N473 WMP - Citrus - <strong>Water</strong>shed <strong>Management</strong> Plan Maintenance Project Type AORs Flood Protection <strong>Water</strong> Quality Cooperative Funding Strategic Initiatives Floodplain <strong>Management</strong> <strong>Water</strong> Quality Maintenance and Improvement Citrus County Cooperator(s) Project Manager Ron Ferris Task Manager(s) Nam Nguyen Status Proposed Coop. Funding Application Recommendation Fund as a High priority. This funding request is for the proposed maintenance and update of the approved <strong>Water</strong>shed <strong>Management</strong> Plan (WMP) for the Crystal River watershed in Citrus County. Description This proposed project is to fund the Maintenance of <strong>Water</strong>shed Parameters and Models element of the <strong>District</strong>'s <strong>Water</strong>shed <strong>Management</strong> Program (WMP) for the Crystal River <strong>Water</strong>shed (L657) in Citrus County. The project area is approximately 72 square miles and is located in the vicinity of the City of Crystal River. The WMP includes both incorporated and unincorporated areas of Citrus County. With the proposed funding, the work of capturing watershed parameter changes resulting from approved ERPs, and updates to topographic, soils, and land use information will be conducted. Additionally, the approved WMP will be updated to the current Geographic <strong>Water</strong>shed Information System (GWIS) format. Benefits Citrus County has adopted a Floodplain Ordinance as required to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Our regulations are part of the Citrus County Land Development Code. The floodplain regulations are contained in Section 4160 "Floodplain Protection". All development is required to be in compliance with this section. In addition, Citrus County is a participant in the Federal Emergency <strong>Management</strong> Agency's Community Rating System program (CRS) and has received a Class 6 rating. Citrus County's Local Mitigation Strategy identifies the need to complete the necessary studies and/or projects through available local, state and federal funding sources to minimize future losses from all disasters by reducing the risk to people and property. This includes the requisite pre and post disaster planning to decrease our vulnerability to such losses. Throughout the study process, County staff has worked closely with the <strong>District</strong> and the consultants to review and verify the study findings. Costs The projected cost for this project is $100,000 of which the <strong>District</strong>'s share is $50,000, and the County’s share is $50,000. The budget includes updating the WMP for recent development within the watershed and converting the WMP to the current GWIS format . The <strong>District</strong> funding amount shown in the table includes staff salaries. Additional Information Additional Info: The WMP includes five major elements: 1) Topographic information, 2) <strong>Water</strong>shed Evaluation, 3) <strong>Water</strong>shed <strong>Management</strong> Plan, 4) Implementation of Best <strong>Management</strong> Practices, and 5) Maintenance of <strong>Water</strong>shed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the <strong>District</strong>'s Strategic Priorities. The development of watershed models and plans to identify potential projects or BMPs will help to resolve or mitigate water resource issues.The <strong>District</strong> has worked with the County to develop an implementation schedule by watershed based on their projected funding levels. The <strong>District</strong> is managing the project entering into agreements and purchase orders to accomplish project tasks. This project 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 <strong>District</strong> is a cooperating technical partner (CTP) with FEMA, the floodplain results will be submitted to FEMA. The flood insurance rate map (FIRM) panels will be updated by FEMA based on their schedule and budget. Prior Funding Cumulative Transfer or Lapsed Funding FY2012 Funding FY2013 Funding Future Funding Total Funding <strong>District</strong> Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based Revenue 010 General Fund (<strong>District</strong>wide) 0 0 0 44 0 44 015 Coastal Rivers Basin 0 0 0 50,000 0 50,000 <strong>District</strong> Budgeted - Outside Revenue Citrus Co - WMP Citrus Maint (N473) 0 0 0 50,000 0 50,000 Total $100,044 Critical Project Milestones Projected One Year Completion of Maintenance Project 09/30/2013 Amended Actual 10
N473 WMP - Citrus - <strong>Water</strong>shed <strong>Management</strong> Plan Maintenance Status As Of February 24, 2012 Current: <strong>District</strong> Project Manager was changed to Ronald Ferris from Larry Walker due to <strong>District</strong> reorganization as of February 2012. 11
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