node to the Phase I Facilities.

1. STORM WATER

Storm water management is available to USF Polytechnic through systems owned by the Williams Company that are located adjacent to and near the USF Polytechnic campus. Further, it has been determined that adequate storm water facilities will be available for the campus development. Any and all easements required for storm water discharge from the USF Polytechnic campus will be provided by the Williams Company per paragraph 5(H) of the Land Donation agreement. USF Polytechnic will utilize the City of Lakeland’s storm water standards and Southwest Florida Water Management District regulations per Policy 9A.4.1 in the Campus Master Plan.

1. IRRIGATION

The City of Lakeland and the City of Auburndale have begun to negotiate making reclaimed water available to supplement other sources for irrigation. This water potentially will be provided by the City of Auburndale and distributed by the City of Lakeland.

1. SITE LIGHTING

Any site lighting poles and fixtures for parking and sidewalks shall comply with the USF lighting standards. The lighting shall comply with the North American Illuminating Engineers’ Society standards for LEED Certification. The lighting should be designed to minimize upward reflection of light and meet current best management practices for “Dark Skies” initiatives. The illumination should minimize spill-over and aesthetic impacts on the area.

1. BUILDING SYSTEMS

Mechanical and Plumbing: The building will utilize variable air volume (VAV) air handling units using CHW/HHW, to maintain energy efficiency and zone comfort control. Mechanical systems shall evaluate energy savings in design such as using energy recovery. Acoustics shall be a concern in the meeting rooms, learning spaces and laboratory areas as well. The facilities shall be integrated with a new Energy Management Control System to enable the campus to maintain operation schedules and evaluate mechanical systems performance. Hot water reheat for zone control will provide the most efficient and effective mechanism for heating purposes. Plumbing systems will utilize low flow fixtures, lavatories, urinals and water closets shall be vitreous china with automatic sensors.

Electrical: Inside the building, 480/277 and 120/208 Volts power will be used for electric power distribution inside the building and for the lighting. Emergency power system utilizing a natural gas–engine generator set will provide backup power for all building life safety systems, elevators, and fire pump depending on the design. Research areas will require 24-hour backup power as well.

1. WATER CONSERVATION – LANDSCAPING AND DEVICES

The design of all fixtures, faucets, flush valves and other water dispensing devices shall be based upon ultra-low flow performances. All water-operated appliances and kitchen equipment will meet or exceed the low flow requirements of the State Plumbing Code. The use of dual flush toilet valves, infrared sensing faucets and other conservation measures will be employed in all building plumbing.

The landscaping will be designed using Florida Friendly species (plants, trees, shrubs and flowers). Irrigation systems will employ drip application or other low flow designs with soil moisture controls thereby minimizing irrigation demands.

1. PARKS AND RECREATION

The USF Polytechnic campus will provide its own active recreational facilities and programs. USF Polytechnic will continue to provide recreational facilities to support its existing and future needs. The location and characteristics of these areas have been documented in the Conservation, Future Land Use, and Recreational and Open Space elements of the Campus Master Plan.

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USF Polytechnic – Phase IA7/28/08

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