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Manasota Basin

Projects

April 2010

Table of ContentsBasinBookReport-FY2010 v2.3 Production March 23.rpt.......................................................................................................................... 1

Z010 - Boards & Executive Services - Manasota Basin.................................................................................................... 1

Z030 - Planning - Manasota Basin.................................................................................................................................... 2

Z050 - Information Resources - Manasota Basin.............................................................................................................. 3

Z060 - Communications - Manasota Basin....................................................................................................................... 4

Z090 - Community Affairs - Manasota Basin..................................................................................................................... 5

Z300 - Resouce Data and Restoration Department - Manasota Basin............................................................................. 6

Z500 - Resource Projects - Manasota Basin..................................................................................................................... 7

Z600 - Operations - Manasota Basin................................................................................................................................ 8

Z700 - Land Resources - Manasota Basin........................................................................................................................ 9

Z910 - Commissions - Manasota Basin............................................................................................................................ 10

Z930 - Contingencies - Manasota Basin........................................................................................................................... 11

S005 - Myakka River......................................................................................................................................................... 12

S019 - Edward W. Chance Reserve................................................................................................................................. 13

S024 - Upper Myakka River Watershed............................................................................................................................ 14

S030 - RV Griffin Reserve................................................................................................................................................. 15

S031 - Myakka Prairie....................................................................................................................................................... 16

S032 - Little Manatee River............................................................................................................................................... 17

S041 - Myakkahatchee Creek........................................................................................................................................... 18

S042 - Tampa Bay Estuarine Ecosystem.......................................................................................................................... 19

S099 - Save Our Rivers Administration............................................................................................................................. 20

SA05 - Deer Prairie Creek................................................................................................................................................. 22

SA19 - Lake Manatee Lower Watershed Upland Restoration #1...................................................................................... 23

SA31 - Myakka State Forest Hydrologic Rstr.................................................................................................................... 25

SB05 - Myakka River Deer Prairie Creek Preserve Wetland Restoration......................................................................... 27

SB19 - Edward W. Chance Reserve Hydrologic Rstr....................................................................................................... 28

SB31 - Myakka River State Park-Myakka Prairie Tract Wetland Restoration................................................................... 30

W020 - SWIM Plan Implementation - Tampa Bay............................................................................................................. 31

W027 - Tampa Bay Estuary Program............................................................................................................................... 33

W028 - Bay Soundings...................................................................................................................................................... 36

W030 - Tampa Bay Watch Field Trip Program................................................................................................................. 38

W226 - City of Anna Maria-Implementation of BMPs........................................................................................................ 40

W312 - Tampa Bay Habitat Restoration............................................................................................................................ 43

W316 - Cockroach Bay (Phases C-D-E-F)........................................................................................................................ 45

W331 - Biennial Seagrass Mapping of Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Charlotte Harbor...................................................... 48

W348 - Terra Ceia Isles Habitat Restoration..................................................................................................................... 51

W358 - Tom Bennett Park................................................................................................................................................. 54

W364 - Palmetto Estuary.................................................................................................................................................. 56

W394 - FELTS Preserve Restoration................................................................................................................................ 58

W501 - SWIM Plan Implementation - Charlotte Harbor.................................................................................................... 60

W506 - CHEC Charlotte Harbor/Lemon Bay SWIM Watershed Education....................................................................... 62

W509 - Alligator Creek In-Stream Restoration.................................................................................................................. 65

W521 - Charlotte Harbor Water Quality Monitoring........................................................................................................... 67

W526 - Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program......................................................................................................... 69

W528 - Myakka River Water Quality Monitoring............................................................................................................... 71

W552 - Sarasota County Pollutant Model Development................................................................................................... 73

W558 - Venice Hatchett Creek Stormwater Facility.......................................................................................................... 75

W559 - Assessment of 2008 Seagrass Maps in Charlotte Harbor And Lemon Bay......................................................... 77

W601 - SWIM Plan Implementation - Sarasota Bay......................................................................................................... 79

W602 - Neal Preserve Environmental Restoration............................................................................................................ 81

W603 - Ungarelli Preserve................................................................................................................................................ 83

W604 - Phillippi Creek In-stream Restoration................................................................................................................... 85

W611 - Sarasota Bay Spoil Island Restoration Project..................................................................................................... 87

W612 - Sarasota Bay Estuary Program............................................................................................................................ 89

W613 - Sarasota-Catfish Creek SW Facility-Phase II....................................................................................................... 91

W616 - Sarasota Bay Habitat Restoration........................................................................................................................ 94

W617 - Sarasota Imp. BMPs Coastal Basin Beach Road................................................................................................. 96

W619 - Perico Preserve Environmental Restoration......................................................................................................... 98

W620 - Pelican Cove Stormwater Retrofit......................................................................................................................... 100

W621 - Little Sarasota Bay Water Quality Management Plan........................................................................................... 102

W622 - Sarasota Bay Water Quality Management Plan................................................................................................... 104

W623 - Holmes Beach Stormwater Retrofit...................................................................................................................... 106

W624 - Red Bug Slough Restoration................................................................................................................................ 108

W625 - Runaway Bay - Sarasota Bay Coast Line Restoration......................................................................................... 110

W626 - Blackburn Point Park Addition.............................................................................................................................. 112

W627 - Bradenton Beach Stormwater Retrofits................................................................................................................ 114

B074 - Manatee - WMPlan Braden River.......................................................................................................................... 116

B099 - Quality of Water Improvement Program - Manasota Basin................................................................................... 119

B131 - Hotel/Motel/Restaurant Water Conservation Program (Water CHAMP/PRO)....................................................... 121

B246 - Water Conservation/FYN Regional Builder/Developer Specialist.......................................................................... 124

B274 - Salt Water Intrusion Monitoring Network............................................................................................................... 127

B277 - Florida Water Star.................................................................................................................................................. 129

B310 - Manatee - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models........................................................................... 132

B315 - Sarasota - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models........................................................................... 134

B620 - Mapping and GIS................................................................................................................................................... 136

B630 - Field Operations 021............................................................................................................................................. 138

B733 - FYN Manatee County............................................................................................................................................ 139

B735 - FYN Sarasota County............................................................................................................................................ 141

P259 - Youth Water Resources Education........................................................................................................................ 143

P268 - Public Education.................................................................................................................................................... 146

F032 - Peace River Regional Reservoir Expansion.......................................................................................................... 150

F033 - Peace River Facility Expansion............................................................................................................................. 153

H008 - Lake Hancock Lake Level Modification................................................................................................................. 156

H009 - Lake Hancock Outfall Structure P-11 Modification................................................................................................ 160

H015 - FARMS Back-Plug Program.................................................................................................................................. 162

H017 - Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems Program...................................................................... 164

H024 - Upper Peace River Resource Development.......................................................................................................... 166

H048 - Myakka River Watershed Initiative........................................................................................................................ 170

H050 - PR/MRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 1 Interconnect....................................................................................... 173

H051 - PR/MRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 2 Interconnect....................................................................................... 175

H052 - PR/MRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 3A Interconnect..................................................................................... 177

H059 - City of Bradenton Reservoir Expansion................................................................................................................. 179

H062 - CF Industries Aquifer Recharge and Recovery Project......................................................................................... 181

H069 - PR/MRWSA Reg Loop System Ph 1A.................................................................................................................. 183

H079 - PRMRWSA Brackish Groundwater Development................................................................................................. 185

H086 - Manatee County Regional 10 MG Reclaimed Water Storage Tank Project.......................................................... 187

H087 - City of Punta Gorda Reverse Osmosis Facility..................................................................................................... 189

H088 - Pilot Treatment Study and Intermediate Well for Dona Bay Water Supply Project............................................... 191

H089 - Flatford Swamp Hydrologic RestorationImplementation...................................................................................... 193

H093 - Manatee County Regional 10 MG RW Storage SW-2........................................................................................... 195

K114 - Bradenton - ASR Program..................................................................................................................................... 197

K120 - North Port - Water ASR - Phase V........................................................................................................................ 200

K253 - Manatee - Imp. BMPs Wares Creek...................................................................................................................... 203

K269 - Sarasota Co. - N. Sarasota Co. Reclaimed Water ASRs...................................................................................... 206

K883 - North Port WMPlan Big Slough............................................................................................................................. 208

L007 - Manatee - WMPlan Buffalo Canal/Frog Creek....................................................................................................... 210

L010 - Manatee - WMPlan Gamble Creek........................................................................................................................ 213

L210 - Implementation of BMPs - Phillippi Creek/Celery Fields........................................................................................ 216

L230 - Longboat Key Backup Potable Water Supply Interconnect................................................................................... 218

L512 - (Completed) Manatee County Shallow Well Rebate Program............................................................................... 220

L604 - Manatee - WMPlan Little Manatee River............................................................................................................... 222

L608 - Palmetto Reclaimed Water ASR............................................................................................................................ 225

L610 - Sarasota County - Watershed Plan: Lemon Bay................................................................................................... 227

L611 - Sarasota County - Watershed Plan: Roberts Bay.................................................................................................. 229

L613 - Sarasota Imp. BMPs South Pelican Drive.............................................................................................................. 231

L614 - Sarasota Imp. BMPs Matheny Creek..................................................................................................................... 233

L615 - Sarasota Imp. BMPs Alligator Creek...................................................................................................................... 235

L624 - Venice Imp. BMPs Hatchett Creek-Venice............................................................................................................ 237

L627 - City of North Port Water Conservation and Retrofit Project................................................................................... 239

L693 - Water Exhibits in the Glazer Children's Museum of Tampa................................................................................... 241

L854 - Bradenton/Manatee Co./Palmetto Reuse Interconnect Study............................................................................... 243

L867 - Sarasota County GIS Dataset Development.......................................................................................................... 245

L874 - Aqua Utilities Reuse Transmission - Eastern Lakewood Ranch............................................................................ 247

L949 - Manatee County Water Conservation Program..................................................................................................... 249

N084 - City of North Port Reuse Storage Tank and High Service Pump Station.............................................................. 251

N107 - Braden River Soil Moisture Sensor Rebate Program............................................................................................ 253

N115 - Manatee County Indoor Water Conservation Project............................................................................................ 255

N139 - Low Impact Development Manual......................................................................................................................... 257

N188 - City of Bradenton NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification..................................................................................... 259

N218 - Englewood Reclaimed Water Supply Project........................................................................................................ 261

N231 - Manatee County Toilet Rebate Project - Phase IV................................................................................................ 263

L019 - Sarasota - Update W. Para. & County maintained models.................................................................................... 265

L238 - SEC Southern Coastal Watershed Education........................................................................................................ 268

L520 - Around the Bend Nature Tours Manatee/Sarasota................................................................................................ 271

L618 - Sarasota - Watershed Management Plan: Coastal Fringe..................................................................................... 273

N014 - The Florida Aquarium Watershed Education Initiative.......................................................................................... 275

N151 - Manatee County NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification...................................................................................... 277

N255 - Beach Water Quality Project................................................................................................................................. 279

N263 - Manatee County - Watershed Evaluation.............................................................................................................. 281

N275 - Sarasota County - Watershed Evaluation............................................................................................................ 283

N276 - Low Impact Design Implementation at Venice East Blvd...................................................................................... 285

N277 - City of North Port Reclaimed Water Transmission Expansion Phase I................................................................. 287

N306 - Sarasota County - Englewood CRA Stormwater Retrofit...................................................................................... 289

N325 - Manatee County Toilet Rebate Program Phase V................................................................................................ 292

L015 - Sarasota County Surface Water Monitoring Program............................................................................................ 294

L200 - Bradenton - Wares Creek Bridge Replacement..................................................................................................... 296

N281 - Nokomis Drainage Improvement and Stormwater Treatment............................................................................... 299

N181 - Science Curriculum Enhancement Program......................................................................................................... 300

N206 - G.WIZ Water Wonders Workshop......................................................................................................................... 302

N215 - Anna Maria Island - Watershed Evaluation........................................................................................................... 304

N268 - Watershed Education Classroom.......................................................................................................................... 306

N273 - Sarasota County Park Facility Construction.......................................................................................................... 308

N294 - Sarasota County Outdoor Conservation Kits......................................................................................................... 310

N297 - PRMRWSA Water Supply Construction & Operations Educational Video............................................................ 312

N310 - Venice Greenhouse Rain Harvest System............................................................................................................ 313

N082 - City of North Port Myakkahatchee Creek Water Treatment Plant RBF/RO Reliability Project.............................. 314

N266 - City of North Port - Como Waterway Water Control Structure.............................................................................. 316

M110 - Manatee - FEMA Map Modernization................................................................................................................... 318

M115 - Sarasota - FEMA Map Modernization................................................................................................................... 320

M118 - FEMA Map Modernization Management Support................................................................................................. 323

Z010

Boards & Executive Services - Manasota Basin

Project Type On-Going Activities

AORs Strategic Initiatives

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River,

Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota

N/ACooperator(s)

Project Manager KAVOURAS, LOU

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Boards and Executive Services Department provides administrative support to the Basin Board. These support

activities include noticing, scheduling and preparing the agenda and minutes for regular and special meetings and

workshops. Other functions include preparing meeting and travel arrangements and correspondence for Board

members. The Deputy Executive Director for Outreach, Planning and Board Services is the primary staff liaison for

members. The Deputy also assists with the conduct of meetings, works with the Governor's staff to ensure the legal

constitution of Boards, coordinates with appropriate staff to ensure follow up on meeting issues, conducts new

member orientation and ensures compliance with the Sunshine Laws. In addition, the Deputy and staff coordinate

Board field trips, including planning, scheduling, meals, logistics and arranging for staff support. This budget item also

provides funds for equipment and facility rental, legal advertisements for meeting notices, miscellaneous office

supplies and printing and Board member travel reimbursements (e.g., meals, conference registration, mileage, etc.).

Status As Of: March 13, 2007

As of this date, this project will not show an update. Ongoing project details are shown in the project description.

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Z030

Planning - Manasota Basin





Cooperator(s)

Project Manager DAVIES, DIANNE

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionPlanning is an Executive support function responsible for long-range comprehensive planning and near-term strategic

planning. Department staff administer the Comprehensive Watershed Management initiative; provide Basin Board

support; and assist the Basin Board with development of resource management priorities.

BenefitsPlanning Department staff support the Basin Board through the following tasks. Project Management Database project

worksheets that are used in the Budget Notebook for each Basin Board meeting are reviewed to ensure accuracy and

completeness. Planning staff work with project managers to identify any significant issues and resolve any

discrepancies. Staff take the lead in preparing for joint Governing and Basin Board Planning Workshops and for the

Basin Board's Annual Planning Workshop. Basin Board meetings are attended and presentations are made to the

Board on an as-needed basis. Staff often coordinate responses to issues raised during meetings. Staff respond to

Board Member questions and requests via oral and written communications. Staff assist Basin Board members by

creating and providing presentations on Basin-specific issues. At the Board's request, research is conducted and

special issues are presented during Board meetings. Department staff assist the Community Affairs Coordinators with

Cooperative Funding kick-off meetings held for local governments and other potential cooperators. Assistance is

provided for new Board member orientations.




Z050

Information Resources - Manasota Basin





Cooperator(s)

Project Manager LEWIS, JIM

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionVideo production and conferencing staff provides audio-visual, archive tape, and video teleconferencing support for

Basin Board and Governing Board meetings, including staff presentations. Audio-visual staff provides support for

annual Basin Board planning workshops, and the semiannual Governing Board/Basin Board planning workshops, as

well as other non-regularly scheduled workshops not held in a District office, as needed. Based on the time devoted to

these activities, including travel, the appropriate salary percentage is allocated to each Basin Board.




Z060

Communications - Manasota Basin





N/ACooperator(s)

Project Manager MOLLIGAN, MICHAEL

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Communications Department is an Executive support function responsible for a broad range of activities that

support the District's mission, Governing and Basin boards, and other departments. Departmental functions include

projects funded by the Governing and Basin boards, such as public information and media coordination; youth and

public education programs and initiatives in coordination with local governments and other community organizations;

promotion of sound water conservation practices; presentation of projects to the Basin boards in the budget adoption

process; and graphics support for Basin Board presentations. Communications Department staff support the Basin

Board through the following tasks. Basin Board meetings are attended on an as-needed basis to make presentations,

answer questions, and participate in budget discussions. Reponses are prepared to answer Board Member questions

and requests via oral and written communications. Educational materials are developed, reviewed, updated, promoted,

and distributed. Assistance is provided to cooperators to develop education projects that support the District's mission.

Education and grant programs are promoted at schools and to cooperators. Support is provided to the Basin Board

Education Committee. Media contact summaries and articles are disseminated. The District's web site is maintained.




Z090

Community Affairs - Manasota Basin





Cooperator(s)

Project Manager RATHKE, DAVID

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionBasin Board funds budgeted are for the administration and coordination of the Cooperative Funding program, including

conducting cooperator workshops, processing applications, communicating with applicants and participating in project

ranking. Basin Board funds are budgeted for the Community Affairs Coordinator (CAC) to attend and participate in

Basin Board meetings and new Board member orientations and briefings and for the CAC's responses to Board

member information requests, as well as other "as needed" services to the Basin Board.




Z300

Resouce Data and Restoration Department - Manasota Basin





Cooperator(s)

Project Manager DEHAVEN, ERIC

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Resource Data and Restoration Department is involved in the collection, management, and analysis of water

resource data and the development and implementation of restoration projects to improve resource conditions. The

Department includes five sections comprised of professional and technical staff with oversight from an administrative

section. The FARMS Section is involved in the implementation of innovative agricultural water conservation and

alternative supply projects that are designed to reduce ground water withdrawals and improve water quality within the

Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA). The Water Quality Monitoring Program (Section) performs water quality

sampling and analysis for a number of long-term ground and surface-water monitoring efforts, as well as specific,

short-term projects that investigate water quality issues. The Geohydrologic Data Section supports the Regional

Observation Monitor Well Program (ROMP) and the Quality of Water Improvement Program (QWIP), which provide

hydrogeologic data and well construction services. The Chemistry Laboratory Section conducts the water quality

analysis for District-related projects (Cooperative Funding and initiatives) and programs (regulation). Finally, the

Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Section is responsible for implementing the SWIM legislation

which requires that the water management districts prepare and maintain a priority list of water bodies requiring

management action for restoration or preservation; write management plans consistent with the rules established by

the Department of Environmental Protection; and implement the plans.




Z500

Resource Projects - Manasota Basin





N/ACooperator(s)

Project Manager HAMMOND, MARK

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Resource Projects Department addresses issues related to water supply, flood protection, water quality, and

natural systems and consists of the Conservation Projects, Ecologic Evaluation,

Engineering, Environmental, Hydrologic Evaluation, and Water Supply and Resource Development sections. The

District's goal for water supply is to ensure an adequate supply of the water resource to provide for all existing and

future reasonable and beneficial uses while protecting and maintaining water resources and related natural systems.

The Department's efforts involve activities associated with the regional water supply planning, alternative water

supplies, conservation, and reclaimed water strategic initiatives. The District's goal for flood protection is to minimize

flood damage to protect people, property, infrastructure and investment. The Department's efforts primarily involve

activities associated with the floodplain management strategic initiative and support for the flood and emergency

response initiative. The District's goal for natural systems is to preserve, protect, and restore natural systems in order

to support their natural hydrologic and ecologic functions. The Department's efforts involve minimum flows and levels

and wetland system restoration. The District's goal for water quality is to protect and improve water quality to sustain

the environment, economy and quality of life. The Department's efforts involve diagnostic, monitoring and

implementing water quality improvement projects. The funds budgeted here are for coordinating the Water Supply

and Resource Development Program, Water Resource Assessment Projects, Minimum Flows and Levels Program,

Watershed Management Program, FEMA Map Modernization, and Cooperative Funding Programs, as-requested

attendance at citizen meetings, and those unforeseen basin analyses which occur during the year. The Department

works on ongoing projects and reviews, evaluates, and ranks each Fiscal Year's Cooperative Funding projects related

to water supply, water quality, natural systems, and flood protection. Staff makes recommendations regarding these

projects, and other items proposed in each year's budget. Staff also works to address any budget issues identified at

Basin Board meetings. The funds budgeted here are for staff time related to coordinating those activities that do not

relate to specific budgeted projects. These include the staff time of the Director, managers and several staff.




Z600

Operations - Manasota Basin





Cooperator(s)

Project Manager HOLTKAMP, MIKE

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Operations Department consists of six sections including Administration, Field Operations, Aquatic Plant

Management, Hydrologic Data, Structure Operations and Mapping and GIS. The Administration section provides

support for departmental management, planning, budgeting, and clerical functions. The Field Operations section is

responsible for maintenance and restoration of all District-owned lands including fence construction, mowing, culvert

installations, road and bridge maintenance and construction, fire line maintenance, prescribed burn support, erosion

control, and well site preparation/restoration. The Aquatic Plant Management section is responsible for aquatic and

ditch bank vegetation management operations on District flood control systems, the control of exotic aquatic plants on

natural waters throughout the District, and the control of aquatic vegetation around water control structures and lake

level gauges. Additionally, the Aquatic Plant Management section controls/eradicates infestations of upland invasive

species including Brazilian pepper, Australian pine, cogongrass and tropical soda apple on all District-owned

conservation lands. The Hydrologic Data section is responsible for designing, installing, and maintaining data

collection sites in support of the District's resource monitoring and technical analysis, as well as data analysis and

database management. The Structure Operations section inspects, operates, maintains, and repairs all District-owned

flood and water conservation structures as well as salinity barriers throughout the District. This section also directs and

operates the District's Emergency Operations Center (EOC), which is part of a state and nationwide storm tracking

and emergency response network.The Mapping and GIS section is responsible for providing and maintaining all

mapping and Geographical Information System database support. Included in this project are administrative salary

allocations associated with overseeing field operations and maintenance, aquatic plant management, emergency

operations, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), and structure operations programs throughout the

Basin, as applicable. Funds expended have been to prepare for Basin Board meetings as required or provide data to

Board members, local agencies or the public.

Status As Of: May 12, 2009

Ongoing project details are shown in the project description.


Z700

Land Resources - Manasota Basin





Cooperator(s)

Project Manager SUTTON, ERIC

MILLER, WILL, WALSH, TOM, LOVE, KEVIN, BLASCHKA, STEVENTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Land Resources Department consists of five sections, including Administration, Land Acquisition, Land

Management, Survey, and Land Use and Protection. The Administration section provides support for departmental

management, planning, budgeting and clerical functions. The Land Acquisition section acquires lands as set forth in

the District's Florida Forever Workplan. These lands are acquired for various functions including flood control, water

storage and management, conservation and protection of water resources, aquifer recharge and recovery, water

resource development, and preservation of wetlands, streams, lakes, and other natural systems. The Land

Management section is responsible for the management and protection of natural and cultural resources on District

lands. Major functions include natural systems restoration, prescribed burning, forest management, exotic species

control, and monitoring. The Survey section is responsible for providing land surveying assistance in support of various

projects and programs within the District. The Land Use and Protection section is responsible for land use activities on

District lands including development of recreational trails and facilities, monitoring of public and private uses,

management of the security officer program and maintaining visitor safety. Included in this project are activities on

District-managed lands purchased with funds other than Florida Forever, Preservation 2000 and Save Our Rivers such

as surveying costs (salaries and equipment rental), miscellaneous land use requests (salaries), resource protection

(utilities and maintenance) and structural flood control projects.




Z910

Commissions - Manasota Basin

Project Type Prop. App.&Tax Coll.

AORs Strategic InitiativesManagement Services Management Services



Cooperator(s)

Project Manager PILCHER, LINDA

CACIOPPO, MIKE, LINSBECK, CATHYTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThese funds pay the commissions due to the counties within the Basin for tax collection and property appraisals.


During the five months ended February 28, 2010, $225,815 was remitted in commissions to Property Appraisers and Tax

Collectors. Property Appraiser and Tax Collector commissions are statutorily prescribed and are based on property tax

levies and collections, respectively. Amounts collected in excess of the underlying Property Appraiser and Tax Collector

budgets are returned to the Basin as excess fees. Excess fees not recorded as accounts receivable as of September 30,

2009 are reflected as current FY2010 revenue.


Z930

Contingencies - Manasota Basin

Project Type Reserves

AORs Strategic InitiativesManagement Services Management Services



Cooperator(s)

Project Manager PILCHER, LINDA

CACIOPPO, MIKE, LINSBECK, CATHYTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionFunds are budgeted for contingencies to be used at the Board's discretion. The goal is to set aside an amount equal to

approximately 5 percent (2.5 percent minimum target) of the ad valorem based budget (ad valorem taxes plus interest

plus balance forward multiplied by 5 percent).


To date, the Basin Board has not allocated any of its contingency funds.


S005

Myakka River

Project Type SOR

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration

Basin(s) Manasota

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager LOVE, KEVIN

NELSON, BRIAN, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, SOWDERS, GINA, MILLER, WILL, GREEN,

STEPHANIE

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionA majority of the lands within the Myakka River Save Our Rivers project were jointly purchased with the State of

Florida's Conservation and Recreation Lands (CARL) program (Myakka State Forest). Lands within the project area

are characterized by a variety of natural lands and lands altered by development including mesic pine flatwoods, oak

hammocks, shell mounds, prairie hammock and improved pasture. The project area includes portions of the Myakka

River and its floodplain forests. Lands included within the Myakka State Forest are managed by the State of Florida's

Division of Forestry (DOF). The DOF has made the following recreational improvements/ amenities available on the

property: 13 miles of marked shared use trails for bicycling, horseback riding and hiking, and primitive camping.

BenefitsPursuant to Section 373.1391(1)(a), Florida Statutes, lands within the project are managed and maintained in such a

way as to ensure a balance between public access, general public recreational purposes, and restoration and

protection of their natural state and condition.

Costs

The FY2010 budget consists of salaries and operational costs for public use management, resource monitoring,

resource protection, road and bridge maintenance, exotic plant control, recreation equipment, 175 acres of firelane

maintenance, 220 acres of chopping, 75 acres of road mowing; and contractual services for 465 hours of security.

Costs for these activities are reimbursable through the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund.

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue

(SOR)

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0

021 Manasota Basin 118,844 106,835

Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY

Status As Of: February 16, 2010

Land Resources staff conducted one controlled burn along the Schewe/city of North Port interface, totaling 114 acres.

The Myakka State Forest inholding Conservation Easement (21-708-108) is being reviewed for possible amendment for

a non-profit youth equestrian camp.


S019

Edward W. Chance Reserve

Project Type SOR

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and RestorationFlood Protection Floodplain Management

Basin(s) Peace River, Manasota

Cooperator(s)



STEPHANIE, VANGELDER, WILL

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionIn 2007, the former Lake Manatee Reserve, was dedicated and renamed as the Edward W. Chance Reserve, in honor

of departed Governing Board member, Ed Chance. The Reserve extends over a large area which includes narrow

floodplain forests and native pine lands surrounded by vast areas of rangeland, improved pastures, croplands, and

citrus groves. Lands purchased within this project protect an existing regional water resource, protect floodplains, and

restore adjoining wetlands in the headwaters. Hiking is available on the property and horseback riding is allowed by a

special use permit. Management units include the Rutland Ranch and Gilley Creek Tracts.




Costs



maintenance, 70 acres of hydro-ax maintenance, 149 acres of road mowing, two culverts, and 25 days of prescribed

burning; and contractual services for 41 acres of recreational mowing and 435 hours of security. Costs for these

activities are reimbursable through the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund.


(SOR)


021 Manasota Basin 199,287 155,591

Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY


Aquatic Plant Management Section staff treated 216 acres with scattered infestations of the invasive species

cogongrass. Prescribed burns on the Edward W. Chance Reserve at Gilley Creek property totalled 770 acres while 68

acres were burned on the Edward W. Chance Reserve at Coker Prairie property.


S024

Upper Myakka River Watershed

Project Type SOR


Basin(s) Manasota

Cooperator(s)



STEPHANIE, VANGELDER, WILL

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Upper Myakka River Watershed project is located in Manatee County and includes forested floodplain swamps

and marshes along the upper portions of the Myakka River watershed. The headwater swamps function as retention

and detention areas for local drainage. Wetland forests and adjoining uplands provide treatment of surface runoff.

Access to the property is limited since the project lands are often flooded, which is not conducive to recreational trail

development. However, the property contains narrow flatwoods roads and jeep trails that can be used for hikers during

dry weather.




Costs



maintenance, 13 acres of road mowing, and 4 days of prescribed burning; and contractual services for 18 acres of

recreational mowing and 435 hours of security.



(SOR)


021 Manasota Basin 41,648 40,577

Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY


No significant activities this period.


S030

RV Griffin Reserve

Project Type SOR

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementWater Supply Regional Water Supply PlanningNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration


Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Auth.Cooperator(s)

Project Manager LANE, CHUCK

NELSON, BRIAN, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, LANE, CHUCK, MILLER, WILL, GREEN, STEPHANIE,

ELLIOTT, PAUL

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe RV Griffin Reserve is located in DeSoto and Sarasota Counties and includes lands supporting and surrounding

the existing facilities at the Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority treatment plant. Lands in the

project area include mixed hardwood forests along the river; however, the majority of the lands consist of pine

flatwoods, rangelands, pastures and pine plantations. The project supports and protects present potable water

supplies. Land management has recently been delegated to the Water Supply Authority. Recreational

activities/amenities include 21 miles of shared-use trails available for bicycling, horseback riding and hiking. A

3,804-acre conservation easement is known as the Lewis Longino Preserve.




Costs

The FY2010 budget consists of contract coordination and monitoring for management of the land by the Peace

River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority.



(SOR)


020 Peace River Basin 2,629 12,799


Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY

Status As Of: January 28, 2010

Staff is communicating with the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation

Commission to coordinate a special youth recreation opportunity on the Reserve. Annual inspection was conducted on

the Lewis Longino Conservation Easement, no violations were observed.


S031

Myakka Prairie

Project Type SOR


Basin(s) Manasota

Florida State ParksCooperator(s)

Project Manager MILLER, WILL

SOWDERS, GINA, LOVE, KEVIN, GREEN, STEPHANIETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionLands within the Myakka Prairie project are characterized by the region's flat topography and include landscapes of

extensive shrub and brushlands, pine flatwoods and pastures. Numerous isolated freshwater marshes dot the site's

flatlands. The project provides surface water detention and natural water quality treatment of overland sheet flow. The

Myakka Prairie is adjacent to lands within the Myakka River State Park and is managed by the State¿s Division of

Recreation and Parks. Recreational development/amenities on the property made available by the Division of

Recreation and Parks include several miles of hiking, bicycling and horseback riding trails. District land management

activities primarily consist of exotic species control.




Costs

The FY2009 FY2010 budgets includes salaries for Land Resources to coordinate management responsibilities with

the Division of Recreation and Parks and to monitor the management agreement. Costs for these activities are 100

percent reimbursed through the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund.


(SOR)


Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY




S032

Little Manatee River

Project Type SOR


Basin(s) Alafia River, Manasota

Hillsborough CountyCooperator(s)


NELSON, BRIAN, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, SOWDERS, GINA, MILLER, WILL, KRUK, COLLEEN,

VANGELDER, WILL

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Little Manatee River project, located in Hillsborough and Manatee Counties, contains parcels of land along the

Little Manatee riverine corridor from downstream estuarine waters, to the river's headwaters. Dense forest dominates

the land along the river's floodplain with the adjoining uplands being comprised of a mixture of pine flatwoods, mixed

hardwoods and shrub and brushlands. The District has entered into an interlocal agreement with Hillsborough County

wherein the County has lead responsibility for lands jointly purchased by Hillsborough County and the District.

Recreational improvements/amenities made available by the County include: canoe landing sites adjacent to five

primitive campsites along the river; fishing; and hiking trails. District land management activities consist of road

stabilization, prescribed burning, natural systems restoration, mowing and recreational development/maintenance.




Costs


resource protection, road and bridge maintenance, 50 acres of firelane maintenance, 20 acres of chopping, 42 acres

of hydro-ax restoration and maintenance, 25 acres of road mowing, eight days of prescribed burning; and contractual

services for 18 acres of recreational mowing and 435 hours of security.



(SOR)

011 Alafia River Basin 46,323 16,600


Project Funds Not Budgeted by the

District

Hillsborough County 0 0

Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY


Land use staff working with Hillsborough County to amend management agreement which wills streamline

reimbursement payments.


S041

Myakkahatchee Creek

Project Type SOR


Basin(s) Manasota

Cooperator(s)


SOWDERS, GINA, LOVE, KEVIN, GREEN, STEPHANIETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Myakkahatchee Creek project area consists of oak/cabbage palm hammock dominated banks along the southern

portions of the creek, isolated marshes and improved pastures within the upland portions and mixed natural lands

scattered throughout. The main surface water feature, Myakkahatchee Creek, is a 21.5-mile long tributary creek of the

Myakka River. Lands are managed by Sarasota County.

BenefitsSince the lands within the project were purchased in less-than-fee simple, no land management activities are required.

Costs

The FY2010 budget consists of annual conservation easement monitoring, contract monitoring and 50%

reimbursement of land management costs to Sarasota County for their management of jointly owned lands within the

project.

Costs for this activity are reimbursable through the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund.


(SOR)



Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY




S042

Tampa Bay Estuarine Ecosystem

Project Type SOR

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration

Basin(s) Alafia River, Pinellas-Anclote River, Manasota

Florida State Parks, Hillsborough CountyCooperator(s)


HAGBERG, JEFFREY, SOWDERS, GINA, KRUK, COLLEEN, LOVE, KEVIN, VANGELDER, WILLTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Tampa Bay Estuarine Ecosystem project furthers the Tampa Bay Surface Water Improvement and Management

(SWIM) plan. Approximately half the project consists of mangroves and salt marsh which dominate the northern

project area along Bishop Harbor and the western area associated with the tidal bays of Moses Hole, Clambar Bay

and Williams Bayou. The natural upland and wetland habitats within the project area provide natural water quality

treatment of overland flows before reaching the receiving waters of Tampa Bay. A majority of lands within the Tampa

Bay Estuarine Ecosystem project were jointly purchased with the State or local governments. Under an agreement

with the State, the Department of Environmental Protection's Division Recreation and Parks is the lead land manager

for the Terra Ceia tract. Hillsborough County manages the Bullfrog Creek and Port Redwing tracts, and Pinellas

County manages the Clam Bayou tract.




Costs


resource protection, road and bridge maintenance, recreation equipment, nine acres of road mowing, two days of

prescribed burning; and contractual services for 271 acres of recreational mowing. Costs for these activities are

reimbursable through the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund.


(SOR)


016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 0 0



District

Hillsborough County 0 0

Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY




S099

Save Our Rivers Administration

Project Type SOR

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementWater Supply ConservationNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers,

Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager SUTTON, ERIC

NELSON, BRIAN, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, MILLER, WILL, WALSH, TOM, LOVE, KEVINTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Save Our Rivers Administration project contains monies for those items not attributable to one unique project

during the budget cycle. Examples are studies affecting all conservation lands, preparation of resource evaluation

reports, heavy equipment used solely on conservation lands, overtime, staff time, vehicle charges and equipment

rental.




Costs

In addition to salaries and central garage charges, the FY2009 budget includes funds for tree removal in cases where

trees fall from District property onto adjoining owners' property in the Coastal, Hillsborough and Pinellas-Anclote

Basins; and aerial flights to view exotic species in the Hillsborough, Manasota and Peace Basins. The FY2010 budget

includes salaries, central garage charges, tree removal in cases where trees fall from District property onto adjoining

owners' property in the Coastal and Hillsborough Basins, and aerial flights to view exotics speciec in the General Fund.

Costs for these activities are 100 percent reimbursed through the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund.


(SOR)

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,302,606 937,997


013 Hillsborough River Basin 9,483 12,549

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 9,483 15,641

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 4,275 7,932

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 9,483 7,932

020 Peace River Basin 7,683 7,549


Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY


With the exception of the District fund, the Save Our Rivers (SOR) Administration project is used primarily to budget

monies for SOR, Preservation 2000 and Florida Forever (reimbursable) projects. Generally, funds are not charged to this

project, but transferred to other reimbursable projects within the Basin. An example is overtime. Staff knows at budget

time that overtime will be required within the basins for work on SOR projects, but does not know for which projects, so

monies will be budgeted in S099. When overtime is used later in the year, the monies will show as being spent for the

actual project the staff member worked on (i.e., S009- Starkey, S016 - Weekiwachee Preserve, etc.). In the District funds


S099

Save Our Rivers Administration

monies are primarily used for SOR program administration, purchase of equipment and contractual services.


SA05

Deer Prairie Creek

Project Type SOR


Basin(s) Manasota

NoneCooperator(s)



STEPHANIE, FOX, AUGUST

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionAll lands within the project are jointly owned by the District and Sarasota County. Lands within the project area are

characterized by a variety of natural lands and lands altered by development including mesic pine flatwoods, oak

hammocks, shell mounds, prairie hammock and improved pasture. The project area includes portions of the Myakka

River and its floodplain forests. Lands within Deer Prairie Creek are jointly managed by the District and Sarasota

County. The District is lead manager for prescribed burning, natural systems restoration, exotics control and timber

management. The County is lead manager for land use and management plan development, public recreation,

education and land use requests, wildfire response, resource monitoring, cattle grazing and security.




Costs

The FY2010 budget consists of salaries and operational costs for resource monitoring, resource protection, road and

bridge maintenance, exotic plant control, 304 acres of firelane maintenance, 200 acres of chopping, 100 acres of

hydro-ax restoration and maintenance, 172 acres of road mowing, and 15 days of prescribed burning.



(SOR)

021 Manasota Basin 159,940 132,468

Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY


Annual cooperators meeting held on December 8, 2009, Sarasota County management is consistent with the

interagency agreement. Aquatic Plant Management Section staff treated 47 acres infested with Brazilian pepper and 12

acres infested with Old World climbing fern.


SA19

Lake Manatee Lower Watershed Upland Restoration #1

Project Type SOR

AORs Strategic InitiativesNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration

Basin(s) Manasota

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager VANGELDER, WILL

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionIn 1991 the Governing Board authorized the acquisition of lands within the Lake Manatee Lower Watershed project in

Manatee County. The Lake Manatee Lower Watershed extends over a large area that includes narrow floodplain

forests and native pinelands surrounded by vast areas of rangeland, improved pastures, croplands, and citrus groves.

Lands purchased within this project protect an existing regional water resource, protect floodplains, and restore

adjoining wetlands in the headwaters. To date 7,932 acres have been acquired in fee simple within the project, with an

additional 11,046 approved for future fee simple acquisition. In 2002, 149 wetland acres were restored via the Florida

Department of Transportation (FDOT) mitigation program. In FY2005 through FY2010, approximately 324 acres of

former farm field are proposed for restoration back to upland vegetation communities, including scrub, scrubby

flatwoods and dry prairie. The site is the largest contiguous altered site on the tract and ranked as a high priority for

restoration. In FY2005, site work began in preparation for re-vegetation of a 25-acre portion of the site to serve as a

pilot project to test planting methods. A grower was contracted to propagate plant materials for the project, including

palmettos, and three species of scrub oaks, totaling 18,500 plants. The re-vegetation of this site will expand a five-acre

remnant scrub patch that currently supports a family of scrub-jays. This pilot phase of the project was completed in

July 2006. Subsequent monitoring has indicated that the pilot results have exceeded target levels.




Costs

Funds were included in the FY2008 budget to conduct phase 2 of the project, which included plant material and

planting labor to re-vegetate approximately 46 acres of the site. Plant species, stocking rates and planting methods will

be similar to those proving successful on the pilot phase. Future restoration efforts on the remainder of the site will be

conducted in annual stages over an approximately four-year period.Funds in the FY2009 and FY2010 budgets are for

salaires and central garage charges. Costs for these activities are 100 percent reimbursed through the Water

Management Lands Trust Fund.


(SOR)


Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY

Critical Project Milestones ActualProjected Amended

Phase 1RFB 9/1/04 9/1/04

Install Plants 7/31/06 7/31/06

Award Contract 12/1/07 12/1/04

Phase 2RFB 10/1/07 11/1/07


Install Plants 7/31/09


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Lake Manatee Lower Watershed Upland Restoration #1

Phase 3RFB 10/1/08 10/15/08



Phase 4RFB 10/1/09

Award Contract 12/1/09





SA31

Myakka State Forest Hydrologic Rstr

Project Type SOR


Basin(s) Manasota

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager RHINESMITH, PHILIP

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe District's Governing Board approved the Hydrologic and Wetlands Restoration of District-owned Lands initiative at

their January 2004 meeting. The initiative focuses on 2 goals which are: A) recovering the functions of water storage

and conveyance in impacted wetlands and streams; and B) recapturing the benefits of water quality and wildlife habitat

formerly provided by the impacted system in its undisturbed state. To accomplish this goal, the District retained the

engineering and environmental services of PBS&J consultants to complete a feasibility study and alternatives analysis.

The Myakka State Forest Hydrologic Restoration project is located in the Myakka State Forest in Sarasota County.

The property is currently managed as a passive recreational facility by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer

Services-Division of Forestry. The surface water impacts are to two separate creek systems both of which contribute

surface water flows to Lemon Bay. These include Ainger Creek and Oyster Creek. Based on the results of the post

restoration surface water modeling accomplished during the first phase of the project, a total of 557 acres of wetlands

will be restored.

BenefitsThe project will restore the functions of water storage and conveyance of Oyster Creek, Ainger Creek and numerous

isolated herbaceous wetlands, and recapture the benefits of water quality and wildlife habitat formerly provided by the

impacted system in its undisturbed state.

Costs

The design and permitting for the project will be completed in FY2010 at acost of $75,082 and construction in

FY2010-11 at an estimated cost of $295,925. The funding table below includes District staff time, travel and central

garage charges. These activities are reimbursed at 100 percent from the state's Water Management Lands Trust

Fund.


(SOR)

021 Manasota Basin 9,279 0

Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY


1. Project DesignFeasibility and Analysis Report Complete 8/31/07 1/1/08

Design Complete 10/31/08 3/15/10

1A. Permit Exemption FDEPPhase 1 Removal of Salinity Barrier 8/13/09 11/25/09

1A. Permit Exemption FDEPComplete Remoal of Salinity Barrier 10/31/09 12/4/09

2. PermittingPermitting Commence 12/31/08 3/15/10

Permitting Complete 1/31/09 4/15/10

3. ConstructionConstruction Commence 2/28/09 5/15/10


SA31

Myakka State Forest Hydrologic Rstr

Construction Complete 5/31/09 8/15/10


The consultant completed the final restoration plan which identified three distinct areas where minor modifications to the

ditch network will result in rehydration of degraded wetlands. These include: removal of a tidal salinity barrier to restore

natural tidal fluctuation to the lower portions of Ainger Creek; installation of a berm on the south side of the forest to

restore normal flows through Oyster Creek; and installation of a series of ditch plugs in the ditches connecting wetlands

in the south-eastern portions of the forest. District staff presented the restoration plan to the "Myakka State Forest

Liaison Committee" at their 04/22/2008 meeting with a favorable response. ACTION TO DATE: On-time. The District

selected King Engineering to finish the surface water modeling for the project and complete the design, permitting and

construction services. The model verification will require more time to complete than originally budgeted. There are

however certain elements of the project that can be accomplished by permit exemption. Part of the construction plan is to

remove a salinity barrier that interrupts flows of Ainger Creek. The District applied for and received de minimis

exemptions from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for minor activities such as this. The

exemption allowed District crews to begin construction and accomplish a portion of the project. The District's contractor,

American Construction, completed the removal of the salinity barrier on December 4, 2009


SB05

Myakka River Deer Prairie Creek Preserve Wetland Restoration

Project Type SOR


Basin(s) Manasota

Cooperator(s)


GREEN, STEPHANIETask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThe Myakka River Deer Prairie Creek Tract was acquired by the District from 2001-05 in several parcels. The Myakka

River borders the project to the west and is listed as an Outstanding Florida Water (OFW). The Florida Fish and

Wildlife Conservation Commission listed portions of the site as having Strategic Habitat for wading birds. FWC also list

the site as having priority wetlands Habitat for the American alligator, black bear and bald eagle. Additionally, FWC has

identified an eagle next within 1-mile of the project. The wetland restoration project includes the hydrologic restoration

of the Tracts altered wetland systems. Past agricultural practices of previous landowners have altered the site's

hydrology increasing the discharge from the wetlands. The restoration will provide increased hydroperiods in the

isolated wetlands and increase the habitat value of the wetlands. The FY2011 funds will be for design and permitting.

Construction and construction management will be budgeted for in FY2012-13.

BenefitsThe restoration will provide enhancement to the site's wetlands and increased habitat value for fish and wildlife.

Costs

The FY2011 funding will be for the feasibility, design, and permitting costs for the project. Costs for construction will be

budgeted in FY2012-13.


(SOR)


Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY


1. Project DevelopmentRequest for Proposal Issued 10/29/10

Project Awarded 12/15/10

2. Design and PermittingBegin Design 2/15/11

End Design 6/16/11

Permit Application FDEP/USACE 7/20/11

Status As Of:


SB19

Edward W. Chance Reserve Hydrologic Rstr

Project Type SOR


Basin(s) Manasota

Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe District's Governing Board approved the Hydrologic and Wetlands Restoration of District-Owned Lands initiative at

their January 2004 meeting. The project focuses on 2 goals which are: A) recovering the functions of water storage

and conveyance in impacted wetlands and streams; and B) recapturing the benefits of water quality and wildlife habitat

formerly provided by the impacted system in its undisturbed state. To accomplish this goal, the District will retain the

engineering and environmental services of PBS&J to complete a feasibility and alternatives analysis for the site. The

restoration site is located in the District's Edward W. Chance Reserve (formerly known as the Rutland Ranch). The

property is currently managed by the District for passive recreation and natural resource protection. There are many

isolated wetlands throughout the project area. The impacts to wetland systems are a result of linear ditches

constructed to facilitate drainage off-site thereby improving lands for row crops.

BenefitsThe project will recover the functions of water storage and conveyance of Gilley Creek and numerous isolated

herbaceous wetlands and recapture the benefits of water quality and wildlife habitat formerly provided by the impacted

system in its undisturbed state.

Costs

The design and permitting for the project will be completed in FY2010 at a cost of $75,439 and construction in

FY2010-11 for an additional $236,475. The total project cost is $311,914. The funding table below includes District

staff time, travel and central garage charges. These activities are reimbursed at 100 percent from the state's Water

Management Lands Trust Fund.


(SOR)


Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY


1. DesignFesibility and Analysis Report Complete 8/31/06 2/21/08

Design Complete 10/31/09 3/15/10

1A Construction Under ExemptionAg Ditch Ponds and Fill Begin 9/15/09

Ag Ditch Ponds and Fill Complete 11/15/09

2. PermittingPermitting Commence 12/31/09 4/15/10

Permitting Complete 1/30/10 5/15/10

3. ConstructionConstruction Commence 2/28/10 6/15/10


Status As Of: December 07, 2009

The consultant completed the final restoration plan which identified three distinct areas where minor modifications to the


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Edward W. Chance Reserve Hydrologic Rstr

ditch network will result in rehydration of degraded wetlands. ACTION TO DATE: On-time. King Engineering, the

District's environmental consultant on the project is working on the model verification of the site hydrology. This is proving

to be more time consuming than originally anticipated. There are however certain elements of the project that can be

accomplished by permit exemption. Part of the construction plan is to fill several upland agricultural ditches that are no

longer contributing surface water to Gilley Creek. Instead of incorporating this into the ERP, the District was able to apply

for and receive a de minimis exemptions from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for minor

activities which included the filling of 2.4 miles of agricultural ditches. The District received a Nationwide 27 Permit from

the Army Corps of Engineers. One of the conditions of the NW 27 was for the District to create two mitigation ponds to

compensate for the loss of foraging habitat that the ag ditches provided for wood storks, a federally listed species.

District crews completed the construction in November 2009. The two mitigation ponds were planted in February 2010.


SB31

Myakka River State Park-Myakka Prairie Tract Wetland Restoration

Project Type SOR


Basin(s) Manasota

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager ZAJAC, CHRIS

RHINESMITH, PHILIPTask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThe Myakka River State Park-Myakka Prairie Tract is located just south of the Myakka River State Park. The

restoration includes the filling of ditches which interconnect the site's isolated wetlands. The ditches alter the

hydroperiods in individual wetlands thereby reducing their hydroperiod. The project is supported by the Florida

Department of Environmental Protection who are responsible for the management of the State Park.

BenefitsThe restoration project will provide enhancement to the site's wetlands and increase habitat value for fish and wildlife.

Costs

The total project cost is $125,000 and will be used to hire a consultant for design and permitting. Funds for

construction will be budgeted in FY2012-13.

Additional Information

The Myakka Prairie Tract is approximately 8,275 acres and was purchased by the District in 1994 using Preservation

2000 funds. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has listed the property as having priority

wetlands habitat for the Florida Sandhill Crane, Black Bear and American Alligator. The FWC has also identified

strategic habitat for wading birds and two bird rookeries on site.


(SOR)


Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY


1. Project DevelopmentRequest for Proposal Issued 10/20/10

Consultant Selection 12/15/10

2. Design and PermittingDesign Begin 3/16/11

Design Completed 7/20/11

Permit Applications FDEP/USACE 9/14/11

Status As Of:


W020

SWIM Plan Implementation - Tampa Bay

Project Type SWIM


Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Pinellas-Anclote River, Manasota

Tampa Bay Estuary ProgramCooperator(s)

Project Manager KAUFMAN, KRIS

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project provides for the implementation, periodic review, and update of the Tampa Bay Surface Water

Improvement and Management (SWIM) Plan. The plan was originally prepared in 1988 and updated in 1992 and

1999. Development and update of the SWIM plan is completed in coordination with involved stakeholders and

governmental agencies and includes: an assessment of implementation progress, development of new projects

(rationale and justification), and determination of pertinent Pollutant Load Reduction Goals (PLRG). Additionally, this

project provides for the implementation of projects identified in the Tampa Bay SWIM Plan; including water quality

assessments necessary for SWIM plan implementation, periodic Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) Technical

Advisory Committee meetings, contract development, invoicing, project presentations, site visits and other relevant

tasks.

BenefitsA SWIM Plan must be developed and approved before state SWIM funds can be spent on restoration, protection or

management activities.

Costs

The FY2010 ongoing costs for the Tampa Bay SWIM Plan Implementation are funded 25 percent from the

Pinellas-Anclote River, 25 percent from the Manasota, 25 percent from the Hillsborough River, and 25 percent from

the Alafia River Basin Boards. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.


In 1987, the Florida Legislature established the Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Act having

recognized that water quality and habitat in surface waters throughout the state have degraded or were in danger of

being degraded. The Act requires the five water management districts to maintain a priority list of water bodies of

regional or statewide significance within their boundaries, and develop plans and programs for the improvement of

those water bodies. Tampa Bay was identified by the Legislature in the SWIM Act as the highest priority on the

District's SWIM priority list. To date, ten SWIM water bodies in the District have had plans developed and approved by

the state. Several plans have been updated one or more times as required by the Act.


W020

SWIM Plan Implementation - Tampa Bay

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based

Revenue

011 Alafia River Basin 119,733 0 74,687 21,518 23,528

013 Hillsborough River Basin 121,002 0 74,686 22,350 23,966

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 74,686 0 74,686 0 0

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 121,174 0 76,128 21,518 23,528

021 Manasota Basin 120,220 0 75,504 21,518 23,198


State Trust Funds (SWIM) 218,160 0 218,160 0 0

State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 236,306 0 236,306 0 0

WMLTF (SWIM) - Prior Year Funds 44,220 0 0 0 44,220

$1,055,501 Total:

Prior

Funding Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY Future

FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesTampa Bay SWIM Plan Update 2/8/99 2/8/99

Next Update of SWIM Plan 12/31/06 12/31/07

2. Critical Project MilestonesUSF Stable Isotope Analysis Purchase Order Opened 8/25/05 8/25/05

Coordination Meeting for Isotopic Investigation of OTB Pollutants 4/15/07 4/15/07

Expiration of Purchase Order 12/31/07 12/31/07

3. Critical Project MilestonesDesign and implementation of Tampa Bay Shallow Water Sampling 1/31/08 2/29/08 2/25/08

3. Critical Project MilestonesCompletion of first year of Tampa Bay Shallow Water Sampling 12/31/08 12/31/08

Completion of second year of Tampa Bay Shallow Water Sampling 12/31/09 12/31/09


Coordination and implementation of the Tampa Bay Shallow Water Quality Evaluation is complete. The final monthly

sampling event was held December 2009. The data is currently being reivewed for QA/QC purposes and will be made

available for analysis. Evaluations of TBEP's existing monitoring programs and discussions of other cooperative

implementation opportunities will continue to be reviewed through participation in the TAC and subcommittee meetings.


W027

Tampa Bay Estuary Program

Project Type SWIM


Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Pinellas-Anclote River, Manasota

Tampa Bay Estuary ProgramCooperator(s)

Project Manager GARCIA, LIZANNE

SEACHRIST, JENNETTE, CRAW, VERONICATask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis proposed project provides funding for the Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) as outlined in the Interlocal

Agreement which established the TBEP as a independent special district in 1998. The District participates in three

main areas. First the District's SWIM program, funded by the basin boards and State, carries out the projects that will

address water quality and habitat restoration within the bay. Second, the basin boards and State have contributed

funding to the TBEP since 1990 to carry out the administration and implement projects identified in the TBEP

Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan. And finally, the District provides staff to sit on the technical,

management and policy (Governing Board Member) boards and the Nitrogen Management Consortium of the

program. The District's annual budget includes funding support to the TBEP and District staff salaries, travel and

central garage to administer the project, which includes attending board meetings and other workshops and invoicing.

BenefitsThis project's support of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program creates an opportunity for a cohesive effort between the

District, TBEP and other state and local agencies to implement resource management decisions and restoration

activities. Additionally, this project provides for leveraging funding between the partners.

Costs

The District has provided funding to the TBEP on an annual basis since 1990. The District's annual funding

commitment to the TBEP is $138,335. Prior to FY2011, the District share was split between State SWIM funds (50%)

and the Basin Boards (50%). In FY2011, the District's proposed funding will be funded 100% by the Basin Boards. The

FY2011 proposed funding is split 25 percent ($34583.75) from the Pinellas-Anclote River, 25 percent ($34583.75)

from the Manasota, 25 percent ($34583.75) from the Hillsborough River, and 25 percent ($34583.75) from the Alafia

River Basin Boards. District funds are used to implement projects outlined in the Annual Workplan. District funds

shown in the table include staff salaries.


TBEP Background: In 1987, the Florida Legislature established the Surface Water Improvement and Management

Program (SWIM) Act having recognized that water quality and habitat in surface waters through out the state have

degraded or are in danger of being degraded. The Act requires the District maintain a priority list of waterbodies of

regional or statewide significance within their boundaries. The Act listed Tampa Bay as the District's number one

priority. Subsequently, in 1990, the United States Environmental Protection Agency identified Tampa Bay as an

estuary of Federal Significance and included it in the National Estuary Program. As a result of this designation, the

Tampa Bay National Estuary Program (TBNEP) was established in 1991 (with the District as a founding partner) to

assist the region in developing a comprehensive plan for the restoration and protection of Tampa Bay. The TBNEP

developed the first Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) for Tampa Bay in 1996 which

included measurable goals for restoring seagrasses and related targets for reducing nitrogen discharges to the bay.

The parties unanimously adopted a "hold the line" target on nitrogen discharges that capped the load at a level that

would ensure adequate water clarity and light to sustain seagrass recovery. In August 1996, the NEP's governmental

partners joined with key industries in the Tampa Bay region to create a unique public/private partnership known as the

Tampa Bay Nitrogen Management Consortium (Consortium) for the express purpose of developing a Consortium

Action Plan to meet the "hold the line" target. The original Consortium Action Plan consisted of more than 100 projects

which collectively reduced or precluded nitrogen discharges to the bay by an estimated 134 tons/year between 1995

and 1999. In 1998, local government and agency partners in the TBNEP executed the Tampa Bay Estuary Program

Interlocal Agreement reinforcing their commitment to the NEP and its purpose (at which time the NEP became the

Tampa Bay Estuary Program or TBEP). Parties to the Interlocal Agreement include the U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), the District, Hillsborough, Manatee and

Pinellas counties and the cites of St. Petersburg, Tampa and Clearwater. The Interlocal Agreement requires that

parties provide annual funding to the TBEP, develop an agency action plan and to participate as a member of the

Consortium. Later in 1998, the public and private entities in the Consortium executed the "Resolution of the Nitrogen


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Management Consortium Adopting the 1995-1999 Nitrogen Management Action Plan and Committing to its

Implementation" (1998 Resolution). This resolution was presented to the five Basin Boards that represented Tampa

Bay (Alafia River, Northwest Hillsborough, Hillsborough River, Pinellas-Anclote River, and Manasota) and the

Governing Board at their meetings in June 1998 and the Governing Board approved this resolution and the District's

Action Plan June 23, 1998. Tampa Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Status: In 1998, pursuant to the federal

Clean Water Act, FDEP submitted a TMDL for nitrogen for Tampa Bay to the EPA. The TMDL is based on the annual

average total nitrogen loading to major bay segments estimated by the TBEP. These loadings are seen as the

maximum loadings that can occur and still meet the seagrass restoration goals. EPA approved the submitted TMDL

June 18, 1998. In 1999, the Florida Legislature passed the Florida Watershed Restoration Act which established the

state's TMDL process. This Act allows for stakeholders to show that existing or proposed pollution control programs

will provide "Reasonable Assurance" (RA) that impaired water bodies will meet their designated uses. If FDEP accepts

the documentation for RA, then the water body will not be included on the Verified List for Impaired Waters and will not

require the development ofa TMDL. Subsequently, the TBEP and the Consortium developed and submitted a RA

document to the FDEP in 2002, based on the Consortium Action Plan. The document provided the FDEP with a

complete description of the Tampa Bay Nitrogen Management Strategy. The TBEP also provided FDEP with a copy of

the 1998 Resolution that committed both private and public partners to the projects identified in their action plans. The

FDEP accepted the 2002 RA document submitted by the TBEP and the Consortium as adequate to address nutrient

impairment in Tampa Bay segments, and removed Tampa Bay segments from the State's 303(d) list for 2002-2007.


Revenue





021 Manasota Basin 129,768 0 57,683 35,588 36,497





District

Local Government Partners 1,393,325 0 1,106,660 0 286,665

US EPA 2,602,983 0 1,994,733 0 608,250

$4,869,123 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2010 Annual Workplan Critical Project MilestonesFY2010 Draft Agreement to Management Services 10/1/09 10/27/09

FY2010 Agreement fully executed 11/12/09 1/14/10

FY2010 First 1/2 payment 12/31/09 2/1/10 2/1/10

FY2010 Second 1/2 payment 3/1/10

FY2010 End of Contract 9/30/10


FY2010 Annual Work Plan: The work plan was fully executed on January 14, 2010 and the first installment has been


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processed. TBEP Nitrogen Management Consortium (Consortium): In December 2007, 40+ public and private

participants in the Tampa Bay Nitrogen Management Consortium proactively committed to develop an equitable process

to propose TN load allocations to all sources consistent with the TMDL. The RA Document was completed and the FDEP

approved the technical changes to the document. TN allocations have been assigned to all 189 point and nonpoint

sources within the Tampa Bay watershed. The Consortium understands that the proposed allocations will be

incorporated into NPDES and MS4 permits. Compliance will be calculated annually for point sources and every 5 yrs as

part of the RA Plan updates for non-point sources. The NMC has received declarations of commitment from all members

except Cities of Palmetto and Gulfport (pending), Cities of Tampa and Bradenton (unknown) and City of Lakeland (not

forwarded for signature). At this time it does not appear that the NMC is requiring the District, DEP or Florida Department

of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS) to submit a declaration letter because we don't have allocated loads in the

document. However, the District will be asked to contribute contribute $6,000 for the next RA update, which could be

included in the FY2011 budget. This is consistent with our contribution of $5,000 several years ago to begin the RA

Update process. Numeric Nutrient Criteria: The TBEP and Consortium have requested that USEPA accept and

recognize the Consortium's TN loads as Interim Estuarine Numeric Nutrient Loading Targets in the January 2010 draft

documentation for freshwaters in the Tampa Bay watershed. The estuarine criteria should be out July 2010 (well in

advance of the January 2011 official proposal). For Tampa Bay, the downstream protective load identified by the

SPARROW model is 1,421 tons/yr TN. But the RA Document identified a target load of 3,714 tons/yr TN. The model is

predicting levels more than two times as restrictive as the RA is proposing. The NMC disagrees with the assumption by

EPA that ALL estuaries are impaired and is arguing that the model is overly protective. The NMC recommends a 5 year

assessment period instead of the proposed 3 years. The NMC discussed also submitting formal comments to EPA on

the portions of the rule they agree with. The NMC will be developing formal comments on the rule to be submitted to EPA

during the formal public comment period. That letter will be circulated to members. The NMC would like to track which

members are planning on attending the EPA public workshops and if they are planning on speaking. The next meeting of

the NMC is February 26, 2010.


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Bay Soundings

Project Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply ConservationNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration


Tampa Bay Regional Planning CouncilCooperator(s)

Project Manager HARROUN, AMY

Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) project consists of a full-color, 16-page, quarterly

environmental journal that provides important information on issues affecting Tampa Bay, its watershed and the

natural resources of the Tampa Bay region. The Bay Soundings publication supports the Tampa Bay SWIM plan and

is consistent with the Tampa Bay Estuary Program goals. Through the education efforts of Bay Soundings, residents in

the Tampa Bay area learn about the restoration and preservation of SWIM water bodies. This free publication is

distributed throughout Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough and Manatee counties to government and non-government

agencies, local attractions, private businesses, environmental clubs, schools, libraries, elected officials and sponsors.

District staff sits on the editorial board and provides story ideas featuring District projects that meet the editorial focus

of the publication. Bay Soundings' web site is www.tbsoundings.com.

BenefitsBay Soundings enhances the District's educational outreach efforts on Tampa Bay by helping to increase the readers'

knowledge of local environmental issues. Each edition of this publication features one or more topics pertaining to

District projects or areas of responsibility. SWIM water bodies are often featured in the publication's articles.

Costs

The total cost for the FY2011 project is $45,000 with the District requested to contribute $22,500 (Alafia River $2,250;

Hillsborough River $7,875; Pinellas-Anclote River $7,425; Manasota $4,950). The publication's circulation has

increased from 25,000 to 30,000 copies distributed each issue. In addition the web site is reporting 35,000 hits per

month. The cost benefit for all four copies of an annual subscription is $.75. Adding web site hits brings the cost

to $.04 per impression.


The total cost of the FY2010 project is $45,000 with the District contributing $22,500 (Alafia River $2,250; Hillsborough

River $7,875; Pinellas-Anclote River $7,425; Manasota $4,950). No state SWIM funds were available to be applied to

this project. The publication's circulation of 25,000 copies per printing (four times a year), brings the cost benefit ratio

to $.90 per resident.


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Bay Soundings


Revenue





021 Manasota Basin 19,978 0 10,078 4,950 4,950




District

Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council 22,500 0 0 0 22,500

$159,118 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2008Winter issue 2/20/08 2/20/08

Spring issue 5/20/08 5/20/08

Summer issue 8/20/08 7/29/08

Fall issue 11/20/08 10/17/08

FY2009PO opened 10/1/08 10/20/08

Winter issue 2/20/09 2/5/09

Spring issue 5/20/09 5/18/09

Summer issue 8/20/09 8/20/09

Fall issue 11/20/09 11/20/09

FY2010PO opened 10/1/09 10/1/09

Winter issue 2/20/10 2/20/10

Spring issue 5/20/10

Summer issue 8/20/10

Fall issue 11/20/10


ACTION TO DATE: On time. The District was featured in an article called, "What's up with water?" The article focused

on the current conditions of the water resources in the Tampa Bay region and discussed the status of the C.W. "Bill"

Young Reservoir and answered frequently asked questions about the drought. The article also included information on

the District's Skip A Week campaign. The "Get Outside" campaign was also featured in an article and promoted the

District's Recreation Guide.


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Tampa Bay Watch Field Trip Program

Project Type SWIM



Tampa Bay WatchCooperator(s)

Project Manager HULL, MARY MARGARET

Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) project proposes to educate elementary, middle and high

school students about estuarine science and empowers them to act as stewards of the Tampa Bay estuary by

combining classroom curriculum with 300 hands-on field experiences in and around Tampa Bay Watch's Marine

Science Center. Proposed programming includes students and teachers in Hillsborough and Manatee counties as well

as serving schools throughout Pinellas County. In FY2011, the program continues to include the educational field

experiences, classroom presentations, teacher training, coastal plantings, oyster reef enhancement efforts and coastal

cleanups, while adding a pilot comprehensive program evaluation of student learning with no cost increases. The

proposed program evaluation will assess the efficacy of understanding and retention of estuarine science and

environmental literacy as well as awareness and behavioral changes due to exposure and progressive experiences

linked with the programming. Overall efforts will provide restoration of approximately eight acres of coastal and

near-shore habitat, build and install 300 new oyster domes and construct approximately 600 linear feet of new oyster

shell bars. The program's effectiveness is measured with student pre/posttests, journal work and teacher surveys.

BenefitsThis project proposes to implement an environmental education initiative in Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay was identified as

the highest priority on the District's SWIM priority list in 1988. The program's goals are to educate students and

teachers about the importance of estuarine habitats and restoration efforts and to empower them to become lifelong

stewards of Tampa Bay. The cooperator continues to look for ways to innovate the program and implement

improvements. A three year comprehensive pilot study is proposed with three to five participating middle schools to

track students' progression and learning from sixth through eighth grade. With expansion of the programs (in FY2009)

into Hillsborough and Manatee counties and the addition of Bay Grasses in Classes, this project features a more

comprehensive environmental education restoration initiative, reaching a proposed 12,600 students and adults during

FY2011. A 32% gain in student knowledge has been documented through pre/posttest analyses.

Costs

The total proposed costs of the FY2011 program is $307,170, with the District requested to contribute $147,850 (Alafia

River $14,785; Hillsborough River $36,963; Pinellas-Anclote River $88,710; Manasota $7,392). The dollar amount

allocated for each contributing Basin Board is determined by the participating schools within each basin. District funds

will be used for program implementation, 300 field trips, three teacher training workshops, aquatic supplies, equipment

and field guides. The program is projected to reach 12,600 students and adults at a cost to the District of $11.73 per

person, 28% lower than other comparable youth education projects. The cost per participant contact hour is $2.05,

31% lower than the youth education average. The budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project.


The FY2010 total project cost was $307,500, with the District contributing $147,850 (Alafia River $29,570;

Hillsborough River $29,570; Pinellas-Anclote River $73,925; Manasota $14,785). The dollar amount allocated for each

contributing Basin Board is determined by the participating schools within each basin. District funds will be used for

program implementation, 300 field trips, three teacher training workshops, aquatic supplies, and equipment and field

guides. The program is reaching 12,600 students and adults at a cost to the District of $11.73 per person. Cooperator

has reduced the District's cost per person by 8% from FY2009 ($12.80) to FY2011 ($11.73) by increasing reach and

reducing each field trip costs by $20. The District has supported this project since FY2007.


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Tampa Bay Watch Field Trip Program


Revenue





021 Manasota Basin 29,685 0 7,508 7,392 14,785



WMLTF (SWIM) - Prior Year Funds 479 0 0 0 479


District

Tampa Bay Watch 495,340 0 335,690 0 159,650

$1,097,838 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2009 Budgeted FundsPurchase order opened 10/27/08 10/31/08

Field trips and teacher training completed 8/30/09 8/30/09

Final report and invoice due to District 9/30/09 9/30/09

FY2010 Budgeted FundsInitiate purchase order 10/1/09 12/4/09

Field trips and teacher training completed 8/31/10

Final report and invoice due to District 9/30/10


ACTION TO DATE: On time. Cooperator completed field trips (82 on-site Estuary EDventrues, 47 off-site Bay Grasses In

Classes field trips), 1 community ecotour, 9 outreach sessions and 1 community saltmarsh planting within the first

quarter (October through December). Teacher workshops will occur during the fourth quarter of grant cycle. One issue of

student newsletters has been completed and the second will be distributed in March. Summer camps have been

scheduled.


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City of Anna Maria-Implementation of BMPs

Project Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementFlood Protection Floodplain Management

Basin(s) Manasota

City of Anna MariaCooperator(s)

Project Manager PRESTON, MATT

PRATER, CORRINATask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe City of Anna Maria has submitted this multi-phase cooperative funding project to implement water quality and

flood protection best management practices (BMPs) in the Lower Tampa Bay Watershed, part of Tampa Bay and

Sarasota Bay, SWIM waterbodies. The project will impact four areas within the City totaling approximately 124 acres:

1) North Bay/Tarpon Basin, 2) North Shore/Jacaranda Basin, 3) South Drive/South Bay Area, and 4)

Crescent/Gulf/Willow Basin. All four basins outfall into the internal canals of Anna Maria, which in turn discharge into

Lower Tampa Bay. With FY2007 funding the work on the Implementation of BMPs (Phase 1) includes the following

tasks: design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, bidding and contractor selection,

construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection for the Crescent/Gulf/Willow improvement area.

The BMPs will address level of service (LOS) deficiencies. The flood protection and water quality improvements

include 10-ft wide shallow dry retention swales with ditch blocks, various diameter HDPE/RCP pipe, inlet/control

structures and BMP baffle structures (one at each basin outfall location). The swales will provide treatment of

stormwater runoff through percolation and evaporation while the baffle structures will provide treatment through

sedimentation, filtration and skimming. The City submitted a request for FY2008 and FY2009 funding to complete the

implementation of BMPs in the final three areas.

BenefitsThe City of Anna Maria has initiated a program to provide capital improvement projects that will improve both the water

quality and flood protection LOS provided by the City's surface water management system. The overall effect of the

improvements will be a reduction in pollutant loadings to the internal man-made canal system (classified as

Outstanding Florida Waters), Anna Maria Sound, Sarasota Bay, and Tampa Bay. The anticipated increase in flood

protection LOS will be through an increase in storage and conveyance capacity. The stormwater filtration devices

being proposed will provide suspended solids removal from stormwater runoff that previously discharged directly into

the canal/bay system.

Costs

The total budget amount for this project is $1.47 million with the Distict and the City of Anna Maria each contributing

half. The FY2009 project cost is $225,600, with the City and the District each contributing half ($112,800). The District

share is split between the Manasota Basin Board ($56,400) and State SWIM ($56,400). The probable construction

costs for this project are based on the BMP alternative analysis developed by the cooperator. The District funding

amounts shown in the table below include staff salary, travel and central garage.


Since 1950, approximately 50 percent of Tampa Bay's natural shoreline and approximately 40 percent of Sarasota

Bay's intertidal wetland habitat has been lost due to development and reduction in water quality. This resulted in a

decline in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as loss of habitat for native plants and

animals. The SWIM Plans for Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay outline goals to restore habitat throughout the bay areas

and reduce pollutant loads entering the bays. The improvements will be made in City owned alleys and right of ways.

The funding should complete the following tasks for Phase 2 (North Bay/Tarpon Basin, North Shore/Jacaranda Basin,

and South Drive/South Bay improvement areas): design, development of construction documents, construction

permitting, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection.


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Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 380,717 0 375,585 2,820 2,312





District

City of Anna Maria 734,800 0 734,800 0 0

$1,493,410 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Phase I - Contract Development & ExecutionNotice to Proceed 10/1/06 10/1/06

Draft Agreement sent to Management Services 11/30/06 11/30/06

City Approval of Contract 12/15/06 12/15/06

Contract Executed by District 12/27/06 12/27/06

2. Phase I - Critical Project MilestonesProject Conceptual Design Complete 6/30/07 6/30/07

Design and Survey Complete 12/1/07 11/28/07

Acquire Project Permits 1/30/08 6/12/08

Commence Construction 3/31/08 6/15/08

Preparation of Construction Documents Complete 7/30/08 12/28/07

Public Bid for Project Construction 9/30/08 12/14/07

Project Construction Complete 7/30/10 5/29/09

As-built Record Drawings 9/30/10

Final Project Report with Evaluation of Improvements 9/30/10 11/5/09

Approval of Maintenance Plan 10/31/10

3. Phase I - Close OutContract Termination 12/31/10

4. Phase II - Contract Development & ExecutionDraft Agreement 8/9/07 8/9/07

Draft Agreement to Management Services 9/4/07 9/4/07

Agreement to City 9/20/07 9/20/07

City Approval of Contract 9/28/07 10/11/07

District Approval of Contract 10/1/07 1/14/08

Agreement Back to Contracts for Funding Adjustments 12/11/07 12/11/07

Revised Agreement Back to City for Approval 12/31/07 1/15/08

City Approval of Revised Contract 1/15/08 1/9/08

Executed Contract and Notice to Proceed to City 1/31/08 1/14/08

5. Phase II - Critical Project MilestoneDesign and Survey Complete 10/17/08 3/31/09 4/30/09

Commence Construction 12/31/08 10/30/09 10/26/09

Approval of Maintenance Plan 4/17/10

Project Construction Complete 9/30/11

As-built Record Drawings 11/30/11

Final Project Report With Evaluation 11/30/11


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Contract Termination 12/31/11


Phase I construction is complete and Phase II design is complete and the ERP application has been approved and

construction is underway.


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Tampa Bay Habitat Restoration

Project Type SWIM


Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Pinellas-Anclote River, Manasota

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager HENNINGSEN, BRANDT

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionTampa Bay, in 1987, was identified by the Legislature in the Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM)

Act of as the top priority on the District's SWIM priority list. This project provides funds for general support to SWIM

habitat restoration efforts for Tampa Bay. Funds are provided for equipment rental, equipment repair/maintenance,

advertising/public notices, parts and supplies, etc. Limited project construction expenses are also budgeted under this

activity code. Additionally, this project includes funds for exotic plant maintenance at the habitat restoration sites.

Lastly, funds for this project allow planning of future projects, and facilitate SWIM involvement with various

environmental committees and task forces (e.g., various committees of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program, etc.)

BenefitsThis project is important for meeting management goals of SWIM and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP).

Coordination and planning of existing and future projects is a critical component of long term success of both

programs. If funds are not allocated, then SWIM's ability to successfully perform their habitat restoration projects for

Tampa Bay will be compromised. Accordingly, the District will not be meeting its (and the TBEP's) goals to restore

important habitats (and improve water quality) for the bay, habitats which have suffered great losses because of land

development and other human uses of the resource.

Costs

The FY2011 costs are funded 25 percent from the Pinellas-Anclote River, 25 percent from the Manasota, 25 percent

from the Hillsborough River, and 25 percent from the Alafia River Basin Boards. State SWIM funds will not

be available during FY2011. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. District funds shown in the table

include staff salaries, travel and central garage.


Tampa Bay is the District's top priority Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) program waterbody, is

a category I (most in need of restoration) under the State's Unified Watershed Assessment and Watershed

Restoration Priorities, and is considered an "estuary of national significance" with the designation of the Tampa Bay

(National) Estuary Program. Since 1950, about 50 percent of the bay's natural shoreline and 40 percent of its

seagrass acreage were lost as a result of physical destruction and water quality impairment. This resulted in a decline

in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and

animals.


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Tampa Bay Habitat Restoration


Revenue





021 Manasota Basin 195,248 0 160,466 18,528 16,254


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Tampa-Allen's

Ck (SWIM)

1,500,000 0 1,500,000 0 0




$3,502,380 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


Due to inclement weather, the Busch Gardens Volunteer Marsh Planting Event originally scheduled for Saturday,

January 9, 2010, had to be postponed and has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 6, 2010; an anticipated 125

volunteers will install 10,000 marsh grass plugs at the Terra Ceia Ecosystem Project. In addition, SWIM and Tampa Bay

Watch have begun planning the largest volunteer planting event in the history of Tampa Bay (scheduled for Saturday,

April 10, 2010); an anticipated 350 volunteers will attempt to set a Tampa Bay (possibly world) record for the greatest

number of plants ever installed during a single volunteer event: 35,000 marsh grass plugs installed at a sector of the

Terra Ceia Ecosystem Restoration Project. SWIM has been notified that the Terra Ceia Ecosystem Restoration Project

will be recognized during the upcoming 18th Annual Future of the Region Awards ceremony conducted by the Tampa

Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC, March 19, 2010); SWIM staff are optimistic that the Terra Ceia project will be

awarded the Environmental Project of the Year for 2009. Brandt Henningsen and Janie Hagberg provided an invited

presentation to the Natural Resources and Environmental Impact Review Subcommittees of the TBRPC concerning an

update of the Clam Bayou (Phase 3) Ecosystem Restoration and Stormwater Treatment Project. On February 19, 2010,

B. Henningsen and Mike Dalsis provided a requested tour of Tampa Bay restoration projects for faculty and students

from the University of London (England). At the request of the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), SWIM

staff are coordinating with EPA scientists who will be conducting a scientific study of various ecological parameters of

differing aged SWIM restoration projects for Tampa Bay. SWIM staff continued to coordinate with the Land Resources

Department for the planning of the upcoming District Volunteer Appreciation Day (March 27, 2010); SWIM will be

recognizing the 616 volunteers distributed among 14 groups for their contributions to the restoration of the bay during

nine volunteer events of 2009 (note: 2009 SWIM volunteers donated 2696 hours of service, installing at least 29,630

marsh plants and picking up 20,200 pounds of illegally deposited debris at/from four SWIM restoration sites). Lastly,

SWIM staff continued to coordinate with one Eagle Scout candidate (Boy Scouts of America) to perform his Eagle

Project at a SWIM restoration site (Terra Ceia).


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Cockroach Bay (Phases C-D-E-F)

Project Type SWIM



Hillsborough CountyCooperator(s)


HENNINGSEN, BRANDTTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis 500 acre SWIM initiative project is an ecosystem restoration effort located in southeastern Tampa Bay on

property owned by Hillsborough County. The 651 acre property was purchased in 1991 for $2.1 million by the County's

Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program (ELAPP), purchase, in part, contingent upon the District

(SWIM) assuming primary responsibility for wetland restoration of the tract; of the 651 acres, approximately 500 acres

are the primary target for restoration, with enhancement appropriate for the remaining 151. Since 1991, the project has

evolved into a much larger ecosystem project, encompassing a mosaic of habitats typically found in coastal areas of

the bay: uplands as well as freshwater and estuarine wetlands; stormwater treatment of regional agricultural runoff is

also a component of the restoration. While the County is the primary cooperator for this project, the effort also involves

15 other cooperators, collectively known as the "Cockroach Bay Restoration Alliance" (COBRA). Over the past six

decades, the property had been used for agriculture and mining activities. It has suffered from a number of

environmental problems including wetland and upland habitat loss/degradation, exotic plant infestation, adverse

hydrological alterations, and exposure to polluted runoff from an upstream agricultural watershed. Currently, 425 acres

of the 500 acre project have been completed.

BenefitsThis project has been and will continue to be important in meeting management goals of SWIM and the Tampa Bay

Estuary Program (TBEP), including several phases providing low salinity habitats and improvements to water quality

via stormwater treatment. Improved habitat values and the addition of habitat acreages will provide opportunities for

many differing species of coastal wildlife,inclusive of commercial and sportfishing species, bird populations, a host of

invertebrate species (crabs, shrimp, oysters, etc.), reptiles/amphibians, and small mammals. In addition, the site is part

of the State's and County's Cockroach Bay Aquatic and Park Preserves, (increasingly) popular destinations for the

public to visit for nature activities (canoeing/kayaking, fishing, bird watching, camping, hiking, etc.).

Costs

While early funding for this project originated as early as 1991, figures given here represent funds encumbered under

the 1996 cooperative agreement with the County. This project has been implemented by phases, contingent upon

available funds. Project updates given here cover four ongoing phases: Phases C (southeastern Leisey Shell Pit and

braided tidal creek), D (northeastern Leisey Shell Pit), E (uplands), F (freshwater wetlands). Grants for this

project have totaled $1.6 million. Aside from grants, mitigation funds from the FDOT have been used to help complete

the project. The FY2005 budget includes $500,000 for State Appropriation and approximately $420,000 of Basin and

State SWIM funds for construction of on-going phases. The FY2004 through FY2009 budgets included a total of

$257,781 of incoming revenue from the Gardinier Trust Fund; in addition, FY2006 and FY2007 included a total

of $200,000 of Basin and State SWIM funds. During FY2009, an additional $1,000,000 of incoming revenue was

awarded to the project from the Tampa Port Authority. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries, travel

and central garage.





Estuary Program. Since 1950, about 50 percent of the bay's natural shoreline and 40 percent of its seagrass acreage

were lost as a result of physical destruction and water quality impairment. This resulted in a decline in the aesthetic,

recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals. Adjacent to

the County's property lies Cockroach Bay, often touted as the "Crown Jewel" of Tampa Bay; it is one of the few

relatively pristine coastal ecosystems left in Tampa Bay. Despite these adverse watershed and estuarine impacts,

Cockroach Bay still maintains relatively abundant sea grass beds and recreational and commercially important

fisheries resources.


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Revenue


013 Hillsborough River Basin 1,744 0 0 1,744 0

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 1,161 0 0 1,161 0

021 Manasota Basin 1,744 0 0 1,744 0


DEP/EPC Gardinier - (SWIM) 168,370 0 168,370 0 0

Ecosystem Trust Fund - Cockroach Bay

(SWIM)

500,000 0 500,000 0 0

Gardinier - Cockroach Bay (W316) 200,000 0 200,000 0 0




$2,522,491 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesCompletion of USACE Feasibility Report (by USACE) 6/30/01 3/31/02 3/15/02

Completion of construction of freshwater wetlands 4/30/04 4/15/04

Planting of freshwater wetlands 8/15/04 8/2/04

Start construction of braided tidal creek by OPS 1/15/05 1/26/05

Complete construction of braided tidal creek by OPS 7/15/05 9/15/05 9/23/05

Planting of braided tidal creek 8/31/05 10/1/05 10/8/05

Begin Sediment Survey of NE Leisey Shell Pit 12/1/05 12/15/05 12/13/05

Complete Sediment Survey of NE Leisey Shell Pit 3/15/06 3/1/06

Restoration of E. Leisey Shell PitsComplete in-house draft 30% restoration plan 6/30/08

Secure consulting firm to assist with rest. plans 8/31/08

Complete 100% restoration plan set 12/31/08

Prepare/submit permit applications for E. Leisey Pits 3/31/09

Draft RFB for Leisey Shell Pit Rest. Construction 4/30/09

Release RFB for Leisey Shell Pit construction 6/26/09

Award const. contract Leisey Shell Pit Rest. 8/30/09

Begin construction of Leisey Shell Pit Project 10/1/09

Complete const. Leisey Shell Pit project 3/31/10


As previously described, the Tampa Port Authority (TPA) and the District (SWIM) have entered into a cooperative

agreement detailing the TPA's proposal to Hillsborough County to perform mitigation and restoration at the County's

Cockroach site ("Leisey Shell Pits" area). The TPA has received permission from the County to perform 10.88 ac of

wetland mitigation at the Cockroach site. In return for use of the Cockroach site for the Port's mitigation, the TPA will

provide $1.1 million for the restoration of up to 75 acres of wetlands and the completion/maintenance of the upland

systems (i.e., 75 acres of wetland restoration for 10.88 acres of wetland mitigation plus remaining upland work); of those

funds, $1.0 million will be earmarked for wetland (and possibly upland) restoration, and $100,000 will specifically be


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earmarked for upland restoration and site management. The TPA will be responsible for the design, permitting, bidding,

construction, and monitoring of the project. In essence, this effort should complete the overall Cockroach Bay Ecosystem

Restoration Project. No SWIM/District funds will be used for any mitigation expenses, only restoration components over

and above mitigation aspects. Project design has been finalized and permit applications submitted for processing.

Permits have been received from all agencies excepting the Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission

(HCEPC); environmental concerns raised by the HCEPC currently are still being addressed by the TPA and their

consultant. Construction bids are now anticipated to be released by the TPA during spring/summer 2010, followed by

construction. Lastly, a no-cost time extension is being routed for execution by the Florida Department of Environmental

Protection and HCEPC to allow grant funds from the Gardinier Trust Fund, now not needed for the north side of the

Cockroach Bay system, to be used for habitat restoration on the south side of Cockroach Bay proper (i.e., "Rock Ponds"

property). ACTION TO DATE: On-time; Tampa Port Authority securing permits/preparing construction RFB but

permitting delays may influence the timeline.


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Biennial Seagrass Mapping of Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Charlotte

HarborProject Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality MonitoringNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Pinellas-Anclote River, Peace River,

Manasota

Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, Pinellas County, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program,


Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis SWIM initiative project involves mapping and monitoring seagrass within four SWIM priority waterbodies: Tampa

Bay, Sarasota Bay, Lemon Bay, and Charlotte Harbor. Funds requested in the FY2011 budget of $175,000 will be for

the 2012 phase of mapping. It is anticipated that the funds needed for the 2012 effort will be budgeted in FY2011 and

FY2012. In addition to SWIM waterbodies, contractual services for the St. Joseph Sound/Clearwater Harbor Biennial

GIS Mapping of Seagrass (See K150) are completed under a single agreement to benefit from economy of scale.

Specifically, the District's consultant will provide digital aerial photography, photointerpretation, and GIS-based

mapping in order to generate calculations of seagrass acreage and distribution within each of the named waterbodies.

The project is conducted every two years to monitor the long-term health of these vital resources. Funds budgeted in

FY2009 and FY2010 are for the 2009 - 2010 effort. The digital format utilized in 2004 and 2006 allowed for more

detailed GIS analysis to be conducted beyond creation of the original seagrass map product and will allow for efficient

transfer of the imagery to fill agency and public requests. A new task started during the 2007-2008 effort was to scan

historical photography from previous seagrass mapping efforts in the 1990s and early 2000s at high resolution. The

intent is to continue this effort in 2010 and complete the georeferencing needed to and create digital GIS imagery

layers that will then be uploaded to the District's GIS system. SWIM is utilizing a pre-qualified firm procured under the

Mapping & GIS Section's RFP 006-07 as the consultant for the 2009 - 2010 phase of mapping. District funds shown in

the table include staff salaries.

BenefitsThe mapping of seagrasses within each estuary allows the District, the Estuary Programs, and other entities to monitor

the health and distribution of seagrasses. Seagrass health is used as an indicator of water quality conditions. Thus,

this project can assist with water resource management decision making, specifically in evaluating the effectiveness of

water quality improvement projects.

Costs

The project costs for mapping SWIM waterbodies in 2012 is estimated at $350,000. The FY2011 proposed funding is

$175,000 with five basin boards contributing. The project costs for mapping SWIM waterbodies in 2009 - 2010 is

$350,000. Costs associated with this effort are included in the FY2009 and FY2010 budgets. The FY2009 budget was

$175,000, with 50 percent from State SWIM and 50 percent from five basin boards (Alafia River, Hillsborough River,

Pinellas-Anclote River, Manasota, and Peace River). The FY2010 budget is $175,000, with the five basin boards

contributing. At their April 2009 meetings, the basin boards approved amending their FY2009 budgets to include

reallocated State SWIM funds to cover 50 percent of the District's proposed FY2010 costs ($87,500). The remaining

funds ($87,500) are included in the five basin boards FY2010 budgets. District funds shown in the table include staff

salaries.


The next phase of mapping will begin in December 2009. Seagrass mapping for SWIM waterbodies (W331) and St.

Joseph Sound Clearwater Harbor (K150) will be completed under one agreement at a total estimated cost of

$350,000. Seagrass meadows serve as nurseries for a variety of commercially and recreational important species of

fin fish and shellfish, and they are highly dependent upon the maintenance of good water quality. The project meets

the goals and objectives of the Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, and Charlotte Harbor SWIM Plans, the Tampa Bay Estuary

Program, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, and Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program. The 2008 effort is ongoing,

with the most recent completed mapping results from 2006. Between 2004 and 2006, seagrass coverage in Tampa

Bay increased by approximately 4.7%. In Sarasota Bay, which has a more highly urbanized watershed than Tampa

Bay, seagrass increased 7% in coverage from 2004 to 2006. From 2004 to 2006, Charlotte Harbor seagrass coverage

increased by 1%. The only SWIM waterbody to experience a loss in coverage between 2004 and 2006 was Lemon

Bay with a 1% decrease.


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Harbor


Revenue





020 Peace River Basin 197,177 0 137,777 39,396 20,004

021 Manasota Basin 201,328 0 133,833 47,491 20,004





$1,421,944 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesRequest for Proposals 6/15/03 7/11/03

Begin Review of Proposals 8/15/03 9/22/03


Contract Executed 11/15/03 1/16/04

Photography Shot for 2003/2004 1/31/04 1/17/04

Final Report for 2003/2004 12/31/04 12/31/04

First Amendment to the 2003/2004 Agreement 12/1/05 12/13/05

Consultant Notice to Proceed 12/1/05 12/13/05

Acquisition of Aerial Photography 1/31/06 2/15/06 2/10/06

Final Deliverables for 2005/2006 12/31/06 12/31/06

Agreement Expiration Date 12/31/06 12/31/06

2. Critical Project MilestonesProcessing of Technical Specifications and Purchase Order 10/30/07 11/30/07

Purchase Order with scope of work Opened 11/30/07 11/30/07

Work Order #1 Opened 12/13/07 12/13/07

Consultant imagery acquisition 1/30/08 2/15/08 2/15/08

Consultant ortho-imagery production 3/31/08 3/31/08

Consultant photointerpretation 10/31/08 10/31/08

Consultant GIS validation 11/30/08 11/30/08

Consultant draft final deliverables 12/31/08 12/31/08

3. Critical Project MilestonesWork Order 1 under 2010 P.O. Executed 12/1/09 12/15/10

2010 Work Order 1: Imagery Acquired 2/15/10 1/12/10

Work Order 2 under 2010 P.O. Executed 3/1/10

2010 Work Order 2: GIS Mapping 12/31/10


The 2010 purchase order is open and the first work order for the 2010 effort were executed December 2009. Imagery for


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Harborall waterbodies was captured by January 12, 2010. Imagery is being processed by the Consultant and will be reviewed by

District staff for final approval. The second work order for photointerpretation and GIS based mapping is expected to be

executed in March 2010.


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Terra Ceia Isles Habitat Restoration

Project Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and RestorationWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement

Basin(s) Manasota

Florida Department of Environmental ProtectionCooperator(s)


DALSIS, MIKETask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThe Terra Ceia Aquatic and Park Preserves habitat enhancement and restoration project, a SWIM initiative, is located

in the southeastern reaches of Tampa Bay (Manatee County). This large, multi-phased project is being cooperatively

implemented with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Currently, the project involves 2,308

acres of publicly owned land (Terra Ceia Isles and the Peanut Lake parcel, with an additional 2,900 acres included in

the District's five year acquisition plan. Accordingly, this project has the potential of encompassing at least 5,200 acres

and will require multiple years of funding, planning, and implementation. Project updates focus primarily on just the

1,745 acre Terra Ceia Isles parcel, although updates will be given on progress within Peanut Lake lands and

concerning additional land purchases and potential future phases. It is anticipated that the majority of this project will

be performed by private contractors.

BenefitsThis project will be important in meeting management plan goals of SWIM and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program

(TBEP). The current project involves the enhancement, restoration, and management of an estimated 700 acres of

various habitats typical of coastal ecosystems (i.e., habitat mosaics): estuarine and freshwater wetlands, transitional

habitats, and uplands. Salinity gradients and low salinity habitats will be emphasized to improve fisheries production.

Accordingly, the project will provide valuable habitats for Tampa Bay fisheries and other coastal species. Portions of

this are true restoration in that sections of the site historically were bay bottom and intertidal wetlands that were filled to

create a proposed finger-fill subdivision. In addition, strides to meet bay water quality goals of both SWIM and TBEP

will be addressed via improved stormwater treatment. Improved habitat values and the addition of habitat acreages will

provide opportunities for many differing species of coastal wildlife, inclusive of commercial and sportfishing species,

bird populations, a host of invertebrate species (crabs, shrimp, oysters, etc.), and small mammals.

Costs

Total cost estimate for Terra Ceia Isles is $9,400,000 and is being budgeted over multiple fiscal years. Note: exotic

plant control funds (S042) have annually been budgeted under Land Resources Department using Save Our Rivers

dollars; these funds have been included here to give a more complete picture of the restoration effort. Proposed

FY2011 funds ($500,000) are for construction of additional project phases and will include staff salaries, travel, and

central garage. Traditionally, District funds are split 50/50 between the Manasota Basin Board and State SWIM Fund,

but during FY2011, State funds will not be available. Future phases associated with additional land acquisition will

require future funding.





(National) Estuary Program. Since 1950, about 50 percent of the bay's natural shoreline and 40 percent of its

seagrass acreage were lost as a result of physical destruction and water quality impairment. This resulted in a decline

in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and

animals.


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Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 1,715,726 0 1,181,691 523,766 10,269

041 Florida Forever/SOR/P2000 216,189 0 216,189 0 0


Ecosystem Trust - Terra Ceia Habitat

Rstr (SWIM)

2,312,500 0 2,312,500 0 0

Nat'l Fish & Wildlife - Terra Ceia

(SWIM)

300,000 0 300,000 0 0

NOAA - Terra Ceia 2,000,000 0 2,000,000 0 0


State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 1,276,234 0 1,276,234 0 0


$8,161,784 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project Milestones30% wetland design plans 9/30/02 9/30/04 12/1/04

Draft Phase 3 upland restoration RFB 8/1/04 4/15/04

Release Phase 3 upland restoration contract 9/1/04 8/13/04

Award Phase 3 upland restoration contract 11/1/04 12/2/04

Complete 60% wetland design plans 4/30/05 8/1/05 8/9/05

Submit Environmental Permit Applications 12/31/05 2/1/06

Complete 100% wetland design plans 12/31/05 12/22/05

Draft wetland construction RFB 12/31/05 12/22/05

Release Wetland Construction RFB 1/31/06 1/13/06

Negotiate/process/execute const. contract 6/15/06 9/4/06

Complete Phase 3 upland restoration 7/31/06 9/30/06 9/29/06

Complete Phase 1 wetland construction 6/15/08 12/31/08 12/15/08


Due to inclement weather, the Busch Gardens Volunteer Marsh Planting Event originally scheduled for

Saturdays,December 5, 2009, and then January 9, 2010, had to be postponed and was rescheduled for Saturday, March

6, 2010 (in coordination with Tampa Bay Watch); 80 Busch Gardens and public volunteers install 8,500 marsh grass

plugs at the Terra Ceia project. In addition, SWIM and Tampa Bay Watch have begun planning the largest volunteer

planting event in the history of Tampa Bay (scheduled for fall 2010); an anticipated 350 volunteers will attempt to set a

Tampa Bay (possibly world) record for the greatest number of plants ever installed during a single volunteer event:

35,000 marsh grass plugs installed at a sector of the Terra Ceia project. SWIM has been notified that the Terra Ceia

Ecosystem Restoration Project will be recognized during the upcoming 18th Annual Future of the Region Awards

ceremony conducted by the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC, March 19, 2010); SWIM staff are optimistic

that the Terra Ceia project will be awarded the Environmental Project of the Year for 2009. USGS and USF staff

continued the Frog Creek Hydrodynamic Modeling Study, evaluating if proposed 1-3 creek offline intertidal lagoons would

deleteriously affect the existing salinity regime of the creek. Study results are anticipated later this year and will be used

to help determine whether 1-3 lagoons will be constructed for the creek or if the areas will be restored as coastal

uplands. As noted in previous updates, the 2008-2009 drought impacted upland restoration efforts for a 24 acre site

("airplane site") cleared of its original Brazilian pepper and Australian pine forests, resulting in poor survivorship of

installed grass seed, pine trees, and saw palmetto. New grass seed has now been sown, and grass is sprouting

throughout the area; additional pine trees and saw palmetto currently are being installed throughout the tract. Quarterly

maintenance by Tampa Contracting Services (TCS) has continued for the 217 acre Phase 3 upland restoration project;


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persistent guinea grass problems are being addressed by TCS. Maintenance of the 64 acre Phase 4 Upland Restoration

also continued by a private contractor (Rick Richards, Inc.), with the maintenance contract drawing to a close during early

2010. A new contractor (Environmental Aquatic Control, Inc.) completed their second quarter of maintenance of the

Phase 5 upland restoration project (i.e., a redressing of upland Phases 1 and 2 to get non-native plants back under

control, inclusive of a partial replant of native plants that had been killed over the years due to drought, flooding, and/or

non-native plant competition); new Phase 5 plants are doing well, especially with the abundant fall/winter rains. One

section of relic (i.e., farm) road (aka "Drunkard Lane") immediately adjacent to a wetlands was graded, sod laid, and

grass seed sown to stabilize the area, with the FDEP intending to close the road to traffic and re-routing traffic along a

new upland route; FDEP has not closed the road and grass seed has not been able to successfully stablize the path (due

to vehicular traffic) although sodded areas are thriving (no traffic). SWIM has suggested FDEP establish a new path

using geoweb and/or crushed granite; FDEP is considering the recommendation. SWIM completed stabilization of a

second section of Drunkard Lane with crushed granite, addressing FDEP concerns over potential turbidity issues that

could result from stormwater runoff. FDEP has completed their plans for the revamped Bishop Harbor Boat ramp but are

still in permitting. SWIM received bids for the final phase (Phase 6) of upland restoration for the Terra Ceia Isle site, and

a purchase order commissioning the work is being processed. In addition, right-of-way issues with the Florida

Department of Transportation have been resolved for the Phase 6 upland project, thereby giving the District and our

contractor convenient access to a sector of the Phase 6 project. ACTION TO DATE: On-time; Phase 5 upland

restoration contract awarded; construction commenced during May 2009. Phase 6 upland restoration about to

commence.


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Tom Bennett Park

Project Type SWIM


Basin(s) Manasota

Manatee CountyCooperator(s)

Project Manager POWERS, STEPHANIE

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is in response to a request from Manatee County to restore and enhance approximately 75 acres of

intertidal and freshwater wetland and upland habitat along the Manatee River. Tom Bennett Park is a 180-acre site that

was purchased in 2003 by Manatee County and the Florida Communities Trust. The project plan targets the

restoration of degraded salt marsh habitat and associated coastal maritime forest on adjacent hummocks through

minor regrading, nuisance and exotic species eradication, and supplemental plantings. The creation of freshwater,

ephemeral wetlands throughout the property is also anticipated. The County will be the lead agency for the project.

The District will provide project management oversight of design and construction progress.

BenefitsUpon completion, the project will provide significant benefits to habitat and water quality. The County also plans to

provide passive recreational and educational opportunities to the public.

Costs

The total project cost is approximately $4.4 million, which includes $3.9 million for land acquisition. The County

contributed $1.5 million for the land purchase and has budgeted $260,000 for design and construction. The District's

FY2010 contribution is to be $60,000. At their April 2009 meeting, the Manasota Basin Board approved amending its

FY2009 budget to include reallocated State SWIM funds to cover 50 percent ($30,000) of the FY2010 costs. The

remaining costs ($30,000) are funded by the Manasota Basin Board. The County is requesting $200,000 for FY2011,

which will be awarded upon Board approval. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.


Since 1950, approximately 50 percent of the bay's natural shoreline has been lost due to development and reduction

in water quality. This resulted in a decline in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a

loss of habitat for native plants and animals. The SWIM Plan for Tampa Bay outlines goals to restore habitat

throughout the bay area and reduce pollutant loads entering Tampa Bay. The objectives of this project are consistent

with these goals.


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 34,213 0 0 2,328 31,885




District

Manatee County 260,000 0 0 0 260,000

$326,098 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


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Tom Bennett Park


Contract Development and ExecutionReceive Scope of Work from Cooperator 9/16/09

Draft Agreement to Management Services 10/1/09

Agreement Returned from Management Services 10/22/09

Agreement Sent to Cooperator 10/29/09

Signed Agreement Returned from Cooperator 11/30/09

Agreement Fully Executed 12/15/09

Contract ExpirationProject Close Out 12/31/11


The scope of work was received from the cooperator on December 4, 2009. An agreement is being routed to

Management Services for review.


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Palmetto Estuary

Project Type SWIM


Basin(s) Manasota

PalmettoCooperator(s)

Project Manager DALSIS, MIKE

HAGBERG, JANIETask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis project is a District initiated cooperative project. Over the past ten years the City of Palmetto purchased 11.75

acres of various coastal habitats near the mouth of the Manatee River. The parcel contains various estuarine habitats

that transition to coastal uplands. The restoration project expaned to include an addtional 18 acre park referred to as

"Wayside Park" adjacent to the south and east of the 11.75 acres acquired by the City of Palmetto. This is a

multi-phase project with the 30 acre Phase 1 restoration completed in 2000. The proposed Phase 2 is an extension of

Phase 1 and will restore an additional 7.86 acres of coastal habitat adjacent and to the north of Phase I. Habitat values

of the parcel have been severely compromised due to dredge and fill impacts, illegal dumping, untreated stormwater,

and dominance of most of the uplands by non-native vegetation (i.e., Brazilian pepper, Australian pine, melaleuca).

Based on field investigations, portions of the site will require only non-native plant removal/native plant enhancement,

while others will require excavation/regrading to create new/restored open water and intertidal habitats. The City of

Palmetto is interested in partnering with the District on Phase 2 of this coastal restoration project which is envisioned

to enhance coastal uplands and restore intertidal and open water wetlands. The project site will become a component

of the Palmetto Estuary Nature Park to the south.

BenefitsThis project has been and will continue to be important in meeting management goals of SWIM and the Tampa Bay

Estuary Program (TBEP), including multiple phases providing low salinity habitats that create valuable nursery grounds

for breeding. Improved habitat values and the addition of habitat acreages will provide opportunities for many differing

species of coastal wildlife, inclusive of commercial and sportfishing species, bird populations, a host of invertebrate

species (crabs, shrimp, oysters, etc.), reptiles, amphibians, and small mammals. In addition, the site will become a

part of the "Palmetto Estuary Nature Park", an increasingly popular destination for the public to visit for nature activities

(canoeing/kayaking, fishing, bird watching, etc.).

Costs

The total estimated project cost for the proposed Phase 2 project is $100,000 which is being funded by the Manasota

Basin Board. District funds shown in table include staff salaries, travel, and central garage charges.





Estuary Program. Since 1950, about 50 percent of the bay's natural shoreline and 40 percent of its seagrass acreage

were lost as a result of physical destruction and water quality impairment. This resulted in a decline in the aesthetic,

recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals. The 2000

Phase 1 project was the 2001 Environmental Project of the Year as honored by the Future of the Region Awards

program of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council.


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Palmetto Estuary


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 188,245 0 81,834 104,246 2,165





District

City of Palmetto 375,000 0 375,000 0 0

$647,243 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


This project represents Phase 2 of a two part series of cooperative projects with the City of Palmetto; the award winning

Phase 1 project was completed in 2000. Phase 2 proposed funding is envisioned to cover permitting and construction

costs associated with this coastal ecosystem restoration project. Received 100% plans signed and sealed from

environmental consultant to join Phase 2 with the completed Phase 1 project, and the revised notice general permit for

submittal to the FDEP. The Cooperative Agreement is currently being drafted with the City of Palmetto.


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FELTS Preserve Restoration

Project Type SWIM


Basin(s) Manasota

Manatee County Audubon SocietyCooperator(s)

Project Manager PRATER, CORRINA

NORTON, NANCYTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project will restore important habitat and improve water quality functions on the FELTS Preserve which drains into

Terra Ceia Bay about two miles away and ultimately discharges into Tampa Bay, a District SWIM waterbody. The

FELTS Preserve, owned by Manatee County Audubon, is located at 4600 24th Avenue, East Palmetto in north

Manatee County within the Manatee River Watershed. This project will result in restoration/creation/enhancement of

5.5 acres of freshwater wetlands, plus restoration of 8.5 acres of adjacent uplands located within the 28.5 acre

preserve through backfilling ditches, removal of exotic vegetation and planting of native vegetation. Much of the project

site has been altered over time, primarily through ditching and draining to create improved pasture for agricultural

purposes. The site is important because the general area is rapidly being converted from agricultural to residential

development and much of the habitat has been fragmented by construction of roads. Natural sheet flow has been

diverted through development and ditching. Vegetative diversity is relatively low in the existing water features due to

the establishment of monocultures by invasive and exotic plants. A mosaic of diverse habitat types is proposed,

including emergent marsh, existing hardwood swamp and hammock and ponded features.

BenefitsBest management practices will be implemented through planting of emergent and submergent plant species and the

management and control of invasive exotics. Water quality benefits will be achieved and monitored as the enhanced

site will provide for pollutant filtration and nutrient uptake through the creation of the proposed littoral shelves, as well

as buffering against erosion. The project location will also offer exceptional habitat value through the creation of

feeding platforms for wading birds.

Costs

The total cost of the project is $196,900. In FY2006, the District contributed $29,500 shared evenly by SWIM and the

Manasota Basin Board. The FY2006 application requested $40,400 but the manatee Audubon was unable to acquire

that amount for a match. Earthmoving was accomplished by grants from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and National

Fish & Wildlife Foundation at a cost of $23,070. The FY2008 project cost was $32,600, with the Manatee Audubon

and the District each contributing half ($16,300). The District's share was split between the Manasota Basin Board

($8,150) and State SWIM ($8,150). The FY2009 project cost was $28,700, with Manatee Audubon and the District

each requested to contribute half ($14,350). The District share was split between the Manasota Basin Board ($7,175)

and State SWIM ($7,175). The FY2010 project cost is $18,000 with Manatee Audubon and the District each

contributing half ($9,000). Total funding in the table below includes staff salary, travel and central garage.


A professional management plan has been completed by Ed Freeman, then with the Nature Conservancy when

contracted by Manatee Audubon. The Mana-Teens, Native Plant Society, Manatee River Garden Club and others

have helped to inventory plants on site, control exotic plants by manual removal and minimal chemical means, and

performed additional habitat improvement primarily on the uplands. Five and one-half wetland acres have been

planted and eight and one-half acres of pasture was restored in FY2008. Chemical and mechanical control for

invasive exotic plants has been implemented on approximately 17.5 acres and a monthly maintenance program is

underway. Audubon is re-creating littoral areas around the enhanced ponds by planting some 14,200 plants. Manatee

Audubon will guarantee survival of 85% of planted material. In FY2009, Manatee Audubon will do a littoral shelf

planting of 3 acres, install 90 plants in a 17-acre upland area and continue with exotic control.


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FELTS Preserve Restoration


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 55,979 0 43,868 2,226 9,885





District

Manatee County Audubon Society 47,150 0 38,150 0 9,000

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 10,000 0 10,000 0 0

Other 58,600 0 49,600 0 9,000

USFWS 12,000 0 12,000 0 0

$228,482 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Consultant Agreement Development and ExecutionScope of Work Developed 8/24/09 8/18/09

Scope sent to finance for Purchase Order 8/31/09 12/2/09

2. Project TasksPlantings 8/28/10

Maintenance 9/5/10

3. Close OutFinal Report and Invoice 9/6/10

3. Contract TerminationProject Completion 9/27/10


The purchase order for the approved FY2010 scope has been submitted for review. The Manatee County Audobon

Society submitted invoices for FY09 and they have been reviewed and have been submitted for payment. A portion of the

invoices were not eligible for reimbursement due to the date of the work done and the scope not covering the work

performed. The Manatee County Audobon Society did not request funding for FY2011.


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SWIM Plan Implementation - Charlotte Harbor

Project Type SWIM



Charlotte Harbor National Estuary ProgramCooperator(s)


KAUFMAN, KRISTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project provides for the administration and implementation of projects as outlined in the SWIM Plan for Charlotte

Harbor. The FY2009 budget will include staff salaries and administrative costs to implement projects in the SWIM

Plan. Administration and implementation includes assessment of implementation progress, a review and refinement of

the Pollutant Load Reduction Goal (PLRG) for the waterbody, periodic SWIM Advisory Committee meetings, new

project development (rationale and justification), development of relevant contracts and Requests for Proposals,

invoicing, project related presentations, field visits, and miscellaneous duties as they arise. Included in the FY2006

budget was $50,000 for a historical benthic habitat mapping and change analysis of Charlotte Harbor. The project will

be similar to the effort completed for Tampa Bay in determining historical seagrass coverage from 1950s aerial

photography. This benthic habitat map will allow the District and the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program

(CHNEP) to refine goals being set for this system.

BenefitsThis project's support of the Charlotte Harbor SWIM Plan creates an opportunity for a cohesive effort between the

District, the CHNEP, and other state and local agencies to better implement resource management decisions and

restoration activities. Historically, SWIM projects have been eligible for state matching funds with the state funding 50

percent of the project costs and the District funding the remaining 50 percent. In FY2011, SWIM projects will be funded

100 percent by Basin Funds, specifically, the Peace River and/or Manasota Basin Boards, depending on the project

location within the Charlotte Harbor watershed.

Costs

The FY2009 and FY2010 ongoing costs for the Charlotte Harbor SWIM Plan Implementation were funded 12.5

percent from the Manasota Basin, 37.5 percent from the Peace River Basin, and 50 percent from the State SWIM

Program and include staff salary, travel and central garage. In FY2011, ongoing costs for the Charlotte Harbor SWIM

Implementation will be funded 25 percent from the Manasota Basin and 75 percent from the Peace River Basin. There

are no State SWIM Program funds available in FY2011.






those water bodies. To date, ten SWIM water bodies in the District have had plans developed and approved by the

state. Several plans have been updated one or more times as required by the Act. The Charlotte Harbor SWIM Plan

was first approved in 1993 and last updated in November 2000. Since the first plan, the District has initiated a number

of restoration and diagnostic assessment projects. Included within these are: 1) implementation of a water quality

monitoring program, 2) development of a pollutant loading model, 3) investigation of a resource-based pollutant load

reduction goal, 4) assessment of toxin levels, 5) identification of cumulative impacts to freshwater inflow reductions, 6)

seagrass mapping efforts, 7) various habitat restoration projects, and 8) involvement in numerous public outreach and

education activities.


W501

SWIM Plan Implementation - Charlotte Harbor


Revenue

020 Peace River Basin 96,733 0 88,816 7,058 859

021 Manasota Basin 37,281 0 29,606 6,899 776





$277,905 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. SWIM Plan Critical Project MilestonesNext Update of SWIM Plan 6/1/07 12/31/10


SWIM Plan Update:The last update of the SWIM Plan for Charlotte Harbor became effective in 2000. District staff

continue to work with the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, the Florida Department of Environmental

Protection and local governments to implement projects in the 2000 Plan. The CHNEP completed the Comprehensive

Conservation and Management Plan in 2008 and are working on several key projects that will be useful in updating the

SWIM Plan. These include the establishment of seagrass targets, the calculation of nutrient loads and development of

numeric nutrient criteria. These are expected to be complete by mid 2010 and will be useful in the update to the District

SWIM Plan. District staff have completed the outline for the Charlotte Harbor SWIM Plan and have drafted the

Management Issues chapter of the document. Additionally, District staff have been in contact with FDEP regarding the

review and approval process for the Plan.


W506

CHEC Charlotte Harbor/Lemon Bay SWIM Watershed Education

Project Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply ConservationNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and RestorationFlood Protection Floodplain Management


Charlotte Harbor Environmental CenterCooperator(s)

Project Manager STERNBERGER, VIRGINIA

Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis Surface Water Improvement and Management project with the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center provides

public involvement and water quality education opportunities to 4,300 residents in the Charlotte Harbor/Lemon Bay

watersheds. The program's goal is to foster a sense of stewardship and encourage actions that benefit the watershed

through focused education/outreach programs. The FY2011 program components include a volunteer water quality

monitoring program, estuary wading trips, water school workshop for local residents, community events, speaking

programs, estuary boat trips, hiking trips, develop and implement an Adopt-A-Pond program, reprint and distribution of

"Keep it Clean" Lemon Bay booklets, and reprint and distribution of "Watershed" Lemon Bay DVDs. Effectiveness will

be measured by number of participants, number of materials distributed, pre- and posttests and surveys.

BenefitsThe Peace River discharges into Charlotte Harbor, a SWIM priority water body and a designated "estuary of national

significance." The project fosters a sense of stewardship for the Peace River, Charlotte Harbor, Lemon Bay and

related freshwater resources through focused education opportunities for public participation and schools. The

program provides an opportunity for comparison of different areas within the Charlotte Harbor and Lemon Bay

watersheds. These programs are consistent with the District's watershed management and watershed education

initiatives. Education was named as a priority by the Manasota and Peace River basin boards. CHEC has the expertise

and experience to provide quality education in a variety of methods leading to increased knowledge and behavior

modificiation among participants.

Costs

The total proposed cost of the FY2011 project is $79,171, with the District requested to contribute $39,215 (Peace

River Basin Board $31,372, Manasota Basin Board $7,843). District funds will pay for materials and program

expenses. Each basin's share is based on anticipated work within that basin. The program is projected to reach 4,300

residents at a cost to the District of $9.12 per person. Although the cost per person is relatively high, the cost per

contact hour is 38 percent lower than average reflecting the hands-on and long-term nature of the program. The

budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project.


The total cost of the FY2010 project was $89,446, with the District contributing $39,250. The District's share was split

between the Peace River Basin Board ($16,283), the Manasota Basin Board ($3,342) and State SWIM (19,625).

District funding was used for materials and program expenses. Each basin's share was based on work completed

within that basin. The program reached 4,230 residents at a cost to the District of $9 per person. The District has

supported this project since FY2000.


W506



Revenue


021 Manasota Basin 55,281 0 41,823 9,369 4,089






District

Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center 211,115 0 136,159 39,956 35,000

$582,092 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2008 Budgeted FundsInitiate purchase order 10/1/07 10/31/07 10/31/07

First task report due 12/31/07 12/11/07

Second task report due 3/31/08 3/31/08

Third task report due 6/30/08 6/16/08

Fourth task report due 9/16/08 9/29/08 9/29/08

Project close 11/14/08 3/31/09 3/31/09


First task report 12/31/08 12/29/08

Second task report 3/31/09 3/31/09

Third task report due 6/30/09 6/30/09

Fourth task report due 9/30/09 9/30/09

Project close 11/20/09 11/20/09


First task report due 12/31/09 1/5/10 1/5/10


Third task report 6/30/10

Fourth task report 9/15/10

Project close 9/30/10

FY2011 Budgeted FundsInitiate purchase order 10/1/10

First task report 12/31/10

Second task report 3/31/11





ACTION TO DATE: On time. To date, the following tasks have been completed on the FY2010 scope of work: one

volunteer water quality monitoring (VWQM) workshop (16 participants), four VWQM speaking sessions (26 participants),

four Journey through the Estuary boat trips (40 participants), two land-based hiking trips (23 participants), three wading


W506


trips (39 participants), three speaking engagements (68 participants) and reprinted 1,000 copies of the Lemon Bay DVD.


W509

Alligator Creek In-Stream Restoration

Project Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and MonitoringFlood Protection Floodplain Management

Basin(s) Manasota

Sarasota CountyCooperator(s)

Project Manager LOPEZ, MANNY

PECK, MICHAELTask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionSarasota County is developing the Lemon Bay North Watershed Management Plan (L610) to protect and improve

water quality and restore natural systems throughout the watershed. The Lemon Bay Plan has identified several

in-stream restoration projects along Alligator Creek and nearby areas to address unstable conveyance systems that

are currently degrading water quality and impacting natural systems. The goal of this project is to achieve improved

water quality and increase natural habitat along Alligator Creek through the combined use of the following methods at

several project locations: (1) Stream bank re-sloping and restoration through removal of exotic vegetation and

replanting appropriate native wetland species of vegetation; (2) Incorporating the low impact design technique of

bioswales along the top of stream banks to reduce the velocity of overland flow of stormwater and protect natural

systems; and (3) Installation of weirs in select locations to provide increased residence time for wetland treatment

processes. The County began preliminary evaluations for several project locations in late FY2009. For FY2010 the

County has initiated preliminary designs and permitting for several proposed project elements with some construction

anticipated in late FY2010. District funds are requested for construction.

BenefitsThis project will improve surface water quality by reducing sedimentation and erosion by re-sloping the banks and

planting appropriate native vegetation. The installation of weirs at several locations will increase residence time and

thereby provide additional in-stream water quality treatment.

Costs

Current estimated project construction costs are estimated at $1,250,000 (not including staff salaries and travel

charges) but will be further refined during project design. For FY2009 Sarasota County has dedicated $200,000 to

fund preliminary design and permitting. For FY2010 the District budgeted $150,000 for the project. The District's

FY2010 share is split between the Manasota Basin Board ($75,000) and State SWIM ($75,000) with an equal match

from Sarasota County. For FY2011 the Manasota Basin Board is requested to fund $300,000 in construction costs.

Sarasota County's FY2011 funding contribution is expected to be $300,000. District funds shown in the table include

staff salaries, travel and central garage. If approved for future funding, the District's total contribution would be spread

over several fiscal years.


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 382,520 0 0 303,806 78,714




District

Sarasota County 800,000 150,000 200,000 300,000 150,000

$1,261,233 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


W509

Alligator Creek In-Stream Restoration


1. Contract Development & ExecutionDevelop Draft Agreement with Sarasota County 10/30/09 3/31/10

Agreement to Contracts Administration 11/25/09 4/5/10

Execution of Agreement by Sarasota County 12/21/09 4/30/10

Execution of Agreement by SWFWMD 1/4/10 5/10/10

Notice to Proceed 1/5/10 5/10/10

2. Design & PermittingSubmit ERP Application 5/25/10

90% Plans Completed 7/30/10

ERP Permit Issued 9/15/10

3. ConstructionBegin Construction 2/1/10 9/30/10

End Construction 11/30/11


Sarasota County has selected an engineering consultant and has initiated preliminary evaluations and preliminary design

for instream restoration/improvements at several localities within the Alligator Creek basin. County and District staff have

visited all the proposed sites in late October - November 2009. Evaluation of preliminary design concepts is complete but

required more time than originally anticipated. Review of land ownership required modifications for several of the

proposed elements. Final Design and Permitting has begun and is anticipated to be complete by June 2010. Permit

review and issuance of permits is expected to take several months. The construction phase of the project is not

anticipated to begin until October 2010. The agreement between the District and Sarasota County is under internal

review. The agreement will cover the construction of the approved and permitted projects.


W521

Charlotte Harbor Water Quality Monitoring

Project Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Monitoring


Charlotte County, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation CommissionCooperator(s)

Project Manager SZAFRANIEC, MARY

KAUFMAN, KRISTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is an ongoing SWIM Initiative to monitor water quality in Charlotte Harbor, a SWIM priority waterbody and

designated estuary of national significance. The purpose of the water quality monitoring is to establish a long-term

database of water quality conditions within the estuary to provide essential data for planning and management

purposes, such as implementation of the Charlotte Harbor SWIM Plan. The District began collecting and analyzing

monthly water quality samples from Charlotte Harbor in 1993. In 2000, the District worked with staff from Charlotte

County (County) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC) to develop an implementation

plan for long-term water quality monitoring. As a result of these discussions, the District, County, and FFWCC agreed

to cooperatively monitor water quality in Charlotte Harbor. The District and the FFWCC are responsible for collection of

25 samples per month. The County is responsible for analyzing each sample for 11 water quality parameters, including

nutrients, color and turbidity. The District is responsible for estuarine water quality data compilation, quality

assurance/quality control, updates to a District approved database and upload of the data to the State's STOrage and

RETrieval (STORET) database. Internet publication of the data for this project are completed under W547.

BenefitsThe project created a multi-agency cooperative effort that provides a long-term water quality dataset to assist in

establishing the health of the Charlotte Harbor study area and provide information on changes in water quality.

Costs

The FY2010 project budget is $38,250. The proposed FY2011 project budget is $38,250, of which Peace River Basin

Board is funding $28,688 and Manasota Basin Boards is funding $9,562. District funds shown in the table include staff

salaries.


Charlotte Harbor is generally viewed as one of the most productive estuarine systems in southwest Florida. Although it

is appropriately considered a healthy system, problems exist in the areas of hydrologic alterations, water quality

degradation, and habitat loss. The SWIM Plan for Charlotte Harbor focus on management strategies for the Peace

and Myakka Rivers, in addition to Charlotte Harbor proper, to reduce point and non-point source pollution and to

preserve and restore habitat. The objectives of this project are consistent with these strategies. This coordinated effort

involves two separate agreements: 1) an agreement between the District and the County outlining responsibilities of

both parties but does not involve the transfer of funds, and 2) an agreement between the District and the FFWCC

outlining sampling services and reimbursement rates for water quality monitoring.


W521

Charlotte Harbor Water Quality Monitoring


Revenue


021 Manasota Basin 77,674 0 51,572 17,123 8,979





$585,566 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesDraft Agreement to Contracts 12/31/00 11/21/00

Basin Board Approval of Agreement 4/30/01 12/13/00

Governing Board Approval of Agreement 4/30/01 12/19/00


First Water Quality Monitoring Event 5/12/01 5/12/01


FFWCC First Amendment to Contracts Management 3/26/04 4/2/04

FFWCC First Amendment Fully Executed 5/31/04 9/27/04

Charlotte County First Amendment Fully Executed 3/30/05 3/30/05

FFWCC Second Amendment to Contract Fully Executed 5/22/07 5/22/07

Charlotte County Second Amendment Fully Executed 3/26/08 4/28/08

1. Critical Project MilestonesFFWCC Third Amendment Initiation 8/31/10

FFWCC Second Amendment Expires 11/30/10

Charlotte County Third Amendment Initiation 12/28/10

Charlotte County Second Amendment Expires 3/31/11


A second amendment to the original agreement was executed in May 2007 with the FFWCC. A second amendment to

the original with Charlotte County was executed on April 28, 2008. These amendments allow for an additional three-year

"No Cost Time Extension" extending each party's committment to the project through March 31, 2011. Currently, the

Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC) is presenting the results of these efforts on its website,

http://www.checflorida.org, allowing the public to view results in terms of both status and trends in water quality. CHEC

submitted the second and third quarterly reports, and the final report and invoices. For FY2010, $10,000 of the remaining

funds from project W547 is being used for data management under a separate purchase order with Benchmark Labs as

part of this project.


W526

Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program

Project Type SWIM



Cooperator(s)


POWERS, STEPHANIE, KAUFMAN, KRIS, GARCIA, LIZANNETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis proposed project provides for the funding of the Annual Workplan for the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary

Program (CHNEP). The District participates in three main areas. First the District's SWIM program, usually funded by

the basin boards and State, carries out the projects that will address water quality and habitat restoration within the

Harbor. Second, the District has contributed annual funding to the CHNEP since 1997 to carry out the administration

and implement of projects identified in the CHNEP Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan. And finally,

the District provides staff to sit on the technical, management and policy (Governing or Basin Board member)

committees of the program. The District's annual budget includes funding support to the CHNEP and District staff

salaries, travel and central garage to administer the project, which includes attending board meetings and other

workshops and invoicing.

BenefitsThis project support of the CHNEP creates an opportunity for a cohesive effort between the District, CHNEP and other

state and local agencies to implement resource management decisions and restoration activities. Additionally, this

project provides for leveraging funding between the partners. Projects contained within the CHNEP Annual Workplan

address management issues concerning hydrologic alterations, water quality degradation, and habitat loss within the

Peace and Myakka River watersheds and the Charlotte Harbor estuary.

Costs

The District has provided funding to the CHNEP on an annual basis since 1997. The District's annual funding

commitment for the CHNEP is $110,000. Prior to FY2011, the District share was split between the Manasota Basin

Board (12.5%) and the Peace River Basin Board (37.5%) and State SWIM funds (50%). In FY2011, the District's

proposed share of $110,000 will be funded 25% ($27,500) by the Mansota Basin Board and 75% ($82,500) by the

Peace River Basin Board. District funds are used to implement projects outlined in the Annual Workplan. District funds



In 1987, the Florida Legislature established the Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Act, having

recognized that water quality and habitat in surface waters through out the state have degraded or were in danger of

being degraded. The Act requires the District to maintain a priority list of waterbodies of regional or statewide

significance within their boundaries. Charlotte Harbor is designated as a priority waterbody. Charlotte Harbor was

identified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) in 1995 as an estuary of Federal

Significance and subsequently included in the National Estuary Program. As a result of this designation, the Charlotte

Harbor National Estuary Program was established to assist the region in developing a comprehensive plan for the

restoration and protection of Charlotte Harbor. Partners in the CHNEP include the Southwest Florida and South

Florida Water Management Districts, USEPA, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, other state and federal

agencies, and local governments from the watershed. The goals and strategies for the Harbor are identified in the

Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) for Charlotte Harbor which provides guidance to each

entity on their contribution to restore the Harbor. Since 1993, the District has completed several habitat restoration

projects and diagnostic assessments, including seagrass mapping, water quality monitoring, and development of a

pollutant load reduction goal for the Harbor.


W526

Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program


Revenue


021 Manasota Basin 167,933 0 121,343 30,425 16,165






District

CHNEP 1,307,725 0 1,197,725 0 110,000

$2,637,174 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2007 Annual Workplan Critical Project MilestonesFY2007 Contract with CHNEP Executed 4/1/07 6/11/07

FY2007 Contract Close Out 12/31/09






FY2010 Contract Closeout 12/31/12


FY2007 Contract: The FY2007 Agreement was executed on 6/11/2007 and expires 12/31/2009. All projects have been

completed except the pre-development mapping project which spans the FY2007 and FY2008 contracts. The CHNEP

has indicated that they would not submit invoices for this project until completion of the project and the District has

accepted the final deliverable. The District has reviewed interim deliverables for this project and found them to be

acceptable. A draft G-2 has been submitted to encumber the remaining $20,000 under this agreement. FY2008 Contract:

The FY2008 agreement was executed in 08/2008 and expires 12/31/2010. Projects include refinement of water quality

targets and pre-development vegetation mapping in the CHNEP watershed. District staff have reviewed draft

deliverables for the water quality targets report and participated in meetings for this project. As stated above, the

pre-development vegetation map project is progressing and is expected to be complete by 12/31/2010. FY2009 Contract:

The FY2009 agreement was executed on December 13, 2009 and expires 12/31/2011. Projects include fisheries

monitoring in Lemon Bay, additional work by Mote Marine Laboratory to evaluate light attenuation by algae attached to

seagrass (epiphytes), setting seagrass targets and finalizing the water quality targets necessary to maintain seagrass

health. District staff have been participating in the development of the scope of work and subsequent development of

seagrass targets. A final draft report for water quality targets is expected by mid-February. FY2010 Contract: The

FY2010 agreement is routing for District review. Projects include an update of the triennial status and trends for water

quality throughout the CHarlotte Harbor watershed, staff support and the development of estuaring nutrient criteria.

Management Conference: The Management and Policy Committees met in February 2010. Items on the agenda of

interest to the District included updates on numberic nutrient criteria development, water quality targets and climate

change.


W528

Myakka River Water Quality Monitoring

Project Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Monitoring

Basin(s) Manasota

Cooperator(s)


WOLDEN, CATHERINETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is an ongoing SWIM Initiative to monitor the water quality of the Myakka River. In 1996, a SWIM

watershed assessment project for Charlotte Harbor found that in order to make sound management decisions, water

quality monitoring was needed in the Peace and Myakka river basins. The District participated in a multi-agency

cooperative effort to monitor the Myakka River in 1999. It was determined a long term effort was needed to

characterize water quality conditions and pollutant loadings in the river system. The current project began in 2000 and

funding for this project will be used to continue the monthly water quality monitoring program at six United States

Geological Service (USGS) stream stations on the Myakka River. The data from this project will be used in conjunction

with streamflow measurements provided by an existing USGS program to estimate monthly pollutant loading at the six

gauge sites (See W554 & W547). Partners in this project include the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program and

the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC). Currently, CHEC is presenting results of this effort on its website,

www.checflorida.org (See W547).

BenefitsThis data will be used to develop future water quality improvement projects as needed. The project's data is regularly

used to create publications such as, "Water Quality Conditions and Pollutant Loads and Yields in the Peace and

Myakka River Basins" (See W554). Ongoing projects such as the Myakka River Watershed Initiative will benefit from

use of the ongoing long term data set.

Costs

The proposed FY2011 costs for this project are funded from the Manasota Basin Board. The funds are for the

District's Water Quality Monitoring Program (WQMP) staff to collect samples and the District Laboratory to analyze the

samples. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.


The Myakka River discharges into Charlotte Harbor, a SWIM priority waterbody and a Charlotte Harbor National

Estuary Program (CHNEP) designated "estuary of national significance." Charlotte Harbor is generally viewed as one

of the most productive estuarine systems in Southwest Florida. Although it is appropriately considered a healthy

system, problems exist in the areas of hydrologic alterations, water quality degradation, and habitat loss. The SWIM

Plan for Charlotte Harbor focus on management strategies for the Peace and Myakka Rivers, in addition to Charlotte

Harbor proper, to reduce point and non-point source pollution and to preserve and restore habitat. The objectives of

this project are consistent with these strategies. The District began water quality monitoring projects along the Peace

and Myakka Rivers in 2000 (See W527). Since 2001, the District has also supported sampling in the tidal portions of

the Peace and Myakka Rivers by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC) (See W521).


W528

Myakka River Water Quality Monitoring


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 172,836 0 89,206 57,877 25,753





$309,883 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesFirst Sampling Event 10/5/00 10/5/00

1. Critical Project MilestonesFY2008 Monthly Sampling Completed 9/30/08 9/30/08

FY2009 Monthly Sampling Completed 9/30/09 9/30/09

FY2010 Monthly Sampling Completed 9/30/10


Water quality sampling is ongoing. Samples have been collected from October 2000 through February 2010. Field data

has been submitted to the laboratory for inclusion into their database through June 2009.


W552

Sarasota County Pollutant Model Development

Project Type SWIM


Basin(s) Manasota



GARCIA, LIZANNETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project involves developing a pollutant loading model to be used to assess pollutant loading to Sarasota County

surface waters. This project includes the following activities: inventory existing land uses and best management

practices (BMP) facilities by watershed sub-basin and incorporate information within GIS feature classes; inventory

hydrologic input data by watershed sub-basin for model documentation; characterize wet season and dry season

runoff volume input data by watershed sub-basin for model verification; develop models by watershed through

expanding input data with the above criteria; process model results for tabulating wet season and dry season pollutant

loading summary; create model/mapping geodatabase for future County application needs; and perform field sampling

within each bay watershed for use in model validation. The model is expected to discern the portion of water clarity

conditions (chlorophyll, color, and suspended solids) that are caused by human activities rather than those caused by

weather or climatic events.

BenefitsThe pollutant load model will generate monthly loads based on daily rainfall data enabling a correlation to be made

between the monthly loads and the ongoing monthly bay water quality data that can then be used to propose

alternative chlorophyll criteria to the Florida DEP for Sarasota County bays. In addition, this model will provide the

detail and reliability needed for local support of legitimate TMDL program load reductions. Also, as more sampling data

is incorporated, the model will become more reliable to justify (via a cost-benefit analysis) the appropriate project in the

proper location that will provide an improvement in water quality.

Costs

The original total project cost was $1,725,814, with the District's share $862,907 and the County's share $862,907,

funded over two fiscal years FY2006 and FY2007. The District budgeted $431,907 in FY2006 with the Manasota Basin

Board providing $215,954 and the State SWIM fund providing $215,953. Sarasota County provided $431,907 for

FY2006. Funding for FY2007 included $431,000 from the District with the Manasota Basin Board providing $215,500

and the State SWIM fund providing $215,500. For FY2007 Sarasota County was to provide $431,000. However, on

March 2, 2007 the County indicated it wished to withdraw the request for FY2007 funding. The revised total project

cost is now $863,814. FY2007 funds budgeted by the District will be released to the basin's budget. The current

agreement funded with FY2006 funds will complete the current project scope. The District funding amounts listed in

the table include staff salaries, travel and central garage charges.


Potential model outputs and design features will be reviewed by the Technical Advisory Committee of the Sarasota

Bay Estuary Program. The model will guide the County's and District's management activities associated with water

quality for the systems noted above. The proposed pollutant loading model can be used in conjunction with outputs

from the existing hydrologic and hydraulic stormwater model to produce event specific pollutant loads.


W552

Sarasota County Pollutant Model Development


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 447,618 0 442,795 4,823 0


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Sarasota Pollut

(SWIM)

200,000 0 200,000 0 0



District

Sarasota County 431,907 0 431,907 0 0

$1,322,318 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development & ExecutionContract Executed 5/15/06 5/31/06

Notice to Proceed Sent 5/31/06 5/31/06

First Ammendment Approved - Time Extension 6/15/07 6/6/07

2. Critical Project MilestonesDraft Verification Monitoring Plan 12/10/06 2/10/07 1/30/07

Draft Model Design Memorandum 1/10/07 7/15/07 7/15/07

Final Verification Monitoring Plan 3/30/07 7/30/07 7/30/07

Final Model Design Memorandum 4/30/07 9/30/08 10/30/08

Draft Model Operation Manual 10/30/07 1/30/09 1/30/09

Final Functional Model 11/30/07 6/15/09 6/15/09

Final Model Operation Manual/Final Report 12/15/07 5/25/09 6/15/09

No-Cost Time Extension Approved 1/10/09 3/30/09 1/30/09

No-Cost Time Extension Approved 2/5/10 2/12/10

2. Critical Project MilestonesContract Expiration 8/31/11


Final model calibration including review of hydrology and water quality modules is complete. The SIMPLE model

installation files have been made available for model runs. Final calibration of the water quality module was completed in

early 2009; however, data reviews noted inconsistencies in the values reported. Further inspection revealed stormwater

samples collected were not flow-weighted, therefore they are not suitable for use to develop EMCs (Event Mean

Concentrations) for pollutants of interest. Established literature values for EMCs were used for model simulations and

calibration. Currently, the model is fully operational. Project team members met for model discussions and reviews, in

particular the absence of flow-weighted samples. Additional time for final model calibration and testing was deemed

necessary. Likewise, additional time was needed to subsequently draft the final project report. Sarasota County has

requested a no-cost time extension to the agreement. The District concurred with the request and has approved an

amendment to the agreement to extend the contract termination date to August 31, 2011. Additional time will allow the

County (through its consultant) to conduct new storm sampling to develop data suitable for incorporation into the model.

The new sampling will be conducted over a series of storm events at no additional project cost. Project team members

have selected sampling localities and will be viewing the sampling installations in late March 2010.


W558

Venice Hatchett Creek Stormwater Facility

Project Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementFlood Protection Emergency Flood ResponseNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration

Basin(s) Manasota

City of VeniceCooperator(s)

Project Manager NORTON, NANCY

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis multi-year funded project was originally funded in FY2008 by the City of Venice, which is the lead agency for

implementing the stormwater retrofit and habitat restoration goals of this effort. The project is associated with the

implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the City's Hatchett Creek Basin Master Plan and the

Sarasota County unified local mitigation strategy. This project includes the following tasks: land acquisition, design,

development of construction documents, construction permitting, bidding and contractor selection, and construction

engineering and inspection during construction of the BMPs. In 2007, the City purchased a 1.33 acre parcel at 1155

US 41 Bypass South, to be converted to a stormwater pond to provide additional storage and water quality treatment

for a 16.6 acre drainage area. The BMP will address water quality improvements, stormwater management level of

service deficiencies and natural systems restoration along approximately 200 linear feet of intertidal shoreline of

Hatchett Creek.

BenefitsCompletion of this project improves stormwater quality prior to discharging into Hatchett Creek, restores approximately

200 linear feet of intertidal shoreline, and will provide an increased stormwater management level of service on East

Venice Avenue and neighboring areas.

Costs

The total project cost is $1,850,000, and the requested District share is $300,000 ($150,000 from the Manasota Basin

Board and $150,000 from State SWIM), of which $150,000 was requested in FY2008 for design and construction and

$150,000 in FY2009 for construction. The City of Venice purchased a 1.33 acre parcel in 2007 for $1,250,000 and the

District funds match the City funding for design and construction. District funds shown in the table include staff

salaries.


This project is located within the geographic boundaries of the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program and the

Charlotte Harbor SWIM Plan. Charlotte Harbor is generally viewed as one of the most productive estuarine systems in

Southwest Florida. Although it is appropriately considered a healthy system, problems exist in the areas of hydrologic

alterations, water quality degradation, and habitat loss. The SWIM Plan for Charlotte Harbor focus on management

strategies for the Peace and Myakka Rivers, in addition to Charlotte Harbor proper, to reduce point and non-point

source pollution and to preserve and restore habitat. Charlotte Harbor is a District priority Surface Water Improvement

and Management (SWIM) program waterbody and is considered an "estuary of national significance" with the

establishment of the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program (CHNEP). Water quality data and seagrass mapping

efforts suggest that Charlotte Harbor's water quality is not degrading, and its fisheries' habitats are mostly stable.

However, data collected since its SWIM designation in 1993 indicate the system experiences annual algae blooms

that appear to be related to elevated nutrient concentrations. The Hatchett Creek Stormwater Facility project is

consistent with the water quality improvement goals of the District's SWIM Plan for Charlotte Harbor and the Charlotte

Harbor National Estuary Program's CCMP. The City will manage the project and the District project manager must

approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks.


W558

Venice Hatchett Creek Stormwater Facility


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 155,799 0 151,702 3,052 1,045





District

City of Venice 1,650,000 0 1,650,000 0 0

$1,958,545 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


Contract Development and ExecutionDraft Agreement sent to Management Services 1/29/08 2/7/08

Draft Agreement returned from Management Services 2/20/08 3/11/08

Agreement sent to Cooperator 2/27/08 3/12/08

Signed Agreement returned from Cooperator 3/27/08 4/11/08

Agreement fully executed 4/10/08 4/21/08


Critical Project MilestonesComplete Design and Permitting 4/25/09 3/20/09

Bidding and Contractor Selection 7/25/09 9/1/09 9/27/09

Building Demolition 9/25/09 1/9/09


Complete Construction 8/25/10

Contract Close-Out 10/25/10

Construction Contract Termination 12/25/10

Agreement Expiration 3/25/11


The City of Venice completed building demolition for the project site in January 2009, 8 months ahead of schedule. The

City completed design and received an environmental resource permit (ERP) from SWFWMD for the proposed work

March 20, 2008. Due to escalating construction costs, the City requested and has received additional funding from

FEMA. On May 27, 2009 the City provided 100% plans to the District and is currently finalizing the specifications and bid

documents for this project. The cooperator requested approximately 40 days of additional time to extend milestones for

bidding and contractor selection and for commence construction due to delays associated with acquiring FEMA funding.

The City has combined design of this project, Hatchett Creek Stormwater Facility, with design of L624, Implementation of

BMP's Hatchett Creek. The City opened bids November 17, 2009. Bid responses required a public meeting to determine

bid award recommendation. ACTION TO DATE: The City issued a notice to proceed to the Contractor on February 23,

2010. The construction contract allows 210 days to complete construction which is within the project timeframe.


W559

Assessment of 2008 Seagrass Maps in Charlotte Harbor And Lemon

BayProject Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring


Charlotte Harbor Environmental CenterCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis FY2009 SWIM cooperative funding project will assess the accuracy of mapping classifications used in the

District's ongoing Biennial Seagrass Mapping Project (See W331). This effort will supplement the District's well

established accuracy assessment of the maps. While the District assesses the project's ability to correctly identify the

presence of seagrass, the cooperative funding project will conduct a more in-depth evaluation of the mapping

categories: patchy seagrass, continuous seagrass, and tidal flat. Estimates of inter-annual change in seagrass habitat

based on aerial photos finds little change between habitat classes during the past nearly 20 years of study. However, a

recent analysis of more localized data from the Florida DEP seagrass transect data (CHEC 2006) found decreases in

abundance and distribution of seagrasses around Charlotte Harbor and Lemon Bay. Furthermore, of the quadrats

sampled by DEP that occurred in tidal flat polygons, most did contain some seagrass, some up to 25% coverage. The

following tasks regarding the 2008 seagrass maps produced by the District for the Charlotte Harbor and Lemon Bay

segments are proposed for this project: 1. assess map accuracy by defining spatial variability of seagrass abundance

in classified polygons using variation in percent cover by seagrass in square-meter quadrats; 2. quantify seagrass

abundance in classified polygons using percent cover by seagrass in square-meter quadrats; 3. describe abundance

and distribution of seagrass at its deepest depth of occurrence to verify map estimates of deep edge/maximum depth

of distribution of seagrass species. The public will be able to access all data via www.checflorida.org.

BenefitsThis project will provide the District and end users of District seagrass maps with new highly detailed information on

the accuracy of classifying seagrass as patchy or continuous. The District, county governments, and Estuary Programs

will be able to use the data in ongoing water quality/water clarity target setting and other resource protection projects.

Costs

The FY2009 project cost is $40,000, with CHEC and the District each contributing half ($20,000). The District share is

split between Peace River and Manastoa Basin Boards ($5,000 each) and State SWIM ($10,000).


Revenue

020 Peace River Basin 6,111 0 5,402 0 709

021 Manasota Basin 6,111 0 5,402 0 709





District

Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center 20,000 0 20,000 0 0

$44,442 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


W559

Assessment of 2008 Seagrass Maps in Charlotte Harbor And Lemon

Bay


1. Contract Development and ExecutionFinalize scope of work and process purchase order 10/1/08 12/31/08 1/21/09


Purchase Order Termination 9/30/09 12/31/09

2. Critical MilestoneProject Kick Off Meeting 10/15/08 1/9/09 1/9/09

Field Work Commenced 4/15/09 1/26/09 1/26/09

First Progress Report 6/15/09 1/30/09 3/27/09

2. Critical MilestoneSecond Progress Report 2/27/09 6/5/09 6/5/09

Third Progress Report 3/27/09 6/5/09 6/5/09

Draft Final Report 5/29/09 8/24/09

Final Report 6/26/09 9/21/09


The project scope of work was finalized and submitted on December 31, 2008. A purchase order with attached scope

was opened. District and CHEC staff held a project meeting January 9, 2009 to discuss project scheduling and project

design. Field work for the District's classification accuracy assessment was completed April 2009. District and cooperator

staff met June 4, 2009 to discuss project progress and final report formatting. The purchase order and associated scope

of work were revised for time extensions of project milestones. After discussions with CHEC staff and contracted staff, it

was agreed that tasks left uncompleted under the purchase order at this time cannot be finished due to the time

sensative nature of the proposed work. Deliverables for completed tasks have been recieved and paid for by the District.

The District project manager, Finance Department, and CHEC determined the purchase order should be closed with the

remaining balance of the project funds be balanced foward.


W601

SWIM Plan Implementation - Sarasota Bay

Project Type SWIM


Basin(s) Manasota

Sarasota County, Manatee County, Sarasota Bay Estuary ProgramCooperator(s)


POWERS, STEPHANIE, KAUFMAN, KRISTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project provides for the administration and implementation of projects as outlined in the SWIM Plan for Sarasota

Bay. Administration and implementation includes assessment of implementation progress, a review and refinement of

the Pollutant Load Reduction Goal (PLRG) for the waterbody, periodic SWIM Advisory Committee meetings, new

project development (rationale and justification), development of relevant contracts and Requests for Proposals,

invoicing, project related presentations, field visits, and miscellaneous duties as they arise.

BenefitsThis project's support of the Sarasota Bay SWIM Plan creates an opportunity for a cohesive effort between the District,

and other state and local agencies to better implement resource management decisions and restoration activities.

Historically, SWIM projects have been eligible for state matching funds with the state funding 50 percent of the project

costs and the District funding the remaining 50 percent. In FY2011, all projects within the Sarasota Bay SWIM

watershed will be funded 100 percent by the Manasota Basin Board as no State SWIM funds will be available.

Costs

The FY2009 and FY2010 ongoing costs for the Sarasota Bay SWIM Plan Implementation were funded 50 percent

from the Manasota Basin and 50 percent from the State SWIM Program and include staff salary, travel and central

garage. In FY2011, ongoing costs for the Sarasota Bay SWIM Implementation will be funded 100 percent from the

Manasota Basin. There are no State SWIM Program funds available in FY2011.







state. Several plans have been updated one or more times as required by the Act. The Sarasota Bay SWIM Plan was

first approved in 1997 and last updated in 2002. Since the first plan, the District has initiated a number of restoration

and diagnostic assessment projects. Included within these are: 1) investigation of toxic loading sources to the Bay, 2)

seagrass mapping 3) habitat restoration, 4) development of stormawater master plans 5) various habitat restoration

projects, 6) construction of artificial reefs and oyster reefs and 7) involvement in numerous public outreach and



W601

SWIM Plan Implementation - Sarasota Bay


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 275,935 0 263,022 8,666 4,247





$662,602 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesLast Update of Plan 6/7/97 6/7/97

Initiate Update of Plan 4/1/02 4/1/02

Obtain FDEP Approval of Plan Update 9/2/02 12/20/02

Initiate Next Update of Plan 1/1/09 1/1/12


The last update for the SWIM Plan for Sarasota Bay became effective in December 2002. District staff continue to work

with local governments and the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (SBEP) to implement projects identified in the 2002 Plan.

Status of activities implemented with the SBEP are provided under project number W612. Additionally, Sarasota County

is working on projects to establish water clarity and other resource management targets for the segments of Sarasota

Bay. Currently the District is cooperating in this effort through the Lemon Bay and Roberts Bay Watershed Plans (L610

and L611). For FY2009, Sarasota County submitted cooperative funding applications for Sarasota Bay (W621) and Little

Sarasota Bay (W622) Water Quality Management Plans which will be key in updating the SWIM Plan. These two

projects are scheduled to be complete in 2012. The SBEP has begun its update of the Comprehensive Conservation and

Management Plan (CCMP) for the Bay and this plan should include water quality targets. District staff will participate in

this process and this and the above mentioned projects will be useful in the future update to the SWIM Plan and the

SBEP's CCMP. The next update of the SWIM plan is contingent upon the progress of these projects. Updates for these

projects are included under the individual project numbers. This will be the last update under this write-up until a revised

timeline is developed for the SWIM plan based on the progress of the pending projects.


W602

Neal Preserve Environmental Restoration

Project Type SWIM


Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is in response to a cooperative funding request from Manatee County to restore and enhance habitat on

119 acres of intertidal wetlands and uplands in west central Manatee County. The land was purchased in July 2005 by

Manatee County for $9 million. The proposed restoration will target the creation and enhancement of open water,

intertidal habitats, and coastal uplands. Exotic plants such as Australian Pine and Brazilian Pepper will be removed

and replaced with both planted and naturally recruiting native species. Under the current agreement, the County is

responsible for managing the construction contract and will be responsible for the long-term operation and

maintenance of the site. The District is providing project management overview of construction progress.

BenefitsUpon completion, the project will provide significant benefits to habitat through the removal of exotic plant species and

replanting of native vegetation. Hydrologic alterations will also improve the habitat and water quality of the site and

provide limited stormwater treatment of waters entering Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay. Because the project site drains

to both Tampa Bay and to Sarasota Bay, this project will benefit both systems.

Costs

The total project cost is $9,650,000. The District's contribution is $500,000, which is being split 50/50 between the

Manasota Basin Board ($250,000) and State funds ($250,000). Manatee County is matching the District's contribution

with $9 million used for the land purchase. District funds will be used for the construction phase of the project. District

funds shown in the table include staff salaries.




decline in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants

and animals. The SWIM Plans for Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay outline goals to restore habitat throughout the bay

areas and reduce pollutant loads entering the bays. The objectives of this project are consistent with these goals.


W602

Neal Preserve Environmental Restoration


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 334,792 0 330,751 2,696 1,345


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Sarasota Bay

Rstr (SWIM)

250,000 0 250,000 0 0




District

Manatee County 9,000,000 0 9,000,000 0 0

$9,666,886 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development and ExecutionDraft Agreement to Management Services 5/14/07 7/5/07


Agreement to Cooperator 6/8/07 8/24/07

Signed Agreement from Cooperator 7/9/07 10/23/07

Agreement Fully Executed 7/26/07 10/31/07


2. Project TasksCompletion of Design and Permitting 10/31/08 7/31/10


3. Agreement Expiration DatesContract Expiration 12/31/08 12/31/11


The County put this project on hold for an extended period of time. An amendment to the original agreement was drafted

to extend the expiration date and is currently in Management Services for review.


W603

Ungarelli Preserve

Project Type SWIM


Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is in response to a request from Manatee County to restore and enhance approximately 10 acres of

intertidal wetland and upland habitat along the Manatee River. The Ungarelli Preserve is a 35-acre site that was

purchased in 2008 by Manatee County. The proposed plan targets the restoration of degraded salt marsh habitat and

associated coastal maritime forest on adjacent hummocks through nuisance and exotic species eradication and

supplemental native plantings. The County will be the lead agency for the project. The District will provide project

management oversight of design and construction progress.

BenefitsUpon completion, the project will provide significant benefits to habitat and water quality. The County also plans to

provide passive recreational and educational opportunities to the public.

Costs

The total project cost is approximately $250,000, which includes $150,000 for land acquisition. The District's FY2010

contribution is $50,000. At their April 2009 meeting, the Manasota Basin Board approved amending its FY2009 budget

to include reallocated State SWIM funds to cover 50 percent ($25,000) of the FY2010 costs. The remaining costs

($25,000) are funded by the Manasota Basin Board. The County fully funded the land purchase in 2008 and will use

the land as a match to District funding. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.


Since 1950, approximately 40 percent of Sarasota Bay's intertidal wetland habitat has been lost due to development

and reduction in water quality. This resulted in a decline in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the

bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals. The SWIM Plans for Sarasota Bay outline goals to

restore habitat throughout the bay areas and reduce pollutant loads entering the bays. The objectives of this project

are consistent with these goals.


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 29,213 0 0 2,328 26,885


Ecosystem Trust Fund - SWIM Prior

Year Funds

25,000 0 0 0 25,000



District

Manatee County 150,000 0 0 100,000 50,000

$206,098 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


W603

Ungarelli Preserve


Contract Development and ExecutionReceive Scope of Work from Cooperator 9/16/09 10/29/09

Draft Agreement to Management Services 10/1/09

Agreement Returned from Management Services 10/22/09




Contract ExpirationProject Close Out 12/31/11


An agreement has been drafted and is currently routing for Management Services approval.


W604

Phillippi Creek In-stream Restoration

Project Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and MonitoringFlood Protection Emergency Flood Response

Basin(s) Manasota




Status Proposed

DescriptionSarasota County is developing the Roberts Bay North Watershed Management Plan (see L611), to protect and

improve water quality and restore natural systems throughout the watershed. This plan has identified several in-stream

restoration projects along Phillippi Creek (and nearby areas) to address unstable systems that are currently degrading

water quality and impacting natural systems. The goal of this project is to achieve measurable, improved water quality

and increase natural habitat along Phillippi Creek through the combined use of the following methods at five project

locations: 1) stream bank resloping and removal of exotic vegetation and replanting appropriate native species of

vegetation, 2) incorporating the low impact design technique of bioswales along the top of stream banks to reduce the

velocity of overland flow of stormwater and protect natural systems, 3) creating wetland treatment systems to restore

habitat at the confluence of stream branches, 4) constructing sediment sumps to reduce the amount of nutrient

transport associated with unstable systems, and 5) installation of weirs in select locations to provide increased

residence time for wetland treatment processes. The County began preliminary evaluations for several project

locations in late FY2009. For FY2010 the County has initiated preliminary designs and permitting for several proposed

project elements with some construction anticipated in late FY2010. District funds are requested for construction.

Current estimated construction costs are around $1,800,000 but will be further refined during design. Sarasota County

anticipates requesting additional funding to complete construction.

BenefitsUpon implementation, this project will improve surface water quality by reducing sedimentation and erosion through

bank re-sloping and stabilization with appropriate native vegetation. The installation of weirs at several locations will

increase residence time and thereby provide additional in-stream water quality treatment.

Costs

The total project cost is estimated at $1,350,000 (not including staff salaries and travel charges) but will be further

refined during project design. For FY2009 Sarasota County allocated $200,000 for the design and permitting of

the project. For FY2010 Sarasota County requested the District contribute $600,000 with the County contributing an

equal match. Due to FY2010 budget constraints, the District budgeted $150,000 for the project. The District's FY2010

share is split between the Manasota Basin Board ($75,000) and State SWIM ($75,000). For FY2011, the District's

Manasota Basin is requested to fund $400,000 for project construction with an equal match of $400,000 from

Sarasota County. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries and travel charges. If approved for

future funding, the District's total contribution would be spread over several fiscal years.







state. Several plans have been updated one or more times as required by the Act. The Sarasota Bay SWIM Plan was

first approved in 1997 and last updated in 2002. Since the first plan, the District has initiated a number of restoration

and diagnostic assessment projects. Included within these are: 1) investigation of toxic loading sources to the Bay, 2)

seagrass mapping 3) habitat restoration, 4) development of stormwater master plans, 5) various habitat restoration

projects, 6) construction of artificial reefs and oyster reefs, and 7) involvement in numerous public outreach and



W604

Phillippi Creek In-stream Restoration


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 481,657 0 0 403,662 77,995




District

Sarasota County 800,000 50,000 200,000 400,000 150,000

$1,359,651 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development & ExecutionDevelop Draft Agreement with Sarasota County 10/16/09 3/31/10

Agreement to Contract Administration 11/13/09 4/12/10



Issue Notice to Proceed 12/30/09 6/4/10

2. Project ConstructionBegin Construction 10/1/10 12/1/10

End Construction 11/30/11 12/30/11


Sarasota County has selected an engineering consultant for evaluations and to complete design and permitting for

instream restoration/improvements at several localities within the Phillippi Creek basin. County and District staff visited all

the proposed sites in late October - November 2009. Evaluations of preliminary design concepts are complete but

required more time than originally anticipated. Review of land ownership required modifications for several of the

proposed elements. Final Design and Permitting has begun and is anticipated to be complete by June 2010. Permit

review and issuance of permits is expected to take several months. The construction phase of the project is not

anticipated to begin until October / November 2010. The agreement between the District and Sarasota County is under

internal review. The agreement will cover the construction of the approved and permitted projects.


W611

Sarasota Bay Spoil Island Restoration Project

Project Type SWIM


Basin(s) Manasota

Sarasota County Watershed Management, Sarasota CountyCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project originally proposed to restore degraded habitat on three groups of islands in Sarasota Bay, a SWIM

priority water body. The islands were Bird Colony Islands, Jim Neville Marine Preserve and Palmer Point Park. These

islands have been impacted by spoil deposition from the dredging of the Intracoastal Waterway, and have been

colonized by exotic vegetation consisting mostly of Australian pines and Brazilian peppers. The project proposes to

restore habitat through the removal of exotic vegetation, excavation of tidal channels and excess spoil, planting of

native vegetation and shoreline stabilization. The project at Bird Colony Islands was primarily focused on shoreline

stabilization while the other two projects focused more on comprehensive coastal ecosystem restoration. Due to the

significant construction cost estimate for the Jim Neville Marine Preserve and a shortfall in expected federal funding

the cooperative funding agreement was amended to remove the Jim Neville Preserve Marine Preserve site from this

project. The County is responsible for design and construction of the projects. District funding from prior fiscal years

(FY) has been used for construction of the Bird Colony Islands Project. Funding in FY2009 will be used for

construction of the Palmer Point Park project.

BenefitsThese projects focus on intertidal hydrologic restoration, removal of exotic vegetation, and re-vegetation with native

plants to increase and improve wildlife habitat. This habitat restoration project is consistent with and specifically

identified in the the Sarasota Bay SWIM Plan, 2002.

Costs

The total project cost is approximately $2.6 million. The District share totals $945,000 with $402,500 from the

Manasota Basin Board, $322,500 from State SWIM and $220,000 in State Appropriations. The county's share totals

$1,608,453, with $637,953 from the county, $300,000 from the West Coast Inland Navigation District, $520,500 from a

Jacksonville Community Foundation Grant and $150,000 from the United State Army Corps of Engineers. FY2009

project funding is $750,000, with the District contributing $325,000 and the County contributing $425,000. The

District's share is split 50/50 between the Manasota Basin Board and State SWIM ($162,500). District funds shown in

the table include staff salaries.








W611

Sarasota Bay Spoil Island Restoration Project


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 490,126 0 485,877 3,293 956


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Sarasota Bay

Impl (SWIM)

120,000 0 120,000 0 0

Ecosystem Trust Fund - Sarasota Spoil

(SWIM)

100,000 0 100,000 0 0





District

Jacksonville Community Foundation 520,500 0 520,500 0 0

Sarasota County 637,953 0 637,953 0 0

USACE 150,000 0 150,000 0 0

West Coast Inland Navagation District 300,000 0 300,000 0 0

$2,725,949 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development and ExecutionDraft agreement sent to Management Services 2/18/05 2/18/05

Draft agreement returned from Management Services 3/11/05 3/11/05


Signed agreement returned from Cooperator 4/15/05 4/15/05



2. Project TasksCompletion of Design and Permitting for Bird Colony Island 10/31/05 10/31/05

Construction complete for Bird Colony Island 3/30/08 2/22/08

Completion of Design and Permitting for Palmer Point Park 9/30/08 1/1/10 12/18/09

Construction complete for Palmer Point Park 5/30/09 11/30/10

3. Agreement Expiration DateContract Expiration 12/31/11


Construction at Bird Colony Island commenced in late 2007 and was completed on 2/22/08. The County submitted an

Environmental Resource Permit Application for the Palmer Point Park project on 5/16/08. The Department of

Environmental Protection is reviewing the permit and has issued Sarasota County two Requests for Additional

Information (RAI). Since the last update, the County and DEP are continuing to negotiate on the information required in

the RAI. This has delayed the date by which the County had hoped to complete design. The County has received the

permit from FDEP for the project and is preparing to advertise the request for bids. Construction is anticipated to begin in

June 2010. An amendment has been executed by both parties to encumber the FY2009 funds, revise the project

completion schedule for Palmer Point and change the District's project manager. The Project Milestones section of this

write-up has been revised to show these changes. The County received its environmental permits in December 2009 at

which time they provided the District with copies of the 100 percent plans. Comments have been provided to the County

on the 100 percent plans and the District is awaiting the County's response. A Request for Bids for Construction is

anticipated to occur in Spring 2010 upon approval of 100 percent plans.


W612

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program

Project Type SWIM


Basin(s) Manasota

Sarasota Bay Estuary ProgramCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis proposed project provides funding for the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (SBEP) as outlined in the Interlocal

Agreement which established the SBEP as a independent special district in 2005. The District participates in three

main areas. First the District's SWIM program carries out the projects that will address water quality and habitat

restoration within the bay. Second, the District, through the Manasota basin board and State have contributed annual

funding to the SBEP since 1990 to carry out the administration and implement of projects identified in the SBEP

Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan. And finally, the District provides staff to sit on the technical,

management and policy (Governing Board member) committees of the program. The District's annual budget includes

funding support to the SBEP and District staff salaries, travel and central garage to administer the project, which

includes attending board meetings and other workshops and invoicing.

BenefitsThis project's support of the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program creates an opportunity for a cohesive effort between the

District, SBEP and other state and local agencies to implement resource management decisions and restoration

activities. Additionally, this project provides for leveraging funding between the partners.

Costs

The District has provided funding to the SBEP on an annual basis since 1990. The District's annual funding

commitment for the SBEP is $133,000. Prior to FY2011, the District share was split between the Manasota Basin

Board (50%, $66,500) and State SWIM (50%, $66,500) funds. In FY2011, the District's proposed share of $133,000

will be funded 100 percent by the Manasota Basin Board. District funds are used to implement projects outlined in the

Annual Workplan. District funds in the table include staff salaries, travel and central garage.


In 1987, the Florida Legislature established the Surface Water Improvement and Management Program. (SWIM) Act

having recognized that water quality and habitat in surface waters through out the state have degraded or in danger of

being degraded. The Act requires the District maintain a priority list of waterbodies of regional or statewide

significance within their boundaries. Sarasota Bay is designated as a priority waterbody. Sarasota Bay was identified

by the United States Environmental Protection Agency in 1989 as an estuary of Federal Significance and subsequently

included in the National Estuary Program. As a result of this designation, the Sarasota Bay National Estuary Program

was established in 1989 to assist the region in developing a comprehensive plan for the restoration and protection of

Sarasota Bay. In 2004, the "National" designation was dropped from the program name as a result of the execution of

an interlocal agreement between the program partners. The Interlocal Agreement commits the partners to an annual

funding commitment. Partners in the SBEP include the District, USEPA, Florida Department of Environmental

Protection, Sarasota and Manatee counties, the cities of Sarasota and Bradenton, and the town of Longboat Key. The

goals and strategies for the Bay are identified in the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) for

Sarasota Bay which provides the guidance for each entity on their contribution to restore the Bay. Since 1998, the

District and other partners have completed several habitat restoration projects and diagnostic assessments, including

seagrass mapping, assessment of atmospheric deposition and identification of toxic load sources in the Bay.


W612

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 537,090 0 328,684 138,012 70,394






District

Local Government Partners 1,331,400 0 1,005,400 163,000 163,000

US EPA 3,686,750 0 2,486,750 600,000 600,000

$5,980,915 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2010 Annual Workplan Critical Project MilestonesFY2010 Draft Agreement to Management Services 10/1/09 10/26/09

FY2010 Agreement fully executed 11/12/09 1/11/10

FY2010 first payment (1/2 total) 12/31/09 2/1/10

FY2010 Second/final payment 3/1/10

FY2010 End of contract 9/30/10 9/30/10


FY2010 Annual Workplan: The FY2010 workplan was fully executed on January 11, 2010. The first invoice has been

received and being processed. Management Conference: The SBEP Boards and Technical Committees continue to

work with its partners to develop a mechanism for establishing numeric nutrient criteria for the Bay in advance of the

effort being conducted by EPA. This is consistent with work the Tampa Bay and Charlotte Harbor Estuary Programs are

conducting.


W613

Sarasota-Catfish Creek SW Facility-Phase II

Project Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring

Basin(s) Manasota



THORNTON, SHELLEYTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis FY2005 project is to implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the Catfish Creek Watershed which

drains into Sarasota Bay, a District SWIM water body. The Catfish Creek watershed covers an area of approximately

6.22 square miles and is located in Sarasota County. Implementation of BMPs includes design, development of

construction documents, construction permitting, land acquisition, bidding, contractor selection, construction of the

BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. Current plans call for the construction of one stormwater treatment

pond totaling 23.75 acres. The County's prior funding includes the property purchased by the County for the project.

With FY2005 funds and additional funds provided in FY2008 and FY2009, work on the Implementation of BMPs will be

completed in 2010 and includes the following tasks: construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and

inspection.

BenefitsThe combined pond acreage will be sufficiently large that stormwater runoff from approximately 810 acres of

watershed will receive adequate treatment to meet design criteria for existing stormwater regulations and will improve

water quality by increasing residence time.

Costs

The total current projected project cost is $9,903,703, which includes land costs to date of $1,788,129. The District's

share in FY2005 was $2,500,000 split 40/60 between the Manasota Basin Board ($1,000,000) and State SWIM

($1,500,000). Sarasota County's share in prior years was $6,229,949 in addition to a FDEP grant for

$504,413. Sarasota County contributed $275,000 to the project in FY2008 with the District providing a matching

contribution shared evenly between the Manasota Basin Board ($137,500) and State SWIM ($137,500). The

County requested the final $275,000 in FY2009 (shared evenly between the Manasota Basin Board ($137,500) and

State SWIM ($137,500)) and contributed an equal amount. The total District funding reflected in the table below

includes staff salary, travel and central garage costs.


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Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 1,302,000 0 1,296,903 2,363 2,734



State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 1,500,000 0 1,500,000 0 0



District

Florida Department of Environmental

Protection

504,413 0 504,413 0 0

Sarasota County 6,779,949 0 6,779,949 0 0

$10,380,261 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development & ExecutionDraft Agreement for Construction to Management Services 11/19/04 12/19/04

Agreement returned from Management Services 12/9/04 1/7/05

Agreement returned from Executive Review 12/17/04 1/14/05

Agreement to Sarasota County 12/27/04 1/19/05

Execution by District 1/31/05 1/31/05

Sarasota County Approval of Agreement 2/8/05 4/26/05 4/26/05

Draft SWIM Agreement for Construction to Management Services 7/26/05 8/17/05


Agreement returned from Executive Review 9/1/05 9/21/05

Agreement to Sarasota County 9/4/05 9/23/05

Sarasota County Approval of Agreement 11/30/05 11/8/05 11/8/05

Execution by District 12/15/05 12/2/05


2. Contract Development & ExecutionPrepare Amendment for FY2008 Funding 8/28/07 8/28/07

Amendment to County for Approval 11/30/07 1/15/08 1/4/08

Amendment Approved by County 3/1/08 3/11/08 3/18/08

Amendment Approved by District 5/22/08 3/25/08

Notice to Proceed 5/26/08 9/30/08 9/10/08

2. Critical Project MilestonesPermits Issued 3/11/04 7/3/07

Construction Begins 4/30/08 2/28/09 10/1/08

Construction Substantially Completed 1/31/10 9/30/09 12/15/09

As-Builts Received and Approved 4/30/10

Maintenance Plan Received 4/30/10

Final Project Report 4/30/10

3. Close OutContract Termination 5/31/10


The Catfish Creek stormwater facility project continues in the final construction phase with Oklawaha Farms Inc., as the

primary contractor. Construction is complete. The County submitted a permit modification to transfer the constructed


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facility from Construction Status to Operational Status. Operational Status was granted on February 10, 2010. Pending

receipt of final invoices for reimbursement, the contract is anticipated to close out by late April 2010.

ACTIONS-TO-DATE: On schedule. Reasonably good weather and site management have kept operations running.


W616

Sarasota Bay Habitat Restoration

Project Type SWIM


Basin(s) Manasota

Sarasota Bay Estuary ProgramCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis proposed project is in repsonse to a cooperative funding request from the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (SBEP)

for the restoration and enhancement of several coastal dune/coastal hammock systems in the Sarasota Bay

watershed. The SBEP has developed a comprehensive plan for restoring intertidal and submerged aquatic habitats at

20 locations throughout Sarasota Bay. This project will help to fund restoration and management plans for several of

the locations in addition to exotic plant species removal and control.

BenefitsThis project provides improved natural systems through habitat enhancement and creation.

Costs

The total estimated project budget is $720,000. The current FY2009 project cost is $240,000, with the SBEP and the

District each contributing half ($120,000). The District share is split between the Manasota Basin Board ($60,000) and

State SWIM ($60,000). The FY2009 funds will be used to implement restoration projects for Sarasota Bay. The

FY2010 proposed project cost is $240,000, with the SBEP contributing half ($120,000) and requesting half ($120,000)

from the District. At their April 2009 meeting, the Manasota Basin Board approved amending its FY2009 budget to

include reallocated State SWIM funds to cover 50 percent of the District's proposed FY2010 costs ($60,000). The

remaining funds ($60,000) are included in the Manasota Basin Board's FY2010 proposed budget. District funds shown

in the table include staff salaries.








Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 187,992 0 122,302 4,050 61,640



State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 60,000 0 0 0 0



District

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program 365,000 0 245,000 0 120,000

$736,933 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


W616

Sarasota Bay Habitat Restoration


1. Contract Development and ExecutionDraft agreement Sent to Management Services 9/12/07 1/3/08

Agreement Returned from Management Services 10/3/07 2/20/08

Agreement Sent to Cooperator 10/10/07 2/28/08

Signed Agreement Returned from Cooperator 11/7/07 4/1/08 3/24/08

Agreement Fully Executed 11/21/07 4/15/08 4/7/08

Notice To Proceed 11/27/07 4/30/08 4/9/08

1. Contract Development and ExecutionFirst Amendment to Original Agreement 4/1/09


Additional projects are being chosen for implementation under this agreement with SBEP. As they are chosen, District

staff will evaluate the projects and objectives to ensure they coincide with District and SWIM Program goals.


W617

Sarasota Imp. BMPs Coastal Basin Beach Road

Project Type SWIM


Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionIn response to a cooperative funding request from Sarasota County, this regional initiative conforms with, and furthers,

the implementation of the Sarasota Bay's CCMP, SWFWMD's Southern Coastal Watershed CWM Plan, and Sarasota

County's Comprehensive Plan. The project is designed to improve water quality standards and reduce street flooding

on Beach Road located in the Sarasota Bay Coastal basin. The water quality in the drainage piping system along

Beach Road near Siesta Key Public Beach does not meet water quality standards and has impacted the Public Beach

through a ditch outfall system to the Gulf of Mexico. This project entails the design and construction of a stormwater

treatment system to protect the public health and safety to meet recreational water quality standards. A feasibility study

report was completed in January 2006. The design includes construction of a linear estuarine lagoon system for

stormwater biological treatment, removal of the existing outfall ditch crossing the public beach and rerouting the

treated stormwater discharge to the Grand Canal. Alternate ideas for a stormwater vault system will be considered. A

stormwater pump station will be planned with an in-line UV treatment system to kill bacteria. The project is expected to

improve water quality by increasing the residence time in the new lagoon system. This FY2010 request is being made

for construction cost funding.

BenefitsThe project will be designed to take stormwater runoff that presently discharges across Siesta Key Beach and redirect

it through a water quality treatment marsh and discharge to a residential canal system that connects with Sarasota

Bay. The primary benefits of the project would be reduced flooding on Beach Road with water quality improvement

from biological contamination and natural systems enhancement.

Costs

The total project cost is $2,227,000. The County had a feasibility study completed in January 2006 at a cost of $77,000

and budgeted $200,000 for design in FY2007, leaving a balance of $1,950,000 estimated to be required for the

construction of the project. Sarasota County contributed $487,500 to the project in FY2008 while the District provided

a matching contribution shared evenly between the Manasota Basin Board ($243,750) and State SWIM ($243,750).

The County requested the remaining funding in FY2009, with the County and the District each contributing half

($487,500). Since the County could not commit to spending all of the funding in FY2009, they contributed half of the

requested amount or $243,750 in FY2009 and the District contributed $243,750 split evening between the Manasota

Basin Board ($121,875) and State SWIM ($121,875). The County will contribute $243,750 for FY2010 and is

requesting FY2010 funding of $243,750 from the District. At their April 8, 2009 meeting, the Manasota Basin Board

approved amending its FY2009 budget to include reallocated State SWIM funds to cover 50 percent of the District's

proposed FY2010 costs ($121,875). The remaining funds ($121,875) are included in the Manasota Basin Board's

FY2010 proposed budget. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.


This regional initiative conforms with, and furthers, the implementation of the Sarasota Bay's CCMP, SWFWMD's

Southern Coastal Watershed CWM Plan, and Sarasota County's Comprehensive Plan.


W617

Sarasota Imp. BMPs Coastal Basin Beach Road


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 495,215 0 369,877 1,079 124,259






District

Sarasota County 1,252,000 0 1,008,250 0 243,750

$2,241,348 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Implementation of BMPs for Coastal Basin Beach RoadDraft Contract and Scope of Work 9/30/07 7/25/07

Contract Executed by the County 11/30/07 12/18/07 12/18/07

Application for FY2009 Funding 12/10/07 12/7/07

Contract Executed by the District 12/31/07 3/6/08


Commence Design and Permitting 3/30/08 3/30/08

Complete Design and Permitting 3/30/09 12/1/08

Commence Construction 4/30/10


Final Report and As-Builts 12/31/11

Final Report and As-Builts 12/31/11



The contract was fully executed on 03/06/2008 and originals returned to the County with a Notice to Proceed on

3/11/2008. The original design has been completed and the ERP has been issued, however, there is significant

opposition to the proposed project among citizens living near the proposed stormwater system outfall on Grande Canal.

The County has been and is seeking to address this through both public education and investigation into alternate outfall

locations. The consultant is currently preparing calculations to compare existing nutrient loadings at the proposed outfall

with post-developed nutrient loadings. An alternative design plan with a Gulf outfall location is also being prepared in

order to compare construction costs.


W619

Perico Preserve Environmental Restoration

Project Type SWIM


Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is in response to a FY2009 cooperative funding request from Manatee County to restore and enhance

approximately 57 acres of intertidal wetlands and uplands in west central Manatee County. The land was purchases in

June 2007 by Manatee County for $6 million. The proposed restoration will target the creation and enhancement of

open water, intertidal, and coastal upland habitats. Exotic plants such as Australian Pine and Brazilian Pepper will be

removed and replaced with both planted and naturally recruiting native species. The funding request for FY2009 is to

complete an existing resource investigation and restoration project design.

BenefitsUpon completion, the project will provide significant benefits to habitat through the removal of exotic species and

replanting of native vegetation. Improved hydrologic conditions will also improve the habitat and water quality of the site

and provide limited stormwater treatment of waters entering both Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay. Because the project

site drains to both Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay, this project will benefit both systems.

Costs

The total project cost is $9,250,000. The FY2009 project cost is $450,000, which is being split 50/50 between

Manasota Basin Board ($225,000) and State SWIM funds ($225,000). Manatee County is matching the District's

contribution with the $6 million used for land purchase. District funds for FY2009 will be used for the Design and

Permitting phase of the project.The remaining funds for construction would be budgeted in future years and contingent

upon Basin approval. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.








Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 231,752 0 228,142 2,654 956





District

Manatee County 6,000,000 0 6,000,000 0 0

$6,460,849 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


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Perico Preserve Environmental Restoration


1. Contract Development and ExecutionDraft agreement sent to Management Services 10/31/08 3/16/09 5/13/09

Draft agreement returned from Management Services 11/21/08 9/14/09


Signed Agreement returned from Cooperator 12/26/08 10/26/09



2. Project TasksDesign and Permitting Complete 12/31/09 5/30/10

Construction Complete 12/30/10

3. Agreement Expiration DateContract Expiration 6/30/11


An agreement with Manatee County was executed on November 2, 2009. A project kickoff meeting will now be

scheduled with County project staff.


W620

Pelican Cove Stormwater Retrofit

Project Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement

Basin(s) Manasota

Pelican Cove, Sarasota CountyCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis project is in response to a FY2009 cooperative funding request from Pelican Cove Condominium Association.

Pelican Cove is a Sarasota County Neighborhood Environment Stewardship Team (NEST) community which has

begun to retrofit stormwater BMPs in the 1970's property. This project involves the design and construction of berms to

redirect the flow of stormwater runoff into detention areas and swales designed to reduce the amount of flow and

pollutants entering Little Sarasota Bay by as much as 80% to 90%. The project will provide treatment for stormwater

from approximately 20 acres of Pelican Cove Condominiums. Maintenance will be provided by Pelican Cove

Condominium Association which has a staff of over 40 grounds and maintenance employees. Additional funding is

requested in FY2011 to provide longer stormwater retention times by diverting some of the stormwater runoff to an

existing stormwater pond.

BenefitsThe stormwater treatment system will redirect stormwater runoff from approximately 20 acres of the site, reducing

nutrients and sediments that currently flow untreated to Little Sarasota Bay.

Costs

The FY2009 project cost estimate is $35,000, with the Pelican Cove Condominium Association and the District each

contributing half ($17,500). The District share is split between the Manasota Basin Board ($8,750) and State SWIM

($8,750). In FY2011, the the Association requested additional funding, increasing the project budget by $10,000, with

the Pelican Cove Condominium Association and the District each contributing half ($5,000). The District portion is

funded by the Manasota Basin Board. District funds shown in the table includes staff salaries.








Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 18,961 0 8,905 9,006 1,050





District

Pelican Cove Condominiums 22,500 0 17,500 5,000 0

$51,415 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


W620

Pelican Cove Stormwater Retrofit


Contract Development and ExecutionDraft Agreement Sent to Management Services 9/2/08 9/9/08

Draft Agreement Returned from Management Services 9/23/08 12/18/08

Agreement Sent to Cooperator 9/30/08 12/18/08 4/30/09

Signed Agreement Returned from Cooperator 10/28/08 5/12/09



Critical Project MilestonesComplete Project Design and Permitting 12/31/09 4/8/10


Agreement Expiration 12/31/12


The Pelican Cove Condominium Association provided a Scope of Work in August 2008 and a preliminary draft

Agreement for the project was sent to both Sarasota County and the Association in September 2008. The final

agreement was forwarded to Sarasota County for signatures in December 2008. In lieu of entering into the tri-party

agreement, the County Water Resource Manager stated that the County ordinance, Stormwater Conveyance

Maintenance, provides for the County to enforce maintenance of private stormwater drainage systems. The revised

Agreement between Pelican Cove and the District was executed May 22, 2009 and Notice to Proceed was issued June

8, 2009. After Pelican Cove contracted with a consultant to design the project, another opportunity to treat more

stormwater flow was identified. The Association requested a extension of four months to complete design so they can

increase treatment volume and submitted a FY2011 cooperative funding request for an additional $5,000.


W621

Little Sarasota Bay Water Quality Management Plan

Project Type SWIM


Basin(s) Manasota

Sarasota County, Sarasota County Watershed ManagementCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis proposed project will develop a water quality management plan for Little Sarasota Bay that includes the Little

Sarasota Bay, Elligraw Bayou, Holiday Bayou, Clower Creek, Catfish Creek, North Creek, South Creek and direct

runoff to the bay from Siesta Key and Casey Key. The plan will focus on water resource issues such as restoration of

historic or more natural hydrologic regimes in the basin, and improvements to water quality and habitat. Through this

plan, the County and District will work with the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and its partners to develop water quality

and habitat restoration goals and identify projects that will assist in meeting these goals. The plan will include short

term and long term projects for improvements that may include wastewater reuse, stormwater reuse, smart growth,

revised land development standards, sediment control, wetland or floodplain restoration, flood level abatement, aquifer

protection, and restoration of natural flow regimes. The County will post deliverables and reports on the Sarasota

County Water Atlas website. Additionally, the plan will identify the monitoring needed to evaluate the progress made

toward meeting the established goals.

BenefitsDevelopment of this plan will assist the District in its update of the SWIM Plan for Sarasota Bay by developing pollutant

load reduction goals and specific projects to meet those goals. Implementation of the plan by Sarasota County and

others will result in protecting and restoring water quality and natural systems within the watershed of Little Sarasota

Bay.

Costs

The total estimated cost for the development of the Water Quality Management Plan is $600,000. This multi-year

funded project is expected to be funded over three fiscal years beginning in FY2009. The FY2009 and FY2010 total

costs were $400,000 with the District and Sarasota each contributing one-half ($200,000). The District's FY2009 and

FY2010 share is split evenly between the Manasota Basin Board ($100,000) and State SWIM funds ($100,000). In

FY2011, Sarasota has requested and the Manasota Basin Board has included $100,000 in its proposed FY2011

budget to match $100,000 proposed by the County. FY2009 funds are for compiling and evaluating all existing studies,

models and data, identifying pollutant sources and development of a data collection plan. FY2010 funds are for

modeling watershed pollutant loads and evaluating alternatives, and proposed FY2011 funds are for completing and

draft and final plan. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and central garage.








W621

Little Sarasota Bay Water Quality Management Plan


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 218,062 0 29,821 107,267 80,974






District

Sarasota County 300,000 0 50,000 100,000 150,000

$628,856 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Cooperator Contract Development and ExecutionDraft Agreement sent to Management Services 10/1/08 1/29/09



Signed Agreement Returned from Cooperator 10/29/08 3/13/09 3/20/09

Agreement Fully Executed 11/7/08 3/16/09 3/27/09

2. Project TasksConsultant Selction, Negotiation and Contract Execution 11/17/09 2/28/10

Compile and evaluate existing data, identify projects, outline final report 6/1/11

Final Report 6/29/12

3. Cooperative Agreement ExpirationAgreement Expiration 12/31/12


The cooperative funding agreement was fully executed in March 2009. A kick-off meeting with the County was held May

5, 2009. At the meeting, the selection of a consultant to conduct the study and a timeline was discussed. The County

issued the Request for Professional Services for this project in November 2009 and a ranking meeting was held on

January 7, 2010 to develop the ranked list for presentation to the County Commission.


W622

Sarasota Bay Water Quality Management Plan

Project Type SWIM


Basin(s) Manasota

Sarasota County, Sarasota County Watershed ManagementCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis proposed project will develop a water quality management plan for Sarasota Bay that includes the watersheds

within Sarasota County for Sarasota Bay, Hudson Bayou, Whitaker Bayou, Lido Key, and direct runoff to the bay. The

plan will focus on water resource issues such as restoration of historic or more natural hydrologic regimes in the basin,

and improvements to water quality and habitat. Through this plan, the County and District will work with the Sarasota

Bay Estuary Program and its partners to develop water quality and habitat restoration goals and identify projects that

will assist in meeting these goals. The plan will include short term and long term projects for improvements that may

include wastewater reuse, stormwater reuse, smart growth, revised land development standards, sediment control,

wetland or floodplain restoration, flood level abatement, aquifer protection, and restoration of natural flow regimes. The

County will post deliverables and reports on the Sarasota County Water Atlas website. Additionally, the plan will

identify the monitoring needed to evaluate the progress made toward meeting the established goals.

BenefitsDevelopment of this plan will assist the District in its update of the SWIM Plan for Sarasota Bay by developing pollutant

load reduction goals and specific projects to meet those goals. Implementation of the plan by Sarasota County and

others will result in protecting and restoring water quality and natural systems within the watershed of Sarasota Bay.

Costs

The total estimated cost for the development of the Water Quality Management Plan is $600,000. This multi-year

funded project is expected to be funded over three fiscal years beginning in FY2009. The FY2009 and FY2010 total

costs were $400,000 with the District and Sarasota each contributing one-half ($200,000). The District's FY2009 and

FY2010 share is split evenly between the Manasota Basin Board ($100,000) and State SWIM funds ($100,000). In

FY2011, Sarasota has requested and the Manasota Basin Board has included $100,000 in its proposed FY2011

budget to match $100,000 proposed by the County. FY2009 funds are for compiling and evaluating all existing studies,

models and data, identifying pollutant sources and development of a data collection plan. FY2010 funds are for

modeling watershed pollutant loads and evaluating alternatives, and proposed FY2011 funds are for completing and

draft and final plan. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and central garage.








W622

Sarasota Bay Water Quality Management Plan


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 218,062 0 29,821 107,267 80,974






District

Sarasota County 300,000 0 50,000 100,000 150,000

$628,856 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Cooperator Contract Development and ExecutionDraft Agreement sent to Management Services 10/1/08 1/29/09



Signed Agreement Returned from Cooperator 10/29/08 3/13/09


2. Project TasksConsultant selection, negotiation and Contract execution 3/31/10

Compile evaluate existing data, identify projects 6/1/11


3. Cooperative Agreement ExpirationAgreement Expiration 12/31/12


The agreement was fully executed in March 2009. A kick-off meeting with the County was held May 5, 2009. At the

meeting, the selection of a consultant to conduct the study and a timeline was discussed. The District and County staff

have prepared a Request for Professional Services and it is expected to be advertised before year end. Approval by the

Board of County Commissioners to enter into a consultant agreement is expected by March 2010.


W623

Holmes Beach Stormwater Retrofit

Project Type SWIM


Basin(s) Manasota

Holmes BeachCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis project is in response to a cooperative funding request from the City of Holmes Beach. The project will impact two

drainage basins within the City of Holmes Beach totaling approximately 107 acres. Both basins have a total of 16

outfall locations that discharge into the finger canals within the City, which discharge into Sarasota Bay. The objective

of this project is to reduce pollutants being received by Sarasota Bay by improving the water quality discharge to the

bay and reduce flooding within the basins. The project includes the construction of a new retention area at the

southwest intersection of 62nd Street and Flotilla Drive. Additional improvements will include reconstruction of the city

owned land to accommodate shallow grassed swales and installation of new baffle box structures at each outfall

location. The swales provide treatment of stormwater through percolation and evaporation. Treated stormwater will

discharge into the bay through the new baffle structures which provide additional treatment through sedimentation,

filtration and skimming.

BenefitsThis project will improve the water quality and flood protection by removing pollutants and increasing storage and

conveyance capacity. The stormwater filtration devices being proposed will provide suspended solids removal from

stormwater runoff that previously discharged directly into the canal/bay system. The project is anticipated to reduce

TSS by 80%.

Costs

The total project budget is $515,000, of which the City and the District are funding half ($257,500). The FY2010 project

cost is $164,460 with the City and the District each contributing half ($82,230). The District's FY2010 share is split

between the Manasota Basin Board ($41,115) and State SWIM ($41,115). The FY2011 project cost is $350,540 with

the City and the District each contributing half ($175,270). The District's FY2011 share would be funded by the

Manasota Basin Board. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.


The State of Florida has designated Sarasota Bay as an OFW. In 1997, a Sarasota Bay Surface Water Improvement

and Management (SWIM) Plan was created to outline a series of research and/or restoration projects that will allow

for the preservation and continued restoration of the health of Sarasota Bay. The goals of the SWIM plan include

improvement of water transparency in Sarasota Bay to decrease the quantity and increase the quality of stormwater

runoff to Sarasota Bay, to restore shoreline habitats in Sarasota Bay and to continue monitoring programs in Sarasota

Bay. This project will help to accomplish those objectives and increase the overall health, welfare and safety of the

residents living within these basins.


W623

Holmes Beach Stormwater Retrofit


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 477,227 255,500 0 178,228 43,499



Year Funds

41,115 0 0 0 41,115



District

City of Holmes Beach 257,500 0 0 175,270 82,230

$778,225 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


Design and Permitting Completion 8/31/10



As-Built Drawings and Final Report 4/30/12


The cooperative funding agreement is currently being routed for approval.


W624

Red Bug Slough Restoration

Project Type SWIM


Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis project is in response to a cooperative funding request from Sarasota County. Sarasota County and SWFWMD

are jointly developing the Roberts Bay North Watershed Management Plan which has identified the Red Bug Slough

Restoration project to improve water quality and restore habitat in the watershed. This project was also identified in the

2002 Sarasota Bay SWIM Plan to improve the quality of stormwater runoff to Sarasota Bay. Red Bug Slough is a

tributary to Philippi Creek, which eventually discharges to Roberts Bay, and is part of the larger Sarasota Bay system.

The Red Bug Slough basin is 600 acres and includes a series of four interconnected lakes: West Clark Lake, East

Clark Lake, Mirror Lake and Red Bug Slough Lake. There are four proposed restoration components identified for

design that will partially restore a historical wetland, enhance native plant communities, and improve the quality of

water entering Phillippi Creek and ultimately Sarasota Bay.

BenefitsThe project will create additional storage within the watershed and, thereby, provide an improved level of service for

flooding. The project will also provide improved water quality treatment by increasing residence times and providing

additional biological treatment through restoration of historical marshes and creation of new wetland systems within

Red Bug Sough. This will improve the quality of water entering Phillippi Creek and ultimately Sarasota Bay, and will

have a positive impact on waterbodies on the TMDL verified list for the Sarasota Bay Group 3 segments, including

Roberts Bay for nutrients and Chl (a); and Phillippi Creek for coliform bacteria.

Costs

The total project budget is $1,000,000, of which the County and the District are funding half ($500,000). Sarasota

County has budgeted $250,000 for FY2010 and $250,000 for FY2011. The District budgeted $400,000 for FY2010.

The District's FY2010 share is split between the Manasota Basin Board ($200,000) and State SWIM ($200,000). The

proposed FY2011 budget includes $100,000, which would be funded by the Manasota Basin Board. District funds









W624

Red Bug Slough Restoration


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 305,342 0 0 102,958 202,384



Year Funds

200,000 0 0 0 200,000



District

Sarasota County 500,000 0 0 250,000 250,000

$1,007,725 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


Design and Permitting Completion 12/31/10



As-Builts and Final Project Report 12/31/13


The cooperative funding agreement is currently being routed.


W625

Runaway Bay - Sarasota Bay Coast Line Restoration

Project Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and RestorationFlood Protection Emergency Flood Response

Basin(s) Manasota

Runaway Bay Condominium AssociationCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is in response to a FY2010 Cooperative Funding request from Runaway Bay Condominium Association.

Runaway Bay is a waterfront condominium association located between Gulf Drive North and Sarasota Bay. The

objective of this project is to restore approximately 900 linear feet of shoreline. This project will also reduce pollutants

being received by Sarasota Bay. Through the years, this shoreline has experienced serious erosion which has

negatively impacted the habitat and wetland function. Best Management Practices will be implemented to remove

non-permitted structures and sea walls, restore the shoreline and improve water quality. Runaway Bay will be

responsible for ongoing maintenance once the project is completed.

BenefitsImplementation of restoration practices on the Runaway Bay Condominium's 900 linear feet of Sarasota Bay shoreline

will restore shoreline habitat and improve water quality.

Costs

The total project budget is $80,000, with Runaway Bay Condominium Association and the District each contributing

half ($40,000). The District's share is split between the Manasota Basin Board ($20,000) and State SWIM ($20,000).

District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.




bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals. The SWIM Plan for Sarasota Bay outlines goals to

restore habitat throughout the bay area and reduce pollutant loads entering the bay. The objectives of this project are

consistent with these goals.


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 24,575 0 0 3,059 21,516




District

Runaway Bay Condominium

Association

139,000 0 99,000 0 40,000

$185,091 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


W625

Runaway Bay - Sarasota Bay Coast Line Restoration


Contract Development and ExecutionDraft Agreement to Management Services 12/31/09 1/20/10

Draft Agreement Returned from Management Services 2/26/10




Notice to Proceed 3/19/10


The revised agreement is routing.


W626

Blackburn Point Park Addition

Project Type SWIM


Basin(s) Manasota




Status Proposed

DescriptionSarasota County purchased Blackburn Point Park Addition to meet the needs of the County's Comprehensive Plan

objectives for public water access, open space, and recreational opportunities. Blackburn Point Park Addition is a

10.94 acre parcel located at 477 Blackburn Point Road in Osprey, Florida and is the primary landward access to

Casey Key. The eastern portion of the park will provide boat launch access to Blackburn Bay and the western portion

will provide boat launch access to Little Sarasota Bay. Both enbayments are designated SWIM water bodies. Park

development will include construction of a public boat ramp, pavilions, walkways, nature trails, restrooms, playground,

fishing piers, parking for cars and boat trailers, wetlands, stormwater system, and landscape buffers. Stormwater

management is challenging in this area because of its proximity to bay waters and will require treatment of 1.5 times

the volume; however, attenuation is not required. The cooperative funding project will enhance stormwater treatment in

the park by adding Low Impact Development (LID) techniques where feasible, including permeable pavers, porous

concrete, and biofiltration.

BenefitsThe project will be designed to enhance stormwater treatment through implementation of Low Impact Development

(LID) techniques. Water quality treatment will be enhanced through a series of LID techniques that will be compatible

with the park setting and require less structural components.

Costs

The estimated total project cost for implementation of Low Intensity Development (LID) elements for stormwater

treatment at Blackburn Point Park Addition is $540,000. For FY2010 the District has budgeted $100,000 for the project

with an equal match from Sarasota County. The District's FY 2010 share is split between the Manasota Basin Board

($50,000) and State SWIM ($50,000). For FY2011, the Manasota Basin Board is requested to fund $170,000 for

construction of LID elements with an equal match from Sarasota County. District funds shown in the table include

staff salaries, travel and central garage. If approved for future funding, the District's total contribution would be spread

over several fiscal years.


Economic feasibility and permittability: All aspects of the final design will require extensive permitting. The District will

require an Environmental Resource Permit and may require a Water Use Permit. The District may claim jurisdiction

over any wetlands or other surface waters that may be found on site and the Army Corps of Engineers will be copied

for concurrent review. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will require water and sewer permits

and will be coordinated with Sarasota County and the Health Department. A Generic Permit for Stormwater Discharge

from Large and Small Construction Activities is required in accordance with DEP regulations. Several public

workshops regarding the park's development have been held and the input was utilized in the creation of the concept

plan to date. The Sarasota County Development Review Committee provided comments on the concept plan on April

7, 2008 and will review the project development plans. A Scope of Services is being prepared.


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Blackburn Point Park Addition


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 226,764 0 0 173,769 52,995




District

Sarasota County 270,000 0 0 170,000 100,000

$549,758 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development & ExecutionDevelop Draft Agreement with Sarasota County 10/20/09 3/1/10 3/1/10

Agreement to Contracts Administration 10/30/09 3/30/10


Agreement Executed by SWFWMD 12/21/09 5/20/10


2. ConstructionConstruction Start 1/25/10 10/30/10



The agreement between the District and Sarasota County for the project is under development and should be complete

by late March 2010. New provisions developed for CFI agreements were pending approval. Final details for the project's

scope of work will be reviewed with Sarasota County staff in late March 2010. Project design has continued on schedule,

and should be ready for submittal for permit review by early summer. It is anticipated the draft agreement will be

undergoing review by both parties in April 2010, with full execution by both parties in early May 2010. The agreement is

for the construction of approved project elements which include several Low Impact Development features to be used as

part of the design for stormwater treatment.


W627

Bradenton Beach Stormwater Retrofits

Project Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and RestorationFlood Protection Emergency Flood Response

Basin(s) Manasota

Bradenton BeachCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis project is in response to the FY2010 Cooperative Funding request by the City of Bradenton Beach to design,

permit and construct stormwater retrofit Best Management Practices within five sub basins that discharge to Sarasota

Bay. The sub basins are delineated as; Avenue A between 24th Street and 25th Street comprising 17.5 acres, Gulf

Drive Basin at Runaway Bay and Avenue B comprising 24.2 acres, Bay Drive South from 3rd Street South to 5th

Street South draining 11.09 acres, First Street North to Bridge Street comprising 11.11 acres and Bay Drive North

between 12th Street North and 10th Street North comprising 6.5 acres. The objectives of the project include improving

water quality, providing shoreline stabilization, enhancing shoreline functions, and reducing flooding. Best

Management Practices will be implemented to stabilize the shoreline and protect existing mangroves. Project limits

include reconstruction of the city owned land for the construction of shallow grassed swales with outfall pipes. The

swales will provide treatment of stormwater through percolation and evaporation. The baffle structures will be installed

at outfall locations to provide additional treatment. The shoreline will be repaired and restored to enhance the quality

and function of the existing wetlands habitat. The City of Bradenton Beach will be responsible for ongoing maintenance

and will perform monitoring at each outfall location to establish the treatment effectiveness.

BenefitsThe project is anticipated to reduce total suspended solids (TSS) by approximately 15,000 pounds per year (80%

reduction) with implementation of the BMP's proposed in this project.

Costs

The total estimated project cost is $3,120,650. In FY2010, the total budget is $200,000, with the City of Bradenton

Beach and the District each contributing half ($100,000). The District's share was split between the Manasota Basin

Board ($50,000) and State SWIM ($50,000). The FY2011 total budget amount is $200,000, with the City of Bradenton

Beach and the District each contributing half ($100,000). The District's share is being funded entirely by the Manasota

Basin Board. Additional funds for design and construction will be budgeted in future fiscal years. District funds shown

in the table include staff salaries.




bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals. The SWIM Plan for Sarasota Bay outlines goals to

restore habitat throughout the bay area and reduce pollutant loads entering the bay. The objectives of this project are

consistent with these goals.


W627

Bradenton Beach Stormwater Retrofits


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 1,432,975 1,275,575 0 104,951 52,449




District

City of Bradenton Beach 1,645,075 1,275,575 169,500 100,000 100,000

$3,130,498 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


Contract Development and ExecutionDraft Agreement to Management Services 12/17/09 12/17/09







The agreement is routing.


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Manatee - WMPlan Braden River

Project Type Basin Initiatives

AORs Strategic InitiativesFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring

Basin(s) Manasota

City of Bradenton, Manatee County, Sarasota CountyCooperator(s)

Project Manager NGUYEN, NAM

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis multi-year funded project is to perform the 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, and 3)

Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the BRADEN

RIVER Watershed beginning at the Bill Evers Reservoir dam and progressing upstream in southwestern Manatee

County. The watershed occupies approximately 59.0 square miles within southern Manatee County and ultimately

discharges into Manatee River and Tampa Bay, a SWIM waterbody. The WMP will address watershed issues of rapid

growth, flood damage, and water supply. Residential development is occurring in the upper portions of the watershed

where Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood level information is suspect. In addition, competition for

the surface water resource has increased as a result of residential development within the watershed. Surface water

runoff is currently used as a potable supply for the City of Bradenton via the Bill Evers Reservoir. In the future, surface

water use will be expanded through the use of stormwater as a non-potable source for irrigation of new residential

developments.

BenefitsThe WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality

and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. The information developed provides the science for the District's

Resource Management and Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP). It assists local governments: 1) With their land

management responsibilities by establishing a level of service and developing Best Management Practices (BMPs) to

address level of service deficiencies and 2) Provides a Geodatabase and projected results from watershed model

simulations for floodplain management and water quality management .

Costs

The current budget amount for this project is $1.279 million, of which the District's share is $654,000 funded by the

Manasota Basin. Manatee County is contributing $379,700, Sarasota County is contributing $89,200, and the City of

Bradenton is contributing $156,100. FY2009 funding includes $200,000 with the Manasota Basin funding $114,500

and revenue of $69,800 from Manatee County and $15,700 from Sarasota County. Previously approved FY2005

funding included $110,000 with the Manasota Basin funded $55,000 and revenue of $31,600 from Manatee County,

$7,500 from Sarasota County, and $15,900 from the City of Bradenton. Previously approved FY2004 funding included

$280,500 with revenue of $157,300 from Manatee County, $33,000 from Sarasota County, and $90,200 from the City

of Bradenton. Previously approved FY2003 funding included $484,500 with the Manasota Basin funded $280,500 and

revenue of $121,000 from Manatee County, $33,000 from Sarasota County, and $50,000 from the City of Bradenton.

Previously approved FY2002 funding included $204,000 with the Manasota Basin funded $204,000. When each

element is completed the project budget may require refinement based on the information gathered. The District

funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries.


A WMP includes five major elements: 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed

Management Plan, 4) Implementation of Best Management Practices, and 5) Maintenance of Watershed Parameters

and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed

Management (CWM) initiative strategies and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. A cooperative funding revenue

agreement with Manatee County, Sarasota County, and the City of Bradenton has been executed as a multi-year

funded project. District staff is managing the project and has entered into a consultant services agreement to

accomplish project tasks. As part of the project, a surface water capacity assessment will be performed concurrently

with the Watershed Management Plan to evaluate surface water management policies and their effect on existing

users, water quantity, and water quality. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for

establishment of LOS, the analysis of BMP alternatives, the Implementation of BMPs, and Maintenance of Watershed

Parameters and Models.


B074



Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 849,627 0 0 830,839 8,652 10,136


Bradenton - WMPlan Braden River

(B074)

156,100 0 0 156,100 0 0


(B074)

379,683 0 0 379,683 0 0

Sarasota - WMPlan Braden River

(B074)

89,217 0 0 89,217 0 0

$1,474,627 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfers Funding Funding


FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesRecognition of District, Basin Board, City & County on reports 12/17/02

2. Cooperative AgreementCoop Agreement Executed by Manatee County 5/30/02 12/17/02

Coop Executed by Sarasota County 5/30/02 3/11/03

Coop Executed by City of Bradenton 5/30/02 3/17/03

Coop Executed by the District 7/30/02 4/23/03

Execute Amendment #1 to Cooperative Agmt 1/30/05 1/27/05

Execute Expired Coop. Agreement 2003REV0020-A 1/31/07 3/7/07

Execute Expired Coop. Agreement 2003REV0020-B 1/31/08 7/9/08

Execute new Coop. Agrmt. (2003REV0020-C) 2/26/10

Cooperative Agmt Close-out 9/30/10

3. Consultant Services AgreementExecute new Consultant Agrmt. (03CONC00015-B) 6/15/09 6/15/09

3. Consultant Services AgreementExecuted Consultant Agmt 7/20/03 7/21/03


Commence Element 1, Digital Topographic Information 7/21/03 7/21/03

Commence Element 2, Watershed Evaluation 7/21/03 7/21/03

Complete Element 1, Digital Topographic Information 5/11/04 9/21/04 7/1/05

Execute Amendment #1 to Consultant Agmt 12/29/04 12/29/04

Complete Element 2, Watershed Evaluation 1/21/05 7/21/06

Commence Element 3, Watershed Management Plan 1/21/05 9/30/06 12/15/04

Execute Expired Consultant Agmt (03CONC00015-A) 9/21/06 8/29/06

Execute Amendment #1 to Expired Consultant Agmt (03CONC00015-A) 1/31/08 1/28/08

Complete Element 3, Watershed Management Plan 6/30/10

Consultant Agmt Close-out 6/30/10


A Request for Proposals was advertised on October 4, 2002 to perform the Braden River Watershed Management

Program from which 8 responses were received. Singhofen and Associates (SAI) was chosen as the top consultant and

board recommendation to negotiate and enter into a contract with SAI. The Cooperative Funding Agreement between the

District, the City of Bradenton, and Manatee and Sarasota Counties was executed on April 23, 2003. The First

Amendment to the Revenue Agreement to include additional FY2005 funds was executed on January 27, 2005.

Likewise, the amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Singhofen and Associates (SAI) was executed and


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was effective as of December 1, 2004. The consultant services agreement has been amended to extend the contract

termination date and revise the project schedule. The cooperative agreement has, likewise, been amended to extend the

contract termination date to December 31, 2007. SAI's Work Order #2 was executed on February 11, 2004. Work Order

#2 tasks include a detailed watershed reconnaissance, the development of a Digital Terrain Model that represents the

current watershed conditions, and a subbasin and watershed connectivity inventory in GIS database format. SAI has

completed all the deliverables for Work Order #2, which includes recent color orthophotographs, digital topographic

information, GIS geodatabase of field reconnaissance/secondary survey data to date (40% effort), and supporting

documentation for the selection of storm events for model calibration and verification. Work Order #3 with SAI, to

complete the Watershed Evaluation element and begin development of the Watershed Management Plan, has been

executed. Notice to Proceed on Work Order #3 was effective as of December 15, 2004. Work Order #4 for the Phase 1

survey effort was executed on March 28, 2006. All task and deliverables under Work Order #4 are completed. SAI has

completed the draft final Watershed Evaluation report under Work Order #3 and additional staff comments are being

addressed. Work Order #5 for the surface water resource assessment has been executed and is currently in progress.

The consultant team has prepared a spreadsheet water budget to quantify the amount of water entering the Bill Evers

Reservoir (Ward Lake) and will serve as an input to the water quality model that is currently being calibrated. This model

and associated write-up have been transmitted to the District and local cooperators for review and comments. The draft

report on the water quality modeling effort is still being completed by the sub-consultant. The consultant is currently

developing a refined schedule and budget to complete remaining tasks. Both schedule and budget are contingent upon

collecting field measurements for remaining cross sections and hydraulic features. Two additional work orders will be

developed to complete the project--first for the remaining survey/field measurements and the second to complete the

Watershed Management Plan. SAI has selected a survey firm and is currently developing the detail scope of work,

including how the information will be delivered. Both the consultant services agreement and the cooperative agreement

for this project will need to be amended because it does not appear that the project will be completed by the end of

December 2007. The surface water resource assessment final reports (quantity & quality) are being reviewed by District

staff and cooperators. Work Order #6 is currently being developed to complete the remaining survey/field measurements

(Phase 2). The cooperative agreement and consultant services agreement have been finalized for execution, to extend

from December 31, 2007 to December 31, 2008. The surface water resource assessment (SWRA) final reports (quantity

& quality) review comments from District staff and cooperators are being addressed by the consultants. Work Order #6 is

currently being executed by the department's director and work will begin soon by the consultant to complete the

remaining survey/field measurements (Phase 2). The cooperative agreement is being routed to the cooperators for

execution to extend from December 31, 2007 to January 31, 2009. The consultant services agreement has been

executed by the District on January 28, 2008. The consultant has developed a refined schedule and budget to complete

remaining tasks. Two additional work orders will be developed to complete the project--first for the public notification,

limited public meetings with large property owners or consultant firms, and watershed parameterization and the second

to finish out the Watershed Management Plan. An additional funding of $220,000 has been requested for FY2009 to

complete the project. This cost is associated with the increased survey costs, significantly more structures in watershed

than anticipated and costs to cover public involvement not in original scope. District staff is currently developing a letter

asking the cooperators for their participation in contributing to the requested additional funding. The consultants are near

completion with the SWRA final reports, addressing comments from the District and the cooperators. Work Order #6 -

Phase 2 of the survey/field measurements has been executed and the consultant has been given notice to proceed, May

28, 2008. The cooperative agreement to extend the expiration date from December 31, 2007 to January 31, 2209 is

currently with Manatee County. The requested additional funding for FY2009 to complete the project has been refined

from $220,000 to $200,000. This additional amount will be shared among Manatee County, Sarasota County and the

District. City of Bradenton is unable to contribute and their portion of contribution will be splitted among the remaining 3

sources. The cooperative agreement to extend the expiration date to January 31, 2009 has been executed on July 9,

2008. The SWRA water quality report has been finalized. The water quantity portion is being updated by the consultant.

The consultant is near completion with WO#6, Phase 2 of the survey. Work Order #7, deliverable 1 was submitted to the

District on July 14, 2008. The District provided comments to the consultant on December 9, 2008. The consultant is

currently evaluating the inclusion of the hydraulic features for some of the 192 small ponds, where construction drawings

do exist. The consultant will provide to the District a GIS layer summarizing the findings. A new cooperative agreement,

extending the termination date to September 30, 2010, has been sent to the cooperators for signatures. Likewise, a new

consultant agreement, extending the termination date to June 30, 2010, has been sent to SAI for signature. The SWRA

final reports - Quantity & Quality have been sent to the cooperators. The final deliverable for survey phase 2, WO#6 has

been submitted to the District on May 14, 2009. The new cooperative agreement is still being routed for signatures. It's

currently with Sarasota County. The new consultant agreement with SAI has been executed on 6/15/09. The last

deliverable for WO#7 has been submitted to the District and the District has completed the review. SAI is addressing the

District's comments at the moment and a GoTo meeting will be set up to discuss the results. SAI and the District will

begin coordination for WO#8 to finish the remaining tasks of the project. Current Status: The new cooperative agreement

is being routed to the City of Bradenton for signature.SAI has submitted WO#8, Deliverable on 12/23/09. District staff is

reviewing the deliverable.


B099

Quality of Water Improvement Program - Manasota Basin



Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Pinellas-Anclote River, Peace River,

Manasota

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager STOVER, KEVIN

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionPursuant to F.S. Ch. 373.206, any abandoned artesian well having a detrimental impact on the District's water

resources must be properly plugged. The District's Quality of Water Improvement Program (QWIP) provides funding

assistance to landowners to come into compliance with the statute. To increase landowner cooperation and the

number of abandoned artesian wells plugged annually, without increasing staff levels, the District's Governing Board

has allocated matching funds to augment the Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough,

Pinellas-Anclote River, Peace River, and Manasota Basins QWIP budget to maintain the Funding Assistance Initiative

since January 1, 1994. The Funding Assistance Initiative was designed to reimburse landowners up to 100 percent of

the cost to have their abandoned artesian wells plugged, with a maximum District reimbursement of $5,000 per well

and $15,000 annually per landowner. This incentive has increased landowner cooperation and the number of wells

plugged annually. Under the 50/50 cost sharing program, QWIP plugged an average of 50 wells per year. Under the

Funding Assistance Initiative, the QWIP has reimbursed an average of approximately 200 wells per year.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 2,798,889 0 76,810 1,417,063 645,675 659,341

011 Alafia River Basin 633,615 0 29,850 603,765 0 0

013 Hillsborough River Basin 225,358 0 10,000 215,358 0 0

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 136,618 0 0 136,618 0 0

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 112,449 0 0 112,449 0 0

020 Peace River Basin 1,052,108 0 36,960 1,015,148 0 0

021 Manasota Basin 1,704,233 0 0 1,684,233 10,000 10,000

$6,663,270 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Since the last update 22 wells have been plugged in the Manasota Basin for a total of 2,989 wells plugged in the basin

since the program's inception. There are 15 additional wells that have been inspected and approved for plugging. Wells

plugged since last update are as follows: Sarasota County - (1) Inn on the Beach - six inch well casing to 41 feet - total

well depth 391 feet - plugging for an obstructed well no longer in use with poor WQ - District Reimbursement $4,658; (2)

Walgreens - four inch well casing to 42 feet - total well depth 100 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use - District

Reimbursement $893; (3) Steven Stenten - four inch well casing to 40 feet - total well depth 82 feet - plugging for a well

no longer in use with poor WQ - District Reimbursement $850; (4) Church of the Holy Spirit - four inch well casing to 42

feet with a total well depth unknown - plugging for a well no longer in use - District Reimbursement $383; (5) John Filak -

four inch well casing to 55 feet - total well depth 113 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use - District Reimbursement

$964; (6) Donald Grosse - four inch well casing to 45 feet with a total depth of 94 ft. - plugging for a well no longer in use

- District Reimbursement $860; (7) Gerald Horton - four inch well casing to 98 feet with a total well depth 130 feet -


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Quality of Water Improvement Program - Manasota Basin

plugging for a well no longer in use - District Reimbursement $1,057; (8) Sarasota Co. Sch Bd. - six inch well casing to

46 feet - total well depth 139 feet - plugging for a, obstructed well no longer in use with poor WQ - District

Reimbursement $2,632; (9) Jonathan Hedge - four inch well casing to 40 feet with a total well depth of 110 feet -

plugging for a well no longer in use - District Reimbursement $948; (10) Suzanne Myers - four inch well casing to 58 feet

- total well depth 78 feet - plugging for an obstructed well no longer in use with poor WQ - District Reimbursement $852;

(11) City of Venice - six inch well casing to unknown depth - total well depth 335 feet - plugging for an obstructed well no

longer in use with poor WQ - District Reimbursement $3,600; (12) Carlos Juarez - four inch well casing to 63 feet with a

total well depth of 137 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use - District reimbursement $1,096: (13) SCHD/Healy - four

inch well casing to 60 feet - with a total well depth of 71 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use due to contamination in

area - District reimbursement $734: (14) Larry Loeber - four inch well casing to 40 feet - total well depth 96 feet -

plugging for a well no longer in use - District Reimbursement $871; (15) John Bilotta - four inch well casing to unknown

depth with a total depth of 105 ft - plugging for an obstructed well no longer in use - District Reimbursement $1,173; (16)

Jerry Armstrong - four inch well casing to 75 feet - total well depth 139 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use - District

Reimbursement $1,107; (17) Bobby Purdy - four inch well casing to 45 feet - total well depth 110 feet - plugging for a well

no longer in use - District Reimbursement $948; Manatee County: (1) Mantee Co.- six inch well casing to 20 feet - total

well depth 459 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use with poor WQ - District Reimbursement $3,938; (2) Manatee Co.

- six inch well casing to unknown depth with a total well depth of 160 feet - plugging for an obstructed well no longer in

use - District Reimbursement $1,793; (3) M-J Road, LLC - four inch well casing to 80 feet - total well depth unknown -

plugging for a well no longer in use - District Reimbursement $783; (4) Rising Tide Dev. - four inch well casing to

unknown depth with a total well depth 84 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use - District Reimbursement $700; (5)

John Harlee - four inch well casing to unknown depth - total well depth 102 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use -

District Reimbursement $904; (6)


B131

Hotel/Motel/Restaurant Water Conservation Program (Water

CHAMP/PRO)Project Type Basin Initiatives

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply Conservation

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River,


Cooperator(s)

Project Manager ROE, MELISSA

ALTMAN, MELISSATask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis Basin Initiative (BI) project provides education to hotel/motel management and guests with the goal of reducing

water use. The District provides printed materials to all participating properties to assist owners/managers in

determining ways to save water through their properties' operational processes, including, but not limited to, a towel

and linen reuse program. To build on the success of Water CHAMP, the District created the Water Program for

Restaurant Outreach (Water PRO) to promote water conservation in restaurants. The CHAMP coordinator will

promote the program through the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, partnerships with utility companies,

direct mail and site visits to association members and independent restaurants. Materials include a button for wait staff

to wear declaring that the restaurant serves water only upon request, information tabletop displays, children's coloring

sheets, coasters and bathroom mirror cling stickers promoting water conservation to be placed on bathroom

mirrors. Both Water CHAMP and PRO are measured for effectiveness by number of participating properties. In

addition, Water CHAMP has proven its success by conducting two water audits on participating properties in 2003 and

2008.

BenefitsWater CHAMP provides the tools and education needed to help hotel/motel staff and guests learn to conserve water.

This program measures the effectiveness of this education effort via actual water savings. The first evaluation of water

savings was conducted by the City of Tampa and Pinellas County Utilities in 2002 and showed that participants saved

an average of 20 gallons of water per occupied room per day. A five-year follow-up water audit was conducted in

cooperation with 16 utility companies to determine the current level of water savings. The audit compared water

consumption of 115 Water CHAMP participants before the program's implementation in 2002 to the amount used

in 2007. The Districtwide audit showed that participants saved an average of 17 gallons of water per occupied room

per day. The slight adjustment in water savings from the first audit to the five-year follow-up audit is attributed to a

larger representative sample of the entire District. Based on the audit results and occupancy rates it is projected

that more than 185 million gallons of water was saved by participating properties in 2009. In addition to water savings,

this program has successfully prompted a change in water-use behavior as well as increased knowledge

and awareness of the need for water conservation to protect the water resources.

Costs

The total proposed cost for the FY2011 program is $74,742 (District $1,677; Alafia River $4,756; Hillsborough River

$16,441; Coastal Rivers $6,173; Pinellas-Anclote River $17,451; Withlacoochee River $5,331; Peace River $12,116;

Manasota $10,797.) This reflects an overall decrease of 10.6%, primarily in printing costs. District funds will be used

for CHAMP/PRO properties in the Green Swamp Basin. Funds will be used to pay for CHAMP/PRO coordinator

(District temporary employee) salary, travel, printed materials and costs to educate the audience and promote the

programs through advertising, workshops, tradeshows, professional memberships, etc. The dollar amount allocated

per basin is based on anticipated work within that basin. Based on the average number of guests exposed to the

program, the estimated per person cost for the program is less than $.01. As the program grows, the cost per person

decreases. The cost benefit for the project, using the total cost amortized over five years, is $0.47 per thousand

gallons of water.


The total cost of the FY2010 program is $83,692 (District - $7,768; Alafia River - $3,941; Hillsborough River - $13,274;

Coastal Rivers - $6,866; Pinellas-Anclote - $16,613; Withlacoochee River - $6,107; Peace River - $15,113; Manasota

- $14,010.) The District has supported this project since FY2002. Survey results show a 98 percent approval rating

from hotel/motel guests.


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CHAMP/PRO)


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 23,150 0 0 7,909 7,194 8,047

011 Alafia River Basin 29,309 0 0 20,324 4,889 4,096

013 Hillsborough River Basin 71,428 0 0 40,522 16,907 13,999


015 Coastal Rivers Basin 36,939 0 0 23,395 6,351 7,193

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 240,764 0 0 203,736 17,982 19,046

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 34,191 0 0 21,993 5,486 6,712

020 Peace River Basin 119,267 0 0 89,469 12,493 17,305

021 Manasota Basin 112,558 0 0 86,596 11,107 14,855


Tampa - Water CHAMP (B131) 5,000 0 0 0 0 5,000

$694,851 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Program begins in Pinellas 6/10/02 6/10/02

Program begins in Hillsborough 6/1/03 6/1/03

Program begins in Citrus and Hernando 9/15/04 11/10/04 11/10/04

Program begins in Manasota 10/1/04 10/1/04

Program begins in Peace River 10/1/05 10/1/05

Pilot continuing education program in Pinellas 9/1/06 8/1/08

300th property signs up 6/29/07 6/29/07

Education pilot program evaluation complete 1/31/08 4/1/10

Water PRO developed 5/15/08 5/15/08

400th property signs up 6/26/08 6/26/08

Districtwide water audit 12/31/08 10/31/08 10/31/08

Pilot restaurant conservation kit in Hillsborough 3/16/09 7/31/09 7/28/09

200th restaurant signs up 9/1/09 5/15/09

Restaurant conservation kit evaluation complete 11/1/09 6/30/10

300th restaurant signs up 12/31/09 6/30/10


Water CHAMP: ACTION TO DATE: On time. (1) Currently, Water CHAMP has 453 participants, representing more than

49 percent of all the hotels and 68 percent of all available rooms in the District. (2) The "Sleep Well at a Water-Saving

Hotel/Motel" directories have been updated and distributed to all five Florida welcome centers, the Tampa International

Airport's Travelers AID office, Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau, Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce in

St. Pete Beach, and the Citrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau. District staff is also working with other local

tourist centers to display and distribute the Water CHAMP hotel directories. (3) Basin updates are as follows:

Pinellas-Anclote River Basin has approximately 322 properties; 136 are CHAMP properties. District staff cooperated with

Progress Energy to complete a housekeeping manual for hotels that emphasizes conserving water and energy. The

manual will be distributed during workshops in the Pinellas-Anclote, Coastal Rivers and Withlacoochee River basins. In

partnership with Progress Energy, "Do Not Disturb, We are Conserving Our Energy" door hangers were purchased from

Project Planet Corporation and are being distributed to hotels/motels within the Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee

River and Coastal Rivers basins. Hillsborough River and Alafia River basins have approximately 186 properties; 127 are

CHAMP properties. Coastal Rivers and Withlacoochee River basins have approximately 89 properties; 58 are CHAMP

properties. Manasota Basin has approximately 186 properties; 72 are CHAMP properties. Peace River Basin has

approximately 144 properties; 60 are CHAMP properties. (4) The following city and county government cable channels


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CHAMP/PRO)are running commercials promoting Water CHAMP and Water PRO: the cities of Lakeland, St. Petersburg, Oldsmar and

New Port Richey, and the counties of Polk, Pinellas and Manatee. Water PRO: Water PRO, an extension of the Water

CHAMP program that promotes water conservation in restaurants, began in May 2008. The CHAMP coordinator

promotes the program through the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, partnerships with utility companies,

direct mail and site visits to association members and independent restaurants. In cooperation with the City of Tampa

and Hillsborough County, District staff created a children's restaurant conservation kit to be distributed in Hillsborough

County. Each kit includes a children's activity book, crayons and a child's tattoo. While Hillsborough County purchased

the kits ($1 each) directly from the vendor, in 2009 the City of Tampa reimbursed the District $5,000 for 5,000 kits.

Currently, there are 256 restaurants participating in Water PRO.


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Water Conservation/FYN Regional Builder/Developer Specialist



Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River,

Peace River, Manasota

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager DURELL, SYLVIA

Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThe Water Conservation/FYN Regional Builder/Developer specialist, a Basin Initiative project, will promote

implementation of indoor and outdoor water conservation to the members of the building industry, government

employees and green building groups. The specialist will train and provide expert advice to landscape

professionals involved in the District's Florida Water StarSM programs. In addition, the specialist will act as liaison for

government employee trainings. Effectiveness will be measured by the number of professional landscapers and

irrigation system installers who incorporate the FWSG criteria in their projects. Education will be accomplished

through one-on-one outreach, trainings and promotion of the programs' benefits at meetings of industry groups and

local governments. The program's goal is to educate 15 builders, 15 landscape professionals and 15 irrigation

specialists in FY2011.

BenefitsIf funded, the program will continue to educate builders, developers, and landscape and irrigation professionals on the

water conservation and water quality protection benefits of environmental landscaping best management practices.

The specialist will also continue to support FYN coordinators with outreach to builders and developers in their

individual counties. In addition to educating on landscape best management practices, the specialist is involved

in indoor water conservation education through the FWSG program.

Costs

The total proposed cost of the FY2011 program is $77,500 (Alafia River $5,425; Hillsborough River $18,600; Coastal

Rivers $6,975; Pinellas-Anclote River $17,825; Withlacoochee River $5,425; Peace River $11,625; Manasota

$11,625). This reflects no change from FY2010. Funding is requested to provide for project coordination, program

expenses and travel expenses for outreach to all basins. The dollar amount allocated for each contributing basin is

based on population. The budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project.


The total cost of the FY2010 program was $77,500 (Alafia River $5,425; Hillsborough River $18,600; Coastal Rivers

$6,975; Pinellas-Anclote River $17,825; Withlacoochee River $5,425; Peace River $11,625; Manasota $11,625).

FY2010 was the third year of funding for this outreach. Education is based on the Florida Water Star criteria and

landscape best management practices, which reference the nine Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM principles of the

University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.


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Revenue








021 Manasota Basin 66,604 0 0 40,105 13,233 13,266

$450,255 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2008Purchase order created 3/1/08 3/3/08



Third task report 5/31/08 5/31/08

Fourth task report 6/30/08 6/30/08

Fifth task report 7/31/08 7/31/08

Sixth task report 8/31/08 8/31/08

Seventh task report 9/30/08 9/30/08

Eighth task report 10/31/08 10/31/08

Ninth task report 11/30/08 11/28/08

Tenth task report 12/31/08 12/31/08

Eleventh task report 1/30/09 1/30/09

Twelfth task report 2/27/09 2/27/09

Project ends 2/28/10 2/28/09

FY2009Purchase order created 3/1/09 3/13/09 3/13/09






Sixth task report 8/31/09 8/31/09



Purchase order extended 10/12/09 10/12/09





Fifth task report 3/5/10

Sixth task report 4/5/10

Seventh task report 5/5/10

Eighth task report 6/4/10

Ninth task report 7/5/10


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Tenth task report 8/5/10

Eleventh task report 9/6/10

Twelfth task report 10/5/10


ACTION TO DATE: On time. Among other efforts, Angela Maraj, the water conservation/FYN regional builder/developer

specialist, (1) is working with SJRWMD staff to revise content of a full-day training for landscape professionals, which

she will present in this District (2) is coordinating the District's part of the Landscape Challenge event planned for

3/12/2010 in Pasco County with FNGLA and Pay It Forward Farm. A team from the District's facilities section will

compete. (3) created a plan for a demonstration landscape at FWSG model home for a community in Dade City and

attended the certification event for the community (4) referred a builder for Ryland Homes to the Hillsborough County

Extension office after he requested landscape best management practices training for his landscape contractor (5) made

a presentation to Sustainable Sarasota and Florida House, which garnered interest in FWS being incorporated into their

Neighborhood Stabilization projects and, (6) presented information on FWS to Sarasota County government who

requested certifiers training for staff in preparation of including FWS guidelines in their ordinances.


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Salt Water Intrusion Monitoring Network



Basin(s) Alafia River, Manasota

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager KRAFT, CAROL

STARKS, ROBERTATask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Salt Water Intrusion Monitoring Network (SWIMN) was developed in an effort to work closely with Water Use

Permit (WUP) holders along the coastal areas of the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA), who have wells

that are identified through groundwater modeling efforts to be most at risk for salt-water intrusion. A water quality

baseline for the wells is established through a sampling assessment of current chloride, sulfate, dissolved solids, and

electrical conductivity concentrations. After the baseline assessment, the wells are sampled by the permittees for

electrical conductivity at regular intervals, using District supplied conductivity meters. This provides an early warning

for WUP holders to plan for alternative supplies, alternative use of the land, or to take advantage of the District's

backplugging, Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems (FARMS) program, and Cooperative Funding

Initiative to attempt to mitigate the problem.

BenefitsThis project monitors ground-water quality data and works closely with WUP holders to help determine the degree of

salt water intrusion experienced by the permittee in an effort to help mitigate potential impacts.

Costs

The FY2009 project cost is $33,000, with the District's General Fund contributing half ($16,500). The remaining funds

will be split between the Alafia River Basin (20 percent; $5,600) and Manasota Basin (30 percent; $10,900). This

project is expected to be ongoing. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries and overhead costs.


The SWIMN was established in order to track water quality in WUP well sites along the coastal areas of the SWUCA

that were predicted through modeling efforts to be at risk for salt water intrusion. Approximately 190 WUP wells have

been identified by District modeling efforts to be at varying degrees of risk of salt water intrusion. These wells have

been prioritized according to their degree of risk. Sampling of the wells predicted to be at the greatest risk has already

been conducted. The remaining wells will be sampled and WUP holders that agree to participate will be supplied with

training and equipment (conductivity meters) to periodically check water quality in their wells. All data collected is

analyzed for local trends, and WUP holders are informed of negative trends in their water quality. If it is determined

that a WUP holder is experiencing salt-water intrusion to the degree that ground water in the wells is no longer

suitable for its intended use, the permittee can explore management actions available though the District, in an

attempt to mitigate the problem.


Revenue



021 Manasota Basin 56,507 0 0 22,115 17,003 17,389

$171,983 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Kick-Off Meeting 8/28/08 8/28/08


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Salt Water Intrusion Monitoring Network

Complete Baseline Sampling of Candidate Wells 9/30/09

Provide conductivity meter training and support to select well owners 9/30/09


Reviews of associated WUPs and subsequent sampling of wells are currently ongoing. Staff is also currently evaluating

operation and training for conductivity meters for associated WUP holders. Conductivity meter training and subsequent

result reporting has been established with two WUP holders. A project status meeting was held on Feb. 23, 2010 with

internal staff from Hydrologic Evaluation, Regulation, FARMS, and the WQMP.


B277

Florida Water Star



Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River,


Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThe Florida Water StarSM (FWS) program was originated by the St. Johns River Water Management District

(SJRWMD). SJRWMD's original program, now known as FWS Silver, was used as a base for this District to create a

higher-tier version, Florida Water Star Gold (FWSG). The Silver and Gold levels are certification programs for new

home construction that provide incentives to builders and developers and encourage indoor and outdoor water

efficiency and water quality protection. They are designed to increase the knowledge level of the building industry

about water efficient building practices and to provide educational resources and incentives to make these practices

common to the marketplace. Only FWSG is promoted to builders and developers in this District. It reflects a closer

alignment to the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences' Florida Friendly LandscapingTM

principles and landscape best management practices through criteria that will reduce impacts to water quality. The

FWSG rating system is integrated into the landscape evaluation component of the Florida Green Building Coalition's

certification program and has consistency with national green building programs such as the Leadership in Energy and

Environmental Design (LEED) by the U.S. Green Building Council and Energy Star® from the Environmental

Protection Agency. As of the second quarter of FY2010, 22 properties have been certified FWS Gold and 14

companies have signed contracts to potentially build 300 homes to the program criteria. If funded, this will be the third

year of the FWS Gold program. In FY2010, staff began piloting FWS Commercial and Homeowner Retrofit programs

and efforts will continue on these programs in FY2011.

BenefitsThe program's objectives are to increase the knowledge level of efficient indoor and outdoor water use and to provide

educational resources and incentives to promote water conservation practices. Up to 50 percent of all household water

is used outside the home and inefficient or incorrectly installed irrigation can waste thousands of gallons of water each

month. Indoors, inefficient shower fixtures use an average of five gallons per minute. A leaking toilet can waste more

than 200 gallons in a single day. The FWS program criteria provide guidelines to follow that will positively impact water

resources when the program is successfully implemented. Because of the program's high profile and the involvement

of the water management districts, it is of high interest to the target audience. By providing an incentive for builders,

developers and homeowners that encourages them to incorporate best management practices, the District realizes

water savings and water quality protection. Changes in behavior occur when a builder signs a contract with the District

to build houses according to the FWSG criteria, and agrees thereafter to include water conserving elements into future

projects. Owners of new or retrofitted FWS properties receive the benefits of the indoor and outdoor water-conserving

elements of the program and can promote the certification as a marketing edge at time of resale. The program's close

partnership with the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) resulted in FWSG outdoor water conservation criteria

being incorporated into the FGBC standards.

Costs

The total proposed cost of the FY2011 program is $93,365, with the District requested to contribute $48,100 and the

Basin Boards to contribute $45,265 (Alafia River $3,388; Hillsborough River $11,563; Coastal Rivers $4,350;

Pinellas-Anclote River $11,094; Withlacoochee River $3,388; Peace River $7,236; Manasota $7,246). Overall program

costs have decreased slightly since FY2010. The dollar amount allocated per contributing basin is based on

population. Funding will provide for salary and travel for a project coordinator to manage the program, support for

education outreach and contractual services related to the delivery of the program. The budget lines below include

costs for staff to manage the project.


The total cost of the FY2010 program was $94,500, with the District contributing $47,250 and the Basin Boards

contributing $47,250 (Alafia River $3,500; Hillsborough River $12,000; Coastal Rivers $4,500; Pinellas-Anclote River

$11,500; Withlacoochee River $3,500; Peace River $7,500; Manasota $7,500). This was the second year of funding

for the FWS program. FWS programs support the Governor's Climate Change Initiative by promoting public


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Florida Water Star

protection, wise use and management of natural resources. A residential FWS program (Bronze) and programs for

commercial buildings and communities are being developed and piloted by SJRWMD, with input from SFWMD and

this District.


Revenue









021 Manasota Basin 26,784 0 0 9,061 8,853 8,870

$338,892 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2009Request for quotes issued 10/15/08 10/15/08

Purchase order/scope of work created 11/15/08 11/12/08



FWS/FWSG certifier training 1/16/09 1/16/09



First home kick-off event 3/25/09 3/25/09


Second house certified 4/17/09 4/17/09

Sixth task report 4/30/09 5/4/09 5/4/09


Eighth task report 6/30/09 6/30/09

Ninth task report 7/31/09 7/31/09

Third house certified 8/18/09 8/18/09

Tenth task report 8/31/09 8/31/09

Eleventh task report 9/30/09 9/30/09

Twelfth task report 10/30/09 11/5/09 11/5/09

Project complete 10/31/09 12/15/09 12/15/09

FY2010First task report 12/4/09 12/4/09




Fifth task report 4/5/10

Sixth task report 5/5/10

Seventh task report 6/4/10

Eighth task report 7/5/10


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Ninth task report 8/5/10

Tenth task report 9/6/10

Eleventh task report 10/5/10


On 3/25/2009, a model home in the Glencairn Cottages community in Dunedin (Pinellas County) was the first house to

be certified as FWSG in the District and the state. Since then, twenty-two homes have been certified. As of the end of

FY2009, 14 companies have signed intent agreements with the District with a potential of 305 homes being built under

the program. Through the partnership with the affordable housing builder, Florida Home Partnership, Inc. (FHP), 13

homes have been certified in FHP's Wimauma community and one has been certified in a Dade City community. FHP

expects that 100 homes will eventually be certified in Wimauma and at least 40 in Dade City. Builders with certified

projects were recognized in February at Alafia River, Pinellas-Anclote River, Manasota and Withlacoochee River Basin

Board meetings. Two certification events were held in February, both of which were the first in their counties. The first

Pasco County home certified is the FHP model home at the Sunset Hills community in Dade City. The event attracted

approximately 65 people. A congratulatory letter from the office of Senator Bill Nelson was sent to FHP and copied to the

District. The second event was for a single home in Hernando County. Approximately 20 people attended. The first FWS

commercial project in the District is nearing completion in Lakeland.


B310

Manatee - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models



Basin(s) Manasota

Cooperator(s)


MCCLUNG, GORDON, WEVER, DONNA, BROWN, GWEN, HAMMOND, MARKTask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis is a basin initiative to fund the Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models element of the District's

Watershed Management Program (WMP) in Manatee County. This process will be applied to watersheds where the

parameters and model(s) were developed or updated based on the District's Guidelines and Specifications (G&S) and

where parameters from Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) submittals can be converted to the District's GIS

system until a model is developed. Funding will be required each year to continue maintenance. With proposed

funding the work of capturing watershed parameter changes resulting from approved ERPs, and updates to

topographic, soils and land use information will continue throughout the District. The funding will also support the peer

review and public outreach process on the preliminary floodplain results, and presenting the results to Governing

Board for approval.

BenefitsA WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and

natural systems, while achieving flood protection. The information developed assists local governments with their land


address level of service deficiencies. In addition, the information provides the District with the best available

information to evaluate adverse impacts and mitigation of floodplain impacts for proposed ERPs. The most up to date

information about the watershed will be available through the continuous maintenance of watershed parameters in the

GIS database: as ERP permits are approved, new information is provided to the District through aerial topographic

mapping and the public review and comment period. If a watershed model has not been developed, the maintenance

of parameters in the GIS processes the information in a format that will save time and funding when the watershed is

modeled.

Costs

For FY2011 the funding distribution for Manatee county is as follows: Governing Board $67,635 and Manasota Basin

Board $67,635. There is no revenue from Manatee County. Previously approved FY2010 funding included $67,635

from Governing Board and $67,635 from Manasota Basin Board. The budget is based on the projected number of

approved ERP permits and the average development area within each Basin. Local government matching funds are

equally matched by Governing Board and Basin Board funds. The Governing Board is also providing funds specifically

to address public meetings and unforeseen issues with projecting the floodplains to be used in the FEMA mapping

process. The projected annual funding amount for Manatee County ranges from $200,000 to $250,000. The District

funding amounts shown in the table includes staff salaries.




and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the District's Strategic Priorities.

After the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan elements are completed; the

watershed parameters and models require continuous maintenance to simulate the watershed's characteristics as the

land form changes. The watershed's parameters change with the continued growth experienced in the District. If

continued maintenance of the models is not performed, the watershed parameters and model will no longer represent

the system. This limits their value in the areas of ERP and flood protection programs. A revenue agreement will be

developed with each community contributing funds towards maintenance. The District will manage the project and

enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future funding will be required each fiscal

year to continue maintenance of watershed parameters and models. In the future those local governments with the

technical abilities to perform the maintenance activities will be encouraged to manage this effort. The District will

provide funding assistance to communities that can and those that cannot provide matching funds. Matching funds will

be requested from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for this basin initiative. Failure to provide

ongoing maintenance will diminish the return on the investment the District has made in their respective Watershed


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Manatee - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models

Management Plans.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 136,039 0 0 0 67,635 68,404

021 Manasota Basin 135,270 0 0 0 67,635 67,635

$271,309 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding

Status As Of:


B315

Sarasota - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models



Basin(s) General Fund (District), Manasota

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager TURNER, DAWN

MCCLUNG, GORDON, WEVER, DONNATask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis is a basin initiative to fund the Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models element of the District's

Watershed Management Program (WMP) in Sarasota County. This process will be applied to watersheds where the

parameters and model(s) were developed or updated based on the District's Guidelines and Specifications (G&S) and

where parameters from Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) submittals can be converted to the District's GIS

system until a model is developed. Funding will be required each year to continue maintenance. With proposed

funding the work of capturing watershed parameter changes resulting from approved ERPs, and updates to

topographic, soils and land use information will continue throughout the District. The funding will also support the peer

review and public outreach process on the preliminary floodplain results, and presenting the results to Governing

Board for approval.

BenefitsA WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and

natural systems, while achieving flood protection. The information developed assists local governments with their land


address level of service deficiencies. The information also provides the District with the best available information to

evaluate adverse impacts and mitigation of floodplain impacts for proposed ERPs. In addition, as ERP permits are

approved, new information is provided to the District through aerial topographic mapping and the public review and

comment period. If a watershed model has not been developed, the maintenance of parameters in the GIS processes

will allow the ERP information to be captured in a format that will save time and funding when the watershed is

modeled. As a result, the most up to date information about the watershed will be available in the District's GIS

database.

Costs

For FY2010 the funding distribution for Sarasota county is as follows: Governing Board $64,420; and Manasota Basin

$64,420. The budget is based on the projected number of approved ERP permits and the average development area

within each Basin. The Governing Board is also providing funds specifically to address public meetings and

unforeseen issues with projecting the floodplains to be used in the FEMA mapping process. Future funding represents

an annual cost to continue maintenance.




and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the District's Strategic Priorities.

After the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan elements are completed; the

watershed parameters and models require continuous maintenance to simulate the watershed's characteristics as the

land form changes. The watershed's parameters change with the continued growth experienced in the District. If

continued maintenance of the models is not performed, the watershed parameters and model will no longer represent

the system. This limits their value in supporting the District's Resource Regulation and flood protection programs.

A revenue agreement will be developed with each community contributing funds towards maintenance. The District

will manage the project and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future funding

will be required each fiscal year to continue maintenance of watershed parameters and models. In the future those

local governments with the technical abilities to perform the maintenance activities will be encouraged to manage this

effort. The District will provide funding assistance to communities that can manage maintenance; and accept

cooperative funding from those that cannot. Matching funds will also be requested from the Federal Emergency

Management Agency (FEMA) for this basin initiative. Failure to provide ongoing maintenance will diminish the return

on the investment the District has made in their respective Watershed Management Plans.


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Sarasota - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 194,029 64,420 0 0 64,420 65,189

021 Manasota Basin 198,196 64,420 0 0 64,420 69,356

$392,225 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Sarasota Co. Maintenance: Previously performed under B206. B315 funds will be used to update Watershed

Management Plans for the Hudson Bayou, Whitaker Bayou, Roberts Bay, Alligator Creek, Island of Venice, and Big

Slough watersheds. Project funds may also being used to perform Peer and Public review of the models, and generate

Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMS). The County has requested that the their certified watershed models be

presented to the public for review and comment prior to use in the generation of DFIRMs. The County has also

requested that the District prepare the materials needed to present the model results at the public meetings. B315 and

B300 funds may be used to cover these costs.


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Mapping and GIS


AORs Strategic InitiativesFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and MonitoringWater Supply Regional Water Supply PlanningWater Quality Water Quality Monitoring



N/ACooperator(s)

Project Manager DICKS, STEVE

DICKS, STEVETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis is a continuing initiative with the goal of providing Geographic Information System (GIS), aerial photo

interpretation and photogrammetric mapping services to support Governing and Basin Board activities. GIS support

includes the input, management, analysis and distribution of spatial data, the design and implementation of databases,

software training and map production. Aerial photo interpretation includes land use and cover mapping in support of

land acquisition, Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM), engineering, planning and environmental

studies. Photogrammetric support includes the mapping of topographic information, collection of aerial photographs

and satellite imagery and the production of digital orthophotographs. This program also supports the distribution of

data to the public and routine maintenance activities. The annual budget includes administrative costs for salaries,

travel, training, plotting and photographic supplies, maps and other data purchases, etc.

BenefitsMapping and GIS has been a continuing activity since 1987 and is required to support the District's GIS, digital

orthophoto, aerial mapping and other data collection, maintenance and management activities. The District's GIS

database is an integral component of planning, engineering, regulatory, and land acquisition and management

activities. In a rapidly growing area such as the District, continued maintenance and expansion is needed for the GIS

database to meet new demands and is required to protect the historical investment in the system. The data are

currently accessed by over 450 District staff using the ArcGIS software, and serves as the foundation for the Water

Management and Land Resources Information Systems. Additionally, the data collected by the Mapping and GIS

Section are viewable and downloadable from the District's Internet web site.

Costs

In addition to plotting/printing supplies, office supplies and travel/training the FY2010 funding include: Adminstrative

Assistant Contractor ($30,633 - Governing Board), GIS Programming Contractor ($220,000 - Governing Board),

Parcel Updates $48,000 - Governing Board). Funds for the GIS Programming Contractor are transferred to the

Information Resources Department at the beginning of the fiscal year.


B620

Mapping and GIS


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 2,315,566 0 (415,481) 866,780 917,800 946,467








021 Manasota Basin 102,739 0 0 40,829 30,125 31,785

$3,032,688 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


The following are major activities for FY2010Transfer GIS Contractor Funds to IRD and Fill Position 10/30/09

Issue work order for parcel update. 12/30/09


Mapping and GIS is an ongoing support activity and to date there were no unforeseen expenditures or activities in

FY2010. The section will continue supporting ad hoc requests for GIS data as well as conducting routine data

maintenance activities. Significant activities recently completed or underway include:

Mapping and GIS is reviewing it's aerial imagery data management processes and will be removing the majority of the

data from the Oracle database over the next 12 months. This will reduce the load on the Oracle server and improve the

ability to back up and restore the data in the event of equipment failure.

Staff are currently working with cooperators on developing FY2011 project budgets.

Mapping and GIS is working with other District staff to develop a database that will serve as the official repository for all

waterbody names in our region. The database will be integrated with the federal Geographic Names Information System

(GNIS) were applicable.

ACCELERATE FLORIDA ACTION-TO-DATE: The GIS Programming Contract Funds ($220,000) have been transferred

to the Information Resources Department and have been encumbered to a private firm to provide onsite GIS

programming Services.


B630

Field Operations 021


AORs Strategic InitiativesNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring



N/ACooperator(s)

Project Manager HAGBERG, JEFFREY

HINKLE, RANDY, BAILEY, TIMTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionAnnual field maintenance activities for this basin are generally for maintenance of well sites which include mowing,

painting, tree trimming, fence installation and repair. Various types of well sites include groundwater sampling wells,

data collection wells, and rainfall wells/gauges. Additional requirements at well sites includes erosion and access road

stabilization and maintenance. These maintenance areas are District owned, but were not acquired using Save Our

Rivers (SOR), P2000, and Forever Florida funds. In the Manasota Basin, costs are primarily for maintenance activities

at 24 well sites.

BenefitsKeeping well sites maintained for Hydrologic Data and Resource Data crews to collect data easily and in a safe

manner. In addition, maintenance requirements at well sites include materials for road stabilization and fencing repairs.

Costs

The budget includes salaries, central garage charges, rental equipment, parts, supplies, landfill disposal fees, land

maintenance materials (limerock, shell, rock, fill), and fencing repairs.


Revenue



013 Hillsborough River Basin 4,494,453 0 600,000 3,078,181 419,777 396,495



016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 1,173,395 0 0 804,231 198,553 170,611

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 1,422,089 0 107,000 970,067 146,981 198,041

020 Peace River Basin 2,032,201 0 347,000 1,395,157 144,155 145,889

021 Manasota Basin 327,743 0 0 252,137 35,821 39,785

$16,374,336 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Field Operations crews have mowed and maintained well and data collection sites as needed during this reporting

period.


B733

FYN Manatee County



Basin(s) Manasota

Manatee County Cooperative Extension ServiceCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionFYN Manatee County has been moved from the Cooperative Funding (L510) budget category to Basin Initiative

(B733). The move reflects the value of Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM education to water resources and the integral

role FYN plays in this education. The level of county support is expected to be maintained. This Florida Yards &

Neighborhoods (FYN) project will provide education on Florida-Friendly Landscaping to homeowners, students,

builders, landscape professionals and participants in Florida Water StarSM projects. In addition, the FYN coordinator

will continue specific outreach efforts to homeowners association boards and residents. Effectiveness will be

measured by the number of participants in workshops, one-on-one interactions, and school visits; potential exposure

to newspaper articles and electronic media; and distribution of education materials.

BenefitsIn past years, approximately 24,485 people have received education annually either on a one-on-one basis, at

workshops, classes and exhibits or through distribution of education materials. In addition, several million people have

been exposed each year to education through mass media outlets, such as newspaper articles and county

government television programming. Education increases knowledge and promotes behavior change related to

conservation of water and protection of water quality and natural systems.

Costs

The total proposed cost of the FY2010 program is $110,000, with the District requested to contribute

$50,000 (Manasota). Program costs have remained stable since FY2009. District funds are being requested to

support the salary and benefits for the coordinator. The program is expected to reach 24,000 Manatee County

residents at a cost to the District of approximately $2.08 per person. The budget lines below include costs for staff to

manage the project.


The total cost of the FY2010 program was $110,000, with the District contributing $50,000 (Manasota). The

District has funded this program since 2007. Education is based on the nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles

that were created by the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) for the Florida

Yards & Neighborhoods Program: Right Plant, Right Place, Water Efficiently, Fertilize Appropriately, Mulch, Attract

Wildlife, Manage Yard Pests Responsibly, Recycle, Reduce Stormwater Runoff and Protect the Waterfront. The

following outreach was accomplished in FY2009: 3,477 individual contacts; 67 programs reaching 974 people; 467

building/green industries/FWSG contacts; 39 realtor contacts; 4 programs reaching 102 youth, 14,917 pieces of

educational literature distributed; 28 newsletter articles published online; 25,996 web site visitors; 9 yard recognitions;

7 exhibits attracting 3,500 people and 2,005 hours contributed by volunteers. Total reached: 23,485 (not including

media and web page contacts).


B733

FYN Manatee County


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 52,412 0 0 0 52,412 0


District

Manatee County 357,400 0 0 237,400 60,000 60,000

$409,812 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding




Second advisory committee meeting 4/14/08 4/14/08


Third advisory committee 7/21/08 7/21/08


Fourth advisory committee meeting 9/18/08 10/15/08 10/15/08

Fourth task report 9/30/08 10/15/08 10/15/08

Project complete 9/30/08 9/30/08



Second advisory committee meeting 4/14/09 4/30/09


Third advisory committee meeting 7/14/09 7/14/09


Project complete 9/30/09 9/30/09



First advisory committee meeting 1/28/10 1/28/10


Second advisory committee meeting 3/11/10


Third advisory committee 6/10/10


Fourth advisory committee meeting 9/16/10

Project complete 9/30/10



ACTION TO DATE: On time. The following outreach was accomplished by the Manatee County FYN coordinator,

Michelle Atkinson, in the first task period of FY2010: 758 individual contacts; 11 programs reaching 4,328 people; 179

building/green industries/FWSG contacts; 14 programs reaching 336 youth, 2,122 pieces of educational literature

distributed; 1 newsletter articles published online; 5 newspaper articles published with a potential readership of 174,829;

34,256 web site visitors; 2 yard recognitions; 2 exhibits attracting 147 people and 60 hours contributed by 21 volunteers.

Also in this task period, Atkinson worked with Manatee County Planning and Building Departments to ensure that all

future Manatee County-owned projects include certified Florida-Friendly Landscapes. She also submitted a

recommendation that the FYN principles be referenced in the Manatee County Land Development Code. Atkinson is

coordinating the Florida-Friendly Family Festival at the Manatee Fairgrounds on March 6. The event, which will run from

9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will feature workshops on water conservation and Florida-Friendly Landscaping.


B735

FYN Sarasota County



Basin(s) Manasota

Sarasota County Extension ServiceCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionFYN Sarasota County has been moved from the Cooperative Funding (N143) budget category to Basin Initiative

(B735). The move reflects the value of Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM education to water resources and the integral

role FYN plays in this education. The level of county support is expected to be maintained. This Florida Yards &

Neighborhoods (FYN) project will provide education on Florida-Friendly Landscaping primarily to homeowners but will

also include outreach to local government employees, staff/associates in big box stores and garden centers, members

of garden clubs and plant societies, and participants in Florida Water StarSM projects. Effectiveness will be measured

by the number of participants in workshops, one-on-one interactions and school visits; potential exposure to

newspaper articles and electronic media; and distribution of printed education materials. Effectiveness will be

measured by the number of participants in workshops, one-on-one interactions and school visits; potential exposure to

newspaper articles and electronic media; and distribution of printed education materials.

BenefitsThis program's outreach to homeowners and students expands the very successful homeowners/community

association FYN program in Sarasota County. Education increases knowledge and promotes behavior change related

to conservation of water and protection of water quality and natural systems. Education increases knowledge and

promotes behavior change related to conservation of water and protection of water quality and natural systems.

Costs

The total proposed cost of the FY2011 program is $115,600, with the District requested to contribute $50,000

(Manasota). Program costs remain the same as in FY2010. District funds are being requested to support salary,

benefits and professional training for the coordinator. The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program has committed $10,000

toward program materials. The program is expected to reach 28,000 county residents at a cost to the District of

approximately $1.79 per person. The budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project.


The total cost of the FY2010 program is $115,600, with the District contributing $50,000 (Manasota). The Sarasota

Bay Estuary Program provided $10,000 toward program materials. Education is based on the nine Florida-Friendly

Landscaping principles that were created by the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

(UF/IFAS) for the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods program: Right Plant, Right Place, Water Efficiently, Fertilize

Appropriately, Mulch, Attract Wildlife, Manage Yard Pests Responsibly, Recycle, Reduce Stormwater Runoff and

Protect the Waterfront.


B735

FYN Sarasota County


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 51,608 0 0 0 51,608 0


District

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program 20,000 0 0 0 10,000 10,000

Sarasota County 108,600 0 0 0 55,000 53,600

$180,208 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



First advisory committee meeting 1/21/10 1/21/10


Second advisory committee meeting 4/14/10


Third advisory committee meeting 7/15/10


Fourth advisory committee meeting 10/15/10



ACTION TO DATE: On time. The following outreach was accomplished by Sarasota County FYN coordinator, Angela

Antonucci, in the first task period of FY2010: 9 workshops/educational events with 114 attendees; 259 contacts via

telephone, email and office visits; 1 newsletter article; 1888 web site visitors; 15 media promotions potentially reaching

147,000 viewers per event and 4,420 pieces of educational materials distributed. Approximately 250 hours were donated

by 16 volunteers. Eight individual yards, the landscapes of a commercial site, Children's World Uniform Supply, and two

homeowners associations, Edmundite Residences and Golden Gate Point, received Florida-Friendly Yard recognitions

and certifications.


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AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality MonitoringWater Supply ConservationNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and MonitoringFlood Protection Floodplain Management



Cooperator(s)


UNSER, SALLY, TORRUSIO, MARY, KUSHMER, KAYLIETask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis Basin Initiative proposes to provide funding for a variety of water resources education programs to county school

districts, private schools, homeschool groups and nonformal educators. Program components will consist of school

board agreements, teacher training workshops, grants for classroom projects, field trip program support, Envirothon

support and educational resources for students and educators. Agreements with the majority of school districts

throughout the District continue to be proposed for annual completion, which would provide baseline water resources

education programs to students and teachers. Teacher training efforts will ensure that teachers understand and are

able to teach students about relevant basin issues. Proposed training sessions provide background information,

materials, experiences and opportunities to explore topics of importance in the basin. Teacher workshops will be

conducted by District staff and/or educators who have been trained by District staff. Participants evaluate the

effectiveness of teacher workshops, providing another method of improving performance. Workshops will include

information about the District and the basins, as well as basic hydrology and water management issues. The Splash!

school grant program proposes to provide funds to teachers for classroom water education projects centered on

current basin issues. Classroom projects will be designed to increase knowledge and understanding of the impacts of

human activities on the water resources in their basin and to effect behavior change in regard to water resources

conservation and protection. Grant projects proposed must fall into one of six categories: watersheds, water

conservation and supply, water quality, flood protection/drought education, alternative water sources or natural

systems. Proposed projects must also support the District's Strategic Plan. Measurable outcomes include

documentation and evaluation of individual mini-grants including pre- and post-assessment scores, sample student

work generated from the project, video or photographic documentation, and final reports by teachers and

representative students. Grant recipients are required to participate in annual sharing days, which provide an

opportunity for mini-grant participants to showcase their projects and provide model programs for other teachers who

would like to implement water projects in their classrooms. The District will provide a variety of educational resources

to educators and students including student newsletters with accompanying teacher's guides, water-testing equipment,

surface and groundwater models, and others. The District also will provide kits and boxes specific to water

conservation (the grades K-3 Water Conservation Kit) and watersheds (the grades K-3 Watershed Resource Box and

the grades 4-8 Watershed Education Resources Box) that teach students about the importance of water conservation

and healthy watersheds, while meeting Sunshine State Standards and preparing students for the Florida

Comprehensive Assessment Test. Each of these resources includes a big book, several smaller books, a teacher's

guide and other tools and materials used for role-playing and demonstrations. Each county has received kits and

boxes for circulation, and these materials are available through the Splash! school grant program.

BenefitsThe proposed Youth Water Resources Education project will continue to help the District meet its mission by providing

students, teachers and families with classroom materials and opportunities for hands-on learning experiences that

equip them to make informed decisions about water resources. Throughout coordination of the District's youth

education program, strong partnerships have been developed throughout public school districts, private schools,

homeschool networks, science centers, museums and organizations, colleges and universities, state departments,

local governments, girl and boy scout groups, boys and girls clubs, environmental education providers as well as

numerous non-formal educational centers.

Costs

The proposed FY2011 budget for youth education totals $906,000. Funding is shared among the basins as follows:

Alafia River $58,900; Hillsborough River $189,650; Coastal Rivers $59,200; Pinellas-Anclote River $256,250;

Withlacoochee River $59,200; Peace River $195,550; Manasota $87,250. The District is proposing to provide $12,000

in additional funding support. Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the projects. This program directly


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reached 371,536 students and teachers in FY2009 through programs, outreach, teacher workshops and school

grants. An additional 525,000 students and teachers received District youth education publications and curriculum

tools during FY2009. Because most, if not all, of those involved in youth education programs also receive publications,

a conservative estimate puts District outreach (371,536) at 45 percent of the students and teachers in the District

(817,644) at a cost of $2.44 per person, which is 17% lower than the average of other District-funded youth education

projects implemented by cooperators.


The FY2010 budget for youth education was $906,000. Funding was shared among the basins as follows: Alafia River

$58,900; Hillsborough River $189,650; Coastal Rivers $59,200; Pinellas-Anclote River $256,250; Withlacoochee River

$59,200; Peace River $195,550; Manasota $87,250. Staff reached a total of 537,670 students and teachers in FY2009

through programs, school grants and outreach. A total of 209 school grants were completed, impacting more than

114,150 students. Water resources education program agreements with 13 separate school boards impacted more

than 53,000 students and teachers. The 19 teacher workshops involved 417 teachers who will reach more than

42,000 students per year. More than 843,000 pieces of youth education materials were distributed to students and

teachers throughout the District. In FY2010, the Youth Education Section continued its three-year program evaluation

to determine successful program elements, to identify ways to improve impact and to develop effective ways to impart

behavior change. The comprehensive evaluation conducted by an outside evaluator will conclude in FY2011.


Revenue



013 Hillsborough River Basin 1,470,542 0 0 1,052,090 207,124 211,328



016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 2,937,108 0 0 2,385,704 276,972 274,432


020 Peace River Basin 1,729,430 0 0 1,296,442 217,924 215,064

021 Manasota Basin 887,622 0 0 672,899 112,487 102,236


Hillsborough - Youth & Water Rstr Edu

(P259)

50,000 0 0 0 0 50,000

$9,882,536 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2009 Budgeted FundsProgram commence for school board agreements 8/1/08 8/1/08

Mini-grants selected 10/15/08 10/10/08

Mini-grant projects complete 5/30/09 5/29/09

School board agreement program complete 7/30/09 7/30/09

Final reports submitted to District 8/30/09 8/30/09

FY2010 Budgeted FundsProgram commence for school board agreements 8/3/09 8/28/09 8/28/09

Mini-grants selected 10/16/09 10/16/09

Mini-grant projects complete 5/29/10

School board agreement program complete 7/30/10

Final reports submitted to District 8/31/10


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ACTION TO DATE: On time. Outreach: (1) On Jan. 12, Youth Education staff judged science projects at the Oneco

Elementary School Science Fair in Manatee County. (2) Staff presented information about watersheds, groundwater and

conservation to students and families on Jan. 20 at Rushe Middle School's Science Night in Pasco County. (3) Staff

provided water cycle and conservation presentations on Jan. 21 to approximately 85 students at Jesse Keen Elementary

in Polk County. (4) Also on Jan. 21, members of the Youth Education Section participated in the Kinnan Elementary

Science Fair in Manatee County. Staff provided educational materials and demonstrated a watershed model to parents

and students. (5) Staff participated in Bauder Elementary's Science Night on Jan. 28, reaching 300 Pinellas County

students with water education resources and information. (6) During the month of February, staff provided 13

presentations at 3 schools, reaching 344 students and teachers. (7) Youth Education staff judged Hernando County

Science & Engineering Fair projects on Feb. 18. Teacher Training: (1) A Great Water Odyssey teacher training took

place at Lakewood Ranch High School on Jan. 4, reaching 20 Manatee County elementary teachers. The Great Water

Odyssey is a multidisciplinary technology-based computer program designed to increase third, fourth and fifth-grade

students' understanding of the importance of protecting and conserving Florida's water. (2) On Jan. 22, the SJRWMD

and SWFWMD co-sponsored a Great Water Odyssey workshop at the Silver River Museum in Marion County for 40

elementary teachers. (3) Lakeland Christian School hosted a Great Water Odyssey workshop on Jan. 23 for 12 Polk

County elementary teachers. (4) A two-day Project WET workshop on Feb. 9 and 16 educated 20 elementary and middle

school teachers about water resources at the District's Sawgrass Lake Park in Pinellas County. (5) Orange Lakes Resort

hosted a Project WET workshop on Feb. 20, which included 3 Polk County elementary teachers. Publications: 82,569

youth education publications have been distributed in this calendar year. More than 218,765 youth publications have

been distributed in fiscal year 2010.


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Public Education





Cooperator(s)

Project Manager PUTNAM, BETH

STERNBERGER, VIRGINIA, DURELL, SYLVIA, ROE, MELISSATask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis Basin Initiative provides funding for a variety of projects designed to inform and educate the public about the

importance of managing and protecting the water resources. All programs align directly with one or more of the

District's areas of responsibilities, with the District's Strategic Plan and with Basin Board priorities. The District's broad

range of public education programs and materials reflect the variety of backgrounds and interests of the District's

residents and visitors. Some of the projects are implemented Districtwide with support from all the Basin Boards, while

some are basin-specific and supported only by the Basin Board(s) that will benefit from the project(s). Districtwide

programs include media messaging, educational material development, surveys and other research/evaluation

measures, Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM education, and translation services for Spanish materials. Basin-specific

programs reflect differing priorities as well as unique opportunities. Examples are Community Education Grants,

watershed education programs, exhibits and signage, special events and partnerships with local environmental

education centers, nonprofits and others.

BenefitsThe programs listed benefit the District through an increase in awareness and understanding of water management

and water resource issues, as well as an increase in behaviors that conserve and protect the District's water resources

and watersheds.

Costs

Funding for public education is budgeted within the basins for FY2011 as follows: Alafia River -- $52,223; Hillsborough

River -- $195,417; Coastal Rivers -- $62,056; Pinellas-Anclote River -- $184,035; Withlacoochee River -- $66,096;

Peace River -- $129,099; Manasota -- $95,289. In addition, the Governing Board contributes $933,212 to

support public education efforts, $525,000 of which is allocated to media messaging. Basin Board and General Fund

contributions in FY2011 for media messaging total $902,010. The cost/benefit of those reached via media messaging

is measured in impressions and is projected to cost the District less than eight hundredths of a cent per impression.

P268 funds support a variety of education and outreach efforts Districtwide. Based on the total number of people

reached through the public education materials and programs in FY2009 (1.8 million people), the cost/benefit ratio for

the remaining amount budgeted for public education in FY2011 is projected to be approximately $0.45 per person.

Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the projects.


Funding for public education was budgeted within the basins for FY2010 as follows: Alafia River - $59,493;

Hillsborough River - $228,648; Coastal Rivers - $67,517; Pinellas-Anclote River - $257,106; Withlacoochee River -

$87,079; Peace River - $154,423; Manasota - $102,715. In addition the Governing Board contributed $942,490 to

support public education efforts, $525,000 of which was for media messaging. Funds support a variety of educational

and outreach efforts Districtwide. Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the projects. Based on the total

number of people reached through the public education materials and programs in FY2008 (2,099,000+), the cost for

FY2009 is projected to be approximately $0.48 per person. This cost/benefit ratio does not include those reached via

media messaging, which is measured in impressions, and is projected to cost the District less than six hundredths of a

cent per impression. Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the projects.


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Revenue


011 Alafia River Basin 690,199 0 6,600 543,683 65,314 74,602

013 Hillsborough River Basin 1,873,597 0 38,365 1,353,877 221,079 260,276

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 600,036 0 8,400 591,636 0 0

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 724,425 0 11,989 556,220 74,436 81,780

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 3,260,901 0 28,200 2,726,433 211,955 294,313



021 Manasota Basin 1,133,181 0 0 896,162 112,804 124,215

$16,903,925 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Barrier and Benefit SurveySurvey instrument one written 5/1/08 6/19/08

Survey one results 5/30/08 7/20/08 7/18/08

Survey instrument two written 6/20/08 9/15/08 10/24/08

Survey two results 7/18/08 11/20/08 12/18/08

Survey instrument three written 8/8/08 1/15/09 1/15/09

Survey three results 8/29/08 4/30/09 4/30/09

CBSM education intervention plans complete 9/26/08 4/30/09 6/16/09

FY2009 Community Education Grant ActivitiesApplication deadline 8/22/08 8/22/08

Basin Board Education Committee input 11/21/08 11/21/08

Announcement of allocations to CE Grant recipients 1/23/09 1/12/09 1/12/09

Basin Boards informed of grant allocations 2/13/09 1/22/09 2/22/09

Grant-recipient required workshops 2/27/09 2/27/09

End of projects' work period 7/31/09 7/31/09

Final reports due 7/31/09 8/31/09 8/31/09

Requests for reimbursements 8/31/09 8/31/09 8/31/09

FY2009 Media MessagingFall media buy 10/14/08 10/14/08

Spring plan developed 11/30/08 11/30/08

Fall media buy final report 12/30/08 12/30/08

Winter media buy 1/5/09 1/5/09

Spring media buy 3/1/09 3/1/09

Summer media buy plan 4/28/09 4/28/09

Summer media buy 5/17/09 5/15/09

Media buy final report 6/1/09 7/31/09 7/31/09

FY2010 Community Education Grant ActivitiesApplication deadline 8/21/09 8/21/09

Basin Board Education Committee input 11/20/09 11/20/09

Announcement of allocations to CE Grant recipients 1/22/10 1/11/10 1/11/10

Basin Boards informed of grant allocations 2/12/10 2/12/10

Grant-recipient required workshops 2/23/10 2/25/10 2/25/10

End of projects' work period 7/31/10

Requests for reimbursements 8/31/10

Final reports due 8/31/10


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FY2010 Media MessagingWinter media buy plan 10/30/09 11/6/09 11/6/09

Winter media buy 1/4/10 11/30/09 11/30/09

Winter media buy final report 4/30/10

FY2010 Media ResearchPO Opened 10/1/09 10/1/09

Post test 4/5/10

Focus Groups 8/30/10


Pretest Survey 11/22/10 11/22/10

Pilot Irrigation ProjectFinish focus group research 9/30/07 9/30/07

Take test meter readings of pilot neighborhoods 9/30/07 10/24/07

Finish survey research 2/28/08 5/1/08 6/9/08

Develop pilot project plans 5/31/08 9/30/08 10/6/08

Begin pilot project in designated neighborhoods 7/1/08 12/1/08 12/1/08

Take meter read #1 7/31/08 12/30/08 12/30/08

Take meter read #2 8/31/08 1/31/09 2/9/09

Take meter read #3 9/30/08 3/20/09 4/10/09

Evaluate pilot program based on meter readings 10/15/08 10/15/10

Begin phase two with needed revisions 1/1/09 7/1/09 7/1/09

Take meter read #1 1/31/09 7/31/09 7/31/09

Take meter read #2 2/28/09 8/31/09 9/15/09

Take meter read #3 3/30/09 9/30/09 12/10/09

Pilot end date 3/31/09 9/30/10

WWIPPConduct campaign with pretest 7/31/09 9/30/09 10/1/09

Evaluate program impact with posttest 6/30/10

Final report and fact sheet due 8/31/10


Community Education Grants (CEG): The FY2010 Community Education Grant program received 70 applications

Districtwide, requesting $319,992. Staff has approved funding for 35 projects, totaling $144,052. In February, Basin

Boards were informed of funded projects and grant implementation workshops for grantees were held. The Hillsborough

County Extension's 2010 Tree and Landscape Short Course, held on February 19, educated more than 420 landscape

professionals on Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles, and best management practices. The grant implementation

period runs from March through July 2010. Florida-Friendly Landscaping Education: (1) A Hernando County half-day

workshop focusing on SB 2080 and Florida-Friendly Landscaping was held on February 26. (2) In the first task period,

the Pinellas HOA FYN coordinator, Doris Heitzmann, conducted 11 site visits; made 8 presentations to a total of 155

people and had 412 individual contacts. The Hillsborough/Polk HOA FYN coordinator, Lisa Strange, conducted 8 site

visits; made 9 presentations to a total of 247 people and had contact with 928 individuals. "Get Outside!" Campaign:

Since FY2007, the Communications, Land Resources and Community and Legislative Affairs departments have been

working together to let people know that District lands are available for recreation and to encourage more people to visit

District lands. In September 2009 the District launched the "Get Outside!" campaign to promote the recreational

opportunities available to the public on District-owned lands. Since the campaign began, 18,000 copies of the Recreation

Guide to the Southwest Florida Water Management District Lands have been distributed. There have also been 35,000

visits to revised WaterMatters.org/recreation web site, with 15,000 of those unique visitors. Staff distributed a news

release encouraging residents to get outside for Florida Hiking Trails Month in February, which resulted in articles in the

Sumter County Times, Citrus County Chronicle, Pasco Shopper, Tampa Bay Newspapers in Pinellas County and the

Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce's eVIEW newsletter. As part of the campaign, the District is hosting three

community events to showcase District lands with the hope that those attending come back with family and friends to

enjoy these properties on their own. The first event was held at Starkey Wilderness Preserve -- Serenova Tract in Pasco

County on Nov. 7, 2009. The second "Get Outside!" community event was held at the Green Swamp Wilderness

Preserve -- Hampton Tract on Feb. 27, 2010. Despite cold and rainy conditions, 130 people attended along with 29

volunteers, including members of Boy Scout Troop 72, members of American Disability Adventures and a group of

students from Tenoroc High School. As a result of increased effort to enhance diversity at the event, members from both

the Dade City Farmworkers Self-Help group and Boys and Girls Club attended. Ninety-five attendees signed the pledge

to come back to visit Hampton. Ninety-five attendees signed the pledge to come back to visit Hampton. Staff is currently


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planning the next "Get Outside!" event at Deep Creek in DeSoto County on April 10, 2010. The event will feature similar

activities and displays as previous events. Media Messaging: The District's FY2010 media messaging campaign began

in November 2009 and ran through February 14, 2010. Two advertisements were created to reach the target audiences.

One of the ads focused on the negative consequences of over-watering lawns in the winter. The other ad explained how

to turn off an irrigation timer to skip a week of watering. This integrated campaign promoted the "Skip a Week" concept

through television, print, radio, billboard, Internet and magazine advertisements as well as utility bill stuffers and at

special events. New this year, the message was promoted on 30 wrapped buses in Hillsborough County, on banners and

signs at county extension offices, and at nine Lowe's stores. A posttest public survey is being conducted to evaluate the

effectiveness of the campaign. Research: (1) The Irrigation Literacy Evaluation, Phase II: Water-Wise Irrigation

Practices and Perceptions Campaign. University of Florida has reviewed survey data it collected within Pinellas County

during Phase I. Homeowners will be provided with information on day-of-week restrictions and seasonal irrigation

scheduling guidelines via a fact sheet, laminated irrigation system run-time card to attach to their time clock and web site

link. To measure irrigation savings, billing data will be obtained for all participating homes and compared to an equal

number of randomly selected non-participant households of similar value and parcel size. Survey packets created to

promote program participation that include an informed consent form, homeowner letter explaining the program and

initial criteria questionnaire have been submitted to District staff for review. (2) The pretest phase of the FY2010 media

research plan has been completed. Significant responses include the following: a.) six out of ten households surveyed

report having irrigation systems, b.) 86 percent of households with irrigation systems report having someone in the

household who knows how to turn off the system, and c.) nearly half of those surveyed felt they needed to water their

lawns every week year-round to keep them healthy. The posttest, which is a Districtwide telephone survey conducted

directly after the campaign in early March, will focus on the last point to see if there is any change in respondents'

attitudes regarding irrigation needs during the winter. Results will be available in late April. Watershed/Water Quality

Education: The District's watershed education efforts focus on specific behaviors, such as reducing fertilizer and

pesticide use, maintaining septic systems, conserving water, disposing of trash appropriately and picking up and

disposing of pet waste. The District continues to partner with the Tampa Bay Estuary Program to implement the

"Pooches for the Planet" program in Pinellas County. The program's goal is to reduce water quality impacts by increasing

the number of pet owners who pick up dog waste and dispose of it properly. Nearly 400 adoption kits containing valuable

coupons and educational materials about how dog waste impacts water quality have been distributed at the Pinellas

County animal shelter and the Humane Society since November. Two Pinellas County neighborhoods, Crescent Lake

and Greater Pinellas Point, have received pet waste stations and bags to encourage residents to dispose of pet waste

properly. Residents in these neighborhoods also received educational materials including door hangers and a newsletter

article reinforcing the message of proper disposal. Special Events: The District participates in special events throughout

the year as a part of its outreach efforts. At some events, the District supplies a restroom trailer that includes signage

that promotes the District's message as well as airing the District's radio ads on its sound systems. Twenty-one events

were scheduled in FY2010. Seven of these events include the restroom trailer. During January and February, the

following attendance numbers were reported: 200 people visited the District's booth at the Tampa Bay Black Heritage

Festival and approximately 6,500 visited the District's restroom trailer. A total of 2,812 visited the District's booth at the

Florida State Fair with 60,000 visiting the trailer. Due to poor weather conditions, less than 20 people visited the District's

booth at the African American Heritage Celebration.


F032

Peace River Regional Reservoir Expansion

Project Type WS&R Dev.

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Alternative Water Supply

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Peace River, Manasota


Project Manager GOODWIN, AUDRIE

RAMOY, ALISON, ARMSTRONG, BRIANTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Peace River Regional Reservoir Expansion is an alternative water supply project that will expand the surface

water storage capacity of the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority's water supply facilities by

constructing a six (6) billion gallon reservoir. The total cost to construct the reservoir is approximately $77 million.

BenefitsIn combination with project F033, which expands the Authority's water treatment plant capacity from 24 to 48 mgd, this

project will enable the Authority to supply up to their permitted amount of 32.7 mgd on an annual average basis.

Costs

The total estimated project cost is $77,049,654. The District's share is $38,630,837which includes District ad valorem

funding of $29,053,918 and SB444 funding of $9,576,919. The District ad valorem cost may be reduced depending on

future funding received from the State, as described in Senate Bill 444. It is anticipated that, of the District's projected

total funding contribution of $29,053,918, the District Governing Board will contribute $14,526,959, the Manasota

Basin Board will contribute $10,604,680, and the Peace River Basin Board will contribute $3,922,279. Since the low

bid for the project was 21% higher than the engineer's estimate, the Authority requested additional funding. As a result

the Peace River and Manasota Basin Boards, and the Governing Board approved an additional $3,703,704 in FY2008,

$7,812,582 in FY 2009, and $644,694 in FY2010. The FY2010 request of $644,694 is divided between the Peace

River ($600,777) and Manasota ($43,917) Basin Boards and completes the funding commitments of both Basin

Boards and Governing Board.


The Peace River facility is located in DeSoto County and provides potable water to residents of Charlotte, DeSoto and

Sarasota Counties. As configured in 2005, the Facility includes a surface water withdrawal from the Peace River, a

625 million gallon reservoir (85 acres), a 24 mgd surface water treatment plant, and 21 Aquifer Storage and Recovery

(ASR) wells with a total storage capacity of approximately 6 billion gallons. Because the Peace River experiences

significant periods of low flow, it is important for the Authority to have sufficient capacity to store excess flows during

wet periods for use during dry periods when river flows are insufficient to meet demands. Withdrawals from the Peace

River are prohibited when flows, as measured at the Arcadia gage, are less than 84 mgd (130 cubic feet per second

(cfs)). The Authority's customers have identified an additional demand of 15 mgd beyond the 18 mgd that is currently

provided by the Authority's Facility, for a total 2015 demand of 33 mgd. Because of the uncertainty associated with

permitting new ASR wells due to mobilization of arsenic in the aquifer, the Authority proposed removing the ASR

component of the Peace River Facility Expansion Project (F033). As a result, the Authority needed additional storage

capacity and requested amending this project to increase reservoir capacity from two (2) to six (6) billion gallons. In

October 2005, the Peace River and Manasota Basin Boards and the Governing Board approved increasing the size of

the reservoir and deleting the additional ASR wells from the Facility Expansion project. The combination of this project

and the Peace River Facility Expansion (F033) will allow the Authority to deliver a permitted capacity of 32.7 mgd to its

customers at a total cost of $167,192,854. The project is a critical component of the District's SWUCA water supply

plan by providing users in the coastal areas, where there is the greatest threat of saltwater intrusion, with supplies

other than ground water. Of the total project cost ($77 million), approximately 90 percent ($69.5 million) is expected to

be needed for construction, and the remainder for design, permitting, and administration.


F032



Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 14,566,470 0 1,852,024 12,708,873 0 5,573

020 Peace River Basin 3,922,279 0 500,046 2,821,456 0 600,777

021 Manasota Basin 10,605,030 0 1,351,983 9,209,130 0 43,917


Water Protection & Sust T.F.

(Alternative Wtr)

9,576,920 0 1,464,277 8,112,643 0 0


District

PR/MRWSA 38,418,817 0 0 38,418,817 0 0

$77,089,516 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Design Commence 2/1/03 2/5/03

Draft Agreement returned from Contract Administration 5/1/03 6/6/07

Peace River Basin Board Approval of Agreement 6/2/03 6/13/03

Manasota Basin Board Approval of Agreement 6/2/03 6/18/03




Basis of Design Report 9/30/05 11/9/05

Execute Amended Agreement 12/31/05 3/28/06

Detailed Plans and Specifications 9/30/06 9/30/06

Permitting 9/30/06 5/7/07

Bidding 11/15/06 6/8/07

Award Construction Contract 11/30/06 7/25/07

50% Construction Completion 11/30/07 8/31/08

Completion of Construction 10/31/08 3/31/10 11/30/09



Final design for the Regional Reservoir Expansion was completed in 2007 and the Environmental Resource Permit

(ERP)s for mitigation and reservoirs were issued respectively by April 2007 and October 2007. The Authority Board

approved the reservoir construction contract at its July 25, 2007 meeting and issued a limited notice to proceed to the

Contractor to begin initial work and permitting. In addition, the Army Corps of Engineers issued the companion permit to

the ERP on May 18, 2007. The District agreed to convey a perpetual exclusive easement and a perpetual nonexclusive

easement to the Authority by September 2007. The District will also convey a conservation easement to the DEP over

the mitigation area to satisfy permit requirements established by DEP. District and Authority staff agreed on public use

issues associated with the Reservoir Expansion project. DEP approved the commencement of construction in December

2007. The dedication ceremony was held on May 15, 2009, with FDEP Secretary Mike Sole and SWFWMD Executive

Director Dave Moore in attendance. The project reached the substantial completion milestone on June 25, 2009; five

days ahead of the updated schedule. Final Completion of Construction was granted in November 2009. By late-February

2010, the Authority stored 6 billion gallons of water, or up to the capacity of the new reservoir. All field work and punch list

items are complete, and all claim item issues have been resolved. The final reconciliatory change order, which resolves

any quantity overages/underages, was approved by the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority Board in

November 2009. ACTION-TO-DATE: Ahead of Schedule/Complete. At the request of the Office of Governor Charlie

Crist, the District has been communicating regularly with the cooperator concerning the Governor's Accelerate Florida

initiative to stimulate Florida's economy. An information request was sent to the cooperator on October 15, 2008. District


F032


staff followed up in October 2008 and November 2009 regarding the cooperator's efforts to accelerate the project. The

cooperator responded, "PRMRWSA and their construction subcontractors have agreed and executed contracts with

early completion incentives. The District has allocated $7,812,582 in FY2009 funding toward this project to assist

meeting this accelerated schedule. This project met its accelerated schedule milestone in November 2009."


F033

Peace River Facility Expansion





Project Manager GOODWIN, AUDRIE

RAMOY, ALISON, ARMSTRONG, BRIANTask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThe Peace River Facility Expansion is an alternative water supply project that involves expansion of the Peace River

Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority's water treatment facilities. Whereas, F032 is for the design and

construction of a six billion gallon reservoir, this project is for the design and construction associated with expanding

the surface water treatment plant capacity from 24 to 48 mgd. Additionally, this project will construct five miles of a

20-inch pipeline from the Authority's facilities to extended areas of DeSoto County to supply up to 5.5 mgd to the

county.

BenefitsIn combination with F032, this project will enable the Authority to supply up to their permitted quantity of 32.7 mgd on

an annual average basis from the Peace River.

Costs

The total estimated project cost is $90,143,200. The District share is $44,027,800 which includes District ad valorem

funding of $28,109,508 and SB444 funding of $15,918,292. The District's ad valorem cost may be reduced depending

on future funding received from the state, as described in Senate Bill 444. It is anticipated that, of the District's

projected total funding contribution of $28,109,508, the District Governing Board will contribute $14,412,930, the

Manasota Basin Board will contribute $10,521,438, and the Peace River Basin Board will contribute $3,175,140. Since

the bid was approximately $17 million over the original engineer's estimate of probable cost, the Authority requested

additional funding. As a result the District awarded an additional $3,756,693 in 2008 Water Protection and

Sustainability Trust Funds, $8,205,398 in FY2009 District funding and $2,165,568 in FY2010 District funding toward

the project. The project has a FY2011 request of $716,354 and represents funding from the Peace Basin Board that

will maintain the contract percentages. The future funding identified for the project are contingent upon approval of

such amounts by the District Basin and Governing Boards in the annual Budget(s). The funding table below includes

lapsed 2008 Governing Board funds of $997,525.


The project originally included the construction of 24 Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) wells for storage of excess

river flows. However, because of the uncertainty involved in permitting ASR wells due to mobilization of arsenic in the

aquifer, the Authority has deferred the ASR component of this project. The Authority provides public drinking water to

residents of Charlotte, DeSoto and Sarasota counties. As configured in 2005, the facility includes a surface water

withdrawal from the Peace River, a 625 million gallon reservoir (85 acres), a 24 mgd surface water treatment plant,

and 21 ASR wells capable of storing up to a total of six billion gallons. Because of the Peace River's seasonal flow

pattern, characterized by significant periods of low flow that are insufficient for providing potable supply, the Peace

River facility must possess the necessary capacity to capture, treat, and store high flows from the river when they

occur so that sufficient reserves are available to meet customer demand during low flow periods. The Authority's water

use permit allows them to supply up to 32.7 mgd on an annual average basis from the Peace River and prohibits

withdrawals when river flow, as measured at the Arcadia gage, is less than 130 cubic feet per second (cfs). The

reservoir and ASR wells provide water during the dry season when withdrawal from the river is prohibited to assure the

environmental health of the downstream estuary. This project also includes the design and construction of a potable

water transmission pipeline known as the DeSoto County Water Transmission Main, which extends from the Peace

River Facility south across the Peace River, then south along Hwy 17, to the Wal-Mart Distribution Facility. This supply

line is to serve potable water customers that DeSoto County Utilities has identified. The combination of this project and

the Peace River Reservoir Expansion (F032) will result in approximately 24 mgd of additional supply at a total cost of

$167,192,854. The project is a critical component of the District's SWUCA water supply plan by providing users in the

coastal areas, where there is the greatest threat of saltwater intrusion, with supplies other than ground water. Of the

total project cost ($90.1 million), approximately $84.7 million is expected to be needed for construction, and the

remainder for design, permitting, and administration.


F033



Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 15,653,935 0 163 15,647,493 706 5,573


021 Manasota Basin 10,351,071 0 121 8,625,544 516 1,724,890



(Alternative Wtr)

15,918,289 0 0 15,918,289 0 0


District

EPA Grant 9,000,000 0 0 9,000,000 0 0

PR/MRWSA 37,115,403 0 0 37,115,403 0 0

$91,896,136 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Transmission Line Design Commence 9/1/02 10/1/03

Consultant Selection 1/1/03 1/1/03

Transmission Line Design Complete 3/1/03 5/1/03

Draft Agreement to Contract Administration 4/1/03 6/9/03

Draft Agreement returned from Contract Administration 5/1/03

Transmission Line Construction Commence 6/1/03 7/30/04

Peace River Basin Board Approval of Agreement 6/2/03 6/13/03

Manasota Basin Board Approval of Agreement 6/2/03 6/18/03




Transmission Line Construction Complete 3/1/04 9/7/05


Bidding 11/15/06 2/8/07

Award Construction Contract 11/30/06 3/19/07

Plans and Specifications 9/30/07 11/30/06

50% Completion 11/30/07 2/4/08

100% Completion 3/31/10

Contract Closeout 10/1/16


In February 2007, the Authority received one bid for Contract 2 for major components of the Facility Expansion. The bid

was approximately $17 million over the original engineer's estimate of probable cost. After receiving the bid, Authority

staff and the contractor negotiated a revised project cost $14 million below the original bid price. The Authority's Board

approved the revised cost and authorized staff to enter into an agreement with the contractor. Construction of the Facility

Expansion Project occured through three separate contracts. The first contract focused on site preparation. The second

contract was for construction of a maintenance building, dewatering facility, filters, storage tanks, thickeners, and

chemical feed and disinfection stations. The third contract was for construction of an operations center.

ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time/Ahead of Schedule Construction on the facility is considered 99.9 percent complete. The

project appears to be on schedule for the March 2010 Final Completion of Construction deadline. As of February,


F033


construction of the three new finished water storage tanks (2 million gallons of storage capacity each) and site work was

completed. Current activities include addressing final punch list items. At the request of the Office of Governor Charlie

Crist, the District has been communicating regularly with the cooperator concerning the Governor's Accelerate Florida

initiative to stimulate Florida's economy. An information request was sent to the cooperator on October 15, 2008. District

staff followed up in October 2008 and November 2009 regarding the cooperator's efforts to accelerate the project. The

cooperator responded, "PRMRWSA and their construction subcontractors have agreed and executed contracts with

early completion incentives. The District has allocated $8,205,398 in FY2009 funding and $2,165,568 in FY2010 funding

toward this project to assist meeting this accelerated schedule. This project met its accelerated schedule milestone - the

new facilities have been used to treat over 3.5 billion gallons of water."


H008

Lake Hancock Lake Level Modification


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Regional Water Supply PlanningNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Peace River, Manasota

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager DOWNING, HARRY

SMITH, RANDY, LETASI, SCOTT, BLASCHKA, STEVEN, HILL, CHERYLTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Lake Hancock Lake Level Modification Project is part of the proposed strategy for achieving minimum flows and

levels recovery for the upper Peace River established by the District. The goal of the Lake Level Modification Project is

to store water by raising the control elevation of the existing outflow structure on Lake Hancock and to slowly release

the water during the dry season to help meet the minimum flow requirements in the upper Peace River between

Bartow and Zolfo Springs. Historically, Lake Hancock fluctuated more than a foot higher than it has during the past

several decades. The project proposes to increase the normal operating level from 98.7 feet to 100.0 feet National

Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) by modifying the P-11 outfall structure. See H009 (Lake Hancock Outfall Structure

P-11 Modification) for a description of that project. This proposed project will further the District's recent efforts to

restore minimum flows in the upper Peace River, which is a major component of the District's SWUCA Recovery Plan.

As such, it is funded as a Water Supply and Resource Development (WSRD) project.

BenefitsRaising the normal operating water level of Lake Hancock to 100.0 feet NGVD will provide the storage to increase the

number of days the upper Peace River will meet minimum flows from 70 to 87 percent. It was also determined that

raising of the operating level along with other District projects will help restore wetland function for several hundred

acres of contiguous lands to Lake Hancock.

Costs

This is a multi-year funded project. Funding for this project is shared by the Governing Board (50 percent), Peace

River Basin Board (25 percent), Alafia River Basin Board (12.5 percent) and Manasota Basin Board (12.5 percent).

Basin Board funding percentages are based on Alafia, Manasota, and Peace Basin impacts to the loss of flows from

the upper Peace River Watershed from ground-water withdrawals. As of 2008, the District has budgeted $5,554,000 of

which $1,350,000 is from state appropriations and Ecosystem Trust Fund. For continued funding of future project

steps, District staff is requesting $500,000 in FY2009 for implementing the project, broken down as follows: District

$250,000 Peace River Basin Board $125,000, Manasota and Alafia River Boards each $62,500. The funding is for

design, permitting, and construction of project area mitigation and replacement of the P-11 Structure necessary to

raise the operating level of the Lake to 100 feet NGVD. Land costs are not included. In additional to H008, a

$2,500,000 was funded in FY2003 and another $2,500,000 in FY2009 through field operations (Project H009) for the

replacement of the P-11 structure.


This project is being conducted in 3 Steps: Step (1) provided the preliminary evaluations and incremental probable

costs for raising the normal high operating levels of Lake Hancock to 99.5, 100.0, and the target 100.5 feet from the

current level of 98.7 feet. Step (1) is complete with a recommended target level up to 100.0 feet. The results of Step 1

were presented to the boards with a staff recommendation for moving forward with Step (2) of the project in October

2004. Step (2) involves the generation of the detailed information necessary to submit a complete Conceptual

Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) Application, and to specifically identify impacts to private lands for acquisition

and other mitigation needs (environmental, facilities, etc). Major components of the Conceptual ERP include: pre and

post condition analysis; private property, dwelling, environmental, and infrastructure mitigation; outfall structure

operation characteristics; and an anticipated fluctuation schedule for the Lake. Step (3) is the implementation of the

mitigation components as specified in the Conceptual ERP. Costs for design, ERPs, and construction for

environmental and infrastructure mitigation requirements have not been determined. The Project will be coordinated

with H014 which will look at improving water quality released from the lake.


H008



Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 6,692,402 1,287,000 (9,254) 2,400,805 1,505,588 1,508,263

011 Alafia River Basin 1,683,886 321,750 0 604,683 378,140 379,313

020 Peace River Basin 3,556,022 643,500 0 1,218,917 856,846 836,759

021 Manasota Basin 1,680,798 321,750 0 601,595 378,140 379,313


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Lk Hancock Lk

Level

1,050,000 0 0 1,050,000 0 0

State Approp - WRAP - Prior Year

Funds

250,000 0 0 250,000 0 0

Water Protection & Sust T.F. (Surface

Wtr Rstr)

300,000 0 0 300,000 0 0

$15,213,108 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Step (1) Preliminary Evaluation1. Preliminary Identification of Potentially Affected Parcels 10/30/02 10/30/02

2. Advertise Request for Proposals 12/20/02 12/20/02

3. Select and Approve Consulting Firm 12/30/02 12/30/02

4. Develop Project Scope of Work 12/30/02 2/27/03

5. Begin Contract Negotiations 2/27/03 3/15/03

6. Enter into Contract 5/23/03 5/14/03

7. Provide Preliminary Results 4/28/04 6/15/04

8. Board Action for Step (2) 9/27/04 10/26/04

2. Step(2) Preliminary Design and Conceptual Permitting1. Amend Contract with BCI, Inc. for Conceptual Permitting 11/3/04 11/3/04

2. Permitting of NCLF Phase III Expansion 3/29/05 3/29/05

3. NCLF Evaluation for Project Effects 3/31/05 12/20/05

4. Develop Project Mitigation Strategies 6/30/05 12/30/05

5. Approve Mitigation Strategies 8/30/05 7/25/06

6. Submit CERP Application 10/14/05 8/31/06

7. Obtain CERP 3/31/06 6/14/07

8. Board Authorization of Project 9/25/07 9/25/07

9. USACE Notice of Intent 9/26/07 12/12/07

3. Step (3) P-11 Design and Construction1. Post P-11 Request For Proposals 3/31/08 2/8/08

2. Select P-11 Engineering Firm 6/30/08 6/6/08

3. Execute Agreement - P-11 Engineering Firm 8/31/08 10/8/08

4. Notice to Proceed - P-11 Engineering Firm 9/15/08 10/29/08

5. 30% P-11 Design Completion (Conceptual) 3/8/09 3/20/09 3/20/09

6. 60% P-11 Design Completion 7/8/09 10/1/09 7/20/09

7. Submit P-11 Environmental Resource Permit 8/1/09 10/30/09 1/29/10

8. 90% P-11 Design Completion 10/8/09 11/30/09 11/24/09

9. Final P-11 Design Completion 1/8/10 3/5/10

10. Post P-11 Request For Bids 2/15/10 4/7/10

11. Select P-11 Lowest Responsive Bidder 5/15/10 7/15/10

12. Execute Agreement - P-11 Construction Contractor 6/30/10 8/16/10

13. Notice to Proceed - P-11 Construction Contractor 7/1/10 9/1/10

14. P-11 Construction Commences 8/1/10 10/4/10


H008


15. P-11 Construction Completion 12/31/11

3. Step (3) Cemetery Drainage Improvements1. Complete Design Alternative Analysis 3/31/10

2. Submit Environmental Resource Permit 10/29/10

3. Complete Design Plans & Specifications 11/30/10

4. Begin Construction 2/28/11

5. Complete Construction 8/31/11

3. Step (3) Jacque Lee Lane & HWY 5401. Complete Design Alternative Analysis 8/2/10





3. Step (3) Lake Lena Run1. Complete Design Alternative Analysis 8/31/10





3. Step (3) OFP Flow Way1. Complete Design Alternative Analysis 8/31/10




3. Step (3) Parkway Pond Modification1. Submittal of FDOT Permits 11/19/07 3/31/10

2. Complete Design 5/31/10

3. Submit Environmental Resource Permit to FDEP 6/30/10



3. Step (3) River Lake Stormwater Pond1. Complete Design 11/30/08 3/30/09

2. Submit Environmental Resource Permit 1/1/09 3/17/10

3. Begin Construction 2/15/09 8/18/10

4. Complete Construction 4/15/09 11/17/10


Status History: The Preliminary Evaluation Report (Step 1) for Lake Hancock by BCI, Inc., is complete and was

approved by the Governing Board in October 2004 for initiating preliminary design and conceptual permitting to raise the

lake operating level from 98.7 to 100.0 feet (Step 2). With the approval of the Governing Board (October 26, 2004),

District staff amended the contract and entered into a Work Order with BCI Engineers and Scientists, Inc. to begin Step

(2) of the project on November 3, 2004. The Governing Board at their January 24, 2006 meeting authorized staff to

submit a conceptual ERP application to the FDEP and the United States Army Corps of Engineers to raise the control

elevation up to 100 feet NGVD to help meet the low flow requirements of the upper Peace River, upon reaching

agreement through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Polk County. The Board authorized staff to develop a

MOA with Polk County for the Lake Level Modification Project. With the approval of the MOA by the District at the July

2006 meeting, a Conceptual ERP application was submitted to FDEP on August 31, 2006 for permitting. A Conceptual

ERP was received from FDEP on June 14, 2007. The USACE Public Notice of Intent to permit was completed in

December 2007 and approval was later received in April 2008. District staff have met with affected property owners in

August and September, 2007 to discuss (1) project effects, (2) whether their property would be needed to implement the

project, and (3) Board meetings and schedules. Current Status: Land Resources is currently negotiating with private land

owners and purchasing their properties when successful negotiations are achieved. District staff is currently working on

FDOT permits for Highway 540 and the Polk Parkway, and has contracted with BCI, Engineers and Scientists, Inc. to

implement (Step 3), the design, permitting, and development of construction documents for mitigation required upstream

of the P-11 Structure. The District has contracted the engineering consulting firm DMK & Associates to design the new

Lake Hancock Outfall Structure (P-11). DMK has completed the P-11 90% design plans and specifications. An

application to FDEP for an ERP to construct the new P-11 structure was submitted on January 29, 2010.

ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time, this project already has an accelerated schedule and District staff will continue to make


H008


sure the project tasks are being completed on schedule.


H009

Lake Hancock Outfall Structure P-11 Modification


AORs Strategic InitiativesFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery


Cooperator(s)

Project Manager LETASI, SCOTT

LETASI, SCOTT, GANUN, JIM, BARTLETT, MIKETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionFunding under Project H009 is provided for the replacement of the Lake Hancock P-11 Water Control Structure. This

project is directly related to Project H008, Lake Hancock Lake Level Modification. Project H009 is contingent on the

successful completion of Project H008 in 3 steps: Step (1) provide the preliminary evaluations and incremental

probable costs for raising the normal high operating levels of Lake Hancock to 99.5, 100.0, and the target 100.5 feet

from the current level of 98.7 feet. Step (1) is complete with a recommended target level up to 100.0 feet. The results

of Step 1 were presented to the boards with a staff recommendation for moving forward with Step (2) of the project in

October 2004. Step (2) involves the generation of the detailed information necessary to submit a complete Conceptual

Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) Application, and to specifically identify impacts to private lands for acquisition

and other mitigation needs (environmental, facilities, etc). Major components of the Conceptual ERP include: pre and

post condition analysis; private property, dwelling, environmental, and infrastructure mitigation; outfall structure

operation characteristics; and an anticipated fluctuation schedule for the Lake. Step (3) is the implementation of the

mitigation components as specified in the Conceptual ERP. Costs for design, ERPs, and construction for

environmental and infrastructure mitigation requirements have not been determined. Once these steps have been

completed, construction documents will be completed for the replacement of Structure P-11 and the District will post a

request for bids. Funding for this project is shared by the Governing Board (50 percent), Peace River Basin Board (25

percent), Alafia River Basin Board (12.5 percent) and Manasota Basin Board (12.5 percent). Basin Board funding

percentages are based on Alafia, Manasota, and Peace Basin impacts to the loss of flows in the Upper Peace River

Watershed from ground-water withdrawals.

BenefitsRaising the normal operating water level of Lake Hancock to 100.0 feet NGVD will provide the storage to meet

approximately 50% of the Minimum Flows and Levels Requirements of the upper Peace River. It was also determined

that raising of the operating level along with other District projects will help restore wetland function for several hundred

acres of contiguous lands to Lake Hancock. Project H009 will involve the actual replacement of the present control

structure to achieve these goals.

Costs

The probable cost are projected to be a total of $5,000,000 for this structural replacement project. This cost does not

include any land acquisition costs. Funds encumbered under Project H009 were approved in FY2003 in the amount of

$2,500,000 and an additional $2,500,000 was approved in the FY2009 for implementing the structure replacement

project. The FY2009 funds are from the West Central Florida Water Restoration Action Plan FY2009 State funds. The

FY2003 and FY2009 funds do not include any land acquisition cost.


H009

Lake Hancock Outfall Structure P-11 Modification


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,252,473 0 0 1,250,000 0 2,473

011 Alafia River Basin 313,325 0 0 312,500 0 825

020 Peace River Basin 625,825 0 0 625,000 0 825

021 Manasota Basin 313,325 0 0 312,500 0 825



Funds

2,500,000 0 0 2,500,000 0 0

$5,004,948 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Status History: See Project H008 for a detailed history on the project. Milestones and updates will be provided for this

project once the P-11 design has been completed. As described in the project description steps 1 and 2 have been

completed. Current Status: The engineering consulting firm DMK & Associates has been contracted to design the new

Lake Hancock Outfall Structure (P-11). Project Milestones will be followed as part of project H008 until the request for

bidders on the construction has been posted. The design process detailed in H008 has been accelerated so that

construction of the new P-11 structure (H009) can start as soon as possible.


H015

FARMS Back-Plug Program



Basin(s) Alafia River, Peace River, Manasota

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager BRUMBAUGH, DAVID

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionPunta Gorda's in-stream drinking water reservoir is sustained by Class I surface water bodies comprised of the Shell

and Prairie Creek watersheds. In 2000, the City of Punta Gorda contacted FDEP and the District with concerns for

declining water quality trends observed in the reservoir. Investigations indicated that irrigation pumping from deep

wells was a primary source adversely impacting the watersheds through degraded agricultural runoff, ultimately

leading to a decline in water quality of the Punta Gorda reservoir downstream. In 2002, the Back-Plug Program was

initiated primarily to improve water quality in the watershed systems of the SWUCA. The back-plug program was

included in the Facilitating Agricultural Resources Management Systems (FARMS) Program in 2005.

BenefitsWell back-plugs may become a procedure recommended for agricultural growers wanting to significantly improve crop

yields by decreasing highly mineralized sources of groundwater used for irrigation, and to mitigate potential impacts to

public surface water supplies.

Costs

Qualifying landowners are reimbursed up to a maximum of $6,500 per well for back-plug procedures, with final

amounts of reimbursement determined by borehole dimensions of the back-plugged interval. The Shell, Prairie, and

Joshua Creek (SPJC) watersheds are considered priority areas for this program.


A brochure and webpage is available from SWFWMD summarizing the FARMS Back-Plug Program.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 740,493 0 (30,000) 697,122 28,075 45,296



021 Manasota Basin 50,945 0 0 32,933 6,557 11,455

$1,603,191 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


A total of 64 wells have been back-plugged in the SWUCA overall to date, with 47 of these wells located in the SPJC

priority watersheds. Analytical results for samples collected from the 47 back-plugged wells in the SPJC area indicated

conductivity, total dissolved solids (TDS) and chloride were decreased by 47%, 48% and 66%, respectively, with

pumping yields reduced by 23% as a result of back-plugging procedures. For the 17 wells in the SWUCA (outside of the

SPJC area), seven wells were back-plugged in the Peace River watershed, six in the Alafia River watershed, two in the

Manatee River watershed, one in the Myakka River watershed, and one in the Horse Creek watershed. Analytical results

for all back-plugged wells combined in the SWUCA indicated conductivity, TDS and chloride were decreased by 46%,

46% and 62%, respectively. Combined SWUCA pumping yields were reduced by 24% as a result of back-plugging

procedures. Routine monitoring results of select back-plugged wells so far have indicated sustained improvements to the


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FARMS Back-Plug Program

quality of groundwater used for irrigation purposes.


H017

Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems Program


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply Alternative Water Supply



Cooperator(s)

Project Manager ORENDORFF, BILL

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems (FARMS) Program is an agricultural Best Management

Practice (BMP) cost-share reimbursement program. The program is a public/private partnership developed by the

District and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). The purpose of the FARMS

initiative is to provide an incentive to the agricultural community, within the District, to implement agricultural BMPs that

will provide resource benefits that include water quality improvement; reduced Upper Floridian aquifer withdrawals;

and/or conserve, restore, or augment the area's water resources and ecology. FARMS is intended to assist in the

implementation of the District's Regional Water Supply Plan.

BenefitsThe goal for the FARMS Program is to offset 40 mgd of ground water within the District by 2025. Ground water use

reductions not only benefit the Upper Floridan aquifer but also can improve surface water quality in areas where

ground water is highly mineralized. According to the District's Water Management Information System (WMIS), there

are 6,395 permitted agricultural permits in the District, with a combined permitted annual average daily ground water

quantity of 699,485,000 gpd. Since actual use of permitted quantities is dependent on hydrologic conditions, one of the

main goals of the FARMS program is to provide cost-share that helps reduce ground water use, regardless of

hydrologic conditions. Therefore, FARMS projects not only offset ground water use with surface water but also try to

increase the overall efficiency of irrigation water use. Each project's performance is tracked to determine its

effectiveness. To date, total ground water offset accomplished through the FARMS Program by District funding has

cost $1.40 per 1000 gallons.

Costs

From the inception of the FARMS Program through FY2007 a total of $10,837,563 has been spent on FARMS

projects with $4,700,599, or 43.4 percent coming from the farming participants and $6,136,964, or 56.6 percent, from

public funding through the FARMS budget. Public funding sources for total project reimbursement is as follows: basin

boards - 6.9 percent, Governing Board - 10.3 percent, State Appropriations - 27.5 percent, and FDACS - 11.8 percent.


FARMS also funds a limited amount of non-project related outreach activities and data collection efforts in support of

the Program. These include: IFAS Flatwood Citrus BMP Implementation. The District will provide $50,000 to this

project for three years for a total of $150,000. This is an outreach effort by IFAS that furthers the goals of FARMS

Program in the SPJC watersheds, in addition to growers within Manatee, Hardee, Sarasota, DeSoto, and Charlotte

Counties IFAS Row Crop BMP Implementation. The District will provide $50,000 to this project for two years, and

$55,000 in the final year for a total of $155,000. This is also an outreach effort by IFAS that furthers the goals of

FARMS Program in Hillsborough, Manatee, Hardee, Sarasota, DeSoto, and Charlotte Counties. Finally for the Upper

Myakka Surface-Water Quality Monitoring Network - funding for the deployment of data sondes at seven USGS gage

sites in the UMRW has been approved. The network will assist in better understanding agricultural impacts on Flatford

Swamp and in determining the effectiveness of FARMS projects.


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Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems Program


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 4,377,110 0 (2,184,533) 4,350,237 1,320,778 890,628

011 Alafia River Basin 416,352 0 (98,450) 330,001 102,705 82,096

013 Hillsborough River Basin 697,292 0 (47,490) 142,123 524,667 77,992

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 2,393 0 0 0 2,393 0

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 173,308 0 (15,224) 118,300 22,698 47,534

020 Peace River Basin 1,916,310 0 (1,245,990) 2,154,299 522,698 485,303

021 Manasota Basin 1,659,040 0 241,243 1,299,199 53,431 65,167


DACS - FARMS (H017) 1,450,911 0 33,495 1,417,416 0 0

Ecosystem Trust Fund - FARMS 1,770,594 0 (3,229,406) 5,000,000 0 0


Funds

166,853 0 (1,233,147) 1,400,000 0 0


District

Applicant Contribution 3,086,014 0 0 3,086,014 0 0

$15,716,177 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


The FARMS Program has 85 active Board Approved projects in six of the District's nine Basins. Projected offset from the

board approved projects is 14,022,635 gallons per day (gpd). Peace River Basin The Peace River Basin has 53 board

approved active FARMS projects with a projected offset of 8,896,685 gpd. Of the 53 projects in this Basin, 34 are

operational with average groundwater offsets of approximately 4,401,416 gpd. Eleven projects are under construction in

this basin, and eight more are in the contracting process. The Peace River Basin Board includes the Shell, Prairie, and

Joshua Creek (SPJC) watershed, which is one of two priority areas designated for the FARMS Program. Thirty eight of

the 53 projects, including twenty four of the operational projects, are within the SPJC Priority area. Manasota Basin The

Manasota Basin has seventeen board approved projects with a projected offset of 4,236,555 gpd. Of the seventeen

projects in the Manasota Basin, eight are now operational, with groundwater offsets of approximately 2,238,921 gpd. One

project is under construction, and eight are in the contracting process. The Manasota Basin includes the other FARMS

priority area, the Upper Myakka River Watershed. Nine of the seventeen projects are in the Upper Myakka River

Watershed Priority area, including six of the operational projects. Hillsborough River Basin The Hilllsborough River

Basin has three board approved FARMS Projects with projected offsets of 175,650 gpd. Two projects are now

operational, with an average groundwater offset of 150,979 gpd. The other project is in the contracting process. Green

Swamp Basin FARMS has two projects in the basin. The one operational project is offsetting approximately 33,700 gpd

of groundwater and the other project is in the contracting process. Alafia River Basin The Alafia Basin has eight board

approved projects with projected offsets of 627,250 gpd. Four projects are operational with groundwater offsets of

approximately 675,659 gpd. One project is under construction and three are in the contracting phase. Withlacoochee

River Basin. The Withlacoochee River Basin has three board approved projects with projected offsets of 29,095 gpd.

One project is under construction and the other two are in the contracting process. FARMS is also providing partial

funding for four regional projects. These projects are being coordinated through the Florida Department of Agriculture

and Consumer Services. Three of them will help implement BMP programs for citrus growers and row crop farmers, and

the other is the Mini-FARMS program that is described in greater detail under project number H529.


H024

Upper Peace River Resource Development


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Basin(s) Alafia River, Peace River, Manasota

Cooperator(s)


MORRIS, LISANN, HERD, KENTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project involves the identification and evaluation of potential water resource development projects in the upper

Peace River watershed above Zolfo Springs. The vehicle to accomplish this is the District's Watershed Management

Program (WMP). The project includes performing the 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, and 3)

Watershed Management Plan elements of the WMP. Work on the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation,

and Watershed Management Plan tasks for the area contributing flow to the river between the confluence with the

Peace Creek Canal and the Highway 640 bridge crossing in Homeland are nearing completion. FY2007 funds are

being used to perform Watershed Evaluation tasks for the area contributing flow to the river between the Highway 640

bridge crossing in Homeland and Zolfo Springs. These tasks include the collection of hydrologic and hydraulic

information for both the existing condition and the committed future condition reflected in approved reclamation plans.

FY2008 funds were used to evaluate a potential surface water storage area adjacent to the river. FY2009 and FY2010

funds will be used to further evaluate potential surface water storage facilities, and perform Topographic Information,

Watershed Evaluation, and Watershed Management Plan tasks. Future funding will be needed to complete the

Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, and Watershed Management Plan tasks for the area between

Homeland and Zolfo Springs. Preferred Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be further developed through the

Implementation of BMPs process under separate activity codes, and will require additional funding.

BenefitsThe water resource development projects that are ultimately selected for implementation will enhance low flows, water

quality, and natural systems within the upper Peace River.

Costs

The anticipated project cost is $3,150,000. For FY2010, $250,000 of project funding is appropriated in the following

Basin budgets: Governing Board ($125,000), Peace River Basin ($62,500), Alafia River Basin ($31,250), and the

Manasota Basin ($31,250). FY2010 funds will be used to complete Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation,

and Watershed Management Plan tasks. For FY2009, $250,000 is appropriated in the following budgets: Governing

Board ($125,000), Peace River Basin ($62,500), Alafia River Basin ($31,250), and the Manasota Basin ($31,250).

$41,142 of the FY2009 funds will be used to obtain LiDAR for an area within the river floodplain that was inundated

when the original LiDAR data was obtained. The remaining FY2009 funds are being used for the technical evaluation

of suitable water storage areas adjacent to the Peace River, and to optimize design opportunities for MFL recovery.

For FY2008, $250,000 was appropriated in the following budgets: Governing Board ($125,000), Peace River Basin

($62,500), Alafia River Basin ($31,250), and the Manasota Basin ($31,250). $200,000 was used for an evaluation of a

potential surface water storage area. The remaining $50,000 of FY2008 funds was liquidated. For FY2007, $250,000

was appropriated in the following budgets: Governing Board ($125,000), Peace River Basin ($62,500), Alafia River

Basin ($31,250), and the Manasota Basin ($31,250). In FY2007, $250,000 in revenue will be received from state

appropriations and distributed as follows: Governing Board ($125,000), Peace River Basin ($62,500), Alafia River

Basin ($31,250), and the Manasota Basin ($31,250). When each element is completed the project budget and scope

may require refinement based upon the information gathered. The District funding amounts shown in the table include

staff salaries.


The WMP includes five major elements: 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed



Management (CWM) initiative strategies and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. In 2002, the District completed

the technical work necessary for establishing minimum flows in the upper Peace River, and the first draft of the Peace

River Cumulative Impacts Analysis Report. The Upper Peace River Watershed has been heavily impacted by mining,

development activities, and groundwater withdrawals. Proposed minimum "low" flows are currently not being met at

the Bartow and Ft. Meade gage sites. The District has developed the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA)


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Recovery Strategy that proposes concepts for development of water resource projects. Two of the concepts are

storage of wet season rainfall in surface water reservoirs for later release during periods of low or no flow; and the

hydraulic optimization of areas impacted by mining, including the reconnection of closed basin areas. Two projects,

the Upper Peace River Minimum Flow Enhancement project (H004), and the Old Lands Phosphate project (H011),

were initiated in FY2003 to accomplish similar goals. The Upper Peace River Minimum Flow Enhancement project

included funding for a feasibility analysis, and design and permitting of a surface water reservoir on reclaimed mine

land. The District evaluated a reservoir site located on the east side of the Peace River just south of County Highway

640, and began the land acquisition process. The property owner rejected the District's offer for purchase, which

terminated the efforts for this site. As part of the Old Lands Phosphate project, District staff identified other potential

reservoir locations, and areas that no longer contribute runoff to the river as a result of mining activities that could be

hydraulically reconnected. Both of these projects are consistent with the Upper Peace River Resource Development

project. Projects H004 and H011 were discontinued as individual projects, and incorporated into the Upper Peace

River Resource Development project. Alternative reservoir sites are being evaluated, and District staff are collecting

available information from property owners, mine companies, FDEP Bureau of Mine Reclamation, and others. FY2004

funds were used to complete elements of a Watershed Evaluation to identify the connectivity of the Upper Peace

River system from the confluence of Saddle Creek and Peace Creek, south to Zolfo Springs. Work Order #1 tasks

focused on the identification of system connectivity through phosphate lands located between the confluence of

Saddle Creek and Peace Creek, and Zolfo Springs. The First Amendment was executed to expand the scope of work

to complete the Watershed Evaluation tasks for the area above County Highway 640 at Homeland, and encumber

FY2005 funds. The Second Amendment was executed to prepare a Watershed Management Plan for the area that

contributes flow to the River between the confluence of Saddle Creek and the Peace Creek Canal, and Homeland;

and encumber FY2006 funds. The Watershed Management Plan element will include a water resource assessment

and an alternative analysis that will include a cost/benefit evaluation of potential water resource development projects.

A Third Amendment was executed to extend the contract expiration date from December 31, 2008 to December 31,

2009. A second Agreement was developed to encumber FY2007 funds to perform Watershed Management Program

elements for the area contributing flow to the river between the Highway 640 bridge crossing at Homeland, and Zolfo

Springs. Future funding will be needed to complete the Watershed Management Plan for the area between Homeland

and Zolfo Springs. When each task is completed the project budget will be refined based on the information

developed. The District is cooperating with FEMA to modernize the flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) in Polk County.

Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs representing this watershed.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 2,471,813 1,125,000 0 1,216,530 0 130,283

011 Alafia River Basin 571,580 281,250 0 256,469 0 33,861

020 Peace River Basin 1,127,579 562,500 0 499,968 0 65,111

021 Manasota Basin 582,787 281,250 0 267,376 0 34,161


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Upper Peace

Rvr Rstr

250,000 0 0 250,000 0 0


Wtr Rstr)

250,000 0 0 250,000 0 0

$5,253,759 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Original AgreementDraft Original Agreement to Management Services 7/26/04 8/24/04

Draft Original Agreement returned from Management Services 8/26/04 8/25/04

Execute Original Agreement (First Agreement) 9/17/04 9/30/04

Notice to Proceed - Work Order #1 9/24/04 10/22/04


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Submittal of Final Report related to Work Order #1 4/22/05 4/22/05

Execute Contract Amendment 1 to the First Agreement 9/21/05 9/21/05

Recognition of the SWFWMD, Peace, Alafia & Manasota Basin Bds. will be

provided on all reports

10/31/05 12/31/10

Notice to Proceed - Work Order #2 for geotechnical testing 11/30/05 1/9/06

Notice to Proceed - Work Order #3 (Watershed Evaluation) 11/30/05 11/17/05


Notice to Proceed - Work Order #4 (Feasibility of Alternatives) 5/19/06 5/19/06

Execute Contract Amendment 2 6/2/06 7/24/06


Notice to Proceed - Work Order #5 for geotechnical testing 7/28/06 7/28/06

Contract Expiration - Original Agreement 7/29/06 12/31/10


Notice to Proceed - Work Order #6 Watershed Mgt. Plan 10/31/06 10/25/06

Submittal of Final Report related to Task 2.2.7.1 of Work Order #4 12/22/06 2/21/07



Notice to Proceed - Work Order #7 (Summary Report) 7/20/07 7/20/07


Notice to Proceed - Work Order #8 (Sinkhole Survey) 10/31/07 12/14/07

Submittal of Final Deliverables related to Work Order #8 1/31/08 6/10/08

Notice to Proceed - Work Order #9 (Survey) 5/31/08 5/15/09


1. Original AgreementFinal Deliverables WO#9 (Survey) 8/31/08 10/24/08

Notice to Proceed - Work Order #10 (Additional Field Reconnaissance) 11/10/08 11/10/08

Final Deliverables WO#10 (Additional Field Reconnaissance) 3/10/09 12/31/10 9/2/09

2. Second AgreementDraft Second Agreement to Management Services 12/1/06 5/29/07

Draft Second Agreement returned from Management Services 1/1/07 6/7/07

Execute Second Agreement - Zolfo Springs 1/31/07 7/11/07

Notice to Proceed - Zolfo Springs Work Order #1 2/9/07 7/20/07

Submittal of Final Report - Zolfo Springs WO #1 2/9/08 12/31/10

Contract Expiration - Second Agreement (Zolfo Springs) 1/31/09 12/31/10


An Agreement was executed with HDR to further evaluate CS-11 as a potential surface water reservoir to enhance low

flows in the upper Peace River. Tasks involved probable design criteria and conceptual cost estimates on rehabilitation

of CS-11 to a reservoir along with assisting staff with negotiations on the possible purchase of the property from the

current owner. The evaluation will build upon the feasibility assessment performed by Ardaman and Associates as part of

the Surface Water Resource Assessment Inventory and Approach Development task. Ardaman and Associates will

continue to develop the Upper Peace River Watershed Management Plan. Hydrologic and hydraulic data collected as

part of the Upper Peace River Resource Development project is also being used in the development of the Peace River

Integrated Model (P687). The Agreement (#04CON00047) with Ardaman was executed on September 30, 2004. Project

tasks focus on the area above Homeland. As part of the Watershed Management Plan, Ardaman conducted

geotechnical testing and surface water modeling to evaluate potential reservoir sites. The Ardaman evaluations indicate

CS-11 could be modified to function as a surface water reservoir. The tasks associated with Work Orders #1, #2, #3, #5,

#7, #8, & #9 have been completed, and associated final deliverables have been approved. Tasks related to Work Orders

#4, #6, & #10 are on-going. A draft of the first of 3 reports related to Work Order #4 was received on January 26, 2007.

Staff reviewed the draft, and provided comments to the consultant on January 30, 2007. Data collection for Work Order

#6 has been completed. The final report related to Work Order #6 was due on November 30, 2008. However a time

extension was granted until December 31, 2009. Work Order #7 was issued on July 20, 2007 for the preparation of a

summary report to consolidate recent geotechnical and engineering evaluation information regarding the feasibility of

using CS-11 as a water storage area for MFL recovery. The water discharged back into the river will need to be of

sufficient quantity to overcome the influence of sinkholes in and adjacent to the streambed in order to meet MFLs in the

upper river. A draft summary report was received in August 2007. Comments were provided to the consultant. Final

version of the WO#7 summary report received May 27, 2009. Work Order #8 was executed on December 14, 2007 to

survey sinkhole areas to determine if low flows can be redirected around the sinkhole features, and to identify the


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hydraulic control elevation in the streambed that may be backing water up into these features. An evaluation of the

survey data will be conducted as part of the SWUCA Recovery - Upper Peace Karst Berms (H064) project. Please refer

to the PIMS entry for H064 for further information on that project. Work Order #9 was developed to collect survey data for

several cross-sections and bridge crossings within the upper Peace River and two of its tributaries, Bear Branch and Six

Mile Creek. Notice to Proceed was issued on May 15, 2008. Notice to Proceed for Work Order #10 was issued on

November 10, 2008. Work Order #10 includes the collection of additional survey information within the City of Bartow for

areas that discharge to the Peace River. This work has been completed. The Fourth Amendment to Agreement

04CON00062 was executed to add $243,500 in FEMA funds for tasks related to the delineation of the 100 year

floodplain for the Upper Peace River above Homeland, and to perform peer and public reivew of the model results.

Notice to Proceed for Work Order #11 was issued on January 28, 2010 to perform the floodplain analysis and delineation

tasks using the FEMA funds. A second consultant services agreement (#07CC0000062) was developed to focus on the

area contributing flow to the river between Homeland and Zolfo Springs. The Second Agreement was executed on July

11, 2007. Work Order #1 was issued against the Second Agreement on July 20, 2007; and involvesthe completion of

Watershed Evaluation tasks for the area between Homeland and Zolfo Springs. Status History: The first contract,

(#04CON00047), currently encumbers $150,000 of FY2004 funds, $500,000 of FY2005 funds, and $500,000 of FY2006

funds. The Second Agreement, (#07CC0000062), encumbers $500,000 of FY2007 funds. $200,000 in FY2008 funding

was used to retain HDR to further evaluation the use of CS-11. The remaining $50,000 in FY2008 funds was liquidated.

$250,000 was budgetted in FY2009. $360,000 of H004 Upper Peace River Minimum Flow Enhancement project funds

were transferred to this project to retain a consultant to perform detailed geotechnical analyses, obtain topographic

information, prepare cost/benefit analyses, prepare preliminary and final design plans, and obtain permits needed to

construct a reservoir. The H004 funds were previously Board encumbered. The amount shown in the Prior Funding

column of the funding table has been revised to reflect the funds transferred from the H004 project. Tasks associated

with the Ardaman Work Orders #1, #2, #3, #5, #7, #8, & #9 have been completed, and associated final deliverables have

been approved. Tasks related to Ardaman Work Orders #4, #6, #10, and #11 are on-going. As of this writing, the

following has been expended: $786,237 has been invoiced and paid in accordance with the Original Agreement with

Ardaman; $404,159 has been invoiced, and $292,362 has been paid in accordance with the Second Agreement with

Ardaman; and $41,142 has been expended to obtain additional LiDAR data. Of the $250,000 in FY2009 funding, $15,000

will be used to retain a consultant to provide technical support in responding to questions on the conceptual design for

CS-11; $41,142 will be used to obtain topographic information for an area that was inundated when the LiDAR data was

obtained. An additional $3,350 was added to the HDR contract to finish technical support for CS-11 land negotiations and

$10,000 was added as contigency in case any new issues arise.


H048

Myakka River Watershed Initiative


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration


Cooperator(s)

Project Manager MORRIS, LISANN

SZAFRANIEC, MARY, RIALS, MARK, STARKS, ROBERTA, SMITH, RANDY, ARNOLD, DAVETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Myakka River Watershed is approximately 600 square miles in size and spans about 66 miles from Myakka Head

to its outfall in Charlotte Harbor. It includes portions of several counties including Hardee, Desoto and Charlotte with

the majority of the watershed located in Manatee and Sarasota counties. The 34-mile segment of the Myakka River in

Sarasota county has been designated a Wild and Scenic River by the State of Florida and, together with the estuarine

portions of the river, it is designated an Outstanding Florida Water by the Florida Department of Environmental

Protection. The river is the second largest source of freshwater inflow for Charlotte Harbor, which is generally viewed

as one of the most productive estuaries in Southwest Florida and is a SWIM waterbody. This Initiative is a

comprehensive project that will illustrate the effects of land use conversions and alterations and evaluate best

management practices (BMPs) for restoration alternatives. The objective of this initiative is to restore water quality,

natural system, and floodplain impacts in the watershed in ways that can also provide a benefit to water supplies in the

Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA). The Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, and Watershed

Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) are included in this initiative.

This effort will build upon existing data and analyses as well as the Sarasota County Lower Myakka Watershed

Management Plan, K487, and the City of North Port Big Slough Watershed Management Plan, K883. Evaluation will

also be performed on existing and proposed activities within the watershed to address long-term water resource

issues.

BenefitsThe Initiative will determine how alternations have affected these systems, evaluate potential water resource impacts

from future land use changes, and provide alternatives to better manage the water resource within the Myakka River

watershed.

Costs

The estimated cost for the WMP of the Initiative is approximately $4.9 million. Costs for FY2011 are only staff salaries,

and water quality monitoring lab costs. Funding History: At its February 21, 2006 meeting, the Governing Board

transfered funds ($500,000) from the Water Supply and Resource Development reserves to hire consultants to obtain

digital topographic information using LiDAR in eastern Manatee County ($380,000) and to initiate the water budget

analysis for the Upper Myakka watershed ($120,000). The FY2007 funding ($2 million) continued the Upper Myakka

water budget, the Watershed Evaluation for the entire watershed, and initiate the Watershed Management Plan

element within the Upper Myakka. The $2 million FY2007 budget was funded as follows: $575,000 from the Governing

Board, $517,500 from the Manasota Basin Board, $57,500 from the Peace River Basin Board, and $850,000 from

state appropriations. In FY2008, $1.77 million was budgeted to complete the Watershed Evaluation element, continue

the Watershed Management Plan element, complete the Independent quality assurance review of existing parameters

and models previously developed for the Myakka River in unincorporated Sarasota County (K487) and the Big Slough

tributary (K883). The FY008 funding was divided as follows: $635,000 from the Governing Board, $571,500 from the

Manasota Basin Board, $63,500 from the Peace River Basin Board, and $500,000 from the State Funding. The

funding distribution is Governing Board (50%), Manasota Basin Board (45%) and Peace River Basin Board (5%).

Contracting for independent, peer review of the Water Budget for the Upper Myakka and the purchase of the

necessary software licenses for the MikeSHE model were accomplished with FY2008 funds. The remaining $765,000

in funding is being used to complete the Watershed Management Plan through the Alternatives Analysis. Because this

project was able to secure State Funding for FY2009 in the amount of $1,000,000, additional funds were not needed

leverage Ad valorum funding budgeted in previous fiscal years was used to match the state grant. When each element

is completed, the project budget and scope may require refinement based on the information gathered. The District

funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries. Future funding will be required for implementation of

selected BMPs.


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and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP is one of the Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM)

initiative strategies and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. Funding was requested to continue the Watershed

Management Plan including: GIS data base development, watershed parameterization, computer modeling, floodplain

analysis, floodplain delineation, and alternative analysis of BMPs within the Upper Myakka. Since all task under the

Watershed Management Plan will not be completed within, the necessary funding to complete the project has be

distributed between to FY2009. Objectives of the Initiative include: 1) ensuring an adequate supply of the water

resource, 2) providing flood protection, 3) protecting and enhancing water quality and preventing the further

degradation of the water resource, and 4) preserving, protecting and restoring natural systems. There is a significant

amount of research, study and other data available for the watershed from the District and other Myakka stakeholders

that can and will be used during the course of the project. Stakeholder involvement and contribution of available

information will be important for the Initiative's ultimate success.


Revenue



021 Manasota Basin 1,228,621 0 0 1,168,157 28,280 32,184


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Myakka Rvr

W/S Init

2,350,000 0 0 2,350,000 0 0

$5,608,315 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Aerial Mapping ServicesExecute Work Order for Aerial Topographic Mapping 2/24/06 2/24/06

Complete Aerial Topographic Mapping 10/31/06 1/30/06 3/22/07

3. WMP Consulting ServicesExecute Consultant Services Agreement 11/13/06 12/4/06

Complete Work Order #1 5/8/07 5/8/07





3. WMP Consulting ServicesComplete Work Order #6 3/3/08 3/31/08



Execute Amendment 1 5/22/09 5/22/09

3.WMP Consulting ServicesExecute Work Order #9 9/9/08 9/9/08

Execute Work Order #10 1/31/09 3/31/09 4/10/09

Complete Work Order #9 4/30/09 9/30/09 9/30/09

4. WMP Consulting ServicesSAI Agreement Termination 10/31/10 1/10/11

WMP Consulting ServicesExecute Work Order #13-Jones Edmunds 4/24/09 7/10/09


H048


Execute Work Order #12-Singhofen 4/24/09 7/10/09

Complete Work Order #11 8/31/09 9/30/09 10/2/09

Execute Work Order #15 10/26/09 10/26/09

Execute Work Order #16 11/17/09 11/17/09

Complete Work Order #10 2/10/10

WMP Consulting Services-DewberryExecute Work Order #14 4/24/09 8/17/09


Status History: At the February 21, 2006 Governing Board Meeting, a transfer of funds ($500,000) from the Water

Supply and Resource Development reserves was approved to hire consultants to obtain LiDAR in eastern Manatee

County ($380,000) and to initiate the water budget analysis for the Upper Myakka watershed ($120,000). The notice to

proceed for the LiDAR work order was executed on February 24, 2006. The Request for Proposals to perform the

Watershed Management Program elements was posted on May 19, 2006. Oral presentations of the three respondents

were given on July 25, 2006. Singhofen & Associates, Inc. (SAI) was selected and approved on August 8, 2006. The SAI

agreement was executed on December 4, 2006. Copies of the executed agreement were transmitted to Manatee

County, City of North Port, Sarasota County, and PRMRWSA. A kick-off meeting was held with the Myakka River

stakeholders on February 14, 2007, to present the project and collect information from staff with projects, knowledge,

and/or data within the watershed. Work began on June 12, 2007, to develop the Upper Myakka River water budget

model. The digital topographic information element was the first item completed geospatially referencing existing survey

data throughout the watershed, historic land use mapping, and identification of model-specific features for the

geodatabase. Imagery (late 1940s and early 1950s) is being utilized for historic land use mapping in the water budget

analysis. Coordination efforts were prevalant with the H063 PRMRWSA Source Feasibility study in early 2008. The

kick-off meeting for the the peer review of the Upper Myakka Water Budget Model was held March 20, 2008. The

Myakka website can now be accessed on watermatters.org. The Upper Myakka Water Budget was presented to the

Watershed Summit sponsored by the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program. The MRWI was presented to the

Florida State conference of Agricultural and Biological Engineers in early June 2008. The peer review document was

received in early July 2008 and comments addressed. In an effort to accelerate the project, staff was able to initiate

water quality monitoring for a major portion of the Class 3 constituents, along with coordination efforts with potential

users and updates to the GIS database as a result of state funding from FY2009. These efforts can begin now instead of

waiting for additional funding in the next fiscal year. This requires an amendment to the current Singhofen & Associates

agreement increasing the funding amount by $276,000 to cover the updated database efforts and increased coordination

efforts. The District's Chemistry Lab and Water Quality Monitoring Program sections are managing the water quality

monitoring element. The consultant was delayed because of waiting to utilze the recent Sarasota County Lidar before

proceeding. The consultant team presented removal scenarios of excess water from Flatford swamp and screening for

potential uses at a meeting April 30, 2009. Watershed Evaluation work orders were delayed as coordination efforts are

worked through at the District. Consultant has completed a preliminary alternatives analysis in the Tatum Sawgrass area

of the watershed. The consultant has started development of the hydraulic event modeling for the river as well as several

tributary sub-watersheds that will assist with future permitting of best management practices to address alterations within

the study area. A presentation was given to FDEP's Myakka River Coordinating Council on January 22, 2010.Current

Status: Consultant presented preliminary alternatives to District staff for Flatford Swamp hydrologic restoration on

February 18, 2010. Additional meetings with potential water users are scheduled for March 2010.


H050

PR/MRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 1 Interconnect





Project Manager FERGUSON, JOHN

ARMSTRONG, BRIANTask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThe Regional Integrated Loop System project provides a regional water transfer and delivery system for existing and

future water sources within the Authority's service area The Regional Integrated Loop System is a series of

transmission pipelines that will be developed to regionally transfer and deliver water from existing and future

alternative supplies to demand centers within the Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority's (Authority)

four county region. The Phase I Interconnect project will provide regional loop transmission capacity to the City of

Punta Gorda, and service to Charlotte and DeSoto Counties along the U.S. 17 corridor. This project was previously

considered for SWFWMD co-funding, but in the spring of 2007 was suspended in favor of the Phase 1A interconnect

project (H069). The Phase 1 project is being reconsidered by the Authority to establish rotational capacity with the City

of Punta Gorda's Shell Creek Water Treatment Facility (SCWTF.) The Phase 1 project includes a total of 6 miles of

24-inch diameter transmission main extending the Authority's 20-inch regional transmission line along U.S. 17 to the

SCWTF. Also included will be high service pumping, storage and chemical adjustment facilities.

BenefitsDevelopment of this transmission system will assist in achieving the regional resource management and water supply

goals within the four county area including: maximizing use of surface water for public supply; providing rotational

capacity and the ability to blend and rest sources; providing reserve capacity for emergency transfers; providing

alternatives to the development of groundwater in the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA); and optimizing

financial investments in water supply infrastructure on a regional basis. The use of alternative sources via maximizing

surface water for public supply is consistent with the District's Regional Water Supply Plan (SWFWMD, December

2006), the SWUCA recovery strategy, and the provisions of Senate Bill 444.

Costs

The total estimated project cost is $11,500,000; with the requested District's share being $5,250,000 and the

Authority's share being $6,250,000. District funding will be shared by the Governing Board ($2,625,000), and the

Peace River ($708,750) and Manasota ($1,916,250) Basin Boards. The FY2011 funding request is for $3,749,625 and

is divided as follows: Governing Board ($1,874,813), Manasota Basin Board ($1,368,613) and the Peace River Basin

Board ($506,199). These funds are needed for the construction of the pipeline, and no District funding is currently

encumbered for the project. The prior District and WPSTF funds shown in the table below were transferred to other

projects after this project was suspended in 2007, and are not encumbered. Prior Authority funding of $1,000,000

shown below represents completed design work for this project, and is not eligible for reimbursement. The future

funds identified for the project ($1,500,375 remaining District share) are contingent upon approval of such amounts by

the District Basin and Governing Boards in the annual budgets.


The project design was completed in 2007, permitting and property acquisition efforts can be finished with minimal

delay. This project could provide the City of Punta Gorda access to regional supplies during the dry season, and

provide the Region with increased reliability and access to seasonally available supplies from Shell Creek. Water

delivered from the interconnect would provide an additional blending source at the SCWTF. Completion of both Phase

1 and Phase 1A will establish rotational capacity between the SCWTF and the Peace River WTF. Additional capacity

from the project to DeSoto County would create delivery options to customers in Sun River.


H050



Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 3,700,945 750,187 0 1,073,027 1,877,731 0

020 Peace River Basin 1,001,319 202,551 0 290,215 508,553 0

021 Manasota Basin 2,701,780 547,637 0 783,337 1,370,806 0



(Alternative Wtr)

0 0 (562,000) 562,000 0 0


District

PRMRWSA 6,250,000 1,500,375 0 1,000,000 3,749,625 0

$13,654,044 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


On January 14th, the Authority Board directed staff to expedite development of the Phase 1 project in order to take

advantage of currently low construction costs. Negotiations are underway to develop a funding package in coordination

with the City of Punta Gorda and DeSoto County. Design of the project was previously completed, although some

modifications will be required to accommodate the recent widening of US-17. The Authority's target date for bidding the

project for construction is early Fall 2010.


H051







ARMSTRONG, BRIANTask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThe Regional Integrated Loop System project is a series of transmission pipelines that will be developed to regionally

transfer and deliver water from existing and future alternative supplies to demand centers within the Peace River

Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority's four county region. The Phase II Interconnect project is a component of

the Regional Integrated Loop System that will provide needed regional transmission capacity between the Peace River

Facility and the City of North Port. The transmission line will be a 36-to-42 inch diameter pipeline extending

approximately 7 miles from the Peace River Facility, generally along the existing 36-inch regional transmission main

(RTM) corridor to Serris Boulevard, where it will interconnect with the City of North Port's transmission/distribution

system. In addition to serving the City of North Port, Phase II provides back-up capacity to the existing 36-inch RTM,

and comprises a critical segment for the extension of future regional transmission capacity to the City of North Port's

Myakkahatchee Creek Water Treatment Facility, the Englewood Water District treatment facilities, and the Carlton

Water Treatment Facility.

BenefitsThe initial segment of the Phase 2 Interconnect will allow the City of North Port to receive additional water from the

Authority's ongoing expansion project. The City currently requires this project to transmit the quantities of water they

are contracted to purchase from the Authority in FY2012. Development of additional segments will further integrate

regional resources; maximize surface water for public supply; provide rotational capacity and the ability to rest sources;

provide for reserve capacity for emergency transfers; provide alternatives to the development of groundwater in the

Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA); and better match supply, demand and financial investment on a regional

basis. The use of alternative sources with the maximization of surface water for public supply is consistent with the

District's Regional Water Supply Plan.

Costs

The total estimated cost for the H051 Phase 2 Interconnect is $15,400,000. The requested District share is $7,700,000

divided between the Governing Board, $3,850,000 (50%); Manasota Basin, $2,810,00 (36.5%); and the Peace River

Basin, $1,039,500 (13.5%). District funding in FY2010 is: General Fund $1,500,000; Manasota $500,000; Peace River

$200,000; for a total of $2,200,000. Funding requested for FY2011 is: General Fund $1,750,000, Manasota

$1,277,500, Peace River $472,500, for a total of $3,500,000. Funds will be used for design and construction of the

pipeline. The future funds identified for the project are contingent upon approval of such amounts by the District

Governing Board and Basin Boards in the annual budgets. The Funding table below shows funds that were budgeted

in "FY2007" and "FY2008" and "Cumulative Transfers". Those funds lapsed at the end of their fiscal years, as the

project was not pursued at those times. A negative adjustment is made under "prior funding" to show the actual total

funding. The long-term project cost of all additional Phase 2 components for joining the Englewood Water District, City

of Venice, and the Carlton WTP has been estimated at $82,400,000.


The Loop Feasibility/Routing Study was authorized by the Authority in May 2005 and the report was issued in June

2006. The Feasibility/Routing Study identified the preferred loop pipeline routing, environmental impacts, major

connection points, preliminary pipe sizing, proposed schedule of project phasing, and time frames for construction.

The Study's recommended Phase 2 route connects the Peace River Water Treatment Plant with the Myakkahatchee

Creek Water Treatment Plant and then branches into two segments. The one segment loops northwest to Sarasota

County's Carlton Water Treatment Facility, and the other segment runs southwest and connects to the public water

systems of the Englewood Water District and the City of Venice. In August 2007, the Authority Board approved the

first work order for Phase 2 of the Regional Loop System and issued a notice to proceed. In December 2007, the

Authority's consultant released a preliminary design report for the Phase 2. In May 2008, the Authority chose to

postpone the project in favor of an alternate connection between North Port's system near the Snover Waterway and

the existing regional line connecting the Carlton and Peace River WTPs. As a result, the District reallocated the

FY2007 and FY2008 funds towards other projects. After much discussion between the City of North Port, Sarasota

County, and the Authority over shared capacities, the Snover Waterway connection was considered insufficient to


H051


meet all the partners' combined needs. In November 2008, the Authority revised a shorter version the Phase 2 project,

which calls for a segment between the Peace River WTP and the North Port's Serris Blvd connection. The pipeline

would be the length needed to deliver an increased capacity to the City, but would retain the greater transmission

capacity needed for future extensions. In February 2009, The Authority's consultant released a technical

memorandum which updated the cost estimate from the 2007 Preliminary Design report. The cost for a 36-inch

diameter, 5.5 mile long pipeline with a transmission capacity of 13.5 mgd was updated from $12,000,000 to

$15,400,000. The project is scheduled for completion by September 2012. The City is currently exceeding their 1.192

mgd annual average capacity entitlement in the existing pipeline from the Peace River Facility. The City will require an

additional 1.758 mgd transmission capacity by 2011, and a total of 3.20 mgd transmission capacity by 2014. The City

of North Port, Charlotte County, and the Authority entered into a three party temporary interlocal agreement for the

capacity use of existing water main. The City and County approved the agreement on May 26, 2009, and the Authority

board approved the agreement on June 3, 2009. This agreement will allow the City of North Port additional capacity

until September 30, 2012, which is the scheduled completion date for the Phase 2 interconnect. Also on May 26,

2009, The City of North Port approved the interlocal agreement for the Phase 2 interconnect. The agreement was

approved at the Authority Board meeting on June 3, 2009. The Authority executed Work Order No. 2 with King

Engineering Associates (King) on September 2, 2009 for the project coordination, BODR, final design, permitting, and

bidding award services of the Phase 2 Interconnect. King was initially contracted in June 2007 for the project. The

Authority held a project kick-off meeting on October 22, 2009.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 4,455,061 600,000 (3,200) 3,200 2,353,276 1,501,785

020 Peace River Basin 1,041,760 367,000 (2,001) 2,001 473,900 200,860

021 Manasota Basin 3,848,227 1,033,000 (2,001) 2,001 2,313,314 501,913


District

PRMRWSA 7,700,000 2,000,000 0 600,000 2,900,000 2,200,000

$17,045,048 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Final Basis of Design Report 4/15/10

Construction Bidding Award 3/31/11




Authority and District staff have prepared a draft Cooperative Funding Agreement. The District is conducting a review of

the document. The Authority submitted their FY2011 Cooperative Funding Request for $3,500,000. Final design work is

ongoing. Soil surveys have been completed along the proposed route. The consultant is coordinating with the engineers

that installed the existing pccp pipeline along the right-of-way to determine safe installation protocols.


H052

PR/MRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 3A Interconnect






GOODWIN, AUDRIE, ARMSTRONG, BRIANTask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThe Regional Integrated Loop System Program is a series of transmission pipelines that will be developed to regionally


Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority's (Authority) four county region. This project, Phase 3A, is for the

construction of a pipeline from Sarasota County's Carlton Water Treatment Facility westward across the Myakka

River, northward along Cow Pen Slough, where it will connect to an existing County utility line. Eventually the

interconnect will extend northward into Manatee County once all phases have been completed.

BenefitsDevelopment of this project will further integrate regional resources; maximize surface water for public supply; provide

rotational capacity and the ability to rest sources; provide for reserve capacity for emergency transfers; provide

alternatives to the development of groundwater in the Southern Water Use Caution Area; and better match supply,

demand and financial investment on a regional basis.

Costs

The total estimated cost for the Phase 3A project is $42,570,000, with the requested District's share being

$21,285,000. District funding will be divided by the Governing Board, $10,642,500 (50%); the Peace River Basin

Board, $2,873,475 (13.5%); and the Manasota Basin Board, $7,769,025 (36.5%.) District funding will be used for the

design and construction of the pipeline, and for additional storage and pumping at the Carlton WTP. Total funding

budgeted to date (FY2007 through FY2010) is $18,935,904; split between the Governing Board ($10,642,500), the

Peace River Basin Board ($1,709,750), and the Manasota Basin Board ($6,583,654). The District Governing Board

share was completed in the FY2010 budget. The remaining Basin Board FY2011 funding requested to complete Basin

shares are: Peace River Basin Board ($1,163,725), and the Manasota Basin Board ($1,185,371) for a total of

$2,349,096. The future funds are contingent upon approval of such amounts by the Basin Boards in the annual

budgets. The total actual project cost is currently running approximately $14,000,000 under budget, and it is likely that

enough District funding was allocated in prior years to complete the project.


This project would provide potable water service to areas of northern Sarasota County and Manatee County. Phase

3A is the initial segment in the overall Integrated Regional Loop System Phase 3. Subsequent interconnect

expansions (Loop System Phases 3B, 4A and 4B) will connect to the surface water treatment facility on Lake Manatee

and a treatment plant on University Parkway, and will allow regional water delivery service to communities in Sarasota

and Manatee Counties. Total cost for the entire Phase 3 & 4 program is estimated to be $146,207,442. On April 2008,

District staff received the Preliminary Engineering Basis of Design Report for Phases 3A and 3B. The

Feasibility/Routing Study identified the preferred loop pipeline routing, environmental impacts, major connection

points, preliminary pipe sizing, proposed schedule of project phasing, and time frames for construction. Major

components of Phase 3A include above ground storage, a pumping station and approximately nine miles of 48-inch

diameter transmission pipeline. The pipeline route is generally from the Carlton Water Treatment Plant westward

across the Myakka River following an established utility corridor; west along Laurel Road, north along Knights Trail

Road, and parallel along Cow Pen Slough to a point near the Central County Landfill and State Road 681.

Components co-located at the Carlton Water Treatment Plant would include a pumping station with a 10 mgd capacity

and above-ground storage. It is anticipated that a portion of the project's storage component, a 5 million gallon above

ground storage tank, will be acquired from Sarasota County by the Authority. The transmission capacity of the pipeline

will have a minimum design capacity of 37 mgd. Future upgrades to the pumping station will be needed to reach that

capacity. Phase 3A will provide an additional water delivery point to Sarasota County and the potential for an inter-tie

between the Authority's RTS and the City of Venice water system. The Cooperative Funding Agreement between the

District and the Authority for Phase 3A was executed on November 10, 2008. The Agreement is back-dated to July 25,

2007 and will remain in effect through November 1, 2011. The Interlocal Agreement between the Authority and

Sarasota County was signed by the County on March 32, 2009 and by the Authority on April 1, 2009. The Authority

submitted RAI responses for the FDEP ERP for the pipeline and the FDEP Myakka River Wild & Scenic River Permit


H052

PR/MRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 3A Interconnect

on May 8, 2009. Also on May 8, 2009, permit applications were submitted for the FDEP drinking water permit for the

pipeline and pump station, and for Sarasota County's Site & Development Permit. On June 3, 2009, the Authority

board approved a work order for final design services of a new 5 million gallon storage tank to be located at the

Carlton WTP. The FDEP Myakka Wild and Scenic River permit was acquired on August 5, 2010. The FDEP drinking

water construction permit was acquired on August 24, 2009. The FDOT utility permit was received on July 2nd, 2009.

The USACOE permits were issued on July 30, 2009. A FDEP environmental resource permit was issued October 10,

2009. The project design is complete. The Authority selected the low bid contractor at their Board meeting on

December 17, 2009, at a cost of $18,385,256. The construction costs were much lower than anticipated.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 10,657,494 0 (3,000) 6,563,406 3,276 4,093,812

020 Peace River Basin 1,862,046 0 (2,001) 1,714,599 146,836 2,612

021 Manasota Basin 6,594,777 0 (2,001) 4,470,747 2,814 2,123,217


District

PR/MRWSA 21,285,000 0 0 12,729,517 0 8,555,483

$40,399,317 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Preliminary Design / Basis of Design - Phase 3 7/31/08 3/31/08

Final Design - Phase 3A 3/31/09 10/20/09

Permitting / Property Aquisition - Phase 3A 4/30/09 10/15/09

Construction - Phase 3A 5/31/10


Project is running under buget and close to anticipated time schedule. The Authority intends to request a task schedule

update for construction and completion deadlines. The Authority issued a Notice to Proceed with construction on

February 15, 2010. District staff have requested to the Authority that FY2011 funding request be adjusted, as additional

Distict funding may only be needed from the Peace River Basin. Accelerate Florida Update: Notice was sent to

PRMRWSA regarding the Accelerate Florida Initiative. Project construction has commenced.


H059

City of Bradenton Reservoir Expansion




City of BradentonCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis is an ongoing Cooperative Funding project requested by the City of Bradenton to develop an alternative water

supply project that will provide additional storage capacity at the Bill Evers Reservoir and capture excess flow from the

Braden River during the wet season's high flow periods. The project is for the design, permitting and construction of an

upland, offstream storage facility on City-owned property adjacent to the City's water supply reservoir. The proposed

facility will be made of earthen dike construction and includes a raw water intake at the existing reservoir plus pumping

and piping for filling the new storage facility; systems to provide turnover and prevent stratification and stagnation of

water in the new storage facility; and equipment and piping for withdrawing water from the new storage facility.

BenefitsThis project is also consistent with the SWUCA Recovery Plan and the District's Regional Water Supply Plan in

providing supply from an alternative source (surface water). The project will help the City meet their future demands

and has the potential to reduce demand on the Upper Floridian aquifer.

Costs

The total estimated cost for the H059 Raw Water Storage is $17,372,000. The requested District share is $8,686,000

divided between the General fund $4,343,000 (50%); Manasota Basin 4,343,000 (50%). Water Protection and

Sustainablility Trust Funds (WPST) in the amount of $43,541 were transferred into the project. These WPST funds will

be split evenly between the District and City decreasing construction costs accordingly. Funding requested for FY2011

is: General fund $1,003,000, Manasota $1,003,000, for a total of $2,006,000. Funds will be used for construction of the

facility. When each phase (such as design\permitting) is completed the project budget and scope and schedule may

require refinement based on the information gathered. The future funds identified for the project are contingent upon

approval of such amounts by the District Governing Board and Manasota Basin Board in their annual budgets.


At their March 2006 meeting, the Governing Board established a policy regarding Cooperative Funding for potable

water supply projects submitted by local governments in areas served by a water supply authority (WSA). Funding

criteria is dependent on whether or not the local government is a member\customer of the WSA. The City of

Bradenton is located in the service area of the Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority (Authority), but

is not a member of the Authority. The City must coordinate their water supply needs with the Authority so that they are

consistent with regional plans. Affirmative written documentation from the Authority supporting the project must

accompany the City's application. The Authority supplied a written statement in early May 2006 indicating coordination

with the City and consistency of the project with the Authority's regional plan.The City plans to increase the size of the

reservoir storage area from 580 to 755 million gallons because of the uncertainty of arsenic mobilization and ASR.

Without ASR, the projection for raw water supply capacity must increase to 2.62 MGD to meet demands through

2025. In their cooperative funding application, the City stated that if ASR proves to be a viable option for treated water

storage, the City will have excess water available to participate in a regional water supply effort.


H059

City of Bradenton Reservoir Expansion


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 4,033,002 1,332,500 0 687,329 1,006,609 1,006,564

021 Manasota Basin 4,077,133 1,332,500 43,541 687,178 1,006,970 1,006,944


District

City of Bradenton 6,000,000 0 0 2,172,000 2,006,000 1,822,000

$14,110,135 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



Draft Agreement Returned from Management Services 12/31/06 2/17/07 2/7/07

Contract Execution 1/15/07 3/30/07 3/21/07

Topographic Survey 8/31/07 9/25/07 9/4/07

Preliminary Design 10/31/07 11/1/07

Geotechnical Evaluation 2/28/08 3/31/09 4/30/09

Final Design 9/30/08 4/30/11

Construction Permitting 5/31/09 5/31/11

Bidding and Contractor Selection 4/1/10 8/31/11

Observation and Geotech Services During Construction 8/2/10 3/31/13

Construction of Proposed Facilities 8/2/10 3/31/13

Engineering Services During Construction 8/2/10 3/31/13


Status History: Cooperative funding agreement was executed on March 21, 2007. The kick-off meeting was held May 2,

2007 in Bradenton. The consultant completed the survey and preliminary geotechnical exploration tasks. The Preliminary

Design & Engineering Report is complete. The City submitted its FY2009 Cooperative funding application with an

updated reservoir size increased to 755 MG to offset the uncertainty of the arsenic mobilization in ASR. City anticipates

ASR arsenic mobilization issues will not be remedied before the reservoir expansion is complete. Activities completed

during the first quarter of 2008 include, kick-off meeting for final design phase, and preliminary permitting meetings with

regulatory staff. A meeting was held on March 19, 2009 to discuss the FY2010 cooperative funding application, schedule

and project status for the "Accelerate Florida Initiative". The design geotechnical investigation report is complete. Letter

was received requesting line item revisions for tasks with total project cost not to change. The second permitting meeting

was held on July 8, 2009. FDEP requested wetland delineations be checked in the field by both parties before review of

ERP begins. Consultant has completed the dam break analysis and continues work on final design. A permitting meeting

with Manatee County was held Nov. 6, 2009. Current Status: Delays have occurred because of negotiations with the

FDEP consultant for permitting review and the MOU development between FDEP and the City. The City has the second

amendment to add FY2010 funds and increase the project cost for approval.


H062

CF Industries Aquifer Recharge and Recovery Project


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality MonitoringWater Supply Alternative Water Supply


CF IndustriesCooperator(s)

Project Manager KELLEY, MIKE

Task Manager(s)

Status Withdrawn

DescriptionCF Industries is developing an Aquifer Recharge and Recovery Project (ARRP) on a portion of its South Pasture mine

in Hardee County. The project will store mine stormwater in an existing sand-clay mix area; naturally treat the water

through two reclaimed wetland cells constructed in an adjacent sand-clay mix area; filter the water through a sand

tailings filter basin; and then recharge an estimated 2 to 4 mgd of the naturally treated water into the Floridan aquifer.

The goal of the natural treatment system is to treat the water to primary and secondary drinking water standards so

that it can be recharged into the Upper Floridan aquifer to increase water levels and provide additional water to help

meet local and regional water demands. Project components include design and construction of the treatment

wetlands and sand filtration basin; construction of intake control structures to and from the mine, reservoir and

treatment systems; and, construction of an injection well and two monitor wells. The project will be conducted in two

phases: Phase 1 includes design, permitting, and construction of the wetlands treatment system and sand filtration

basin; and, Phase II includes construction and testing of the recharge well. CF Industries' original FY2009

Cooperative Funding request was modified to postpone construction and testing of the recharge well until at least

FY2010. Total District funding now being requested for FY2009 is $400,675 and will be used for construction of a

stormwater collection and discharge system. This will increase the District's previous total funding committment from

$2,250,000 to $2,605,729.

BenefitsThis is an innovative alternative water supply project that could provide significant benefits to the Southern Water Use

Caution Area (SWUCA) by maintaining or increasing Upper Floridan aquifer levels. Utilizing excess surface waters

and safely injecting those waters into the aquifer is one of several strategies the District is pursuing as part of its

SWUCA Recovery Strategy. The information collected from this project will be used to demonstrate the full-scale

feasibility of this type of treatment technology and can be applied to future natural treatment and aquifer recharge

projects in the area. This project was identified in the District's most recent update of the Regional Water Supply Plan

as a water supply development option under the Heartland Water Alliance planning area.

Costs

The total cost of the project including reclamation funds from CF Industries is $7,042,314, with the District funding up

to 50 percent of eligible costs to a maximum of $2,605,729. District funding will be shared by the Governing Board (50

percent), Peace River Basin Board (25 percent), Alafia River Basin Board (12.5 percent), and Manasota Basin Board

(12.5 percent). CF Industries' original FY2009 Cooperative Funding Initiative request was for $1,148,445 to complete

the project. However, based on discussions with District staff, CF Industries has postponed construction and testing of

their recharge well until at least 2010, reducing their FY2009 funding request to $400,675. The FY2009 Governing and

Basin Boards shares are, Peace River Basin Board: $100,169; Manasota & Alafia River Basin Boards: $50,084 each;

Governing Board: $200,338. Due to delays CF Industries did not request FY2010 funding.


The project consists of constructing the major components required to operate the ARRP, which will include the

design and construction of the treatment wetlands and sand filtration basin, intake control structures to and from the

mine, reservoir and treatment systems, and the construction of an injection well and two monitor wells. In anticipation

of receiving formal approvals and variances from the required regulatory agencies, CF Industries commenced

construction of the project in March 2007. It is expected to take approximately two years to complete the installation of

the necessary infrastructure. Another two years will be required to thoroughly test the system. Project costs for the first

fiscal year, FY2007, are estimated at $1,751,620, with the District's approved share not-to-exceed $875,810 (Peace

River Basin Board: $218,953; Manasota & Alafia River Basin Boards: $109,476 each; Governing Board: $437,905).

These funds were transferred from the Water Supply and Resource Development Reserves to each of the

participating boards. Project approved funds for FY2008 were $1,074,138, with the District's funded share

not-to-exceed $395,789(Peace River Basin Board: $97,927; Manasota & Alafia River Basin Boards: $49,474 each;

Governing Board: $198,914).


H062

CF Industries Aquifer Recharge and Recovery Project


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 757,694 0 347,588 404,864 0 5,242

011 Alafia River Basin 213,632 0 109,476 103,108 0 1,048

020 Peace River Basin 421,712 0 218,985 201,679 0 1,048

021 Manasota Basin 211,569 0 109,476 101,045 0 1,048



(Alternative Wtr)

193,814 0 0 193,814 0 0


District

CF Industries 4,436,585 0 0 3,591,908 0 844,677

$6,235,006 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Phase IGoverning Board Approval 11/30/06 11/30/06

Basin Board Approvals 12/15/06 12/15/06

FDEP Underground Inj. Permit Application 1/1/07 1/1/07

Effective Date 1/2/07

CF Industries Sitework/Wetland Const. Commence 3/15/07

Wetland Berm, Pump, Filter Construction Commence 4/1/07

FDEP Reclamation Modification Application 11/1/07 11/1/07

Execute Contract 4/15/08

FDEP Underground Inj. Permit Issued 1/1/09

FDEP Reclamation Modification Issued 1/1/09

CF Industries Sitework/Wetland Construct. Complete 1/1/09

Wetland Berm, Pump, Filter Construction Complete 7/1/09

Phase IIRecharge/Monitor Wells Construction Commence 10/1/09

Recharge/Monitor Wells Construction Complete 4/1/10


A meeting was held with Craig Kovach of CF Ind. to discuss the District's continuing involvement in this project. CF

Industries has decided to withdraw their coop funding request and proceed with the project without District funds. The

draft cooperative funding agreement documents were not returned from CF Industries. Telephone and email

communications have been made with Craig Kovach and Gary Blitch of CF Ind. The major issues in the draft agreement

were non-profit through sale, termination without cause, an additional monitor well, annual report content, and

performance standards. The FDEP UIC permit for well construction and testing has been issued. CF Ind. is in the

process of permitting their expansion of the mine. On site, the wetland treatment cell 1 is complete and growing in well;

cell 2 is being herbicided and planted with native plant species. A small holding pond near the sand filtration basin is

being permitted through the Corps of Engineers.


H069

PR/MRWSA Reg Loop System Ph 1A







Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Regional Integrated Loop System project is a series of transmission pipelines that will be developed to regionally


Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority's four county region. This project will connect the water supply systems of

the Authority, Charlotte County and the City of Punta Gorda so that the additional water from the recently expanded

facility on Shell Creek can be shared regionally. Construction of the interconnect consists of approximately 12 miles of

a 24 inch diameter line interconnecting the Shell Creek facility to the Peace River facility, and includes a sub-aqueous

crossing of the lower Peace River. The project will have a minimum design capacity of 6 million gallons a day.

BenefitsDevelopment of this project will integrate regional resources; maximize surface water for public supply; provide

rotational capacity and the ability to rest sources; provide for reserve capacity for emergency transfers; provide

alternatives to the development of groundwater in the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA); and better match

supply, demand, and financial investment on a regional basis.

Costs

The total estimated cost for the Phase 1A project is $19,015,000, with the requested District's share being

$12,007,500. The District funding is divided between the Governing Board, $6,003,750 (50%); the Manasota Basin

Board, $4,382,738 (36.5%); and the Peace River Basin Board, $1,621,012 (13.5%). Ad Valorum shares were

budgeted in FY2008, and funding received from the West Central Florida Water Restoration Action Plan (WRAP) was

applied in FY2009. $5,000,000 in WRAP funding was budgeted in FY2009 in place of Ad Valorum funding. When the

availablity of the WRAP funding was evident, the District's FY2008 project budget was reduced from a total of

$7,407,410 to $7,007,500. This reduction is not represented in the funding table below. The actual FY2008 shares

were: Governing Board $3,503,750, Manasota Basin $2,557,738, Peace River Basin $946,012.


The Phase 1A pipeline was designed as an alternative to two separately proposed pipelines, the Authority's Integrated

Regional Loop system Phase 1 (H050) and Charlotte County's Emergency Interconnect (L636). The original Phase 1

route was designed to interconnect the Peace River and Shell Creek water treatment plants via an extension of the

DeSoto County Regional Transmission System southward along US-17. Charlotte County was also planning to

construct an emergency interconnect consisting of a sub-aqueous crossing of the Peace River, to interconnect the

water supply systems of Charlotte County and Punta Gorda. Discussions were initiated in 2006 to combine the

projects and achieve the benefits of both pipelines. The revised and expanded pipeline (H069), was approved by both

Charlotte County and the Authority Board in June 2006. This expanded pipeline is designed to bidirectionally transfer

up to 6 MGD between the Authority, Charlotte County, and Punta Gorda. The pipeline will deliver water to four key

delivery points in Charlotte County Utility's (CCU) distribution system, and has the potential to tie into CCU's system

south of the Peace River. Water provided by Punta Gorda to CCU can offset the County's demand on the Peace River

facility, making additional water available to other Authority customers and increasing reliability in the regional system.

The PRMRWSA Board awarded the design consultant contract for Phase 1A in September 2007, and issued a notice

to proceed on October 17, 2007. The Preliminary Engineering Report was received in February 2008. In June 2008,

the Authority presented a draft of the Basis of Design Report to the District. The Cooperative Funding Agreement

between the District and Authority was executed in September 2008. The contract period is back-dated to July 25,

2007 and remain in effect through February 2012. In February 2009, the Authority submitted a draft amendment to

their interlocal agreement with Charlotte County and the City of Punta Gorda to reflect the current project. The

amendment includes the sale transfer of the interconnect's northern segment. Charlotte County has already installed

and put into service this 3000' long segment, which runs from the DeSoto/Charlotte County border southward to a

connection by a new shopping center. The Authority intends to purchase this segment and anticipates the cost to be

eligible for funding. South of the Peace River, an approximately 2 mile segment will utilize the City of Punta Gorda's

existing 30" transmission main. The amendment allows for the shared capacity of this segment. A regional pumping

station and 0.5 mg storage will be located between the Peace River crossing and the Punta Gorda segment. The


H069

PR/MRWSA Reg Loop System Ph 1A

Authority approved a list of eleven pre-qualified construction contractors on October 7, 2009. The final Basis of Design

Report was received on December 3, 2009.

At the Charlotte County BOCC meeting on October 13, 2009, The County Board denied the formal Authority request to

construct the interconnect within the County, resulting in a project postponement. Opinions expressed by some Board

members were that the County would not have fair ownership of the pipeline, and the project benefited other Authority

members that weren't contributing the project. On December 14, 2009, the District informed the Authority that it

intended to reallocate the $5 million in WRAP funding to other projects unless a decision was made to move forward

with the project by February 1, 2010. A mediation settlement agreement between Charlotte County and the Authority

was approved in January 2010 prior to the deadline. The parties amended their water supply contract by agreeing to

segment the hydraulic allocations along pipeline. The Authority claims they will retain a hydraulic capacity share equal

or greater to the percentage of District funding, as required by the funding agreement.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 3,720,996 0 0 3,713,609 3,276 4,111


021 Manasota Basin 2,714,840 0 0 2,707,788 2,814 4,238



Funds

5,000,000 0 0 5,000,000 0 0


District

PRMRWSA 7,007,500 0 0 7,007,500 0 0

$19,451,495 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Preliminary Design/Basis of Design 7/31/07 6/1/08

Final Design 6/30/09 12/3/09

Permitting / Property Aquisition 7/31/09

Construction, substantial completion 8/1/11

Contract Expires 2/1/12


The project has resumed after a three month postponement, but is now behind schedule. The project could potentially be

completed before the contract expiration (February 1, 2012) but scheduled task dates must be revised. The Authority

expects to advertise bidding for the Construction contract to the prequalified contractors in March 2010, and award a

contract in May 2010. The project build period is expected to last 16 months. The Authority was concerned about the

potential loss of WRAP funds during the FY2011 Cooperative Funding Application deadline (December 4, 2009), and

submitted a funding request in case the WRAP funds were transferred to other projects. The District has informed the

Authority that all District funding for the project is encumbered, and the FY2011 funding request can be withdrawn.


H079

PRMRWSA Brackish Groundwater Development






FERGUSON, JOHNTask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis alternative water supply project is proposed to provide 3 mgd of brackish groundwater by 2018. The new capacity

is needed to meet regional reliability targets and growing regional needs. The first step in the process will be to

evaluate the RV Griffin Reserve and Peace River Facility Site for brackish groundwater development and concentrate

disposal options. This project is the first phase of the Regional Resource Development Program described below.

BenefitsThe 3 mgd of alternative water supplies will be used towards meeting up to 26 mgd that will be developed as part of

the Regional Resource Development Program. Completion of this project will assist in achieving the regional resource

management and water supply goals within the four county area (Manatee, Sarasota, DeSoto and Charlotte) including:

maximizing use of surface water for public supply; providing rotational capacity and the ability to blend and rest

sources; providing reserve capacity for emergency transfers; providing alternatives to the development of groundwater

in the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA); and optimizing financial investments in water supply infrastructure

on a regional basis.

Costs

The total estimated cost to develop the 3 mgd is $36,000,000. The requested District share is $9,000,000 (50%) from

the Governing Board, $6,570,000 (36.5%) from the Manasota Basin Board and $2,430,000 (13.5%) from the Peace

River Basin Board. In FY2009 $600,000 was allocated to the project from the West-Central Florida Water Restoration

Action Plan (WRAP)Fund. The FY2011 funding request is for $625,000, and is divided as follows: Governing Board

($312,500), Manasota Basin Board ($228,125), and the Peace River Basin Board ($84,375). Funding will be used for

preliminary design activities associated with a brackish groundwater source on RV Griffin Reserve property and

injection well exploration. The future funds identified for the project are contingent upon approval of such amounts by

the District Basin and Governing Boards in the annual budgets.


The Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority (Authority) is comprised of Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee

and Sarasota counties. In accordance with its Master Water Supply Contract, the Authority is obligated to timely

develop and deliver new water supply sources and facilities to meet the needs of its customers. The Regional

Resource Development Program will result in the development of up to 26 mgd average daily capacity of alternative

water supplies. New supplies will be a mix of brackish groundwater development at or near existing production

facilities, and surface water development projects in one or more of the following resource areas: Shell/Prairie Creek

basin, Cow-Pen Slough/Dona Bay, Upper Myakka/Flatford areas.To date, the Authority has executed Memoranda of

Understanding (MOUs) with DeSoto County, Sarasota County, the City of Punta Gorda and the Englewood Water

District to investigate potential partnerships in developing these and other proposed sources. Costs associated with

potential future phases will be determined as these partnerships develop.


H079

PRMRWSA Brackish Groundwater Development


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 42,126,821 41,787,499 0 11,381 319,689 8,252

020 Peace River Basin 11,797,322 11,700,499 0 3,643 90,627 2,553

021 Manasota Basin 30,329,289 30,087,000 0 8,550 229,693 4,046



Funds

600,000 0 0 600,000 0 0


District

PR\MRWSA 78,300,000 75,500,000 0 50,000 1,250,000 1,500,000

$163,153,432 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Execute Cooperative Funding Agreement 6/25/10


Status History: On November 5, 2008, the options from the H063 Feasibility Study were formally presented to the

Authority board. These options include: 1)three potential reservoir sites in the Upper Myakka Basin and a new surface

water treatment facility, yielding 10 mgd;2) three potential reservoir sites by Shell and Prairie creeks and expansion of the

existing facility on Shell Creek, for an additional 12 to 20 mgd;3) the Dona Bay option of diverting water from Cow Pen

Slough to a reservoir on the Venice Minerals site, then transmitting stored water to a surface water treatment expansion

at the Carlton plant, yielding an additional 5 to 15 mgd; and the development of new or existing brackish groundwater

wells to yield an estimated 5 mgd. $600,000 in WRAP funds has been budgeted by the District for the development of

the selected project. A funding agreement between the District and Authority was executed in December 2008 to secure

these funds. A meeting was held with the Authority on May 1, 2009. With the current funding, they are looking to do some

brackish groundwater exploration after a consultant is chosen for the next phase. Memorandums of Understanding

(MOU) are being developed for water supply projects with potential partners to assist with the development and

scheduling of future water sources. At the June 3, 2009 PRMRWSA Board Meeting MOUs with the City of Punta Gorda

and DeSoto County were approved. The Punta Gorda project is a 5 to 8 mgd brackish water groundwater supply. The

DeSoto County project is an up to 5 mgd brackish groundwater supply. At the July 2009 meeting, MOUs were executed

with the Sarasota County and the City of Englewood. The next step then in the process is to develop a contract for the

specific project providing details of items such as operation, ownership etc. Current Status: As discussions continue on

the development of agreements through the various MOUs, the Authority intends to move forward with a preliminary

design/investigation for brackish water on RV Griffin. Results should determine whether a disposal well for RO

concentrate is feasible in the area. Notice to proceed to the successful bidder is not anticipated until June 2010.


H086

Manatee County Regional 10 MG Reclaimed Water Storage Tank

ProjectProject Type WS&R Dev.

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality ConservationWater Supply Alternative Water Supply

Basin(s) Manasota


Project Manager MCGOOKEY, SCOTT

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project will construct the first of four 10 Million Gallon (MG) reclaimed water storage tanks in support of the

Manatee County Agricultural Reuse System (MARS). MARS is a regional system that consists of the over 21 miles of

transmission lines that interconnect Manatee County's three regional Wastewater Treatment Facilities (WWTF). The

MARS system supplies reclaimed water for irrigation of agricultural, residential, and recreational customers, thereby

decreasing dependence on potable groundwater. New residential developments, some with golf courses, have been

replacing agricultural demand and many are planned or under construction along the transmission route. These

developments are potential customers of the MARS System. The MARS system is designed to distribute over 30 mgd.

Currently the County relies on one 3 MG tank at the Spencer Parrish Pumping Station and one .75 MG tank at it's

North Wastewater Reclamation Facility to meet peak demand. Wastewater plant peak flows are processed during the

daytime and used primarily at night. This condition requires the county system to have sufficient tank storage to meet

the nightime peak demand. The addition of this 10 MG tank, and three more planned 10 MG tanks, will better enable

the County's regional system to provide for the nightly peak demand events, without comprimising pressure and water

quality. This tank will be located at the County's Southwest Wastewater Reclamation Facility.

BenefitsThis 10 MG reclaimed water storage tank will better enable the County to accommodate its customer base as it

evolves from purely agriculture to a mix including residential. The storage will assist the county in providing reclaimed

water for irrigation purposes throughout its system to its customers during nightly peak demand events, without

comprimising pressure and water quality.

Costs

The total project construction costs are estimated to be $4,500,000. The District's share is $2,250,000 or fifty percent,

of which the county is requesting $1,125,000 from the Governing Board and $1,125,000 from the Manasota Basin

Board in FY2010. The cost benefit cannot be calculated, since the project addresses system storage and efficiency,

and offsets will be associated with future related transmission projects.


The proposed 10 MG Reclaim Water Storage Tank is an enhancement to the existing Manatee County Agricultural

Reclaim System (MARS). This system reduces demand for public potable water for irrigation, improves overall

utilization of existing SWFWMD water resources and provides on demand high quality irrigation water for our urban

and agricultural customers. MARS is an integral part of Manatee County water conservation program. The County's

overall program includes existing metering and loss reduction programs, water conservation rate structures, urban

and agricultural reclaim water irrigation supply, public education, SWUCA based level of service for water supply at

110 gpfcpd, land development codes requiring non-potable sources for irrigation in new developments, water supply

protection ordinances and the use of aquifer storage and recovery for potable and potentially reclaim waters.


H086

Manatee County Regional 10 MG Reclaimed Water Storage Tank

Project


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,128,144 0 0 0 1,581 1,126,563

021 Manasota Basin 1,128,144 0 0 0 1,581 1,126,563


District

Manatee County 2,250,000 0 0 0 0 2,250,000

$4,506,288 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Bid Ground Storage Tank 2/26/10

Execute CFI Agreement 3/11/10

Start Construction 5/31/10



The CFI agreement has been drafted by District staff and reviewed by Manatee County. The agreement has been

processed through the District's Contract Management Section and is with Manatee County for signature.


H087

City of Punta Gorda Reverse Osmosis Facility


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring


City of Punta GordaCooperator(s)


MORRIS, LISANNTask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThe City has requested funding assistance for a 2 mgd Reverse Osmosis (RO) system to treat brackish groundwater

for blending with their existing treated surface water facility. The RO system is necessary to meet total dissolved solids

and ASR remediation requirements stipulated by the Department of Environment Protection. This project is continuing

to evolve as additional information is provided by the City of Punta Gorda, Peace River Regional Water Supply

Authority (Authority) and the District's ongoing MFL establishment for Shell Creek. Initially the project was evaluated as

a potable water supply project that would share water between the City and Authority, benefiting both the Peace and

Manasota Basin Boards. As a result of the recent decline in demand and the availability of excess regional water, the

Authority has decided not to participate in the development of this project. As a result, funding from the Manasota

Basin Board has been removed and the FY 2010 funding will be balanced forward into the Basin's budget. For the time

being, budgeted funds from the Governing Board will remain in the project until a determination is made on the benefit

of expanding the RO system to assist with meeting the proposed MFL on Shell Creek. If it is determined that the RO

expansion will not benefit the MFL recovery strategy, Governing Boards funds will be balanced forward into General

Fund and the project will be reevaluated as a local cooperative funding project solely funded by the Peace River Basin

Board.

BenefitsConstruction of the 2 mgd RO facility will provide a blending source to reduce levels of TDS and allow the City to

continue operating their existing surface water facility within the SWUCA. Additionally the RO facility would assist the

City with the required remediation of their ASR system. Staff is currently evaluating an expansion of the system to

potentially serve as a future recovery strategy for the proposed MFL on Shell Creek.

Costs

The City estimated the total project cost for the 2 mgd RO facility at $36,700,000. The total District eligible cost

through construction is estimated at $35,700,000, with $17,850,000 in funding requested. The District budgeted

$1,770,000 in FY2010 funding divided as: Governing Board $1,000,000, Manasota Basin Board $500,000, and the

Peace River Basin Board $270,000. The City's FY2011 funding request is for $2,000,000. There are outstanding

questions that will determine whether funding should be provided solely by the Peace River Basin as a CFI project, or

if the project qualifies for regional funding as a MFL recovery strategy.


The City of Punta Gorda's Shell Creek facility currently consists of a conventional treatment plant with 10 mgd

capacity, an in-stream reservoir on Shell Creek and an ASR storage system. Because the level of total dissolved

solids (TDS) in Shell Creek are often elevated, the facility utilizes stored treated water from their ASR system to blend

with raw surface water to reduce TDS levels. Even with ASR blending the City does not meet current DEP

requirements for TDS and is operating under a variance allowing an exceedance until June 15, 2011, after which time

additional treatment or another source must be developed. To increase the quality and availability of supply, the City

has reviewed several project options; including various RO treatment and off-stream reservoir scenarios. These

options were published in their January 2009 Water Supply Mater Plan Update, and the 2 mgd Brackish Groundwater

RO Project was the recommended option. Additionally, the City is required to cease operation of their existing ASR

wells, and has expressed interest in converting them into a brackish water supply. Withdrawal and treatment of water

from these wells would serve as the remediation required by the DEP.


H087

City of Punta Gorda Reverse Osmosis Facility


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 7,933,861 6,925,000 0 0 4,167 1,004,694

020 Peace River Basin 4,144,746 1,869,750 0 0 2,002,389 272,607

021 Manasota Basin 5,791,274 5,285,250 0 0 2,261 503,763


District

City of Punta Gorda 17,850,000 6,950,000 0 1,000,000 7,900,000 2,000,000

$35,719,881 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Preliminary Design Report 3/31/10

Final Design and Permiting 10/31/11



The Preliminary Design Report (PDR) is ongoing and scheduled for completion in March 2010. The PDR will provide an

update of detailed costs and time table. The Authority has decided not to participate in the development of this project.

As a result, funding from the Manasota Basin Board has been removed. A determination is being made on the benefit of

expanding the RO system to assist with meeting the proposed MFL on Shell Creek. If it is determined that the RO

expansion will not benefit the MFL recovery strategy, Governing Boards funds will be balanced forward into General

Fund and the project will be reevaluated as a local cooperative funding project solely funded by the Peace River Basin

Board.


H088

Pilot Treatment Study and Intermediate Well for Dona Bay Water

Supply ProjectProject Type WS&R Dev.

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and RestorationFlood Protection Floodplain Management




HEYL, MIKETask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis project includes construction and testing of an intermediate test well and a pilot treatment study to determine the

most technical and economical options for treating surface and groundwater proposed as part of Dona Bay water

supply project. The overall objective of the Dona Bay water supply project project is to decrease excess freshwater

flows to Dona Bay and provide an alternative source of water within the Southern Water Use Caution Area. This

project will provide the necessary information to determine the feasibility of moving forward with treatment options for

implementation and construction of the Dona Bay Water Supply project.

BenefitsThe Pilot Treatment Study and Intermediate test well will provide technical and economic information on how to best

treat surface water and groundwater sources at a common water treatment facility. Actual bench-scale testing of

treatment technologies will benefit future regional water supplies and assist in determining the feasiblity of moving

forward with the second phase of the Dona Bay Water Supply project.

Costs

The total estimated cost for this project is $2,299,000, and the District is requested to fund 50 percent ($1,149,500).

The District funding will be divided between the Governing Board (50 percent) and the Manasota Basin Board (50

percent). The funding approved in FY2010 includes $500,000 from the Governing Board and $250,000 from the

Manasota Basin Board, for a total of $750,000 in District funding. The request for FY2011 for the pilot treatment

study\intermediate test well includes $74,750 from the Governing Board and $324,750 from the Manasota Basin

Board, for a total of $399,500 in District funding. The requested FY2011 funds will complete the District's share of

funding for this task of the Dona Bay Water Supply project. The future funds identified for the project are contingent

upon approval of such amounts by the District Governing Board and the Manasota Basin Board in their annual

budgets.


The Dona Bay Watershed Management Plan (DBWMP) was finalized in June 2007 (L493). This project is a portion of

the first phase in an overall plan to reduce excess freshwater flows directed into Dona Bay by the Cow Pen Canal that

was constructed in the late 1960s. Excess freshwater flows have decreased the seasonal salinity concentrations

necessary for estuarine dependent flora and fauna. The plan is to divert, store and transport excess freshwater flows

from Cow Pen Slough prior to discharge into the Dona Bay Estuary, which could provide an alternative water supply in

the SWUCA as well as environmental benefits to the bay. Water from Cow Pen Slough would ultimately be

transported to Sarasota County's Carlton Facility for treatment and distribution. Potential water supply capacity is

estimated in 3, 5, 10, and 15 mgd phases and Sarasota County has already begun design and permitting for other

elements of the larger Dona Bay Water Supply Project such as: West Pinelands restoration, the new weir in Cow Pen

Slough, phased modifications of the Venice Minerals mine to a reservoir, and the conveyance from the new weir to

Venice Minerals. The PRMRWSA provided a letter indicating regional interest in the Pilot Treatment Study Task

making it eligible for Governing Board and Peace River Basin Board funding. Sarasota County and the PRMRWSA

entered into a Memorandum of Understanding in July2009 and are now working through Dona Bay Project agreement

issues.


H088

Pilot Treatment Study and Intermediate Well for Dona Bay Water

Supply Project


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 6,499,947 5,911,180 0 0 74,750 514,017

020 Peace River Basin 6,950 0 0 0 2,006 4,944

021 Manasota Basin 6,495,523 5,911,180 0 0 324,750 259,593


District

Sarasota County 5,742,386 0 0 1,200,000 2,742,386 1,800,000

$18,744,806 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Initiate Pilot Treatment Study 6/25/10

MOU agreement with Authority 7/27/10


Staff continues to monitor the progress between Sarasota County and the Authority as they work through the MOU to

jointly move forward with the Dona Bay Water Supply project. A meeting was held August 21, 2009 to get an update on

environmental benefits information and to discuss the possibility of proceeding with the Water Quality Pilot Treatment

task as soon as possible. The County forwarded the draft Request for Professional Services on December 11, 2009 for

review on the Pilot Treatment Study component for this project. Comments from the District were submitted on

December 22, 2009. Pilot treatment study was advertised by the County on January 20, 2010. Submittals from

prospective consultants are due February 25, 2010. Both the Authority and District will participate in some fashion in the

review of the submittals. The Authority provided a letter indicating regional interest in the Pilot Treatment Study Task

making it eligible for Governing Board and Peace River Basin Board funding.Current Status: Because two challenges

were received on the Request for Services (RFS) for the Pilot Treatment Study released by the County, advertising for

consultant services is delayed until after the Sarasota County Commission meets on March 16, 2010. Once the County

makes a decision on their procurement process the RFS will be re-advertised. District staff is developing the cooperative

funding agreement for the Pilot Treatment Study and Intermediate Well.


H089

Flatford Swamp Hydrologic Restoration\Implementation


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and RestorationFlood Protection Floodplain Management


Cooperator(s)


SZAFRANIEC, MARY, STARKS, ROBERTA, ARNOLD, DAVETask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionHydrologic alternations and excess runnoff has adversely impacted Flatford Swamp in the upper Myakka watershed.

This project will remove excess flows from Flatford Swamp and some portions of the surrounding area to improve the

natural systems. This project will include design/permitting and construction of the alternatives identified from the

results of the evaluation from the Myakka River Watershed Initiative (H048). Also included will be training for District

staff on use of the Upper Myakka Water Budget Model (developed under H048) which will be utilized to track

performance of the proposed BMPs after construction. The FY2010 funding is anticipated to initiate studies with

potential partners to explore the feasibility of taking the excess water effecting the swamp. Also the Upper Myakka

Water Budget model developed under H048 will be updated to 2010 Mike SHE software.

BenefitsThe Flatford Swamp hydrologic restoration alternative will work to re-establish hydro-periods close to historic levels

estimated by the Upper Myakka Water Budget model and for natural systems restoration. Depending on the potential

end user for the excess water removed from the Flatford Swamp area the benefits could range from a recovery

strategy for a MFL, groundwater use offset, and to recharge the Floridan aquifer near the MIA.

Costs

The estimated cost for the H089 Flatford Swamp Hydrologic Restoration ranges from $70,000,000 to $120,000,000

from early conceptual estimates. District funding in FY2010 is divided as follows: General Fund $400,000; Manasota

$400,000. For FY2010 the plan is to initiate feasibility studies with potential users and to perform an initial evaluation of

natural systems restoration opportunities. The restoration alternatives matrix of Flatford Swamp options (H048) is

expected to be completed in early 2010 when total costs for the next phase will be more defined. Funding requested

for FY2011 is: General Fund $250,000, Manasota $250,000 for a total of $500,000. Funds will be used to refine the

alternative analysis and to meet with potential users and respond to questions raised on the proposed conceptual

design.


Work from the Myakka River Watershed Initiative has shown there is no "one" best management practice that will

mitigate problems within the Flatford Swamp. The plan is to address the issues with a multi-prong adaptive

management approach. With the amount of excess water that in the past has effected the swamp, a workhorse

project is needed to successfully bring hydroperiods within the swamp back to a more historic level. The analysis of

the hydrologic restoration alternatives for the "workhorse" has been divided into three parts: 1)Withdrawal scenarios

from the Flatford Swamp either by diverting flow before it reaches the swamp or removal from the swamp, 2)Storage

for excess water depending on where the end user of the excess water is located, 3)transmission and water quality

treatment to potential water users.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 33,499,490 30,000,000 0 0 3,019,521 479,969

021 Manasota Basin 33,496,324 30,000,000 0 0 3,019,012 477,312

$66,995,814 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


H089

Flatford Swamp Hydrologic Restoration\Implementation


WMP Consultant Services-Prelim. DesignDevelop Contract Amendment 3/31/10


Work continues on H048 to refine preferred alternatives for hydrologic restoration before moving these options into

preliminary design. Anticipate an agreement being developed by June 2010.


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Manatee County Regional 10 MG RW Storage SW-2


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement

Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis project will design and construct the second of four 10 Million Gallon (MG) reclaimed water storage tanks in

support of the Manatee County Agricultural Reuse System (MARS). MARS is a regional system that consists of the

over 21 miles of transmission lines that interconnect Manatee County's three regional Wastewater Treatment Facilities

(WWTF). The MARS system supplies reclaimed water for irrigation of agricultural, residential, and recreational

customers, thereby decreasing dependence on potable groundwater. New residential developments, some with golf

courses, have been replacing agricultural demand and many are planned or under construction along the transmission

route. These developments are potential customers of the MARS System. The MARS system is designed to distribute

over 30 mgd. Currently the County relies on one 3 MG tank at the Spencer Parrish Pumping Station and one .75 MG

tank at it's North Wastewater Reclamation Facility to meet peak demand. Wastewater plant peak flows are processed

during the daytime and used primarily at night. This condition requires the county system to have sufficient tank

storage to meet the nightime peak demand. The District and County are in the process of constructing the first 10MG

reclaimed water ground storage tank (H086) at the Southwest Wastewater Reclamation Facility with FY2010 funding.

The addition of this second 10 MG tank, and two more planned 10 MG tanks, will better enable the County's regional

system to provide for the nightly peak demand events, without comprimising pressure and water quality. This tank will

also be located at the County's Southwest Wastewater Reclamation Facility.

BenefitsThis 10 MG reclaimed water storage tank will better enable the County to accommodate its customer base as it

evolves from purely agriculture to a mix of customers, including residential. The storage will assist the county in

providing reclaimed water for irrigation purposes throughout its system to its customers during nightly peak demand

events, without comprimising pressure and water quality.

Costs

The total project design and construction costs are estimated to be $5,000,000. The District's share is $2,500,000 or

fifty percent, of which the county is requesting $625,000 from the Governing Board and $625,000 from the Manasota

Basin Board in FY2011 and will request $625,000 from the Governing Board and $625,000 from the Manasota Basin

Board in FY2012. The cost benefit cannot be calculated, since the project addresses system storage and efficiency,

and offsets will be associated with future related transmission projects. The total project cost includes $500,000 for

design and $4,500,000 for construction. Future funds identified for the project are contingent upon the approval by the

District in their annual budgets.


The proposed second 10 MG Reclaim Water Storage Tank is an enhancement to the existing Manatee County

Agricultural Reclaim System (MARS). This system reduces demand for public potable water for irrigation, improves

overall utilization of existing SWFWMD water resources and provides on demand high quality irrigation water for our

urban and agricultural customers. MARS is an integral part of Manatee County water conservation program. The

County's overall program includes existing metering and loss reduction programs, water conservation rate structures,

urban and agricultural reclaim water irrigation supply, public education, SWUCA based level of service for water

supply at 110 gpfcpd, land development codes requiring non-potable sources for irrigation in new developments, water

supply protection ordinances and the use of aquifer storage and recovery for potable and potentially reclaimed waters.


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Manatee County Regional 10 MG RW Storage SW-2


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,251,510 625,000 0 0 626,510 0

021 Manasota Basin 1,251,510 625,000 0 0 626,510 0


District

Manatee County 2,500,000 1,250,000 0 0 1,250,000 0

$5,003,020 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding

Status As Of:


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Bradenton - ASR Program

Project Type Cooperative Funding


Basin(s) Manasota


Project Manager ELLISON, DON

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is to permit and construct up to three additional monitoring wells, and perform two additional cycle tests at

the City of Bradenton's Downtown aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) site. The project is a continuation of the City's

Downtown ASR project that is located at the High Service Pump Station (HSPS) in Downtown Bradenton and will

provide 1.5 mgd of potable water during the 100-day dry season. The wells will be constructed to address FDEP

monitoring requirements for sites mobilizing arsenic in the subsurface. These wells are estimated to be about 550 feet

deep and completed into the aquifer storage zone, and will be located within several hundred feet of the ASR well. The

wells are being required by the FDEP. Funding requested for the project includes engineering fees for the required

Area of Review analysis, an update to the Well Inventory, and additional storage zone monitoring wells required by

FDEP. Funding is also being requested to modify FDEP permit No.133098-074-UC/MN for construction of the

additional monitoring wells; for the design, bid, award, construction and testing of up to three additional monitoring

wells; and for the extension of Cycle Testing to include Cycles 7 and 8.

BenefitsThis project is expected to provide 1.5 mgd potable supply during a typical 100 day dry season which is needed to help

the city provide a more reliable source of water during periods of low flow in Braden River. The information from this

project will also support the Districts efforts to find methods to minimize arsenic mobilization in the aquifer during ASR

activities.

Costs

The total cost for all prior and ongoing project work is $2,684,250 ($1,342,125 each) and is contained in two separate

contracts. The first contract was completed in October 2005 and covered the construction and testing of an ASR well

and monitoring well for a total amount of $1,625,000 ($812,500 each). The second contract was initiated in FY 2007

and covers the construction of up to three new monitoring wells and continuation of cycle testing through FY2010 for a

total amount of $1,059,250 ($529,625 each). With the allocation of $101,650 from the Water Protection Sustainability

Trust Fund Program, the City's and District's equal shares of the second contract have been reduced to $478,800

each. The District's budget as it appears below does not reflect the $655,000 that was funded in FY2000 and prior

years, nor the $529,625 that was transferred into the project in FY2006 from project L513, the City's reservoir ASR

site.


The existing ASR well (1.5 mgd injection/recovery capacity) and piping was constructed in 2003 with cooperative

funding from the District. The City has completed 6 cycle tests as required by Florida Department of Environmental

Protection (FDEP) permit No.133098-074-UC/MN. Cycle test results have identified arsenic mobilization in the

subsurface and further plans for cycle testing is on hold until a new approach to control the arsenic mobilization

problem within acceptable Drinking Water Standards is developed. Continuation of cycles tests 7 and 8 is on hold until

the City identifies an acceptable approach, the additional monitoring wells at this point are to identify the extent of

arsenic contamination in the aquifer. The City has one storage zone monitoring well offsite with arsenic exceeding the

Drinking Water Standard of 10 ppb.


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Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 778,773 0 448,350 305,251 18,868 6,304



(Alternative Wtr)

101,650 0 101,650 0 0 0


District

City of Bradenton 687,125 0 0 687,125 0 0

$1,567,548 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesDistrict Recognition/Signage: YES 10/1/00 10/1/00

2. First Contract for ASR well Construction and Cycles 1-6Preparation of Plans and Specs 10/1/00 10/30/02 10/30/02

Permitting 9/1/01 9/30/02 9/30/02

Well Construction 1/1/02 11/20/03 11/20/03

ASR Cycle Testing Through Cycle 6 2/1/02 12/20/04 10/1/05

First Contract Amendment 2/25/02 5/3/02

Final Report 3/28/02 7/20/05 10/1/05

Project Complete 5/27/02 9/20/05 10/1/05

Contract Termination 10/1/02 10/1/05 10/1/05

3. Second Contract (Pending) for Montioring Wells and Additional Cycle TestsTask 1 Cycle 6a Recovery and Design Equipment Upgrades 6/30/06 6/30/06

Task 2 SZMW-3 Design, Permitting 10/30/06 12/30/09

Request Basin Board Transfer of Funds 12/30/06 12/30/06

Contract Execution 1/30/07 1/24/07

Task 3 SZMW-3 Construction 10/30/07 12/30/09

Task 4 Cycle Test 7 10/30/08 12/20/07

Task 5 Feasibility Study Update 10/30/08

Task 6 SZMW-4 & SZMW-5 Design, Permitting, Construction 5/30/09

Task 7 SZMW-4 and SZMW-5 Construction 10/30/09

Task 8 Cycle Tests 8 and 9 10/30/10

Task 9 Final Report, Application for Operations Permit 10/30/11

Second ContractContract Completion Date 12/30/11


The scope of work for the first contract to construct and test an ASR well at the Downtown Booster Station site has been

completed and all submittals have been received. Arsenic concentrations exceeding the drinking water standard (DWS)

were observed in the monitoring well 200 feet away at the end of the cycle test 6. This new data indicates that the arsenic

standard would be exceeded at the property line 75 feet away. In response to the arsenic mobilization issue at this site

the City, FDEP, and District have been developing strategies to address the issue. Part of the strategy developed was to

install additional monitoring wells and to continue cycle testing to demonstrate that the arsenic issue is limited in extent

and not posing a threat to the aquifer. The strategy was, at the time consistent with guidance received from the FDEP

indicating that as long as the arsenic concentrations were below the DWS at the property boundary, the site would be

eligible for an operational permit. The City submitted a request for FY2007 funding through the District's Cooperative

Funding Program to proceed with this additional work. Because of the urgent need to address the arsenic mobilization

issue, the City made a request to the Manasota Basin Board at it's April 2006 meeting to transfer $550,000 in FY2006


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funds from the City's ASR project at the Evers Reservoir (L513) for use in this project. The request was approved by the

Basin Board at it's April meeting and the City has thus withdrawn their FY2007 cooperative funding application. The

District and City have executed the contract for this additional testing. Since that time the FDEP has changed their

position on permitting ASR facilities with the arsenic issue and is now indicating that any site with arsenic anywhere that

exceeds the DWS would not be permitted for operational use. The only option at this time is to explore pre-treatment of

the injection water to produce compatible water qualities between the injectant and the native water in the aquifer.

Recognizing this requirement, the District approached the City with a request to participate in a pre-treatment study to

remove dissolved oxygen and other oxidants from the injection water which are suspected of being the primary causes of

the arsenic mobilization. The property line monitoring well(s) will still be necessary, but it is contingent on the

implementation of the pre-treatment option. The scope of work for the pre-treatment option has been developed by the

City and bids have been awarded for construction under a separate contract. The City has completed construction of the

pre-treatment system and started cycle testing with de-oxygenated water on December 2, 2008. Equipment problem

arose after two weeks of operation and was shut down for repair in January. Repairs have been completed and the full

scale cycle test injecting 140 mg of de-oxygenated water began in August 2009. As of december 2009 the city has

injected approximately 95 million gallons of degassed water. The city will continue injection through February and start

recovery in May or June 2010.


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North Port - Water ASR - Phase V



Basin(s) Manasota

City of North Port - Public Utilities, City of North PortCooperator(s)

Project Manager KELLEY, MIKE

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project consists of an Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Program in the City of North Port to create an

alternative water supply by treating excess wet season flows from Myakkahatchee Creek and storing it in the

mineralized Floridan aquifer. The location is downtown North Port at the water treatment plant. The goal of the project

is to develop a 1.5 million gallon per day dry season supply. FY2008 funding is for Phase V of the project which is for

the installation and testing of a degasification system and for the injection and recovery of treated water, cycle test 4.

Longer duration cycle tests will follow. These cycle tests should determine the effectiveness of removing dissolved

oxygen from injected water on arsenic mobilization in the aquifer and recovered water. Phase V will finish this project.

BenefitsThe goal of this ASR project is to develop a 1.5 million gallons per day (mgd) dry season supply (equivalent to an

annual average of 410,000 mgd). ASR is an effective method of optimizing the supply of water available from the

Myakkahatchee Creek. Combined with the City's allocation from the Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply

Authority (PR/MRWSA), this ASR project has the potential to enable the City of North Port to meet its needs until

approximately 2014.

Costs

The FY2010 funding request for $60,000 is to continue FDEP required sampling and testing of water quality in the

monitor wells through 2009 and 2010 while this project is on stand by. This project will continue when we have

favorable, recovery water quality results from the cycle testing at the Bradenton ASR site. The estimated total cost to

conduct Phase V of the project is $619,000 and will be shared by the Manasota Basin Board and the City of North Port

on a 50/50 cost-share basis ($309,500 each). The Basin's contribution will be provided as follows: $75,000 previously

approved in the Basin's FY2007 budget; $126,000 that is in the FY2008 budget; and the remaining $108,500 is in the

FY2009 and future budget years. Funding for FY2009 is combined with approved funding for FY2008 to expand Phase

V of the project to monitor and finish cycle test 4, and run additional longer cycle tests at the City's ASR site. The total

cost of the project is approximately $2,000,000 including prior phases I-IV and funding through FY2010. The Manasota

Basin Board and the City of North Port each contributed about $1,000,000.


Phase I determined ASR was the most effective method of optimizing the supply of water available from North Port

Utility's only local source, the Myakkahatchee Creek. The objective of Phase I was to determine the feasibility of ASR

at the North Port water treatment facility, and compare its merits and disadvantages with those of other forms of water

storage, primarily aboveground facilities. During Phase II, the City's consultant designed the ASR well system and

acquired construction and water use permits from the FDEP and the District. They also applied for a Class V injection

well permit from the FDEP. Phase III included construction and testing of the ASR well and monitor wells, and project

report writing. Phase III was initiated July 2001 and is complete. Line item adjustments have been made to Phase III to

change the focus of this ASR project from treated raw water to fully treated potable water ASR. Cycle tests one and

two were included in Phase III. Phase IV of the City's pilot ASR Program includes engineering services, hydrogeologic

field work, data collection and analysis, laboratory analytical services and completion report to accommodate the third

cycle test as required by the FDEP UIC permit for the project. The third cycle test was not included, as it was not

anticipated to be required by the FDEP at the time the Phase III agreement was finalized. The Phase III agreement is

being extended to 12/31/2005 to allow sufficient time to complete all activities related to finalization of the second cycle

test. Completion of the cycle test was hampered for a couple of reasons. First, the start of the injection portion of the

test was delayed due to a lack of water when the city was providing emergency water supplies to the PR/MRWSA

after Hurricane Charley hit the area in August 2004. The second major reason was the fact that the recovery portion of

the test was halted prematurely when the recovered water, which was directly discharged into Myakkahatchee Creek,

exceeded the standard for arsenic concentration of 50 micrograms/liter (ug/L). The DEP was contacted and the

second cycle test is considered complete. A third cycle test began 8/2/2005 and injected a million gallons per day of

treated water for 75 days which was to remain in storage 30 days. Recovery is delayed due to the construction of a lift

station to pump recovered water to the wastewater treatment plant because initial recovered water is anticipated to


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exceed the 50 ug/L arsenic limit. When recovered water quality is below 50 ug/L arsenic the discharge will be to

Myakkahatchee Creek. The recovered water during Cycle Test 3 was all discharged into the sanitary sewer system.

The arsenic levels remained above the maximum contaminate level (10 ug/l) in the recovered water. The FDEP

construction and testing permit is complete for Cycle Tests 4 through 6.


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 974,918 0 0 904,049 5,467 65,402


District

City of North Port 1,013,752 0 0 953,752 0 60,000

$1,988,670 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. PHASE IBoard Approval of Contract 11/24/98 11/24/98

Execute Contract 1/11/99 1/11/99

Feasibility Report Completed 10/28/99 10/28/99

Contract Termination 12/31/99 12/31/99

2. PHASE IIBoard Approval of Contract 4/25/00 4/25/00

Board Approval of Contract 6/19/00 6/19/00


3. PHASE IIIBasin Board Approval of Agreement 5/16/01 5/16/01



FDEP Permitting (Construction and Testing) 7/31/01 7/31/01

Well Construction and Testing Completed 8/15/02 3/1/03

ASR Cycle Testing Completed 11/15/03 9/30/05

Final Report 12/31/03 12/31/05 12/31/05


4. PHASE IVBasin Board Approval of Agreement 12/15/03

Governing Board Approval of Agreement 12/15/03


Final Report 12/31/05 12/31/07 12/14/07


FDEP Permit Required ASR Cycle 3 Testing Completed 8/15/06 12/15/06 12/15/06

5. PHASE VCooperative Funding Agreement 3/1/08 3/1/08


A teleconference was held December 17, 2009 with the City of North Port Utilities and Entrix, their consultants. We

discussed the design drawings and documents of the ASR de-gasification equipment and the test of the new hydrogen

sulfide addition to ASR at DeLand, FL. We also addressed the contract amendment to add Jerry Manning as

co-manager, an end date extension and the budget change for more monitoring. The contract amendment is being

drafted. Also, we planned for the North Port requested delay until 2014 for the start of testing the ASR pre-treatement

system. The North Port the cooperative funding agreement, Phase V, for FY2010 is in effect. No new 2011 funds are


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requested. Our existing funding for monitoring and testing will cover the requested delays. Groundwater sampling and

testing from monitor wells are ongoing. The water quality has returned to ambient conditions and the ASR well flow has

been shut off. The consultant is working on the coordination, design review and engineering of the degasification

equipment. ACTION-TO-DATE: Delayed. The project has been delayed as noted in the status above. An information

request concerning the Accelerate Florida Program was mailed to the cooperator on October 15, 2008. District follow-up

email on January 12, 2009 prompted an email from Jennifer Desrosiers, North Port Business Manager, January 29,

2009. She sent a spreadsheet of preliminary action plans for projects with District funding. She stated that she was eager

to accelerate North Port projects. Specific to this ASR project she says "This project is being monitored pursuant to our

SWFWMD contract and we are awaiting the results of the pre-treatment study being conducted at the Bradenton ASR

project site to remove dissolved oxygen and other oxidants from the injection water to mitigate the arsenic problem."


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Manatee - Imp. BMPs Wares Creek


AORs Strategic InitiativesFlood Protection Floodplain Management

Basin(s) Manasota


Project Manager FRIES, GEORGE

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis is a multi-year funded project to perform the Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of

the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Wares Creek Watershed. Implementation of BMPs

includes the following tasks: design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, land acquisition,

bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. Wares Creek

is an intermediate-scale system that conveys stormwater from a 6.23 square mile watershed that flows from the

unincorporated areas of Manatee County north through the City of Bradenton before discharging to the Manatee River.

The Wares Creek Flood Protection Project is a joint effort between Manatee County (County) and the United States

Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), as authorized by the U.S. Congress in the Water Resources Development Act of

1996, to reduce flood damage within the Cedar Hammock (Wares Creek) Drainage Basin located in west central

Manatee County. The USACE has proposed channel widening and bank stabilization of Wares Creek to reduce flood

levels to within-bank for a storm event of a 10-year magnitude. Wares Creek channel improvements will begin at the

confluence of Wares Creek with the Manatee River and end at the 44th Avenue West crossing (Cortez Road).

BenefitsThe project will provide additional capacity within the stream banks and, thereby, provide an improved level of service.

These improvements will address structure flooding along Wares Creek by providing flood protection for homes

currently inundated and damaged during the 10-year flood event. Based on an analysis prepared by the USACE, the

project will provide a positive benefit/cost ratio.

Costs

The total projected cost for this project is $55.2 million of which the District's share is $14,254,000. The County will

contribute $14,254,000. Additional funding of $2,150,000 will be provided by the Florida DEP and $24.5 million will be

provided by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Funding for this project has been provided in the Manasota Basin Board

budgets for FY2000 ($346,000); FY2001 ($862,000); FY2002 ($431,000); FY2004 ($892,500); FY2005 ($500,000);

FY2006 ($3,000,000); FY2007 ($2,000,000); and FY2008 ($2,885,036) for a total funding commitment through

FY2008 of $10,916,536. Future funding of $3,337,464 will be required to complete the District's obligation to fund the

project. The future funds identified for the project are contingent upon approval of such amounts by the District

Governing Board and Basin Board in the annual budget(s). When each element is completed the project budget and

scope may require refinement based on the information gathered. The District funding amounts shown in the table

include staff salaries.



Management Plan, 4) Implementation of BMPs, and 5) Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.

Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the District's Strategic Priorities. The WMP

provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance and restore water quality and natural

systems while achieving flood protection. This project involves the Implementation of BMPs. The total project cost

(construction plus easement acquisition) was estimated to be $13.4 million in 1996 and in 2005 was estimated at

$55.2 million of which $24.5 million is the responsibility of the USACE while the remaining $30.7 million is the

responsibility of the local sponsor, Manatee County. In FY2000 the Basin Board agreed to participate with Manatee

County in the project by providing one-half of the County's required share of 5% of the total project cost. The Basin

Board budgeted $346,000 in FY2000 and a cooperative funding agreement was executed. A second cooperative

funding agreement was developed in FY2001 for the Wares Creek Project for rights-of-way and easement

acquisitions necessary to construct the creek enhancements. In FY2001 the Basin Board provided funding of

$862,000; in FY2002: $431,000; and in FY2004: $892,500. In FY2005 the County requested additional funding of

$500,000 for right-of-way and easement acquisition because of the steady increase in land values in Manatee County

since the original estimate was developed in 1996. The Board budgeted the additional funds and the agreement was

amended to incorporate these funds. For FY2006 the County requested that the project scope be amended to

incorporate the additional construction work needed to extend the project to the Manatee River and to provide


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additional funding for easement acquisitions and project construction. The Basin Board, at its April 2005 meeting,

agreed to this change in scope and scale of the project. Furthermore, the Basin Board, at its August 2005 meeting

budgeted $3,000,000 for FY2006 for this project. For FY2007 the county sought additional funding of $2,000,000 to

be applied towards the land acquisition and easement expenses and the non-federal share of construction including

dredging of the lower Wares Creek between the Manatee Avenue Bridge and the Manatee River. A new cooperative

funding expenditure agreement has been developed to incorporate the change in scope and the additional funds. The

District is also co-funding project L200 with the City of Bradenton which will replace 4 bridges across Wares Creek

within the city limits and will provide additional flow capacity within the stream banks.


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 13,481,465 2,517,464 0 10,957,527 3,276 3,198


District

Florida DEP (Bradenton) 500,000 0 0 500,000 0 0

Florida DEP (Manatee County) 1,650,000 0 0 1,650,000 0 0

Manatee County 14,254,000 0 0 12,916,536 0 1,337,464

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 24,507,500 0 0 24,507,500 0 0

$54,392,965 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesDistrict signage will be provided on all construction signs. 12/1/02

2. 5% ConstructionDistrict Agreement Execution 5/31/00 5/31/00

USACE Execution of the Memorandum of Agreement 1/31/01

Permitted Construction Drawings 3/15/01

Begin Construction 12/1/02


3. Rights-of-Way AcquisitionsDraft Agreement to Management Services 12/15/00 1/18/01

Survey Work Began 12/18/00 12/18/00






4. FY 2005 FundingDraft Agreement to Management Services 6/30/04 6/30/04




Project Complete 12/30/04 12/31/06


5. New Agreement (FY 2006/2007/2008 funding)Contract Executed 3/31/07 3/6/08


Funds Encumbered 4/15/07 3/24/08


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Project Complete 12/31/12



Status History: County staff appeared before the Manasota Basin Board at the April 2005 meeting and requested an

amendment to the cooperative funding agreement to permit the County to use the Land Acquisition and Easement

funding for construction as well as easement acquisition. As discussed by County staff, the cost of the entire project was

estimated, at that time, to exceed $55,000,000. County staff made a presentation to the Basin Board at its July 2007

meeting to discuss project status, economics and direction. County staff is continuing the acquisition of land and

easements necessary for the project. The County has submitted three requests for reimbursement for land and

easement acquisition which have been approved. The County attorney's staff is working on the Project Partnership

Agreement (PPA) between the County and the ACOE. The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) has authorized staff

to begin eminent domain proceedings against Bradenton Tropic Palms Mobile Home Park. The County has taken

possession of the former City Hall site (now in private ownership) located at Manatee Avenue and Wares Creek for use

as a temporary spoil storage site. An amendment to the Cooperative Funding Agreement, revising the project budget and

providing funding for the acquisition of the former Bradenton City Hall property for dewatering of the dredged materials,

was drafted and is with the County waiting on action by the BCC which is scheduled for March 2010. ACTION-TO-DATE:

Delayed. The FDEP has issued the required permit. The County and the ACOE are planning to dispose of the dewatered

dredged material at the County landfill. The cost and funding for this disposal have not been decided upon at this time.

Land acquisition for the most southerly (upstream) phase of the work has begun now that the FDEP permit is in place.

The USACE and the FDEP are negotiating conditions of the PPA. These negotiations were expected to be completed by

July 2009 but are now projected to be completed by March 2010. Bidding and Contractor selection are expected in the

spring of 2010 with construction commencing in September 2010.


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Sarasota Co. - N. Sarasota Co. Reclaimed Water ASRs


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply Reclaimed Water

Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project consists of the design, permitting, and construction of three 1.2 mgd reclaimed water aquifer storage and

recovery (ASR) wells with ultra-violet (UV) disinfection. These ASRs will be constructed at the County's Central County

Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF). The ASRs will provide wet weather storage for the County's Northern

Regional Reuse System, consisting of four interconnected county WWTFs's and a interconnection with the City of

Sarasota's Reuse System.

BenefitsThe project will provide storage of approximately 1,200,000 gpd for 120 days or 144 million gallons per year for each of

three proposed ASR wells for a total of 432 million gallons per year stored. This will yield a flow of approximately

888,000 gpd of reclaimed water to offset existing ground-water withdrawals and potable service and better serve

existing reclaimed water users such as Palmer Ranch, Manor Care of Boynton Beach, Plaza Oaks, Silver Oak, and the

Hamptons Development.

Costs

The total project cost is estimated to be $6,443,546, and the District's share is requested to be 50 percent, or

$3,221,773. The Manasota Basin has funded $2,011,743 so far, between FY2000 and FY2007, and the WPSTF

provided $164,864 in FY2006/7, for a total of $2,176,607 already budgeted for the project. The Manasota Basin will

fund $1,127,598 in future years. The cost, amortized at 8 percent over 30 years, is $1.75 per thousand gallons of

traditional water offset. Any additional funds are for staff time. The future funds identified for the project are contingent

upon approval of such amounts by the District Governing and Basin Boards in the annual budget(s).


This is a multi-year project that will expand Sarasota County's reclaimed water system by providing wet weather

storage for the interconnected reclaimed water systems of the Sarasota County and City of Sarasota. This regional

system has five wastewater treatment plants with a permitted capacity of 18.5 mgd and a reuse flow of 5.4 mgd that

are now interconnected. This wet weather storage will increase the system's efficiency. Cost history: The original

project was submitted to the SWFWMD in 1998 and was approved for multi-year funding beginning in FY2000 and

ending in FY2005 with a total cost of $3,030,000. Following a lengthy hearing resulting in DEP issuing a permit to

proceed with construction of the first of three ASR wells, a first amendment was approved in 2006, which increased

the total cost and apportioned the District's share as follows: Cost Breakout: FY2000 = $100,000 FY2001 = $550,000

FY2002 = $390,000 FY2003 = $405,000 FY2006 = $311,607 ($286,743 ad valorem $24,864 WPSTF) FY2007 =

$420,000 ($280,000 ad valorem $140,000 WPSTF) FY2010 = $350,000 FY2011 = $350,000 and FY2012 = $427,598.

The County has updated the costs, revised the timeline and also determined that split flow UV disinfection is needed

for this project to ensure that water quality can consistently meet drinking water standards prior to injection into the

aquifer. An added benefit of installing UV disinfection is documented effectiveness in treating water borne pathogens

that are not amenable to chlorine disinfection. The cost of the UV disinfection system for each well is estimated at

$580,000. Of the total project cost of $6,443,546, approximately 83 percent ($5,320,247) is expected to be needed for

construction, and the remainder ($1,123,299) for design and administration.


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Sarasota Co. - N. Sarasota Co. Reclaimed Water ASRs


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 2,793,304 747,383 286,743 1,753,753 1,605 3,820



(Alternative Wtr)

189,728 0 24,864 164,864 0 0


District

Sarasota County 3,139,341 1,064,341 0 1,725,000 350,000 0

$6,122,373 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Agreement Executed: 5/10/00 5/10/00

Start Permitting and Design: 5/10/00 5/10/00

Complete Permitting and Design Well #1: 8/1/01 9/17/04

District Recognition/Signage: YES 5/1/02 5/1/02

Start Well # 1 Construction: 5/1/02 9/6/05

Complete Construction Well #1: 12/30/02 4/30/06 4/30/06

Engineering Report Well #1: 7/31/03 7/31/06 7/31/06

Start wellhead & UV construction: 9/30/03 1/31/10

Complete wellhead & UV construction: 12/16/03 9/30/10

Begin Cycle tesing Well # 1: 6/30/04 11/30/10

Start Well # 2 & # 3 Construction: 6/30/04 1/31/11

Complete Construction Well #2 & #3: 12/31/04 6/30/11

Final Invoice: 6/30/05 9/30/12

Project Completion: 12/31/05 12/31/12


The first reclaimed water ASR well system has been designed, permitted, and is under construction. The consultant,

PBS&J, is overseeing the construction. Diversified Well Drilling started on the Storage Zone Monitor Well (SZMW) on

September 6, 2005. The SZMW was completed February 28, 2006. The driller has completed the Lower Zone Monitor

Well (LZMW) and the Upper Zone Monitor Well (UZMW). A larger drill rig was mobilized and started drilling the ASR test

well February 2006. Construction of the ASR test was substantially complete by May 31, 2006. PBS&J has prepared a

final engineering report for construction and construction testing of the ASR. Design of the Central County Wastewater

Treatment Facility expansion, and the pumps, piping and UV treatment system for the ASR, is complete. The County

requested to add UV disinfection equipment and additional funding for this project in a FY2006 cooperative funding

initiative proposal. This was approved by the Basin Board and an amendment was executed on October 9, 2006 to

include the changes in scope and funding. The County and the District have agreed to put this project on hold pending a

resolution to the arsenic issue. The District is involved in studies to look for ways to meet the EPA and DEP water quality

requirements for arsenic. Results from these studies have been delayed due to the drought and are now scheduled to be

available in July 2010. To date, the Manasota Basin Board has encumbered $100,000 in FY2000, $550,000 in FY2001,

$390,000 in FY2002, $405,000 in FY2003, $286,743 in FY2006 and $280,000 in FY2007. Water Protection and

Sustainability Trust Fund (WPSTF) provided $164,864 for this project in FY2006/7. The remaining $1,127,598 will be

requested in future fiscal years. The County has spent $972,900 in design and construction costs for this project. To

date, the District has reimbursed the County $449,135 from the Manasota Basin and $74,631 from WPSTF funds.


K883

North Port WMPlan Big Slough


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementFlood Protection Emergency Flood Response


City of North PortCooperator(s)

Project Manager ARNOLD, DAVE

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis is a multi-year funded cooperative project with the City of North Port to perform 1) Topographic Information, 2)

Watershed Evaluation, and 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management

Program (WMP) for the portion of the Big Slough watershed area lying within the City of North Port. The project

includes detailed study of 60 square miles within the City, and approximate study of the 135 square mile remainder of

the Big Slough watershed to obtain its influence on conveyance of runoff through the City. Issues in the watershed

include land alterations, flood protection, natural systems preservation, water quality preservation, protection and

enhancement of the City's surface water reservoir, and protection of the downstream Charlotte Harbor estuary.

FY2003-2006 funding is budgeted to complete the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, Watershed

Management Plan elements. Topographic information includes the acquisition of data and development of the terrain

features in the Geodatabase to be used in the Watershed Evaluation. The Watershed Evaluation includes collection of

existing data, GIS processing of the terrain features to establish catchments and connectivity, field reconnaissance,

refinement of the terrain features and development of the hydraulic element point features. The Watershed

Management Plan element includes: development of watershed parameters for a specific use, GIS processing,

computer modeling, floodplain and water quality analysis, surface water resource assessment, establishment of LOS,

and BMP alternative analysis.





address level of service deficiencies. 2) Provides a Geodatabase and projected results from watershed model

simulations for floodplain and water quality management.

Costs

The total budgeted amount for this project is $1,280,000, of which the District's share is $640,000 provided by the

Manasota Basin. The City is contributing $640,000. Multi-year funding is over FY2003-2006 is budgeted to complete

the project. When each element is completed the project budget may require refinement based on the information

gathered.




and Models. In accordance with Board approval, a cooperative funding revenue agreement with the City of North Port

was developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete WMP elements

through the Watershed Management Plan. This required cooperative funding requests each year in FY2003-2006 to

accumulate the project budget. The District is managing the project and entering into purchase orders and

agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for

Implementation of BMPs, and the Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. The District is cooperating with

FEMA to modernize the flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) in Sarasota County. Information developed with this

project will be used to update the FIRMs representing this watershed.


K883

North Port WMPlan Big Slough


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 680,821 0 0 676,173 2,334 2,314


North Port - Watershed Mgmt Program

(K883)

640,000 0 0 640,000 0 0

$1,320,821 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesDraft Agreement to Management Services 12/15/02 1/16/03




Cooperator Contract Executed 4/15/03 4/29/03

Consultant Contract Executed 10/1/03 7/29/03

Notice to Proceed to Consultant 10/1/03 8/27/03 8/27/03

Watershed Evaluation Commence 10/1/03 8/27/03 8/27/03

Watershed Evaluation Completion 1/1/05 4/1/05 4/19/05

Watershed Plan Commence 1/1/05 4/1/05 4/20/05

Watershed Plan Completion (project complete) 6/1/06 5/1/09

Project Close-out 6/1/07 7/1/09


Status History: The cooperative funding agreement was approved by the Basin and Governing Boards in February 2003.

Since then the agreement has been reviewed and executed by the City and the District. District staff negotiated a

contract with Ardaman and Associates, one of the consultants pre-qualified for performing watershed plans, for services

to be completed with the FY2003-2004 funding. Notice-to-proceed was issued, effective the date of the project kick-off

meeting (08/27/2003). Ardaman Associates submitted the first set of deliverables, consisting of annotated base maps,

GIS coverages, and summary letter of data collection results in December 2003. Since then Ardaman Associates has:

(1) completed the watershed field reconnaissance; (2) is continuing to develop the GIS database and hydrologic and

hydraulic inventories; (3) completed the field survey; (3) completed watershed parameterization and model development.

The late delivery of the Sarasota County LiDAR topographic mapping caused delays in this project, but Ardaman now

has the mapping and is proceeding without delay. Current Status: The project is complete through the Floodplain

Analysis deliverables. Ardaman is working to update the watershed based on toptgraphy and land use changes that

occurred between the 2005 and 2007 Sarasota County LiDAR mapping dates. This includes the process for QA/QC

review, peer review, public review/comments, and Governing Board approval. After the Governing Board approves the

submittal of floodplain results to FEMA for updating the Sarasota County FIS, Ardaman will make any needed revisions

to the the Level of Service and preliminary BMP Analysis deliverables, and proceed with the BMP analysis task.


L007

Manatee - WMPlan Buffalo Canal/Frog Creek


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring

Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the BUFFALO

CANAL/FROG CREEK Watershed. The watershed occupies approximately 18.8 square miles in northwestern

Manatee County and discharges into Terra Ceia Bay, an Outstanding Florida Water. The watershed is experiencing

rapid development without the benefits of a detailed Watershed Management Plan.






simulations for floodplain management and water quality management.

Costs

The current budget amount for this project is $400,000, of which the District's share is $200,000 funded by the

Manasota Basin. The County is contributing $200,000. In FY2004, each party funded $50,000 for the project. The

remaining funds were funded in FY2005. When each element is completed the project budget and scope may require

refinement based on the information gathered. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries.






agreement with Manatee County was developed as a multi-year funded project to complete the WMP elements

through the Watershed Management Plan. The District is managing the project and will enter into purchase orders

and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for

a BMP alternative analysis, the Implementation of BMPs, and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.

With prior year funding the Topographic Information and Watershed Evaluation should be completed. With FY2005

funding the work on the Watershed Management Plan element began and should be completed. Work on Watershed

Management Plan element includes the following tasks: survey, data management and development of watershed

parameters, GIS processing, computer modeling, floodplain analysis, and establishment of LOS.


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Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 250,697 0 0 231,836 8,687 10,174


Manatee - Buffalo Canal/Frog Ck W/S

Stdy (L007)

200,000 0 0 200,000 0 0

$450,697 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesRecognition of District, Basin Board, County on reports 6/4/03

Select Consultant 6/4/03 6/4/03

Draft Coop Agreement to Management Services 7/15/03 7/15/03


Approval of Cooperative Agreement by Manasota Basin Board 8/12/03 8/12/03

Approval of Cooperative Agreement by Governing Board 8/26/03 8/26/03

Begin Negotiations with Consultant (K&S) 8/26/03 8/26/03

Execution of Cooperative Agreement by Manatee County 10/21/03 10/21/03

Execution of Cooperative Agreement by SWFWMD 11/7/03 11/23/03

Consultant Agreement to Management Services 11/26/03 11/26/03

Execution of Agreement by Consultant 1/9/04 1/20/04


Issue Notice to Proceed to Consultant/ Work Order #1 2/9/04 2/13/04

Terminate Consultant Agreement (K&S) 7/15/05 7/15/05

Execute New Consultant Agreement (JEA) 9/30/05 11/6/06 9/21/05

Issue Notice to Proceed to JEA for Work Order #1 10/31/05 10/28/05

Issue Notice to Proceed to JEA for Work Order #2 11/30/06 12/8/06

Termination of Consultant Agreement 10/31/10

Termination of Cooperative Agreement 12/31/10

1. Critical Project MilestonesExecute Expired Consultant Agreement w/JEA (05CON000119-A) 11/6/06 11/6/06

Execute Expired Cooperative Agreement (04REV0011-A) 1/25/07 1/25/07

Execute First Amendment to Expired Consultant Agreement w/JEA

(05CON000119-A)

1/14/08 1/14/08

Execute First Amendment to Expired Cooperative Agreement (04REV0011-A) 3/20/08 3/20/08

Execute First Amend. to Consultant Agrmt. (05CON000119-B) 10/1/09 9/17/09

Execute New Coop. Agrmt. (04REV0011-C) 2/26/10

2. Watershed Management Program ElementsCommence Element 1, Digital Topographic Information 2/13/04 10/28/05 2/13/04

Commence Element 2, Watershed Evaluation 2/13/04 10/31/05 10/28/05



Complete Element 2, Watershed Evaluation 4/1/06 11/1/07 11/1/07



At their August 2003 meetings, both the Manasota Basin Board and the Governing Board approved the FY2004 budget

for the project, approved the cooperative agreement with Manatee County for $400,000, authorized staff to assign a

consultant and enter into contract negotiations, and authorized the Executive Director to execute the consultant contract

up to the FY2004 budgeted amount ($100,000). The Cooperative Funding Agreement was approved by the BCC on

October 21, 2003, and was executed on November 23, 2003. Keith & Schnars was selected to perform the consultant


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services associated with the Buffalo Canal/Frog Creek Watershed Management Program. The agreement and Work

Order #1 with Keith & Schnars were executed on January 30, 2004, and February 11, 2004, respectively. Under the first

work order, Keith and Schnars performed a basic Watershed Evaluation, identified voids in the current topographic

information, and prepared a cost estimate to complete the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, and

Watershed Management Plan elements. Work Order #1 tasks were completed. The consultant services agreement with

Keith & Schnars has been terminated, and staff has negotiated a new agreement with Jones Edmunds & Associates to

complete the project within the original schedule and budget. Agreement with JEA to complete the Watershed Evaluation

and the Watershed Management Plan tasks was executed on September 21, 2005. The first work order with JEA has

been executed to complete the existing watershed feature data evaluation and assembly and 80% of the hydrologic

feature inventory, hydraulic feature inventory, and field reconnaissance. Under this work order JEA will begin tasks that

are not contingent upon the LiDAR deliverables. Additionally, staff executed a work order with one of the District's

approved aerial mapping vendors to develop digital topographic information for the entire watershed using LiDAR. The

watershed was flown in conjunction with the Peace River topographic mapping project (P692). The digital topographic

information has been approved by the District and has been transmitted to JEA to complete this project. Submitted

deliverables for Work Order #1 have been reviewed by staff. An amendment to the JEA agreement has been executed

on November 6, 2006, to revise the project schedule and amend the contract termination date. Additionally, the

cooperative funding agreement has been amended to extend the contract termination date. A second work order with

JEA has been executed to complete the Watershed Evaluation and the Watershed Management Plan. JEA has

submitted the first deliverable, Digital Topographic Information, under Work Order #2 for review. Work Order #2,

Deliverable 1 has been reviewed by District staff. Deliverables 2 & 3, as part of the Watershed Evaluation, are anticipated

to be submitted mid May. Work Order #2, Deliverable 2 has been submitted and is currently under review by District

staff. The remaining tasks under Watershed Evaluation, Work Order #2, Deliverables 3 to 5, were submitted to the

District for review. An update meeting was held with the consultant and Manatee County on November 13, 2007 and

Jones Edmunds showed the project progress thru Watershed Evaluation. Work Order #2, Deliverables 6 and

7-Surveying, has been completed and is currently under review with District staff. The cooperative funding agreement

and the consultant services agreement have been amended to extend the contract termination date from December 31,

2007 to December 31, 2008. District staff has completed the review for Work Order #2, Deliverables 3 thru 7 and

comments have been sent to the consultant to address. Consultant is 90% complete with work pertaining to Work Order

#2, Invoice 8 - Watershed Parameterization. Work Order #2, Invoice 8 - Watershed Parameterization is currently under

review by the District. The District has provided comments to the consultant on Work Order #2, Invoice 8 - Watershed

Parameterization. They are to be addressed in the next submittal. Currently, the consultant is wrapping up the model

development and floodplain delineation tasks. Both tasks are projected to be completed by December 31, 2008. An

extension to the cooperator and consultant agreements is required to complete the Level of Service task, which will

follow the additional tasks of peer review, public notification/meeting, 45-day review and comment period to the project,

as part of a separate agreement. Work Order #2, Invoices 9 & 10 deliverable was submitted on January 10, 2009.

Review comments were discussed with JEA on January 27, 2009. A resubmittal of Work Order #2, Invoices 9 & 10

deliverable was submitted on May 18, 2009. A new cooperator agreement, extending the termination date to December

31, 2009 has been sent to Manatee County for signature. Likewise, a new consultant agreement, extending the

termination date to October 31, 2009 has been sent to JEA and executed on January 29, 2009 by the District. A final

submittal of Work Order #2, Invoice 10 was submitted on August 14, 2009. A discussion of this submittal, along with the

usage of a multi-day storm will be held with the County September 8, 2009. A first amendment to the JEA agreement has

been sent to them for signature, extending the expiration date to October 31, 2010. Likewise, an amendment to the

cooperative agreement will need to be done to extend the expiration date. A purchase order for peer review has been

executed to bring on Engineering & Applied Science, Inc. to conduct peer review of floodplain results. Current Status:

JEA has submitted WO#6, Invoice #4 deliveralbe on 12/08/09. District staff completed the review and comments were

sent back to JEA on 12/21/09. Comments were addressed by JEA on 1/4/10. Peer review presentation to Engineering &

Applied Science, Inc. was completed on 2/11/10. Post-peer review meeting #1 is scheduled for 2/25/10.


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Manatee - WMPlan Gamble Creek


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring

Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the GAMBLE

CREEK Watershed. The watershed occupies approximately 56 square miles in northern Manatee County and

discharges into the Manatee River. The watershed is experiencing rapid development without the benefits of a detailed

Watershed Management Plan.






simulations for floodplain management and water quality management.

Costs

The current budget amount for this project is $900,000, of which the District's share is $450,000 funded by the

Manasota Basin. The County is contributing $450,000. Each party funded $125,000, $200,000, and $125,000 for the

project in FY2004, FY2005, and FY2006 respectively. When each element is completed the project budget and scope

of work may be refined based on the information gathered. The District funding amounts shown in the table include

staff salaries.






agreement with Manatee County was developed as a multi-year funded project to complete the WMP elements

through the Watershed Management Plan. The District is managing the project and will enter into purchase orders

and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for

a BMP alternative analysis, the Implementation of BMPs, and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.

With FY2004 and FY2005 year funding the Topographic Information and Watershed Evaluation should be completed.

With FY2005 funding the work on the Watershed Management Plan element began and should be completed with

FY2006 funds. Work on Watershed Management Plan element will include the following tasks: survey, data

management and development of watershed parameters, GIS processing, computer modeling, floodplain analysis,

and establishment of LOS.


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Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 504,286 0 0 485,425 8,687 10,174


Manatee - Gamble Ck W/S Mgmt Plan

(L010)

450,000 0 0 450,000 0 0

$954,286 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesRecognition of District, Basin Board, County on reports 6/4/03 6/4/03



Approval of Cooperative Agreement by Manasota Basin Board 8/12/03 8/12/03

Approval of Cooperative Agreement by Governing Board 8/26/03 8/26/03

Begin Negotiations with Consultant 8/26/03 8/26/03



Consultant Agreement to Management Services 11/26/03 11/26/03

Execution of Agreement by Consultant 2/6/04 2/2/04 2/2/04


Issue Notice to Proceed to Consultant/ Work Order #1 2/13/04 2/25/04

Requisition to Encumber FY2006 Funds 10/18/05 10/18/05

First Amendment to Consultant Agreement 10/31/05 10/17/05

Execution of Consultant's Work Order #2 by SWFWMD 11/18/05 5/29/07 5/29/07

Execution of Consultant's Work Order #3 by SWFWMD 7/9/07 7/9/07

Execution of Consultant's Work Order #4 by SWFWMD 3/28/08 5/27/08



1. Critical Project MilestonesExecute Expired Consultant Agreement (04CONC00013-A) 3/20/07 3/20/07

Execute Expired Cooperative Agreement (04REV0010-A) 6/14/07 6/14/07

Execute First Amendment to Expired Consultant Agreement (04CONC00013-A) 9/15/08 9/15/08

Execute First Amendment to Expired Cooperative Agreement (04REV0010-A) 12/29/08 12/29/08

Execute Third Amend. to Consultant Agrmt. (04CONC00013-A) 10/1/09 9/17/09

Execute New Coop. Agrmt. (04REV0010-B) 10/1/09 1/14/10

2. Watershed Management Program ElementsCommence Element 1, Digital Topographic Information 2/25/04 2/25/04

Commence Element 2, Watershed Evaluation 5/25/04 2/25/04


Complete Element 2, Watershed Evaluation 5/1/06 12/25/06 12/1/07




At their August 2003 meetings, both the Manasota Basin Board and the Governing Board approved the FY2004 budget

for the project, approved the cooperative agreement with Manatee County for $900,000, authorized staff to assign a

consultant and enter into contract negotiations, and authorized the Executive Director to execute the consultant contract

up to the FY2004 budgeted amount ($250,000). The Cooperative Funding Agreement was approved by the BCC on

October 21, 2003, and was executed on November 23, 2003. PBS&J was selected to perform the consultant services

associated with the Gamble Creek Watershed Management Program. The agreement and Work Order #1 with PBS&J


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were executed on February 18, 2004, and February 25, 2004, respectively. Under the first work order, PBS&J performed

a basic Watershed Evaluation, identified voids in the current topographic information, and prepare a cost to complete the

Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, and Watershed Management Plan elements. The consultant has

submitted the report on the preliminary evaluation of the watershed and probable costs to complete the first three

elements of the WMP. The First Amendment to the PBS&J's services agreement was executed on October 17, 2005, to

amend the compensation and budget to included approved FY2005 and FY2006 funds. Work Order #2 will complete the

Watershed Evaluation. Work Order #2 was executed on November 18, 2005. Additionally, a work order to develop digital

topographic information for the entire watershed using LiDAR has been executed with 3001, Inc. The watershed was

flown in conjunction with the Peace River topographic mapping project (P692). By doing so, the project realized a

significant cost savings. Aerial mapping deliverables have been approved by Staff. Work Order #3 to collect all remaining

field measurements has been developed, but staff is waiting on supplementary information to be provided by the

consultant. Completion of the Watershed Evaluation and commencement on the Watershed Management Plan have

been delayed due to delays in the digital topographic information development. Both the consultant services agreement

and cooperative agreement are being amended to extend the contract termination date. The agreement with PBS&J has

been extended to October 8, 2008. A project status meeting was held on April 27, 2007 to assess Work Order #2 and set

up Work Order #3. Consultant's field crews have had difficulties gaining access to farm properties to complete field

measurements and therefore delaying the completion of Work Order #2. Work Order #2 will be amended for the work

that could not be done and Work Order #3 will be developed to wrap up the Watershed Evaluation and commence the

Watershed Management Plan. Work Order #3 was executed on 7/9/07. Deliverable 1 of Work Order #3 is anticipated in

September 2007. Work Order #3, Deliverables 1 thru 3, covering the processing of LiDAR data to generate a TIN/DEM,

wrapping up the work for Watershed Evaluation and surveys as part of the Watershed Management Plan has been

delivered to the District for review. District staff is wrapping up the review for Work Order #3, Deliverables 1 thru 3 and

comments will be send to the consultant thereafter. More time was taken for this review is a result of the implemented

increase level of effort to better QA/QC the submittal. The consultant has been instructed to prepare Work Order #4 and

to arrange a project update meeting with Manatee County. A project status meeting with Manatee County was held on

May 14, 2008. Work Order #4 has been signed by the District and a notice to proceed has been given to the consultant,

May 29,2008. Work Order #4, Deliverables 1 thru 3 was delivered to the District on August 22, 2008. A stakeholders

meeting was held on October 8, 2008 at the Manatee County Public Works Department. The 20 largest property owners

and local engineering consultants in the area were invited. The purpose of the meeting was to present our findings from

the work that PBS&J has done thru the Watershed Evaluation element and to get their input based on their knowledge of

the area. Work Order #4, Deliverable 4 was submitted to the District on November 4, 2008. The District's comments for

deliverables 1 thru 4 of Work Order 4 were sent to PBS&J to address. Work Order #4, Deliverable 5 - Calibrated

computer model was submitted to the District on May 1, 2009. The District is currently reviewing the submittal and a

meeting at Manatee County has been set up for May 20, 2009 for the consultant to discuss the model and present the

preliminary floodplain. District & Manatee County comments to Work Order #4, Deliverable 5 were sent to PBS&J on

7/14/09 to address. The District has selected Royal Consulting Services, Inc. to perform the peer review of floodplain

results produced by PBS&J. PBS&J agreement will be modify to reduce by $33,000, to be used for the peer review. A

second amendment to the cooperative agreement is currently being routed for signatures, extending the expiration date

to October 1, 2010. A third amendment to PBS&J agreement is being routed for signatures, reducing the project budget

by $33,000 to be used to hire Royal Consulting Services, Inc. to peer review the floodplain results. District and Manatee

County has provided comments to PBS&J Work Order #4, Deliverable 5. PBS&J is currently addressing those

comments. Current Status: A new cooperative agreement with Manatee County was executed on 1/14/10, extending the

expiration date to October 1, 2010. A third amendment to PBS&J agreement was executed on 9/17/09. In reviewing

PBS&J's WO#4, Invoice #6 deliverable, District staff has questioned the modeling technique used by PBS&J on certain

part of the watershed. Since then, PBS&J has brought on Streamline Technologies, Inc. to evaluate and give opinion on

the adequacy of the H&H conditions used. A summary report about the findings was completed on January 13, 2010 by

Stremline Technologies, Inc. PBS&J is currently in the process of modifying the data & model to address those

comments.


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Implementation of BMPs - Phillippi Creek/Celery Fields


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementFlood Protection Emergency Flood ResponseNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring

Basin(s) Manasota



PRESTON, MATTTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Phillippi Creek Watershed. The watershed covers an

area of approximately 56 square miles and is located in Sarasota County (County). This BMP will be implemented in

the Celery Fields improvement area and specifically includes construction of additional storage to the existing south

cell of the Celery Fields Regional Stormwater Facility. Implementation of the BMP includes the following tasks:

construction and construction engineering and inspection. The proposed BMP will address level of service

deficiencies. In addition, 120-acres of the southern cell pond of Celery Fields will be excavated to create a wetland

habitat that will provide natural systems benefits.

BenefitsThe project will provide additional storage within the watershed and, thereby, provide an improved level of service.

These improvements will address structure flooding downstream along Phillippi Creek by providing flood protection for

15 homes currently inundated and damaged during a 100-year flood event. Based on an Expected Damages Analysis,

the expected flood damages to be mitigated by the project for a 100-year flood event is approximately $2.17 million.

This project is also expected to improve water quality through increased residence times.

Costs

The current total budget for this project is $16.873 million. The FDEP is providing the County with a grant of

$10,079,880 toward the project. The District's contribution is $2,903,060, which is being funded entirely by the

Manasota Basin. Implementation costs for the project are significantly greater than originally estimated in 2001. The

District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and central garage.





Management (CWM) initiative strategies. A WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to

protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. This project involves

the Implementation of BMPs which includes design, development of construction documents, construction permitting,

land acquisition, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and

inspection. The original budget for the project was around $2.9 million and was based on a November 2001

preliminary design report prepared by the County. The County is managing the project, and the District project

manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks.


L210

Implementation of BMPs - Phillippi Creek/Celery Fields


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 2,931,645 0 0 2,917,082 2,182 12,381


District

Florida Department of Environmental

Protection

10,079,880 0 0 10,079,880 0 0

Sarasota County 4,383,560 0 0 4,383,560 0 0

$17,395,085 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development and ExecutionDraft Agreement to Management Services 1/7/04 1/6/05

Negotiate Cooperative Funding Agreement with County 9/27/04 1/3/05


Board of County Commissioners Approval 4/1/05 2/22/05



Draft Amendment to Management Services 12/15/06 5/31/07 7/16/07

Draft Amendment returned from Management Services 1/22/07 6/30/07 8/2/07

Board of County Commissioners Approval 2/28/07 7/30/07 9/25/07

Execute Amendment 3/30/07 8/31/07 10/9/07


2. Critical Project MilestonesAlternatives Analysis Complete 4/30/05 3/4/05

Acquire All Permits, Government Approvals, & Real Property Rights for Project 8/26/05 3/30/09 6/1/09

Complete Design and Permitting 10/11/05 5/30/09 6/10/09



Complete Construction 1/12/07 6/30/10

Construction Site Signage will Recognize Funding 12/15/07 9/30/09 12/21/09

3. Project Close OutSubmit As-Builts 2/11/07 7/30/10



Project construction began in early September 2009 with equipment mobilization and establishment of haul routes.

Excavation of the additional stormwater storage areas is ongoing and remains on schedule. Excavated material is

stockpiled in several areas for future use in the construction of containment berms. District staff have been in

discussions with Sarasota Co. staff regarding floodplain storage created by the project, and increases in funding

allocations for construction engineering and inspections. ACTIONS-TO-DATE: On Schedule. Project construction is

ongoing and is scheduled for completion in October 2010.


L230

Longboat Key Backup Potable Water Supply Interconnect


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Regional Water Supply Planning

Basin(s) Manasota

Longboat KeyCooperator(s)

Project Manager MCBRIDE, TAMERA

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project includes the design and construction of a subaqueous crossing of New Pass with approximately 2,400

linear feet of 16-inch diameter potable water pipeline. The original proposal was for a 2,000 linear foot 12-inch pipeline;

however, the pipeline was lengthened and rerouted due to permitting issues. The Town of Longboat Key will connect

to the potable water supply system of the City of Sarasota on City Island from Longboat Key's potable water supply

system on the south side of the key. The project will provide the Town with an unspecified amount of back-up potable

water in the event supplies are not available from the Town's current supplier, Manatee County. It was originally

anticipated that the City would supply the Town in emergency situations only, such as if a natural disaster interrupted

supply from Manatee County. However, the Town now envisions that the City will eventually serve as a back-up

supplier in order to meet the Town's peak demands.

BenefitsThe project will enable the Town of Longboat Key to receive a reliable supply of potable water in the event supplies are

not available from Manatee County.

Costs

The District's share of the project is expected to be $1,000,000. The Manasota Basin Board originally budgeted

$50,000 toward completion of the project in FY2005, and an additional $200,000 was transferred from the Water

Supply and Resource Development fund for a total contribution of $250,000 in FY2005. The basin board budgeted

$250,000 in FY2006, $250,000 in FY2007, and $250,000 in FY2008. A cost benefit cannot be calculated, since no new

water supplies will be developed as a result of the project.


The total eligible cost of the project is $2,000,000, of which design represents $500,000 and construction represents

$1,500,000. The Town will be solely responsible for the upsizing of 3.5 miles of existing 8, 10, and 12-inch water

mains along Gulf of Mexico Drive, and for the pump system and emergency generator upgrades at the south and

mid-key water stations. This $2,200,000 portion of the project is not eligible for funding.


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 1,017,849 0 0 1,012,833 0 5,016


District

Longboat Key 6,156,958 0 0 6,156,958 0 0

$7,174,807 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding






L230

Longboat Key Backup Potable Water Supply Interconnect


Commence Design 4/29/05 6/20/05

Basin Board Notification of Agreement Execution 6/15/05 10/12/05 10/12/05

Signage Erected 7/31/06 12/10/07 4/30/08


Project Complete 12/31/07 12/31/09

Contract Close-out 12/31/08 3/31/10


A total of $1,000,000 has been budgeted for the project through FY2008. Construction began (December 10, 2007). The

first invoice was received in January 2009 and was reviewed by the District's project manager. Additional backup was

requested for the invoice on March 18, 2009. The Longboat Key project manager resubmitted the invoice package and

additional information was requested on December 30, 2009. The contract expiration date is March 31, 2010; however,

the Town verified that an extension is not required, because all work under the contrat has been completed.

Pipeline Design, Permitting, and Construction The pipeline design was completed. The Town forwarded the 100 percent

design level plans and technical specifications to the District on July 26, 2007. Staff was notified that the final design of

the pipeline alignment differs slightly from the 60 percent design level because of permitting issues.

A Department of Health permit was received on March 5, 2007 and a Florida Department of Transportation permit was

received on April 23, 2007. The Town submitted a Joint Application Environmental Resource Permit (ERP)/Dredge and

Fill/Submerged Land Lease, which includes permits required by the District, Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE), and the

Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The District issued an exemption to the ERP portion of the

permit on December 20, 2006, and the ACOE issued a Regional General Permit on March 8, 2007 for dredge and fill

activities. The Sovereign Submerged Lands Lease was fully executed on August 9, 2007. A copy of the fully executed

and recorded easement was returned to the FDEP Department of State Lands on August 27, 2007. The City of Sarasota

entered an access agreement with the contractor on April 3, 2008. The District's Sarasota Regulation Department

accepted the planned pipe transport alternative on April 10, 2008. The final pipeline alignment did fall outside the

Sovereign Submerged Land Lease easement in a small area. The Town and Engineer adjusted the easement

description and lease language, and SWFWMD forwarded the updated survey to the FDEP on April 22, 2009. The Town

received an updated land lease easement from the FDEP on June 5, 2009. The full execution was recorded at the

Sarasota County Clerk of Court on July 31, 2009.

The District received the bid set plans and technical specifications on August 2, 2007. The bid was awarded to Expertech

Network Installation (US) Inc. and notice to proceed was issued for a December 10, 2007 commencement date. The

contractor mobilized on January 18, 2008 and began drilling on January 30, 2008. Drilling was slower than originally

anticipated by the contractor due to equipment issues and the apparent presence of rock. Drilling of the pipeline hole was

completed May 12, 2008, and the pipeline was pulled under New Pass into place on May 14, 2008. Pressure testing and

chlorination of the pipe was conducted the week of May 26, 2008. The contractor performed confirmation surveying on

August 26-27, 2008 and September 5-6, 2008 and was found to be acceptable on October 13, 2008 by the consulting

engineer, CDM. On November 10, 2008, CDM approved the contractor's first request for payment covering work from

March 1, 2008 to July 30, 2008. On June 23, 2009, the Expertech Florida office was closed and the project data was

transferred to the Expertech Canada office. A final pay request for the construction was received on August 17, 2009.

South Key Station No. 2 Design and Permitting A District Environmental Resource Notice General Permit was approved

on January 16, 2008. An application for a Specific Permit to construct potable water system components was received

from the Department of Health on February 25, 2008. A Site Plan Exemption was received from the Town of Longboat

Key Planning, Zoning, and Building Department on June 10, 2008. The South Key Station No. 2 Improvements project

was advertised for bid on June 24, 2008. The bid opened August 6, 2008, was awarded August 21, 2008, and was

executed October 20, 2008. The preconstruction conference was held on November 4, 2008 and the Notice to Proceed

was issued on November 11, 2008. The contractor mobilized on January 12, 2009. Construction on the meter compound

and chemical equipment is complete.

ACTION-TO-DATE: Delayed. An information request concerning the Accelerate Florida Program was mailed to the

cooperator on October 15, 2008. The District's project manager followed up with an email on January 16, 2009 and a

phone call on February 9, 2009. The Town responded with a letter dated February 12, 2009 that stated the following:

"The project is currently in construction. The drilling portion of the project is completed and final billing should be received

soon. The chemical blending and meter compound portions of the project are on the horizon. The contractor is in shop

drawing submittal phase with those portions of the project. We are working with the contractor to get those last few

pieces of the project completed as soon as practical without hindering portions of the project that are not included in the

L230 project."


L512

(Completed) Manatee County Shallow Well Rebate Program



Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project consists of a shallow well rebate program to provide incentives and assistance to encourage existing

homeowners/businesses of Manatee County who use potable water as a landscape irrigation source to convert to a

shallow well (surficial/intermediate) system. This area includes the western unincorporated service area of Manatee

County and the cities of Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach.

BenefitsIt is estimated that there will be 100 wells installed each year, saving 493 gpd per site, within the retail service area of

Manatee County Water System. The estimated water savings from this project is 49,300 gpd.

Costs

The total project cost is $50,000, and the District's share is requested to be $25,000. The Manasota Basin is

requested to fund $25,000 in FY2006. The cost, amortized at 8 percent over 20 years, is $0.28 /1000 gal saved. Any

additional funds are for staff time.


This shallow well rebate program provides a cost share (50% of cost up to $500) to any eligible customer who

converts to a shallow well (surficial/intermediate) system and meets all criteria set forth by the Shallow Well Feasibility

Study, conducted during FY2004 and FY2005. Rebate payments are subject to the recipient's submittal of the

documented cost to the Utility Operations Department, Water Conservation Section and a completed site inspection of

every well installation.


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 41,065 0 0 38,784 0 2,281


District

Manatee County 25,000 0 0 25,000 0 0

$66,065 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Begin advertising: 12/1/05 12/1/05

Draft Agreement to Contract Administration: 1/15/06 2/1/06

Start processing rebates: 1/31/06 1/31/06

Agreement Executed / Notice to Proceed: 5/31/06 5/22/06

Complete processing rebates: 1/31/07 10/15/09 10/15/09

Final Report: 7/15/07 11/16/09 11/2/09

Final Invoice: 9/15/07 12/15/09 10/30/09


L512

(Completed) Manatee County Shallow Well Rebate Program


The County began advertising the program in December 2005. In May 2006, a billing insert was mailed describing the

program and fifty applications were received. The County sent out an advertisement with the March 2008 utility bills and

received thirty-three requests for applications. To date, a total of two hundred and twenty applications have been

requested from the County. Fifty rebates have been processed by the County. The County has issued 56 rebates and

has submitted forty-two rebates to the District for reimbursement. The program has proceeded slower than expected.

The County requested an extension to the agreement with the District to allow more applicants to take advantage of the

rebate program. A first amemdment was executed 11/27/2007 that extended the project to July 15, 2009. The final

invoice was submitted October 30, 2009. The District reimbursed the County a total of $12,750. The final report was

submitted November 2, 2009. A total of fifty-one rebates were processed by the District for a savings of 64,697 gpd. This

project is complete.


L604

Manatee - WMPlan Little Manatee River


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and MonitoringFlood Protection Floodplain Management

Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)

Status Not Funded


Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the LITTLE

MANATEE RIVER Watershed. The watershed occupies approximately 79.0 square miles within northern Manatee

County and discharges into Tampa Bay, a SWIM waterbody. The watershed is beginning to experience rapid

residential development to the west of Interstate 75 that is expected to expand to the east in the near future.

Topographic information includes the acquisition of data and development of the terrain features in the Geodatabase

to be used in the Watershed Evaluation. The Watershed Evaluation includes collection of existing data, GIS

processing of the terrain features to establish catchments and connectivity, field reconnaissance, refinement of the

terrain features and development of the hydraulic element point features. The Watershed Management Plan element

includes: development of watershed parameters for a specific use, GIS processing, computer modeling, floodplain and

water quality analysis, surface water resource assessment, establishment of LOS, BMP alternative analysis.







Costs

The current budget amount for this project is $1 million, of which the District's share is $500,000 to be funded by the

Manasota Basin. The County will contribute $500,000. Previously approved FY2007 funding included $500,000 from

the Basin's budget with a revenue from Manatee County for $250,000. Previously approved FY2008 funding included

$500,000 from the Basin's budget with a revenue from Manatee County for $250,000. Due to the recent tax cuts,

Manatee County has notified us that they are not able to contribute the $250,000 as originally planned for FY2008.

When each element is completed the project budget and scope may require refinement based on the information

gathered. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries.





Management (CWM) initiative strategies and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. The District has been working

with the County for several years through the Watershed Management Program Coordination to develop a five year

implementation schedule by watershed based on their projected funding levels, and funding available from others for

example FEMA or State appropriations. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with Manatee County has been

developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete the WMP elements

through the Watershed Management Plan. This is a multi-year funded project that will require a cooperative funding

request each fiscal year until completed. If approved, this project will be ranked as a 1A project in future fiscal years.

The District will manage the project and will enter into work orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks.

Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for a BMP alternative analysis, the

Implementation of BMPs, and the Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.


L604



Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 528,167 0 0 519,610 8,557 0



(L604)

500,000 0 0 500,000 0 0

$1,028,167 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesRecognition of the SWFWMD, Manasota Basin Board and Manatee County will

be included on all reports

9/29/06


Develop Draft Agreement with Manatee County 11/20/06 11/30/06

Cooperative Funding Agreement to Contract Administration 11/27/06 12/8/06



Begin Negotiations with Consultant 1/30/07 2/8/07

Execution of Consultant Agreement by SWFWMD 9/30/07

Issue Notice to Proceed to Consultant/ Work Order #1 9/30/07





Notice of anticipated funding has been sent to County's project manager. A meeting has been requested to discuss

scope of work and consultant selection. District and Manatee County staff met on October 12, 2006, to discuss the

proposed scope of work and specific project needs. Hillsborough County had developed a model for the watershed that

the District recently reviewed under Project B126. The model and the results of the District's independent review will

serve as the base for the Watershed Management Plan within the Manatee County portion of the watershed. District staff

are currently negotiating with one of its pre-selected vendors to complete aerial topographic mapping for the portions of

the watershed that currently do not have digital topographic information. Boyle Engineering Corp. has been selected as

the consulting firm to perform this project. The Cooperative Funding Agreement was executed on 1/25/2007. Mapping

and GIS staff is putting together a Work Order with Earth Data to begin aerial topographic mapping for portions of the

watershed that currently do not have digital topographic information. District staff will begin talks with Boyle Engineering

and will be putting together a consultant agreement. A Work Order was executed with Earth Data for the aerial

topographic mapping work. District staff initiated communication with Boyle Engineering on 2/8/07 to begin the consultant

services agreement process. A draft consultant services agreement has been sent to Boyle for review. Boyle

Engineering provided Fee Schedule for their team. A consultant agreement is being routed through our contract, legal

sections for review. County's project manager has indicated that due to recent tax cuts they will not be able to contribute

the $250,000 as originally planned for FY2008. District staff has met with County on 8/21/07 to develop a work plan to

move the project forward using only the FY2007 fundings. Boyle Engineering has submitted a project budget for review.

District staff is finishing the consultant services agreement and will be working with the consultant to develop Work Order

#1. The consultant services agreement has been placed on hold by the Department's Director due to the reprioritization

of projects within the department. The LiDAR data acquisition by Earth Data is in its final phase and will be delivered to

the District mid January 2008. The consultant services agreement is still on hold and the consultant has been notified of

the situation. We're still waiting for the delivery of the LiDAR data acquisition by Earth Data. The LiDAR acquisition has

been completed and the data is available for usage as of 04/29/2008. The consultant services agreement with Boyle

Engineering for the watershed management plan will be delay until further notice to enable Manatee County to shift

FY2007 funding contribution to other higher priority projects. It is anticipated that the project will be terminated and any

left over funds will be balance forward. The District is reviewing the project budget to identify how much has been spent

and what the remaining funds are. The District will notify Manatee County once these figures are completed. Current

Status: The project is terminated. Finance has liquidated $357,402 that was encumbered to the agreement to allow the


L604


dollars to lapse.


L608

Palmetto Reclaimed Water ASR


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply Reclaimed Water

Basin(s) Manasota

PalmettoCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project consists of the design, construction, permitting, ultraviolet (UV) disinfection, cycle testing, and operational

permitting for a 1.2 mgd reclaimed water Aquifer Storage Recovery (ASR) well for the City of Palmetto. The ASR well

will be located at the City's Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF). This ASR well will help reduce the demands on

potable water supplies and eliminate the need for surface water discharge of excess reclaimed water to Terra Ceia

Bay.

BenefitsThis reclaimed water ASR well will store an estimated 144 million gallons of reclaimed water during wet weather

periods to help offset approximately 276,000 gallons per day (gpd) of future groundwater supply. The City is projecting

a new irrigation demand of 2.2 million gallons per day (mpd) from approximately 3,696 additional residential units from

planned developments by 2010. Reclaimed water flows normally discharged from the City's WWTF to Terra Ceia Bay

will be stored in the ASR well.

Costs

The total project cost is $2,340,000 and the District's share is requested to be $1,134,000. The Manasota Basin

contributed $389,000 in FY2007 and $272,000 in FY2008. The WPSTF contributed $72,000 in FY2007 and $136,000

in FY2008. The Manasota Basin will asked to provide $405,000 in additional funds in FY2011. The cost, amortized at

8 percent over 30 years is $2.05 per 1000 gallons offset, assuming the City will require the new developments to fund

the connection to the City's reuse system. The future funds identified for the project are contingent upon approval of

such amounts by the District Governing and Basin Boards in the annual budget(s).


The City of Palmetto completed a reclaimed water ASR feasibility study in October 2005 that recommended the City

develop a reclaimed water ASR to provide wet weather storage at the Palmetto WWTF site. The City is prepared to

move forward with the construction and permitting of a test well. If this ASR well is successful, one additional

reclaimed water ASR well is planned at the WWTF site. The City has been in communication with Manatee County

and the City of Bradenton about the future development of a regional system and, depending on the results of those

communications, this project could ultimately be an integral part of a more regional system. Of the total project cost of

$2,340,000, approximately 79 percent ($1,850,000) is expected to be needed for construction, and the remainder

($490,000) for design and administration.


L608

Palmetto Reclaimed Water ASR


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 678,404 0 0 672,979 1,605 3,820



(Alternative Wtr)

208,000 0 0 208,000 0 0


District

City of Palmetto 1,066,000 0 0 661,000 405,000 0

$1,952,404 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Draft Agreement to Contract Administration: 9/30/06 9/30/06

Agreement Executed / Notice to Proceed: 11/30/06 1/24/07

Start construction of reclaimed water ASR: 9/1/07 3/5/08

Complete construction of reclaimed water ASR: 8/30/10

Start Cycle Testing: 9/1/10

Complete Cycle Testing & Obtain Operational Permit: 12/31/10

Final Invoice: 4/30/11

Contract Termination: 6/30/11


The agreement with the City was executed on January 24, 2007. The public hearing for the draft FDEP ASR construction

permit was held on January 23, 2007. The FDEP ASR Construction Permit was issued in April 2007. The City of

Palmetto has agreed with the District to construct the Storage Zone Monitor Well (SZMW) / Exploratory Well as the first

well. This will allow us to gather information about the target aquifer, a drinking water aquifer, and a lower aquifer to

determine if it's suitable for ASR development. If that lower zone is not a drinking water aquifer, and it's suitable for ASR,

it may allow us to bypass the arsenic requirements for ASRs in the drinking water aquifers. The consultant has prepared

the bid specifications for the exploratory well and the City advertised the project for bidding to select a driller. The bid

opening occurred on January 9, 2008. Hausinger and Associates Inc. was the lowest bidder. The City approved the

contract with Hausinger and Associates Inc. on February 18, 2008. Construction started March 5, 2008 on the

exploratory well. The pilot hole was drilled to 1040 feet in depth. It was determined by the consultant that the lower zone,

a non USDW zone, is not suitable for ASR development. The decision was made to perform all water quality and

geological tests and back plug this well to a depth of about 520 feet bls. This well was completed and will be the Storage

Zone Monitor Well (SZMW) for this ASR. The ASR will need to be constructed in the Swuannee Limestone aquifer which

is between 400 and 520 feet bls. A technical memorandum on the exploratory/SZMW was completed and submitted to

FDEP in December 2008. The project has been placed on hold pending the results of the District's arsenic pretreatment

study at the City of Bradenton ASR project which has been delayed due to the drought and is now scheduled to be

available in July 2010. To date, the District has reimbursed the City $223,809 for it's share of design and construction of

the exploratory/SZMW.


L610

Sarasota County - Watershed Plan: Lemon Bay



Basin(s) Manasota



GARCIA, LIZANNETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe purpose of this project is to develop a comprehensive watershed plan for Lemon Bay. The plan will focus on water

resource issues such as restoration of historic or more natural hydrologic regimes in the basin, improvements to water

quality and habitat restoration. The plan will attempt to identify ways to reduce excess flows into the bay, and thereby

assist in reducing pollutant loads, improving water quality and habitat conditions. The Lemon Bay watershed includes

several localities of concern with regard to documented declining water quality trends: elevated nutrients for Alligator

Creek and Forked Creek, elevated nutrients and low dissolved oxygen levels for Gottfried Creek, and elevated

nutrients from direct run-off to Lemon Bay. These areas of concern suggest a need to develop and implement ways to

reduce nutrient loading from the watershed. An essential element of the project will be updating and fine-resolution

improvements to the current AdICPR flood model.

BenefitsThis regional initiative promotes and furthers the implementation of the Sarasota Bay CCMP, SWFWMD's Southern

Coastal Watershed CWM Plan, and Sarasota County's Comprehensive Plan. The Lemon Bay Watershed

Management Plan will be developed in cooperation with the District, the DEP Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve Program,

the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, the Lemon Bay League, the DEP Bureau of Watershed Management,

and all other interested stakeholders.

Costs

The total cost of plan development is $600,000. The District's share is $300,000, and the County's share is $300,000.

The FY2007 budget is $300,000 with the District and County each contributing half ($150,000). For FY2007, the

District's share is split between the Manasota Basin Board ($75,000) and the State's Water Protection and

Sustainability Trust Fund ($75,000). The FY2008 budget is $300,000 with the County and the District each contributing

half ($150,000). The District's FY2008 share is funded entirely by the Manasota Basin Board. The District funding

amounts shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and central garage charges.


The completed plan will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for adoption, and will include short-term

and long-term projects for improvements that may include wastewater reuse, stormwater reuse, smart growth, revised

land development standards, sediment control, wetland or floodplain restoration, flood level abatement, aquifer

protection, and restoration of natural flow regimes. The northern half of Lemon Bay (WBID 1983A) has been listed as

verified impaired for nutrients based on an exceedance of the 11ug/l chlorophyll-a guideline in the Impaired Waters

Rule (62-303, FAC). Lemon Bay has also been listed as impaired for bacteria based on a downgrading of shellfish

harvesting classification from approved to conditional. Development of the plan will include formation of a watershed

stakeholders group working through the Neighborhood Environmental Stewardship Team (NEST) program to

encourage public participation in the process.


L610

Sarasota County - Watershed Plan: Lemon Bay


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 260,031 0 0 244,086 10,282 5,663



Wtr Rstr)

75,000 0 0 75,000 0 0


District

Sarasota County 300,000 0 0 300,000 0 0

$635,031 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



Cooperative Funding Agreement to Contract Administration 12/15/06 4/20/07 4/20/07

Execution of Cooperative Agreement by Sarasota County 4/15/07 5/31/07 6/26/07

Execution of Agreement by SWFWMD 4/30/07 7/15/07 7/20/07

Issue Notice to Proceed 5/5/07 7/30/07 7/20/07

2. Critical Project MilestonesLiterature Search and Review (Draft) 1/30/08 3/30/08 3/30/08

Watershed Characterization (Draft) 3/15/08 5/30/08 6/30/08

Develop / Review Sediment Abatement Projects 6/30/08 6/30/08

Prepare Working Draft of Watershed Plan for Review 7/30/09 8/3/09

Review of Working Draft by Project Team - Completed 9/14/09 4/30/10

Watershed Plan Presented to Sarasota County BOCC 6/30/10



The working Draft Watershed Management Plan is complete and is undergoing review by the project team members.

Edits, comments and revisions are being collected and incorporated into a final Draft. Additional water quality issues (i.e.,

newly adopted TMDLs) have required additional work and thereby extended the review period. Draft comments are

anticipated to be complete by late May 2010. In order to accommodate the additional work and review time, a no-cost

time extension to the agreement has been approved to extend the project completion date to August 31, 2010.


L611

Sarasota County - Watershed Plan: Roberts Bay



Basin(s) Manasota



GARCIA, LIZANNE, HEYL, MIKETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe purpose of this project is to develop a comprehensive Watershed Plan for Roberts Bay. The plan will focus on

water resources issues such as restoration of historic or more natural hydrologic regimes in Roberts Bay, and

improvements to water quality and habitat restoration. The plan will attempt to identify ways to reduce flow volumes

into the Bay, and thereby assist in reducing pollutant loads and improving water quality. The Roberts Bay watershed

includes two localities of concern with regard to documented declining water quality trends: increasing trends of

historic chlorophyll a levels at Roberts Bay, and elevated nutrient levels based on Trophic State Index (TSI) for West

Clark Lake. Conditions at both of these localities indicate a need to reduce nutrient loading from the watershed. An

essential element of the project will be updating and improving the existing AdICPR flood model and pollutant loading

model.

BenefitsDevelopment of the plan will allow the County to consolidate and update goals and objectives from the District's SWIM

Plan and the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (SBEP) into one strategy that would include comprehensive monitoring of

water quality and pollutant loads, detailed mapping, flood and pollutant load modeling, and prioritized practical project

proposals to improve water quality, restore natural run-off regimes, provide water supply, and protect natural

resources.

Costs

The total cost for plan development is $600,000. The District's share is $300,000, and the County's share is $300,000.

The FY2007 budget is $300,000, with the District and County each contributing half ($150,000). For FY2007, the

District's share is split between the Manasota Basin Board ($75,000) and the State's Water Protection and

Sustainability Trust Fund ($75,000). The FY2008 budget is $300,000 with the County and the District each contributing

half ($150,000). The District's FY2008 share is funded entirely by the Manasota Basin Board. The District funding



Development of the plan will include formation of a watershed stakeholders group working through the Neighborhood

Environmental Stewardship Team (NEST) program to encourage public participation in the process. The completed

plan will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for adoption, and will include short-term and long-term

projects for improvements that may include wastewater reuse, stormwater reuse, smart growth, revised land

development standards, sediment control, wetland or floodplain restoration, flood level abatement, aquifer protection,

and restoration of natural flow regimes.


L611

Sarasota County - Watershed Plan: Roberts Bay


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 260,031 0 0 244,086 10,282 5,663



Wtr Rstr)

75,000 0 0 75,000 0 0


District

Sarasota County 300,000 0 0 300,000 0 0

$635,031 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding






Issue Notice To Proceed 3/1/07 7/30/07 7/22/07

2. Critical Project Milestones Literature Search and Review 11/30/07 12/30/07

Watershed Characterization (Draft) 1/10/08 1/15/08

Develop Plan Goals and Objectives (Draft) 1/28/08 5/30/08 5/30/08

Develop / Review Sediment Abatement Plan 6/30/08 6/30/08

Prepare Working Draft Watershed Plan 8/3/09 8/3/09

Review of Working Draft WMP by Project Team - Completed 9/30/09 5/31/10

Watershed Plan Presented to Sarasota County BOCC 6/30/10



The working Draft Watershed Management Plan is complete and is undergoing review by the project team members.

Edits, comments and revisions are being collected and incorporated into a final Draft. Additional water quality issues (i.e.,

newly adopted TMDLs) have required additional work and thereby extended the review period. Draft comments are

anticipated to be complete by late May 2010. In order to accommodate the additional work and review time, a no-cost

time extension to the agreement has been prepared to extend the project completion date to August 31, 2010.


L613

Sarasota Imp. BMPs South Pelican Drive



Basin(s) Manasota


Project Manager SMITH, RANDY

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is to perform the Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of the District's

Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Hudson Bayou Watershed in Sarasota County. This project will be

implemented in the South Pelican Drive improvement area which has experienced chronic flooding over the past few

years, especially during hurricane Jeanne in 2004. The project will eliminate structural flooding and improve residential

roadway access by providing additional storage and improving conveyance. This will be accomplished through

construction of an attenuation storage pond downstream of the flooded structures and upsizing conveyance pipes and

channels between the flooded areas. The project is also expected to improve water quality by increasing residence

time in the new storage area. This project includes construction of the BMP's and associated construction engineering

and inspection.

BenefitsThe project is expected to meet level of service criteria during a 25-year storm event, eliminate structural flooding of

four structures and improve residential roadway access by providing additional storage and improving conveyance.

The project is also expected to improve water quality by increasing residence times in the new storage area. The flood

hazard mitigation benefit/cost ratio calculated by the County is 1.03.

Costs

The original FY2007 estimated project cost for construction was $594,000 and the District's share of $200,000 was

funded by the Manasota Basin Board. The County was unable to secure the land necessary for the project, which has

forced design changes and increased costs. The new estimated project cost for construction is $1,577,940. The

District funding amounts shown in the table below include staff salaries, travel and central garage charges.




Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed Management

(CWM) initiative strategies. The County previously budgeted funds for the project design, development of construction

documents, construction permitting, land acquisition, and bidding and contractor selection. The probable construction

costs for this project were based on the BMP alternative analysis developed by the County in its Hudson Bayou Master

Plan completed in September 1994 and updated in April 1997. The County and the City of Sarasota will be required to

acquire a joint drainage easement to implement the BMP. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the

County was developed to complete the Implementation of BMPs. The County will manage the project, where the

District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks.


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 216,920 0 0 210,022 3,405 3,493


District

Sarasota County 1,535,927 0 0 1,535,927 0 0

$1,752,847 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


L613

Sarasota Imp. BMPs South Pelican Drive


1. Contract Development & ExecutionNegotiate Cooperative Funding Agreement with County 10/31/06 1/5/07


Contract sent to County for BOCC Approval 3/14/07 3/14/07

Signed Contract returned from County 4/2/07 4/30/07


Notice to Proceed sent to County 4/16/07 5/5/07

2. Critical Project MilestonesComplete Design and Permitting 6/5/07 2/28/10







Notice of FY2007 funding approval was sent to the County's project manager. A meeting was held with the County to

discuss the scope of work and schedule. The County submitted a FY2008 funding request in the amount of $150,000 to

cover additional costs associated with design changes that have occurred because the County was unable to secure

land for the proposed stormwater pond. The Manasota Basin Board did not include the requested additional funding

amount of $150,000 in its FY2008 budget because the project was on hold pending design changes. An e-mail was sent

to the cooperator on August 21, 2007 notifying that the additional funding request was not approved. On August 21, 2007

District staff requested information on how the County is going to make-up for the $150,000 shortfall. The Hazard

Mitigation Grant in the amount of $258,375 that the County applied for has been denied. The land originally identified for

the pond site could not be acquired. The County tried to negotiate land acquisition from the railroad company for an

alternative pond site but the railroad company was not interested. The County is considering reducing the original level of

service projection and using an existing downstream pond and shallow street swales to meet the water quality

component. The County appropriated the remainder of the project costs in the FY2008 budget. The County submitted a

revised project schedule on August 26, 2008 which extends beyond the contract termination date. District staff has

advised the County that a no cost time extension will need to be requested to extend the contract. District staff met with

the County on December 29, 2008 to discuss the project status. The project design is currently at 20 percent. The project

is currently on hold because of design and modeling issues.


L614

Sarasota Imp. BMPs Matheny Creek



Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Matheny Creek Watershed in Sarasota County.

This project will be implemented in the Siesta Heights improvement area. Intense rainfall combined with inadequate

drainage facilities and high tides cause frequent flooding within the improvement area. The Siesta Heights culvert

system will be enlarged and include grassed swales above the proposed storm drains and a Nutrient Separating Baffle

Box to provide water quality treatment. This project includes construction of the BMP only. The proposed BMP will

address level of service deficiencies and improve water quality.

BenefitsThe project is expected to meet level of service criteria during a 25-year storm event that eliminates structural flooding

of four structures and improves roadway access by improving conveyance. The project is also expected to improve

water quality with increased grassed swale storage and installation of a baffle box sediment trap. According to the

County, the project will provide approximately $833,000 in present-value flood mitigation benefits assuming a 50-year

useful life.

Costs

The total budget amount for this project is $1,100,000, of which the District's share is $425,000. The District

appropriated $212,500 in their FY2007 and FY2008 budgets. The District's share is being funded entirely by the

Manasota Basin Board. The County will contribute $675,000 and is seeking $568,131 from FEMA through the Hazard

Mitigation Grant Program. If the County receives the FEMA grant, the project budget will be refined according to

Board Policy 130-4. When each task is completed the project budget may require refinement based on the

information gathered. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and central

garage charges.


The WMP includes five major elements: 1)Topographic Information, 2)Watershed Evaluation, 3)Watershed

Management Plan, 4)Implementation of BMPs, and 5)Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.


(CWM) initiative strategies. The probable construction cost for this project was based on the BMP alternative analysis

developed by the County in its Matheny Creek Basin Master Plan. The County previously budgeted funds for the

project design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, land acquisition, and bidding and

contractor selection. Work will be performed in current County and Florida Department of Transportation rights-of-way.

A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with County was developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on

the approval of future funding to complete the Implementation of BMPs. The County will manage the project, where

the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks.


L614

Sarasota Imp. BMPs Matheny Creek


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 444,958 0 0 435,361 3,464 6,133


District

Sarasota County 675,000 0 0 675,000 0 0

$1,119,958 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



Draft Agreement to Management Services 1/5/07 2/15/07 2/2/07


Contract sent to County for BOCC Approval 3/14/07 3/14/07

Signed Contract returned from County 4/2/07 4/30/07



2. Critical Project MilestonesComplete Design and Permitting 6/5/07 4/1/09 4/1/09







Notice of FY2007 funding approval was sent to the County's project manager. A meeting was held with the County in

August 2006 to discuss the scope of work and schedule. The County submitted a FY2008 funding request in the amount

of $212,500 to cover second year funding of the multi-year funded project. Notice to Proceed was sent to the cooperator

effective May 3, 2007. The Manasota Basin Board included the second year funding request of $212,500 in its FY2008

budget. The ERP modification for the baffle box is completed. The FDOT utility drainage permit and temporary

construction easements were acquired. The County revised the construction plans to accommodate utility adjustments

along US 41. District staff met with the County on December 29, 2008 to discuss the project status. Design and

Permitting were completed in April 2009. The construction component of the project was advertised for bid on August 22,

2009. A pre-bid meeting was held on September 3, 2009. Sarasota County hired EHC, Inc. to do project construction. A

pre-construction meeting was held on December 11, 2009. Project construction began December 15, 2009.


L615

Sarasota Imp. BMPs Alligator Creek



Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis is a multi-year funded project to perform an element of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for

the Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) in the Alligator Creek Watershed. The watershed covers

an area of approximately 10.7 square miles and is located in Sarasota County. This project will implement several

improvements in the following areas: 1) Banyan Drive - culverts and pond expansion with wetland plantings, 2)

Briarwood area - upsizing of culverts and outfall pipe, 3) Bal Harbour Drive - stormwater collection system, 4) Venice

East Drive - modify the control structure at Heron Lakes, and 5) Venice East Boulevard - installation of box culvert.

Several of the roadways contiguous to these improvement areas become impassable during the 10, 25, and 100-year

storm events that result in a health and welfare threat to residents by creating changes in traffic flow and emergency

vehicle routing. In addition, the project is expected to improve water quality by installing several Nutrient Separating

Baffle Boxes to reduce non-point source pollutant loads. This project is also expected to improve water quality by

increasing residence time through conversion of the old Briarwood wastewater treatment percolation ponds into

stormwater ponds and by expanding the existing lake system storage capacity. This project includes construction of

the BMP only.

BenefitsThe project is expected to meet level of service criteria during a 25-year storm event, improving roadway access by

increasing conveyance and providing additional storage in the watershed. The project is also expected to improve

water quality by increasing residence times and installing several Nutrient Separating Baffle Boxes to reduce non-point

source pollutant loads. According to the County, the project will provide approximately $2.3 million in present-value

flood mitigation benefits assuming a 50-year useful life.

Costs

The total budget amount for this project is $4,220,000, of which the District's share is $1,500,000. The District

appropriated $750,000 in their FY2007 budget and $375,000 in their FY2008 budget. The County will request the

remaining $375,000 of District funding in the fiscal year that it will be used. The District's share is being funded entirely

by the Manasota Basin Board. The County budgeted $2,720,000 over FY2006, FY2007, FY2008, and FY2009. When

each task is completed the project budget may require refinement based on the information gathered. The District

funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and central garage charges.





(CWM) initiative strategies. The probable construction cost for this project was based on the BMP alternative analysis

developed by the County in its Alligator Creek Basin Master Plan. The County previously budgeted funds for the

project design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, land acquisition, and bidding and

contractor selection. The County will be required to acquire easements in order to implement the BMPs. A cooperative

funding expenditure agreement with County was developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval

of future funding to complete the Implementation of BMP's. The County will manage the project, where the District

project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks.


L615

Sarasota Imp. BMPs Alligator Creek


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 1,145,618 0 0 1,135,361 3,464 6,793


District

Sarasota County 2,720,000 0 0 2,720,000 0 0

$3,865,618 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



Draft Agreement to Management Services 1/5/07 2/15/07 2/2/07


Contract sent to County for BOCC approval 3/16/07 3/28/07

Signed Contract returned from County 4/2/07 5/18/07 5/14/07

Contract Execution 4/16/07 5/25/07 5/15/07


2. Critical Project MilestonesComplete Design and Permitting 5/17/07 10/1/10







Notice of FY2007 funding approval has been sent to the County's project manager. A meeting was held in August 2006

with the County to discuss the scope of work and schedule. The County submitted an FY2008 funding request in the

amount of $750,000 to cover second year funding of the multi-year funded project. The contract was sent to the County

for signature on March 28, 2007. Due to budgetary constraints District staff only included $375,000 in the FY2008

funding request. The Manasota Basin Board included the second year funding request of $375,000 in their FY2008

Budget. The County requested the remaining $375,000 in FY2009 to complete the project. The County withdrew its

FY2009 funding request because those funds would not be expended until FY2010. The County submitted a revised

project schedule that extends beyond the contract termination date. District staff has notified the County that a no cost

time extension would be required to extend the contract. District staff met with the County on December 29, 2008 to

discuss the project status. The County requested the remaining $375,000 in FY2010 to complete the project. The County

withdrew its FY2010 funding request because those funds would not be expended until FY2011. The County is currently

trying to resolve unexpected stage rises indicated by the modeling effort. The County is exploring options to move

forward with certain elements of the project that are not affected by the modeling issues. The project design is currently

at 60 percent.


L624

Venice Imp. BMPs Hatchett Creek-Venice


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementFlood Protection Emergency Flood Response

Basin(s) Manasota



NORTON, NANCYTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is to perform the Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of the District's

Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Hatchett Creek Watershed in Sarasota County. This BMP will be

implemented in the Venice Avenue improvement area. The existing stormwater system on Venice Avenue, U.S.41

Bypass and Warfield Avenue is undersized and causes flooding of the roadways. Venice Avenue and U.S. 41 Bypass

are evacuation routes and Warfield Avenue is an access road for the City of Venice Utilities Department, water

treatment plant and area businesses. Extensive flooding has caused the closure of the Warfield Avenue and U.S. 41

Bypass intersection 3 to 4 times a year when daily rainfall exceeds 3 inches. The proposed stormwater system will be

designed to a 100-year, 24-hour rainfall event. The existing stormwater system on Warfield Avenue will be enlarged

and replaced with new pipe, curb inlets and outfall pipes. Two additional curb inlets and connector pipes will be added

at the intersection of U.S. 41 Bypass and Venice Avenue. In addition, stormwater will be directed to the retention pond

at East Venice Avenue and Warfield Avenue. The existing pond may require modification due to the added water

volume being treated. The proposed BMP will address level of service deficiencies. With FY2007 funding the work on

the Implementation of BMPs will begin and includes the following tasks: evaluation, design, development of

construction documents, construction permitting, bidding and contractor selection, and construction of the BMPs.

BenefitsThe project will improve level of service deficiencies by improving conveyance and providing additional storage within

the watershed. The project is also expected to improve water quality by increasing residence times in the storage area.

Repairing the damaged stormwater pipes that are seeping sediment into the system and Hatchett Creek outfall will

enhance stormwater quality.

Costs

The total budget amount for this project is $351,670, of which the District's share is $175,835. The District's share was

funded entirely by the Manasota Basin in FY07. The City contributed $175,835 over FY2007 and FY2008. When each

task is completed the project budget may require refinement based on the information gathered. The District funding






(CWM) initiative strategies. Future funding to complete the project will be provided by the City that will satisfy its

cooperative funding match requirements. The City will manage the project, where the District project manager must

approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks.


L624

Venice Imp. BMPs Hatchett Creek-Venice


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 194,724 0 0 186,295 4,482 3,947


District

City of Venice 175,835 0 0 175,835 0 0

$370,559 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development & ExecutionNegotiate Cooperative Funding Agreement with City 10/31/06 9/14/06



Contract sent to City for Approval 4/16/07 5/3/07

Signed Contract returned from City 5/14/07 6/4/07



2. Critical Project MilestonesAcquire All Permits, Government Approvals, & Real Property Rights for Project 6/4/08 4/4/08

Complete Design and Permitting 6/4/08 4/4/08




3. Project CloseoutSubmit AsBuilts 2/19/10 2/18/11



The City has selected the contractor. A pre-construction meeting is scheduled for February 23.


L627

City of North Port Water Conservation and Retrofit Project


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Conservation

Basin(s) Manasota

City of North Port - Public UtilitiesCooperator(s)

Project Manager MUSICARO, MELISSA

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project consists of offering financial incentives to single-family customers for replacing conventional toilets with

water-conserving equivalents, and installing rain sensors on automatic irrigation systems. For customers that

participate in the program, the City also provided approximately 412 low-flow (2.5 gallons per minute, or gpm) shower

heads to replace conventional models (5-7 gpm). The project targeted the replacement of approximately 824

conventional toilets with low-flow toilets, which use up to 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf). The project also targeted the

installation of approximately 412 rain sensor devices. The City provided a $100 credit to the customers' water bill upon

low-flow toilet installation and inspection, and a $50 credit for the purchase and installation of a rain sensor.

BenefitsThis project is anticipated to save an estimated 22,145 gallons of water per day. The various devices to be installed for

this project have different life spans. The estimated water savings was calculated using a weighted average based on

the total benefit for the life of the project.

Costs

The total project cost is $117,000, and the Manasota Basin Board approved funding in the amount of $58,500 in

FY2007. The cost amortized at 8 percent over 20 years, is $1.45 per thousand gallons saved (calculated using a

weighted average based on the total benefit for the life of the project).


In addition to providing financial assistance for the installation of low- flow toilets, a goal of this project is to educate all

program participants on methods of indoor water conservation and proper maintenance practices to ensure low flow

toilets remain a water conservative fixture. Educational materials on flapper replacement and other water conservation

techniques will be disseminated to all program particpants. The City plans to hire a consultant to administer the

project.


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 77,200 0 0 74,167 0 3,033


District

City of North Port 58,500 0 0 58,500 0 0

$135,700 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Draft Agreement to Contract Administration 1/1/07 1/2/07

Draft Agreement returned from Contract Administration 1/31/07 1/9/07



Basin Board Notification 6/13/07 6/16/07


L627

City of North Port Water Conservation and Retrofit Project

Rebates Commence 8/1/07 3/1/07

Rebates Complete 8/1/08 10/31/08




The Agreement was executed on March 7, 2007. Toilet rebates are complete, with a total of 715 toilets installed and 32

showerheads distributed. The city continues to receive customer satisfaction surveys; to date, all participants are

satisfied with the new toilets. The final project report is delayed and will be submitted in January 2010. To date, the

county has been reimbursed a total of $36,710.


L693

Water Exhibits in the Glazer Children's Museum of Tampa


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality MonitoringFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementWater Supply ConservationNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring



The Children's Museum of TampaCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Glazer Children's Museum of Tampa is relocating to a new museum site in Riverfront Park in downtown Tampa.

This multi-year project is part of the City of Tampa's efforts to revitalize the downtown business district. This is the third

and final phase of a project to develop and install water exhibits in the museum. In FY2007, the District funded the

planning and development phase for interactive water exhibits. FY2008 funds paid for detailed specifications,

structural engineering, fabrication of support structure, construction of entrances, partial platform construction and

other expenses related to fabrication. In the conceptual phase, District staff and BBEC members were included in

several planning sessions for the design of the interactive water exhibits to ensure they incorporate the District's

message. These exhibits include Water's Journey, which is a three-story climbing structure where visitors "become" a

drop of water and make their way across the watershed, down through the aquifer, up to the city, down a storm drain

and into a swamp. Another exhibit is the Water Bank, which is styled to look like an ATM. Here visitors explore some

of the issues of water supply and demand. Sample depositors of water into the ATM are rain, reservoir, desalination

plants, etc. Withdrawals of water are made by wildlife, wetlands, cities, people, industry, agriculture, etc. Interest is

earned by saving water through a variety of water conservation actions, such as turning the water off when brushing

teeth, using Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM principles, etc. The FY2009 funding is for exhibit construction and

installation.The museum is scheduled to open to the public in May/June 2010.

BenefitsThe exhibits are multidisciplinary and designed to engage diverse learning styles. The museum is projected to draw

100,000 people annually. The interactive water exhibits address three elements of the District's AORs -- water supply,

water quality and natural systems -- in simple, easy-to-understand terms. Additionally, this project targets children ages

0-10 years and accompanying adults. This segment of the population was identified in an independent evaluation of

the District's youth education program as one to which the District needed to expand its reach. This project helps

accomplish this goal.

Costs

The total cost of the project (including building construction and all exhibits throughout the museum) is estimated to be

$20 million. The total contribution from the District, including FY2007, FY2008 and FY2009, is $617,442. In FY2007,

the basins shared $112,500 for the planning and development phase for interactive water exhibits. FY2008 funds were

for detailed specifications, structural engineering, fabrication of support structure, construction of entrances, partial

platform construction and other expenses related to fabrication. FY2009 funds are for completion of the exhibit

fabrication, installation and education program development. Phase 3 FY2009 funding request of $252,471 is

allocated as follows:

Alafia River: 12% $29,968;

Hillsborough River: 27% $68,900;

Northwest Hillsborough: 15% $37,340;

Coastal Rivers: 9% $22,249;

Pinellas-Anclote: 14% $35,396;

Withlacoochee River: 5% $12,821;

Peace River: 8% $20,550;

Manasota: 10% $25,247.

The funding splits for this project are based on cooperator-supplied projections of museum attendance. This project

anticipates reaching 100,000 people per year at a cost (for the total project, all phases) to the District of $6.18 per

person. Typical museum exhibits have a 10-year life span. This project, therefore, has the potential to reach 1 million

visitors over a 10-year period at a cost to the District of $0.62 per person. The budget lines below include costs for

staff to manage the project.


L693

Water Exhibits in the Glazer Children's Museum of Tampa


Revenue

011 Alafia River Basin 74,786 0 0 74,786 0 0

013 Hillsborough River Basin 171,265 0 0 171,265 0 0


015 Coastal Rivers Basin 49,738 0 0 48,961 0 777

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 98,917 0 0 98,917 0 0

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 30,290 0 0 29,513 0 777


021 Manasota Basin 58,115 0 0 57,338 0 777


District

Glazer Children's Museum of Tampa 5,522,920 0 0 5,522,920 0 0

Other Funding Sources 19,091,102 0 0 19,091,102 0 0

$25,240,922 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2007 Budgeted FundsFY2007 purchase order opened 4/30/07 4/26/07

Confirmation and layout of exhibits in building 6/30/07 6/30/07

Schematic design and fabrication documents 12/30/07 12/14/07

FY2008 Budgeted FundsFY2008 contract executed 5/15/08 9/15/08 9/10/08

Project meeting with Museum staff and architect 7/6/09 7/6/09

FY2008 components completed 12/31/09 2/26/10

FY2009 Budgeted FundsFY2009 contract executed 9/1/09 10/30/09 11/4/09

Building construction complete 3/1/10 3/26/10

Exhibts installed 7/1/10

FY2009 components completed 8/1/10

Museum grand opening 9/30/10


ACTION TO DATE: On time. Construction of the Museum building is underway and expected to be complete by March

2010. Once the building construction is complete; exhibit installation will take an additional 4 to 6 months. The fabrication

of the major exhibit, Water's Journey, is happening concurrently with the building's construction. Cooperator is planning a

fundraising event inside the new Museum on May 22.


L854

Bradenton/Manatee Co./Palmetto Reuse Interconnect Study



Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is to perform a detailed study of the interconnection of the existing reclaimed water reuse systems of the

City of Bradenton with the City of Palmetto and the City of Bradenton with Manatee County (MARS). The study will

determine the amounts of reclaimed water from the City of Bradenton that can be beneficially reused during the next

20 years by the City of Palmetto and Manatee County, and develop preliminary designs for the pumping, transmission

and control facilities required to interconnect the three reuse systems. In addition to a final report, a 20-year agreement

between the two cities and the city and county for implementing and operating the interconnected systems will be a

project deliverable.

BenefitsThis interconnection study will provide the City of Bradenton, Manatee County, the City of Palmetto, and the District

with an implementable plan for interconnection of the three reuse systems.

Costs

The total project cost is estimated to be $120,000 and the District's share is $40,000 in FY2008. The City of Bradenton

will fund $80,000 and plans to receive $20,000 from Manatee County and $20,000 from the City of Palmetto. Any

additional funds are for staff time.


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 51,661 0 0 50,882 0 779


District

City of Bradenton 40,000 0 0 40,000 0 0

City of Palmetto 20,000 0 0 20,000 0 0

Manatee County 20,000 0 0 20,000 0 0

$131,661 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Agreement Executed: 1/31/08 2/25/08

Begin Interconnect Study: 3/31/08 3/31/08

Complete Interconnect Study: 5/29/09 5/30/09


The agreement was executed on February 25, 2008. The consultant, Jones, Edmunds & Associates, Inc. was given a

notice to proceed on March 31, 2008. A project kick-off meeting was held May 19, 2008. Draft interlocal agreements

between the City of Bradenton and City of Palmetto and between the City of Bradenton and Manatee County have been

prepared and reviewed by the City attorney. Data show that the City of Palmetto will have adequate reclaimed water from


L854

Bradenton/Manatee Co./Palmetto Reuse Interconnect Study

it's own reuse system to meet there needs for the next twenty years. An agreement between the City of Bradenton and

Manatee County for the City to provide MARS the desired quantities of reclaimed water appears unlikely. The study of

the interconnect between Bradenton and Palmetto was completed May 25, 2009. The study of the interconnect between

Bradenton and Manatee County was completed May 30, 2009. This project is complete. The final invoice is scheduled to

be submitted by the City of Bradenton on March 5, 2010.


L867

Sarasota County GIS Dataset Development





Project Manager FITOS, EKATERINA

TURNER, DAWN, FITOS, EKATERINA, DICKS, STEVETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionSarasota County Environmental Services is creating and maintaining a comprehensive Geographic Information

System (GIS) database to support surface water modeling and stormwater asset management functions. This project

enhances the quality of the data supporting modeling activities by gathering accurate locations and characteristics of

key stormwater assets. Among many potential applications, these data will aid in the development and management of

watershed management plans through hydrologic model maintenance/updates and point and non-point pollutant

source identification. The funding will be used to enhance the County's current stormwater infrastructure database that

consists of control structures, inlets, pipes, pipelines, ditches, swales and retention/detention ponds. These data will be

used by the County to generate and maintain a common database that will support water quality, hydrologic and

hydraulic models. This database will also be compatible with the District's GIS database standards.

BenefitsDrainage infrastructure is a critical component in the calibration and verification of hydrologic and hydraulic models.

When fully calibrated, these models generate accurate stage-area relationships, allowing County staff to generate

precise floodplain maps needed to estimate flood risks. When paired with topographic data, Sarasota County will be

able to move ahead with Federal Emergency Management Agency Map Modernization efforts. The improved database

will allow the County to initiate proactive flood protection measures that include the rapid assessment and identification

of potential flooding hot spots, and development of complex what-if scenarios. The database will also support water

quality management efforts and to ensure fishable and swimable waters. County staff will be better equipped to identify

and model key water monitoring locations within coastal watersheds.

Costs

Costs for FY2009 include $100,000 from the Manasota Basin Board and $150,000 from Sarasota County. The cost of

the project through FY2008 is $306,742. The Manasota Basin Board is contributing $100,000 and Sarasota County is

$206,742. For FY2010, $100,000 has been allocated in the Manasota Basin Board budget, and Sarasota County will

provide $200,000. The future funds identified for the project are contingent upon approval of such amounts by the

Manasota Basin Board in the annual budget.


As part of the hydrologic model and for the purposes of this project, horizontal survey data collection refers to

structures such as pump stations, weirs, ponds and wetlands which combine to form part of a drainage infrastructure.

By collecting this information through the means of a horizontal survey the data can be used for more accurate

modeling in the event of severe weather impacts or for planning purposes due to urbanization.


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 405,425 100,000 0 202,698 0 102,727


District

Sarasota County 1,206,742 0 0 506,742 500,000 200,000

$1,612,167 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


L867

Sarasota County GIS Dataset Development


Phase 2 - FY 2008Contract Execution 12/19/07 9/15/08 9/5/08


Task 1 - Project Initiation Meeting and Field Collection 2/25/08 5/31/08 4/25/08

Task 2 - Field Data Collection 3/15/08 12/31/08

Task 3 - Establish Connectivity and Office QA/QC 3/15/08 1/31/09

Phase 3 - FY 2009Contract Execution 1/15/09 5/30/09


Task 1 - Project Initiation Meeting and Field Collection 1/31/09 1/21/09

Task 2 - Field Data Collection 2/28/09

Task 3 - Establish Connectivity and Office QA/QC 3/31/09

Phase 4 - FY 2010Contract Execution 9/1/09


Task 1 - Project Initiation Meeting and Field Collection 10/1/09

Task 2 - Field Data Collection 7/30/10

Task 3 - Establish Connectivity and Office QA/QC 9/30/10


FY2009 - Phase 3: Data archival is in progress, and final invoicing has been approved for reimbursement. Project is in

the process of being closed out. FY2010 - Phase 4: Corresponding to the discussion at the June 2009, kickoff meeting

between the District and the County. Both parties agreed that the project would reap greater benefits if efforts for the GIS

Dataset collection were coupled with the flood plain mapping and watershed modelling activities. Hence, the project has

been transferred to Engineering Section. Dawn Turner will be the acting project manager overseeing this project. County

staff recently indicated the County may not fund the project in FY2010. District staff has requested confirmation as to

whether the project will be funded by the County in FY2010. Florida Initiative ACTION-TO-DATE comment: FY2009 -

Phase 3 project is completed.


L874

Aqua Utilities Reuse Transmission - Eastern Lakewood Ranch



Basin(s) Manasota

Aqua Utilities Florida, Inc.Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project consists of the design and construction of 7,500 feet of 12" reclaimed water transmission line, 16,500 feet

of 20" reclaimed water line, and a pump station to provide reclaimed water to the residential and agricultural areas in

the eastern part of Lakewood Ranch. The reuse transmission main will interconnect the Lakewood Ranch Phase VII-D

Lake, with new residential developments and existing agricultural areas along Loraine Road, south of University

Boulevard, and east along University Boulevard from Loraine Road.

BenefitsThe project will provide approximately 1.15 mgd of reclaimed water to meet the near term residential and agricultural

demands. Residential demand will be 0.57 mgd and agricultural demand 0.58 mgd. At build-out it will provide 1.5 mgd

to meet the irrigation need in this eastern area of Lakewood Ranch. It is projected that 100% of the reuse water will

replace future and existing groundwater demand from the Floridan aquifer.

Costs

The total project cost is estimated to be $3,274,000 and the District's share is $734,800 in FY2008 and $818,500 in

FY2009 for a total of $1,553,300. The WPSTF has budgeted $167,400 in FY2008. The cost, amortized at 8 percent

over 30 years, is $0.53 per 1000 gallon offset. Any additional funds are for staff time.


The agricultural customer is Shreoder Manatee (Water Use Permit 207846.022). Beyond the immediate residential

need, at build-out the project will provide 1.5 mgd of reclaimed water to meet the irrigation need in this eastern area of

Lakewood Ranch. It is projected that 100% of the reclaimed water will replace future and existing groundwater

demand from the Floridan aquifer. Of the $3,274,000 total cost, design is estimated to cost $320,000, and the

remaining $2,954,000 is allocated for construction.


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 1,563,075 0 0 1,560,744 0 2,331



(Alternative Wtr)

167,400 0 0 167,400 0 0


District

Aqua Utilities 1,553,300 0 0 1,553,300 0 0

$3,283,775 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Begin Design: 11/30/07 12/14/07


L874

Aqua Utilities Reuse Transmission - Eastern Lakewood Ranch

Execute Agreement: 1/31/08 3/24/08

Complete Design: 9/30/08 9/19/08

Start Construction: 11/30/08 1/5/09

Complete Construction: 11/1/09 8/31/09


Processing the agreement was initially delayed due to funding considerations concerning WPSTF funds and acquisition

of the required insurance documentation. The agreement with Aqua Utilities was executed on March 24, 2008. DMK

Associates was selected to design the project and has completed the field study and design work on the transmission

line and pump station. The construction contract was awarded to the low bidder, Woodruff and Sons, Inc.. Construction

on the transmission line began in January 2009 and all the 12 inch and 20 inch reuse pipeline was installed as of April

16, 2009. The concrete pads, pumps and controls were installed the end of July. The system has been tested and is

complete. As-built drawings are being completed. The first invoice was submitted July 8, 2009. Additional documentation

has been requested before any invoice can be processed for payment. The District's entire funding commitment has

been encumbered, of which to date $0 has been reimbursed. This project is consistent with Governor Crist's Accelerate

Florida Initiative to stimulate Florida's economy. Action-to-date: Completed.


L949

Manatee County Water Conservation Program



Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project consists of offering financial incentives to single-family, multi-family, and commercial customers for

replacing conventional toilets with water-conserving equivalents. This project will target the replacement of

approximately 900 conventional toilets with ultra-low volume (ULV) toilets, which use up to 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf).

In addition, approximately 900 low-flow showerheads will be provided to participating customers to replace

conventional showerheads. The project will provide rebates for toilets at $100 per fixture. This proposed project is the

second phase to the Manatee County Indoor Water Conservation Project (L601) funded in FY2007.

BenefitsThis FY2008 project is anticipated to save an estimated 17,250 gallons of water per day or 6,296,250 gallons per year.

Costs

The total project cost is $126,144. The Manasota Basin Board funding share of 50 percent is $63,072 in FY2008.

Manatee County's 50 percent share is $63,072. The cost amortized at 8 percent over 20 years, is $2.07 per thousand

gallons. The savings is calculated using a weighted average due to the varying life expectancies of the different water

saving equipment.


In addition to providing financial assistance for the installation of low flow toilets, a goal of this project is to educate all

program participants on methods of indoor water conservation and proper maintenance practices to ensure low flow

toilets remain a water conservative fixture. Educational materials on flapper replacement and other water conservation

techniques will be disseminated to all program particpants. The county plans to hire a consultant to administer the

project. In regard to low flow showerheads, the county plans to initiate a showerhead exchange or new showerhead

inspection program to verify the replacement of high volume showerheads.


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 87,252 0 0 84,221 754 2,277


District

Manatee County 63,072 0 0 63,072 0 0

$150,324 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Program Implementation 4/1/08 6/30/08

Complete Rebates 6/30/09 3/2/09

Distribution Report 7/30/09 7/9/09


Project Closeout 1/31/11


L949

Manatee County Water Conservation Program


From April 2009 to May 2009, Manatee County rebated 266 toilets and 160 showerheads. The District has reimbursed

Manatee County $61,768.50 for this project and has a balance of $1,303.50. Manatee County has completed a total of

1,486 toilet rebates. The Distribution report for this project was received on July 9, 2009. The estimated project savings is

over 8 mg per year. Manatee County has received all the funds allocated by the District for toilet rebates. Manatee

County will continue to gather data for the final report which is due September 30, 2010.


N084

City of North Port Reuse Storage Tank and High Service Pump

StationProject Type Cooperative Funding

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement

Basin(s) Manasota

City of North Port, City of North Port - Public UtilitiesCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project will construct a 2.5 million gallon ground storage tank and design and expand the high service pump

station by adding a 3.3 mgd pump. The benefits of this project will include improving system pressures, peak demand

storage capacity, expand the customer base of the reuse system, and will provide a higher level of service to the

customers. The Heron Creek Development (531,300 gallons per day [gpd]) has 2350 Equivalent Residential

Connections and a golf course. The reuse supply contract between the City and Heron Creek is for up to 500,000 gpd

of reclaimed water. The City currently provides an average of 200,000 gpd to Heron Creek with the existing system.

With the new tank and high service pump they will be able to provide the additional 300,000 gpd to Heron Creek and

provide reclaimed water to additional future customers.

BenefitsThe City plans to increase reuse flows to the Heron Creek Development by approximately 0.3 mgd to provide an offset

of 0.18 mgd of existing and future groundwater use by residential, commercial, and golf course customers. This project

will also provide the infrastructure that will enable the City to serve four additional customers with approximately 1.6

mgd of reclaimed water when additional lines are constructed. The project supports the City's Reuse Master Plan and

will allow the City to meet the demands of future growth in the City's service area.

Costs

The total project cost is $2,102,500 and the District's share is requested to be fifty percent or $1,051,250. The City

plans to spend $202,500 in FY2009 and the Manasota Basin Board has budgeted $101,250 which is fifty percent. The

Manasota Basin has been requested to provide $950,000 in additional funds in FY2010. The cost, amortized at 8

percent over 30 years is $3.38 per 1000 gallons offset. The future funds identified for the project are contingent upon

approval of such amounts by the District Governing and Basin Boards in the annual budget(s).


This project is to implement one of the recommendations of the City's Reuse Master Plan, supported and funded by

SWFWMD. The City of North Port's existing WWTP is permitted to provide 1.88 mgd of public access reclaimed water

to the customers of the system, which consist primarily of two major golf courses, the new City Complex, the North

Port Skate Park, roadway medians, and several bulk residential users. Growth in North Port has resulted in the need

for two additional WWTPs that will be constructed over the next 5-10 years, the West Villages District (WVID) WWTP

and the Panacea WWTP. Both of these two facilities will be designed to provide public access reclaimed quality water

to the customers in the region. In addition, the existing City's WWTP will be expanded to 7.0 mgd within the next 5

year period; therefore, the permitted capacity will be modified to reflect the new reclaimed water availability. This

project will allow the City to provide future reclaimed water service to the following new customers: *The Primary

School, Middle School and High School along Price Boulevard - 0.6 mgd *The Police Training Center on Price

Boulevard - 0.1 mgd *The Sembler Development and Butler Park - 0.7 mgd *Existing Residential and Commercial

Areas along Pan American Boulevard - 0.2 mgd Demands by these new customers will serve to increase reclaimed

water use by nearly 1.6 million gallons per day (mgd).


N084

City of North Port Reuse Storage Tank and High Service Pump

Station


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 1,054,302 0 0 101,250 0 953,052


District

City of North Port 1,051,250 0 0 101,250 0 950,000

$2,105,552 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Start Construction Storage Tank 7/1/08 7/1/08

Complete Construction Storage Tank 3/31/09 4/30/09

Start Pump Station Design 3/31/09 4/10/09

Complete Pump Station Design 7/15/09 8/19/09

Start Construction Pump Station 10/1/09 10/1/09

Complete Construction of Pump Station 12/31/09 5/31/10

Agreement Terminated 6/30/10


The District received the project scope of work from the City on December 11, 2008. A draft of the agreement was sent

to the City for review on December 31, 2008. The City's comments have been incorporated into the draft agreement. The

agreement was executed February 19, 2009. The construction of the storage tank started July 1, 2008 and was

completed April 2009. The design of the pump station started April 10, 2009 and was completed August 19, 2009. The

City has the contractor, that is currently upgrading the WWTP, constructing the pump station to reduce costs by

eliminating mobilization and demobilization costs. The pump station was scheduled to start October 1, 2009 and be

complete by December 31, 2009, however, the pump is delayed and won't be delivered until May 2010. The City has

requested the "Complete Construction of the Pump Station" date be changed to May 31, 2010. The District budgeted

$101,250 in FY2009 and budgeted $950,000 in FY2010 for a total funding commitment of $1,051,250. To date, $661,701

has been reimbursed.


N107

Braden River Soil Moisture Sensor Rebate Program



Basin(s) Manasota

Bradenton River Utilities, Braden River UtilitiesCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe project consists of providing rebates for the installation of up to 400 soil moisture sensor (SMS) devices to control

irrigation for existing and new residential and non-residential customers in the Lakewood Ranch Development. The

project objective is to reduce irrigation water use and conserve water resources. Braden River Utilities will monitor the

water use and savings for the participating homes, and compare it to that of non-participating homes as part of the

project evaluation to determine water savings. The project will include rebates of up to $495 for eligible customers for

the installation of SMS systems. The utility will administer the program and implement the following measures: work

with homeowners and businesses to install SMS systems, install master meters on 2 subdivisions irrigation mains to

track water use, and use of the Field Guide to Soil Moisture Sensor Use in Florida. BRU will work with the local

Manatee Extension Service office to conduct follow up inspections for the installed SMS devices. Manatee County

Extension will also monitor and document the condition of the landscapes.

BenefitsThe water savings benefit is to be determined.

Costs

The total project cost is $200,000, and the Manasota Basin Board approved funding in the amount $100,000 in

FY2009. The cost benefit is to be determined.


BRU proposed this project as a means to save water, as well as to evaluate this method of water conservation for

potential implementation in future development in Lakewood Ranch. District and BRU staff have refined project scope

details to ensure information about water use of project participants can be compared to water use of non-participants

to help both BRU and the District make decisions about promoting the use of soil moisture sensors. The number of

project participants may be reduced since the District is solely funding the water meter for monitoring the

non-participating homes.


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 105,639 0 0 100,125 2,773 2,741


District

Braden River Utilities 100,000 0 0 100,000 0 0

$205,639 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Draft Agreement to Contracts Administration 8/3/09 8/11/09

Draft Agreement returned from Contracts Administration 9/30/09 9/23/09

Contract Executed 1/15/10



N107

Braden River Soil Moisture Sensor Rebate Program

Sensor Installation Commence 1/31/10

Sensor Installation Complete 11/30/11

Data Collection Evaluation Complete 11/30/12



The agreement has been drafted and the District project manager and cooperator have finalized the scope of work.

Critical elements with the scope of work have been negotiated and resolved. The draft scope includes customer surveys

at the completion of the project to gauge customer satisfaction with the devices and the overall project. District staff

asked the City to request a letter from Manatee County Extension, with Manatee County Extension accepting the

responsibility of completing certain project tasks. The scope tasks Manatee County Extension Service with the following:

conduct follow-up inspections of landscapes, confirm proper installation of soil moisture sensors, conduct educational

workshop for participants. District staff received the the letter mentioned above. The agreement is anticipated to be

executed by January 31, 2010.


N115

Manatee County Indoor Water Conservation Project



Basin(s) Manasota



MCGOOKEY, SCOTTTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project consists of offering financial incentives to single-family, multi-family, and commercial customers for

replacing conventional toilets (3.5 gallons per flush or greater) with water-conserving equivalents. This project will

target the replacement of approximately 900 conventional toilets with ultra-low volume (ULV) toilets, which use up to

1.6 gallons per flush (gpf) or High Efficiency Toilets (HET's) that use up to 1.28 gpf. The project will provide rebates for

toilets at $100 per fixture with a maximum of two toilets per unit. This proposed project is the third phase to the

Manatee County Indoor Water Conservation Project originally funded in FY2007.

BenefitsThis FY2009 project is estimated to save 20,079 gallons per day (gpd), or 7,328,835 gallons per year.

Costs

The total project cost is $126,144. The Manasota Basin Board has funded 50 percent, or $63,072, in FY2009.

Manatee County's share is $63,072. The cost amortized at 8 percent over 20 years, is $1.46 per thousand gallons.

The savings is calculated using a weighted average due to the varying life expectancies of the different water saving

equipment.


Manatee County currently services over 90,000 potable water accounts and anticipates continued growth over the

next 20 years. This program is an indoor conservation component to Manatee County's existing Water Conservation

Incentive Program for the County's retail water customers. The program also addresses the Manatee County Board of

County Commissioner's policies on water conservation and is supported by the Utilities recent development of a

conservation based tiered rate structure for potable water. One year of account-level metered water-use data prior to

and one year of metered water use after the retrofit installation will be collected as the raw data for the final savings

analysis. Manatee County Utilities will provide actual billing data and ensure 100 percent fixture inspection. This

project will also institute an educational program designed to assist customers in long-term maintenance related to

water savings, such as selecting parts for repairs, leak detection and choosing proper replacement flapper models for

their HET or ULV toilets. This effort will ensure the retrofit fixture will remain a water-conserving fixture for its

life-expectancy. Bi-monthly status reports will be provided to the District to update project accomplishments.


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 72,467 0 0 64,792 2,309 5,366


District

Manatee County 63,072 0 0 63,072 0 0

$135,539 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Execute Agreement 5/1/09 5/1/09


N115

Manatee County Indoor Water Conservation Project

Start Rebates 5/18/09 5/15/09

Final Distribution report 8/31/10


Final Invoice 9/30/11



The agreement was executed May 1, 2009 and the project started May 15, 2009. The County has issued 1,094 toilet

rebates by the end of November 2009. The County has met the agreeded amount of 900 toilet rebates. The County will

continue to process rebates at it's own expense. The County reguested it's first reimbursement September 15, 2009. The

second and final invoice was processed for payment by the District on January 28, 2010. The final distribution report is

under development. To date, the District has reimbursed $62,398.09 of the $63,072 budgeted for this project. The

balance of $673.91 funded program promotion and surveys.


N139

Low Impact Development Manual



Basin(s) Manasota


Project Manager ZAJAC, CHRIS

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project will expand upon an existing Low Impact Development (LID) manual that was created in 2008 by Sarasota

County. LID is a sustainable stormwater management strategy that is gaining wide acceptance in order to meet

regulatory compliance. The Sarasota County Comprehensive Plan states that the County shall provide design

standards for LID measures to mitigate the effect of impervious surfaces and stormwater pollutants on increased

runoff volumes. LID design measures may include, but are not limited to, bioretention areas, porous pavement, roof

gardens, rainwater/stormwater recycling, etc. To initiate the effort, Sarasota County contracted with the engineering

firm of Jones Edmonds and Associates, Inc. (JEA) to complete an assessment of possible LID techniques that may be

effective in Sarasota County. In September 2007, the assessment was completed and focused on three main

categories (1) practices that promote infiltration, (2) non-structural practices that help minimize or control runoff

generation, and (3) practices that promote reuse. The County has developed a design standards manual specific to

the Sarasota County area. The manual was completed in September 2008 and includes design specifications,

construction requirements, potential pollutants to be removed, and site limitations for four techniques; detention with

biofiltration, pervious pavements, stormwater reuse, and greenroofs. The County is currently expanding the manual by

adding two new sections on bioretention for high water table conditions and cisterns for rainwater harvesting. The

County requested cooperative funding in FY2010 to add three more sections to the manual. The new sections will

include vegetated filter strips, soil amendments and tree box planters.

BenefitsThe technologies promoted in the manual will reduce potable water use needed to support landscapes by using

cisterns, rain barrels and rain gardens. These technologies will also protect natural systems by reducing the load of

non-point source pollutants and reduce runoff entering receiving waterbodies while promoting recharge to the aquifer.

Costs

The total project cost is $130,000. In FY2010 the Manasota Basin Board will fund $65,000 while the cooperator will

match $65,000. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salary, travel and central garage

charges.


The District's Strategic Program Office Department has been involved in the development of the LID manual and has

provided training to District and County staff. The first training was held on December 19, 2008 and the second on

January 30, 2009. The District is currently developing a spreadsheet tool to assist with permitting the LID technologies

included in the manual.


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 71,937 0 0 0 3,085 68,852


District

Sarasota County 65,000 0 0 0 0 65,000

$136,937 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


N139

Low Impact Development Manual


1. Contract Development & ExecutionDevelop Scope of Work 8/15/09 8/13/09

Draft Agreement to Cooperator 9/1/09 8/13/09

Execute Contract 10/31/09

2. Project TasksSelect Contractor 1/31/10

Draft Final Report 6/15/10



The cooperator was sent an electronic copy of the draft agreement for review on August 13, 2009. The cooperator

approved the draft agreement. The agreement was sent to the cooperator for execution on December 17, 2009. The

agreement will be presented to the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners at their February meeting for approval.


N188

City of Bradenton NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality ConservationWater Supply Regional Water Supply PlanningNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and MonitoringFlood Protection Floodplain Management

Basin(s) Manasota


Project Manager OWENS, JIM

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe establishment of an accurate and easily accessible vertical control survey network is an important component in

the development of updated Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FEMA FIRM). The

District, in cooperation with the National Geodetic Survey and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, has

completed the Distict-wide vertical control densification. This project will further enhance the existing vertical control

network to support FEMA FIRM mapping, topographic data collection and modeling activities. The newly-established

vertical control network will allow the District and local governments to transition from the older and less accurate

vertical control survey network known as the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 to the more accurate North

American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88) system. In the City of Bradenton this includes running level loops and

establishing bench marks based on NAVD88 along city roadways. This project will enable the surveying community to

make an orderly transition to NAVD88 and will allow the City of Bradenton to be on the same vertical datum as the

District and to comply with the federal surveying and mapping requirements. This project will densify the NAVD88

vertical control in the City of Bradenton and will compliment the District's NAVD88 migration project. The City of

Bradenton will coordinate all vertical control surveying with Manatee County (N151).

BenefitsDensification of benchmarks will support the development of Watershed Management Plans for Polk County thus

contributing to flood protection, natural systems, water quality and water supply. The City of Bradenton participates in

the National Flood Insurance Program administered by FEMA and requires that all finished floor elevations be above

the 100 year floodplain. This project is a key component in meeting this requirement. Also, the establishment and

implementation of the NAVD 1988 will enable more accurate elevations and mapping throughout the District, and the

conversion to the modern vertical datum will allow the ability to establish accurate and reliable elevations using Global

Positioning System (GPS) technology.

Costs

Total cost for contractual services in FY2010 is $136,600 of which the District's share is $68,300. The City of

Bradenton will contribute $68,300. The District's share of funding for this project is within the Manasota Basin.

Additional costs are associated with staff time required to manage the project.


This project will be administered by the City of Bradenton. The vertical control network survey work will be completed

by qualified professional surveying and mapping consultants. All newly-established vertical control network data

produced by this project will be made available through Internet access via LABINS web site and the Manatee County

web site.


N188

City of Bradenton NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 70,249 0 0 0 0 70,249


District

City of Bradenton 68,300 0 0 0 0 68,300

$138,549 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


150 daysExecute Cooperative Agreement between the County and the District 12/31/09 2/26/10

180 daysExecute Contract with the Consultants 2/1/10 3/26/10

30 daysInitial Project Planning and Develop the Scope of Work 9/1/09 11/9/09

420 daysFinal deliverables 9/30/10

60 daysSubmit cooperative agreement for approval 10/1/09 10/16/09 11/13/09


The District project manager and the City project manager completed the final scope of work and the agreement was

submitted for District review and approval on 11/30/2009, the agreement was sent to the City for approval on 1/12/2010.

The City approved and sign the agreement on 2/24/2010. The District executed the agreement on March 12, 2010.

Florida Initiative ACTION-TO-DATE comment: project is proceeding on time.


N218

Englewood Reclaimed Water Supply Project


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality ConservationWater Supply Alternative Water Supply


Englewood Water DistrictCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project consists of the design and construction of a supplemental reclaimed water supply well and the

modification of the intake structure at the onsite reuse pond at the Englewood WRF to provide additional dry weather

irrigation supplies. Reclaimed water is produced at the Englewood WRF, which serves portions of Charlotte and

Sarasota counties. Current reclaimed water storage includes a 1 MG above ground storage tank, wet weather storage

ponds (onsite and offsite), and a fully permitted ASR system. The ASR well provides 0.5 mgd of reclaimed water

during peak demand periods and has become a critical component of the reuse system. Without previous SWFWMD

funding assistance for the ASR program, EWD reuse would not be as efficient and connection of many current

customers would not have been possible. Installing an additional supply well into the ASR storage zone will increase

the rate at which stored water can be recovered during peak demand. A well approximately 600 feet in depth is

required, along with a pump and appurtenances to produce an additional 0.5 mgd, or about 15 mg of water during

each peak month used. Re-engineering the onsite wet weather pond will more effectively utilize available storage and

freshwater in the surficial aquifer at the WRF. Lowering the pump intake from the existing pond will provide additional

water for irrigation. Reuse demands during dry weather periods often exceed the available supply. This project will

provide additional reuse supply to existing customers during peak demand periods. These customers include Lemon

Bay Golf, Oyster Creek Golf, and Rotunda West Utilities in Charlotte County and Myakka Pines Golf, Englewood

Sports Park, Boca Royale Golf, and Gran Paradiso Subdivision in Sarasota County.

BenefitsThe project will provide approximately 82,192 gpd of additional reuse supply that will be used evenly between the

identified customers in Charlotte and Sarasota Counties. This project will offset approximately 61,644 gpd. The

cost/benefit ratio for the total estimated project cost of $260,000 averaging 61,644 gpd using an 8% annual interest

rate amortized over 30 years is $1.02/1000 gallons.

Costs

The total cost of the project is estimated at $260,000. Since the benefits are evenly split between customers in the

Peace and Manasota Basins, EWD is requesting $65,000 from each Basin Board for a total of $130,000 (50%) in

FY2010 funding. Design costs are estimated at $60,000 and construction at $200,000.


Without previous SWFWMD funding assistance for the ASR program, EWD reuse would not be as efficient and

connection of many current customers would not have been possible. This project will further increase this efficiency

and help EWD meet existing contracted amounts. EWD won the 2008 FWEA David York Award for small facilities (<

5 mgd), another example of the benefits that the previous funding assistance has had. Reuse demands during dry

weather periods often exceed the available supply. Additional reuse customers have been identified but the ability to

serve these users during peak demand periods will be problematic without additional supplemental sources. With the

lack of available fresh groundwater or surface water EWD is faced with developing alternative supplemental sources.

Supplemental sources currently identified include the following: Installing an additional supply well into the ASR

storage zone to increase the rate at which stored water can be recovered. A well approximately 600 feet in depth is

required, along with a pump and appurtenances to produce an additional 0.5 mgd, or about 15 mg of water during

each peak month used. Re-engineering the onsite wet weather pond to more effectively utilize available storage and

freshwater in the surficial aquifer at the WRF. Lowering the pump intake from the existing pond will provide additional

water for golf course irrigation to Lemon Bay Golf Course, and may allow EWD to add other golf course storage ponds

to be supplied from this pond. EWD advertises and helps enforce the District's watering restrictions, aids in

xeriscaping education, and have imposed a steep graduated rate structure to discourage high water usage. The EWD

has a policy requiring any new significant development desiring utilities to include a reclaimed water irrigation system

in its infrastructure. EWD's reuse customers are conservation minded and only use the water deemed necessary to

adequately maintain the irrigated area.


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Englewood Reclaimed Water Supply Project


Revenue

020 Peace River Basin 65,000 0 0 0 0 65,000

021 Manasota Basin 70,435 0 0 0 2,358 68,077


District

Englewood Water District 130,000 0 0 0 0 130,000

$265,435 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Execute Agreement 11/30/09 11/9/09

Start Design and Permitting 1/29/10 1/8/10

Complete Design and Permitting 7/1/10

Start Construction of Well & Intake Structure 12/31/10

Complet Well Installation 4/1/11

Complete Re-engineering Onsite Pond 5/1/11


The agreement between the District and EWD was executed November 9, 2009. The Task Order with the consultant,

ASRUS was executed on the January 8, 2010 by the EWD Board. The design and permitting kick-off meeting was held

on January 29, 2010. To date, the District has reimbursed the EWD $0 of the $130,000 available.


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Manatee County Toilet Rebate Project - Phase IV



Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis Ultra Low-Flow Toilet Rebate (ULFT) incentive program is for the County's retail water customers (residential,

multi-family, and commercial). The County currently services over 90,000 potable water accounts and anticipates

continued growth over the next 20 years. The objectives of this retrofit program are to reduce water demand and

provide financial incentives for the replacement of an estimated 900 toilets. This program addresses the Manatee

County Board of County Commissioners policies on water conservation and is supported by the recently increased

Water Conservation Rates for potable water use. Any retail water customer who agrees to replace a 3.5 gal or more

toilet with a ultra-low flush (ULF) that uses 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf) or less and/or High Efficiency Toilets (HET), will

receive a $100.00 rebate for each toilet (maximum of two (2) toilets per unit). This project will also focus on educating

the new low volume toilet users on the proper maintenance, specifically flappers and leak detection, necessary to

ensure that each toilet remains a water conserving fixture. Rebate payments are subject to the recipient's submittal of

the completed application, documented cost, and will be distributed upon inspection of the completed installation and

verification that the old toilet is ready for disposal.

BenefitsThe estimated total water saving for this project is 21,425 gpd.

Costs

The total cost for this project is estimated to be $126,144. The cost/benefit is $1.62 per k/gallons, assuming a 20-year

life. The County has requested $63,072 (fifty percent) from the Manasota Basin Board in FY2010.


This incentive program is an enhancement to the County's existing Water Conservation Program. The program

includes existing metering and loss reduction programs, water conserving rate sturctures, urban and agricultural

reclaimed water irrigation supply (with the metering of all users and consumption based billing for all new users),

public education, Florida Friendly based landscape codes, SWUCA based level of service for water supply at 110

gpfcpd, land development codes requiring non-potable sources for irrigation in new development, water supply

protection ordinances, and the use of aquifer storage and recovery for both potable and reclaimed water.


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 68,507 0 0 0 2,358 66,149


District

Manatee County 63,072 0 0 0 0 63,072

$131,579 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Agreement Executed 3/12/10


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Manatee County Toilet Rebate Project - Phase IV

Begin Rebate Program 5/1/10

Complete Rebate Program 5/31/11



The CFI agreement has been drafted by District staff and Manatee County has reviewed and provided comments. The

processing of the agreement is complete and has been sent to the County for signature.


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Sarasota - Update W. Para. & County maintained models



Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed Coop. Funding Application

Recommendation

Fund as a High priority. Completing elements of the District's Watershed Management Program is a District Strategic

Priority for managing the water resource, and providing information to local governments to address land use changes

and stormwater management within a specific watershed. A senior administrator has provided confirmation that the

city will budget the project for FY2010 funding.

DescriptionThis is a multi-year funded project to perform Digital Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, Watershed

Management Plan, and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models elements of the District's Watershed

Management Program (WMP) for multiple watersheds within Sarasota County. The county's area is approximately 570

square miles and includes 28 watersheds. The Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Management

Plan elements were completed by the cooperator for 18 watersheds before implementation of the District's Watershed

Management Program Guidelines and Specifications (G&S). This project involves the Maintenance of Watershed

Parameters and Models to the District's G&S where the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Plan will

reflect the changes in the watershed due to land alterations approved through County and District permitting. Tthe

County wishes to perform maintenance of the watershed parameters and model(s) to reflect approved County capital

improvement projects (CIPs) and developments 35 acres or greater in size or with 8 acres or more of proposed

impervious cover.






simulations for floodplain management and water quality management. The continuous maintenance of watershed

parameters in the GIS database as land alterations are made and permits are approved will provide the most up to

date information about the watershed.

Costs

The total budget amount for this project varies by year depending on the County's anticipated need for maintenance of

the watershed parameters and models. For FY2005, the District and County each funded $356,666 to perform

updates to the Little Sarasota Bay watershed and Dona Bay watershed models and perform maintenance. For

FY2007, the District share is $356,666 and will be funded entirely by the Manasota Basin. The County will contribute

$766,667. For FY2008, the total maintenance budget is $400,000 with the Manasota Basin and County each

contributing $200,000. $400,000 ($200,00 District's share) was also approved for FY2009. However, in November

2008, the County notified District staff they will not accept the FY2009 funds. Instead, they continued the project with

funds remaining from previous years. For FY2010, the total maintenance budget is $400,000 with the Manasota Basin

and County each contributing $200,000. For FY2011, $400,000 ($200,000 District's share) has been requested.

Annual funding requests and ranking will be required to continue maintenance of watershed parameters and the

models. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries. The future funds identified for the

project are contingent upon approval of such amounts by the Manasota Basin Board in the annual budget.



Management Plan (develop and update), 4) Implementation of Best Management Practices, and 5) Maintenance of

Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the

District's Strategic Priorities. The County completed Watershed Management Plans for 18 watersheds throughout

1999-2002. The update process began in FY2003 with the update of the Whitaker Bayou Watershed Management

Plan (see K872). Approved funds for both the Whitaker Bayou Watershed Management Plan and the Myakka River

Watershed Management Plan (K487) are reflected in the prior funding below. The FY2004 funding amount includes


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the costs to develop digital topographic information for the entire county using LiDAR technology, to update portions of

the existing models to the District's G+S, and to maintain the models. Development of the topographic information and

the model updates will be performed in conjunction with the FEMA Map Modernization project for Sarasota County

(see M115). District FY2004 funds were used to develop the topographic information, approximately $1,079,500 of the

$2,000,000 in FEMA funds from the M115 project are going towards updating the models and flood insurance rate

maps, and Sarasota County's FY2004 funds were used to incorporate recent County CIP and private developments

greater than 35 acres in size or with more than 8 acres of proposed impervious cover. With FY2005 funding the model

updates in association with the FEMA Map Modernization project (M115) are continuing, additional coastal areas are

being added into the models. With FY2007 funds maintenance will continue to update additional watersheds to the

District's G+S. FY2008 fand FY2010 funding will support maintenance activities. A cooperative funding expenditure

agreement with the County, or a contract amendment, as appropriate, will be developed each year contingent on the

approval of funding. A cooperative funding request will be required from the County each fiscal year. The County will

manage the update and maintenance of the models, where the District's project manager must approve any

agreements to accomplish project tasks.


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 3,449,524 400,000 0 2,641,795 202,644 205,085


FEMA Coop Tech Partner Agreemnt 1,079,500 0 0 1,079,500 0 0


District

Sarasota County 4,148,333 0 0 3,748,333 200,000 200,000

$8,677,357 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesReference Project M115 for milestones for FY2004 funding 12/31/04

Recognition of District, Basin Board, County on reports 12/31/09

2. FY2005 Cooperative Funding AgreementAgreement to Management Services 1/30/05 1/18/05

Negotiate FY2005 Cooperative Funding Agreement with County 4/1/05 11/7/05





3. FY2007 Cooperative Funding AgreementNegotiate FY2007 Cooperative Funding Agreement 8/1/07 7/30/07

FY2007 Agreement to Management Services 8/1/07 8/1/07



Submit Requisition for FY2008 Funding 11/9/07 1/25/08


3. FY2007 Cooperative Funding AgreementFirst Amendment to Management Services 9/30/08 1/8/09

County Commission Approval of 1st Amendment 12/1/08 2/11/09

Execute First Amendment 12/31/08 2/19/09

4. FY2010 Cooperative Funding Agreement


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Agreement to Management Services 12/9/09 12/9/09

County Commission Approval of Agreement 4/15/10

Execute FY2010 Agreement 4/30/10


Reference project M115 for status of topographic information and model updates performed by the District with FY2004

funding. Both the Manasota Basin Board and Governing Board approved changing the management of the FY2004

funds from the County to the District, using the $420,000 in Basin Board funds to update Watershed Management Plans

in conjunction with the FEMA Map Modernization project, and using FEMA funds to serve as the match for the Basin

Board's FY2004 funds. Cooperative Funding Agreement 06C00000087 encumbers FY2005 and FY2006 funds

($713,332 total, $356,666 District's share). Under the agreement two coastal areas that were not previously studied will

be incorporated into the appropriate watershed models. Because the County's existing watershed models were

developed prior to the District's WMP G&S, staff has had to negotiate a compromise on how the G&S will be satisfied. In

addition, seventeen recent developments will be incorporated into existing watershed models as routine maintenance

activities. The agreement and associated documents were approved by the Sarasota BOCC on April 11, 2006, and were

executed by the District on May 4, 2006. A Second Agreement, No. 07C00000105 was executed, and encumbers

FY2007 and FY2008 funds ($356,666 and $200,000 respectively). The First Amendment to Agreement #07C00000105

was executed to expand the scope of work to include updates to the Upper Myakka River/Howard Creek and Lower

Myakka River watersheds. In 2007, the Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) obtained LiDAR

topographic data for the coastal portion of the County. Consequently, Agreement 07C00000105 includes the

development of LiDAR topographic data for the rest of the County, which has come to be called the "Buy-Up" area. Both

the FDEM data and the LiDAR data for the Buy-Up area were scheduled to be complete in January 2008. The LiDAR

data for both areas was only recently delivered (August 2008), 8 months after the anticipated delivery date. The LiDAR

data was finally approved for use on October 10, 2008. Please refer to M115 for further information regarding the

resulting impacts to the Sarasota Map Modernization project schedule. Current Status: The maintenance reports

associated with the a number of developments have been submitted related to the cooperative agreement using FY2005

funds. Project status meetings have been held with the County's consultants regarding the updates being performed for

Little Sarasota Bay and Dona Bay. The County's consultants are completing the Watershed Evaluation element for their

respective basin areas. In addition, funding will also be allocated for maintenance activities associated with CIPs and

approved developments and to update the existing models based on comments provided by the District, County, and/or

FEMA during the review of the preliminary FIRMs for Sarasota County. For Agreement #06C00000087, a total of

$345,341 of the $356,000 in District funds has been invoiced and paid. The First Amendment to the Agreement

06C00000087 extended the contract expiration date from June 30, 2008 to June 30, 2009. The second Agreement

(Agreement #07C00000105) encumbers FY2007 funds, ($356,666), & FY2008 funds, ($200,000). The First Amendment

to Agreement 07C00000105 was executed to add the Upper and Lower Myakka River watersheds to the list of County

watershed models that may be updated. County staff notified the District they will not have the matching funds for this

project in FY2009. Therefore, the FY2009 funding ($400,000 total, $200,000 District share) has not been added to the

Agreement. Aerial mapping of the portion of the County not covered by the State of Florida Department of Emergency

Management's LiDAR mapping project has been completed to support maintenance. However, delivery of the final

LiDAR topographic information was delayed over 10 months. For Agreement # 07C00000105, a total of $374,572 of the

$556,666 in District funds has been invoiced and paid.


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SEC Southern Coastal Watershed Education



Basin(s) Manasota

Science and Environment Council of SarasotaCooperator(s)

Project Manager STERNBERGER, VIRGINIA

Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a high priority. This program educates decision-makers and the general public in Sarasota County about the

health, productivity and vitality of natural systems, stormwater capacity, water supply, wastewater treatment and

land-use patterns. The SEC has more than 20 member organizations with a combined total of 300,000 annual visitors.

It is estimated that 181,700 visitors will benefit from this project. SEC plans to continue leveraging the collaborative

strength of its members to convene policy discussions and enhance public understanding about science-based

watershed issues. This project will produce high quality deliverables and effectively raise the awareness and

knowledge of watershed issues to a large audience. In FY2011, SEC plans to build on previous initiatives created for

the Watershed Community Leadership and Education Program (2005-2010). The Manasota Basin Board prioritized

watershed planning and education with science-based organizations within the basin. The proposed project meets

both of these priorities.

DescriptionThis Cooperative Funding Initiative project is a continuation of the SEC program designed to work collaboratively with

its members to convene policy discussions and enhance public understanding about water and watershed

conservation based on science. The FY2011 program components include two decision-maker and policymaker

workshops on water and low-impact development (LID). The first workshop will identify local water and LID issues. The

second will refine and come to a consensus on solutions. The SEC also plans to enhance the general public's

understanding of watersheds by producing four three-minute videos focusing on outdoor experiences. The videos will

provide ideas for nature-based activities and explain the connection people have to the health of their watershed. The

videos will be shown on the Discover Natural Sarasota and on select SEC member web sites. Adding to mobile phone

messages created in FY2009, SEC plans to create five additional messages to provide up-to-date information

about watershed issues. Lastly, the SEC will again coordinate a Watershed Awareness Week in Sarasota County. The

program was developed by SEC to enhance the general public's understanding of watersheds in Sarasota County and

to show how their actions as stewards can help protect water resources. Evaluation will be conducted by SEC member

organizations and will include surveys, attendance statistics, number of website hits, an assessment of visitor

comments (written and voice), and number of promotional brochures distributed.

BenefitsThis program educates 181,700 residents on how productivity and vitality of natural systems, storm water, water

supply, wastewater and land use impact the watershed. The proposed program will build on previously successful

education components to engage discussion between decision-makers and policymakers on water use and LID and

enhance the public's understanding of how they affect the watershed in Sarasota County.

Costs

The total proposed cost of the FY2011 project is $120,000, with the District requested to contribute $60,000

(Manasota). SEC's match is in-kind services from its member organizations. District funds will pay for implementing a

two-part workshop, creating four three-minute video for web site posting, producing five mobile phone audio

messages and coordinating Watershed Awareness Week in Sarasota County. The program is expected to reach

181,700 residents at a cost to the District of $.33 per person, well below average for public education programs. The

budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project.


The FY2010 total project cost was $120,000, with the District contributing $60,000 (Manasota). District funding was

used to develop a two-part decision makers workshop, a 20-minute video and Watershed Awareness Week. The

project reached 181,700 residents at a cost to the District of $.33 per resident.


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Revenue


021 Manasota Basin 270,817 0 0 146,563 62,162 62,092


District

Science and Environment Council of

Sarasota County

279,000 0 0 159,000 60,000 60,000

$553,117 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



Outdoor interpretive signs complete 10/15/08 10/15/08

Indoor educational kiosk panels complete 10/15/08 10/15/08

Educational brochures complete 10/15/08 10/15/08

Watershed Awareness Week talk-back boards 10/31/08 11/28/08 11/7/08

Watershed Awareness Week 10/31/08 11/28/08 11/7/08


Outdoor interpretive signs installed 9/30/09

Mobile messages complete 9/30/09 7/31/09

Brochure complete 9/30/09

Decision-makers workshop 9/30/09 6/5/09

Watershed Awareness Week talk-back boards 10/30/09

Watershed Awareness Week 10/30/09 10/30/09 10/30/09

Project close 10/30/09 10/30/09


Decision-makers workshop complete 6/30/10

Video complete 9/30/10

Watershed Awareness Week 10/25/10


FY2011 Budgeted fundsInitiate purchase order 10/29/10

Decision-makers workshop 6/30/11

Five mobile phone messages complete 9/1/11

Four short videos complete 9/1/11


Watershed Awareness Week 11/30/11


ACTION TO DATE: On time. The script for the 20-minute video is being created and a draft will be submitted to staff

before March. Participating SEC organizations include Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, G. WIZ, Selby Gardens, New

College, Mote, Sarasota County, Myakka River State Park, Historic Spanish Point, Conservation Foundation fo the Gulf

Coast and Oscar Scherer State Park. Topics will include sea grass, water quality indicators, stormwater runoff, habitat

preservation, importance of mangroves, land conservation. Two decision-makers workshops are tentatively scheduled

for spring. In FY2009, a series of mobile phone messages were created to provide watershed messages to callers. A


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recent report indicated that from 7/2009 through 2/2010 a total of 668 calls were received lasting an average of 3 minutes

each.


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Around the Bend Nature Tours Manatee/Sarasota


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality ConservationNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring


Around the Bend Nature ToursCooperator(s)

Project Manager TORRUSIO, MARY

Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as high priority. This program successfully educates 2,040 public, private and homeschool students and

teachers in grades kindergarten through 12 about watersheds and natural systems through guided tours in the

Manasota Basin. Education has been named as one of the priorities of the Manasota Basin Board, which makes the

project relevant to District goals and objectives. Cooperator has a long history with the District and is well-versed in

Florida's standards-based education guidelines. Additionally the project complements the District's Get Outside!

campaign by using District lands when possible in field excursions. Pre- and post-vist student activities are also

incorporated into the program. In FY2009, students demonstrated a 37.5% knowledge gain through the program,

which is higher than the average youth education program pre/posttest learning gain.

DescriptionThis Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) project proposes to educate students and adults about local environmental

systems. Around the Bend Nature Tours provides more than 2,000 students and teachers with site-specific programs

that focus on watersheds and include various Manatee and Sarasota County Conservation Lands and SWFWMD

lands (including Emerson Point Park, Riverview Pointe, Rye Wilderness Park, Duette Park or any SWFWMD area that

is deemed appropriate). These environmental education programs benefit students, parents, teachers and

homeschool groups and use Around the Bend Nature Tours guides and materials. The program's effectiveness is

measured through student pre/posttest data and a teacher evaluation tool. Most recent data provided demonstrates a

significant 37.5% increase in knowledge gain.

BenefitsThis program adresses watershed education and natural systems through hands-on field study programs for youth and

adults. Additionally, some field trip sites are on District-owned lands, so promotion of the District's land stewardship

efforts and Get Outside! campaign will be included in the programming. Cooperator has a long history with the District

and is well versed in Florida's standards-based education guidelines. This program also works with many homeschool

groups, a target audience with which the District's youth education staff would like a greater reach.

Costs

The total cost of the FY2011 program is $105,315, with the District requested to contribute $27,840 (Manasota). The

project is projected to reach 2,040 people at a cost to the District of $13.65 per person (approximately 20% lower than

the average youth education programming) and $3.41 per participant contact hour. Budget line below includes cost for

staff to manage the project.


The total cost of the FY2010 program is $76,390, with the total cost to the District $27,940, all of which is requested

from the Manasota Basin. Around the Bend Nature Tours anticipates reaching 2,475 people at a cost to the District of

$11.29 per person. The cost reduction in FY2010 reflects a decrease in the number of District-funded field trips from

50 to 46. Budget lines include cost for staff to manage the project. FY2010 Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) project

educated students and adults about local environmental systems. Around the Bend Nature Tours provided more than

2,000 students and teachers with site-specific programs that focused on watersheds and included various Manatee

and Sarasota County Conservation Lands and SWFWMD lands (including Emerson Point Park, Riverview Pointe, Rye

Wilderness Park, Duette Park or any SWFWMD area deemed appropriate). These environmental education programs

benefited students, parents, teachers and homeschool groups and utilized Around the Bend Nature Tours guides and

materials. The program's effectiveness was measured through student pre/posttest data and a teacher evaluation

tool. The District has supported this project since FY2006.


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Around the Bend Nature Tours Manatee/Sarasota


Revenue


021 Manasota Basin 134,883 0 0 75,855 30,142 28,886


District

Around the Bend Nature Tours 7,100 0 0 3,650 0 3,450

Braden River Middle School 2,000 0 0 2,000 0 0

FL Division of Historical Resources 30,500 0 0 0 0 30,500

Manatee County Conservation Lands 4,500 0 0 4,500 0 0

Pinellas County Environmental Fund 48,550 0 0 48,550 0 0

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program 79,350 0 0 43,500 21,350 14,500

$324,783 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2009 Budgeted FundsPurchase order opened 10/27/08 10/31/08

Field trips end 9/1/09 6/2/09

Final report due to District 9/30/09 6/12/09


Field trips end 9/1/10



Field trips end 9/1/11



ACTION TO DATE: On time. To date, cooperator has provided 25 field trips impacting 1,196 students in the Manasota

Basin.


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Sarasota - Watershed Management Plan: Coastal Fringe



Basin(s) Manasota



TURNER, DAWNTask Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a High priority. This project was originally approved by the Manasota Basin Board as a multi-year project to

develop a Watershed Management Plan (WMP) for Sarasota County's Coastal Fringe Watersheds. The request for

funding in FY2011 is to continue to perform the elements of the District's Watershed Management Program.

DescriptionThis multi-year funded project is to perform the: 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, and 3)

Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for several coastal

watersheds in Sarasota County. Watershed Management Plans will be updated for 1) the North Roberts Bay Coastal

Watershed, 2) the Lemon Bay Coastal Watershed, and 3) portions of the Sarasota Bay, Little Sarasota Bay,

Dona/Roberts Bay Coastal Watersheds. Combined, these Coastal Watershed areas cover approximately 25 square

miles within the County. The only areas excluded from Sarasota's Coastal Fringe are a small portion of the Little

Sarasota Bay Coastal (Vamo Road area) Basin and the Lyons Bay portion of the Dona Bay Coastal Basin, which are

currently being developed under a separate contract. The Coastal Fringe Watershed updates include developing

portions of the Watershed Management Program, as defined by the District, beginning with the North Roberts Bay

Coastal Watershed as Phase 1. The North Roberts Bay Coastal Watershed is approximately 5.9 square miles in the

coastal fringe of the Phillippi Creek and Matheny Creek Basins, including Siesta Key from Midnight Pass to Siesta

Drive. Phase 2 includes the Lemon Bay Coastal Watershed, which is approximately 7.2 square miles, excluding the

area outside of the County. Phase 3 includes portions of the Sarasota Bay, Little Sarasota Bay, Dona/Roberts Bay

Coastal Watersheds. The total area in Phase 3 is approximately 9.2 square miles. These areas currently do not have

the benefit of a Watershed Management Plan.



Resource Management and Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP). It assists local governments: 1) with their land


address level of service deficiencies and 2) by providing a geodatabase and projected results from watershed model

simulations for floodplain management and water quality management through the Total Maximum Daily Loads

(TMDL) process for their National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements.

Costs

The estimated total budget amount for this multi-year project is $1,966,632, of which the District's share is $983,316 to

be funded over several fiscal years. For FY2007, the Manasota Basin Board originally budgeted $500,000 with an

equal match from Sarasota County. However, Sarasota County was only able to fund $246,491 of the original

$500,000. Correspondingly, the District only encumbered $246,491 in FY2007 as part of the cooperative funding

agreement. For FY2008, the Manasota Basin Board budgeted and encumbered $200,000 into the cooperative

agreement. However, because of budget shortfalls, Sarasota County was unable to provide any funding in

FY2008. For FY2009 Sarasota County encumbered $34,422 for project work. The District only budgeted staff time for

FY2009. In FY2010 Sarasota County budgeted $200,00 for project work; the District budgeted $39,031 in FY2010 in

order to reach the same level of funding. For FY2011 the Manasota Basin Board is requested to fund $200,000

with Sarasota County providing an equal match of $200,000. Requests for future funding are anticipated in FY2012.

As each project element is completed the project budget may require refinement based on the information gathered.

The future funds identified for the project are contingent upon approval of such amounts by the Manasota Basin Board

in the annual budget. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and central garage

charges.




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Sarasota - Watershed Management Plan: Coastal Fringe



Management (CWM) initiative strategies. Future funding will be required in future years in order to complete

development the Watershed Management Plan for the Sarasota Bay Coastal watershed including: survey, GIS data

base development, watershed parameterization, computer modeling, floodplain analysis, and floodplain delineation,

Level of Service (LOS) determination, and BMP Alternative Analysis. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement

with Sarasota County was developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to

complete the WMP elements through the Watershed Management Plan. Sarasota County is the lead manager on

the project, where the District's project manager must approve any agreements with consultants to accomplish

project tasks. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for the Implementation of BMPs

and the Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 1,093,493 136,825 0 711,499 206,138 39,031


District

Sarasota County 680,914 0 0 280,914 200,000 200,000

$1,774,407 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Contract Development & ExecutionDevelop Draft Agreement with Sarasota County 12/20/06 5/25/07 7/1/07

Cooperative Agreement to Contract Administration 1/27/07 7/15/07 7/23/07


Execution of Cooperative Agreement by SWFWMD 5/10/07 9/5/07 9/12/07

Issue Notice to Proceed 5/16/07 9/15/07 9/13/07

Phase 1 - North Roberts BayReceive / Review LiDAR Information 2/10/08 8/31/08 10/30/08

Digital Topographic Information - Start 3/10/08 12/31/08 1/7/09

Watershed Evaluation - Begin 5/10/08 2/25/09 2/25/09

Digital Topographic Information - Approved 7/10/08 3/31/10

Watershed Evaluation - Approved 8/10/08 6/30/10

Watershed Management Plan - Begin 9/10/08 6/30/10

Watershed Management Plan - Approved 12/30/08 4/20/11


Currently, deliverables for feature inventory, terrain information and other watershed parameters are complete and have

been delivered for review. Minor corrections and other changes have been forwarded and will be incorporated into

revised versions of the deliverables. ERP files (permits) have been requested for review and developing additional

information on features and elevations. Work continues on the watershed evaluation. Staff is evaluating a request to

combine several coastal sub-basins (for modeling purposes). These include areas that are under the primary influence of

storm surge events and drain directly to the bay.


N014

The Florida Aquarium Watershed Education Initiative


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality MonitoringWater Supply ConservationNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring



The Florida Aquarium, Inc.Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as High priority. The Florida Aquarium's focus on telling Florida's fresh water story makes this science-based

attraction closely aligned to the District's mission. The Florida Aquarium Watershed Education Initiative proposes to

continue programming that enhances the District's watershed education efforts by providing participants with a better

understanding of Florida's ecology through workshops, hands-on field experiences and stewardship activities. This

project is ranked high because of its alignment to the District's mission; its summer camp program for minority and

at-risk students, which is an audience the District has identified for additional outreach; and its incorporation of multiple

learning approaches providing water education for learning new behaviors and incorporating environmental leadership

skills. Costs are the lowest among proposed youth education programs and quality is confirmed through evaluations

and pre and post tests. Knowledge gain for FY2009 summer camps, for instance, was 25%, which falls within the

preferred range of youth education programming. The proposed program is aligned with Basin Board priorities.

DescriptionThis Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) project proposes to educate teachers and students about Florida's water

resources and natural environment. The Florida Aquarium requests support of a water resources education initiative

that focuses on three distinct programs for elementary, middle and high school students and teachers. These

programs are outlined below and include: What's in Your Watershed? summer camp, Science Education at Sea

(SEAS) teacher training program and Regional Ocean Conference for Students (ROCS) workshop for teachers and

students. While the proposed initiative primarily reaches students and teachers throughout Hillsborough County, it also

draws schools from Polk, Pinellas, Pasco and Manatee counties. What's in Your Watershed? is a summer camp

program designed to teach low-income, at-risk upper elementary and middle school students from local YMCAs and

Boys and Girls Clubs in Hillsborough County the importance of the Tampa Bay watershed. The camp would provide an

opportunity for youth to engage in interactive role-playing to learn about watersheds, water quality, water conservation

and habitat protection. Throughout the proposed program, each student takes part in three field explorations within the

Tampa Bay watershed. The What's in Your Watershed? program will be evaluated through a portfolio of student work,

student and parent evaluation of the program using a written survey, instructor evaluation of the program and student

pre/post assessements. SEAS is a teacher education program proposing to provide workshops for elementary, middle

and high school teachers, focusing on estuaries and incorporating the learning objectives of the Florida

Comprehensive Assessment Test. It would allow teachers to explore current and future environmental issues and

challenges facing those resources. The SEAS program evaluation will include a combination of pre/post assessments,

workshop surveys and teacher journals. The proposed ROCS workshop component would give middle and high

school students the opportunity to study several major water quality issues associated with local watersheds. Students

will identify the issues and create action plans that are achievable and beneficial for the environment. SWIM staff

participate in this conference.The ROCS workshop will be evaluated through pre/post assessments. Independent

evaluation by Pandion systems for the ROCS component previously found that 86% of the teachers agreed that the

project was a valuable addition to their student's education.

BenefitsThe cooperator estimates that the FY2011 program will reach 231 students and teachers directly and 7,500 students

indirectly. ROCS will provide an intensive workshop experience for high school students, providing opportunities for

them to learn about local issues and related science and then create action plans that will result in positive

environmental changes within their communities. The FY2011 project proposes a "What's in Your Watershed?"

summer camp that addresses the important priority of getting traditionally underserved, inner-city youth outside

exploring the Tampa Bay watershed. The program will give youth opportunities to explore current environmental issues

and to use critical thinking to develop strategies for addressing impacts on their local watersheds.

Costs

The total cost of the FY2011 project is $43,346 with the District contributing $21,401 (Alafia River $5,136; Hillsborough


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The Florida Aquarium Watershed Education Initiative

River $10,700; Coastal Rivers $1,070; Pinellas-Anclote River $1,285; Withlacoochee River $1,070; Peace River

$1,070; Manasota $1,070). The dollar amount allocated per basin is determined by the number of participants

projected to participate in the programming from each basin. District funding is requested for a summer camp, teacher

training programs and a workshop for teachers and students. The program proposes to reach 231 students and

teachers directly and 7,500 students indirectly at a cost to the District of $2.77 per person and $1.20 per contact hour.

Budget lines below includes costs to manage projects.


The total FY2010 project cost was $44,741, with the District contributing $21,402 (Alafia River $5,174; Hillsborough

River $10,686; Coastal Rivers $1,108; Pinellas-Anclote River $1,109; Withlacoochee River $1,109; Peace River

$1,108; Manasota $1,108). The dollar amount allocated per basin was determined by the number of participants

projected to participate in the programming from each basin. District funding supported a summer camp, teacher

training programs and a workshop for teachers and students. This program was projected to reach 147 students and

80 teachers directly and 7,500 students indirectly at a cost to the District of $2.77 per person. The budget line includes

costs for staff to manage the project.


Revenue








021 Manasota Basin 5,577 0 0 1,807 1,885 1,885


District

The Florida Aquarium, Inc. 57,020 0 0 34,450 0 22,570

$138,177 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2009 Budgeted FundsOpen purchase order 11/3/08 1/5/09

Program components completed 9/15/09 9/30/09 9/30/09

Final report received by the District 9/30/09 10/15/09

FY2010 Budgeted FundsInititate purchase order 10/1/09 12/1/09

Program components completed 12/17/10

Final report and invoice received by the District 1/14/11

FY2011 Budgeted FundsBegin planning for two components 4/1/11

Completion of all programs 11/30/11


ACTION TO DATE: On time. Educational programming is underway.


N151

Manatee County NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality ConservationWater Supply Regional Water Supply PlanningNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and MonitoringFlood Protection Floodplain Management

Basin(s) Manasota


Project Manager OWENS, JIM

Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a high priority. This project supports the NAVD88 Migration Project (B134) and the topographic mapping and

watershed modeling currently underway for Manatee County. This is the second year of this mapping effort and the

County has done an excellent job on this project. The County has been an active partner with the District in

establishing geodetic control since the late 1980s and continues to be a leader in this area.

DescriptionThe establishment of an accurate and easily accessible vertical control survey network is an important component in

the development of updated Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FEMA FIRM). The

District, in cooperation with the National Geodetic Survey and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, has

completed the Distict-wide vertical control densification. This project will further enhance the existing vertical control

network to support FEMA FIRM mapping, topographic data collection and modeling activities. The newly-established

vertical control network will allow the District and local governments to transition from the older and less accurate

vertical control survey network known as the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 to the more accurate North

American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88) system. In Manatee County this includes running level loops and

establishing bench marks based on NAVD88 along state and county roadways. This project will enable the surveying

community to make an orderly transition to NAVD88 and will allow Manatee County to be on the same vertical datum

as the District and to comply with the federal surveying and mapping requirements. This project will densify the

NAVD88 vertical control in Manatee County and will compliment the District's NAVD88 migration project.

BenefitsDensification of benchmarks will support the development of Watershed Management Plans for Polk County thus

contributing to flood protection, natural systems, water quality and water supply. Manatee County participates in the

National Flood Insurance Program administered by FEMA and requires that all finished floor elevations be above the

100 year floodplain. This project is a key component in meeting this requirement. Also, the establishment and

implementation of the NAVD 1988 will enable more accurate elevations and mapping throughout the District, and the

conversion to the modern vertical datum will allow the ability to establish accurate and reliable elevations using Global

Positioning System (GPS) technology. Manatee County is a participant in FEMA's Community Rating System and has

a Class 6 rating. A major emphasis of this project is to help Manatee County move from a Class 6 to a Class 5

Community System Rating with FEMA. Manatee County is also coordinating this project with the City of Bradenton and

the City of Palmetto.

Costs

The total cost for contractual services in the proposed FY2011 Cooperative Funding Initiative is $150,000 of which the

District's share is $75,000. The County will contribute $75,000. The District's share of funding for this project is within

the Manasota Basin. Additional costs are associated with staff time required to manage the project. The total cost for

contractual services in the FY2010 Cooperative Funding Agreement is $150,000 of which the District's share is

$75,000. The County will contribute $75,000. The District's share of funding for this project is within the Manasota

Basin. Additional costs are associated with staff time required to manage the project.


This project will be administered by the County. The vertical control network survey work will be completed by qualified

professional surveying and mapping consultants. All newly-established vertical control network data produced by this

project will be made available through Internet access via LABINS web site and the Manatee County web site. The

original CFI project N264 was merged with N151 being that this is the second year of mapping.


N151

Manatee County NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 155,901 0 0 0 78,952 76,949


District

Manatee County 150,000 0 0 0 75,000 75,000

$305,901 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


150FY2010; Execute Cooperative Agreement between the County and the District 12/31/09 2/5/10 2/5/10

FY2011; Execute Cooperative Agreement between the County and the District 1/31/11

180FY2010; Execute Contract with the Consultants 2/1/10 2/26/10

FY2011; Execute Contract with the Consultant 2/28/11

30FY2010; Initial project planning and develop Scope of Work 9/1/09 9/30/09 10/5/09

FY2011; Project planning and Scope of Work 9/30/10

480FY2010; Final deliverables 9/30/10 12/31/10

FY2011; Final Deliverables 12/31/11

60FY2010; Cooperative Funding Agreement submitted for approval 10/1/09 10/16/09 10/7/09

FY2011; Cooperative Funding Agreement submitted for approval 10/31/10


FY2010 Cooperative Funding Agreement: The District project manager and the Manatee County project manager

completed the final scope of work on 10/5/2009 and the Cooperative Agreement was routed to the District Contracts and

Legal department on 10/7/2009. The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners approved and signed the FY2010

Cooperative Agreement on 01/26/2010. The District executed the final agreement on 2/5/2010. The fully executed

agreement was sent to the County with notice to proceed on 2/18/2010. The District project manager has reviewed and

approved the consultant contracts as submitted by the County. The surveying work is in-progress. Florida Initiative

ACTION-TO-DATE comment: project is proceeding on time. FY2011 Cooperative Funding Initiative: The County has

submitted an application for cooperative funding for FY2011.


N255

Beach Water Quality Project


AORs Strategic InitiativesFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementWater Quality Water Quality MonitoringWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement

Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a High priority. This project will improve water quality and develop a project to reduce human exposure to

Enterococci and Fecal Coliform.

DescriptionThe City of Venice has eleven stormwater outfalls that collect from the Venice Island Basin and discharge directly to

the Gulf of Mexico. After a 2008 spring rain event, Venice Beach had high readings of Enterococci and Fecal Coliform

resulting in the closure of the beach at the fishing pier for several days. The City of Venice would like to research and

take preventative measures to protect the waters, reduce flooding, and improve water quality in this area. Two open

ditch outfalls can be found just north of the pier. These outfalls are one of the first outfalls that drain into the Gulf after

a rainfall. Deertown Gulley collects stormwater from 454 acres, the second largest basin on the island. Flamingo Ditch

collects stormwater from 194 acres on the island. In 2002, Sarasota County completed the Island of Venice

Stormwater Basin Study. Both Deertown Gulley and Flamingo Ditch basins have drainage deficiencies. The city has

taken steps to isolate contaminant sources. The first series of water quality testing shows elevated Enterococci and

Fecal Coliform levels in Flamingo Ditch and Deertown Gulley. Both have levels exceeding acceptable limits with the

highest levels found in Flamingo Ditch. Additional water samples were taken at various points along Flamingo Ditch to

try and isolate a source. The utilities department and stormwater division performed pipe inspection in the area around

the ditch to isolate any infiltration. The city is proceeding to perform DNA microbial analysis, with one upstream and

one downstream sample from Flamingo Ditch and one downstream sample from Deertown Gulley.

This will be a phased project. The first phase, which is proposed in this years application, involves additional source

sampling, research, conclusions regarding the water pollution and stormwater solutions, and design of a project to

resolve the issues. The second phase, which would be implemented in years two and three of the grant, involves

project construction. Possible solutions to the problem include modification of outfall to allow for more attenuation

before it outfalls in the gulf, land acquisition activities, public education on pointless pollution, stormwater retention

modification, deep gulf pumped discharge and storm pipe lining and/or replacement.

BenefitsThis project will improve water quality that discharges into the Gulf of Mexico by locating the source of contamination

and protect human safety.

Costs

The total projected cost for the project is $2,240,000. The District's total contribution in FY2011 will be $60,000 with an

equal match from the County. The remaining funds would be used in future years to implement and construct any

projects necessary. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and central garage.

The future funds identified for the project are contingent upon approval of such amounts by the District Governing

Board [and Basin Board(s)] in the annual budget(s).


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Beach Water Quality Project


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 1,122,285 1,060,000 0 0 62,285 0


District

City of Venice 1,120,000 1,060,000 0 0 60,000 0

$2,242,285 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Execute Funding Contract 11/30/10

Testing, Design and Permitting 2/29/12

Construction 12/31/13

Status As Of:


N263

Manatee County - Watershed Evaluation


AORs Strategic InitiativesFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement

Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a high priority. A senior administrator has provided confirmation that the County will budget the project for

FY2011. The application was ranked 4 of 7 submitted for cooperative funding by the cooperator.

DescriptionThis is a multi-year funded project to perform the 1) Topographic information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed

Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP). Topographic information

includes the acquisition of data and development of the terrain features in the Geodatabase to be used in the

Watershed Evaluation. The Watershed Evaluation includes collection of existing data, GIS processing of the terrain

features to establish catchments and connectivity, field reconnaissance, refinement of the terrain features and

development of the hydraulic element point features. The Watershed Management Plan element includes:

development of watershed parameters for a specific use, GIS processing, computer modeling, floodplain and water

quality analysis, peer review, public notification/meeting, surface water resource assessment, establishment of LOS,

and BMP alternative analysis. FY2011 funding is to perform the Watershed Evaluation element starting with the

development of the hydraulic element point features.







Costs

The projected cost for this project is $740,000 of which the District's share is $370,000. The District's share is from the

Manasota Basin. The County will contribute $370,000. The FY2011 funding is $370,000 with the Manasota Basin

funding $185,000 and revenue of $185,000 from Manatee County. This is the first year of funding for the project. The

District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries. Future funds identified for the project are contingent

upon approval of such amounts by the Basin Board in the annual budget. When each element is completed the

projected cost may require refinement based on information gathered and unforeseen circumstances.


The Watershed Management Program (WMP) includes five major elements: 1) Topographic information, 2)

Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan, 4) Implementation of Best Management Practices, and 5)

Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is

one of the District's Strategic Priorities. The District is a cooperating technical partner (CTP) with FEMA. The

floodplain results developed will be used to update the flood insurance rate map (FIRM) panels. The District has been

working with the County for several years through the Watershed Management Program Coordination Document to

develop a five year implementation schedule by watershed based on their projected funding levels, and funding

available from FEMA and State appropriations. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with the County will be

developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete the project. This

project requires a cooperative funding request and ranking each fiscal year until completed. The District will manage

the project and enter into work orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future cooperative funding

requests and agreements will be required for the Implementation of BMPs and Maintenance of Watershed

Parameters and Models.


N263

Manatee County - Watershed Evaluation


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 371,039 185,000 0 0 186,039 0


Manatee Co - Countywide GIS SW

(N263)

370,000 185,000 0 0 185,000 0

$741,039 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Agreement Executed 10/1/10

Work Assignment 12/20/10

Final report/ map 12/17/12

Status As Of:


N275

Sarasota County - Watershed Evaluation



Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a High Priority. A senior administrator has provided confirmation that the County will budget the project for

FY2011. The application was ranked 16 of 17 submitted for cooperative funding by the cooperator.

DescriptionThis is a multi-year funded project to perform the Watershed Evaluation element of the District's Watershed

Management Program (WMP) for Sarasota Watersheds.The information will be used to update watershed

management plans that are used to address flood protection and water quality issues. Project tasks include field

reconnaissance and data acquistion including the collection of vertical elevations in NAVD 88. Data collection methods

may include GPS (Global Positioning System), TPS (Terrestrial Position Systems) and/or Leveling for drainage

infrastructure.



Resource Management and Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP). It assists local governments with their land

management responsibilities by establishing a level of service, develops Best Management Practices (BMPs) to

address level of service deficiencies, and provides a geodatabase and projected results from watershed model

simulations for floodplain and water quality management. The collected field data will be used to develop Watershed

Management Plans, and to update watershed parameters and models as part of the Sarasota - Update Watershed

Parameters & Models (L019) project.

Costs

This is a multi-year funded project. The projected costs for this project is anticipated to be $900,000 ($450,000

District's share). For FY2011, the total funding amount is $300,000 ($150,000 District's share). The remaining project

funds will be requested in future fiscal years. Please refer to PIMs entry for the Sarasota County GIS Dataset

Development (L867) project for information on prior funding.


The Watershed Management Program (WMP) includes five major elements: 1) Topographic Information, 2)



one of the District's Strategic Priorities. Sarasota County is continuing its efforts to update their Infrastructure

database.The information collected will be used to support County and District watershed modeling activities. This

project is a continuation of work initiated with the Sarasota County GIS Dataset Development (L867) project. The

District is a cooperating technical partner (CTP) with FEMA, the floodplain results developed with this project will be

used to update the flood insurance rate map (FIRM) panels associated with this watershed.


N275

Sarasota County - Watershed Evaluation


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 452,685 300,000 0 0 152,685 0


District

Sarasota County 150,000 0 0 0 150,000 0

$602,685 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


MilestonesDevelop RFQ 7/30/10

Project Kick Off Meeting 10/29/10

Award RFQ 10/29/10

Initiate Field Recon 11/30/10

Complete Field Recon 8/31/11

Status As Of:


N276

Low Impact Design Implementation at Venice East Blvd.



Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a high priority. This project will improve water quality by treating stormwater entering alligator creek. The

project includes water quality sampling to document the efficiency of bioretention using different pollution control

media or designs. This data will be used by the District's Regulation Department.

DescriptionSarasota County and the District are cooperativley funding the design of the County's Low Impact Design (LID)

Manual. The County has developed plans and specifications for approximately 13 bioretention or detention areas to

retrofit an existing roadway system without any stormwater treatment and begin implementing their LID plans. This

project attempts to demonstrate the effectiveness of Bioretention areas with a focus on: a wide plant palette,

engineered soils/amendments such as "Bold and Gold" with a goal of encouraging denitrification of stormwater

pollutants that infiltrate through the system, developing soil amendments similar to "Bold and Gold" but which are

formulated using Sarasota County waste products such as compost and mulch from the Solid Waste handling facility

and harvested/dried aquatic vegetation which are specifically formulated to assist with the denitrification process,

techniques which can be used to retrofit existing neighborhood streets which currently have no stormwater treatment,

and water quality sampling to document the efficiency of bioretention using different pollution control media or designs.

BenefitsThis project will improve water quality by treating stormwater that is currently untreated and replanting native

vegetation.

Costs

The total projected cost for the project is $920,000, of which the District's total contribution in FY2011 is $230.000. The

County will ask the District for $230,000 in FY2012. The County has spent $316,444 in previous years on consulting

fees for the design. The County will contribute $143,556 in FY2011. The District funding amounts shown in the table

include staff salaries, travel and central garage.


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 462,812 230,000 0 0 232,812 0


District

Sarasota County 460,000 0 0 155,444 143,556 161,000

$922,812 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Project MilestonesSurvey and Design Complete 3/31/10

Permitting Complete 9/30/10



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Low Impact Design Implementation at Venice East Blvd.


Begin Monitoring 7/29/11

Monitoring Ends 7/30/12

Status As Of:


N277

City of North Port Reclaimed Water Transmission Expansion Phase I


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Reclaimed WaterWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement

Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a high priority. This project will provide additional infrastructure to support the City's Reuse Master Plan and

future development of the City's reclaimed water system. The project is consistent with the basin objectives by using

an aternative water source to offset potable water use. This project is located in the Southern Water Use Caution Area

(SWUCA). There was sufficient information provided to evaluate the project and the cooperator has confirmed it will

include the necessary matching funds in its capital budget for FY2011. This project is within the District's statutory

authority to fund and is not the result of a permit requirement or enforcement action.

DescriptionThis project includes the design and construction of approximately 22,000 feet of 16 inch reclaimed water transmission

line to replace over 1.0 mgd of groundwater/potable water used for irrigation. The new reclaimed water customers

include the Gardens of the Five Senses; Glenallen Elementary School and soccer fields; Narramore Sports Park;

Police training course; North Port High School; Heron Creek Middle School; Butler Park; and the future Youth

Community Center.

BenefitsThe City plans to provide over 1.0 mgd of reclaimed water to the Gardens of the Five Senses; Glenallen Elementary

School and soccer fields; Narramore Sports Park; Police training course; North Port High School; Heron Creek Middle

School; Butler Park; and the future Youth Community Center to offset approximately 0.6 mgd of existing and future

groundwater use. The project supports the City's Reuse Master Plan and will allow the City to meet the demands of

future growth in the City's service area.

Costs

The total project cost is $3,890,000 and the District's share is requested to be fifty percent or $1,945,000. The City

plans to spend $389,000 in FY2011 and the Manasota Basin Board is requested to budget fifty percent or $194,500.

The Manasota Basin is being requested to provide $1,750,500 in additional funds in FY2012. The future funds

identified for the project are contingent upon approval of such amounts by the District Basin and Governing Boards in

the annual budget(s). The cost, amortized at 8 percent over 30 years is $1.56 per 1000 gallons offset.


In 2007 the City of North Port and the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) entered into an

agreement to fund the City of North Port Reuse Master Plan Project L629. One of the objectives of the project was to

provide preliminary designs and recommendations for the expansion of the reclaimed system. The City of North Port

adopted this Reuse Master Plan, which set forth a program of capital improvements designed to expand the reclaimed

water transmission system. The City entered into a contract with SWFWMD to fund the construction of a reclaimed

water storage tank in 2009, which will provide the necessary storage capacity to serve future customers. The City of

North Port has one of the lowest per-capita water use rates in the region, approximately 76 gallons per-capita per day

(gpdc). This can be attributed to an extensive conservation program which includes a tiered-rate structure, a reuse

water program, a toilet rebate program, community and educational efforts, irrigation enforcement, and the pursuit of

floodplain management. Reuse water is provided to golf courses, residential developments, the government complex,

commercial businesses and roadway medians. The City is expanding reuse in accdordance with the 2007 Reuse

Master Plan to offset potable water use. Water conservation is enforced by issuing tickets and fines for irrigation

violations. The conservation program offers brochures and literature, conservation classes for children at schools and

several neighborhood associations, and conservation displays at the Business Expo, the North Port Library and public

buildings. The City hosts special events such as a Florida Friendly Landscaping seminar and the Environmental Fair

at the Garden of the Five Senses. The City's website provides specific information on water conservation and the

City's Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) includes a section on water conservation that is sent to all utility

customers. Floodplain management projects include watershed hydraulic modeling to evaluate effective best

management practices and alternatives in the Big Slough, Myakkahatchee and Charlotte Harbor Watersheds,

stormwater management education, evaluation of flood control structure within the City's stormwater canal system, a


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City of North Port Reclaimed Water Transmission Expansion Phase I

stormwater study to assess projects and funding, and continued maintenance programs for debris and vegetation

removal from the City waterways. In addition, in November 2007, the City of North Port passed Ordinance No.

2007-45, Fertilizer and Landscape Management, in an effort to protect the quality of the City's potable water.


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 1,948,823 1,750,500 0 0 198,323 0


District

North Port 1,945,000 1,750,500 0 0 194,500 0

$3,893,823 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Begin construction 10/29/10

Design of reclaimed water transmission to be extended 3/1/11

Complete construction 10/29/12

Final completion 1/31/13

Status As Of:


N306

Sarasota County - Englewood CRA Stormwater Retrofit


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality MonitoringWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement

Basin(s) Manasota


Project Manager PECK, MICHAEL

Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a High priority. When implemented, this stormwater retrofit project will provide stormwater treatment for the

Englewood downtown district, resulting in reduced nutrient and sediment loads to the Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve (an

Outstanding Florida Water). The project will reduce or eliminate the direct discharge of untreated stormwater from the

Englewood downtown district to the Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve. The project is consistent with the District's priorities

for water quality improvement. The project is within the District's permitting authority and is not the result of a permit

requirement or enforcement action.

DescriptionThe Englewood Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) commercial district is located along Dearborn Street west of

Indiana Ave (SR 776) in Sarasota County. Untreated stormwater runoff from this commercial district, a 71 acre urban

drainage area, currently discharges 51 acres directly into the Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve (an Outstanding Florida

Water) and 20 acres to the Gottfried Creek watershed. This project is for the design, permitting, and construction of a

stormwater retrofit system to provide stormwater treatment for both the existing development in the Englewood

commercial district as well as future development/redevelopment. The outlook on future development and

redevelopment within the commercial district is challenged by the prospect of having to provide individual stormwater

systems on each parcel which would inhibit the maximized use of available property. This project will provide the

stormwater treatment, reduce or eliminate the need to provide individual stormwater treatment systems on each

parcel, locate the system within the current public ROW or on publicly owned properties, and most importantly

eliminate or minimize direct runoff into the Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve. This stormwater retrofit project will utilize LID

technologies as opposed to existing traditional practices to meet the stormwater needs of the Englewood CRA

commercial district. Sarasota County's parallel process of developing an LID Manual led to preliminary discussions

and meetings with District and regulatory staff. These meetings resulted in a conceptual agreement to consider permit

applications using LID technologies in lieu of traditional BMPs. In addition to providing 100% of stormwater treatment

utilizing LID technologies, water quality monitoring and educational outreach components will also be included. The

result will be an innovative, real-world, commercial retrofit project which will implement existing or new LID

technologies where they can subsequently be studied and evaluated on a long term basis. The project will provide the

stormwater treatment and attenuation necessary for full commercial development of individual parcels while providing

a net benefit to the water quality of the Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve (an OFW). The project is funded through Capital

Improvement Program (CIP) dollars, and this request is for grant funding for FY2011. Grant funds will be used for

design, permitting, and construction. Sarasota County's procurement policy requires good faith efforts to encourage

the participation of minority-and woman-owned business enterprises within any future agreement.

BenefitsUntreated stormwater runoff from the Englewood CRA commercial district currently discharges directly into the Lemon

Bay Aquatic Preserve (an Outstanding Florida Water). This retrofit project will provide stormwater treatment for the

entire Englewood CRA commercial district (including eventual complete build-out and redevelopment), as well as

reduce or eliminate direct discharge of untreated runoff to bay. As a result, the project will improve the water quality of

the Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve.

Costs

The preliminary estimate of total project cost is $1,500,000. For FY2011, the Manasota Basin is requested to fund

$750,000. Updated cost estimates will be calculated during the final design phase of the project. District funds in the

table below include salary, travel, and central garage charges.


Sarasota County adopted a floodplain management Ordinance (O1992-05) as required to participate in the National

Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) administered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). A Land

Development Regulations Ordinance (O2000-074) to further the objectives of floodplain management requires all

development to receive the proper building and site alteration permits. These regulations require all new stormwater


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management systems and finished floor elevations to be designed at or above the 100-year flood elevation.

Developments are required to be consistent with the detailed watershed models developed by the county by

demonstrating that they will not result in adverse increases in off-site flood stages within the appropriate watershed

model. As a participant in FEMA's Community Rating System we received a Class 5 rating. The county is a

Community Technical Partner (CTP) with FEMA and has entered into a 3-way Mapping Agreement Statement (MAS)

with FEMA and SWFWMD for the conversion of the county's digital floodplain maps and studies to Digital-Flood

Insurance Rate Maps (D-FIRMs). The county was awarded the James Lee Witt Local Award for Excellence by the

State Floodplain Managers Association and FEMA in 2002 and received the Florida Stormwater Association's 2008

Excellence Award for having the best Stormwater Utility Program in Florida. This prestigious award concentrates on

four major areas of the Stormwater Utility Program: Flood Protection, Water Quality, Operations & Maintenance, and

the Capital Improvement Program. A tiered rate structure, promotes water conservation by penalizing high water

consumption. A toilet rebate program has replaced over 8,000 high flow toilets. Another program provided rebates for

rain shut-off devices to help educate the public about Ordinance 96-021 requiring this device to be installed and

functioning on all automatic sprinkler systems. Our Showerhead Exchange program (10,000 replaced) helps to retrofit

buildings built before adoption of Ordinance 94-001 requiring low-flow fixtures in new construction. The Water-Efficient

Landscape Ordinance 2001-081 won a statewide award for innovation. Irrigation restrictions are enforced by code

enforcement officers, meter readers, and volunteers, that allow for once-a-week irrigation. Every resident suspected of

an irrigation violation is mailed a letter with educational material.


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 752,425 0 0 0 752,425 0


District

Sarasota County 750,000 0 0 0 750,000 0

$1,502,425 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development & ExecutionSubmit Cooperative Funding Application 12/1/09 12/1/09

Draft agreement sent to Management Services 8/9/10

Draft agreement returned from Management Services 8/30/10

Agreement sent to Cooperator 9/6/10

Signed agreement returned from Cooperator 10/4/10

Agreement fully executed 10/18/10


2. Design & PermittingBegin Preliminary Design 1/29/10

Complete Preliminary Design 4/2/10

Application for Permit 4/16/10

Final Design 8/20/10

Permit Approved 11/19/10

Request for Bids 11/26/10

Bid Selection & Award 2/11/11

3. ConstructionCommence Construction 3/25/11



Upon finalization of evaluation/ranking process and subsequent development of preliminary budget for the Manasota


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Basin Board, District Project Manager will interface with the County's Project Manager to formulate scope of work and

contract documents.


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Manatee County Toilet Rebate Program Phase V


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply ConservationWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement

Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a high priority. This project addresses a basin priority by saving potable water through cost-effective water

conservation measures. There is sufficient data submitted to properly evaluate the project, it is within the basin board's

statutory authority to fund, and it is not the result of a permit requirement or enforcement action.

DescriptionThis project is Phase V of the County's Ultra Low-Flow Toilet Rebate (ULFT) incentive program. The program is

available for Manatee County's retail water customers (residential, multi-family, and commercial). The County currently

services over 90,000 potable water accounts and anticipates continued growth over the next 20 years. The objectives

of this retrofit program are to reduce water demand and provide financial incentives for the replacement of an

estimated 1,500 toilets. This program addresses the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners policies on

water conservation and is supported by the recently increased Water Conservation Rates for potable water use. Any

retail water customer who agrees to replace a 3.5 gal or more toilet with a ultra-low flush (ULF) that uses 1.6 gallons

per flush (gpf) or less and/or High Efficiency Toilets (HET) using 1.38 gpf or less, will receive a $100.00 rebate for

each toilet (maximum of two (2) toilets per unit). This project will also focus on educating the new low volume toilet

users on the proper maintenance, specifically flappers and leak detection, necessary to ensure that each toilet remains

a water conserving fixture. Rebate payments are subject to the recipient's submittal of the completed application,

documented cost, and will be distributed upon inspection of the completed installation and verification that the old toilet

is ready for disposal.

BenefitsThe estimated total water saving value of the project is 33,465 gpd.

Costs

The total cost for this project is estimated to be $217,500. The County has requested $108,750 (fifty percent) from the

Manasota Basin Board in FY2011. The cost/benefit is $1.78 per k/gallons, assuming a 20-year life.


This toilet rebate program is an enhancement to the County's existing Water Conservation Program. The County's

Water Conservation Program includes existing metering and loss reduction programs, water conserving rate

sturctures, urban and agricultural reclaimed water irrigation supply (with the metering of all users and consumption

based billing for all new users), public education, Florida Friendly based landscape codes, SWUCA based level of

service for water supply at 110 gpfcpd, land development codes requiring non-potable sources for irrigation in new

development, water supply protection ordinances, and the use of aquifer storage and recovery for both potable and

reclaimed water. Through Phase III of the County's Toilet Rebate Program and the 47,000 eligible properties in the

county, 3,851 rebates have been issued saving over 65,600 gpd.


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Manatee County Toilet Rebate Program Phase V


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 111,818 0 0 0 111,818 0


District

Manatee County 108,750 0 0 0 108,750 0

$220,568 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Advertise project 1/3/11

Execute agreement with District 5/1/11

Begin Phase V Toilet Rebate Program 5/16/11

Complete Rebate Program FY 2011 1/31/13

Status As Of:


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Sarasota County Surface Water Monitoring Program



Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a medium priority. Continued collection of rainfall and stream stage data will support several on-going projects

including the development of watershed plans for Lemon Bay and Roberts Bay.

DescriptionThis proposed FY2011 cooperative funding project from Sarasota County is for continued rainfall and stream gauge

data collection and analysis at 13 surface water monitoring sites. The County requested to continue the development

of the stage-discharge curves for the sites. The request also included the continuation of field measurements for one

more year to quantify sites influenced by tidal fluctuations. The data and analyses will be used to improve watershed

model calibration and verification, and to quantify freshwater flows to the bays and estuaries. Data collection results

and analyses will support several ongoing projects including the development of watershed plans for Lemon Bay and

Roberts Bay. The County and SWFWMD cooperatively funded the collection of field measurements in FY2004 and

FY2007. In addition to the rating curves, the project will produce one year of daily discharge measurements for each

site. These monitoring sites are important to establishing the volume and timing of freshwater flows into Sarasota's

bays and estuaries and several of the sites are useful for ongoing District MFL studies.

BenefitsThe project is intended to provide daily watershed discharge at up to 23 sites. The County and SWFWMD have

cooperatively funded the field measurements for 13 sites since August 2004. Continued collection of rainfall and

stream stage data in FY2008, FY2009, and FY2010 will support several ongoing projects including the development of

watershed plans for Lemon Bay and Roberts Bay.

Costs

The total project budget is $1,369,516. For FY2007 Sarasota County requested $100,000 from the Manasota Basin

Board. For FY2008 the Manasota Basin Board budgeted an additional $100,000 with an equal match from Sarasota

County. The Manasota Basin Board budgeted $60,000 for the project in its FY2009 budget. The County will provide an

equal match of $60,000 for FY2009. In FY2010, the District is requested to fund $60,000. The County will provide an

equal match of $60,000 . The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and central

garage charges.


A final project report of all data collected through the FY2007 scope of work was received in December 2007. FY2005

and FY2006 Cooperative Funding Applications in the amount of $275,000 District match were approved by the

District. Subsequent to approval, the County declined to use the funds which were then forfeited.


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 748,156 0 0 624,746 61,640 61,770


District

Sarasota County 743,000 0 0 623,000 60,000 60,000

$1,491,156 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


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Sarasota County Surface Water Monitoring Program


Phase 1Forward Cooperative Agreement to Contract Administration 10/31/03 11/21/03

Submit Cooperative Agreement to County 12/31/03 12/11/03


Issue Notice to Proceed to County 3/31/04 3/17/04

Execution of Agreement by County 3/31/04 3/9/04

County Issue Notice to Proceed to Consultant 4/30/04 7/27/04

Submit Contract Extension to County 7/31/05 8/16/05

Execution of FY2004 Amendment by County 9/30/05 4/30/06

Termination of FY2004 Cooperative Agreement 10/31/05 7/28/04

Execution of FY2004 Amendment by SWFWMD 10/31/05 6/30/06

Termination of FY2004 Cooperative Agreement, Amended 10/31/06 10/31/06

Draft Contract for FY2007 Funding 10/31/06 11/6/06

Submit Cooperative Agreement for County Signature 12/30/06 1/22/07

Board of County Commissioner Approval 2/27/07 3/13/07

Execution of Agreement for FY2007 Funding by SWFWMD 3/21/07 3/21/07

FY2007 Data Collection Completed 9/30/07 9/30/07

FY2007 Data Final Report Completed 12/31/07 12/31/07

Expiration Date for FY2007 Agreement 3/31/08 12/31/07

Phase 2Draft New Agreement for FY2008 Funding 9/30/07 2/28/08 6/15/08

Forward Cooperative Agreement for County Signature 11/15/07 6/30/08 7/30/08

Execution of Agreement by County 12/28/07 8/31/08 9/24/08


FY 2008 Data Collection Completed 9/30/08 9/30/08

Termination Date for FY 2008 Cooperative Agreement 12/31/08 12/31/08

Phase 3Draft Amendment to Agreement for FY2009 Funding 9/15/08 1/15/09 3/4/09

Draft FY09 Amendment to Contracts Section 9/22/08 1/15/09 3/9/09

Forward FY09 Amendment for County Signature 10/15/08 2/15/09 3/31/09

Execution of FY09 Amendment by County 10/31/08 3/5/09 6/23/09

Execution of FY09 Agreement by District 11/7/08 3/15/09 6/30/09

Phase 4Draft Amendment to Agreement for FY2010 Funding 9/15/09

Draft FY10 Agreement to Contracts Section 3/1/10 3/4/10

Forward FY10 Agreement for County Signature 3/31/10

Execution of FY10 Agreement 5/3/10


Data collection efforts for FY2009 began October 1, 2008 and all invoices have been received and paid. The agreement

to continue the project through FY2010 with additional funding was developed and is currently routing. The County has

requested FY2011 funding.


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Bradenton - Wares Creek Bridge Replacement



Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a medium priority. The project is ranked medium because the City will not have construction of the 20th

Street Stormwater Improvements advanced far enough to require the FY2011 funding prior to September 2011. The

City and their consultant were able to provide information demonstrating that replacing the bridges will have flood

protection benefits and that they can address the permitting issues that have been raised. A senior administrator has

provided confirmation that the City will budget the project for FY2011 funding. The City has ranked this project second

of 3 submitted for cooperative funding.


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Wares Creek Watershed. Implementation of BMPs

includes the following tasks: design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, land acquisition,

bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. The

watershed is highly urbanized and covers an area of approximately 2.41 square miles (1,546 acres) and is located in

the City of Bradenton and Manatee County. The City of Bradenton is proposing to replace 4 bridges over Wares

Creek. They are the 9th Ave. West, 12th Ave. West, 14th Ave. West, and 17th Ave. West bridges. In addition,

improvements to existing stormwater facilities that discharge into Wares Creek at the 20th Street West Stormwater

Management System will be constructed as part of this project. These BMPs were evaluated as part the City of

Bradenton Comprehensive Stormwater Management Study funded by the City, and selected for implementation in the

BMP alternative analysis. The proposed improvements are also included in the City's Five-Year Capital Improvement

Plan. Prior years funding was provided for topographic surveying, geotechnical investigation, hydraulic and hydrologic

modeling, design of the 4 bridges, construction of the 9th Avenue Bridge, construction of the 12th Avenue Bridge,

design of the 20th Street West Stormwater Management System and to begin construction of the 14th Avenue Bridge.

For FY2011 funding is requested to complete construction of the 14th Avenue Bridge and to begin construction of the

20th Street West Stormwater Management System.

BenefitsThese BMPs are in conjunction with the $55,000,000 United States Army Corps of Engineer's (USACE) Cedar

Hammock (Wares Creek) Flood Control Channel improvements project, in which the USACE will dredge and widen

the creek to provide an increased level of flood protection. The District is co-funding the Wares Creek project with

Manatee County (K253) to provide the local sponsor's funding obligation. The USACE did not participate in funding the

replacement of the City's bridges or improvements to the City's existing stormwater systems. The bridge replacements

target flood protection on an intermediate conveyance way, and address the local government's level of service

deficiencies by reducing flood levels where the bridges are over topped, homes damaged, and private property and

streets are flooded.

Costs

The projected cost for this project is $7,800,000 of which the District's multi-year share is $3,900,000 and the City's

share is $3,900,000. Funding for this project was provided in the Manasota Basin Board budgets of FY2005 ($50,000);

FY2006 ($200,000); FY2007 ($500,000); FY2008 ($500,000); FY2009 ($500,000); and FY2010 ($500,000) for a total

funding commitment to date of $2,250,000. For FY2011, the City is requesting $500,000 in cooperative funding and

the City will provide $500,000 in matching funds. The probable construction costs for this project are based on a BMP

alternative analysis developed by the cooperator. When each element is completed the projected may require

refinement based on information gathered and unforeseen circumstances. The District funding amounts shown in the

table includes staff salaries. The future funds identified for the project are contingent upon approval of such amounts

by the District Governing Board and Basin Board in the annual budget(s).






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provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural

systems while achieving flood protection. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the City has been

developed contingent on the approval of future funding to complete the Implementation of BMPs. With FY2005

funding the work on the Implementation of BMPs began and included the following tasks: topographic surveys,

geo-technical investigations, hydrologic and hydraulic investigation and preparation of a preliminary design report. For

FY2006 funding was requested for development of the construction documents and obtaining permits for the four

bridges. For FY2007 funding was requested to begin construction of the 9th Avenue Bridge, for construction

engineering and inspection and for survey, geotechnical investigation and start of design on the 20th Street West

stormwater management system. In FY2008 funding was requested to complete construction of the 9th Avenue West

Bridge. For FY2009, funding was requested to complete construction of the 12th Avenue West Bridge and begin

construction of the 14th Avenue West bridge and for design and geotechnical investigation at the 20th Street West

Stormwater Management System. This project requires a cooperative funding request and ranking each fiscal year

until completed. The City will manage this project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements

to accomplish project tasks.


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 3,668,137 900,000 0 1,763,698 501,197 503,242


District

City of Bradenton 3,900,000 1,150,000 0 1,750,000 500,000 500,000

$7,568,137 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesDistrict logo will be provided on construction signs 12/1/07 5/1/10

2. Cooperator AgreementAgreement to Contracts Administration 8/1/04 10/20/04

Agreement back from Contracts Administration 9/10/04 11/1/04


Notice to Proceed to City 10/2/04 12/29/04

2A. Consultant Services (FY2005 Funding)Consultant Selected (JEA) 3/1/05 11/30/04 11/22/04

Survey & Geotechnical Complete 8/31/05 4/30/05 8/25/05

Hydraulic & Hydrologic Investigation 12/31/05 6/30/06 3/31/06

3. First Amendment (FY2006 Funding)Amendment Executed 9/21/05 9/21/05

FY2006 Funds Encumbered 10/1/05 1/6/06

3A. Consultant Services (FY2006 Funding)Preliminary Plans (4 bridges) 10/1/05 6/12/06

Final Plans & Specifications (9th Ave W & 17th Ave W bridges) 8/31/06

Permitting (9th Ave W & 17th Ave W bridges) 4/1/07

4. Second Amendment (FY2007 Funding)Amendment Executed 10/1/06 8/14/06


4A. Consultant & Construction Services (FY2007 Funding)Hydraulic & Hydrologic Modeling 1/30/07 8/31/08

Final Plans and Specifications for the 9th Ave. Bridge 2/28/07 3/31/09

Permitting for the 9th Ave. Bridge 3/31/07 7/31/09 11/16/09


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Bidding & Contr. Selection for 9th Ave. Bridge 5/31/07 11/30/09

Final Plans & Specs for 12th, 14th & 17th Ave. Bridges 5/31/07 8/31/07

Complete Survey, Borings & 30% Design of 20th St. Stormwater Facility

Improvements

6/30/07 6/30/09

Contract award for 9th Ave. Bridge 6/30/07 3/1/10

Commence Construction of 9th Ave. Bridge 9/1/07 5/1/10

Complete Construction of 9th Ave. Bridge 6/1/10 4/1/11

4B. Third Amendment (FY2008 Funding)Amendment Executed 10/1/07 7/26/08


4C. Fourth Amendment (FY2009 Funding)Amendment Executed 1/31/09 3/27/09


4D. Consultant & Construction Services (FY2009 Funding)Plans & Profiles for 4bridges sufficient to submit for permits 12/31/08

Bidding & Contr. Selection for 12th Ave. Bridge 11/30/10

Contract Award for 12th Ave. Bridge 3/1/11

Commence Construction of 12th Ave. Bridge 5/1/11

5. Contract CompletionCooperator Agreement Expiration 10/1/07 12/31/11


Status History: The Cooperative Funding Agreement was executed on December 29, 2004. The City contracted with

Jones Edmunds & Associates (JEA) to perform the engineering work on the project. Topographic surveying and

geo-technical work were completed and existing hydraulic & hydrologic data were collected. The City requested

additional cooperative funding for FY2006 and a contract amendment to incorporate the FY2006 funds was executed on

September 21, 2006. A preliminary hydrologic and hydraulic report was submitted. The City applied for FY2007 funding

to perform additional field survey work, to perform additional hydraulic and hydrologic studies and to begin construction of

the 9th Avenue Bridge. The Preliminary Design Report was submitted on June 12, 2006 and comments were provided to

the City. The hydraulic modeling of Wares Creek was submitted for review and comments on October 20, 2006. District

staff met with the City's consultant in March 2007 to discuss the results of the hydraulic modeling. A pre-application

meeting with Sarasota Regulatory staff was held on April 25, 2007 to discuss the project. The City requested and

received FY2008 cooperative funding to continue work on the project. The consultant is continuing work on the modeling

of the creek hydraulics and hydrology. A progress meeting was held at District headquarters on April 28, 2008 to discuss

the modeling effort, future cooperative funding, ACOE permitting status and other items. The City's consultant (JEA) met

with the Sarasota Regulatory staff on August 20, 2008 for a second pre-application meeting. District staff has met with

the city project manager and the consultant on several occasions to discuss project status and progress.

ACTION-TO-DATE: Delayed. This project has been delayed partly in response to the delays in the ACOE proceeding

with the Wares Creek Dredging project (K253). The City did work with FDOT to see if Federal stimulus funding was

available for this project and it was not. The Environmental Resource Permit for the construction of the 9th Avenue West

Bridge was issued on November 16, 2009. The Fifth Amendment to the cooperative funding agreement adding the

FY2010 cooperative funding was sent to the City for execution.


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Nokomis Drainage Improvement and Stormwater Treatment


AORs Strategic InitiativesNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and MonitoringWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementFlood Protection Emergency Flood Response

Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a Medium priority. If implemented the project would provide stormwater treatment and flood storage at the

local level. The project is consistent with the District's priorities for water quality improvement. The project is within the

District's statutory authority to fund and is not the result of a permit requirement or enforcement action.

DescriptionThe project involves modifying and upgrading an existing retention area currently located on land owned by Sarasota

County and the Parks Department. A stormwater conveyance ditch which currently discharges directly into tidal waters

will be routed through the modified retention area in order to provide stormwater treatment prior to being discharged

into tidal waters. The ditch currently provides drainage from an industrial area. The modified retention area will be

replanted with native wetland species to enhance the water quality treatment capabilities of the system. The system

when modified is also expected to assist with stormwater management for this portion of the Nokomis neighborhood.

BenefitsIf constructed, the proposed project would direct untreated stormwater drainage through an upgraded retention pond

before it enters nearby tidal waters in Shackett Creek. The retention pond would include plantings of native wetland

vegetation for enhanced treatment and uptake of nutrients.

Costs

The preliminary cost estimate for the proposed project is $600,000. Updated costs estimates will be derived as project

design is developed. For FY2011 the Manasota Basin Board is requested to fund $300,000 of project costs. Sarasota

County will provide an equal match of $300,000.


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 303,603 0 0 0 303,603 0


District

Sarasota County 300,000 0 0 0 300,000 0

$603,603 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


MilestonesBegin Design and Permitting 10/1/10

Complete Permitting and Design 10/1/11




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Science Curriculum Enhancement Program


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality MonitoringWater Supply ConservationNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Basin(s) Manasota

Science and Environment Council of SarasotaCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as low priority. The Science Curriculum Enhancement Program, which is based on research SEC conducted, is

designed to increase knowledge and understanding as well as improve attitudes about science. While the project as

proposed offers a high quality educational program from an excellent cooperator, staff has concerns about the high

cost per participant. The program is designed to educate 390 science students from 8th, 9th and 10th grade in

Sarasota County Schools through a choice of three or six field trips to science-based facilities in Sarasota County.

Although the comprehensive nature of this project justifies some higher costs, because of the limited numbers of

students participating, the cost per participant ($82.88) is four times higher than the average cost of District Youth

Education projects and 62% higher per participant contact hour. The FY2010 project is underway, but the response

from teachers has not met cooperator expectations.

DescriptionThis Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) project's goal is to enhance student awareness about local water and

watershed conservation based on science. The components of the proposed project are a teacher workshop to

provide tools for teachers to integrate water-related lessons into their curriculum, in-class instruction and a series of

three or six field trips to SEC member sites. The program would be offered to Sarasota County 8th, 9th and 10th grade

science students and geared for the on-level student. Student participants will engage in inquiry-based activities,

lessons and interaction with science professionals and technicians. In-class instruction will take place several days

before each field trip and serve as an orientation to the field trip site, introduction to the lesson and discussion of

careers in the field. The goal is that students, through participating in the program, will understand the importance of

preserving and managing our watershed. While not all will choose science or water-related careers, they will have a

better understanding of the role scientists and water managers play. Evaluation includes student pre- and post-testing,

and teacher evaluation forms.

BenefitsThe project's goal is to provide comprehensive science education opportunities to Sarasota County students in grades

8 through 10. The basin has prioritized partnering with science-based organizations and the SEC is a group of

non-profit and government organizations that operate or support conservation and science-based facilities. SEC's

mission is to promote science, conservation and environmental issues in Sarasota County for maintaining and

improving quality of life through education, public outreach, demonstration, information gathering and analysis, and

special projects. By collaborating on projects, the SEC can offer services and provide educational materials that no

one organization can do alone. Through collaboration, the collective knowledge and expertise of all the organizations

allows SEC to strengthen science curriculum. Through this initiative, the focus of curriculum enhancement will be

water-related. The program is based on results of a previously funded two-year research study at Booker High School.

Costs

The total proposed cost of the FY2011 program is $66,800, with the District requested to contribute $33,400

(Manasota). District funding is requested for an estimated 54 field trips, transportation, teacher workshop stipends,

promotion materials, program evaluation and administration. The program is projected to reach 390 students and 13

teachers at a cost to the District of $82.88 per participant.


The SEC partners/contributors include Aquarian Quest, Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center, Crowley Museum and

Nature Center, Florida West Coast Resource Conservation and Development Council, Friends of Myakka River,

Friends of Oscar Scherer State Park, G.WIZ, Historic Spanish Point, Lemur Conservation Foundation, Marie Selby

Botanical Gardens, Mote Marine Laboratory, New College, Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota Bay Estuary

Program, Sarasota Audubon, Sarasota Conservation Foundation, Sarasota County Extension and Florida House

Learning Center and Sarasota County Government. Research-phase funding was through Sarasota County School

Board, with support from Basin Initiative for youth education (P259) from the District's Manasota Basin Board.


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Science Curriculum Enhancement Program

The total FY2010 project cost is $66,800, with the District contributing $33,400 (Manasota). District funding is used to

fund an estimated 54 field trips, transportation, teacher workshop stipends, promotion materials, program evaluation

and administration. It is offered to Sarasota County 8th, 9th and 10th grade science students and geared for the

on-level student.The program is projected to reach 390 students and 14 teachers at a cost to the District of $82.67 per

participant. Students receive a discount (5 to 15 percent less) for the field trips offered as part of this cooperative

funding project.


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 67,615 0 0 0 34,215 33,400


District

Science & Environmental Council of

Sarasota (SEC)

66,800 0 0 0 33,400 33,400

$134,415 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



Complete lesson plans, activities for pre-visits and field trips 1/29/10 2/28/10

Promote field trip packages to teachers 2/26/10

Schedule field trips 2/26/10

Teacher workshop 3/15/10

Conduct pre-visits and field trips 5/28/10

Student and teacher assessments 5/28/10

Evaluate and refine program 8/16/10

Conduct pre-visits and field trips 10/29/10

Evaluate program 10/29/10

Student and teacher assessments 10/29/10


FY2011 Budgeted FundsField trips end 9/1/10

Initiate purchase order 10/1/10

Field trips begin 11/1/10

Field tips end 11/1/11

Final report and invoice due to the District 11/30/11


ACTION TO DATE: Delayed. Due to low response, the original teacher workshop date of February 6 was pushed back to

March 26 to give teachers a chance to attend on one of the school district's in-service days.


N206

G.WIZ Water Wonders Workshop


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality ConservationNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Basin(s) Manasota

G.WIZ-The Science MuseumCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as low priority. This half-day field trip project educates 1,430 Sarasota County grades 5-7 students and teachers

about issues related to water quality, stormwater runoff, natural systems and conservation. Education programming

aligns with the Manasota Basin Board's priorities. However, the program lacks strong pre- and post-visit education

components, which are essential for reinforcing learning. Workshops offer participants only one-time, 2 ½ hour

sessions, rather than in-depth, long-term experiences, which might justify a higher cost. Data regarding pre/post

assessments demonstrates a 23% learning gain; this number is slightly lower than the average gain in other youth

education programs (30%). The cost per participant contact hour ($6.40) is more than double the cost of the average

youth education program. The total cost per participant ($25.58) is 55% higher than the average youth education

program.

DescriptionThis Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) project seeks to educate students and adults in Sarasota County about

conservation and protection of local environmental resources. The project targets 138 adults and 1,380 students in

grades 5-7 in Sarasota County. The program's purpose is to excite students about science in an informal educational

setting that encourages curiosity and understanding through hands-on activities about water quality, water

conservation and protection of water resources. Overall, the program proposes to increase both their awareness and

knowledge of water resources with the ultimate goal that they become engaged stewards of our natural resources. The

project's success is measured by pre/post student assessments as well as teacher evaluations.

BenefitsThis project proposes to provide students with hands-on experiences with water resources. The District would benefit

from Sarasota County students having a better understanding of conservation and preservation of water resources and

be better prepared for future decision-making.

Costs

The total cost of the FY2011 project is proposed to be $71,124, with the District requested to contribute $38,839

(Manasota). District funding is requested for 30 field trips, transportation and workshop supplies. The proposed

program would reach 1,380 students and 138 adults at a cost to the District of $25.59 per person.


The total cost of the FY2010 project was $71,124, with the District's Manasota Basin Board contributing $38,839.

District funding was used to fund 30 field trips, transportation and workshop supplies. The proposed program reached

1,380 students and 138 adults at a cost to the District of $25.58 per person. The project educated students and adults

in Sarasota County about conservation and protection of local environmental resources. The District has supported

this project through the Cooperative Funding Initiative since FY2010.


N206

G.WIZ Water Wonders Workshop


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 79,270 0 0 0 39,654 39,616


District

G.WIZ 32,285 0 0 0 0 32,285

WCIND 53,645 0 0 0 53,645 0

$165,200 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



Educational workshops begin 11/2/09 11/20/09

Educational workshops end 7/30/10



Educational workshops end 7/29/11


Educational workshops begin 11/2/11


ACTION TO DATE: On time. To date, cooperator has provided 16 workshops reaching 762 students and 87 adults.


N215

Anna Maria Island - Watershed Evaluation



Basin(s) Manasota

Lynn Townsend & Associates, LLC.Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a low priority. A senior administrator from each of the three communities has provided confirmation that the

community will budget the project for FY2011. This is the only application submitted for cooperative funding jointly by

the three communities.

DescriptionThis is a multi-year funded project to perform the 1) Topographic information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed

Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP). Topographic information

includes the acquisition of data and development of the terrain features in the Geodatabase to be used in the

Watershed Evaluation. The Watershed Evaluation includes collection of existing data, GIS processing of the terrain

features to establish catchments and connectivity, field reconnaissance, refinement of the terrain features and

development of the hydraulic element point features. The Watershed Management Plan element includes:

development of watershed parameters for a specific use, GIS processing, computer modeling, floodplain and water

quality analysis, peer review, public notification/meeting, surface water resource assessment, establishment of LOS,

and BMP alternative analysis. FY2011 funding is to perform the Watershed Evaluation element starting with the

development of the hydraulic element point features.







Costs

The projected cost for this project is $30,000 of which the District's share is $15,000. The District's share is from the

Manasota Basin. The City of Anna Maria will contribute $5,000, the City of Bradenton Beach will contribute $5,000 and

the City of Holmes Beach will contribute $5,000. The FY2011 funding is $30,000 with the Manasota Basin funding

$15,000 and revenue of $15,000 from the Island ($5,000 from each of the three communities). This is the first year of

funding for the project. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries. Future funds identified

for the project are contingent upon approval of such amounts by the Basin Board in the annual budget. When each

element is completed the projected cost may require refinement based on information gathered and unforeseen

circumstances.


The Watershed Management Program (WMP) includes five major elements: 1) Topographic information, 2)



one of the District's Strategic Priorities. The District is a cooperating technical partner (CTP) with FEMA. The

floodplain results developed will be used to update the flood insurance rate map (FIRM) panels. A cooperative funding

revenue agreement with the 3 communities will be developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the

approval of future funding to complete the project. This project requires a cooperative funding request and ranking

each fiscal year until completed. The District will manage the project and enter into work orders and agreements to

accomplish project tasks. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for the Implementation

of BMPs and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.


N215

Anna Maria Island - Watershed Evaluation


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 15,856 0 0 0 15,856 0


Anna Maria - Anna Maria Island WS

Collab (N215)

5,000 0 0 0 5,000 0

Bradenton Bch - Anna Maria Island WS

Coll (N215)

5,000 0 0 0 5,000 0

Holmes Bch - Anna Maria Island WS

Collab (N215)

5,000 0 0 0 5,000 0

$30,856 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Establish Mission/Vision 3/20/09

Commence Research and Design 5/1/09

Identify Goals and Action Items 7/31/09

Complete Master Watershed Report with Recommendations 1/29/10

Status As Of:


N268

Watershed Education Classroom


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality MonitoringNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and RestorationWater Supply Conservation

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Peace River, Manasota

The Florida Aquarium, Inc.Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as low priority. This new project proposed by The Florida Aquarium is to repurpose existing space to feature one

classroom showcasing the Tampa Bay watershed. Several educational freshwater tanks and a wall mural will be

placed in the classroom as teaching tools for the estimated 3,100 annual classroom visitors. Classroom exhibits would

be used with educational programming and a new curriculum guide would be developed. While the exhibits would be

an enhancement to the Aquarium's existing classroom space, the benefit to the District is limited. This project's low

ranking reflects the high cost and limited use and value of the exhibits. Only those participating in programming, not all

aquarium visitors, would see the exhibits. The District's cost per participant contact hour ($4.65) pro-rated over the

expected 5-year life of the exhibits is 58% higher than the average of youth education projects.

DescriptionThis Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) project proposes to educate teachers and students about Florida's water

resources and natural environment through re-design of existing space into a watershed classroom inside The Florida

Aquarium. Currently, there is greater demand for the cooperator's on-site programming than the available classroom

space can meet. To increase capacity for conservation education, the cooperator will repurpose existing space to

create a suite of dedicated classrooms with environmental themes. One classroom will showcase an element of the

Florida water story: the Tampa Bay watershed. The goal of the proposed Watershed Classroom is to create an

educational space that enhances study of the watershed. To bring the stages of the watershed to life, the new

classroom would feature interactives, exhibits of freshwater and estuary habitats, touch tanks and a mural of the

ecosystems that comprise the watershed. The cooperator anticipates that on an annual basis up to 3,000 students

from elementary through high school will participate in age-appropriate watershed education programs in the

classroom, as well as 100 teachers in professional development workshops.The Florida Aquarium has submitted an

RFP for bids to local architecture firms, with a deadline for responses of December 30, 2009. Estimates for the entire

education wing budget total $2 million. Success will be measured by completing the classroom according to planned

milestones, as well as the results of feedback from program participants. The proposed project includes: (1) A bi-level

river tank (including two tanks) spanning the length of one wall. Featuring running water, live animals and plants found

in our rivers, a tall tank that is flush with the wall will function as an exhibit. A second lower tank in front will hold water

and be accessible for children's hands-on activities. This will create opportunities for programs that illustrate

engineering, physics and physical processes. (2) Behind the tanks, an original wall mural will illustrate the different

habitats that make up the watershed. (3) Additional classroom components will connect children to their environment,

such as a "Where Are You in the Watershed?" interactive. (4) Individual tanks will bring other freshwater and estuary

habitats to life, like the bay.

BenefitsThe proposed project aligns well with the District's mission to foster increased environmental stewardship of our

freshwater resources. Over the course of five years, these features will directly benefit an estimated 15,500 teachers

and students in watershed education programs. While the current educational programming primarily reaches students

and teachers throughout Hillsborough County, it also draws schools from Polk, Pinellas, Pasco and Manatee counties.

Costs

The total proposed cost of the new FY2011 program is $216,000, with the District requested to contribute $108,000

(Alafia River $25,920; Hillsborough River $54,000; Coastal Rivers $5,400; Pinellas-Anclote River $6,480;

Withlacoochee River $5,400; Peace River $5,400; Manasota $5,400). The dollar amount allocated per basin is

determined by the number of participants projected to participate in the programming from each basin. District funding

is requested for 3 tanks used as exhibits, interactive software development and a custom wall mural. The program

proposes to reach 3,000 students and 100 teachers during one year and 15,500 pro-rated over 5 years, the typical life

span of an exhibit. The cost to the District $6.97 per person is lower than average; however, the cost per contact hour

($4.65) 58% higher than average.


N268

Watershed Education Classroom


Revenue

011 Alafia River Basin 25,920 0 0 0 25,920 0

013 Hillsborough River Basin 54,000 0 0 0 54,000 0

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 5,400 0 0 0 5,400 0

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 6,480 0 0 0 6,480 0

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 5,400 0 0 0 5,400 0

020 Peace River Basin 5,400 0 0 0 5,400 0

021 Manasota Basin 5,400 0 0 0 5,400 0


District

The Florida Aquarium, Inc. 108,000 0 0 0 108,000 0

$216,000 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding

Status As Of:


N273

Sarasota County Park Facility Construction


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Quality Water Quality MonitoringWater Supply Alternative Water Supply

Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a low priority. The project application requests funding for restroom and concession facilities that do not

directly save water resources and will be used to replace an old facilitywith a new one. The proposed low flow toilets

and plumbing fixtures planned to be installed are required by ordinance. No savings data has bee provided in order to

justify the cost of a planned cistern that will be used for toilet flushing and irrigation. This project is located in the

Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA). There is insufficient information provided to evaluate the project. The

cooperator has confirmed it will include the necessary matching funds in its capital budget for FY2011. This project is

within the District's statutory authority to fund and is not the result of a permit requirement or enforcement action.

DescriptionThis project will construct a new multi-purpose facility at the North Jetty Park in Sarasota County. The facility will

include ADA-compliant restrooms and a family-style concession area with an outdoor plaza and seating areas. The

site and structure design include sustainable design concepts such as: Use of a cistern to harvest rainwater for use in

toilet flushing and irrigation; Durable finishes to decrease the need of ongoing staff maintenance; Climate-appropriate

landscape with irrigation limited to a one-year time frame for establishment; Low-flow fixtures to reduce water usage;

No increase to current impervious calculations by removing existing impervious areas to allow for structure and

ADA-compliant parking calculations; Additional use of bio-swales to add additional stormwater treatment to the site;

And, for the benefit of nearly 345,000 visitors annually, this site will also feature educational signage regarding the

sustainable features of the building such as the use of non-potable water for toilet flushing. Construction is scheduled

to begin in 2011 and will be in phased so that existing restrooms can be used during the construction period.

BenefitsThis new facility plans to use of a cistern to harvest rainwater for use in toilet flushing and irrigation. This practice will

conserve potable water, however, it remains unclear how much, or if, water has been currently used for similar

purposes at the older facility. Insuffient data was provided to calculate the amount of potable water saved.

Costs

The total project construction costs are estimated to be $1,450,000 in FY2011. The District's share is $250,000 from

the Manasota Basin Board in FY2011. The cost benefit cannot be calculated since no quantifiable benefits have been

provided in the application.


The North Jetty Park was acquired by Sarasota County in 1977 and is composed of 19 acres of gulf and bay shoreline

located at the south end of Casey Key. It is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the west, Venice Inlet on the south and

the Intracoastal Waterway on the east. The current structure, built in 1981, is not ADA-compliant, nor makes efficient

use of water resources. Funding has been acquired for a new facility as part of the County Local Economic Stimulus

program but is for design only. The design contract was approved on March 17, 2009 by the Sarasota County

Commission with CPH Engineers for the new multi-purpose facility which will include ADA-compliant restrooms, as

well as a family-style concession area with an outdoor plaza and seating areas. The county considers itself a leader in

water conservation. A tiered rate structure, in place since November 1991, promotes water conservation by penalizing

high water consumption. Since 1995 a toilet rebate program has replaced over 8,000 high flow toilets. Another

program provided rebates for rain shut-off devices to help educate the public about Ordinance 96-021 requiring this

device to be installed and functioning on all automatic sprinkler systems. Our Showerhead Exchange program (10,000

replaced) helps to retrofit buildings built before adoption of Ordinance 94-001 requiring low-flow fixtures in new

construction.The Water-Efficient Landscape Ordinance 2001-081 won a statewide award for innovation. Irrigation

restrictions are enforced by code enforcement officers, meter readers, and volunteers, that allow for once-a-week

irrigation. Every resident suspected of an irrigation violation is mailed a letter with educational material.


N273

Sarasota County Park Facility Construction


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 250,000 0 0 0 250,000 0


District

Sarasota County 250,000 0 0 0 250,000 0

$500,000 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Design Complete 12/30/09

Construction Start 12/30/11


Status As Of:


N294

Sarasota County Outdoor Conservation Kits



Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a low priority. The project application requests funding to provide outdoor conservation kits to homeowners in

the County's utility service area. The County has not determined a way to estimate the water saved with each kit. This

project is located in the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA). There is sufficient information provided to

evaluate the project. The cooperator has confirmed it will include the necessary matching funds in its capital budget for

FY2011. This project is within the District's statutory authority to fund and is not the result of a permit requirement or

enforcement action.

DescriptionThis project will purchase and distribute 1,000 Outdoor Water Conservation kits. The outdoor water conservation kits

include a water saving hose nozzle, a hose timer, hose repair kit, soil moisture sensor, rain gauge, and educational

materials on water conservation. The kits will be available to Sarasota County Utility customers on a first come-first

served basis until the supply of 1000 kits has been depleted. The distribution of kits will be followed up with a survey of

those who received the kits to determine if and how the kits were used. Outdoor water use for lawn irrigation accounts

for a large percentage of the total water usage in Sarasota County.

BenefitsThe stated goal for this project is to provide citizens with a kit that will help them reduce their total outdoor water usage

and to educate them about efficiencies and practices that support Water Conservation. The County has not yet

determined a way to estimate the water saved with each kit, and there is no education plan associated with the project.

Costs

The total project costs are estimated to be $25,000. The District's share is $12,500, or fifty percent, which is being

requested from the Manasota Basin Board in FY2011. The cost benefit cannot be calculated since the savings per kit

is not quantifiable.


A tiered rate structure, promotes water conservation by penalizing high water consumption. A toilet rebate program

has replaced over 8,000 high flow toilets. Another program provided rebates for rain shut-off devices to help educate

the public about Ordinance 96-021 requiring this device to be installed and functioning on all automatic sprinkler

systems. Our Showerhead Exchange program (10,000 replaced) helps to retrofit buildings built before adoption of

Ordinance 94-001 requiring low-flow fixtures in new construction. The Water-Efficient Landscape Ordinance 2001-081

won a statewide award for innovation. Irrigation restrictions are enforced by code enforcement officers, meter readers,

and volunteers, that allow for once-a-week irrigation. Every resident suspected of an irrigation violation is mailed a

letter with educational material. Sarasota County has applied to be a Promotional Partner with the EPA's WaterSense

Program as another means of expanding our Water Conservation efforts and the Board of County Commissioners will

be passing a Resolution to support this initiative. In light of the ongoing Water Shortage declarations within the

Southwest Florida Water Management District, Sarasota County recognizes this project as an opportunity to expand

our Water Conservation efforts. We view this project as a pilot for future projects of this nature.


N294

Sarasota County Outdoor Conservation Kits


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 12,500 0 0 0 12,500 0


District

Sarasota County 12,500 0 0 0 12,500 0

$25,000 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


MilestonesDevelop FY11 Coopertive Funding Agreement 10/1/10

Begin to Advertise kit availability via utility bills and website 10/1/11

Purchase Water Conservation Kits 10/28/11

Start Follow up surveys 11/1/11

Begin Distribution of Kits 11/1/11

End Surveys 9/28/12

End Kit Distribution 9/28/12

End Advertising of kits 9/28/12

Ongoing Distribution of Educational MaterialsStart Distribution of Education Materials 10/3/11

Status As Of:


N297

PRMRWSA Water Supply Construction & Operations Educational

VideoProject Type Cooperative Funding

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyWater Supply Regional Water Supply Planning



Project Manager ROE, MELISSA

Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a low priority. Although the District recognizes the signficant value of the reservoir, staff ranks this project low

priority for several reasons. While the project's promotional benefit to the cooperator is obvious, the benefit to the

District is less clear. In addition, based on staff's experience, interest in the subject matter may be overestimated by

the cooperator. Although water managers would no doubt find a documentary on the building of a reservoir to be

"interesting and entertaining," members of the general public and students would be less likely to do so. Ideas for

placement of the documentary on various television venues are discussed in the proposal, but there there is no clear

indication that the documentary would be broadcast on those channels. There is also no evidence in the proposal that

schools have agreed or would agree to use use the video in the targeted "50% of local junior high and high schools in

the service area." The last concern is with cost. Staff estimates the costs for the $85,000 project are significantly

higher than would be expected.

DescriptionThis Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) project proposes to use existing video and photographs from the recently

completed six billion gallon reservoir and 24 mgd expansion of the Peace River Water Treatment Facilities, and new

video of Peace River water treatment facility operations to develop a 30-minute educational documentary video. The

proposed target audience for the documentary is schools, local community programming including public access

channels throughout the four-county region, as well as venues such as The Learning Channel, etc. The documentary

would show how a large above-ground earthen reservoir and a major expansion at a conventional surface water

treatment facilities are completed from start to finish, including explanations of the function of components of the

reservoir and water treatment facility. New interviews and video would also be taken at the now operating facilities to

supplement existing footage and also to show how this system serves the drinking water needs of the public in an

environmentally sustainable manner.

BenefitsThe project proposes to create a video featuring the construction of the reservoir as a successful model for developing

cost-effective, sustainable water supplies.

Costs

The total proposed cost of the FY2011 project is $85,000, with the District requested to contribute $42,500 (Governing

Board $21,250; Manasota $15,300 and Peace River $5,950).The cooperator estimates the project will reach 100,000

residents at a cost to the District of $0.85 per person.


Revenue

020 Peace River Basin 5,950 0 0 0 5,950 0

021 Manasota Basin 15,300 0 0 0 15,300 0


District

PRMRWSA 42,500 0 0 0 42,500 0

$63,750 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


N310

Venice Greenhouse Rain Harvest System


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply ConservationWater Supply Alternative Water Supply

Basin(s) Manasota

State College of FloridaCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a low priority. The anticipated water savings are very low and the cost benefit is not favorable. In addition, the

project does not offer a regional benefit if evaluated as a demonstration project. Additional information was requested

to evaluate this project, and was provided to District staff. There are a few items that still need to be addressed. The

project is within the basin board's statutory authority to fund and it is not a result of a permit requirement or

enforcement action.

DescriptionThe proposed project is to install a rainwater harvesting system at the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota

(SCF). The rainwater harvesting system will be used to reduce the amount of potable water utilized used in the

greenhouse and to educate staff and students on the benefits of these systems. The college plans to use the rainwater

harvesting system in their curriculum to educate students on water conservation and alternative water soruces. The

greenhouse currently uses tap water in its sinks and irrigation system. The rainwater harvesting system will capture

rain water from the roof of the greenhouse, collect it into one or more above ground storage tanks and then store it in

the storage tanks until it is needed for irrigation and general cleaning in the green house. The system will also include

a water purification system, digital wireless control and monitoring system, and micro-irrigation system.

BenefitsThe project will save 100 gallons per day. The primary benefit from this project is education, in which the audience

would be staff and students. The greenhouse is located on the school campus, where public access is limited.

Costs

The total project cost is $15,860, and the Manasota Basin Board is requested to fund $7,930 in FY2011. The cost

amortized at 8 percent over 10 years, is $63.26 per thousand gallons saved.


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 7,930 0 0 0 7,930 0

$7,930 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Phase IDesign of Rain Harvesting System 10/29/10

Pre-test survey of students 11/30/10

Construction of Rain Harvest System 11/30/10

Post-test survey of students 4/29/11

Compile and develop project data 6/30/11

Status As Of:


N082

City of North Port Myakkahatchee Creek Water Treatment Plant

RBF/RO Reliability ProjectProject Type Cooperative Funding


Basin(s) Manasota

City of North Port - Public UtilitiesCooperator(s)




Recommendation

Not Recommended. Although this a viable, ongoing AWS project that has received prior funding in FY2009 and

FY2010, the development of additional supply is not currently considered a high priority due to available, unused

quantities within the region. There is currently a large surplus of regional water supply available for use within the

region for which the District has previously funded. In addition, the District is currently engaged in developing

transmission systems to distribute regional supplies. By District policy, these regional distribution projects must be

ranked higher than local projects. Lastly, as indicated in Policy 130-4, the evaluation of revised project costs recently

provided to the District indicate that the City's unit cost is now below the purchase cost of Distribution Pool water from

the Authority, negating the need for additional funding. District staff still appreciate the innovative approach and the

project's importance for maintaining the reliability of the City's current surface water treatment plant and meeting

required water quality stadards, but recognize the economic climate and the requisite of regional investment.

DescriptionThis project is being designed to treat brackish water using reverse osmosis for the production of 1.5mgd of finished

water. The water will be used for blending with the City's existing surface water treatment facility. The project allows

North Port to operate their existing 2.2 mgd Myakkahatchee Creek facility year round and meet required total dissolved

solids standards. The City is currently operating under a Department of Environmental Protection variance for

exceeding TDS that expires on July 2012. The project also provides an additional 1.3 mgd of supply bringing the total

finished potable water supply capacity of the Myakkahatchee Creek facility will be 3.5 mgd.

BenefitsDevelopment of this project will allow the Myakkahatchee Creek facility to operate year round, meet TDS requirements

and develop additional alternative water supplies within the SWUCA.

Costs

The total project cost of the RBF/RO project is now estimated at $13,100,000. This cost includes pilot studies and

existing facility upgrades paid solely by the City of North Port. The District eligible costs are $12,100,000 for the RBF

and RO facilities, with the requested District share being $6,050,000. District funding is provided entirely by the

Manasota Basin Board. District funding budgeted to date (FY2009 and FY2010) is $1,400,000 from the Manasota

Basin Board. The City's FY2011 funding request is for $2,500,000. This amount will be used for the design and

construction of the RBF system and the RO facility. RO facility construction is scheduled to begin during FY2011. The

City has accrued $9,000,000 funds from previous years in preparation for the project, and is able to match the funding

request.


The objective of this project is to increase the reliability of the MCWTP and meet water quality regulations. The

MCWTP is located at the confluence of Myakkahatchee Creek and the Cocoplum canal and is permitted to withdraw

from both water bodies, but both sources exhibit considerable seasonal variability in flow and water quality. The

MCWTP currently operates under a water quality variance for TDS which expires on July 25, 2012. The City has

stated that without quality water from the RO system for blending, the MCWTP would not meet standards, requiring

them to consider decommissioning the facility and purchasing additional water from the Peace River/Manasota

Regional Water Supply Authority and/or develop brackish groundwater wellfields. In July 2008, the City completed a

Water Treatment Plant Enhancement Study to evaluate treatment alternatives that would increase the reliability and

water quality of the MCWTP. The MCWTP Enhancement Study proposed the improvements for the existing

conventional MCWTP as well as the integration strategy of the new RBF-RO facility. This study included an

assessment of the existing conventional MCWTP, along with preliminary pilot test results evaluating reverse osmosis

(RO) in combination with river bank filtration (RBF) pre-treatment for reducing TDS and sulfate. According to the

study, 1.5 mgd from the RO facility could be blended with finished water from the existing system to meet the

regulatory limit of 500 mg/l TDS. This would allow the MCWTP to operate on a consistent and year-round basis

instead of being limited to seasonal operation. In addition, this project will provide an additional 1.3 mgd of supply.


N082

City of North Port Myakkahatchee Creek Water Treatment Plant

RBF/RO Reliability Project


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 7,163,527 3,250,000 0 901,943 2,505,630 505,954


District

City of North Port 10,582,000 0 0 4,332,000 3,010,000 3,240,000

$17,745,527 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


RBF facilites permitting complete, construction commence 6/1/10

RBF construction complete 1/31/11

RO facilities construction commence 3/2/12

RO facilities construction complete, start-up 12/31/12

Final Project Complete 6/1/13


The City of North Port completed the four-month pilot-scale test of the RBF-RO system and published the pilot study in

October 2008. The City continued the pilot skid operation and data gathering for several additional months through the

sponsorship of a company conducting R&D of system components. District staff met with City staff on January 6, 2009,

to discuss portions of the project eligible for funding and details of the Cooperative Funding agreement. The District

clarified that funding would be for RBF/RO treatment, and the improvements to the existing facility were ineligible. The

Cooperative Funding Agreement between the District and the City was executed on March 17, 2009. On May 28, 2009,

The City selected McKim & Creed as the Consultant for permitting, design, and construction management services of the

RBF/RO project. The Consultant proposed using a series of horizontal wells parallel to the Cocoplum Canal for the RBF

system. The City held the Project kick-off meeting on July 9, 2009. On August 5, 2009, the District sent a letter to the City

of North Port explaining that staff were recommending a budget of $500,000 for FY2010 funding, due to budgetary

restraints. The City's FY2010 cooperative funding request was for $3,240,000. The letter also explained that the District

may not be able to fund a full 50% share of the project, but recognizes the public benefit of the project and its importance

to the City. Future funding is contingent on the annual approval of the Manasota Basin budget. The Consultant submitted

a Well Testing Program to the District for review on October 29, 2009. The test will consist of the installation of a

horizontal well in the upper potion of the intermediate aquifer. An aquifer performance (APT) test will be conducted to

determine the amount of infiltration induced from the Cocoplum Canal by the horizontal well. The City has expressed that

if APT test results are unfavorable, they would consider an alternate pretreatment method such as nanofiltration from a

surface water intake. The Project is ahead of schedule and on budget. The City has commenced construction the

horizontal well and associated monitor wells for the APT test. Testing is tentatively scheduled to begin on March 10,

2010. Due to the unique nature and purpose of the horizontal test well, the Department of Health deferred the test well

construction permit to District Regulatory Staff. The District issued the test well permits on March 17, 2010.


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City of North Port - Como Waterway Water Control Structure



Basin(s) Manasota



Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Not recommended. There are substantive issues that must be addressed prior to funding the construction of this

project, such as, what is the impact on Charlotte County if the flow in Como Waterway is reduced or eliminated? What

will the impact be on the properties upstream if the water level in Cocoplum Waterway and Como Waterway is raised

by up to 4 feet? Are there any other unforeseen impacts associated with raising the water level in these waterways?

Until these questions are satisfactorily addressed, this project should not be funded.

DescriptionThis is a project to perform the Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of the District's

Watershed Management Program (WMP) within the Cocoplum Watershed in the City of Northport. Implementation of

BMPs includes the following tasks: design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, land

acquisition, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection.

The Cocoplum Waterway is a major east-west canal as well as a receiving canal for all the other north-south man

made canals within the City. A total of 81 miles of wet canals and 69 water control structures (WCS) are located within

the City's borders. Of these 69 structures, 31 are equipped with gates that can be opened in a stepwise fashion to

release water either to the Creek or Cocoplum Waterway. The Cocoplum Waterway is also connected to several

canals that flow in a southerly direction into Charlotte County. There are control structures at all these connections,

except at the Como Waterway. Due to the lack of a water control structure at this point, approximately 4 feet of water

in the Cocoplum Waterway escapes into the Como Waterway. At periods of high tide and storm surge, the Cocoplum

Waterway is also vulnerable to brackish water back-flowing into the canal and mixing with the fresh water. For

FY2011, the City requested funding for the following tasks: design, development of construction documents,

construction permitting, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and

inspection.

BenefitsThe project will improve level of service deficiencies by improving conveyance within the service area. In addition,

construction of the water control structure will improve water quality and will provide some storage of fresh water.

Costs

The estimated cost for this project is $450,000 of which the District's share is $225,000 and the City's share is

$225,000. The probable construction costs are based on a BMP analysis developed by the cooperator. The District

funding amount shown in the table includes staff salaries.





provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural

systems, while achieving flood protection. This project involves the Implementation of BMPs which includes

construction of the BMPs. Funding is included to complete the implementation of the BMP. A cooperative funding

expenditure agreement with the City will be developed for Implementation of BMPs. The City will manage the project,

where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks.


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City of North Port - Como Waterway Water Control Structure


Revenue

021 Manasota Basin 227,305 0 0 0 227,305 0


District

City of North Port 225,000 0 0 0 225,000 0

$452,305 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


August 2010Design and permit of structure 8/18/10

August 2011Construction 8/18/11

Status As Of:


M110

Manatee - FEMA Map Modernization

Project Type FEMA/Map Mod.


Basin(s) Manasota

Federal Emergency Management AgencyCooperator(s)

Project Manager LETASI, SCOTT

NGUYEN, NAMTask Manager(s)

Status Not Funded

DescriptionThis project is to perform Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood insurance rate map (FIRM)

modernization which includes 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, and 3) Watershed Management

Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for numerous Manatee County watersheds.

The County covers an area of approximately 762 square miles. Under this project the FIRMs will reflect updated flood

hazard risk areas and be modernized to a digital product.






simulations for floodplain management and water quality management. The FIRMs are used by local governments for

land management and building permitting to satisfy the minimum requirements of the National Flood Insurance

Program.

Costs

The total budget amount for this project is $900,000. FEMA is expected to contribute all the funds for the project in

FY2008. When each element is completed the project budget will be refined based on the information gathered.





Management (CWM) initiative strategies and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. The District is cooperating with

FEMA to modernize the FIRMs in Manatee county. Information developed with this project will be used to update and

modernize the FIRMs for the entire county. Staff has worked with the FEMA to improve and formalize the District's

relationship with a federal agency that shares flood protection responsibilities. FEMA and the District executed a

Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Memorandum of Agreement on September 14, 2001. As a CTP, the District is

eligible for federal grants and matching funds to further efforts to modernize the flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs).

The District executed a Mapping Activity Statement with FEMA that identifies costs, responsibilities, and specific

activities to complete the FEMA Map Modernization effort for watersheds in Manatee county. The District will

coordinate with the local government(s), will manage the project, and will enter into purchase orders and agreements

to accomplish project tasks. With FEMA funding several tasks of the Watershed Evaluation and Watershed

Management Plan elements for priority watersheds within the County will be accomplished. Watersheds will be

prioritized based on the needs of the local governments and the District. Because of funding constraints some

watersheds will not be studied in detail. The risk information from the current FIRMs will be transferred to the

modernized, digital maps. These watersheds will be studied in detail when additional funding is available through the

cooperative funding process. Work on the Watershed Management Plan element for the priority watersheds will

include the following tasks: survey, data management and development of watershed parameters, GIS processing,

computer modeling, and floodplain analysis. Future cooperative funding request(s) will be required to complete

remaining Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan tasks (e.g. LOS determination, surface water

resource assessment, and BMP alternative analysis).


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Manatee - FEMA Map Modernization


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,735 0 0 879 856 0


FEMA Coop Tech Partner Agreemnt 900,000 0 0 900,000 0 0

$901,735 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding

Status As Of: September 01, 2009

Status Update: This project is currently on hold. The District has not received funding from FEMA; therefore the project

can not be started.


M115

Sarasota - FEMA Map Modernization






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is to perform Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood insurance rate map (FIRM)

modernization which includes 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, and 3) Watershed Management

Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for numerous Sarasota county watersheds.

The county covers an area of approximately 570 square miles. Under this project the FIRMs will reflect updated flood

hazard risk areas and be modernized to a digital product.








Program.

Costs

The total budget amount for this project is $2.42 million. FEMA is contributing $2 million for the project. $420,000 in

Manasota Basin Board funds approved in FY2004 for project L019 were used towards updating the digital topographic

information for the entire County in conjunction with this FEMA map modernization effort. When each element is

completed the project budget will be refined based on the information gathered.






FEMA to modernize the FIRMs in Sarasota County. Information developed with this project will be used to update and

modernize the FIRMs for the entire county. Staff has worked with the FEMA to improve and formalize the District's

relationship with a federal agency that shares flood protection responsibilities. FEMA and the District executed a

Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Memorandum of Agreement on September 14, 2001. As a CTP, the District is

eligible for federal grants and matching funds to further efforts to modernize the flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs).

The District executed a Mapping Activity Statement with FEMA that identifies costs, responsibilities, and specific

activities to complete the FEMA Map Modernization effort for watersheds in Sarasota county. The District will

coordinate with the local government(s), will manage the project, and will enter into purchase orders and agreements

to accomplish project tasks. With FEMA funding several tasks of the Watershed Evaluation and Watershed

Management Plan elements for priority watersheds within the county will be accomplished. Watersheds will be

prioritized based on the needs of the local governments and the District. Because of funding constraints some

watersheds will not be studied in detail. The risk information from the current FIRMs will be transferred to the

modernized, digital maps. These watersheds will be studied in detail when additional funding is available through the

cooperative funding process. Work on the Watershed Management Plan element for the priority watersheds will

include the following tasks: survey, data management and development of watershed parameters, GIS processing,

computer modeling, and floodplain analysis. FEMA is responsible for working with the local communities for the

adoption of the DFIRMs. Future cooperative funding request(s) will be required to complete remaining Watershed

Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan tasks (e.g. LOS determination, surface water resource assessment, and

BMP alternative analysis).


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Revenue



FEMA Coop Tech Partner Agreemnt 2,000,000 0 0 2,000,000 0 0

$2,104,813 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. FEMA Cooperative AgreementCooperating Technical Partners Memorandum of Agreement 9/14/01 9/14/01

Cooperating Technical Partners Agreement Executed 8/12/02 8/12/02

Mapping Activity Statement Executed 9/30/03 9/26/03

01A - Scoping 8/30/04 8/30/04

02 - Digital Topographic Data Development 10/1/04 5/31/08

03 - Independent QA/QC of Topographic Information 11/1/04 5/31/08

01C - Review of Existing Info, Reconnaissance, & Field Surveys 2/1/05 7/31/06

04 - Hydrology 2/1/05 7/31/08

06 - Hydraulics 2/1/05 7/31/08

05 - Independent QA/QC of Hydrology 3/1/05 8/31/08

07 - Independent QA/QC of Hydraulics 3/1/05 8/31/08

08 - Floodplain Mapping (Detailed & Redelineation) 4/1/05 7/31/08

09 - Independent QA/QC of Floodplain Mapping 5/2/05 8/31/08

10 - Base Map Acquisition and Preparation 5/2/05 7/31/08

11 - DFIRM Production 6/1/05 11/30/08

12 - Merge Revised and Effective Flood Hazard Data 6/1/05 11/30/08

12A - Application of DFIRM Graphic and Database Specs 6/1/05 11/30/08

13 - Issue Preliminary DFIRMs and FIS to Communities 9/2/05 11/30/08

01B - Outreach 10/1/05 11/30/09

14 - Post-Preliminary Processing (by FEMA) 12/2/05 11/30/09

2. Watershed Update Consultant (BCI)Execute Consultant Contracts for Watershed Updates 6/18/03 6/11/04

Execute Consultant Contract for Digital Topo Information 1/9/04 1/9/04

Contract Termination for Watershed Updates 1/8/07 1/8/08

3. Watershed Update Consultant (JEA)Execute Consultant Contracts for Watershed Updates 6/1/04 6/10/04

Execute First Amendment 3/31/06 3/13/06

Contract Termination for Watershed Updates 6/26/06 12/31/08

First Amendment to 04CONC0000040-B 5/15/08 10/20/08

4. DFIRM Consultant Agreement (URS)Execute Consultant Contract for DFIRM Production 1/9/04 1/15/04

Contract Termination for DFIRM Production 1/14/07 7/14/08

Execute No Cost, Time Extension 3/16/07


1. FEMA: In March 2008, staff submitted a request to FEMA to request additional time to revise and update the

watershed models based on quality assurance reviews performed by the District, the County, local governments, and the

District's consultants. The request was approved, and the performance period was extended to March 31, 2009. Further

revisions, verification, and additions are necessary to appropriately represent the hydrologic and hydraulic characteristics

of the watersheds, and reflect 2007 terrain data. Additional time is also required to complete subsequent reviews, public

outreach on the preliminary floodplain information, and to accommodate a public review and comment period. An

additional time extension request was submitted to FEMA in March 2009 to extend the performance period through May


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31, 2010. The time extension has been approved. 2. Watershed Updates (BCI): The agreement with BCI was executed

on January 8, 2004 to conduct the scoping activity, and generate digital topographic information (DTI) via LiDAR for the

entire county. Notice to proceed (NTP) for Work Order (WO) #1 was issued effective January 15, 2004. WO#2 to

perform the scoping activity was executed on February 8, 2004; and NTP was issued effective January 15, 2004.

Delivery of DTI was delayed for well over a year. The delay impacted the schedules of all the other elements and

consultants contributing to this project. Project scoping was completed in August 2004. The First Amendment to BCI's

agreement was executed to include updates to the County's existing Dona/Roberts Bay and Lemon Bay watershed

models to reflect the new DTI, convert models from NAVD29 to NAVD88, and begin updating the Ainger and Forked

Creek models to the District's G&S. BCI completed the conversion for its assigned watersheds and deliverables were

received on January 23, 2006. The BCI Agreement was amended as of February 13, 2007 to extend the contract

termination date to January 8, 2008. BCI WO#4 was executed to allow BCI to complete remaining update tasks. Draft

models and associated GIS data for Curry Creek, Hatchet Creek, Alligator Branch, and the Island of Venice were

received on October 14, 2008. The submittal was reviewed by District staff, and comments were provided to BCI on

December 12, 2008. The $750,400 in FEMA funds encumbered to the agreement with BCI has been expended.

$587,281 in B206 funding is being used to completed the models, and the peer and public review process; of which

$454,919 has been expended to date. 3. Watershed Updates (JEA): Agreement JEA was executed and WO#1 issued

to update the existing Little Sarasota and Sarasota watershed model. JEA completed conversion of these models from

NGVD29 to NAVD88. WO #2 was then executed to begin the update of the Phillippi Creek watershed parameters and

model to the District's G&S. Deliverables were received in March 2007 and reviewed by District, County, and municipal

staff. It was determined that significant revisions were needed to address issues with the original model, and that the

work cannot be completed in time to use for DFIRM generation. Further updates to the Phillippi Creek model were

postponed. The consultant services agreement with JEA was amended to include floodway analyses and ArcHydro tool

development to automate repetitive hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tasks (M118). The First Amendment to JEA's

agreement was executed on March 13, 2006. WO#3 was executed on May 16, 2006 for the conceptual design of

ArcHydro tools. WO#4 was executed on May 8, 2007 to develop the ArcHydro tool for Irregular Weirs. WOr #5 was

executed to perform limited updates to the remaining Sarasota Bay and Little Sarasota Bay models, and convert the

lower Myakka River model to NAVD88. Draft deliverables were submitted for WO #5. WO #6 was issued to update the

Hudson and Whitaker Bayou models to reflect 2007 terrain data and incorporate ERP information. Draft deliverables

were received on November 3, 2008 and December 30, 2008 respectively. District and County review comments were

provided to JEA on December 3, 2008 and February 5, 2009 respectively. $729,550 of the FEMA funds have been

encumbered to the agreement with JEA, of which $673,575 has been expended. $140,291 in B206 funding are being

used to complete the models, and the peer and public review process, of which $119,821 has been expended to date. 4.

DFIRM Production (URS): The agreement with URS Southern was executed on January 15, 2004, to produce the

countywide Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS), and to support public

outreach. The URS Agreement was amended twice, ultimately extending the contract expiration date from July 14, 2008

to June 1, 2010. WO #1 was executed on February 16, 2004 to identify the data to be used for DFIRM production, and

prepare a detailed approach and project outline. URS completed these tasks. WO #2 was executed to prepare the base

maps and perform outreach. URS submitted draft base maps and redelineations for review and approval in February

2009. District, FEMA, County, and local government staff reviewed the information and provided comments to URS in

April 2009. Staff executed WO#3 with URS to incorporate the final deliverables from model updates and the Big Slough

WMPlan (K883) to produce the preliminary DFIRMs and FIS. A meeting/conference call was held on June 29, 2007

between all consultants associated with the project to coordinate schedules, review deliverable requirements, and

identify points of contact. URS was asked to stop work on production of the preliminary DFIRMs until model updates are

completed. On March 24, 2008 WO#3 was re-issued to reflect the work completed before the stop work order. NTP for

WO#4 was issued on June 5, 2008 for the preparation of the DFIRMs, DFIRM database, and FIS report using the

watershed models that are currently under development, and watershed models previously developed by the County.

Several of the County models have not been signed and sealed by a professional engineer. The County has retained

professional engineers to review and certify the models. The following County models have now been certified, and have

been provided to the URS to include on the draft maps: Lemon Bay, Cow Pen Slough, Phillippi Creek, Little Sarasota

Bay, Lower Myakka River, Upper Myakka/Howard Creek. $520,000 of the FEMA funds have been encumbered to the

agreement with URS, of which $428,972 has been expended. $110,597 in B206 funding has been added to the

agreement to cover the cost of incuding the County's certified models and participate in public meetings.


M118

FEMA Map Modernization Management Support







Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is to provide management support for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood insurance

rate map (FIRM) modernization projects throughout the District (please reference projects M101-M116). Under these

Map Modernization projects the FIRMs will reflect updated flood hazard risk areas and be modernized to a digital

product. The updated flood hazard risk areas are being developed by the District through the 1) Topographic

Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, and 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed

Management Program (WMP). Map Modernization management support (MMMS) funds supplement the ongoing

activities already being performed by staff including, but not limited to coordination and effort in building partnerships,

information technology systems, program management planning, hydrologic and hydraulic review, and outreach.








Program.

Costs

The total amount for MMMS is $1,013,240 to be funded by FEMA. The District has received a total of $713,240 in

FEMA MMMS to date that has been included in the Governing Board's FY2005, FY2006, and FY2007 budgets as

revenue. District Staff anticipate an additional $150,000 to be funded by FEMA for ongoing MMMS activities in both

FEMA's FY2008 and FY2009 ($300,000 in total). Each year FEMA notifies the District how much funding is available

for MMMS. The District funding amounts shown in the table represents staff salaries.






FEMA to modernize the FIRMs throughout the District. Staff has worked with the FEMA to improve and formalize the

District's relationship with a federal agency that shares flood protection responsibilities. FEMA and the District

executed a Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Memorandum of Agreement on September 14, 2001. As a CTP,

the District is eligible for federal grants and matching funds to further efforts to modernize the FIRMs. Each year the

District enters into a cooperative agreement with FEMA for MMMS funding that defines the activities that will be

performed. $250,000 in funding (grant EMA-2004-CA-5038) for FY2005 is being used to provide a meeting facilitator

for ongoing coordination meetings between the water management districts, FEMA Region 4, and the Florida

Department of Community Affairs; develop a District-wide FIRM paneling scheme; determine the feasibility of

expanding the District's role in distributing digital FIRMs to the public; maintaining the digital FIRMs; and revising the

FIRMs simultaneously with the ERP application review. For FY2005, a total of $300,000 was actually budgeted in the

General Fund with associated revenue. The $50,000 difference between expected funding and actual was rolled into

the FY2006 budget. For FY2006 FEMA has granted (EMA-2005-CA-5244) the five water management districts

$120,000 in MMMS to hire an outreach facilitator and develop design storm rainfall depth criteria for the entire State.

The District will manage the project and contract with consultants on behalf of the other water management districts.

In addition, the District received additional MMMS ($144,000) in FY2006 to support outreach efforts, allow the District

to develop quality control/quality assurance tools, and support staff travel to meetings and conferences related to this

effort. For FY2007, the District has received $129,620 from FEMA (grants EMA-2006-CA-5631 and

EMA-2006-CA-5624) for continued travel support, outreach efforts, management assistance, and an XML-based


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export to for the District's Geographic Watershed Information System to populate FEMA's database. The District has

recently received an additional $69,620 under EMA-2007-CA-5723 for continued travel and programmatic assistance.

For FY2008, the District is proposing to budget $150,000 in revenue for continued MMMS. The District will coordinate

with the local government(s), will manage the project, and will enter into purchase orders and agreements to

accomplish project tasks.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 73,515 0 (400) 51,444 8,165 14,306


FEMA Coop Tech Partner Agreemnt 1,320,000 0 0 1,100,000 150,000 70,000

$1,393,515 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesFEMA & District Recognition on Reports 3/31/10

2. FY2005Develop Mutually Agreeable Scope of Work for MMMS 9/30/04 9/30/04

Execute FEMA Agreement Articles and Related Forms 11/30/04 11/24/04

Develop Consultant Agreement 11/30/04 11/19/04





Develop First Amendment to Consultant Service Agmt 7/7/06 8/2/06

Draft Amendment to Management Services 7/12/06 8/2/06


Amendment Execution 9/18/06 9/18/06

3. FY2006 - DistrictDevelop Cooperative Agreement for MMMS (District) 6/7/05 6/1/07


District Outreach Facilitator Purchase Order Execution 2/28/06 3/2/06

District Outreach Facilitator Purchase Order Termination 12/31/06 12/31/06

3. FY2006 - FL WMDDevelop Application for competitive MMMS (FL WMD) 6/1/05 5/18/05


Develop State Outreach Facilitator Purchase Order 1/30/06 2/21/06

State Outreach Facilitator Purchase Order Execution 2/28/06 3/2/06

Develop Rainfall Frequency Analysis Purchase Order 6/1/06 6/1/06

Rainfall Frequency Analysis Purchase Order Execution 6/30/06 7/20/06

State Outreach Facilitator Purchase Order Termination 12/31/06 12/31/06

Rainfall Frequency Analysis Purchase Order Termination 6/30/07 9/30/07

4. FY2007Develop Application for competitive MMMS 3/27/06 3/27/06

Develop Cooperative Agreement for MMMS 5/26/06 5/26/06



Develop XML-base Export System Purchase Order 11/30/06


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XML-base Export System Purchase Order Execution 11/30/06

Develop Map Modernization Program Assistance Agreement 7/31/07

Map Modernization Program Assistance Agreement Execution 9/30/07

XML-base Export System Purchase Order Termination 9/30/07

FY2008Develop Mutally Agreeable Scope of Work for MMMS 6/25/08 6/25/08

Execute FEMA Agreement Articles 6/25/08 6/25/08

Execute 76-10A Form 7/3/08 8/12/08


FY2005: A fully executed FEMA Form 76-10 to MMMS Grant, EMA-2004-CA-5038 has been returned to the District. The

form awards funds pursuant to the approved Statement of Work. Forms SF424 and FEMA 20-20 have also been

executed by the Executive Director and transmitted to FEMA to support these funds. The consultant agreement with

URS Corporation Southern was executed on March 1, 2005. All FY2005 funds have been encumbered via an

amendment to URS' agreement, which was executed in September 2006. Work Orders #1, #2, and #3 have been

executed. Work Order #1 is to incorporate a Hazard Mitigation Component into the District's Business Plan for Map

Modernization. Work Order #2 is to develop a District-wide flood insurance rate map (FIRM) paneling scheme to support

the District's efforts in modernizing and updating the FIRMs throughout the District. The draft paneling scheme has been

prepared and submitted to surrounding water management districts (South Florida, St. Johns River, and Suwannee

River). Work Orders #3 & #4 supply a moderator for ongoing coordination meetings among staff from the five water

management districts regarding Map Modernization and a Sharepoint site for staff to access minutes and associated

documents. Work Order #5 has been executed as of February 23, 2007, to determine the District's ability and resulting

issues of reviewing Letters of Map Change (LOMC) simultaneously with ERPs. Two meetings have been held with

District staff (MAN, TPA-REG, RPM), FEMA Region 4, and Hillsborough County staff. Work Order #6 directs the

consultant team to present how different types of developments are reviewed and permited by the District, FEMA, and

local government (Hillsborough County). The URS agreement expired on October 31, 2008. After the grant expired, the

remaining project funds were released, and re-encumbered to Agreements with Dewberry and with ESRI for MMMS

tasks. To date, $225,000 of the FY2005 funds have been expended. The remaining FY2005 funds will be used to create

a conversion tool to convert District GIS data into FEMA Data Capture Standards format. FY2006: FEMA provided

$144,000 in FY2006 for MMMS. An additional $120,000 was also provided by FEMA for the five water management

districts. These funds were approved to facilitate Map Modernization outreach for all five districts to support the

development of statewide isopluvial maps for various design storm events. The District will contract with consultants and

manage the projects on behalf of the other four water management districts. A purchase order was issued to UCF for

$60,000 to begin resolving design rainfall depth differences between WMDs. UCF has completed the literature review,

data collection, data quality assurance, statistical analysis of the rainfall data, and an initial spatial analysis of the data.

UCF requested a no-cost time extension to complete the project by December 30, 2007. Final deliverables have been

received and approved, and the final invoice has been paid. The District also received FEMA funidng for outreach

consulting services to support the Map Modernization effort of all the WMDs ($45,000), and for specific needs of the

District ($48,000). These funds were used to retain Bender Consulting to provide outreach planning support to review

completed and ongoing outreach efforts associated with each project and provide messages and direction to enhance

future outreach. Bender Consulting has completed all tasks and the purchase order has been closed out. A total of

$93,000 was expended. $63,000 in FY2006 funds were also provided for the development of quality control and

assurance tools. The funds were encumbered through an amendment to JEA's service agreements for the Sarasota

County Map Modernization (M115) project. The consultant agreement with Dewberry has been amended to include

$20,000 in FY2006 and $15,000 in FY2007 funds for ongoing meeting facilitators services. Remaining funds are to

reimburse the District for video conferencing expenses. Funds that have not been expended have been board

encumbered ($3000). FY2007: The District was granted an additional $60,000 in competitive MMMS for FY2007 to

develop tools to export from the District enhanced ArcHydro database to FEMA's data capture standards. In addition, the

District has been awarded $69,200 in MMMS from FEMA to continue travel associated with Map Modernization,

coordination meeting facilitation, and programmatic assistance. A Purchase Order was executed with ESRI to develop

ArcHydro tools, and a total of $60,000 was expended for this work. Of the remaining FY2007 funds ($53,961), $48,674 is

encumbered to an agreement with Dewberry for progammatic assistance and meeting facilitation, of which $3,209 has

been expended. Of the remaining $6,000 for travel, $1,063 has been expended. The remaining travel funds have been

Board encumberd. FY2008: The District received $69,620 in FY2008 funding for ongoing programmatic assistance

($63,620), and to reimburse the District for travel expenses related to Map Modernization projects ($6,000). FY2009:

FEMA notified the District that $69,000 in FY2009 FEMA funding has been awarded to the District, and this amoung has

been included in the District's FY2010 budget. However, the associated 76-10A form has not yet been received from

FEMA. To date, a total of $782,860 has been provided by FEMA for Map Modernization Management Support, of which

$518,136 has been expended.


The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) does not discriminate on the basis of disability. This nondiscrimination policy involves every aspect of the District's functions, including access to and participation in the District's programs and activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the District's Human Resources Director, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida, 34604-6899; (352) 796-721 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only), ext. 4702; TDD (FL only)1-800-231-6103; or email [email protected].