MANASOTA & PEACE RIVER BBDs Meeting Notebook 10-21-09.docx

MEETING NOTEBOOK 

MANASOTA BASIN BOARD 

and 

PEACE RIVER BASIN BOARD 

JOINT MEETING AND WORKSHOP 

WEDNESDAY 

OCTOBER 21, 2009 

9:00 A.M. 

Turner Agri-Civic Center 

2250 NE Roan Street 

Arcadia, Florida 334266 

(863) 993-4807

Manasota Basin Board 

Basin Board Land Resources 

Primary Representative: Frank Strelec 

Alternate: Mike McCoy 

Basin Board Education 

Primary Representative: Mac Carraway 

Alternate: Betsy Benac 

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program 

Policy Board 

Jack Bispham 


Albert G. Joerger, Co-Chair 

Carlos M. Beruff, Co-Chair 

Frank E. Strelec, Vice Chair 

J. Mac Carraway, Secretary 

Elizabeth "Betsy" O. Benac, Member 

Paul “Jack” J. Bispham, Member 

Michael P. McCoy, Member 


H. Paul Senft, Jr., Co-Chair 

Bryan K. Beswick, Co-Chair 

C. A. "Neil" Combee, Jr., Co-Chair 

J. Kenneth Harrison, Vice Chair 

Rufus C. Lazzell, Secretary 

Paul G. Samuels, Member 

Fred W. Trippensee, III, Member 

Patricia C. Crisman, Member 

COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES 

Peace River Basin Board 

Basin Board Land Resources 

Primary Representative: Ken Harrison 

Alternate: Fred Trippensee 

Basin Board Education 

Primary Representative: Pat Crisman 

Alternate: Fred Trippensee 

Charlotte Harbor National Estuary 

Program - Policy Committee 

Rufus Lazzell

AGENDA 

Southwest Florida Water Management District 

Joint Meeting/Workshop 

MANASOTA BASIN BOARD AND 


Arcadia, Florida October 21, 2009 

9 a.m. 

Item Presenter 

1. Call to Order, Introductions, and Roll Call Co-Chairs Beruff, Beswick, Joerger, and Senft/ 

Phyllis Young 

2. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag Basin Board Co-Chairs 

3. Additions and Deletions to the Agenda Lou Kavouras 

4. Ceremony to Honor Former Peace River Basin Board Member Jim Hageman Rufus Lazzell 

5. Florida Water Star SM Gold – Recognition of Polk County Builders Beth Putnam 

6. Consent Items: 

a. Manasota Basin Board 

1. Minutes of the August 12, 2009, Meeting [Exhibit 1] Lou Kavouras 

2. Appraisals and Purchase/Sale Agreement - Myakka Prairie Project Eric Sutton 

SWF Parcel No. 21-199-106C [Exhibit 2] 

3. Appraisals and Purchase/Sale Agreement - Myakka Prairie Project Eric Sutton 

SWF Parcel No. 21-199-107C [Exhibit 3] 

4. Proclamation: Fiscal Year 2009 Sarasota County Virginia Sternberger 

Watershed Awareness Week [Exhibit 4] 

b. Peace River Basin Board 

1. Minutes of the August 7, 2009, Meeting [Exhibit 5] Lou Kavouras 

2. Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems (FARMS) Eric DeHaven 

i. Bermont Properties, LLC., Charlotte County [Exhibit 6] 

ii. FLM, Inc., Prairie River Ranch Phase II a – Culverts, DeSoto 

County [Exhibit 7] 

iii. Roper Growers Cooperative, DeSoto County [Exhibit 8] 

3. Land Use and Management Plan for the Circle B Bar Reserve [Exhibit 9] Chuck Lane 

4. Approval of Resolution No. 107 for the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Mark Hammond/ 

Amendment to include Reallocated Funds from Water Protection Linda Pilcher 

and Sustainability Trust Fund [Exhibit 10] 

5. Lake Gibson Southwest Sub-Basin Stormwater Management Mark Hammond 

System Retrofit 

7. Discussion Item: 

a. Lake Hancock Land Use Alternatives Study [Exhibit 11] Eric Sutton 

8. Workshop Agenda 

a. Purpose Vice Chair Frank Strelec 

b. Regional Overview 

1. FY2009 Basin Accomplishments and FY2010 Strategic Dianne Davies/ 

Budget Priorities Chan Springstead 

2. Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Pat Lehman, PR/MRWSA 

Authority (PR/MRWSA) Emerging Issues

Manasota and Peace River Basin Boards October 21, 2009 

Joint Meeting and Workshop Page 2 of 2 

3. Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program (CHNEP) Jennette Seachrist/ 

Lisa Beever, CHNEP 

4. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) Jennette Seachrist/ 

Holly Greening, TBEP 

5. Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (SBEP) Jennette Seachrist/ 

Mark Alderson, SBEP 

6. Summary of Emerging Issues Basin Planners 

c. Financial and Legislative Outlook 

1. District Financial Overview Gene Schiller 

2. Fiscal Impacts of Legislative Activities David Rathke 

3. Basin Budget Evaluations Basin Planners/Brian Armstrong 

d. Open Discussion 

1. Cooperative Funding Program Considerations Basin Planners/ Board Members 

2. Future Budget Allocations and Funding Prioritization Basin Planners/ Board Members 

3. Topics of Discussion for December Joint GB/BB Workshop Lou Kavouras 

9. Announcements: Lou Kavouras 

a. Basin Board Education Committee: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 

9:30 a.m., Tampa Service Office 

b. “Get Outside:” Saturday, November 7, 2009, 9:30 a.m., Green Swamp 

Wilderness Preserve Hampton Tract 

c. Basin Board Land Resources Committee: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 

9:30 a.m., Green Swamp West Field Office, Dade City 

d. Joint Governing/Basin Boards Workshop: Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 

9 a.m., Nature’s Classroom, Thonotosassa 

e. Other 

10. Adjournment Basin Board Co-Chairs 

Lunch and a FARMS Tour will follow the meeting. 

****Information Items may be found at the end of the Summary Agenda****

1. Call to Order, Introductions and Roll Call 

SUMMARY AGENDA 

Joint Meeting and Workshop 


and 


Arcadia, Florida October 21, 2009 

9:00 a.m. 

Presenters: Basin Board Co-Chairs Beruff, Beswick, Joerger, and Senft 

Phyllis Young, Senior Administrative Assistant 

Boards and Executive Services 

2. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag 

Presenters: Basin Board Co-Chairs 

3. Additions and Deletions to the Agenda 

Presenter: Lou Kavouras, Deputy Executive Director 

Outreach, Planning and Board Services 

4. Ceremony to Honor Former Peace River Basin Board Member Jim Hageman 

Presenter: Rufus Lazzell, Secretary 


5. Florida Water Star SM Gold – Recognition of Polk County Builders 

Presenter: Beth Putnam, Communications Manager 

Communications Department 


a. Manasota Basin Board 

1. Minutes of the August 12, 2009, Meeting 

Minutes of the August 2009 meeting were provided to Board members for review. 

Staff Recommendation: 

Approve the August minutes, as presented. Exhibit 1 

Presenter: Lou Kavouras

Summary Agenda 

Joint Meeting and Workshop October 21, 2009 

Manasota and Peace River Basin Boards Page 2 of 29 

2. Appraisals and Purchase/Sale Agreement - Myakka Prairie Project SWF Parcel 

No. 21-199-106C 

Purpose 

The purpose of this item is to recommend the Governing Board approve the 

purchase of a perpetual conservation easement over 233.42 acres, owned by 

Kendall S. Carithers, as part of the District’s Myakka Prairie project and the United 

States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service 

(NRCS) Farm and Ranchland Protection Program (FRPP). The total negotiated 

amount is $613,500, of which the District’s portion is $204,500. To date, 

approximately 8,909 acres have been acquired in fee or less-than-fee interests within 

the project. A general location map of the parcel is included in the board packet. 

This acquisition is consistent with the District’s Florida Forever Work Plan, which 

specifically identifies the Myakka Prairie project for acquisition. 

Background/History 

Acquisition of these lands will meet the following Florida Forever program goals: 

� Enhance the coordination and completion of Land Acquisition projects 

� Increase the protection of Florida's biodiversity at the species, natural 

community, and landscape levels 

� Protect, restore, and maintain the quality and natural functions of land, water, 

and wetland systems of the state 

� Ensure that sufficient quantities of water are available to meet the current and 

future needs of natural systems and the citizens of the state 

These Florida Forever goals are consistent with the District's goals for water 

resource management. 

The encumbrance of the parcel with a conservation easement will provide a natural 

buffer to the District's adjoining Myakka Prairie Project by ensuring a compatible, 

adjacent land use to the core conservation area in the Myakka Basin. 

The Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program (FRPP) 

The FRPP is a federal government program which provides matching funds to help 

purchase development rights to keep productive farm and ranchland in agricultural 

uses. Working through existing programs, USDA partners with state, tribal, or local 

governments and non-governmental organizations to acquire conservation 

easements or other interests in land from landowners. USDA provides up to 

50 percent of the fair market easement value of the conservation easement. 

To qualify, farmland must: be part of a pending offer from a state, tribe, or local 

farmland protection program; be privately owned; have a conservation plan for highly 

erodible land; be large enough to sustain agricultural production; be accessible to 

markets for what the land produces; have adequate infrastructure and agricultural 

support services; and have surrounding parcels of land that can support long-term 

agricultural production. 

Property Description 

Location and Access – The property is located in the southeastern part of Manatee 

County. Access to the property is via a 50-foot easement from Clay Gully Road 

approximately 2.5 miles north.




Description and Proximity – The property is rectangular in shape. The north quarter 

of the property is bisected west to east by Mossy Island Slough and consists of about 

75 percent of natural uplands and improved pasture and 21 percent of wetlands. 


buffer to the adjoining Myakka River State Park, which adjoins the parcel on the 

south, by ensuring that development or more intensive land uses will not occur on 

the parcel. The property features are a matrix of open pasture (58 percent), native 

scrub, hardwood/conifer hammocks, marshes, slough, and wet prairie. The 

preservation of this parcel will complement the District’s resource protection efforts 

for the Myakka River and the associated Myakka Prairie. 

Utilities and/or Improvements – Electric and telephone service are available but not 

extended to the property. The FRPP easement does not encumber a one-acre 

farmstead which is surrounded by encumbered property. This property is not 

improved with any residential structures, equipment or storage sheds. It is fenced 

and cross fenced with metal gates providing access between pastures, and has a 

reasonable system of interior dirt roads suitable for machinery access and cattle 

movement between pastures. 

Zoning – The property is zoned A – Agriculture and the Future Land Use is AG/R – 

Agriculture Rural. Both allow one residence per five acres with the future land use 

allowing a potential density of one per five acres. The potential uses are agriculture, 

rural residential, farm worker housing, small retail and office, low intensity 

recreational, rural recreational, public or semi-public uses, schools, mining, agroindustrial, 

commercial uses related to agriculture, and convenience retail. 

Summary of Appraisals and Value Comparisons 

In accordance with District policy, two appraisals were obtained for the parcel from 

Edwin Jones, ARA, with Angus Investments, Inc., and Tod Marr, MAI, with Marr and 

Associates Appraisal Company, Inc. The appraisals were reviewed by Andrew Hupp, 

MAI, with Hupp Realty Advisors. The appraisal reports were prepared on May 7 and 

May 13, 2009. The reports have an effective valuation date of May 1, 2009, and 

meet the necessary legal or District requirements and contain the appraisers’ factual 

data leading to the value conclusion. 

Highest and Best Use – The highest and best use as determined by the appraisers, 

based on the physically possible, legally permissible and financially feasible uses for 

this property, would be for agriculture. 

The appraisers applied the Sales Comparison Approach (Market Approach) to 

determine the value of this property. The appraisers relied on recent sales of 

comparable property in Manatee, Hardee, Polk, DeSoto, and Volusia counties. The 

sales were adjusted for differences that included, date of sale, location/access 

easement restrictions and physical characteristics including size and topography. 

The following is a comparison of the total proposed purchase price to the appraised 

values: 

Negotiated 

Amount 

Appraised Value 

Jones 


Marr 

Total Cost $ 613,500 $ 799,463 $ 860,000 

Per Acre Cost $ 2,628 $ 3,425 $ 3,684




The transaction includes the property owner making a 25 percent contribution of the 

cost/value for the easement. The negotiated amount, less the owner contribution, is 

23.3 percent and 28.7 percent below the Jones and Marr appraisals, respectively. 

The allocation of the total transaction is shown as follows: 

Party Contribution 

Owner Cost/Value $204,500 

NRCS $409,000 

District $204,500 

Total $818,000 

Purchase Agreement 

� Purchase is contingent on the award of funds through the FRPP. 

� The seller agrees to deliver a Perpetual Conservation Easement free of all 

encumbrances objectionable to the District. 

� A survey has been completed and the final total purchase price of $613,500 is 

based on the surveyed acres, not to include any sovereign lands. 

� An environmental site assessment and baseline documentation will be completed 

prior to closing. 

� A District conservation easement will be utilized with contingent rights held by the 

United States of America through the United States Department of Agriculture 

(NRCS-FRPP). 

Terms and Conditions of the Perpetual Conservation Easement 

The final terms and conditions of the SWFWMD conservation easement are subject 

to review by the NRCS General Counsel and may be modified from those below. 

� No additional single family residential units may be constructed. 

� All other future residential, commercial, industrial and incidental development 

rights will be terminated and extinguished and may not be used on or transferred 

to other property. 

� The District may enter the property upon a 24-hour notice to check for 

compliance. 

� Subdivision of the property is prohibited. 

� No dumping of solid or liquid waste, including sludge. 

� No mining is allowed. 

� Agricultural/silvicultural activities are permitted as identified in the baseline 

natural resources inventory. 

� No conversion of native range. 

� Planting of commercial row crops or citrus is not permitted. 

� Property may not be utilized for livestock feed lots or for swine, poultry or dairy 

farming. 

� No release of non-indigenous species, including wild game animals. 

� Existing wetlands, natural areas, and water bodies/courses shall not be 

disturbed. 

� No timber harvesting in wetlands and no harvesting of cypress. 

� Commercial and industrial activities are prohibited. 

� To the extent practical and economically feasible, sellers are required to control 

exotics. 

� Agricultural chemicals shall be applied by non aerial means and must be used in 

accordance with State and Federal laws; biological control is prohibited without 

District approval.




� No action that will negatively impact threatened or endangered species. 

� Identified archaeological, cultural, and historical sites will not be impacted. 

� Best management practices (BMPs) will be followed for all permitted 

agriculture/silviculture uses. 

� Commercial nursery operations including ornamentals and tree farms are not 

permitted. 

� No leasing of hunting or fishing rights without an acceptable wildlife management 

plan. 

� The Sellers will be responsible for payment of all ad valorem taxes. 

Enforcement conditions - Violations are given 30 days for correction. Legal remedies 

then begin with pretrial mediation. 

Benefits/Costs 

Management Costs 

The District's management of the property will consist only of the annual inspection 

to monitor compliance with the terms of the conservation easement. The property 

owner will remain responsible for management costs such as fencing, prescribed 

burning, exotic species control, road maintenance and security for the area 

encumbered by the conservation easement. 

Impact If Not Funded/Funding 

Land Acquisition Partnership 

The landowner has agreed to contribute 25 percent of the purchase price of the 

easement and 50 percent of the acquisition funding is provided by the USDA NRCS 

through their Farm and Ranchland Protection Program. The District’s 25 percent 

share ($204,500) is available from the Florida Forever Trust Fund and the Florida 

Department of Transportation mitigation funds previously reimbursed to the District. 

In order for Florida Forever funds to be released from the Trust Fund by the Florida 

Department of Environmental Protection, a resolution signed by the Governing Board 

must accompany the request. 

Staff Recommendation: Exhibit 2 

Recommend the Governing Board: 

� Accept the appraisals; 

� Approve the resolution requesting funds in the amount of $204,500; 

� Approve the Purchase/Sale Agreement; and 

� Designate SWF Parcel No. 21-199-106C as being acquired for conservation 

purposes. 

Presenter: Eric Sutton, Director 

Land Resources Department 

3. Appraisals and Purchase/Sale Agreement - Myakka Prairie Project SWF 

Parcel No. 21-199-107C 

Purpose 

The purpose of this item is to recommend the Governing Board approve the 

purchase of a perpetual conservation easement over 185.46 acres, owned by 

Clifford E. Chapman, as Trustee of the Clifford E. Chapman Revocable Trust 

Agreement dated May 11, 1977, as part of the District’s Myakka Prairie project and 

the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources




Conservation Service (NRCS) Farm and Ranchland Protection Program (FRPP). 

The total negotiated amount is $487,500, of which the District’s portion is $162,500. 

To date, approximately 8,909 acres have been acquired in fee or less-than-fee 

interests within the project. A general location map of the parcel is included in the 

board packet. 

This acquisition is consistent with the District’s Florida Forever Work Plan, which 

specifically identifies the Myakka Prairie project for acquisition. 


Acquisition of these lands will meet the following Florida Forever program goals: 

� Enhance the coordination and completion of Land Acquisition projects 

� Increase the protection of Florida's biodiversity at the species, natural 

community, and landscape levels 

� Protect, restore, and maintain the quality and natural functions of land, water, 

and wetland systems of the state 

� Ensure that sufficient quantities of water are available to meet the current and 

future needs of natural systems and the citizens of the state 

These Florida Forever goals are consistent with the District's goals for water 

resource management. 


buffer to the District's adjoining Myakka Prairie Project by ensuring a compatible, 

adjacent land use to the core conservation area in the Myakka basin. 

The Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program (FRPP) 

The FRPP is a federal government program which provides matching funds to help 

purchase development rights to keep productive farm and ranchland in agricultural 

uses. Working through existing programs, USDA partners with state, tribal, or local 

governments and non-governmental organizations to acquire conservation 

easements or other interests in land from landowners. USDA provides up to 

50 percent of the fair market easement value of the conservation easement. 

To qualify, farmland must: be part of a pending offer from a state, tribe, or local 

farmland protection program; be privately owned; have a conservation plan for highly 

erodible land; be large enough to sustain agricultural production; be accessible to 

markets for what the land produces; have adequate infrastructure and agricultural 

support services; and have surrounding parcels of land that can support long-term 

agricultural production. 

Property Description 

Location and Access – The property is located in the southeastern part of Manatee 

County. Access to the property is via a 50-foot easement from Clay Gully Road 

approximately 2.5 miles north. 

Description and Proximity – The property is rectangular in shape. The north quarter 

of the property is bisected west to east by Mossy Island Slough and consists of about 

77 percent of natural uplands and improved pasture, and 23 percent of wetlands. 


buffer to the adjoining Myakka River State Park which adjoins the parcel on the 

south, by ensuring that development or more intensive land uses will not occur on 

the parcel. The property features are a matrix of open improved pasture, native 

scrub, hardwood/conifer hammocks, marshes, slough, and wet prairie. The




preservation of this parcel will complement the District’s resource protection efforts 

for the Myakka River and the associated Myakka Prairie. 

Utilities and/or Improvements – Electric and telephone service are available but not 

extended to the property. The FRPP easement does not encumber a five-acre 

farmstead which is surrounded by encumbered property. This property is not 

improved with any residential structures, equipment or storage sheds. It is fenced 

and cross fenced, and has a reasonable system of interior dirt roads suitable for 

machinery access and cattle movement between pastures. 

Zoning – The property is zoned A – Agriculture and the Future Land Use is AG/R – 

Agriculture Rural. Both allow one residence per five acres with the future land use 

allowing a potential density of one per five acres. The potential uses are agriculture, 

rural residential, farm worker housing, small retail and office, low intensity 

recreational, rural recreational, public or semi-public uses, schools, mining, agroindustrial, 

commercial uses related to agriculture, and convenience retail. 

Summary of Appraisals and Value Comparisons 

In accordance with District policy, two appraisals were obtained for the parcel from 

Edwin Jones, ARA, with Angus Investments, Inc, and Tod Marr, MAI, with Marr and 

Associates Appraisal Company, Inc. The appraisals were reviewed by Andrew Hupp, 

MAI, with Hupp Realty Advisors. The appraisal reports were prepared on May 5 and 

May 13, 2009. The reports have an effective valuation date of May 1, 2009, and 

meet the necessary legal or District requirements and contain the appraisers’ factual 

data leading to the value conclusion. 

Highest and Best Use – The highest and best use as determined by the appraisers, 

based on the physically possible, legally permissible and financially feasible uses for 

this property, would be for agriculture. 

The appraisers applied the Sales Comparison Approach (Market Approach) to 

determine the value of this property. The appraisers relied on recent sales of 

comparable property in Manatee, Hardee, Polk, DeSoto, and Volusia counties. The 

sales were adjusted for differences that included date of sale, location/access 

easement restrictions, and physical characteristics including size and topography. 

The following is a comparison of the total proposed purchase price to the appraised 

values: 

Negotiated 

Amount 


Jones 


Marr 

Total Cost $487,500 $ 635,200 $685,000 

Per Acre Cost $ 2,629 $ 3,425 $ 3,694 

The transaction includes the property owner making a 25 percent contribution of the 

cost/value for the easement. The negotiated amount, less the owner contribution, is 

23.3 percent and 28.8 percent below the Jones and Marr appraisals, respectively. 

The allocation of the total transaction is shown as follows:




Party Contribution 

Owner Cost/Value $162,500 

NRCS $325,000 

District $162,500 

Total $650,000 

Purchase Agreement 

� Purchase is contingent on the award of funds through the FRPP. 

� The seller agrees to deliver a Perpetual Conservation Easement free of all 

encumbrances objectionable to the District. 

� A survey has been completed and the final total purchase price of $487,500 is 

based on the surveyed acres, not to include any sovereign lands. 

� An environmental site assessment and baseline documentation will be completed 

prior to closing. 

� A District conservation easement will be utilized with contingent rights held by the 

United States of America through the United States Department of Agriculture 

(NRCS-FRPP). 

Terms and Conditions of the Perpetual Conservation Easement 

The final terms and conditions of the SWFWMD conservation easement are subject 

to review by the NRCS General Counsel and may be modified from those below. 

� No additional single family residential units may be constructed. 

� All other future residential, commercial, industrial and incidental development 

rights will be terminated and extinguished and may not be used on or transferred 

to other property. 

� The District may enter the property upon a 24-hour notice to check for 

compliance. 

� Subdivision of the property is prohibited. 

� No dumping of solid or liquid waste, including sludge. 

� No mining is allowed. 

� Agricultural/silvicultural activities are permitted as identified in the baseline 

natural resources inventory. 

� No conversion of native range. 

� Planting of commercial row crops or citrus is not permitted. 

� Property may not be utilized for livestock feed lots or for swine, poultry or dairy 

farming. 

� No release of non-indigenous species, including wild game animals. 

� Existing wetlands, natural areas, and water bodies/courses shall not be 

disturbed. 

� No timber harvesting in wetlands and no harvesting of cypress. 

� Commercial and industrial activities are prohibited. 

� To the extent practical and economically feasible, sellers are required to control 

exotics. 

� Agricultural chemicals shall be applied by non aerial means and must be used in 

accordance with State and Federal laws; biological control is prohibited without 

District approval. 

� No action that will negatively impact threatened or endangered species. 

� Identified archaeological, cultural, and historical sites will not be impacted. 

� Best management practices (BMPs) will be followed for all permitted 

agriculture/silviculture uses. 

� Commercial nursery operations including ornamentals and tree farms are not 

permitted.




� No leasing of hunting or fishing rights without an acceptable wildlife management 

plan. 

� The Sellers will be responsible for payment of all ad valorem taxes. 

Enforcement conditions - Violations are given 30 days for correction. Legal remedies 

then begin with pretrial mediation. 


Management Costs 

The District's management of the property will consist only of the annual inspection 

to monitor compliance with the terms of the conservation easement. The property 

owner will remain responsible for management costs such as fencing, prescribed 

burning, exotic species control, road maintenance and security for the area 

encumbered by the conservation easement. 

Impact If Not Funded/Funding 

Land Acquisition Partnership 

The landowner has agreed to contribute 25 percent of the purchase price of the 

easement and 50 percent of the acquisition funding is provided by the USDA NRCS 

through their Farm and Ranchland Protection Program. The District’s 25 percent 

share ($162,500) is available from the Florida Forever Trust Fund and the Florida 

Department of Transportation mitigation funds previously reimbursed to the District. 

In order for Florida Forever funds to be released from the Trust Fund by the Florida 

Department of Environmental Protection, a resolution signed by the Governing Board 

must accompany the request. 


Recommend the Governing Board: 

� Accept the appraisals; 

� Approve resolution requesting funds in the amount of $162,500; 

� Approve the Purchase/Sale Agreement; and 

� Designate SWF Parcel No. 21-199-107C as being acquired for conservation 

purposes. 



4. Proclamation: Fiscal Year 2009 Sarasota County Watershed Awareness Week 

Purpose 

This is an action item. Staff is asking the Basin Board to declare the week of 

October 12–18, 2009, as Watershed Awareness Week in Sarasota County. 


To support the District's mission, the Communications Department's education 

efforts focus on developing an environmentally conscious and responsible public. 

One method used by the District involves creating watershed education programs 

that engage the individual and community in protecting watersheds and the water 

resources within them. 

The Science and Environment Council (SEC) is a collaboration of nonprofit and 

government organizations that operate or support conservation and science-based 

facilities. Its mission is to promote and advocate science, conservation and



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environmental issues in Sarasota County. Many of SEC's members are highly visible 

organizations and can effectively promote watershed awareness and conservation. 

The District has partnered with the SEC to coordinate Watershed Awareness Week 

scheduled for October 12–18. Actual events begin on Thursday, October 8. The 

week will include a variety of educational activities at Mote Marine Laboratory and 

Aquarium, New College, Historic Spanish Point and various local parks. 

To gain local government commitment to watershed protection, SEC will coordinate 

with Sarasota County to join the Manasota Basin Board in declaring October 12–18, 

2009, as Watershed Awareness Week. 


These watershed education efforts will result in a more educated population, 

minimizing further water quality impacts. More than 7,000 people are expected to 

participate in the events, with associated media coverage expanding awareness 

even further. The Manasota Basin Board is contributing $19,000 to SEC for 

coordinating the Watershed Awareness Week's activities. 


Recommend the Manasota Basin Board declare the week of October 12–18, 2009, 

as Watershed Awareness Week. 

Presenter: Virginia Sternberger, Senior Communications Coordinator 

Communications Department 

b. Peace River Basin Board 

1. Minutes of the August 7, 2009, Meeting 

Minutes of the August 2009 meeting were provided to Board members for review. 


Approve the August minutes, as presented. Exhibit 5 

Presenter: Lou Kavouras 

2. Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems (FARMS) 

i. Bermont Properties, LLC, Charlotte County 

Purpose 

To request approval for a Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management 

Systems (FARMS) project with Bermont Properties, LLC, and approval to 

reimburse FARMS eligible costs up to a not-to-exceed limit of $191,250 

(75 percent of total project costs). Of this amount, the balance of the 2006 

($18,084) and 2007 ($2,342) State Appropriations and $75,199 of the 2009 State 

Appropriations will be used for one-half of the project, the Peace River Basin 

Board is requested to fund $47,813, and the Governing Board is requested to 

fund $47,812. Total project costs are estimated at $255,000. 


The District's FARMS Program, developed by the District and Florida Department 

of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is a public/private agricultural Best 

Management Practice (BMP) cost-share reimbursement program. FARMS is




intended to expedite the implementation of production-scale agricultural BMPs 

that provide water resource benefits. Resource benefits of the FARMS Program 

include reduced Upper Floridan aquifer withdrawals, water quality improvements 

(both from groundwater and surface water sources) and/or conservation, 

restoration, and augmentation of the area's water resources and ecology. The 

District's emphasis through the FARMS Program is on reductions in Upper 

Floridan aquifer withdrawals that will improve groundwater conditions as 

documented in the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA) 

recovery strategy. In addition, the District also provides funding for projects that 

improve water quality affected by the use of mineralized groundwater as 

documented in the Shell and Prairie Creek Watershed Management Plan – 

Reasonable Assurance Documentation. Per FARMS Rule 40D-26, Florida 

Administrative Code, reimbursement cost-share rates are capped at 50 percent 

for water quantity withdrawal reductions from the Upper Floridan aquifer; or from 

any combination of ground, surface, or reclaimed water sources; or water quality 

improvements realized from decreasing the use of mineralized groundwater; or 

natural system improvements in the Upper Myakka River Watershed (UMRW). 

Reimbursement cost-share rates are capped at 75 percent for both water 

quantity and water quality or natural systems improvements. 

FARMS Program staff received a project proposal from Bermont Properties, LLC, 

for their 1,500-acres of citrus grove located within the East Charlotte Drainage 

District (ECDD) in eastern Charlotte County. The ECDD Water Use Permit 

authorizes an annual average groundwater withdrawal of 2,919,800 gallons per 

day (gpd) to irrigate over 3,300-acres of citrus groves owned by multiple property 

owners and irrigated by a variety of methods. Since January 2006, an average 

of 90 percent of the ECDD’s permitted quantities was used to irrigate all of the 

groves served under this permit. The primary goal of this project is to increase 

the efficiency of irrigation events to the groves owned and maintained by 

Bermont Properties by installing hydraulic valves that will be controlled by a 

timer at each irrigation zone and rain sensors to shut down each zone during 

rainfall events. FARMS project components will consist of several dozen 

hydraulically controlled irrigation valves, five irrigation control stations with rain 

sensors, and the piping necessary to connect the new valves to the existing 

irrigation system. The proposed project is expected to offset a minimum of 

146,000 gpd, or five percent, of the permitted irrigation quantities of the ECDD’s 

Water Use Permit. The specific conductance of ground water sampled from 

several wells within this project area is over 3,000 micro Siemens per centimeter 

(µS/cm), which is well above the target level of 775 µS/cm as referenced in the 

Shell Creek and Prairie Creek Watershed Management Plan. The reduction in 

groundwater use will benefit Upper Floridan aquifer system by reducing 

groundwater quantity withdrawals and will improve the water quality of Myrtle 

Slough and Shell Creek through a reduction in runoff of mineralized groundwater. 


The proposed project involves water quantity and water quality BMPs which 

qualifies for a 75 percent cost-share reimbursement rate under the FARMS 

Program. Using an estimated five percent savings of permitted quantities, or 

146,000 gpd yields a daily cost of $1.10 per thousand gallons of groundwater 

reduced over the proposed five-year contract term, and $0.33 per thousand 

gallons of groundwater reduced over a thirty-year term. Both values are within 

the guidelines for the generally accepted average cost savings per thousand 

gallons for the implementation of alternative supplies and improved irrigation 

techniques for flatwood citrus operations. Total project costs are estimated at 

$255,000. Fiscal years 2006, 2007, and 2009 State Appropriations will be used




for one-half of the reimbursement, with the remainder divided evenly between the 

Peace River Basin Board and the Governing Board. Upon approval, the Peace 

River Basin Board and Governing Board will have $397,517 and $1,359,325, 

respectively, remaining in their FARMS Program budgets. 


1) Approve the Bermont Properties, LLC, project for a not-to-exceed project 

reimbursement of $191,250 with $47,813 provided by the Peace River Basin 

Board; $47,812 provided by the Governing Board; and $95,625 provided from 

State Appropriations to the Peace River Basin Board and Governing Board; 

2) Authorize the transfer of $47,813 from Fund 020 H017 Peace River Basin 

FARMS funds; $47,812 from Fund 010 H017 Governing Board FARMS 

funds; $18,084 from the 2006 State Appropriations allocated to Fund 020 

H017 FARMS funds; $2,342 from the 2007 State Appropriations allocated to 

Fund 020 H017 FARMS funds; and $75,199 from the 2009 State 

Appropriations allocated to Fund 010 H017 FARMS funds, to H588 Bermont 

Properties, LLC, project fund; 

3) Authorize the Executive Director to sign the agreement. 

Presenter: Eric C. DeHaven, P.G., Director 

Resource Data and Restoration Department 

ii. FLM, Inc., Prairie River Ranch Phase II a – Culverts, DeSoto County 

Purpose 


Systems (FARMS) project with FLM, Inc. Prairie River Ranch and approval to 


(75 percent of total project costs). Of this amount, the 2009 State Appropriations 

will be used for $18,750 of the reimbursement, the Peace River Basin is 

requested to fund $9,375, and the Governing Board is requested to fund $9,375. 

Total project costs are estimated at $50,000. 




Management Practice (BMP) cost-share reimbursement program. FARMS is 








documented in the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA) recovery 

strategy. In addition, the District also provides funding for projects that improve 

water quality affected by the use of mineralized groundwater as documented in 

the Shell and Prairie Creek Watershed Management Plan – Reasonable 

Assurance Documentation. Per FARMS Rule 40D-26, Florida Administrative 

Code, reimbursement cost-share rates are capped at 50 percent for water 

quantity withdrawal reductions from the Upper Floridan aquifer; or from any 

combination of ground, surface, or reclaimed water sources; or water quality 

improvements realized from decreasing the use of mineralized groundwater; or







FARMS Program staff received a project proposal from FLM, Inc. for an 

addendum to their Phase II project on Prairie River Ranch Grove. The grove is a 

1,888-acre citrus grove north of County Road 763 along the west side of State 

Highway 31, within DeSoto County. The property drains into and is bisected by 

Hog Bay Slough, a tributary of Joshua Creek. The Phase I FARMS project 

added a pump station to an existing reservoir on the portion of the property north 

of Hog Bay Slough. The Phase II FARMS project involved the excavation of a 

reservoir and installation of a pump station on a portion of the property south of 

Hog Bay Slough. The Phase II project was completed in July 2009. This 

addendum to the Phase II project will add water control structures to the southern 

half of the property to better direct water to the Phase II reservoir. The Water 

Use Permit authorizes an annual average groundwater withdrawal of 1,709,400 

gallons per day (gpd) to irrigate 1,615-acres of the citrus with under tree spray. 

The moving annual average indicates that FLM, Inc. Prairie River Ranch is 

currently using 87 percent of its permitted quantities and 15 percent of these 

quantities are from surface water, constructed as a part of the Phase I FARMS 

project. The site has 15 Upper Floridan wells, eight of which have been backplugged 

with District assistance. Groundwater sampled from the majority of wells 

in the project area has specific conductance valves above 1,000 uS/cm. 

Backplugging has improved water quality substantially, but due to the extreme 

levels of salinity prior to back-plugging and the inability to pursue backplugging 

on additional wells due to yield loss, staff believes the site is highly susceptible to 

future groundwater degradation. The primary goal of the project is to reduce the 

withdrawal of groundwater through the installation of 14 culverts with risers to 

better direct surface water to the Phase II reservoir. The reduction in 

groundwater use will benefit the Upper Floridan aquifer system and surface water 

quality by replacing groundwater withdrawals with recovered tailwater and 

surface water. 


The proposed project involves water quantity and water quality BMPs which 

qualifies for a 75 percent cost-share reimbursement rate under the FARMS 

Program. Using an estimated two percent savings of permitted quantities, or 

approximately 35,000 gpd yields a daily cost of $0.90 per thousand gallons of 

groundwater reduced over the proposed five-year contract term, and $0.28 per 

thousand gallons of groundwater reduced over a thirty-year term. Both values 

are within the guidelines for the generally accepted average cost savings per 

thousand gallons for the implementation of alternative supplies and improved 

irrigation techniques for flatwood citrus operations. Total project costs are 

estimated at $50,000. Fiscal year (FY) 2009 State Appropriations will be used 

for one-half of the reimbursement with the remainder divided evenly between the 


River Basin Board and Governing Board will have $388,142 and $1,331,200 



1) Approve the FLM, Inc., Prairie River Ranch Phase II a - Culverts Project for a 

not-to-exceed project reimbursement of $37,500 with $9,375 provided by the




Peace River Basin; $9,375 provided by the Governing Board; and $18,750 

provided from 2009 State Appropriations to the Governing Board; 


FARMS funds; $9,375 from Fund 010 H017 Governing Board FARMS funds; 

and $18,750 from the 2009 State Appropriations allocated to Fund 010 H017 

FARMS funds, to 010 H569 and 020 H569 FLM, Inc., Prairie River Ranch 

Phase II a - Culverts Project fund; 


Presenter: Eric C. DeHaven 

iii. Roper Growers Cooperative, DeSoto County 

Purpose 


Systems (FARMS) project with Roper Growers Cooperative and approval to 


(75 percent of total project costs). Of this amount, the 2009 State Appropriations 

will be used for $18,750 of the reimbursement, the Peace River Basin is 

requested to fund $9,375, and the Governing Board is requested to fund $9,375. 

Total project costs are estimated at $50,000. 




Management Practice (BMP) cost-share reimbursement program. FARMS is 








documented in the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA) recovery 

strategy. In addition, the District also provides funding for projects that improve 

water quality affected by the use of mineralized groundwater as documented in 

the Shell and Prairie Creek Watershed Management Plan – Reasonable 

Assurance Documentation. Per FARMS Rule 40D-26, Florida Administrative 

Code, reimbursement cost-share rates are capped at 50 percent for water 

quantity withdrawal reductions from the Upper Floridan aquifer; or from any 

combination of ground, surface, or reclaimed water sources; or water quality 

improvements realized from decreasing the use of mineralized groundwater; or 




FARMS Program staff received a project proposal from Roper Growers 

Cooperative, for their 1,410-acre citrus grove located 2.3 miles north of Prairie 

Creek, in southern DeSoto County. The property drains into Hawthorne Creek 

and Prairie Creek. This project will integrate soil moisture sensors, hydraulic 

valve controls, and automated pump controls to conserve groundwater. The 

Water Use Permit authorizes an annual average groundwater withdrawal of 

1,167,000 gallons per day (gpd) for the 1,410-acre property. The project area 

consists of approximately 312-acres of citrus, which represents 315,900 gpd of




the total permitted quantity. Since May 1994, groundwater use has averaged 

310,000 gpd in the project area which is approximately 98 percent of permitted 

quantities for this area. The primary goal of the project is to reduce Upper 

Floridan and Intermediate aquifer withdrawals by efficiently controlling irrigation 

events through the automated operation of pumps and hydraulic valves 

controlled by soil moisture sensors. Because conductivity measured in 

groundwater sampled from a well located in the grove averaged over 

1,500 µS/cm, the secondary goal of the proposed project is to reduce mineralized 

groundwater withdrawals and enhance surface water quality in the Prairie Creek 

watershed. 


The project involves both water quantity and quality BMPs, consequently, the 

project qualifies for a 75 percent cost-share reimbursement rate under the 

FARMS Program. Using an estimated ten percent savings of permitted quantities 

associated with the project area, or approximately 32,000 gpd, yields a daily cost 

of $0.98 per thousand gallons of groundwater reduced over the proposed fiveyear 

contract term, and $0.30 per thousand gallons of groundwater reduced over 

a thirty-year term. Both values are within the guidelines for the generally 

accepted average cost savings per thousand gallons for the implementation of 

improved irrigation techniques for flatwood citrus operations. Total project costs 

are estimated at $50,000. Fiscal year 2009 State Appropriations will be used for 

one-half of the reimbursement, with the remainder divided evenly between the 


River Basin Board and Governing Board will have $378,767 and $1,303,075, 


Staff Recommendation: See Exhibit 8 

1) Approve the Roper Growers Cooperative Project for a not-to-exceed project 

reimbursement of $37,500 with $9,375 provided by the Peace River Basin 

Board; $9,375 provided by the Governing Board; $18,750 provided from 2009 

State Appropriations to the Governing Board; 


Board FARMS funds; $9,375 from Fund 010 H017 Governing Board FARMS 

funds; $18,750 from the 2009 State Appropriations allocated to Fund 010 

H017 FARMS funds to 010 H594 and 020 H594, Roper Growers 

Cooperative, project fund; 


Presenter: Eric C. DeHaven 

3. Land Use and Management Plan for the Circle B Bar Reserve 

Purpose 

To recommend the Governing Board approve the Land Use and Management Plan 

for the Circle B Bar Reserve. 

Background and History 

The Circle B Bar Reserve encompasses 1,267 acres in the eastern central portion of 

Polk County on the northwest shoreline of Lake Hancock. A map showing the 

location of the Reserve is included in the attached management plan included in the 

Board packet as an exhibit to this item. The Reserve was acquired through a joint 

partnership between the District and Polk County.




The District and the County entered into a management agreement in 2001, under 

which the County was designated as the lead managing entity for all management 

activities associated with the Reserve. As such, the County is responsible for the 

development of a Land Use and Management Plan (LUMP) for the Reserve. The 

proposed LUMP was approved by the Board of County Commissioners and has 

been submitted to the District for Governing Board approval. 

There are some notable changes among the proposed uses of the Reserve from the 

initial LUMP completed in 2003. Limited waterfowl hunting has been an authorized 

activity at the Reserve; however, according to the proposed draft, this activity has 

been determined to be an incompatible use of the Reserve due to present and 

anticipated uses. Hog hunting is a newly authorized activity and will be conducted as 

a land management tool. The recent completion of Polk’s Nature Discovery Center 

and associated parking have increased the feasibility of newly authorized 

recreational opportunities including nature festivals and tram tour rides, as well as 

the designation of open play areas and a hot-air balloon stopover area. 

The County identified the following goals to be accomplished through the five-year 

administration of the proposed LUMP: 

Overall site goals: 

� To conduct resource protection/management of the natural resources 

� To assist with serving as an environmental education center for Polk County 

� To provide appropriate nature-based recreation, when compatible and desired 

Natural resource goals: 

� To preserve, maintain, enhance and restore natural communities and wildlife 

habitat 

� To protect and sustain populations of threatened and endangered species 

� To provide environmental education that reconnects youth and visitors to Polk 

County’s water and natural resources 

� To provide appropriate nature-based recreation that offers public enjoyment of 

the site without damaging the unique natural resources 

� To periodically review, evaluate and modify the management of the Circle B Bar 

Reserve tract 

The County further identified the major management actions to be undertaken: 

� Restore natural communities (restoration of Banana Creek and the associated 

marshes), and restore uplands (scrub, sandhill and flatwoods) 

� Control non-native invasive species (present species of concern – tropical soda 

apple, Chinese tallow, Brazilian pepper, cogon grass, Japanese climbing fern 

and feral hogs). 

� Monitor rare species populations and natural communities 

The LUMP has been drafted with the understanding that other District-owned lands 

adjacent to the Reserve may be available for natural resource-based recreational 

and other opportunities. The District has hired a consultant to develop a Land Use 

Alternatives Study to determine the most effective use of lands the District has 

acquired around Lake Hancock. The results of the study are included as a separate 

agenda item for the joint meeting.




Benefits and Costs 

The plan establishes future management needs for the Reserve and outlines 

strategic initiatives for the next five years. 


Recommend the Governing Board approve the Land Use and Management Plan for 

the Circle B Bar Reserve. 

Presenter: Chuck Lane, Senior Land Use Specialist 


4. Approval of Resolution No. 107 for the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Amendment to 

include Reallocated Funds from Water Protection and Sustainability Trust 

Fund 

Purpose 

Request to approve Resolution No. 107 for the FY2010 budget amendment to 

include reallocated prior year funds from the State’s Water Protection and 

Sustainability Trust Fund (WPSTF) with a corresponding increase to the expenditure 

appropriation for the Charlotte County Regional Reclaimed Water Expansion project 

(H027). 

Background 

In 2005, the Florida Legislature passed Senate Bill 444, which established the 

WPSTF, a mechanism for water management districts to provide financial assistance 

to local entities to develop alternative water supplies. The WPSTF can be used to 

fund up to 20 percent of the construction component of alternative water supply 

projects. 

The legislation requires the Governing Board to approve, by resolution, any changes 

to the list of projects to receive the funds that have been allocated in prior years by 

the State for the WPSTF, but have not yet been expended. No new state funds were 

appropriated for the WPSTF for FY2010. In August 2009, the Governing Board 

adopted Resolution No. 09-15, that included the reallocation of $243,660 to the 

Charlotte County Regional Reclaimed Water Expansion project. The Charlotte 

County Regional Reclaimed Water Expansion project is a Water Supply and 

Resource Development project that is jointly funded by the General Fund 

(50 percent) and the Peace River Basin (50 percent). The funds from the State’s 

WPSTF are available for reallocation due to the cancellation of a Coastal Rivers 

Basin project with the City of New Port Richey for the Midwest/Northwest Reclaimed 

Water Distribution System (L812). The project was cancelled due to the lack of 

residential commitments required for the project. 


This budget amendment is to include $121,830 in reallocated prior year funds from 

the State’s WPSTF to the Peace River Basin’s FY2010 budget for the ongoing 

Charlotte County Regional Reclaimed Water Expansion project (H027). (The 

General Fund budget will be amended by this same amount to include its 50 percent 

share of funding from the WPSTF, $121,830, for the project.) This amendment will 

provide supplemental state funding from the WPSTF for the Charlotte County 

Regional Reclaimed Water Expansion project to equally benefit the District and its 

Cooperator. 

The proposed amendment will not impact the Basin millage.




Impact If Not Funded 

If the amendment is not approved, the District will miss the opportunity to leverage 

Basin and cooperator dollars with state funds. 

Staff Recommendation: Exhibit 10 

Approve Resolution No. 107 to amend the FY2010 budget of the Peace River Basin 

by an increase of $121,830 from $11,307,353 to $11,429,183 to reflect the additional 

revenue from the State’s Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund. 

Presenters: Mark A. Hammond, P.E., Director 

Resource Projects Department 

Linda R. Pilcher, Assistant Director 

Finance Department 

5. Lake Gibson Southwest Sub-Basin Stormwater Management System Retrofit 

Purpose 

To approve the Second Amendment to the Cooperative Funding Agreement with the 

City of Lakeland (City) for the Lake Gibson Southwest Sub-Basin Stormwater 

Management System Retrofit Project. This Second Amendment adds FY2010 funds 

and clarifies the use of land acquisition costs as part of the cooperator’s match. 


This project involves the design, permitting, and construction of a stormwater 

treatment system within the southwest sub-basin of Lake Gibson, a highly urbanized 

basin draining to Lake Gibson. Earlier studies completed for Lake Gibson indicated 

that this basin discharges high pollutant loads into the lake. This project will involve 

the construction of three wet detention ponds designed to capture and treat 

stormwater runoff prior to discharging into Lake Gibson. 


The total project budget is $4,500,000 with the District contributing $950,132 and the 

City contributing $3,549,868. The City has acquired the lands necessary to complete 

the project. A total of 17.14 acres has been purchased from four separate 

landowners at a cost of $3,304,981. These parcels of land will be used solely for this 

project. The City is requesting to use land acquisition costs as part of their match 

toward the total project cost. The District will contribute $950,132 (budgeted over 

fiscal years 2008, 2009, and 2010) toward construction of the stormwater treatment 

system and no funds will be expended until construction begins. The City will 

contribute $244,887 toward construction costs. The District’s contribution to this 

project will not exceed the City’s. The long-term benefits of the project include a 

reduction in the loading of sediments, trash, and nutrients to Lake Gibson. The 

project budget is shown in the table below. 

City District Total 

Land Acquisition $3,304,981 $ 0 $3,304,981 

Construction $ 244,887 $950,132 $1,195,019 

Total $3,549,868 $950,132 $4,500,000





Recommend the Governing Board approve the Second Amendment to the 

Agreement with the City of Lakeland for $4,500,000 with the Basin’s share not to 

exceed $950,132; authorize the Executive Director to sign the agreement. 

7. Discussion Item: 

Presenter: Mark Hammond 

a. Lake Hancock Land Use Alternatives Study 

Purpose 

To present to the Peace River Basin Board the preliminary draft of the Lake Hancock 

Land Use Alternatives Study. No action is required. District staff will present the draft 

land use and management plan for the lands acquired for the multiple Lake Hancock 

projects. This plan has been presented to the Governing Board at its August meeting as 

an information item. The final plan will be presented to the Peace River Basin Board and 

the Governing Board at future meetings (February 2010) for approval. 

Background and History 

The Governing Board first authorized acquisition of lands in the Lake Hancock region in 

1999, to further its goal of establishing a greenway that is envisioned to extend from 

Charlotte Harbor, a designated estuary of national significance, through the Peace River 

watershed north to the Green Swamp. Beginning in 2001, the District began purchasing 

lands as part of the greenway, and completed acquisitions within the Lake Hancock 

portion of the greenway in April 2008. Beginning in the early 2000s, the District’s interest 

in acquiring lands in the Lake Hancock area expanded from primarily a greenway 

corridor (conservation) to one of resource development associated with recovery of 

minimum flows and levels in the upper Peace River. Additionally, in November 2001, the 

Charlotte Harbor Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Plan was 

completed, and identified an opportunity to implement a water quality treatment project 

to improve water quality leaving Lake Hancock to benefit the Peace River and Charlotte 

Harbor. In February 2006, the Board approved using wetland treatment as the primary 

technology for improving water quality and adopted a 27 percent nitrogen load reduction 

goal. The land needed for the project had already been purchased in 2003 as part of the 

Old Florida Plantation acquisition, an acquisition that met the District’s greenway corridor 

and resource development goals. In October 2004, the Governing Board authorized staff 

to proceed with the preliminary design and engineering to prepare a conceptual 

Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) application for the Lake Hancock Lake Level 

Modification Project with a target operating level of up to 100 feet. Similar to the outfall 

treatment project, a substantial portion of the lands necessary for the Lake Level 

Modification Project had already been acquired through the greenway acquisitions. In 

September 2007, the Governing Board authorized staff to implement the Lake Hancock 

Lake Level Modification Project including adopting a Resolution Authorizing Proceedings 

in Eminent Domain, and a Declaration of Taking in order to acquire the remaining lands 

necessary for the Lake Level Modification Project. 

As mentioned above, several projects are under development in the Lake Hancock area 

that are intended to accomplish multiple water resource management benefits including 

restoring minimum flows in the Upper Peace River, improving water quality in the Peace 

River and Charlotte Harbor. The acquisition of lands for these projects has been a key 

component to realize those outcomes. To date, the District has acquired 7,173 acres in




fee and 1,015 acres in less than fee rights. An additional 81 acres have been identified 

for fee acquisition along with 190 acres of less than fee rights. Some of the land 

acquired that will not be necessary for the Lake Hancock projects may be surplused in 

the future. A general location map of Lake Hancock and District ownership is included in 

the Board packet as an exhibit to this item. 

The Lake Hancock projects are unique to the District with respect to the types of lands 

that have been acquired to accommodate the multiple projects, and as such provide 

unique opportunities for public use and natural system management not found on other 

District lands. The lands acquired consist of residential enclaves, forested wetlands, 

grazing lands, former phosphate mines and other altered lands. In September of 2007, 

the District, with financial contribution by Polk County, selected Glatting Jackson Kercher 

and Anglin (consultant) to develop a land use and management plan with two major 

components: recreation management and natural resource management. The goals of 

the plan were to identify land use alternatives including recreation, restoration, water 

quality improvements, management partnership opportunities, and linkages with other 

public lands. 

The future management of lands for the Lake Hancock Project has generated a 

substantial interest by the public and other public agencies. As a result of this interest, 

the District and consultant have routinely engaged a variety of stakeholders including 

Polk County, Cities of Lakeland and Bartow, Sierra Club, the regional planning council, 

user groups (e.g., duck hunters), and others. Numerous meetings were held to garner 

stakeholders’ input and vision for these properties. 

Prior to staff presenting the final plan to the Peace River Basin and Governing Boards 

for approval, staff and the consultant will have held meetings with stakeholders and the 

public to allow additional review and input. 

Benefits and Costs 

Stakeholders’ concepts and visions for public use, recreation, and restoration for the 

project lands have been compiled and included, when consistent with the District’s goals 

and objectives, in the development of a comprehensive land use and management 

strategy. These efforts will result in establishing significant public use opportunities in 

this region. Opportunities for partnerships resulting in delegation of some management 

responsibilities will be identified, possibly resulting in a reduction of District long term 

management costs. Restoration and mitigation opportunities will also be identified as 

well as long term resource management strategies. 


This item is presented for the Board’s information; no action is required. 



8. Workshop Agenda: 

a. Purpose 

Manasota Basin Board Vice Chair Frank Strelec will welcome Board members, staff, and 

attendees to the workshop and provide introductory remarks. The workshop will begin 

with a discussion of the purpose for a joint planning workshop. This is an opportunity for 

the Boards to discuss shared resources, emerging issues, and innovative budget 

strategies. Annual Basin Board workshops provide guidance to the Board members,



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staff, cooperators, and citizens as the Boards begin the next year’s budget deliberations. 

Staff will provide a written summary of the Basin Board's major accomplishments over 

the past year, but the workshop is designed to focus primarily on future trends relevant 

to these two Basins. The intended outcome of the workshop is an understanding of the 

importance of coordination between the Governing Board, Basin Boards, and 

cooperative partners to achieve the District's objectives and to explore changes that may 

be needed in light of the current economic climate. 

Presenter: Frank Strelec, Vice Chair 


b. Regional Overview 

1. FY2009 Basin Accomplishments and FY2011 Strategic Budget Priorities 

Staff will provide written summaries of the major Basin accomplishments of the past 

year and discuss recent budget allocations by the Basin Priorities that were 

reaffirmed during the August 2009 Board meetings. 

Presenters: Dianne Davies, Manasota Basin Planner 

Chancey Springstead, Peace River Basin Planner 

2. Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority (PR/MRWSA) 

Emerging Issues 

The PR/MRWSA will provide an overview of emerging regional water supply and 

resource issues. The overview will include environmental protection and recovery, 

proposed future water supply sources, and implications for long-term funding. 

Presenter: Pat Lehman, Executive Director 

Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority 

3. Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program (CHNEP) 

Purpose 

This item is provided for Board information only and no Board action is required. 

Ms. Lisa Beever, Executive Director of the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary 

Program (CHNEP), will provide an update of recent activities, the contributions local 

agencies have made to the Harbor’s recovery, the benefits the CHNEP provides to 

the region, and challenges the partners face. 


Charlotte Harbor is generally viewed as one of the most productive estuarine 

systems in Southwest Florida. This estuary serves as nursery grounds for the 

majority of commercial and recreational fish and shellfish in the area, improves water 

quality by filtering pollutants, acts as a buffer to protect shorelines from erosion and 

flooding, and provides essential food and habitat for birds, fish, and other wildlife. 

Due to its environmental significance, Charlotte Harbor was included on the District's 

Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Priority list and the first SWIM 

Plan was prepared in 1993. In 1995, Charlotte Harbor was designated by the United 

States Environmental Protection Agency as an “estuary of national significance “and 

accepted into the National Estuary Program, one of four in the State of Florida and 

one of only 28 in the entire United States. The CHNEP was established in 1996 and 

is a partnership of citizens, elected officials, resource managers, commercial, and




recreational resource users who are working to improve the ecological integrity of the 

Greater Charlotte Harbor Watershed. The District has participated in funding the 

CHNEP and provided a representative for the Management and Policy Committees 

since 1997. 

The partners of the CHNEP jointly developed and approved a Comprehensive 

Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) for the Charlotte Harbor Watershed in 

February 2000 to restore and protect Charlotte Harbor. Subsequently, the District 

updated its SWIM Plan in 2000 to include the information gathered during diagnostic 

studies conducted under the first SWIM Plan and to incorporate the management 

issues identified by the CHNEP. The three priority management issues are: 

(1) Hydrologic alteration; (2) Water quality degradation; and (3) Fish and wildlife 

habitat loss. 

Since 1997, the District and the CHNEP have completed several studies to increase 

the understanding of the Charlotte Harbor watershed as well as projects that address 

the three priority issues. The CHNEP recently completed an update of the CCMP at 

the end of 2008. The District provides $110,000 to the CHNEP annually. The 

District's annual contribution has been funded by the Manasota and Peace River 

Basin Boards and State SWIM funds. 


This item is presented for Board’s information; no action is required. 

Presenters: Jennette Seachrist, SWIM Program Manager 

Resource Data and Restoration 

Lisa Beever, Executive Director 

Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program 

4. Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) 

Purpose 


Ms. Holly Greening, Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP), 

will provide an update of recent activities, the contributions local agencies have 

made to Bay recovery, the benefits the TBEP provides to the region and the 

challenges the partners face. She will also provide a brief overview of the model 

fertilizer ordinance endorsed by the TBEP's Policy Board, as this has been an item of 

interest to several Board members. 


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 throughout the state have degraded or were in danger of being 

degraded. The Act requires the District maintain a priority list of water bodies of 

regional or statewide significance within their boundaries. The Act listed Tampa Bay 

as the District's number one priority. The District prepared the first SWIM Plan for 

Tampa Bay in 1988 with updates in 1992 and 1999. A fourth update is underway. 

In 1990, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) 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 was established in 1991 to assist the region in developing a comprehensive 

plan for the restoration and protection of Tampa Bay. The first Comprehensive 

Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) for Tampa Bay, entitled "Charting the 

Course", was prepared in 1996 and updated in 2006. The Federal government 

provided the majority of funding during the first five years. The members of the 

original effort decided to continue with the program and in 1998, through an Interlocal 

Agreement, formed the Tampa Bay Estuary Program (dropping the Federal 

designation) as a partnership of federal, state, and local agencies and governments 

including several private industries. These entities include the USEPA, Florida 

Department of Environmental Protection, the District, Hillsborough, Manatee, and 

Pinellas counties and the cities of St. Petersburg, Tampa, and Clearwater. In 

accordance with the Interlocal Agreement, the District provides $138,335 to the 

TBEP annually. The District's annual contribution has been funded by the Basin 

Boards surrounding Tampa Bay and State SWIM funds. The District also provides a 

representative for the Management and Policy Boards. Since 1998 the District and 

other partners have completed numerous stormwater retrofit and habitat restoration 

projects toward achieving the goals of the CCMP and the SWIM Plan. 



Presenters: Jennette Seachrist, SWIM Program Manager 


Holly Greening, Executive Director 

Tampa Bay Estuary Program 

5. Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (SBEP) 

Purpose 


Mr. Mark Alderson, Executive Director of the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (SBEP), 

will provide an update of recent activities, the contributions local agencies have 

made to Bay recovery, the benefits the SBEP provides to the region and the 

challenges the partners face. 


In 1989, Sarasota Bay was designated by the United States Environmental 

Protection Agency as an estuary of Federal Significance. As a result of this 

designation, the Sarasota Bay National Estuary Program (SBNEP) was established 

to develop a comprehensive plan for the restoration and protection of Sarasota Bay. 

The SBNEP is a partnership of citizens, elected officials, resource managers, 

commercial, and recreational resource users working to improve the ecological 

integrity of Sarasota Bay and its watershed. In 1995, the District identified Sarasota 

Bay as a Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) priority water body. 

In 2004, the partners in the SBNEP entered into an Interlocal Agreement which 

established the SBEP as an independent special district. The District has provided 

annual funding to the SBEP and provided a representative for the Management and 

Policy Committees since 1990. 

The partners of the SBEP jointly developed and approved a Comprehensive 

Conservation and Management Plan to protect and restore Sarasota Bay in 1995. 

Subsequently, the District approved the first Sarasota Bay SWIM Plan in 1997, and it




was last updated in 2002. Through the implementation of these plans, a number of 

restoration and diagnostic projects have been completed, including: (1) investigation 

of pollutant loading sources to the Bay; (2) seagrass mapping; (3) development of 

stormwater master plans; (4) habitat restoration projects; (5) construction of artificial 

reefs and oyster reefs; and (6) public outreach and education activities. 

In accordance with the Interlocal Agreement, the District provides $133,000 to the 

SBEP annually. The District's annual contribution has been funded by the Manasota 

Basin Board and State SWIM funds. 



Presenter: Jennette Seachrist, SWIM Program Manager 


Mark Alderson, Executive Director 


6. Summary of Emerging Issues 

Staff will lead a discussion summarizing the emerging issues that have been 

presented by the workshop speakers or raised by Board members. This discussion 

will assist the Basin budget evaluations later in the workshop and may result in 

suggested topics for the December 15 joint workshop of the Governing and Basin 

Boards. 

Presenters: Basin Planners 

c. Financial and Legislative Outlook 

1. District Financial Overview 

Staff will provide a discussion of the State and District’s current economic picture and 

an evaluation of potential changes and future concerns in light of existing 

information. 

Presenter: Gene Schiller, Deputy Executive Director 

Management Services 

2. Fiscal Impacts of Legislative Activities 

Staff will brief Board members on potential water-related and funding issues that may 

be of concern during the upcoming legislative session. 

Presenter: David Rathke, Director 

Community and Legislative Affairs 

3. Basin Budget Evaluations 

Staff will review the various programmatic budget categories and provide analyses of 

historical Basin spending by strategic budget priorities, programmatic budget 

categories, and funding sources. Staff will also provide budget projections based 

upon anticipated obligations and revenues. This information will set the stage for 

open discussion to address the uncertainty of specific programs through creative




funding strategies, an alternative budget review process, or other policy 

mechanisms. 

Presenters: Basin Planners/Brian Armstrong 

d. Open Discussion 

This is an opportunity for Board members to expand on topics presented during the 

workshop and to discuss issues and ideas that are important to them. Staff will lead a 

discussion to assist the Board members in evaluating potential future funding scenarios 

in light of emerging issues, an environment of fiscal uncertainty, and the continuing 

water management needs presented during the workshop. This may include creative 

funding and budget allocation considerations. Staff will also seek topics for the 

December joint workshop of the Governing and Basin Boards 

Presenters: Basin Planners/Board Members/Lou Kavouras 

9. Announcements: Lou Kavouras 

a. Basin Board Education Committee: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 9:30 a.m., Tampa 

Service Office 

b. “Get Outside:” Saturday, November 7, 2009, 9:30 a.m., Green Swamp Wilderness 

Preserve Hampton Tract 

c. Basin Board Land Resources Committee: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 9:30 a.m., Green 

Swamp West Field Office, Dade City 

d. Joint Governing/Basin Boards Workshop: Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 9 a.m., 

Nature’s Classroom, Thonotosassa 

e. Other 

10. Adjournment Basin Board Co-Chairs 

****Information Items**** 

The items listed below are for the Board's information, intended to keep the Board apprised 

of completed projects, cancelled projects, and projects that have executed contracts and are 

ready to begin. These items do not require Board action at this time. 

1. Budget Transfer Report 


Purpose – This item is to provide the Basin Board with information regarding a Basin 

budget transfer that has been approved by the Executive Director since the date of the 

last report. 

Background – In accordance with Board Policy No.130-8, the Executive Director is 

delegated authority to execute budget transfers of $50,000 or less that do not involve 

contingency funds. The Governing Board via the Consent Agenda subsequently ratifies 

all such transfers. The delegated budget transfers, if related to a Basin budget, are also 

presented as an information item to the appropriate Basin Board. 

The Executive Director approved a Manasota Basin budget transfer of $30,000 on 

August 10, 2009, which was ratified by the Governing Board on August 25, 2009. The 

funds were originally budgeted to treat and control infestations of Old World Climbing




Fern within Coker Prairie. The funds were transferred for use instead at Flatford 

Swamp. It was determined that there was a larger infestation of Old World Climbing 

Fern at Flatford Swamp, and there was better access to the infestation area which is 

required for monitoring the treatment results. 

2. FARMS – WCB Properties, LLC (H576) - Cancellation Notice, Manatee County 

The cooperator for WCB Properties has voluntarily canceled an executed agreement for 

a FARMS project on their 35-acre citrus grove in eastern Manatee County. This project 

was approved by the Manasota Basin Board on April 15, 2009, and by the Governing 

Board on April 28, 2009. No work had started on this project prior to cancellation. The 

primary goal of the project was to reduce Upper Floridan aquifer withdrawals and reduce 

agricultural runoff through the installation of a solar-powered soil moisture sensor system 

to optimize irrigation scheduling and a water meter to monitor the grove water 

requirements. The proposed project was expected to save a minimum of five percent of 

the permitted quantities of the grove, which is equivalent to about 1,500 gallons per day. 

Total project costs were estimated to be $4,000 with a not-to-exceed FARMS eligible 

reimbursement of $3,000 (75 percent of total project costs). This project was to be 

funded by 2003 State Appropriations, with no District match required. These funds will 

be returned to the FARMS general fund for reallocation to new projects. 

3. North Port Water Enhancement Program (W437) - Completion 

In response to a cooperative funding request from the City of North Port, the Manasota 

Basin Board included funding for the North Port Water Enhancement Program in its 

FY2008 budget. This project included preparation of a sampling plan, data collection, 

data analysis, reporting, and development of conceptual alternatives. Results from this 

project indicated that water quality was better than expected and is not contributing poor 

water quality to Charlotte Harbor. The total cost of the project was $380,960.08, with the 

Districts share ($190,480.04) split between the Manasota Basin Board ($95,240.02) and 

State SWIM ($95,240.02). 

4. Myakka River Watershed Initiative First Amendment (H048) - Execution Notice 

This FY2007 Water Supply and Resource Development project with Singhofen & 

Associates is for developing a comprehensive strategy in the Myakka River Watershed 

by illustrating the effects of land use conversions and alterations in addition to evaluating 

best management practices for restoration alternatives that can provide a benefit to 

water supplies in the Southern Water Use Caution Area while addressing water quality, 

natural system, and floodplain impacts in the watershed. The effective date of the first 

amendment is May 22, 2009, and will remain in effect through January 10, 2011. This 

amendment added Ecosystem Management and Restoration Trust Funds to the 

agreement, increasing the total project cost by $276,000 from $4,550,000 to $4,876,000. 

The funding increase will be distributed between the Governing Board ($138,604) and 

Manasota ($123,554) and Peace River ($13,842) Basin Boards. For detailed 

information, please refer to the write-up in the Projects section of the meeting notebook 

or on the District's web site where the meeting notebook is posted. The Executive 

Director signed this agreement, and copies of the executed agreement and scope of 

work are available upon request. 

5. Sarasota Bay Habitat Restoration Project (W616) - Execution Notice 

This FY2009 project with the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program is for the implementation of 

restoration projects in Sarasota Bay. The effective date of the first amendment is 

October 1, 2008, and will remain in effect through December 31, 2009. The total project 

cost is $480,000 with the District's portion totaling $240,000, of which 50 percent 

($120,000) is from the State Surface Water Improvement and Management funds and 

50 percent ($120,000) is from the Manasota Basin Board. For detailed information,




please refer to the write-up in the Projects section of the meeting notebook or on the 

District’s web site where the meeting notebook is posted. The Executive Director signed 

this agreement on April 17, 2009; copies of the executed agreement and scope of work 

are available upon request. 


1. FARMS – The Groves of Peace River, Inc. (H552) - Cancellation Notice, Hardee 

County 

The cooperator for The Groves of Peace River has voluntarily canceled an executed 

agreement for a FARMS project on their 444-acre citrus grove in Hardee County. This 

project was approved by the Peace River Basin Board on April 4, 2008, and by the 

Governing Board on April 29, 2008. No work had started on this project prior to 

cancellation. The primary goal of the project was to reduce groundwater withdrawals 

from the Upper Floridan aquifer by installing and operating two soil moisture probes and 

a weather station within the grove to reduce the frequency and duration of irrigation 

events. The proposed project was expected to save a minimum of five percent of the 

permitted quantities of the grove, which is equivalent to about 29,500 gallons per day. 


reimbursement of $12,500 (50 percent of total project costs). Of this amount, $6,250 of 

2008 State Appropriations was requested for the reimbursement, the Governing Board 

was requested to fund $3,125, and the Peace River Basin was requested to fund 

$3,125. These funds will be returned to the FARMS general fund for reallocation to new 

projects. 

2. FARMS – Las Lomas Holdings, Inc. (H553) - Cancellation Notice, Hardee County 

The cooperator for Las Lomas Holdings has voluntarily canceled an executed 

agreement for a FARMS project on their 1,170-acre citrus grove in Hardee County. This 

project was approved by the Peace River Basin Board on April 4, 2008, and by the 

Governing Board on April 29, 2008. No work had started on this project prior to 

cancellation. The primary goal of the project was to reduce groundwater withdrawals 

from the Upper Floridan aquifer by installing and operating four soil moisture probes and 

two weather stations within the grove to reduce the frequency and duration of irrigation 

events. The proposed project was expected to save a minimum of five percent of the 

permitted quantities of the grove, which is equivalent to about 45,500 gallons per day. 


reimbursement of $20,000 (50 percent of total project costs). Of this amount, $10,000 of 

2008 State Appropriations was requested for the reimbursement, the Governing Board 

was requested to fund $5,000 and the Peace River Basin was requested to fund $5,000. 

These funds will be returned to the FARMS general fund for reallocation to new projects. 

3. Lake Menzie Stormwater Improvement (B217) – Completion Notice 

This FY2007 Basin Initiative was for the construction of the Lake Menzie stormwater 

project. This recently completed retrofit treats runoff from 17 acres of urban and 

commercial land within the center of the Town of Dundee. The major project 

components included excavation of a small stormwater pond and installation of two 

French Drains. The total construction cost was $142,807 with 50 percent ($71,403.50) 

funded by the Florida Department of Transportation, 25 percent ($35,701.75) funded by 

State Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund, and 25 percent ($35,701.75) 

funded by the Peace River Basin Board. The Town of Dundee is contributing to the 

project by providing long-term maintenance of the project. Detailed design plans and asbuilts 

are available upon request.




4. Predevelopment Land Cover and Hydrologic Mapping of the Peace River Basin, 

Phase IV (B163) - Execution Notice 

This FY2009 Basin Initiative with HDR Engineering, Inc., is to refine the predevelopment 

hydrology maps of the Peace Creek basin using recently acquired historical drainage 

maps and data. HDR Engineering, Inc., will also compile the existing pre-development 

data and maps completed for the various counties in the Peace River Basin and merge 

these data sets into one comprehensive geodatabase. The effective date of the contract 

is May 13, 2009, and will remain in effect through February 28, 2011. The total project 

cost is $50,000, which is being funded completely by the Peace River Basin. For 

detailed information, please refer to the write-up in the Projects section of the meeting 

notebook or on the District's web site where the meeting notebook is posted. The 

Executive Director signed this agreement, and copies of the executed agreement and 

scope of work are available upon request. 

5. Peace Creek Canal Watershed Management Program (H034) - Execution Notice 

In 2005, the Governing Board and Peace River Basin Board agreed to undertake the 

responsibility to maintain and, where possible, improve the water conveyance/storage 

capabilities of the Peace Creek Canal. In May 2005, PBS&J completed a Maintenance 

Evaluation Report identifying short and long term maintenance projects which would 

improve conveyance within the Peace Creek Canal. This agreement with Westwind 

Contracting, Inc., is for the construction activities associated with sediment removal in 

four parcels. The effective date of the contract is June 10, 2009, and will remain in effect 

through December 31, 2009. The total project cost is $775,000, of which 50 percent 

($387,500) is from Governing Board funds and 50 percent ($387,500) is from the Peace 

River Basin Board. For detailed information, please refer to the write-up in the Projects 

section of the meeting notebook or on the District’s web site where the meeting 

notebook is posted. The Executive Director signed this agreement, and copies of the 

executed agreement and scope of work are available upon request. 

6. Myakka River Watershed Initiative First Amendment (H048) - Execution Notice 

This FY2007 Water Supply and Resource Development project with Singhofen & 

Associates is for developing a comprehensive strategy in the Myakka River Watershed 

by illustrating the effects of land use conversions and alterations in addition to evaluating 

best management practices for restoration alternatives that can provide a benefit to 

water supplies in the Southern Water Use Caution Area while addressing water quality, 

natural system, and floodplain impacts in the watershed. The effective date of the first 

amendment is May 22, 2009, and will remain in effect through January 10, 2011. This 

amendment added Ecosystem Management and Restoration Trust Funds to the 

agreement, increasing the total project cost by $276,000 from $4,550,000 to $4,876,000. 

The funding increase will be distributed between the Governing Board ($138,604) and 

Manasota ($123,554) and Peace River ($13,842) Basin Boards. For detailed 

information, please refer to the write-up in the Projects section of the meeting notebook 

or on the District's web site where the meeting notebook is posted. The Executive 

Director signed this agreement, and copies of the executed agreement and scope of 

work are available upon request. 

7. Watershed Management Consulting Services in the Polk County Watershed - Third 

Amendment (L672) - Execution Notice 

This FY2009 Cooperative Funding project with Polk County includes the performance of 

tasks related to the Digital Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, and 

Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management 

Program. The effective date of the Third Amendment is July 31, 2009, and will remain in 

effect through January 31, 2010. The total project cost is $457,027 with the Basin Board 

contributing $228,513.50. For detailed information, please refer to the write-up in the




Projects section of the meeting notebook or on the District’s web site where the meeting 

notebook is posted. The Executive Director signed this amendment, and copies of the 

executed agreement, amendment, and scope of work are available upon request. 

8. City of Auburndale Reuse and Alternative Sources Study (N001) - Execution 

Notice 

This FY2009 Cooperative Funding project with the City of Auburndale is for a reclaimed 

master plan to examine the feasibility of expanding the City of Auburndale’s existing 

reclaimed water system. The effective date of the contract is July 16, 2009, and will 

remain in effect through December 31, 2009. The total project cost is $50,000 with the 

Basin Board contributing 50 percent ($25,000). For detailed information, please refer to 

the write-up in the Projects section of the meeting notebook or on the District's web site 

where the meeting notebook is posted. The Executive Director signed this agreement, 

and copies of the executed agreement and scope of work are available upon request. 

9. Lake Eva Stormwater Improvement Project (N072) - Execution Notice 

This FY2009 Cooperative Funding project with Haines City is for the design, permitting, 

and construction of a stormwater treatment facility to reduce non-point source pollution 

to Lake Eva. The effective date of the contract is October 1, 2008, and will remain in 

effect through December 30, 2010. The total project cost is $472,000 with the Peace 

River Basin Board contributing 50 percent ($236,000). For detailed information, please 

refer to the write-up in the Projects section of the meeting notebook or on the District's 

web site where the meeting notebook is posted. The Executive Director signed this 

agreement; copies of the executed agreement and scope of work are available upon 

request. 

10. Implementation of Best Management Practices in the Charlotte Harbor Watershed 

(N126) - Execution Notice 

This FY2009 Cooperative Funding project with Charlotte County is for the design and 

construction of a stormwater conveyance system that will provide attenuation, treatment, 

and conveyance of stormwater runoff within the Charlotte Harbor Redevelopment Area. 

The effective date of the contract is August 21, 2009, and will remain in effect through 

December 31, 2012. The total project cost is $1,500,000 with the Basin Board 

contributing $750,000. For FY2009, the Basin Board budgeted $125,000 and the 

County also budgeted $125,000. Future funding will be required to complete the project. 

For detailed information, please refer to the write-up in the Projects section of the 

meeting notebook or on the District's web site where the meeting notebook is posted. 

The Executive Director signed this agreement; copies of the executed agreement and 

scope of work are available upon request. 

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; telephone (352) 796-7211, ext. 4702 or 1-800- 

423-1476 (FL only), ext. 4702; TDD (FL only) 1-800-231-6103; or email to ADACoordinator@swfwmd.state.fl.us.

DRAFT 

Minutes of the Meeting 



Sarasota, Florida August 12, 2009 

The Manasota Basin Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District convened for a 

regular meeting on August 12, 2009, at 9:04 a.m., in the Sarasota Service Office, Sarasota, 

Florida. 

Board Members Present 

Carlos M. Beruff, Co-Chair 

Frank E. Strelec, Vice Chair 

J. Mac Carraway, Secretary 

Elizabeth "Betsy" O. Benac, Member 

Paul J. "Jack" Bispham, Member 

Board Members Absent 

Albert G. Joerger, Co-Chair 

Michael P. McCoy, Member 

Staff Present 

Lou Kavouras Bruce Wirth 

Mark Hammond Eric Sutton 

Anthony Andrade Terri Behling 

Randy Emberg Jennette Seachrist 

Via Video Conference 

Linda Pilcher 

Rand Frahm 

Recording Secretary 

Phyllis Young 

Beth Putnam 

Cathy Linsbeck 

A roster of other attendees is filed in the permanent files of the Basin. Compact disks of the 

audio and copies of the materials and handouts, as set forth in full herein, are also filed in the 

permanent files of the Basin. 

1. Call to Order and Roll Call 

Co-Chair Carlos Beruff, newly appointed Governing Board member, called the meeting to 

order at 9:04 a.m., thanked everyone for attending, and passed the gavel to 

Vice Chair Strelec. Ms. Phyllis Young, Senior Administrative Assistant, Boards and 

Executive Services, called the roll and noted a quorum was present. (CD 1/Track 1) 

2. Pledge of Allegiance 

Vice Chair Strelec led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. (CD 1/Track 1) 

3. Additions and Deletions to the Agenda 

Ms. Lou Kavouras, Deputy Executive Director, Outreach, Planning, and Board Services, 

reported that Agenda Item 7e, Number ii, was deleted from the agenda. (CD 1/Track 1) 

4. Ceremony to Honor Former Manasota Basin Board Co-Chair Pat Glass 

Basin Board Member Betsy Benac began by stating how sad it is to see Ms. Glass leave the 

Governing and Basin Boards and praised Ms. Glass for her dedication to the Basin and 

involvement with issues important to the area. She presented a plaque to Ms. Glass and 

highlighted projects the Board approved during her tenure. She particularly noted 

Ms. Glass’s passion for the District’s mission and emphasized that Ms. Glass had made a 

difference during her time on the Governing Board and on the vast number of other Boards 

and Commissions on which she has served. In turn, Ms. Glass thanked the Board and 

citizens of the region for allowing her to serve, adding it had been an honor to work with 

Board members and staff. She spoke briefly of the Manatee Agricultural Reuse System 

(MARS) project, the Foundation for Sarasota Bay, and of former Governing Board Member 

Ed Chance who, she said, had inspired her. (CD 1/Track 1/15:48)

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At this time, Vice Chair Strelec recognized Commissioner Jim Blucher and Commissioner 

Tom Jones, City of North Port, and Manatee County Commissioner Larry Bustle who were in 

attendance. 

5. Oath of Office for Newly Appointed/Re-appointed Board Members 

Ms. Young administered the Oath of Office to reappointed Board Members Jack Bispham 

and Frank Strelec. (CD 1/Track 1/15:57) 

6. Basin Activities Report and Agenda Review 

Mr. Rand Frahm, Southern District Planning Manager, presented this item for 

Ms. Dianne Davies, Basin Planner, who could not attend today’s meeting. He reminded the 

Board that this item will be part of each Basin Board agenda, providing an opportunity for 

the Basin Planner to give an overview of relevant items on the agenda, information items, 

and other topics of interest. 

His report included the following: 

� The “Get Outside!” campaign is scheduled to begin September 26, 2009, in conjunction 

with National Public Lands Day; 

� Local airports are providing signage space in their facilities, free of charge, when ad 

space is not sold; and 

� An update to the Strategic Plan is underway. The latest draft was provided to Board 

members for review; input is due to the Planning Department by the end of the month. 

With regard to the Basin’s Strategic Budget Priorities that were established at the Board’s 

planning workshop in October 2008, Mr. Frahm stated those priorities have served the 

Board well, and staff believes the Basin Board’s issues and concerns have not changed 

substantially from the previous year. Therefore, staff is recommending the Board reaffirm 

these Strategic Budget Priorities for fiscal year (FY) 2011: 

� alternative water source research, planning, and development; 

� water conservation programs, initiatives, and projects; 

� regional approach to water resource sustainability, both within and across District 

boundaries; 

� balance Basin funding with needs of the Basin; and 

� public and youth education programs and initiatives. 

After consideration, Mr. Carraway moved, seconded by Ms. Benac, to re-affirm the 

current Basin strategic budget priorities for FY2010-FY2011. Motion carried 

unanimously. (CD 1/Track 15:59) 


After consideration, Mr. Carraway moved, seconded by Ms. Benac, to approve the 

following Consent Items: 

a. Minutes of the June 10, 2009, Meeting 

Approve the June 2009 minutes, as presented. 

b. Appraisals and Purchase/Sale Agreement – Myakka Prairie Project, SWF Parcel 

No. 21-199-110C 

Recommend the Governing Board: accept the appraisals; approve resolution 

requesting funds; approve the Purchase/Sale Agreement; and designate SWF 

Parcel No. 21-199-110C as being acquired for conservation purposes.



c. Stewart Middle School Shoreline Restoration 

Authorize a budget transfer of $25,000 from Tampa Bay Habitat Restoration 

(W312) project and $50,000 from the Tampa Bay SWIM Plan Implementation 

(W020) project to the Stewart Middle School Shoreline Restoration Project (W399) 

to support the expanded construction and restoration area. 

d. Budget Transfer of Water Protection and Sustainability Program Trust Funds for 

the Bridges Stormwater Reuse 

Approve the transfer of $43,541 in WPSTF from the withdrawn Bridges-Stormwater 

Reuse project (N105) to the ongoing City of Bradenton Reservoir Expansion 

(H059) pending approval of Resolution No. 09-15 at the August 25, 2009, 

Governing Board meeting. 

e. Board Encumbrances: 

i. Lake Hancock Lake Level Modification Project 

Approve the encumbrance of $500,000 (of which $250,000 is from the General 

Fund; $62,500 is from the Alafia River Basin Board; $125,000 is from the Peace 

River Basin Board; and $62,500 is from the Manasota Basin Board), without a 

contract, to be used in FY2010 for implementation of the Lake Hancock Lake 

Level Modification Project. 

ii. Upper Peace River Resource Development – This item was deleted from the 

agenda. 

iii. Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems (FARMS) Program 

Approve the encumbrance of up to $350,000, or the remaining dollars 

available, from the FY2009 budget to be used for future years FARMS projects. 

f. FARMS 4 Star Tomato, Inc. – Long Creek Farm 

1. Approve the 4 Star Tomato, Inc.–Long Creek Farm Project for a not-to-exceed 

project reimbursement of $187,500 with $32,140 provided by the Manasota 

Basin Board, $32,139 provided by the Governing Board, and $123,221 provided 

from 2003 and 2005 State Appropriations to the Manasota Basin Board; 

2. Authorize the transfer of $32,140 from Fund 021 H017 Manasota Basin Board 

FARMS funds; $32,139 from Fund 010 H017 Governing Board FARMS funds; 

$58,492 from Fund 021 2003 State Appropriations; and $64,279 from Fund 021 

2005 State Appropriations to 010 H583 4 Star Tomato, Inc.–Long Creek Farm 

project fund and 021 H583 4 Star Tomato, Inc.–Long Creek Farm, project fund; 

3. Authorize the Executive Director to sign the agreement. 

g. Fiscal Year 2010 Calendar of Meeting Dates 

Approve the FY2010 Basin Board meeting schedule, as follows: 

Date Time Location 

*Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 

Joint Meeting & Workshop for the 

Manasota and Peace River Basin Boards 

*Tuesday, December 15, 2009, Joint 

Governing/Basin Boards Workshop 

9 a.m. 

Turner Agri-Civic Center, 

Arcadia 

9 a.m. TECO Center at 

Nature’s Classroom 

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 9 a.m. Sarasota Service Office 

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 9 a.m. Sarasota Service Office 

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 9 a.m. Sarasota Service Office 

Wednesday, August 11, 2010 9 a.m. Sarasota Service Office



Motion carried unanimously. (CD 1/Track 2/14:56) 

8. Discussion Items: 

a. Results of the WateReuse Foundation Study of Reclaimed, Surface, and Groundwater 

Quality 

Mr. Anthony Andrade, Senior Water Conservation Analyst in the Conservation Projects 

Section, presented results of this study, which was funded by the Governing Board in 

2003 in response to a request from the Manasota Basin Board to investigate ways to 

expand reclaimed water use within the Basin. He listed project participants and project 

team members—seven internationally renowned members. Focus of the study was 

pathogens, pharmaceuticals, personal care projects, and other microconstituents. 

Mr. Andrade reviewed the main findings and specific implications. Results published in 

May 2009 indicate that reclaimed, surface, and groundwaters are more similar than 

dissimilar with regard to microconstituents. Surprising results were that DEET (an insect 

repellent), caffeine, Triclosan (found in antibacterial soap and toothpaste), and Halocedic 

acids (a disinfection by-product) were found in all water types. 

Mr. Mark Simpson, Water Division Manager for Manatee County Utilities Department, 

addressed the Board to express concerns with conclusions that it is safe to put reuse 

water in the watershed, since the EPA is still determining risks. The Manatee County 

Commission goal is to keep the watershed as pure as possible. 

Ms. Benac moved, seconded by Mr. Carraway, that the Board send a letter to the 

Chair of the Manatee County Commission asking to put this issue on an agenda 

for discussion. Motion carried unanimously. 

Mr. Charlie Hunsicker, Director of the Department of Natural Resources for Manatee 

County, conveyed that participation does not imply consent. He stated that the study is 

ongoing and that the Evers and Lake Manatee watersheds in Manatee County are 

uniquely different, if by anything, by the nature of their development patterns. Public 

meetings on this issue will most likely be held in the City of Bradenton, also. (CD 1/ 

Track 3/14:56) 

b. Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Discussion and Approval of Final Millage Rate and Budget 

Mr. Bruce Wirth, Deputy Executive Director, Resource Management Division, gave a 

brief synopsis of the budget process and stated that the Basin’s proposed budget for 

FY2010 has been updated to reflect ad valorem revenue based on the proposed millage 

rate adopted by the Basin Board in June and the 2009 Certifications of Taxable Value 

received from the county property appraisers. He further stated that staff have worked 

with cooperators to project cash flow for the coming year and were able to make 

changes to anticipated revenues and balances making approximately $2 million more 

available for the FY2010 budget than anticipated in June. Therefore, no transfer of 

funds from the Basin’s H100 Water Supply and Resource Development reserves would 

be necessary to balance the budget. Mr. Wirth continued by noting significant changes 

to the June preliminary budget that would allow all projects through those ranked 

“Medium” to be funded. 

Mr. Wirth stressed that moving forward the Board will need to “keep an eye” on regional 

projects and may be asked to consider requests for out-of-cycle funding. 

Board members asked questions and participated in discussion of topics including the 

Braden River Utilities project, future funding for Save Our Rivers, and the Myakka River 

Watershed Initiative.



9. Reports: 

Commissioner Blucher addressed the Board to thank the Board for its continued support 

for the Myakkahatchee Creek Water Treatment Plant Reliability Project. He briefly 

reported on the City of North Port’s natural linear reservoir, which is a new source of 

water for the City. 

For the record, Ms. Kavouras read the three-part staff recommendation, as follows: 

1. Approve and adopt the required final millage rate of 0.1484 mill for FY2010. 

2. Approve and adopt the final FY2010 budget. 

3. Approve Resolution No. 75–Resolution Affirming the Required Final Millage Rate and 

Budget for Fiscal Year 2010. 

After consideration, Ms. Benac moved, seconded by Mr. Carraway, to approve the 

staff recommendation as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 

Ms. Benac, Mr. Carraway, and Mr. Strelec each thanked staff and expressed 

appreciation for their extraordinary work on the budget and for coordination with 

cooperators. (CD 1/Track 4 & Track 5) 

a. Basin Board Education Committee (BBEC) 

Mr. Carraway, the Board’s primary representative on the BBEC, directed members to a 

report on the July 7 meeting, which was included as an exhibit in the meeting notebook. 

He briefly mentioned the restaurant outreach program, which is celebrating its first year 

anniversary; conservation signage, which is being displayed in area airports; the Florida 

Water Star SM program; and media messaging. (CD 1/Track 6)) 

b. Basin Board Land Resources Committee BBLRC 

Mr. Eric Sutton, Land Resources Director, also directed members to a report of the 

July 13 BBLRC meeting, which was provided as an exhibit in the meeting notebook. He 

briefly commented on several topics of discussion at the meeting including multiple-use 

management of District properties and possible opportunities to generate revenue, a 

summary of the Land Use Stakeholders Discussion Group Meeting held on June 4, and 

the funding status of Florida Forever and the Water Management Lands Trust Fund. 

(CD 1/Track 6/15:02) 

c. Governing Board Activities 

Board members were provided highlights of the July 28 Governing Board meeting, which 

was held in the Polk County Administration Building, Bartow. (CD 1/Track 7) 

10. Announcements 

Ms. Kavouras brought members’ attention to announcements listed on the agenda. (CD 1/ 

Track 7/14:56) 

11. Adjournment 

When there was no further business to come before the Board, Vice Chair Strelec 

adjourned the meeting at 10:28 a.m. (CD 1/Track 7/14:58)



****INFORMATION ITEMS**** 

The items listed below were for the Board's information, intended to keep the Board apprised of 

completed projects, cancelled projects, and projects that have executed contracts and are ready 

to begin. These items did not require Board action. 

1. FARMS – Clay Gully Tree Farm L.L.P. (H536), Manatee County – Cancellation Notice 

2. Sarasota County – GIS Dataset Development (L867) – Completion Notice 

3. Watershed Management Program Consulting Services in the Braden River Watershed 

(B074) – Execution Notice 

4. Sarasota County Watershed Monitoring Program (L015) - Execution Notice 

5. Development of Landscape Fertilizer Best Management Practices – Phase 1 (N013) - 

Execution Notice 

6. Pelican Cove Stormwater Project (W620) - Execution Notice 

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) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only), ext. 4702; TDD (FL only) 1-800-231-6103; 

or email ADACoordinator@swfwmd.state.fl.us.

Cooper Creek 

Fox Creek 

Shakett Creek 

Salt Creek 

Cow Pen Slough 

Curry Creek 

Blackburn Canal 

Hatchett Creek 

Alligator Creek 

Gum Slough 

Braden River 

Forked Creek 

Howard Creek 

SWF Parcel No. 21-199-106C - Carithers 

SWFWMD Conservation Easement 

SWFWMD Ownership 

Other Conservation Lands 

SWFWMD Proposed Acquisition 

Gottfried Creek 

Myakka River 

Lower 

Myakka Lake 

Rock Creek 

SWFWMD Proposed Conservation Easement 

775 

Oyster Creek 

675 

MANATEE CO. 

SARASOTA CO. 

Indian Creek 

Lake Myakka 

777 

Myakka Prairie 

Deer Prairie Creek 

Verna 

Old Myakka 

780 

Clay Gully 

Deer Prairie Slough 

Myakka River 

Ogleby Creek 

Mossy Island Slough 

72 

75 

Big Slough 

Boggy Creek 

41 

Sam Knight Creek 

El Jobean 

776 

Coker Creek 

Tatum Gully 

Big Slough Canal 

Huckaby Creek 

Flopbuck Creek 

Sand Slough 

Myakka City 

Mud Slough 

Murdock 

Long Creek 

Maple Creek 

Sand Branch 

Edgeville 

SWF Parcel No. 

21-199-106C - Carithers 

Sandy 

Bud Slough 

75 

Owen Branch 

Owen Creek 

Wildcat Slough 

75 

HARDEE CO. 

DESOTO CO. 

CHARLOTTE CO. 

Port Charlotte 

Peace River 

17 

Cypress Branch 

665 

Buzzard Roost Branch 

Charlotte Harbor 

0 2 4 

Miles 

Osborn Branc 

Deep Creek

Cooper Creek 

Fox Creek 

Shakett Creek 

Salt Creek 

Cow Pen Slough 

Curry Creek 

Blackburn Canal 

Hatchett Creek 

Alligator Creek 

Gum Slough 

Braden River 

Forked Creek 

Gottfried Creek 

Howard Creek 

Lower 

Myakka Lake 

SWF Parcel No. 21-199-107C - Chapman 

SWFWMD Conservation Easement 

SWFWMD Ownership 

Other Conservation Lands 

SWFWMD Proposed Acquisition 

Myakka River 

Rock Creek 

SWFWMD Proposed Conservation Easement 

775 

Oyster Creek 

675 

MANATEE CO. 

SARASOTA CO. 

Indian Creek 

Lake Myakka 

777 



Verna 

Old Myakka 

780 

Clay Gully 

Deer Prairie Slough 

Myakka River 

Ogleby Creek 

Mossy Island Slough 

72 

75 

Big Slough 

Boggy Creek 

41 

Sam Knight Creek 

El Jobean 

776 

Coker Creek 

Tatum Gully 

Big Slough Canal 

Huckaby Creek 

Flopbuck Creek 

Sand Slough 

Myakka City 

Mud Slough 

Murdock 

Long Creek 

Maple Creek 

Sand Branch 

Edgeville 

Sandy 

Bud Slough 

Owen Branch 

Owen Creek 

SWF Parcel No. 

21-199-107C - Chapman 

75 

Wildcat Slough 

75 

HARDEE CO. 

DESOTO CO. 

CHARLOTTE CO. 

Port Charlotte 

Peace River 

17 

Cypress Branch 

665 

Buzzard Roost Branch 

Charlotte Harbor 

0 2 4 

Miles 

Osborn Branc 

Deep Creek

DRAFT 

Minutes of the Meeting 



Bartow, Florida August 7, 2009 

The Peace River Basin Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District convened for 

a regular meeting on Friday, August 7, 2009, at 9:30 a.m., in the Bartow Service Office, Bartow, 

Florida. 

Board Members Present 

Bryan K. Beswick, Co-Chair 

Ken Harrison, Vice Chair 

Rufus C. Lazzell, Secretary 

Pat Crisman, Member 

James L. Hageman, Member 

Paul G. Samuels, Member 

Fred W. Trippensee, III, Member 

Board Members Absent 

C. A. "Neil" Combee, Jr. , Co-Chair 

H. Paul Senft, Jr., Co-Chair 

Staff Present 

Lou Kavouras Bruce Wirth 

Eric DeHaven Mark Hammond 

Linda Pilcher David Rathke 

Terri Behling Randy Emberg 

Danny Kushmer Mershad Nourani 

Jennette Seachrist Chan Springstead 

Sandie Will 

Via Videoconference: Beth Putnam 

Recording Secretary: Phyllis Young 

A roster of other attendees is filed in the permanent files of the Basin. Compact disks of the 

audio and copies of materials and handouts, as set out in full herein, are also filed in the 

permanent files of the Basin. 

1. Call to Order and Roll Call 

Co-Chair Beswick called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. and thanked everyone for 

attending. Ms. Phyllis Young, Senior Administrative Assistant, Boards and Executive 

Services, called the roll and noted a quorum was present. (CD 1/Track 1) 

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag 

Mr. Hageman provided an invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the 

American Flag. (CD 1/Track 1) 

3. Additions/Deletions to the Agenda 

Ms. Lou Kavouras, Deputy Executive Director, Outreach, Planning, and Board Services, 

reported that staff would present one additional agenda item: Peace Creek Drainage 

District resolution would be taken as the first discussion item. (CD 1/Track 1) 

4. Oath of Office for Newly Appointed/Re-Appointed Board Members 

Ms. Young administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Lazzell, Mr. Samuels, and Mr. Trippensee, 

who were recently re-appointed to the Board. (CD 1/Track 1) 

5. Basin Activities Report and Agenda Review 

Mr. Chancey Springstead, Basin Planner, reminded the Board that this item will be part of 

each Basin Board agenda, providing an opportunity for the Basin Planner to give an 

overview of relevant items on the agenda, information items, and other topics of interest. 

Mr. Sprinstead reported recent approval of the Polk County Supplemental Water Supply Plan 

and the “Get Outside” campaign, which is scheduled to begin September 26, 2009, in 

conjunction with National Public Lands Day. He also noted that an update to the Strategic


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Plan is underway. The latest draft was given to the Board members for review; input is due 

to the Planning Department by the end of the month. 

With regard to the Basin’s Strategic Budget Priorities that were established at the Board’s 

planning workshop in October 2008, Mr. Springstead stated those priorities have served the 

Board well, and staff believes the Basin Board’s issues and concerns have not changed 

substantially from the previous year. Therefore, staff is recommending the Board reaffirm 

these Strategic Budget Priorities for fiscal year (FY) 2011: 

� alternative water source research, planning, and development; 

� water conservation programs, initiatives, and projects; 

� regional approach to water resource sustainability, both within and across 

District boundaries ; 

� balance Basin funding with needs of the Basin; and 

� public and youth education programs and initiatives 

After consideration, Mr. Lazzell moved, seconded by Mr. Harrison, to re-affirm the 

current Basin strategic budget priorities. Motion carried unanimously. (CD 1/Track 2) 


After consideration, Mr. Harrison moved, seconded by Mr. Samuels, to approve the 

following Consent Items: 

a. Minutes of the June 5, 2009, Meeting 

Approve the June minutes, as presented. 

b. Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems (FARMS) 

i. Bentley Ranch, Inc. - H586 

1. Approve the Bentley Ranch, Inc., project for a not-to-exceed 

reimbursement of $255,000, with $63,750 provided by the Peace River 

Basin Board; $63,750 provided by the Governing Board; and $127,500 

provided from State Appropriations to the Governing Board; 

2. Authorize the transfer of $63,750 from Fund 020 H017 Peace River Basin 

FARMS funds; $63,750 from Fund 010 H017 Governing Board FARMS 

funds; and $127,500 from the 2009 State Appropriations allocated to Fund 

010 H017 FARMS funds, to the H586 Bentley Ranch project fund; 


ii. Bishop Citrus, Inc. - H585 

1. Approve the Bishop Citrus, Inc., project for a not-to-exceed reimbursement 

of $190,000, with $47,500 provided by the Peace River Basin Board; $47,500 

provided by the Governing Board; and $95,000 provided from State 

Appropriations; 


Board FARMS funds; $47,500 from Fund 010 H017 Governing Board 

FARMS funds; and $95,000 from the 2009 State Appropriations allocated to 

Fund 010 H017 FARMS funds, to the H585 Bishop Citrus project fund; and 

encumber these funds into FY2010 in the event a contract is not executed 

prior to FY2009 year end; 


iii. Billy H. Haygood, Trustee for L. D. Hancock Marital Trust – Hancock Grove 

Project Phase III - H584



1. Approve the Hancock Grove Phase III project for a not-to-exceed 



provided from State Appropriations to the Governing Board; 



FARMS funds; and $187,500 from the 2009 State Appropriations allocated 

to Fund 010 H017 FARMS funds to the H584 Hancock Grove Phase III 

project fund; and encumber these funds into FY2010 in the event a contract 

is not executed prior to FY2009 year end; 

3. Authorize the Executive Director to sign the agreement 

iv. Mixon Family Farms, Inc. 

1. Approve the Mixon Family Farms, Inc., project for a not-to-exceed 



provided from State Appropriations; 



FARMS funds; and $88,000 from the 2009 State Appropriations allocated to 

Fund 010 H017 FARMS funds to H572 Mixon Family Farms, Inc., FARMS 

project fund; and encumber these funds into FY2010 in the event a contract 

is not executed prior to FY2009 year end; 


c. Board Encumbrances 

i. FARMS Program - H017 

Approve the encumbrance of up to $70,747, or the remaining funds available, 

from the FY2009 budget to be used for future FARMS projects. 

ii. Lake Hancock Outfall Treatment Project - H014, SC54, W014 

Approve the encumbrance of $1,792,504, without a contract, for the Lake 

Hancock Outfall Treatment Project to be used in FY 2010. 

iii. Lake Hancock Lake Level Modification Project - H008 

Approve the encumbrance of $500,000 ($250,000 from the General Fund; 

$62,500 from the Alafia River Basin Board; $125,000 from the Peace River 

Basin Board; and $62,500 from the Manasota Basin Board), without a contract, 

to be used in FY2010 for implementation of the Lake Hancock Lake Level 

Modification Project. 

iv. Upper Peace River Resource Development - H024 

Approve the encumbrance of $181,357 ($91,929 from the General Fund; 

$21,732 from the Alafia River Basin Board; $45,964 from the Peace River Basin 

Board; and $21,732 from the Manasota Basin Board), without a contract, for 

the Upper Peace River Resource Development project. 

v. Lake Placid Watershed Management Evaluation and Plan - L473 

Approve the encumbrance of $46,759 in Peace River Basin FY2009 funding, 

without a contract, for payment of FY2010 Lake Placid Watershed Evaluation 

and Plan project monitoring program costs. 

d. Annual Calendar of Meeting Dates – Fiscal Year 2010 

Approve the FY2010 Basin Board meeting schedule.



Motion carried unanimously. (CD 1/Track 3) 

7. Discussion Items: 

ADD-ON Peace Creek Drainage District 

Board members had been provided copies of the recap and draft resolution for this item. 

After consideration, Mr. Lazzell moved, seconded by Mr. Samuels, to approve the 

resolution supporting the abolishment of the Peace Creek Drainage District and 

transferring its ongoing operation and maintenance responsibilities and assets to the 

Southwest Florida Water Management District. 

Motion carried unanimously. (CD 1/Track 4) 

a. Lake Hancock Outfall Treatment Project - H014, SC54, W014 

Mr. Eric DeHaven, Director, Resource Data and Restoration Department, presented this 

agenda item to request the Board’s approval to amend the consultant agreement to add 

funds for final design, construction services, and start-up assistance for the project. He 

gave background of the project, which will primarily improve water quality discharging 

from Lake Hancock and will also restore natural systems and provide a small degree of 

assistance in meeting minimum flows in the Upper Peace River. The specific objective 

is to utilize large-scale constructed wetlands to reduce annual nitrogen loads up to 27 

percent from flow discharging from Lake Hancock. Water quality is anticipated to go 

from “poor” to “fair.” 

Mr. DeHaven explained increased costs of specific construction elements of the project, 

stating that the large costs are balanced by the benefit of the water quality 

improvements. A cost comparison of the Lake Hancock project to stormwater retrofit 

projects in the Tampa Bay watershed showed the cost per pound of nitrogen removed 

by this project is lower than any single stormwater retrofit project implemented by the 

District for Tampa Bay. 

The presentation included a budget table of all previous and FY2010 proposed funding 

amounts and sources. Board members interacted on related discussion topics including 

the pumping process, vegetation/re-planting, amount of earth to be leveled, isolation of 

cells, and negotiation for a small parcel of land that would allow discharge into Saddle 

Creek. 

After consideration, Mr. Samuels moved, seconded by Ms. Crisman, that the Board 

approve amending the consultant agreement to add funds up to $2,250,000 for 

final design, construction services, and start-up assistance for the Lake Hancock 

Outfall Treatment Project. Motion carried unanimously. (CD 1/Track 5) 

b. Feasibility of Using Reclaimed Water for Direct and Indirect Aquifer Recharge in the 

Tampa Bay Area - H076 

Ms. Sandie Will, Professional Geologist in the Hydrologic Evaluation Section, Resource 

Projects Department, provided an overview of this project, which was conducted as part 

of the District’s Regional Reclaimed Water Partnership Initiative Project to identify 

options for maximizing beneficial use of reclaimed water flows. Use of reclaimed water to 

recharge the Upper Floridan Aquifer (UFA) to improve water levels and provide 

opportunity for additional groundwater withdrawals was one of the options identified. 

Ms. Will pointed out the project area, gave the objectives of the project, explained the 

types of aquifer recharge and associated water treatment requirements, and estimated 

costs.



The study showed that it is possible to develop direct and indirect aquifer recharge 

projects to improve UFA water levels and provide opportunities for additional 

groundwater withdrawals in the area. Depending on location, potentially 90 percent of 

recharged quantities could be available for future additional groundwater withdrawals. 

An additional benefit is that area water suppliers can use the information to determine if 

the concepts can be incorporated into their water supply plans. 

This item was presented for the Board’s information; no action was required. (CD 1/ 

Track 6) 

c. Town of Dundee Reclaimed Water System Project - L553 

Mr. Mark Hammond, Director of the Resource Projects Department, presented this item 

to request the Board’s approval to enter into a new agreement with the Town of Dundee 

(Town) for its Reclaimed Water System project. The Basin has already budgeted almost 

$950,000 for this project, but the Town said it could not move forward without all funding 

dollars. At the Board’s request during its June 5 meeting, staff was directed to present 

the Board an option so the project could move forward. 

Mr. Hammond provided specifics of the project and the Town’s inability to begin 

construction. The Cooperative Funding agreement for the project expired on 

January 31, 2009. In May 2009, the Town proposed three items for the Board’s 

consideration: 1) extend the construction initiation date to June 30, 2014; 2) the Basin 

Board would reimburse the Town for 75 percent of documented incurred engineering 

expenses to date, with the understanding that those funds would be reimbursed to the 

Basin Board in the event construction had not commenced by June 2014; and 3) the 

Basin Board would continue to encumber funds to ensure 75 percent funding by the 

Board would be available by June 2014. Mr. Hammond stressed that these proposals 

would be exceptions to the normal cooperative funding process and would set a 

precedent with other cooperators. 

Board members participated in a long discussion on this topic; some expressed concern 

of the precedent that would be set and monies set aside that would not be used for 

projects that are ready to begin. Other concerns included 1) construction of homes has 

not begun, 2) the Town’s dollars would be better spent on other more important water 

supply or flood protection projects, e.g. upgrade of its water treatment plant, 3) cost of 

the project in five years is unknown, and 4) the Board would be paying on something 

that would not begin until far into the future--not abiding by cooperative funding 

procedures. 

Other Board members added that the project is well along in the permitting process; 

small towns cannot handle the debt of water projects and need help; and supporting the 

small town would be good, but the concern of the standard set is great. 

After consideration; Mr. Lazzell moved, seconded by Ms. Crisman to approve the 

staff recommendation, as follows: 

Recommend the Board approve entering into a new agreement with the Town of 

Dundee for their Reclaimed Water System project for a total cost of $3,400,000 

with the Peace River Basin's share not to exceed $2,584,217; and authorize the 

Executive Director to sign the Agreement. 

Motion carried with Mr. Harrison voting nay. (CD 1/Track 7)



d. Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Discussion and Approval of Final Millage Rate and Budget 

Mr. Bruce Wirth, Deputy Executive Director, Resource Management Division, presented 

revisions to the preliminary budget presented during the June Basin Board meeting and 

reported that ad valorem for fiscal year (FY) 2010 is 12.4 percent below last year. He 

continued by noting significant changes to the June preliminary budget, which allowed 

the funding line to include about one-half of the projects ranked “High.” In order for the 

Basin to fund all projects through those ranked “Medium,” $486,939 would need to be 

transferred from the Basin’s H100 Water Supply and Resource Development (WSRD) 

reserves, leaving a balance of $820,466 in that fund. 

Polk County Water Policy Manager Duke Clem addressed the Board to express 

appreciation to the Board for funding Projects N147 and N150, Garden Grove Pines 

Stormwater Retrofit and Polk County Vertical Control Densification, respectively. 

Mr. Ruffin Gray, Environmental Coordinator for the City of Lakeland Water Utilities, also 

took the podium to thank the Board for funding their Plumbing Retrofit Project N112. 

For the record, Ms. Kavouras read the three-part staff recommendation and suggested 

each part be taken separately. Ms. Linda Pilcher, Assistant Finance Director, clarified 

the second recommendation. 

After consideration, Mr. Lazzell moved, seconded by Mr. Samuels, to approve and 

adopt the required final millage rate of 0.1827 mill for FY2010. Motion carried 

unanimously. 

After consideration, Ms. Crisman moved, seconded by Mr. Samuels, to authorize 

staff to lapse $486,939 from FY2009 Water Supply and Resource Development 

Reserves, which will increase the Balances from Prior Years available for the 

FY2010 budget. 

Mr. Harrison stated that he supports this recommendation; however, he stressed that 

next year may be worse, budget-wise, than this one. The Board is using part of its 

reserves and needs to be careful about decisions it makes. He reiterated that the Board 

relies heavily on staff to make the budget “fit together” and emphasized that he has faith 

staff can do that. Mr. Trippensee also voiced his belief that the Board must be careful in 

the next three or four years when, perhaps, all the Basin’s existing reserves will be 

depleted. Hopefully, he added, there will be more reserves by that time. 

When there were no further comments, the motion passed with Mr. Trippensee 

voting nay. 

After consideration, Mr. Lazzell moved, seconded by Mr. Hageman, to approve and 

adopt the final FY2010 budget, revised to include additional Balance from Prior 

Years due to the $486,939 lapsed from the H100 Water Supply and Resource 

Development Reserves, allowing the funding line to include all “Medium” ranked 

projects through Project N147. 

Motion carried with Mr. Trippensee voting nay. 

After consideration, Ms. Crisman moved, seconded by Mr. Samuels, to approve 

Resolution No. 105 – resolution affirming the required final millage rate and 

budget for FY2010. Motion carried unanimously. (CD 1/Track 8)



Mr. David Gore had submitted a request to address the Board; however, he had already left the 

meeting when called. 

8. Reports: 

a. Basin Board Education Committee (BBEC) 

Ms. Crisman, the Board’s primary representative on the BBEC, directed members to a 

written report of the July 7, 2009, meeting, which was provided as an exhibit in the 

meeting notebook. She reported that District conservation/education ads are being 

posted in area airports. (CD 1/Track 9) 

b. Basin Board Land Resources Committee (BBLRC) 

Primary representative to the BBLRC Ken Harrison gave brief highlights of the July 13, 

2009, BBLRC meeting held in the Green Swamp West Meeting Facility. He commented 

on revenue generation on District lands and briefly reported on the recent land use 

stakeholders’ discussion group meeting. He specifically spoke of the service 

leaseholders provide the District in taking responsibility for prescribed burns on those 

properties. (CD 1/Track 9/11:45:40) 

c. Governing Board Activities 

Board members had been provided a written report of the July 28 Governing Board 

meeting, which was held in the Polk County Administration Building in Bartow. Co-Chair 

Beswick mentioned several topics of discussion including the Facilitating Agricultural 

Resource Management Systems (FARMS) program, 20-year permits, “streaming” video 

technology, and Basin Board millage rates. (CD 1/Track 9/11:52:30) 

9. Announcements 

Ms. Kavouras reviewed announcements listed on the agenda and reported that the Basin 

Boards would not meet in December. However, a joint Governing Board/Basin Boards 

workshop will be held on December 15 at Nature’s Classroom, Thonotosassa. (CD 1/ 

Track 9/11:53:42) 

10. Adjournment 

When there was no further business to come before the Board, Co-Chair Beswick 

adjourned the meeting at 12:33 p.m. (CD 1/Track 9/11:56) 

****Information Items**** 

The items listed below were for the Board's information, intended to keep the Board apprised of 

completed projects, cancelled projects, and projects that have executed contracts and are 

ready to begin. The items did not require Board action. 

1. FARMS - Running W Citrus, Limited Partnership (H554), Highlands County – Cancellation 

Notice 

2. FARMS - Calvin Houghland (H567), DeSoto County – Cancellation Notice 

3. Development of Landscape Fertilizer Best Management Practices - Phase 1 (N013) – 

Execution Notice 

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; telephone (352) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only), ext. 4702; TDD (FL only) 1-800-231-6103; or 

email ADACoordinator@swfwmd.state.fl.us.

Location Map 

Bermont Properties, LLC. 

FARMS Project H588 - WUP No. 20002689.005 

Highway 31 . 

State Hwy 31 State Road 31 

County Hwy 74 

Section 16 

Section 22N 

Sections 21-22 

Section 34 

0 2,300 4,600 6,900 9,200 

Feet 

Project Area 

Section 14 

Bermont 

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___________________________________________________________ 

A separate document 

CIRCLE B BAR RESERVE 

NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN 

was provided to Peace River Basin Board members. 

If you require a copy or compact disk of the Plan, 

please contact Sharon Pope 

1-800-423-1476 or 352-796-7211, extension 4470 

e-mail: Sharon.Pope@watermatters.org 

_______________________________

PEACE RIVER BASIN OF THE 

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 

RESOLUTION NO. 107 

AMENDMENT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET 

WHEREAS, the Peace River Basin will receive $121,830 in previously unanticipated 

revenue from the Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund (WPSTF) for the Charlotte 

County Regional Reclaimed Water Expansion project. 

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Peace River Basin fiscal year 2010 budget is 

amended by an increase of $121,830 from $11,307,353 to $11,429,183 to reflect the additional 

revenue from the WPSTF; and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Governing Board is hereby requested to amend 

the District's fiscal year 2010 combined budget to reflect the Peace River Basin amended 

budget as adopted and approved by the Peace River Basin Board on October 21, 2009. 

Attest: 

APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 21 st day of October, 2009. 

______________________________ 

DRAFT 

______________________________


Peace River Basin 

Budget Progress Report 

Eleven Months Ended August 31, 2009 

Remaining 

Balance 

Expended 

To Date 

Encumbered 

To Date 

Modified 

FY2009 

Budget 

Budget 

Transfers/ 

Amendment 

Prior Year 

Encumbrances 

Adopted 

FY2009 

Budget 

Board and Executive Services $25,341 $0 $0 $25,341 $0 $20,605 $4,736 

Planning 

13,031 0 0 13,031 0 9,887 3,144 

Information Resources 

10,158 0 0 10,158 0 4,538 5,620 

Communications 

33,628 0 0 33,628 0 27,674 5,954 

Risk Management 

14,500 0 0 14,500 0 10,251 4,249 

Community Affairs 

56,619 0 0 56,619 0 48,302 8,317 


45,326 0 0 45,326 0 38,389 6,937 

Resource Projects 

100,551 0 0 100,551 0 82,613 17,938 

Operations 

8,039 0 0 8,039 0 

271 7,768 

Land Resources 

14,231 0 0 14,231 0 5,606 8,625 

$321,424 $0 $0 $321,424 $0 $248,136 $73,288 

Projects 

On-Going Activities 

Z010 

Z030 

Z050 

Z060 

Z074 

Z090 

Z300 

Z500 

Z600 

Z700 

Total On-Going Activities 

Property Appraiser & Tax Collector Commissions 

Z910 Pr. App. & Tax Coll. Commissions $354,233 $0 $0 $354,233 $0 $345,459 $8,774 

$354,233 $0 $0 $354,233 $0 $345,459 $8,774 

Total Property Appraiser & Tax Collector Commissions 

Reserves 

Z930 Contingencies $250,000 $0 $0 $250,000 $0 $0 $250,000 

Total Reserves 

$250,000 $0 $0 $250,000 $0 $0 $250,000 

Save Our Rivers (SOR) Reimbursable Projects 

S001 Jack Creek $89,824 $8,185 $0 $98,009 $31,843 $54,522 $11,644 

S017 Prairie/Shell Creek 68,637 13,415 0 82,052 7,782 40,077 34,193 

S029 Upper Lake Marion Creek Watershed 14,308 12,856 0 27,164 7,306 10,077 9,781 

S030 RV Griffin Reserve 89,134 657 567 90,358 2,547 18,718 69,093 

S035 Bowlegs Creek 35,100 0 0 35,100 0 449 34,651 

S036 Charlotte Harbor State Buffer Preserve 3,282 0 0 3,282 0 2,590 692 

S040 Lower Peace River (Deep Creek) 162,745 0 (567) 162,178 5,994 73,731 82,453 

S051 Bright Hour Watershed 2,090 0 0 2,090 0 715 1,375 

S054 Lake Hancock 274,442 140,216 92,500 507,158 299,512 98,984 108,662 

S099 Save Our Rivers Administration 24,096 0 0 24,096 0 2,262 21,834 

SA01 Jack Creek Hydrologic & Wetlands Restoration 6,530 470,000 0 476,530 250,000 5,226 221,304 

SA54 Lk Hancock Enviromental Education Center 0 421,875 0 421,875 0 422,905 (1,030) 

SB40 Deep Creek Recreational Improvements 0 118,500 0 118,500 0 118,958 (458) 

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Adopted Prior Year Budget Modified Encum- 

FY2009 Encum- Transfers/ FY2009 bered Expended Remaining 

Projects 

Budget brances Amendment Budget To Date To Date Balance 

SB54 Polk's Nature Discovery Center Field Trips 32,465 127,892 0 160,357 31,712 127,892 753 

$802,653 $1,313,596 $92,500 $2,208,749 $636,696 $977,106 $594,947 

Total Save Our Rivers (SOR) Reimbursable Projects 

Surface Water Improvement & Management (SWIM) Projects 

W014 Lake Hancock Outfall Treatment System $349,627 $0 $0 $349,627 $333,933 $15,694 $0 

W032 Hillsborough CC Foundation Field Trip Program 2,603 226 0 2,829 2,802 27 0 

W331 Biennial Seagrass Mapping 29,365 15,518 17,500 62,383 39,746 5,137 17,500 

W436 Elizabeth Place WQ & Natural Sys Enhancement 126,829 125,000 0 251,829 234,345 17,484 0 

W501 SWIM Plan Implementation - Charlotte Harbor 2,438 0 0 2,438 731 1,707 0 

W506 CHEC Charlotte Harbor/Lemon Bay SWIM WS Edu 14,757 3,872 0 18,629 14,548 4,080 1 

W507 CHEC Peace River Watershed Education 18,439 6,538 0 24,977 12,840 12,137 0 

W511 Alligator Creek Restoration 4,000 364,471 0 368,471 367,087 1,384 0 

W521 Charlotte Harbor Water Quality Monitoring 17,846 9,641 14,344 41,831 17,865 9,622 14,344 

W526 Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program 45,024 123,750 0 168,774 77,268 91,506 0 

W527 Peace River Wtr Qlty Monitoring 20,481 0 0 20,481 (9,924) 30,405 0 

W547 WQ Peace&Myakka Basins,CH&Lemon Bay 13,920 8,578 0 22,498 14,921 7,577 0 

W553 Coral Creek Habitat Restoration 157,855 180,861 200,000 538,716 297,530 41,186 200,000 

W554 Annual Rpt on WQ Cond for Peace & Myakka Rvrs 362 0 0 362 266 96 0 

W555 Eval Effects of Rstr of Estuarine Fishes 23,325 0 0 23,325 12,075 11,250 0 

W556 FDOT - Cape Haze Pioneer Trail Hydrologic Rstr 3,425 15,000 0 18,425 18,287 138 0 

W557 Characterizing Seagrass Comm of Eastern Char Hbr 724 7,500 0 8,224 3,086 5,138 0 

W559 Assess 2008 Seagrass Maps - Char Hbr & Lemon Bay 5,402 0 0 5,402 948 4,454 0 

W776 SWIM Plan Implementation - Winter Haven 5,620 0 0 5,620 5,620 0 0 

W781 South Lake Conine Watershed Rstr Prj 137,721 166,250 0 303,971 303,825 146 0 

W794 Chain of Lakes Sediment Removal Feasibility Stdy 2,439 15,098 0 17,537 5,624 11,913 0 

W796 Chain of Lakes Water Quality Management Plan 4,849 62,500 0 67,349 55,641 11,708 0 

$987,051 $1,104,803 $231,844 $2,323,698 $1,809,064 $282,789 $231,845 

Total Surface Water Improvement & Management (SWIM) Projects 

Basin Initiatives 

B063 USGS Surface Wtr. Flow, Level, & W.Q. Data Coll 434,900 0 0 434,900 217,450 217,450 0 

B099 Quality of Water Improvement Program 157,143 54,384 0 211,527 0 91,523 120,004 

B113 Effect of Karst Dev. - Peace River Flow 0 0 0 0 0 607 (607) 

B131 Hotel/Motel/Restaurant Water Conservation Prgm 16,734 1,200 0 17,934 1,200 10,365 6,369 

B136 FL Auto Weather Network (FAWN) Data Diss & Edu 6,250 4,844 0 11,094 6,719 4,375 0 

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B163 Peace R. - Historical Land Cover Mapping 56,415 19,000 0 75,415 58,000 14,475 2,940 

B184 FL 2091 Hydrologic Charact of Charlie Ck Wtrshed 0 0 0 0 0 166 (166) 

B198 Lake Jackson MFL Recovery Feasibility Study 12,730 310,000 0 322,730 310,000 4,648 8,082 

B199 Water Use During Prod of Select Tropical Foliage 0 29,618 0 29,618 29,618 0 0 

B203 Cold/Chill Prot of Tropical Plants in Nursery 0 45,000 0 45,000 45,000 0 0 

B206 Maintenance of Watershed Parameters & Models 185,783 260,053 0 445,836 257,392 9,311 179,133 

B217 Ridge Lakes Stormwater Improvement 103,050 372,764 46,875 522,689 278,727 170,586 73,376 

B219 Land Use/Cover Mapping 39,032 7,724 0 46,756 17,110 28,226 1,420 

B226 Wtr Budget & Irrig Req for Mature Blueberries 9,563 14,627 0 24,190 21,688 0 2,502 

B229 Field Eval of Bhiadwarf for Wtr Use Effic 13,125 9,667 0 22,792 3,458 19,333 1 

B238 Crop Coefficients & Wtr Use for Peppers 3,649 7,298 0 10,947 9,325 1,622 0 

B239 Deter Wtr Req For Genetically Alt Lantana Camara 9,310 4,128 0 13,438 8,414 5,024 0 

B240 Redc Wtr Consmp in Poly-Mulched Tomato/Pepper 5,500 5,720 0 11,220 11,220 0 0 

B241 Reduction of Wtr Use for Citrus Cold Prot 4,000 1 0 4,001 0 4,001 0 

B242 Potential to Use ASR in Avon Park Formation 926 8,353 0 9,279 5,838 2,580 861 

B243 Long-Term Wtr Budget Analysis of Lk Starr 104,859 1 0 104,860 50,000 50,275 4,585 

B244 USGS - Hydrogeology & Qlty of GW in Highlands 24,629 1 0 24,630 5,000 17,430 2,200 

B246 Wtr Conservation/FYN Reg Builder/Dev Specialist 14,840 5,490 0 20,330 8,784 9,881 1,665 

B247 Effects of Dev on the Hydrologic Budget in SWUCA 0 0 0 0 0 54 (54) 

B251 National Hydrography Database (NHD) 4,702 0 0 4,702 4,702 0 0 

B256 Auto Citrus Irrigation Mgmt to Reduce Wtr Consmp 38,500 31,570 0 70,070 70,070 0 0 

B257 Reduc Nursery/Landscape Wtr Use Altering Nandina 7,000 4,340 0 11,340 7,000 4,340 0 

B260 Upper Peace River System - Freshwater MFLs 250 35,000 0 35,250 35,000 0 250 

B263 Eval of Diff On-Farm Blueberry Sys Irrig Effic 9,080 0 0 9,080 9,080 0 0 

B264 Irrig Mgmt to Cnsrv Wtr, Incr Tree Grwth & Prod 28,106 0 0 28,106 24,256 3,850 0 

B265 Optimizing Irrig for Shade Tree Prod 5,158 0 0 5,158 5,158 0 0 

B266 Incpt-Sprinkler Irrig Wtr Container Grown Plants 7,471 0 0 7,471 5,946 1,525 0 

B268 Charlie Creek - Freshwater MFLs 26,250 0 0 26,250 25,000 0 1,250 

B269 Horse Creek - Freshwater MFLs 1,250 0 0 1,250 0 0 1,250 

B273 MFL Stream Diversion and Assessment Project 9,375 0 0 9,375 6,563 0 2,812 

B276 Grants for Reclaimed Irrigation Projects (GRIP) 1,609 0 0 1,609 0 0 1,609 

B277 Florida Water Star 10,061 0 0 10,061 2,532 5,845 1,684 

B620 Mapping & GIS 41,784 2,880 0 44,664 3,634 23,321 17,709 

B630 Field Operations 265,197 321,930 0 587,127 325,272 117,349 144,506 





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Remaining 

Balance 

Expended 

To Date 

Encumbered 

To Date 

Modified 

FY2009 

Budget 

Budget 

Transfers/ 

Amendment 

Prior Year 

Encumbrances 

Adopted 

FY2009 

Budget 

Projects 

B670 Structure Operations 216,682 129,911 0 346,593 82,106 167,026 97,461 

G004 Aquatic Plant Management 17,545 0 0 17,545 0 5,194 12,351 

P259 Youth Water Resources Education 209,130 193,131 0 402,261 124,247 130,310 147,704 

P268 Public Education 179,511 60,923 0 240,434 69,927 131,251 39,256 

Total Basin Initiatives 

$2,281,099 $1,939,559 $46,875 $4,267,533 $2,145,437 $1,251,943 $870,153 

Water Supply & Resource Development 

F027 Natural Treatment of Storm & Waste Water Ph 2 0 451 0 451 451 0 0 

F032 Peace River Regional Reservoir Expansion 500,000 538,644 0 1,038,644 817,914 220,730 0 

F033 Peace River Facility Expansion 200,000 756,298 0 956,298 604,466 351,832 0 

F035 Polk County Regional Reuse 0 146,438 0 146,438 114,376 32,062 0 

H008 . 

Lake Hancock Lake Level Modification 169,794 890,453 0 1,060,247 734,343 174,779 151,125 

H009 . 

Lake Hancock Outfall Structure P-11 Modif 625,000 625,000 0 1,250,000 625,000 0 625,000 

H014 . 

Lake Hancock Outfall Treatment System 0 13,664,728 0 13,664,728 12,985,278 679,568 (118) 

H015 . 

FARMS Back-Plugging Program 21,389 94,454 0 115,843 88,854 13,091 13,898 

H017 . 

Facilitating Agricultural Rsrc Mgmt Sys (FARMS) 382,313 247,982 (90,033) 540,262 119,326 92,825 328,111 

H024 . 

Upper Peace River Resource Development 63,863 318,913 0 382,776 289,108 50,599 43,069 

H027 . 

Charlotte Co Regional Reclaimed Water Expansion 274,768 14,646 0 289,414 0 287,583 1,831 

H034 . 

Peace Creek Canal Watershed 342,081 861,462 0 1,203,543 427,987 652,519 123,037 

H044 . 

SWUCA - Pilot Lake Augmentation 0 0 0 0 0 2,781 (2,781) 

H048 . 

Myakka Rvr Watershed Initiative 62,626 139,578 0 202,204 176,346 14,380 11,478 

H052 . 

PR/MRWSA - Reg Integ Loop Sys - Ph 3 Intct 1,191,295 519,750 0 1,711,045 1,643,757 66,454 834 

H060 . 

Punta Gorda Shell Ck WTP Expans to 10 mgd 648 64,790 0 65,438 15,572 49,244 622 

H062 . 

CF Industries Aquifer Recharge & Recovery 103,752 364,314 0 468,066 464,516 2,697 853 

H063 . 

PR/MRWSA Reg Rsrc Dev Feasibility Std 1,118 72,163 0 73,281 14,811 59,520 (1,050) 

H069 . 

PR/MRWSA Reg Loop System Ph 1A 677,590 893,586 0 1,571,176 1,489,689 79,392 2,095 

H072 . 

Polk County Comprehensive Water Supply Plan 7,062 96,456 0 103,518 68,940 27,516 7,062 

H073 . 

Polk SWRUSA Carter Rd 1 Billion Gallon Rclm Strg 138,532 0 0 138,532 0 25 138,507 

H076 . 

Regional Reclaimed Water Partnership Initiative 528,269 0 1,250,000 1,778,269 1,771,640 12,574 (5,945) 

H079 . 

PR/MRWSA Regional Rsc Dev Ph 1 84,643 0 0 84,643 81,000 14 3,629 

H080 . 

Polk Central Florida Wtr Resource Dev Prj 2,506,875 0 (2,030,764) 476,111 0 516 475,595 

H090 Polk Co NERUSA Holly Hill Rclm Wtr Strg, Pmp&LFA 0 0 505,486 505,486 0 0 505,486 

H091 Polk Co SWRUSA Rclm Wtr Connection to TECO 0 0 208,333 208,333 0 0 208,333 

H100 . 

Water Supply & Resource Development Reserves 0 1,307,405 0 1,307,405 1,307,405 0 0 

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Projects 


H501 . 

FARMS - TRB Groves, L.L.C. 0 252,815 0 252,815 232,591 20,224 0 

H509 . 

FARMS - LallyMix 0 470 (469) 1 0 0 1 

H512 FARMS - Williams Farms Partners Prj 0 334,835 0 334,835 334,835 0 0 

H516 FARMS - Hancock Grove 0 40,242 18,315 58,557 0 58,556 1 

H522 FARMS - Island Grove #5 0 4,449 0 4,449 0 4,449 0 

H523 FARMS - The Mosaic Company (Ref H017) 0 0 1,113 1,113 0 0 1,113 

H530 FARMS - Island Grove LLC 0 7,085 (7,084) 1 0 0 1 

H534 FARMS - Diner Citrus/Cattle Co & OSS 0 9,598 (9,598) 0 0 0 0 

H537 FARMS - Royce Ranch Citrus 0 0 25,617 25,617 25,617 0 0 

H539 FARMS - Ben Hill Griffin, C&S Grove 0 43,846 (20,336) 23,510 0 23,510 0 

H540 FARMS - Classic Caladiums, L.L.C. 0 49,500 6,000 55,500 36,666 18,834 0 

H546 FARMS - Keystone Grove LLC 0 4,117 3,328 7,445 7,445 0 0 

H547 FARMS - Walters Grove 0 1,373 0 1,373 1,373 0 0 

H551 FARMS - I.M.G. Enterprises, Inc. 0 2,747 0 2,747 0 2,747 0 

H552 FARMS - The Groves of Peace River 0 2,386 0 2,386 2,386 0 0 

H553 FARMS - Las Lomas Holdings, Inc. 0 4,297 0 4,297 4,297 0 0 

H555 FARMS - Orange-Co, LP 0 38,604 (175) 38,429 0 38,429 0 

H556 FARMS - Island Grove, Farm #6 0 66,869 0 66,869 3,179 63,690 0 

H557 FARMS - Landscaping, Sod & Irrigation, Inc. 0 30,585 0 30,585 30,585 0 0 

H560 FARMS - Island Grove Integrated/Automated Irrig 0 35,850 0 35,850 35,850 0 0 

H563 FARMS - T. J. Chastain 0 0 38,905 38,905 26,082 12,823 0 

H564 FARMS - Blue Field USA, LLC 0 0 63,967 63,967 63,967 0 0 

H568 FARMS - Bethel Farms 0 0 15,235 15,235 15,235 0 0 

H569 FARMS - FLM - Prairie River Ranch Phase II 0 0 36,700 36,700 36,700 0 0 

H570 FARMS - Down South Blues 0 0 50,500 50,500 50,500 0 0 

H573 FARMS - T.J. Chastain - Neal Road Grove 0 0 24,186 24,186 24,186 0 0 

H575 FARMS - Citrus Creek Grove - Ph 2 0 0 108,372 108,372 108,372 0 0 

H580 FARMS - Cornerstone Grove, LLC 0 0 1,700 1,700 1,700 0 0 

H582 FARMS - Island Grove Farm 8 - Parsley 0 0 27,500 27,500 27,500 0 0 

$7,881,618 $22,547,179 $226,798 $30,655,595 $24,909,845 $3,113,963 $2,631,787 

Total Water Supply & Resource Development 

Cooperative Funding 

K280 Charotte Co 

Imp. BMPs - Greater Port Charlotte 202,406 501,935 0 704,341 294,613 410,448 (720) 

K300 Polk Co 

Utilities Northeast Service Area Reuse 0 0 0 0 0 150 (150) 

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Projects 


K459 Charlotte Co SB 

Impl of BMPs - Punta Gorda Campus Watershed 1,017 1 0 1,018 1 122 895 

K725 Polk Co 

FYN Polk County 39,494 0 0 39,494 18,947 20,517 30 

K734 Lake Wales 

WMPlan Lake Wales 0 1,945 0 1,945 1,945 0 0 

L028 Englewood WD 

Lemon Bay High School Reuse Extension 2,929 22,760 0 25,689 22,760 0 2,929 

L151 Sebring 

WMPlan Sebring 3,194 45,570 0 48,764 45,570 4,263 (1,069) 

L152 Avon Park 

WMPlan Avon Park 7,116 31,510 0 38,626 31,510 8,434 (1,318) 

L153 Lake Placid 

Lake Placid Reuse (REDI) 1,299 620,986 0 622,285 75,998 545,321 966 

L206 Char/Sara/Manatee FYN Builder/Dev Charlotte, Manatee, Sarasota 20,005 0 0 20,005 7,344 12,092 569 

L215 Charlotte Co BCC Rotunda ASR Well Conversion for Reuse Water 219,646 419,399 0 639,045 635,649 242 3,154 

L314 Highlands Co 

Highlands WMPlan Carter Creek (REDI) 9,840 351,835 0 361,675 325,075 30,044 6,556 

L316 Polk Co Utilities 

Lower Floridan Exploratory/Test Production Well 0 0 0 0 0 685 (685) 

L324 Lakeland 

Lakeland - Lk Parker Stormwater BMP Imp 193,137 845,480 0 1,038,617 1,033,112 2,597 2,908 

L352 Frostproof/Polk Co Polk Imp. BMPs Lake Clinch Outfall Replacement 0 1 0 1 0 200 (199) 

L353 Frostproof/Polk 

Polk WMPlan Lakes Crooked, Clinch, and Reedy 5,255 500,000 0 505,255 500,000 637 4,618 


Highlands WMPlan Lake Placid (REDI) 360,667 375,760 0 736,427 602,015 84,681 49,731 

L475 Polk Co 

Utilities NE Reg Reclaimed Storage Expansion 0 1 0 1 0 36 (35) 

L479 Lakeland 

Lk Hollingsworth Westside Stormwater Treatment 191,848 189,216 0 381,064 376,848 416 3,800 

L485 Charlotte Co 

Charlotte Co Golf Course Reuse Storage 1,299 414,071 (414,071) 1,299 0 0 1,299 


WMPlan Charlotte Harbor 7,273 228,521 0 235,794 209,009 24,216 2,569 

L553 Dundee 

Reclaimed Water Use System Project 542,039 758,747 (337,500) 963,286 758,747 3,659 200,880 

L633 DeSoto Co 

WMPlan Desoto County 3,621 225,000 0 228,621 217,464 8,464 2,693 

L640 Punta Gorda 

Punta Gorda Reuse Feasibility Study 1,299 0 0 1,299 0 0 1,299 

L649 FDEP 

Hydrologic Rstr of Highlands Hammock SP 3,560 36,247 0 39,807 11,247 25,362 3,198 

L671 Polk Co 

Aquifer Recharge to Relieve Flooding 4,491 117,127 0 121,618 115,656 8,173 (2,211) 

L672 Polk Co 

WMPlan Polk County 0 37,616 0 37,616 37,616 29 (29) 

L673 Polk Co 

Imp. BMPs - Lk Belle & Tractor Lk 2,594 478,792 0 481,386 478,792 164 2,430 

L674 Polk Co 

Imp. BMPs - Saddlebag Lake 2,594 993,248 (275,000) 720,842 82,897 262,024 375,921 

L679 Hardee Co 

WMPlan Horse Creek 3,621 0 0 3,621 0 6,108 (2,487) 

L680 Polk Co 

WMPlan Bartow 2,594 199,228 0 201,822 73,226 126,379 2,217 

L693 Child's Museum 

Water Exhibits-Glazer Childrens Museum of Tampa 21,302 20,550 0 41,852 20,550 521 20,781 

L770 Lakeland 

Lk Gibson Stormwater Mgmt System Retrofit 192,526 562,501 0 755,027 750,133 681 4,213 


Charlotte Co Toilet Rebate Program 1,718 38,050 0 39,768 22,959 15,881 928 


Lake Clay Stormwater Retrofit (REDI) 7,383 171,875 (46,875) 132,383 108,555 22,294 1,534 

L900 LE/AD 

LE/AD Polk County Watershed Education 11,312 1,894 0 13,206 9,461 3,982 (237) 

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L902 Lake Wales 

Imp. BMPs Twin Lakes 153,224 140,000 0 293,224 290,000 811 2,413 

L912 Dundee 

Lower Floridan Aquif Reuse Sppl Well Feas (REDI) 6,073 1 0 6,074 1 1,924 4,149 

L914 Lakeland 

Plumbing Retrofit Project 1,162 205,205 0 206,367 195,765 9,751 851 

L915 Lakeland 

Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Retrofit 1,114 7,245 0 8,359 5,868 1,601 890 

L917 Polk Co 

Lake Bathymetric Mapping 1,795 1 0 1,796 1 501 1,294 

L918 Polk Co 

Lake Gwyn Surface Wtr Rstr & Flood Protection 129,441 75,000 0 204,441 176,228 25,282 2,931 

L999 Reduced State Funding for AWS-WPSTF 0 0 337,500 337,500 0 0 337,500 

N001 Auburndale 

Reclaimed Water Master Plan 53,141 0 0 53,141 25,000 215 27,926 

N004 Polk Co Bldrs 

Polk IS Florida-Friendly 18,330 0 0 18,330 13,164 4,508 658 

N013 Univ of FL 

Dev of Landscape Fertilizer BMPs - Phase 1 4,962 0 0 4,962 4,962 0 0 

N014 FL Aquarium 

Florida Aquarium Watershed Edu Initiative 1,807 0 0 1,807 1,055 0 752 

N024 Polk Co 

NWRUSA Rclm Wtr Storage & Pumping Station 26,225 0 66,945 93,170 26,225 0 66,945 

N063 Winter Haven 

Chain of Lks Natural Resource Center Edu Prgm 47,275 0 0 47,275 23,249 23,250 776 

N065 Haines City 

Southern Area Reuse Transmission Extension 1,003,398 0 0 1,003,398 1,000,000 121 3,277 


Lk Eva Wtr Qlty Improvement 252,846 0 0 252,846 236,000 3,052 13,794 


Winter Haven Toilet Rebate Proj 55,684 0 0 55,684 23,482 30,857 1,345 


Northern Reuse Srv Area Rclm Main Ext 203,348 0 120,328 323,676 320,328 121 3,227 

N122 Polk Co 

Imp. BMPs - Saddle Creek Watershed 273,825 0 275,000 548,825 545,000 1,256 2,569 

N126 Charlotte Co 

Imp. BMPs at Charlotte Harbor Redevelopment Area 127,217 0 0 127,217 125,000 593 1,624 

P727 Lake Wales 

Lake Wales Reuse Project 4,368 601,428 0 605,796 601,428 357 4,011 

P729 Polk Co 

Polk - WMPlan Itchepackesassa Creek 0 676,150 0 676,150 338,075 0 338,075 

$4,432,314 $9,894,896 $(273,673 ) $14,053,537 $10,818,530 $1,733,022 $1,501,985 

Total Cooperative Funding 

$324,344 $54,434,768 $40,319,572 $7,952,418 $6,162,778 

$17,310,392 $36,800,032 

Total Peace River Basin 

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Budget Comparison Report 

October 01, 2009 

Funded By Increase/ 

Adopted Adopted Funded By Ad Valorem (Decrease) 

Budget Budget Outside Based 

From 

Projects 

FY2009 FY2010 Revenue Budget FY2009 


Z010 Board and Executive Services 

$25,341 $24,924 $0 $24,924 ($417) 

Z030 Planning 

13,031 13,227 0 13,227 196 

Z050 Information Resources 

10,158 9,860 0 9,860 (298) 

Z060 Communications 

33,628 37,908 0 37,908 4,280 

Z074 Risk Management 

14,500 12,000 0 12,000 (2,500) 

Z090 Community Affairs 

56,619 61,496 0 61,496 4,877 

Z300 Resource Data & Restoration 

45,326 36,947 0 36,947 (8,379) 

Z500 Resource Projects 

100,551 89,116 0 89,116 (11,435) 

Z600 Operations 

8,039 8,116 0 8,116 77 

Z700 Land Resources 

14,231 11,365 0 11,365 (2,866) 

Total On-Going Activities $321,424 $304,959 $0 $304,959 ($16,465) 


Z910 Pr. App. & Tax Coll. Commissions 

$354,233 $311,725 $0 $311,725 ($42,508) 

Total Property Appraiser & Tax Collector Commissions $354,233 $311,725 $0 $311,725 ($42,508) 

Reserves 

Z930 Contingencies 

$250,000 $250,000 $0 $250,000 $0 

Total Reserves $250,000 $250,000 $0 $250,000 

$0 


S001 Jack Creek 

$89,824 $58,603 $58,603 $0 ($31,221) 

S017 Prairie/Shell Creek 

68,637 63,339 63,339 0 (5,298) 

S029 Upper Lake Marion Creek Watershed 

14,308 9,620 9,620 0 (4,688) 

S030 RV Griffin Reserve 

89,134 12,799 12,799 0 (76,335) 

S035 Bowlegs Creek 

35,100 35,100 35,100 0 0 

S036 Charlotte Harbor State Buffer Preserve 

3,282 3,434 3,434 0 152 

S040 Lower Peace River (Deep Creek) 

162,745 91,091 91,091 0 (71,654) 

S051 Bright Hour Watershed 

2,090 2,156 2,156 0 66 

S054 Lake Hancock 

274,442 222,662 222,662 0 (51,780) 

S099 Save Our Rivers Administration 

24,096 7,549 7,549 0 (16,547) 

SA01 Jack Creek Hydrologic & Wetlands Restoration 

6,530 10,772 10,772 0 4,242 

SB54 Polk's Nature Discovery Center Field Trips 

32,465 18,527 18,527 0 (13,938) 

Total Save Our Rivers (SOR) Reimbursable Projects $802,653 $535,652 $535,652 

$0 ($267,001) 


W014 Lake Hancock Outfall Treatment System 

$349,627 $0 $0 $0 ($349,627) 

W032 Hillsborough CC Foundation Field Trip Program 

2,603 5,106 0 5,106 2,503 

W331 Biennial Seagrass Mapping 

29,365 22,508 2,504 20,004 (6,857) 

W436 Elizabeth Place WQ & Natural Sys Enhancement 

126,829 4,436 2,218 2,218 (122,393) 

W501 SWIM Plan Implementation - Charlotte Harbor 

2,438 1,718 859 859 (720) 

W506 CHEC Charlotte Harbor/Lemon Bay SWIM WS Edu 14,757 32,566 16,283 16,283 17,809 

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From 

Projects 


W507 CHEC Peace River Watershed Education 

18,439 30,493 15,246 15,247 12,054 

W510 Thornton Key Restoration 

0 18,145 9,073 9,072 18,145 

W511 Alligator Creek Restoration 

4,000 7,574 3,787 3,787 3,574 

W513 Charlotte County 4th Grade Field Trip Program 

0 34,000 17,000 17,000 34,000 

W521 Charlotte Harbor Water Quality Monitoring 

17,846 25,986 2,071 23,915 8,140 

W526 Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program 

45,024 87,452 43,726 43,726 42,428 

W527 Peace River Wtr Qlty Monitoring 

20,481 77,865 38,932 38,933 57,384 

W547 WQ Peace&Myakka Basins,CH&Lemon Bay 

13,920 0 0 0 (13,920) 

W553 Coral Creek Habitat Restoration 

157,855 288,021 79,760 208,261 130,166 

W554 Annual Rpt on WQ Cond for Peace & Myakka Rvrs 

362 0 0 0 (362) 

W555 Eval Effects of Rstr of Estuarine Fishes 

23,325 950 475 475 (22,375) 

W556 FDOT - Cape Haze Pioneer Trail Hydrologic Rstr 

3,425 2,427 1,213 1,214 (998) 

W557 Characterizing Seagrass Comm of Eastern Char Hbr 

724 1,418 709 709 694 

W559 Assess 2008 Seagrass Maps - Char Hbr & Lemon Ba 5,402 1,418 709 709 (3,984) 

W776 SWIM Plan Implementation - Winter Haven 

5,620 6,178 3,089 3,089 558 

W781 South Lake Conine Watershed Rstr Prj 

137,721 4,961 2,480 2,481 (132,760) 

W794 Chain of Lakes Sediment Removal Feasibility Stdy 

2,439 4,924 2,462 2,462 2,485 

W796 Chain of Lakes Water Quality Management Plan 

4,849 5,535 2,767 2,768 686 

W798 Winter Haven Downtown Watershed Imprv Plan 

0 62,733 31,366 31,367 62,733 

Total Surface Water Improvement & Management (SWIM) Projects $987,051 $726,414 $276,729 $449,685 ($260,637) 


B063 USGS Surface Wtr. Flow, Level, & W.Q. Data Coll $434,900 $0 $0 $0 ($434,900) 

B099 Quality of Water Improvement Program 

157,143 0 0 0 (157,143) 

B131 Hotel/Motel/Restaurant Water Conservation Prgm 

16,734 17,305 0 17,305 571 

B136 FL Auto Weather Network (FAWN) Data Diss & Edu 

6,250 0 0 0 (6,250) 

B163 Peace R. - Historical Land Cover Mapping 

56,415 1,977 0 1,977 (54,438) 

B198 Lake Jackson MFL Recovery Feasibility Study 

12,730 19,021 0 19,021 6,291 

B206 Maintenance of Watershed Parameters & Models 

185,783 0 0 0 (185,783) 

B217 Ridge Lakes Stormwater Improvement 

103,050 145,601 0 145,601 42,551 

B219 Land Use/Cover Mapping 

39,032 0 0 0 (39,032) 

B226 Wtr Budget & Irrig Req for Mature Blueberries 

9,563 0 0 0 (9,563) 

B229 Field Eval of Bhiadwarf for Wtr Use Effic 

13,125 0 0 0 (13,125) 

B238 Crop Coefficients & Wtr Use for Peppers 

3,649 0 0 0 (3,649) 

B239 Deter Wtr Req For Genetically Alt Lantana Camara 

9,310 0 0 0 (9,310) 

B240 Redc Wtr Consmp in Poly-Mulched Tomato/Pepper 

5,500 0 0 0 (5,500) 

B241 Reduction of Wtr Use for Citrus Cold Prot 

4,000 0 0 0 (4,000) 

B242 Potential to Use ASR in Avon Park Formation 

926 0 0 0 (926) 

B243 Long-Term Wtr Budget Analysis of Lk Starr 

104,859 0 0 0 (104,859) 

B244 USGS - Hydrogeology & Qlty of GW in Highlands 

24,629 0 0 0 (24,629) 

B246 Wtr Conservation/FYN Reg Builder/Dev Specialist 

14,840 13,278 0 13,278 (1,562) 

B251 National Hydrography Database (NHD) 

4,702 0 0 0 (4,702) 

B256 Auto Citrus Irrigation Mgmt to Reduce Wtr Consmp 

38,500 0 0 0 (38,500) 

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B257 Reduc Nursery/Landscape Wtr Use Altering Nandina 7,000 0 0 0 (7,000) 

B260 Upper Peace River System - Freshwater MFLs 

250 0 0 0 (250) 

B263 Eval of Diff On-Farm Blueberry Sys Irrig Effic 

9,080 0 0 0 (9,080) 

B264 Irrig Mgmt to Cnsrv Wtr, Incr Tree Grwth & Prod 

28,106 0 0 0 (28,106) 

B265 Optimizing Irrig for Shade Tree Prod 

5,158 0 0 0 (5,158) 

B266 Incpt-Sprinkler Irrig Wtr Container Grown Plants 

7,471 0 0 0 (7,471) 

B268 Charlie Creek - Freshwater MFLs 

26,250 0 0 0 (26,250) 

B269 Horse Creek - Freshwater MFLs 

1,250 0 0 0 (1,250) 

B273 MFL Stream Diversion and Assessment Project 

9,375 0 0 0 (9,375) 

B276 Grants for Reclaimed Irrigation Projects (GRIP) 

1,609 0 0 0 (1,609) 

B277 Florida Water Star 

10,061 9,651 0 9,651 (410) 

B301 Maint WS Para & Models - Charlotte Co (was B206) 

0 42,705 0 42,705 42,705 

B303 Maint WS Para & Models - DeSoto Co (was B206) 

0 6,497 0 6,497 6,497 

B304 Maint WS Para & Models - Hardee Co (was B206) 

0 6,136 0 6,136 6,136 

B306 Maint WS Para & Models - Highlands Co (was B206) 

0 14,807 0 14,807 14,807 

B314 Maint WS Para & Models - Polk Co (was B206) 

0 78,226 0 78,226 78,226 

B620 Mapping & GIS 

41,784 27,245 0 27,245 (14,539) 

B630 Field Operations 

265,197 145,889 0 145,889 (119,308) 

B670 Structure Operations 

216,682 209,317 0 209,317 (7,365) 

G004 Aquatic Plant Management 

17,545 14,272 0 14,272 (3,273) 

P259 Youth Water Resources Education 

209,130 215,064 0 215,064 5,934 

P268 Public Education 

179,511 179,826 0 179,826 315 

Total Basin Initiatives $2,281,099 $1,146,817 $0 $1,146,817 ($1,134,282) 


F032 Peace River Regional Reservoir Expansion 

$500,000 $600,777 $0 $600,777 $100,777 

F033 Peace River Facility Expansion 

200,000 440,678 0 440,678 240,678 

H008 Lake Hancock Lake Level Modification 

169,794 836,759 0 836,759 666,965 

H009 Lake Hancock Outfall Structure P-11 Modif 

625,000 825 0 825 (624,175) 

H014 Lake Hancock Outfall Treatment System 

0 737,479 400,000 337,479 737,479 

H015 FARMS Back-Plugging Program 

21,389 23,067 0 23,067 1,678 

H017 Facilitating Agricultural Rsrc Mgmt Sys (FARMS) 

382,313 485,303 0 485,303 102,990 

H024 Upper Peace River Resource Development 

63,863 65,111 0 65,111 1,248 

H027 Charlotte Co Regional Reclaimed Water Expansion 274,768 275,941 0 275,941 1,173 

H034 Peace Creek Canal Watershed 

342,081 257,596 0 257,596 (84,485) 

H048 Myakka Rvr Watershed Initiative 

62,626 4,919 0 4,919 (57,707) 

H051 PR/MRWSA - Reg Integ Loop Sys - Ph 2 Intct 

0 200,860 0 200,860 200,860 


1,191,295 2,612 0 2,612 (1,188,683) 

H060 Punta Gorda Shell Ck WTP Expans to 10 mgd 

648 0 0 0 (648) 

H062 CF Industries Aquifer Recharge & Recovery 

103,752 1,048 0 1,048 (102,704) 

H063 PR/MRWSA Reg Rsrc Dev Feasibility Std 

1,118 0 0 0 (1,118) 

H069 PR/MRWSA Reg Loop System Ph 1A 

677,590 2,009 0 2,009 (675,581) 

H072 Polk County Comprehensive Water Supply Plan 

7,062 6,270 0 6,270 (792) 

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H073 Polk SWRUSA Carter Rd 1 Billion Gallon Rclm Strg 138,532 0 0 0 (138,532) 

H076 Regional Reclaimed Water Partnership Initiative 

528,269 608,260 0 608,260 79,991 

H079 PR/MRWSA Regional Rsc Dev Ph 1 

84,643 2,553 0 2,553 (82,090) 

H080 Polk Central Florida Wtr Resource Dev Prj 

2,506,875 0 0 0 (2,506,875) 

H084 Arcadia-DeSoto Interconnect (REDI) (was N145) 

0 57,098 0 57,098 57,098 

H085 Charlotte Co Reg Rclm Water Exp Ph 2 (was N154) 

0 201,395 0 201,395 201,395 

H087 Punta Gorda Reverse Osmosis Fac 

0 272,607 0 272,607 272,607 

H088 Dona Bay Water Supply Dev & Mgmt Proj 

0 4,944 0 4,944 4,944 

H090 Polk Co NERUSA Holly Hill Rclm Wtr Strg, Pmp&LFA 

0 304,014 0 304,014 304,014 

H091 Polk Co SWRUSA Rclm Wtr Connection to TECO 

0 138,450 0 138,450 138,450 

Total Water Supply & Resource Development $7,881,618 $5,530,575 $400,000 $5,130,575 ($2,351,043) 


K280 Charotte Co Imp. BMPs - Greater Port Charlotte 

$202,406 $202,420 $0 $202,420 $14 

K459 Charlotte Co SB Impl of BMPs - Punta Gorda Campus Watershed 

1,017 0 0 0 (1,017) 

K725 Polk Co FYN Polk County 

39,494 37,982 0 37,982 (1,512) 

L028 Englewood WD Lemon Bay High School Reuse Extension 

2,929 0 0 0 (2,929) 

L151 Sebring WMPlan Sebring 

3,194 2,204 0 2,204 (990) 

L152 Avon Park WMPlan Avon Park 

7,116 2,250 0 2,250 (4,866) 

L153 Lake Placid Lake Placid Reuse (REDI) 

1,299 810 0 810 (489) 

L206 Char/Sara/Manatee FYN Builder/Dev Charlotte, Manatee, Sarasota 

20,005 0 0 0 (20,005) 

L215 Charlotte Co BCC Rotunda ASR Well Conversion for Reuse Water 

219,646 228,441 0 228,441 8,795 

L314 Highlands Co Highlands WMPlan Carter Creek (REDI) 

9,840 7,837 0 7,837 (2,003) 

L324 Lakeland Lakeland - Lk Parker Stormwater BMP Imp 

193,137 204,520 0 204,520 11,383 

L353 Frostproof/Polk Polk WMPlan Lakes Crooked, Clinch, and Reedy 

5,255 5,339 0 5,339 84 

L473 Highlands Co Highlands WMPlan Lake Placid (REDI) 

360,667 20,733 0 20,733 (339,934) 

L479 Lakeland Lk Hollingsworth Westside Stormwater Treatment 

191,848 1,752 0 1,752 (190,096) 

L485 Charlotte Co Charlotte Co Golf Course Reuse Storage 

1,299 0 0 0 (1,299) 

L486 Charlotte Co WMPlan Charlotte Harbor 

7,273 0 0 0 (7,273) 

L553 Dundee Reclaimed Water Use System Project 

542,039 203,821 0 203,821 (338,218) 

L633 DeSoto Co WMPlan Desoto County 

3,621 4,278 0 4,278 657 

L640 Punta Gorda Punta Gorda Reuse Feasibility Study 

1,299 0 0 0 (1,299) 

L649 FDEP Hydrologic Rstr of Highlands Hammock SP 

3,560 0 0 0 (3,560) 

L671 Polk Co Aquifer Recharge to Relieve Flooding 

4,491 6,293 0 6,293 1,802 

L672 Polk Co WMPlan Polk County 

0 132,636 65,610 67,026 132,636 

L673 Polk Co Imp. BMPs - Lk Belle & Tractor Lk 

2,594 2,625 0 2,625 31 

L674 Polk Co Imp. BMPs - Saddlebag Lake 

2,594 2,625 0 2,625 31 

L679 Hardee Co WMPlan Horse Creek 

3,621 982 0 982 (2,639) 

L680 Polk Co WMPlan Bartow 

2,594 1,233 0 1,233 (1,361) 

L693 Child's Museum Water Exhibits-Glazer Childrens Museum of Tampa 21,302 777 0 777 (20,525) 

L770 Lakeland Lk Gibson Stormwater Mgmt System Retrofit 

192,526 206,055 0 206,055 13,529 

L856 Charlotte Co Charlotte Co Toilet Rebate Program 

1,718 1,802 0 1,802 84 

L897 Highlands Co Lake Clay Stormwater Retrofit (REDI) 

7,383 22,230 0 22,230 14,847 

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L900 LE/AD LE/AD Polk County Watershed Education 

11,312 9,065 0 9,065 (2,247) 

L902 Lake Wales Imp. BMPs Twin Lakes 

153,224 3,264 0 3,264 (149,960) 

L912 Dundee Lower Floridan Aquif Reuse Sppl Well Feas (REDI) 

6,073 0 0 0 (6,073) 

L914 Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Project 

1,162 631 0 631 (531) 

L915 Lakeland Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Retrofit 

1,114 635 0 635 (479) 

L917 Polk Co Lake Bathymetric Mapping 

1,795 8,403 0 8,403 6,608 

L918 Polk Co Lake Gwyn Surface Wtr Rstr & Flood Protection 

129,441 6,294 0 6,294 (123,147) 

N001 Auburndale Reclaimed Water Master Plan 

53,141 3,765 0 3,765 (49,376) 

N004 Polk Co Bldrs Polk IS Florida-Friendly 

18,330 0 0 0 (18,330) 

N013 Univ of FL Dev of Landscape Fertilizer BMPs - Phase 1 

4,962 0 0 0 (4,962) 

N014 FL Aquarium Florida Aquarium Watershed Edu Initiative 

1,807 1,885 0 1,885 78 

N024 Polk Co NWRUSA Rclm Wtr Storage & Pumping Station 

26,225 55,299 0 55,299 29,074 

N063 Winter Haven Chain of Lks Natural Resource Center Edu Prgm 

47,275 56,234 0 56,234 8,959 

N065 Haines City Southern Area Reuse Transmission Extension 

1,003,398 227,866 0 227,866 (775,532) 

N072 Haines City Lk Eva Wtr Qlty Improvement 

252,846 1,977 0 1,977 (250,869) 

N074 Winter Haven Winter Haven Toilet Rebate Proj 

55,684 0 0 0 (55,684) 

N075 Winter Haven Northern Reuse Srv Area Rclm Main Ext 

203,348 227,691 0 227,691 24,343 

N112 Lakeland Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Prj 

0 52,441 0 52,441 52,441 

N113 Charlotte Co Charlotte Co Toilet Replacement 

0 59,451 0 59,451 59,451 

N122 Polk Co Imp. BMPs - Saddle Creek Watershed 

273,825 1,407 0 1,407 (272,418) 

N126 Charlotte Co Imp. BMPs at Charlotte Harbor Redevelopment Area 127,217 3,273 0 3,273 (123,944) 

N147 Polk Co Garden Grove Pines Stormwater Retrofit 

0 201,893 0 201,893 201,893 

N150 Polk Co Polk Co Vertical Control Densification 

0 121,949 60,000 61,949 121,949 

N156 Polk Co Polk Co SWRUSA Carter Rd RW Main 

0 2,641 0 2,641 2,641 

N161 Polk Co Polk Co Rain Sensor Rebate 

0 23,182 0 23,182 23,182 

N162 Charlotte Co FYN Charlotte County 

0 29,085 0 29,085 29,085 

N165 Highlands Mobile Irrig Lab-Highlands Soil&Wtr Cnsv (REDI) 

0 10,036 0 10,036 10,036 

N218 Englewood WD Englewood Reclaimed Wtr Supply Project 

0 65,000 0 65,000 65,000 

N221 Winter Haven Smart Controller Pilot Project 

0 25,241 0 25,241 25,241 

P727 Lake Wales Lake Wales Reuse Project 

4,368 2,958 0 2,958 (1,410) 

Total Cooperative Funding $4,432,314 $2,501,211 $125,610 $2,375,601 ($1,931,103) 

$17,310,392 $11,307,353 $1,337,991 $9,969,362 ($6,003,039) 

Total Appropriation Peace River Basin 

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Increase/ 

(Decrease) 

From 

FY2009 

Funded By 

Ad Valorem 

Based 

Budget 

Funded By 

Outside 

Revenue 

Adopted 

Budget 

FY2010 

Adopted 

Budget 

FY2009 

Projects 

Anticipated Revenues and Balances 

Ad Valorem Taxes $8,350,143 $7,314,826 

$0 $7,314,826 ($1,035,317) 

Balance from Prior Years 2,583,538 2,404,536 

0 2,404,536 (179,002) 

Charlotte Co - Coral Creek (W553) 0 71,500 71,500 0 

71,500 

Highlands Co - Lake Placid WMP (L473) 87,500 0 

0 0 (87,500) 

Polk Co - Maint of W/S Para & Models (B314) 12,433 0 

0 0 (12,433) 

Polk Co - Vertical Control Densification (N150) 0 60,000 60,000 0 

60,000 

Polk Co - WMPlan Polk County (L672) 0 65,610 65,610 0 

65,610 

Ecosystem Trust Fund - Myakka Rvr W/S Init 50,000 0 

0 0 (50,000) 

State Approp - WRAP - Prior Year Funds 4,186,625 0 

0 0 (4,186,625) 

Water Protection & Sust T.F. (Alternative Wtr) 837,500 0 

0 0 (837,500) 

WMLTF (SOR) - Prior Year Funds 802,653 535,652 535,652 0 (267,001) 

WMLTF (SWIM) - Prior Year Funds 0 205,229 205,229 0 205,229 

EPA 319 - Lake Hancock (H014) 0 400,000 400,000 0 400,000 

Interest on Investments 400,000 250,000 

0 250,000 (150,000) 

$17,310,392 $11,307,353 $1,337,991 $9,969,362 ($6,003,039) 

Total Revenues 

Millage Rate .1827 

.1827 

Income Per 100th Mill $457,041 $400,374 

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Lake Level Modification Acquisition Boundary 

Lands Acquired or Under Contract 

Easements Acquired or Under Contract 

IJ 542 

Proposed Easement Acquisition 

IJ 542 

Proposed Fee Acquisition 

Saddle 

IJ 655 

Creek 

OP 659 

IJ 33A 

Saddle Creek 

IJ 540 

Lake Lena Run 

!" 570 

Fox Hunt Dr 

Banana Creek 

./ 98 

Lake 

Hancock 

!. 

Highland City 

± 

./ 17 

GH 540A 

Phyllis Branch 

Peace Creek 

Saddle Creek 

Issued: 09/17/09 

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Z030 

Z050 

Z060 

Z090 

Z300 

Z500 

Z600 

Z700 


Adopted 

FY2009 

Budget 

Prior Year 

Encumbrances 

Budget 

Transfers/ 

Amendment 

Modified 

FY2009 

Budget 

Encumbered 

To Date 

Expended 

To Date 

Remaining 

Balance 


Planning 

14,269 0 0 14,269 0 10,276 3,993 


6,237 0 0 6,237 0 8,712 (2,475) 


34,769 0 0 34,769 0 26,251 8,518 


24,874 0 0 24,874 0 18,791 6,083 


32,080 0 0 32,080 0 28,303 3,777 


68,532 0 0 68,532 0 46,917 21,615 

Operations 

8,039 0 0 8,039 0 

0 8,039 


14,231 0 0 14,231 0 

33 14,198 

$227,586 $0 $0 $227,586 $0 $154,224 $73,362 




$362,854 $0 $0 $362,854 $0 $319,120 $43,734 

Reserves 



$650,000 $0 $0 $650,000 $0 $0 $650,000 


S005 Myakka River $171,464 $4,557 $0 $176,021 $48,332 $118,183 $9,506 

S019 Edward W. Chance Reserve (Lk Manatee Reserve) 195,589 97,871 (32,544) 260,916 75,520 209,270 (23,874) 

S024 Upper Myakka River Watershed 44,782 7,030 31,017 82,829 40,220 25,499 17,110 

S030 RV Griffin Reserve 1,481 0 0 1,481 0 364 1,117 

S031 Myakka Prairie 2,967 0 0 2,967 0 87 2,880 

S032 Little Manatee River 149,421 0 942 150,363 3,849 75,088 71,426 

S041 Myakkahatachee Creek 65,461 0 0 65,461 64,000 1,681 (220) 

S042 Tampa Bay Estuarine Ecosystem 127,157 6,624 585 134,366 77,233 59,126 (1,993) 

S099 Save Our Rivers Administration 24,096 0 0 24,096 3,618 2,474 18,004 

SA05 Deer Prairie Creek 152,124 0 0 152,124 6,801 109,890 35,433 

SA19 Lk Manatee Lower Watershed Upland Rstr 18,356 261,274 0 279,630 261,274 13,550 4,806 

SA31 Myakka State Forest Hydrologic Rstr (Ref D059) 337,431 295,925 0 633,356 295,925 6,802 330,629 

SA42 Terra Ceia Boat Ramp 0 75,000 0 75,000 75,000 0 0 

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Adopted 

FY2009 

Budget 

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Encumbrances 

Budget 

Transfers/ 

Amendment 

Modified 

FY2009 

Budget 

Encumbered 

To Date 

Expended 

To Date 

Remaining 

Balance 

SB19 Edward W. Chance Reserve Hydro Rstr (Ref D060) 110,009 286,557 0 396,566 236,475 6,476 153,615 

SI99 Environmental Education Center 2,000,000 0 (2,000,000) 0 0 0 0 


$3,400,338 $1,034,838 $(2,000,000 ) $2,435,176 $1,188,247 $628,490 $618,439 


W020 SWIM Plan Implementation - Tampa Bay $13,146 $20 $0 $13,166 $5,697 $7,469 $0 

W027 Tampa Bay Estuary Program 14,800 0 0 14,800 720 14,080 0 

W028 Bay Soundings 2,571 619 0 3,190 1,893 1,297 0 

W030 Tampa Bay Watch Field Trip Program 7,508 0 0 7,508 3,268 4,240 0 

W226 City of Anna Maria - Imp. BMPs 60,681 311,000 0 371,681 205,657 166,024 0 

W312 Tampa Bay Habitat Restoration 7,703 0 0 7,703 5,450 2,253 0 


W348 Terra Ceia Isles Habitat Restoration 6,927 579,402 0 586,329 572,306 14,023 0 

W364 Palmetto Estuary 4,408 0 0 4,408 4,260 148 0 

W393 Robinson Preserve Environmental Restoration 0 2 0 2 2 0 0 

W394 FELTS Preserve Restoration 9,275 0 0 9,275 8,423 852 0 

W437 North Port Water Enhancement Prgm 3,200 54,899 0 58,099 56,364 1,734 1 

W501 SWIM Plan Implementation - Charlotte Harbor 813 0 0 813 244 569 0 

W506 CHEC Charlotte Harbor/Lemon Bay SWIM WS Edu 3,689 968 0 4,657 3,637 1,020 0 

W521 Charlotte Harbor Water Quality Monitoring 5,949 3,214 4,781 13,944 5,955 3,207 4,782 


W528 Myakka Rvr Water Quality Monitoring 12,328 0 0 12,328 (8,756) 21,084 0 

W547 WQ Peace&Myakka Basins,CH&Lemon Bay 4,640 2,859 0 7,499 4,974 2,526 (1) 

W552 Sarasota Co Pollutant Model Development 3,223 7,500 0 10,723 9,951 772 0 

W554 Annual Rpt on WQ Cond for Peace & Myakka Rvrs 361 0 0 361 216 145 0 

W558 Venice Hatchett Creek Stormwater Facility 76,061 75,000 0 151,061 150,593 468 0 


W601 SWIM Plan Implementation - Sarasota Bay 2,596 0 0 2,596 1,141 1,455 0 

W602 Neal Preserve Environmental Restoration 1,283 325,000 0 326,283 326,283 0 0 

W611 Sarasota Bay Spoil Island Restoration Prj 214,383 96,375 0 310,758 310,118 640 0 

W612 Sarasota Bay Estuary Program 70,343 0 0 70,343 2,522 67,821 0 

W613 Sarasota Catfish Ck Stormwater Facility 140,714 1,137,500 0 1,278,214 921,102 357,112 0 

W615 Sarasota County Tidal Creek Biological Index 1,187 0 0 1,187 1,117 70 0 

W616 Sarasota Bay Habitat Restoration 61,167 49,383 60,000 170,550 162,295 8,255 0 

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Adopted 

FY2009 

Budget 

Prior Year 

Encumbrances 

Budget 

Transfers/ 

Amendment 

Modified 

FY2009 

Budget 

Encumbered 

To Date 

Expended 

To Date 

Remaining 

Balance 

W617 Sarasota Imp. BMPs Coastal Basin Beach Road 123,961 243,750 121,875 489,586 367,428 283 121,875 

W618 Sarasota Imp. BMPs Hudson Bayou 3,042 2,500 0 5,542 2,870 2,672 0 

W619 Perico Preserve Environmental Rstr 228,142 0 0 228,142 227,919 223 0 

W620 Pelican Cove Stormwater Project 8,905 0 0 8,905 6,986 1,919 0 

W621 Little Sarasota Bay Wtr Qlty Mgmt Plan 29,821 0 75,000 104,821 29,529 292 75,000 

W622 Sarasota Bay Water Quality Management Plan 29,821 0 75,000 104,821 29,529 292 75,000 


$1,201,392 $2,946,214 $354,156 $4,501,762 $3,483,662 $723,943 $294,157 


B063 USGS Surface Wtr. Flow, Level, & W.Q. Data Coll 231,900 0 0 231,900 115,950 115,950 0 

B074 Manatee - WMPlan Braden River 207,136 156,645 0 363,781 244,183 117,532 2,066 

B082 Braden River - Establishment of MFLs 0 30,000 0 30,000 30,000 0 0 

B092 USGS - Flatford Swamp Surface Water Monitoring 160,805 0 0 160,805 79,050 79,460 2,295 

B099 Quality of Water Improvement Program 200,434 19,815 0 220,249 2,800 140,579 76,870 

B106 Enhancing Irrig & Nutrient BMP 0 50,000 0 50,000 30,000 20,000 0 

B115 Myakka River and Cow Pen Slough MFL 0 4 0 4 4 0 0 

B131 Hotel/Motel/Restaurant Water Conservation Prgm 14,105 450 0 14,555 450 8,759 5,346 


B139 Impact of Organic Amendments/Soil Wtr Retention 0 97,500 0 97,500 50,500 47,000 0 

B182 USGS MFL Data Collection 84,900 0 0 84,900 40,393 44,507 0 

B183 Sarasota Co Model Review 0 2 0 2 2 0 0 

B201 Tailwater Recovery 0 15,000 0 15,000 0 15,000 0 


B204 Manatee/Braden River - Estuary MFL 0 12,600 0 12,600 0 12,600 0 

B205 Manatee River - Freshwater MFL 0 31,685 0 31,685 31,685 0 0 

B206 Maintenance of Watershed Parameters & Models 161,892 228,046 0 389,938 153,688 135,573 100,677 

B219 Land Use/Cover Mapping 17,778 3,638 0 21,416 7,442 12,554 1,420 

B228 Eval & Demo of Soil Moisture Based on Irrig Cont 35,725 12,175 0 47,900 37,900 10,000 0 


B238 Crop Coefficients & Wtr Use for Peppers 4,257 8,514 0 12,771 10,879 1,892 0 

B239 Deter Wtr Req For Genetically Alt Lantana Camara 7,315 3,272 0 10,587 6,611 3,976 0 


B241 Reduction of Wtr Use for Citrus Cold Prot 400 0 0 400 0 400 0 


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Adopted 

FY2009 

Budget 

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Encumbrances 

Budget 

Transfers/ 

Amendment 

Modified 

FY2009 

Budget 

Encumbered 

To Date 

Expended 

To Date 

Remaining 

Balance 




B257 Reduc Nursery/Landscape Wtr Use Altering Nandina 5,500 3,410 0 8,910 5,500 3,410 0 

B264 Irrig Mgmt to Cnsrv Wtr, Incr Tree Grwth & Prod 2,079 0 0 2,079 1,794 285 0 

B265 Optimizing Irrig for Shade Tree Prod 4,103 0 0 4,103 4,103 0 0 

B266 Incpt-Sprinkler Irrig Wtr Container Grown Plants 5,945 0 0 5,945 4,732 1,213 0 


B274 Salt Water Intrusion Monitoring Network 22,115 0 0 22,115 8,515 12,047 1,553 


B277 Florida Water Star 9,061 0 0 9,061 2,234 5,356 1,471 

B620 Mapping & GIS 40,829 1,779 0 42,608 2,737 19,675 20,196 

B630 Field Operations 36,079 0 0 36,079 0 11,733 24,346 

P259 Youth Water Resources Education 100,493 75,668 0 176,161 43,068 66,185 66,908 

P268 Public Education 118,800 43,045 0 161,845 44,297 105,228 12,320 


$2,032,248 $879,858 $0 $2,912,106 $1,063,793 $1,026,769 $821,544 



F032 Peace River Regional Reservoir Expansion 3,085,656 1,703,731 0 4,789,387 4,205,969 583,418 0 

F033 Peace River Facility Expansion 2,012,071 1,976,856 0 3,988,927 1,634,299 2,354,629 (1) 

H008 . 

Lake Hancock Lake Level Modification 66,756 445,226 0 511,982 380,115 87,175 44,692 

H009 . 

Lake Hancock Outfall Structure P-11 Modif 312,500 312,500 0 625,000 312,500 0 312,500 

H015 . 

FARMS Back-Plugging Program 8,034 11,940 0 19,974 11,940 0 8,034 

H017 . 

Facilitating Agricultural Rsrc Mgmt Sys (FARMS) 168,237 1,288,308 (206,129) 1,250,416 1,076,933 56,793 116,690 

H024 . 

Upper Peace River Resource Development 32,613 159,457 0 192,070 144,554 25,291 22,225 

H048 . 

Myakka Rvr Watershed Initiative 477,341 1,256,198 0 1,733,539 1,594,987 129,064 9,488 

H052 . 

PR/MRWSA - Reg Integ Loop Sys - Ph 3 Intct 3,061,943 1,405,250 0 4,467,193 4,286,825 179,691 677 

H058 . 

Sarasota Co Exploratory Wells of Inter Aquif Sys 0 25,637 0 25,637 25,637 0 0 

H059 . 

City of Bradenton Reservoir Expansion 503,414 125,000 0 628,414 625,000 1,425 1,989 

H060 . 

Punta Gorda Shell Ck WTP Expans to 10 mgd 648 175,173 0 175,821 42,101 133,142 578 

H062 . 

CF Industries Aquifer Recharge & Recovery 51,571 182,156 0 233,727 232,240 1,347 140 

H063 . 

PR/MRWSA Reg Rsrc Dev Feasibility Std 2,236 195,107 0 197,343 40,043 160,922 (3,622) 

H069 . 

PR/MRWSA Reg Loop System Ph 1A 1,825,648 2,415,994 0 4,241,642 4,027,680 214,707 (745) 

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FY2009 

Budget 

Prior Year 

Encumbrances 

Budget 

Transfers/ 

Amendment 

Modified 

FY2009 

Budget 

Encumbered 

To Date 

Expended 

To Date 

Remaining 

Balance 

H076 . 

Regional Reclaimed Water Partnership Initiative 32,701 0 0 32,701 0 0 32,701 

H079 . 

PR/MRWSA Regional Rsc Dev Ph 1 227,550 0 0 227,550 219,000 38 8,512 



H511 FARMS - ESDA Inc. (Ref H017) 0 0 25,000 25,000 25,000 0 0 

H532 FARMS - CFI USA, Inc.Venus Grove (Ref H017) 0 0 108,750 108,750 108,750 0 0 

H536 FARMS - Clay Gully Tree Farm 0 325,000 0 325,000 0 0 325,000 

H538 FARMS - FFD Land Company, Inc. 0 44,606 (44,605) 1 0 0 1 

H558 FARMS - WFA Land Co., Inc. 0 100,584 0 100,584 100,584 0 0 

H565 FARMS - Sandy Beach Ranch 0 0 63,750 63,750 62,262 0 1,488 

H566 FARMS - Old Florida Investments, Inc 0 0 32,625 32,625 32,625 0 0 

H576 FARMS - WCB Properties, LLC 0 0 3,000 3,000 0 0 3,000 

H577 FARMS - Gemstone Grove, LLC 0 0 12,740 12,740 12,740 0 0 

H578 FARMS - Lakeshore Knolls, LLC 0 0 4,869 4,869 4,869 0 0 


$11,868,919 $17,383,044 $0 $29,251,963 $24,440,974 $3,927,642 $883,347 


K114 Bradenton 

Bradenton ASR Program 12,271 420,451 0 432,722 420,451 4,117 8,154 

K120 North Port 

City of North Port Water ASR, Phase V 113,147 151,001 0 264,148 241,661 21,453 1,034 

K253 Manatee Co 

Imp. BMPs - Wares Creek 4,170 6,953,755 0 6,957,925 6,953,755 1,859 2,311 

K269 Sarasota Co 

North Sarasota County Reclaimed Water ASRs 3,661 1,649,289 0 1,652,950 1,649,289 0 3,661 

K883 North Port 

North Port WMPlan Big Slough 3,342 220,712 0 224,054 220,712 1,435 1,907 

L007 Manatee Co 

WMPlan Buffalo Canal/Frog Creek 7,175 38,609 0 45,784 38,609 6,271 904 

L010 Manatee Co 

WMPlan Gamble Creek 7,175 514,056 0 521,231 352,908 173,350 (5,027) 

L015 Sarasota Co 

Sarasota County Surface Water Monitoring Program 63,463 22,481 0 85,944 19,730 63,175 3,039 


Sarasota Maint of Watershed Para & Models 210,890 514,548 0 725,438 441,077 277,876 6,485 

L200 Bradenton 

Wares Creek Bridge Replacement 503,200 940,000 0 1,443,200 1,440,000 1,933 1,267 

L206 Char/Sara/Manatee FYN Builder/Dev Charlotte, Manatee, Sarasota 53,708 0 0 53,708 22,031 33,633 (1,956) 

L210 Sarasota Co 

Imp. BMPs - Phillippi Creek/Celery Fields 4,171 2,602,696 0 2,606,867 2,602,696 1,469 2,702 

L230 Longboat Key 

Backup Potable Water Supply Interconnect 4,629 689,391 0 694,020 689,391 6,280 (1,651) 

L238 SEC 

SEC Watershed Leadership & Education Program 62,070 21,800 0 83,870 34,000 48,960 910 


Sarasota County NEST Program 0 25,000 0 25,000 591 26,514 (2,105) 

L500 Sarasota 

City of Sarasota Payne Park Reuse Project 0 39,789 (39,789) 0 0 0 0 

L505 North Port 

WMPlan Charlotte Hbr/Myakka Rvr/Coastal Areas 0 0 0 0 0 90 (90) 


North Port Water Conservation and Retrofit Prg 645 1 0 646 1 275 370 

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Projects 

Adopted 

FY2009 

Budget 

Prior Year 

Encumbrances 

Budget 

Transfers/ 

Amendment 

Modified 

FY2009 

Budget 

Encumbered 

To Date 

Expended 

To Date 

Remaining 

Balance 


Rain Sensor Installation Project 1,670 6,125 0 7,795 6,125 88 1,582 

L510 Manatee Co 

FYN Manatee County 51,622 0 0 51,622 37,500 14,045 77 


Shallow Well Rebate Program 3,661 16,500 0 20,161 14,500 2,682 2,979 

L518 Univ of FL 

Char Nitrogen Fertilizer Usage & Leaching 0 3,500 0 3,500 500 3,000 0 

L520 Around the Bend 

Around the Bend Nature Tours Manatee/Sarasota 28,930 0 0 28,930 0 27,960 970 


Indoor Water Conservation Prj 1,670 668 0 2,338 668 858 812 


WMPlan Little Manatee River 8,216 357,402 0 365,618 357,402 157 8,059 

L608 Palmetto 

Palmetto Reclaimed Water ASR 3,661 648,070 0 651,731 645,288 4,807 1,636 

L610 Sarasota Co 

Watershed Plan: Lemon Bay 8,901 217,801 0 226,702 127,321 99,451 (70) 


Watershed Plan: Roberts Bay 8,901 208,185 0 217,086 155,687 60,814 585 


Imp. BMPs South Pelican Drive 3,311 200,000 0 203,311 200,000 413 2,898 


Imp. BMPs Matheny Creek 3,476 425,000 0 428,476 425,000 362 3,114 


Imp. BMPs Alligator Creek 3,476 1,125,000 0 1,128,476 1,125,000 697 2,779 


NAVD88 Control Densification 959 0 0 959 0 0 959 


Watershed Management Plan: Coastal Fringe 4,718 415,270 0 419,988 355,151 62,775 2,062 

L623 Venice 

Imp. BMPs Hatchett Ck-Eastgate 4,780 50,000 0 54,780 0 (5,000) 59,780 

L624 Venice 

Imp. BMPs Hatchett Ck-Venice Ave 6,490 130,443 0 136,933 130,443 434 6,056 


Water Conservation and Retrofit Prj 1,934 16,297 0 18,231 16,297 60 1,874 


Englewood Reuse Transmission - Stillwater 0 3,752 (3,752) 0 0 0 0 


Water Exhibits-Glazer Childrens Museum of Tampa 25,999 25,247 0 51,246 25,247 495 25,504 

L854 Bradenton 

Bradenton/Manatee Co/Palmetto Reuse Intct Stdy 3,661 19,667 0 23,328 19,667 3,274 387 


GIS Dataset Development 101,420 19,170 0 120,590 100,000 19,853 737 


NAVD 1988 Vertical Control Densif (3rd Order) 0 100,000 0 100,000 100,000 265 (265) 


Englewood Reuse Transmission - Park Forest 1,465 100,900 0 102,365 41,374 60,573 418 

L874 Aqua Util 

Aqua Util Reuse Trans - Eastern Lakewood Ranch 822,335 781,350 0 1,603,685 1,599,850 3,933 (98) 


SW Wastewater Rclm Fac ASR Monitoring Well Sys 6,057 0 0 6,057 0 0 6,057 


Manatee Co Water Conservation Program 1,718 36,004 0 37,722 1,304 36,833 (415) 




Florida Aquarium Watershed Edu Initiative 1,807 0 0 1,807 1,055 1,157 (405) 

N046 Great Explorations Great Explorations Water Planet Pinellas Co 2,452 0 0 2,452 0 0 2,452 

N081 North Port 

North Port Brackish Groundwater Explor 372,959 0 0 372,959 0 8,847 364,112 


Myakkahatchee Ck Wtr Treatment Plant Reliability 901,943 0 0 901,943 900,000 7,418 (5,475) 


Reuse Strg Tank & High Service Pump Station 101,250 0 0 101,250 101,250 4,028 (4,028) 

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Adopted 

FY2009 

Budget 

Prior Year 

Encumbrances 

Budget 

Transfers/ 

Amendment 

Modified 

FY2009 

Budget 

Encumbered 

To Date 

Expended 

To Date 

Remaining 

Balance 

N086 Venice 

Plumbing Rebate & Retrofit 50,298 0 0 50,298 47,000 538 2,760 

N087 Bradenton 

Palmetto Reuse Interconnect 168,661 0 0 168,661 0 72 168,589 

N088 Bradenton 

MARS Reuse Interconnection Proj 178,786 0 0 178,786 0 72 178,714 

N105 Gulf Coast Strg Inv The Bridges - Stormwater Reuse 119,474 0 43,541 163,015 156,041 1,903 5,071 

N107 Braden Rvr Util 

Braden River Soil Moisture Sensor Pilot Proj 100,125 0 0 100,125 0 0 100,125 

N115 Manatee Co 

Indoor Water Conservation Retrofit Program 64,792 0 0 64,792 63,072 36 1,684 


Total Manasota Basin 

$4,230,257 $19,709,931 $0 $23,940,188 $21,884,607 $1,091,590 $963,991 

$23,973,594 $41,953,880 

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$(1,645,844 ) $64,281,630 $52,061,283 $7,871,778 $4,348,569





Projects 

Adopted 

Budget 

FY2009 

Adopted 

Budget 


Funded By 

Outside 

Revenue 

Funded By 

Ad Valorem 

Based 

Budget 

Increase/ 

(Decrease) 

From 

FY2009 



$24,555 $24,400 $0 $24,400 ($155) 

Z030 Planning 

14,269 14,481 0 14,481 212 


6,237 5,821 0 5,821 (416) 


34,769 39,068 0 39,068 4,299 


24,874 25,844 0 25,844 970 


32,080 26,182 0 26,182 (5,898) 


68,532 76,164 0 76,164 7,632 


8,039 8,116 0 8,116 77 


14,231 11,365 0 11,365 (2,866) 

Total On-Going Activities $227,586 $231,441 $0 $231,441 

$3,855 



$362,854 $322,940 $0 $322,940 ($39,914) 


Reserves 


$650,000 $600,000 $0 $600,000 ($50,000) 

Total Reserves $650,000 $600,000 $0 $600,000 ($50,000) 


S005 Myakka River 

$171,464 $106,835 $106,835 $0 ($64,629) 

S019 Edward W. Chance Reserve (Lk Manatee Reserve) 195,589 155,591 155,591 0 (39,998) 

S024 Upper Myakka River Watershed 

44,782 40,577 40,577 0 (4,205) 


1,481 1,535 1,535 0 54 

S031 Myakka Prairie 

2,967 3,396 3,396 0 429 

S032 Little Manatee River 

149,421 95,995 95,995 0 (53,426) 

S041 Myakkahatachee Creek 

65,461 37,266 37,266 0 (28,195) 

S042 Tampa Bay Estuarine Ecosystem 

127,157 18,195 18,195 0 (108,962) 


24,096 7,549 7,549 0 (16,547) 

SA05 Deer Prairie Creek 

152,124 132,468 132,468 0 (19,656) 

SA19 Lk Manatee Lower Watershed Upland Rstr 

18,356 18,385 18,385 0 29 

SA31 Myakka State Forest Hydrologic Rstr (Ref D059) 

337,431 0 0 0 (337,431) 

SB19 Edward W. Chance Reserve Hydro Rstr (Ref D060) 110,009 0 0 0 (110,009) 

SI99 Environmental Education Center 

2,000,000 0 0 0 (2,000,000) 

Total Save Our Rivers (SOR) Reimbursable Projects $3,400,338 $617,792 $617,792 

$0 ($2,782,546) 


W020 SWIM Plan Implementation - Tampa Bay 

$13,146 $33,896 $10,698 $23,198 $20,750 

W027 Tampa Bay Estuary Program 

14,800 38,409 1,912 36,497 23,609 

W028 Bay Soundings 

2,571 4,950 0 4,950 2,379 

W030 Tampa Bay Watch Field Trip Program 

7,508 14,785 0 14,785 7,277 

W226 City of Anna Maria - Imp. BMPs 

60,681 4,623 2,311 2,312 (56,058) 

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Adopted 

Budget 

FY2009 

Adopted 

Budget 


Funded By 

Outside 

Revenue 

Funded By 

Ad Valorem 

Based 

Budget 

Increase/ 

(Decrease) 

From 

FY2009 

W312 Tampa Bay Habitat Restoration 

7,703 20,007 3,753 16,254 12,304 


28,334 22,508 2,504 20,004 (5,826) 

W348 Terra Ceia Isles Habitat Restoration 

6,927 20,538 10,269 10,269 13,611 

W358 Tom Bennett Park Habitat Restoration 

0 63,770 31,885 31,885 63,770 

W364 Palmetto Estuary 

4,408 4,330 2,165 2,165 (78) 

W394 FELTS Preserve Restoration 

9,275 10,770 885 9,885 1,495 

W437 North Port Water Enhancement Prgm 

3,200 0 0 0 (3,200) 


813 1,551 775 776 738 

W506 CHEC Charlotte Harbor/Lemon Bay SWIM WS Edu 

3,689 8,177 4,088 4,089 4,488 

W509 Alligator Creek In-stream Restoration 

0 157,427 78,713 78,714 157,427 


5,949 10,676 1,697 8,979 4,727 


15,008 32,330 16,165 16,165 17,322 

W528 Myakka Rvr Water Quality Monitoring 

12,328 51,506 25,753 25,753 39,178 


4,640 0 0 0 (4,640) 

W552 Sarasota Co Pollutant Model Development 

3,223 0 0 0 (3,223) 


361 0 0 0 (361) 

W558 Venice Hatchett Creek Stormwater Facility 

76,061 2,090 1,045 1,045 (73,971) 


W601 SWIM Plan Implementation - Sarasota Bay 

2,596 8,494 4,247 4,247 5,898 

W602 Neal Preserve Environmental Restoration 

1,283 2,690 1,345 1,345 1,407 

W603 Ungarelli Preserve Habitat Restoration 

0 53,770 26,885 26,885 53,770 

W604 Phillippi Creek In-stream Restoration 

0 155,989 77,994 77,995 155,989 

W611 Sarasota Bay Spoil Island Restoration Prj 

214,383 1,912 956 956 (212,471) 

W612 Sarasota Bay Estuary Program 

70,343 140,787 70,393 70,394 70,444 

W613 Sarasota Catfish Ck Stormwater Facility 

140,714 5,468 2,734 2,734 (135,246) 

W615 Sarasota County Tidal Creek Biological Index 

1,187 0 0 0 (1,187) 

W616 Sarasota Bay Habitat Restoration 

61,167 63,280 1,640 61,640 2,113 

W617 Sarasota Imp. BMPs Coastal Basin Beach Road 

123,961 126,642 2,383 124,259 2,681 

W618 Sarasota Imp. BMPs Hudson Bayou 

3,042 0 0 0 (3,042) 

W619 Perico Preserve Environmental Rstr 

228,142 1,912 956 956 (226,230) 

W620 Pelican Cove Stormwater Project 

8,905 2,099 1,049 1,050 (6,806) 

W621 Little Sarasota Bay Wtr Qlty Mgmt Plan 

29,821 86,948 5,974 80,974 57,127 

W622 Sarasota Bay Water Quality Management Plan 

29,821 86,948 5,974 80,974 57,127 

W623 Holmes Beach Stormwater Retrofit 

0 86,997 43,498 43,499 86,997 

W624 Red Bug Slough Restoration 

0 404,767 202,383 202,384 404,767 

W625 Runaway Bay - Shoreline Restoration 

0 43,032 21,516 21,516 43,032 

W626 Blackburn Point Park Addition Project 

0 105,989 52,994 52,995 105,989 

W627 Bradenton Beach Stormwater Retrofits 

0 104,897 52,448 52,449 104,897 

Total Surface Water Improvement & Management (SWIM) Projects $1,201,392 $1,986,382 $770,696 $1,215,686 $784,990 



B074 Manatee - WMPlan Braden River 

207,136 10,136 0 10,136 (197,000) 

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Adopted 

Budget 

FY2009 

Adopted 

Budget 


Funded By 

Outside 

Revenue 

Funded By 

Ad Valorem 

Based 

Budget 

Increase/ 

(Decrease) 

From 

FY2009 

B092 USGS - Flatford Swamp Surface Water Monitoring 160,805 0 0 0 (160,805) 


200,434 10,000 0 10,000 (190,434) 


14,105 14,855 0 14,855 750 


6,250 0 0 0 (6,250) 

B182 USGS MFL Data Collection 

84,900 0 0 0 (84,900) 


161,892 0 0 0 (161,892) 


17,778 0 0 0 (17,778) 

B228 Eval & Demo of Soil Moisture Based on Irrig Cont 

35,725 0 0 0 (35,725) 


13,125 0 0 0 (13,125) 


4,257 0 0 0 (4,257) 


7,315 0 0 0 (7,315) 


11,000 0 0 0 (11,000) 


400 0 0 0 (400) 


926 0 0 0 (926) 


13,336 13,266 0 13,266 (70) 


2,045 0 0 0 (2,045) 


3,000 0 0 0 (3,000) 



2,079 0 0 0 (2,079) 




5,945 0 0 0 (5,945) 


9,375 0 0 0 (9,375) 

B274 Salt Water Intrusion Monitoring Network 

22,115 17,389 0 17,389 (4,726) 


501,540 0 0 0 (501,540) 


9,061 8,870 0 8,870 (191) 

B310 Maint WS Para & Models - Manatee Co (was B206) 

0 67,635 0 67,635 67,635 

B315 Maint WS Para & Models - Sarasota Co (was B206) 

0 69,356 0 69,356 69,356 


40,829 31,785 0 31,785 (9,044) 


36,079 39,785 0 39,785 3,706 


100,493 102,236 0 102,236 1,743 



Total Basin Initiatives $2,032,248 $509,528 $0 $509,528 ($1,522,720) 



$3,085,656 $43,917 $0 $43,917 ($3,041,739) 


2,012,071 1,724,890 0 1,724,890 (287,181) 


66,756 379,313 0 379,313 312,557 


312,500 825 0 825 (311,675) 


8,034 11,455 0 11,455 3,421 


168,237 65,167 0 65,167 (103,070) 


32,613 34,161 0 34,161 1,548 


477,341 32,184 0 32,184 (445,157) 


0 501,913 0 501,913 501,913 

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Projects 

Adopted 

Budget 

FY2009 

Adopted 

Budget 


Funded By 

Outside 

Revenue 

Funded By 

Ad Valorem 

Based 

Budget 

Increase/ 

(Decrease) 

From 

FY2009 


3,061,943 2,123,217 0 2,123,217 (938,726) 

H059 City of Bradenton Reservoir Expansion 

503,414 1,006,944 0 1,006,944 503,530 


648 0 0 0 (648) 


51,571 1,048 0 1,048 (50,523) 


2,236 0 0 0 (2,236) 


1,825,648 4,238 0 4,238 (1,821,410) 


32,701 0 0 0 (32,701) 


227,550 4,046 0 4,046 (223,504) 

H086 Manatee Co Reg 10 MG RW Storage Tank 

0 1,126,563 0 1,126,563 1,126,563 


0 503,763 0 503,763 503,763 


0 259,593 0 259,593 259,593 

H089 Flatford Swamp Hydrologic Rstr/Implementation 

0 477,312 0 477,312 477,312 

Total Water Supply & Resource Development $11,868,919 $8,300,549 $0 $8,300,549 ($3,568,370) 


K114 Bradenton Bradenton ASR Program 

$12,271 $6,304 $0 $6,304 ($5,967) 

K120 North Port City of North Port Water ASR, Phase V 

113,147 65,402 0 65,402 (47,745) 

K253 Manatee Co Imp. BMPs - Wares Creek 

4,170 3,198 0 3,198 (972) 

K269 Sarasota Co North Sarasota County Reclaimed Water ASRs 

3,661 3,820 0 3,820 159 

K883 North Port North Port WMPlan Big Slough 

3,342 2,314 0 2,314 (1,028) 

L007 Manatee Co WMPlan Buffalo Canal/Frog Creek 

7,175 10,174 0 10,174 2,999 

L010 Manatee Co WMPlan Gamble Creek 

7,175 10,174 0 10,174 2,999 

L015 Sarasota Co Sarasota County Surface Water Monitoring Program 63,463 61,770 0 61,770 (1,693) 

L019 Sarasota Co Sarasota Maint of Watershed Para & Models 

210,890 205,085 0 205,085 (5,805) 

L200 Bradenton Wares Creek Bridge Replacement 

503,200 503,242 0 503,242 42 


53,708 0 0 0 (53,708) 

L210 Sarasota Co Imp. BMPs - Phillippi Creek/Celery Fields 

4,171 12,381 0 12,381 8,210 

L230 Longboat Key Backup Potable Water Supply Interconnect 

4,629 5,016 0 5,016 387 

L238 SEC SEC Watershed Leadership & Education Program 

62,070 62,092 0 62,092 22 

L506 North Port North Port Water Conservation and Retrofit Prg 

645 0 0 0 (645) 

L509 Manatee Co Rain Sensor Installation Project 

1,670 0 0 0 (1,670) 

L510 Manatee Co FYN Manatee County 

51,622 52,435 0 52,435 813 

L512 Manatee Co Shallow Well Rebate Program 

3,661 2,281 0 2,281 (1,380) 

L520 Around the Bend Around the Bend Nature Tours Manatee/Sarasota 

28,930 28,886 0 28,886 (44) 

L601 Manatee Co Indoor Water Conservation Prj 

1,670 0 0 0 (1,670) 

L604 Manatee Co WMPlan Little Manatee River 


L608 Palmetto Palmetto Reclaimed Water ASR 

3,661 3,820 0 3,820 159 

L610 Sarasota Co Watershed Plan: Lemon Bay 

8,901 5,663 0 5,663 (3,238) 

L611 Sarasota Co Watershed Plan: Roberts Bay 

8,901 5,663 0 5,663 (3,238) 

L613 Sarasota Co Imp. BMPs South Pelican Drive 

3,311 3,493 0 3,493 182 

L614 Sarasota Co Imp. BMPs Matheny Creek 

3,476 6,133 0 6,133 2,657 

L615 Sarasota Co Imp. BMPs Alligator Creek 

3,476 6,793 0 6,793 3,317 

L617 Sarasota Co NAVD88 Control Densification 

959 0 0 0 (959) 

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Adopted 

Budget 

FY2009 

Adopted 

Budget 


Funded By 

Outside 

Revenue 

Funded By 

Ad Valorem 

Based 

Budget 

Increase/ 

(Decrease) 

From 

FY2009 

L618 Sarasota Co Watershed Management Plan: Coastal Fringe 

4,718 39,031 0 39,031 34,313 

L623 Venice Imp. BMPs Hatchett Ck-Eastgate 

4,780 0 0 0 (4,780) 

L624 Venice Imp. BMPs Hatchett Ck-Venice Ave 

6,490 3,947 0 3,947 (2,543) 

L627 North Port Water Conservation and Retrofit Prj 

1,934 3,033 0 3,033 1,099 

L693 Child's Museum Water Exhibits-Glazer Childrens Museum of Tampa 25,999 777 0 777 (25,222) 

L854 Bradenton Bradenton/Manatee Co/Palmetto Reuse Intct Stdy 

3,661 779 0 779 (2,882) 

L867 Sarasota Co GIS Dataset Development 

101,420 102,727 0 102,727 1,307 

L869 Englewood WD Englewood Reuse Transmission - Park Forest 

1,465 0 0 0 (1,465) 

L874 Aqua Util Aqua Util Reuse Trans - Eastern Lakewood Ranch 822,335 2,331 0 2,331 (820,004) 

L879 Manatee Co SW Wastewater Rclm Fac ASR Monitoring Well Sys 

6,057 0 0 0 (6,057) 

L949 Manatee Co Manatee Co Water Conservation Program 

1,718 2,277 0 2,277 559 


4,962 0 0 0 (4,962) 


1,807 1,885 0 1,885 78 

N046 Great Explorations Great Explorations Water Planet Pinellas Co 

2,452 0 0 0 (2,452) 

N081 North Port North Port Brackish Groundwater Explor 

372,959 0 0 0 (372,959) 

N082 North Port Myakkahatchee Ck Wtr Treatment Plant Reliability 901,943 505,954 0 505,954 (395,989) 

N084 North Port Reuse Strg Tank & High Service Pump Station 

101,250 953,052 0 953,052 851,802 

N086 Venice Plumbing Rebate & Retrofit 

50,298 0 0 0 (50,298) 

N087 Bradenton Palmetto Reuse Interconnect 

168,661 0 0 0 (168,661) 

N088 Bradenton MARS Reuse Interconnection Proj 

178,786 0 0 0 (178,786) 

N105 Gulf Coast Strg Inv The Bridges - Stormwater Reuse 

119,474 0 0 0 (119,474) 

N107 Braden Rvr Util Braden River Soil Moisture Sensor Pilot Proj 

100,125 2,741 0 2,741 (97,384) 

N115 Manatee Co Indoor Water Conservation Retrofit Program 

64,792 5,366 0 5,366 (59,426) 

N139 Sarasota Co Low Impact Development Manual-Ph IV 

0 68,852 0 68,852 68,852 

N143 Sarasota Co Ext FYN Sarasota County 

0 53,586 0 53,586 53,586 

N151 Manatee Co NAVD 88 Vertical Control Densification 

0 76,949 0 76,949 76,949 

N181 SEC Science Curriculum Enhancement Prgm 

0 33,400 0 33,400 33,400 

N188 Bradenton Bradenton NAVD 88 Densification 

0 70,249 0 70,249 70,249 

N206 Science Museum G.Wiz Water Wonders Workshop 

0 39,616 0 39,616 39,616 


0 68,077 0 68,077 68,077 

N231 Manatee Co Indoor Water Conservation Prj - Ph IV 

0 66,149 0 66,149 66,149 

Total Cooperative Funding $4,230,257 $3,166,917 $0 $3,166,917 ($1,063,340) 

Total Appropriation Manasota Basin 

$23,973,594 $15,735,549 $1,388,488 $14,347,061 ($8,238,045) 

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Projects 

Adopted 

Budget 

FY2009 

Adopted 

Budget 


Funded By 

Outside 

Revenue 

Funded By 

Ad Valorem 

Based 

Budget 

Increase/ 

(Decrease) 

From 

FY2009 


Ad Valorem Taxes $12,095,125 $10,726,682 

$0 $10,726,682 ($1,368,443) 


0 3,220,379 (1,634,502) 

Manatee - WMPlan Braden River (B074) 69,783 0 

0 0 (69,783) 

Sarasota - WMPlan Braden River (B074) 15,717 0 

0 0 (15,717) 


0 0 (450,000) 

Ecosystem Trust Fund - SWIM Rebudget 0 266,115 266,115 0 266,115 


0 0 (2,387,750) 

WMLTF (SOR) - Prior Year Funds 3,400,338 617,792 617,792 0 (2,782,546) 



0 400,000 (300,000) 



.1484 


$23,973,594 $15,735,549 $1,388,488 $14,347,061 ($8,238,045) 

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Z030 

Z050 

Z060 

Z074 

Z090 

Z300 

Z500 

Z600 

Z700 


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FY2009 

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Transfers/ 

Amendment 

Modified 

FY2009 

Budget 

Encumbered 

To Date 

Expended 

To Date 

Remaining 

Balance 


Planning 

13,031 0 0 13,031 0 9,887 3,144 


10,158 0 0 10,158 0 4,538 5,620 


33,628 0 0 33,628 0 27,674 5,954 

Risk Management 

14,500 0 0 14,500 0 10,251 4,249 


56,619 0 0 56,619 0 48,302 8,317 


45,326 0 0 45,326 0 38,389 6,937 


100,551 0 0 100,551 0 82,613 17,938 

Operations 

8,039 0 0 8,039 0 

271 7,768 


14,231 0 0 14,231 0 5,606 8,625 

$321,424 $0 $0 $321,424 $0 $248,136 $73,288 




$354,233 $0 $0 $354,233 $0 $345,459 $8,774 

Reserves 



$250,000 $0 $0 $250,000 $0 $0 $250,000 


S001 Jack Creek $89,824 $8,185 $0 $98,009 $31,843 $54,522 $11,644 

S017 Prairie/Shell Creek 68,637 13,415 0 82,052 7,782 40,077 34,193 

S029 Upper Lake Marion Creek Watershed 14,308 12,856 0 27,164 7,306 10,077 9,781 

S030 RV Griffin Reserve 89,134 657 567 90,358 2,547 18,718 69,093 

S035 Bowlegs Creek 35,100 0 0 35,100 0 449 34,651 

S036 Charlotte Harbor State Buffer Preserve 3,282 0 0 3,282 0 2,590 692 

S040 Lower Peace River (Deep Creek) 162,745 0 (567) 162,178 5,994 73,731 82,453 

S051 Bright Hour Watershed 2,090 0 0 2,090 0 715 1,375 

S054 Lake Hancock 274,442 140,216 92,500 507,158 299,512 98,984 108,662 

S099 Save Our Rivers Administration 24,096 0 0 24,096 0 2,262 21,834 

SA01 Jack Creek Hydrologic & Wetlands Restoration 6,530 470,000 0 476,530 250,000 5,226 221,304 

SA54 Lk Hancock Enviromental Education Center 0 421,875 0 421,875 0 422,905 (1,030) 

SB40 Deep Creek Recreational Improvements 0 118,500 0 118,500 0 118,958 (458) 

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SB54 Polk's Nature Discovery Center Field Trips 32,465 127,892 0 160,357 31,712 127,892 753 


$802,653 $1,313,596 $92,500 $2,208,749 $636,696 $977,106 $594,947 


W014 Lake Hancock Outfall Treatment System $349,627 $0 $0 $349,627 $333,933 $15,694 $0 

W032 Hillsborough CC Foundation Field Trip Program 2,603 226 0 2,829 2,802 27 0 


W436 Elizabeth Place WQ & Natural Sys Enhancement 126,829 125,000 0 251,829 234,345 17,484 0 

W501 SWIM Plan Implementation - Charlotte Harbor 2,438 0 0 2,438 731 1,707 0 

W506 CHEC Charlotte Harbor/Lemon Bay SWIM WS Edu 14,757 3,872 0 18,629 14,548 4,080 1 

W507 CHEC Peace River Watershed Education 18,439 6,538 0 24,977 12,840 12,137 0 

W511 Alligator Creek Restoration 4,000 364,471 0 368,471 367,087 1,384 0 

W521 Charlotte Harbor Water Quality Monitoring 17,846 9,641 14,344 41,831 17,865 9,622 14,344 


W527 Peace River Wtr Qlty Monitoring 20,481 0 0 20,481 (9,924) 30,405 0 

W547 WQ Peace&Myakka Basins,CH&Lemon Bay 13,920 8,578 0 22,498 14,921 7,577 0 

W553 Coral Creek Habitat Restoration 157,855 180,861 200,000 538,716 297,530 41,186 200,000 

W554 Annual Rpt on WQ Cond for Peace & Myakka Rvrs 362 0 0 362 266 96 0 

W555 Eval Effects of Rstr of Estuarine Fishes 23,325 0 0 23,325 12,075 11,250 0 

W556 FDOT - Cape Haze Pioneer Trail Hydrologic Rstr 3,425 15,000 0 18,425 18,287 138 0 

W557 Characterizing Seagrass Comm of Eastern Char Hbr 724 7,500 0 8,224 3,086 5,138 0 


W776 SWIM Plan Implementation - Winter Haven 5,620 0 0 5,620 5,620 0 0 

W781 South Lake Conine Watershed Rstr Prj 137,721 166,250 0 303,971 303,825 146 0 

W794 Chain of Lakes Sediment Removal Feasibility Stdy 2,439 15,098 0 17,537 5,624 11,913 0 

W796 Chain of Lakes Water Quality Management Plan 4,849 62,500 0 67,349 55,641 11,708 0 


$987,051 $1,104,803 $231,844 $2,323,698 $1,809,064 $282,789 $231,845 


B063 USGS Surface Wtr. Flow, Level, & W.Q. Data Coll 434,900 0 0 434,900 217,450 217,450 0 

B099 Quality of Water Improvement Program 157,143 54,384 0 211,527 0 91,523 120,004 

B113 Effect of Karst Dev. - Peace River Flow 0 0 0 0 0 607 (607) 

B131 Hotel/Motel/Restaurant Water Conservation Prgm 16,734 1,200 0 17,934 1,200 10,365 6,369 


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To Date 

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Balance 

B163 Peace R. - Historical Land Cover Mapping 56,415 19,000 0 75,415 58,000 14,475 2,940 

B184 FL 2091 Hydrologic Charact of Charlie Ck Wtrshed 0 0 0 0 0 166 (166) 

B198 Lake Jackson MFL Recovery Feasibility Study 12,730 310,000 0 322,730 310,000 4,648 8,082 

B199 Water Use During Prod of Select Tropical Foliage 0 29,618 0 29,618 29,618 0 0 


B206 Maintenance of Watershed Parameters & Models 185,783 260,053 0 445,836 257,392 9,311 179,133 

B217 Ridge Lakes Stormwater Improvement 103,050 372,764 46,875 522,689 278,727 170,586 73,376 

B219 Land Use/Cover Mapping 39,032 7,724 0 46,756 17,110 28,226 1,420 

B226 Wtr Budget & Irrig Req for Mature Blueberries 9,563 14,627 0 24,190 21,688 0 2,502 


B238 Crop Coefficients & Wtr Use for Peppers 3,649 7,298 0 10,947 9,325 1,622 0 

B239 Deter Wtr Req For Genetically Alt Lantana Camara 9,310 4,128 0 13,438 8,414 5,024 0 


B241 Reduction of Wtr Use for Citrus Cold Prot 4,000 1 0 4,001 0 4,001 0 


B243 Long-Term Wtr Budget Analysis of Lk Starr 104,859 1 0 104,860 50,000 50,275 4,585 

B244 USGS - Hydrogeology & Qlty of GW in Highlands 24,629 1 0 24,630 5,000 17,430 2,200 


B247 Effects of Dev on the Hydrologic Budget in SWUCA 0 0 0 0 0 54 (54) 



B257 Reduc Nursery/Landscape Wtr Use Altering Nandina 7,000 4,340 0 11,340 7,000 4,340 0 

B260 Upper Peace River System - Freshwater MFLs 250 35,000 0 35,250 35,000 0 250 

B263 Eval of Diff On-Farm Blueberry Sys Irrig Effic 9,080 0 0 9,080 9,080 0 0 

B264 Irrig Mgmt to Cnsrv Wtr, Incr Tree Grwth & Prod 28,106 0 0 28,106 24,256 3,850 0 

B265 Optimizing Irrig for Shade Tree Prod 5,158 0 0 5,158 5,158 0 0 

B266 Incpt-Sprinkler Irrig Wtr Container Grown Plants 7,471 0 0 7,471 5,946 1,525 0 

B268 Charlie Creek - Freshwater MFLs 26,250 0 0 26,250 25,000 0 1,250 

B269 Horse Creek - Freshwater MFLs 1,250 0 0 1,250 0 0 1,250 



B277 Florida Water Star 10,061 0 0 10,061 2,532 5,845 1,684 

B620 Mapping & GIS 41,784 2,880 0 44,664 3,634 23,321 17,709 

B630 Field Operations 265,197 321,930 0 587,127 325,272 117,349 144,506 

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FY2009 

Budget 

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FY2009 

Budget 

Encumbered 

To Date 

Expended 

To Date 

Remaining 

Balance 

B670 Structure Operations 216,682 129,911 0 346,593 82,106 167,026 97,461 

G004 Aquatic Plant Management 17,545 0 0 17,545 0 5,194 12,351 

P259 Youth Water Resources Education 209,130 193,131 0 402,261 124,247 130,310 147,704 

P268 Public Education 179,511 60,923 0 240,434 69,927 131,251 39,256 


$2,281,099 $1,939,559 $46,875 $4,267,533 $2,145,437 $1,251,943 $870,153 



F032 Peace River Regional Reservoir Expansion 500,000 538,644 0 1,038,644 817,914 220,730 0 

F033 Peace River Facility Expansion 200,000 756,298 0 956,298 604,466 351,832 0 

F035 Polk County Regional Reuse 0 146,438 0 146,438 114,376 32,062 0 

H008 . 

Lake Hancock Lake Level Modification 169,794 890,453 0 1,060,247 734,343 174,779 151,125 

H009 . 

Lake Hancock Outfall Structure P-11 Modif 625,000 625,000 0 1,250,000 625,000 0 625,000 

H014 . 

Lake Hancock Outfall Treatment System 0 13,664,728 0 13,664,728 12,985,278 679,568 (118) 

H015 . 

FARMS Back-Plugging Program 21,389 94,454 0 115,843 88,854 13,091 13,898 

H017 . 

Facilitating Agricultural Rsrc Mgmt Sys (FARMS) 382,313 247,982 (90,033) 540,262 119,326 92,825 328,111 

H024 . 

Upper Peace River Resource Development 63,863 318,913 0 382,776 289,108 50,599 43,069 

H027 . 

Charlotte Co Regional Reclaimed Water Expansion 274,768 14,646 0 289,414 0 287,583 1,831 

H034 . 

Peace Creek Canal Watershed 342,081 861,462 0 1,203,543 427,987 652,519 123,037 

H044 . 

SWUCA - Pilot Lake Augmentation 0 0 0 0 0 2,781 (2,781) 

H048 . 

Myakka Rvr Watershed Initiative 62,626 139,578 0 202,204 176,346 14,380 11,478 

H052 . 

PR/MRWSA - Reg Integ Loop Sys - Ph 3 Intct 1,191,295 519,750 0 1,711,045 1,643,757 66,454 834 

H060 . 

Punta Gorda Shell Ck WTP Expans to 10 mgd 648 64,790 0 65,438 15,572 49,244 622 

H062 . 

CF Industries Aquifer Recharge & Recovery 103,752 364,314 0 468,066 464,516 2,697 853 

H063 . 

PR/MRWSA Reg Rsrc Dev Feasibility Std 1,118 72,163 0 73,281 14,811 59,520 (1,050) 

H069 . 

PR/MRWSA Reg Loop System Ph 1A 677,590 893,586 0 1,571,176 1,489,689 79,392 2,095 

H072 . 

Polk County Comprehensive Water Supply Plan 7,062 96,456 0 103,518 68,940 27,516 7,062 

H073 . 

Polk SWRUSA Carter Rd 1 Billion Gallon Rclm Strg 138,532 0 0 138,532 0 25 138,507 

H076 . 

Regional Reclaimed Water Partnership Initiative 528,269 0 1,250,000 1,778,269 1,771,640 12,574 (5,945) 

H079 . 

PR/MRWSA Regional Rsc Dev Ph 1 84,643 0 0 84,643 81,000 14 3,629 

H080 . 

Polk Central Florida Wtr Resource Dev Prj 2,506,875 0 (2,030,764) 476,111 0 516 475,595 

H090 Polk Co NERUSA Holly Hill Rclm Wtr Strg, Pmp&LFA 0 0 505,486 505,486 0 0 505,486 

H091 Polk Co SWRUSA Rclm Wtr Connection to TECO 0 0 208,333 208,333 0 0 208,333 



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FY2009 

Budget 

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Amendment 

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FY2009 

Budget 

Encumbered 

To Date 

Expended 

To Date 

Remaining 

Balance 

H501 . 

FARMS - TRB Groves, L.L.C. 0 252,815 0 252,815 232,591 20,224 0 

H509 . 

FARMS - LallyMix 0 470 (469) 1 0 0 1 

H512 FARMS - Williams Farms Partners Prj 0 334,835 0 334,835 334,835 0 0 

H516 FARMS - Hancock Grove 0 40,242 18,315 58,557 0 58,556 1 

H522 FARMS - Island Grove #5 0 4,449 0 4,449 0 4,449 0 

H523 FARMS - The Mosaic Company (Ref H017) 0 0 1,113 1,113 0 0 1,113 

H530 FARMS - Island Grove LLC 0 7,085 (7,084) 1 0 0 1 

H534 FARMS - Diner Citrus/Cattle Co & OSS 0 9,598 (9,598) 0 0 0 0 

H537 FARMS - Royce Ranch Citrus 0 0 25,617 25,617 25,617 0 0 

H539 FARMS - Ben Hill Griffin, C&S Grove 0 43,846 (20,336) 23,510 0 23,510 0 

H540 FARMS - Classic Caladiums, L.L.C. 0 49,500 6,000 55,500 36,666 18,834 0 

H546 FARMS - Keystone Grove LLC 0 4,117 3,328 7,445 7,445 0 0 

H547 FARMS - Walters Grove 0 1,373 0 1,373 1,373 0 0 

H551 FARMS - I.M.G. Enterprises, Inc. 0 2,747 0 2,747 0 2,747 0 

H552 FARMS - The Groves of Peace River 0 2,386 0 2,386 2,386 0 0 

H553 FARMS - Las Lomas Holdings, Inc. 0 4,297 0 4,297 4,297 0 0 

H555 FARMS - Orange-Co, LP 0 38,604 (175) 38,429 0 38,429 0 

H556 FARMS - Island Grove, Farm #6 0 66,869 0 66,869 3,179 63,690 0 

H557 FARMS - Landscaping, Sod & Irrigation, Inc. 0 30,585 0 30,585 30,585 0 0 

H560 FARMS - Island Grove Integrated/Automated Irrig 0 35,850 0 35,850 35,850 0 0 

H563 FARMS - T. J. Chastain 0 0 38,905 38,905 26,082 12,823 0 

H564 FARMS - Blue Field USA, LLC 0 0 63,967 63,967 63,967 0 0 

H568 FARMS - Bethel Farms 0 0 15,235 15,235 15,235 0 0 

H569 FARMS - FLM - Prairie River Ranch Phase II 0 0 36,700 36,700 36,700 0 0 

H570 FARMS - Down South Blues 0 0 50,500 50,500 50,500 0 0 

H573 FARMS - T.J. Chastain - Neal Road Grove 0 0 24,186 24,186 24,186 0 0 

H575 FARMS - Citrus Creek Grove - Ph 2 0 0 108,372 108,372 108,372 0 0 

H580 FARMS - Cornerstone Grove, LLC 0 0 1,700 1,700 1,700 0 0 

H582 FARMS - Island Grove Farm 8 - Parsley 0 0 27,500 27,500 27,500 0 0 


$7,881,618 $22,547,179 $226,798 $30,655,595 $24,909,845 $3,113,963 $2,631,787 


K280 Charotte Co 

Imp. BMPs - Greater Port Charlotte 202,406 501,935 0 704,341 294,613 410,448 (720) 

K300 Polk Co 

Utilities Northeast Service Area Reuse 0 0 0 0 0 150 (150) 

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Balance 

K459 Charlotte Co SB 

Impl of BMPs - Punta Gorda Campus Watershed 1,017 1 0 1,018 1 122 895 

K725 Polk Co 

FYN Polk County 39,494 0 0 39,494 18,947 20,517 30 

K734 Lake Wales 

WMPlan Lake Wales 0 1,945 0 1,945 1,945 0 0 


Lemon Bay High School Reuse Extension 2,929 22,760 0 25,689 22,760 0 2,929 

L151 Sebring 

WMPlan Sebring 3,194 45,570 0 48,764 45,570 4,263 (1,069) 

L152 Avon Park 

WMPlan Avon Park 7,116 31,510 0 38,626 31,510 8,434 (1,318) 

L153 Lake Placid 

Lake Placid Reuse (REDI) 1,299 620,986 0 622,285 75,998 545,321 966 

L206 Char/Sara/Manatee FYN Builder/Dev Charlotte, Manatee, Sarasota 20,005 0 0 20,005 7,344 12,092 569 

L215 Charlotte Co BCC Rotunda ASR Well Conversion for Reuse Water 219,646 419,399 0 639,045 635,649 242 3,154 


Highlands WMPlan Carter Creek (REDI) 9,840 351,835 0 361,675 325,075 30,044 6,556 

L316 Polk Co Utilities 

Lower Floridan Exploratory/Test Production Well 0 0 0 0 0 685 (685) 

L324 Lakeland 

Lakeland - Lk Parker Stormwater BMP Imp 193,137 845,480 0 1,038,617 1,033,112 2,597 2,908 

L352 Frostproof/Polk Co Polk Imp. BMPs Lake Clinch Outfall Replacement 0 1 0 1 0 200 (199) 

L353 Frostproof/Polk 

Polk WMPlan Lakes Crooked, Clinch, and Reedy 5,255 500,000 0 505,255 500,000 637 4,618 


Highlands WMPlan Lake Placid (REDI) 360,667 375,760 0 736,427 602,015 84,681 49,731 

L475 Polk Co 

Utilities NE Reg Reclaimed Storage Expansion 0 1 0 1 0 36 (35) 

L479 Lakeland 

Lk Hollingsworth Westside Stormwater Treatment 191,848 189,216 0 381,064 376,848 416 3,800 


Charlotte Co Golf Course Reuse Storage 1,299 414,071 (414,071) 1,299 0 0 1,299 


WMPlan Charlotte Harbor 7,273 228,521 0 235,794 209,009 24,216 2,569 

L553 Dundee 

Reclaimed Water Use System Project 542,039 758,747 (337,500) 963,286 758,747 3,659 200,880 

L633 DeSoto Co 

WMPlan Desoto County 3,621 225,000 0 228,621 217,464 8,464 2,693 

L640 Punta Gorda 

Punta Gorda Reuse Feasibility Study 1,299 0 0 1,299 0 0 1,299 

L649 FDEP 

Hydrologic Rstr of Highlands Hammock SP 3,560 36,247 0 39,807 11,247 25,362 3,198 

L671 Polk Co 

Aquifer Recharge to Relieve Flooding 4,491 117,127 0 121,618 115,656 8,173 (2,211) 

L672 Polk Co 

WMPlan Polk County 0 37,616 0 37,616 37,616 29 (29) 

L673 Polk Co 

Imp. BMPs - Lk Belle & Tractor Lk 2,594 478,792 0 481,386 478,792 164 2,430 

L674 Polk Co 

Imp. BMPs - Saddlebag Lake 2,594 993,248 (275,000) 720,842 82,897 262,024 375,921 

L679 Hardee Co 

WMPlan Horse Creek 3,621 0 0 3,621 0 6,108 (2,487) 

L680 Polk Co 

WMPlan Bartow 2,594 199,228 0 201,822 73,226 126,379 2,217 


Water Exhibits-Glazer Childrens Museum of Tampa 21,302 20,550 0 41,852 20,550 521 20,781 

L770 Lakeland 

Lk Gibson Stormwater Mgmt System Retrofit 192,526 562,501 0 755,027 750,133 681 4,213 


Charlotte Co Toilet Rebate Program 1,718 38,050 0 39,768 22,959 15,881 928 


Lake Clay Stormwater Retrofit (REDI) 7,383 171,875 (46,875) 132,383 108,555 22,294 1,534 

L900 LE/AD 

LE/AD Polk County Watershed Education 11,312 1,894 0 13,206 9,461 3,982 (237) 

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L902 Lake Wales 

Imp. BMPs Twin Lakes 153,224 140,000 0 293,224 290,000 811 2,413 

L912 Dundee 

Lower Floridan Aquif Reuse Sppl Well Feas (REDI) 6,073 1 0 6,074 1 1,924 4,149 

L914 Lakeland 

Plumbing Retrofit Project 1,162 205,205 0 206,367 195,765 9,751 851 

L915 Lakeland 

Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Retrofit 1,114 7,245 0 8,359 5,868 1,601 890 

L917 Polk Co 

Lake Bathymetric Mapping 1,795 1 0 1,796 1 501 1,294 

L918 Polk Co 

Lake Gwyn Surface Wtr Rstr & Flood Protection 129,441 75,000 0 204,441 176,228 25,282 2,931 

L999 Reduced State Funding for AWS-WPSTF 0 0 337,500 337,500 0 0 337,500 

N001 Auburndale 

Reclaimed Water Master Plan 53,141 0 0 53,141 25,000 215 27,926 

N004 Polk Co Bldrs 

Polk IS Florida-Friendly 18,330 0 0 18,330 13,164 4,508 658 




Florida Aquarium Watershed Edu Initiative 1,807 0 0 1,807 1,055 0 752 

N024 Polk Co 

NWRUSA Rclm Wtr Storage & Pumping Station 26,225 0 66,945 93,170 26,225 0 66,945 


Chain of Lks Natural Resource Center Edu Prgm 47,275 0 0 47,275 23,249 23,250 776 


Southern Area Reuse Transmission Extension 1,003,398 0 0 1,003,398 1,000,000 121 3,277 


Lk Eva Wtr Qlty Improvement 252,846 0 0 252,846 236,000 3,052 13,794 


Winter Haven Toilet Rebate Proj 55,684 0 0 55,684 23,482 30,857 1,345 


Northern Reuse Srv Area Rclm Main Ext 203,348 0 120,328 323,676 320,328 121 3,227 

N122 Polk Co 

Imp. BMPs - Saddle Creek Watershed 273,825 0 275,000 548,825 545,000 1,256 2,569 

N126 Charlotte Co 

Imp. BMPs at Charlotte Harbor Redevelopment Area 127,217 0 0 127,217 125,000 593 1,624 

P727 Lake Wales 

Lake Wales Reuse Project 4,368 601,428 0 605,796 601,428 357 4,011 

P729 Polk Co 

Polk - WMPlan Itchepackesassa Creek 0 676,150 0 676,150 338,075 0 338,075 


Total Peace River Basin 

$4,432,314 $9,894,896 $(273,673 ) $14,053,537 $10,818,530 $1,733,022 $1,501,985 

$17,310,392 $36,800,032 

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$324,344 $54,434,768 $40,319,572 $7,952,418 $6,162,778





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Ad Valorem 

Based 

Budget 

Increase/ 

(Decrease) 

From 

FY2009 



$25,341 $24,924 $0 $24,924 ($417) 

Z030 Planning 

13,031 13,227 0 13,227 196 


10,158 9,860 0 9,860 (298) 


33,628 37,908 0 37,908 4,280 

Z074 Risk Management 

14,500 12,000 0 12,000 (2,500) 


56,619 61,496 0 61,496 4,877 


45,326 36,947 0 36,947 (8,379) 


100,551 89,116 0 89,116 (11,435) 


8,039 8,116 0 8,116 77 


14,231 11,365 0 11,365 (2,866) 

Total On-Going Activities $321,424 $304,959 $0 $304,959 ($16,465) 



$354,233 $311,725 $0 $311,725 ($42,508) 


Reserves 


$250,000 $250,000 $0 $250,000 $0 

Total Reserves $250,000 $250,000 $0 $250,000 

$0 


S001 Jack Creek 

$89,824 $58,603 $58,603 $0 ($31,221) 

S017 Prairie/Shell Creek 

68,637 63,339 63,339 0 (5,298) 

S029 Upper Lake Marion Creek Watershed 

14,308 9,620 9,620 0 (4,688) 


89,134 12,799 12,799 0 (76,335) 

S035 Bowlegs Creek 

35,100 35,100 35,100 0 0 

S036 Charlotte Harbor State Buffer Preserve 

3,282 3,434 3,434 0 152 

S040 Lower Peace River (Deep Creek) 

162,745 91,091 91,091 0 (71,654) 

S051 Bright Hour Watershed 

2,090 2,156 2,156 0 66 

S054 Lake Hancock 

274,442 222,662 222,662 0 (51,780) 


24,096 7,549 7,549 0 (16,547) 

SA01 Jack Creek Hydrologic & Wetlands Restoration 

6,530 10,772 10,772 0 4,242 

SB54 Polk's Nature Discovery Center Field Trips 

32,465 18,527 18,527 0 (13,938) 

Total Save Our Rivers (SOR) Reimbursable Projects $802,653 $535,652 $535,652 

$0 ($267,001) 


W014 Lake Hancock Outfall Treatment System 

$349,627 $0 $0 $0 ($349,627) 

W032 Hillsborough CC Foundation Field Trip Program 



29,365 22,508 2,504 20,004 (6,857) 

W436 Elizabeth Place WQ & Natural Sys Enhancement 

126,829 4,436 2,218 2,218 (122,393) 


2,438 1,718 859 859 (720) 

W506 CHEC Charlotte Harbor/Lemon Bay SWIM WS Edu 14,757 32,566 16,283 16,283 17,809 

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W507 CHEC Peace River Watershed Education 

18,439 30,493 15,246 15,247 12,054 

W510 Thornton Key Restoration 

0 18,145 9,073 9,072 18,145 

W511 Alligator Creek Restoration 

4,000 7,574 3,787 3,787 3,574 

W513 Charlotte County 4th Grade Field Trip Program 

0 34,000 17,000 17,000 34,000 


17,846 25,986 2,071 23,915 8,140 


45,024 87,452 43,726 43,726 42,428 

W527 Peace River Wtr Qlty Monitoring 

20,481 77,865 38,932 38,933 57,384 


13,920 0 0 0 (13,920) 

W553 Coral Creek Habitat Restoration 

157,855 288,021 79,760 208,261 130,166 


362 0 0 0 (362) 

W555 Eval Effects of Rstr of Estuarine Fishes 

23,325 950 475 475 (22,375) 

W556 FDOT - Cape Haze Pioneer Trail Hydrologic Rstr 

3,425 2,427 1,213 1,214 (998) 

W557 Characterizing Seagrass Comm of Eastern Char Hbr 

724 1,418 709 709 694 


W776 SWIM Plan Implementation - Winter Haven 

5,620 6,178 3,089 3,089 558 

W781 South Lake Conine Watershed Rstr Prj 

137,721 4,961 2,480 2,481 (132,760) 

W794 Chain of Lakes Sediment Removal Feasibility Stdy 

2,439 4,924 2,462 2,462 2,485 

W796 Chain of Lakes Water Quality Management Plan 

4,849 5,535 2,767 2,768 686 

W798 Winter Haven Downtown Watershed Imprv Plan 

0 62,733 31,366 31,367 62,733 

Total Surface Water Improvement & Management (SWIM) Projects $987,051 $726,414 $276,729 $449,685 ($260,637) 




157,143 0 0 0 (157,143) 


16,734 17,305 0 17,305 571 


6,250 0 0 0 (6,250) 

B163 Peace R. - Historical Land Cover Mapping 

56,415 1,977 0 1,977 (54,438) 

B198 Lake Jackson MFL Recovery Feasibility Study 

12,730 19,021 0 19,021 6,291 


185,783 0 0 0 (185,783) 

B217 Ridge Lakes Stormwater Improvement 

103,050 145,601 0 145,601 42,551 


39,032 0 0 0 (39,032) 

B226 Wtr Budget & Irrig Req for Mature Blueberries 

9,563 0 0 0 (9,563) 


13,125 0 0 0 (13,125) 


3,649 0 0 0 (3,649) 


9,310 0 0 0 (9,310) 


5,500 0 0 0 (5,500) 


4,000 0 0 0 (4,000) 


926 0 0 0 (926) 

B243 Long-Term Wtr Budget Analysis of Lk Starr 

104,859 0 0 0 (104,859) 

B244 USGS - Hydrogeology & Qlty of GW in Highlands 

24,629 0 0 0 (24,629) 


14,840 13,278 0 13,278 (1,562) 


4,702 0 0 0 (4,702) 


38,500 0 0 0 (38,500) 

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Projects 

Adopted 

Budget 

FY2009 

Adopted 

Budget 


Funded By 

Outside 

Revenue 

Funded By 

Ad Valorem 

Based 

Budget 

Increase/ 

(Decrease) 

From 

FY2009 


B260 Upper Peace River System - Freshwater MFLs 

250 0 0 0 (250) 

B263 Eval of Diff On-Farm Blueberry Sys Irrig Effic 

9,080 0 0 0 (9,080) 




5,158 0 0 0 (5,158) 


7,471 0 0 0 (7,471) 

B268 Charlie Creek - Freshwater MFLs 

26,250 0 0 0 (26,250) 

B269 Horse Creek - Freshwater MFLs 

1,250 0 0 0 (1,250) 


9,375 0 0 0 (9,375) 


1,609 0 0 0 (1,609) 


10,061 9,651 0 9,651 (410) 

B301 Maint WS Para & Models - Charlotte Co (was B206) 

0 42,705 0 42,705 42,705 

B303 Maint WS Para & Models - DeSoto Co (was B206) 

0 6,497 0 6,497 6,497 

B304 Maint WS Para & Models - Hardee Co (was B206) 

0 6,136 0 6,136 6,136 

B306 Maint WS Para & Models - Highlands Co (was B206) 

0 14,807 0 14,807 14,807 

B314 Maint WS Para & Models - Polk Co (was B206) 

0 78,226 0 78,226 78,226 


41,784 27,245 0 27,245 (14,539) 


265,197 145,889 0 145,889 (119,308) 

B670 Structure Operations 

216,682 209,317 0 209,317 (7,365) 

G004 Aquatic Plant Management 

17,545 14,272 0 14,272 (3,273) 


209,130 215,064 0 215,064 5,934 


179,511 179,826 0 179,826 315 

Total Basin Initiatives $2,281,099 $1,146,817 $0 $1,146,817 ($1,134,282) 



$500,000 $600,777 $0 $600,777 $100,777 


200,000 440,678 0 440,678 240,678 


169,794 836,759 0 836,759 666,965 


625,000 825 0 825 (624,175) 

H014 Lake Hancock Outfall Treatment System 

0 737,479 400,000 337,479 737,479 


21,389 23,067 0 23,067 1,678 


382,313 485,303 0 485,303 102,990 


63,863 65,111 0 65,111 1,248 

H027 Charlotte Co Regional Reclaimed Water Expansion 274,768 275,941 0 275,941 1,173 

H034 Peace Creek Canal Watershed 

342,081 257,596 0 257,596 (84,485) 


62,626 4,919 0 4,919 (57,707) 


0 200,860 0 200,860 200,860 


1,191,295 2,612 0 2,612 (1,188,683) 


648 0 0 0 (648) 


103,752 1,048 0 1,048 (102,704) 


1,118 0 0 0 (1,118) 


677,590 2,009 0 2,009 (675,581) 

H072 Polk County Comprehensive Water Supply Plan 

7,062 6,270 0 6,270 (792) 

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Projects 

Adopted 

Budget 

FY2009 

Adopted 

Budget 


Funded By 

Outside 

Revenue 

Funded By 

Ad Valorem 

Based 

Budget 

Increase/ 

(Decrease) 

From 

FY2009 

H073 Polk SWRUSA Carter Rd 1 Billion Gallon Rclm Strg 138,532 0 0 0 (138,532) 


528,269 608,260 0 608,260 79,991 


84,643 2,553 0 2,553 (82,090) 

H080 Polk Central Florida Wtr Resource Dev Prj 

2,506,875 0 0 0 (2,506,875) 

H084 Arcadia-DeSoto Interconnect (REDI) (was N145) 

0 57,098 0 57,098 57,098 

H085 Charlotte Co Reg Rclm Water Exp Ph 2 (was N154) 

0 201,395 0 201,395 201,395 


0 272,607 0 272,607 272,607 


0 4,944 0 4,944 4,944 

H090 Polk Co NERUSA Holly Hill Rclm Wtr Strg, Pmp&LFA 

0 304,014 0 304,014 304,014 

H091 Polk Co SWRUSA Rclm Wtr Connection to TECO 

0 138,450 0 138,450 138,450 

Total Water Supply & Resource Development $7,881,618 $5,530,575 $400,000 $5,130,575 ($2,351,043) 


K280 Charotte Co Imp. BMPs - Greater Port Charlotte 

$202,406 $202,420 $0 $202,420 $14 

K459 Charlotte Co SB Impl of BMPs - Punta Gorda Campus Watershed 

1,017 0 0 0 (1,017) 

K725 Polk Co FYN Polk County 

39,494 37,982 0 37,982 (1,512) 

L028 Englewood WD Lemon Bay High School Reuse Extension 

2,929 0 0 0 (2,929) 

L151 Sebring WMPlan Sebring 

3,194 2,204 0 2,204 (990) 

L152 Avon Park WMPlan Avon Park 

7,116 2,250 0 2,250 (4,866) 

L153 Lake Placid Lake Placid Reuse (REDI) 

1,299 810 0 810 (489) 


20,005 0 0 0 (20,005) 

L215 Charlotte Co BCC Rotunda ASR Well Conversion for Reuse Water 

219,646 228,441 0 228,441 8,795 

L314 Highlands Co Highlands WMPlan Carter Creek (REDI) 

9,840 7,837 0 7,837 (2,003) 

L324 Lakeland Lakeland - Lk Parker Stormwater BMP Imp 

193,137 204,520 0 204,520 11,383 

L353 Frostproof/Polk Polk WMPlan Lakes Crooked, Clinch, and Reedy 

5,255 5,339 0 5,339 84 

L473 Highlands Co Highlands WMPlan Lake Placid (REDI) 

360,667 20,733 0 20,733 (339,934) 

L479 Lakeland Lk Hollingsworth Westside Stormwater Treatment 

191,848 1,752 0 1,752 (190,096) 

L485 Charlotte Co Charlotte Co Golf Course Reuse Storage 

1,299 0 0 0 (1,299) 

L486 Charlotte Co WMPlan Charlotte Harbor 

7,273 0 0 0 (7,273) 

L553 Dundee Reclaimed Water Use System Project 

542,039 203,821 0 203,821 (338,218) 

L633 DeSoto Co WMPlan Desoto County 

3,621 4,278 0 4,278 657 

L640 Punta Gorda Punta Gorda Reuse Feasibility Study 

1,299 0 0 0 (1,299) 

L649 FDEP Hydrologic Rstr of Highlands Hammock SP 

3,560 0 0 0 (3,560) 

L671 Polk Co Aquifer Recharge to Relieve Flooding 

4,491 6,293 0 6,293 1,802 

L672 Polk Co WMPlan Polk County 

0 132,636 65,610 67,026 132,636 

L673 Polk Co Imp. BMPs - Lk Belle & Tractor Lk 

2,594 2,625 0 2,625 31 

L674 Polk Co Imp. BMPs - Saddlebag Lake 

2,594 2,625 0 2,625 31 

L679 Hardee Co WMPlan Horse Creek 

3,621 982 0 982 (2,639) 

L680 Polk Co WMPlan Bartow 

2,594 1,233 0 1,233 (1,361) 

L693 Child's Museum Water Exhibits-Glazer Childrens Museum of Tampa 21,302 777 0 777 (20,525) 

L770 Lakeland Lk Gibson Stormwater Mgmt System Retrofit 

192,526 206,055 0 206,055 13,529 

L856 Charlotte Co Charlotte Co Toilet Rebate Program 

1,718 1,802 0 1,802 84 

L897 Highlands Co Lake Clay Stormwater Retrofit (REDI) 

7,383 22,230 0 22,230 14,847 

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Projects 

Adopted 

Budget 

FY2009 

Adopted 

Budget 


Funded By 

Outside 

Revenue 

Funded By 

Ad Valorem 

Based 

Budget 

Increase/ 

(Decrease) 

From 

FY2009 

L900 LE/AD LE/AD Polk County Watershed Education 

11,312 9,065 0 9,065 (2,247) 

L902 Lake Wales Imp. BMPs Twin Lakes 

153,224 3,264 0 3,264 (149,960) 

L912 Dundee Lower Floridan Aquif Reuse Sppl Well Feas (REDI) 

6,073 0 0 0 (6,073) 

L914 Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Project 

1,162 631 0 631 (531) 

L915 Lakeland Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Retrofit 

1,114 635 0 635 (479) 

L917 Polk Co Lake Bathymetric Mapping 

1,795 8,403 0 8,403 6,608 

L918 Polk Co Lake Gwyn Surface Wtr Rstr & Flood Protection 

129,441 6,294 0 6,294 (123,147) 

N001 Auburndale Reclaimed Water Master Plan 

53,141 3,765 0 3,765 (49,376) 

N004 Polk Co Bldrs Polk IS Florida-Friendly 

18,330 0 0 0 (18,330) 


4,962 0 0 0 (4,962) 


1,807 1,885 0 1,885 78 

N024 Polk Co NWRUSA Rclm Wtr Storage & Pumping Station 

26,225 55,299 0 55,299 29,074 

N063 Winter Haven Chain of Lks Natural Resource Center Edu Prgm 

47,275 56,234 0 56,234 8,959 

N065 Haines City Southern Area Reuse Transmission Extension 

1,003,398 227,866 0 227,866 (775,532) 

N072 Haines City Lk Eva Wtr Qlty Improvement 

252,846 1,977 0 1,977 (250,869) 

N074 Winter Haven Winter Haven Toilet Rebate Proj 

55,684 0 0 0 (55,684) 

N075 Winter Haven Northern Reuse Srv Area Rclm Main Ext 

203,348 227,691 0 227,691 24,343 

N112 Lakeland Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Prj 

0 52,441 0 52,441 52,441 

N113 Charlotte Co Charlotte Co Toilet Replacement 

0 59,451 0 59,451 59,451 

N122 Polk Co Imp. BMPs - Saddle Creek Watershed 

273,825 1,407 0 1,407 (272,418) 

N126 Charlotte Co Imp. BMPs at Charlotte Harbor Redevelopment Area 127,217 3,273 0 3,273 (123,944) 

N147 Polk Co Garden Grove Pines Stormwater Retrofit 

0 201,893 0 201,893 201,893 

N150 Polk Co Polk Co Vertical Control Densification 

0 121,949 60,000 61,949 121,949 

N156 Polk Co Polk Co SWRUSA Carter Rd RW Main 

0 2,641 0 2,641 2,641 

N161 Polk Co Polk Co Rain Sensor Rebate 

0 23,182 0 23,182 23,182 

N162 Charlotte Co FYN Charlotte County 

0 29,085 0 29,085 29,085 

N165 Highlands Mobile Irrig Lab-Highlands Soil&Wtr Cnsv (REDI) 

0 10,036 0 10,036 10,036 


0 65,000 0 65,000 65,000 

N221 Winter Haven Smart Controller Pilot Project 

0 25,241 0 25,241 25,241 

P727 Lake Wales Lake Wales Reuse Project 

4,368 2,958 0 2,958 (1,410) 

Total Cooperative Funding $4,432,314 $2,501,211 $125,610 $2,375,601 ($1,931,103) 

Total Appropriation Peace River Basin 

$17,310,392 $11,307,353 $1,337,991 $9,969,362 ($6,003,039) 

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Projects 

Adopted 

Budget 

FY2009 

Adopted 

Budget 


Funded By 

Outside 

Revenue 

Funded By 

Ad Valorem 

Based 

Budget 

Increase/ 

(Decrease) 

From 

FY2009 


Ad Valorem Taxes $8,350,143 $7,314,826 

$0 $7,314,826 ($1,035,317) 


0 2,404,536 (179,002) 

Charlotte Co - Coral Creek (W553) 0 71,500 71,500 0 

71,500 

Highlands Co - Lake Placid WMP (L473) 87,500 0 

0 0 (87,500) 

Polk Co - Maint of W/S Para & Models (B314) 12,433 0 

0 0 (12,433) 

Polk Co - Vertical Control Densification (N150) 0 60,000 60,000 0 

60,000 

Polk Co - WMPlan Polk County (L672) 0 65,610 65,610 0 



0 0 (50,000) 


0 0 (4,186,625) 

Water Protection & Sust T.F. (Alternative Wtr) 837,500 0 

0 0 (837,500) 

WMLTF (SOR) - Prior Year Funds 802,653 535,652 535,652 0 (267,001) 


EPA 319 - Lake Hancock (H014) 0 400,000 400,000 0 400,000 


0 250,000 (150,000) 



.1827 


$17,310,392 $11,307,353 $1,337,991 $9,969,362 ($6,003,039) 

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Table of Contents 

BasinBookReport-FY2010 v2.0 Production September 28........................................................................................................................ 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........................................................................................................................................... 19 

S042 - Tampa Bay Estuarine Ecosystem.......................................................................................................................... 20 

S099 - Save Our Rivers Administration............................................................................................................................. 21 

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

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

D059 - Myakka State Forest Hydr. Rest............................................................................................................................ 25 

D060 - Edward W. Chance Reserve Hydr. Rest............................................................................................................... 27 

SI99 - Environmental Education Centers.......................................................................................................................... 29 

W020 - SWIM Plan Implementation - Tampa Bay............................................................................................................. 30 

W027 - Tampa Bay Estuary Program............................................................................................................................... 32 

W028 - Bay Soundings...................................................................................................................................................... 35 

W030 - Tampa Bay Watch Field Trip Program................................................................................................................. 37 

W226 - City of Anna Maria-Implementation of BMPs........................................................................................................ 39

W312 - Tampa Bay Habitat Restoration............................................................................................................................ 42 

W331 - Biennial Seagrass Mapping of Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Charlotte Harbor...................................................... 44 

W348 - Terra Ceia Isles Habitat Restoration..................................................................................................................... 46 

W358 - Tom Bennett Park................................................................................................................................................. 49 

W364 - Palmetto Estuary.................................................................................................................................................. 51 

W394 - FELTS Preserve Restoration................................................................................................................................ 53 

W437 - (Completed) North Port Water Enhancement Program........................................................................................ 55 

W501 - SWIM Plan Implementation - Charlotte Harbor.................................................................................................... 57 

W506 - CHEC Charlotte Harbor/Lemon Bay SWIM Watershed Education....................................................................... 59 

W509 - Alligator Creek In-Stream Restoration.................................................................................................................. 61 

W521 - Charlotte Harbor Water Quality Monitoring........................................................................................................... 63 

W526 - Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program......................................................................................................... 65 

W528 - Myakka River Water Quality Monitoring............................................................................................................... 67 

W547 - Water Quality in the Peace and Myakka Basins, Charlotte Harbor, and Lemon Bay........................................... 69 

W552 - Sarasota County Pollutant Model Development................................................................................................... 71 

W554 - (Completed) Report and Summary Analysis of Water Quality Conditions for Peace and Myakka rivers............. 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 

W615 - (Completed) Sarasota County Tidal Creek Biological Index................................................................................. 93 

W616 - Sarasota Bay Habitat Restoration........................................................................................................................ 95 

W617 - Sarasota Imp. BMPs Coastal Basin Beach Road................................................................................................. 97 

W618 - (Completed) Sarasota Imp. BMPs Hudson Bayou............................................................................................... 99 

W619 - Perico Preserve Environmental Restoration......................................................................................................... 101

W620 - Pelican Cove Stormwater Retrofit......................................................................................................................... 103 

W621 - Little Sarasota Bay Water Quality Management Plan........................................................................................... 105 

W622 - Sarasota Bay Water Quality Management Plan................................................................................................... 107 

W623 - Holmes Beach Stormwater Retrofit...................................................................................................................... 109 

W624 - Red Bug Slough Restoration................................................................................................................................ 111 

W625 - Runaway Bay - Sarasota Bay Coast Line Restoration......................................................................................... 113 

W626 - Blackburn Point Park Addition.............................................................................................................................. 115 

W627 - Bradenton Beach Stormwater Retrofits................................................................................................................ 117 

B063 - USGS Manasota Basin Surface Water Flow, Level, and Water Quality Data Collection..................................... 119 

B074 - Manatee - WMPlan BRADEN RIVER.................................................................................................................... 121 

B092 - USGS-Flatford Swamp Surface Water Monitoring Program.................................................................................. 124 

B099 - Quality of Water Improvement Program - Manasota Basin................................................................................... 126 

B131 - Hotel/Motel/Restaurant Water Conservation Program (Water CHAMP/PRO)....................................................... 128 

B136 - Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) Data Dissemination and Education.............................................. 131 

B182 - USGS Minimum Flows and Levels Data Collection - Myakka and Braden Rivers and Cow Pen Slough.............. 133 

B206 - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters & Models................................................................................................ 135 

B219 - Land Use and Cover Mapping............................................................................................................................... 139 

B228 - Evaluation and Demonstration of Soil Moisture Based On-demand Irrigation Controllers for Vegetable P.......... 141 

B229 - Field Evaluation of Bahiadwarf, For Water Use Efficiency, Turf Quality, Mowing Requirement and Persi............ 143 

B238 - Crop Coefficients and Water Use for Peppers in Southwest Florida..................................................................... 145 

B239 - Determine Water Requirements For Genetically Altered Lantana Camara Nursery and Landscape Plants......... 147 

B240 - Reducing Water Consumption in Polyethylene-Mulched Tomato and Pepper Fields after Methyl Bromide Pha.. 149 

B241 - Reduction of Water Use for Citrus Cold Protection............................................................................................... 151 

B242 - Potential to Use ASR in the Avon Park Formation................................................................................................ 153 

B246 - Water Conservation/FYN Regional Builder/Developer Specialist.......................................................................... 155 

B251 - National Hydrography Database (NHD)................................................................................................................ 158 

B256 - Automated Citrus Irrigation Management to Reduce Water Consumption............................................................ 160 

B257 - Reducing Nursery and Landscape Water Use by Genetically Altering Nandina Plants........................................ 162 

B264 - Citrus Irrigation Management to Increase Young Tree Growth & Productivity on Flatwoods Ridge Soils............ 164 

B265 - Optimizing Irrigation For Shade Tree Production.................................................................................................. 166

B266 - Accounting For Interception of Sprinkler Irrigation Water by Container Grown Plants.......................................... 168 

B273 - MFL Stream Diversion and Assessment Project................................................................................................... 170 

B274 - Salt Water Intrusion Monitoring Network............................................................................................................... 172 

B276 - (Cancelled) Grants for Reclaimed Irrigation Projects (GRIP) Program................................................................. 174 

B277 - Florida Water Star Gold Certification..................................................................................................................... 176 

B310 - Manatee - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models........................................................................... 179 

B315 - Sarasota - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models........................................................................... 181 

B620 - Mapping and GIS................................................................................................................................................... 183 

B630 - Field Operations 021............................................................................................................................................. 185 

P259 - Youth Water Resources Education........................................................................................................................ 186 

P268 - Public Education.................................................................................................................................................... 189 

F032 - Peace River Regional Reservoir Expansion.......................................................................................................... 193 

F033 - Peace River Facility Expansion............................................................................................................................. 196 

H008 - Lake Hancock Lake Level Modification................................................................................................................. 199 

H009 - Lake Hancock Outfall Structure P-11 Modification................................................................................................ 202 

H015 - FARMS Back-Plug Program.................................................................................................................................. 204 

H017 - Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems Program...................................................................... 205 

H024 - Upper Peace River Resource Development.......................................................................................................... 207 

H048 - Myakka River Watershed Initiative........................................................................................................................ 211 

H051 - PR/MRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 2 Interconnect....................................................................................... 214 

H052 - PR/MRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 3A Interconnect..................................................................................... 216 

H059 - City of Bradenton Reservoir Expansion................................................................................................................. 218 

H060 - Punta Gorda Shell Creek WTP Expansion to 10 MGD (Completed)..................................................................... 220 

H062 - CF Industries Aquifer Recharge and Recovery Project......................................................................................... 222 

H063 - PR/MRWSA Regional Resource Development Feasibility Study.......................................................................... 224 

H069 - PR/MRWSA Reg Loop System Ph 1A.................................................................................................................. 227 

H076 - Regional Reclaimed Water Partnership Initiative.................................................................................................. 229 

H079 - PRMRWSA Regional Resource Development - Phase I....................................................................................... 232 

H086 - Manatee County Regional 10 MG Reclaimed Water Storage Tank Project.......................................................... 234 

H087 - City of Punta Gorda Reverse Osmosis Facility..................................................................................................... 236

H088 - Dona Bay Water Supply Development and Management Project......................................................................... 238 

H089 - Flatford Swamp Hydrologic RestorationImplementation...................................................................................... 240 

K114 - Bradenton - ASR Program..................................................................................................................................... 241 

K120 - North Port - Water ASR - Phase V........................................................................................................................ 244 

K253 - Manatee - Imp. BMPs Wares Creek...................................................................................................................... 247 

K269 - Sarasota Co. - N. Sarasota Co. Reclaimed Water ASRs...................................................................................... 250 

K883 - North Port WMPlan Big Slough............................................................................................................................. 252 

L007 - Manatee - WMPlan BUFFALO CANAL/FROG CREEK......................................................................................... 254 

L010 - Manatee - WMPlan GAMBLE CREEK................................................................................................................... 257 

L015 - Sarasota County Surface Water Monitoring Program............................................................................................ 260 

L019 - Sarasota - Update W. Para. & Models................................................................................................................... 262 

L200 - Bradenton - Wares Creek Bridge Replacement..................................................................................................... 265 

L206 - FYN Builder/Dev Charlotte, Manatee, Sarasota.................................................................................................... 268 

L210 - Implementation of BMPs - Phillippi Creek/Celery Fields........................................................................................ 270 

L230 - Longboat Key Backup Potable Water Supply Interconnect................................................................................... 272 

L238 - SEC Southern Coastal Watershed Education........................................................................................................ 274 

L506 - North Port Water Conservation and Retrofit Program............................................................................................ 276 

L509 - Manatee County Rain Sensor Installation Project.................................................................................................. 278 

L510 - FYN Manatee County............................................................................................................................................. 280 

L512 - Manatee County Shallow Well Rebate Program.................................................................................................... 282 

L520 - Around the Bend Nature Tours Manatee/Sarasota................................................................................................ 284 

L601 - (Completed) Manatee County Indoor Water Conservation Project........................................................................ 286 

L604 - Manatee - WMPlan Little Manatee River............................................................................................................... 288 

L608 - Palmetto Reclaimed Water ASR............................................................................................................................ 290 

L610 - Sarasota County - Watershed Plan: Lemon Bay................................................................................................... 292 

L611 - Sarasota County - Watershed Plan: Roberts Bay.................................................................................................. 294 

L613 - Sarasota Imp. BMPs South Pelican Drive.............................................................................................................. 296 

L614 - Sarasota Imp. BMPs Matheny Creek..................................................................................................................... 298 

L615 - Sarasota Imp. BMPs Alligator Creek...................................................................................................................... 300 

L617 - Sarasota NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification................................................................................................... 302

L618 - Sarasota - Watershed Management Plan: Coastal Fringe..................................................................................... 304 

L623 - Venice Imp. BMPs Hatchett Creek Eastgate (Withdrawn)..................................................................................... 306 

L624 - Venice Imp. BMPs Hatchett Creek-Venice............................................................................................................ 308 

L627 - City of North Port Water Conservation and Retrofit Project................................................................................... 310 

L693 - Water Exhibits in the Glazer Children's Museum of Tampa................................................................................... 312 

L854 - Bradenton/Manatee Co./Palmetto Reuse Interconnect Study............................................................................... 314 

L867 - Sarasota County GIS Dataset Development.......................................................................................................... 316 

L869 - (Completed) Englewood Reuse Transmission - Park Forest................................................................................. 318 

L874 - Aqua Utilities Reuse Transmission - Eastern Lakewood Ranch............................................................................ 320 

L879 - Southwest Wastewater Reclamation Facility ASR Monitoring Well System (cancelled)....................................... 322 

L949 - Manatee County Water Conservation Program..................................................................................................... 324 

N013 - Development of Landscape Fertilizer BMPs - Phase 1......................................................................................... 326 

N014 - The Florida Aquarium Watershed Education Initiative.......................................................................................... 328 

N046 - Great Explorations Water Planet Pinellas............................................................................................................. 330 

N081 - City of North Port Brackish Groundwater Exploration........................................................................................... 332 

N082 - City of North Port Myakkahatchee Creek Water Treatment Plant RBF/RO Reliability Project.............................. 334 

N084 - City of North Port Reuse Storage Tank and High Service Pump Station.............................................................. 336 

N086 - (Withdrawn) City of Venice Plumbing Rebate and Retrofit.................................................................................... 338 

N087 - (Withdrawn) Bradenton - Palmetto Reuse Interconnect........................................................................................ 340 

N088 - (Withdrawn) Bradenton - MARS Reuse Interconnection Project........................................................................... 342 

N105 - The Bridges - Stormwater Reuse (Withdrawn)...................................................................................................... 344 

N107 - Braden River Soil Moisture Sensor Project........................................................................................................... 346 

N115 - Manatee County Indoor Water Conservation Project............................................................................................ 348 

N139 - Low Impact Development Manual......................................................................................................................... 350 

N143 - FYN Sarasota County............................................................................................................................................ 352 

N151 - Manatee County NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification...................................................................................... 354 

N181 - Science Curriculum Enhancement Program......................................................................................................... 356 

N188 - City of Bradenton NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification..................................................................................... 358 

N206 - G.WIZ Water Wonders Workshop......................................................................................................................... 360 

N218 - Englewood Reclaimed Water Supply Project........................................................................................................ 362

N231 - Manatee County Toilet Rebate Project - Phase IV................................................................................................ 364 

M110 - Manatee - FEMA Map Modernization................................................................................................................... 366 

M115 - Sarasota - FEMA Map Modernization................................................................................................................... 368 

M118 - FEMA Map Modernization Management Support................................................................................................. 371


Boards & Executive Services - Manasota Basin 

Project Type On-Going Activities 

AOR(s) 


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

Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota 

Cooperator(s) 

N/A 

Project Manager KAVOURAS, LOU 

Task Manager(s) 

Status Ongoing 

Description 

The 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. 

021 - Manasota Basin 1

Z030 

Planning - Manasota Basin 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager DAVIES, DIANNE 



Description 

Planning 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. 

Benefits 

Planning 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 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager LEWIS, JIM 



Description 

Video 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 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

N/A 

Project Manager MOLLIGAN, MICHAEL 



Description 

The 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 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager RATHKE, DAVID 



Description 

Basin 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 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems 



Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager DEHAVEN, ERIC 



Description 

The 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 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

N/A 

Project Manager HAMMOND, MARK 



Description 

The 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 



Description 

The 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 


AOR(s) 

Flood Protection, Water Quality, Natural Systems 



Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager SUTTON, ERIC 



BLASCHKA, STEVEN, WALSH, TOM, LOVE, KEVIN, MILLER, WILL 

Description 

The 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. 





Commissions - Manasota Basin 

Project Type Prop. App.&Tax Coll. 

AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager PILCHER, LINDA 



CACIOPPO, MIKE, LINSBECK, CATHY 

Description 

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

Status As Of: September 01, 2009 

During the eleven months ended August 31, 2009, $319,120 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, 2008 are reflected as current FY2009 revenue. 

021 - Manasota Basin 10

Z930 

Contingencies - Manasota Basin 

Project Type Reserves 

AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 





Description 

Funds 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 

AOR(s) 


Basin(s) Manasota 

Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager LOVE, KEVIN 

Task Manager(s) NELSON, BRIAN, SOWDERS, GINA, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, MILLER, WILL, GREEN, 

STEPHANIE 


Description 

In 1995 the Governing Board authorized the acquisition of 38,000 acres within the Myakka River/Charlotte Harbor 

project in Sarasota and Charlotte Counties. Most of the lands within the Myakka River project were jointly purchased 

with the State. Lands within the Myakka River 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. A portion of the lands are 

managed by the State of Florida's Division of Forestry (DOF) as the Myakka State Forest. The DOF has made the 

following recreational improvements/amenities available on the property: Over 13 miles of marked trials available for 

hiking, bicycling and horseback riding, trail shelters, primitive camping, canoe launch, and picnic area. 

Benefits 

Pursuant 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 

FY2009 - The Land Resources Department budget consists of salaries and central garage for prescribed burning, 

resource monitoring, land maintenance, fence repair and recreational monitoring. The budget also includes contractual 

services for security. The Aquatic Plant Management Section has budgeted funds for salaries, travel, central garage 

charges and herbicides to treat infestations of invasive plant species. Field Operations budgeted for salaries, rental 

equipment, contracted services, central garage charges, parts, supplies, and land maintenance materials to support 

Land Management's requirements. FY2010 - The Land Resources Department budget consists of salaries and 

central garage for prescribed burning, resource monitoring, land maintenance, fence repair and recreational 

monitoring. The budget also includes contractual services for security. Recreation improvements consist of an entrace 

sign. 

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

FY 2009 FY2010 

Funding Funding 

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue 

(SOR) 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 

0 

021 Manasota Basin 171,464 106,835 

Status As Of: August 27, 2009 

Sarasota County is coordinating with the District on plans to improve the Southern entrance for public access and 

recreation. 


S019 

Edward W. Chance Reserve 


AOR(s) 


Basin(s) Peace River, Manasota 

Cooperator(s) 



STEPHANIE, VANGELDER, WILL 


Description 

In 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 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. To date 7,929 acres have been acquired in fee simple within the project, with an 

additional 25 acres protected by a conservation easement. Approximately 10,368 have been approved for future fee 

simple acquisition. 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. On March 2, 2007, the property was dedicated 

and renamed as the Edward W. Chance Reserve, in honor of departed Governing Board member, Ed Chance. 

Benefits 




Costs 


resource monitoring, land maintenance, fence repair and recreational monitoring. The Aquatic Plant Management 

Section has budgeted funds for salaries, central garage charges and herbicides to treat infestations of invasive plant 

species. Field Operations has budgeted for salaries, rental equipment, contracted services, central garage charges, 

parts, supplies, and land maintenance materials to support Land Management's requirements. FY2010 - The Land 

Resources Department budget consists of salaries and central garage for prescribed burning, resource monitoring, 

land maintenance, fence repair and recreational monitoring. The budget also includes contractual services for security 

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

Trust Fund. 




(SOR) 


0 

021 Manasota Basin 195,589 155,591 


Land Resources Department has a new agreement with Suncoast Florida Native Plant Society for plant research on 

multiple properties including Gilley Creek. Prescribed burning activities accounted for 391 acres during this period on the 

Gilley Creek tract of Ed Chance Reserve. No significant activities have occurred on the Coker Prairie tract. 


S024 

Upper Myakka River Watershed 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 



STEPHANIE, VANGELDER, WILL 


Description 

In 1991 the Governing Board authorized the acquisition of 7,670 acres within the Upper Myakka River Watershed 

project in Manatee County. The Upper Myakka River Watershed project area 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. To date 

2,356 acres have been acquired within the project in fee simple. An additional 16,156 acres are approved for 

acquisition in fee simple and 2,611 are approved for acquisition using less-than-fee simple techniques. Access to the 

property is limited since the project lands are often flooded, thus making trail development difficult. However, the 

property contains narrow flatwoods roads and jeep trails that can be used for hikers during dry weather. Lands within 

this project are commonly referred to as Flatford Swamp. 

Benefits 




Costs 



services for security. The Aquatic Plant Management Section has budgeted funds for salaries, central garage charges 

and herbicides to treat infestations of invasive plant species. FY2010 - The Land Resources Department budget 

consists of salaries and central garage for prescribed burning, resource monitoring, land maintenance, fence repair 

and recreational monitoring. The budget also includes contractual services for security and mowing. Costs for these 

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




(SOR) 


0 



Land Management is working with the Operations Aquatics section in an effort to introduce a biological control agent for 

the Old World Climbing Fern. 


S030 

RV Griffin Reserve 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager LANE, CHUCK 

Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Auth. 

Task Manager(s) NELSON, BRIAN, LANE, CHUCK, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, MILLER, WILL, GREEN, STEPHANIE, 

ELLIOTT, PAUL 


Description 

In 1991 the Governing Board authorized staff to pursue acquisition of 8,568 acres in DeSoto County, now referred to 

as the RV Griffin Reserve project. In 1996, the Governing Board increased the project size to 31,667 acres, with a 

majority of the additional lands lying in Sarasota County. The project 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 in DeSoto County consist of 

pine flatwoods, rangelands, pastures, and pine plantations. The project lands support and protect present potable 

water supplies. To date, some 5,917 acres have been acquired in fee simple, and a conservation easement over 

another 3,804 acres known as the Lewis Longino Preserve. An additional 9,034acres have been approved for 

acquisition in fee simple, and 12,616 acres have been approved for acquisition using less-than-fee simple techniques. 

Benefits 




Costs 

FY2009 - The Land Resources Department Peace River Basin budget consists of salaries and central garage for 

prescribed burning, resource monitoring, land maintenance, fence repair and recreational monitoring. The budget also 

includes contractual services for security. Recreation improvements include an entrance sign, kiosk, improved parking 

area and trail signs. Field Operations has budgeted for salaries, rental equipment, central garage charges, parts, 

supplies, and land maintenance materials to support Land Management's requirements. The Aquatic Plant 

Management Section has budgeted funds for salaries, central garage charges and herbicides to treat infestations of 

invasive plant species. Monies in the Manasota Basin budget consist of salaries and central garage for conservation 

easement monitoring. FY2010 - The Land Resources Department Peace River Basin budget consists of salaries and 

central garage for monitoring the land management arrangement between the District and the Peace River/Manasota 

Regional Water Supply Activity and monitoring the conservation easement over the Lewis Longino Preserve in the 

Manasota Basin. Costs for these activities are 100 percent reimbursed through the State's Water Management Lands 

Trust Fund. 




(SOR) 


0 

020 Peace River Basin 89,134 12,799 


Status As Of: December 31, 2008 

The Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority has taken over management of the property and 

construction of the new reservoir is ongoing. 


S031 



AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Florida State Parks 

Project Manager MILLER, WILL 



SOWDERS, GINA, LOVE, KEVIN, GREEN, STEPHANIE 

Description 

In 1992 the Governing Board authorized the acquisition of lands within the Ringling-MacArthur tract (now known as 

Myakka Prairie). Lands 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 8,249 acres of project lands provide surface water detention and natural water quality 

treatment of overland sheet flow. The District's Myakka Prairie is adjacent to lands within the Myakka River State Park 

and is managed by the State 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. Future plans include two primitive campsites. 

Benefits 




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) 



Land Resources Department has a site inspection with DEP scheduled for September 1, 2009 


S032 

Little Manatee River 


AOR(s) 


Basin(s) Alafia River, Manasota 

Cooperator(s) 

Hillsborough County 


Task Manager(s) NELSON, BRIAN, SOWDERS, GINA, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, MILLER, WILL, KRUK, COLLEEN, 

VANGELDER, WILL 


Description 

In 1992 the Governing Board authorized the acquisition of lands within the Little Manatee River project in Hillsborough 

and Manatee Counties. The Little Manatee River project, consisting of 7,050 acres, acquired in fee simple, 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. An additional 27,000 acres have been authorized for fee 

simple acquisition. In 1996 the District entered into a lease agreement with Hillsborough County that designated the 

County as manager of lands jointly purchased by the County and the District. The County manages 6,979 acres of the 

project lands. Recreational improvements/ amenities made available on the County managed lands include: several 

miles of hiking trails, fishing areas and primitive camping along the river. Lands managed by the District within the 

Little Manatee River project, in the Manasota Basin, consisting of 1,071 acres are referred to as the Southfork (F/K/A 

Cordell) Tract. 

Benefits 




Costs 

FY2009 - The Land Resources Department Manasota and Alafia budgets consist of salaries and central garage for 


includes contractual services for 50% reimbursement to Hillsborough County for management of lands within 

Hillsborough County Southfork Tract in the Alafia Basin. Recreation improvements for the Upper Tract in the 

Manasota Basin include an entrance sign, kiosk and trail signs. The Aquatic Plant Management Section has budgeted 

funds for salaries, central garage charges and herbicides to treat infestations of invasive plant species. Additionally, 

contract funds have been budgeted to outsource vegetation management operations targeting Old World climbing 

fern. Old World climbing fern is spreading within as well as outside District-owned lands. Due to the difficulty of 

assessing known areas of infestation and moving from site to site within swampy areas, existing staff can not 

complete this job and stay up with required work on other properties. Field Operations has budgeted for 

salaries, rental equipment, central garage charges, parts, supplies, and land maintenance materials to support Land 

Management's requirements. FY2010 - The Land Resources Department Manasota and Alafia budgets consist of 

salaries and central garage for prescribed burning, resource monitoring, land maintenance, fence repair and 

recreational monitoring. The budget also contains contractual services for security and recreational mowing. 

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




(SOR) 

011 Alafia River Basin 34,636 16,600 

021 Manasota Basin 149,421 95,995 

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the 

District 

Hillsborough County 20,650 

0 


S032 

Little Manatee River 


Land Resources Department has a joint agreement with Suncoast Florida Native Plant Society for plant research on 

multiple properties including Cordell/Southfork. 


S041 

Myakkahatchee Creek 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

In 1994 the Governing Board authorized the acquisition of 11,288 acres in Sarasota County, referred to as the 

Myakkahatchee Creek. To date 4,458 acres have been acquired by the District via a conservation easement. The 

District proposes to purchase an additional 6,073 acres through less-than-fee acquisition and 667 acres in fee simple 

within the project. The 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. 

Benefits 

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

Costs 

Funds included in the FY2009 and FY2010 budgets are for staff time for contract monitoring, annual conservation 

easement monitoring and 50% reimbursement to Sarasota County for their management of jointly owned lands within 

the project. Costs for this activity are 100 percent reimbursed through the state's Water Management Lands Trust 

Fund. 




(SOR) 


0 



Land Resources Department has a site inspection scheduled September 1, 2009 with Sarasota County. 


S042 

Tampa Bay Estuarine Ecosystem 


AOR(s) 

Water Quality, Natural Systems 

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

Cooperator(s) 




Florida State Parks, Hillsborough County 

SOWDERS, GINA, LOVE, KEVIN, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, KRUK, COLLEEN, VANGELDER, WILL 

Description 

The Tampa Bay Estuarine Ecosystem project was authorized by the Governing Board in 1995, in an effort to further 

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 the lands within the Tampa Bay Estuarine Ecosystem project were jointly 

purchased with the State, Hillsborough County and the City of St. Petersburg. Under an agreement with the State, the 

Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Recreation and Parks is the lead land manager on most tracts 

within the Manasota Basin and Hillsborough County is the lead manager on the Port Redwing tract within the Alafia 

Basin. To date a total of 4,728 have been acquired and another 13,530 acres have been approved for acquisition. 

Benefits 




Costs 

Monies in the FY2009 budget for the Land Resources Department consist of salaries and central garage for 


includes contractual services for mowing and 50% payment of management costs to Hillsborough County for 

management of Port Redwing. The FY2010 budget for the Land Resources Department consists of salaries and 

central garage for prescribed burning, resource monitoring, land maintenance, fence repair and recreational 

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

Fund. 




(SOR) 


016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 0 

0 



District 

Hillsborough County 5,025 

0 


No significant activities have occurred since last update. 


S099 

Save Our Rivers Administration 


AOR(s) 


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

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

Cooperator(s) 




NELSON, BRIAN, WALSH, TOM, LOVE, KEVIN, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, MILLER, WILL 

Description 

The 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. 

Benefits 




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. 





(SOR) 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,724,876 937,997 

011 Alafia River Basin 10,596 7,549 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 34,096 12,549 

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 25,344 15,641 

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 12,090 7,932 

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 7,090 7,932 




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 

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

021 - Manasota Basin 21

SA05 



AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Sarasota County 


Task Manager(s) FOX, AUGUST, NELSON, BRIAN, SOWDERS, GINA, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, MILLER, WILL, 

GREEN, STEPHANIE 


Description 

In 1995 the Governing Board authorized the acquisition of 38,000 acres within the Myakka River/Charlotte Harbor 

project in Sarasota and Charlotte Counties. Lands within the Deer Prairie Creek 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. All lands within the project are jointly owned by the District and Sarasota County. To date, 8,043 

acres have been acquired in fee simple. The District and Sarasota County have entered into a management 

agreement wherein the County and District share management responsibilities on the project lands. 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. 

Benefits 




Costs 

FY2009 and FY2010 - The Land Resources Department budget consists of salaries and central garage for prescribed 

burning, resource monitoring, land maintenance, fence repair and recreational monitoring. FY2009 - Field Operations 

has budgeted for salaries, rental equipment, contracted services, central garage charges, parts, supplies, and land 

maintenance materials to support Land Management's requirements. The Aquatic Plant Management Section has 

budgeted funds for salaries, central garage charges and herbicides to treat infestations of invasive plant species. 





(SOR) 





SA19 

Lake Manatee Lower Watershed Upland Restoration #1 


AOR(s) 

Natural Systems 


Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager VANGELDER, WILL 



Description 

In 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. 

Benefits 




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) 


Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual 

Phase 1 

RFB 9/1/04 9/1/04 

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

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

Phase 2 

RFB 10/1/07 11/1/07 

Award Contract 12/1/07 9/1/07 

Install Plants 7/31/09 

Phase 3 

RFB 10/1/08 10/15/08 


SA19 

Lake Manatee Lower Watershed Upland Restoration #1 

Award Contract 12/1/08 4/21/08 

Install Plants 7/31/10 

Phase 4 

RFB 10/1/09 

Award Contract 12/1/09 

Install Plants 7/31/11 


Deliveries of plant material and installation of plants is in progress. All but one plant delivery has occurred and ten of the 

forty-six acres identified for planting remains to be completed. Manatee County Sheriff Office prison labor provided 

assistance for several weeks but are no longer able to supply crews. Land Management staff continue to work towards 

finalizing the project while an RFQ is being advertised for assistance for the completion of FY2009 activities as well as 

FY2010. 


D059 

Myakka State Forest Hydr. Rest. 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager RHINESMITH, PHILIP 


Status Cancelled 

THORNTON, SHELLEY 

Description 

The 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. 

Benefits 

The 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 FY2008 at an estimated cost of $130,000 and 

construction in FY2009-10 at an estimated cost of $493,400. The funding table below includes District staff time, travel 

and central garage charges. These activities are reimbursed at 100 percent from the Florida Department of 

Transportation Mitigation Program. Additional funding is being provided under project SA31. 

Prior 

Funding 

Cumulative FY 2009 FY2010 

Transfers Funding Funding 

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based 

Revenue 

024 FDOT Mitigation 0 301 0 160,283 

0 160,584 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$160,584 


1. Contract Development & Execution 

RFP-CCNA Submitted 4/30/04 6/16/04 

Presentations 6/30/04 6/30/04 

Consultant Notification 7/24/04 7/24/04 

Project Assigned to Consultant 10/31/04 8/26/04 

Contract Routing 11/30/04 10/13/04 

Contract Signed by Consultant 8/16/05 8/16/05 

Contract Fully Executed 8/23/05 8/23/05 

2. Critical Project Milestones 

Feasibility and Analysis Report Complete 6/30/06 8/31/07 1/15/08 

Design Complete 12/31/06 10/31/08 

Permitting Commence 1/31/07 12/31/08 

Permitting Complete 3/31/07 1/31/09 


D059 

Myakka State Forest Hydr. Rest. 

Construction Commence 5/1/07 2/28/09 

Construction Complete 10/30/07 5/31/09 

Status As Of: June 22, 2009 

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 has applied for and received de minimis 

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

grants the District a De minimis exemption for this, it will allow us to begin construction and accomplish a portion of the 

project. District staff will begin negotiating with FDEP for the exemption. If FDEP agrees that this work is minor, District 

crews could accomplish the demolition of the barrier by the end of July if site conditions permit. 


D060 

Edward W. Chance Reserve Hydr. Rest. 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

The 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. 

Benefits 

The 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 initiated in FY2009 at an estimated cost of $75,000 and construction 

in FY2008-09 using the remainder of the FY2007 funds and an additional $108,934 for a total of $386,557. The 

FY2009 budget is for permit fees, District staff time, travel and central garage charges. The total project cost is 

expected to be $450,000. These activities are reimbursed at 100 percent from the Florida Department of 

Transportation Mitigation Program. Previous funding can be found in project SB19. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

024 FDOT Mitigation 0 0 0 260,283 

0 260,283 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$260,283 


1. RFP, Consultant Selection & Contract 

RFP-CCNA Submitted 4/30/04 6/16/04 

Presentations 6/30/04 6/30/04 

Consultant Notification 7/24/04 7/24/04 

Project Assigned to Consultant 10/31/04 8/26/04 

Contract Routing 11/1/04 10/13/04 

Contract Signed by Consultant 11/30/04 9/1/05 

Contract Fully Executed 5/31/05 9/21/05 


Feasibility and Analysis Report Complete 6/30/06 8/31/06 2/1/08 

Design Complete 12/31/06 10/31/09 

Permitting Commence 1/31/07 12/31/09 

Permitting Complete 3/31/07 1/30/10 

Construction Commence 4/1/07 2/28/10 


D060 

Edward W. Chance Reserve Hydr. Rest. 

Construction Complete 9/30/07 6/1/10 


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. 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 plug several upland agricultural ditches that are no 

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

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

minor activities such as this. If FDEP grants the District a De minimis exemption for this, it will allow us to begin 

construction and accomplish a portion of the project. District staff will begin negotiating with FDEP for the exemption. If 

FDEP agrees that this work is minor, District crews could accomplish the construction by the end of the year if site 

conditions permit. 


SI99 

Environmental Education Centers 


AOR(s) 


Basin(s) Withlacoochee River, Manasota 

Cooperator(s) 



Status Proposed 

Description 

On July 12 2007, at a joint meeting of the Basin Board Land Resources and Education Committees, staff presented an 

analysis of existing education efforts and population density to determine the geographic regions that would most likely 

support environmental education centers similar to that of Nature's Classroom. The results demonstrated that the 

Manasota and Withlacoochee River Basins were the basins that most warrant further efforts to establish 

environmental education centers. Additionally, promoting education opportunities is a strategy identified in the District's 

Strategic Plan. Recognizing the value of nature-based experiences for children, the District has a history of supporting 

field trip programs and other hands-on experiences with nature. These programs not only offer immediate learning 

experiences for students, but also create lasting impressions. Without these programs, many students would not have 

the opportunity to experience the natural environment. Because of the District's mission related to natural systems and 

in recognition of increasing pressures on schools to streamline and meet core education standards, staff believes that 

it is prudent to take a comprehensive look at currently available programs and centers. One of the more successful 

efforts has been the Nature's Classroom partnership. Natures Classroom is located on 365 acres in northeast 

Hillsborough County along the Hillsborough River. The property is owned by the District and managed by the School 

Board of Hillsborough County as an environmental education facility. Since 1994, the Southwest Florida Water 

Management District has supported a unique three-day environmental education program in partnership with the 

Hillsborough County School Board and the Hillsborough County Education Foundation. This program makes it 

possible for all public school sixth-grade students in Hillsborough County to attend a three-day, hands-on field-study 

focusing on the hydrology and ecosystem management of the Hillsborough River. Annually, approximately 13,000 

students and 1,000 teachers participate in Nature's Classroom studies. Other similar efforts and District contributions 

to education centers include those at Starkey Wilderness Park, Weekiwachee Preserve and Circle B Bar Reserve. 

Although programs at education centers like these can be successful, the centers themselves are not the core reason 

for the successes. There are a number of other ways to achieve youth-based environmental education goals through 

productive partnerships. 

Benefits 

Building an education center can be a valuable catalyst to achieve environmental education goals, but only if there are 

partnership commitments, particularly with the school boards, to assure the long-term viability and effective education. 

In cases where this commitment is not as strong, the District has sought other methods and programs to educate the 

youth on the value of ecosystems, watersheds and conservation in general. In addition, there are a number of other 

environmental education programs and centers throughout the 16-county region that the District is not responsible for 

developing and supporting. This is important to consider in assessing needs for future District efforts in order to assure 

the prudent expenditure of resources and effort. 

Costs 

Staff will initiate discussions with the potential partners within the recommended regions to determine if other entities, 

such as school boards, would provide the necessary long term support for the education centers. District costs are 

100% reimbursible from the Water Management Lands Trust Fund. 




The Boards approved transfer of budgeted funds to SWIM at the April Basin Board meeetings. 


W020 

SWIM Plan Implementation - Tampa Bay 

Project Type SWIM 

AOR(s) 


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

Cooperator(s) 


Project Manager KAUFMAN, KRIS 



Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

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

management activities. SWIM projects are eligible for state matching funds with the state funding fifty percent of the 

project costs and the District funding the remaining 50 percent. 

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. 

Additional Information 

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. 

Prior 


Funding Funding Funding 


Revenue 

011 Alafia River Basin 61,541 13,146 23,528 

0 98,215 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 61,540 13,146 23,966 

0 98,652 

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 61,540 13,146 

0 

0 74,686 

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 62,982 13,146 23,528 

0 99,656 

021 Manasota Basin 62,358 13,146 23,198 

0 98,702 


State Trust Funds (SWIM) 152,431 65,729 

0 

0 218,160 

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

0 

0 236,306 

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

0 44,220 

021 - Manasota Basin 30 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$968,597

W020 

SWIM Plan Implementation - Tampa Bay 



Tampa Bay SWIM Plan Update 2/8/99 2/8/99 

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


USF 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 


Design and implementation of Tampa Bay Shallow Water Sampling 1/31/08 2/29/08 2/25/08 


Completion 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 


Coordination and implementation of the Tampa Bay Shallow Water Quality Evaluation is ongoing. Sampling began in 

February 2008 and continues monthly. 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. 


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AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 


Project Manager GARCIA, LIZANNE 



SEACHRIST, JENNETTE 

Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

This 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 current annual funding 

commitment to the TBEP is $138,335. The FY2010 funding is split 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. If State SWIM funds are available, they will be applied to the District's contribution. 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 

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 represent 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 


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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 of a 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. 

Prior 




Revenue 

011 Alafia River Basin 42,883 14,801 36,497 34,584 128,765 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 42,883 14,801 36,497 34,584 128,765 


0 

0 57,684 

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 42,884 14,800 36,497 34,584 128,765 

021 Manasota Basin 42,883 14,800 36,497 34,584 128,764 


State Trust Funds (SWIM) 214,408 74,000 

0 

0 288,408 


0 7,648 


District 

Local Government Partners 829,995 276,665 286,665 

0 1,393,325 

US EPA 1,502,133 492,600 608,250 

0 2,602,983 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$4,865,107 


1. FY2009 Annual Workplan Critical Project Milestones 

FY2009 Draft Agreement to Management Services 9/5/08 10/22/08 10/22/08 

Agreement Fully Executed 10/10/08 12/23/09 12/23/09 

FY2009 First Payment (1/2 total) 12/1/08 12/1/08 

FY2009 Final Payment (1/2 total) 3/1/09 3/1/09 

FY2009 Contract Expiration 9/30/09 9/30/09 

2. FY2010 Annual Workplan Critical Project Milestones 

FY2010 Draft Agreement to Management Services 10/1/09 

FY2010 Agreement sent to Cooperator 10/15/09 

FY2010 Agreement returned from cooperator 10/29/09 

FY2010 Agreement fully executed 11/12/09 

FY1010 First 1/2 payment 12/31/09 

FY1010 Second 1/2 payment 3/1/10 

FY2010 End of Contract 9/30/10 


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FY2010 Annual Work Plan: The work plan has been drafted, sent to the cooperator for review and is expected to be 

routed internally by September 11, 2009. TBEP Nitrogen Management Consortium (Consortium): In May 2008, the FDEP 

accepted the Tampa Bay 2007 Reasonable Assurance Update (RA Update) and a Declaration of Cooperation of the 

Consortium (Declaration). These documents were approved by the basin boards and the Governing Board at their 

meetings in February 2008. To comply with FDEP and EPA requirements, the RA Update includes a detailed outline and 

time schedule for: a) development of total nitrogen Waste Load Allocations (WLA) and Load Allocations (LA) for each 

bay segment, taking into account the nitrogen load reductions (existing and future) that have been documented through 

projects submitted by Consortium partners and other sources; and (b) development of total nitrogen WLAs for each 

permitted point source facility and permitted MS4 stormwater system within each bay segment. The maximum 

cumulative total nitrogen loading for all WLAs together with LAs will not exceed the assimilative capacity for a bay 

segment, as defined in the EPA accepted TMDL for Tampa Bay. The Declaration commits Consortium members, 

including the District, to working together to contribute funding to and work to develop the WLAs and LAs and to 

complete projects to reduce nitrogen loads. Once the load allocations are established, the Consortium anticipates each 

member signing a formal resolution accepting the revised load allocations for their permits. The District does not have 

any permits that are subject to this process; however, the District is a member of the TBEP and is committed to 

participating in the Consortium. The District's participation is primarily through the cooperative funding of projects with 

local governments that reduce nitrogen loading to Tampa Bay. At the February 27, 2009 meeting, the Consortium 

discussed the load allocations to the individual entities (i.e. load allocations for waste water treatment plants and 

stormwater systems for local governments and load allocations for mining and other entities). At the April 24, 2009 

meeting it was confirmed stated that EPA will not replace federal TMDL with RA Plan, however EPA will consider using 

Tampa Bay's site-specific thresholds for chlorophyll-a. Draft final load allocations were presented and there was much 

discussion regarding how to determine compliance by individual entities. A Guideline for nitrogen load transfers (pollutant 

trading) was discussed and will be a topic for a subcommittee meeting on May 8, 2009. At the meeting on May 19, 2009, 

the Consortium will discuss a resolution to be adopted by all members of the Consortium supporting the RA Plan which is 

anticipated to be submitted to FDEP in July 2009. At the June 25, 2009 meeting the Consortium discussed, 1). 

requesting clarification from FDEP regarding the WQBEL (Water Quality Effluent Based Limit) process proposed for the 

Tampa Bay RA allocations; 2). requesting a response in writing to the Consortium's question regarding whether EPA will 

consider replacing or revising the current TMDL bay-segment numbers with assimilative capacity estimates; 3). 

requesting an extension of the final RA document submittal date to September 30, 2009, given the Consortium's 

progress to date and the new information presented at the meeting regarding the WQBEL process and if or how that may 

affect allocations. Consortium participants (staff level) will vote on whether to submit Plan Update to DEP at next meeting 

scheduled for September 11th. The final document will be available after August 17th. Group revised the Declaration 

down to 1 paragraph for submittal to all parties (BoCCs, City Councils, Boards) and will reference the 500 page Plan as 

an exhibit. Serious concerns still exist over waiver of rights, allocations and regulatory dovetail. Several of the 

Consortium members are not comfortable with the Plan Update. Another potential delay is related to a challenge to a 

WQBEL and DEP has declared that they will take no action on the RA until this issue is resolved. If the challenge is 

successful, there will be NO reasonable assurance, so DEP would be unable to approve RA. The RA document will be 

adopted by Secretarial Order. Assuming that the RA is adopted, the new permit load allocations will become effective 

when the permits come up for renewal. DEP will not be opening up permits to change loads at this time. Enforcement of 

the permits will still be the responsibility of FDEP. The Consortium decided that all entities with allocations should get a 

vote, regardless of whether they participate or fund. Group questioned appropriateness of giving entities without 

allocations a vote (ex: Tampa Int. Airport, DEP, WMD, etc.). Response was all entities will be materially affected by Plan 

and have contributed funding and technical support up to this point. Most may abstain (FDEP, EPA). DEP will hold up the 

WQBEL process until all Declarations are received, however, will proceed with reviewing the RA Addendum. Next 

meeting will be morning of September 11th. At that time, group will vote to submit the Addendum to DEP (without any 

formal Declarations of support). 


W028 

Bay Soundings 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply, Water Quality, Natural Systems 

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

Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager ROE, MELISSA 



Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council 

Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

Bay 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 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 residents at a cost of $0.90 per resident. Budget lines 

below include costs for staff to manage the project. 

Prior 




Revenue 

011 Alafia River Basin 2,730 935 2,250 

0 5,915 


0 17,953 


0 

0 5,040 


0 24,376 


0 15,028 



0 

0 45,806 


District 

Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council 0 0 22,500 

0 22,500 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$136,618 


FY2008 


W028 

Bay Soundings 

Winter 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 

FY2009 

PO 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 


PO opened 10/1/09 

Winter issue 2/20/10 

Spring issue 5/20/10 

Summer issue 8/20/10 

Fall issue 11/20/10 


The summer edition of Bay Soundings featured the Tampa Bay seagrass restoration project. The District and several of 

its cooperators were quoted regarding the health of Tampa Bay as well as the future of the watershed. ACTION TO 

DATE: On time 


W030 

Tampa Bay Watch Field Trip Program 


AOR(s) 


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

Cooperator(s) 

Tampa Bay Watch 

Project Manager HULL, MARY MARGARET 



Description 

This Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) project educates 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 new Marine Science 

Center. The cooperator expanded the program in FY2009 to include students in Hillsborough and Manatee counties, 

while still serving schools throughout Pinellas County. In FY2010, the program continues to include the educational 

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

coastal cleanups. These efforts will provide restoration of approximately seven acres of coastal and near-shore 

habitat, build and install 200 new oyster domes and construct approximately 500 linear feet of new oyster shell bars. 

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

Benefits 

This project is designed 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. With expansion of the programs into Hillsborough and Manatee counties and the addition of 

Bay Grasses in Classes, this project features a more comprehensive environmental education restoration initiative, 

reaching 12,600 students and adults. 

Costs 

The FY2010 total project cost is $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 projected to reach 12,600 students and adults at a cost to the District of $11.73 per person. The 

budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project. 


The FY2009 total project cost was $297,190, with the District's contribution of $148,450 funded by SWIM $74,225 and 

the remaining funding split among the following basin boards: Hillsborough River $7,423, Northwest 

Hillsborough $7,422, Alafia River $14,845, Pinellas-Anclote River $37,113 and Manasota $7,422. District funding 

is used for program implementation, 275 field trips, two teacher training workshops, aquatic supplies and equipment, 

and field guides. The program is projected to reach 11,600 students at a cost to the District of $12.80 per person. The 

District has supported this project since FY2007. 


W030 

Tampa Bay Watch Field Trip Program 

Prior 




Revenue 

011 Alafia River Basin 0 15,015 29,570 

0 44,585 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 7,507 29,570 

0 37,077 

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 0 7,507 

0 

0 7,507 


0 188,903 

021 Manasota Basin 0 7,508 14,785 

0 22,293 



0 

0 152,033 

WMLTF (SWIM) - Prior Year Funds 0 0 479 

0 

479 


District 

Tampa Bay Watch 186,950 148,740 159,650 

0 495,340 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$948,217 


FY2009 Budgeted Funds 

Purchase 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 

FY2010 Budgeted Funds 

Initiate purchase order 10/1/09 

Field trips and teacher training completed 8/31/10 

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

Status As Of: September 10, 2009 

The cooperator has completed 300 field trips, including on-site Estuary EDventures, off-site field trips (Bay Grasses in 

Classes) and summer camps. In addition, 11 community ecotours, 9 outreach sessions, 3 community plantings and 1 

large (100+) community saltmarsh planting have been completed. Teacher workshops occurred on July 30 and 31. 

Three issues of the student newsletter have been completed. Project manager is awaiting final report and invoice. 

Cooperator has been notified of approval of FY2010 funding and District staff is working with cooperator to develop a 

scope of work for the FY2010 project. ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time. 


W226 

City of Anna Maria-Implementation of BMPs 


AOR(s) 

Flood Protection, Water Quality 


Cooperator(s) 

City of Anna Maria 

Project Manager PRESTON, MATT 



PRATER, CORRINA 

Description 

The 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. 

Benefits 

The 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. 


W226 


Prior 




Revenue 


0 377,897 



0 

0 375,582 


0 2,311 


District 

City of Anna Maria 622,000 112,800 

0 

0 734,800 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$1,490,590 


1. Phase I - Contract Development & Execution 

Notice 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 Milestones 

Project 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 

Approval of Maintenance Plan 10/31/10 

3. Phase I - Close Out 

Contract Termination 12/31/10 

4. Phase II - Contract Development & Execution 

Draft 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 Milestone 

Design and Survey Complete 10/17/08 3/31/09 4/30/09 

Commence Construction 12/31/08 10/30/09 

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 

Contract Termination 12/31/11 


W226 



Phase I construction is complete and Phase II design is complete and the ERP application has been approved. An 

internal time extension for Phase II was requested and approved, changing the construction commencement date from 

December 31, 2008 to June 8, 2009; however, that date was not met and a second internal time extension has been 

approved for October 30, 2009. The Phase II construction bids have been opened and tabulated and the winning bid is 

expected to be awarded by September 24, 2009. 


W312 

Tampa Bay Habitat Restoration 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager HENNINGSEN, BRANDT 



Description 

Tampa 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.) 

Benefits 

This 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 FY2010 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. If State SWIM funds are available, 

they will be applied to the District's contribution. 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. 


W312 

Tampa Bay Habitat Restoration 


Revenue 


0 169,793 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 143,212 7,703 16,254 

0 167,169 


0 

0 154,098 


0 191,096 


0 176,720 


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Tampa-Allen's 

Ck (SWIM) 

Prior 



1,500,000 0 

0 

0 

1,500,000 


0 

0 269,888 


0 

0 784,492 


0 15,012 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

SWIM personnel began working with Hillsborough County staff in the planning of the annual "Coastal Cleanup" volunteer 

event scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2009; up to 100 volunteers are expected to assist with trash/debris cleanup 

of Marsh Creek (a tidal tributary draining to Tampa Bay) of Ruskin, Florida. In addition, SWIM staff are coordinating with 

the District Planning Section for a basin board field trip to the Cockroach Bay Ecosystem Restoration Project (scheduled 

for October 15, 2009). In addition, Jennette Seachrist (SWIM Manager) and Chief Environmental Scientist Dr. Brandt 

Henningsen, at the request of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program, are serving as chairpersons of two sessions being held 

at the upcoming Bay Area Scientific Information Symposium (i.e., "BASIS 5", October 20-23, 2009); aside from 

organizing each session, Ms. Seachrist and Dr. Henningsen are also invited speakers within their respective sessions. 

Concerning media attention, since April 23, 2009, two internet newspaper stories dealt with SWIM projects. Lastly, SWIM 

staff are coordinating with two Eagle Scout candidates (Boy Scouts of America) to perform their Eagle Projects at SWIM 

restoration sites. 


Total 

Funding 

$3,428,268

W331 

Biennial Seagrass Mapping of Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Charlotte 

Harbor 


AOR(s) 


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

Manasota 

Cooperator(s) 




Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, Pinellas County, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, 


Description 

This SWIM initiative project involves mapping and monitoring seagrass within four SWIM priority waterbodies: Tampa 

Bay, Sarasota Bay, Lemon Bay, and Charlotte Harbor. 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 requested for 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. 

Benefits 

The 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 2009 - 2010 is estimated at $350,000. Costs associated with this 

upcoming 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 

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 proposed 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. 


W331 


Harbor 

Prior 




Revenue 

41,620 11,334 20,004 

011 Alafia River Basin 0 72,958 


0 72,958 


0 

0 52,954 


0 72,958 

020 Peace River Basin 108,412 29,365 20,004 

0 157,781 

021 Manasota Basin 105,499 28,334 20,004 

0 153,837 


State Trust Funds (SWIM) 268,877 103,035 

0 

0 371,912 


0 

0 253,404 


0 12,520 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$1,221,282 



Request for Proposals 6/15/03 7/11/03 

Begin Review of Proposals 8/15/03 9/22/03 

Draft Agreement to Management Services 10/31/03 12/17/03 

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 


Processing 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 


The purchase order and first work order were opened December 2007. The first work order is complete, and all final 

deliverables accepted by the District. District staff and cooperating agencies completed the Post Map Production 

Classification Accuracy Assessment in April. The 2008 District seagrass acreage estimates were presented to all three 

Estuary Programs at the May Seagrass Working Group Meeting. Results show increases in bay-wide acreage for St. 

Joe/Clearwater Harbor, Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, and Lemon Bay, while Charlotte Harbor experienced minor 

decreases in acreage. The second work order for completion of the post map production classification accuracy 

assessment analysis is processed and staff are compiling data to provide to the consultant. The third work order was 

issued to complete high resolution scanning of historical aerials. 


W348 

Terra Ceia Isles Habitat Restoration 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Florida Department of Environmental Protection 

Project Manager HENNINGSEN, BRANDT 



HENNINGSEN, BRANDT 

Description 

The 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. 

Benefits 

This 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. Funds budgeted 

in FY2007 funds are for construction. Funds budgeted in FY2008 are for staff salaries, travel, and central 

garage. District funds are split 50/50 between the Manasota Basin Board and State SWIM Fund. 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. 


W348 



Revenue 

021 Manasota Basin 1,174,764 6,927 10,269 

0 1,191,960 

041 Florida Forever/SOR/P2000 216,189 0 

0 



Ecosystem Trust - Terra Ceia Habitat 

Rstr (SWIM) 

Nat'l Fish & Wildlife - Terra Ceia 

(SWIM) 

Prior 



2,312,500 0 

0 

300,000 0 

0 

0 

0 

2,312,500 

300,000 

NOAA - Terra Ceia 2,000,000 0 

0 

0 2,000,000 


0 

0 330,866 

State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 1,276,234 0 

0 

0 1,276,234 

WMLTF (SWIM) - Prior Year Funds 0 0 10,269 

0 10,269 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$7,638,018 



30% 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 3/31/08 5/15/08 


Processing continues by USGS of their contract with a modeler to complete the Frog Creek Hydrodynamic Modeling 

Study as originally envisioned; no additional funds are being requested by the USGS to complete the Frog Creek study. 

The study should resume during September 2009. Commercially available (non-native) seed used for grassing of the 24 

bare ground acres of what-used-to-be Australian pine and Brazilian pepper forests (i.e., "airplane" area) have not 

continued to sprout and grasses viable during winter/spring have withered under summer conditions; alternative ground 

cover options are being implemented to replant grass cover and replace pine trees that succumbed to the drought; 

guidance from a soil scientist from the U.S. Natural Resouces Conservation Service has been solicited and will be 

followed during the replant. Quarterly maintenance by Tampa Contracting Services (TCS) has increased for the 217 acre 

Phase 3 upland restoration project; 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.). The purchase order has 

been awarded and work almost finished redressing upland Phases 1 and 2 to get non-native plants back under control 

and allow a partial replant of plants that have been killed over the years due to drought, flooding, and/or non-native plant 

competition; labeled as "Phase 5" upland restoration, the purchase order includes quarterly maintenance for three years. 

Discussions and site visits by FDEP Regulatory and SWFWMD personnel have resolved the fate of the augmented 

"haul" roads within the preserve (i.e., "haul" roads used by TCS); the roads may be retained for management purposes 

and no additional permitting is necessary; one section of relic (i.e., farm) road immediately adjacent to a wetlands has 

been removed, graded, and a purchase order issued to plant with appropriate native vegetation (the road has been 

relocated through an upland). A second section of road will be stabilized with crushed granite. FDEP (Parks ) has 

completed their plans for the revamped Bishop Harbor Boat ramp. Lastly, SWIM and FDEP staff completed their GPS 


W348 


mapping of the footprint and site conditions of tracts targeted for the final phase of upland restoration for the Terra Ceia 

Isle site: Phase 6 Upland Restoration; a RFB will be drafted and released during July/August 2009. ACTION TO DATE: 

On-time; Phase 5 upland restoration contract awarded; construction commenced during May 2009. 


W358 

Tom Bennett Park 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Manatee County 

Project Manager POWERS, STEPHANIE 



Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

Upon 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. 

Prior 




Revenue 

021 Manasota Basin 0 0 31,885 200,000 231,885 



0 31,885 


District 

Manatee County 0 0 260,000 

0 260,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$523,770 


Contract Development and Execution 

Receive Scope of Work from Cooperator 9/16/09 


W358 

Tom Bennett Park 

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 Expiration 

Project Close Out 12/31/11 


A scope of work has been requested from the cooperator. Once received, an agreement will be drafted. 


W364 

Palmetto Estuary 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Palmetto 

Project Manager DALSIS, MIKE 



HAGBERG, JANIE 

Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

This 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 

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. 


W364 

Palmetto Estuary 

Prior 




Revenue 


0 83,999 



0 

0 81,833 


0 2,165 


District 

City of Palmetto 375,000 0 

0 

0 375,000 


Total: 

Future 

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 future funding is envisioned to cover permitting and construction costs 

associated with this coastal ecosytem restoration project. Recieved 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 currrently being drafted with the City of Palmetto. 


Total 

Funding 

$542,997

W394 

FELTS Preserve Restoration 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Manatee County Audubon Society 

Project Manager PRATER, CORRINA 



NORTON, NANCY 

Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

Best 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 funding $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 is $32,600, with the Manatee 

Audubon and the District each contributing half ($16,300). The District's share is split between the Manasota Basin 

Board ($8,150) and State SWIM ($8,150). The FY2009 project cost is $28,700, with Manatee Audubon and the District 

each requested to contribute half ($14,350). The District share is 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. 


W394 

FELTS Preserve Restoration 

Prior 




Revenue 


0 53,753 



0 

0 43,868 


0 

885 


District 

Manatee County Audubon Society 23,800 14,350 9,000 

0 47,150 

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 10,000 0 

0 


Other 33,200 16,400 9,000 

0 58,600 

USFWS 12,000 0 

0 

0 12,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$226,256 


1. Consultant Agreement Development and Execution 

Scope of Work Developed 8/24/09 8/18/09 

Scope sent to finance for Purchase Order 8/31/09 

2. Project Tasks 

Plantings 8/28/10 

Maintenance 9/5/10 

3. Close Out 

Final Report and Invoice 9/6/10 

3. Contract Termination 

Project Completion 9/27/10 


In December 2008, Manatee County Audubon provided a revised scope of work for FY2009. The purchase order for the 

approved FY2009 scope has been issued. The Manatee County Audobon Society was advised to mail in any invoices but 

none have been received at this time. The Manatee County Audubon has been performing monthly exotic removal. The 

District has received the FY2010 scope of work and is currently working on developing the purchase order. 


W437 

(Completed) North Port Water Enhancement Program 


AOR(s) 

Water Quality 


Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager SMITH, RANDY 


City of North Port, City of North Port - Public Utilities 

KAUFMAN, KRIS 

Status Completed 

Description 

The study will include preparation of a sampling plan, data collection, data analysis, reporting and development of 

conceptual alternatives. Approximately 20 stations located in the Cocoplum canal system and Myakkahatchee Creek 

will be sampled on a monthly basis for one year. Information collected during this project will be used to develop a 

conceptual plan for the implementation of projects to improve water quality in downstream receiving water bodies. 

Downstream receiving water bodies include the Myakka River and Charlotte Harbor, a Surface Water Improvement 

and Management (SWIM) priority water body. The Cocoplum canal is part of approximately 80 miles of surface water 

canals within the City that connects to Myakkahatchee Creek. Water quality samples will be analyzed for 31 select 

parameters including nutrients, metals, fecal coliform and total suspended solids. Flow and water level monitoring will 

be used to calculate pollutant loads. There will be an emphasis on sampling canals with frontage areas populated with 

septic systems as these could contribute to water quality degradation. This sampling plan will result in a strategy to 

prioritize areas of the City's surface water system that requires water quality enhancement. 

Benefits 

This project will identify issues contributing to the degradation of water quality so that a conceptual plan for the 

implementation of water quality improvements can be developed. Improving water quality in this system will improve 

the water quality in downstream receiving water bodies. Water quality improvements in the system will benefit multiple 

ecologically sensitive and important water bodies. Improving water quality in this system will also benefit local 

governments who utilize it for their water supply. 

Costs 

The FY2008 project cost is $390,000, with the City of North Port contributing $195,000 and the District contributing 

$195,000. The District's share is split between the Manasota Basin Board ($97,500) and State SWIM ($97,500). The 

District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and central garage charges. 


The District currently has an ongoing cooperative funding project with the City of North Port to perform a Watershed 

Management Program (WMP), City of North Port Big Slough WMP (K883). The emphasis of project K883 is flood 

protection. The District is also currently funding the Myakka River Watershed Initiative (H048). This project will include 

the development of a strategy to restore water quality, natural systems, and floodplain impacts in the watershed in 

ways that can also provide a benefit to water supplies in the Southern Water Use Caution Area. The three of these 

projects (W437, K883 and H048) have the potential to compliment each other without duplicating efforts. The City of 

North Port's SWFWMD Water Use Permit was recently renewed in mid 2006 allowing the City to withdraw raw water 

from both the Myakkahatchee Creek and Cocoplum canal at an average flow rate of 4.4 mgd. The Myakkahatchee 

Creek is the central artery of the Big Slough watershed. The Big Slough discharges into the Myakka River, a Wild and 

Scenic designation and an Outstanding Florida Water. The Myakka River empties into Charlotte Harbor which is a 

State of Florida Aquatic Preserve, Outstanding Florida Water and a SWIM priority water body. 


W437 

(Completed) North Port Water Enhancement Program 

Prior 




Revenue 


0 




0 



District 

City of North Port 195,000 0 

0 

0 195,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$400,555 



Negotiate Cooperative Funding Agreement with City 7/15/07 7/15/07 

Cooperative Funding Agreement to Contract Administration 8/15/07 8/16/07 

Contract sent to City for Approval 8/31/07 9/18/07 

Signed Contract returned from City 9/15/07 11/1/07 10/17/07 

Contract Executed 10/1/07 11/9/07 10/23/07 

Notice to Proceed sent to City 10/1/07 11/9/07 10/25/07 


Bidding and Consultant Selection 12/31/07 1/15/08 

Begin Monthly Water Quality Sampling 2/29/08 3/31/08 

Submit Draft of Final Report 3/31/09 5/15/09 6/4/09 

Submit Final Report 5/31/09 6/29/09 

3. Project Close Out 

Contract Termination 6/30/09 6/29/09 


The City selected PBS&J as the consultant for the project. District staff participated in a kick off meeting with the City of 

North Port and PBS&J on January 31, 2008. Flow and water quality monitoring began on March 31, 2008. District staff 

has participated in conference calls with the City of North Port and PBS&J on May 13, 2008 and July 16, 2008 to discuss 

issues and preliminary results from the monthly water quality monitoring. District staff received official notice of change of 

project manager for the cooperator on September 12, 2008. District staff met with the new project manager on 

September 30, 2008. The District received the 6 month data deliverable for review on October 29, 2008. PBS&J gave a 

presentation on the current status of the project to District staff on December 9, 2008. PBS&J completed water quality 

monitoring in March 2009 and submitted the final data deliverable to the District on April 20, 2009. PBS&J submitted the 

draft Final Report for review and comment on June 4, 2009. The results of the study indicate that the water quality within 

and discharging from the City of North Port is better than expected. Calculated loads from the system are much lower 

than expected. Minor issues with low Dissolved Oxygen and elevated Chlorophyll levels were detected. Elevated Fecal 

Coloform levels were detected at several locations and the City will need to do additional analysis to determine the 

source. The Final Report was approved by District staff on June 29, 2009. The District received the final deliverables on 

June 29, 2009 and the final invoice was processed on August 27, 2009. 


W501 

SWIM Plan Implementation - Charlotte Harbor 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





KAUFMAN, KRIS 

Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

This 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. SWIM projects are eligible for state matching funds with the state funding 50 percent of the 


Costs 

The FY2008 and FY2009 ongoing costs for the Charlotte Harbor SWIM Plan Implementation are 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. 






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 


Prior 




Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 86,378 2,438 859 

0 89,675 

021 Manasota Basin 28,793 813 776 

0 30,382 



0 

0 66,027 


0 

0 76,230 


0 1,634 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$263,948 


1. SWIM Plan Critical Project Milestones 



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. Current projects being implemented in the 

Charlotte Harbor watershed include W506, W511, W521, W527, W528, W553, W555, W556, W558, W559. Updates for 

these projects are included under the individual project numbers. Status of the activities implemented with the Charlotte 

Harbor National Estuary Program are provided under project number W526. The CHNEP completed the Comprehensive 

Conservation and Management Plan in 2008 and are working on a couple of key projects that will be completed by the 

end of 2009. District staff have completed the outline for the Charlotte Harbor SWIM Plan and are assembling references 

and other documents to update the SWIM Plan. 


W506 

CHEC Charlotte Harbor/Lemon Bay SWIM Watershed Education 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center 

Project Manager STERNBERGER, VIRGINIA 



Description 

This Surface Water Improvement and Management project with the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center provides 

public involvement and water quality education opportunities to more than 4,000 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 FY2010 program components include a 

volunteer water quality monitoring program, estuary wading trips, a three-day water workshop for local residents, 

community events, estuary boat trips, hiking trips; six barrier island education trips, 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. 

Benefits 

The 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 one of the top priorities of 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 cost of the FY2010 project is $89,446, with the District contributing $39,250. The District's share is split 

between the Peace River Basin Board ($16,283), the Manasota Basin Board ($3,342) and State SWIM (19,625). 

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 4,230 residents at a cost to the District of $9 per person. The budget lines 



The total cost of the FY2009 project was $85,835, with the District contributing $34,726 (Manasota $3,473; Peace 

River $13,890; SWIM $17,363). This program is reaching 4,230 residents at a cost to the District of $8 per resident. 

District funding is allocated toward staff time, materials and program expenses. The District has supported this project 

since FY2000. 


W506 


Prior 




Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 77,299 14,757 16,283 



0 45,912 



0 

0 78,877 


0 

0 76,737 


0 20,371 


District 

Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center 85,050 51,109 35,000 

0 171,159 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$501,395 



Initiate 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 


Initiate purchase order 10/1/08 12/4/08 12/4/08 

First task report 12/31/08 12/29/08 

Second task report 3/31/09 3/31/09 


Fourth task report due 9/30/09 

Project close 11/20/09 



First task report due 12/31/09 

Second task report 3/31/10 

Third task report 6/30/10 

Fourth task report 9/15/10 

Project close 9/30/10 


The cooperator planned and conducted 2 volunteer water quality monitoring training workshops in Lemon Bay (reaching 

32) and 1 results presentation (reaching 11); conducted a three-day SWIM Water School in March (reaching 56); 

implemented 7 speaking programs (reaching 210); attended 9 educational events (reaching 3,226); held 35 wading trips 

(involving 654); conducted 24 Journey Through the Estuary boat trips (involving 247); led 7 hiking trips (involving 154); 

and reprinted 500 copies of the Lemon Bay DVD. ACTION TO DATE: On time. 


W509 

Alligator Creek In-Stream Restoration 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 


Project Manager LOPEZ, MANNY 



PECK, MICHAEL 

Description 

Sarasota 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; (3) Installation of weirs in select locations to provide increased residence time for wetland treatment 

processes. The County will begin design of the two project locations in FY2009 and anticipates starting construction in 


Benefits 

This 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 $1,000,000 but will be further refined during project 

design. For FY2009 Sarasota County has dedicated $200,000 to fund preliminary design and permitting. For FY2010, 

Sarasota County is contributing $400,000 towards project construction and has requested the District contribute 

$600,000 through the Cooperative Funding Initiative. 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). 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. 

Prior 




Revenue 




0 78,713 


District 

Sarasota County 0 200,000 400,000 

0 600,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$1,207,427 



Develop Draft Agreement with Sarasota County 10/30/09 


W509 

Alligator Creek In-Stream Restoration 

Agreement to Contracts Administration 11/25/09 

Execution of Agreement by Sarasota County 12/21/09 

Execution of Agreement by SWFWMD 1/4/10 

Notice to Proceed 1/5/10 

2. Construction 

Begin Construction 2/1/10 

End Construction 9/30/11 


Sarasota County has selected an engineering consultant to begin preliminary evaluation and preliminary design for 

instream restoration projects/improvements at several localities within the Alligator Creek basin. County and District staff 

toured the sites on 8/24/2009. The agreement between the District and Sarasota County for the project is under 

development. Details for the proposed scope of work are still under development pending the result of preliminary 

evaluations and are not anticipated to be completed until late September 2009. It is anticipated the draft agreement will 

be undergoing review by both parties in late October 2009, with full execution by both parties expected in December 

2009. 


W521 

Charlotte Harbor Water Quality Monitoring 


AOR(s) 

Water Quality 


Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager SZAFRANIEC, MARY 



Charlotte County, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 

KAUFMAN, KRIS 

Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

The 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 

Water quality sampling task: At their April 2009 meetings, the Peace River Basin and Manasota Basin Boards 

approved amending its FY2009 budget to include reallocated State SWIM funds to cover 50 percent ($19,125) of the 

FY2010 costs. The remaining costs ($19,125) are funded by the Peace River Basin and the Manasota Basin Boards. 


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. 

Prior 




Revenue 


0 178,626 


0 60,551 



0 

0 90,165 


0 

0 193,296 


0 3,768 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$526,406





Draft 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 

Notice to Proceed 6/1/01 5/9/01 

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 


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, the draft final report and invoices. For FY2010, $10,000 of the 

remaining funds from project W547 will be used for data management under a separate purchase order with Benchmark 

Labs as part of this project. 


W526 



AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





KAUFMAN, KRIS, POWERS, STEPHANIE, GARCIA, LIZANNE 

Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

This 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, which is split between the Manasota Basin Board (25%) and the Peace River 

Basin Board (75%). If State SWIM funds are available, they will be applied to the District's contribution. District funds 

are used to implement projects outlined in the Annual Workplan. 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 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 


Prior 




Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 319,008 45,024 43,726 82,500 490,258 

021 Manasota Basin 106,335 15,008 16,165 27,500 165,008 



0 

0 239,574 


0 

0 368,701 


0 59,891 


District 

CHNEP 1,087,725 110,000 

0 

0 1,197,725 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 




FY 2007 Contract with CHNEP Executed 4/1/07 6/11/07 

FY 2007 Contract Close Out 12/31/09 


FY2008 Contract with CHNEP Executed 12/1/07 8/26/08 

FY2008 Contract Close Out 12/31/10 



FY2009 Contract Close Out 12/31/11 


FY2007 Contract: The FY2007 Agreement was executed on 6/11/2007 and expires 12/31/2009. Projects include 

addressing environmental data and information needs to measure the health of the estuary, identifying opportunities for 

water quality and habitat restoration projects and to measuring the success of these projects. 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. FY2009 Contract: The FY2009 agreement 

was executed on December 13, 2009. Projects include setting seagrass targets and finalizing the water quality targets 

necessary to maintain seagrass health. FY2010 Contract: District staff have been working with the CHNEP Director to 

develop a project for the work plan to replace the data reporting project that was formerly done by CHEC under contract 

to the NEP. Management Conference: The Management and Policy Committees met in August 2009. There were 

several important topics on the agenda. 1) The approval of a report summarizing the key points discussed at the 

workshop, including those from the presenters, the peer reviewers, and the participants. While the District does not 

necessarily agree with all the presentations given at the workshop or the abstracts that were submitted, the report does 

appear to summarize the topics discussed and the District's comments were incorporated into the report.2) The 

refinement of water quality targets and the setting of seagrass targets, which had not previously been set for Charlotte 

Harbor. Seagrass Targets. District staff have worked closely with the consultant and the CHNEP to develop the targets 

and the District supported this action item. The Management Committee recommended that the Policy committee 

approve a contract with a consultant to complete the triennial review of water quality status and trends. 3) There was 

considerable discussions on the CHNEP taking public interest money and that this should be discussed throughout the 

management conference so that a policy may be developed. 


W528 

Myakka River Water Quality Monitoring 


AOR(s) 

Water Quality 


Cooperator(s) 




WOLDEN, CATHERINE 

Description 

This 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). 

Benefits 

This 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 FY2010 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). 

Prior 




Revenue 


0 114,959 



0 

0 45,032 


0 

0 66,262 


0 25,753 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$252,006

W528 

Myakka River Water Quality Monitoring 



First Sampling Event 10/5/00 10/5/00 


FY2008 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 August 2009. Field data 

has been submitted to the laboratory for inclusion into their database through June 2009. 


W547 

Water Quality in the Peace and Myakka Basins, Charlotte Harbor, 

and Lemon Bay 


AOR(s) 

Water Quality 


Cooperator(s) 





KAUFMAN, KRIS 

Description 

This ongoing project is in response to a funding request from Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC) for 

on-line publication of water quality maps and graphs. Water quality data from various sources collected within the 

Peace River Basin, Myakka River Basin, Charlotte Harbor, and Lemon Bay are included in the maps. The project 

involves mapping and graphing of of District Peace and Myakka River basin water quality data on the CHEC website. 

In FY2005, the project expanded its coverage to include Sarasota County's Northern Lemon Bay water quality 

sampling effort, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) volunteer water quality project, and FDEP 

Lemon Bay monitoring network. An FY2009 cooperative funding request was received for continuation of the display of 

the project's sixth year of multi-agency monitoring. Benchmark Labs will be responsible for the data management 

tasks as part of this project. 

Benefits 

Information provided through this project will offer technical support for environmental management activities 

conducted by the District's SWIM Program, FDEP, the Peace River/ Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority, the 

Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, and other local and regional organizations. Publication of the data in the 

STORET databases and website provides an historical record of the changes in water quality within each system. 

Costs 

The FY2009 budget is $66,000, with the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center and the District each contributing half 

($33,000). The District share is split between State SWIM ($33,000), the Peace River Basin ($16,500), and the 

Manatsota Basin ($4,125). The cost to each basin board is determined by its watershed's (Peace River and Myakka 

River watersheds) relative influence on water quality in Charlotte Harbor. District funds shown in the table include staff 

salaries. The District and CHEC agreed to reduce the scope of work to only cover the CHEC website display of water 

quality mapping and graphing for a total cost of $28,000, with the District and CHEC each contributing half ($14,000). 

$10,000 of the remaining funds will be used for the data management under a separate purchase order with 

Benchmark Labs. The Basin Boards approved the transfer of remaining funds for CHEC's fourth grade education 

project. 


Since 2003, the CHEC has been presenting the results of these efforts on its web site www.checflorida.org/chec/water 

quality, allowing the public and scientists to view the results in terms of both status and trends in water quality. The 

cooperative project is executed through purchase orders and associated scopes of work. The SWIM Plan for 

Charlotte Harbor focuses 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. 


W547 


and Lemon Bay 

Prior 




Revenue 

42,072 13,920 

0 



0 2,500 32,851 



0 

0 66,461 


0 

0 29,817 


District 

Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center 112,500 33,000 34,000 

0 179,500 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$372,121 



FY2004 First Quarter Report 12/30/03 12/19/03 

Second Quarter Report 3/30/04 3/24/04 

Third Quarter Report 6/30/04 12/21/04 12/21/04 

Final Report 9/30/04 5/21/05 5/21/05 

FY2005 P.O. Open 3/22/05 3/22/05 

FY2005 First Quarter Report 5/15/05 6/30/05 6/29/05 

Second Quarter Report 8/15/05 9/30/05 9/30/05 

Third Quarter Report 10/15/05 11/15/05 11/15/05 

Fourth Quarter Report 2/15/06 3/10/06 4/13/06 

FY2006 P.O. Open 3/30/06 3/30/06 



Third Quarter and Draft Final Report 11/30/06 4/1/07 3/23/07 

Fourth Quarter and Final Report 2/28/07 4/1/07 3/23/07 

FY2007 P.O. Open 3/30/07 3/21/07 

FY2006 P.O. Final Invoice Paid 5/3/07 5/3/07 


FY2007 Second Quarter Report 8/30/07 6/30/07 

FY2007 Third Quarter Report 11/30/07 11/30/07 

FY2008 P.O. Open 1/7/08 1/7/08 

FY2007 Fourth Quarter Report 2/28/08 2/5/08 


FY2008 Second Quarter Report 8/30/08 1/14/09 2/27/09 

FY2008 Third Quarter Report 11/30/08 1/29/09 2/27/09 

FY2008 P.O. Terminates 12/31/08 12/31/09 

FY2008 Fourth Quarter Report 3/31/09 7/15/09 7/27/09 


The FY2009 final scope of work was approved and the purchase order was opened, January 28, 2009. Currently, CHEC 

is presenting the results of these efforts on its web site, http://www.checflorida.org. The District and CHEC agreed to 

reduce the scope of work to only cover the CHEC website display of water quality mapping and graphing for a total cost 

of $28,000, with the District and CHEC each contributing half ($14,000). $10,000 of the remaining funds will be used for 

the data management under a separate purchase order with Benchmark Labs. The Basin Boards will be requested to 

approve the transfer of remaining funds for CHEC's fourth grade education project. 


W552 

Sarasota County Pollutant Model Development 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





GARCIA, LIZANNE 

Description 

This 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 use character and best 

management practice (BMP) facilities by watershed sub basin and incorporating 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 geo-database for future County application needs; and perform field 

sampling within each Bay Watershed for use in model validation. Sarasota County continues engaged in a process to 

define water clarity goals for estuarine receiving waters. The model will 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. 

Benefits 

The 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 


0 

0 442,795 


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Sarasota Pollut 

(SWIM) 

Prior 



200,000 0 

0 

0 

200,000 


0 

0 242,793 


District 

Sarasota County 431,907 0 

0 

0 431,907 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$1,317,495 




Notice to Proceed Sent 5/31/06 5/31/06 

First Ammendment Approved - Time Extension 6/15/07 6/6/07 


Draft 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 



Final model calibration including review of hydrology and water quality modules is complete. The SIMPLE model 

installation files have been made available for trial runs. Final calibration of the water quality module was anticipated to 

be completed in late November or early December 2008; 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. Project team members met in early December for model 

discussions and reviews. Additional time for final model calibration and testing was needed. Likewise, additional time was 

needed to subsequently draft the final project report. Sarasota County requested a no-cost time extension to the 

agreement. District staff concurred with the request. Approval of the extension was completed by early January 2009. 

The approved amendment extends the contract termination date to June 30, 2009. Additional time may be needed to 

sort out the EMCs issues and to process final invoices. 


W554 

(Completed) Report and Summary Analysis of Water Quality 

Conditions for Peace and Myakka rivers 


AOR(s) 

Water Quality 


Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This SWIM cooperative funding project will create a water quality summary report for the Peace and Myakka river 

systems. The project is needed to compile data from multiple inter-agency monitoring efforts into a single 

comprehensive water quality summary and analysis. Results of this report can be incorporated into ongoing resource 

management efforts in the Peace River, Myakka River, and Charlotte Harbor. The project scope contains the following 

elements: 1) summaries and statistical analyses of water quality data collected for water year (WY) 2005 in the Peace 

and Myakka basins, 2) estimated loads and yields for WY2002 through WY2005, and 3) an integrative analysis of 

trends in surface water quality for WY2002 through WY2005. Water years are 12 month periods, starting October 1st 

and ending September 30th of the following year, during which a complete annual hydrologic cycle occurs. 

Benefits 

The information provided by this report will be used by District staff, the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, 

the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and the public for assessing the health of these systems. The 

reports will assist in resource management decision making and will guide future restoration efforts. 

Costs 

The total project cost is $30,000 with CHEC contributing $15,000. The District's share is $15,000. The Peace River 

Basin is funding $3,750, the Manasota Basin is funding $3,750, and State SWIM is funding the remaining $7,500. 



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 



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 & W528). 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). The proposed project will follow the example of previous 

publications created by the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC), e.g., the 2002 publication, titled, "Water 

Quality Conditions and Pollutant Loads and Yields in the Peace and Myakka River Basins," which featured data from 

WY2001. 

Prior 




Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 5,486 362 

0 

0 5,848 

021 Manasota Basin 5,487 361 

0 

0 5,848 


State Trust Funds (SWIM) 10,971 723 

0 

0 11,694 


District 

Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center 15,000 0 

0 

0 15,000 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$38,390

W554 





Issued Purchase Order 12/31/06 5/11/07 5/10/07 


Project Kick Off Meeting 5/11/07 5/11/07 

First Progress Report 8/31/07 6/30/07 

Second Progress Report 9/30/07 12/17/07 

Third Progress Report 10/31/07 3/31/08 3/31/08 

Fourth Progress Report and Final Report 12/15/07 3/31/08 3/31/08 

Final Report 12/31/07 3/31/08 3/31/08 


Acceptance of Final Report 4/30/08 1/30/09 5/26/09 


A three month no cost time extension through 03/31/2008 was approved to finish the review and editing process of the 

draft and final reports. Due to the highly technical nature of the document and numerous calculations, longer review and 

revision times were needed to ensure all data, interpretations, and conclusions contained within the document are 

accurate. The final draft document review was completed by District staff and changes to the document are being 

completed. A final draft was received by the District in January 2009, District staff responded with a second round of 

comments. A final report was submitted May 20, 2009 and accepted by the District May 26,2009. The final invoice has 

been paid and the purchase order closed. Project records have been sent to Contracts. 


W558 

Venice Hatchett Creek Stormwater Facility 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

City of Venice, Venice 

Project Manager NORTON, NANCY 



Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

Completion 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 

Prior 




Revenue 


0 152,747 



0 

0 151,701 


0 1,045 


District 

City of Venice 1,250,000 400,000 

0 

0 1,650,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$1,955,493 



Draft 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 Milestones 

Complete 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 submitted final bid documents to the District September 22, 2009 and plans to advertise 

for bids September 27, 2009. 


W559 

Assessment of 2008 Seagrass Maps in Charlotte Harbor And Lemon 

Bay 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

This 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). 

Prior 




Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 0 5,402 709 

0 6,111 

021 Manasota Basin 0 5,402 709 

0 6,111 


State Trust Funds (SWIM) 0 10,802 

0 



0 1,418 


District 

Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center 0 20,000 

0 

0 20,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$44,442 



W559 


Bay 

1. Contract Development and Execution 

Finalize scope of work and process purchase order 10/1/08 12/31/08 1/21/09 

Notice to Proceed 10/5/08 1/21/09 

Purchase Order Termination 9/30/09 12/31/09 

2. Critical Milestone 

Project 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 


Second 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. 


W601 

SWIM Plan Implementation - Sarasota Bay 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




Manatee County, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, Sarasota County 

LOPEZ, MANNY, POWERS, STEPHANIE 

Description 

This 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 



invoicing, project related presentations, field visits, and miscellaneous duties as they arise. 

Benefits 

This 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. 

SWIM projects are eligible for state matching funds with the state funding 50 percent of the project costs and the 

District funding the remaining 50 percent. 

Costs 

The FY2008 and FY2009 ongoing costs for the Sarasota Bay SWIM Plan Implementation are funded 50 percent from 

the Manasota Basin and 50 percent from the State SWIM Program and include staff salary, travel and central garage. 







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 


Prior 




Revenue 


0 267,269 


State Trust Funds (SWIM) 21,622 2,596 

0 



0 

0 358,202 


0 4,247 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$653,936 




W601 

SWIM Plan Implementation - Sarasota Bay 

Last 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 


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). The District convened a meeting on December 13, 2007 with scientists and agency stakeholders for Sarasota 

Bay to coordinate the development of water quality targets for the bay. For FY2009, Sarasota County has submitted 

cooperative funding applications for Sarasota Bay (W621) and Little Sarasota Bay (W622) Water Quality Management 

Plans. 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 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

Upon 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. 


Revenue 


0 332,096 


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Sarasota Bay 

Rstr (SWIM) 

Prior 



250,000 0 

0 

0 

250,000 


0 

0 80,749 


0 1,345 


District 

Manatee County 9,000,000 0 

0 

0 9,000,000 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$9,664,190

W602 

Neal Preserve Environmental Restoration 





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 



Completion of Design and Permitting 10/31/08 7/31/09 


3. Agreement Expiration Dates 

Contract Expiration 12/31/08 


The County solicited a request for proposals on August 11, 2008, for a contractor to conduct the exotic plant removal on 

the project site. The kick off meeting scheduled in January was postponed. District staff is currently waiting on new 

meeting date information from the County. 


W603 

Ungarelli Preserve 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This proposed 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. 

Benefits 

Upon 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 0 0 26,885 100,000 126,885 


Ecosystem Trust Fund - SWIM 

Rebudget 

Prior 



0 0 25,000 

0 

25,000 


0 1,885 


District 

Manatee County 0 0 50,000 100,000 150,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$303,770 



Receive Scope of Work from Cooperator 9/16/09 


W603 

Ungarelli Preserve 

Draft Agreement to Management Services 10/1/09 

Agreement Returned from Management Services 10/22/09 





Project Close Out 12/31/11 


A scope of work has been requested from the cooperator. Once the scope has been received, an agreement will be 

drafted. 


W604 

Phillippi Creek In-stream Restoration 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





PECK, MICHAEL 

Description 

Sarasota 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 will begin design for several project locations in late 

FY2009 and anticipates starting construction in FY2010. District funds are requested for construction. Current 

estimated construction costs are around $1,800,000 but will be further refined during design. This request is for 

construction costs beginning in FY 2010, but the County anticipates requesting additional funding to complete 

construction. 

Benefits 

Upon 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 $2,000,000. For FY2009 Sarasota County allocated $200,000 for the design and permitting of 

the project. The FY2010 total project cost is $1,000,000 with Sarasota County contributing $400,000 and the 

District was requested to contribute $600,000. 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). District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. 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 stormawater 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 

Prior 




Revenue 




0 77,994 


District 

Sarasota County 0 200,000 400,000 400,000 1,000,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$2,005,989 




Agreement to Contract Administration 11/13/09 

Execution of Agreement by Sarasota County 12/11/09 

Execution of Agreement by SWFWMD 12/18/09 

Issue Notice to Proceed 12/30/09 


Sarasota County has selected an engineering consultant to begin preliminary evaluation and preliminary design for 

in-stream restoration projects /improvements at several localities. District staff toured the sites 8/24/2009. The 

agreement between the District and the County for the project is under development. Details for the proposed scope of 

work are still under development and are not anticipated to be completed until mid to late September 2009. It is 

anticipated the draft agreement would be undergoing review by both parties in late October 2009 with full execution by 

both parties in December 2009. 


W611 

Sarasota Bay Spoil Island Restoration Project 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




Sarasota County, Sarasota County Watershed Management 

Description 

This 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 is 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. 

Benefits 

These 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 271,494 214,383 956 

0 486,833 


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Sarasota Bay 

Impl (SWIM) 

Ecosystem Trust Fund - Sarasota Spoil 

(SWIM) 

Prior 



120,000 0 

0 

100,000 0 

0 

0 

0 

120,000 

100,000 


0 

0 344,808 


0 

0 61,606 


0 

956 


District 

Jacksonville Community Foundation 520,500 0 

0 

0 520,500 

Sarasota County 212,953 425,000 

0 

0 637,953 

USACE 150,000 0 

0 

0 150,000 

West Coast Inland Navagation District 300,000 0 

0 

0 300,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$2,722,656 



Draft 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 

Agreement fully executed 4/29/05 4/29/05 



Completion 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 

Construction complete for Palmer Point Park 5/30/09 11/30/10 

3. Agreement Expiration Date 



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. Completion of design is now 

anticipated by January 1, 2010 at which time the County will advertise for construction. Construction is anticipated to 

begin in June 2010. An amendment has been drafted 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. Currently, the County has this amendment scheduled for approval at its September 

8, 2009 Board of County Commissioners meeting. 


W612 



AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





POWERS, STEPHANIE 

Description 

This project provides for the 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, funded by the basin boards and State, carries out the projects that will 

address water quality and habitat restoration within the bay. Second, the District, through the basin boards 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. 

Benefits 

This 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. The District share is split between the Manasota Basin Board (50%, 

$66,500) and State SWIM (50%, $66,500) funds. 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 


Prior 




Revenue 




0 

0 275,482 


0 

0 79,800 


0 70,393 


District 

Local Government Partners 794,800 210,600 163,000 

0 1,168,400 

US EPA 1,994,150 492,600 600,000 

0 3,086,750 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$5,212,903 



FY2009 Draft Agreement to Management Services 9/5/08 11/10/08 

FY2009 Agreement Sent to Cooperator 9/19/08 12/18/08 

FY2009 Agreement returned from Cooperator 10/3/08 12/24/08 

FY2009 Agreement fully executed 10/10/08 12/28/08 

FY2009 first payment (1/2 total) 12/1/08 4/6/09 

FY2009 Second/final payment 3/1/09 4/6/09 

FY2009 End of contract 9/30/09 9/30/09 

2. FY2010 Annual Workplan Critical Project Milestones 

FY2010 Draft Agreement to Management Services 10/1/09 

FY2010 Agreement Sent to Cooperator 10/15/09 

FY2010 Agreement returned from Cooperator 10/29/09 

FY2010 Agreement fully executed 11/12/09 

FY2010 first payment (1/2 total) 12/31/09 

FY2010 Second/final payment 3/1/10 

FY2010 End of contract 9/30/10 9/30/10 


FY2010 Annual Workplan: The FY2010 agreement has been drafted and sent to the cooperator for review. Management 

Conference: The Management Board of the SBEP met on January 5, 2009 to discuss the process for the Executive 

Director's performance appraisal. This appraisal is scheduled to be presented at the Management Board meeting on May 

8, 2009. At the Management Board Meeting on February 6, 2009, the Board approved several contracts: 1) a study with 

Florida Atlantic University to evaluate macro-algae in the bay; 2) a contract with FDEP to accept State appropriations for 

the Whitaker Bayou Greenway Park and Indian Beach-Sapphire Shores Stormwater Retrofit projects. At this meeting, 

the Bay Partner mini-grants were approved. At the Management Board on May 8, 2009, the Board approved a contract 

with Around the Bend Nature Tours, the financial status report and the 2010 Annual Workplan. The Board discussed the 

EPA Performance Review of the SBEP and the Director's Performance Review. The SBEP has contracted with Mote 

Marine Laboratory to evaluate a process to set water quality targets based on light requirements of seagrass. 

Environmental Scientists from the District are participating in this process. 


W613 

Sarasota-Catfish Creek SW Facility-Phase II 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 






Description 

This FY2005 project is to implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the Catfish Creek Watershed which 

drains into Sarasota Bay, a District SWIM waterbody. 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 funding budgeted and additional funding requested in FY2008, work on the Implementation of BMPs will 

be completed and includes the following tasks: construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. 

Benefits 

The 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 with additional 

lands remaining to be acquired. 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 an FDEP grant for $504,413. Sarasota County will contribute $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 will contribute an equal amount. The total District funding 

reflected in the table below includes staff salary, travel and central garage costs. 


Revenue 

021 Manasota Basin 1,156,189 140,714 2,734 

0 1,299,637 



0 

0 291,165 

State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 1,500,000 0 

0 

0 1,500,000 


0 2,734 


District 

Florida Department of Environmental 

Protection 

Prior 



504,413 0 

0 

0 

504,413 

Sarasota County 6,504,949 275,000 

0 

0 6,779,949 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$10,377,898

W613 

Sarasota-Catfish Creek SW Facility-Phase II 



Draft 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 Managemt 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 



Prepare 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 


Permits 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 

As-Builts Received and Approved 4/30/10 11/20/09 

Maintenance Plan Received 4/30/10 10/30/09 

Final Project Report 4/30/10 1/15/10 

3. Close Out 



The Catfish Creek stormwater facility project continues in the construction phase with Oklawaha Farms Inc., as the 

primary contractor. Construction is estimated to be 85% complete and is expected to be completed by late September 

2009 - early October 2009. ACTIONS-TO-DATE: On schedule. Reasonably good weather and site management have 

kept operations running. 


W615 

(Completed) Sarasota County Tidal Creek Biological Index 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 






Description 

The intent of this study is to provide the tools, in this case the development of biological criteria (macroinvertebrates 

and seagrasses/shoreline vegetation), that may be used to quantify, characterize, rank, and define biological function 

and ecosystem integrity of sixteen tidal systems in Sarasota County including Sarasota Bay and Charlotte Harbor. In 

FY2008, the project will complete the development of the Tidal Creek Biological Index for the County, develop and 

implement the sampling design, and develop the water atlas database and displays of the index data. 

Benefits 

The Index will be used to evaluate and monitor the overall ecological condition of tidal streams, and to justify listing and 

delisting waterbodies for their Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements. The Index will also be used in 

conjunction with the Sarasota County Pollutant Load Model (W552) to confirm that the established water quality level 

of service is adequately protecting downstream ecosystems. 

Costs 

The total project cost is $400,000. The District's share is $200,000, and the County's share is $200,000. For FY2007 

the Manasota Basin Board budgeted $100,000 along with $100,000 from State SWIM. For FY2007 the County's 

share was to be $200,000, however, on January 16, 2007 County staff indicated the County would only be able to 

provide $60,000 in matching funds. The County's match was revised to $67,770 in March 2007. The revised 

total project budget is $135,540 (as of March 29, 2007) with the District's share of $67,770 ($33,885 from the Basin 

Board and $33,885 from State SWIM) to match the County's $67,770. The project's scope was modified accordingly to 

reflect available funding. The County's prior expenditures on the project's early phases include a total of $255,573. 

The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and central garage charges. 


In 2005, Sarasota County funded work by Mote Marine Laboratory to determine the steps needed to define and apply 

an ecologically-based index of tidal creek condition, by which the maintenance of high-quality creeks and/or the 

restoration of impaired creeks can be documented. As stream restorations proceed, the Index will be used to monitor 

resulting changes in biological condition, and thus, the effectiveness of the restoration. The design and effectiveness 

of best management practices (BMPs) in urban areas (stormwater detention ponds, stream bank stabilization, riparian 

vegetation or grassy swales) will also be judged using the Index. This process requires comparisons of a target creek 

to a "reference" creek. Reference waterbodies should be unimpaired or minimally impaired by human activities. 

Preliminary work indicates that Gottfried Creek is the most appropriate reference system. 


Revenue 

021 Manasota Basin 103,843 1,187 

0 



Ecosystem Trust Fund - Sarasota Tidal 

(SWIM) 

Prior 




0 

0 



0 

0 5,027 


District 


0 

0 323,343 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$533,400

W615 

(Completed) Sarasota County Tidal Creek Biological Index 



Develop Draft Agreement with Sarasota County 12/20/06 3/30/07 4/25/07 

Cooperative Funding Agreement to Contract Administration 1/8/07 5/25/07 5/11/07 

Execution of Cooperative Agreement by Sarasota County 2/28/07 6/25/07 6/26/07 

Execution of Cooperative Agreement by SWFWMD 3/12/07 7/15/07 7/11/07 

Issue Notice to Proceed (Effective 3/20/2007) 3/15/07 3/20/07 3/20/07 


Element 1 - Field Data Collection 6/1/07 6/8/07 

Element 2 - Index Application & Creek Assessments 12/15/07 1/31/08 1/31/08 

Tidal Creek Index Workshop - Peer Review 2/15/08 6/27/08 6/27/08 

Tidal Creek Index - Final Report 10/30/08 9/30/08 


The project is considered complete. All project work was successfully completed on schedule and within budget. All 

project deliverables have been received and approved. The comments and recommendations from the Tidal Creek 

Index Workshop were incorporated into the final report. The final invoice has been paid. G-3 Form for contract closure 

has been submitted. 


W616 

Sarasota Bay Habitat Restoration 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

This 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. 







Prior 




Revenue 




0 

0 122,301 

State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 0 0 

0 

0 60,000 


0 1,640 


District 

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program 120,000 125,000 120,000 

0 365,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$852,883 



W616 

Sarasota Bay Habitat Restoration 


Draft 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 


First 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 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

In 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. 

Benefits 

The 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 

Prior 




Revenue 


0 494,136 



0 

0 369,875 


0 

0 121,875 


0 2,383 


District 

Sarasota County 764,500 243,750 243,750 

0 1,252,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$2,240,269 


1. Implementation of BMPs for Coastal Basin Beach Road 

Draft 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 


Commence Construction 4/30/10 

Complete Construction 4/30/11 

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. 


W618 

(Completed) Sarasota Imp. BMPs Hudson Bayou 


AOR(s) 

Water Quality 


Cooperator(s) 




NORTON, NANCY 


Description 

This 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. The proposed project 

is designed to improve water quality discharged to Hudson Bayou and eliminate structural flooding at the intersection 

of Pineapple Avenue, Orange Avenue and Oak Street located in the Hudson Bayou subbasin. Improvements include a 

baffle box water quality treatment system, upsizing of old drainage pipes and relocating curb inlets. The County only 

requested cooperative funding for the construction of the baffle box treatment system (water quality component) and 

associated engineering and inspection costs. The flood protection components are associated with a local stormwater 

management system and the District prioritizes flood protection projects that are associated with intermediate and 

regional systems, and water quality improvements. The baffle box treatment system will improve water quality 

discharged to Hudson Bayou and ultimately Sarasota Bay, a Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) 

water body. 

Benefits 

Water quality enhancement will be achieved by utilizing a stormwater nutrient separating baffle box to reduce 

sediment, hydrocarbon, and nutrients discharged to the Alderman Street ditch canal system which discharges into 

Hudson Bayou and ultimately Sarasota Bay, a SWIM water body. This project is also expected to meet level of service 

criteria for a 100-year storm event and reduce street flooding. 

Costs 

The total budget amount for this project is $717,000, with Sarasota County contributing $287,000 in FY2006, $300,000 

in FY2007, and $65,000 in FY2008. The District is contributing $65,000 in FY2008. The District's share is split 

between the Manasota Basin Board ($32,500) and State SWIM ($32,500). The County is funding design, permitting 

and construction of the flood protection component and requested funding from the District for construction costs of 

the water quality component (baffle box) only. 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. 

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 County and the City of 

Sarasota are currently acquiring a joint drainage easement to implement the BMP. This project was originally 

submitted as a flood protection and water quality improvement project. The County decided to modify their FY2008 

application to only include the water quality component. The County will manage the project, where the District project 



W618 

(Completed) Sarasota Imp. BMPs Hudson Bayou 

Prior 




Revenue 


0 

0 38,950 



0 

0 38,949 


District 


0 

0 652,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$729,899 



Cooperative Funding Agreement with the County 7/15/07 7/15/07 

Cooperative Funding Agreement Sent to Contract Administration 8/15/07 8/16/07 


Signed Agreement returned from Cooperator 9/15/07 11/1/07 12/4/07 

Agreement executed 10/1/07 11/9/07 12/12/07 

Notice to Proceed 10/1/07 11/9/07 12/12/07 



Bidding and Contractor Selection 6/30/08 3/11/08 


Complete Construction 7/31/09 12/31/08 12/30/08 

Submit As-Builts 10/31/09 1/31/09 2/23/09 



Status As Of: February 25, 2009 

The first draft of the FY2008 Cooperative Funding Agreement was sent to the cooperator electronically for review and 

comment on July 17, 2007. The cooperator gave approval for the draft agreement on July 15, 2007. The Manasota Basin 

Board approved the FY2008 funding request of $32,500 at their July 25, 2007 meeting. The Agreement was approved by 

the Environmental section manager on August 10, 2007 and was sent to Contract Administration on August 16, 2007. 

The Agreement was sent to the cooperator for signature on September 18, 2007. The Governing Board approved 

FY2008 project funding at their September 2007 meeting. The Agreement was executed on December 12, 2007 and the 

Notice to Proceed letter was sent to the cooperator on December 12, 2007. On March 11, 2008 the Sarasota County 

BOCC approved the construction contract with Mcleod Land Services, Inc. Project construction began on April 7, 2008. 

The baffle box treatment system has been constructed and installed. The County submitted the final deiverables for the 

project and the final payment was processed on 2/25/2009. 

021 - Manasota Basin 100

W619 

Perico Preserve Environmental Restoration 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

Upon 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. 







Prior 




Revenue 

021 Manasota Basin 0 228,142 956 3,000,000 3,229,098 


State Trust Funds (SWIM) 0 228,141 

0 

0 228,141 


0 

956 


District 

Manatee County 6,000,000 0 

0 

0 6,000,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$9,458,195 



W619 

Perico Preserve Environmental Restoration 


Draft agreement sent to Management Services 10/31/08 3/16/09 5/13/09 

Draft agreement returned from Management Services 11/21/08 4/6/09 

Agreement Sent to Cooperator 11/28/08 4/9/09 


Agreement fully executed 1/16/09 5/21/09 



Design and Permitting Complete 12/31/09 5/30/10 

Construction Complete 12/30/10 



Status As Of: July 02, 2009 

A scope of work was received from the cooperator on March 11, 2009. An agreement has since been drafted and is 

currently routing for review and approval. 


W620 

Pelican Cove Stormwater Retrofit 


AOR(s) 

Water Quality 


Cooperator(s) 

Pelican Cove, Sarasota County 




Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

The 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 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). District funds shown in the table includes staff salaries. 







Prior 




Revenue 

021 Manasota Basin 0 8,905 1,050 

0 9,955 



0 

0 8,905 


0 1,049 


District 

Pelican Cove Condominiums 0 17,500 

0 

0 17,500 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$37,409 



Draft Agreement Sent to Management Services 9/2/08 9/9/08 

Draft Agreement Returned from Management Services 9/23/08 12/18/08 


W620 

Pelican Cove Stormwater Retrofit 

Agreement Sent to Cooperator 9/30/08 12/18/08 4/30/09 

Signed Agreement Returned from Cooperator 10/28/08 5/12/09 

Agreement Fully Executed 11/11/08 5/22/09 



Complete Project Design and Permitting 12/31/09 




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. Pelican Cove contracted with a consultant to design the project and design is under way. 



Little Sarasota Bay Water Quality Management Plan 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




LOPEZ, MANNY 


Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

Development 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 project cost for this development of the Water Quality Management Plan is $600,000. This will be 

a multi-year funded project. The current FY2009 cost is $100,000, with the Sarasota County and the District each 


($25,000). The FY2009 funds will be used to compile and evaluate all existing studies, studies, models and data, 

identify pollutant sources and develop a data collection plan. The FY2010 funding is $300,000, with the County 

contributing half ($150,000) and requesting half from the District ($150,000). At their April 15, 2009 meeting, the 

Manasota Basin Board approved amending its FY2009 budget to include reallocating State SWIM funds to cover 

50 percent of the District's FY2010 costs ($75,000). The other half of the funds ($75,000) are included in the 

Manasota Basin Board's FY2010 budget. It is anticipated that the County will request the remainder of the funds 

($100,000) during the FY2011 cooperative funding cycle. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. 









Little Sarasota Bay Water Quality Management Plan 

Prior 




Revenue 

021 Manasota Basin 0 29,821 80,974 100,000 210,795 



0 

0 29,820 


0 

0 75,000 


0 5,974 


District 

Sarasota County 0 50,000 150,000 100,000 300,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$621,589 


1. Cooperator Contract Development and Execution 

Draft Agreement sent to Management Services 10/1/08 1/29/09 


Agreement sent to Cooperator 10/15/08 2/25/09 

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 


Consultant Selction, Negotiation and Contract Execution 11/17/09 

Compile and evaluate existing data, identify projects, outline final report 6/1/11 

Final Report 6/29/12 

3. Cooperative Agreement Expiration 



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. It is anticipated that the County 

will issue and RFP for this project in June/July 2009 and have a consultant under contract by September 2009. This 

schedule is somewhat contingent upon the completion of the Lemon Bay and Roberts Bay WMP as the County has 

indicated that they would prefer to have those two plans completed before they enter into contracts for these plans. 

These plans (L610 and L611) are nearing completion. 


W622 

Sarasota Bay Water Quality Management Plan 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




LOPEZ, MANNY 


Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

Development 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 project cost for this development of the Water Quality Management Plan is $600,000. This will be 

a multi-year funded project. The current FY2009 cost is $100,000, with the Sarasota County and the District each 


($25,000). The FY2009 funds will be used to compile and evaluate all existing studies, studies, models and data, 

identify pollutant sources and develop a data collection plan. The FY2010 funding is $300,000, with the County 

contributing half ($150,000) and requesting half from the District ($150,000). At their April 15, 2009 meeting, the 

Manasota Basin Board approved amending its FY2009 budget to include reallocating State SWIM funds to cover 

50 percent of the District's FY2010 costs ($75,000). The other half of the funds ($75,000) are included in the 

Manasota Basin Board's FY2010 budget. It is anticipated that the County will request the remainder of the funds 

($100,000) during the FY2011 cooperative funding cycle. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. 








W622 

Sarasota Bay Water Quality Management Plan 

Prior 




Revenue 

021 Manasota Basin 0 29,821 80,974 100,000 210,795 



0 

0 29,820 


0 

0 75,000 


0 5,974 


District 

Sarasota County 0 50,000 150,000 100,000 300,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 



1. Cooperator Contract Development and Execution 

Draft Agreement sent to Management Services 10/1/08 1/29/09 






Consultant selection, negotiation and Contract execution 11/17/09 

Compile evaluate existing data, identify projects 6/1/11 


3. Cooperative Agreement Expiration 



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. It was anticipated that the 

County would issue an RFP for this project in June/July 2009 and have a consultant under contract by September 2009. 

However this schedule is contingent upon the completion of the Lemon Bay and Roberts Bay WMP as the County has 

indicated that they would prefer to have those two plans completed before they enter into contracts for these plans. Draft 

final reports for these plans have been completed (L610 and L611). The County's project manager has indicated that the 

County is beginning to prepare the RFPs for this project and the Sarasota Bay Project and that they are planning on 

going to the Board of County Commissioners in mid-November for approval of the consultant contract. 


W623 

Holmes Beach Stormwater Retrofit 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Holmes Beach 




Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

This 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 District's share 

is split between the Manasota Basin Board ($128,750) and State SWIM ($128,750). 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. 


Revenue 

021 Manasota Basin 0 0 43,499 175,270 218,769 



Rebudget 

Prior 



0 0 41,115 

0 

41,115 


0 2,383 


District 

City of Holmes Beach 0 0 82,230 175,270 257,500 

021 - Manasota Basin 109 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$519,767

W623 

Holmes Beach Stormwater Retrofit 


The cooperative funding agreement will be routed for approval as soon as a scope of work is received from the 

cooperator. 

021 - Manasota Basin 110

W624 

Red Bug Slough Restoration 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

The 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 FY2009 and $250,000 for FY2010. The District has budgeted $400,000 for FY2010 

and $100,000 in future funding. The District's FY2010 share is split between the Manasota Basin Board ($200,000) 

and State SWIM ($200,000). District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. 








Revenue 

021 Manasota Basin 0 0 202,384 100,000 302,384 



Rebudget 

Prior 



0 0 200,000 

0 

200,000 


0 2,383 


District 

Sarasota County 0 250,000 250,000 

0 500,000 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$1,004,767

W624 

Red Bug Slough Restoration 


The cooperative funding agreement will be routed for approval as soon as a scope of work is received from the 

cooperator. 


W625 

Runaway Bay - Sarasota Bay Coast Line Restoration 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




Runaway Bay Condominium Association 

Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

Implementation 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). 





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 0 0 21,516 



WMLTF (SWIM) - Prior Year Funds 0 0 21,516 



District 

Runaway Bay Condominium 

Association 

Prior 



80,000 19,000 40,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

Total 

Funding 

139,000 

$182,032 



Draft Agreement to Management Services 9/15/09 

Draft Agreement Returned from Management Services 10/6/09 



W625 

Runaway Bay - Sarasota Bay Coast Line Restoration 



Notice to Proceed 12/2/09 

Status As Of: 


W626 

Blackburn Point Park Addition 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





PECK, MICHAEL 

Description 

Sarasota 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 waterbodies are designated SWIM waterbodies. 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. 

Benefits 

The 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 overall project cost for the development of Blackburn Point Park (including land acquisition) is estimated to be 

$19,322,333. The total project cost for implementation of LID elements is $275,000, with the District requested to 

contribute $275,000. Sarasota County has proposed using a portion of their anticipated construction costs as their 

funding match. For FY2010 the District has budgeted $100,000 for the project. The District's FY10 share is split 

between the Manasota Basin Board ($50,000) and State SWIM ($50,000). 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. 


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. 


W626 

Blackburn Point Park Addition 

Prior 




Revenue 




0 52,994 


District 

Florida Boating Improvement Grant 0 190,000 

0 

0 190,000 

Florida Community Trust 5,175,146 0 

0 

0 5,175,146 

Sarasota County 11,926,198 0 

0 1,750,000 13,676,198 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$19,322,333 




Agreement to Contracts Administration 10/30/09 

Execution of Agreement by Sarasota County 12/15/09 

Agreement Executed by SWFWMD 12/21/09 



Construction Start 1/25/10 

Construction Complete 10/28/11 


The agreement between the District and Sarasota County for the project is under development. Details for the project's 

scope of work are still pending the development of preliminary designs (and cost estimates) and are not anticipated to be 

completed until late September early October 2009. It is anticipated the draft agreement will be undergoing review by 

both parties in late October 2009 early November 2009, with full execution by both parties in December 2009. 


W627 

Bradenton Beach Stormwater Retrofits 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Bradenton Beach 




Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

The 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. The FY2010 total project cost is $200,000, with the City of Bradenton 

Beach and the District each contributing half ($100,000). The District's share is split between the Manasota Basin 

Board ($50,000) and State SWIM ($50,000). 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. 

Prior 




Revenue 

021 Manasota Basin 0 0 52,449 1,375,575 1,428,024 



0 52,448 


District 

City of Bradenton Beach 25,000 144,500 100,000 1,375,575 1,645,075 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$3,125,547

W627 

Bradenton Beach Stormwater Retrofits 



Draft Agreement to Management Services 9/15/09 

Draft Agreement Returned from Management Services 10/6/09 





Status As Of: 


B063 

USGS Manasota Basin Surface Water Flow, Level, and Water 

Quality Data Collection 

Project Type Basin Initiatives 

AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

United States Geological Survey 

Project Manager KINSMAN, GRANVILLE 



Description 

This initiative is to establish and maintain the Manasota Basin's surface water monitoring network, and is jointly funded 

by the Manasota Basin Board and the United States Geological Survey (USGS). 

Benefits 

This project provides basic surface water stage, discharge and/or water quality data collection to support assessing 

flooding events, developing surface water management plans, facilitating habitat restoration projects, establishment 

and monitoring of minimum flows and levels (MFLs), establishment of total maximum daily loads (TMDLs), land 

acquisition and management, and other critical water management activities. 

Costs 

In FY2009, surface water stage, discharge, and/or water quality is measured at 16 sites in the Manasota Basin for a 

cost of $231,900. These sites are: Myakka River at Myakka City, Howard Creek near Sarasota, Myakka River near 

Sarasota, South Fork Little Manatee River near Parrish, Gamble Creek near Parrish, Big Slough Canal near Myakka 

City, and South Fork Little Manatee River near Duette. In FY2009, two flow monitoring sites (Myakka at Control near 

Laurel and Cow Pen Slough near Bee Ridge) that were budgeted in FY2008 under Project H057 were added to this 

project for long-term monitoring. The cost increase in FY2009 reflects addition of these two new monitoring sites and 

an annual adjustment of pricing by the USGS. In FY2010, funding for this program will be transferred from the 

Manasota Basin Board to the Governing Board, and will be funded under the project code Z661. 


B063 

USGS Manasota Basin Surface Water Flow, Level, and Water 


Prior Cumulative FY 2009 FY2010 

Funding Transfers Funding Funding 


Revenue 

887,995 0 108,500 

0 


013 Hillsborough River Basin 1,316,655 0 121,600 

0 

0 1,438,255 

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 227,774 0 44,700 

0 

0 272,474 

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 1,489,207 0 243,900 

0 

0 1,733,107 

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 397,932 0 57,100 

0 

0 455,032 

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 1,630,847 0 296,880 

0 

0 1,927,727 

020 Peace River Basin 2,295,165 0 434,900 

0 

0 2,730,065 

021 Manasota Basin 1,036,520 0 231,900 

0 

0 1,268,420 


District 

USGS Alafia River Basin 585,822 0 0 

0 

0 585,822 

USGS Coastal Rivers Basin 409,438 0 0 

0 

0 409,438 

USGS Hillsborough River Basin 675,390 0 0 

0 

0 675,390 

USGS Manasota Basin 202,806 0 0 

0 

0 202,806 

USGS Northwest Hillsborough Basin 23,690 0 0 

0 

0 23,690 

USGS PA Basin 202,338 0 0 

0 

0 202,338 

USGS Peace River Basin 1,356,566 0 0 

0 

0 1,356,566 

USGS Withlacoochee River 789,429 0 0 

0 

0 789,429 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$15,067,054 


Install Stage/Conductance site Manatee R @ Ft. Hamer 10/1/00 1/24/01 

Install Stage/Conductance site on Manatee R @ Devil's Elbow 10/1/00 1/26/01 

Install two new stage sites on Myakka River 4/30/02 7/9/02 

Install three new tidal stage/conductance sites on Myakka River 4/30/02 1/31/03 1/31/03 

Install two new stage sites on Braden River 4/30/02 5/1/03 3/31/02 

Install fourth tidal stage/conductance site on Myakka River 10/1/02 5/1/03 3/28/03 

Install two stage/discharge sites on Cow Pen Slough 10/1/02 5/1/03 4/30/03 

Install two new tidal stage/conductance sites on Donna/Roberts Bay 10/1/02 5/1/03 5/15/03 

Site Installation Cancelled 

Install new water level gauging station on Gamble Creek 10/1/01 

Status As Of: August 21, 2009 

FY2009 data collection is ongoing, with no problems to report. The District's FY2009 commitment to the project is 

$231,900, of which $115,950 has been expended (the USGS bills us every six months for these activities). 

Accelerated Action-To-Date: On-time 


B074 

Manatee - WMPlan BRADEN RIVER 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply, Flood Protection, Natural Systems 


Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager NGUYEN, NAM 



City of Bradenton, Manatee County, Sarasota County 

Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

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. 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, total 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 709,203 0 121,636 10,136 

0 840,975 


Bradenton - WMPlan Braden River 

(B074) 

Manatee - WMPlan Braden River 

(B074) 

Sarasota - WMPlan Braden River 

(B074) 

Prior 

Funding 



156,100 0 0 

0 

309,900 0 69,783 

0 

73,500 0 15,717 

0 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

0 

0 

Total 

Funding 

156,100 

379,683 

89,217 

$1,465,975 



Recognition of District, Basin Board, City & County on reports 12/17/02 

2. Cooperative Agreement 

Coop 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) 11/1/09 

Cooperative Agmt Close-out 9/30/10 

3. Consultant Services Agreement 

Execute new Consultant Agrmt. (03CONC00015-B) 6/15/09 6/15/09 


Executed Consultant Agmt 7/20/03 7/21/03 

Notice to Proceed 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 3/22/10 

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 

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 


B074 


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. Current Status: 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. 


B092 

USGS-Flatford Swamp Surface Water Monitoring Program 


AOR(s) 


Basin(s) General Fund (District), Manasota 

Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager MORRIS, LISANN 



Description 

Since this project began, six continuous recording discharge gages and a water level gage within the Flatford Swamp 

were constructed and maintained by the USGS. Data has been collected since 1999. This data is used to monitor the 

health of the Swamp and also to gauge the progress of the Falkner Farms and Pacific Tomato Growers projects to 

replace groundwater with surface water. In addition to monitoring the success of the two constructed projects, data will 

be used to monitor new projects being developed as part of the District's Facilitating Agricultural Resource 

Management Systems (FARMS) program. Through the development of cooperative projects, these projects can assist 

in returning a natural hydroperiod in the swamp. This data was used in the development of the Upper Myakka water 

budget computer model for the Myakka River Watershed Initiative. 

Benefits 





Costs 

The estimate for the FY2010 budget for surface water stage, discharge, and/or water quality measurements at the 

seven sites in the Manasota Basin has stayed the same as last year's estimate of $158,100. These sites are: Maple 

Creek near Myakka City (02298495), Myakka River near Myakka City (02298554), Coker Creek near Myakka City 

(02298530), Myakka River Upstream Youngs Creek (02298488), Flatford Swamp near Myakka River (02298494), 

Ogleby Creek Downstream Boggy Creek near Myakka City, FL (02298527), and Long Creek near Myakka City 

(02298492). 


The District funded a study on the tree die-off in Flatford Swamp in FY1997. The results of this study were presented 

in a public workshop in Palmetto in October 1997, and a draft final report was produced in December 1997. The 

original study determined that tree die-off on Flatford Swamp was associated with increased water levels and/or 

extended hydroperiods. Affected areas extended below the swamp down to the Crowley Nature Center and possibly 

the Myakka River State Park. For FY2007, data collected from water quality sensors (conductance probes) at each 

site was included to provide more accurate information to reflect the variably of agricultural irrigation practices. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 6,600 0 160,820 

0 167,420 

021 Manasota Basin 797,991 0 160,805 

0 162,000 1,120,796 


District 

USGS 207,000 0 0 

0 

0 207,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 




B092 

USGS-Flatford Swamp Surface Water Monitoring Program 

Project Initiated 12/10/98 12/10/98 


Collected stage data and serviced streamflow gages during regularly scheduled field trips. Station levels were run at 

Flatfor Swamp (02298494) to rectify minor discrepencies. No datum corrections were need to any prior year data. USGS 

will continue to monitor all sites via satelite transmission for problems that need immediate attention and correction. 

.Data for the 2008 water year have been reviewed and published at http://wdr.water.usgs.gov/ Safety rails were added to 

all gages in the Flatford network to comply with OSHA standards. New shaft encoder was installed at Long Creek as the 

old one malfunctioned and failed to provide data to be transmitted. 


B099 

Quality of Water Improvement Program - Manasota Basin 


AOR(s) 



Manasota 

Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager STOVER, KEVIN 



Description 

Pursuant 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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,027,270 76,810 389,793 659,341 



0 

0 633,615 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 185,860 10,000 29,498 

0 

0 225,358 

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 126,551 0 10,067 

0 

0 136,618 

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 100,746 0 11,703 

0 

0 112,449 


0 


021 Manasota Basin 1,483,799 0 200,434 10,000 

0 1,694,233 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Since the last update 24 wells have been plugged in the Manasota Basin for a total of 2,935 wells plugged in the basin 

since the program's inception. There are 24 additional wells that have been inspected and approved for plugging. Wells 

plugged since last update are as follows: Sarasota County - (1) Villa Flore HOA - four inch well casing to 47 feet - total 

well depth 90 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use - District Reimbursement $838; (2) Pauline Curry - four inch well 

casing to 37 feet - total well depth 75 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use with poor WQ - District Reimbursement 

$994; (3) Pauline Curry - four inch well casing to 220 feet - total well depth 538 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use 

with poor WQ - District Reimbursement $2,702; (4) Sandra Genersich - four inch well casing to 34 feet with a total well 

depth of 127 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use - District Reimbursement $1,126; (5) Sarasota County - four inch 

well casing to 80 feet - total well depth 151 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use - District Reimbursement $1,222; (6) 

Sarasota County - four inch well casing to 82 feet with a total depth of 188 ft. - plugging for a well no longer in use - 

District Reimbursement $1,437; (7) Sarasota County - four inch well casing to 76 feet with a total well depth 149 feet - 

plugging for a well no longer in use - District Reimbursement $1,263; (8) Paul Whilhite - four inch well casing to 38 feet - 

total well depth 86 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use - District Reimbursement $471; (9) Leroy Wagler - four inch 

well casing to 91 feet with a total well depth of 131 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use - District Reimbursement 

$1,063; (10) Amy Sergent - four inch well casing to 36 feet - total well depth 111 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use 


Total 

Funding 

$6,007,595

B099 

Quality of Water Improvement Program - Manasota Basin 

- District Reimbursement $1,067; (11) John Riker - four inch well casing to 41 feet - total well depth 95 feet - plugging for 

an obstructed well no longer in use with poor WQ - District Reimbursement $1,458; (12) Mark Levy - four inch well 

casing to 60 feet with a total well depth of 100 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use with poor WQ - District 

reimbursement $893: (13) Ilya Vitievsky - four inch well casing to 44 feet - with a total well depth of 55 feet - plugging for 

a well no longer in use - District reimbursement $646: (14) Mark Pierson - four inch well casing to 27 feet - total well 

depth 151 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use - District Reimbursement $1,275; (15) Sarasots Co. Office of budget 

- four inch well casing to 53 ft. with a total depth of 147 ft - plugging for a well no longer in use - District Reimbursement 

$1,199; (16) Ben Raber - four inch well casing to 45 feet - total well depth 65 feet - plugging for an obstructed well no 

longer in use - District Reimbursement $1,279; (17) Edmund Witkowski - four inch well casing to 62 feet - total well depth 

79 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use - District Reimbursement $778; (18) Bruce Cilo - four inch well casing to 64 

feet - total well depth 359 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use - District Reimbursement $2,679; (19) Mike Keame - 

four inch well casing to 55 feet with a total well depth unknown - plugging for an obstructed well no longer in use with 

poor WQ - District Reimbursement $826; (20) Sarasota Co. - four inch well casing to 63 feet - total well depth 135 feet - 

plugging for a well no longer in use with poor WQ - District Reimbursement $1,085; Manatee County - (1) William Ayers - 

five inch well casing to 118 feet - total well depth 211 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use - District Reimbursement 

$1,134; (2) Richard Helmer - four inch well casing to 144 feet - total well depth 218 feet - plugging for a well no longer in 

use - District Reimbursement $1,540; (3) Waters edge of Bradenton - five inch well casing to unknown depth - total well 

depth 200 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use - District Reimbursement $1,828; (4) University Parkway Assoc. - 

four inch well casing to unknown depth with a total well depth of 130 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use - District 

Reimbursement $1,057; 


B131 

Hotel/Motel/Restaurant Water Conservation Program (Water 

CHAMP/PRO) 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply, Water Quality 

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, 


Cooperator(s) 




Citrus 20/20, Inc., Citrus County, City of Bradenton, City of North Port - Public Utilities, City of 

Tampa, City of Venice, Hillsborough County, Longboat Key, Manatee County, Peace 

River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Auth., Progress Energy, Sarasota, Sarasota County, 

Tampa Water Department 

RYAN, GERALYN 

Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

Water 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 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.) 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 program in FY2009 was $83,692, with District funds budgeted for the first time to expand the 

program to support the ten hotels/motels in the Green Swamp Basin, which is administered by the Governing Board. 

Costs were shared as follows: District - $7,828; Alafia River - $3,550; Hillsborough River - $8,107; Northwest 

Hillsborough - $4,070; Pinellas-Anclote - $17,372; Coastal Rivers - $6,563; Withlacoochee River - $6,207; Peace 

River - $16,271; and Manasota - $13,724. The District has supported this project since FY2002. 

Survey results show a 98 percent approval rating from hotel/motel guests. 


B131 


CHAMP/PRO) 




Revenue 

0 0 7,909 8,047 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 15,956 

011 Alafia River Basin 16,611 0 3,713 4,096 

0 24,420 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 32,034 0 8,488 13,999 

0 54,521 


0 

0 22,245 

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 16,614 0 6,781 7,193 

0 30,588 

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 185,709 0 18,027 19,046 

0 222,782 

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 15,595 0 6,398 6,712 

0 28,705 

020 Peace River Basin 72,735 0 16,734 17,305 


021 Manasota Basin 72,491 0 14,105 14,855 



Tampa - Water CHAMP (B131) 0 0 0 5,000 

0 5,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$612,442 


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 


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 

300th restaurant signs up 12/31/09 


Water CHAMP: (1) Currently, Water CHAMP has 459 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; 129 are CHAMP properties. Coastal 

Rivers and Withlacoochee River basins have approximately 89 properties; 59 are CHAMP properties. Manasota Basin 

has approximately 186 properties; 77 are CHAMP properties. Peace River Basin has approximately 144 properties; 57 

are CHAMP properties. (4) The following city and county government cable channels are running commercials promoting 


B131 


CHAMP/PRO) 

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, the City of Tampa is reimbursing the District $5,000 for 5,000 kits. Currently, there are 228 restaurants 

participating in Water PRO. ACTION TO DATE: On time. 


B136 

Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) Data Dissemination 

and Education 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

University of Florida 

Project Manager COHEN, RON 



Description 

The FAWN project started in 1997 and the District's involvement with the project started in 2003. This project collects 

and distributes weather and climatic data, and has an educational component to teach the public how to use the data 

to conserve water. Funding for the project was distributed over several years and is needed to continue data collection 

and dissemination. In FY2009 FAWN is planning additional weather schools, fact sheets and enhanced irrigation 

management tools. These elements will help conserve water and reduce fertilizer leaching. 

Benefits 

Increase the growers' knowledge and provide climatic data to help them reduce water use. The amount of water saved 

will be a function of the number of acres planted and their water use, which will change annually based on market and 

climatic conditions. Estimated savings are in excess of one billion gallons of water and $500,000 per hour. Therefore 

during a cold winter where growers could use cold protection five (5) to ten (10) nights, annual savings could be as 

much as ten billion gallons of water and $5 million to producers. Few winters require no cold protection, and it would be 

reasonable to assume this management tool would average saving five billion gallons of water and $2.5 million 

annually. The key to realizing these water use savings is educating the public through schools, written material, trade 

shows, etc. In addition to collecting the data, FAWN information is used for workshops and other public events to help 

teach the public the significance of weather and climatic data for water conservation and how to use the data. An 

in-depth weather school is held annually. FAWN has developed a youth training curriculum. In FY2008-2009 FAWN 

will enhance its urban program, develop more educational components and add new weather tools. 

Costs 

The FY2008 budget includes $100,000 for the FAWN project. Half this funding ($50,000) will come from general 

revenue and the remaining amount will be divided evenly between the eight Basin Boards with each budgeting $6,250. 


The Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) has been a successful, on-going, multi Agency (IFAS, FDAC, 

SFWMD, SJRWMD, and Industry) project with about a $500,000 annual budget. They are asking for continued 

funding in FY2008. The other cooperators have not yet determined their level of continued support for FAWN. 

FAWN's weather data has been used by local Emergency Management personal to supplement the District's and 

other sources' climatic data. The project was first funded by the Peace River Basin Board and later expanded to the 

Manasota Basin Board. This proposal is to expand the project into the Hillsborough River, Alafia and Withlacoochee 

Basin Boards. FAWN has recently received new commitments for additional funds from FDACS, SFWMD and 

SJRWMD. FAWN was created in 1997 with a legislative appropriation to the University of Florida, Institute of Food 

and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). These funds were used to create infrastructure and to establish 11 weather sites 

that were incorporated with a small UF/IFAS network of five sites in Central Florida. Over the next few years there is a 

plan to expand FAWN's network to 33 sites. In 2002 additional funding was obtained from the Florida Division of 

Emergency Management to complete the system and in 2003 the Peace River Basin Board recognized the 

significance of FAWN and provided a $5,000 grant. A year later the Peace River and the Manasota Basin Boards 

entered into a three-year agreement to provide FAWN with $15,000 per year. These funds were to help continue 

FAWN's data collection efforts and to expand the program's educational components. That same year FDACS, 

SJRWMD and SFWMD approved funds for FAWN. Currently there are 10 FAWN sites within the District located at: 

Arcadia, Balm, Bradenton, Bronson, Brooksville, Dover, Frostproof, Lake Alfred, Ona and Sebring. In addition there 

are several sites surrounding the District that provide useful information to the citizens of the District. Current and 

historical climatic data from these sites, and FAWN irrigation tools, can be accessed on the web at: 

http://fawn.ifas.ufl.edu/. The FAWN program was developed to provide real time weather information to help Florida 

citizens make informed weather related decisions. This information is used to help conserve water and protect 

Florida's natural systems. Irrigators use FAWN data to help determine when and how much to water. Also, FAWN 

data is used to assist individuals to determine when to turn off irrigation systems used for cold protection. Urban and 

agricultural chemical applicators use FAWN to help make decisions relative to the application of chemicals and 

fertilizer. FAWN has been expanded to provide on-line water/irrigation management tools that require weather inputs. 

Examples of these tools include insect and disease control, cold protection, irrigation, nutrient management and many 

more. The District's Agricultural Advisory Committee has expressed their support for the FAWN program. In addition 


B136 


and Education 

to the current tools, FAWN is working with University of Florida scientists to develop others. Some of the studies 

already funded by the District will be used to enhance the FAWN program. For example, the Wet Bulb Irrigation Cut 

Off management tool has been able to allow strawberry, citrus, fern, vegetable, ornamental growers and home owners 

determine when it is safe to shut off irrigation systems used for cold protection. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 137,500 0 50,000 100,000 

0 287,500 


0 

0 23,437 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 17,188 0 6,250 

0 

0 23,438 


0 

0 23,437 

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 17,188 0 6,250 

0 

0 23,438 

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 17,187 0 6,250 

0 

0 23,437 

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 17,188 0 6,250 

0 

0 23,438 

020 Peace River Basin 32,187 0 6,250 

0 

0 38,437 


0 

0 38,438 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$505,000 


FY2007 Governing Board Notification 1/2/07 1/1/07 

Basin Board Notification 1/3/07 1/3/07 

FY2006 Project Ends 3/1/07 3/1/07 

FY2007 Data Collection 12/1/07 12/1/07 

FY2007 Completion Report 2/27/08 3/1/08 

FY2007 Project Ends 2/28/08 7/31/08 7/31/08 

FY2008 Contract to Cooperator 3/1/08 2/26/08 

FY2007 No Cost Time Extension 3/31/08 3/31/08 

FY2009 Contract to Cooperator 10/1/08 10/1/08 



FY2009 Data Collection Ends 12/31/09 

FY2009 Completion Report 2/1/10 


7/1/2008 - Reviewed task 11. New years data collection has started. 9/1/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 

11/1/2008 - Reviewed irrigation and Timer fact sheets. 12/10/08 - Processed payment. 12/17/2008 - Waiting for new 

agreement to be executed. 3/16/2009 - Added National Weather Service forecasting tool. 4/20/2009 - Workshop in 

Apopka and annual meeting. 6/10/2009 - Data collection, project continuing as planned. 9/1/2009 - Reviewed task 

completion report and processed payments. Data collection project continuing as planned. 


B182 

USGS Minimum Flows and Levels Data Collection - Myakka and 

Braden Rivers and Cow Pen Slough 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply, Natural Systems 



Cooperator(s) 


Project Manager KELLY, MARTY 



Description 

This initiative is to establish and maintain the District's gaging network needed to establish/re-evaluate minimum flows 

and levels (MFLs) on priority waterbodies throughout the District. Beginning in FY2004, data collection associated with 

MFLs was funded under a separate agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Until this time, funding for 

these sites was included in a single activity with all other services provided by USGS (B063). For efficiency of project 

administration, budget tracking, and because MFLs sites are funded by the respective basin boards, these sites are 

now the subject of a separate agreement (B182). MFLs gage sites are viewed as "short term," and it is envisioned that 

most sites will be maintained for approximately three to five years. While the USGS (with cooperative funding from the 

District in recent years) has long maintained a stream gaging network in the state, coverage is not adequate for 

establishing the most defensible MFLs. It is envisioned that short-term gage sites will routinely be established along 

rivers to estimate flow at various distances along the river's length. Coupled with information from long-term gage 

sites, a few years' records at these short-term gages can be used to establish more accurate flows in the vicinity of 

biological monitoring sites used to evaluate and establish MFLs. Based on empirical relationships to be established 

with long-term gages and using hydraulic modeling results, flow records can be re-created at short-term sites using 

flow records at long-term sites. In addition, while the flow regimes of many of the District's rivers have been historically 

monitored along their freshwater reaches, flow data for rivers where they enter their respective estuarine areas is often 

lacking or has not adequately been monitored. The influence of tide and the braided nature of some of the rivers in 

their estuarine reaches make discharge measurements difficult and costly. In addition to stage and flow data, 

monitoring in tidal areas involves increased instrumentation to allow for salinity and sometimes dissolved oxygen 

measurements to be made. Flows can greatly affect the distribution of salinity and low dissolved oxygen zones in 

estuarine river reaches. 

Benefits 

Funding of this initiative allows for the development and establishment of MFLs according to the Board approved 

priority list as mandated by state statute. 

Costs 

Funding is to maintain and in some cases to establish flow gaging sites which provide the fundamental flow data 

necessary for establishing MFLs. Total requested funding in FY2009 is for $557,200. The cost split is 50 

percent Governing Board ($278,600) with the remaining 50 percent from the Basin Boards apportioned according to 

gage sites within their respective Basin. The increase in FY2009 funding reflects an annual adjustment to pricing by 

the USGS and the addition of four new gage sites located on: 1) Brooker Creek (PA Basin), 2) North Prong Alafia 

(Alafia Basin Board), 3) South Prong Alafia River (Alafia River Basin Board), and 4) Hillsborough River at Fowler 

(Hillsborough River Basin Board). Monitoring in the Manasota Basin is projected to cost $169,800 in FY2009 with the 

Basin's 50 percent share equal to $84,900 for continued monitoring at all pre-existing sites. The FY2010 budget is 

projected to be $533,900 and will reflect the Governing Board's decision to completely fund MFL related projects 

without matching Basin Board funds. 


B182 

USGS Minimum Flows and Levels Data Collection - Myakka and 

Braden Rivers and Cow Pen Slough 




Revenue 

3,264,664 13,400 292,679 548,408 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 4,119,151 

011 Alafia River Basin 76,466 0 19,100 

0 

0 95,566 


0 

0 298,600 


0 

0 363,513 


0 

0 88,466 


0 

0 77,995 

020 Peace River Basin 31,246 0 0 

0 

0 31,246 


0 

0 485,403 


Total: 

Monitoring is ongoing at all established sites. The FY2010 budget is projected to be $533,900 and will reflect the 

Governing Board's decision to completely fund MFL related projects without matching Basin Board funds. 


Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$5,559,940

B206 

Maintenance of Watershed Parameters & Models 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager MCCLUNG, GORDON 



Citrus County, Hernando County, Pasco County, Polk County 

ALTMAN, GENE, LETASI, SCOTT, TURNER, DAWN, MAYER, RICHARD, WALKER, LARRY 

Description 

This was a basin initiative to fund the Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models element of the District's 

Watershed Management Program (WMP) for FY2006 to FY2009. For FY2010 the unit code is being changed from 

B206 to a B300 series, 300 general, and B301 to B316 to better account for the maintenance by county. 

Benefits 

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. 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 continuous 

maintenance of watershed parameters in the GIS database as ERP permits are approved and new information is 

provided to the District through either aerial topographic mapping and its public review and comment period will 

provide the most up to date information about the watershed. 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 

In FY2005, the Governing Board contributed $80,000 and each Basin Board contributed an additional $10,000 each to 

support the development of the District's maintenance process. The maintenance budget for FY2006 is $848,000, of 

which the District's share is $808,000. Hernando and Polk Counties contributed $20,000 each in FY2006 for 

maintenance within their jurisdiction. The maintenance budget for FY2007 is $1,094,200, the District's share is 

$924,200. Hernando County ($25,000), Pasco County ($125,000) and Polk County ($20,000) are contributing the 

indicated funding in FY2007 for maintenance. An additional $75,000 in FY2007 funds budgeted by the Coastal Rivers 

Basin Board for Spring Hill Lakes Management Plan (L775) has been transferred to this project after the Basin Board 

approved Hernando County's request to use these funds to perform maintenance based on percolation information 

collected from ERPs and Hernando County. The maintenance budget for FY2008 was $2.167 million, of which the 

District's share is approximately $1.597 million. For FY2009 Citrus, Hernando, Marion, and Pasco counties are 

contributing funds. For FY2009, funding distribution is as follows: Governing Board $1,797,250 (includes Green 

Swamp $57,284) Alafia River $78,203; Hillsborough River $366,486; Northwest Hillsborough $13,050; Coastal Rivers 

$431,638; Pinellas-Anclote $86,211; Withlacoochee River $181,495; Peace River $182,333; Manasota $154,450. The 

following revenue will be received: Citrus County $90,000; Marion County $31,000; Pasco County $500,000; Polk 

County $20,000. The revenue will be distributed as follows: Green Swamp $3,684; Alafia River $3,553; Hillsborough 

River $215,980; Coastal Rivers $271,460; Pinellas-Anclote $40,950; Withlacoochee River $92,940; Peace River 

$12,433.The budget is based on the projected number of approved ERP permits and the average development area 

within each Basin. Local government 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. 





Management (CWM) initiative strategies and 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 rapid growth being 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. For FY2005, the District managed this project by 

issuing work orders for the tasks needed to develop the maintenance process, and then by monitoring the efforts. 

FY2006 funds will be used to begin implementing the maintenance process throughout the District in watersheds with 

ongoing or completed Watershed Management Plans. For FY2007 this effort will be continued District wide for all 


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watershed where ERPs are approved. Both Hernando County and Polk County contributed funds in FY2006 and 

FY2007 for maintenance in their jurisdictions. In addition, Pasco County contributed funds in FY2007 for maintenance 

within their jurisdiction. A cooperative funding 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 Management Plans. 


Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 2,551,505 977,172 1,816,661 9,310 947,900 6,302,548 


0 89,050 309,032 


0 6,450 478,452 


0 15,150 104,770 

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 400,933 75,000 178,728 

0 611,400 1,266,061 


0 163,800 369,651 

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 303,723 0 105,913 

0 1,415,000 1,824,636 


0 137,250 575,799 


0 214,400 722,312 


Citrus Co - Maint of WS Para & Models 

(B302) 

Hernando Co - Maint of W/S Para & 

Models (B305) 

Marion Co - Maint of WS Para & Models 

(B311) 

Pasco Co - Maint of W/S Para & Models 

(B312) 

Polk Co - Maint of W/S Para & Models 

(B314) 

Prior 

Funding 



0 0 90,000 

0 

345,000 11,110 0 

0 

0 0 31,000 

0 

375,000 0 500,000 

0 

60,000 0 20,000 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1,222,400 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

160,000 

Total 

Funding 

90,000 


31,000 

2,097,400 

240,000 

$14,767,771 



Recognition of District, Basin Board, & Governing Board on reports 5/31/05 12/18/08 

2. FY2005 Consultant Services Agreement (URS) 

Draft Agreement to Management Services 3/14/05 4/21/05 


Contract Execution 5/31/05 6/6/05 


Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models Planning 7/21/06 4/30/07 3/22/06 

Contract Termination 7/21/06 5/31/07 5/31/07 

3. FY2006 Consultant Services Agreements 


Draft Agreements returned from Management Services 7/17/06 8/24/06 


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Ten (10) Consultant Agreements Execution 9/30/06 11/15/06 

First Amendment to Management Services 4/16/07 4/18/07 

First Amendment Execution 6/19/07 7/30/07 

Contract Termination 10/31/08 5/31/11 


Draft Agreements to Management Services 3/12/07 4/17/07 


Consultant Agreements Execution 6/19/07 8/1/07 

Notice to Proceed to Consultants 7/1/07 8/10/07 


5. Hernando County Maintenance 



Contract sent to County for signature 8/20/06 11/9/06 

County Contract Execution 12/10/06 12/12/07 

County Contract Expiration 10/31/10 

6. Polk County Maintenance 




Contract Execution 10/31/05 12/2/05 

Draft First Amendment to Management Services 7/24/07 

Draft First Amendment returned from Management Services 8/24/07 

First Amendment sent to County for signature 9/4/07 

First Amendment Execution 10/1/07 


7. Pasco County Maintenance 







FY2005: The consultant services agreement with URS Corporation Southern was executed on June 6, 2005. Notice to 

proceed was issued on the same date. Work Order #1 has been developed to investigate the current data (type, quality, 

quantity, etc.) entering the District through ERP and to develop a proposed work flow to maintain the watershed 

parameters and models as permits are approved. A kick-off meeting with the consultant team and District staff was held 

on June 14th to introduce and plan the project with all departments that will be involved, including: Technical Services, 

Legal, and Resource Management. The final report has been accepted. Remaining funds are being used to develop 

presentation and documentation of an example project to be distributed to cooperators, FEMA, and other District WMP 

consultants who will be performing maintenance beginning with FY2006 funds. Work Order #2 has been executed to 

document the maintenance process step-by-step. The consultant has completed the example maintenance project along 

with accompanying documentation and presentation. This contract has been terminated and the final payment 

processed. FY2006 : Staff has developed consultant services agreements with ten (10) WMP consultants to begin 

maintenance of watershed parameters and models. Maintenance efforts will first be directed at completed and ongoing 

Watershed Management Plans. The District's consultants who originally prepared the Watershed Management Plans will 

be typically tasked with maintenance of their respective watershed(s). Work orders will be issued as project(s) with 

approved ERP(s) are identified or new site conditions data become available. Basin Board funding will only be used for 

maintenance activities within the Basin. Consulting services agreements were executed by November 15, 2006, with all 

10 consultants including: Ardaman; Ayres & Associates; BCI; Dyer Riddle Mills & Precourt; Jones Edmunds; Keith 

Parsons; Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan; TBE Group; and URS. Amendments have been executed for these 10 

agreements to increase the total compensation for approved FY2007 and anticipated FY2008-2011 funding, extend the 

contract termination date, and revise the scope of work to be consistent with current WMP agreement language. 

FY2007: An additional nine (9) agreements have been executed with the remaining consultants approved to perform 

elements of the District's WMP. All 19 consultant services agreements will support District-wide maintenance. Each 

consultant has been assigned specific watersheds for maintenance. Project managers within the Engineering Sections 

will be responsible for developing and executing work orders with each of these consultants. Guidelines and 


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specifications are being developed for specific maintenance activities. FY2008: Recent maintenance efforts have 

included conducting public information meetings in Pasco and Hernando County and maintenance evaluations for 

several of the District's watersheds. Hernando Co. Maintenance: Previously performed under Unit Number B705. Fiscal 

year budgeted funds are as follows; FY2005 = $11,110, FY2006 = $40,000, FY2007 = $50,000, FY2008 = $600,000, 

proposed FY2009 = $400,000; with 50% revenue from the County for continued maintenance of the County's WMPs. 

Public review and comment meetings, 3 total, concluded on 08/06/2007. The agreement transmitted to the County on 

11/09/2006 for signature was executed on 12/12/2007. Work orders and data sets for countywide ERP evaluation, 

inclusion of infiltration as an outfall, and inclusion of LiDAR were transmitted to the consultants to develop cost. E-mail 

authorizations providing an upset amount were provided to the firms based on 02/22/2008 cost estimates. Staff is 

developing and executing work orders. Most of the hydrologic and hydraulic information has been revised in GIS and the 

models. Cost estimates provided on 02/22/2008. Thirty-one watersheds are being maintained. The floodplain results 

have been submitted to the District for review for the Hernando County Watersheds. Comments have been provided to 

the consultants and are being addressed. A schedule is being developed for the peer review meetings. The Pasco 

watersheds are being turned into the District for reviewed. The Sarasota watersheds are on hold until the LiDAR data is 

delivered. Polk Co. Maintenance: Previously performed under Project B723. The Cooperative Funding Agreement with 

Polk County was executed on December 2, 2005. A total of $80,000 has been encumbered ($40,000 in FY2006, and 

$40,000 in FY2007) for continued maintenance of Polk County's WMPs. Work Orders have been issued for maintenance 

of the Gator Creek and Itchepackesassa Creek watershed parameters and models. Pasco Co. Maintenance: The 

cooperative funding agreement has been executed. 


B219 

Land Use and Cover Mapping 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

N/A 

Project Manager DAVIS, APRIL 


DICKS, STEVE 


Description 

Beginning in 1989, the District initiated a comprehensive Land Use and Cover (LULC) mapping program. This program 

results in a Geographic Information System (GIS) data set that identifies over 50 categories of land use and cover (for 

example: single family residential, pine forest, wetland forest, row crops, citrus). The mapping categories adhere to the 

Florida Department of Transportations Florida Land Use and Cover Classification System (FLUCCS) and are 

compatible with similar efforts at the other water management districts. Until 2005 the program was on a five year 

update cycle (1989, 1994, 1999, 2004). The rapid development within the District has made the five year update cycle 

inadequate. Beginning with the 2005 orthophotos, the update is done on an annual basis. 

Benefits 

The LULC data collected under this project are widely used to support the District's planning, modeling and land 

acquisition programs. These data are also among the most commonly requested by external customers. Accurate 

tracking of acreages and locations of key agricultural land use and cover is a key component of the Southern Water 

Use Caution Area (SWUCA) Recovery strategy. This information, when coupled with data collected through the 

District's Water Use Permitting (WUP) process, provide the most accurate means for tracking these significant water 

uses within the SWUCA. These data also provide an important source of information for monitoring permit compliance. 

A significant benefit of this program is a consistent, and therefore defensible, estimation of agricultural trends. 

Costs 

This project was initially funded in FY1989 with updates in FY1994, FY1999, and FY2004. Since FY2005 this project 

has been included in the Governing and Basin Board's budgets. The Governing Board contributes fifty percent of the 

project cost and the remainder is distributed using a formula that accounts for the relative areas of each basin. This is 

an annual funding request to support the continued update of the database. The District does not currently have 

sufficient in-house staff resources to support this effort and the funding is used for staff augmentation, consulting 

services and fieldwork associated with the project. The budget for FY2009 Land Use Mapping is $240,000 and the 

proposed budget for FY2010 is also $240,000. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 571,101 (123,146) 162,445 254,936 1,604,624 2,469,960 

011 Alafia River Basin 37,986 0 9,910 

0 107,333 155,229 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 52,234 0 10,631 

0 116,463 179,328 


0 24,701 51,068 


0 127,002 185,000 


0 57,976 120,907 


0 313,875 418,893 


0 475,627 638,966 


0 206,823 294,912 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$4,514,263 





2. FY2005 Annual Update 

Complete Update 4/30/07 6/30/07 7/6/07 


Begin Update 5/1/07 7/1/07 7/9/07 


4. 1995/1999 Northern District Backdating Update 

Begin Update 10/1/07 10/15/07 10/15/07 



Begin Update 10/1/07 3/10/08 3/17/08 

Complete Update 5/30/08 10/15/08 10/31/08 


Begin Update 10/16/08 3/2/09 3/27/08 

Complete Update 7/31/09 12/31/09 


The 2007 Land Use and Cover update is complete. The data have been made available to all District staff. The 2008 

citrus land use layer is also complete, and has been made available to all District staff. Staff is currently in the process of 

updating the 2008 Land Use and Cover dataset and approximately 20% of the District is complete. 


B228 

Evaluation and Demonstration of Soil Moisture Based On-demand 

Irrigation Controllers for Vegetable P 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

Agricultural water use is the largest single permitted category of water use in Florida. As population pressure continues 

to grow and water availability becomes more limited, agricultural irrigation water users will be forced to become more 

efficient. This problem is exacerbated in areas such as the Southern Water Use Caution Area where water demand 

continues to increase where supply is limited. One potential method to increase irrigation water availability is to 

improve irrigation scheduling. Knowing when and how much to irrigate is the key to irrigation scheduling and water 

conservation. Soil moisture sensors can play an important role in irrigation scheduling. This four budget year project 

will identify and test a commercially available on-demand soil moisture based control system in a vegetable production 

system. 

Benefits 

Water use information from this project will be used by growers to save water and reduce pollutant loading. The 

amount of water saved will be a function of the number of acres planted and their water use, which will change 

annually based on market and climatic conditions. Assuming that results from this project will help reduce, at a 

minimum, 5% of the permitted water, the savings would be about 17 Mgd of the permitted amount. Using the most 

recent published water use estimates and assuming a 10% savings, this project could reduce water agricultural water 

use in the Basin by about 10 Mgd. 

Costs 

This project will cost $142,900 and will be budgeted over four fiscal years. The Manasota Basin Board will budget 

$35,725 in FY2006, FY2007, FY2008 and FY2009. 


The project sites will be representative of a typical crop grown in the District, such as green bell pepper or tomato. The 

production system will consist of raised beds, drip irrigation and plastic mulch according to typical practices in the 

region. Horticultural guidelines published by the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) at the University of 

Florida will be followed. Results from the project will help the growers reduce water use and potential runoff with 

possible water quality problems. The soil moisture sensor control system will be configured as an interrupt to a timer 

that is set to irrigate the vegetable production system in 4-5 irrigation windows per day. The irrigation timer will be set 

to provide the maximum crop water requirement. The soil moisture sensor will be set at or slightly above field capacity 

for the field soil such that under low water use conditions (e.g. immediately after transplanting) the soil moisture 

sensor will bypass scheduled irrigation events, thus conserving water. The amount of water saved will be documented 

and presented to growers as another method for them to conserve water. Although soil moisture based control has 

been investigated in the past, the systems tested required either too much maintenance (e.g. tensiometers) or were 

too expensive to be practical for farmers. The technology being tested in this project will consist of commercially 

available controllers that have been marketed for irrigation control but have not been tested under Florida conditions 

for vegetable crops. It is anticipated that results from this project will help expedite the growers acceptance of this 

water conserving technology. The project's statistical design will be a randomized complete block design with four 

replicates. Treatments will consist of three soil moisture sensor control treatments with irrigation thresholds 2-3% 

volumetric water content (VWC) below field capacity, at field capacity, and 2-3% above field capacity. One timer based 

treatment will be established to represent typical farmer irrigation practices where irrigation is scheduled 1-2 times 

each day. The field trial will be conducted for the first two years. Based on field trial results, in year three a 

demonstration trial will be conducted in a vegetable field within the District using one soil moisture sensor control 

treatment (i.e. one moisture threshold). 


B228 

Evaluation and Demonstration of Soil Moisture Based On-demand 

Irrigation Controllers for Vegetable P 




Revenue 

107,175 0 35,725 

0 

021 Manasota Basin 0 142,900 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$142,900 


Agreement to Contracts 8/1/05 8/1/05 


District Executes Agreement 10/1/05 10/1/05 



Governing Board Notification 12/1/05 12/1/05 

Year 1. Data Collection 12/1/06 12/31/06 


Year 3. Data Collection 12/1/08 

Completion Report 12/1/09 

Project Ends 3/1/10 


9/15/2005 - Developing final scope of work. 12/30/2005 - Mailed Agreement to Cooperator. 1/11/06 - Cooperator 

reviewing agreement. 2/22/06 - Mailed notice to proceed. 3/2/2006 - Mobilizing equipment. 4/17/2006 - Instrumenting 

site. 6/5/2006 - reviewed task 1 and 2. Normal research issues (calibrating controls) project continuing as planned. 

7/18/06 - Process payment. 8/15/2006 - Dormant for summer. 10/12/2006 - Data collection continuing as planned. 

12/4/2006 - Dormant for winter. 2/28/2007 - Planted crop data collection continuing as planned. 5/1/2007 - Data 

collection continuing as planned. 67/26/2007 - Data collection continuing as planned. 8/31/2007 - Looking for cooperator 

in Manasota Basin. The extension Agent has retired and there are problems finding a cooperator. 1/2/2008 - Continuing 

to look for cooperator. Might have found site, but could have problems with irrigation system. 2/29/2008 - May have found 

cooperator, working out details. 5/1/2008 - Working with cooperator in Manasota watershed. 7/1/2008 - Field testing 

equipment. 9/1/2007 - Data collection on commerical growers site, continuing as planned 11/1/2008 - 9/1/2007 - Data 

collection on commerical growers site, continuing as planned. 12/6/2008 - Palmetto growers event. 3/6/2009 - waiting for 

report 5/18/2009 - waiting for report 6/10/2009 - waiting for report 9/1/2009 - Statring data collection, project continuing 

as planned. 


B229 

Field Evaluation of Bahiadwarf, For Water Use Efficiency, Turf 

Quality, Mowing Requirement and Persi 


AOR(s) 


Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Peace River, Manasota 

Cooperator(s) 





Description 

Lawn and landscape is one of the largest permitted and actual uses of water in the District. Most of this water is used 

for turf grass irrigation. It is estimated that about 50% of per capita use is for exterior irrigation. As growth in the District 

continues the demand for lawn irrigation will too. In addition, sod production and the associated water use will also 

increase. This multi agency year research project will investigate a potentially viable drought tolerant alternative to 

current popular grass varieties. 

Benefits 

Results from this project can be used to reduce and conserve urban turf irrigation, agricultural pasture and sod 

production water use. Reduced irrigation will reduce the runoff potential and water quality impacts. The District will use 

results from this project in its conservation, planning and regulation programs. 

Costs 

This multi-agency, 3-year project will cost $317,500. Part of the project cost ($160,000 - $53,333 annually) will come 

from a Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research (CPBR - http://www.cpbr.org) grant. The remaining funds will be 

divided evenly between the Hillsborough River, Manasota and Peace River Basin Boards. Each Basin Board will 

budget $13,125 in FY2006, FY2007, FY2008 and FY2009. 


Part of the project's funding will come from the Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research (CPBR - 

http://www.cpbr.org). Overall project costs have been reduced because of the ability to leverage previous CPBR and 

USDA grants that funded the initial research. Bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum Flugge) is a low input, drought tolerant 

and disease resistant warm season turfgrass used for residential lawns, pastures and along highways in the 

Southeastern US. However turf quality of currently available Bahiagrass cultivars is poor, due to prolific seedhead 

production, open growth habit and light green color. Recent laboratory research has developed a generation of 

transgenic Bahiagrass (Bahiadwarf) over-expressing a gibberellic acid catabolizing enzyme (GACE) for improved turf 

characteristics and reduced mowing requirement. Bahiadwarf prototypes have displayed characteristics such as 

denser growth habit, reduced seed head production and reduced mowing requirement, that make this plant more 

attractive for public use. A recently funded USDA project has added multiple drought stress protective genes to the 

Bahiadwarf, enhancing the plant's environmental friendliness. This project with the University of Florida, IFAS will 

investigate and document the drought tolerance of the Bahiadwarf under field conditions. They will compare the 

Bahiadwarf to the industry standard St. Augustine grass and wildtype Bahiagrass. To further enhance the Bahiadwarf, 

additional transgenic Bahiagrass lines with an improved drought stress response will be generated and compared to 

St. Augustine grass and wildtype Bahiagrass. In the second and third year of the project, they will evaluate water use 

efficiency, turf quality, mowing requirement and persistence under different irrigation regimes. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 

0 52,500 


0 

0 52,500 


0 

0 52,500 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$157,500 



B229 





District Executes Agreement 12/1/05 12/1/05 







No Cost Time Extension 6/5/09 6/5/09 

Completion Report 9/1/09 5/31/11 

Project Ends 1/1/10 1/31/12 

Status As Of: June 10, 2009 

9/1/2005 - Agreement is being processed by the District. 11/1/2005 - Agreement is being processed by the District. 

12/30/2005 - Agreement mailed to cooperator. 1/11/2006 - Cooperator reviewing agreement. 1/23/2006 - Notice to 

proceed mailed to IFAS. 3/1/2006 Mobilizing staff and equipment. 4/17/2006 - Data Collection 6/12/2006 - Update 

Agreement (Scope of Work) to incorporate enhanced data collection equipment. 8/16/2006 - Data Collection. 10/12/2006 

- Data Collection. 12/4/2006 - Data Collection. 2/28/2007 - Reviewed report, project continuing as designed. 5/1/2007 - 

Plant damage because of herbicide, project continuing as designed. 7/6/2007 - Data Collection. 11/1/2007 - Reviewed 

task report. 1/2/2008 - Project continuing as planned. 2/29/2008 - Project continuing as planned. 5/1/2008 - Project 

continuing as planned. 7/1/2008 - Data collection, project continuing as planned. 9/1/2008 - Data collection, project 

continuing as planned. 11/1/2008 - Data collection, project continuing as planned 3/6/2009 - Data collection, project 

continuing as planned. 5/31/2009 - Processing no cost time extension to develop a grass that will be easier to produce. 


B238 

Crop Coefficients and Water Use for Peppers in Southwest Florida 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota 

Cooperator(s) 





Description 

Peppers are one of the major row crops grown in the District and in some regions, second only to tomatoes. The 

actual amount of water these crops use is based on soils, growing season and climatic conditions. To improve the 

crops' water use efficiency and to help conserve water, it is important for the grower and the District to know exactly 

how much water the crops require. This lysimeter study will determine how much water pepper plants in Southwest 

Florida need, determine crop coefficients and an irrigation schedule to help growers. 

Benefits 

Currently there are over 8,000 acres directly permitted for pepper production and an additional 17,000 acres that might 

be in a rotation with pepper. These sites are permitted for about 16.5 Mgd (27 Mgd for rotational sites). The number of 

acres planted and their water use will change annually based on market and climatic conditions. Assuming that results 

from this project will help reduce 10% of that water, the savings could be about 1.7 Mgd. Added benefits to this project 

include a potential reduction in pollutant loading and information for AGMOD. 

Costs 

This two-year project will cost $135,000. These costs will be divided between the five basin boards that have the most 

acres permitted for pepper production. Project costs have been prorated between the Alafia (49%), Hillsborough River 

(19%), Manasota (15%), Peace River (8%) and the Withlacoochee River (9%) Basin Boards. Basin Board funds will 

be budgeted in FY2007, FY2008 and FY2009. Alafia River will budget $21,891, Hillsborough River will budget $8,514, 

Manasota will budget $4,257, Peace River will budget $3,649 and the Withlacoochee River will budget $6,689 each 

year. 


Currently, the District and the growers use water use values developed outside of Florida. Although these values 

seem to be reasonable, local crop coefficients could help enhance irrigation scheduling and reduce water use. In 

addition, the crop coefficients will help decrease the transport of nutrients into the ground and surface water. Water 

use within the District is expected to increase by 2020. It is anticipated that a large portion of this increased demand 

will be met by water conservation. Since agricultural water use accounts for the largest fraction of the total permitted 

water amount in the District, efforts are needed to develop methods to help this water use sector reduce their water 

use. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

011 Alafia River Basin 43,782 0 21,891 

0 

0 65,673 


0 

0 25,542 


0 

0 20,067 


0 



0 

0 12,771 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$135,000 




B238 





Basin Board Notification 2/1/07 10/31/07 



Year 3. Data Collection 12/1/10 

Project Ends 12/31/11 


8/15/2006 - Develop agreement. 12/4/2006 - Reviewed draft scope of work. 2/28/2007 - Processing agreement. 5/1/2007 

- Agreement in legal for review. 7/6/2007 - Waiting for IFAS to execute the Agreement. 8/31/2007 - Notice to Proceed 

has been issued to IFAS. 11/1/2007 - - Data collection continuing as planned. 1/9/2007 - Data collection continuing as 

planned. 2/29/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 5/1/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 7/1/2008 - 

Dormant for summer. 9/1/2008 - Field preparation for new growing season. 11/1/2008 - Data collection, project 

continuing as planned 12/17/2008 - Data collection, project continuing as planned 3/6/2009 - Data collection, project 


continuing as planned. 6/10/2009 - Data collection, project continuing as planned. 


B239 

Determine Water Requirements For Genetically Altered Lantana 

Camara Nursery and Landscape Plants 


AOR(s) 


Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Peace River, Manasota 

Cooperator(s) 





Description 

A large amount of water is permitted for nursery and landscape irrigation. With the increase of urban development it is 

anticipated that the overall permitted amount for these uses will also increase. To reduce water use for landscape 

irrigation and to conserve water, the District has been promoting Florida Friendly principles. One of the first and most 

important principles of this practice is the selection and use of drought-tolerant plants (Koske and Owings). The intent 

of this project is to develop a drought tolerant variety of Lantana camara; and determining its water needs for nursery 

production and urban landscapes. 

Benefits 

It is estimated that each year Florida nurseries sell as many as 40 million Lantana plants to other states, of those 

plants about 5 million are grown within the District. The number of acres planted and their water use will change 

annually based on market and climatic conditions. To quantify an estimated water savings from this project lets 

assume one Lantana plant covers 12 square feet (3 ft x 4 ft) and the proposed Lantana plants will save 150 gallons of 

water a year, thus these plants could save as much as 750 million gallons of water a year for this District. 

Costs 

This three-year project will cost $112,790. Currently over 80% of the District's permitted container nursery production 

occurs within the jurisdictional region of four basin boards. Funding for this project is prorated between them (Alafia 

River (22%), Manasota (22%), Hillsborough River (28%) and Peace River (28%)) boards. The Nursery industry has 

provided $12,890 for this project and the Alafia Basin Board will budget $7,350, Hillsborough River will budget $9,350, 

Manasota will budget $7,350 and the Peace River will budget $9,350 in FY2007; and $33, 250 (Alafia River - $7,315, 

22% , Manasota - $7,315, 22%, Hillsborough River $9,310, 28% and Peace River $9,310, 28%) in both FY2008 and 

FY2009. 


In the past the industry has provided seed money to start this project and they are supportive of this proposal. Drought 

tolerant plants develop various mechanisms that allow them to survive droughts, and stay green while producing 

flowers without much water. Lantana depressa and Lantana involucrata are some of the best drought tolerant plants 

available and are among the few plants recommended for desert landscaping in Arizona (City of Tucson; Hedding; 

Master gardeners of the University of Arizona Pima County Extension Services). In addition they have been used 

widely in many other states such as California (UC Sacramento County Extension) and Nevada (Southern Nevada 

Water Authority) for landscape water conservation. Lantana depressa and Lantana involucrate are not widely used in 

Florida.Several lantana species exist in Florida. Lantana depressa and Lantana involucrata provide year-round color, 

use little irrigation, have excellent salt tolerance (Beaulieu), attracts butterflies (Schaefer et al., 2002) and 

hummingbirds (Beaulieu), and have limited fertilization and pesticide requirements (Beaulieu; Owings, 2004), which 

helps to reduce pollutant loading. Because of these attributes, Lantana depressa and Lantana involucrata, are 

recommended for water saving in Florida landscapes (South Florida Water Management District). However, adoption 

of these species of Lantana has been poor because they do not have appealing growth habits and flower colors. 

Homeowners, nurseryman and landscapers prefer growing Lantana camara. This species of Lantana offers a 

spectrum of long-lasting colors and is widely used in the U.S. (Koske and Owings; Russ, 2004). In Florida, Lantana 

camara varieties produce abundance of viable pollen and hybridize with Florida's native species, Lantana depressa, 

contaminating the native species' gene pool. Consequently, they have been listed as a Category I invasive species by 

the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (http://www.fleppc.org/). Category I invasive species are defined as invasive 

exotics that are altering native plant communities by displacing native species, changing community structures or 

ecological functions, or hybridizing with natives. IFAS, FDACS and other entities do not recommend producing or 

growing Category I invasive species plants. Genetic sterilization of Lantana camara could control its invasiveness, 

thus protecting Florida's native species and ecosystems. Also, it will allow it to be used widely in public and residential 

landscapes for water conservation and butterfly attraction. Thus conserving water and reducing pollutant loading into 

the state's water resources. This project will develop a variety of Florida Friendly sterile Lantana camara plants. In 

addition it will determine the plants water requirements for nursery and landscape irrigation. 


B239 



Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 

0 22,015 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 18,700 0 9,310 

0 


020 Peace River Basin 18,700 0 9,310 

0 



0 

0 22,015 


District 

FNGLA 12,890 0 0 

0 

0 12,890 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$112,940 



Agreement to Cooperator 11/1/06 10/1/06 








Completion Report 10/1/10 



8/15/2006 - Agreement to Contracts. 10/12/2006 - Agreement sent to cooperator for review and execution. 11/2/2006 - 

Cooperator executes agreement. 11/8/2006 - NOP sent to cooperator. 12/4/2006 - Reviewed task report. 2/28/2007 - 

Project continuing as planned. 5/1/2007 - Reviewed task report, project continuing as planned. 7/6/2007 - Site visit 

project continuing as planned. 8/31/2007 - Reviewed task report, project continuing as planned. 11/1/2007 - Data 

collection continuing as planned 1/2/2008 - Reviewed task completion report, project continuing as designed. 2/29/2008 - 

Data collection continuing as planned. 5/1/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 7/1/2008 - Review task report, 

project continuing as planned. 9/1/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 11/1/2008 - Data collection continuing as 

planned. 12/17/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 3/6/2009 - Data collection, project continuing as planned. 

4/20/2009 - Data collection, project continuing as planned. 6/10/2009 - Modified scope of work to reduce irrigation 

application rates. 9/1/2009 - Data collection, project continuing as planned. 


B240 

Reducing Water Consumption in Polyethylene-Mulched Tomato and 

Pepper Fields after Methyl Bromide Pha 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 

Basin(s) Alafia River, Peace River, Manasota 

Cooperator(s) 





Description 

Tomato and pepper producers use methyl bromide (MBr) to fumigate their beds before production. About 50 to 95% of 

the MBr that is injected in to the soil can eventually enter the atmosphere and damage the earth's ozone layer. EPA's 

Clean Air Act (Amendments of 1990) requires that MBr and other similar chemicals be phased out. The loss of MBr 

has a major impact on the production practices of tomato and pepper producers in our District and can cause an 

increase in their water use. This project will provide the water use information needed to address this change in 

technology. 

Benefits 

Water use information from this project will be used by growers to save water and in the District's conservation, 

planning and permitting programs. This will help preserve ground water, reduce off-site discharge of pesticides and 

nutrients and flooding and improve water quality. Currently there are about 152,000 acres in the District that are 

permitted for the production of tomatoes and peppers. These sites are permitted for about 335 Mgd. The number of 


from this project will help reduce at a minimum 5% of the permitted water, the savings would be about 17 Mgd. 

Costs 

This project will cost $150,000. About 98% of the permitted tomato and pepper production is divided between three 

basin boards. Project costs have been prorated between the Alafia (22%), Manasota (67%), and Peace River (11%) 

Basin Boards. Funds will be budgeted in FY2007 and FY2008, Alafia will budget $33,500, Manasota will budget 

$11,000 and the Peace River will budget $5,500 each year. 


Tomato and pepper production relies on a relatively large quantity of water to provide the necessary soil moisture to 

establish, grow and harvest both crops. These commodities are grown with either seepage or seepage plus drip 

irrigation. Both systems require constant irrigation to maintain the water table relatively shallow during crop 

establishment, which reduces the soil storage, increases the risks of flooding, off-site discharge and nutrient leaching. 

A quick calculation of the irrigation volumes required to produce one acre of tomato indicates that between 4 and 6 

ac-inches per acre of water are used to establish and maintain the crop with seepage irrigation. Most existing 

recommendations for tomato and pepper production were generated when MBr was a viable option for bed 

fumigation. Also, relatively inexpensive low density-polyethylene mulch (LDPE) was used and current environmental 

regulations about water run-off and nutrient leaching were not always considered in research projects. Current 

production practices have changed considerably since past water and production requirements were developed. This 

project will look at the new technology and changes in growing practices. The University of Florida and the State of 

Florida have started a vigorous campaign to address the phase out of MBr and the development of Best Management 

Practices (BMP). Within that context, the use of new developments in fumigation techniques and mulch materials that 

tend to reduce water use makes sense. Current MBr alternatives, such as 1,3-dichloropropene + chloropicrin (1,3-D + 

Pic; Telone C-35) and methyl iodide (MI; Midas), have poor efficacy against soil borne pests when applied in saturated 

soils, as it was customary for MBr, because these molecules can bind more tightly to water molecules than MBr. 

Another reason that justifies exploring reduced water irrigation programs is the use of higher retentive mulch films 

(virtually impermeable (VIF) and metalized films). These mulches retain more moisture in the planting beds than 

previous materials, which adds another component to fumigant and water management in tomato and pepper 

production. No defendable scientific research has been conducted in Florida to reduce water irrigation volumes for 

tomato and pepper by combining the lower water requirement of new fumigants and the higher water retention of new 

mulch films. This project will determine the effect of varying water management regimes on tomato and pepper 

production, and assess the effect of high retentive mulches and MBr alternatives on the water volumes necessary for 

tomato and pepper irrigation. 


B240 






Revenue 

67,000 0 33,500 

0 

011 Alafia River Basin 0 100,500 


0 

0 16,500 


0 

0 33,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$150,000 










Completion Report - Estimated 6/1/09 6/30/10 

Project Ends 10/31/09 11/30/10 

Year 3. Data Collection 12/1/09 1/1/10 


8/15/2006 - Agreement to Contracts. 10/12/2006 - Agreement is being reviewed by Legal. 11/8/2006 - Sent notice to 

proceed. 12/4/2006 - Field preparation. 2/28/2007 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 5/1/2007 - Data 

collection project continuing as planned. 7/6/2007 - Dormant for summer. 8/31/2007 - Reviewed task completion report. 

Project continuing as designed. 11/1/2007- Data collection project continuing as planned. 1/2/2008 - Field preparation for 

next season. 2/29/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 5/1/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 

7/1/2008 - Dormant for summer. 9/1/2009 Field preparation for new season. 11/1/2008 - Data collection, project 

continuing as planned. 12/1/2008 - Data collection, project continuing as planned 2/23/09 - Execute no cost time 

extension. 4/20/2009 - Data collection, project continuing as planned 6/10/2009 - Project dormant for summer. 9/1/2009 - 

Starting last season. 


B241 

Reduction of Water Use for Citrus Cold Protection 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This is a multi-agency agricultural water conservation project to assist citrus producers in reducing water use for cold 

protection. The project is an expansion and enhancement of a previously successful Peace River and Alafia Basin 

Board project (B137). That project was taken statewide by FDACS, SFWMD and SJRWMD. Florida citrus growers use 

low volume irrigation to conserve water and to provide a more effective method of freeze protection. One characteristic 

of low volume irrigation used for citrus freeze protection is that the decision to use irrigation must be made prior to the 

water in the lateral irrigation lines reaching freezing temperatures of 32 degrees F. This project would develop 

site-specific methodology to accurately determine minimum temperatures the next morning based on sunset 

temperatures recorded the previous evening. This allows for multiple temperature observations on cold nights from the 

growing area providing necessary replication of the Brunt equation. In addition, this project will help disseminate this 

information in newsletters and other sources, including FAWN to help the growers conserve water. 

Benefits 

The water saving would be a function of acres normally protected and gallons of water per acre per hour. Systems 

started at 8:00 p.m. and operated to 8:00 a.m. the following morning at 100 trees/acre and 10 gallon/hour emitters 

would require 12,000 gallons of water per acre per night of freeze protection. This volume represents a total of 0.44 

acre-inches of water used for freeze protection per night. Implementation of this methodology by 10% of the permitted 

citrus acreage within the Alafia, Manasota and Peace River Basin Boards (35,526 acres) would result in a water 

savings of 424,458,000 gallons of water per non-critical freeze night. 

Costs 

This three-year project will cost $15,000. About 90% of the permitted citrus acres are within three basin boards and 

project costs have been prorated between the Alafia (12%), Manasota (8%) and Peace River (80%) Basin Boards. In 

FY2007, FY2008 and FY2009 Alafia will budget $600, Manasota will budget $400 and the Peace River will budget 

$4,000 each year. 


One characteristic of low volume irrigation used for citrus freeze protection is that the decision to use irrigation must 

be made prior to the water in the lateral irrigation lines reaching freezing temperatures of 32 degrees F. Mature citrus 

foliage is subject to freeze damage at temperatures below 24 degrees F depending on acclimation and tree condition. 

Minimum temperatures above 24 degrees F would result in minimal freeze damage of acclimated mature citrus 

foliage. Temperatures that would fall between 32 and 24 degrees F would require no water resources for freeze 

protection, since these temperatures would be above critical values for acclimated citrus leaves. There is an 

opportunity to determine before a freeze event time the actual need for irrigation to protect citrus trees, thus saving 

water resources during a freeze event. Temperature models exist that can help predict minimum temperatures for the 

following morning at sunset the previous day under stable freeze conditions and are available through the FAWN 

(project B136) weather network. These models need to be enhanced for individual locations to develop a high level of 

confidence among citrus growers using the models (Brunt equation to predict minimum temperature methodology has 

worked for both advective and radiation type freezes). Leaf freezing methodology was developed in the early 1980's 

and late 1990's at the University of Florida Fruit Crops Department. Determinations of KP50 (killing point) of citrus 

leaves were made weekly on mature citrus leaves to quantify the level of citrus acclimation to cooler temperatures 

experienced in the fall and winter months. Data indicated that these leaf-freezing temperatures were dynamic in nature 

and changed throughout the winter in response to previous week's growing conditions. This project would develop 


temperatures recorded the previous evening this allows for multiple temperature observations on cold nights from the 


information in newsletters and other sources, including FAWN to help the growers conserve water. Historical 

temperature data indicates (1941-1970) that there is a 75% chance of temperatures reaching 32 degrees F or lower 

during any given winter in Tampa and a 95% chance of 32 degrees F or lower in Lake Alfred during any given winter. 

Growers using this methodology in the 2000-2001 season based on historical weather data from the FAWN Dover and 

Lake Alfred locations had 6 and 7 nights of minimum temperatures below 32 degrees F, respectfully. Growers run 

their irrigation system for cold protection when temperatures were predicted to be 32 degrees F or below. This is in 


B241 


response to the uncertainty of the actual minimum morning temperatures. This would have resulted in 13 nights of 

freeze protection-using water. Minimum temperatures on all 13 nights regardless of location did not reach a minimum 

temperature of 26 degrees F. Growers with accurate information of foliage freezing temperatures would not have 

realized any additional benefit in protecting foliage if water was used for freeze protection based on this criteria. The 

water saving would be a function of acres normally protected and gallons of water per acre per hour. Systems started 

at 8:00 p.m. and operated to 8:00 a.m. the following morning at 100 trees/acre and 10 gallon/hour emitters would 

require 12,000 gallons of water per acre per night of freeze protection. This volume represents a total of 0.44 



savings of 424,458,000 gallons of water per noncritical freeze night. Most of the project costs (i.e., equipment) were 

incurred by the Polk County Citrus Advisory Committee. This project will need funds to collect leaf data and to 

distribute the information. In addition, the funds will be required for the educational component to help teach the 

growers how to use the data. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

011 Alafia River Basin 1,200 0 600 

0 

0 1,800 


0 

0 12,000 

021 Manasota Basin 800 0 400 

0 

0 1,200 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$15,000 













10/12/2006 - Agreement is being reviewed by Legal. 11/8/2006 - Sent official notice to proceed. 12/4/2006 Mobilizing 

equipment. 2/28/2007 - Data collection, mild winter not too much to report. 5/1/2007 - Dormant for summer. 7/6/2007 - 

Processed payment, Dormant for summer. 8/31/2007 - Dormant for summer. 11/1/2007 - Dormant for summer. 1/2/2008 

- Reporting weather watch to growers and determining plant cold hardness index. 2/29/2008 - Reporting weather watch 

to growers and determining plant cold hardness index. 5/1/2008 - Dormant for summer. 71/2008 - Dormant for summer. 

9/1/2008 - Processed payment, dormant for summer. 11/1/2008 - Dormant for summer 12/17/2008 - Participated in 

Pasco County weather school. 3/9/2009 - Wrapping up project 4/20/2009 - Wrapping up project. Processed final 

payment. 9/1/2009 Project ended. 


B242 

Potential to Use ASR in the Avon Park Formation 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Manasota 

Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager HOOD, JILL 



Description 

This study will evaluate the potential for ASR operation in the Avon Park Formation, which is not the injection zone 

typically used for ASR in the southern and central areas of the District. Investigators from the University of South 

Florida Geology Department will conduct a detailed mineralogical and chemical investigation of the Avon Park 

Formation that will culminate in an ASR operation model. Compounds that are regulated by primary and secondary 

drinking water standards will be considered, with an initial focus on arsenic and its identified source, pyrite. Major 

tasks of the study will include: descriptions of existing cores; sample collection; chemical analysis and interpretation of 

cores; collection and analysis of Avon Park Formation groundwater; and modeling a range of ASR scenarios using the 

collected data. 

Benefits 

Water supply continues to be a critical issue in the SWUCA, and this study compliments the District's water supply 

planning efforts. This project will enable the District and local governments to make knowledgeable decisions about 

future investment in ASR. 

Costs 

Six Basin Boards have been asked to participate in funding this project at a level of $12,000 each in FY2007 and 

$12,000 each in FY2008. 


ASR is an important water supply option that is integral to water resources management in the SWUCA. Because of 

the significant benefit to future water supply that ASR can provide, the District has funded several ASR projects and 

investigative studies to further develop this technology. Over the past several years, there have been growing 

concerns about the quality of water retrieved from the current injection zone, the Suwannee Limestone. Elevated 

arsenic concentrations have been consistently discovered in injectate that is stored and recovered from the Suwannee 

Limestone. The results of this study will be an important tool that can be used to evaluate future ASR development in 

the SWUCA. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 

0 27,005 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 26,079 0 926 

0 

0 27,005 

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 26,079 0 926 

0 

0 27,005 

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 26,079 0 926 

0 

0 27,005 


0 

0 27,005 


0 

0 27,005 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$162,030 


Contract execution 2/25/07 

Contract completion 2/25/09 9/30/09 


B242 



Contacted USF to remind Dr. Pichler, Principal Investigator, of the upcoming due date of the Final Report. Final Draft 

Report should be received by mid-September and contract expires September 30, 2009. 


B246 

Water Conservation/FYN Regional Builder/Developer Specialist 


AOR(s) 


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

Peace River, Manasota 

Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager DURELL, SYLVIA 



Description 

The Water Conservation/FYN Regional Builder/Developer specialist, a Basin Initiative project, promotes 

implementation of indoor and outdoor water conservation to the members of the building industry, government 

employees and green building groups. The specialist also provides expert advice to participants in the District's Florida 

Water StarSM Gold (FSWG) program and other FWS programs the District implements. Effectiveness will be 

measured by the number of professional landscapers and irrigation system installers who incorporate Florida-friendly 

landscaping and 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 FY2010. 

Benefits 

The program educates 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 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 cost of the FY2010 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). 

Funding provides 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 cost of the FY2009 program was $77,500 (Alafia River $5,425; Northwest Hillsborough $5,495; Hillsborough River 

$13,105; Coastal Rivers $6,975; Pinellas-Anclote River $17,825; Withlacoochee River $5,425; Peace River $11,625; 

Manasota $11,625). FY2010 is the third year of funding for this outreach. Education is based on the nine 

Florida-friendly landscaping principles that were created by the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural 

Sciences for the FYN program: Right Plant, Right Place, Water Efficiently, Fertilize Appropriately, Mulch, Attract 

Wildlife, Manage Yard Pests Responsibly, Recycle, Reduce Stormwater Runoff and Protect the Waterfront. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 24,911 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 25,947 0 12,612 21,035 

0 59,594 


0 


015 Coastal Rivers Basin 15,101 0 7,865 8,625 

0 31,591 

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 42,821 0 20,404 18,672 

0 81,897 


0 29,845 


0 59,156 

021 Manasota Basin 26,769 0 13,336 13,266 

0 53,371 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$361,499

B246 



FY2008 

Purchase 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 

FY2009 

Purchase order created 3/1/09 3/13/09 3/13/09 







Seventh task report 9/30/09 


Purchase order created 10/1/09 

Purchase order extended 10/12/09 

First task report 11/5/09 

Second task report 12/4/09 



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 

Tenth task report 8/5/10 

Eleventh task report 9/6/10 

Twelfth task report 10/5/10 


Angela Maraj, the water conservation/FYN regional builder/developer specialist: (1) provided guidance and input for the 

creation of the new FNGLA FWS Landscape Design Accredited Professional training, which will be presented for the first 

time on 9/30/2009 during the Landscape Show in Orlando and will promote the program to landscape designers to help 

more industry professionals learn about FWS; (2) reviewed six landscape plans for residential landscape retrofits for the 

Brooker Creek landscape project; (3) made a presentation to homeowners in Charlotte County for the irrigation pilot 

program; (4) will assist with the SB2080 workshops being planned by UF and the District by coordinating with FYN 

coordinators to ensure consistency in their presentations; (5) is a member of the planning committee for the 4th Annual 

Sustainable Communities workshop, scheduled for 11/3/2009 in Sarasota, which has a conference theme on the 

water/energy nexus; (6) conducted several FWSG inspections including Hickman Homes in Lakeland and Real building, 

Inc. in St. Petersburg, both of which met the certification criteria; (7) is the program liaison with the builder, landscape 

designer and irrigation installer for the Polk County Builders Association's Go Green Showcase Home; (8) has discussed 

the FWS retrofit program with staff at the Florida House; will provide landscape guidance to staff with Florida Home 

Partnership, Inc. for potential FWSG certification; (9) has begun discussing possible collaboration with Sarasota County 


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to present a Rainwater Harvesting Accredited Professional workshop. ACTION TO DATE: On time. 


B251 

National Hydrography Database (NHD) 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

N/A 

Project Manager KARLIN, AL 



Description 

The NHD is a comprehensive set of Geographic Information System (GIS) data that contains information about 

surface water features such as lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, springs and wells. This dataset was created by the 

United States Geological Survey (USGS) in cooperation with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide a 

consistent nationwide database to link water-related data to specific streams and waterbodies. The five water 

management districts and the FDEP cooperatively created Florida's original version of the NHD in the late 1990's and 

early 2000's. The dataset was created using the best available information, hydrographic features found on the USGS 

7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangles. While the original NHD supports many District uses, it often does not have the 

level of information required to support detailed modeling efforts. The funding proposed here will be used to upgrade 

the NHD dataset for our jurisdiction using detailed hydrographic information captured under the District's Watershed 

Management Program. Similar efforts are underway at the St. Johns River Water Management District and are being 

evaluated at the South Florida Water Management District. 

Benefits 

Participating in the NHD update effort provides an effective mechanism for integrating our detailed hydrographic 

information into a nationwide database that is distributed by the USGS. Since the NHD is used by the FDEP and other 

water management districts, the District's modeling and data collection efforts will benefit from improved data 

consistency with those agencies. This project benefits federal, state, local, and private entities by providing access to 

the District's detailed hydrographic data in an industry standard format. 

Costs 

The requested FY2008 funds will be used to fund a contract position and supporting services at FDEP to update the 

NHD and transfer the data to the USGS. Funding is split between the Governing Board and Basin Boards. The 

Governing Board provides fifty percent of the total project cost with the remainder being split between the Basin Board 

based on area. It is anticipated that this will be an annual budget request that will continue to provide updates to the 

NHD in coordination with the District's Watershed Management Program. The FY2009 budget will increase by 

approximately $2000 to accommodate the FDEP changes for indirect costs. 


No federal, state or local government currently updates the NHD for our area. The District does not have sufficient 

in-house resources to support this effort and the funding will be used to outsource this work to the FDEP. FDEP is the 

primary NHD coordinating body in Florida. 


B251 


Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 30,671 0 15,865 

0 

0 46,536 


0 

0 3,113 


0 

0 3,377 

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 472 0 244 

0 

0 

716 


0 

0 3,684 

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 1,108 0 573 

0 

0 1,681 

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 6,000 0 3,103 

0 



0 

0 13,792 


0 

0 5,998 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$88,000 


1. Milestone - Myakka Basin 

Review linear network for Myakka Sub-basin 11/1/07 6/1/08 5/30/08 

Revise NHD network 2/1/08 8/1/08 9/2/08 

Review and revise flowpaths/directions 5/1/08 10/1/08 11/4/08 

Capture lakes/wetlands and QA/QC 6/1/08 12/1/08 2/28/09 

Upload Data to National NHD 7/1/08 2/14/09 2/28/09 

2. Milestone - Sarasota Bay Basin 

Review/revise linear Network 8/1/08 10/1/08 8/1/08 

Review/Revise flowpaths 9/1/08 12/1/08 8/2/08 


3. Milestone - Withlacoochee Basin 

Project Initiation 3/15/09 4/1/09 4/1/09 

Uploading of Primary Area to USGS 12/30/09 

Deliver 50% of Basin to SWFWMD 12/30/09 


Talked with Joe North regarding progress on the Withlacoochee. He indicated that the Sarasota County data were 

accepted by the USGS and that progress was being made on the Withlacoochee watershed. We will be conducting our 

bi-monthly meeting at SWFWMD on Tuesday, 4 August 2009. 


B256 

Automated Citrus Irrigation Management to Reduce Water 

Consumption 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply, Flood Protection, Water Quality 


Cooperator(s) 





Description 

Agriculture is the largest permitted water use in the District and citrus production is the largest of those permitted uses. 

Over 366MGD are permitted for citrus irrigation and most of that water use is in the SWUCA. This project will help 

citrus growers reduce their water use by developing tools to automate and improve irrigation scheduling. These tools 

can be used by the District's FARMS program to further expand their conservation efforts. Although citrus acres have 

been on the decline it seems to have reached a stabilizing point. With the increase in the recent price of citrus the 

District might even see an increase in the number of acres. The permitted acres for citrus is still relatively high and 

even a minor reduction in water use or fertilizer application could have a significant impact on the District's water 

resources. The proposed project will investigate the use of new low-cost automatic irrigation pump controllers with 

wireless remote monitoring and control. This low cost system (

B256 


Consumption 




Revenue 

0 0 0 50,000 



0 

0 9,000 


0 

0 8,000 


0 

0 77,000 


0 

0 6,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$150,000 


Agreement To Contracts 10/1/07 8/30/07 

Agreement To IFAS 10/15/07 10/15/07 

Notice To Proceed 12/31/07 12/31/07 

Data Collection Yr. 1 12/31/08 12/18/08 

Data Collection Yr 2 12/31/09 

Data Collection Yr. 3 12/31/10 

Grower's Field Day 12/15/11 


Agreement Ends 12/31/12 


8/31/2007 - Reviewed final scope of work. 11/1/2007 - Agreement mailed to cooperator for review and execution. 

1/2/2008 - Notice to proceed sent to IFAS 3/7/2008 - Mobilizing equipment. 5/1/2008 - Reviewed task I report. Project 

continuing as planned. 7/1/2008 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 9/1/2008 - Data collection project 


continuing as planned 3/6/2009 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 4/20/2009 - Data collection project 

continuing as planned 6/10/2009 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 


B257 

Reducing Nursery and Landscape Water Use by Genetically Altering 

Nandina Plants 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

There are over 5,000 acres of nursery production in the central part of our District and typically they are permitted for 

about 1.7 Million gallons of water per acre. With the increase of urban development it is anticipated that the number of 

nursery acres will increase and landscape water use will increase. To reduce landscape irrigation and to conserve 

water, the District has been promoting Florida Friendly principles. One of the first and most important principles of this 

practice is the selection and use of drought-tolerant plants (Koske and Owings). Nandina is a very popular drought 

tolerant plant and recently its use has been demising because of it being listed as an invasive species. This project will 

develop and determine nursery production and urban landscapes water requirements for a drought tolerant variety of 

Nandina. The industry is supportive of this project and is providing funds. 

Benefits 

It is estimated that each year about 5 million Nandina plants are grown and sold within the central part of the District. 

The number of acres planted and their water use will change annually based on market and climatic conditions. To 

quantify an estimated water savings from this project lets assume a Nandina plant covers 12 square feet (3 ft x 4 ft), 

3,700 plants per acre, 1,375 acres and a 1% to 5% savings for Nandina Nursery Production. This savings will reduce 

water use by 332,000 to 66,000 gallons per day. In addition there will be a savings from urban landscape water use. 

An added benefit to this project is that it will eliminate an invasive plant species. This will save the District and the 

public having to invest public funds to eliminate an invasive plant. 

Costs 

This five year project will cost the District $125,000. Funding for this project is prorated between four Basin Boards 

(Alafia River (22%), Manasota (22%), Hillsborough River (28%) and Peace River (28%)) based on the permitted 

nursery acres in their watershed. The Nursery industry will provided $15,000 for this project and the Alafia Basin Board 

will budget $5,500, Hillsborough River will budget $7,000, Manasota will budget $5,500 and the Peace River will 

budget $7,000 for each year in FY2008, FY2009, FY2010, FY2011 and FY2012. 


Each year a large amount of water is permitted for nursery and landscape irrigation. With the rapid urban development 

in the District, it is anticipated that the amount of water permitted for these uses will increase. To reduce water use for 

landscape irrigation and to conserve water, the DISTRICT has been promoting Florida Friendly landscaping principles. 

One of the first and most important principles of this practice is the selection and use of drought-tolerant plants. 

Nandina plants are of great potential to reducing water usage in the urban landscape. They are well adapted to Florida 

soil conditions and well tolerant of droughts. Because of these and their aesthetic values, nandinas are very popular in 

nursery production and landscape use. They are particularly liked in low-maintenance landscapes and xeriscaping. In 

addition, these plants are extremely tough and practically pest free, thus requiring little use of pesticides. This 

characteristic is very beneficial and can help reduce chemical pollution from public or residential landscapes to soil 

and water and protect water quality. With the production of copious amounts of fruit berries and seeds, nandina plants 

can escape from cultivation into natural areas. Escaped nandinas can become established in natural areas, wet lands, 

etc., displacing native plants, disrupting natural plant communities, and changing natural ecosystems. Because of this, 

nandina is listed as a Class I invasive species by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (http://ww.fleppc.org/) and not 

recommended by University of Florida for propagation, production, and sale in central Florida. The primary cause of 

the invasiveness of nandinas is their production of copious berries and seeds. Recent studies have shown that it is 

possible to find nandina varieties (one or two) that do not produce berries and seeds, thus not invasive, but this lack of 

berry or seed production seems to vary from region to region in Florida. For example, two nandina varieties produced 

lots of fruit in north Florida, but did not produce fruit and seed in south Florida. It is not known whether or not these 

varieties will produce fruit and seeds in central Florida. In this project, we propose to test these varieties in this District 

(southwest Florida) for their berry and seed production to confirm whether or not they are not invasive and safe for 

production and use in this District, to determine their water needs and water conservation values for nursery 

production and urban landscape use, and to develop new drought-tolerant nandina plants that do not produce seeds 

and are not invasive, but friendly to the environment. 


B257 



Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 0 25,000 

0 25,000 


0 

0 11,000 


0 

0 14,000 


0 

0 14,000 


0 

0 11,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$75,000 




District Executes Agr. 11/30/07 11/30/07 

District Issues NTP 1/5/08 11/16/07 



Data Collection Yr. 2 12/31/09 

Data Collection Yr. 3. 12/31/10 

Completion Report 10/31/12 



8/31/2007 - Waiting for final scope of work. 11/1/2007 - Agreement mailed to IFAS. 11/16/2007 - NTP mailed to IFAS 

1/2/2008 - Mobilizing equipment to start project. 3/7/2008 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 5/1//2008 - 

Data collection project continuing as planned. 7/1//2008 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 9/1/2008 - Data 

collection project continuing as planned. 11/1/2008 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 12/17/2008 - 

Reviewed task completion reports, project continuing as planned. 3/6/2009 - Data collection project continuing as 

planned. 4/20/2009 - Reviewed task report. 6/10/2009 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 9/1/2009 - Data 

collection project continuing as planned. 


B264 

Citrus Irrigation Management to Increase Young Tree Growth & 

Productivity on Flatwoods Ridge Soils 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

Due to Citrus Greening, Canker and labor issues the industry has had the University develop different techniques for 

economical production of citrus in Florida. On of the most promising techniques, which includes high density planting 

of smaller trees, was developed in Spain and commercialized in South Africa, Australia and California. This project will 

develop irrigation and nutrient management recommendations for this new method of production to help conserve 

water and reduce nutirent loading. Although recent citrus acres have declined District wide, it is still the largest 

permitted agricultural water use. Also, with the decline in development and recent price increases, more citrus growers 

are planning to expand their operations; therefore, it is important to help find ways for citrus producers to conserve 

water. This water conservation project will utilize information developed in Spain and commercialized in South Africa, 

Australia and California. The University will investigate and develop new cultural technology including changes to plant 

density, nutrient and irrigation management. Plants will be grown with an intensive fertigation management technique 

that is designed to provide essentially a non-limiting environment to those roots. This new fertilizer program will require 

changes to existing irrigation management programs. 

Benefits 

Citrus production is the largest agricultural land use in the District. This project will help citrus producers conserve 

water and reduce pollutant loading for fertilizer leaching. In addition, the information could be used by the District's 

FARMS program to help design better BMP cost share systems. The amount of water saved will be a function of the 

number of acres planted and their water use, which will change annually based on market and climatic conditions. 

Costs 

The project costs have been reduced from $182,500 to $122,300 because some of the ridge elements were removed. 


Yield fundamentally drives profit for Florida citrus growers and is thus the key element to a grower's financial success. 

Yield is tied directly to tree density and growth rate and is a simple function of numbers of trees and the related total 

canopy volume over the unit area. Research over the last several decades has proven that growth of young trees and 

productivity of both young and mature trees benefit from high frequency low volume irrigation. Improved tree growth 

from intensive irrigation management could reduce the time required from planting to economic breakeven production, 

thus provide management options in light of current devastating diseases such as Canker and Huanglongbing (citrus 

greening). Florida growers have adopted Best Management Practices (BMPs) that reduce nutrient leaching by limiting 

the amount of fertilizer that can be applied, and the time of year when fertilizer can be applied. These BMPs are based 

on research under low-intensity management systems. However, production systems that combine grove design and 

irrigation management to increase yield and grove operational efficiency have not been studied. High density plantings 

of sweet oranges on low-vigor rootstocks have known advantages, but their long-term behavior and changes in the 

functional relationship of tree density, growth rate, and yield over time are not well understood. The central hypothesis 

of this project is improved and consistent early yields, with increased tree density on low vigor trees and/or improved 

irrigation/nutrient management systems that would provide proactive management options in light of current 

devastating diseases such as Canker and Huanglongbing (citrus greening). Growers normally achieve their expected 

return on investment within 15 to 20 years of planting. If those goals would occur sooner (e.g., 10 to 12 years) through 

increased early yields, the grower would benefit even if the grove declines over time due to the diseases mentioned 

above and must be replanted. By knowing how to irrigate and manage their irrigation with this new method of 

production, the grower would conserve water and reduce the amount of fertilizer thats being leached from the plant 

root zone while maintaining an economical viable crop. 


B264 






Revenue 

0 0 0 36,500 


011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 3,336 

0 

0 3,336 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 2,979 

0 

0 2,979 

020 Peace River Basin 0 0 28,106 

0 


021 Manasota Basin 0 0 2,079 

0 

0 2,079 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$73,000 


Develop Contract 10/1/08 10/1/08 

Notice To Proceed 1/2/09 10/30/08 

No Cost Amendment 3/1/09 3/1/09 

Year 1 - Data Collection 12/30/09 

Year 2 - Data Collection 12/30/10 


Growers Field Day 7/31/12 

Journal Publication 7/31/12 



Contract Ends 6/30/14 


11/1/2008 - Contract to IFAS for review. 12/18/2008 - Wait for University to return executed agreement. 4/20/2009 - Data 

collection continuing as planned 6/10/2009 - Data collection continuing as planned 9/1/2009 - modified agreement to 

reduce scope and project costs. 


B265 

Optimizing Irrigation For Shade Tree Production 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

There are over 5,000 acres of nursery production in the central part of the District and typically they are permitted for 

about 1.7 million gallons of water per acre. With the increase of urban development, it is anticipated that the number of 

nursery acres will increase and landscape water use will too. This project will investigate ways to reduce nursery and 

landscape irrigation by studying the relationships between moderate water stress, photosynthesis and shoot growth of 

trees. The goal of the project is to develop irrigation management strategies that take advantage of gas exchange 

properties occurring at moderate water stress. These strategies would be linked to the ongoing projects modeling tree 

water use based on ETo, further increasing the level of irrigation precision of non-production situations beyond that 

which will come from the ETo projects. Plant growth is a two stage process. First, new cells are produced by 

meristematic tissues. Second, these cells enlarge. The first phase mainly requires new cellular components which are 

derived from photosynthesis and absorbed minerals. The principal requirement for the second phase of growth, cell 

enlargement, is hydrostatic (turgor) pressure. Plant water status, mainly as it affects cell turgor pressure, is the primary 

driving force in this second phase. In pecans, nearly all leaf expansion occurred at night (Anderson, 1989). This is the 

time when water stress in plants is the lowest, and water status and turgor pressure are the highest. This is 

hypothesized as the primary reason cyclic irrigation of containerized plants accelerates growth, in that it results in 

higher turgor pressures during the night by making more water available in the root ball late in the day. While this 

information on leaf expansion was reported in the scientific literature over 10 years ago, it was never pursued much 

further and will be investigated in this project. 

Benefits 

Information from this project will help nursery producers, commercial landscapers and homeowners reduce water use. 

The amount of water saved will be a function of the number of acres planted and their water use, which will change 

annually based on market and climatic conditions. Assuming an annual 5% water savings from only nursery 

production, there would be a total of about 1.9 mgd savings on permitted water use. In addition, information form this 

project can be used by the District's FARMS program to help promote water conservation. 

Costs 

This four year project will cost the District a total of $83,875. Funding for this project is prorated between five Basin 

Boards (Peace River - 23%, Hillsborough River 22%, Alafia - 18%, Manasota 18% and Withlacoochee 11%) based on 

the number of permits for nursery production in their watershed. In FY2009, FY2010, FY2011, and FY2012 the Basin 

Boards will budget each year: Peace River $5,159, Hillsborough River $5,008, Alafia River $4,103, Manasota $4,103 

and Withlacoochee River $2,595. 


Recently, data collection of a project at MREC supported by the Southwest Florida WMD, Horticultural Research 

Institute and others quantified the daily water use of live oak and red maple to 7-inch calipers, and Nellie R. Stevens 

holly to 5-inch calipers. Preliminary modeling of red maple reported a high correlation of predicted and actual water 

loss based on a algorithm incorporating reference evapotranspiration (ETo) and trunk cross sectional area just below 

the first major branch (Beeson, 2007). A project with a similar goal using D.D. Blanchard magnolia, Aliee, Chinese elm 

and slash pine is currently in the second year. Maximum plant growth occurs when transpiration is maximum because 

transpiration and photosynthesis are tightly linked. Reductions in stomata aperture reduce the flow of carbon dioxide 

into leaves and water out of leaves. However, for the limited number of tree species studied, slight to moderate 

reductions in stomatal aperture cause no to small reductions in photosynthesis, but resulted in relatively large 

reductions in transpiration. Thus under moderate water stress, trees and woody plants, in general, tend become more 

water efficient with little reduction in photosynthesis (Noble, 1999). 


B265 


Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 20,969 

011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 4,103 

0 


013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 5,010 

0 


019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 2,595 

0 

0 2,595 

020 Peace River Basin 0 0 5,158 

0 

0 5,158 

021 Manasota Basin 0 0 4,103 

0 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$41,938 


Develop Agreement 10/17/08 10/6/08 


Year I Data Collection 12/31/10 

Year 2 Data Collection 12/31/11 





11/1/2008 - Contract sent to IFAS. 12/17/2008 - Waiting for University to return executed Agreement. 4/20/2009 - Data 

Collection continuing as planned. 6/10/2009 - Reviewed task completion report. 9/1/2009 - Tree growth is behind, will 

need to modify project deliverable dates. 9/23/2009 - First Amendment processed to extend deliverable timeframes. 


B266 

Accounting For Interception of Sprinkler Irrigation Water by 

Container Grown Plants 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

The plant canopy plays a critical role in the interception of sprinkler irrigation water. Depending on the size and 

architecture of the canopy, as well as the container spacing, interception of irrigation water can be greater than or less 

than the amount of irrigation water that would fall into the container. Typically, interception is considered a water loss 

and not accounted for when supplying irrigation water. This project will quantify the amount of water that is intercepted 

by the plant and funneled to the plant's container. By accounting for this intercepted water, the overall amount for 

irrigation management can be reduced. The industry is supportive of this project and will provide funds to reduce the 

overall project results. 

Benefits 

Information from this project will help container nursery producers improve their irrigation efficiency and conserve 

water. The amount of water saved will be a function of the number of acres planted and their water use, which will 

change annually based on market and climatic conditions. Using the District's regulatory database and assuming an 

annual 5% water savings from only nursery production, there would be an annual savings of about 1.9 mgd. 

Costs 

This three year project will cost the District a total of $91,125. Funding for this project is prorated between five Basin 


the number of permits for nursery production in their watershed. In FY2009, FY2010, and FY2011 the Basin Boards 

will budget each year: Peace River $7,471, Hillsborough River $7,255, Alafia River $5,945, Manasota $5,944 and 

Withlacoochee River $3,760. 


Determining the interception factor (IF) for commonly grown plants with a wide range of plant growth habits (e.g. 

globose, upright spreading, broad spreading, etc.) and at different spacings between containers, will help growers 

improve their efficiency and reduce water use. For example, sweet viburnum, which has been found to have an IF of 

>2 during the last month of production, would only require ¼ inch of irrigation water to supply ½ inch to the container at 

that latter stage of production. In two experiments where water scheduling was based upon container weight loss, the 

irrigation rate averaged 0.2 inch/day using IF, but would have averaged 0.3 inch/day ignoring IF. This represented a 

total water savings of 14 inch (0.1 inch/day over a 140 day crop). As more and more nurseries base irrigation 

scheduling on evaporative demand (water loss per container) knowing the interception factor at various stages of 

production would be critical in determining the actual irrigation requirements of a crop. For mixed plantings, this 

information will add further precision to grouping plants not only by evaporative demand (current BMP), but also by 

their irrigation interception characteristics. Currently, this information is limited to a few species (Beeson and Yeager, 

2003). Data are needed for a wide range of plant growth habits at different stages (sizes) of plant growth with various 

container spacings in order for this information to be useful for growers and water managers. 


B266 






Revenue 

0 0 0 30,375 



0 

0 5,944 


0 

0 7,255 


0 

0 3,760 


0 

0 7,471 


0 

0 5,945 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$60,750 






Publish Web Page 6/30/11 




11/1/2008 - Contract sent to IFAS. 12/18/2008 - Waiting for University to return Agreement. 4/20/2009 - Ordering 

equipment 6/10/2009 - Reviewed site design plan. 9 /1/ 2009 - Reviewed task completion report 2. 


B273 

MFL Stream Diversion and Assessment Project 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager MORALES, JON 



Description 

To further validate existing stream Minimum Flows and Levels (MFL) methodology consistent with peer review 

recommendation. A frequent focus of criticism of the MFL methodology applied by the District to rivers and estuaries 

is the use of a 15 percent habitat loss criterion as a threshold for assessing "significant harm." Quoting from the peer 

review of the Braden River MFL, the panel noted: 

" The draft report describes the metrics used to define the limit at which further withdrawals would be significantly 

harmful to the water resources or ecology of the area as stated in Florida statutes. The authors note that significant 

harm was not defined in statute. The District chose to interpret significant harm as the loss of flows associated with 

fish passage and maximization of stream bottom habitat with the least amount of flow and quantifiable reductions in 

habitat. Overall, this is a reasonable approach from an ecological perspective and likely satisfies the intent of the 

statute. The authors state that, [in] general, instream flow analysts consider a loss of more than 15% habitat, as 

compared to undisturbed or current conditions, to be a significant impact on that population or assemblage. The 

authors further note, in our opinion, correctly, that there are few `bright lines which can be relied upon to judge when 

`significant harm occurs. Rather loss of habitat in many cases occurs incrementally as flow decline, often without a 

clear inflection point or threshold. Nevertheless, the 15% habitat loss criterion remains one of the least rigorous, most 

subjective aspects of the District's approach to setting MFLs. Justification for this threshold is based on common 

professional practice in interpreting the results of PHABSIM analyses (Gore at al. 2002), a review of relevant literature 

where reported percentage changes ranged from 10 to 33%, and on previous peer reviews that found the 15% 

threshold to be reasonable and prudent, especially given the absence of clear guidance in the statute or in the 

scientific literature on levels of change that would constitute significant harm (e.g., Shaw et al. 2005). The draft upper 

Braden report continues the District's practice of using a 15% change in habitat availability as the threshold for defining 

significant harm and now applies this threshold broadly to include both spatial and temporal loss of habitat or 

connectivity. The Panel again acknowledges that the use of this criterion is rational and pragmatic, but also recognizes 

that the specific value of 15% is subjective and has only modest validation or support from the primary literature. . . . . 

More importantly, however, is the need for the District to commit the resources necessary to validate the presumption, 

that a 15% decrease in spatial or temporal habitat availability or a 15% increase in violations of the low-flow threshold, 

does not cause significant harm. " 

This project represents the best means for validating the effect that a given flow reduction has on available habitat and 

the biota of a stream segment. District staff proposes to locate an acceptable stream segment in order to conduct 

controlled diversions from a defined stream segment in order to evaluate the impact that a range of flow and habitat 

reductions has on the biota (e.g., fishes, macroinvertebrates) and water resource values. It is envisioned that such a 

project will require a number of years to complete (possibly a decade), and an annual commitment of significant 

resources to accomplish. 

Benefits 

If implemented, this project will provide as definitive a test of the 15 percent habitat loss criterion as is practical under 

field conditions, and the results will be widely applicable to stream assessments and the development of environmental 

flows though out the country. 

Costs 

Funding in FY2009 is currently for $150,000. The combined Basin Board's contribution is 50% or $75,000 or $9,375 

from each of the eight basin boards, with the remaining 50% ($75,000) to be funded by the Governing Board. A small 

amount has been budgeted for parts and supplies and travel. Total requested funding for FY2010 is $150,000.00. 


B273 


Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 84,977 160,407 

0 245,384 


0 

0 9,375 


0 

0 9,375 

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 0 0 9,375 

0 

0 9,375 

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 0 0 9,375 

0 

0 9,375 

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 0 0 9,375 

0 

0 9,375 


0 

0 9,375 


0 

0 9,375 


0 

0 9,375 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

This project is now activated coinciding with the new fiscal year. Staff is still developing project milestones. From an 

operational standpoint, staff have narrowed a field site (Gum Springs) for the execution of this project. Current activity 

related to this project is mapping of the entire field site for placement of potential experimental and control sites. 

Currently, baseline assessment studies are being lined up to avail of the 150K budget for the first year. Inquiries for a 

hydraulic pump and a sluice gate mechanism (relative to costs and maintenance) are presently being sought. Staff also 

plan to explore soon how to obtain the necessary permits required to operate this flow manipulation study out in the field. 

A meeting with Florida DEP scheduled in July was receptive to the issuance of an Environmental Resource Permit based 

on certain conditions. All budget monies have already been encumbered for FY2009. 


Total 

Funding 

$320,384

B274 

Salt Water Intrusion Monitoring Network 


AOR(s) 

Water Quality 

Basin(s) Alafia River, Manasota 

Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager KRAFT, CAROL 



STARKS, ROBERTA 

Description 

The 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. 

Benefits 

This 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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 61,013 

011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 11,153 10,357 

0 21,510 

021 Manasota Basin 0 0 22,115 17,389 

0 39,504 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$122,027 


Kick-Off Meeting 8/28/08 8/28/08 

Complete Baseline Sampling of Candidate Wells 9/30/09 

Provide conductivity meter training and support to select well owners 9/30/09 


B274 

Salt Water Intrusion Monitoring Network 


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. 


B276 

(Cancelled) Grants for Reclaimed Irrigation Projects (GRIP) Program 


AOR(s) 



Manasota 

Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager MCGOOKEY, SCOTT 



Description 

This program provides funding assistance to new developments for the construction of reclaimed water distribution 

systems. This program was recommended by the District's Reclaimed Water Task Force (RWTF) and approved by 

the Governing Board for implementation at their February 2008 meeting. The program will provide an incentive to 

encourage developers and local governments to jointly design and construct reclaimed water distribution systems in 

new residential developments where other alternative water sources are not available to meet outdoor water needs in 

the development. The program will promote the construction of reclaimed water distribution systems during the 

construction of new developments and therefore reduce the need for the costly alternative of retrofiting reclaimed 

water distribution systems in established residential neighborhoods. The program will be available to new 

developments where reclaimed water will be available within five years, as indicated in a capital improvement plan. 

Benefits 

This program will promote the construction of reclaimed water distribution systems during the construction of new 

developments and therefore reduce the need for the costly alternative of retrofiting reclaimed water distribution 

systems in established residential neighborhoods. The estimated beneficial offset will be based on the number of 

residential units in the development and the funds available. Historical information shows an average benefit from 

using reclaimed water would be 300 gpd for each residential unit. 

Costs 

The Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Pinellas-Anclote River, Manasota, and Northwest Hillsborough Basin Boards 

have budgeted $500,000 each for this program. The estimated cost for installing the reclaimed water distribution 

system in a new development is $1,200 per residential unit. The District will reimburse up to 50 percent of the actual 

cost and no more than $600 per residential unit. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 

0 501,540 


0 

0 501,540 


0 

0 501,540 


0 

0 501,609 


0 

0 1,609 


0 

0 501,540 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$2,509,378 


Start receiving applications 10/1/08 

Close application period 12/5/08 

Recommend Projects to Basins 2/27/09 




B276 


budgeted $500,000 each for this program in FY2009. District staff developed a web page and a program application 

process. The program was introduced at the Cooperative Funding Initiative Kick-off Meetings and a news release was 

issued October 1, 2008. The program was open for applications during the 2010 CFI application period between October 

1, 2008 and December 5, 2008. Action-to-date: Delayed. No applications were received for the program. This is probably 

the result of the apparent economic down-turn in the housing industry. Budgeted funds for this program have been 

returned to the Basins to fund other requirements or projects that are ready to proceed. 


B277 

Florida Water Star Gold Certification 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 




Description 

Florida Water StarSM Gold (FWSG), a Basin Initiative project, is a higher-tier version of the Florida Water StarSM 

(FWS) program, which was originated by the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD). SJRWMD's 

program is now referred to as the silver level. Both certification programs provide incentives for builders and 

developers to include indoor and outdoor water efficiency in their new projects. The gold level was adapted to reflect 

the advanced level of best management practices being used by builders in this District including criteria that will 

reduce impacts to water quality. This higher level of commitment by the builders comes from education on 

Florida-friendly landscaping provided within this District for the past several years. In addition, closer alignment with the 

best management practices of the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences' Florida-Friendly 

LandscapingTM principles was necessary. This alignment also led to the added benefit of follow-up visits by FYN 

coordinators to new homeowners of FWSG homes to ensure that the water-conserving components of the home are 

maintained correctly. FYN coordinators will also act as a resource to area builders and landscape professionals for 

FWSG. Currently, only FWSG is being promoted in this District. Feasibility of the delivery of a residential FWS 

program (Bronze) in this District is being explored. This is the second year of the FWSG program. As of the end of 

FY2009, four properties have been certified FWSG and 11 companies have signed contracts to build 216 homes 

under the program. Sixty houses are expected to be built as FWSG by fiscal year end. 

Benefits 

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. The demand for water 

continues to increase with the expansion in land development, building construction and increased population. 

Recognizing that the majority of decisions concerning new landscapes are made by builders, developers, 

and landscape and irrigation professionals, the FWSG program provides a plan they can follow that positively impacts 

water resources. Because of its high profile and the involvement of the water management districts, this program is of 

high interest to the target audience. By requiring water-conserving elements for certification, this project increases 

knowledge of water conservation measures of builders and landscape and irrigation specialists. 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 FWSG 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 cost of the FY2010 program is $100,000, with the District contributing $50,000 and the Basin Boards 

contributing $50,000 (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). Funding provides for salary and travel 

for a project coordinator to manage the program, advertising costs to promote the program, memberships in trade and 

professional associations and fees associated with trade shows and other promotional opportunities for outreach to all 

basins. The dollar amount allocated per contributing basin is based on population. The budget lines below include 

costs for staff to manage the project. 


The total cost of the FY2009 program was $100,000, with the District contributing $50,000 and the Basin Boards 


$11,500; Withlacoochee River $3,500; Peace River $7,500; Manasota $7,500). This is the second year of funding for 

the FWSG Certification program. FWSG supports the Governor's Climate Change Initiative by promoting public 

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. 


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Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 



011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 4,561 4,992 

0 9,553 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 8,561 14,000 

0 22,561 


0 

0 5,061 

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 0 0 5,561 5,959 

0 11,520 

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 0 0 14,061 12,738 

0 26,799 

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 0 5,561 4,989 


020 Peace River Basin 0 0 10,061 9,651 

0 19,712 


0 17,931 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$227,251 


FY2009 

Request 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 


Third house certified 8/18/09 8/18/09 


Eleventh task report 9/30/09 

Twelfth task report 10/30/09 

Project complete 10/31/09 















On March 25, 2009, a model home in the Glencairn Cottages community in Dunedin (Pinellas County) was the setting for 


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a premier event for the FWSG program. The house was the first to be certified as FWSG in the District and the state. 

Since then, a second home was certified in Polk County and a third house was certified in Pinellas County. As of the end 

of FY2009, 11 companies have signed contracts to build 216 homes under the program. Susan Douglas, program 

coordinator, met with eight builders in the past two months and also met with the Tampa Bay Builders Association to plan 

training for association members. The builder of the Polk Builders Association Parade of Homes Showcase home will 

receive the FWSG plaque at the Parade opening ceremony on September 10. This house will be the fourth certified 

FWSG house in the District. Staff met with employees of Florida Home Partnership to plan a certification event for nine 

houses in Hillsborough County, which is tentatively planned for November 4. District staff reviewed the new FWS retrofit 

program for existing homes and a commercial program. Both programs will be piloted by SJRWMD. Presentations about 

the program were made at the Florida Green Building Coalition "Green Trends" conference, the District's Basin Board 

Education Committee meeting and Public Supply and Industrial advisory committee meetings. ACTION TO DATE: On 

time. 


B310 

Manatee - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




HAMMOND, MARK, MCCLUNG, GORDON, WEVER, DONNA, BROWN, GWEN 

Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 





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 FY2010 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. 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. Future funding to continue maintenance has been estimated through 2011. 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 

Management Plans. 


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Manatee - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 68,404 

021 Manasota Basin 0 0 0 67,635 

0 67,635 

Status As Of: 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$136,039

B315 

Sarasota - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager TURNER, DAWN 



MCCLUNG, GORDON, WEVER, DONNA 

Description 


Watershed Management Program (WMP) in Sarasota County. This process will be applied to watersheds where the 








Benefits 




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 to continue 

maintenance has been estimated through 2011. The District funding amounts shown in the table includes staff 

salaries. 









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 




B315 

Sarasota - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 65,189 


0 69,356 

Status As Of: 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$134,545

B620 

Mapping and GIS 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

N/A 

Project Manager DICKS, STEVE 


DICKS, STEVE 


Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

Mapping 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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 (217,561) 866,780 946,467 

0 1,595,686 


0 64,754 


0 65,229 


0 

0 36,559 


0 64,754 


0 66,654 


0 66,654 

020 Peace River Basin 0 0 41,784 27,245 

0 69,029 


0 72,614 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 




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The following are major activities for FY2010 

Transfer 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 

FY2009. The section will continue supporting ad hoc requests for GIS data as well as conducting routine data 

maintenance activities. Significant activities completed in 2009 include: 

Migration of the District GIS software to the ArcGIS 9.3.1 release. 

Conversion of GIS database from the Universal Transverse Mercator Projection to State Plane Feet for improved 

compatibility with local governments (migration to be fully completed October 4). 

Conversion of GIS database to ESRI Spatial Data Type. 

Replacement of ArcIMS map viewers with ArcServer technology (currently in testing, will go into production Oct. 4). 

Staff are currently closing out FY2009 projects and preparing for FY2010. 


B630 

Field Operations 021 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

N/A 

Project Manager HAGBERG, JEFFREY 



HINKLE, RANDY, BAILEY, TIM 

Description 

Annual 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. 

Benefits 

Keeping 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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 3,694,451 127,000 628,462 626,838 

0 5,076,751 


0 470,636 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 2,481,504 600,000 596,677 396,495 

0 4,074,676 

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 216,973 0 34,070 

0 

0 251,043 

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 310,399 0 62,966 61,824 

0 435,189 


0 974,842 

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 806,639 107,000 163,428 198,041 


020 Peace River Basin 1,129,960 347,000 265,197 145,889 

0 1,888,046 

021 Manasota Basin 216,058 0 36,079 39,785 

0 291,922 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Field Operations crews have mowed and maintained well and data collection sites as needed during this reporting 

period. 


Total 

Funding 

$14,738,213

P259 

Youth Water Resources Education 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 




TORRUSIO, MARY 

Description 

This Basin Initiative provides funding for a variety of water resources education programs to county school districts, 

private schools, homeschool groups and nonformal educators. Program components consist of school board 

agreements, teacher training workshops, mini-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 are completed annually, which provide baseline water resources education programs to 

students and teachers. Teacher training efforts ensure that teachers understand and are able to teach students about 

relevant basin issues. Training sessions provide background information, materials, experiences and opportunities to 

explore topics of importance in the basin. Teacher workshops are 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 include information about the District and the basins, as well as basic 

hydrology and water management issues. The mini-grant program provides funds directly to teachers to implement 

classroom water education projects centered on current basin issues. Classroom projects are 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. Mini-grant projects must fall into one of six 

categories: watersheds, water conservation and supply, water quality, flood protection/drought education, alternative 

water sources or natural systems. 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. Mini-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 provides 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 provides 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 mini-grant program. 

Benefits 

The Youth Water Resources Education project forwards the District's 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. 

Costs 

The proposed FY2010 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 provides $40,000 in additional 

funding support. Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the projects. This program directly reached 

553,201 students and teachers in FY2009 through programs, publications and mini-grants. Additional mini-grants are 

planned in the Hillsborough River Basin, as Hillsborough County Water Resource Services is requesting to provide 

$50,000 from the county's water restrictions violation revenue to extend the reach of mini-grants. Because most, if not 

all, of those involved in youth education programs also receive publications, a conservative estimate puts District 

outreach at 66 percent of the students in the District at a cost of $1.69 per person. 


The FY2009 budget for youth education was $906,000. Funding was shared among the basins as follows: Alafia River 

$58,900; Hillsborough River $129,600; Northwest Hillsborough $60,050; 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 FY2008 through programs, mini-grants and outreach. A total of 137 school board 


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mini-grants were completed, impacting more than 94,000 students. Water resources education program agreements 

with 12 separate school boards impacted more than 103,000 students and teachers. The 17 teacher workshops 

involved 318 teachers who will reach more than 45,000 students per year. More than 921,000 pieces of youth 

education materials were distributed to students and teachers throughout the District. In FY2008, 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 three-year evaluation will conclude in 



Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 205,535 0 58,197 58,895 

0 322,627 


0 566,689 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 911,257 0 140,833 211,328 50,000 1,313,418 


0 

0 488,873 


0 566,134 

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 2,115,711 0 269,993 274,432 

0 2,660,136 


0 558,377 

020 Peace River Basin 1,087,312 0 209,130 215,064 

0 1,511,506 

021 Manasota Basin 572,406 0 100,493 102,236 

0 775,135 


Hillsborough - Youth & Water Rstr Edu 

(P259) 

Prior 

Funding 



0 0 0 50,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

Total 

Funding 

50,000 

$8,812,895 



Program 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 


Program commence for school board agreements 8/3/09 8/28/09 8/28/09 

Mini-grants selected 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 


Outreach: (1) Youth education staff coordinated a field trip to the Weekiwachee Preserve for 125 students from the Boys 

and Girls Club of Hernando County on August 5. The children had an opportunity to participate in a guided hike and 

watershed education exercises as well as learn about water quality monitoring and land management techniques. (2) On 

August 18, staff attended the Lake Wales Charter School Health Fair to distribute Splash! mini-grant and District 

recreation information to approximately 400 Polk County teachers. (3) Staff presented information about District 

resources to 15 teachers at the Pinellas Secondary Science Planning Day on August 21. Mini-grants: The Splash! 

mini-grant program for the 2009-2010 school year, available at WaterMatters.org/mini-grants, received 209 applications. 

The deadline for teachers to submit their applications was September 11, 2009. Applications are currently under review 

for funding consideration. Notification of Splash! mini-grant awards are completed by October 16. School Board 


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Coordination: Staff has opened purchase orders for school board agreements in Charlotte, Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, 

Highlands, Hillsborough, Levy, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota and Sumter counties. Each school board 

agreement funds baseline water resources education programs for K-12 students and educators during the 2009-2010 

school year. The goal of these programs is to develop skills among educators and students that will help them take a 

critical look at local and regional water resources issues. Teacher Training: (1) One District-sponsored Great Water 

Odyssey facilitator training was held August 10 at the Tampa Service Office. Four teachers and three District staff 

members were trained on the fourth- and fifth-grade editions of the program. (2) One Project WET workshop occurred at 

Cahoon Elementary in Hillsborough County on August 12. A total of 29 elementary science, math and language arts 

teachers participated in the six-hour workshop. (3) On August 13, youth education staff conducted a middle school 

science in-service day training for 40 Hernando County seventh- and eighth-grade teachers at the Springs Coast 

Environmental Education Center. Publications: Approximately 587,764 youth education publications have been 

distributed this calendar year, and 817,319 youth publications have been distributed to date in fiscal year 2009. 

ACTION-TO-DATE: On time. 


P268 

Public Education 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager PUTNAM, BETH 



STERNBERGER, VIRGINIA, MORGAN, DORIAN, DURELL, SYLVIA, ROE, MELISSA 

Description 

This 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 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, homeowners association outreach, the Pilot Irrigation Program, exhibits and signage, special 

events and partnerships with local environmental education centers, nonprofits and others. 

Benefits 

The 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 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 contributes $525,000 to media 

messaging and $280,275 to support other public education efforts for a total of $1,762,256. Funds support a variety of 

education and outreach efforts Districtwide. FY2010 funding for media messaging totals $902,010. The cost/benefit of 

those reached via media messaging is measured in impressions and is projected to cost the District less than six 

hundredths of a cent per impression. Based on the total number of people reached through the public education 

materials and programs in FY2008 (2,099,000+), the cost/benefit ratio for the remaining $820,245 budgeted for public 

education in FY2010 is projected to be approximately $0.40 per person. Budget lines below include costs for staff to 

manage the projects. 


Funding for public education was budgeted within the basins for FY2009 as follows: Alafia River - $59,733; 

Hillsborough River - $162,074; Northwest Hillsborough - $68,164; Coastal Rivers - $67,533; Pinellas-Anclote River - 

$283,842; Withlacoochee River - $92,502; Peace River - $158,800; Manasota - $102,715. In addition to this total of 

$995,363, the Governing Board contributed $525,000 to media messaging and $318,600 to support other public 

education efforts. 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 $0.63 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. 


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Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 5,226,529 

011 Alafia River Basin 469,353 6,600 74,330 74,602 

0 624,885 


0 1,652,518 

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 507,599 8,400 84,037 

0 

0 600,036 

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 477,784 11,989 78,436 81,780 

0 649,989 

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 2,414,737 28,200 311,696 294,313 

0 3,048,946 

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 637,010 0 103,334 100,692 

0 841,036 

020 Peace River Basin 1,032,416 0 179,511 179,826 

0 1,391,753 

021 Manasota Basin 777,362 0 118,800 124,215 

0 1,020,377 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$15,056,069 


Barrier and Benefit Survey 

Survey 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 Activities 

Application 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 Messaging 

Fall 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 Activities 

Application deadline 8/21/09 8/21/09 

Basin Board Education Committee input 11/20/09 

Announcement of allocations to CE Grant recipients 1/22/10 

Basin Boards informed of grant allocations 2/12/10 

Grant-recipient required workshops 2/23/10 

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 Messaging 

Winter media buy plan 10/30/09 

Winter media buy 1/4/10 

Winter media buy final report 4/30/10 

Pilot Irrigation Project 

Finish 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 #3 9/30/08 3/20/09 4/10/09 

Evaluate pilot program based on meter readings 10/15/08 10/15/09 

Begin phase two with needed revisions 1/1/09 7/1/09 7/1/09 



Take meter read #3 3/30/09 9/30/09 

Pilot end date 3/31/09 10/30/09 

WWIPP 

Conduct campaign with pretest 7/31/09 9/30/09 

Evaluate program impact with posttest 6/30/10 

Final report and fact sheet due 8/31/10 


Community Education Grants (CEG): The FY2009 Community Education Grant program is now complete. Final reports 

and invoices are being received and processed. FY2010 applications, available on the District's web site at 

WaterMatters.org/CommunityGrants, were due August 21, 2009. Florida-Friendly Landscaping Education: The District is 

currently coordinating with University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences to present a series of 

workshops designed to help board members and property managers of homeowner associations understand what the 

new the SB2080 law means and what resources are available to assist them. Seven workshops are planned for October 

with two in Hillsborough County and one each in Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Manatee and Sarasota counties. The 

Pasco/Pinellas HOA FYN coordinator, Doris Heitzmann, reports that 14 site visits and seven presentations to138 

association board members were made this quarter. The Hillsborough/Polk HOA FYN coordinator, Lisa Strange, reports 

that six site visits and nine presentations to a total of 431 association board members were made this quarter. Media 

Messaging: (1) The District's FY2010 media messaging campaign is being developed and staff is using the research 

conducted in FY2009 to more effectively reach the target audiences. Several draft ads were tested with focus groups in 

August by the District's media research consultant to help staff determine which ads to produce for next year's campaign. 

An ad was chosen and will be produced in October. (2) Staff is developing its plan for an integrated campaign to include 

paid and non-paid promotion of the Skip-A-Week concept. The campaign is set to begin as early as November and will 

run through February 2010. Behavior Change Pilots: "Florida-Friendly Irrigating (FFI), It Just Makes Sense" is a pilot 

irrigation program asking residents in selected neighborhoods in Sumter, Polk and Charlotte counties to skip a week of 

irrigation during the months of December, January and February, and watch the weather and wait to water during July, 

August and September, when rainfall can allow residents to turn off their systems for extended periods of time. 

Evaluation is being conducted to see if behavior change can be detected by comparing the water use of the education 

and control groups during the Skip a Week program months of December, January and February. In addition, campaign 

components for the summer portion of the program -- Watch the Weather, Wait to Water--are currently underway. 

Program interventions informed residents that yards need only about ¾" of water every three to five days in the summer, 

which is often provided by rainfall alone. A letter from the FFI Team was sent as a July utilities bill stuffer to 422 Villages, 

4,000 Lakeland and 60,000 Port Charlotte residents. How-to videos started airing on government access channels and 

other outlets in mid-June to remind residents that the rainy season is on the way and to check their rain sensors, do a 

catch-can test and remember to look for the signs that their yard needs water before running their irrigation systems. The 

program's web site, WaterMatters.org/ItJustMakesSense, was updated to reflect the Watch the Weather, Wait to Water 

message. As one of the education interventions, residents in the pilot areas were invited to attend a free rain barrel 

workshop to be held in their area July 11. Research: (1) The three surveys to determine barriers and benefits associated 

with nine specific behaviors related to watershed protection and conservation are complete. The first survey gathered 

data related to pet waste, fertilizer use and pesticide use behaviors. The second survey collected data related to raising 

the lawnmower height, rerouting the downspout into the landscape and installing a rain sensor. Topics on the final survey 

included proper car oil disposal, installing a low-flow showerhead and proper septic system maintenance. (2) The 


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District's project manager is working with the webmaster to create a searchable data repository to house the District's 

social research data for use by staff and cooperators. The site was opened to members of the Social Marketing 

Resource Group to pretest the site's usability and report any problems to the project manager. The site is in its final 

stages of editing and will be available for full use once the findings from the Barrier and Benefit studies are included. (3) 

The purchase order for the Irrigation Literacy Evaluation, Phase II: Water-Wise Irrigation Practices and Perceptions 

Campaign project has been opened. Phase II includes the review of survey data collected within Pinellas County during 

Phase I to develop ideal scenarios that will be modeled to determine the most successful targeted water-wise irrigation 

education approach. The University of Florida approved the International Review Board protocol, and project work has 

begun. 


F032 

Peace River Regional Reservoir Expansion 

Project Type WS&R Dev. 

AOR(s) 

Water Supply 

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Peace River, Manasota 

Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager GOODWIN, AUDRIE 




ARMSTRONG, BRIAN 

Description 

The 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. 

Benefits 

In 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 $37,986,143 which includes District ad valorem 

funding of $28,409,224 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 $28,409,224, the District Governing Board will contribute $14,526,959, the Manasota 

Basin Board will contribute $10,560,764, and the Peace River Basin Board will contribute $3,321.501. The Governing 

Board met their total funding match in FY2009 and therefore does not have a FY2010 funding contribution. The 

FY2010 request of $644,694 represents funding from the Peace ($600,777) and Manasota ($43,917) Basin Boards 

that will maintain the contract percentages. 


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) 8,474,060 1,852,024 4,234,813 5,573 

0 14,566,470 

020 Peace River Basin 2,321,456 500,046 500,000 600,777 

0 3,922,279 

021 Manasota Basin 6,123,474 1,351,983 3,085,656 43,917 

0 10,605,030 


Water Protection & Sust T.F. 

(Alternative Wtr) 

Prior 

Funding 



8,112,643 1,464,277 0 

0 

0 

9,576,920 


District 

PR/MRWSA 38,418,817 0 0 

0 

0 38,418,817 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$77,089,516 


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 

Contract Termination 10/1/16 


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. In June 2007, the 

Authority received three bids for the reservoir expansion. The low bid of $64,910,500 was 21 percent higher than the 

engineer's estimate. The Authority asked the District to provide additional funding for the increased costs and as a result 

the Peace River and Manasota Basin Boards and the Governing Board approved an additional $3,703,704 in 2008 

funding and $7,812,582 in 2009 funding for the reservoir project. The Governing Board granted various easements to 

PRMRWSA in November after receiving survey information and draft easements. 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. 

In preparation for the construction, District and Authority staff relocated all recreational amenities to accommodate the 

project. The dedication ceremony was held on May 15, 2009, with FDEP Secretary Mike Sole and SWFWMD Executive 

Director Dave Moore in attendance. Installation of the soil cement and the outlet tower were complete by May 2009. The 

project reached the substantial completion milestone on June 25, 2009; five days ahead of the updated schedule. In 

total, approximately 3.6 million yards of fill have been moved to build the reservoir's embankment. 


F032 


ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time/Ahead of Schedule 

The project appears to be at least six months ahead of schedule and will reach the Final Completion of Construction by 

September 2009. Overall, construction is considered to be 99 percent complete. Sodding was completed in June 2009, 

however sodding maintenance/repair is ongoing. 

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 with an email and phone call 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 is anticipated to meet its accelerated 

schedule milestone in early summer 2009." 


F033 

Peace River Facility Expansion 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 






Description 

The 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. 

Benefits 

In 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 $41,862,232 which includes District ad valorem 

funding of $25,943,940 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 $25,943,940, the District Governing Board will contribute $14,618,384, the 

Manasota Basin Board will contribute $8,625,340, and the Peace River Basin Board will contribute $2,700,216. The 

Governing Board met their total funding match in FY2009 and therefore does not have a FY2010 funding contribution. 

The FY2010 request of $2,165,568 represents funding from the Peace ($440,678) and Manasota ($1,724,890) Basin 

Boards that will maintain the contract percentages. 

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) 9,890,493 163 5,757,000 5,573 

0 15,653,229 

020 Peace River Basin 2,500,172 44 200,000 440,678 757,032 3,897,926 

021 Manasota Basin 6,613,473 121 2,012,071 1,724,890 





Prior 

Funding 



15,918,289 0 0 

0 

0 

15,918,289 


District 

EPA Grant 9,000,000 0 0 

0 

0 9,000,000 

PR/MRWSA 35,499,860 0 1,656,227 

0 

0 37,156,087 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$91,976,086 


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 




Contract Executed 8/1/03 10/13/04 

Notice to Proceed 8/1/03 10/15/04 

Transmission Line Construction Complete 3/1/04 9/7/05 


Bidding 11/15/06 2/8/07 


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. Even with the newly 

negotiated bid price, the overall revised project cost remained $19 million over the original project cost in the contract 

between the District and the Authority. The Authority requested additional funding as a result of the increased costs and 

an additional $3,756,693 in 2008 Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds and $8,205,398 in 2009 District 

funding were allocated to this project. Construction of the Facility Expansion Project will occur through three separate 

contracts. The first contract, completed in May, focused on site preparation. The second contract is for construction of a 

maintenance building, dewatering facility, filters, storage tanks, thickeners, and chemical feed and disinfection stations. 

The third contract is for construction of an operations center. A portion of the expanded facilities has been online since 

November 2008. 



F033 


Construction continues on the facility and is considered 96 percent complete. The project appears to be on schedule for 

completion well ahead of the March 2010 Final Completion of Construction deadline. Current activities include upgrading 

the high service pumps in the pump building, and addressing punch list items. 

It the request of the Office of Governor Charlie Crist, the District has been communicating regularly with the cooperator 





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 1.5 billion gallons of water." 


H008 

Lake Hancock Lake Level Modification 


AOR(s) 


Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Peace River, Manasota 

Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager DOWNING, HARRY 



BLASCHKA, STEVEN, LETASI, SCOTT, HILL, CHERYL 

Description 

The 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. 

Benefits 

Raising 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. 

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) 2,267,673 (9,254) 133,132 1,508,263 2,787,000 6,686,814 

011 Alafia River Basin 566,089 0 38,594 379,313 696,750 1,680,746 

020 Peace River Basin 1,111,623 0 107,294 836,759 1,393,500 3,449,176 

021 Manasota Basin 566,089 0 35,506 379,313 696,750 1,677,658 


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Lk Hancock Lk 

Level 

State Approp - WRAP - Prior Year 

Funds 

Water Protection & Sust T.F. (Surface 

Wtr Rstr) 

Prior 

Funding 



1,050,000 0 0 

0 

0 0 250,000 

0 

300,000 0 0 

0 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

0 

0 

Total 

Funding 

1,050,000 

250,000 

300,000 

$15,094,394 


1. Step (1) Preliminary Evaluation 

1. 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 Permitting 

1. 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 Construction 

1. 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 

8. 90% P-11 Design Completion 10/8/09 11/30/09 

9. Final P-11 Design Completion 1/8/10 

10. Post P-11 Request For Bids 2/15/10 

11. Select P-11 Lowest Responsive Bidder 5/15/10 

12. Execute Agreement - P-11 Construction Contractor 6/30/10 

13. Notice to Proceed - P-11 Construction Contractor 7/1/10 

14. P-11 Construction Commences 8/1/10 


H008 


15. P-11 Construction Completion 12/31/11 

3. Step (3) River Lake Stormwater Pond 

1. Complete Design 11/30/08 3/30/09 

2. Submit Environmental Resource Permit 1/1/09 

3. Begin Construction 2/15/09 

4. Complete Stormwater Pond Construction 4/15/09 

3. Step(3) FDOT Design and Conceptual Permitting 

1. Submittal of FDOT Permits 11/19/07 8/15/09 


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 60% design plans and specifications and will be 

subitting an application to FDEP for an ERP to construct the new P-11 structure. ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time, this 

project already has an accelerated schedule and District staff will continue to make sure the project tasks are being 

completed on schedule. 


H009 

Lake Hancock Outfall Structure P-11 Modification 


AOR(s) 

Flood Protection, Natural Systems 


Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager LETASI, SCOTT 



LETASI, SCOTT, GANUN, JIM, BARTLETT, MIKE 

Description 

Funding 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 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. 

Benefits 




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. 


Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,250,000 0 0 2,473 

0 1,252,473 

011 Alafia River Basin 312,500 0 0 825 

0 313,325 

020 Peace River Basin 625,000 0 0 825 

0 625,825 

021 Manasota Basin 312,500 0 0 825 

0 313,325 



Funds 

Prior 

Funding 




0 0 2,500,000 

0 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

Total 

Funding 

2,500,000 

$5,004,948

H009 



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. 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 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager BRUMBAUGH, DAVID 



COUGHLIN, KEVIN, SUMMERALL, LINDA 

Description 

Punta 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. 

Benefits 

Well 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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 646,068 (30,000) 51,054 45,296 

0 712,418 

011 Alafia River Basin 43,876 0 7,736 10,777 

0 62,389 

020 Peace River Basin 683,380 0 21,389 23,067 

0 727,836 


0 44,388 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

A total of 63 wells have been back-plugged in the SWUCA overall to date, with 46 of these wells located in the SPJC 

priority watersheds. Analytical results for samples collected from the 46 back-plugged wells in the SPJC area indicated 

conductivity, total dissolved solids (TDS) and chloride were decreased by 47%, 47% and 63%, 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 60%, 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 

quality of groundwater used for irrigation purposes. 


Total 

Funding 

$1,547,031

H017 

Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems Program 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager ORENDORFF, BILL 



Fl. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services 

ESTES, CAROLE, SUMMERALL, LINDA 

Description 

The 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. 

Benefits 

The 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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Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 3,313,387 (1,800,492) 1,036,850 890,628 

0 3,440,373 

011 Alafia River Basin 225,416 (57,834) 104,585 82,096 

0 354,263 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 59,311 (45,000) 82,812 77,992 

0 175,115 

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 82,147 (10,000) 36,153 47,534 

0 155,834 

020 Peace River Basin 1,771,986 (944,030) 382,313 485,303 

0 1,695,572 

021 Manasota Basin 1,130,962 90,227 168,237 65,167 

0 1,454,593 


DACS - FARMS (H017) 1,417,416 33,495 0 

0 

0 1,450,911 

Ecosystem Trust Fund - FARMS 5,000,000 (3,244,618) 0 

0 

0 1,755,382 


Funds 

Prior 

Funding 



0 (607,193) 1,400,000 

0 

0 

792,807 


District 

Applicant Contribution 3,086,014 0 0 

0 

0 3,086,014 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

The FARMS Program has 78 active Board Approved projects in five of the District's nine Basins. The Program is 

intended to address issues within the District with the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA) and the Northern 

Tampa Bay Water Use Caution Area being targeted as areas of primary importance. Projected offset from the board 

approved projects is 13,541,828 gallons per day (gpd). Peace River Basin The Peace River Basin has 50 board 

approved active FARMS project with a projected offset of 8,699,793 gpd. Of the 50 projects in this Basin, 31 are 

operational with average groundwater offsets of approximately 3,168,464 gpd. Thirteen projects are under construction in 

this basin, and 6 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 four of 

the 50 projects, including twenty three of the operational projects, are within the SPJC Priority area. Manasota Basin 

The Manasota Basin has fifteen board approved projects with a projected offset of 4,131,535 gpd. Of the fifteen projects 

in the Manasota Basin, eight are now operational, with groundwater offsets of approximately 2,844,424 gpd. Two projects 

are under construction, and five are in the contracting process. The Manasota Basin includes the other FARMS priority 

area, the Upper Myakka River Watershed. Ten of the fifteen projects are in the Upper Myakka River Watershed Priority 

area, including six of the operational projects. Hillsborough River Basin The Hilllsborough River Basin has two board 

approved FARMS Projects with projected offsets of 170,250 gpd. One project is now operational, Parke Family 

Hydrofarms, with an average groundwater offset of 10,143 gpd. The other project is under construction. Green Swamp 

Basin FARMS has one operational project approximately 1 mile outside the SWUCA in the Green Swamp Basin. This 

project is offsetting approximately 36,931 gpd of groundwater. Alafia River Basin The Alafia Basin had six board 

approved projects with projected offsets of 488,850 gpd. Four projects are operational with groundwater offsets of 

approximately 441,846 gpd. Two projects are in the contracting phase. Withlacoochee River Basin. The Withlacoochee 

River Basin Board approved its first FARMS project at the February board meeting. This project is under construction, 

but it is projected to offset approximately 15,000 gpd of groundwater. FARMS is also providing partial funding for three 

regional projects. These projects are being coordinated through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer 

Services. Two 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. 


Total 

Funding 

$14,360,864

H024 

Upper Peace River Resource Development 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




MORRIS, LISANN, HERD, KEN 

Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

The 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. 





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) 

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, 


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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) 1,085,176 0 131,354 130,283 1,250,000 2,596,813 

011 Alafia River Basin 223,856 0 32,613 33,861 312,500 602,830 

020 Peace River Basin 436,105 0 63,863 65,111 625,000 1,190,079 

021 Manasota Basin 234,763 0 32,613 34,161 312,500 614,037 


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Upper Peace 

Rvr Rstr 


Wtr Rstr) 

Prior 

Funding 



250,000 0 0 

0 

250,000 0 0 

0 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

0 

Total 

Funding 

250,000 

250,000 

$5,503,759 


1. Original Agreement 

Draft 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 

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 


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Recognition of the SWFWMD, Peace, Alafia & Manasota Basin Bds. will be 

provided on all reports 

10/31/05 12/31/09 

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 

Submittal of Final Report related to Work Order #3 6/17/06 10/3/06 


Contract Expiration - Original Agreement 7/29/06 12/31/09 


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 

Submittal of Final Report related to Task 2.2.7.3 of Work Order #4 12/22/06 


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 

Submittal of Final Report related to Work Order #6 11/30/08 


Final 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 

2. Second Agreement 

Draft 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 

Contract Expiration - Second Agreement (Zolfo Springs) 1/31/09 


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 with Ardaman was executed on September 30, 2004. 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 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 


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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 

original agreement focuses on the area above Homeland. A second consultant services agreement 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 involves the 

completion of Watershed Evaluation tasks for the area between Homeland and Zolfo Springs. Status History: The first 

contract currently encumbers $150,000 of FY2004 funds, $500,000 of FY2005 funds, and $500,000 of FY2006 funds. 

The Second Consulting Services Agreement 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 Work Orders #1, #2, #3, #5, #7, #8, & #9 have been completed, and associated final deliverables have been 

approved. Tasks related to the First Agreement - Work Orders #4, #6, & #10 are on-going. As of this writing, the 

following has been expended: $779,241 has been invoiced and paid in accordance with the Original Agreement with 

Ardaman; $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. The remaining $181,357 of FY2009 will be encumbered without a contract to be 

used for more detailed evaluation of other potential reservoir sites in the Upper Peace Watershed. The remaining 

FY2009 funding is distributed as follows: Governing Board ($91,929), Alafia Basin Board ($21,732), Peace River Basin 

Board ($45,964), Manasota Basin Board ($21,732). 


H048 

Myakka River Watershed Initiative 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




STARKS, ROBERTA, SZAFRANIEC, MARY, RIALS, MARK, SMITH, RANDY, ARNOLD, DAVE 

Description 

The 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. The 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, including a list of identified issues and a 

program to address long-term water resource issues will be developed. 

Benefits 

The Initiative will result in a better understanding of the dynamics of the river and watershed, 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. As a result of FY2009 funding from the 

State, some activities can start sooner than expected. The match of state funding to existing budgeted District funds 

provided an amount of $276,000 that will be amended into the agreement to cover increased coordination efforts with 

potential users of the excess water in Flatford and update the GIS database to the new version of GWIS. To initiate 

water quality monitoring $18,392 was transferred to the appropriate District sections. 

Funding History: Back 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 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 initiates 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. 

$1.77 million was obtained for FY2008 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, percentage wise, 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 budget will 

not be needed to leverage ad valorum funding budgeted in previous fiscal years 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 


0 1,829,978 


0 166,013 

021 Manasota Basin 1,140,816 0 27,341 32,184 

0 1,200,341 


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Myakka Rvr 

W/S Init 

Prior 

Funding 



1,350,000 0 1,000,000 

0 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

Total 

Funding 

2,350,000 

$5,546,332 


1. Aerial Mapping Services 

Execute 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 Services 

Execute Consultant Services Agreement 11/13/06 12/4/06 

Complete Work Order #1 5/8/07 5/8/07 









Execute Amendment 1 5/22/09 5/22/09 

3.WMP Consulting Services 

Execute Work Order #9 9/9/08 9/9/08 

Execute Work Order #10 1/31/09 3/31/09 4/10/09 



SAI Agreement Termination 10/31/10 1/10/11 

WMP Consulting Services 

Execute Work Order #13-Jones Edmunds 4/24/09 7/10/09 

Execute Work Order #12-Singhofen 4/24/09 7/10/09 


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Complete Work Order #10 2/10/10 

WMP Consulting Services-Dewberry 



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 LiDAR vendor informed staff that the sensor 

used to acquire the data earlier this spring experienced hardware problems and the data are not usable. The vendor 

recollected the LiDAR data and the Eastern Manatee/Upper Myakka LiDAR was approved and delivered to the WMP 

consultant. 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 Order #1 deliverables (collecting and reviewing existing information, developing the methodology and approach for 

completing the surface water, water quality, and water budget modeling and preparing the project management, quality 

assurance, and outreach plan) were completed. Work Order #2 was executed on June 12, 2007, to develop the Upper 

Myakka River water budget model. Work Orders #3 and 4 were executed to complete the digital topographic information 

element, geospatially reference existing survey data from throughout the watershed, develop content for a web page, 

complete historic land use mapping, and identify model-specific features for the geodatabase. Changes in the processes 

of the Watershed Management Program as a result of FEMA work have delayed the development of Work Order #6. 

Imagery (late 1940s and early 1950s) is being utilized for historic land use mapping in the water budget analysis. Training 

on the Mike SHE (integrated computer model for the water budget) was held for District staff. Coordination efforts 

continue with the H063 PRMRWSA Source Feasibility study. Work Order #6 that includes historic vegetation 

investigation in Flatford Swamp, and preliminary sub-basin and watershed delineations was executed January 2, 2008. 

The kick-off meeting for the the peer review was held March 20, 2008. The historic land-use mapping and the digital 

terrain information are complete. The consultant has completed the future land use and historic land use hydrologic 

scenario runs. 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. Peer review comments have been 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 is waiting on recommendations for utilizing 

the recent Sarasota County Lidar from the District 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 have been delayed again as coordination efforts are worked through at the District. The consultant team 

continues to explore possible alternatives for users of excess water from Flatford Swamp. Initial meetings with potential 

users will continue for the next several months.Current Status: 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. 


H051 

PR/MRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 2 Interconnect 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager FERGUSON, JOHN 





Description 

The 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-48 inch diameter pipeline 

extending approximately 5.5 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. 

Benefits 

The 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 with the requested District share being 

$7,700,000. The District funding will be 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 anticipated to be: 

General fund $1,500,000; Manasota $500,000; Peace River $200,000; for a total of $2,200,000. 

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 $106,378,217. 


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 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, 


H051 


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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 3,200 (3,200) 0 1,501,785 2,750,000 4,251,785 

020 Peace River Basin 2,001 (2,001) 0 200,860 742,500 943,360 

021 Manasota Basin 2,001 (2,001) 0 501,913 2,007,500 2,509,413 


District 

PRMRWSA 0 0 600,000 2,200,000 4,900,000 7,700,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$15,404,558 


Permitting / Property aquisition 5/29/09 

Design 11/27/09 

Construction 12/31/10 


The Authority executed Work Order No. 2 with King Engineering Associates (King) on September 2nd, 2009 for the 

project coordination, BODR, final design, permitting, and bidding award services of the Phase 2 Interconnect. King was 

intially contracted in June 2007 for the project. 

Accelerate Florida: The Authority has been notified of the Accelerate Florida Program. This project will be shovel-ready 

December 2010. 


H052 

PR/MRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 3A Interconnect 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 





ARMSTRONG, BRIAN, GOODWIN, AUDRIE 

Description 

The Regional Integrated Loop System Program is a series of transmission pipelines that will be developed to regionally 


River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority's (Authority) four county region. This project, Phase 3A, proposes to 

construct a pipeline from Sarasota County's Carlton Water Treatment Facility north across the Myakka River to an 

existing County utility line. Eventually the interconnect will extend into Manatee County once all phases have been 

completed. 

Benefits 

Development 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%.) The District funding in FY 2010 is: 

Governing Board ($4,087,983), Peace River Basin Board ($0), and the Manasota Basin Board ($2,118,404) for a total 

of $6,206,387. Total funding budgeted to date (FY2008 and FY2009) is $12,729,517, split between to Governing 

Board ($6,554,517), the Peace River Basin Board ($1,709,750), and the Manasota Basin Board ($4,465,250) 


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 expansions (Loop 

System Phases 3B, 4A and 4B) include additional interconnect facilities in northern Sarasota County and southern 

Manatee County, allowing regional water delivery service to those communities. 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 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. 


H052 


Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,930,237 (3,000) 4,633,169 4,093,812 1,174,548 11,828,766 

020 Peace River Basin 523,304 (2,001) 1,191,295 2,612 317,128 2,032,338 

021 Manasota Basin 1,408,804 (2,001) 3,061,943 2,123,217 857,420 7,449,383 


District 

PR/MRWSA 3,850,000 0 8,879,517 8,555,483 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$42,595,487 


Preliminary Design / Basis of Design - Phase 3 7/31/08 3/31/08 

Final Design - Phase 3A 3/31/09 

Permitting / Property Aquisition - Phase 3A 4/30/09 

Construction - Phase 3A 5/31/10 


The Authority held a pre-qualification submittal meeting for interested contractors on August 7, 2009, and received 

comments from several contractors on the pre-qualification criteria. RFQs will be advertised on August 15-16, and 

submittals will be due by September 15. The Authority board will be asked to approve the list of pre-qualified contractors 

at their October 7, 2009 board meeting. 

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 recieved on July 2nd, 2009. The USACOE permits 

were issued on July 30, 2009. A FDEP environmental resource permit is expected by October 10, 2009. 

Accelerate Florida Update: Notice was sent to PRMRWSA regarding the Accelerate Florida Initiative, although this 

project will not be "shovel ready" in the required time period. The Authority may consider including an early completion 

bonus clause in the construction contract. The Authority and County are attempting to have the pipeline in service by 

April 2010, several months ahead of the original schedule. 


H059 

City of Bradenton Reservoir Expansion 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 

City of Bradenton 




Description 

This 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 requested 

FY2010 funding will be used toward construction of the reservoir though the contract end date will be extended due to 

delays in final geotechnical analysis. The proposed facility would be made of earthen dike construction. The Project 

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. 

Benefits 

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 from 2.15 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. 

Costs 

The estimated cost for the H059 Raw Water Storage is $17,372,000 with the District share at $8,686,000. District 

funding in FY2010 is divided as follows: General fund $1,003,000; Manasota $1,003,000. Water Protection and 

Sustainablility Trust Funds in the amount of $43,541 were transferred into the project. These funds will be split evenly 

between the District and City decreasing construction costs accordingly. When each phase (such as 

design\permitting) is completed the project budget and scope and schedule may require refinement based on the 

information gathered. 


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. This project is also consistent with the 

SWUCA Recovery Plan in providing water supply from an alternative source (surface water), and has the potential to 

reduce demand on the Upper Floridian aquifer. 


H059 

City of Bradenton Reservoir Expansion 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 183,815 0 503,514 1,006,564 2,665,000 4,358,893 

021 Manasota Basin 183,764 0 503,414 1,006,944 2,665,000 4,359,122 


District 

City of Bradenton 350,000 0 2,247,000 2,006,000 4,083,000 8,686,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$17,404,015 



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 12/31/09 

Construction Permitting 5/31/09 1/4/10 

Bidding and Contractor Selection 4/1/10 

Observation and Geotech Services During Construction 8/2/10 

Construction of Proposed Facilities 8/2/10 

Engineering Services During Construction 8/2/10 


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. A status 

meeting was held September 21, 2007. That afternoon, the team toured the TBW C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir. 

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. The design level geotechnical evaluation and final design have been delayed due to the proposed size change in 

the storage facility. ASR arsenic mobilization issues will not be remedied before the reservoir expansion is complete. 

Activities planned for next quarter are a kick-off meeting for final design phase, preliminary permitting meetings with 

regulatory staff, complete design level geotechnical investigation, and completion of 60 percent design levels. The 

consultant met with FDEP in September 2008 for pre-application meeting. 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 consultant responded to comments on the draft geotechnical investigation report and that report is complete. Letter 

was received requesting line item revisions for tasks with total project cost not to change. Current Status: 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 continues work on final design. City and District are working on 

amendment #2 to add FY2010 money and extend contract end date. 


H060 

Punta Gorda Shell Creek WTP Expansion to 10 MGD (Completed) 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 

Punta Gorda 





Description 

This project expanded the City of Punta Gorda's Shell Creek Water Treatment Plant (WTP) from 8 to 10 mgd. Project 

elements included rehabilitating existing filters and improving the facility's chemical mixing and disinfection processes. 

Although the facility recently received a re-rating from the DEP from 8 to 10 mgd, these improvements were necessary 

for the plant to treat a sustained capacity of 10 mgd. 

Benefits 

The City of Punta Gorda will have the ability to supply additional water to the regional system. The intent is to make 

water available to address a potential water supply shortfall that may occur while the Peace River/Manasota Regional 

Water Supply Authority (Authority) completes its facility expansion in 2010. This project will assist in maximizing 

surface water for public supply; providing rotational capacity and the ability to rest sources; providing reserve capacity 

for emergency transfers; limiting development of ground water in the Southern Water Use Caution Area; and better 

matching supply, demand, and financial investment on a regional basis. 

Costs 

Total estimated project cost was $3,000,000 while the District's share initially was $1,500,000. The entire District 

share was allocated in FY2007. 


The City of Punta Gorda originally planned an expansion of its Shell Creek WTP capacity to meet future public supply 

demands through 2016. The expansion was initially scheduled to occur in two stages, from 8 to 10 mgd by January 

2008 (later amended to June 2009) and from 10 to 15 mgd by 2014. The City submitted a separate cooperative 

funding application for each expansion in FY2007. This project (H060) was only for the expansion from 8 to 10 mgd. 

The Authority identified the Shell Creek WTP as a potential source for providing 2 mgd towards the Authority's GAP 

Plan. The GAP Plan addresses a possible water supply shortfall that may occur prior to full utilization of the Authority's 

Facility Expansions (F032 & F033). In addition to the WTP expansion (H060), the City of Punta Gorda submitted a 

cooperative funding application (H087) for the future construction of a 2 mgd RO facility at or near the Shell Creek 

WTP to meet their future public supply demands. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 756,994 (5,441) 1,295 

0 

0 752,848 

020 Peace River Basin 207,810 (4,533) 648 

0 

0 203,925 

021 Manasota Basin 553,586 (4,533) 648 

0 

0 549,701 


District 

Punta Gorda 1,500,000 0 0 

0 

0 1,500,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$3,006,474 


Begin WTP Improvements and re-rate from 8 to 10 mgd 10/1/06 10/1/06 

Basin Board Notification of Contract Execution 4/25/07 4/25/07 


H060 



Project Completion 1/31/08 6/30/09 3/1/09 

A. Complete Design and Equipment Delivery 

North Filter Improvements 8/10/07 8/21/07 8/21/07 

Sludge Bed Refurbishment 8/21/07 8/21/07 

Televise Underdrain 9/4/07 7/16/08 

Chemical Feed - New Flash Mix System 10/5/07 11/2/07 

Solids Contact Unit Equipment Replacement 10/30/07 11/30/07 

Dewatering Canopy 11/29/07 4/28/08 5/30/08 

Chemical System Improvements 1/1/08 6/1/08 11/15/08 

B. Complete Construction 

Ground Storage Tank Modification 8/13/07 8/13/07 

Sludge Drying Bed Refurbishment 11/6/07 12/20/07 12/20/07 

Chemical Feed - New Flash Mix System 11/7/07 3/1/08 5/14/08 

North Filter Improvements 11/15/07 11/19/07 11/15/07 

Solids Contact Unit Equipment Replacement 11/16/07 12/21/08 12/20/07 

South Filter Improvements 1/3/08 1/1/08 12/21/08 

Dewatering Canopy 1/10/08 5/12/08 5/30/08 



The contract was executed on June 14, 2007 by the District's Executive Director and the Mayor of Punta Gorda. All 

project activities were completed on March 1, 2009. The District received final payment for the project in June 2009. 

ACTION-TO-DATE: Complete. 

Final project punchlist items and Chemical System Improvements were completed on March 1, 2009. This project was 

completed on schedule and under budget. 




efforts to accelerate the project. Since the project is complete, there are no needed tasks to accelerate the project. 


H062 

CF Industries Aquifer Recharge and Recovery Project 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

CF Industries 

Project Manager KELLEY, MIKE 


Status Withdrawn 

Description 

CF 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. 

Benefits 

This 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). 


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Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 198,914 437,905 205,950 5,242 406,948 1,254,959 

011 Alafia River Basin 49,474 109,476 53,634 1,048 101,737 315,369 

020 Peace River Basin 97,927 218,985 103,752 1,048 203,474 625,186 

021 Manasota Basin 49,474 109,476 51,571 1,048 101,737 313,306 




Prior 

Funding 



193,814 0 0 

0 

0 

193,814 


District 

CF Industries 3,191,233 0 400,675 844,677 

0 4,436,585 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 



Phase I 

Governing 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 II 

Recharge/Monitor Wells Construction Commence 10/1/09 

Recharge/Monitor Wells Construction Complete 4/1/10 


CF Industries has decided to withdraw their coop funding request and proceed with the project without District funds. The 

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. A site visit was conducted on August 19 and pictures are available. 


H063 

PR/MRWSA Regional Resource Development Feasibility Study 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This project will conduct feasibility studies on three potential alternative water supply sources that were identified in the 

Peace River/Manasota's Regional Water Supply Authority's Integrated Regional Water Supply Master Plan (IRWSMP). 

The sources include Cow Pen Slough/Dona Bay, Upper Myakka\Flatford Swamp and Shell Creek. The project will 

provide the following: 

Identify major supply opportunities in the three source areas 

Refine yield estimates 

Identify locations for treatment, storage and pipeline facilities 

Identify associated opportunities to improve environment 

Provide general design criteria for facilities 

Develop potential supply configurations and preliminary cost estimates 

Benefits 

This project and the associated feasibility studies will allow the Authorty to move forward with developing its next water 

supply source\sources through their Regional Resource Development program. The program focuses on maximizing 

surface water for public supply, reducing development pressure on groundwater in the SWUCA, providing rotational 

and reserve capacity for resting sources, and optimizing the regional financial investment in water supply and 

transmission capacity. 

Costs 

The total estimated project cost is $2,500,000. The District's anticipated total funding contribution for the project is 

$1,250,000. It is anticipated that, of the District's projected total funding contribution of $1,250,000, the District 

Governing Board will contribute $612,500, the Manasota Basin Board will contribute $447,125 (73 percent of the total 

basin board contribution), and the Peace River Basin Board will contribute $165,375 (27 percent of the total basin 

board contribution). Funding from the Ecosystem Management and Restoration Trust Fund in the amount of $50,000 

will be split evenly($25,000/$25,000) between the cooperators to reduce contributions. 


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. Building upon the 

planning efforts of the Water Planning Alliance, the District, and Local Governments, the Authority has developed a 

draft IRWSMP which will serve as a road-map for meeting Authority member and customer water needs in the future. 

The IRWSMP will contain a Regional Resource Development program that will analyze and prioritize potential new 

water supply sources within the region. Initially the Authority submitted a FY2008 Cooperative Funding application to 

proceed with preliminary engineering of selected regional water supply source(s). After discussions between the 

District and Authority staff, the Authority's FY2008 application was revised to only include the feasibility portion of the 

Regional Resource Development program. It is anticipated that the Authority will need 20% ($500,000) of the total 

project cost in FY2007 and the remainder ($2,000,000) in FY2008. As a result, an out of cycle funding request will be 

brought to the June Manasota and Peace River Basin Boards and Governing Board for approval. Upon completion of 

the feasibility analysis, the Authority will move forward with final design and construction of the selected source(s). The 

first new regional water supply capacity is anticipated to be available in 2017. 


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Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 520,157 125,000 6,708 

0 

0 651,865 


0 

0 179,628 


0 

0 465,627 


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Central W 

Coast SW Enhanc 

Prior 

Funding 



50,000 0 0 

0 

0 

50,000 


District 

PR/MRWSA 1,225,000 0 0 

0 

0 1,225,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$2,572,120 


Contract Approved 8/17/07 9/18/07 

Work Order #1-deliverable #1 11/7/07 12/31/07 


Execute Work Order #2 1/10/08 1/10/08 


Draft Final Report deliverable 8/29/08 10/13/08 11/11/08 

Final Report 12/30/08 3/29/09 9/3/09 


Status History: The Authority received three submittals on April 25 for consultant services to conduct water supply 

feasibility studies of the Shell Creek, Cow Pen Slough/Dona Bay, and Upper Myakka River Systems and authorized 

contract negotiations with the top ranked firm, the PBS&J team. In addition, District staff brought an out of cycle funding 

request for $250,000 to the June Peace River Basin Board and Governing Board that was approved, contingent on 

approval by the Manasota Basin Board in July. The remaining $1,000,000 was funded in the FY2008 budget. Several 

scoping meetings took place with the consultant and contracts are executed. Scope and Work Order #1 of the Authority's 

Consultant Contract was approved by their Board. Existing data collection and evaluation and field reconnaissance visits 

to all three proposed areas by the consultant, the Authority, and District staff are complete. A Coordination meeting was 

held between District Ecologic Evaluation staff and Source Feasibility Study team. The first deliverable from Work Order 

#1 was a techinical report summarizing inventoried data and relevant technical reports and/or models and a database of 

the inventoried data. The second deliverable from Work Order #1 was a document describing preliminary alternatives 

recommended for efforts conducted in subsequent phases of the feasibility studies. Additional water quality testing for 

parameters such as corrosiveness, Giardia, Cryptosporidium, TOC (Total Organic Carbon), took place to allow for a 

balanced comparison between the proposed sites. Two joint meetings were held with the MRWI team to discuss 

hydrologic alternative scenarios in the Upper Myakka. The final Work Order for the project was executed covering 

preliminary water treatment processes, intake structure identification, transmission mains location, the Source Water 

Feasibility Study Report, Reliability Model update, and Public Meetings. Five Authority Technical Advisory Committee 

(TAC) meetings were held on June 30, July 22, August 15, September 22, and October 24, 2008 to provide project 

updates. Proposed conjunctive use was a major topic at those meetings. The results of the Feasibility Study was 

presented at Authority Board workshop on November 5, 2008. Comments on the Draft Source Feasibility Report were 

discussed at the TAC meeting on December 12, 2008. The Consultant is complete with the final report. The cooperative 

funding agreement with the Authority expired March 30, 2009. The Authority assured the District, the work will be 

complete, but the decision-making process on which projects will move forward into the next phase of design will 

continue until late spring 2009. Authority Staff has recommended the next source of water be from brackish groundwater 

and re-permitting the Peace River facility to utilize the allowable revised flow quantity from the middle Peace River MFL. 

Based on current demand projections, the Authority anticipates no new supply needed from 2010-2013, 3 mgd from 

2014-2019, 5 mgd from 2020-2023, and 8 mgd from 2024-2029. Current Status: The Final Source Feasibility Report was 


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approved at the September 2, 2009 Authority Board meeting. Staff has received the final deliverables and is closing out 

the project. 


H069 

PR/MRWSA Reg Loop System Ph 1A 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 






Description 


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. 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. 

Benefits 

Development of this project will integrate regional resources; maximize surface water for public supply; 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 transfer up to 6 MGD 

between the Authority, Charlotte County, and Punta Gorda. In creating this interconnect, water provided by Punta 

Gorda to Charlotte County will offset the County's demand on the Peace River facility. This offset can then be made 

available to other Members of the Authority or placed into storage to create additional reliability for the regional 

system. 

The PRMRWSA Board awarded the design consultant contract to DMK Associates for Phase 1A in September 2007. 

Subsequently in October 17, 2007, the project was issued a notice to proceed. In February 2008, DMK presented the 

Preliminary Engineering Report which District staff reviewed. In June 2008, the Authority presented a draft of the Basis 

of Design Report to the District for review. District staff attended a meeting on the BODR, during which the pipeline 

route options were accepted. Also discussed was additional monitoring and treatment for water blending between 

treatment plants. 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 the existing 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 


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River, an approximately 2 mile segment will utilize the City of Punta Gorda's existing infrastructure. The amendment 

allows for the shared capacity of this segment. 

On May 18, 2009, the Authority held a technical coordination meeting with Charlotte County's Utilities, Public Works, 

and Real Estate Services departments to discuss road crossings, right of way usage, and easement acquisitions. 

The original Phase 1 interconnect (H050), which would run east of Phase 1A and provide rotational capacity between 

the two water facilities, was resubmitted for FY2010 funding but was postponed again in June 2009 due to economic 

challenges. The project will likely be resubmitted for District funding in FY2011. 


Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 3,710,271 0 3,338 4,111 

0 3,717,720 


0 1,006,788 

021 Manasota Basin 2,707,140 0 648 4,238 

0 2,712,026 



Funds 

Prior 

Funding 



0 0 5,000,000 

0 

0 

5,000,000 


District 

PRMRWSA 7,007,500 0 0 

0 

0 7,007,500 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$19,444,034 


Preliminary Design/Basis of Design 7/31/07 6/1/08 

Final Design 6/30/09 

Permitting / Property Aquisition 7/31/09 

Construction 8/1/11 

Contract Expires 2/1/12 






Accelerate Florida Update: The Authority has been notified of the Accelerate Florida Program. Current 

design/permitting work is moving at an efficient pace. The Authority may consider including early completion bonuses in 

the construction contract. Permitting must be completed prior to construction commencement. 


H076 

Regional Reclaimed Water Partnership Initiative 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Tampa Electric Company 

Project Manager RAMOY, ALISON 



Description 

This alternative water supply project is proposed to maximize the beneficial use of reclaimed water flows that are not 

currently being beneficially used by the City of Lakeland, and potentially other utilities, such as Polk County, Plant City, 

Mulberry and Hillsborough County. The project is best described as being composed of two elements. The first 

element is a traditional reclaimed water supply project consisting of transmission pipelines and storage to provide 

reclaimed water to industrial users from one or more domestic wastewater treatment facilities. This element is 

proposed to be implemented in at least two phases. 

Phase I consists of the design and construction of approximately 15 miles of reclaimed water transmission main from 

the City of Lakeland's wastewater effluent wetland treatment system to the Tampa Electric Company's (TECO) Polk 

Power Station (WUP# 11747) for power generation expansion (Unit 6). Phase I also includes the additional treatment 

necessary, including one deep disposal well, for TECO to treat the water to an acceptable level for cooling and other 

potential uses. 

Phase II , of the first element, may bring additional reclaimed water to TECO to meet additional power generation 

expansion needs at the Polk Power Station (Unit 7). Phase II may also provide reclaimed water to customers in 

addition to TECO, such as Mosaic. It is likely that storage will be necessary for this phase, which could involve the 

reclamation and conversion of Mosaic's N-5 Reservoir to a reclaimed water storage reservoir. The source of 

reclaimed water for this second phase is being evaluated and could include Hillsborough County's Valrico Wastewater 

Treatment Facility. District staff and project participants will be ensuring the project infrastructure, including pipe 

capacities, are sized appropriately in anticipation of future flows that may be used to serve other users. 

Recharge is being explored as part of the second element, which is more innovative in concept and seeks to create 

opportunities for additional potable groundwater withdrawals in the SWUCA through direct or indirect recharge of 

reclaimed water into the Upper Floridan aquifer in southern Hillsborough County and/or western Polk County. FY2008 

funding was approved by the Governing Board to be used for the initiation of a feasibility study to be conducted by a 

specialized consultant to investigate treatment needs, costs and water resource benefits (potential new groundwater 

withdrawals) achieved through direct or indirect recharge of reclaimed water into the Upper Floridan aquifer. The 

feasibility study is being solely funded and managed by the District. 

Benefits 

The implementation of Phase I will provide TECO with approximately 6 mgd of an alternative water source for power 

generation expansion at the Polk Power Station. While flows have not been finalized, Phase II will provide TECO with 

reclaimed water for a future power generation expansion. Discussions with potential Phase II project participants 

have revealed that additional reclaimed water flows may be utilized by other customers, such as Mosaic. Utilization of 

reclaimed water will eliminate surface water discharges, ultimately resulting in a reduction of nitrogen loading to Tampa 

Bay. The potential project benefit of recharge to the Upper Floridan aquifer of the SWUCA in the vicinity of southern 

Hillsborough County or western Polk County is being explored and if feasible could provide for additional groundwater 

withdrawals in the SWUCA. 

Costs 

Phase I is estimated to cost $65,686,800, and the District is being asked to fund 50 percent, or $32,843,400. The 

funding approved for Phase I in FY2009, includes $8,354,642 from the Governing Board, $2,540,354 from the Alafia 

River Basin Board, and $521,640 from the Peace River Basin Board, for a total of $11,416,636 in District funding. An 

additional $2,500,000 from the Water Restoration Action Plan Fund has been allocated to Phase I in FY2009. The 

funding approved in FY2010 for Phase I includes $5,000,000 from the Governing Board, $1,611,780 from the Alafia 

River Basin Board, and $600,000 from the Peace River Basin Board, for a total of $7,211,780 in District funding. 

Though the Manasota Basin Board approved $31,250 in FY2009, the funding was returned to the Basin Board due to 

further project refinement, which does not include a water resource benefit in this basin. The Governing Board also 

allocated $50,000 from the FY2008 budget to assist TECO in the cost analyses of evaluating potential reclaimed water 

supply routes for Phase I. However, a route was selected without having to utilize the $50,000 that was set aside, so it 

was returned to the Governing Board's Water Supply and Resource Development Reserves (H100). 

Phase II has not yet been initiated. The preliminary cost estimate is $70,000,000. 

Recharge: The Governing Board also allocated $500,000 from the FY2008 budget to be used for a feasibility study to 


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investigate reclaimed water aquifer recharge. 


Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 500,000 8,356,093 5,011,656 6,732,493 20,600,242 

011 Alafia River Basin 0 1,500,000 1,046,983 1,620,040 3,366,246 7,533,269 

020 Peace River Basin 0 0 528,269 608,260 3,366,246 4,502,775 


0 

0 32,701 



Funds 

Prior 

Funding 



0 2,500,000 0 

0 

0 

2,500,000 


District 

TECO 0 0 5,623,015 17,239,935 8,730,450 31,593,400 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$66,762,387 


Phase I 

Agreement Effective 10/1/08 10/1/08 

Agreement Executed 12/31/08 2/24/09 

Begin Infrastructure Design 3/15/09 

Begin Disposal Well Design 3/1/10 

Begin Water Quality Testing 8/31/10 

Complete Disposal Well Design 9/30/10 

Begin Disposal Well Construction 1/1/11 

Complete Infrastructure Design 3/31/11 

Begin Infrastructure Construction 4/30/11 

Complete Water Quality Testing 4/30/13 

Complete Infrastructure Construction 4/30/13 

Complete Disposal Well Construction 4/30/13 

Phase I Completion 1/31/14 

Phase I Contract Closeout 12/31/14 

Recharge 

Begin Aquifer Recharge Study 10/1/08 10/1/08 

Complete Aquifer Recharge Study 3/31/09 3/31/09 


Phase I: The District has allocated a total of $11,416,636 in FY2009 towards completion of the project. An additional 

$2,500,000 from the WRAP fund was also allocated in FY2009. The Cooperative Funding Agreement was approved by 

the Governing Board, and subsequently signed by the Executive Director, on February 24, 2009. Additional funding was 

approved for FY2010. TECO has submitted a revised project schedule in which many of the milestone dates have 

changed since certain tasks will now be initiated before others. The project schedule will be adjusted accordingly. 

ACTION TO DATE: On time. TECO issued the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for (1) preliminary engineering and (2) 

oversight of well construction and the drilling contractor on June 8 and June 15, respectively. A Request for Proposal 

(RFP) for construction of a Class I Exploratory Injection Well was also released on June 19. Selections are forthcoming. 

Recharge: The Governing Board approved a $500,000 transfer from the FY2008 budget to be used for the feasibility 

study. All project tasks have been completed. The results of the project were presented to the Governing Board on 

March 31, 2009. District staff is received requests for FY2010 funding to conduct feasibility analyses of two direct aquifer 


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recharge projects and two indirect recharge projects. These feasibility studies will expand upon the work done for the 

RRWPI project and will assess site specific hydrogeologic conditions and costs. 


H079 

PRMRWSA Regional Resource Development - Phase I 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 





FERGUSON, JOHN 

Description 

The Regional Resource Development program will, in several phases, develop up to 35 mgd in average daily capacity 

of alternative/conjunctive drinking water supplies based on results of the Authority's Source Water Feasibility Study 

(H063). The new capacity is needed to meet regional reliability targets and growing regional needs. The new supplies 

are proposed for development at Shell/Prairie Creek, Cow-Pen Slough/Dona Bay, Upper Myakka/Flatford, and the RV 

Griffin Reserve. In May/June 2009 the Authority Board is scheduled to consider which alternative/conjunctive supply 

projects to move into preliminary design, so no specific project is available to review at this time. 

Benefits 

The Regional Resource Development program will focus on the objectives listed below: 1) Maximize surface water for 

public supply which in turn limits development pressure on groundwater in the SWUCA; 2) Provide rotational and 

reserve capacity enabling improved resource management opportunities such as source resting; 3) Participate in 

conjunctive projects that improve resource conditions while yielding economical water supply; 4) Optimize the regional 

financial investment in water supply and transmission capacity. 

Costs 

Because the process to chose the next project is taking longer than originally anticipated no additional funds will be 

allocated to this project for FY2010. Because the specific resource configuration has not been chosen yet, the District 

has set aside $600,000 from the West-Central Florida Water Resource Action Plan funding for FY2009. Total project 

cost of developing all three sources has a conceptual estimate of $514,000,000 with the District share including the 

WRAP funding at $257,000,000. 




develop and deliver new water supply sources and facilities to meet the needs of its customers. The Authority's 

Integrated Master Water Supply Master Plan (December 2006 draft) identified a need of up to 51.4 mgd of additional 

supply development to reliably meet member demands by 2025, and also evaluated six potential supply sources to 

meet future needs. The Source Water Feasibility study, initiated in July 2007 focus' on the three sources identified 

above as the highest potential future sources for the region. Though demand projections from members and 

customers has decreased development of new sources will be conducted in phases during the next 20 years to meet 

growing demands and critical system reliability requirements. 


H079 



Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 11,381 8,252 66,535,863 66,555,496 


021 Manasota Basin 0 0 8,550 4,046 70,394,877 70,407,473 



Funds 

Prior 

Funding 



0 0 600,000 

0 

0 

600,000 


District 

PR\MRWSA 0 0 600,000 15,750,000 161,950,000 178,300,000 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Status History: On November 5, 2008, the options from the H063 Feasibility Study were formally presented to the 

Authority board. These options include: three potential reservoir sites in the Upper Myakka Basin and a new surface 

water treatment facility, yielding 10 mgd; 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; 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. 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: The Authority 

continues to meet with potential partners on developing regional water supply projects for this next phase. 


Total 

Funding 

$341,310,304

H086 

Manatee County Regional 10 MG Reclaimed Water Storage Tank 

Project 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This project will construct a 10 Million Gallon (MG) reclaimed water storage tank 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 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 

be located at the County's Southwest Wastewater Reclamation Facility. 

Benefits 

This 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 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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 0 1,126,563 

0 1,126,563 

021 Manasota Basin 0 0 0 1,126,563 

0 1,126,563 


District 

Manatee County 0 0 0 2,250,000 

0 2,250,000 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$4,503,126

H086 

Manatee County Regional 10 MG Reclaimed Water Storage Tank 

Project 


Complete CFI Agreement 11/30/09 

Bid Ground Storage Tank 2/15/10 

Start Construction 4/30/10 



CFI agreement being drafted by DIstrict staff. County drafting Exhibit B (Project Plan) of the draft agreement. 


H087 

City of Punta Gorda Reverse Osmosis Facility 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

City of Punta Gorda 



MORRIS, LISANN 


Description 

This project is a Reverse Osmosis (RO) facility to be co-located with the City of Punta Gorda's existing 10 mgd water 

treatment facility. The RO facility would provide 2 mgd of treated brackish groundwater for blending with treated 

surface water to reduce levels of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). This project would also provide water to the four county 

region (Charlotte, Sarasota, Desoto, and Manatee) through the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply 

Authority's Phase 1A Interconnect (H069). Project components would include final design\permitting and construction. 

Benefits 

Construction of the RO facility for brackish groundwater treatment will provide a blending source to reduce levels of 

TDS, which would improve the quality and seasonal reliability of the surface water treatment facility. The brackish 

water could be used as an alternative source and could potentially serve as a future recovery strategy for proposed 

MFLs on Shell Creek. The City has indicated in their application this water would be available to the Peace River 

Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority. 

Costs 

The City estimated the total project cost at $36,700,000. The City budgeted $1,000,000 in FY2009 for the project, prior 

to submitting a District funding request. The total District eligible cost through construction is estimated at 

$35,700,000, with $17,850,000 in funding requested. The anticipated District FY2010 funding is scheduled as: 

Governing Board $1,000,000, Manasota Basin Board $500,000, and the Peace River Basin Board $270,000. 


The City currently has an interlocal agreement to transfer 1 mgd under the Authority's GAP permit. The GAP permit 

expires on January 30, 2013. This project, along with the development of an off-line reservoir, are under examination 

as part of an MFL recovery strategy for Shell Creek. The 2 mgd RO facility may employ some of the City's existing 

ASR wells transitioned into brackish water supply wells. A deep injection well will be required to dispose of RO 

concentrate. The treated groundwater will be used conjunctively with surface water when TDS levels are high during 

periods of drought. The RO facility may be incrementally expanded to 8 mgd in future phases, based on the 

permittability of brackish groundwater sources. Additional aquifer performance data will be required to determine total 

groundwater availability in the area. Future phases of the RO facility may also be designed for the treatment of surface 

water with high TDS levels. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 0 1,004,694 7,925,000 8,929,694 

020 Peace River Basin 0 0 0 272,607 2,139,750 2,412,357 

021 Manasota Basin 0 0 0 503,763 6,015,250 6,519,013 


District 

City of Punta Gorda 0 0 1,000,000 2,000,000 14,850,000 17,850,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$35,711,064 



H087 


Preliminary Design Report 12/15/09 

Final Design and Permiting 12/15/10 

Complete Construction 10/1/11 


A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the Authority was approved by the Punta Gorda City 

Council on May 20, 2009, and by the Authority Board on June 3, 2009. The MOU is for considering the development of 5 

to 8 mgd in brackish groundwater supply capacity at or near the Shell Creek Water Treatment Facility. 


H088 

Dona Bay Water Supply Development and Management Project 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




HEYL, MIKE 


Description 

This cooperative funding application proposes a multi-phase implementation plan for the Dona Bay Watershed 

Management Plan (DBWMP), previously cooperatively funded by the basin under L493. The project proposes to divert, 

store and transport excess freshwater flows from Cow Pen Slough prior to discharging them into the Dona Bay Estuary 

providing an alternative water supply in the SWUCA as well as environmental benefits to the bay. The water would be 

ultimately transported to the County's Carlton Facility for treatment and distribution. The potential capacity is estimated 

in 3, 5, 10, and 15 mgd phases. The DBWMP was finalized in June 2007, and as design has progressed, the 

implementation plan has evolved. The project covers initial elements including design, permitting and construction for 

a new weir structure in the Cow Pen Slough canal near the historic ridge line, the phased adaptation of the Venice 

Minerals site to a reservoir (first 3 mgd), a conveyance system from the proposed weir to join the future Venice 

Minerals site, the West Pinelands wetlands restoration, and a pilot treatment study to determine the most efficent and 

effective way to treat surface and groundwater in that area. Because of uncertainties such as water supply demands, 

the Albritton reservoir that is part of future phases is not included in the project at this time. Certain initial project 

components will be sized to accommodate the increased capacities once Albritton is brought online. The County, 

District and Authority staff are working through several funding issues such as Authority involvement in the project, 

and the most suitable water treatment system for the project through the Dona Bay Work Group. Currently the MOU 

between the County and Authority agreeing to work together to develop a Dona Bay Project agreement is scheduled to 

go before County and Authority Boards for approval in July 2009. 

Benefits 

The objective is to decrease excess freshwater flows to Dona Bay. The elements listed in the FY2010 application, the 

new weir, West Pinelands mitigation area, conveyance to the future Venice Minerals reservoir and initial adaptation of 

the Venice Minerals site could increase the watershed hydro period and storage capacity. The County has been 

working with District staff and has provided an estimate of approximately 5 tons/yr of nitrogen removed from the bay if 

Venice Minerals is used as a retention pond and an additional 9 tons/yr of nitrogen removal if surface water is utilized 

for water supply. If the pilot test proposed in phase 1 of the project determines intermediate groundwater is the most 

effective source for the intial 3-5 mgd, the environmental benefits to the Bay from this withdrawal will not be realized . 

Costs 

The request for FY2010 funding of $1,800,000 would be split between the Governing Board for $900,000, the Peace 

River Basin Board for $243,000 and the Manasota Board $657,000. The County has already begun design\permitting 

for 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. These FY2010 funds would be used to finish 

design\permit tasks not started in FY2009 and\or begin initial work such as area excavation for the modification of 

Venice Minerals. Another option discussed at the Dona Bay Work Group was to proceed with the pilot treatment test 

as a partnership between the Authority and the County. The total project cost is estimated at approximately $53 

million at this time. The District share is requested to be 50 percent, or approximately $26.5 million. As previously 

mentioned, the County and Authority continue to discuss options for sharing the water from this project regionally. If an 

agreement can be reached that meets the intent of District Policy 130-4, then Governing Board funding may be 

available for the project. 


The current Dona Bay watershed has been significantly impacted by man-made drainage activities, which increased 

the efficiency and volume of freshwater being discharged to its tidal estuary. In addition, historical maps indicate that a 

significant portion of the current watershed may have been diverted to Dona Bay by the man-made Cow Pen Slough 

canal. Towards this outcome, Sarasota County has acquired lands that are strategically located in the watershed and 

initiated monitoring of freshwater flows to, and natural system and water quality indicators in, the tidal portions of Dona 

Bay. The Dona Bay Watershed Management Plan (DBWMP) (L493) was cooperatively funded during FY2006 and 

FY2007 as a comprehensive watershed plan for the Dona Bay watershed. 


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Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 0 514,017 12,940,740 13,454,757 




District 

Sarasota County 0 0 1,200,000 1,800,000 24,681,471 27,681,471 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$54,341,496 


Initiate Design and Permitting 10/29/09 

Complete Design and Permitting 7/29/11 

Initiate Construction 7/29/11 


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. County staff indicated the Authority and District personnel would have an opportunity to review 

the Request For Qualifications that is scheduled to be advertised for this component. A letter from the Authority indicated 

regional interest in this task would be required to make it eligible for Governing Board funds. 


H089 

Flatford Swamp Hydrologic Restoration\Implementation 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




STARKS, ROBERTA, SZAFRANIEC, MARY, ARNOLD, DAVE 

Description 

Implementation phase of the Flatford alternative from the Myakka River Watershed Initiative (H048). The Initiative is a 

comprehensive project illustrating the effects of land use conversions and alterations and evaluation of best 

management practices (BMPs) for restoration. 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). Hydrologic alternations and excess runnoff has adversely impacted Flatford 

Swamp in the upper Myakka watershed. The Flatford alternative 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. 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 for will initiate design\permitting and initial evaluation of natural systems restoration opportunities. 

Benefits 

The 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. 

Costs 

The estimated cost for the H089 Flatford Swamp Hydrologic Restoration ranges from $45,000,000 to $110,000,000 

from early conceptual estimates. District funding in FY2010 is divided as follows: General fund $400,000; Manasota 

$400,000. 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 $106,378,217. For FY2010 the plan is to initiate 

design\permitting of the preferred Flatford Swamp alternative for hydrologic restoration 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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 



Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$40,957,281 


WMP Consultant Services-Prelim. Design 

Develop Contract Amendment 3/31/10 


Work continues on H048 to refine preferred alternatives for hyrdologic restoration before moving these options into 

preliminary design. 


K114 

Bradenton - ASR Program 

Project Type Cooperative Funding 

AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 


Project Manager ELLISON, DON 



Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

This 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 292,980 448,350 12,271 6,304 

0 759,905 




Prior 

Funding 



0 101,650 0 

0 

0 



District 

City of Bradenton 687,125 0 0 

0 

0 687,125 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$1,548,680 



District Recognition/Signage: YES 10/1/00 10/1/00 

2. First Contract for ASR well Construction and Cycles 1-6 

Preparation 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 Tests 

Task 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 


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 Contract 

Contract 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 

funds from the City's ASR project at the Evers Reservoir (L513) for use in this project. The request was approved by the 


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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. 


K120 

North Port - Water ASR - Phase V 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

The 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 

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. 


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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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 969,451 


District 

City of North Port 845,932 0 107,820 60,000 

0 1,013,752 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$1,983,203 


1. PHASE I 

Board 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 


2. PHASE II 




3. PHASE III 




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 

Contract Termination 12/31/03 12/31/05 12/31/05 

4. PHASE IV 

Basin 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 

Contract Termination 12/31/05 12/31/07 12/31/07 

FDEP Permit Required ASR Cycle 3 Testing Completed 8/15/06 12/15/06 12/15/06 

5. PHASE V 

Cooperative Funding Agreement 3/1/08 3/1/08 


The request for 2010 funds is for monitoring activities associated with the temporary delay in construction of the City's 

degasification system at their ASR site. A delay was requested by the District to ensure there is adequate time to confirm 

the performance of the degasification equipment being used for a pilot project currently underway at the City of 

Bradenton's ASR site. Results of that project are expected to be available in summer 2010. The requested funding will 

cover the standby maintenance, sampling, testing and reporting that is required by the FDEP that was not originally 

anticipated and will also require amending the contract. Jerry Manning of North Port has been contacted concerning a 

request to reduce sampling frequency, the contract amendment for a time extension and the additional funding budget. 

In the summer of 2010 (rainy season), the first of three cycle tests will be run with pretreated injection water to achieve 


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low oxygen levels. The recovery water quality data will provide information necessary to obtain an operational permit 

from the FDEP. The North Port the cooperative funding agreement, Phase V, for FY2009 is in effect. Groundwater 

sampling and testing from monitor wells are ongoing. An FDEP UIC permit modification has been applied for to reduce 

the frequency of sampling during the standby period. The water quality has returned to ambient conditions and the ASR 

well flow has been shut off. The consultant is working on the coordination 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 states that she is 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." 


K253 

Manatee - Imp. BMPs Wares Creek 


AOR(s) 

Flood Protection 


Cooperator(s) 


Project Manager FRIES, GEORGE 



Description 

This 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). 

Benefits 

The 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 

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. 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. As reported by the Manatee County Environmental Manager at the April 2009 

Basin Board meeting, the County expects to request $820,000 in cooperative funding in FY2011. Future funding of 

$2,517,464 will be required to complete the District's obligation to fund the project. 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. 





(CWM) initiative strategies and 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 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 


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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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

021 Manasota Basin 10,953,357 0 4,170 3,198 3,337,464 14,298,189 


District 

Florida DEP (Bradenton) 0 0 500,000 

0 

0 500,000 

Florida DEP (Manatee County) 1,650,000 0 0 

0 

0 1,650,000 

Manatee County 10,916,536 0 2,000,000 1,337,464 

0 14,254,000 

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 0 0 24,507,500 

0 

0 24,507,500 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$55,209,689 



District signage will be provided on all construction signs. 12/1/02 

2. 5% Construction 

District 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 Acquisitions 


Survey Work Began 12/18/00 12/18/00 


Basin Board Approval of Agreement 2/21/01 2/21/01 




4. FY 2005 Funding 





Project Complete 12/30/04 12/31/06 


5. New Agreement (FY 2006/2007/2008 funding) 



Funds Encumbered 4/15/07 3/24/08 

Project Complete 12/31/12 


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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. Additional ACOE funding for the project was included in the President's proposed 

FY2009 budget. The FDEP and the ACOE continue to meet to work out dredge spoil disposal locations and other issues. 

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 attorney's staff is also working with the City of 

Bradenton on an agreement to utilize the former City Hall site (now in private ownership) located at Manatee Avenue and 

Wares Creek as a temporary spoil storage site. According to information provided by Charlie Hunsicker of Manatee 

County Natural Resources Department to the BOCC at the meeting of December 15, 2008 Federal funding for the 

project will be delayed until at least March 2009 which, in turn, will delay commencement of construction until 

October/November 2009 at the earliest. 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 

October 2009. Bidding and Contractor selection are still expected in the fall of 2009 with construction commencing in 

February 2010. 


K269 

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


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

The 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. 


K269 

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


Revenue 

021 Manasota Basin 1,750,092 286,743 3,661 3,820 1,097,383 3,141,699 




Prior 

Funding 



164,864 24,864 0 

0 

0 

189,728 


District 

Sarasota County 1,725,000 0 0 

0 1,414,341 3,139,341 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$6,470,768 


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 January 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 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

City of North Port 

Project Manager ARNOLD, DAVE 



Description 

This 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 rapid growth, 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. 

Benefits 





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. 





Management (CWM) initiative strategies and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. 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 


0 678,487 


North Port - Watershed Mgmt Program 

(K883) 

Prior 

Funding 



640,000 0 0 

0 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

Total 

Funding 

640,000 

$1,318,487 







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 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 


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. 

Benefits 






simulations for floodplain management and water quality management. 

Costs 

The total 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. 


Revenue 

021 Manasota Basin 224,661 0 7,175 10,174 



Manatee - Buffalo Canal/Frog Ck W/S 

Stdy (L007) 

Prior 

Funding 



200,000 0 0 

0 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

Total 

Funding 

200,000 




L007 



Recognition 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 

Execution of Agreement by SWFWMD 1/30/04 1/30/04 

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 


Execute 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 

Execute First Amend. to Coop. Agrmt. (04REV0011-B) 11/1/09 

2. Watershed Management Program Elements 

Commence 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 1, Digital Topographic Information 11/30/05 12/31/06 10/3/06 

Commence Element 3, Watershed Management Plan 3/1/06 11/1/07 11/1/07 

Complete Element 2, Watershed Evaluation 4/1/06 11/1/07 11/1/07 

Complete Element 3, Watershed Management Plan 12/31/10 


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 

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 


L007 


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. Current 

Status: 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. 


L010 

Manatee - WMPlan GAMBLE CREEK 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 


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. 

Benefits 







Costs 

The total 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 


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. 


Revenue 

021 Manasota Basin 478,250 0 7,175 10,174 

0 495,599 


Manatee - Gamble Ck W/S Mgmt Plan 

(L010) 

Prior 

Funding 




125,000 0 0 

0 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

Total 

Funding 

125,000 

$620,599





Recognition 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 

Execution of Cooperative Agreement by Manatee County 10/21/03 10/21/03 


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 

Termination of Consultant Agreement 6/30/10 

Termination of Cooperative Agreement 10/1/10 


Execute 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 

Execute Second Amend. to Coop. Agrmt. (04REV0010-A) 10/1/09 

2. Watershed Management Program Elements 

Commence Element 1, Digital Topographic Information 2/25/04 2/25/04 

Commence Element 2, Watershed Evaluation 5/25/04 2/25/04 

Complete Element 1, Digital Topographic Information 11/30/05 2/25/06 12/1/07 

Complete Element 2, Watershed Evaluation 5/1/06 12/25/06 12/1/07 

Commence Element 3, Watershed Management Plan 5/1/06 2/25/07 11/1/07 

Complete Element 3, Watershed Management Plan 10/1/10 


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 

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. 

Current Status: 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. 


L015 

Sarasota County Surface Water Monitoring Program 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




HEYL, MIKE 


Description 

This FY2010 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. 

Benefits 

The 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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 686,516 


District 

Sarasota County 563,000 0 60,000 60,000 

0 683,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$1,369,516 


Phase 1 

Forward Cooperative Agreement to Contract Administration 10/31/03 11/21/03 

Submit Cooperative Agreement to County 12/31/03 12/11/03 


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Sarasota County Surface Water Monitoring Program 


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 2 

Draft 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 

Execution of Agreement by SWFWMD 1/31/08 9/10/08 10/1/08 

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 3 

Draft 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 


Data collection efforts for FY2009 began October 1, 2008. The agreement to continue the project through FY2009 with 

additional funding is undergoing review by the County. The scope for FY2009 remains mostly unchanged with the same 

monitoring stations in place. One additional task has been added to the monitoring effort to collect an additional high flow 

/discharge event at each station. The FY2009 agreement will be back-dated to October 1, 2008 to coincide with the start 

of FY2009 data collection efforts. The amendment was mailed to the cooperater and received back on June 17, 2009. 

The amendment will be routed for final execution. 


L019 

Sarasota - Update W. Para. & Models 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This 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. $400,000 ($200,00 District's share) was approved for FY2009 to continue annual model and 

parameter maintenance. In November 2008, the County notified District staff they will not accept the FY2009 funds. 

Instead, they will continue the project with funds remaining from previous years, and request funding in FY2010. 

FY2010 funding will be used to continue annual model and parameter maintenance to include new information on land 

alterations from County CIPs and private land developments, and new topographic information. 

Benefits 






simulations for floodplain management and water quality management. The continuous maintenance of watershed 

parameters in the GIS database as land alterations 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 will continue the project with 

funds remaining from previous years, and request funding in FY2010. FY2010 funding will be used to continue annual 

model and parameter maintenance to include new information on land alterations from County CIPs and private land 

developments, and new topographic information. For FY2010, the total maintenance budget is $400,000 with the 

Manasota Basin and County each contributing $200,000. Future funding requests will be required to continue 

maintenance of watershed parameters and the models. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff 

salaries. 



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 

Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) initiative strategies and 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 the costs to develop digital 

topographic information for the entire county using LiDAR technology, to update portions of the existing models to the 


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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, 

and new County CIP and private land developments are being incorporated as well. With FY2007 funds maintenance 

will continue to incorporate new developments and update additional watersheds to the District's G+S. FY2008 fand 

FY2009 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. As the updates are completed, the Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models will be funded in the 

future to be consistent with the District's maintenance project (see B206 and B315). 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

021 Manasota Basin 2,430,905 0 210,890 205,085 200,000 3,046,880 


FEMA Mapping Activity Statement 1,079,500 0 0 

0 

0 1,079,500 


District 

Sarasota County 3,748,333 0 0 200,000 200,000 4,148,333 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$8,274,713 



Reference 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 Agreement 

Agreement to Management Services 1/30/05 1/18/05 

Negotiate FY2005 Cooperative Funding Agreement with County 4/1/05 11/7/05 

Board of County Commissioners Approval 3/21/06 4/11/06 





Negotiate FY2007 Cooperative Funding Agreement 8/1/07 7/30/07 

FY2007 Agreement to Management Services 8/1/07 8/1/07 

Board of County Commissioners Approval 9/30/07 9/25/07 

Contract Execution 10/15/07 10/23/07 

Submit Requisition for FY2008 Funding 11/9/07 1/25/08 




County Commission Approval of 1st Amendment 12/1/08 2/11/09 

Execute First Amendment 12/31/08 2/19/09 


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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 

$336,602 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 $325,784 of the 

$556,666 in District funds has been invoiced and paid. 


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Bradenton - Wares Creek Bridge Replacement 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Wares Creek Watershed. Implementation of BMPs 

includes: 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. For FY2009 funding 

was requested to begin construction of the 12th Avenue West Bridge and for topographic survey, geotechnical 

investigation and design of the 20th Street West stormwater management system. The proposed BMPs will address 

level of service deficiencies. For FY2010 funding is requested to complete the construction of the 12th Avenue Bridge 

and to begin construction of the 14th Avenue Bridge and to complete the design of the 20th Street West Stormwater 

Management System. 

Benefits 

These 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 

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. The total 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. The probable construction costs for this project are based on a BMP 

alternative analysis developed by the cooperator. Future funding is required to complete the project. When each 

element is completed the project budget and scope may require refinement based on the information developed. The 

District funding amounts shown in the table includes staff salaries. 






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 


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for design and geotechnical investigation at the 20th Street West Stormwater Management System. This is a 

multi-year funded project that will require a cooperative funding request each fiscal year until completed. The project 

will be ranked and compete for funding in future fiscal years. The City will manage this project, where the District 

project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

021 Manasota Basin 1,260,498 0 503,200 503,242 1,650,000 3,916,940 


District 

City of Bradenton 1,250,000 0 500,000 500,000 1,650,000 3,900,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$7,816,940 



District logo will be provided on construction signs 12/1/07 5/1/10 

2. Cooperator Agreement 

Agreement to Contracts Administration 8/1/04 10/20/04 

Agreement back from Contracts Administration 9/10/04 11/1/04 

Contract Executed 10/1/04 12/29/04 

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 

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) 




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4C. Fourth Amendment (FY2009 Funding) 

Amendment Executed 1/31/09 3/27/09 

FY2009 Funds Encumbered 2/1/09 11/7/08 

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 Completion 

Cooperator 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. City staff is concerned with the 

status of the water quality certificate (WQC) which the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) is requesting from the FDEP, in 

particular, with the conditions which might be attached to the WQC and what additional work may be required in order for 

the City to obtain a permit from the District. 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 met with the city project manager 

and the consultant on October 16, 2008 to discuss project status and progress. Action-to-date: This project has been 

delayed partly in response to the delays in the ACOE proceeding with the Wares Creek Dredging project. The City is 

working with FDOT to see if Federal stimulus funding is available for this project. The City's consultant is continuing with 

data gathering and modeling in preparation for submitting a permit application for the 9th Avenue Bridge. The fourth 

amendment to the cooperative funding agreement was executed. This amendment adds the FY2009 cooperative funding 

and revises the project schedule. 


L206 

FYN Builder/Dev Charlotte, Manatee, Sarasota 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




Charlotte County, Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, Manatee County, Manatee County 

Cooperative Extension Service, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, Sarasota County 

Description 

This program provided education on Florida-friendly landscaping primarily to builders, developers and landscape and 

irrigation professionals through conferences, workshops, one-on-one interactions, newspaper articles, electronic 

media and distribution of printed materials. The coordinator also certified the landscape section of the model homes 

being reviewed for the Florida Green Building Coalition's certification criteria. Because new home building declined and 

to enhance consistency, outreach to builders, developers and landscape professionals has been consolidated under 

the Florida Water Star GoldSM program (B277). For that reason, and at staff's request, Manatee County withdrew its 

application for funding of the FYN Charlotte, Manatee, Sarasota Builder/Developer program for FY2010. 

Benefits 

Reognizing that the majority of decisions concerning new landscapes are made by builders, developers, landscape 

and irrigation professionals, this program benefitted water resources by promoting the use of the nine Florida Yards & 

Neighborhoods principles to that audience. Approximately 5,000 builders, developers, landscape and irrigation 

specialists and realtors received education annually on Florida-friendly landscaping and best management practices 

through personal meetings and workshops. 

Costs 

The total cost of the FY2009 project was $141,000, with the District contibuting $70,500, (Manasota $52,875): (Peace 

River $17,625). District funds supported the contracted outreach coordinator's salary, travel, training, materials and 

office expenses. Manatee County provided in-kind support for administrative and supervisory support, office expenses 

including a computer, telephone, office supplies and promotional materials. Budget lines below included costs for staff 

to manage the project. 


The District funded education outreach to builders and developers in the tri-county area from FY2005 to FY2009. 

Education was based on the nine Florida-friendly landscapingTM principles that were created by the University of 

Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences for the FYN program: Right Plant, Right Place, Water Efficiently, 

Fertilize Appropriately, Mulch, Attract Wildlife, Manage Yard Pests Responsibly, Recycle, Reduce Stormwater Runoff 

and Protect the Waterfront. Education outreach for the six months the FY2009 program was active includes the 

following: 27 group presentations/workshops to 80 people; 1,378 contacts with individuals; 177 building or green 

industry contacts; 22 FWSG contacts; 203 HOA,COA contacts; 3 realtor contacts; 1 exhibit attracting 30,000 people; 

900 pieces of educational materials distributed and 4 newsletter articles that potentially reached 1,050 people per 

issue and 5 newspaper articles that potentially reached 276,101 people. 


L206 


Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 

0 96,247 


0 

0 278,176 


District 

Charlotte County 45,000 0 15,000 

0 

0 60,000 

Manatee County 95,000 0 46,000 

0 

0 141,000 

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program 53,000 0 3,500 

0 

0 56,500 

Sarasota County 103,000 0 6,000 

0 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$740,923 


FY2008 

Purchase order created 10/1/07 10/1/07 

First advisory committee meeting 1/17/08 1/17/08 


Second advisory committee meeting 4/17/08 4/17/08 


Third advisory committee meeting 7/17/08 8/14/08 8/14/08 


Project complete 9/30/08 9/30/08 

Fourth advisory committee meeting: 10/16/08 10/16/08 

Fourth task report: 10/31/08 10/10/08 

FY2009 

Purchase order created 10/10/08 11/1/08 10/27/08 



Second advisory committee 4/15/09 4/14/09 


Project complete 9/30/09 5/30/09 5/30/09 


ACTION TO DATE: Completed. Manatee County has withdrawn its application for funding of the FYN Charlotte, 

Manatee, Sarasota Builder/Developer program for FY2010. Michelle Atkinson, former FYN Builder & Developer 

Coordinator for Charlotte, Manatee and Sarasota counties, is now the FYN coordinator for homeowner outreach in 

Manatee County. Total FY2009 funding for this project was $70,500. The final invoice was approved 7/16/2009. 

Expenditures for FY2009 total $41,125, leaving a balance of $29,375. Education outreach for the six months the program 

was active includes the following: 27 group presentations/workshops to 80 people; 1,378 contacts with individuals; 177 

building or green industry contacts; 22 FWSG contacts; 203 HOA,COA contacts; 3 realtor contacts; 1 exhibit attracting 

30,000 people; 900 pieces of educational materials distributed and 4 newsletter articles that potentially reached 1,050 

people per issue and 5 newspaper articles that potentially reached 276,101 people. 



Implementation of BMPs - Phillippi Creek/Celery Fields 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





PRESTON, MATT 

Description 


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. 

Benefits 

The 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. The County will contribute $4,383,560. 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 



Revenue 


0 2,929,463 


District 

Florida Department of Environmental 

Protection 

Prior 

Funding 



10,079,880 0 0 

0 

0 

10,079,880 

Sarasota County 4,383,560 0 0 

0 

0 4,383,560 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$17,392,903


Implementation of BMPs - Phillippi Creek/Celery Fields 




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 



Alternatives 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 

Bidding and Contractor Selection 3/13/06 7/30/09 7/7/09 


Complete Construction 1/12/07 6/30/10 

Construction Site Signage will Recognize Funding 12/15/07 9/30/09 


Submit As-Builts 2/11/07 7/30/10 



Sarasota County has completed the bid review process and has selected Brooks & Freund, LLC as the construction 

contractor for the project. The pre-construction conference was held August 2009. Project construction mobilization has 

begun; construction is scheduled to begin mid September 2009. ACTIONS-TO-DATE: On Schedule. Project construction 

is scheduled for completion in October 2010. 


L230 

Longboat Key Backup Potable Water Supply Interconnect 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 

Longboat Key 

Project Manager MCBRIDE, TAMERA 



Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

The 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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 1,017,849 


District 

Longboat Key 6,156,958 0 0 

0 

0 6,156,958 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$7,174,807 


Draft Agreement to Management Services 3/21/05 3/28/05 




Commence Design 4/29/05 6/20/05 


L230 

Longboat Key Backup Potable Water Supply Interconnect 

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 

Commence Construction 7/31/06 11/30/07 12/10/07 


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, but it has not been received. The Longboat Key project manager indicated 

they are working on an invoice resubmittal package. Construction completion has been delayed to December 31, 2009 

because of permitting complications and slow progress on the chemical treatment system and metering compound. The 

contract close-out date has been affected and an agreement to extend the contract period was executed and mailed to 

the Cooperator on February 20, 2009. 

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 wasreceived 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 

has commenced and is 40% complete. The chemical equipment should be installed in September 2009 and site 

preparations have commenced. 

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." 


L238 

SEC Southern Coastal Watershed Education 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Science and Environment Council of Sarasota 




Description 

This 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 FY2010 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 a 20-minute video that explains the concept of a watershed and 

demonstrates ways SEC member organizations protect their watershed. 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. 

Benefits 

This program educates 181,700 residents on how productivity and vitality of natural systems, storm water, water 

supply, wastewater and land use are all part a watershed. The SEC plans to 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 cost of the FY2010 project is $120,000, with the District contributing $60,000 (Manasota). District funds will 

pay for implementing a two-part workshop, creating and distributing a 20-minute video 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. The budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project. 


The FY2009 total project cost was $120,000, with the District contributing $60,000 (Manasota). District funding was 

used to develop three outdoor interpretive signs, mobile phone audio messages, a brochure mapping the trail of the 

interpretive signs and mobile phone audio messages, a second Watershed Awareness Week and a decision-makers 

workshop. The project will reach 300,000 residents at a cost to the District of $.20 per resident. 


Revenue 


0 

0 3,300 


0 208,655 


District 

Science and Environment Council of 


Prior 

Funding 



99,000 0 60,000 60,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

Total 

Funding 


$430,955 



L238 

SEC Southern Coastal Watershed Education 



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 

Project close 10/30/09 



Decision-makers workshop complete 6/30/10 

Video complete 9/30/10 

Watershed Awareness Week 10/25/10 

Project close 10/31/10 


The outdoor interpretive signs are completed and will be installed at Aquarian Quest, G.Wiz-The Science Museum and 

Crowley Museum & Nature Center; 13 mobile phone audio messages have been completed and are available to the 

public by calling (941) 926-6813, accompanying instructional signage has been completed; the two-part decision-makers 

workshop occurred on May 29 and June 5, Watershed Awareness Week is scheduled for October 12-18, 2009. ACTION 

TO DATE: On time. 


L506 

North Port Water Conservation and Retrofit Program 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 

City of North Port - Public Utilities 

Project Manager MUSICARO, MELISSA 



Description 

The project consists of providing financial incentives for water customers that install water saving devices including low 

volume toilets, low volume showerheads and rain sensors. The City currently services 15,000 potable water accounts, 

with a large increase anticipated over the next 20 years. The objectives of the retrofit program are to reduce water 

demand and provide financial incentives for the retrofitting of an estimated 140 homes. As an incentive to sign-up for 

the program, the City plans to provide the shower heads for their customers if the owner agrees to purchase and install 

a low volume toilets. The City will provide an estimated $100 credit to the customers water bill upon low volume toilet 

installation. The City will also participate in paying half the cost of rain sensors, upon inspection of installed sensors. 

Benefits 

The various devices to be installed for this project have different life spans. Therefore, the estimated water savings 

was determined using a weighted average. The estimated total water savings over the 20 year life of the project is 

7,525 gpd. 

Costs 

The total project cost for the FY2006 project is $50,000. The City of North Port approved funding in the amount 

of $25,000 from the Manasota Basin Board. The total cost/benefit is estimated to be $1.83 per 1,000 gallons saved 

over a 20 year period. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 

0 30,161 


District 

City of North Port 25,000 0 0 

0 

0 25,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$55,161 


Draft Agreement to Contract Administration: 1/31/06 3/21/06 

Draft Agreement returned from Contract Administration: 2/28/06 3/28/06 

Contract Executed: 5/31/06 5/1/06 

Rebates Commence: 5/31/06 6/30/06 

Basin Board Notification: 6/1/06 8/9/06 

Notice to Proceed: 6/1/06 5/3/06 

Rebates Complete: 11/30/07 7/1/07 

Project Complete: 12/31/08 

Contract Termination: 5/1/09 


The Agreement was executed in May 2006. The toilet rebates are complete, with a total of 280 toilets installed. A total of 

280 low flow showerheads have been distributed. The City has received 90% of the customer satisfaction surveys that 


L506 

North Port Water Conservation and Retrofit Program 

were sent out to participating customers. To date, a total of $21,156 has been reimbursed to the City. The final project 

report was submitted in January 2009. The District project manager has reviewed and commented on the final report and 

the revised final version was received on by July 8, 2009. The final invoice will be reimbursed to the city. 


L509 

Manatee County Rain Sensor Installation Project 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This project provides incentives to encourage existing Manatee County homeowners and businesses who use potable 

water as a landscape irrigation source to install a rain sensor device on their existing automatic irrigation system. 

Manatee County Board of County Commissioners has initiated a Water Conservation Rebate Incentive Program 

targeted on reducing or eliminating the use of potable water for landscape irrigation. This program addresses the 

Manatee County Comprehensive Plan policies on water conservation and is supported by increased rates for potable 

water use in landscape irrigation. The Rain Sensor Shut-off Device rebate provides a cost share program (50% of cost 

up to $50) to any eligible customer who installs a rain sensor device on their automatic irrigation system. Recipients 

must provide documentation of cost and are subject to a site verification. Project participants must receive their 

potable water from and be billed by Manatee County Utilities Operations which includes the western unincorporated 

service area of Manatee County and the cities of Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach. It is estimated 

there will be 250 sensors installed at a cost of $50 each. 

Benefits 

Saving 100 gpd per site (based upon the water savings data of a 1997 Hernando County Utility Department study). 

The estimated water savings is 25,000 gallons per day. 

Costs 

The total project cost is $12,500 and the Manasota Basin Board Budgeted $6,250 in FY2006.The cost benefit, based 

on the total cost amortized at 8% interest over 5 years, is $0.33 per thousand gallons saved. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 

0 13,705 


District 

Manatee County 6,250 0 0 

0 

0 6,250 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$19,955 


Draft Agreement to Contract Administration: 1/31/06 2/28/06 

Draft Agreement returned from Contract Administration: 2/28/06 3/20/06 

Contract Executed: 8/31/06 1/24/07 

Notice to Proceed: 9/1/06 1/25/07 

Program Implementation: 12/31/06 12/31/06 

Basin Board Notification: 4/11/07 4/11/07 

Rebates Complete: 12/31/07 8/1/09 8/25/09 



The Manatee County Extension Service has distributed program fliers/applications at several classes and community 


L509 

Manatee County Rain Sensor Installation Project 

events but no new applications were received. A request has been submitted to Manatee County's information 

department for a listing of all County utility water customers that were on record before September 1998, the cutoff date 

for eligibilty to participate in the rain sensor program. The Manatee County Cooperative Extension Information 

Technology Department has handed out flyers at training classes and at exhibits, has publicized the program in local 

monthly papers, put notes on the face of the water bills, and has it on there website. The program is now complete. The 

final report is being drafted. To date, the District has reimbursed Manatee County $99.70 for six rain sensor rebates. 



FYN Manatee County 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




Manatee County, Manatee County Cooperative Extension Service 

Description 

This Florida Yards & Neighborhoods (FYN) project provides education on Florida-friendly landscaping to homeowners, 

students and new owners of Florida Water StarSM Gold (FWSG) Certification homes. In addition, the FYN coordinator 

will be available as a resource for homeowners, builders and landscape professionals who are working on FWSG 

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 education materials. 

Benefits 

In past years, approximately 34,600 people have received education annually either on a personal 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 cost of the FY2010 program is $110,000, with the District contributing $50,000 (Manasota). District funds 

support salary and benefits for the coordinator. The program is expected to reach 35,000 Manatee County residents at 

a cost to the District of approximately $1.43 per person. The budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the 

project. 


The total cost of the FY2009 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 LandscapingTM 

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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 266,685 


District 

Manatee County 187,400 0 50,000 60,000 

0 297,400 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$564,085 


FY2008 





Third advisory committee 7/21/08 7/21/08 




FYN Manatee County 

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 


FY2009 

Purchase order created 10/1/08 11/1/08 10/27/08 




Third advisory committee meeting 7/14/09 7/14/09 


Project complete 9/30/09 

Fourth task report 10/31/09 



First advisory committee meeting 12/10/09 

First task report 1/29/10 

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 

Fourth task report 10/29/10 


The third task period report includes the following accomplishments: 18 group presentations for 417 people; 975 

personal/telephone/email/mail contacts; 2 building industry contacts with 260 people; 3 homeowners association 

contacts involving 22 people; 2 exhibits attracting 850 people; 2 yard recognitions; 1 newsletter article potentially 

reaching 2,625 people; 7 newspaper articles potentially reaching 302,225 readers; 916 pieces of educational items 

distributed; and 12 hours contributed by 8 volunteers. Michelle Atkinson, FYN coordinator, will be filmed making a 

presentation on Florida-friendly landscaping for later use on the community television station of the Tara community. 

Atkinson gave an overview of the FWSG program to the Manatee/Sarasota Home Builders Association's Green Council. 

The District is coordinating with University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) to present a 

series of workshops designed to help homeowners associations understand what the SB 2080 means and what 

resources are available to assist them. A workshop in Manatee County is scheduled for October 21. ACTION TO DATE: 

On time. 


L512 

Manatee County Shallow Well Rebate Program 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

It 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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 41,065 


District 


0 

0 25,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$66,065 


Begin advertising: 12/1/05 12/1/05 


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 

Final Report: 7/15/07 11/16/09 

Final Invoice: 9/15/07 12/15/09 

Contract Termination: 12/31/07 12/31/09 


The County began advertising the program in December 2005. In May 2006, a billing insert was mailed describing the 


L512 

Manatee County Shallow Well Rebate Program 

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. To date, the 

District has reimbursed the County a total of $10,500. 


L520 

Around the Bend Nature Tours Manatee/Sarasota 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Around the Bend Nature Tours 





Description 

This Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) project will 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 utilize Around the Bend Nature Tours guides and materials. The program's effectiveness is measured 

through student pre/posttest data and a teacher evaluation tool. 

Benefits 

This program adresses watershed education and natural systems through hands-on field study programs for youth and 

adults. Additionally, several of the field trip sites are on District-owned lands, so promotion of the District's land 

stewardship efforts 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 FY2010 program is $76,390, with the District contributing $27,940 (Manasota). The project is 

projected to reach 2,475 people at a cost to the District of $11.29 per person. Budget line below includes cost for staff 



The total cost of the FY2009 program was $69,150, with the District contributing $28,000 (Manasota). During FY2009, 

the program's goal was to reach 2,000 people at a cost to the District of $14 per person. The cooperator conducted 53 

student field trips, reaching 2,156 students and 334 adults. The field trips took place at Emerson Point Preserve in 

Palmetto, The Haley House in Terra Ceia Preserve, Rye Preserve in East Manatee County, Durante Park on Longboat 

Key, DeSoto National Memorial in NW Bradenton, Leffis Key in Bradenton Beach, and Ken Thompson Park in 

Sarasota. All field studies are standards-based and hands-on. Curricula are site-specific so that students can make 

meaningful connections with the environment and truly understand the importance of local habitats. Local history and 

watershed studies are included at each site. The District has supported this project since FY2006. 


L520 

Around the Bend Nature Tours Manatee/Sarasota 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 

0 17,900 




District 

Around the Bend Nature Tours 1,900 0 1,750 3,450 


Braden River Middle School 2,000 0 0 

0 

0 2,000 

FL Division of Historical Resources 0 0 0 30,500 

0 30,500 

Manatee County Conservation Lands 4,500 0 0 

0 

0 4,500 

Pinellas County Environmental Fund 23,650 0 24,900 

0 

0 48,550 

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program 29,000 0 14,500 14,500 

0 58,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$273,291 



Purchase 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 

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


The FY2009 final report has been completed and final invoice has been paid. Cooperator has been notified of approval 

of FY2010 funding and District staff is working with cooperator to develop a scope of work for the FY2010 project. 



L601 

(Completed) Manatee County Indoor Water Conservation Project 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This 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 600 conventional toilets with ultra-low volume (ULV) toilets, which use up to 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf). 

In addition, approximately 600 low-flow showerheads will be provided to participating customers to replace 

conventional showerheads. The project will provide rebates for toilets at $100 per fixture. 

Benefits 

This FY2007 project is anticipated to save an estimated 11,850 gallons of water per day. The toilets and showerheads 

to be installed for this project have different life spans. The estimated water savings above was determined using a 

weighted average based on the total benefit for the life of the project. 

Costs 

The total project cost is $85,650, and the Manasota Basin Board has funded $42,825 in FY2007. The cost amortized 

at 8 percent over 20 years, is $1.99 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 county has hired Viewtech Financial Services as 

the consultant to administer the project. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 

0 47,928 


District 


0 

0 42,825 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$90,753 



Rebates Commence 5/31/07 8/3/07 



Rebates Complete 4/30/08 5/30/08 

Final Report 8/31/09 6/26/09 


The final invoice for L601 has been received and evaluated. The final invoice has been processed for payment and 


L601 

(Completed) Manatee County Indoor Water Conservation Project 

$42,157.16 has been reimbursed and $667.84 remains. The final report was received on June 26, 2009. The County 

issued 869 toilet rebates and gave away 52 showerheads. Total savings from the project is over 7 mg a year or 27.1 gpd 

per toilet. Project was completed on time. 


L604 

Manatee - WMPlan Little Manatee River 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 


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. 

Benefits 







Costs 

The total 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 511,394 0 8,216 

0 




(L604) 

Prior 

Funding 



500,000 0 0 

0 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

Total 

Funding 

500,000 

$1,019,610 



Recognition 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 

Execution of Cooperative Agreement by Manatee County 12/29/06 1/23/07 


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 


Termination of Cooperative Agreement 3/1/10 

Termination of Consultant Agreement 3/1/10 


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. Current Status: 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. 


L608 

Palmetto Reclaimed Water ASR 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Palmetto 




Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

This 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. 


Revenue 


0 676,799 




Prior 

Funding 



208,000 0 0 

0 

0 

208,000 


District 

City of Palmetto 661,000 0 0 

0 405,000 1,066,000 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$1,950,799

L608 

Palmetto Reclaimed Water ASR 



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 



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 January 2010. To date, the District has reimbursed the City $223,809 for it's share of design and construction 

of the exploratory/SZMW. 



Sarasota County - Watershed Plan: Lemon Bay 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





HEYL, MIKE, GARCIA, LIZANNE 

Description 

The 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, improve 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. 

Benefits 

This 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 District's share is funded by the Manasota Basin Board over two fiscal years: FY2007 ($150,000) and FY2008 

($150,000). 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 to be funded entirely by the Manasota Basin Board. The 



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. 



Sarasota County - Watershed Plan: Lemon Bay 


Revenue 


0 249,749 



Wtr Rstr) 

Prior 

Funding 



75,000 0 0 

0 

0 

75,000 


District 

Sarasota County 300,000 0 0 

0 

0 300,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$624,749 






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 


Literature 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 


The working Draft Watershed Management Plan is complete and is undergoing review by the project team members. 

Edits, comments and revisions will be collected and incorporated into a final Draft by late October 2009. 


L611 

Sarasota County - Watershed Plan: Roberts Bay 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





HEYL, MIKE, GARCIA, LIZANNE 

Description 

The 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. 

Benefits 

Development 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 District's share is funded by the Manasota Basin Board over two fiscal years: FY2007 ($150,000) and FY2008 

($150,000). 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. 


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 


0 249,749 



Wtr Rstr) 

Prior 

Funding 



75,000 0 0 

0 

0 

75,000 


District 


0 

0 300,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$624,749 






Execution of Agreement by SWFWMD 2/25/07 7/15/07 7/20/07 

Issue Notice To Proceed 3/1/07 7/30/07 7/22/07 


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 


The working Draft Watershed Management Plan is complete and is undergoing review by the project team members. 

Edits, comments and revisions will be collected and incorporated into a final Draft WMP by late October 2009. 


L613 

Sarasota Imp. BMPs South Pelican Drive 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 


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. 

Benefits 

The 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. 





(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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 




District 

Sarasota County 1,534,791 0 1,136 

0 

0 1,535,927 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$1,749,442

L613 

Sarasota Imp. BMPs South Pelican Drive 



Negotiate 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 


Complete Design and Permitting 6/5/07 2/28/10 

Bidding and Contractor Selection 11/5/07 4/1/10 

Commence Construction 11/5/07 6/1/10 

Complete Construction 1/5/09 6/1/11 


Submit As-Builts 5/5/09 8/1/11 

Contract Termination 10/1/10 


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 County's project manager assured District staff that 

the issues holding up the progress of the project are being resolved. The project design is currently holding at 20 percent 

because the County is trying to resolve some modeling issues. 


L614 

Sarasota Imp. BMPs Matheny Creek 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 


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. 

Benefits 

The 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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 441,494 


District 


0 

0 675,000 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$1,116,494

L614 

Sarasota Imp. BMPs Matheny Creek 




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 




Complete Design and Permitting 6/5/07 4/1/09 4/1/09 

Bidding and Contractor Selection 11/5/07 10/30/09 


Complete Construction 1/5/09 9/1/10 


Submit As-Builts 5/5/09 11/1/10 



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 is updating 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. The contractor pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2009. 


L615 

Sarasota Imp. BMPs Alligator Creek 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

The 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 over FY2007, 

FY2008 and FY2011. The District appropriated $750,000 in their FY2007 budget and $375,000 in their FY2008 

budget. The County withdrew its FY2010 funding request of $375,000 because those funds would not be expended 

until FY2011. The County will request the remaining funds in FY2011 to complete the project. 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 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

021 Manasota Basin 1,131,885 0 3,476 6,793 375,000 1,517,154 


District 

Sarasota County 2,345,000 0 375,000 

0 

0 2,720,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$4,237,154 




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 

Notice to Proceed 4/16/07 5/28/07 5/17/07 


Complete Design and Permitting 5/17/07 10/1/10 

Bidding and Contractor Selection 10/16/07 2/1/11 

Commence Construction 10/16/07 3/1/11 



Submit As-Builts 10/16/09 5/1/12 



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 project design is currently at 65 percent. 


L617 

Sarasota NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 


Project Manager OWENS, JIM 



Description 

This project consists of land surveying to establishing geodetic quality vertical control, adjustment of field 

measurements to ensure that survey measurements meet established National Geodetic Survey (NGS) specifications, 

and the construction of physical survey monuments adhering to NGS specifications for approximately two hundred 

miles of level lines in Sarasota County. The data will be published on the NGS (www.ngs.noaa.gov) and Land 

Boundary Information System (www. labins.org) web sites for access by the surveying and mapping community. This 

project will result in survey elevations in the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88) and is part of a larger 

effort by federal, state and local governments to migrate from the older and less accurate National Geodetic Vertical 

Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) to the more accurate NAVD88 system. 

Benefits 

The 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 

historical vertical datum used for FIRM maps, NGVD29, was established in the early part of the 20th century and was 

based on surveying technologies available at that time. Over time the NGVD29 control network has been degraded as 

benchmarks were destroyed or disturbed. Additionally, the inherent inaccuracies of the NGVD29 network do not allow 

it to be efficiently used in conjunction with modern surveying technologies such as global positioning systems (GPS). 

The District, along with federal, state and local agencies, is in the process of migrating from the older NGVD29 system 

to the more accurate NAVD88 control network.The vertical control network supports two aspects of FIRM creation and 

update. First, it provides the basic framework upon which all topographic information is collected using ground or aerial 

mapping surveys. A common survey framework is required to ensure that topographic mapping projects throughout 

the District are consistent and suitable for surface water modeling. Second, the vertical control network is used by 

surveyors to establish finished floor elevations, base flood elevations, elevation certificate information, and drainage 

infrastructure data. The densification of the existing survey control network will decrease the spacing between survey 

control benchmarks and therefore reduce costs for public and private surveyors to establish accurate vertical 

elevations. 

Costs 

This is a one-year project. The total project cost for contractual services is $200,000 with the Manasota Basin Board's 

share being $100,000. Sarasota County will provide $100,000 of the project cost. Additional costs are associated with 

staff time required to manage the project. 


This project will be administered by the District. The County will reimburse the District for 50% of all costs associated 

with contractual services. Geodetic surveying services will be performed by the Department of Environmental 

Protection's (DEP), Bureau of Survey and Mapping, and will be coordinated with the NGS. DEP has provided similar 

surveying services for the District in the past, they also have completed similar work for the St Johns River and South 

Florida Water Management Districts. This project builds upon the base control network funded by the Governing 

Board under project B134 - NAVD88 Migration. Similar cooperative projects have been completed, or are underway, 

for Hillsborough, Pasco and Manatee Counties. The cooperator can meet all funding requirements for the project. 


L617 

Sarasota NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification 


Revenue 

021 Manasota Basin 107,299 0 959 

0 



Sarasota Co - NAVD88 Control 

Densification(L617) 

Prior 

Funding 



100,000 0 0 

0 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

Total 

Funding 


$208,258 


Draft Cooperative Agreement to Management Services 11/3/06 11/6/06 

Draft Cooperative Agreement returned from Management Services 12/22/06 11/15/06 

Cooperative Agreement Contract executed 1/7/07 1/31/07 

Cooperative Agreement Notice to Proceed 2/28/07 2/20/07 

FDEP Surveying Contract Agreement to Management Services 3/1/07 2/27/07 

FDEP Contract returned from Management Services 3/15/07 3/9/07 

FDEP Contract executed 4/15/07 6/15/07 7/28/07 

FDEP Contract Notice to Proceed 6/1/07 6/23/07 8/1/07 

Fieldwork Complete 4/30/08 2/4/08 

FDEP Deliverables Complete 6/30/08 5/9/08 


Contract Close Out 9/30/08 8/18/08 


The FDEP/NGS staff have completed the initial formatting of the observation data and all data are submitted to the NGS 

for final adjustment and publishing. The FY2007 Sarasota Cooperative Agreement (L617) is complete; the District project 

manager coordinated this project with the Sarasota County Surveying and Mapping Department, FDEP Bureau of Survey 

& Mapping and the National Geodetic Survey (NGS). The FDEP field crews established a network of 317 

second-order NAVD88 benchmarks throughout Sarasota County. 


L618 

Sarasota - Watershed Management Plan: Coastal Fringe 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





TURNER, DAWN 

Description 

This proposed, 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. FY2007 funding is for the development of Topographic Information and 

performance of the North Roberts Bay coastal watershed. FY2008, FY2009 and FY2010 funding will continue the 

development and update of watershed plans for the remaining coastal areas including Little Sarasota Bay and Lemon 

Bay Coastal watersheds. 

Benefits 






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. 

To date, the District has encumbered $446,491 in funding for the project. For FY2009, Sarasota County encumbered 

$34,422 for project work. To date, Sarasota County has encumbered $280,913 for the project. Sarasota County has 

resumed it's requests for cooperative funding for this multi-year project in FY2010 with a request for $200,000 and 

presumably an equal match. For FY2010, the District is budgeting $39,031 and anticipates the County will provide 

$200,000 in funding in order to reach the same level of funding as the District. As each project 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, travel and central garage charges. 





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 


L618 

Sarasota - Watershed Management Plan: Coastal Fringe 

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. Because of delays caused by the 

unavailability of LiDar information, project work and consequently, project expenditures have not risen to the level of 

current project funding. Current funding is sufficient to carry project work through FY2009 without additional 

contributions from the District. Sarasota County will need to budget and encumber additional funding in FY2010 in 

order to reach the same level of funding as the District. 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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 



District 

Sarasota County 246,492 0 34,422 200,000 502,403 983,317 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$2,070,672 


Contract Development & Execution 


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 Bay 

Receive / 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 9/30/09 

Watershed Evaluation - Approved 8/10/08 12/30/09 

Watershed Management Plan - Begin 9/10/08 12/30/09 

Watershed Management Plan - Approved 12/30/08 4/30/10 


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. 


L623 

Venice Imp. BMPs Hatchett Creek Eastgate (Withdrawn) 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

City of Venice 



NORTON, NANCY 


Description 


Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Hatchett Creek Watershed in Sarasota County. This BMP will be 

implemented in the Eastgate improvement area. The project will improve flood protection level of service deficiencies 

by enlarging outfall pipes and providing additional storage within the watershed by increasing the size of the retention 

area. The proposed project will include an open swale ditch system or a stormwater retention pond to improve water 

quality by increasing residence time of stormwater runoff prior to discharge. With FY2007 funding, the work on the 

Implementation of BMPs will begin and includes the following tasks: hydraulic evaluation, design, development of 

construction documents, construction permitting, bidding and contractor selection, and construction of the BMPs. 

FY2008 funding will be used for the following tasks: evaluation, development of construction documents, construction 

permitting and construction of the BMPs. 

Benefits 

The 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 new storage 

area. 

Costs 

The total budgeted amount for this project is $305,000, of which the District's share is $92,500. The District's share is 

being funded entirely by the Manasota Basin Board. The City will contribute $212,500. The City has previously 

expended approximately $120,000 for temporary flood mitigation activities within the project area, such as regrading 

drainage swales. For FY2007, $55,000 is appropriated in the Basin's budget. For FY2008, $37,500 is appropriated 

from the Manasota Basin to continue the project. When each task is completed the project budget may require 

refinement based on the information gathered. The probable construction costs for this project are based on the BMP 

alternative analysis developed by Sarasota County in the Hatchett Creek Master Plan. The District funding amounts 






(CWM) initiative strategies. 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 City previously budgeted funds for the improvement area for performing 

temporary mitigation by regrading drainage swales. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the City will be 

developed to complete the Implementation of BMPs. The City will manage the project, where the District project 


Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 



District 

City of Venice 212,500 0 0 

0 



Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$315,844

L623 

Venice Imp. BMPs Hatchett Creek Eastgate (Withdrawn) 




Contract returned from Management Services 4/9/07 5/1/07 

Contract sent to City 4/16/07 5/3/07 

Signed contract returned from City 5/14/07 6/4/07 




Acquire All Permits, Government Approvals, & Real Property Rights for Project 6/4/08 


Bidding and Contractor Selection 9/4/08 

Commence Construction 11/4/08 


3. Project Closeout 

Submit As-Builts 2/19/10 


Status As Of: October 29, 2008 

On February 22, 2008, the City submitted a request for construction with no-permit required to the Sarasota Regulation 

Department for upsizing the pipes at Laurel and Cypress. The City was originally going to construct a stormwater pond in 

a local park off-site and have the water transported to this pond. During the pre-application meeting with Sarasota's 

Regulation Department, they were informed that they would not receive a permit if they were transporting the water off 

site. They decided to remove the pond from the plans and pursue construction with no permit required. On March 27, 

2008 the City received notification from the Sarasota Regulation that a permit is not required for construction. The 

revised construction with no-permit required will change the original project intent. The District received an updated 

scope of work from the City on April 18, 2008. The District had concerns regarding whether the new scope of work 

modified the objectives of the original plan. A meeting occurred on April 29, 2008 between the District and the City. The 

District expressed their concerns regarding the change in scope of work and the potential loss of water quality 

improvement. The District received a letter on May 12, 2008 from the City Engineer with the water quality improvement 

calculations and cost benefit analysis. The District had concerns regarding the accuracy of the calculations. District Staff 

contacted the City's Engineer and discussed the validity of the letter. Both concurred that there was no water quality 

improvement without the stormwater pond. On June 13, 2008, the District received a letter from the City requesting to 

withdraw the project due to an inability to improve water quality. District Staff sent a letter on June 26, 2008 accepting the 

City's withdrawal request. A recap indicating contract termination will be included as an information item at the Manasota 

Basin Board October 2008 meeting. Funds from this project have been liquidated and balance forwarded. 


L624 

Venice Imp. BMPs Hatchett Creek-Venice 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





NORTON, NANCY 

Description 


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. 

Benefits 


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 is 

being funded entirely by the Manasota Basin. The City is contributing $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 

amounts shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and central garage charges. 





(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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 190,242 


District 

City of Venice 175,835 0 0 

0 

0 175,835 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$366,077

L624 

Venice Imp. BMPs Hatchett Creek-Venice 



Negotiate 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 




Acquire All Permits, Government Approvals, & Real Property Rights for Project 6/4/08 4/4/08 





3. Project Closeout 

Submit As-Builts 2/19/10 



The City has decided to add a baffle box into the plans to meet their water quality improvement goals. With the baffle 

box, this project will meet all original intentions. The City has requested a no cost time extension due to a delay with their 

contract development with FEMA. An amendment was developed and routed. The amendment was mailed to the City 

and will be signed at their Council meeting in September. Construction Bid documents have been developed and District 

staff is currently reviewing them. 


L627 

City of North Port Water Conservation and Retrofit Project 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

This 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 $137,600, and the Manasota Basin Board approved funding in the amount of $68,800 in 

FY2007. The cost amortized at 8 percent over 20 years, is $1.71 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 



techniques will be disseminated to all program particpants. The City plans to hire a consultant to administer the 

project. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 77,200 


District 

City of North Port 58,500 0 0 

0 

0 58,500 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$135,700 








Rebates Complete 8/1/08 10/31/08 


L627 

City of North Port Water Conservation and Retrofit Project 




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 will be submitted in September 2009. 


L693 

Water Exhibits in the Glazer Children's Museum of Tampa 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

The Children's Museum of Tampa 




Description 

The 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. 

Benefits 

The 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 


Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 

0 74,786 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 102,175 0 69,090 

0 

0 171,265 


0 

0 94,255 

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 25,960 0 23,001 777 

0 49,738 

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 63,521 0 35,396 

0 

0 98,917 

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 15,940 0 13,573 777 

0 30,290 

020 Peace River Basin 27,455 0 21,302 777 

0 49,534 

021 Manasota Basin 31,339 0 25,999 777 

0 58,115 


District 

Glazer Children's Museum of Tampa 291,457 0 5,231,463 

0 

0 5,522,920 

Other Funding Sources 6,072,500 0 13,018,602 

0 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$25,240,922 



FY2007 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 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 


FY2009 contract executed 9/1/09 9/30/09 

Building construction complete 3/1/10 

Exhibts installed 7/1/10 

FY2009 components completed 8/1/10 

Museum grand opening 9/30/10 


Construction of the Museum building is under way 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, will happen concurrently with the building's construction. The project manager attended a meeting with 

Museum staff and the Water's Journey and Water Bank exhibits designer, Reb Haizlip (also the new building's architect), 

at the Glazer Children's Museum offices on July 6. The contract for the project's final Phase 3 is being routed through 

District staff. ACTION-TO-DATE: On time. 


L854 

Bradenton/Manatee Co./Palmetto Reuse Interconnect Study 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

This 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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

021 Manasota Basin 47,221 0 3,661 779 

0 51,661 


District 

City of Bradenton 40,000 0 0 

0 

0 40,000 

City of Palmetto 20,000 0 0 

0 

0 20,000 


0 

0 20,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$131,661 


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 

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 


L854 

Bradenton/Manatee Co./Palmetto Reuse Interconnect Study 

Bradenton and Manatee County was completed May 30, 2009. This project is now complete. The final invoice is being 

prepared by the City of Bradenton. 


L867 

Sarasota County GIS Dataset Development 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 


Project Manager FITOS, EKATERINA 



TURNER, DAWN, DICKS, STEVE, FITOS, EKATERINA 

Description 

Sarasota 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. 

Benefits 

Drainage 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. 


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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

021 Manasota Basin 101,278 0 101,420 102,727 200,000 505,425 


District 

Sarasota County 306,742 0 200,000 200,000 500,000 1,206,742 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$1,712,167 


Phase 2 - FY 2008 



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Sarasota County GIS Dataset Development 


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 2009 



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 2010 

Contract Execution 9/1/09 

Notice to Proceed 10/1/09 

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 


FY2008 - Phase 2: Project has been completed and closed out. FY2009 - Phase 3: The District and the County met on 

June 18th to discuss the project schedule, timeline and deliverables. The District, upon review of Phase 2 deliverables, 

made minor modification to the Scope of Work. The Agreement has been routed through the District. The original signed 

copies of the agreement have been forwarded to the County for signature at the September 8th Board of County 

Commissioner meeting. FY2010 - Phase 4: The County has been updated on the budget status for this project. 

ACTION-TO-DATE: Delayed. For Phase 2, the County has contracted with the Consultant, and initiated work on the 

project since February 2009. The Agreement being routed is dated to be retro-active upon execution by both parties. 


L869 

(Completed) Englewood Reuse Transmission - Park Forest 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Englewood Water District 




Description 

This project consists of the design and construction of approximately 3,800 feet of 6" and 4" reuse transmission line to 

connect the Park Forest Subdivision to the Englewoods Reuse System. The Park Forest Subdivision currently uses 

stormwater and groundwater to irrigate the existing 73 residences of the Development. 

Benefits 

The project provides 43,800 gallons per day (gpd) of reclaimed water to 73 residential customers to offset 21,900 gpd 

of potable groundwater supply. 

Costs 

The total project cost is estimated to be $240,000. The District's FY2008 share will be $117,500 with $5,000 budgeted 

from the WPST Fund. The Englewood Water District will be responsible for the remaining funds of $117,500. The 

cost, amortized at 8% over 30 years is $2.64 per 1000 gallons offset. 


The reclaimed water will be supplied under pressure to the developments irrigation system. The development has 

been experiencing problems getting sufficient quantity from its groundwater sources. Of the estimated total cost of 

$240,000, design is estimated to cost $65,000 and the remaining $175,000 has been allocated for construction. The 

reclaimed water will be supplied under pressure to the developments irrigation system. The development has been 

experiencing problems getting sufficient quantity from its groundwater sources. Of the estimated total cost of 

$240,000, design is estimated to cost $65,000 and the remaining $175,000 has been allocated for construction. 


Revenue 

021 Manasota Basin 121,134 0 1,465 

0 

0 122,599 




Prior 

Funding 



5,000 0 0 

0 


District 

Englewood Water District 117,500 0 0 

0 

0 117,500 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

Total 

Funding 

5,000 

$245,099 


Agreement Executed: 3/31/08 4/16/08 

Begin Design and Permitting: 4/25/08 4/23/08 

Complete Design and Permitting: 8/30/08 8/30/08 

Start Construction: 11/30/08 12/8/08 

Complete Construction: 3/31/09 3/13/09 

Project Complete: 6/30/09 4/29/09 


L869 

(Completed) Englewood Reuse Transmission - Park Forest 


The design and permitting is complete. The mandatory pre-bid meeting was held September 23, 2008. Eleven 

contractors purchased bid packages. Bid opening was held October 14th with bid award on November 6, 2008. 

Construction started on the project December 8, 2008 and was completed March 13, 2009. The Park Forest 

development is now receiving reclaimed water. EWD submitted a final invoice for $81,126.38 which included $5,000 of 

WPSTF's. The invoice was paid by the District April 29, 2009. This project is complete. 


L874 

Aqua Utilities Reuse Transmission - Eastern Lakewood Ranch 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Aqua Utilities Florida, Inc. 




Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

The 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 


0 1,563,075 




Prior 

Funding 



167,400 0 0 

0 

0 

167,400 


District 

Aqua Utilities 734,800 0 818,500 

0 

0 1,553,300 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$3,283,775 


Begin Design: 11/30/07 12/14/07 

Execute Agreement: 1/31/08 3/24/08 

Complete Design: 9/30/08 9/19/08 

Start Construction: 11/30/08 1/5/09 


L874 

Aqua Utilities Reuse Transmission - Eastern Lakewood Ranch 

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 

substantially complete. Awaitnig final walk-through and development of punch list. First invoice is being 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: Ontime. 


L879 

Southwest Wastewater Reclamation Facility ASR Monitoring Well 

System (cancelled) 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 


Project Manager ELLISON, DON 



Description 

The proposed project is a continuation of Manatee County's Southwest Wastewater Reclamation Facility Reclaimed 

Water Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Project (F007) and will develop a 1 to 2 mgd dry season supply. If 

successful, the County will expand the capacity of the ASR system to provide a dry season supply of up to 10 mgd. In 

fiscal year (FY) 2008 the County will construct two additional storage zone monitoring wells to determine the extent of 

arsenic mobilization in the aquifer. The County and District continue to work with the Florida Department of 

Environmental Protection (FDEP) to discuss possible solutions to the arsenic problem, including the possibility of 

installing a degasification system at the County's site. 

Benefits 

If successful, this project will increase the utilization of reclaimed water to offest groundwater withdrawals in the 

Southern Water Use Caution Area. The funding request made by the County will be used to find a way to solve the 

arsenic issue and proceed with the final ASR cycle testing necessary to obtain an operation permit at their Southwest 

Reclaimed Water ASR site. The existing ASR well is capable of yielding 1 to 2 mgd of reclaimed water during the dry 

season, however, if a solution to the arsenic issue could be implemented and an operational permit is issued, 

expansion of reclaimed ASR up to 10 mgd might be possible. There are no cost benefit calculations for this project, as 

benefits will be associated with future reuse projects that will be possible if a solution to the arsenic problem can be 

found. 

Costs 

The total cost for the additional monitoring wells is $500,000 with the Manasota Basin's share not-to-exceed $250,000. 

The Basin's total share is being requested for FY2008. 


Under the original F007 project, Manatee County obtained a construction and testing permit; constructed an ASR well; 

and performed several cycle tests. During cycle testing the County encountered a problem with the mobilization of 

arsenic in the aquifer, which is common at ASR facilities throughout the State. Upon the discovery of the arsenic 

problem in FY2006, the FDEP requested the County construct two additional storage zone monitoring wells to 

determine if the extent of arsenic in the aquifer was limited to property owned by the County. The FDEP, however, has 

recently modified their regulatory stance to require the drinking water standard for arsenic be met at all times in the 

aquifer no matter how limited it is spatially. This occurred during or after the time when the County submitted their 

Cooperative Funding request. Though there remains concern about installing additional monitoring wells at this time, 

the County is committed to addressing the arsenic issue over the next year and is working with the FDEP and District 

staff to finalize their plans. Therefore, the County has asked that their request continue to be considered for funding in 

light of the uncertainty in the final approach that will be selected to resolve FDEP's concerns about the arsenic issue. 

The County would like to wait on results of the Pre-treatment Pilot study being conducted by the District and the City of 

Bradenton as to what if any additional requirements the FDEP will have. The county has cancelled this funding request 

and will resubmit for funding in the future if they decide to proceed with the project. 


L879 

Southwest Wastewater Reclamation Facility ASR Monitoring Well 

System (cancelled) 




Revenue 

255,932 0 6,057 

0 

021 Manasota Basin 0 261,989 


District 


0 

0 250,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$511,989 


Contract 

Kick off Meeting (Conference Call) 2/14/08 2/2/08 

Prepare Draft Scope of Work 3/22/08 

Prepare Contract for Internal Review 4/18/08 


Contract Completion Date 5/25/09 

Project Schedule 

FDEP Meeting on Permit Renewal 4/18/08 

Prepare Permit Renewal and Consent Order 7/25/08 

FDEP Permit Renewal Notice to Issue 10/11/08 

Execute Contract withDrilling Contractor 10/11/08 

Complete Monitoring Well Installations 1/20/09 

Status As Of: May 21, 2008 

The county notified the District that it is cancelling this project and doesn't need the funding. They will resubmit for 

cooperative funding if they decide to proceed with this project in the future. 


L949 

Manatee County Water Conservation Program 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 





Description 


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. 

Benefits 

This 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 



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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 86,498 


District 


0 

0 63,072 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$149,570 


Program Implementation 4/1/08 6/30/08 

Complete Rebates 6/30/09 3/2/09 

Distribution Report 7/30/09 7/9/09 

Final Report 9/30/10 

Project Closeout 1/31/11 


From April 2009 to May 2009, Manatee County rebated 266 toilets. Manatee County has now completed 1,486 toilet 


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Manatee County Water Conservation Program 

rebates. The Distribution report was received on July 9, 2009. The estimated savings is over 8 mg per year. To date, the 

District has reimbursed Manatee County $61,768.50 for this project and has a balance of $1,303.50 for showerheads. 

From 5/15/2008 to date, Manatee County has retrofitted 160 high-flow showerheads with low-flow models. Manatee 

County has received all the funds allocated by the District for toilet rebates. Manatee County will continue to retrofit 

high-flow showerheads with low-flow models until the remaining 740 low-flow showerheads are dispursed. 


N013 

Development of Landscape Fertilizer BMPs - Phase 1 


AOR(s) 

Water Quality 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

The objective of this project is to verify the accuracy of the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods (FYN) and Florida Green 

Industries best management practices (BMPs) fertilizer recommendations across a wide range of common landscape 

plants. Plant growth, biomass allocation, shoot nutrient status, foliar characteristics and aesthetic quality will be 

evaluated. Plants will be irrigated uniformly as needed according to IFAS recommendations. Irrigation amounts will be 

recorded and will allow for water-use efficiency to be calculated when combined with plant biomass measurements. 

The interaction between fertilizer rates and water-use efficiency of plants will offer insight into the effect of fertility 

recommendations on landscape water consumption. Soil nutrient status will also be monitored over the evaluation 

period. 

Benefits 

This project represents a significant step to develop and implement accurate, science-based fertilizer BMPs for urban 

(residential and commercial) landscapes. This study aims to improve the quality of stormwater that leaves an urban 

landscape by influencing the amount of fertilizer that is applied to these landscapes. The results of the project will be 

applicable to ornamental plants grown in residential and commercial landscapes. This research will provide scientific 

data on the fertilizer needs of landscape plants and will improve the accuracy, credibility and long-term viability of 

statewide BMP programs, such as the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods (FYN) program. 

Costs 

The total project cost is anticipated to be $1,132,158 with the District contributing $566,079 and the University 

contributing $566,079 worth of in-kind services. The FY2009 budget amount for the first part of Phase I of this project 

is $79,400, with the University of Florida - IFAS contributing $39,700 worth of in kind services and $39,700 to be 

funded by the District. The District's share of the FY2009 budget was spilt evenly among all Basins. The University of 

Florida - IFAS submitted a FY2010 Cooperative Funding request for $41,500 to continue Phase I of the project. 

Additional funds are anticipated to be requested in FY2011 to complete Phase I of the project. Additional funds are 

anticipated to be requested in FY2012, FY2013 and FY2014 to complete the final phase (Phase II) of the project. The 



Non-point nutrient losses in stormwater runoff and leachate from urban landscapes have been implicated in the 

degradation of water quality in Florida. Information on the nutrient requirements of plant material in a landscape setting 

is very limited, most of which pertains only to trees and shrubs. Therefore, there is a critical need to develop more 

accurate fertilizer recommendations and validate existing and proposed landscape fertilizer BMPs to quantify their 

impact on water consumption and quality. In order to make reasonable fertilizer recommendations, it is necessary to 

have information about the nutritional requirements of the most demanding components of the landscape. Additionally, 

knowledge of the nutrient requirements allows plants to be zoned based on their fertilizer requirements, similar to the 

zoning recommendations for water requirements promoted by FYN (right plant/right place). This zoning will result in a 

more targeted and efficient approach to fertilizer application and reduce nutrient losses to the environment. The 

University of Florida - IFAS is committed to the development of science-based water conservation and flood protection 

ordinances and state-of-the art best management practices. The research activities of the faculty help to provide the 

important scientific data to make these ordinances and BMPs possible. In addition, Extension activities of faculty at 

the University of Florida - IFAS help to ensure that these science-based ordinances and BMPs are implemented. 


N013 



Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 0 51,530 497,944 549,474 


0 

0 5,582 


0 

0 5,582 


0 

0 5,581 


0 

0 5,582 


0 

0 5,582 


0 

0 4,962 


0 

0 4,962 


0 

0 4,962 


District 

University of Florida - IFAS, In-Kind 

Services 

Prior 

Funding 



0 0 39,700 41,500 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

484,878 

Total 

Funding 

566,078 

$1,158,347 



Negotiate Cooperative Funding Agreement 9/17/08 11/3/08 


Contract sent to Cooperator for Approval 12/14/08 1/23/09 3/19/09 

Signed Contract returned from Cooperator 1/15/09 4/30/09 6/19/09 

Contract Executed 1/31/09 5/15/09 6/22/09 

Notice to Proceed sent to Cooperator 1/31/09 5/15/09 6/24/09 


Literature Review 2/13/09 1/31/09 

Construct Trial Landscape and Trellis Beds 2/27/09 2/27/09 

Obtain and Install Plants 3/27/09 3/18/09 

Complete Data Collection 10/30/09 

Draft Final Report 11/30/09 




On August 5, 2008 the District project manager met with the cooperator and requested a draft scope of work for the 

project. Notice of FY2009 funding approval has been sent to the cooperator. A draft contract was sent to the cooperator 

for review on September 24, 2008. The District project manager received the draft contract with comments back from the 

cooperator on November 13, 2008. The contract was sent to the cooperator for signature on March 19, 2009. The 

contract was executed on June 22, 2009 and the Notice to Proceed was sent to the Cooperator on June 24, 2009. The 

Literature Review, Construction of Trial Landscape and Trellis Beds, and Installation of Plants has been completed. The 

cooperator has submitted a FY2010 Cooperative Funding application requesting $41,500 to continue Phase I of the 

project. 


N014 

The Florida Aquarium Watershed Education Initiative 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

The Florida Aquarium, Inc. 




Description 

This Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) project will educate teachers and students about Florida's water resources 

and natural environment. The Florida Aquarium provides a comprehensive 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 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 provides an opportunity for youth to 

engage in interactive role-playing to learn about watersheds, water quality, water conservation and habitat protection. 

Throughout the program, each student takes part in three field explorations within the Tampa Bay watershed. SEAS is 

a teacher education program that provides workshops for elementary, middle and high school teachers, focusing on 

estuaries and incorporating the learning objectives of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. It allows teachers 

to explore current and future environmental issues and challenges facing those resources. The ROCS workshop 

component is an innovative addition to the project. It gives middle and high school students the opportunity to study 

several major water quality issues associated with local watersheds. Students identify the issues and create action 

plans that are achievable and beneficial for the environment. SWIM staff participate in this conference. 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. The SEAS 

program evaluation will include a combination of pre/post assessments, workshop surveys and teacher journals. The 

ROCS workshop will be evaluated through pre/post assessments. 

Benefits 

The cooperator estimates that the FY2010 program will reach 147 students and 80 teachers directly and 7,500 

students indirectly. The FY2009 addition of ROCS strengthens the project. ROCS is 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 FY2010 project 

includes a new "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. Parents are also included as part of the summer camp enrichment events. 

Costs 

The total cost of the FY2010 project is $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 is determined by the number of 

participants projected to participate in the programming from each basin. District funding supports a summer camp, 

teacher training programs and a workshop for teachers and students. The program is 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. Budget lines below 

include costs for staff to manage the project. 


The total FY2009 project cost was $42,944, with the District contributing $21,194 (Alafia River $5,273; Hillsborough 

River $5,274; Northwest Hillsborough $5,273; Coastal Rivers $1,054; Pinellas-Anclote River $1,056; Withlacoochee 

River $1,154; Peace River $1,055; Manasota $1,055). Basin budget breakdowns were established based on a list of 

program participants provided by the cooperator. The District funded a summer camp, teacher training programs and 

a workshop for teachers and students. This program was projected to reach 140 students and 79 teachers directly 

and 6,000 students indirectly at a cost to the District of $3.53 per person. 


N014 


Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 11,976 


0 17,489 


0 

0 6,025 


0 3,691 


0 3,694 


0 3,792 


0 3,692 


0 3,692 


District 

The Florida Aquarium, Inc. 12,700 0 21,750 22,570 

0 57,020 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$111,071 



Open purchase order 11/3/08 1/5/09 

Program components completed 9/15/09 9/30/09 

Final report received by the District 9/30/09 10/15/09 


Inititate purchase order 10/1/09 

Program components completed 9/15/10 

Final report and invoice received by the District 9/30/10 


SEAS teacher workshops are scheduled for September 12 and 26. The September 12 workshop has 12 teachers 

currently registered; 21 teachers from Hillsborough and Pinellas counties are currently registered for the September 26 

workshop. Both workshops are expected to fill to capacity. The Art-O-Fishal Fun Summer Camp sessions were held 

June 15-19, June 22-26, July 6-10 and July 13-17. A total of 78 students participated. The Florida Aquarium worked with 

Metropolitan Ministries, United Way Agencies, Hillsborough Kids Inc. and Hillsborough County Schools to recruit student 

participants. Cooperator has been notified of approval of FY2010 funding and District staff is working with cooperator to 

develop a scope of work for the FY2010 project. ACTION-TO-DATE: On time. 


N046 

Great Explorations Water Planet Pinellas 


AOR(s) 



Withlacoochee River, Manasota 

Cooperator(s) 

Great Explorations 




Description 

Great Explorations is an interactive children's museum in St. Petersburg. Water Planet: Lessons in Stewardship is a 

two-phase set of water education exhibits. Phase 1 educates the audience on Florida-friendly landscaping, water 

conservation, protecting wetlands, wildlife and water quality. Interactive exhibits include Explore a Wetland featuring 

larger-than-life plants and wildlife with interactive signage; a plant repopulation nursery; a play area where visitors learn 

the importance of responsible water usage in daily life; Nature Trading Post where visitors can research and trade 

natural items such as shells and gain trading points by removing trash from local waters; and Fish Tales where visitors 

can learn all about our local fish, fishing and boating rules and monofilament recycling. Phase 2 will include educating 

the audience about groundwater, how to keep water clean, flooding and erosion, wind and weather. The goal is to 

complete Phase 1 by November 2009. This exhibit was created with input from community focus groups; museum 

Board members, staff and Youth Apprentices; and outside design professionals. Members of several environmental 

groups, including the District, met with museum staff members and contributed ideas to further define exhibit 

components and determine environmental lessons. The museum serves 150,000 annual visitors. 

Benefits 

The District benefits from teaching children and their families about water conservation and protection. Great 

Explorations reaches 150,000 people annually through museum attendance, special events and programming. The 

exhibits provide engaging learning experiences consistent with District priorities for this audience. As an added benefit, 

the museum recently received a multi-year grant to provide after-school programming for 50 at-risk children and 

summer programming for 85. These children will become an ongoing focus group participating in pre- and posttesting 

and helping evaluate the effectiveness of the messages on participants and their families. 

Costs 

The total cost of the project - $150,000 - was originally planned to be phased over two years. Phase 1 in FY2009 is 

$75,000, with contributions from the following Basins: Alafia River--$2,150, Coastal Rivers--$2,135, Hillsborough 

River--$5,594, Pinellas-Anclote River--$60,375, Manasota--$1,700, Northwest Hillsborough--$2,675, and 

Withlacoochee River -- $371. These percentages are based on cooperator-supplied attendance figures. With 150,000 

visitors, the cost of the total project (both phases) is $1 per person. Exhibit life is generally ten years, reducing the cost 

to the District over this period. Because of the project delays during Phase 1, the cooperator did not submit a proposal 

for FY2010, but plans to submit a proposal for Phase 2 in FY2011. 


In 2003, the museum opened the Great Splash! water education exhibit, which has been moved and improved over 

the years. Funding came from the District, the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration through the Pinellas 

County Environmental Fund, the Tampa Bay National Estuary Program (TBNEP), Progress Energy, Tampa Bay 

Water and others. Museum staff developed and continue to present stage demonstrations and classroom programs to 

complement these water education exhibits. A recent grant from TBNEP is funding a program that brings at-risk 

children into the museum to participate in water-related activities, attend water science demonstrations and discover 

how to learn more on their own. 


N046 

Great Explorations Water Planet Pinellas 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 

0 2,902 


0 

0 6,346 


0 

0 3,427 


0 

0 2,887 


0 

0 61,127 


0 

0 1,123 


0 

0 2,452 


District 

Great Explorations 0 0 75,000 

0 75,000 150,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$230,264 


Purchase order opened 11/10/08 4/20/09 


Second task report due 6/30/09 

Third task report due 9/15/09 

Final report received by the District 9/30/09 11/30/09 

Status As Of: April 23, 2009 

The Project manager contacted the cooperator on January 30, 2009 and provided a copy of the Accelerate Florida letter. 

The project is not on track for completion as proposed by the cooperator. District was informed on March 13 that the 

museum's Executive Director has resigned. On March 26, the cooperator requested to withdraw the FY2009 project due 

to changes in leadership and economic constraints. 


N081 

City of North Port Brackish Groundwater Exploration 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This project is a brackish groundwater exploration and test of the feasibility of developing a brackish groundwater 

supply. It is located in the northeast area of the City known as the Kelce Ranch. The location in southeastern Sarasota 

County is in the southern portion of the SWUCA. The intent of the program is to investigate the geology and 

hydrogeology in this area to define water quality and aquifer characteristics within both the surficial, intermediate and 

upper Floridan aquifer systems through construction of wells at three sites. These three sites are midway between 

ROMP 9 and ROMP 9.5 monitor well sites. The data collected from this test well program will add to our understanding 

of the geology and hydrology of southeastern Sarasota county. The City may request additional funding in future years 

to implement the project's water treatment facility and infrastructure. 

Benefits 

Based upon the geohydrologic data obtained, new production wells into the intermediate or upper Floridan aquifer 

system could be constructed to disperse pumping in this region while providing a groundwater source for the City 

which is necessary to mitigate the seasonality and sustainability of the Myakkahatchee Creek surface water treatment 

system. These production wells will also provide a back-up supply to the regional system through existing 

interconnections with the Authority and Charlotte County. 

Costs 

The total cost of the project is estimated to be $1,736,600. The District's funding commitment is requested to be 50 

percent of eligible project costs not to exceed $867,800. The Basin's share of the project is requested to be provided 

as follows: $367,800 in the FY2009 budget year and $500,000 in FY2010. The City of North Port needs to budget 

additional dollars in future years to implement water supply development that would result in additional supplies being 

available 


Due to the dramatic changes in water quality between the two ROMP sites (9 and 9.5), it is important to clearly 

understand the water quality and geologic changes across the site. Each site would include two test wells and two 

monitor wells: one test and one monitor well will be completed into permeable zone 3 (PZ-3) of the intermediate and 

one test and one monitor well will completed into the surficial aquifer. The intermediate aquifer system is 

discontinuous and heterogeneous in nature. The northeastern most site will have two additional Upper Floridan wells. 

Aquifer performance tests will be run at each site in the intermediate and surficial aquifers. Additionally, exploration of 

the Avon Park formation will provide hydrogeologic and water quality profiles at one site in the Upper Floridan Aquifer 

System. A seven day aquifer performance test will be run in the Avon Park to get aquifer characteristics that are not 

available at ROMP 9.5. Since there is over a 6 mile distance between the outermost wells, this project would help 

detect where the water quality of the Floridan aquifer begins to diminish. Initial drilling would commence at the site 

closest to ROMP 9.5 and proceed sequentially along a southwesterly transect towards ROMP 9.0. The Floridan well 

would be drilled first to provide initial hydrogeologic data for construction of the subsequent PZ-3 and surficial wells at 

each site. The City of North Port currently relies primarily on surface water from the Myakkahatchee Creek and 

Cocoplum Waterway as their primary source of potable supply. In addition the City receives supply from the Peace 

River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority. 


N081 

City of North Port Brackish Groundwater Exploration 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 

0 372,959 


District 

Applicant Share 0 0 372,959 500,000 

0 872,959 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$1,245,918 


Phase I 

Design & Permitting 7/1/09 

Construction of wells 11/1/09 

Initial testing 8/1/10 


The City of North Port is postponing the N081, City of North Port Brackish Groundwater Exploration Project and we will 

no longer need the FY2009 budgeted funds ($367,800.) for this project. The City (Cindy Mick, Utilities Director) informed 

District staff of this decision in a meeting held on July 1, 2009 to discuss the River Bank Filtration Project and future 

funding. The City will be sending written notification (either email or a letter) to the District. District staff attending the 

meeting were John Ferguson, Ken Herd, Owen Thornberry, Ross Morton, and Brian Armstrong and me. Cindy Mick, 

Jerry Manning, Pat Zoeller, Jennifer Desrosiers and John Evano attended from the City. Pat Lehman and Mike Coates 

were there representing the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority. The purpose of this project was to 

determine the feasibility of developing a brackish groundwater supply in the northeast portion of the City known as the 

Kelce Ranch. Funding for the project was to be provided by the Manasota Basin Board. The reasons for withdrawing this 

project are the financial condition of the developer of Kelce ranch, the slowdown in the housing market and the City's 

inability to get access agreements to project sites. 


N082 

City of North Port Myakkahatchee Creek Water Treatment Plant 

RBF/RO Reliability Project 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 






Description 

The City of North Port Myakkahatchee Creek Water Treatment RBF/RO Plant Reliability Project is an alternative water 

supply project that consists of a facility with river bank filtration (RBF) and Reverse Osmosis (RO) for the treatment of 

1.5mgd of finished potable water. This project will make the Myakkahatchee Creek, typically a seasonal source, 

operable on a year round basis. 

Benefits 

Development of this project will increase the reliability of the Myakkahatchee Creek surface water treatment plant 

(MCWTP). The key benefits include: 1) the enhancement of a newly permitted surface water supply that will maximize 

usage of surface water; 2) the utilization of an RBF intake, which is an innovative approach to pre-treat surface water 

to provide a natural, sustainable treatment process; and 3) the addition of high quality RO treated water to increase 

the use of the local surface water supply for the City of North Port to meet their own needs and free up additional water 

critical to the needs of the regional system, particularly during the seasonal dry periods. 

Costs 

The total cost of the RBF/RO project is $17,732,000, with the requested Distict share being $7,150,000. District 

funding is provided entirely by the Manasota Basin Board. District funding in FY2010 is $500,000. Total funding 

budgeted to date (FY2009) is $900,000 from the Manasota Basin Board. 

The total project cost above includes pilot studies and existing facility upgrades paid for by the City of North Port. The 

District eligible costs are for the RBF and RO facilities, which total $14,300,000. 


The objective of this project is to increase the reliability of the MCWTP in order to meet increasing demands and 

future regulations. The City of North Port currently operates a conventional surface water treatment plant that was 

designed with a treatment capacity of 4.4 MGD, but consistent and reliable production at full capacity has been 

prevented by poor source water quality. The historic water source, Myakkahatchee Creek, is now complimented by a 

newly permitted supplemental source, Cocoplum Canal, but both sources exhibit considerable seasonal variability in 

flow and water quality. Elevated TDS and sulfate levels, particularly during the dry season, create challenges in 

meeting water quality regulations with the current treatment system. Meeting the finished water turbidity levels is an 

additional challenge. These issues have resulted in the current water treatment plant being used primarily on a 

seasonal basis. The City currently utilizes this system complimentary and in tandem with potable water purchased 

from the Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority. 

The proposed MCWTP RBF/RO Reliability Project includes the full-scale preliminary design, final design, and 

construction of a 2.0 mgd RBF system and a RO system capable of producing 1.5 mgd of finished potable water. The 

RO concentrate will be disposed through the City's wastewater treatment facility. The RBF/RO treatment system will 

compliment City improvements made to the existing 4.4 mgd conventional treatment plant. . 

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 3.3 mgd of finished water from the 

existing system to meet the regulatory limit of 500 mg/l TDS during the seasonal periods of poorest raw water 

quality in the Cocoplum canal. 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 result in better quality finished water, increased 

production, and will maximize the use of surface water supplies. 

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. 


N082 

City of North Port Myakkahatchee Creek Water Treatment Plant 

RBF/RO Reliability Project 

On May 28, 2009, The City selected McKim & Creed for the permitting, design, and construction management 

services of the RBF/RO project. 

District staff met with the City on July 1, 2009, to discuss project timelines, funding issues, and the relationship with 

the RBF/RO project and the Regional Integrated Loop System Phase II project (H051). The City was advised that the 

Manasota Basin was facing a tight budget year and the amount of FY2010 funding for the project was likely to be 

reduced. The City assured the District that the project remains a priority to them, due to the expiration of a water 

quality variance for TDS in July 25, 2012. The City stated that without quality water from the RO system for blending, 

the MCWTP would not meet the new quality standards during the yearly dry season after the varience expires. 

The City held the Project kick-off meeting on July 9, 2009. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 1,407,897 


District 

City of North Port 385,000 0 3,947,000 3,240,000 3,010,000 10,582,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$11,989,897 


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 


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. 

Accelerate Florida Update: The City has prepared an RFP for the design of the RBF/RO system and has already begun 

the construction of improvements necessary to integrate the new system into the conventional MCWTP. Action steps 

would include 1) Advertise the RFP for the engineer 2) Hire the engineer 3) Advertise for RFB for construction of 

wells/riverbank filtration issues 4) Hire contractor for construction 5) Construct the wells 6) Advertise for RFB for 

construction of RO system 7) Construct the RO system. The City is willing to escalate this project with design/build if 

Federal Stimulus funding is available. 


N084 

City of North Port Reuse Storage Tank and High Service Pump 

Station 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

The 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 

0 0 101,250 953,052 

021 Manasota Basin 0 1,054,302 


District 

City of North Port 0 0 101,250 950,000 

0 1,051,250 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

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 

Complete Construction of Pump Station 12/31/09 

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 plans to have the contractor, that is currently upgrading the WWTP, construct the pump station to reduce costs by 

eliminating mobilization and demobilization costs. The pump station is scheduled to start October 1, 2009 and be 

complete by December 31, 2009. The District budgeted $101,250 in FY2009 and plans tobudget $950,000 in FY2010 for 

a total funding commitment of $1,051,250. To date, $0 has been reimbursed. 


N086 

(Withdrawn) City of Venice Plumbing Rebate and Retrofit 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 





MCGOOKEY, SCOTT 

Description 

This project consists of offering financial incentives to potable water customers for replacing conventional toilets and 

urinals with water-conserving equivalents, and installing rain sensors on automatic irrigation systems . For customers 

that participate in the program, the City will also provide approximately 500 water conservation kits (consisting of items 

such as low-flow showerhead, bath and/or kitchen faucet aerators, a toilet tank dam or tummy, toilet flapper valve, 

toilet tank leak detection dye tablet, and water conservation educational materials.) This project will target the 

replacement of approximately 300 conventional toilets and 100 urinals with low-flow toilets and urinals, which use up to 

1.6 gallons per flush (gpf). The project will also target the installation of approximately 100 rain sensor devices. The 

City will provide a $100 credit to the customers' water bill upon low-flow toilet or urinal installation and inspection and a 

$50 credit for the purchase and installation of a rain sensor. In order to assure that the replaced conventional toilets or 

urinals will not be reinstalled at another location, the City will require permanent disposal of the conventional toilet or 

urinal as a condition of the rebate. 

Benefits 

This project is anticipated to save an estimated 34,860 gallons of water per day, based on weighted savings and 

lifespans of the various water conserving devices. 

Costs 

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $94,000, of which the Manasota Basin is requested to fund 50 percent, 

or $47,000. Funding in the amount of $47,000 has been budgeted in FY2009. The cost-benefit is $1.39/1,000 gallons, 

amortized over 30 years at eight percent interest. 


In addition to providing financial assistance for the installation of low- flow toilets and urinals, 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 and urinals remain a water conservative fixture. Educational materials on flapper replacement 

and other water conservation techniques will be disseminated to all program particpants. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 

0 50,298 


District 

City of Venice 0 0 47,000 

0 

0 47,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$97,298 


Execute Agreement 3/31/09 

Program Implementation 3/31/09 

Distribution Report 10/31/09 

Final Report 10/31/10 

Contract Closeout 5/31/11 


N086 

(Withdrawn) City of Venice Plumbing Rebate and Retrofit 

Status As Of: April 08, 2009 

The City has experienced a reduction in revenue due to the current economic conditions and can no longer provide 

funding for this project. The City of Venice has requested to withdraw the project. The City plans to resubmit this project 

when economic conditions improve. Budgeted funds will be returned to the Basin. 


N087 

(Withdrawn) Bradenton - Palmetto Reuse Interconnect 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

The project includes topographic survey, geotechnical investigation, design, development of construction documents, 

construction permitting, and construction of a new reuse pumping station at the City of Bradenton Water Reclamation 

Facility and extension of a new 16-inch transmission main north along 3rd Street West and across the Manatee River 

to the tie-in point with the PARS reclaimed water distribution system. The total length of new 16-inch transmission to 

be constructed is estimated to be 11,400 feet. 

Benefits 

This project will provide for beneficial reuse of approximately 2.5 mgd of reclaimed water and reduce the effluent 

discharge into the Manatee River. The customers will be identified in the FY2008 Interconnect Study (L854) that is 

scheduled to be complete August 30, 2008. 

Costs 

The total project cost is $3,650,000 and the District's share is requested to be $1,825,000. The City plans to spend 

$330,000 in FY2009 and the Manasota Basin Board has budgeted $165,000 which is fifty percent. The Manasota 

Basin will be requested to provide $625,000 in additional funds in FY2010 and $1,035,000 in FY2011. The cost, 

amortized at 8 percent over 30 years is $0.59 per 1000 gallons offset. 


The Manasota Basin Board and the City of Bradenton have completed a feasibility study for expansion of the City's 

existing reclaimed water reuse system. After identification of numerous potential reclaimed water users, evaluation of 

15 alternatives, and coordination with both Manatee County and the City of Palmetto, a plan for expansion of the 

system by interconnecting with the Manatee County Area Reuse (MARS) system and the City of Palmetto Area Reuse 

(PARS) system has been selected. These two options are being further examined by the Bradenton / Palmetto / 

Manatee interconnect study (L854) during FY2008. The FY2009 funding requested is for completing the topographical 

survey, geotechnical investigation, design, development of construction documents, and permitting of the facilities for 

tie-in to the PARS system. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 1,035,000 1,203,661 


District 

City of Bradenton 0 0 165,000 625,000 1,035,000 1,825,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$3,028,661 


Start Design 1/31/09 

Complete Design 9/15/09 




N087 

(Withdrawn) Bradenton - Palmetto Reuse Interconnect 


District staff has drafted the agreement and has been waiting for the results of the Bradenton/Manatee Co./Palmetto 

Reuse Interconnect Study (L854), before finalizing the agreement. The preliminary results of that study indicates the this 

project is not needed. The study points out that the City of Palmetto's reclaimed water supply will be sufficient to meet 

that City's requirements for the next twenty years. The City of Bradenton has excess reclaimed water supply that needs 

to be beneficially utilized. Interconnecting the City of Bradenton's reclaimed water system with the City of Palmetto's will 

not produce the benefit anticipated. The City of Bradenton has requested to withdraw this project. 


N088 

(Withdrawn) Bradenton - MARS Reuse Interconnection Project 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This project includes topographic survey, geotechnical investigation, design, development of construction documents, 

construction permitting, and construction of a new 2.5 mgd reuse pumping station at the existing River Run ground 

storage tank and extension of a new 18-inch transmission main south and east to connect to the west end of the City's 

existing 16-inch transmission main at 45th Street East and State Road 70. This existing 16-inch main was installed as 

a "dry" line during the reconstruction of State Road 70 and extends east from 45th Street East to the east side of the 

Braden River. A new 18-inch transmission main will be extended from the east end of this existing main to the tie-in 

point with the MARS transmission system. The total length of new 18-inch transmission to be constructed is estimated 

to be 21,100 feet. 

Benefits 

This project will provide an annual average of 2.5 mgd of additional reclaimed water to the MARS system for beneficial 

reuse and reduce the effluent discharge into the Manatee River by an equal amount. The customers will be identified in 

the FY2008 Interconnect Study (L854) that is scheduled to be complete August 30, 2008. 

Costs 

The total project cost is $3,785,000 and the District's share is requested to be $1,982,500. The City plans to spend 

$350,000 in FY2009 and the Manasota Basin Board budgeted $175,000 which is fifty percent. The Manasota Basin is 

requested to provide $1,000,000 in additional funds in FY2010 and $717,500 in FY2011. The cost, amortized at 8 

percent over 30 years is $0.61 per 1000 gallons offset. 


With cooperative funding by the Manasota Basin Board, the City of Bradenton has completed a feasibility study for 

expansion of its existing reclaimed water reuse system. After identification of numerous potential reclaimed water 

users, evaluation of 15 alternatives, and coordination with both Manatee County and the City of Palmetto, a plan for 

expansion of the system by interconnecting with the Manatee County Area Reuse (MARS) system and the City of 

Palmetto Area Reuse (PARS) system has been selected. This project was further investigated during FY2008 by the 

Bradenton/Palmetto/Manatee County Interconnect study. For FY2009, funding is requested for completing the 

topographical survey, geotechnical investigation, design, development of construction documents, and permitting of 

the facilities for tie-in to the MARS system. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 717,500 896,286 


District 

City of Bradenton 0 0 175,000 1,000,000 717,500 1,892,500 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$2,788,786 


Start Design 1/31/09 

Complete Design 9/15/09 


N088 

(Withdrawn) Bradenton - MARS Reuse Interconnection Project 




District staff has drafted the agreement and has been waiting for the results of the Bradenton/Manatee Co./Palmetto 

Reuse Interconnect Study (L854), before finalizing the agreement. The preliminary results of that study indicates the this 

project is not desired. The study points out that the MARS sytem only needs additional reclaimed water supply during 

some periods in the dry system. Manatee County does not want to commit to take specified quantities for any set 

periods. The City of Bradenton has excess reclaimed water supply and needs to have a dependable customer to 

beneficially utilize that reclaimed water. Interconnecting the City of Bradenton's reclaimed water system with the County's 

MARS System will not produce the benefit anticipated. The City of Bradenton has requested to withdraw this project. 


N105 

The Bridges - Stormwater Reuse (Withdrawn) 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager ZAJAC, CHRIS 



Gulf Coast Strategic Investments 

Description 

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation (Foundation) of Venice is a nonprofit organization that is committed to 

improving the quality of life in the communities it serves (from Osprey to Boca Grande). Gulf Coast Strategic 

Investments (GCSI) is a subsidiary of the Foundation and is also a nonprofit. GCSI is currently planning a 145-acre 

mixed-use community promoting innovation in the City of Venice, known as the Bridges. Accordingly, GCSI will be 

incorporating a 10,000 sf green roof and cistern system into its stormwater management system. GCSI will also 

construct a stormwater recycling system to treat the stormwater and provide an alternative water supply for 

non-potable outdoor irrigation. The UCF green roof design provides for a closed-loop water reuse system, reduction of 

pollutant loads, potential reduction of peak discharge rates, and creation of natural habitat. CGSI proposes to partner 

with the District in bringing the innovation of green roofs to Southwest Florida. 

Benefits 

This project will incorporate Low Impact Development (LID) and stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) into 

its development thus reducing the need for potable water for irrigation. The project will result in improved stormwater 

treatment over traditional designs by recycling the water captured in the cistern and using it for on-site irrigation. The 

project will provide approximately 33,000 gpd from the stormwater recycling system to meet a portion of the irrigation 

needs at The Bridges development. The treated stormwater will be used along with reclaimed water from the City of 

Venice and intermediate groundwater to meet the 115,000 gpd total demand of the development. Priority of use will be 

stormwater, reclaimed water, then intermediate groundwater. 

Costs 

The total project cost is $372,180 and is for construction only. The Manasota Basin Board approved $112,500 in 

FY2009 and the WPSTF will provide $43,541. The cooperator will match the $112,500 in FY2009. In FY2010 the 

cooperator is requesting the Manasota Basin Board fund $51,820. The cooperator will match the $51,820 in FY2010. 

The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salary, travel and central garage charges. 


As a not-for-profit foundation, the Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice does not administer water 

conservation of flood protection ordinances. However as part of their grant program, the Foundation does require new 

buildings to meet the Florida Green Building Coalition standards, which promote water conservation and efficiency 

practices. Accordingly, the Bridges project will promote water conservation and efficiency practices such as Florida 

Friendly landscaping and low-impact development practices, as well as indoor and outdoor water efficiency. 


Revenue 


0 

0 119,474 




Prior 

Funding 



0 43,541 0 

0 

0 

43,541 


District 

Gulf Coast Strategic Investments 0 0 112,500 51,820 

0 164,320 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$327,335


The Bridges - Stormwater Reuse (Withdrawn) 


1. Contract Development 

Draft Agreement 9/1/08 

Contract Executed 10/15/08 


Select Contractor 2/15/09 


Construction Complete 3/15/10 

Close Out Contract 5/15/10 


Personal communications with the cooperator's consultant the week of February 16th indicated that the project was 

being postponed indefinitely due to the poor economy. The District project manager suggested that the cooperator 

withdraw the project until the project is ready for construction. On March 5, 2009 the District project manager received a 

letter from the cooperator requesting complete withdrawal of the project from District funding. 



Braden River Soil Moisture Sensor Project 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 

Braden River Utilities, Bradenton River Utilities 




Description 

The 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. 

Benefits 

The 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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

021 Manasota Basin 0 0 100,125 2,741 



District 

Braden River Utilities 0 0 100,000 

0 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$202,866 


Draft Agreement to Contracts Administration 8/3/09 

Draft Agreement returned from Contracts Administration 9/30/09 

Contract Executed 10/1/09 

Notice to Proceed 10/2/09 

Sensor Installation Commence 10/31/09 

Sensor Installation Complete 10/1/10 



Braden River Soil Moisture Sensor Project 

Data Collection/ Evaluation Complete 5/31/11 



The agreement has been drafted and the District project manager and cooperator are finalizing the scope of work. Most 

of the scope of work has been negotiated but there are critical elements that have not been resolved. The draft scope 

includes customer surveys to be mailed to project participants at the completion of the project to gauge customer 

satisfaction with the devices and the overall project. The City has reservations about the customer surveys in that the city 

may not have the resources to develop and distribute the surveys. District staff has asked the City to request a letter from 

Manatee County Extension, with Manatee County Extension accepting the responsibility of completing the scope 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 

requested and received the the letter mentioned above. The agreement is anticipated to be executed by July 31, 2009. 


N115 

Manatee County Indoor Water Conservation Project 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 





MCGOOKEY, SCOTT 

Description 


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. 

Benefits 

This 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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 70,158 


District 

Manatee County 0 0 63,072 

0 

0 63,072 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$133,230 


Execute Agreement 5/1/09 5/1/09 

Start Rebates 5/18/09 5/15/09 

Final Distribution report 8/31/10 


N115 

Manatee County Indoor Water Conservation Project 


Final Invoice 9/30/11 



The agreement was executed May 1, 2009 and the project started May 15, 2009. The County has issued 592 toilet 

rebates by the end of July 2009. The County plans to reguest it's first reimbursement by September 15, 2009. The 

District has reimbursed $0 of the $63,072 budgeted for this project. 


N139 

Low Impact Development Manual 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This 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 is requesting 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. 

Benefits 

The 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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 68,852 


District 

Sarasota County 0 0 0 65,000 

0 65,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$133,852 



N139 

Low Impact Development Manual 


Develop Scope of Work 8/15/09 8/13/09 

Draft Agreement to Cooperator 9/1/09 8/13/09 

Execute Contract 10/31/09 


Select Contractor 1/31/10 

Draft Final Report 6/15/10 

Final Report 7/15/10 


The cooperator was sent an electronic copy of the draft agreement for review on August 13, 2009. 


N143 

FYN Sarasota County 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Sarasota County Extension Service 




Description 

This Florida Yards & Neighborhoods (FYN) project provides 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 owners of Florida Water StarSM Gold (FWSG) 

Certification homes. In addition, the FYN coordinator will be available as a resource for homeowners, builders and 

landscape professionals who are working on FWSG 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. 

Benefits 

This program's outreach to homeowners and students will expand an already 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. 

Costs 

The total cost of the FY2010 program is $115,600, with the District contributing $50,000 (Manasota). District funds 

support salary, benefits and professional training for the coordinator. The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program has 

committed $10,000 toward program materials. The cost of the program is based on reaching half of the county's 

population (184,767) at a cost to the District of approximately $.27 per person. The budget lines below include costs 

for staff to manage the project. 


This is the first year of District funding for the program. Education is based on the nine Florida-Friendly 

LandscapingTM 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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 53,586 


District 

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program 0 0 0 10,000 


Sarasota County 0 0 0 53,600 

0 53,600 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$117,186 




First advisory committee meeting 1/21/10 




N143 

FYN Sarasota County 


Third advisory committee meeting 7/15/10 


Fourth advisory committee meeting 10/15/10 



Project manager will work with the FYN coordinator to create a scope of work for activities in FY2010. A purchase order 

is expected to be open by 10/12/2009. The District is coordinating with University of Florida's Institute of Food and 

Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) to present a series of workshops designed to help homeowners associations understand 

what the SB 2080 means and what resources are available to assist them. A workshop in Sarasota County is scheduled 

for October 21. ACTION TO DATE: On time. 


N151 

Manatee County NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 



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. 

Benefits 

Densification 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 

Total cost for contractual services in FY2010 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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

021 Manasota Basin 0 0 0 76,949 75,000 151,949 


District 

Manatee County 0 0 0 75,000 75,000 150,000 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$301,949

N151 

Manatee County NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification 


150 

Execute Cooperative Agreement between the County and the District 12/31/09 

180 

Execute Contract with the Consultants 2/1/10 

30 

Initial project planning and develop Scope of Work 9/1/09 

420 

Final deliverables 9/30/10 

60 

Submit cooperative agreement for approval 10/1/09 


The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners are committed to funding the project as planned. 


N181 

Science Curriculum Enhancement Program 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Science and Environment Council of Sarasota 




Description 

This Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) project will enhance student awareness about local water and watershed 

conservation based on science, building on a pilot program developed in collaboration with the Sarasota County 

School Board. 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 field trips to SEC member 

sites. 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. By participating in this program, the 

goal is that students 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. 

Benefits 

The 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 Brooker High School. 

Costs 

The total FY2010 project cost is $66,800, with the District contributing $33,400 (Manasota). District funding will be 

used to fund an estimated 54 field trips, transportation, teacher workshop stipends, promotion materials, program 

evaluation and administration. It will be 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 will receive a discount (5 to 15 percent less) for the field trips offered as 

part of this cooperative funding project. Budget line below includes costs to manage the project. 


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. 


N181 

Science Curriculum Enhancement Program 


Revenue 


0 33,400 


District 

Science & Environmental Council of 

Sarasota (SEC) 

Prior 

Funding 



0 0 0 33,400 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

Total 

Funding 

33,400 

$66,800 




Final report and invoice due to District 11/20/09 

Complete lesson plans, activities for pre-visits and field trips 1/29/10 

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 



scope of work for the FY2010 project. ACTION-TO-DATE: On time. 


N188 

City of Bradenton NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 








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). 

Benefits 


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 



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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 70,249 


District 

City of Bradenton 0 0 0 68,300 

0 68,300 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$138,549

N188 

City of Bradenton NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification 


150 days 


180 days 

Execute Contract with the Consultants 2/1/10 

30 days 

Initial Project Planning and Develop the Scope of Work 9/1/09 

420 days 

Final deliverables 9/30/10 

60 days 

Submit cooperative agreement for approval 10/1/09 


The City of Bradenton is committed to funding the project as planned. 


N206 

G.WIZ Water Wonders Workshop 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

G.WIZ-The Science Museum 





Description 

This Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) project seeks to educate students and adults in Sarasota County about 

conservation and protection of local environmental resources. While G.WIZ partners with the school districts of 

Sarasota and Manatee counties to involve students and teachers in the field trips to G.WIZ, this 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. 

Benefits 

This project will provide students with hands-on experiences with water resources. The Sarasota County school 

systems will benefit by participating in a supplemental environmental education program that incorporates multi "Big 

Idea" Strands from the Next Generation Sunshine State Science Standards. This in turn supplements and enforces 

scientific proficiency as teachers prepare their students for the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). 

Costs 

The total cost of the FY2010 project is $71,124, with the District's Manasota Basin Board contributing $38,839. District 

funding will be used to fund 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 $25.58 per person. The budget line below includes 



The project has been funded by the West Coast Inland Navigational District (WCIND) in Manatee County for the past 

six academic years. G.WIZ would like to increase the number of students reached in Sarasota County to bring this 

program to the same level of impact that is offered to Manatee County students and as funded by WCIND. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 39,616 


District 

G.WIZ 0 0 0 32,285 

0 32,285 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$71,901 




Educational workshops begin 11/2/09 

Educational workshops end 7/30/10 

Final report and invoice due to the District 8/31/10 


N206 

G.WIZ Water Wonders Workshop 






Englewood Reclaimed Water Supply Project 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

The 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 


each peak month used. Re-engineering the onsite wet weather pond to more effectively utilize available storage and 


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. 




Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 0 0 0 65,000 

0 65,000 


0 68,077 


District 

Englewood Water District 0 0 0 130,000 

0 130,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$263,077 


Start Design and Permitting 11/30/09 

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 


CFI agreement being drafted by DIstrict staff. EWD is drafting Exhibit B (Project Plan) of the draft agreement. 


N231 

Manatee County Toilet Rebate Project - Phase IV 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

The 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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 66,149 


District 

Manatee County 0 0 0 63,072 

0 63,072 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 



Agreement Executed 3/12/10 

Begin Rebate Program 5/1/10 

Complete Rebate Program 5/31/11 



N231 

Manatee County Toilet Rebate Project - Phase IV 


CFI agreement being drafted by DIstrict staff. County is drafting Exhibit B (Project Plan) of the draft agreement. 


M110 

Manatee - FEMA Map Modernization 

Project Type FEMA/Map Mod. 

AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 



Federal Emergency Management Agency 

NGUYEN, NAM 


Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 






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). 


M110 

Manatee - FEMA Map Modernization 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 879 0 0 

0 

0 

879 


FEMA Mapping Activity Statement 900,000 0 0 

0 

0 900,000 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Status Update: This project is currently on hold. The District has not received funding from FEMA; therefore the project 

can not be started. 


Total 

Funding 

$900,879

M115 

Sarasota - FEMA Map Modernization 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 








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 



cooperative funding process. Work on the Watershed Management Plan element for the priority watersheds will 


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). 


M115 


Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 90,639 



0 

0 2,000,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$2,090,639 


1. FEMA Cooperative Agreement 

Cooperating 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 


M115 


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. 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. 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 $278,000 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 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 








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 

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. 


M118 


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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 20,095 (400) 31,349 14,306 

0 65,350 


FEMA Mapping Activity Statement 950,000 0 150,000 70,000 

0 1,170,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$1,235,350 



FEMA & District Recognition on Reports 3/31/10 

2. FY2005 

Develop 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 


Draft Agreement returned from Management Services 1/21/05 2/4/05 



Develop First Amendment to Consultant Service Agmt 7/7/06 8/2/06 

Draft Amendment to Management Services 7/12/06 8/2/06 

Contract Termination 7/21/06 3/1/08 

Amendment Execution 9/18/06 9/18/06 

3. FY2006 - District 

Develop Cooperative Agreement for MMMS (District) 6/7/05 6/1/07 

Execute FEMA Agreement Articles and Related Forms 10/31/05 12/2/05 

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 WMD 

Develop 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. FY2007 

Develop 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 

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 


M118 


XML-base Export System Purchase Order Termination 9/30/07 

FY2008 

Develop 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). This agreement will expire on October 31, 2008. After the grant expires, the 

remaining project funds will be released, and re-encumbered to other consultant services agreements for Map 

Modernization Management Support. To date, $136,896 of the FY2005 funds have been expended. FY2006: An 

additional $120,000 was 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 

FY2005 consultant agreement with URS has been amended to include $20,000 in FY2006 and $15,000 in FY2007 funds 

for ongoing meeting facilitators services. Work Order #4 was executed with URS to provide facilitation services for four 

(4) additional quarterly meetings. Remaining funds are to reimburse the District for travel and video conferencing 

expenses. Funds that have not been expended have been board encumbered ($13,000). 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 the export tool within the ArcHydro environment, and 

a total of $59,479 was expended for this work. The remaining $521 of the grant funds will be used for a future purchase 

order with ESRI. FY2008: The District received $69,620 in FY2008 funding for ongoing programmatic assistance, and to 

reimburse the District for travel expenses related to Map Modernization projects. An Areement with Dewberry was 

executed on May 23, 2008 for Map Modernization programmatic assistance. The agreement encumbered the $39,620 in 

FY2007 funds, and $63,620 in FY2008 funds. Notice to Proceed for Work Order #1 was provided on June 25, 2008. 

FY2007 and FY2008 travel funds ($10,000 and $6,000 respectively) were board encumbered at the end of the respective 

fiscal year. To date, a total of $782,339 has been provided by FEMA for Map Modernization Management Support, of 

which $430,146 has been expended. 


Table of Contents 

BasinBookReport-FY2010 v2.0 Production September 28........................................................................................................................ 1 

Z010 - Boards & Executive Services - Peace River Basin................................................................................................ 1 

Z030 - Planning - Peace River Basin................................................................................................................................ 2 

Z050 - Information Resources - Peace River Basin.......................................................................................................... 3 

Z060 - Communications - Peace River Basin................................................................................................................... 4 

Z074 - Risk Management - Peace River Basin................................................................................................................. 5 

Z090 - Community Affairs - Peace River Basin................................................................................................................. 6 

Z300 - Resource Data and Restoration Department - Peace River Basin........................................................................ 7 

Z500 - Resource Projects - Peace River Basin................................................................................................................. 8 

Z600 - Operations - Peace River Basin............................................................................................................................. 9 

Z700 - Land Resources - Peace River Basin.................................................................................................................... 10 

Z910 - Commissions - Peace River Basin......................................................................................................................... 11 

Z930 - Contingencies - Peace River Basin....................................................................................................................... 12 

S001 - Jack Creek............................................................................................................................................................. 13 

S017 - Prairie/Shell Creek................................................................................................................................................. 14 

S029 - Upper Lake Marion Creek Watershed................................................................................................................... 15 

S030 - RV Griffin Reserve................................................................................................................................................. 16 

S035 - Bowlegs Creek....................................................................................................................................................... 17 

S036 - Charlotte Harbor State Buffer Preserve................................................................................................................. 18 

S040 - Lower Peace River (Deep Creek).......................................................................................................................... 19 

S051 - Bright Hour Watershed.......................................................................................................................................... 20 

S054 - Lake Hancock........................................................................................................................................................ 21 

S099 - Save Our Rivers Administration............................................................................................................................. 23 

SA01 - Jack Creek Hydr. Rest.......................................................................................................................................... 24 

SB54 - Polk Nature Discovery Center Education.............................................................................................................. 26 

W014 - Lake Hancock Outfall Treatment System............................................................................................................. 28 

W032 - HCC Foundation Field Trip Program.................................................................................................................... 29 

W331 - Biennial Seagrass Mapping of Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Charlotte Harbor...................................................... 31 

W436 - Elizabeth Place Water Quality and Natural Systems Enhancement..................................................................... 33 

W501 - SWIM Plan Implementation - Charlotte Harbor.................................................................................................... 35 

W506 - CHEC Charlotte Harbor/Lemon Bay SWIM Watershed Education....................................................................... 37

W507 - CHEC Peace River Watershed Education............................................................................................................ 39 

W510 - Restoration of Natural Systems at Thornton Key................................................................................................. 41 

W511 - Alligator Creek Restoration Project....................................................................................................................... 42 

W513 - Charlotte County Fourth-Grade Field Studies Program........................................................................................ 45 

W521 - Charlotte Harbor Water Quality Monitoring........................................................................................................... 47 

W526 - Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program......................................................................................................... 49 

W527 - Peace River Water Quality Monitoring.................................................................................................................. 51 

W547 - Water Quality in the Peace and Myakka Basins, Charlotte Harbor, and Lemon Bay........................................... 53 

W553 - Coral Creek Habitat Restoration Project............................................................................................................... 55 

W554 - (Completed) Report and Summary Analysis of Water Quality Conditions for Peace and Myakka rivers............. 57 

W555 - Evaluating the Effects of Restoration on Estuarine Fishes................................................................................... 59 

W556 - FDOT - Cape Haze Pioneer Trail Hydrologic Restoration.................................................................................... 61 

W557 - Characterizing Seagrass Communities of Eastern Charlotte Harbor................................................................... 63 

W559 - Assessment of 2008 Seagrass Maps in Charlotte Harbor And Lemon Bay......................................................... 65 

W776 - SWIM Plan Implementation - Winter Haven......................................................................................................... 67 

W781 - South Lake Conine Watershed Restoration Project............................................................................................. 69 

W794 - Winter Haven Chain of Lakes Sediment Removal Feasibility Study.................................................................... 71 

W796 - Chain of Lakes Water Quality Management Plan................................................................................................. 73 

W798 - Winter Haven Downtown Watershed Improvement Plan...................................................................................... 75 

B063 - USGS Peace River Basin Surface Water Flow, Level, and Water Quality Data Collection................................... 77 

B099 - Quality of Water Improvement Program - Peace River Basin............................................................................... 80 

B131 - Hotel/Motel/Restaurant Water Conservation Program (Water CHAMP/PRO)....................................................... 82 

B136 - Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) Data Dissemination and Education.............................................. 85 

B163 - Peace R. - Historical Land Cover Mapping............................................................................................................ 87 

B198 - Lake Jackson MFL Recovery Feasibility Study..................................................................................................... 90 

B206 - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters & Models................................................................................................ 93 

B217 - Ridge Lakes Stormwater Improvement................................................................................................................. 97 

B219 - Land Use and Cover Mapping............................................................................................................................... 100 

B226 - Determine Total Water Budget & Irrig. Req.for Mature Southern Highbush Blueberries....................................... 102 

B229 - Field Evaluation of Bahiadwarf, For Water Use Efficiency, Turf Quality, Mowing Requirement and Persi............ 104

B238 - Crop Coefficients and Water Use for Peppers in Southwest Florida..................................................................... 106 

B239 - Determine Water Requirements For Genetically Altered Lantana Camara Nursery and Landscape Plants......... 108 

B240 - Reducing Water Consumption in Polyethylene-Mulched Tomato and Pepper Fields after Methyl Bromide Pha.. 110 

B241 - Reduction of Water Use for Citrus Cold Protection............................................................................................... 112 

B242 - Potential to Use ASR in the Avon Park Formation................................................................................................ 114 

B243 - Long-Term Water Budget Analysis of Lake Starr, Polk County Florida................................................................. 116 

B244 - USGS - Hydrogeology and Quality of Groundwater in Highlands County............................................................. 118 

B246 - Water Conservation/FYN Regional Builder/Developer Specialist.......................................................................... 120 

B251 - National Hydrography Database (NHD)................................................................................................................ 123 

B256 - Automated Citrus Irrigation Management to Reduce Water Consumption............................................................ 125 

B257 - Reducing Nursery and Landscape Water Use by Genetically Altering Nandina Plants........................................ 127 

B260 - Upper Peace River System - Freshwater MFLs.................................................................................................... 129 

B263 - Evaluation of Different On-Farm Blueberry Systems To Improve Irrigation Efficiency.......................................... 131 

B264 - Citrus Irrigation Management to Increase Young Tree Growth & Productivity on Flatwoods Ridge Soils............ 133 

B265 - Optimizing Irrigation For Shade Tree Production.................................................................................................. 135 

B266 - Accounting For Interception of Sprinkler Irrigation Water by Container Grown Plants.......................................... 137 

B268 - Charlie Creek Freshwater MFLs............................................................................................................................ 139 

B269 - Horse Creek Freshwater MFLs.............................................................................................................................. 141 

B273 - MFL Stream Diversion and Assessment Project................................................................................................... 143 

B276 - (Cancelled) Grants for Reclaimed Irrigation Projects (GRIP) Program................................................................. 145 

B277 - Florida Water Star Gold Certification..................................................................................................................... 147 

B301 - Charlotte - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models........................................................................... 150 

B303 - Desoto - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.............................................................................. 152 

B304 - Hardee - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.............................................................................. 154 

B306 - Highlands - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models......................................................................... 156 

B314 - Polk - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.................................................................................. 158 

B620 - Mapping and GIS................................................................................................................................................... 160 

B630 - Field Operations 020............................................................................................................................................. 162 

B670 - Structure Operations 020....................................................................................................................................... 163 

G004 - Aquatic Plant Management - Peace River Basin.................................................................................................. 165

P259 - Youth Water Resources Education........................................................................................................................ 166 

P268 - Public Education.................................................................................................................................................... 169 

F032 - Peace River Regional Reservoir Expansion.......................................................................................................... 173 

F033 - Peace River Facility Expansion............................................................................................................................. 176 

H008 - Lake Hancock Lake Level Modification................................................................................................................. 179 

H009 - Lake Hancock Outfall Structure P-11 Modification................................................................................................ 182 

H014 - Lake Hancock Outfall Treatment System.............................................................................................................. 184 

H015 - FARMS Back-Plugging Program........................................................................................................................... 187 

H017 - Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems Program...................................................................... 188 

H024 - Upper Peace River Resource Development.......................................................................................................... 190 

H027 - Charlotte County Regional Reclaimed Water Expansion...................................................................................... 194 

H034 - Peace Creek Canal Watershed............................................................................................................................. 196 

H048 - Myakka River Watershed Initiative........................................................................................................................ 199 

H051 - PR/MRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 2 Interconnect....................................................................................... 202 

H052 - PR/MRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 3A Interconnect..................................................................................... 204 

H060 - Punta Gorda Shell Creek WTP Expansion to 10 MGD (Completed)..................................................................... 206 

H062 - CF Industries Aquifer Recharge and Recovery Project......................................................................................... 208 

H063 - PR/MRWSA Regional Resource Development Feasibility Study.......................................................................... 210 

H069 - PR/MRWSA Reg Loop System Ph 1A.................................................................................................................. 213 

H072 - Polk County Comprehensive Water Supply Plan Joint Study............................................................................... 215 

H073 - Polk County SWRUSA Carter Rd 1 Billion Gallon Reclaim Storage & Pumping Station...................................... 218 

H076 - Regional Reclaimed Water Partnership Initiative.................................................................................................. 220 

H079 - PRMRWSA Regional Resource Development - Phase I....................................................................................... 223 

H080 - Polk Central Florida Water Resource Development Project.................................................................................. 225 

H084 - Arcadia-DeSoto Interconnect................................................................................................................................ 227 

H085 - Charlotte County Regional Reclaimed Water Expansion Phase 2........................................................................ 229 

H087 - City of Punta Gorda Reverse Osmosis Facility..................................................................................................... 231 

H088 - Dona Bay Water Supply Development and Management Project......................................................................... 233 

H090 - NERUSA Holly Hill Reclaimed Water Storage and Pumping and Lower Floridan Aquifer Well............................ 235 

H091 - Polk County SWRUSA Reclaimed Water Connection to TECO............................................................................ 237

K280 - Charlotte - Imp. BMPs Greater Port Charlotte....................................................................................................... 239 

K459 - Charlotte County School Board - Imp. BMPs Punta Gorda Campus..................................................................... 242 

K725 - FYN Polk County................................................................................................................................................... 244 

L028 - (Completed) Englewood Lemon Bay High School Reuse Extension..................................................................... 246 

L151 - Sebring - WMPlan Sebring..................................................................................................................................... 248 

L152 - Avon Park - WMPlan Avon Park............................................................................................................................ 251 

L153 - Lake Placid Reuse................................................................................................................................................. 253 

L206 - FYN Builder/Dev Charlotte, Manatee, Sarasota.................................................................................................... 255 

L215 - Rotunda ASR Well Conversion for Reuse Water................................................................................................... 257 

L314 - Highlands WMPlan Carter Creek........................................................................................................................... 259 

L324 - Lakeland - Lk Parker Stormwater BMP Imp........................................................................................................... 261 

L353 - Polk WMPlan Lakes Crooked, Clinch, and Reedy................................................................................................. 263 

L473 - Highlands WMPlan Lake Placid............................................................................................................................. 265 

L479 - Lk Hollingsworth Westside SW Treatment............................................................................................................. 267 

L485 - (Cancelled) Charlotte County Golf Course Reuse Storage.................................................................................... 269 

L486 - Charlotte - WMPlan Charlotte Harbor.................................................................................................................... 271 

L553 - Dundee Reclaimed Water Use System Project..................................................................................................... 273 

L633 - DeSoto - WMPlan Desoto County.......................................................................................................................... 275 

L640 - (Completed) Punta Gorda Reuse Feasibility Study............................................................................................... 277 

L649 - (Completed) Hydrologic Rest-Highlands Hammock St Pk..................................................................................... 278 

L671 - Polk County Aquifer Recharge Project to Relieve Flooding and Augment GW Supplies...................................... 280 

L672 - Polk - WMPlan Polk County................................................................................................................................... 282 

L673 - Polk - Imp. BMPs Lake Belle and Tractor Lake..................................................................................................... 286 

L674 - Polk - Imp. BMPs Saddlebag Lake........................................................................................................................ 288 

L679 - Hardee - WMPlan Horse Creek............................................................................................................................. 290 

L680 - Bartow - WMPlan Bartow....................................................................................................................................... 292 

L693 - Water Exhibits in the Glazer Children's Museum of Tampa................................................................................... 294 

L770 - Lk Gibson Stormwater Mgmt System Retrofit........................................................................................................ 296 

L856 - Charlotte County Toilet Rebate Program............................................................................................................... 298 

L897 - Highlands - Lake Clay Stormwater Retrofit............................................................................................................ 300

L900 - LE/AD Polk County Watershed Education............................................................................................................. 302 

L902 - Lake Wales - Imp. BMPs Twin Lakes.................................................................................................................... 304 

L912 - Lower Floridan Aquifer Reuse Supplement Well Feasibility Study........................................................................ 306 

L914 - City of Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Project............................................................................................................. 308 

L915 - City of Lakeland Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Retrofit Project....................................................................................... 310 

L917 - Polk County Lake Bathymetric Mapping................................................................................................................ 312 

L918 - Lake Gwyn Surface Water Restoration and Flood Protection................................................................................ 314 

N001 - Auburndale Reuse and Alternative Sources Study............................................................................................... 316 

N004 - Polk is Florida-Friendly.......................................................................................................................................... 318 

N013 - Development of Landscape Fertilizer BMPs - Phase 1......................................................................................... 320 

N014 - The Florida Aquarium Watershed Education Initiative.......................................................................................... 322 

N024 - Polk County NWRUSA Reclaimed Water Storage & Pumping Station................................................................. 324 

N063 - Chain of Lakes Natural Resource Center Education Program.............................................................................. 326 

N065 - City of Haines City Southern Area Reuse Transmission Extension...................................................................... 328 

N072 - (Completed) Lake Eva Water Quality Improvement Project.................................................................................. 330 

N074 - Winter Haven Toilet Rebate Project...................................................................................................................... 332 

N075 - City of Winter Haven Northern Reuse Service Area Reclaimed Main Extension.................................................. 334 

N112 - City of Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Project - Phase II............................................................................................ 336 

N113 - Charlotte County Toilet Rebate Project - Phase II................................................................................................. 338 

N122 - Implementation of BMPs Saddle Creek Watershed.............................................................................................. 340 

N126 - Charlotte County - Imp. BMPs at Charlotte Harbor Redevelopment Area............................................................ 342 

N147 - Garden Grove Pines Stormwater Retrofit.............................................................................................................. 344 

N150 - Polk County NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification............................................................................................. 345 

N156 - Polk County SWRUSA Carter Road Reclaimed Water Main................................................................................ 347 

N161 - Polk County Utilities Rain Sensor Rebate............................................................................................................. 348 

N162 - FYN Charlotte County........................................................................................................................................... 350 

N165 - Mobile Irrigation Lab for Highlands Soil and Water Conservation District............................................................. 352 

N218 - Englewood Reclaimed Water Supply Project........................................................................................................ 354 

N221 - Winter Haven Smart Controller Pilot Project......................................................................................................... 356 

P727 - City of Lake Wales Reuse Project......................................................................................................................... 358

M104 - Hardee - FEMA Map Modernization...................................................................................................................... 360 

M106 - Highlands - FEMA Map Modernization................................................................................................................. 363 

M114 - Polk County Watershed Management Program: FEMA Map Modernization........................................................ 365 

M118 - FEMA Map Modernization Management Support................................................................................................. 368


Boards & Executive Services - Peace River Basin 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

N/A 

Project Manager KAVOURAS, LOU 



Description 

The 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.). 



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Z030 

Planning - Peace River Basin 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager SPRINGSTEAD, CHAN 



Description 

Planning 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. Planning 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 - Peace River Basin 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager LEWIS, JIM 



Description 

Video 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 - Peace River Basin 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

N/A 

Project Manager MOLLIGAN, MICHAEL 



Description 

The 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. 




Z074 

Risk Management - Peace River Basin 


AOR(s) 


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

River, Peace River 

Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager PETRUCCELLI, LUCY 



Description 

The funds budgeted for this project apply to insurance on insured water control structures in this basin. Those 

structures with their corresponding insured values include: Alligator Creek Salinity Barrier - $216,000, Peace Creek 

P-3 -$71,000, P-5 - $439,000, P-6 - $262,000, P-7 - $67,000, P-8 - $253,000, P-11 - $328,000, and G-90 - $898,000. 

Governing Board Policy 120-1, directs that a Risk Management function be maintained to protect the assets of the 

District using an appropriate market based financing measure of a blend of self-insurance, insurance or transfer of 

risk. Budgeting a known minimal expenditure annually for insurance premiums has been more cost effective for the 

individual basins than establishing permanent reserves equal to the value of an individual structure or maximum 

probable loss should any structure be damaged or destroyed. Property coverage is currently provided in layers through 

several property insurance carriers. The current deductible is set at $5,000 on all losses except flood and wind. 

Status As Of: October 21, 2008 

Property insurance renewal rates for period 10/01/2008-09/30/2009 were .40/$100 of insured value. All funds for FY 

2009 have been expended to cover the annual premium for insurance on the insured structures. There will be no further 

status reports this fiscal year unless there is a property damage claim reported on a structure 


Z090 

Community Affairs - Peace River Basin 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager RATHKE, DAVID 



Description 

Basin 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. Funds are also budgeted for 

the CAC's administration of the FARMS Program (but not for individual FARMS projects) within the Basin. 




Z300 

Resource Data and Restoration Department - Peace River Basin 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager DEHAVEN, ERIC 



Description 

The Resource Conservation and Data Department is involved in the development of innovative agricultural water 

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

Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA). The department also focuses on the collection of baseline water 

resources data including water quality data and lithologic/hydrologic information of District aquifer systems. Finally, the 

Department provides infrastructure support by constructing wells that form the backbone of various resource 

monitoring initiatives such as wellfield recovery and Minimum Flows and Levels (MFLs) establishment. The 

department includes four sections comprised of professional, technical, and administrative staff. The Administrative 

section administers the operating budget, Governing and Basin Board funded projects, as well as the administration of 

large-scale, long-term projects such as the Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems Program 

(FARMS), Water Quality Monitoring Program (WQMP), Regional Observation Monitoring Program (ROMP) and 

Quality of Water Improvement Program (QWIP). 




Z500 

Resource Projects - Peace River Basin 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

N/A 

Project Manager HAMMOND, MARK 



Description 

The 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 - Peace River Basin 




Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager HOLTKAMP, MIKE 



Description 

The 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. 


Ongoing project details are shown in the project description. 


Z700 

Land Resources - Peace River Basin 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 




BLASCHKA, STEVEN, WALSH, TOM, LOVE, KEVIN, MILLER, WILL 

Description 

The 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. 



020 - Peace River Basin 10


Commissions - Peace River Basin 

Project Type Prop. App.&Tax Coll. 

AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 





Description 

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


During the eleven months ended August 31, 2009, $345,459 was remitted in commissions to Property Appraisers and 

Tax Collectors and $1,217 was returned to the Basin in excess fees. 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, 2008 are reflected as current FY2009 revenue. 


Z930 

Contingencies - Peace River Basin 

Project Type Reserves 

AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 





Description 

Funds 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. 


S001 

Jack Creek 


AOR(s) 


Basin(s) Peace River 

Cooperator(s) 



STEPHANIE 


Description 

In 1989, the Governing Board authorized the acquisition of 3,200 acres of land in Highlands County, referred to as the 

Jack Creek project. The Jack Creek project includes a significant part of Jack Creek, its 100-year floodplain, and 

outlying forested areas associated with the creek system and local lake outflow wetlands. The project area also 

includes portions of sand pine scrub and mixed scrub, among Florida's most unique threatened upland habitats. Jack 

Creek and its associated swamps serve as the natural drainage basin for the immediate area, as well as the water 

conveyance system for lakes in the area. The well-drained scrub areas surrounding the Jack Creek system appear to 

offer good recharge potential throughout the year. To date, some 1,284 acres have been acquired in fee simple within 

the project. As a part of the approval of the 2001 Land Acquisition Five-Year Plan, the Governing Board decided to no 

longer pursue acquisition of the remaining lands within the project. 

Benefits 




Costs 

FY2009 and FY2010 - The Land Resources Department budget consists of salaries and central garage for prescribed 

burning, resource monitoring, land maintenance, fence repair and recreational monitoring. The budget also includes 

contractual services for mowing and security. The Aquatic Plant Management Section has budgeted funds for salaries, 

central garage charges and herbicides to treat infestations of invasive plant species. Field Operations has 

budgeted for salaries, rental equipment, contracted services, central garage charges, parts, supplies, and land 

maintenance materials to support Land Management's requirements. Costs for these activities are 100 percent 

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




(SOR) 



Access was granted to Wade Ulrey, Research Scientist with Archbold Biological Station for the Study of Black Bears on 

Jack Creek. 


S017 

Prairie/Shell Creek 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 



STEPHANIE 


Description 

The Prairie Creek project, consisting of 5,385 acres was approved by the Governing Board for acquisition in 1991. In 

1995, as a part of the Preservation 2000 Remaining Needs and Priority report, lands along Shell Creek were included. 

The Prairie/Shell Creek project now consists of 24,837 acres within Charlotte and DeSoto Counties. The lands 

proposed for acquisition include a greenway corridor from the mouth of the Peace River to the District's Bright Hour 

Watershed project to the north and to the State's Babcock-Webb Wildlife Management Area to the south. 

Approximately 609 acres have been acquired in fee simple within the project in Charlotte County. Lands proposed for 

acquisition include 13,895 acres in fee simple and 10,624 acres proposed for less-than-fee acquisition. 

Benefits 




Costs 



services for security. Recreational improvements consist of an entrance sign, small kiosk and parking improvements. 

The Aquatic Plant Management Section has budgeted funds for salaries, central garage charges and herbicides to 

treat infestations of invasive plant species. Field Operations has budgeted for salaries, rental equipment, contracted 

services, central garage charges, parts, supplies, and land maintenance materials to support Land Management's 

requirements. FY2010 - The Land Resources Department budget consists of salaries and central garage for 


includes contractual services for security. 





(SOR) 



Land Resources Department added a new rule sign and sign in box at the Northern walk-through entrance. 


S029 

Upper Lake Marion Creek Watershed 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




South Florida Water Management District 

SOWDERS, GINA, LOVE, KEVIN, HAGBERG, JEFFREY 

Description 

In 1991 the Governing Board authorized staff to pursue the acquisition of 1,898 acres of land in Polk County, referred 

to as the Upper Lake Marion Creek Watershed project adjacent to lands under protection by the South Florida Water 

Management District (SFWMD). The relatively undisturbed creek system flows north out of Lake Marion, joins Snell 

Creek and ultimately flows southeast to Lake Hatchineha. The entire Lake Marion Creek basin extends over 18,300 

acres and includes portions of both the Southwest and South Florida Water Management Districts. To date, the 

SWFWMD has acquired 277 acres in fee simple and approved an additional 1,621 acres for fee simple acquisition. 

This district has entered into an agreement with the SFWMD to provide management of SWFWMD-owned lands 

since, due to the property's proximity to SFWMD-managed lands, the SFWMD can manage the property more 

efficiently and cost effectively. 

Benefits 




Costs 

The Land Resources Department's FY2009 and FY2010 budgets include monies for payment to the SFWMD for 

management of lands owned by the SWFWMD and staff time for contract monitoring. Costs for these activities are 

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




(SOR) 



This property is managed by the SFWMD. No significant activities by SWFWMD this period. 


S030 

RV Griffin Reserve 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 



Task Manager(s) NELSON, BRIAN, LANE, CHUCK, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, MILLER, WILL, GREEN, STEPHANIE, 

ELLIOTT, PAUL 


Description 

In 1991 the Governing Board authorized staff to pursue acquisition of 8,568 acres in DeSoto County, now referred to 

as the RV Griffin Reserve project. In 1996, the Governing Board increased the project size to 31,667 acres, with a 

majority of the additional lands lying in Sarasota County. The project 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 in DeSoto County consist of 

pine flatwoods, rangelands, pastures, and pine plantations. The project lands support and protect present potable 

water supplies. To date, some 5,917 acres have been acquired in fee simple, and a conservation easement over 

another 3,804 acres known as the Lewis Longino Preserve. An additional 9,034acres have been approved for 

acquisition in fee simple, and 12,616 acres have been approved for acquisition using less-than-fee simple techniques. 

Benefits 




Costs 

FY2009 - The Land Resources Department Peace River Basin budget consists of salaries and central garage for 


includes contractual services for security. Recreation improvements include an entrance sign, kiosk, improved parking 

area and trail signs. Field Operations has budgeted for salaries, rental equipment, central garage charges, parts, 

supplies, and land maintenance materials to support Land Management's requirements. The Aquatic Plant 

Management Section has budgeted funds for salaries, central garage charges and herbicides to treat infestations of 

invasive plant species. Monies in the Manasota Basin budget consist of salaries and central garage for conservation 

easement monitoring. FY2010 - The Land Resources Department Peace River Basin budget consists of salaries and 

central garage for monitoring the land management arrangement between the District and the Peace River/Manasota 

Regional Water Supply Activity and monitoring the conservation easement over the Lewis Longino Preserve in the 

Manasota Basin. Costs for these activities are 100 percent reimbursed through the State's Water Management Lands 

Trust Fund. 




(SOR) 


0 




The Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority has taken over management of the property and 

construction of the new reservoir is ongoing. 


S035 

Bowlegs Creek 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 



Polk County Natural Resources, United States Department of Agriculture 

LANE, CHUCK 


Description 

The Bowlegs Creek/Crooked Lake study area, as identified in the District's Florida Forever Work Plan, is an area 

encompassing 15,329 acres, representing opportunities to protect important water resource ecosystems in the east 

central region of the District Examples of the benefits in acquiring the land within this project area include protecting 

important areas and habitat for aquifer recharge associated with the Lake Wales Ridge (Ridge), and protecting the 

water quality of Crooked Lake and the other Ridge lakes receiving flow from Crokked Lake (Lake Clinch and Lake 

Reedy). Crooked Lake is one of the largest lakes within the Ridge and is the only designated by the Outstanding 

Florida Water (OFW) in Polk County. The lake has good water quality as a result of existing shoreline vegetation 

coverage and relatively little urbanization along the lake. Although, the alteration of natural lands throughout the region 

has resulted in habitat loss and fragmentation, this tract represents one of the few larger tracts remaining relatively 

intact and more importantly, is the last remaining large tract adjacent to a large Ridge lake. 

Benefits 

The property is located in the headwaters of the Crooked Lake drainage basin and provides a number of water 

resource and ecological benefits to the Lake Wales Ridge region including flood storage, water quality protection and a 

relatively undisturbed habitat buffer to Crooked Lake. 

Costs 

Funds in the FY2009 and FY2010 budgets are for reimbursement to Polk County for 50% of land management costs 

and salaries for contract management. District costs for these activities are 100 percent reimbursed through the 

state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund. 




(SOR) 

020 Peace River Basin 35,100 35,100 


District 

Polk County 0 

0 


The District and Polk County closed on the Stuart Tract on 12/31/08. The management agreement between the County 

and the District is complete and will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners. 


S036 

Charlotte Harbor State Buffer Preserve 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Florida State Parks 

Project Manager SOWDERS, GINA 




Description 

In 1995 the Governing Board authorized the acquisition of the Myakka River/Charlotte Harbor project consisting of 

approximately 38,000 acres in Charlotte and Sarasota Counties. In 1998 the Governing Board authorized the 

acquisition of an additional 6,639 acres as a part of the Charlotte Harbor project. The Charlotte Harbor Save Our 

Rivers project was jointly purchased between the District and the State of Florida's Conservation and Recreation 

Lands (CARL) program. Lands within the project area are characterized by a variety of natural lands including isolated 

freshwater marshes, tidal marshes, and tidal swamps. To date 7,529 acres have been acquired in fee simple and are 

a part of the Charlotte Harbor State Buffer Preserve. There are no more lands slated for acquisition within the project. 

Under a management agreement with the State, the Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Recreation 

and Parks is the lead land manager for the project. The following recreational improvements/amenities are available 

within the Preserve: canoeing and boating, with future development of a small boat launch facility, fishing, and 

extensive hiking trails. 

Benefits 




Costs 

Funds included in the FY2009 and FY2010 budgets are for staff time to monitor the District's agreement with the 

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




(SOR) 



On June 23, 2009 the governing Board approved the lease agreement between Florida DEP, Charlotte County, and the 

District for the establishment of a public boat ramp. Documents have been returned to Florida DEP for final signature and 

execution. 


S040 

Lower Peace River (Deep Creek) 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 



STEPHANIE, ELLIOTT, PAUL 


Description 

In 1994 the Governing Board authorized the acquisition of approximately 40,000 acres within Hardee and DeSoto 

Counties known as the Lower Peace River Corridor project. Lands acquired and proposed for acquisition within the 

project include an extensive network of tributaries, floodplain swamps and connected headwaters. The project covers 

a corridor over 35 miles along the Peace River between Zolfo Springs at the upstream reaches, downstream to the 

Charlotte/DeSoto County line. Acquisition of lands within this project will provide protection for the receiving waters of 

Charlotte Harbor. To date, 12,105 acres have been acquired in fee simple in this project and an additional 39,354 

acres have been approved for future acquisition. Recreational activities available include on-foot access and primitive 

camping, which is available with a special use permit. Approximately 12 miles of multi-use trails are under 

development. 

Benefits 




Costs 



services for mowing, security and demolition. The Aquatic Plant Management Section has budgeted funds for salaries, 

central garage charges and herbicides to treat infestations of invasive plant species. Additionally, contractual funds 

have been budgeted to outsource locating and treating infestations of the invasive species Old World climbing fern 

within the Coker Prairie swamp. Old World climbing fern is spreading within as well as outside District-owned portions 

of the swamp. Due to the difficulty of assessing known areas of infestation and moving from site to site within the 

swamp, existing staff can not complete this job and stay up with required work on other properties. Field Operations 

has budgeted for salaries, rental equipment, contracted services, central garage charges, parts, supplies, and land 

maintenance materials to support Land Management's requirements. FY2010 - The Land Resources Department 

budget consists of salaries and central garage for prescribed burning, resource monitoring, land maintenance, fence 

repair and recreational monitoring. The budget also includes contractual services for mowing and security. 

Recreational improvements include an entrace sign and pole barn. 





(SOR) 





S051 

Bright Hour Watershed 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

In 1998 the Governing Board authorized the less-than-fee acquisition of 51,158 acres in DeSoto County, referred to as 

the Bright Hour Watershed. To date 32,227 acres have been acquired by the District via perpetual conservation 

easements (less-than-fee). An additional 19,311 acres have been identified for potential purchase of conservation 

easements within the watershed. The project area consists of extensive, high quality prairie, hammock, marsh and 

slough systems that provide water management benefits for a traditionally water-poor region. Hydrologic values 

include protection of the headwaters of several important creek systems, such as Prairie and Shell Creeks. Water 

storage, conveyance and flood control are also provided by the watershed's poorly drained landscape. Habitat 

protection for numerous rare plant and animal species and globally imperiled, high quality natural communities is 

amply afforded by this project. 

Benefits 

Since the lands within the project are not owned in fee simple, land management activities consist of monitoring the 

terms of the conservation easements. 

Costs 

Funds included in the FY2009 and FY2010 budgets are for staff time for annual monitoring of the conservation 

easements. Costs for this activity are 100 percent reimbursed through the state's Water Management Lands Trust 

Fund. 




(SOR) 





S054 

Lake Hancock 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Polk County 


Task Manager(s) BLASCHKA, STEVEN, NELSON, BRIAN, LANE, CHUCK, LOVE, KEVIN, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, 

ELLIOTT, PAUL 


Description 

Lake Hancock is located southeast of the city of Lakeland and north of the city of Bartow in Polk County. At 4,553 

acres, Lake Hancock is the largest lake associated with the Peace River, and the third largest lake in Polk County. 

Lake Hancock has been recognized as having some of the poorest water quality in the state. The lake is characterized 

by persistent blue-green algae blooms, high nutrient concentrations and low dissolved oxygen levels in the water 

column and vegetation, fish, and wildlife populations indicative of eutrophic to hypereutrophic conditions. A 

requirement of the statutorily mandated minimum flow establishment is the development of a recovery strategy. Part of 

the proposed strategy for the Upper Peace River is to restore storage in Lake Hancock and release some of the water 

during the dry season to help meet the flow requirements. Historically, Lake Hancock fluctuated more than a foot 

higher than it has during the past several decades. This lowering was due to the dredging of the outfall canal as was 

common in the early part of the last century. This project proposes to reverse those impacts by modifying or replacing 

the District's outfall canal structure so that water levels can be maintained at historical levels. Presently, Structure P-11 

is topped when water levels in Lake Hancock exceed 98.7. This project will be coordinated with other Lake Hancock 

restoration efforts. In particular, there will be a supporting hydrologic analysis to determine where property interests 

may need to be acquired due to increased lake elevations (see H008). Land acquisition within the Lake Hancock 

project is a necessary element of the lake's restoration. In support of the Lake Leve project and to continue a 

significant greenway from the Peace River watershed to the Green Swamp, the District identified areas along the 

shores of Lake Hancock for potential acquisition. To date, the District and Polk County have cooperatively acquired 

1,267 acres (Circle "B" Bar Reserve) and the District has acquired an additional 4,521 acres. Polk County manages 

Circle "B" Bar Reserve for passive, nature-based recreation opportunities such as bicycling, running, hiking, horseback 

riding, picnicking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and environmental education. The County is building a Resource 

Education/Visitor Center (see SA54) and conduct interpretive and interactive programs that will improve public 

awareness and encourage stewardship and protection of natural resources. Center will be completed in the fall of 

2008. 

Benefits 




Costs 

FY2009 - The Land Resources Department budget consists of salaries and central garage for land maintenance, 

fence repair and contract management. The budget also includes contractual services for servicing the air conditioning 

unit at the on-site security residence, security, payment to Polk County for 50 percent of the management costs for 

the Circle B Bar Reserve, and a land use alternatives analysis for lands within the project. Funds are also included to 

repair the plumbing at the maintenance facility on the property. Field Operations has budgeted for salaries, rental 

equipment, contracted services, central garage charges, parts, supplies, and land maintenance materials to support 

Land Management's requirements. FY2010 - The Land Resources Department budget consists of salaries and central 

garage for land maintenance, fence repair and contract management. The budget also includes contractual services 

for security, mowing, maiteneance at the security residence, land clearing and payment to Polk County for 50 percent 

of the management costs for the Circle B Bar Reserve. 


020 - Peace River Basin 21

S054 

Lake Hancock 




(SOR) 



District 

Polk County 12,670 

0 


The Aquatic Plant Management Section treated one acre of tropical soda apple during this period. 


S099 

Save Our Rivers Administration 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 




NELSON, BRIAN, WALSH, TOM, LOVE, KEVIN, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, MILLER, WILL 

Description 

The 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. 

Benefits 




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. 





(SOR) 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,724,876 937,997 

011 Alafia River Basin 10,596 7,549 


015 Coastal Rivers Basin 25,344 15,641 

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 12,090 7,932 

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 7,090 7,932 




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 

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


SA01 

Jack Creek Hydr. Rest. 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 



KOLASA, KEITH 


Description 

As part of the District's Hydrologic and Wetlands Restoration program, the District's Jack Creek tract located in 

Highlands County has been assessed for restoration needs. The health of wetlands within the tract has declined as a 

result of over-drainage from the construction of the Josephine Canal. The historic canopy of loblolly bay trees has 

been replaced by invasive species. Proposed restoration for this project will center on rehydration of the tract's 

degraded wetlands. This project will provide surface water modeling, design, and permitting for restoration of the Jack 

Creek tract. Hydrologic restoration of the Jack Creek tract will be consistent with the District's SWUCA objectives. 

Benefits 

This project will complete design and permitting in preparation of hydrologic restoration to be completed. Restoration 

will focus on enhancing the wetlands within the tract by restoring the natural hydroperiod (seasonal water fluctuation). 

The augmentation of surface water levels will result in 80 acres of wetland restoration. Rehydration of wetlands within 

the property will increase water storage within this region of the District as well as provide aquifer recharge. 

Costs 

A total of $751 in remaining funds was encumbered in FY2005 to cover the anticipated costs for design and 

permitting. In FY2007 a total of $3,035 was budgeted for staff time. In FY2008 a total of $336,058 was budgeted for 

consultant services and construction for a total available budget of $357,156. These activities are reimbursed at 100 

percent from the State's Water Management Lands Trust Fund. 




(SOR) 

020 Peace River Basin 6,530 10,772 


1. Project Feasibility and Alternatives 

Report Draft Completed 12/1/06 12/1/06 

Final Restoration Plan 2/1/07 2/1/07 


Start Design 4/1/07 11/15/09 

Complete Design 6/1/07 3/31/10 


Consultant Agreement 3/1/07 9/9/09 

3. Permitting 

Pre Application Meeting w/ FDEP 8/1/07 4/30/10 

Permitting Complete 10/1/07 6/15/10 


Construction Commence 12/1/07 8/15/10 

Construction Completed 4/1/08 12/15/10 


An evaluation of the Jack Creek tract was completed as a task identified in project B171. The evaluation provided 

recommendations for completing hydrologic restoration for this tract and a cost estimate for restoration. This project 

(SA01) will utilize the conceptual design plan being completed under project B171 to complete final design and permitting 


SA01 

Jack Creek Hydr. Rest. 

for restoration on the Jack Creek Tract. The primary wetland and the subject of the hydrologic study has undergone 

significant degradation over the last 35 years due to dewatering associated with the Jackson-Josephine canal that 

traverses the edge of the Jack Creek tract. The concept for this project will be to divert water from the canal into the 

wetland to provide rehydration of the wetland and aquifer recharge. The final restoration plan was submitted by PBS&J 

Consultants to the District in January 2007. The District selected Mactec to complete the design, permitting and 

construction services for the project. The consultant contract is routing internally for review. 


SB54 

Polk Nature Discovery Center Education 


AOR(s) 


Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Peace River 

Cooperator(s) 

Polk County Natural Resources 




Description 

This Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) project consists of education and outreach about watersheds at Polk Nature 

Discovery Center on the Circle B Bar Reserve. Through this project, school-aged youth and the general public 

experience the watersheds in which they live, including the Peace River watershed. Polk County middle school 

students, homeschool students, teachers and parents are the target audiences. The FY2010 project will provide bus 

transportation and classroom supplies to conduct water and natural resource educational programs for school groups 

visiting the Center. An estimated 7,000 seventh-grade students and teachers from Alafia River, Hillsborough River and 

Peace River basins will be informed of the region's water issues and water's natural role in central Florida. The 

District's previously funded water exhibits will be used as education tools as part of the student field trip program. The 

on-site stormwater pond serves as an outdoor classroom. Pretests that evaluate knowledge of, attitudes toward, and 

behaviors about water resources will be completed prior to visiting the Center. Posttests will be completed after the 

visit to document any knowledge increase as well as attitude and potential behavior change. 

Benefits 

This project enhances the District's watershed education efforts by addressing key objectives for watershed education 

through the following messages: water is a limited resource, good stewardship of water resources begins in one's own 

backyard, everyone lives in a watershed, and wildlife diversity depends upon healthy wetlands and good water quality. 

It is anticipated that 12,650 people will visit the Circle B Bar Reserve annually. The middle school field trip program is 

estimated to reach 7,000 seventh-grade students in Polk County schools. Existing District educational publications and 

tools will be used as supplemental material, along with the new exhibits Everyone Lives in a Watershed, The Green 

Swamp and The Lakes. Students will be introduced to hydrological concepts through interactive curriculum activities. 

Using the location of the center, which is adjacent to a marsh system that flows into Lake Hancock, field activities will 

reinforce key water resource concepts. Lake Hancock has been identified as a major source of pollutants to the Peace 

River. Reducing the pollutant load to the river and ultimately to Charlotte Harbor has been a goal of the District. Direct, 

hands-on water resources education will enhance a deeper understanding of the water issues of today and in the 

future. 

Costs 

The total cost of the FY2010 project is $65,000, with the District contributing $32,500 (Alafia River $4,225; 

Hillsborough River $5,200; Peace River $23,075). District funds will be used for bus transportation for field trips to 

the center. The field trip program is projected to reach 7,000 students per year at a cost to the District of $4.64 per 

student. The budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project. 


The total cost of the FY2009 program is $44,666 (Alafia River $5,807, Hillsborough River $7,147, Peace River 

$31,712). This funding pays for the development of a field trip program for Polk County middle school students. The 

field trip program is planned to reach 5,150 students per year at a cost of $8.67 per student. 


SB54 

Polk Nature Discovery Center Education 




(SOR) 





District 

Polk County Natural Resources 163,833 32,500 



Bid process for exhibit design and construction initiated by cooperator 6/30/07 6/30/07 

Purchase order opened to Polk County Natural Resources 7/30/07 7/24/07 

Exhibit design/construction vendor selected 9/30/07 11/30/07 11/30/07 

Exhibit design specifications finalized 11/30/07 1/30/08 1/30/08 

Bid awarded to vendor 1/15/08 1/15/08 

Exhibit construction begins 1/30/08 8/4/08 10/14/08 

Exhibits installed at center 8/30/08 10/15/08 10/20/08 

Center's grand opening 11/1/08 11/1/08 

Final report and invoice due to the District 11/20/09 3/13/09 5/29/09 


Open purchase order for FY2009 1/5/09 12/17/08 

Environmental educator hired by School Board; curriculum under development 3/1/09 2/20/09 

Curriculum field-testing begins 8/17/09 8/17/09 

Program components complete 10/30/09 

Final report and invoice due to the District 11/20/09 



Educational programming begins 11/2/09 

Educational programming complete 8/28/10 

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


The curriculum to be used as part of the middle school field trip program is developed and being field tested with 

7th-grade classroom teachers. A teacher workshop to train teachers how to use the curriculum occurred in August at the 

center. District staff reviewed the draft interactive enhancement for the watershed exhibit and the cooperator is in the 

final design stage for the interactive enhancement. Cooperator has been notified of approval of FY2010 funding and 

District staff is working with cooperator to develop a scope of work for the FY2010 project. ACTION-TO-DATE: On time. 


W014 

Lake Hancock Outfall Treatment System 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager HAGBERG, JANIE 



Description 

See H014 


Prior 




Revenue 


0 

0 349,083 

020 Peace River Basin 0 349,627 

0 

0 349,627 



0 5,400,000 6,098,364 

U.S. EPA - Lake Hancock (H014) 0 492,200 

0 

0 492,200 


see H014 

020 - Peace River Basin 28 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$7,289,274

W032 

HCC Foundation Field Trip Program 


AOR(s) 


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

Cooperator(s) 

Hillsborough Community College Foundation 




Description 

This Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) project includes four different field trip programs for 

elementary, middle and high school students in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk counties. The four sites for the 

field trips are English Creek, Upper Tampa Bay, Cockroach Bay and Hillsborough River State Park. The programs are 

designed to give participants a better understanding of Florida's water resources through 120 hands-on field 

experiences with HCC science professionals and ultimately to create the next generation of environmental stewards. 

The project's effectiveness is measured through student pre/posttests and teacher surveys. 

Benefits 

Tampa Bay was identified as the highest priority on the District's Surface Water Improvement and Management 

(SWIM) priority list in 1988. Further, this project is designed to implement an environmental education initiative in 

Tampa Bay. These field expeditions help the District reach its educational goals by emphasizing water quality 

improvement, water conservation and protection of natural systems within the District. By participating in this project, 

5,000 students and teachers learn to be environmental stewards in their community and the District, promoting a future 

of improved water quality, water conservation and natural systems preservation in Florida. 

Costs 

The total FY2010 project cost is $234,135, with the District contributing $85,040 (Alafia $14,464; Hillsborough $60,364; 

Pinellas-Anclote $5,106; Peace $5,106). The dollar amount allocated for each contributing Basin Board is determined 

by the participating schools within each basin. District funds will be used for 120 field trips, four one-day teacher 

workshops, trail signage and maintenance, printing of curriculum materials, and aquatic and water quality testing 

supplies. The program is projected to reach 5,040 students and teachers at a cost to the District of $16.87 per person. 

Budget lines below include costs to manage the project. 


The total FY2009 project cost was $218,385, and the District's share of $85,086 was funded by SWIM ($42,543) and 

the remaining funding was split among the following basin boards: Alafia $7,232; Hillsborough $25,100; Northwest 

Hillsborough $5,105; Pinellas-Anclote $2,553; and Peace $2,553. Basin budget breakdowns were established based 

on a list of program participants provided by the cooperator. District funding is used to fund 120 field trips, a four-day 

teacher training program, supplies and materials, and transportation for students. This program is projected to reach 

5,000 students at a cost to the District of $17 per person. The District has supported this project since FY2007. 


W032 

HCC Foundation Field Trip Program 

Prior 




Revenue 


0 29,605 


0 98,915 


0 


016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 540 2,604 5,106 

0 8,250 

020 Peace River Basin 539 2,603 5,106 

0 8,248 



0 

0 70,369 


0 

479 


District 

HCC Foundation 173,800 133,300 149,095 

0 456,195 

Other funding sources 32,000 0 

0 

0 32,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$714,934 



Purchase order opened 10/27/08 11/24/08 

Teacher training workshops 6/30/09 9/25/09 9/25/09 

Field trips end 7/31/09 9/25/09 9/25/09 

Registration for 2009-2010 field trips 8/1/09 8/1/09 

Final report and invoice received by the District 9/30/09 10/30/09 



Teacher training workshop 6/29/10 

Field trips end 7/30/10 

Teacher training workshop 8/14/10 



The cooperator completed 120 field trips to Upper Tampa Bay Park, Cockroach Bay, English Creek and Hillsborough 

River State Park, with 92 completed during the school year and 28 occurring during the summer. Three teacher training 

workshops occurred during August and September. Text for trail signage has been submitted to the District for review. 

All trail maintenance has been completed. Project manager is awaiting final report and invoice. Cooperator has been 

notified of approval of FY2010 funding and District staff is working with cooperator to develop a scope of work for the 

FY2010 project. ACTION-TO-DATE: On time. 


W331 


Harbor 


AOR(s) 



Manasota 

Cooperator(s) 




Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, Pinellas County, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, 


Description 

This SWIM initiative project involves mapping and monitoring seagrass within four SWIM priority waterbodies: Tampa 

Bay, Sarasota Bay, Lemon Bay, and Charlotte Harbor. 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 requested for 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. 

Benefits 

The 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 2009 - 2010 is estimated at $350,000. Costs associated with this 

upcoming 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 

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 proposed 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. 


W331 


Harbor 

Prior 




Revenue 

41,620 11,334 20,004 



0 72,958 


0 

0 52,954 


0 72,958 

020 Peace River Basin 108,412 29,365 20,004 

0 157,781 

021 Manasota Basin 105,499 28,334 20,004 

0 153,837 



0 

0 371,912 


0 

0 253,404 


0 12,520 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 




Request for Proposals 6/15/03 7/11/03 

Begin Review of Proposals 8/15/03 9/22/03 

Draft Agreement to Management Services 10/31/03 12/17/03 


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 


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 


Processing 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 


The purchase order and first work order were opened December 2007. The first work order is complete, and all final 

deliverables accepted by the District. District staff and cooperating agencies completed the Post Map Production 

Classification Accuracy Assessment in April. The 2008 District seagrass acreage estimates were presented to all three 

Estuary Programs at the May Seagrass Working Group Meeting. Results show increases in bay-wide acreage for St. 

Joe/Clearwater Harbor, Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, and Lemon Bay, while Charlotte Harbor experienced minor 

decreases in acreage. The second work order for completion of the post map production classification accuracy 

assessment analysis is processed and staff are compiling data to provide to the consultant. The third work order was 

issued to complete high resolution scanning of historical aerials. 


W436 

Elizabeth Place Water Quality and Natural Systems Enhancement 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Polk County, Polk County Natural Resources 

Project Manager THORNTON, SHELLEY 



Description 

This project is in response to a FY2008 cooperative funding project from Polk County. The objective of this project is to 

acquire additional parcels of land adjacent to an existing wetland system, remove the nuisance vegetation, restore the 

wetland hydroperiods and provide water quality treatment. This project will increase the available flood storage and 

allow for additional untreated stormwater runoff to be directed onto the site for water quality treatment prior to 

discharging to Banana Lake. This project includes land and easement acquisition, design, permitting and construction 

to restore and enhance an existing wetland system in the Banana Lake watershed. 

Benefits 

This project will improve water quality and enhance natural systems. The additional acreage provided adjacent to the 

wetland will increase the open water area for storage and increase the littoral shelf area available for additional wetland 

planting. 

Costs 

The total estimated project cost is $1,409,021. The FY2008 project cost is $500,000, with Polk County and the District 

each contributing half ($250,000). The District share is split between the Peace River Basin Board ($125,000) and 

State SWIM ($125,000). The FY2009 project cost is $500,000, with Polk County and the District each contributing half 

($250,000). The District share is split between the Peace River Basin Board ($125,000) and State SWIM 

($125,000). Polk County has applied for a 319 grant from FDEP in the amount of $800,000 for construction and public 

education signage. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. 


During the past 10 years a significant portion of the 285 acre basin has been developed for residential use. 

Stormwater runoff has been conveyed to retention ponds which border the wetland area adding to increased seasonal 

high water flows. In 2004, this increase directly impacted four homes adjacent to the wetland, causing one to be 

permanently abandoned. In 2006 Polk County, in cooperation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency 

(FEMA), purchased and demolished the abandoned home site at a cost of $320,000 for the structure. FEMA 

contributed $220,000 and Polk County contributed $100,000 to purchase the abandoned home site. This abandoned 

home site is to be included in the additional acreage to be incorporated into the existing wetland system. 

Prior 




Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 127,134 126,829 2,218 

0 256,181 



0 

0 253,962 

WMLTF (SWIM) - Prior Year Funds 0 0 2,218 



District 

FDEP 319 Grant 800,000 0 

0 

0 800,000 

Polk County Natural Resources 439,021 250,000 

0 



Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$2,001,382

W436 

Elizabeth Place Water Quality and Natural Systems Enhancement 










Design Complete 3/1/09 9/30/09 

Construction Commenced 12/31/09 2/1/10 

Construction Completed 12/31/10 


An agreement between the District and Polk County was executed on June 18, 2008. The City was issued a Notice to 

Proceed on June 19, 2008. The agreement between Polk County and their consultant, PEC was approved by Polk 

County on June 18, 2008 and a Notice to Proceed was issued in July 2008. A kick-off meeting was held in July 2008 

where Polk County informed the District that they will not be able to acquire an 8.5 acre parcel, which includes the 

existing wetland due price negotiations with the owner. PEC is focusing their restoration efforts on an 3.5 acre parcel the 

County currently owns. In addition, the County is in the process of purchasing a portion of an adjacent property, just 

northeast of the parcel currently owned by Polk County, to incorporate into the enhanced wetland design. The consultant 

submitted for an Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) in July 2009 and is currently addressing comments. 


W501 



AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





KAUFMAN, KRIS 

Description 

This 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 



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. 

Benefits 

This 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. SWIM projects are eligible for state matching funds with the state funding 50 percent of the 


Costs 

The FY2008 and FY2009 ongoing costs for the Charlotte Harbor SWIM Plan Implementation are 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. 







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 



W501 


Prior 




Revenue 


0 89,675 


0 30,382 



0 

0 66,027 


0 

0 76,230 


0 1,634 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$263,948 


1. SWIM Plan Critical Project Milestones 



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. Current projects being implemented in the 

Charlotte Harbor watershed include W506, W511, W521, W527, W528, W553, W555, W556, W558, W559. Updates for 

these projects are included under the individual project numbers. Status of the activities implemented with the Charlotte 

Harbor National Estuary Program are provided under project number W526. The CHNEP completed the Comprehensive 

Conservation and Management Plan in 2008 and are working on a couple of key projects that will be completed by the 

end of 2009. District staff have completed the outline for the Charlotte Harbor SWIM Plan and are assembling references 

and other documents to update the SWIM Plan. 


W506 



AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This Surface Water Improvement and Management project with the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center provides 

public involvement and water quality education opportunities to more than 4,000 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 FY2010 program components include a 

volunteer water quality monitoring program, estuary wading trips, a three-day water workshop for local residents, 

community events, estuary boat trips, hiking trips; six barrier island education trips, 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. 

Benefits 


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 one of the top priorities of 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 


between the Peace River Basin Board ($16,283), the Manasota Basin Board ($3,342) and State SWIM (19,625). 

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 4,230 residents at a cost to the District of $9 per person. The budget lines 



The total cost of the FY2009 project was $85,835, with the District contributing $34,726 (Manasota $3,473; Peace 

River $13,890; SWIM $17,363). This program is reaching 4,230 residents at a cost to the District of $8 per resident. 

District funding is allocated toward staff time, materials and program expenses. The District has supported this project 

since FY2000. 


W506 


Prior 




Revenue 




0 45,912 



0 

0 78,877 


0 

0 76,737 


0 20,371 


District 

Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center 85,050 51,109 35,000 

0 171,159 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$501,395 








Project close 11/14/08 3/31/09 3/31/09 






Fourth task report due 9/30/09 

Project close 11/20/09 









The cooperator planned and conducted 2 volunteer water quality monitoring training workshops in Lemon Bay (reaching 

32) and 1 results presentation (reaching 11); conducted a three-day SWIM Water School in March (reaching 56); 

implemented 7 speaking programs (reaching 210); attended 9 educational events (reaching 3,226); held 35 wading trips 

(involving 654); conducted 24 Journey Through the Estuary boat trips (involving 247); led 7 hiking trips (involving 154); 

and reprinted 500 copies of the Lemon Bay DVD. ACTION TO DATE: On time. 


W507 

CHEC Peace River Watershed Education 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This Surface Water Improvement and Management project with the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center develops 

and provides watershed education outreach programs to residents that focus on awareness and protection of the 

Peace River watershed and Charlotte Harbor. This project will reach approximately 5,000 residents in Charlotte, 

DeSoto, Hardee and Polk counties. Specifically, participants will learn how to correctly operate their irrigation systems, 

properly fertilize their landscapes, utilize integrated best management practices and incorporate Florida-friendly 

landscaping, leading to a reduction of pollution in stormwater runoff. The FY2010 program components include 

coordinating a volunteer monitoring program in the City of Punta Gorda, conducting interpretive bus tours in the Peace 

River basin, attending community events, leading educational hikes to Shell Creek and Prairie Creek properties, 

reprinting and distributing "Keeping the Peace" watershed guide booklets and evaluation to determine knowledge and 

behavioral changes. Effectiveness will be measured by number of participants, number of materials distributed, pre- 

and posttests and surveys. 

Benefits 


significance." Through education, residents will learn specific behaviors that will have a positive impact on watersheds, 

leading to more sustainable water resources. 

Costs 


between the Peace River Basin Board $14,500 and State SWIM $14,500. This program is projected to reach 5,000 

residents at a cost to the District of $5.80 per resident. The budget line below includes costs for staff to manage the 

project. 


The total cost of the FY2009 project was $71,248, with the District contributing $18,101 (Peace River $9,051; SWIM 

$9,050). Originally, the Peace River Basin Board approved funding for $34,050. A portion of this project was for the 

Hardee Volunteer Water Monitoring program for $21,799. Staff transferred this amount to SWIM to coordinate this 

portion of the project. After further review, SWIM concluded these funds would benefit the District more as an 

education program and the $21,799 was returned to Communications. At the April 2009 meetings, the Peace River 

and Manasota basin boards approved the final transfer of $15,949 from W507 to W513 (Charlotte County 

Fourth-Grade Field Trip). The CHEC Peace River Watershed Education project will reach 5,000 residents at a cost to 

the District of $4 per person. 


W507 

CHEC Peace River Watershed Education 

Prior 




Revenue 


0 56,635 



0 

0 41,387 


0 15,246 


District 


0 110,374 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$223,642 








Project close 11/14/08 1/30/09 1/30/09 



First task report due 12/31/08 1/30/09 1/30/09 



Fourth task report due 8/16/09 8/16/09 

Final report and project close 11/13/09 









The cooperator held a two-hour volunteer water monitoring training session for four volunteers; conducted its first water 

quality monitoring event and five speaking engagements, reaching more than 120 participants; reprinted and distributed 

500 "Keeping the Peace" booklets; attended four community events (reaching 875); completed one upriver bus tour and 

one downriver bus tour (reaching more than 30 participants). ACTION TO DATE: On time. 



Restoration of Natural Systems at Thornton Key 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This proposed project is in response to a request from the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC) to restore 

and enhance approximately 13 acres of intertidal wetland and upland habitat in Lemon Bay. Thornton Key is 31-acre 

island site that was purchased in 2007 by Charlotte County. The proposed plan targets the restoration of degraded salt 

marsh habitat and associated coastal maritime forest through nuisance and exotic species eradication. 

Benefits 

Upon completion, the project will provide significant benefits to habitat and water quality. 

Costs 

The total project cost is approximately $29,000. The District's FY2010 contribution is $14,375. At their April 2009 

meeting, the Peace River Basin Board approved amending its FY2009 budget to include reallocated State SWIM 

funds to cover 50 percent ($7,188) of the FY2010 costs. The remaining costs ($7187) are funded by the 

Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board. CHEC will be providing $14,375 to match District funding. District funds shown in 







preserve and restore habitat. The objectives of this project are consistent with the SWIM Plan goals for Charlotte 

Harbor. 

Prior 




Revenue 


0 9,072 



0 9,073 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$18,145 



Receive Scope of Work from Cooperator 9/16/09 9/9/09 

Create and Issue Purchase Order to Cooperator 10/14/09 


Project Close Out 12/31/10 


A scope of work has been requested from the cooperator. Once the scope has been received, this project will be 

administered through a purchase order. 


W511 

Alligator Creek Restoration Project 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This multi-year project is a Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Program initiative consisting of the 

hydrologic restoration of approximately 677 acres of freshwater and saltwater wetland and salttern areas critical to 

early life stages of many commercially-important fishes in Charlotte Harbor. The Alligator Creek project is located on a 

1,600 acre site that is owned by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and is located south of 

Punta Gorda abutting Charlotte Harbor. The restoration activities are being performed in phases based on available 

funds. The current phase (Phase II) includes construction of Projects 1-A, 3, 10, 11 and 16. Project 16 will be 

constructed concurrently with the other projects, but under a separate agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of 

Engineers (USACE). 

Benefits 

Completion of Projects 1-A, 3, 10, 11 and 16 would restore the historic hydroperiod and associated coastal habitats to 

approximately 600 acres of wetland and salttern areas which have been severely impacted by anthropogenic activities. 

Projects 5, 6, 8, 13 and 14 would restore an additional 77 acres of coastal ecosystems. 

Costs 

The construction contract for projects 1-A, 3, 10, and 11 is for $1,000,750.86. The funding agreement with the 

USACE for Project 16 is for $615,384.62, of which the District is to contribute $215,384.62. It is anticipated that 

additional funding during future fiscal years will be necessary to meet all construction expenses and District staff will 

seek grant funding to help offset construction costs. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. 






preserve and restore habitat. The objectives of this project are consistent with the SWIM Plan goals. 


W511 



Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 666,335 4,000 3,787 400,000 1,074,122 


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Alligator Ck 

Rstr (SWIM) 

Ecosystem Trust Fund - Charlotte Hbr 

Rstr 

FCMP - Alligator Creek Restoration 

(SWIM) 

Prior 



800,000 0 

0 


0 

139,400 0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

800,000 


139,400 

NOAA - Alligator Creek 50,000 0 

0 

0 50,000 


0 

0 327,804 


0 

0 408,794 


0 3,787 


District 

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 16,700 0 

0 

0 16,700 

USACE 400,000 0 

0 

0 400,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$3,320,607 


1. Critical Project Milestones - Phase II 

Permit Application Sent to SWFWMD and ACOE 11/16/00 11/16/00 

RFP for Final Design and Permits sent to Management Services 4/30/01 4/16/01 

RFP released 9/28/01 10/9/01 

Consultant Selection Short List Approved by Basin Board 2/1/02 2/1/02 

Draft Contract to Management Services 6/7/02 6/7/02 


Draft Conceptual Design Report 11/7/02 12/6/02 

Draft Conceptual Design Report 11/7/02 12/6/02 

90 Percent Plan Submittal 3/6/03 3/6/03 

100 Percent Plan Submittal 6/6/03 7/2/03 

100 Percent Plan Submittal 9/6/03 9/11/03 

Permits Received 3/27/04 6/23/04 

Request for Bids 8/16/05 8/16/05 

Execute Contract with USACE 12/11/07 12/11/07 

2. Critical Project Milestones - Phase III 

Request for Proposals 6/12/09 

Select Consultant 8/31/09 

Execute Agreement with Consultant 10/31/09 

Commence Preliminary Design 11/15/09 



Phase II has been closed out. The Phase III RFP was released June 12, 2009, and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting 

was held on June 25, 2009. Proposals are due from the consultants by July 31, 2009. Project staff will review the 

proposals and award the project on August 31, 2009. 

ACCELERATED ACTION TO DATE: District and FDEP staff have released the Phase III RFP and will review the 


W511 


proposals in a timely manner to secure a consultant to design and permit the project. 


W513 

Charlotte County Fourth-Grade Field Studies Program 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) project provides in-depth field experiences to all Charlotte 

County elementary schools. This is the twenty-first year that the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC) has 

been offering this program, which is designed to give students a better understanding of the water systems of Florida. 

The goal of the two-day outdoor education program is to bring an understanding and appreciation of the beauty, 

complexity and fragility of local water systems to 1,500 fourth-grade students as well as to the participating 300 

teachers, aides and adult chaperones. The activities consist of environmental field studies at Alligator Creek Preserve, 

the lower Peace River, Cedar Point Environmental Park and Lemon Bay. Students collect and identify native, estuarine 

and freshwater specimens that inhabit the rivers, harbor and bay. Students learn about upland and freshwater wetland 

habitats. They also learn about freshwater creeks, the importance of trees and plants in water conservation, and the 

role of fire in preserving the upland ecosystems. Pre- and posttest tools will assess the field trips' effectiveness. 

Teacher training is provided to participating teachers and is approved and supported by Charlotte County Public 

Schools. 

Benefits 

Throughout coordination of the program, CHEC has built a strong partnership with Charlotte County, the City of Punta 

Gorda, the School Board of Charlotte County, and the Peace River Audubon Society. Many students have not 

previously been exposed to hands-on environmental field trips, and the experience can foster a personal connection to 

the sites visited, ultimately leading to understanding and appreciation of water systems. 

Costs 


between the Peace River Basin Board $17,000 and State SWIM $17,000. District funds will be used for 110 field trips 

and water quality monitoring supplies. This program is projected to reach 1,800 students and adults at a cost to the 

District of $18.89 per person. The budget line below includes costs for staff to manage the project. 

Prior 




Revenue 


0 17,000 


State Trust Funds (SWIM) 0 0 

0 

0 

0 


0 17,000 


District 

Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center 0 0 60,191 

0 60,191 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$94,191 





W513 

Charlotte County Fourth-Grade Field Studies Program 

Schedule field trips 5/31/10 

Field trips begin 8/30/10 

Field trips end 5/31/11 

Final report and invoice due to the District 8/31/11 








AOR(s) 

Water Quality 


Cooperator(s) 




Charlotte County, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 

KAUFMAN, KRIS 

Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

The 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 

Water quality sampling task: At their April 2009 meetings, the Peace River Basin and Manasota Basin Boards 

approved amending its FY2009 budget to include reallocated State SWIM funds to cover 50 percent ($19,125) of the 

FY2010 costs. The remaining costs ($19,125) are funded by the Peace River Basin and the Manasota Basin Boards. 


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 



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. 

Prior 




Revenue 


0 178,626 


0 60,551 



0 

0 90,165 


0 

0 193,296 


0 3,768 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$526,406





Draft Agreement to Contracts 12/31/00 11/21/00 




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 


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, the draft final report and invoices. For FY2010, $10,000 of the 

remaining funds from project W547 will be used for data management under a separate purchase order with Benchmark 

Labs as part of this project. 


W526 



AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





KAUFMAN, KRIS, POWERS, STEPHANIE, GARCIA, LIZANNE 

Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

This 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, which is split between the Manasota Basin Board (25%) and the Peace River 

Basin Board (75%). If State SWIM funds are available, they will be applied to the District's contribution. District funds 

are used to implement projects outlined in the Annual Workplan. District funds shown in the table include staff 

salaries. 







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 


Prior 




Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 319,008 45,024 43,726 82,500 490,258 

021 Manasota Basin 106,335 15,008 16,165 27,500 165,008 



0 

0 239,574 


0 

0 368,701 


0 59,891 


District 

CHNEP 1,087,725 110,000 

0 

0 1,197,725 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 




FY 2007 Contract with CHNEP Executed 4/1/07 6/11/07 

FY 2007 Contract Close Out 12/31/09 



FY2008 Contract Close Out 12/31/10 



FY2009 Contract Close Out 12/31/11 


FY2007 Contract: The FY2007 Agreement was executed on 6/11/2007 and expires 12/31/2009. Projects include 

addressing environmental data and information needs to measure the health of the estuary, identifying opportunities for 

water quality and habitat restoration projects and to measuring the success of these projects. 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. FY2009 Contract: The FY2009 agreement 

was executed on December 13, 2009. Projects include setting seagrass targets and finalizing the water quality targets 

necessary to maintain seagrass health. FY2010 Contract: District staff have been working with the CHNEP Director to 

develop a project for the work plan to replace the data reporting project that was formerly done by CHEC under contract 

to the NEP. Management Conference: The Management and Policy Committees met in August 2009. There were 

several important topics on the agenda. 1) The approval of a report summarizing the key points discussed at the 

workshop, including those from the presenters, the peer reviewers, and the participants. While the District does not 

necessarily agree with all the presentations given at the workshop or the abstracts that were submitted, the report does 

appear to summarize the topics discussed and the District's comments were incorporated into the report.2) The 

refinement of water quality targets and the setting of seagrass targets, which had not previously been set for Charlotte 

Harbor. Seagrass Targets. District staff have worked closely with the consultant and the CHNEP to develop the targets 

and the District supported this action item. The Management Committee recommended that the Policy committee 

approve a contract with a consultant to complete the triennial review of water quality status and trends. 3) There was 

considerable discussions on the CHNEP taking public interest money and that this should be discussed throughout the 

management conference so that a policy may be developed. 


W527 

Peace River Water Quality Monitoring 


AOR(s) 

Water Quality 


Cooperator(s) 




WOLDEN, CATHERINE 

Description 

This project is an ongoing SWIM Initiative to monitor water quality in the Peace River. The District participated in a 

multi-agency cooperative effort to monitor the river from 1997 to 1998. 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 will be used to continue the monthly water quality monitoring program at ten United States 

Geological Service (USGS) stream stations along the Peace River. The data provided from this project will be used in 

conjunction with streamflow measurements provided by an existing USGS program to estimate monthly pollutant 

loading at the ten gauge sites (See W554 & W547). 

Benefits 

This 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 in the watershed such as the Lake Hancock Outfall Treatment 

Project have analyzed the data in order to understand current conditions as well as justify recommendations for action. 

Costs 

The FY2010 funds for this project are funded from the Peace River Basin. The funds are for the District's Water 

Quality Monitoring Program (WQMP) staff to collect samples and the District Laboratory to analyze the samples. 



The Peace River discharges into Charlotte Harbor, a SWIM priority waterbody and is designated as an "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 W528). 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). 

Prior 




Revenue 


0 201,849 



0 

0 102,421 


0 

0 90,738 


0 38,932 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$433,940 



W527 

Peace River Water Quality Monitoring 


First Sampling Event 10/3/00 10/3/00 


FY2008 Monthly Sampling Complete 9/30/08 9/30/08 

FY2009 Monthly Sampling Complete 9/30/09 9/30/09 

FY2010 Monthly Sampling Complete 9/30/10 


Water quality sampling is ongoing. Samples have been collected from October 2000 through August 2009. Field data 

has been submitted to the laboratory for inclusion into their database through June 2009. 


W547 


and Lemon Bay 


AOR(s) 

Water Quality 


Cooperator(s) 





KAUFMAN, KRIS 

Description 

This ongoing project is in response to a funding request from Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC) for 

on-line publication of water quality maps and graphs. Water quality data from various sources collected within the 

Peace River Basin, Myakka River Basin, Charlotte Harbor, and Lemon Bay are included in the maps. The project 

involves mapping and graphing of of District Peace and Myakka River basin water quality data on the CHEC website. 

In FY2005, the project expanded its coverage to include Sarasota County's Northern Lemon Bay water quality 

sampling effort, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) volunteer water quality project, and FDEP 

Lemon Bay monitoring network. An FY2009 cooperative funding request was received for continuation of the display of 

the project's sixth year of multi-agency monitoring. Benchmark Labs will be responsible for the data management 

tasks as part of this project. 

Benefits 

Information provided through this project will offer technical support for environmental management activities 

conducted by the District's SWIM Program, FDEP, the Peace River/ Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority, the 

Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, and other local and regional organizations. Publication of the data in the 

STORET databases and website provides an historical record of the changes in water quality within each system. 

Costs 


($33,000). The District share is split between State SWIM ($33,000), the Peace River Basin ($16,500), and the 

Manatsota Basin ($4,125). The cost to each basin board is determined by its watershed's (Peace River and Myakka 

River watersheds) relative influence on water quality in Charlotte Harbor. District funds shown in the table include staff 

salaries. The District and CHEC agreed to reduce the scope of work to only cover the CHEC website display of water 

quality mapping and graphing for a total cost of $28,000, with the District and CHEC each contributing half ($14,000). 

$10,000 of the remaining funds will be used for the data management under a separate purchase order with 

Benchmark Labs. The Basin Boards approved the transfer of remaining funds for CHEC's fourth grade education 

project. 


Since 2003, the CHEC has been presenting the results of these efforts on its web site www.checflorida.org/chec/water 

quality, allowing the public and scientists to view the results in terms of both status and trends in water quality. The 

cooperative project is executed through purchase orders and associated scopes of work. The SWIM Plan for 

Charlotte Harbor focuses 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. 


W547 


and Lemon Bay 

Prior 




Revenue 

42,072 13,920 

0 



0 2,500 32,851 



0 

0 66,461 


0 

0 29,817 


District 


0 179,500 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 






Third Quarter Report 6/30/04 12/21/04 12/21/04 

Final Report 9/30/04 5/21/05 5/21/05 

FY2005 P.O. Open 3/22/05 3/22/05 


Second Quarter Report 8/15/05 9/30/05 9/30/05 

Third Quarter Report 10/15/05 11/15/05 11/15/05 

Fourth Quarter Report 2/15/06 3/10/06 4/13/06 

FY2006 P.O. Open 3/30/06 3/30/06 



Third Quarter and Draft Final Report 11/30/06 4/1/07 3/23/07 

Fourth Quarter and Final Report 2/28/07 4/1/07 3/23/07 

FY2007 P.O. Open 3/30/07 3/21/07 

FY2006 P.O. Final Invoice Paid 5/3/07 5/3/07 


FY2007 Second Quarter Report 8/30/07 6/30/07 

FY2007 Third Quarter Report 11/30/07 11/30/07 

FY2008 P.O. Open 1/7/08 1/7/08 

FY2007 Fourth Quarter Report 2/28/08 2/5/08 


FY2008 Second Quarter Report 8/30/08 1/14/09 2/27/09 

FY2008 Third Quarter Report 11/30/08 1/29/09 2/27/09 

FY2008 P.O. Terminates 12/31/08 12/31/09 

FY2008 Fourth Quarter Report 3/31/09 7/15/09 7/27/09 


The FY2009 final scope of work was approved and the purchase order was opened, January 28, 2009. Currently, CHEC 

is presenting the results of these efforts on its web site, http://www.checflorida.org. The District and CHEC agreed to 

reduce the scope of work to only cover the CHEC website display of water quality mapping and graphing for a total cost 

of $28,000, with the District and CHEC each contributing half ($14,000). $10,000 of the remaining funds will be used for 

the data management under a separate purchase order with Benchmark Labs. The Basin Boards will be requested to 

approve the transfer of remaining funds for CHEC's fourth grade education project. 


W553 

Coral Creek Habitat Restoration Project 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 






Description 

This multi-year project is a Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Program initiative consisting of the 

hydrologic and habitat restoration of degraded and impacted wetlands. It is also expected to provide water quality 

treatment for presently-untreated stormwater flows into the District and FDEP-owned project area. The project area is 

approximately 2,600 acres. Proposed restoration of the creek includes: restoration/enhancement of historic and 

man-made creek channels, intertidal, low-salinity and freshwater habitats, complementary marshes and uplands; 

removal of invasive, exotic vegetation; and construction of stormwater treatment features to improve water quality for 

the Charlotte Harbor. A preliminary assessment of restoration and stormwater treatment opportunities will need to be 

conducted first, followed by project design and permitting, and, finally, construction. The District is the lead agency in 

procuring the services of an engineering consultant and a construction contractor. The FDEP will be the entity 

responsible for long-term operation and maintenance of the site. A related project was submitted by the FDOT through 

the FY2008 Cooperative Funding Initiative (see Project No. W556, FDOT - Cape Haze Pioneer Trail Hydrologic 

Restoration Project). The Cape Haze Pioneer Trail Hydrologic Restoration Project is expected to improve tidal flushing 

in an approximately 110 acre tidal creek which has been impounded since the early 1900s due to the construction of a 

railroad causeway across the East Fork of Coral Creek. 

Benefits 

This project will provide restoration of impacted wetlands and treatment of stormwater on District-owned lands. A 

preliminary assessment of restoration and stormwater treatment opportunities will be conducted to determine the 

specific acreage of wetlands restored and to estimate the amounts of pollutant removal that can be achieved. 

Costs 

The total estimated project budget is $1,200,500 for feasibility study, design, permitting, and construction of Phase I. 

These funds are split between the Peace River Basin Board ($400,250), State SWIM ($150,250), and a State 

Appropration ($250,000). The FY2009 funds will be used to evaluate and design alternatives to improve the existing 

ecosystem. The FY2010 proposed project cost for construction is $400,000. At their April 2009 meeting, the Peace 

River Basin Board approved amending its FY2009 budget to include reallocated State SWIM funds to cover 50 

percent of the District's proposed FY2010 costs ($200,000). The remaining funds ($200,000) are included in the 

Peace River Basin Board's FY2010 proposed budget. It is anticipated that additional funding during future fiscal years 

will be necessary to meet all construction expenses and District staff will seek grant funding to help offset construction 

costs. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. 


Approximately 2,600 acres of the District/FDEP-owned lands surround the East and West Forks of Coral Creek, which 

flows into Charlotte Harbor near Placida, south of the Rotonda in Charlotte County. Charlotte Harbor is a SWIM 

priority waterbody as well as a designated estuary of national significance as part of the National Estuary Program. 

The project is consistent with the habitat restoration and water quality improvement goals of the District's SWIM Plan 

for Charlotte Harbor. The project site is part of the 43,000 acre Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park. The FDEP is 

the entity responsible for the management of the site. The property contains a number of habitat types (e.g., tidal 

creeks, mangrove swamps, salt marshes, saltterns, salt and freshwater ponds, freshwater wetlands, pine flatwoods, 

scrub and other uplands) which have been impacted by anthropogenic activities. Much of the hydrology of the site has 

also been impacted by ditching and dredge and fill activities that occurred as recently as the mid-1970s. Further, the 

construction of a dam across the West Fork eliminated the saltwater signature from the upper half of the West Fork, 

thus creating a 270 acre freshwater impoundment now dominated by cattails. It appears that a significant volume of 

the stormwater runoff from the Rotunda development discharges into the West Fork without much water quality 

treatment. Similarly, the East Fork also appears to receive untreated stormwater discharges from a residential area to 

the north. Elevated nitrogen levels have been observed in Coral Creek by Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program 

water quality studies. In addition to hydrologic and habitat restoration, it is envisioned that the restoration of this site 

would incorporate some level of treatment for stormwater runoff entering the site. 


W553 

Coral Creek Habitat Restoration Project 

Prior 




Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 258,539 157,855 208,261 1,500,000 2,124,655 


Charlotte Co - Coral Creek (W553) 0 0 71,500 

0 71,500 

Ecosystem Trust Fund - Coral Ck 

(SWIM) 

250,000 0 

0 

0 250,000 


0 

0 166,392 


0 

0 200,000 


0 8,260 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$2,820,807 


Consultant Contract Development and Execution 

Advertise Request for Proposals 11/17/06 11/17/06 


Draft Agreement Sent to Management Services 3/16/07 8/8/07 

Agreement Returned from Management Services 8/29/07 11/29/07 

Agreement Sent to Consultant 9/6/07 12/18/07 

Signed Agreement returned from Consultant 10/4/07 12/20/07 

Agreement fully executed 10/18/07 1/18/08 

Notice to Proceed 10/24/07 2/11/08 

Agreement Expiration 12/31/10 

Design Phase 

Conceptual Design and Feasibility Report 6/15/08 2/27/09 

30% Design Plans 1/31/09 6/1/09 

60% Design Plans and Permitting 6/30/09 8/1/09 

Final Design Plans and Construction Specifications 10/1/09 


The District has incorporated a stormwater component into the overall restoration plan for Coral Creek. An agreement 

has been drafted to receive $71,500 from the County for construction of the component. The consultant has provided the 

preliminary 30% design plan to the District. Work Order #3, which will finalize design plans for the project, has been 

received from the consultant. An amendment is being drafted to include funding for this final iteration of design planning 

and permitting. 


W554 




AOR(s) 

Water Quality 


Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This SWIM cooperative funding project will create a water quality summary report for the Peace and Myakka river 

systems. The project is needed to compile data from multiple inter-agency monitoring efforts into a single 

comprehensive water quality summary and analysis. Results of this report can be incorporated into ongoing resource 

management efforts in the Peace River, Myakka River, and Charlotte Harbor. The project scope contains the following 

elements: 1) summaries and statistical analyses of water quality data collected for water year (WY) 2005 in the Peace 

and Myakka basins, 2) estimated loads and yields for WY2002 through WY2005, and 3) an integrative analysis of 

trends in surface water quality for WY2002 through WY2005. Water years are 12 month periods, starting October 1st 

and ending September 30th of the following year, during which a complete annual hydrologic cycle occurs. 

Benefits 

The information provided by this report will be used by District staff, the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, 

the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and the public for assessing the health of these systems. The 

reports will assist in resource management decision making and will guide future restoration efforts. 

Costs 

The total project cost is $30,000 with CHEC contributing $15,000. The District's share is $15,000. The Peace River 

Basin is funding $3,750, the Manasota Basin is funding $3,750, and State SWIM is funding the remaining $7,500. 







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 & W528). 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). The proposed project will follow the example of previous 

publications created by the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC), e.g., the 2002 publication, titled, "Water 

Quality Conditions and Pollutant Loads and Yields in the Peace and Myakka River Basins," which featured data from 

WY2001. 

Prior 




Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 5,486 362 

0 

0 5,848 

021 Manasota Basin 5,487 361 

0 

0 5,848 



0 

0 11,694 


District 

Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center 15,000 0 

0 

0 15,000 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$38,390

W554 





Issued Purchase Order 12/31/06 5/11/07 5/10/07 


Project Kick Off Meeting 5/11/07 5/11/07 

First Progress Report 8/31/07 6/30/07 

Second Progress Report 9/30/07 12/17/07 

Third Progress Report 10/31/07 3/31/08 3/31/08 

Fourth Progress Report and Final Report 12/15/07 3/31/08 3/31/08 

Final Report 12/31/07 3/31/08 3/31/08 


Acceptance of Final Report 4/30/08 1/30/09 5/26/09 


A three month no cost time extension through 03/31/2008 was approved to finish the review and editing process of the 

draft and final reports. Due to the highly technical nature of the document and numerous calculations, longer review and 

revision times were needed to ensure all data, interpretations, and conclusions contained within the document are 

accurate. The final draft document review was completed by District staff and changes to the document are being 

completed. A final draft was received by the District in January 2009, District staff responded with a second round of 

comments. A final report was submitted May 20, 2009 and accepted by the District May 26,2009. The final invoice has 

been paid and the purchase order closed. Project records have been sent to Contracts. 


W555 

Evaluating the Effects of Restoration on Estuarine Fishes 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Mote Marine Laboratory 




Description 

This project is in response to a cooperative funding request from Mote Marine Laboratory to examine the effects of 

SWIM habitat restoration activities, specifically the Alligator Creek Wetlands Restoration Project (W511) in Charlotte 

Harbor, on economically-important estuarine fishes such as juvenile snook, red drum, and tarpon. The Alligator Creek 

Project is a major District restoration effort. This project provides the District with an opportunity to help determine the 

effectiveness of the Alligator Creek Wetland Restoration Project. Mote Marine Laboratory will take advantage of three 

years of pre-restoration monitoring from four tidal creeks representing a range of anthropogenic degradation. Sampling 

will continue through restoration and post-restoration monitoring of fish assemblages and seeks to address the effects 

of wetland restoration projects on mangrove creek fishes. Restoration is seen as an effective means to repair 

anthropogenic ecological damage, but quality data on the extent that restoration projects improve estuarine ecology is 

rare. Likewise, there is little data on the extent that restoration of natural freshwater flows reverses these negative 

impacts. Quantitatively understanding how habitat restoration projects impact fishes is critical so that appropriate 

conservation and management measures can be enacted. The results of this project will be used as part of the 

monitoring and evaluation effort of the Alligator Creek Wetlands Restoration Project. This project will help validate the 

results of existing SWIM habitat restoration projects and the habitat restoration goals for the District's SWIM Plan for 

Charlotte Harbor, and will also help guide future restoration efforts in the Harbor and around the state. Phase I 

monitoring was completed December 31, 2006. Phase II of this project, with budget approval, will commence on 

October 1, 2008. 

Benefits 

This project will document and quantify how the restoration of historic freshwater inflow patterns improve estuarine 

ecology for economically-important fishes as specifically applied to an existing SWIM project, i.e., the Alligator Creek 

Wetlands Restoration Project (W511). Results from this project will be used as part of the monitoring effort for the 

Alligator Creek project. This project will also result in guidance on how future conservation and management measures 

should be appropriately enacted. 

Costs 

The total project cost is estimated to be $612,500. The District's FY2009 portion of the total cost is requested to be 

$75,000. Of this amount, 50 percent ($32,500) will come from State SWIM funds and 50 percent ($32,500) will come 

from the Peace River Basin Board. Mote Marine Laboratory, through grants from the Florida Sea Grant Program, 

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, will provide 

$75,000 in this fiscal year. The District provided project funding in FY2007, matching Mote's $400,000. District funds 



Florida's southwest coastline has been drastically altered for development, water management, agriculture, mining, 

and mosquito control purposes, which has modified freshwater flows into estuaries and caused changes to estuarine 

ecology. Freshwater inflow is a major ecological structuring factor in estuaries which influences the abundance and 

distributions of vegetation, vertebrates and invertebrates that use estuaries for some or all of their life cycles. Further, 

it has been shown (in Charlotte Harbor and in other estuaries) that freshwater flow alterations negatively impact 

estuarine fishes, especially the economically-important species. This project will document and quantify how the 

restoration of historic freshwater inflow patterns improves estuarine ecology. 


W555 

Evaluating the Effects of Restoration on Estuarine Fishes 

Prior 




Revenue 


0 57,548 



0 

0 57,071 


0 

475 


District 

Mote Marine Laboratory 487,500 0 

0 

0 487,500 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$602,594 



Issue Notice to Proceed 12/31/06 12/30/06 

Sampling Commences 1/2/07 10/1/06 

Final Report 12/1/07 1/2/08 

Contract Expiration 12/31/07 12/31/07 


This project is being administered through a purchase order. The first quarter of sampling began in October 2008 and 

the fourth quarter of sampling has begun. A final report will be submitted in October 2009, after all sampling has been 

completed. 


W556 

FDOT - Cape Haze Pioneer Trail Hydrologic Restoration 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Florida Department of Transportation 




Description 

This project is in response to an FY2008 cooperative funding request from the Florida Department of Transportation 

(FDOT) to restore habitat and improve water quality in the upper reaches of the East Fork of Coral Creek in Charlotte 

County. In the early 1900s, a railroad causeway was constructed across Coral Creek effectively reducing the 

bank-to-bank open water width from approximately 1,000 feet down to around 30 feet. This activity significantly 

reduced tidal exchange and caused sedimentation in Coral Creek. Charlotte County acquired the railroad right-of-way 

and converted the northern segment to a rails-to-trails bike/pedestrian path, known as the Cape Haze Pioneer Trail. 

The District owns land on both sides of the trail. The trail presently terminates at the northern shore of Coral Creek. 

The County had coordinated with the FDOT through a Local Agency Participation (LAP) agreement to bridge the 

existing 30 foot opening and continue the trail to the south, but construction funds were redirected toward the 

hurricane recovery efforts after Hurricane Charlie passed through the area in August 2004. District and FDOT funds 

would be used for the engineering design, environmental permitting and construction for the removal of the existing 

causeway. Non-District funds would be used for the construction of the new elevated boardwalk. 

Benefits 

The project is anticipated to restore tidal exchange and improve estuarine and intertidal habitats to approximately 110 

acres of the East Fork of Coral Creek. It would also remove significant areas of exotic vegetation growth from project 

areas. Additional benefits include extending the Pioneer Trail to the south, thus continuing public access to the 

southern segment of the rails-to-trails. Further, this project compliments the goals of the Coral Creek Habitat 

Restoration Project (W553), at SWIM initiative project, presently in the design phase. 

Costs 

The FY2008 project cost is $60,000 for design and permitting, with the FDOT and the District each contributing half 

($30,000). The District share is split between the Peace River Basin Board ($15,000) and State SWIM ($15,000). 

Future funding requests will be made to finance construction of the project. 


Coral Creek flows into Charlotte Harbor near Placida, south of the Rotunda in Charlotte County. Charlotte Harbor is a 

SWIM priority waterbody as well as a designated estuary of national significance as part of the National Estuary 

Program. The project is consistent with the habitat restoration and water quality improvement goals of the District's 

SWIM Plan for Charlotte Harbor. The project site adjacent to an ~2,600 acre parcel co-owned by the District and the 

FDEP, and is part of the Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park. It appears that a significant volume of the stormwater 

runoff from a residential area to the north discharges into the East Fork without much water quality treatment. 

Elevated nitrogen levels have been observed in Coral Creek by Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program water 

quality studies. 


W556 

FDOT - Cape Haze Pioneer Trail Hydrologic Restoration 

Prior 




Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 17,602 3,425 1,214 

0 22,241 



0 


WMLTF (SWIM) - Prior Year Funds 0 0 1,213 



District 

FDOT 30,000 697,500 

0 

0 727,500 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$771,980 



Draft agreement Sent to Management Services 3/18/08 3/18/08 

Agreement Returned from Management Services 4/24/08 4/24/08 

Agreement Sent to Cooperator 6/3/08 6/3/08 

Signed Agreement Returned from Cooperator 9/1/08 9/26/08 




The consultant has completed 60% design plans and is preparing to submit permit applications. The FDOT project 

manager has requested an extension to the agreement to incorporate the project construction period. An amendment will 

be drafted based on this request. 


W557 

Characterizing Seagrass Communities of Eastern Charlotte Harbor 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This SWIM cooperative funding project is investigating the influence of coastal freshwater creeks on seagrass 

communities of eastern Charlotte Harbor. The following coastal creeks (listed from north to south) occur within the 

SWFWMD boundary along the "East Wall" of Charlotte Harbor: Alligator Creek, Rock Creek, Whiddon Creek, Silcox 

Creek, Big Mound Creek, Winegourd Creek, Zemel/Clark Creek, and Bear Branch. The land uses and land covers 

surrounding these creeks have been altered over the last decade, by ecological restoration and large residential 

development. Furthermore, a District funded project documenting smaller parcels in need of restoration identified a 

dozen more potential projects in this area. The coastal creeks are influenced by changes in the associated local 

watersheds, by volume of freshwater discharge, nutrients, true color, or a variety of other indicators. This project is 

monitoring seagrass to characterize its response to environmental variability associated with these coastal creeks. 

Benefits 

Understanding the affects of fresh water influences and land use changes on Charlotte Harbor seagrasses will assist 

the District in identifying restoration needs for the area and will contribute to water resource management decision 

making. Data collected will be utilized by the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program's ongoing water quality target 

setting efforts and will provide supplemental information for the District Biennial Seagrass Mapping project (W331). 

Costs 


($20,000). The District share is split between the Peace River Basin Board ($10,000) and State SWIM ($10,000). 



Estuarine submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) communities of Charlotte Harbor include several species of 

seagrasses, epiphytes, and macroalgae. These important components of estuarine ecology provide food, habitat, and 

other "functions" that support a myriad of ecological and economic relationships, blue crabs, snook, and snook fishing 

among them. Seagrasses depend on a balance of salinity and nutrients to survive. Several studies published in the 

last five years report declines in water quality of the area, while two recent reports using a variety of data sources 

suggest either no change or decreasing seagrass abundance and distribution in Charlotte Harbor proper, within 

District boundaries. 

Prior 




Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 10,732 724 709 

0 12,165 



0 

0 11,455 


0 

709 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$24,329 


1. Contract Developement and Execution 

Draft Purchase Order Scope of Work Submitted to District 6/30/07 9/1/07 2/5/08 


W557 

Characterizing Seagrass Communities of Eastern Charlotte Harbor 

District Processing of Purchase Order 10/1/07 11/15/07 2/19/08 

Notice to Proceed 10/2/07 12/1/07 3/5/08 



Project Kick-off Meeting 10/15/07 3/15/08 3/15/08 

Seagrass and Water Quality Sampling to Begin 11/1/07 3/31/08 3/31/08 


Second Progress Report 3/31/08 10/31/08 10/31/08 


Fourth Progress Report and Draft Final Report 9/30/08 6/30/09 8/3/09 

Project Status and Report Review Meeting 10/15/08 6/4/09 6/4/09 

Final Report 12/31/08 8/31/09 

Laboratory Data Products Submitted by Mote Marine Laboratory 5/8/09 8/15/09 8/15/09 


A purchase order for the project was opened on March 5, 2008. CHEC was given their notice to proceed with receipt of 

the purchase order. The first quarter sampling for the project was anticipated to be completed by March 31, 2008, 

coordination with CHEC's outside lab required delay of the sampling. A purchase order modification was processed to 

extend the project's time line and sampling schedule. A second purchase order modification extended the termination 

date to December 31, 2009 in order for the cooperator to complete the final deliverables. 


W559 


Bay 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

This 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). 

Prior 




Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 0 5,402 709 

0 6,111 

021 Manasota Basin 0 5,402 709 

0 6,111 


State Trust Funds (SWIM) 0 10,802 

0 



0 1,418 


District 

Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center 0 20,000 

0 

0 20,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$44,442 



W559 


Bay 


Finalize scope of work and process purchase order 10/1/08 12/31/08 1/21/09 

Notice to Proceed 10/5/08 1/21/09 



Project Kick Off Meeting 10/15/08 1/9/09 1/9/09 

Field Work Commenced 4/15/09 1/26/09 1/26/09 



Second Progress Report 2/27/09 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. 


W776 

SWIM Plan Implementation - Winter Haven 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Winter Haven 





Description 

This project provides for the administration and implementation of projects as outlined in the SWIM Plan for the Winter 

Haven Chain of Lakes. 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 development 

of a Pollutant Load Reduction Goal (PLRG) for the waterbody, periodic SWIM Advisory Committee meetings, new 


invoicing, project related presentations, field visits, and miscellaneous duties as they arise. 

Benefits 

This project's support of the Winter Haven 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. 

SWIM projects are eligible for state matching funds with the state funding 50 percent of the project costs and the 

District funding the remaining 50 percent. 

Costs 

The FY2010 ongoing costs for the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes SWIM Plan Implementation is funded 50 percent 

from the Peace River Basin, and 50 percent from the State SWIM Program and include staff salary, travel and central 

garage. 


The Winter Haven Chain of Lakes (WHCL) is a priority waterbody on the District's Surface Water Improvement and 

Management (SWIM) priority list. The WHCL is composed of 19 interconnected lakes located in and around the City 

of Winter Haven in north-central Polk County. The first WHCL SWIM Plan was completed in 1990 and updated in 

1998. The WHCL SWIM Plan proposed to continue implementing stormwater treatment projects as funding becomes 

available. This project provides for the administration and implementation of the projects as outlined in the adopted 

SWIM Plan, which includes setting a pollutant load reduction goal (PLRG). The State of Florida water policy requires 

the District to set a PLRG for each of its water bodies and to adopt the PLRG in a SWIM plan, other watershed 

management plan, or District-wide or basin specific plan. Lakes in the chain express some of the best and poorest 

water quality in the state. The management of the system is complicated by the lakes being connected. The objective 

of the recently completed PLRG modeling project was to use either the District's Linked Watershed/Waterbody model 

(LWWM) or other appropriate watershed and waterbody models to simulate pollutant loadings to and water quality 

dynamics in WHCL to finalize the PLRG for the WHCL. This model and the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes Water and 

Nutrient Budget (PBSJ, September 2004) will be used in the planned next SWIM Plan update. This update was 

anticipated in FY2007. This update has been deferred until the City of Winter Haven and the District complete the 

Chain of Lakes Water Quality Management Plan (W796). In addition to this project, the District and the City are 

implementing a Sediment Removal Feasibility (W794) study for three lakes in the Chain as well as additional 

stormwater treatment projects. 


W776 

SWIM Plan Implementation - Winter Haven 

Prior 




Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 47,121 5,620 3,089 

0 55,830 



0 

0 19,047 


0 

0 50,541 


0 3,089 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$128,507 


1. PLRG Consultant Agreement Development and Execution 


Collecting and Analyzing Existing Data 4/5/03 1/27/03 

Notice To Proceed 10/5/03 9/23/02 

PLRG Simulations 7/31/04 10/31/04 10/31/04 

Final Project Report 9/30/04 12/31/04 12/30/04 

PLRG Contract Close Out 12/31/04 3/15/05 


Begin SWIM Plan Update 12/30/06 6/8/10 

Complete SWIM Plan Update 5/1/10 12/8/10 


The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has developed Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) for 

phosphorus for eight lakes in the Southern Chain (Cannon, Howard, Idylwild, Jessie, Lulu, May, Mirror, and Shipp). 

District staff are participating with the FDEP, the City or Winter Haven and other stakeholders in the preparation of a 

Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP), which is the next step in the FDEP's TMDL process. The District is working with 

the City of Winter Haven on the Chain of Lakes Water Quality Management Plan (W796). This study will incorporate 

existing information, obtain additional data, and use the previously developed nutrient budget and pollutant load reduction 

goal (PLRG) studies to develop empirical water quality models of the lakes. The water quality models will be used to 

evaluate alternatives and best management practices that could be used to meet the TMDLs and PLRGs. The results of 

the this study (W796), the PLRG study and, upon completion, the results of the Sediment Removal Feasibility Study 

(W794) will be used for the SWIM Plan update. Updates for these projects may be found under the appropriate project 

numbers. 


W781 

South Lake Conine Watershed Restoration Project 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Winter Haven 




Description 

This project is in response to a cooperative funding request from the City of Winter Haven for a watershed restoration 

project that will provide water quality improvement to stormwater discharging into South Lake Conine and will consist 

of design, permitting, and construction of the project. Lake Conine is a 236 acre lake within the Winter Haven Northern 

Chain of Lakes, which has been classified as a Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) priority 

waterbody. During the 1970's and 1980's, Lake Conine had some of the worst water quality in Polk County. The 

primary reason for this degradation was the inflow of treated wastewater from the City of Winter Haven's Wastewater 

Treatment Plant #2. In 1990, the treatment plant discharge was removed from the lake and converted to reuse water 

for irrigation. Since the removal of the wastewater discharge, the water quality of the lake has improved but remains 

poor. Lake Conine has been identified as an impaired waterbody by the Florida Department of Environmental 

Protection. One of the primary pollution sources is a 228 acre highly urbanized watershed that discharges untreated 

stormwater to the south side of the lake. This untreated stormwater is the subject of this proposed project. It is 

estimated that this drainage area annually discharges: 495 pounds of phosphorus; 2,255 pounds of nitrogen; 365 

pounds of heavy metals; 63,452 pounds of suspended solids; and 10,164 pounds of oxygen demanding substances 

(Dames and Moore, 1990) into Lake Conine. The treatment of this drainage area is listed as a priority in the Winter 

Haven Chain of Lakes SWIM Plan. 

Benefits 

The goal of this project will be to remove approximately 70% of the stormwater pollution from the subject watershed by 

using physical, chemical and biological processes. The proposed project would be 33.5 acres in size and would 

ultimately include parking, walking paths, boardwalks, fishing piers, and educational exhibits which would be funded by 

the City in the future. Additional project benefits include: wildlife habitat improvement through wetland enhancement; 

flood storage and watershed hydrologic benefits; groundwater recharge; and water conservation. 

Costs 

The total project cost is $1,200,000, with the City and the Distrct each contributing half ($600,000). The City's share 

includes $112,000 for land acquisition. The District's share is phased over multiple years. The District's FY2009 

budget totals $267,500, and is split 50/50 between the Peace River Basin Board and State SWIM ($133,750.) District 



The Winter Haven Chain of Lakes is a District Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) priority 

waterbody and consists of 19 interconnected lakes divided into a southern and northern chain. Many of these lakes 

have been negatively impacted through historical point and non-point sources of pollution and many have been listed 

as impaired. The South Lake Conine Watershed Restoration Project is consistent with the District's SWIM Plan for the 

Winter Haven Chain of Lakes. 


W781 

South Lake Conine Watershed Restoration Project 

Prior 




Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 173,661 137,721 2,481 

0 313,863 



0 

0 311,379 


0 2,480 


District 

City of Winter Haven 329,500 267,000 

0 

0 596,500 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$1,224,222 




Draft agreement returned from Management Services 1/19/07 2/16/07 






Design and Permitting complete 12/31/08 2/28/10 

Construction complete 12/31/09 12/31/10 

3. Agreement Expiration Dates 

Agreement expiration 12/31/10 


A cooperative agreement with the City of Winter Haven was executed on 6/7/07. The City and the District accepted the 

Scope of Work submitted by the Consultant on 2/22/08. The agreement between the City and the Consultant was 

approved by the City Commission on 3/10/2008. Notice to proceed was issued on 3/18/2008, via Task Order #1. The 

Consultant is now gathering and analyzing preliminary data that is needed to complete design and permitting. 


W794 

Winter Haven Chain of Lakes Sediment Removal Feasibility Study 


AOR(s) 

Water Quality 


Cooperator(s) 

Winter Haven 




SZAFRANIEC, MARY 

Description 

This study will quantify the nutrient inputs from sediment into Lakes May, Shipp and Lulu in the Southern Chain of 

Lakes in Winter Haven. The project will also study the feasibility to remove or inactivate the sediments if they are found 

to be contributing significant amounts of nutrients to the overlying water column. If sediment removal or inactivation is 

feasible, the City would request funding in future years for implementation of the study recommendations. This initial 

study will also identify additional information required to perform future design and permitting work. City staff 

recommends that the benefits of muck removal should be reviewed while opportunities for land acquisition for 

sediment disposal still exist. The City would be responsible for hiring a consultant to perform the study. 

Benefits 

The project will assist the District and the City of Winter Haven in making management decisions regarding the 

removal or inactivation of sediments from the Lakes May, Shipp and Lulu to improve water quality. 

Costs 

The FY2005 project cost was $150,000 with the City of Winter Haven and the District each contributing half ( $75,000). 

The District's share is split between the Peace River Basin Board ($30,000) and the State SWIM Program ($45,000). 

The FY2009 ongoing costs shown in the table include staff salary, travel and central garage related to project 

management. 


The Winter Haven Chain of Lakes is a SWIM priority water body. The SWIM Plan for the Winter Haven Chain of 

Lakes references the need to quantify the effects of nutrient loading from sediments to the overlying water column. 

The Southern Chain of Lakes in Winter Haven has historically been subject to numerous point and non-point sources 

of pollution. All point sources of pollution have been removed from the lakes but the lingering effects of these 

discharges remain. Non-point sources of pollution have discharged into all of the above mentioned lakes through 

drainage pipes carrying untreated stormwater and the City, in cooperation with the District, has implemented several 

stormwater treatment projects throughout the Chain. City staff performed a survey of the accumulated sediments in 

Lakes Howard, May, Shipp and Lulu in 1994. An estimated 2.9 million cubic yards of unconsolidated organic 

sediments exist in the bottom of the four mentioned lakes. In Lake May, the average depth of these sediments 

approaches 7 feet resulting in the sediment/water interface being within 3.5 feet of the water's surface during low 

water, allowing wind, wave and boat action to re-suspend the sediments on a continual basis. 

Prior 




Revenue 


0 44,302 



0 

0 9,511 


0 

0 48,490 


0 2,462 


District 

City of Winter Haven 75,000 0 

0 

0 75,000 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$179,765

W794 

Winter Haven Chain of Lakes Sediment Removal Feasibility Study 



City of Winter Haven approve agreement 4/15/05 2/22/05 

District approve agreement 6/15/05 3/4/05 

Notice to proceed sent for agreement 8/15/05 3/9/05 

2. Project Phases 

Phase I Organic Sediment Study Complete 8/30/06 2/27/07 3/30/07 

Phase II Feasibility Study Complete 12/30/06 12/31/07 3/30/07 

Final report submitted 8/30/07 11/18/09 


Contract Expiration 12/31/07 1/31/10 


The City's consultant collected water and sediment quality and hydrologic data in Lakes May, Shipp and Lulu from 

August 2005 to June 2006 to develop water and nutrient budgets that were used to calibrate water quality models for 

each of the lakes. The model was then used to evaluate potential improvement of in-lake water quality by removing 

sediments from the lakes. The final report for Phase I was received in June 2007 and recommended that sediments be 

removed from Lake May and sediments in Lakes Shipp and Lulu be treated with alum to prevent nutrient influx into the 

water column. The preliminary cost estimate for sediment removal and inactivation in the three lakes was $7.4 million. In 

May 2008, the City's consultant recommended a revision to the original proposal that exceeded the amount of funds 

remaining in the cooperative funding agreement. Lakes May and Shipp were identified as priorities for additional data 

collection and the total proposed cost for the enhanced data collection is approximately $65,000. The City agreed to 

cover the costs above the amount remaining in the cooperative funding agreement. The District approved the scope of 

work and the consultant began collecting groundwater seepage data and data related to sediment phosphorus release. 

This data collection was to have been completed by January 2009. However, the consultant extended the data collection 

at his own cost to improve the data set. As of the last write up, the City and its consultant anticipated collecting additional 

data through July 2009 in an attempt to gather data during a period when the sediments become anoxic. Due to some 

delays with the sampling equipment, the City and its consultant plan to sample through October 2009. The City has 

pledged that they would cover any additional costs as they believe the data will be useful for the Winter Haven Chain of 

Lake Water Quality Management Plan (W796). The City requested a no cost time extension to allow for the additional 

data collection and completion of the final report. The Second Amendment to the Agreement to allow for the no cost time 

extension was fully executed prior to the expiration date of the agreement. The updated schedule is reflected in the 

milestones section of this write-up. 


W796 

Chain of Lakes Water Quality Management Plan 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Winter Haven 




Description 

This project is in response to a funding request from the City of Winter Haven to create water quality management 

action plans for the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes. The Winter Haven Chain of Lakes is a District Surface Water 

Improvement and Management (SWIM) priority waterbody and consists of 19 interconnected lakes divided into a 

southern and northern chain. This project is consistent with the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes SWIM Plan. Many of 

these lakes have been negatively impacted through historical point and non-point sources of pollution and many have 

been listed as impaired. The project involves incorporating existing information, obtaining additional data, and using 

the previously developed nutrient budget and pollutant load reduction goal (PLRG) studies to develop water quality 

models of the lakes. The existing water quality models will be used to evaluate alternatives and best management 

practices that could be used to meet the TMDLs and PLRGs. A water quality management plan will be created with 

affected stakeholders, including governmental agencies, homeowners, special interest groups and interested citizens. 

All sources of pollution, including stormwater, point sources, sediments, and septic tanks will be addressed in the plan. 

Benefits 

The plan will give specific recommendations of projects that could be used to meet the SWIM Plan water quality 

goals and PLRGs, as well as FDEP's TMDL goals. The Plan will also provide cost estimates for the recommended 

projects and identify potential cooperators for project implementation. 

Costs 

The total project cost is $250,000, with the City of Winter Haven and the District each contributing 50 percent of the 

necessary funding. The Peace River Basin Board is funding 50% of the District's share ($62,500) and the remaining 

50% ($62,500) will come from State SWIM funds. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. 


The Winter Haven Chain of Lakes is composed of 19 interconnected lakes within and around the City of Winter Haven 

in north central Polk County. Extreme hydrologic changes to the lakes and the high degree of urbanization have 

increased nutrient loading to the lakes and degraded water quality. The SWIM Plan for the Winter Haven Chain of 

Lakes focuses on implementing stormwater treatment projects to improve water quality. The objectives of this project 

are consistent with this goal. 

Prior 




Revenue 


0 85,641 



0 

0 82,871 

Winter Haven - Chain of Lk WS Mgmt 

Plan (SWIM) 

125,000 0 

0 

0 125,000 


0 2,767 


District 

City of Winter Haven 125,000 0 

0 

0 125,000 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$421,279

W796 

Chain of Lakes Water Quality Management Plan 


1. Contract Devlopment and Execution 



Amendment Executed 12/26/08 2/4/09 2/4/09 

2. Project Phases 

Completion of Phase I - Evaluation of Existing Information 7/1/07 11/1/07 1/12/08 

Completion of Phase II - Evaluation of Existing Conditions 3/1/08 2/10/10 

Completion of Phase III - Preparation of Water Quality Master Plan 11/1/08 7/15/10 


Agreement to expire 12/31/08 12/31/10 

4. Project Completion 

Project Completion 12/31/09 8/31/10 


The agreement with the City was executed September 15, 2006. The consultant began Phase I tasks in June 2007. In 

Phase I of the project, the Consultant evaluated existing information which includes collection, review and compiling of 

existing surface water, groundwater, stormwater and sediment quality and quantity information, data and studies to 

achieve a thorough understanding of available information and science in the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes. Phase I 

Data Evaluation has been completed and a report has been received. A coordination meeting was held during which the 

FDEP requested that Phase II of this project be put on hold until additional data collection by the FDEP is completed. The 

result of the additional data collection by the FDEP was a Pre-BMAP Report, which was submitted to the City and the 

District by the FDEP's consultant to be incorporated into this project's efforts. This information will be used in Phase II of 

the project. A no-cost time extension 1st Amendment has been executed with an expiration date of December 31, 2010. 


W798 

Winter Haven Downtown Watershed Improvement Plan 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Winter Haven 




SZAFRANIEC, MARY 

Description 

This project is in response to a FY2010 cooperative funding request from the City of Winter Haven and Polk County. 

The project will incorporate Low Impact Development (LID) and stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) into 

the City's lakes management goals thereby improving the water quality of runoff entering surface water and the 

surficial aquifer. The project will result in improved stormwater treatment over traditional design methods through the 

installation or creation of rain gardens, improved swales, small isolated wetlands and other passive treatment methods 

within the downtown area of the City of Winter Haven and the outlying neighborhoods. The project will prioritize those 

areas based upon cost, water quality/environmental benefit, permitability, and practicality for construction. Finally, 

selected areas will then be brought forward for the design, permitting and construction of BMP's, following concepts of 

LID, in an effort to reduce nutrient concentrations in the Chains of Lakes. 

Benefits 

Most of downtown Winter Haven is located within the Northern and Southern Chain of Lakes watersheds, which are 

Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) priority waterbodies. The Chains of Lakes are composed of 24 

interconnected lakes within and around the City of Winter Haven in north central Polk County. Hydrologic changes to 

the lakes and the high degree of urbanization have increased nutrient loading to the lakes and degraded water quality. 

The SWIM Plan for the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes focuses on implementing stormwater enhancement projects to 

improve water quality. The objectives of this project are consistent with this goal. 

Costs 

The total project budget is $125,000, with the City of Winter Haven and the District each contributing half $62,500. 



The proposed project is part of a larger effort funded by Winter Haven called the Sustainable Water Resources 

Management Plan (SWRMP). The objective of this plan is to preserve and protect the surface and ground water 

resources of Winter Haven for human and environmental use. The backbone of the plan is an interconnected, 

hydrologic network of lakes, canals, wetlands, aquifers, open spaces, and parks designed to meet the long-term water 

resource needs of the community. The Winter Haven Downtown Watershed Improvement Plan focuses on the 

development of a specific plan for LID/BMP improvements, the resulting potential project list within the downtown and 

neighborhood areas of the city, and the design, permitting and construction of those identified projects. The overall 

SWRMP will be closely coordinated with the District's Watershed Management Plan to meet the objectives of both 

plans. Other Items that might be included 1) Public Outreach Program to encourage homeowner use of rain gardens 

or other LID practices 2) Highlight the creation of natural systems in small isolated wetlands as a wildlife benefit 3) 

Potential for addressing local flooding issues 4) Mitigation banking opportunities within Winter Haven 5) Productive 

use of reclaimed water as applied to this project. 


W798 

Winter Haven Downtown Watershed Improvement Plan 

Prior 




Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 0 0 31,367 62,500 93,867 



0 31,366 


District 

City of Winter Haven 0 0 62,500 31,250 93,750 

Polk County Natural Resources 0 0 

0 31,250 31,250 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$250,233 



Draft agreement sent to Management Services 9/28/09 

Agreement returned from Management Services 10/19/09 

Agreement sent to Cooperator 10/19/09 

Signed agreement returned from Cooperator 12/1/09 

Agreement fully executed 12/31/09 



A scope of work has been requested from the Cooperator. Once received, the agreement will be prepared. 


B063 

USGS Peace River Basin Surface Water Flow, Level, and Water 



AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 


Project Manager KINSMAN, GRANVILLE 



Description 

This initiative is to establish and maintain the Peace River Basin's surface water monitoring network, and is jointly 

funded by the Peace River Basin Board and the United States Geological Survey (USGS). 

Benefits 





Costs 

In FY2009, surface water stage, discharge and/or water quality is measured at 39 sites in the Peace River Basin for a 

cost of $434,900. These sites are: Tiger Creek near Babson Park, Livingston Creek near Frostproof, Carter Creek 

near Sebring, Josephine Creek near DeSoto City, Peace Creek Drainage Canal near Wahneta, Saddle Creek at SH 

542 near Lakeland, Lake Parker Outlet near Lakeland, Saddle Creek at Structure P11 near Bartow, Peace River at 

Bartow, Peace River at Ft Meade, Whidden Creek near Ft. Meade, Bowlegs Creek near Ft. Meade, Payne Creek near 

Bowling Green, Thompson Branch near Wauchula, Peace River at Zolfo Springs, Charlie Creek near Gardner, Peace 

River at Arcadia, Hawthorne Creek at 760A near Nocatee, Joshua Creek at Nocatee, Horse Creek near Myakka 

Head, Horse Creek at SR 665 near Limestone, Horse Creek near Arcadia, Horse Creek near Nocatee, Prairie Creek 

near Fort Ogden, Shell Creek near Punta Gorda, Prairie Creek at Washington Loop Road, Shell Creek at Washington 

Loop Road, Peace Creek near Bartow, Peace River near Bartow, Six Mile Creek near Clear Springs, Barber Branch 

near Homeland, Peace River at Clear Springs, Peace River near Homeland, Phosphate Mine Outfall CS-8 near 

Bartow, and Charlie Creek near Crewsville. In FY2009, no changes were made to the data collection program in the 

Peace River Basin. The increase in FY2009 reflects an annual adjustment to pricing by the USGS. In FY2010, 

funding for this program will be transferred from the Peace River Basin Board to the Governing Board, and will be 

funded under the project code Z661. 


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Revenue 

887,995 0 108,500 

0 


013 Hillsborough River Basin 1,316,655 0 121,600 

0 

0 1,438,255 


0 

0 272,474 

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 1,489,207 0 243,900 

0 


016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 397,932 0 57,100 

0 

0 455,032 

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 1,630,847 0 296,880 

0 

0 1,927,727 

020 Peace River Basin 2,295,165 0 434,900 

0 

0 2,730,065 

021 Manasota Basin 1,036,520 0 231,900 

0 

0 1,268,420 


District 

USGS Alafia River Basin 585,822 0 0 

0 

0 585,822 

USGS Coastal Rivers Basin 409,438 0 0 

0 

0 409,438 

USGS Hillsborough River Basin 675,390 0 0 

0 

0 675,390 

USGS Manasota Basin 202,806 0 0 

0 

0 202,806 

USGS Northwest Hillsborough Basin 23,690 0 0 

0 

0 23,690 

USGS PA Basin 202,338 0 0 

0 

0 202,338 

USGS Peace River Basin 1,356,566 0 0 

0 

0 1,356,566 

USGS Withlacoochee River 789,429 0 0 

0 

0 789,429 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$15,067,054 


Install flow site on Thirty-mile Creek near Nichols 10/1/00 10/1/00 

Install flow site on Whidden Creek near Ft. Meade 10/1/00 10/1/00 

Install stage site on Peace River near Nocatee 10/1/00 8/22/01 

Install stage site on Peace River near Gardner 10/1/00 9/7/01 9/6/01 

Install stage site on Peace River near Buchanan 10/1/00 11/5/01 11/5/01 

Install continuous gauging/conductivity station on Peace River @ Punta Gorda 10/1/01 10/1/02 8/29/02 

Install and begin monitoring surficial aquifer wells for Lake Placid Seepage 

Study 

10/1/01 6/30/01 6/30/01 

Begin discharge measurements on 7 Lake Placid Seepage Study surface water 

sites 

10/1/01 6/30/01 6/30/01 

Add specific conductance/temp. measurements on Joshua Creek at 

Nocatee/Prairie Creek nr Ft. Ogden 

10/1/01 10/1/01 

Install stage/water quality site at Prairie Creek at Washington Loop Road 10/1/03 1/31/04 1/31/04 

Install stage/water quality site at Shell Creek at Washington Loop Road 10/1/03 1/31/04 1/31/04 

Discontinue lake level monitoring at 14 sites 10/1/03 10/1/03 

Begin flow monitoring at Peace Ck nr Bartow 10/1/03 10/1/03 

Begin flow monitoring at Peace R nr Bartow 10/1/06 10/1/06 

Begin flow monitoring at Six Mile Ck 10/1/06 10/11/06 

Begin flow monitoring at Barber Branch 10/1/06 10/11/06 

Begin flow monitoring at Peace R. at Clear Spgs 10/1/06 10/11/06 

Begin flow monitoring at Peace R. nr Homeland 10/1/06 10/11/06 

Begin flow monitoring at Phosphate Mine Outfall 10/1/06 10/11/06 

Begin flow monitoring at Charlie Ck nr Crewsville 10/1/06 10/30/06 


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FY2009 data collection is ongoing, with no problems to report. The District's FY2009 commitment to the project is 

$434,900, of which $217,450 has been expended (the USGS bills us every six months for these activities). 

Accelerated Action-To-Date: On-time 


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Quality of Water Improvement Program - Peace River Basin 


AOR(s) 



Manasota 

Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager STOVER, KEVIN 



Description 

Pursuant 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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,027,270 76,810 389,793 659,341 



0 

0 633,615 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 185,860 10,000 29,498 

0 

0 225,358 

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 126,551 0 10,067 

0 

0 136,618 

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 100,746 0 11,703 

0 

0 112,449 


0 


021 Manasota Basin 1,483,799 0 200,434 10,000 

0 1,694,233 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Since the last update ten wells have been plugged. Since the inception of the program in the mid-1970s, 777 wells have 

been plugged in the Peace River Basin. There are 23 additional wells that have been inspected and approved for 

plugging. Wells plugged since the last update are as follows: Polk County (1) Sir Richard Giodano - four inch well casing 

to unknown depth with a total well depth 272 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use - District reimbursement $1,648; 

(2) Polk County Govt. - ten inch well casing to 180 feet with a total well depth 75 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use 

- District reimbursement $6,000; (3) Polk Co. Parks & Rec. - four inch well casing to 100 feet with a total well depth 397 

feet - plugging for a well no longer in use - District reimbursement $2,219; (4) MSD-Mattie - eight inch well casing to 200 

feet with a total well depth 434 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use - District reimbursement $4,466; (5) Polk Co. 

Utilities - ten inch well casing to 160 feet - total well depth 625 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use - District 

reimbursement $6,000; (6) Castro Oakbridge Venture - four inch well casing to unknown depth with a total well depth 141 

feet - plugging for a well no longer in use - District reimbursement $1,118; (7) Farmer Nursery - four inch well casing to 

unknown depth with a total well depth 137 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use - District reimbursement $1,096; (8) 

Irma Tomlinson - four inch well casing to 203 feet with a total well depth 288 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use - 

District reimbursement $2,018; 9) Edward Hines - four inch well casing to unknown depth with a total well depth 88 feet - 

plugging for a well no longer in use - District reimbursement $827; Highlands County - 1) Mink Associates - twelve inch 


Total 

Funding 

$6,007,595

B099 

Quality of Water Improvement Program - Peace River Basin 

well casing to 462 feet with a total well depth 1,174 feet - plugging for a well no longer in use - District reimbursement 

$5,000; 


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CHAMP/PRO) 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 




Citrus 20/20, Inc., Citrus County, City of Bradenton, City of North Port - Public Utilities, City of 

Tampa, City of Venice, Hillsborough County, Longboat Key, Manatee County, Peace 

River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Auth., Progress Energy, Sarasota, Sarasota County, 

Tampa Water Department 

RYAN, GERALYN 

Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

Water 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 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.) 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 program in FY2009 was $83,692, with District funds budgeted for the first time to expand the 

program to support the ten hotels/motels in the Green Swamp Basin, which is administered by the Governing Board. 

Costs were shared as follows: District - $7,828; Alafia River - $3,550; Hillsborough River - $8,107; Northwest 

Hillsborough - $4,070; Pinellas-Anclote - $17,372; Coastal Rivers - $6,563; Withlacoochee River - $6,207; Peace 

River - $16,271; and Manasota - $13,724. 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 

0 0 7,909 8,047 



0 24,420 




0 

0 22,245 


0 30,588 


0 222,782 


0 28,705 



021 Manasota Basin 72,491 0 14,105 14,855 



Tampa - Water CHAMP (B131) 0 0 0 5,000 

0 5,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$612,442 


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 


Education pilot program evaluation complete 1/31/08 4/1/10 

Water PRO developed 5/15/08 5/15/08 


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 

300th restaurant signs up 12/31/09 


Water CHAMP: (1) Currently, Water CHAMP has 459 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; 129 are CHAMP properties. Coastal 

Rivers and Withlacoochee River basins have approximately 89 properties; 59 are CHAMP properties. Manasota Basin 

has approximately 186 properties; 77 are CHAMP properties. Peace River Basin has approximately 144 properties; 57 

are CHAMP properties. (4) The following city and county government cable channels are running commercials promoting 


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CHAMP/PRO) 

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, the City of Tampa is reimbursing the District $5,000 for 5,000 kits. Currently, there are 228 restaurants 

participating in Water PRO. ACTION TO DATE: On time. 


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and Education 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 





Description 

The FAWN project started in 1997 and the District's involvement with the project started in 2003. This project collects 

and distributes weather and climatic data, and has an educational component to teach the public how to use the data 

to conserve water. Funding for the project was distributed over several years and is needed to continue data collection 

and dissemination. In FY2009 FAWN is planning additional weather schools, fact sheets and enhanced irrigation 

management tools. These elements will help conserve water and reduce fertilizer leaching. 

Benefits 

Increase the growers' knowledge and provide climatic data to help them reduce water use. The amount of water saved 

will be a function of the number of acres planted and their water use, which will change annually based on market and 

climatic conditions. Estimated savings are in excess of one billion gallons of water and $500,000 per hour. Therefore 

during a cold winter where growers could use cold protection five (5) to ten (10) nights, annual savings could be as 

much as ten billion gallons of water and $5 million to producers. Few winters require no cold protection, and it would be 

reasonable to assume this management tool would average saving five billion gallons of water and $2.5 million 

annually. The key to realizing these water use savings is educating the public through schools, written material, trade 

shows, etc. In addition to collecting the data, FAWN information is used for workshops and other public events to help 

teach the public the significance of weather and climatic data for water conservation and how to use the data. An 

in-depth weather school is held annually. FAWN has developed a youth training curriculum. In FY2008-2009 FAWN 

will enhance its urban program, develop more educational components and add new weather tools. 

Costs 

The FY2008 budget includes $100,000 for the FAWN project. Half this funding ($50,000) will come from general 

revenue and the remaining amount will be divided evenly between the eight Basin Boards with each budgeting $6,250. 


The Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) has been a successful, on-going, multi Agency (IFAS, FDAC, 

SFWMD, SJRWMD, and Industry) project with about a $500,000 annual budget. They are asking for continued 

funding in FY2008. The other cooperators have not yet determined their level of continued support for FAWN. 

FAWN's weather data has been used by local Emergency Management personal to supplement the District's and 

other sources' climatic data. The project was first funded by the Peace River Basin Board and later expanded to the 

Manasota Basin Board. This proposal is to expand the project into the Hillsborough River, Alafia and Withlacoochee 

Basin Boards. FAWN has recently received new commitments for additional funds from FDACS, SFWMD and 

SJRWMD. FAWN was created in 1997 with a legislative appropriation to the University of Florida, Institute of Food 

and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). These funds were used to create infrastructure and to establish 11 weather sites 

that were incorporated with a small UF/IFAS network of five sites in Central Florida. Over the next few years there is a 

plan to expand FAWN's network to 33 sites. In 2002 additional funding was obtained from the Florida Division of 

Emergency Management to complete the system and in 2003 the Peace River Basin Board recognized the 

significance of FAWN and provided a $5,000 grant. A year later the Peace River and the Manasota Basin Boards 

entered into a three-year agreement to provide FAWN with $15,000 per year. These funds were to help continue 

FAWN's data collection efforts and to expand the program's educational components. That same year FDACS, 

SJRWMD and SFWMD approved funds for FAWN. Currently there are 10 FAWN sites within the District located at: 

Arcadia, Balm, Bradenton, Bronson, Brooksville, Dover, Frostproof, Lake Alfred, Ona and Sebring. In addition there 

are several sites surrounding the District that provide useful information to the citizens of the District. Current and 

historical climatic data from these sites, and FAWN irrigation tools, can be accessed on the web at: 

http://fawn.ifas.ufl.edu/. The FAWN program was developed to provide real time weather information to help Florida 

citizens make informed weather related decisions. This information is used to help conserve water and protect 

Florida's natural systems. Irrigators use FAWN data to help determine when and how much to water. Also, FAWN 

data is used to assist individuals to determine when to turn off irrigation systems used for cold protection. Urban and 

agricultural chemical applicators use FAWN to help make decisions relative to the application of chemicals and 

fertilizer. FAWN has been expanded to provide on-line water/irrigation management tools that require weather inputs. 

Examples of these tools include insect and disease control, cold protection, irrigation, nutrient management and many 

more. The District's Agricultural Advisory Committee has expressed their support for the FAWN program. In addition 


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and Education 

to the current tools, FAWN is working with University of Florida scientists to develop others. Some of the studies 

already funded by the District will be used to enhance the FAWN program. For example, the Wet Bulb Irrigation Cut 

Off management tool has been able to allow strawberry, citrus, fern, vegetable, ornamental growers and home owners 

determine when it is safe to shut off irrigation systems used for cold protection. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 137,500 0 50,000 100,000 

0 287,500 


0 

0 23,437 


0 

0 23,438 


0 

0 23,437 


0 

0 23,438 


0 

0 23,437 


0 

0 23,438 


0 

0 38,437 


0 

0 38,438 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$505,000 


FY2007 Governing Board Notification 1/2/07 1/1/07 




FY2007 Completion Report 2/27/08 3/1/08 

FY2007 Project Ends 2/28/08 7/31/08 7/31/08 

FY2008 Contract to Cooperator 3/1/08 2/26/08 

FY2007 No Cost Time Extension 3/31/08 3/31/08 

FY2009 Contract to Cooperator 10/1/08 10/1/08 



FY2009 Data Collection Ends 12/31/09 

FY2009 Completion Report 2/1/10 


7/1/2008 - Reviewed task 11. New years data collection has started. 9/1/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 

11/1/2008 - Reviewed irrigation and Timer fact sheets. 12/10/08 - Processed payment. 12/17/2008 - Waiting for new 

agreement to be executed. 3/16/2009 - Added National Weather Service forecasting tool. 4/20/2009 - Workshop in 

Apopka and annual meeting. 6/10/2009 - Data collection, project continuing as planned. 9/1/2009 - Reviewed task 

completion report and processed payments. Data collection project continuing as planned. 


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Peace R. - Historical Land Cover Mapping 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager KOLASA, KEITH 



Description 

This project will provide the historical land cover information for the Peace River and the Lake Wales Ridge basins in 

the form of maps, tables, and a GIS database for the time period prior to the beginning of significant land and water 

alterations. The completed product will provide a close approximation of the Basin's condition as it was roughly 

100-years ago. The project will result in: (1) an improved, definitive pre-development land cover; (2) documentation of 

the historical coverages of ponds, lakes, wetlands, and floodplains; and (3) documentation of the locations and extents 

of streams and creeks; and; (4) historic surface water levels for several of the Basin's lakes. The methodology 

developed during this project will be transferable to the entire Peace River Basin and to all other basins within the 

District. The project deliverables will benefit Peace River Basin MFL work on lakes, hydrologic and water quality 

restoration in the Lake Wales Ridge and Peace River basins, the development and implementation of watershed 

management plans, SWUCA objectives, and DOT mitigation. Considerable alteration of the watersheds in the Peace 

River Basin has occurred since the early 1900s, which has resulted in major changes to the physical configuration of 

conveyance channels, lake shorelines, and wetlands. Consequently, functional changes in the Basin's surface water 

systems have occurred, including the reduction of recharge capability in the upper Basin, the over drainage of lakes 

and wetlands, the reduction of water volume in storage in lakes and wetlands, and the loss of water quality benefits 

provided by unimpaired wetlands. To restore and/or retrofit the hydrologic functions of the systems in the Basin, it is 

critical to have information on the historical conditions that existed in the Basin before large scale alterations took 

place. 

Benefits 

This project will provide a GIS database describing the historical land cover and historical hydrologic resources that 

existed roughly 100 years ago for the Peace River Basin and the Lake Wales Ridge Basin. The information will be 

used to support efforts in MFLs, SWUCA, and Peace Basin restoration activities. The information is also being applied 

to Lake Hancock and Peace River MFL recovery projects. The final products are being used by District staff and staff 

from other agencies, such as by FDEP for the Peace River Cumulative Impact Study. 

Costs 

The total budget amount for this project is $412,450, of which all is being funded by the Peace River Basin Board. Due 

to the large size of the Peace River Basin this project was divided into three phases. Funds in FY2004 ($159,491) 

were used to complete the historical land cover database for Highlands County and roughly one half of Polk County. 

Funds in FY2005 ($168,902) are being used to complete the second half of Polk County and all of Hardee County. In 

FY2006 $19,656 was budgeted for staff salaries only. $64,400 was budgeted in FY2007 to complete the DeSoto 

County area and $56,415 was budgeted in FY2009 to combine all of the project data from the multiple phases into one 

geographical database. The FY2009 funds will also be used to refine the predevelopment map of the Peace Creek 

completed during the first phase of the project. The District funding amounts shown in the table below include staff 

salaries. 


Modern day land cover maps are based solely on soils data and depict many areas as altered land or impacted land. 

This project uses a variety of historical maps and data to interpret the natural land cover that existed prior to 

disturbance. The data used in this project include the General Land Office Notes (GLOS) from the 1850-60 time 

period, early military maps and forest surveys, the 1927 soil survey maps, the 1950 soil maps, and early USGS quad 

maps. The first phase of the project was completed by (Jones Edmunds and Associates) JEA Consultants. The 

completed database was made available to all District staff on the District's GIS network. The final product was 

presented at both the Wetlands Scientist Conference and the ESRI Conference in 2005. The second phase of this 

project has been completed by HDR Consultants for the western portion of Polk County, all of Hardee County, and a 

portion of Highlands County. The third phase is currently underway. This project has involved three different 

consultant agreements. 


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Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 477,126 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$477,126 


1. Phase I (Highlands and Polk) 

Advertise RFP 8/29/03 8/29/03 

Notice to Proceed/Kick-off meeting 10/29/03 2/16/04 

Prepare soils map & vegetation model 1/30/04 4/30/04 

Prepare General Land Office Notes (GLOS) database 4/30/04 6/15/04 

Correlate GLOS data with soils data 7/15/04 7/30/04 

Final pre-development land cover map 2/15/05 3/28/05 

Final surface water features map layer 4/15/05 10/30/04 

Final report, receipt of all data 6/30/05 6/30/05 

Close-out 8/1/05 8/1/05 

2. Phase II (Polk and Hardee) 

Complete Scope of Work 11/1/04 10/25/04 

Contracts Administration Review 11/30/04 11/30/04 

Advertise RFP 12/10/04 12/10/04 

RFP review and ranking 1/30/05 2/11/05 

Contract Negotiations 2/28/05 3/28/05 

Contract Approval 3/15/05 5/15/05 

Notice to Proceed/Kick-off meeting 3/28/05 6/2/05 

Prepare General Land Office Notes (GLOS) database 3/30/06 3/30/06 

Prepare soils map & vegetation model 3/30/06 6/15/06 


Final surface water features map layer 7/30/06 8/2/06 

Final hydrography layer 7/30/06 4/20/07 8/2/06 

Close-out 8/20/06 8/20/07 9/20/07 

Final pre-development land cover map 11/30/06 6/20/07 4/30/07 

Final report, receipt of all data 11/30/06 7/20/07 7/20/07 

3. Phase III (Desoto) 

Complete Scope of Work for Desoto County 3/30/07 5/10/07 

3. Phase III (Desoto) 

Execute Agreement with Consultant 6/20/07 8/12/07 

Prepare General Land Office Notes 10/30/07 1/30/08 

Prepare soils map and vegetation model 2/15/08 4/25/08 


Hydrography layer 7/15/08 12/19/08 

Build pre-development land cover map 11/30/08 6/30/09 6/26/09 

Draft and Final Report 12/22/08 7/30/09 

4. Phase IV (Data Refinement) 

Obtain Additional Historical Maps 10/24/09 

Update Hydrography Maps 12/31/09 

Refine Land Cover Layer 7/26/10 

Create Final Geodatabase and Upload into District's GIS 12/31/10 



HDR has completed all project tasks including transcribing and geocoding the General Land Office Surveys (GLOS) 

notes, the draft and final hydrography layer, and the draft and final soil maps and vegetation model. The Consultant 


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experienced some delays with producing pre-development land cover layer due to inaccuracies with the historical soils 

maps from 1927. The final GIS layers have been completed and a draft and final report were both completed by mid July 

2007. Final invoices have been processed and the second phase (agreement) was closed out. The third phase which is 

underway will map the Desoto County portion of the Peace River Basin. HDR has completed processing and geocoding 

of the 1850 GLOS notes including the bearing tree data. HDR has completed both the soils vegetation correlations and 

the GLOS data-soils correlation analyses. HDR has completed the streams and waterways features (hydrography) and 

has completed 60% of the predevelopment land cover. A no cost time extension was completed to grant additional time 

needed to complete the final deliverable. The agreement with HDR for phase IV was approved and work has begun. The 

consultant has completed georectification of the historical USGS quads and georectification of the 1914 historical 

drainage map. 


B198 

Lake Jackson MFL Recovery Feasibility Study 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Highlands County 




WILLIAMS, GARY, ARNOLD, DAVE 

Description 

This is a multi-year funded project is to develop lake level recovery strategies for Lakes Jackson and Little Jackson 

consistent with the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA) recovery plan. The state's water management 

districts are statutorily charged with the establishment of minimum flows and levels for the protection of Florida's water 

resources. Several lakes in Highlands County have been identified for minimum levels adoption in the District's Priority 

List and Schedule for the Establishment of Minimum Flows and Levels. District staff have developed proposed 

minimum levels for lakes Jackson and Little Jackson located within the Josephine Creek Watershed. The proposed 

minimum levels incorporate information on the effects of water-use, rainfall and structural alterations (e.g., 

modifications to lake outlets) on lake stage. According to information in the SWUCA recovery plan, the proposed 

minimum levels for these lakes are not being met. The first phase of the project, funded in FY2005, completed an 

evaluation of the watershed, completed data development needed to run the hydrologic model used to evaluate 

recovery options, and provided a preliminary cost of potential recovery alternatives. The second phase, funded in 

FY2006 and FY2007, will complete a hydrologic model for these lakes so that potential gains in water level can be 

quantified and will complete an integrated hydrologic model for the entire watershed and will further refine recovery 

alternatives and costs. 

Benefits 

This project will identify lake level recovery strategies for Lake Jackson and Little Lake Jackson and will implement 

these strategies if determined to be feasible. Minimum Flows and Levels (MFLs) have been established on these two 

lakes and recovery strategies are needed to maintain these levels if determined to be feasible. The recovery 

alternatives identified under this project may be applicable to other lakes with established MFLs. 

Costs 

The total project budget is $390,000. FY2005 funds ($80,000) were provided by the Peace River Basin Board. For 

FY2006, $100,000 was included in the District's budget ($41,176 from the Peace River Basin and $58,824 from the 

Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund). The FY2006 originally included an additional $30,000 as revenue 

from Highlands County; however, this was later cancelled since a reduction occurred in the scope of work. The 

$30,000 budgeted as revenue was allowed to lapse in FY2006 since it was no longer needed for the project. The 

Funding for FY2007 ($210,000) includes $105,000 from the Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund and 

$105,000 provided by the Peace River Basin Board. Future funding will be requested to implement the lake level 

recovery alternatives under project H081. The District funding in the table below includes staff salary, travel and 

central garage charges. 


The specific elements of the District's Watershed Management Program Guidelines and Specifications that will be 

completed during this project are: (1) Review of aerial contour maps and acquisition of new information on an as 

needed basis; (2) Digitizing available contour information from aerial maps and review of as-built plans and other 

information to document existing conditions of the Jackson-Josephine Creek watershed; (3) Development of digital 

terrain models for existing conditions topography; (4) Compilation of existing reports, survey information, etc. to 

document existing conditions; (5) Map historic floodplain that will be restored along Jackson-Josephine Creek 

between Lake Jackson and Lake Josephine and extent of water staging areas; (6) Compilation of regional rainfall, 

groundwater level, surface water level, water-use, and water quality data; (7) Assessment of Floridan Aquifer level 

data, groundwater modeling results, and, if needed, application of groundwater models to determine existing 

conditions; (8) Develop a GIS database for watershed modeling; (9) Formulation of the approach to watershed 

modeling; (10) Limited survey to update existing information, and; (11) determination of probable or planning level 

costs of recovery options. 


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Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 270,551 0 12,730 19,021 

0 302,302 


Highlands Co-Lks Jackson/Ltl Jackson 

Rvry (B198) 


Wtr Rstr) 

Prior 

Funding 



30,000 0 0 

0 

163,824 0 0 

0 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

0 

Total 

Funding 

30,000 

163,824 

$496,126 


1. Phase I 

Consultant Selection Process 10/15/04 10/20/04 

Draft Agreement and Scope of Work 10/20/04 10/25/04 

Contracts Adm Review 11/25/04 11/23/04 

Complete Work Order 5/20/05 6/30/05 

NTP and Kick-off Meeting 5/30/05 7/11/05 

Data Compilation 9/20/05 1/20/06 

Digitize 1 foot contours 10/20/05 10/15/06 

Data Summaries 4/20/06 4/25/06 

Map Water Staging Areas 5/20/06 6/20/06 

GIS Database Development 6/15/06 12/10/06 

Formulation of Approach to Watershed Modeling 10/25/06 6/20/06 

Determination of Planning Level Costs 12/25/06 12/10/06 

2. Phase II 

Develop Rev Agreement with Highlands County 3/10/06 4/20/06 

Contracts Adm Review 4/10/06 5/25/06 

Draft Consultant Agreement and Scope of Work 4/20/06 6/20/06 

Contracts Adm Review 5/20/06 7/15/06 

Execute Agreement 7/10/06 10/16/06 

Execute Rev Agreement with Highlands County 7/10/06 10/16/06 

Complete Work Order 12/10/06 8/20/08 3/27/09 

NTP and Kick-off Meeting 4/10/07 9/30/08 3/27/09 

Watershed Evaluation of Additional Basins 4/10/07 4/30/09 

Develop Hydrologic Model 12/10/07 5/30/09 

Calibrate Hydrologic Model 2/25/08 12/30/09 

2. Phase II 

Refine Cost Benefit Analysis 7/30/08 9/30/09 

Final Report and Electronic Deliverables 3/10/09 2/1/10 


Phase I of this project has been completed at a cost of $80,000. Phase I concluded that recovery alternatives would 

potentially help to achieve rasing the lake level by nearly 0.5 ft during normal hydrologic conditions and therefore would 

increase the frequency that the lake meets the adopted MFL. The recommended recovery alternatives focus on the 

installation of new control structures along the Jackson-Josephine canal, between Structure 2 and Structure 3. The 

second phase of this project will focus on developing the hydrologic model needed to further refine the project design 

and to further refine the predicted duration that the MFL may be achieved. The second phase of this project was 

temporarily put on hold for the last seven months, pending a review of the MFL methodology for Lake Jackson and Little 

Lake Jackson. In addition to the revised MFL methodology, the MFL compliance criteria was also re-evaluated using the 

newer methodology that is adjusted for rainfall deficits. An inter-department staff meeting was held on January 17th, 

2008, April 1, 2008, April 8, 2008, and April 17, 2008 to review the revised compliance criteria. Due to the delays an 

amendment was processed to provide more time to complete the project. The amendment also included a change to the 


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project scope of work with a reduction in the watershed evaluation tasks. These tasks were no longer needed since the 

information and data recently became available under the Sebring Watershed Management Plan. The revenue 

agreement with Highlands County for $30,000 was cancelled since the project scope was reduced and the project cost 

was also reduced. The revised scope of work places more emphasis on completing the hydrologic model which is 

needed to complete the design and permitting of the MFL recovery project. The amendment for this project has been 

approved and the Phase II work order has been issued. The consultant completed the project development task of the 

work order and has selected sites for the groundwater elevation monitoring sites. The consultant is also currently making 

updates to the hydrologic model (AWSM). District staff met with the consultant in the field on June 25, 2009 to review 

sites where geotechnical data is needed. 


B206 



AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager MCCLUNG, GORDON 



Citrus County, Hernando County, Pasco County, Polk County 

ALTMAN, GENE, LETASI, SCOTT, TURNER, DAWN, MAYER, RICHARD, WALKER, LARRY 

Description 

This was a basin initiative to fund the Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models element of the District's 

Watershed Management Program (WMP) for FY2006 to FY2009. For FY2010 the unit code is being changed from 

B206 to a B300 series, 300 general, and B301 to B316 to better account for the maintenance by county. 

Benefits 





information to evaluate adverse impacts and mitigation of floodplain impacts for proposed ERPs. The continuous 

maintenance of watershed parameters in the GIS database as ERP permits are approved and new information is 

provided to the District through either aerial topographic mapping and its public review and comment period will 

provide the most up to date information about the watershed. 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 

In FY2005, the Governing Board contributed $80,000 and each Basin Board contributed an additional $10,000 each to 

support the development of the District's maintenance process. The maintenance budget for FY2006 is $848,000, of 

which the District's share is $808,000. Hernando and Polk Counties contributed $20,000 each in FY2006 for 

maintenance within their jurisdiction. The maintenance budget for FY2007 is $1,094,200, the District's share is 

$924,200. Hernando County ($25,000), Pasco County ($125,000) and Polk County ($20,000) are contributing the 

indicated funding in FY2007 for maintenance. An additional $75,000 in FY2007 funds budgeted by the Coastal Rivers 

Basin Board for Spring Hill Lakes Management Plan (L775) has been transferred to this project after the Basin Board 

approved Hernando County's request to use these funds to perform maintenance based on percolation information 

collected from ERPs and Hernando County. The maintenance budget for FY2008 was $2.167 million, of which the 

District's share is approximately $1.597 million. For FY2009 Citrus, Hernando, Marion, and Pasco counties are 

contributing funds. For FY2009, funding distribution is as follows: Governing Board $1,797,250 (includes Green 

Swamp $57,284) Alafia River $78,203; Hillsborough River $366,486; Northwest Hillsborough $13,050; Coastal Rivers 

$431,638; Pinellas-Anclote $86,211; Withlacoochee River $181,495; Peace River $182,333; Manasota $154,450. The 

following revenue will be received: Citrus County $90,000; Marion County $31,000; Pasco County $500,000; Polk 

County $20,000. The revenue will be distributed as follows: Green Swamp $3,684; Alafia River $3,553; Hillsborough 

River $215,980; Coastal Rivers $271,460; Pinellas-Anclote $40,950; Withlacoochee River $92,940; Peace River 

$12,433.The budget is based on the projected number of approved ERP permits and the average development area 

within each Basin. Local government funds are equally matched by Governing Board and Basin Board funds. The 


the floodplains to be used in the FEMA mapping process. 





Management (CWM) initiative strategies and 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 rapid growth being 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. For FY2005, the District managed this project by 

issuing work orders for the tasks needed to develop the maintenance process, and then by monitoring the efforts. 

FY2006 funds will be used to begin implementing the maintenance process throughout the District in watersheds with 

ongoing or completed Watershed Management Plans. For FY2007 this effort will be continued District wide for all 


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watershed where ERPs are approved. Both Hernando County and Polk County contributed funds in FY2006 and 

FY2007 for maintenance in their jurisdictions. In addition, Pasco County contributed funds in FY2007 for maintenance 

within their jurisdiction. A cooperative funding 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 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 2,551,505 977,172 1,816,661 9,310 947,900 6,302,548 


0 89,050 309,032 


0 6,450 478,452 


0 15,150 104,770 

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 400,933 75,000 178,728 

0 611,400 1,266,061 


0 163,800 369,651 

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 303,723 0 105,913 

0 1,415,000 1,824,636 


0 137,250 575,799 


0 214,400 722,312 


Citrus Co - Maint of WS Para & Models 

(B302) 

Hernando Co - Maint of W/S Para & 

Models (B305) 

Marion Co - Maint of WS Para & Models 

(B311) 

Pasco Co - Maint of W/S Para & Models 

(B312) 

Polk Co - Maint of W/S Para & Models 

(B314) 

Prior 

Funding 



0 0 90,000 

0 

345,000 11,110 0 

0 

0 0 31,000 

0 

375,000 0 500,000 

0 

60,000 0 20,000 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1,222,400 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

160,000 

Total 

Funding 

90,000 


31,000 

2,097,400 

240,000 

$14,767,771 



Recognition of District, Basin Board, & Governing Board on reports 5/31/05 12/18/08 

2. FY2005 Consultant Services Agreement (URS) 

Draft Agreement to Management Services 3/14/05 4/21/05 




Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models Planning 7/21/06 4/30/07 3/22/06 

Contract Termination 7/21/06 5/31/07 5/31/07 





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Ten (10) Consultant Agreements Execution 9/30/06 11/15/06 


First Amendment Execution 6/19/07 7/30/07 

Contract Termination 10/31/08 5/31/11 


Draft Agreements to Management Services 3/12/07 4/17/07 


Consultant Agreements Execution 6/19/07 8/1/07 

Notice to Proceed to Consultants 7/1/07 8/10/07 


5. Hernando County Maintenance 




County Contract Execution 12/10/06 12/12/07 

County Contract Expiration 10/31/10 

6. Polk County Maintenance 




Contract Execution 10/31/05 12/2/05 

Draft First Amendment to Management Services 7/24/07 

Draft First Amendment returned from Management Services 8/24/07 

First Amendment sent to County for signature 9/4/07 

First Amendment Execution 10/1/07 


7. Pasco County Maintenance 







FY2005: The consultant services agreement with URS Corporation Southern was executed on June 6, 2005. Notice to 

proceed was issued on the same date. Work Order #1 has been developed to investigate the current data (type, quality, 

quantity, etc.) entering the District through ERP and to develop a proposed work flow to maintain the watershed 

parameters and models as permits are approved. A kick-off meeting with the consultant team and District staff was held 

on June 14th to introduce and plan the project with all departments that will be involved, including: Technical Services, 

Legal, and Resource Management. The final report has been accepted. Remaining funds are being used to develop 

presentation and documentation of an example project to be distributed to cooperators, FEMA, and other District WMP 

consultants who will be performing maintenance beginning with FY2006 funds. Work Order #2 has been executed to 

document the maintenance process step-by-step. The consultant has completed the example maintenance project along 

with accompanying documentation and presentation. This contract has been terminated and the final payment 

processed. FY2006 : Staff has developed consultant services agreements with ten (10) WMP consultants to begin 

maintenance of watershed parameters and models. Maintenance efforts will first be directed at completed and ongoing 

Watershed Management Plans. The District's consultants who originally prepared the Watershed Management Plans will 

be typically tasked with maintenance of their respective watershed(s). Work orders will be issued as project(s) with 

approved ERP(s) are identified or new site conditions data become available. Basin Board funding will only be used for 

maintenance activities within the Basin. Consulting services agreements were executed by November 15, 2006, with all 

10 consultants including: Ardaman; Ayres & Associates; BCI; Dyer Riddle Mills & Precourt; Jones Edmunds; Keith 

Parsons; Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan; TBE Group; and URS. Amendments have been executed for these 10 

agreements to increase the total compensation for approved FY2007 and anticipated FY2008-2011 funding, extend the 

contract termination date, and revise the scope of work to be consistent with current WMP agreement language. 

FY2007: An additional nine (9) agreements have been executed with the remaining consultants approved to perform 

elements of the District's WMP. All 19 consultant services agreements will support District-wide maintenance. Each 

consultant has been assigned specific watersheds for maintenance. Project managers within the Engineering Sections 

will be responsible for developing and executing work orders with each of these consultants. Guidelines and 


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specifications are being developed for specific maintenance activities. FY2008: Recent maintenance efforts have 

included conducting public information meetings in Pasco and Hernando County and maintenance evaluations for 

several of the District's watersheds. Hernando Co. Maintenance: Previously performed under Unit Number B705. Fiscal 

year budgeted funds are as follows; FY2005 = $11,110, FY2006 = $40,000, FY2007 = $50,000, FY2008 = $600,000, 

proposed FY2009 = $400,000; with 50% revenue from the County for continued maintenance of the County's WMPs. 

Public review and comment meetings, 3 total, concluded on 08/06/2007. The agreement transmitted to the County on 

11/09/2006 for signature was executed on 12/12/2007. Work orders and data sets for countywide ERP evaluation, 

inclusion of infiltration as an outfall, and inclusion of LiDAR were transmitted to the consultants to develop cost. E-mail 

authorizations providing an upset amount were provided to the firms based on 02/22/2008 cost estimates. Staff is 

developing and executing work orders. Most of the hydrologic and hydraulic information has been revised in GIS and the 

models. Cost estimates provided on 02/22/2008. Thirty-one watersheds are being maintained. The floodplain results 

have been submitted to the District for review for the Hernando County Watersheds. Comments have been provided to 

the consultants and are being addressed. A schedule is being developed for the peer review meetings. The Pasco 

watersheds are being turned into the District for reviewed. The Sarasota watersheds are on hold until the LiDAR data is 

delivered. Polk Co. Maintenance: Previously performed under Project B723. The Cooperative Funding Agreement with 

Polk County was executed on December 2, 2005. A total of $80,000 has been encumbered ($40,000 in FY2006, and 

$40,000 in FY2007) for continued maintenance of Polk County's WMPs. Work Orders have been issued for maintenance 

of the Gator Creek and Itchepackesassa Creek watershed parameters and models. Pasco Co. Maintenance: The 

cooperative funding agreement has been executed. 



Ridge Lakes Stormwater Improvement 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




Dundee, Florida Department of Transportation 

NORTON, NANCY 

Description 

This is a multi-year project funded as a Basin Initiative to design, permit, and construct stormwater treatment systems 

for 10 lakes located within the Lake Wales Ridge, Polk and Highlands Counties. Conceptual plans and cost estimates 

for 10 Ridge lakes were funded in FY2005 under project B196. This project will move the conceptual projects forward 

to implementation. The first stormwater retrofit will take place on Lake Menzie located in the Town of Dundee. The 

system will treat runoff from the commercial area of Dundee and State Road 17, and will consist of a two swales, two 

retention basins, and a long infiltration basin (French drain). The completed project will provide water quality 

enhancement of Lake Menzie. The Town of Dundee will participate in the project by providing the land for the project. 

The project will be constructed within the Town's park land adjacent to the lake. The next project will design and 

construct stormwater treatment projects on Lake Isis and Lake Tulane in Avon Park. Staff are continuing to coordinate 

with other agencies and local governments to develop future funding. 

Benefits 

This project will protect and enhance the water quality of ten lakes located within the Lake Wales Ridge chain of lakes 

by providing stormwater treatment in areas where direct stormwater discharges have caused water quality impacts. 

Costs 

In FY2006, $110,000 was budgeted for the design and permitting of stormwater retrofit projects for Lake Menzie and 

Marie. Of the $110,000, $55,000 was provided by FDOT, $27,500 was provided by the Water Protection and 

Sustainability Trust Fund, and $27,500 was provided by the Peace River Basin Board. In FY2007, $253,000 was 

budgeted for the construction of the stormwater system at Lake Menzie. Of the $253,000, $126,500 is provided by 

FDOT, $63,250 is from the Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund, and $63,250 is from the Peace River 

Basin Board. In FY2008, $50,000 was budgeted for completing construction of the stormwater retrofit projects in the 

Town of Dundee. The FY2009 funds ($85,000) are being used to complete design and permitting of retrofit project for 

Lake Isis and Lake Tulane in Avon Park. The funds requested in FY2010 ($110,000) will be used for the the 

construction of the project on Lake Isis. 


This project is based on the results of an assessment completed by District staff of the 105 lakes forming the Lake 

Wales Ridge chain of lakes. The purpose of the assessment was to identify impacts to these lakes and then develop a 

strategy to address these issues. The results of the Ridge Lakes Screening Project revealed that approximately 26 

Ridge lakes receive significant direct untreated stormwater discharges from urban land uses. Many of these lakes act 

as stormwater catchment basins for the urban land around them. Stormwater remediation was identified as one of the 

most important action plans needed to protect and enhance the water quality of the Lake Wales Ridge chain of lakes. 

As the first step of beginning the stormwater remediation, conceptual plans are currently being developed for 

approximately 20 sites on 10 Ridge lakes under project B196, with funds budgeted in FY2005. Under project B196 a 

cost/benefit analysis is also being completed. This project (B217) will carry the most cost effective retrofit sites forward 

into design and permitting stages. The FDOT and the Town of Dundee were identified as cooperative funding partners 

in FY2006 and agreements were drafted with them to complete projects on two lakes located within the Town of 

Dundee. Funding for the design and permitting of a stormwater retrofit for Lake Menzie in Dundee was included in the 

FY2007 budget and FY2008. Staff have also continued to work with other agencies and local governments to 

develop funding for stormwater on other targeted Ridge Lakes. For example, a stormwater retrofit on Lake Clay has 

been developed as an FY2008 cooperative funding project with Highlands County and the Town of Lake Placid for 

FY2008 (Project L897). 





Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 218,470 0 60,550 145,601 



FDOT - Ridge Lake SW Improvements 

(B217) 


Funds 


Wtr Rstr) 

Prior 

Funding 



181,500 0 0 

0 

0 0 42,500 

0 

123,250 46,875 0 

0 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

0 

0 

Total 

Funding 

181,500 

42,500 

170,125 

$818,746 



Develop agreement with FDOT 10/30/05 10/30/05 

Finalize agreement with FDOT 1/15/06 3/1/07 

Develop agreement with Town of Dundee 2/15/06 2/15/06 

Finalize agreement with Town of Dundee 3/15/06 4/20/06 

2. Consultant Agreement 


Finalize agreement with Consultant 10/15/06 6/30/07 

NTP and Kick-off with Consultant 11/15/06 7/11/07 


Preliminary Design for 1st lake 1/15/08 2/10/08 

Preliminary Design for 2nd lake 1/15/08 

Permit Pre-application meeting 2/15/08 4/2/08 

Final Design and Permitting for 1st lake 4/15/08 6/4/08 

Final Design and Permitting for 2nd lake 4/15/08 


Prepare RFB 10/1/08 10/28/08 

Contractor Selection 12/5/08 1/28/09 

Contractor Contract 1/14/09 3/25/09 

Kick-off 2/11/09 4/2/09 

Construction Management 7/30/09 

Final Inspection and As-Builts 7/31/09 

5. Close Out 

Town of Dundee Contract Termination 5/30/08 7/30/09 

Send Invoices to FDOT 12/30/08 12/30/09 

FDOT Revenue Contract Termination 12/30/08 12/30/09 

Consultant Contract Termination 12/30/08 7/30/09 


The first stormwater retrofits to take place was on Lake Menzie in the Town of Dundee. District staff completed a 

cooperative agreement with the Town to allow the use of their land to construct the stormwater treatment project. An 

ERP exemption was issued for the project on June 04, 2008. In addition, a construction permit was submitted to FDOT 

since this project addresses some runoff generated from a state road. A Request for Bid for construction services was 

processed and advertised in December 2008. The pre-bid meeting was held on Jan. 5, 2009 with the bid opening 

occurring on Jan. 21st. The bid was successfully awarded to the lowest bidder. The pre-construction kick-off meeting 

was held on April 2, 2009. Installation of turbidity barriers, signage, and posting of permits was completed during the third 

week of April 2009. Project construction was completed on June 19, 2009. District staff have also begun work on the 

retrofit projects for Lakes Isis and Tulane. District staff coordinated a meeting between the Town of Avon Park and the a 

private landowner to discuss easement needs for the retrofit project on Lake Isis. The landowner has agreed to assist by 




providing an easement to the Town of Avon Park. District staff will assist the Town with the easement agreement. In 

addition, the District will begin design and permitting of the projects on Lakes Isis and Tulane. An agreement has been 

prepared with the District's consultant to begin survey work for these next projects. ACTION-TO-DATE: Complete. 

Bidding and procurement of a construction contractor was completed on time. Construction of the project on Lake 

Menzie was also completed on time. 





AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

N/A 

Project Manager DAVIS, APRIL 


DICKS, STEVE 


Description 

Beginning in 1989, the District initiated a comprehensive Land Use and Cover (LULC) mapping program. This program 

results in a Geographic Information System (GIS) data set that identifies over 50 categories of land use and cover (for 

example: single family residential, pine forest, wetland forest, row crops, citrus). The mapping categories adhere to the 

Florida Department of Transportations Florida Land Use and Cover Classification System (FLUCCS) and are 

compatible with similar efforts at the other water management districts. Until 2005 the program was on a five year 

update cycle (1989, 1994, 1999, 2004). The rapid development within the District has made the five year update cycle 

inadequate. Beginning with the 2005 orthophotos, the update is done on an annual basis. 

Benefits 

The LULC data collected under this project are widely used to support the District's planning, modeling and land 

acquisition programs. These data are also among the most commonly requested by external customers. Accurate 

tracking of acreages and locations of key agricultural land use and cover is a key component of the Southern Water 

Use Caution Area (SWUCA) Recovery strategy. This information, when coupled with data collected through the 

District's Water Use Permitting (WUP) process, provide the most accurate means for tracking these significant water 

uses within the SWUCA. These data also provide an important source of information for monitoring permit compliance. 

A significant benefit of this program is a consistent, and therefore defensible, estimation of agricultural trends. 

Costs 

This project was initially funded in FY1989 with updates in FY1994, FY1999, and FY2004. Since FY2005 this project 

has been included in the Governing and Basin Board's budgets. The Governing Board contributes fifty percent of the 

project cost and the remainder is distributed using a formula that accounts for the relative areas of each basin. This is 

an annual funding request to support the continued update of the database. The District does not currently have 

sufficient in-house staff resources to support this effort and the funding is used for staff augmentation, consulting 

services and fieldwork associated with the project. The budget for FY2009 Land Use Mapping is $240,000 and the 

proposed budget for FY2010 is also $240,000. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 571,101 (123,146) 162,445 254,936 1,604,624 2,469,960 

011 Alafia River Basin 37,986 0 9,910 

0 107,333 155,229 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 52,234 0 10,631 

0 116,463 179,328 


0 24,701 51,068 


0 127,002 185,000 


0 57,976 120,907 


0 313,875 418,893 


0 475,627 638,966 


0 206,823 294,912 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$4,514,263 


020 - Peace River Basin 100






Begin Update 5/1/07 7/1/07 7/9/07 


4. 1995/1999 Northern District Backdating Update 

Begin Update 10/1/07 10/15/07 10/15/07 



Begin Update 10/1/07 3/10/08 3/17/08 

Complete Update 5/30/08 10/15/08 10/31/08 


Begin Update 10/16/08 3/2/09 3/27/08 

Complete Update 7/31/09 12/31/09 


The 2007 Land Use and Cover update is complete. The data have been made available to all District staff. The 2008 

citrus land use layer is also complete, and has been made available to all District staff. Staff is currently in the process of 

updating the 2008 Land Use and Cover dataset and approximately 20% of the District is complete. 


B226 

Determine Total Water Budget & Irrig. Req.for Mature Southern 

Highbush Blueberries 


AOR(s) 


Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River 

Cooperator(s) 





Description 

Blueberry production is a high valued cash crop. The estimated 2003 value of blueberry production in Florida was 

about $18.6 million dollars. As the value of other crops decrease more growers have been converting their fields to 

blueberries. A 1998 report estimated a 400% increase in blueberry acres by the year 2008. This four-budget year 

research project will quantify how much water a typical blueberry plant needs and will develop irrigation guidelines to 

help conserve water, reduce potential runoff and water quality impacts. 

Benefits 

There are about 735Mgals permitted for annual blueberry irrigation. The amount of water saved will be a function of 

the number of acres planted and their water use, which will change annually based on market and climatic conditions. 

If we assume a 5% savings from this project it would conserve about 37 Mgals per year. 

Costs 

This project cost $153,000 and will be budgeted in four fiscal years. The Alafia, Hillsborough River, Peace River and 

the Withlacoochee River Basin Boards will each budget $9,563 annually for this project. 


Southern highbush blueberry acreage and production has steadily increased in Florida during the last decade 

(Williamson and Lyrene, 2005). A recent survey of the industry identified Highlands, Polk, Hillsborough and Lake 

counties as areas of rapid growth (Williamson and Lyrene, 2000). In fact, Highlands, Polk and Hillsborough counties 

ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively, in blueberry acreage in the state. This is in addition to current blueberry 

production in Marion, Hernando, Pasco and Levy Counties. The following table of blueberry acres and water use 

comes from the District's regulatory database. * Most individual blueberry operations are below the District's water use 

permitting thresholds. The individual acres are not large, but the water use is intensive. Recent observations have 

seen growers converting their existing citrus and strawberry acres to blueberries. Most of the acreage planted during 

the last decade is grown under a production system known as "pine bark culture" (Williamson and Lyrene, 2000; 

Williamson and Lyrene, 2005). Beds of pine bark ranging from 3 (single row beds) to 8 (double row beds) feet wide 

and 6 to 8 inches deep are laid out in rows and plants are set directly in the bark rather than in the soil. Blueberry 

plants grow rapidly in pine bark but their root systems are restricted to the pine bark layer with some penetration into 

the underlying soil. An informal grower survey revealed that Florida blueberry growers irrigated once every 2 to 3 days 

during the growing season and apply ½ to ¾ inch of water at each irrigation event. Frequent irrigation is needed 

because pine bark beds dry out rapidly due their low water holding capacities and because roots are confined to the 

pine bark layer. There is a general thought that the amounts of water applied during each irrigation event are in excess 

of what is needed to irrigate the effective root zone. The project is investigating this hypothesis. In these experiments, 

IFAS will compare plant growth and yield under "standard" and "reduced" irrigation rates, and determine the total water 

budget and crop coefficient of mature, bearing, southern highbush blueberry plants in Florida. Information from this 

project will be provided to the growers to help them reduce water use and to the District for use in planning, 

conservation and water use permitting. In addition, results from this project will help reduce fertilizer leaching, thus 

helping to improve water quality. The project will also allow for more soil storage thus reduce potential off site flooding 

issues. 


B226 

Determine Total Water Budget & Irrig. Req.for Mature Southern 

Highbush Blueberries 




Revenue 

28,688 0 9,563 

0 



0 

0 38,251 


0 

0 38,252 


0 

0 38,252 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$153,006 







Year Data Collection 4/1/06 4/1/06 



Contract Extension 3/19/08 


Year Data Collection 12/1/09 

Year Data Collection 12/12/10 

Year Data Collection 12/1/11 




9/1/2005 - Developing detailed scope of work. 9/9/2005 - Agreement sent to contracts for review. 11/1/2005 - Agreement 

in contracts. 12/15/2005 - Sent agreement to cooperator. 1/11/2006 - Cooperator reviewing agreement. 2/16/2006 - Sent 

Notice to Proceed 4/17/2006 - Transplanting bushings and setting up data collection system. 6/12/2006 - Data collection 

project continuing as designed. 8/15/2006 - Reviewed first report. 10/12/2006 - Data collection project continuing as 

designed. 12/4/2006 - Dormant for winter. 2/15/2007 - Basin Board presentation. 2/25/2007 - Growers filed day at Balm. 

5/1/2007 - Data collection project continuing as designed. 7/6/2007 - Reviewed task report. 8/31/2007 - Data collection 

project continuing as designed. 11/1/2007 - Data collection project continuing as designed. 11/16/2007 - Problems with 

lysemeters may need to install new ones. Could delay results by a year, a no cost contract amendment would be needed. 

1/2/2008 - Enhancing lysemeters 2/29/2008 - Plants dormant, researchers are gearing up for data collection. 5/1/2008 - 

Installed enhanced lysemeters for better data collection. 7/1/2008 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 

9/1/2008 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 10/15/2008 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 

12/17/2008 - Constructing new lysimeters 3/6/2009 - Processing, $10,000 cost reduction time extension. 4/20/2009 - 

Installing new lysimeters and starting to collect data. 6/10/2009 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 9/1/2009 - 

Data collection project continuing as planned. 


B229 




AOR(s) 


Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Peace River, Manasota 

Cooperator(s) 





Description 

Lawn and landscape is one of the largest permitted and actual uses of water in the District. Most of this water is used 

for turf grass irrigation. It is estimated that about 50% of per capita use is for exterior irrigation. As growth in the District 

continues the demand for lawn irrigation will too. In addition, sod production and the associated water use will also 

increase. This multi agency year research project will investigate a potentially viable drought tolerant alternative to 

current popular grass varieties. 

Benefits 

Results from this project can be used to reduce and conserve urban turf irrigation, agricultural pasture and sod 

production water use. Reduced irrigation will reduce the runoff potential and water quality impacts. The District will use 

results from this project in its conservation, planning and regulation programs. 

Costs 

This multi-agency, 3-year project will cost $317,500. Part of the project cost ($160,000 - $53,333 annually) will come 

from a Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research (CPBR - http://www.cpbr.org) grant. The remaining funds will be 

divided evenly between the Hillsborough River, Manasota and Peace River Basin Boards. Each Basin Board will 

budget $13,125 in FY2006, FY2007, FY2008 and FY2009. 


Part of the project's funding will come from the Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research (CPBR - 

http://www.cpbr.org). Overall project costs have been reduced because of the ability to leverage previous CPBR and 

USDA grants that funded the initial research. Bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum Flugge) is a low input, drought tolerant 

and disease resistant warm season turfgrass used for residential lawns, pastures and along highways in the 

Southeastern US. However turf quality of currently available Bahiagrass cultivars is poor, due to prolific seedhead 

production, open growth habit and light green color. Recent laboratory research has developed a generation of 

transgenic Bahiagrass (Bahiadwarf) over-expressing a gibberellic acid catabolizing enzyme (GACE) for improved turf 

characteristics and reduced mowing requirement. Bahiadwarf prototypes have displayed characteristics such as 

denser growth habit, reduced seed head production and reduced mowing requirement, that make this plant more 

attractive for public use. A recently funded USDA project has added multiple drought stress protective genes to the 

Bahiadwarf, enhancing the plant's environmental friendliness. This project with the University of Florida, IFAS will 

investigate and document the drought tolerance of the Bahiadwarf under field conditions. They will compare the 

Bahiadwarf to the industry standard St. Augustine grass and wildtype Bahiagrass. To further enhance the Bahiadwarf, 

additional transgenic Bahiagrass lines with an improved drought stress response will be generated and compared to 

St. Augustine grass and wildtype Bahiagrass. In the second and third year of the project, they will evaluate water use 

efficiency, turf quality, mowing requirement and persistence under different irrigation regimes. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 

0 52,500 


0 

0 52,500 


0 

0 52,500 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$157,500 



B229 












No Cost Time Extension 6/5/09 6/5/09 

Completion Report 9/1/09 5/31/11 

Project Ends 1/1/10 1/31/12 


9/1/2005 - Agreement is being processed by the District. 11/1/2005 - Agreement is being processed by the District. 

12/30/2005 - Agreement mailed to cooperator. 1/11/2006 - Cooperator reviewing agreement. 1/23/2006 - Notice to 

proceed mailed to IFAS. 3/1/2006 Mobilizing staff and equipment. 4/17/2006 - Data Collection 6/12/2006 - Update 

Agreement (Scope of Work) to incorporate enhanced data collection equipment. 8/16/2006 - Data Collection. 10/12/2006 

- Data Collection. 12/4/2006 - Data Collection. 2/28/2007 - Reviewed report, project continuing as designed. 5/1/2007 - 

Plant damage because of herbicide, project continuing as designed. 7/6/2007 - Data Collection. 11/1/2007 - Reviewed 

task report. 1/2/2008 - Project continuing as planned. 2/29/2008 - Project continuing as planned. 5/1/2008 - Project 


continuing as planned. 11/1/2008 - Data collection, project continuing as planned 3/6/2009 - Data collection, project 

continuing as planned. 5/31/2009 - Processing no cost time extension to develop a grass that will be easier to produce. 


B238 



AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 





Description 

Peppers are one of the major row crops grown in the District and in some regions, second only to tomatoes. The 

actual amount of water these crops use is based on soils, growing season and climatic conditions. To improve the 

crops' water use efficiency and to help conserve water, it is important for the grower and the District to know exactly 

how much water the crops require. This lysimeter study will determine how much water pepper plants in Southwest 

Florida need, determine crop coefficients and an irrigation schedule to help growers. 

Benefits 

Currently there are over 8,000 acres directly permitted for pepper production and an additional 17,000 acres that might 

be in a rotation with pepper. These sites are permitted for about 16.5 Mgd (27 Mgd for rotational sites). The number of 


from this project will help reduce 10% of that water, the savings could be about 1.7 Mgd. Added benefits to this project 

include a potential reduction in pollutant loading and information for AGMOD. 

Costs 

This two-year project will cost $135,000. These costs will be divided between the five basin boards that have the most 

acres permitted for pepper production. Project costs have been prorated between the Alafia (49%), Hillsborough River 

(19%), Manasota (15%), Peace River (8%) and the Withlacoochee River (9%) Basin Boards. Basin Board funds will 

be budgeted in FY2007, FY2008 and FY2009. Alafia River will budget $21,891, Hillsborough River will budget $8,514, 

Manasota will budget $4,257, Peace River will budget $3,649 and the Withlacoochee River will budget $6,689 each 

year. 


Currently, the District and the growers use water use values developed outside of Florida. Although these values 

seem to be reasonable, local crop coefficients could help enhance irrigation scheduling and reduce water use. In 

addition, the crop coefficients will help decrease the transport of nutrients into the ground and surface water. Water 

use within the District is expected to increase by 2020. It is anticipated that a large portion of this increased demand 

will be met by water conservation. Since agricultural water use accounts for the largest fraction of the total permitted 

water amount in the District, efforts are needed to develop methods to help this water use sector reduce their water 

use. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

011 Alafia River Basin 43,782 0 21,891 

0 

0 65,673 


0 

0 25,542 


0 

0 20,067 


0 



0 

0 12,771 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$135,000 




B238 





Basin Board Notification 2/1/07 10/31/07 



Year 3. Data Collection 12/1/10 



8/15/2006 - Develop agreement. 12/4/2006 - Reviewed draft scope of work. 2/28/2007 - Processing agreement. 5/1/2007 

- Agreement in legal for review. 7/6/2007 - Waiting for IFAS to execute the Agreement. 8/31/2007 - Notice to Proceed 

has been issued to IFAS. 11/1/2007 - - Data collection continuing as planned. 1/9/2007 - Data collection continuing as 

planned. 2/29/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 5/1/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 7/1/2008 - 

Dormant for summer. 9/1/2008 - Field preparation for new growing season. 11/1/2008 - Data collection, project 

continuing as planned 12/17/2008 - Data collection, project continuing as planned 3/6/2009 - Data collection, project 


continuing as planned. 6/10/2009 - Data collection, project continuing as planned. 


B239 




AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

A large amount of water is permitted for nursery and landscape irrigation. With the increase of urban development it is 

anticipated that the overall permitted amount for these uses will also increase. To reduce water use for landscape 

irrigation and to conserve water, the District has been promoting Florida Friendly principles. One of the first and most 

important principles of this practice is the selection and use of drought-tolerant plants (Koske and Owings). The intent 

of this project is to develop a drought tolerant variety of Lantana camara; and determining its water needs for nursery 

production and urban landscapes. 

Benefits 

It is estimated that each year Florida nurseries sell as many as 40 million Lantana plants to other states, of those 

plants about 5 million are grown within the District. The number of acres planted and their water use will change 

annually based on market and climatic conditions. To quantify an estimated water savings from this project lets 

assume one Lantana plant covers 12 square feet (3 ft x 4 ft) and the proposed Lantana plants will save 150 gallons of 

water a year, thus these plants could save as much as 750 million gallons of water a year for this District. 

Costs 

This three-year project will cost $112,790. Currently over 80% of the District's permitted container nursery production 

occurs within the jurisdictional region of four basin boards. Funding for this project is prorated between them (Alafia 

River (22%), Manasota (22%), Hillsborough River (28%) and Peace River (28%)) boards. The Nursery industry has 

provided $12,890 for this project and the Alafia Basin Board will budget $7,350, Hillsborough River will budget $9,350, 

Manasota will budget $7,350 and the Peace River will budget $9,350 in FY2007; and $33, 250 (Alafia River - $7,315, 

22% , Manasota - $7,315, 22%, Hillsborough River $9,310, 28% and Peace River $9,310, 28%) in both FY2008 and 

FY2009. 


In the past the industry has provided seed money to start this project and they are supportive of this proposal. Drought 

tolerant plants develop various mechanisms that allow them to survive droughts, and stay green while producing 

flowers without much water. Lantana depressa and Lantana involucrata are some of the best drought tolerant plants 

available and are among the few plants recommended for desert landscaping in Arizona (City of Tucson; Hedding; 

Master gardeners of the University of Arizona Pima County Extension Services). In addition they have been used 

widely in many other states such as California (UC Sacramento County Extension) and Nevada (Southern Nevada 

Water Authority) for landscape water conservation. Lantana depressa and Lantana involucrate are not widely used in 

Florida.Several lantana species exist in Florida. Lantana depressa and Lantana involucrata provide year-round color, 

use little irrigation, have excellent salt tolerance (Beaulieu), attracts butterflies (Schaefer et al., 2002) and 

hummingbirds (Beaulieu), and have limited fertilization and pesticide requirements (Beaulieu; Owings, 2004), which 

helps to reduce pollutant loading. Because of these attributes, Lantana depressa and Lantana involucrata, are 

recommended for water saving in Florida landscapes (South Florida Water Management District). However, adoption 

of these species of Lantana has been poor because they do not have appealing growth habits and flower colors. 

Homeowners, nurseryman and landscapers prefer growing Lantana camara. This species of Lantana offers a 

spectrum of long-lasting colors and is widely used in the U.S. (Koske and Owings; Russ, 2004). In Florida, Lantana 

camara varieties produce abundance of viable pollen and hybridize with Florida's native species, Lantana depressa, 

contaminating the native species' gene pool. Consequently, they have been listed as a Category I invasive species by 

the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (http://www.fleppc.org/). Category I invasive species are defined as invasive 

exotics that are altering native plant communities by displacing native species, changing community structures or 

ecological functions, or hybridizing with natives. IFAS, FDACS and other entities do not recommend producing or 

growing Category I invasive species plants. Genetic sterilization of Lantana camara could control its invasiveness, 

thus protecting Florida's native species and ecosystems. Also, it will allow it to be used widely in public and residential 

landscapes for water conservation and butterfly attraction. Thus conserving water and reducing pollutant loading into 

the state's water resources. This project will develop a variety of Florida Friendly sterile Lantana camara plants. In 

addition it will determine the plants water requirements for nursery and landscape irrigation. 


B239 



Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 

0 22,015 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 18,700 0 9,310 

0 


020 Peace River Basin 18,700 0 9,310 

0 



0 

0 22,015 


District 

FNGLA 12,890 0 0 

0 

0 12,890 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$112,940 











Completion Report 10/1/10 



8/15/2006 - Agreement to Contracts. 10/12/2006 - Agreement sent to cooperator for review and execution. 11/2/2006 - 

Cooperator executes agreement. 11/8/2006 - NOP sent to cooperator. 12/4/2006 - Reviewed task report. 2/28/2007 - 

Project continuing as planned. 5/1/2007 - Reviewed task report, project continuing as planned. 7/6/2007 - Site visit 

project continuing as planned. 8/31/2007 - Reviewed task report, project continuing as planned. 11/1/2007 - Data 

collection continuing as planned 1/2/2008 - Reviewed task completion report, project continuing as designed. 2/29/2008 - 

Data collection continuing as planned. 5/1/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 7/1/2008 - Review task report, 

project continuing as planned. 9/1/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 11/1/2008 - Data collection continuing as 

planned. 12/17/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 3/6/2009 - Data collection, project continuing as planned. 

4/20/2009 - Data collection, project continuing as planned. 6/10/2009 - Modified scope of work to reduce irrigation 

application rates. 9/1/2009 - Data collection, project continuing as planned. 


B240 




AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 





Description 

Tomato and pepper producers use methyl bromide (MBr) to fumigate their beds before production. About 50 to 95% of 

the MBr that is injected in to the soil can eventually enter the atmosphere and damage the earth's ozone layer. EPA's 

Clean Air Act (Amendments of 1990) requires that MBr and other similar chemicals be phased out. The loss of MBr 

has a major impact on the production practices of tomato and pepper producers in our District and can cause an 

increase in their water use. This project will provide the water use information needed to address this change in 

technology. 

Benefits 

Water use information from this project will be used by growers to save water and in the District's conservation, 

planning and permitting programs. This will help preserve ground water, reduce off-site discharge of pesticides and 

nutrients and flooding and improve water quality. Currently there are about 152,000 acres in the District that are 

permitted for the production of tomatoes and peppers. These sites are permitted for about 335 Mgd. The number of 


from this project will help reduce at a minimum 5% of the permitted water, the savings would be about 17 Mgd. 

Costs 

This project will cost $150,000. About 98% of the permitted tomato and pepper production is divided between three 

basin boards. Project costs have been prorated between the Alafia (22%), Manasota (67%), and Peace River (11%) 

Basin Boards. Funds will be budgeted in FY2007 and FY2008, Alafia will budget $33,500, Manasota will budget 

$11,000 and the Peace River will budget $5,500 each year. 


Tomato and pepper production relies on a relatively large quantity of water to provide the necessary soil moisture to 

establish, grow and harvest both crops. These commodities are grown with either seepage or seepage plus drip 

irrigation. Both systems require constant irrigation to maintain the water table relatively shallow during crop 

establishment, which reduces the soil storage, increases the risks of flooding, off-site discharge and nutrient leaching. 

A quick calculation of the irrigation volumes required to produce one acre of tomato indicates that between 4 and 6 

ac-inches per acre of water are used to establish and maintain the crop with seepage irrigation. Most existing 

recommendations for tomato and pepper production were generated when MBr was a viable option for bed 

fumigation. Also, relatively inexpensive low density-polyethylene mulch (LDPE) was used and current environmental 

regulations about water run-off and nutrient leaching were not always considered in research projects. Current 

production practices have changed considerably since past water and production requirements were developed. This 

project will look at the new technology and changes in growing practices. The University of Florida and the State of 

Florida have started a vigorous campaign to address the phase out of MBr and the development of Best Management 

Practices (BMP). Within that context, the use of new developments in fumigation techniques and mulch materials that 

tend to reduce water use makes sense. Current MBr alternatives, such as 1,3-dichloropropene + chloropicrin (1,3-D + 

Pic; Telone C-35) and methyl iodide (MI; Midas), have poor efficacy against soil borne pests when applied in saturated 

soils, as it was customary for MBr, because these molecules can bind more tightly to water molecules than MBr. 

Another reason that justifies exploring reduced water irrigation programs is the use of higher retentive mulch films 

(virtually impermeable (VIF) and metalized films). These mulches retain more moisture in the planting beds than 

previous materials, which adds another component to fumigant and water management in tomato and pepper 

production. No defendable scientific research has been conducted in Florida to reduce water irrigation volumes for 

tomato and pepper by combining the lower water requirement of new fumigants and the higher water retention of new 

mulch films. This project will determine the effect of varying water management regimes on tomato and pepper 

production, and assess the effect of high retentive mulches and MBr alternatives on the water volumes necessary for 

tomato and pepper irrigation. 

020 - Peace River Basin 110

B240 






Revenue 

67,000 0 33,500 

0 

011 Alafia River Basin 0 100,500 


0 

0 16,500 


0 

0 33,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$150,000 










Completion Report - Estimated 6/1/09 6/30/10 

Project Ends 10/31/09 11/30/10 

Year 3. Data Collection 12/1/09 1/1/10 


8/15/2006 - Agreement to Contracts. 10/12/2006 - Agreement is being reviewed by Legal. 11/8/2006 - Sent notice to 

proceed. 12/4/2006 - Field preparation. 2/28/2007 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 5/1/2007 - Data 

collection project continuing as planned. 7/6/2007 - Dormant for summer. 8/31/2007 - Reviewed task completion report. 

Project continuing as designed. 11/1/2007- Data collection project continuing as planned. 1/2/2008 - Field preparation for 

next season. 2/29/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 5/1/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 

7/1/2008 - Dormant for summer. 9/1/2009 Field preparation for new season. 11/1/2008 - Data collection, project 

continuing as planned. 12/1/2008 - Data collection, project continuing as planned 2/23/09 - Execute no cost time 

extension. 4/20/2009 - Data collection, project continuing as planned 6/10/2009 - Project dormant for summer. 9/1/2009 - 

Starting last season. 


B241 



AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This is a multi-agency agricultural water conservation project to assist citrus producers in reducing water use for cold 

protection. The project is an expansion and enhancement of a previously successful Peace River and Alafia Basin 

Board project (B137). That project was taken statewide by FDACS, SFWMD and SJRWMD. Florida citrus growers use 

low volume irrigation to conserve water and to provide a more effective method of freeze protection. One characteristic 

of low volume irrigation used for citrus freeze protection is that the decision to use irrigation must be made prior to the 

water in the lateral irrigation lines reaching freezing temperatures of 32 degrees F. This project would develop 


temperatures recorded the previous evening. This allows for multiple temperature observations on cold nights from the 


information in newsletters and other sources, including FAWN to help the growers conserve water. 

Benefits 

The water saving would be a function of acres normally protected and gallons of water per acre per hour. Systems 

started at 8:00 p.m. and operated to 8:00 a.m. the following morning at 100 trees/acre and 10 gallon/hour emitters 

would require 12,000 gallons of water per acre per night of freeze protection. This volume represents a total of 0.44 



savings of 424,458,000 gallons of water per non-critical freeze night. 

Costs 

This three-year project will cost $15,000. About 90% of the permitted citrus acres are within three basin boards and 

project costs have been prorated between the Alafia (12%), Manasota (8%) and Peace River (80%) Basin Boards. In 

FY2007, FY2008 and FY2009 Alafia will budget $600, Manasota will budget $400 and the Peace River will budget 

$4,000 each year. 


One characteristic of low volume irrigation used for citrus freeze protection is that the decision to use irrigation must 

be made prior to the water in the lateral irrigation lines reaching freezing temperatures of 32 degrees F. Mature citrus 

foliage is subject to freeze damage at temperatures below 24 degrees F depending on acclimation and tree condition. 

Minimum temperatures above 24 degrees F would result in minimal freeze damage of acclimated mature citrus 

foliage. Temperatures that would fall between 32 and 24 degrees F would require no water resources for freeze 

protection, since these temperatures would be above critical values for acclimated citrus leaves. There is an 

opportunity to determine before a freeze event time the actual need for irrigation to protect citrus trees, thus saving 

water resources during a freeze event. Temperature models exist that can help predict minimum temperatures for the 

following morning at sunset the previous day under stable freeze conditions and are available through the FAWN 

(project B136) weather network. These models need to be enhanced for individual locations to develop a high level of 

confidence among citrus growers using the models (Brunt equation to predict minimum temperature methodology has 

worked for both advective and radiation type freezes). Leaf freezing methodology was developed in the early 1980's 

and late 1990's at the University of Florida Fruit Crops Department. Determinations of KP50 (killing point) of citrus 

leaves were made weekly on mature citrus leaves to quantify the level of citrus acclimation to cooler temperatures 

experienced in the fall and winter months. Data indicated that these leaf-freezing temperatures were dynamic in nature 

and changed throughout the winter in response to previous week's growing conditions. This project would develop 


temperatures recorded the previous evening this allows for multiple temperature observations on cold nights from the 


information in newsletters and other sources, including FAWN to help the growers conserve water. Historical 

temperature data indicates (1941-1970) that there is a 75% chance of temperatures reaching 32 degrees F or lower 

during any given winter in Tampa and a 95% chance of 32 degrees F or lower in Lake Alfred during any given winter. 

Growers using this methodology in the 2000-2001 season based on historical weather data from the FAWN Dover and 

Lake Alfred locations had 6 and 7 nights of minimum temperatures below 32 degrees F, respectfully. Growers run 

their irrigation system for cold protection when temperatures were predicted to be 32 degrees F or below. This is in 


B241 


response to the uncertainty of the actual minimum morning temperatures. This would have resulted in 13 nights of 

freeze protection-using water. Minimum temperatures on all 13 nights regardless of location did not reach a minimum 

temperature of 26 degrees F. Growers with accurate information of foliage freezing temperatures would not have 

realized any additional benefit in protecting foliage if water was used for freeze protection based on this criteria. The 

water saving would be a function of acres normally protected and gallons of water per acre per hour. Systems started 

at 8:00 p.m. and operated to 8:00 a.m. the following morning at 100 trees/acre and 10 gallon/hour emitters would 

require 12,000 gallons of water per acre per night of freeze protection. This volume represents a total of 0.44 



savings of 424,458,000 gallons of water per noncritical freeze night. Most of the project costs (i.e., equipment) were 

incurred by the Polk County Citrus Advisory Committee. This project will need funds to collect leaf data and to 

distribute the information. In addition, the funds will be required for the educational component to help teach the 

growers how to use the data. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 

0 1,800 


0 

0 12,000 

021 Manasota Basin 800 0 400 

0 

0 1,200 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$15,000 













10/12/2006 - Agreement is being reviewed by Legal. 11/8/2006 - Sent official notice to proceed. 12/4/2006 Mobilizing 

equipment. 2/28/2007 - Data collection, mild winter not too much to report. 5/1/2007 - Dormant for summer. 7/6/2007 - 

Processed payment, Dormant for summer. 8/31/2007 - Dormant for summer. 11/1/2007 - Dormant for summer. 1/2/2008 

- Reporting weather watch to growers and determining plant cold hardness index. 2/29/2008 - Reporting weather watch 

to growers and determining plant cold hardness index. 5/1/2008 - Dormant for summer. 71/2008 - Dormant for summer. 

9/1/2008 - Processed payment, dormant for summer. 11/1/2008 - Dormant for summer 12/17/2008 - Participated in 

Pasco County weather school. 3/9/2009 - Wrapping up project 4/20/2009 - Wrapping up project. Processed final 

payment. 9/1/2009 Project ended. 


B242 



AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Manasota 

Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager HOOD, JILL 



Description 

This study will evaluate the potential for ASR operation in the Avon Park Formation, which is not the injection zone 

typically used for ASR in the southern and central areas of the District. Investigators from the University of South 

Florida Geology Department will conduct a detailed mineralogical and chemical investigation of the Avon Park 

Formation that will culminate in an ASR operation model. Compounds that are regulated by primary and secondary 

drinking water standards will be considered, with an initial focus on arsenic and its identified source, pyrite. Major 

tasks of the study will include: descriptions of existing cores; sample collection; chemical analysis and interpretation of 

cores; collection and analysis of Avon Park Formation groundwater; and modeling a range of ASR scenarios using the 

collected data. 

Benefits 



future investment in ASR. 

Costs 

Six Basin Boards have been asked to participate in funding this project at a level of $12,000 each in FY2007 and 

$12,000 each in FY2008. 


ASR is an important water supply option that is integral to water resources management in the SWUCA. Because of 

the significant benefit to future water supply that ASR can provide, the District has funded several ASR projects and 

investigative studies to further develop this technology. Over the past several years, there have been growing 

concerns about the quality of water retrieved from the current injection zone, the Suwannee Limestone. Elevated 

arsenic concentrations have been consistently discovered in injectate that is stored and recovered from the Suwannee 

Limestone. The results of this study will be an important tool that can be used to evaluate future ASR development in 

the SWUCA. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 

0 27,005 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 26,079 0 926 

0 

0 27,005 

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 26,079 0 926 

0 

0 27,005 

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 26,079 0 926 

0 

0 27,005 


0 

0 27,005 


0 

0 27,005 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$162,030 


Contract execution 2/25/07 

Contract completion 2/25/09 9/30/09 


B242 



Contacted USF to remind Dr. Pichler, Principal Investigator, of the upcoming due date of the Final Report. Final Draft 

Report should be received by mid-September and contract expires September 30, 2009. 


B243 

Long-Term Water Budget Analysis of Lake Starr, Polk County 

Florida 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 


Project Manager BEACH, MICHAEL 



Description 

The purpose of this cooperative project between the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the District is to analyze the 

effects of rainfall and ground-water levels on the lake levels of Lake Starr over a wide range of conditions. This lake is 

a 134-acre seepage lake located on the Lake Wales Ridge within the Peace River Basin, about four miles north of 

Lake Wales. The project will be based on a 10-year data set. 

Benefits 

It is believed that rainfall most affects lake levels when rainfall is above normal. It is also believed that ground-water 

levels most affect lake levels when rainfall is generally normal to low and ground-water levels are low due to pumping. 

However, if the District is to responsibly manage water resources, it is imperative that the District be able to verify and 

quantify these relationships. This ten-year dataset provides the District and the USGS with an extremely wide range of 

rainfall and lake level conditions, and the opportunity to significantly improve on the previous work. Additionally, the 

developed relationships between rainfall and ground-water levels versus lake levels will provide a measure against 

which simpler statistically-based models can be tested in the future. 

Costs 

The cost of the project is $600,000, to be shared equally between the USGS and the Peace River Basin Board. The 

project will take three years to complete, October 2006 through September 2009. District costs for FY2009 will be 

$100,000 and will complete the District obligation to this project. 


The USGS previously did an analysis on this lake for the 2-year period August 1996 through July 1998. During that 

period rainfall was 50.68 inches and 54.04 inches, respectively. These rainfall amounts are very close to the long term 

annual average of 51.99 inches. Lake levels during that time fluctuated between 103.9 feet and 106.6 feet , NGVD: a 

range of less than three feet. Since that time, the USGS has continued collecting data: lake levels, ground-water 

levels, rainfall, and evaporation. There are now ten years of data that include periods of extreme drought as well as 

periods of considerable rainfall. Lake levels over that time have fluctuated between 96.3 to 109.8 feet, NGVD: a range 

of over 13 feet. Analysis of the extended data will provide a better understanding of the contribution to lake levels from 

groundwater, rainfall, and evaporation at the extreme ends of the rainfall and lake level ranges. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 210,486 0 104,859 

0 

0 315,345 


District 

USGS 200,000 0 100,000 

0 

0 300,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$615,345 


Agreement Completed 10/1/06 12/12/06 

Analytic Water Budget and Analysis 9/30/07 2/22/08 

Report Preparat & Review 3/31/08 


B243 

Long-Term Water Budget Analysis of Lake Starr, Polk County 

Florida 

Model Development 12/31/08 7/31/09 

Project Complete & Report Due 9/30/09 6/30/10 


1. The USGS has requested a nine month, no cost extension for this project. Project was delayed due to problems with 

the computer codes which have now been resolved. 2. Model results are currently being summarized. 3.A draft report is 

planned for the end of December. 


B244 

USGS - Hydrogeology and Quality of Groundwater in Highlands 

County 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This study will update information on the hydrogeology and water quality of the surficial, intermediate, and Floridan 

aquifers in Highlands County and will assess long-term water resource trends. The project will be conducted by the U. 

S. Geological Survey and cooperatively funded by the SWFWMD, SFWMD, Highlands County, and the U. S. 

Geological Survey. The project will be implemented over a three year period (FY2007 to FY2009) and will enable 

water resource managers to better evaluate current hydrologic conditions; define present-day baseline conditions; and 

identify what additional hydrologic data are needed. 

Benefits 



area water needs and resources. 

Costs 

FY2009 is the third year of this project, and additional funding requests are not anticipated. The total cost of the 

project is estimated to be $580,000 with the U.S. Geological Survey contributing $290,000, the SFWMD contributing 

$170,000, and the SWFWMD (Peace River Basin Board) and Highlands County each contributing $60,000. 


Water resources in Highlands County have not been comprehensively studied in the last 50 years (Bishop, 1956), and 

information gathering is essential to make knowledgeable water resource decisions in the SWUCA. Population and 

water use have significantly increased in parts of the county since the last comprehensive study was completed. This 

report will enable water resource managers to better evaluate current hydrologic conditions; define present-day 

baseline conditions; and identify what additional hydrologic data are needed. This is a three-phase study that 

investigators will complete by researching existing information, collecting new data, and generating a written report. In 

Phase 1 (FY2007), data was compiled from area stakeholders, and was used to characterize current groundwater 

quality conditions, assess long-term trends, and identify data gaps. For Phase 2 (FY2008), groundwater levels were 

be measured; maps and hydrogeologic cross-sections were be developed; water level trends will were evaluated; and 

groundwater quality samples were collected and analyzed. The results of the study will be published in a USGS 

Scientific Investigations Report during Phase 3 (FY2009). 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 5,016 


0 

0 71,492 


District 

Highlands County 40,000 0 20,000 

0 

0 60,000 

SFWMD 76,000 0 56,000 35,000 

0 167,000 

USGS 156,000 0 96,000 35,000 

0 287,000 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$590,508

B244 

USGS - Hydrogeology and Quality of Groundwater in Highlands 

County 


Complete Research Existing Data and Information 10/1/07 3/1/08 2/12/08 

Complete Hydrogeologic Mapping 4/1/08 2/12/08 

Complete Water Quality Sampling and Analysis 10/1/08 10/1/08 

Submit Report for Final Approval 10/1/09 


More than 200 geologists' and geophysical logs were compiled to date for Highlands and adjacent counties. These data 

were used to construct more highly-resolved maps depicting the thickness of the surficial aquifer; top and thickness of 

the intermediate confining unit/intermediate aquifer system; and the top of the Upper Floridan aquifer in Highlands 

County. The source of the logs has been primarily from the files of the FGS, USGS, SFWMD, and SWFWMD. There are 

several areas of the county that contain little or no geologic data, which delayed completion of researching existing data. 

To help fill the voids, about 180 drillers' logs were obtained from the SFWMD. After careful review, about 40 of the most 

reliable logs were used to improve the hydrogeologic maps. Water quality sampling of wells in Highlands County began 

on September 28, 2007, and 52 wells were sampled for the major cations and anions and nutrients. Eight of the wells 

sampled tapped the surficial aquifer, 14 tapped the intermediate confining unit/intermediate aquifer system, and 30 wells 

tapped the Upper Floridan aquifer system. Groundwater quality maps were constructed for Highlands County with the 52 

wells sampled by the USGS and 82 other wells sampled by SWFWMD, SFWMD, FDEP, and Highlands County. The 

maps show the areal variability of specific conductance, chloride sulfate, hardness, and nitrate in the surficial, 

intermediate, and Upper Floridan aquifers. 

In August 2009, the first draft of the report was submitted to the USGS supervisor and the reports specialist in Ft. 

Lauderdale for review. The report currently includes 49 figures, four tables, and two appendices. After internal USGS 

comments are addressed, the draft report will be submitted for District review in September. 


B246 



AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 




Description 

The Water Conservation/FYN Regional Builder/Developer specialist, a Basin Initiative project, promotes 

implementation of indoor and outdoor water conservation to the members of the building industry, government 

employees and green building groups. The specialist also provides expert advice to participants in the District's Florida 

Water StarSM Gold (FSWG) program and other FWS programs the District implements. Effectiveness will be 

measured by the number of professional landscapers and irrigation system installers who incorporate Florida-friendly 

landscaping and 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 FY2010. 

Benefits 

The program educates 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 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 cost of the FY2010 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). 

Funding provides 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 cost of the FY2009 program was $77,500 (Alafia River $5,425; Northwest Hillsborough $5,495; Hillsborough River 

$13,105; Coastal Rivers $6,975; Pinellas-Anclote River $17,825; Withlacoochee River $5,425; Peace River $11,625; 

Manasota $11,625). FY2010 is the third year of funding for this outreach. Education is based on the nine 

Florida-friendly landscaping principles that were created by the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural 

Sciences for the FYN program: Right Plant, Right Place, Water Efficiently, Fertilize Appropriately, Mulch, Attract 

Wildlife, Manage Yard Pests Responsibly, Recycle, Reduce Stormwater Runoff and Protect the Waterfront. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 24,911 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 25,947 0 12,612 21,035 

0 59,594 


0 


015 Coastal Rivers Basin 15,101 0 7,865 8,625 

0 31,591 

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 42,821 0 20,404 18,672 

0 81,897 


0 29,845 


0 59,156 


0 53,371 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$361,499

B246 



FY2008 

Purchase order created 3/1/08 3/3/08 








Eighth task report 10/31/08 10/31/08 



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 

FY2009 

Purchase order created 3/1/09 3/13/09 3/13/09 







Seventh task report 9/30/09 



Purchase order extended 10/12/09 














Angela Maraj, the water conservation/FYN regional builder/developer specialist: (1) provided guidance and input for the 

creation of the new FNGLA FWS Landscape Design Accredited Professional training, which will be presented for the first 

time on 9/30/2009 during the Landscape Show in Orlando and will promote the program to landscape designers to help 

more industry professionals learn about FWS; (2) reviewed six landscape plans for residential landscape retrofits for the 

Brooker Creek landscape project; (3) made a presentation to homeowners in Charlotte County for the irrigation pilot 

program; (4) will assist with the SB2080 workshops being planned by UF and the District by coordinating with FYN 

coordinators to ensure consistency in their presentations; (5) is a member of the planning committee for the 4th Annual 

Sustainable Communities workshop, scheduled for 11/3/2009 in Sarasota, which has a conference theme on the 

water/energy nexus; (6) conducted several FWSG inspections including Hickman Homes in Lakeland and Real building, 

Inc. in St. Petersburg, both of which met the certification criteria; (7) is the program liaison with the builder, landscape 

designer and irrigation installer for the Polk County Builders Association's Go Green Showcase Home; (8) has discussed 

the FWS retrofit program with staff at the Florida House; will provide landscape guidance to staff with Florida Home 

Partnership, Inc. for potential FWSG certification; (9) has begun discussing possible collaboration with Sarasota County 


B246 


to present a Rainwater Harvesting Accredited Professional workshop. ACTION TO DATE: On time. 


B251 



AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

N/A 

Project Manager KARLIN, AL 



Description 

The NHD is a comprehensive set of Geographic Information System (GIS) data that contains information about 

surface water features such as lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, springs and wells. This dataset was created by the 

United States Geological Survey (USGS) in cooperation with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide a 

consistent nationwide database to link water-related data to specific streams and waterbodies. The five water 

management districts and the FDEP cooperatively created Florida's original version of the NHD in the late 1990's and 

early 2000's. The dataset was created using the best available information, hydrographic features found on the USGS 

7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangles. While the original NHD supports many District uses, it often does not have the 

level of information required to support detailed modeling efforts. The funding proposed here will be used to upgrade 

the NHD dataset for our jurisdiction using detailed hydrographic information captured under the District's Watershed 

Management Program. Similar efforts are underway at the St. Johns River Water Management District and are being 

evaluated at the South Florida Water Management District. 

Benefits 

Participating in the NHD update effort provides an effective mechanism for integrating our detailed hydrographic 

information into a nationwide database that is distributed by the USGS. Since the NHD is used by the FDEP and other 

water management districts, the District's modeling and data collection efforts will benefit from improved data 

consistency with those agencies. This project benefits federal, state, local, and private entities by providing access to 

the District's detailed hydrographic data in an industry standard format. 

Costs 

The requested FY2008 funds will be used to fund a contract position and supporting services at FDEP to update the 

NHD and transfer the data to the USGS. Funding is split between the Governing Board and Basin Boards. The 

Governing Board provides fifty percent of the total project cost with the remainder being split between the Basin Board 

based on area. It is anticipated that this will be an annual budget request that will continue to provide updates to the 

NHD in coordination with the District's Watershed Management Program. The FY2009 budget will increase by 

approximately $2000 to accommodate the FDEP changes for indirect costs. 


No federal, state or local government currently updates the NHD for our area. The District does not have sufficient 

in-house resources to support this effort and the funding will be used to outsource this work to the FDEP. FDEP is the 

primary NHD coordinating body in Florida. 


B251 


Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 30,671 0 15,865 

0 

0 46,536 


0 

0 3,113 


0 

0 3,377 

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 472 0 244 

0 

0 

716 


0 

0 3,684 

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 1,108 0 573 

0 

0 1,681 

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 6,000 0 3,103 

0 



0 

0 13,792 


0 

0 5,998 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$88,000 


1. Milestone - Myakka Basin 

Review linear network for Myakka Sub-basin 11/1/07 6/1/08 5/30/08 

Revise NHD network 2/1/08 8/1/08 9/2/08 

Review and revise flowpaths/directions 5/1/08 10/1/08 11/4/08 

Capture lakes/wetlands and QA/QC 6/1/08 12/1/08 2/28/09 


2. Milestone - Sarasota Bay Basin 

Review/revise linear Network 8/1/08 10/1/08 8/1/08 

Review/Revise flowpaths 9/1/08 12/1/08 8/2/08 


3. Milestone - Withlacoochee Basin 

Project Initiation 3/15/09 4/1/09 4/1/09 

Uploading of Primary Area to USGS 12/30/09 

Deliver 50% of Basin to SWFWMD 12/30/09 


Talked with Joe North regarding progress on the Withlacoochee. He indicated that the Sarasota County data were 

accepted by the USGS and that progress was being made on the Withlacoochee watershed. We will be conducting our 

bi-monthly meeting at SWFWMD on Tuesday, 4 August 2009. 


B256 


Consumption 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

Agriculture is the largest permitted water use in the District and citrus production is the largest of those permitted uses. 

Over 366MGD are permitted for citrus irrigation and most of that water use is in the SWUCA. This project will help 

citrus growers reduce their water use by developing tools to automate and improve irrigation scheduling. These tools 

can be used by the District's FARMS program to further expand their conservation efforts. Although citrus acres have 

been on the decline it seems to have reached a stabilizing point. With the increase in the recent price of citrus the 

District might even see an increase in the number of acres. The permitted acres for citrus is still relatively high and 

even a minor reduction in water use or fertilizer application could have a significant impact on the District's water 

resources. The proposed project will investigate the use of new low-cost automatic irrigation pump controllers with 

wireless remote monitoring and control. This low cost system (

B256 


Consumption 




Revenue 

0 0 0 50,000 



0 

0 9,000 


0 

0 8,000 


0 

0 77,000 


0 

0 6,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$150,000 


Agreement To Contracts 10/1/07 8/30/07 

Agreement To IFAS 10/15/07 10/15/07 



Data Collection Yr 2 12/31/09 

Data Collection Yr. 3 12/31/10 

Grower's Field Day 12/15/11 




8/31/2007 - Reviewed final scope of work. 11/1/2007 - Agreement mailed to cooperator for review and execution. 

1/2/2008 - Notice to proceed sent to IFAS 3/7/2008 - Mobilizing equipment. 5/1/2008 - Reviewed task I report. Project 



continuing as planned 3/6/2009 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 4/20/2009 - Data collection project 

continuing as planned 6/10/2009 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 


B257 




AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

There are over 5,000 acres of nursery production in the central part of our District and typically they are permitted for 

about 1.7 Million gallons of water per acre. With the increase of urban development it is anticipated that the number of 

nursery acres will increase and landscape water use will increase. To reduce landscape irrigation and to conserve 

water, the District has been promoting Florida Friendly principles. One of the first and most important principles of this 

practice is the selection and use of drought-tolerant plants (Koske and Owings). Nandina is a very popular drought 

tolerant plant and recently its use has been demising because of it being listed as an invasive species. This project will 

develop and determine nursery production and urban landscapes water requirements for a drought tolerant variety of 

Nandina. The industry is supportive of this project and is providing funds. 

Benefits 

It is estimated that each year about 5 million Nandina plants are grown and sold within the central part of the District. 

The number of acres planted and their water use will change annually based on market and climatic conditions. To 

quantify an estimated water savings from this project lets assume a Nandina plant covers 12 square feet (3 ft x 4 ft), 

3,700 plants per acre, 1,375 acres and a 1% to 5% savings for Nandina Nursery Production. This savings will reduce 

water use by 332,000 to 66,000 gallons per day. In addition there will be a savings from urban landscape water use. 

An added benefit to this project is that it will eliminate an invasive plant species. This will save the District and the 

public having to invest public funds to eliminate an invasive plant. 

Costs 

This five year project will cost the District $125,000. Funding for this project is prorated between four Basin Boards 

(Alafia River (22%), Manasota (22%), Hillsborough River (28%) and Peace River (28%)) based on the permitted 

nursery acres in their watershed. The Nursery industry will provided $15,000 for this project and the Alafia Basin Board 

will budget $5,500, Hillsborough River will budget $7,000, Manasota will budget $5,500 and the Peace River will 

budget $7,000 for each year in FY2008, FY2009, FY2010, FY2011 and FY2012. 


Each year a large amount of water is permitted for nursery and landscape irrigation. With the rapid urban development 

in the District, it is anticipated that the amount of water permitted for these uses will increase. To reduce water use for 

landscape irrigation and to conserve water, the DISTRICT has been promoting Florida Friendly landscaping principles. 

One of the first and most important principles of this practice is the selection and use of drought-tolerant plants. 

Nandina plants are of great potential to reducing water usage in the urban landscape. They are well adapted to Florida 

soil conditions and well tolerant of droughts. Because of these and their aesthetic values, nandinas are very popular in 

nursery production and landscape use. They are particularly liked in low-maintenance landscapes and xeriscaping. In 

addition, these plants are extremely tough and practically pest free, thus requiring little use of pesticides. This 

characteristic is very beneficial and can help reduce chemical pollution from public or residential landscapes to soil 

and water and protect water quality. With the production of copious amounts of fruit berries and seeds, nandina plants 

can escape from cultivation into natural areas. Escaped nandinas can become established in natural areas, wet lands, 

etc., displacing native plants, disrupting natural plant communities, and changing natural ecosystems. Because of this, 

nandina is listed as a Class I invasive species by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (http://ww.fleppc.org/) and not 

recommended by University of Florida for propagation, production, and sale in central Florida. The primary cause of 

the invasiveness of nandinas is their production of copious berries and seeds. Recent studies have shown that it is 

possible to find nandina varieties (one or two) that do not produce berries and seeds, thus not invasive, but this lack of 

berry or seed production seems to vary from region to region in Florida. For example, two nandina varieties produced 

lots of fruit in north Florida, but did not produce fruit and seed in south Florida. It is not known whether or not these 

varieties will produce fruit and seeds in central Florida. In this project, we propose to test these varieties in this District 

(southwest Florida) for their berry and seed production to confirm whether or not they are not invasive and safe for 

production and use in this District, to determine their water needs and water conservation values for nursery 

production and urban landscape use, and to develop new drought-tolerant nandina plants that do not produce seeds 

and are not invasive, but friendly to the environment. 


B257 



Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 25,000 


0 

0 11,000 


0 

0 14,000 


0 

0 14,000 


0 

0 11,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$75,000 




District Executes Agr. 11/30/07 11/30/07 

District Issues NTP 1/5/08 11/16/07 



Data Collection Yr. 2 12/31/09 

Data Collection Yr. 3. 12/31/10 




8/31/2007 - Waiting for final scope of work. 11/1/2007 - Agreement mailed to IFAS. 11/16/2007 - NTP mailed to IFAS 

1/2/2008 - Mobilizing equipment to start project. 3/7/2008 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 5/1//2008 - 

Data collection project continuing as planned. 7/1//2008 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 9/1/2008 - Data 

collection project continuing as planned. 11/1/2008 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 12/17/2008 - 

Reviewed task completion reports, project continuing as planned. 3/6/2009 - Data collection project continuing as 

planned. 4/20/2009 - Reviewed task report. 6/10/2009 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 9/1/2009 - Data 

collection project continuing as planned. 


B260 

Upper Peace River System - Freshwater MFLs 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




Description 

Request funds to complete establishment of minimum flows for the upper Peace River by 2011. By requirements of 

Florida statutes, the District must establish Minimum Flows and Levels (MFLs) for water bodies within its jurisdiction. 

This project is to provide technical information to support the adoption of MFLs for the freshwater portions of the upper 

Peace River system. Low flow thresholds have been established on the upper Peace River. However, methodologies 

for developing MFLs were not complete when staff first studied the Peace, so high flow restrictions were not 

established. The District staff now has a methodology for developing high flow restrictions and seeks to complete the 

MFL of the upper Peace River in 2011. An understanding of ecosystem components is needed so that relationships 

between minimum flows and significant harm can be evaluated in a defensible manner. It is necessary for a number 

of reasons to document the abundance, diversity, and distribution of plants and animals that are associated with these 

resources under seasonally changing flow conditions. Physico-chemical variables (e.g., dissolved oxygen, 

temperature), drainage alterations, and extensive hydrologic data also need to be evaluated. While much of the data 

can be, or has been, collected and developed in-house, manpower and time limitations and the specialized expertise 

required for some analyses dictates that some of it must be consulted out. Funding under this project will accomplish 

four goals specific to MFLs development: 1) improve the hydraulic model originally used in the first round of MFL 

development; 2) evaluation of hydraulic characteristics of the stream for the purpose of describing floodplain 

inundation patterns under various flows; 3) assessment of fish community structure and habitat availability; and 4) 

assistance in the analysis of hydrologic and biologic data to establish relationships between river hydrology (stage and 

flows) and the ecologic resources that are supported. 

Benefits 

Completion of this project will support timely adoption of MFLs on this water body consistent with the Board adopted 

MFLs priority list and schedule. Funding requested in FY2008 is primarily for use in evaluating the potential reduction 

in fish and macroinverterbrate habitat and loss of floodplain wetland connection due to reductions in flow. The use of 

external expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and modeling will allow for the results from the hydraulic 

to be utilized in a GIS environment and thus, better describe spatial patterns of floodplain inundation. Funding will also 

provide partial support to a cooperative effort by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to reassess 

the fish community of the Peace River. Fish data used in initial MFL development in the upper and middle river relied 

on information that is now more than 15 years old, and it is currently suspected that several exotic fish species have 

expanded throughout the system. 

Costs 

Funding for FY2009 is currently for $9,077 which is for parts and supplies. Total requested funding for FY2010 is 

130,000.00. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 64,724 0 8,827 247,107 

0 320,658 


0 

0 60,500 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$381,158 


1. Flow Measurement and Analysis 

Flow Data Collection from USGS 7/1/10 


B260 

Upper Peace River System - Freshwater MFLs 

Flow Data Analysis Summary 7/30/10 

2. Field Site Selection 

Identify Field Sites and Habitats 7/15/10 

Obtain Permission to Access Private Property 8/1/10 

Map Shoals 8/10/10 

3. Floodplain Vegetation Analysis 

Field Sampling/Survey 9/1/10 

Vegetation Assessment Report 11/30/10 

4. Instream Habitat Assessment 

Field Data Collection/Survey 9/15/10 

Habitat Assessment Summary 11/30/10 

PHABSIM Analysis Summary 12/15/10 

5. Hydraulic Model Development 

Survey Data Acquisition 11/1/10 

HEC-RAS Model Development 1/30/11 

6. MFL Report Development 

Data Analysis 3/1/11 

Report Preparation 5/1/11 

7. Peer Review 

Peer Review 7/30/11 


Ongoing activities for the upper Peace River include the re-assessment of fish communities found in various instream 

habitats. This is a three year study initiated last July 2007 by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Work is 

currently in the 2nd year of implementation. Staff has outlined the need to establish PHABSIM sites on this river for 2009. 

For the 2010 budget, staff have also allocated monies to fund a refinement of the HEC-RAS hydraulic model for this river 

segment, all in line to be able to establish low and medium "minimum flows" scheduled for 2011. 


B263 

Evaluation of Different On-Farm Blueberry Systems To Improve 

Irrigation Efficiency 


AOR(s) 


Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Withlacoochee River, Peace River 

Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This project will compare different irrigation management techniques under real production conditions to determine the 

most efficient way to irrigate blueberry plants. Due to current market conditions and plant diseases, many Central 

Florida agricultural producers have converted their production acres to blueberries, which is a high valued cash crop. 

Some of the newer blueberry growers have relatively little experience with blueberry irrigation and some of the existing 

producers might not be familiar with better ways to manage different irrigation systems. Researchers will create a 

demonstration plot in a grower's field. This plot will consist of different soils and irrigation methods to determine which 

is best for specific growing conditions. The projects results will be presented to the growers during a field day for them 

to learn and visualize the project's results. 

Benefits 

Information from this project could be used to conserve water. There are about 735 Mgals permitted for annual 

blueberry irrigation. The amount of water saved will be a function of the number of acres planted and their water use, 

which will change annually based on market and climatic conditions. If we assume a 5% savings from this project, it 

would conserve about 37 Mgals per year. Information from this project will provide the District's FARMS additional 

tools to help promote conservation. 

Costs 

This three year project will cost a total of $69,900. Funding for this project is prorated between five Basin Boards 

(Peace River - 37%, Withlacoochee River - 22%, Alafia - 13%, Coastal 12% and Hillsborough River 8%) based on the 

number of permits for blueberry production in their watershed. In FY2009, FY2010, and FY2011, the Basin Boards will 

budget each year: Peace River - $9,080, Withlacoochee River - $5,497, Alafia - $3,406, Coastal - $3,105 and 

Hillsborough River $2,211. 


This project was origionally proposed in FY2008. At that time it was decided to wait until project B226 (Determine 

Total Water Budget & Irrig. Req.for Mature Southern Highbush Blueberries) progressed so that information from that 

project could be incorporated in this project. Blueberries require an acid soil or a soil that is amended to reach a 

certain acidity level. To reach the proper acidity level, many blueberry growers use pine bark that is 1) incorporated 

into the upper soil layer, or 2) placed as a layer on top of the soil. There is relatively little knowledge of the water 

holding capacity or water movement through these two pine bark amended soil systems. Evaluating the soil water 

characteristics of these two types of blueberry pine bark amended soils is important for efficient and responsible water 

management. Several new soil moisture-measuring devices have become available in the past five years. These 

probes are better than tensiometers because they require less maintenance and can show changes in soil water 

status over time. By telling growers if water has moved below the main root zone, these probes can be beneficial in 

improving irrigation management. A few of these probes have been evaluated under citrus trees in sandy ridge soils, 

but have not been tried in pine bark amended ridge soils. Most growers irrigate in a way that they think will meet the 

water needs of the crop. Blueberries are fairly shallow rooted, and it is not known what irrigation duration is needed 

with the drip, microsprinkler, or overhead systems to wet the root zone in pine bark amended soil. Soil probes would 

be beneficial in seeing how far water moves in these soils. Hence, they could potentially help reduce over irrigation 

and deep percolation loss. Probes would be installed at different depths under the drip, microsprinkler, and overhead 

systems in the field. Changes in soil water content from the different irrigation systems would be monitored. We would 

determine how long it takes for irrigation water to reach different depths in the two soil systems. Water holding 

capacity and bulk density of the two soil systems would be determined in the lab or field. Depth of soil wetting would 

be determined periodically at different times of the year. The most efficient irrigation system would be determined. 

Changes in soil water content at different depths (as roots take up water) would be shown to the grower to help him in 

his irrigation scheduling decisions. Knowledge of when deep percolation loss might occur could help reduce over 

irrigation. 


B263 

Evaluation of Different On-Farm Blueberry Systems To Improve 

Irrigation Efficiency 




Revenue 

0 0 0 23,300 



0 

0 3,406 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 2,212 

0 


015 Coastal Rivers Basin 0 0 3,105 

0 



0 

0 5,497 


0 

0 9,080 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$46,600 


Develop Contract 11/3/08 10/3/08 


Mailed Contract to University 12/1/09 12/1/08 


Year 2 Data Collection 12/31/10 


End of Agreement 1/31/12 


2/18/2009 - Sent Notice to proceed. 3/6/2009 - Ordering material. 4/20/2009 - Mobilizing equipment 6/10/2009 - Waiting 

for equipment to arrive 9/1/2009 - data collection, project continuing as planned. 


B264 




AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

Due to Citrus Greening, Canker and labor issues the industry has had the University develop different techniques for 

economical production of citrus in Florida. On of the most promising techniques, which includes high density planting 

of smaller trees, was developed in Spain and commercialized in South Africa, Australia and California. This project will 

develop irrigation and nutrient management recommendations for this new method of production to help conserve 

water and reduce nutirent loading. Although recent citrus acres have declined District wide, it is still the largest 

permitted agricultural water use. Also, with the decline in development and recent price increases, more citrus growers 

are planning to expand their operations; therefore, it is important to help find ways for citrus producers to conserve 

water. This water conservation project will utilize information developed in Spain and commercialized in South Africa, 

Australia and California. The University will investigate and develop new cultural technology including changes to plant 

density, nutrient and irrigation management. Plants will be grown with an intensive fertigation management technique 

that is designed to provide essentially a non-limiting environment to those roots. This new fertilizer program will require 

changes to existing irrigation management programs. 

Benefits 

Citrus production is the largest agricultural land use in the District. This project will help citrus producers conserve 

water and reduce pollutant loading for fertilizer leaching. In addition, the information could be used by the District's 

FARMS program to help design better BMP cost share systems. The amount of water saved will be a function of the 

number of acres planted and their water use, which will change annually based on market and climatic conditions. 

Costs 

The project costs have been reduced from $182,500 to $122,300 because some of the ridge elements were removed. 


Yield fundamentally drives profit for Florida citrus growers and is thus the key element to a grower's financial success. 

Yield is tied directly to tree density and growth rate and is a simple function of numbers of trees and the related total 

canopy volume over the unit area. Research over the last several decades has proven that growth of young trees and 

productivity of both young and mature trees benefit from high frequency low volume irrigation. Improved tree growth 

from intensive irrigation management could reduce the time required from planting to economic breakeven production, 

thus provide management options in light of current devastating diseases such as Canker and Huanglongbing (citrus 

greening). Florida growers have adopted Best Management Practices (BMPs) that reduce nutrient leaching by limiting 

the amount of fertilizer that can be applied, and the time of year when fertilizer can be applied. These BMPs are based 

on research under low-intensity management systems. However, production systems that combine grove design and 

irrigation management to increase yield and grove operational efficiency have not been studied. High density plantings 

of sweet oranges on low-vigor rootstocks have known advantages, but their long-term behavior and changes in the 

functional relationship of tree density, growth rate, and yield over time are not well understood. The central hypothesis 

of this project is improved and consistent early yields, with increased tree density on low vigor trees and/or improved 

irrigation/nutrient management systems that would provide proactive management options in light of current 

devastating diseases such as Canker and Huanglongbing (citrus greening). Growers normally achieve their expected 

return on investment within 15 to 20 years of planting. If those goals would occur sooner (e.g., 10 to 12 years) through 

increased early yields, the grower would benefit even if the grove declines over time due to the diseases mentioned 

above and must be replanted. By knowing how to irrigate and manage their irrigation with this new method of 

production, the grower would conserve water and reduce the amount of fertilizer thats being leached from the plant 

root zone while maintaining an economical viable crop. 


B264 






Revenue 

0 0 0 36,500 



0 

0 3,336 


0 

0 2,979 

020 Peace River Basin 0 0 28,106 

0 



0 

0 2,079 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$73,000 




No Cost Amendment 3/1/09 3/1/09 




Growers Field Day 7/31/12 

Journal Publication 7/31/12 



Contract Ends 6/30/14 


11/1/2008 - Contract to IFAS for review. 12/18/2008 - Wait for University to return executed agreement. 4/20/2009 - Data 

collection continuing as planned 6/10/2009 - Data collection continuing as planned 9/1/2009 - modified agreement to 

reduce scope and project costs. 


B265 



AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

There are over 5,000 acres of nursery production in the central part of the District and typically they are permitted for 

about 1.7 million gallons of water per acre. With the increase of urban development, it is anticipated that the number of 

nursery acres will increase and landscape water use will too. This project will investigate ways to reduce nursery and 

landscape irrigation by studying the relationships between moderate water stress, photosynthesis and shoot growth of 

trees. The goal of the project is to develop irrigation management strategies that take advantage of gas exchange 

properties occurring at moderate water stress. These strategies would be linked to the ongoing projects modeling tree 

water use based on ETo, further increasing the level of irrigation precision of non-production situations beyond that 

which will come from the ETo projects. Plant growth is a two stage process. First, new cells are produced by 

meristematic tissues. Second, these cells enlarge. The first phase mainly requires new cellular components which are 

derived from photosynthesis and absorbed minerals. The principal requirement for the second phase of growth, cell 

enlargement, is hydrostatic (turgor) pressure. Plant water status, mainly as it affects cell turgor pressure, is the primary 

driving force in this second phase. In pecans, nearly all leaf expansion occurred at night (Anderson, 1989). This is the 

time when water stress in plants is the lowest, and water status and turgor pressure are the highest. This is 

hypothesized as the primary reason cyclic irrigation of containerized plants accelerates growth, in that it results in 

higher turgor pressures during the night by making more water available in the root ball late in the day. While this 

information on leaf expansion was reported in the scientific literature over 10 years ago, it was never pursued much 

further and will be investigated in this project. 

Benefits 

Information from this project will help nursery producers, commercial landscapers and homeowners reduce water use. 

The amount of water saved will be a function of the number of acres planted and their water use, which will change 

annually based on market and climatic conditions. Assuming an annual 5% water savings from only nursery 

production, there would be a total of about 1.9 mgd savings on permitted water use. In addition, information form this 

project can be used by the District's FARMS program to help promote water conservation. 

Costs 

This four year project will cost the District a total of $83,875. Funding for this project is prorated between five Basin 


the number of permits for nursery production in their watershed. In FY2009, FY2010, FY2011, and FY2012 the Basin 

Boards will budget each year: Peace River $5,159, Hillsborough River $5,008, Alafia River $4,103, Manasota $4,103 

and Withlacoochee River $2,595. 


Recently, data collection of a project at MREC supported by the Southwest Florida WMD, Horticultural Research 

Institute and others quantified the daily water use of live oak and red maple to 7-inch calipers, and Nellie R. Stevens 

holly to 5-inch calipers. Preliminary modeling of red maple reported a high correlation of predicted and actual water 

loss based on a algorithm incorporating reference evapotranspiration (ETo) and trunk cross sectional area just below 

the first major branch (Beeson, 2007). A project with a similar goal using D.D. Blanchard magnolia, Aliee, Chinese elm 

and slash pine is currently in the second year. Maximum plant growth occurs when transpiration is maximum because 

transpiration and photosynthesis are tightly linked. Reductions in stomata aperture reduce the flow of carbon dioxide 

into leaves and water out of leaves. However, for the limited number of tree species studied, slight to moderate 

reductions in stomatal aperture cause no to small reductions in photosynthesis, but resulted in relatively large 

reductions in transpiration. Thus under moderate water stress, trees and woody plants, in general, tend become more 

water efficient with little reduction in photosynthesis (Noble, 1999). 


B265 


Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 20,969 

011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 4,103 

0 


013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 5,010 

0 



0 

0 2,595 


0 

0 5,158 

021 Manasota Basin 0 0 4,103 

0 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$41,938 


Develop Agreement 10/17/08 10/6/08 


Year I Data Collection 12/31/10 






11/1/2008 - Contract sent to IFAS. 12/17/2008 - Waiting for University to return executed Agreement. 4/20/2009 - Data 

Collection continuing as planned. 6/10/2009 - Reviewed task completion report. 9/1/2009 - Tree growth is behind, will 

need to modify project deliverable dates. 9/23/2009 - First Amendment processed to extend deliverable timeframes. 


B266 




AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

The plant canopy plays a critical role in the interception of sprinkler irrigation water. Depending on the size and 

architecture of the canopy, as well as the container spacing, interception of irrigation water can be greater than or less 

than the amount of irrigation water that would fall into the container. Typically, interception is considered a water loss 

and not accounted for when supplying irrigation water. This project will quantify the amount of water that is intercepted 

by the plant and funneled to the plant's container. By accounting for this intercepted water, the overall amount for 

irrigation management can be reduced. The industry is supportive of this project and will provide funds to reduce the 

overall project results. 

Benefits 

Information from this project will help container nursery producers improve their irrigation efficiency and conserve 

water. The amount of water saved will be a function of the number of acres planted and their water use, which will 

change annually based on market and climatic conditions. Using the District's regulatory database and assuming an 

annual 5% water savings from only nursery production, there would be an annual savings of about 1.9 mgd. 

Costs 

This three year project will cost the District a total of $91,125. Funding for this project is prorated between five Basin 


the number of permits for nursery production in their watershed. In FY2009, FY2010, and FY2011 the Basin Boards 

will budget each year: Peace River $7,471, Hillsborough River $7,255, Alafia River $5,945, Manasota $5,944 and 

Withlacoochee River $3,760. 


Determining the interception factor (IF) for commonly grown plants with a wide range of plant growth habits (e.g. 

globose, upright spreading, broad spreading, etc.) and at different spacings between containers, will help growers 

improve their efficiency and reduce water use. For example, sweet viburnum, which has been found to have an IF of 

>2 during the last month of production, would only require ¼ inch of irrigation water to supply ½ inch to the container at 

that latter stage of production. In two experiments where water scheduling was based upon container weight loss, the 

irrigation rate averaged 0.2 inch/day using IF, but would have averaged 0.3 inch/day ignoring IF. This represented a 

total water savings of 14 inch (0.1 inch/day over a 140 day crop). As more and more nurseries base irrigation 

scheduling on evaporative demand (water loss per container) knowing the interception factor at various stages of 

production would be critical in determining the actual irrigation requirements of a crop. For mixed plantings, this 

information will add further precision to grouping plants not only by evaporative demand (current BMP), but also by 

their irrigation interception characteristics. Currently, this information is limited to a few species (Beeson and Yeager, 

2003). Data are needed for a wide range of plant growth habits at different stages (sizes) of plant growth with various 

container spacings in order for this information to be useful for growers and water managers. 


B266 






Revenue 

0 0 0 30,375 



0 

0 5,944 


0 

0 7,255 


0 

0 3,760 


0 

0 7,471 


0 

0 5,945 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$60,750 






Publish Web Page 6/30/11 




11/1/2008 - Contract sent to IFAS. 12/18/2008 - Waiting for University to return Agreement. 4/20/2009 - Ordering 

equipment 6/10/2009 - Reviewed site design plan. 9 /1/ 2009 - Reviewed task completion report 2. 


B268 

Charlie Creek Freshwater MFLs 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager HOOD, JASON 



Description 

Funds for this project will be utilized to establish minimum flows for Charlie Creek by 2012. Staff anticipates additional 

requests in the future as the Minimum Flows and Levels (MFLs) are developed for this waterbody. Florida Statutes 

mandate that the District must establish MFLs for water bodies within its jurisdiction. This project is to provide technical 

information to support the adoption of MFLs for the freshwater portions of Charlie Creek. An understanding of 

ecosystem components is needed so that relationships between minimum flows and significant harm can be evaluated 

in a defensible manner. It is necessary for a number of reasons to document the abundance, diversity, and distribution 

of plants and animals that are associated with these resources under seasonally changing flow conditions. 

Physico-chemical variables (e.g., dissolved oxygen, temperature), drainage alterations, and extensive hydrologic data 

also need to be evaluated. While much of the data can be collected and developed in-house, manpower and time 

limitations and the specialized expertise required for some analyses dictates that some of it must be consulted out. 

Funding under this project will accomplish three goals specific to MFLs development: 1) characterization of wetland 

and floodplain vegetation and soils along the river corridor; 2) evaluation of hydraulic characteristics of the stream for 

the purpose of describing floodplain inundation patterns under various flows; and 3) assistance in the analysis of 

hydrologic and biologic data to establish relationships between river hydrology (stage and flows) and the ecologic 

resources that are supported. 

Benefits 


MFLs priority list and schedule. Funding for FY2010 is primarily for use in evaluating the potential reduction in fish and 

macroinvertebrate habitat due to reductions in flow and includes Physical Habitat Simulation Modeling (PHABSIM) 

analysis. Funding for FY2009 was primarily used for evaluating the potential reduction in fish and macroinvertebrate 

habitat and loss of floodplain wetland connection due to reductions in flow and includes vegetation transect analysis. 

Costs 

Funding for FY2010 is $30,000. Total funding for FY2009 wass $50,000. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 72,890 


0 

0 26,250 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$99,140 


Field Site Selection 

Identify Field Sites and Habitats 1/1/10 6/24/09 

Map Shoals 1/1/10 6/24/09 


Floodplain Vegetation Analysis 

Field Sampling/Survey 1/1/12 

Vegetation Assessment Report 6/1/12 

Flow Measurement and Analysis 

Flow Data Collection from USGS 1/1/11 


B268 

Charlie Creek Freshwater MFLs 

Flow Data Analysis Summary 6/1/12 

Hydraulic Model Development 

Acquisition of LiDAR Data 1/1/11 

Survey Data Aquisition 1/1/12 


Instream Habitat Assessment/PHABSIM Analysis 

Field Data Collection / Survey 1/1/12 

Habitat Assessment Summary 6/1/12 

PHABSIM Analysis Summary 6/1/12 

MFL Report Development 


Report Preparation 10/1/12 


PHABSIM site selection is complete. Data collection for the PHABSIM model will begin during the third quarter of 2009. 


B269 

Horse Creek Freshwater MFLs 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager HOOD, JASON 



Description 

Approved funding will be utilized to establish minimum flows for Horse Creek by 2012. Staff anticipates additional 

requests in the future as the Minimum Flows and Levels (MFLs) are developed for this waterbody. Florida Statutes 

mandate that the District must establish MFLs for water bodies within its jurisdiction. This project is to provide technical 

information to support the adoption of MFLs for the freshwater portions of Horse Creek. An understanding of 

ecosystem components is needed so that relationships between minimum flows and significant harm can be evaluated 

in a defensible manner. It is necessary for a number of reasons to document the abundance, diversity, and distribution 

of plants and animals that are associated with these resources under seasonally changing flow conditions. 

Physico-chemical variables (e.g., dissolved oxygen, temperature), drainage alterations, and extensive hydrologic data 

also need to be evaluated. While much of the data can be collected and developed in-house, manpower and time 

limitations and the specialized expertise required for some analyses dictates that some of it must be consulted out. 

Funding under this project will accomplish three goals specific to MFLs development: 1) characterization of wetland 

and floodplain vegetation and soils along the river corridor; 2) evaluation of hydraulic characteristics of the stream for 

the purpose of describing floodplain inundation patterns under various flows; and 3) assistance in the analysis of 

hydrologic and biologic data to establish relationships between river hydrology (stage and flows) and the ecologic 

resources that are supported. 

Benefits 


MFLs priority list and schedule. Funding for FY2010 is primarily for use in evaluating the potential reduction in fish and 

macroinvertebrate habitat due to reductions in flow and includes Physical Habitat Simulation Model (PHABSIM) 

analysis. Funding in FY2009 was primarily for field visits to establish study sites and to determine possible stream 

gauging needs. 

Costs 

Total funding for FY2010 is $30,000 to be funded by the Governing Board. Total requested funding in FY2009 was 

$2,000. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 47,890 


0 

0 1,250 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$49,140 


Field Site Selections 

Identify Field Sites and Habitats 1/1/10 6/24/09 

Map Shoals 1/1/10 6/24/09 


Floodplain Vegetation Analysis 

Field Sampling/Survey 1/1/12 

Vegetation Assessment Report 6/1/12 

Flow Measurement and Analysis 


B269 

Horse Creek Freshwater MFLs 

Flow Data Collection from USGS 1/1/11 

Flow Data Analysis 6/1/12 

Hydraulic Model Development 

Acquisition of LiDAR Data 1/1/11 

Survey Data Aquisition 1/1/12 


Instream Habitat Assessment/PHABSIM Analysis 

PHABSIM Analysis Summary 6/1/10 

Field Data Collection/Survey 1/1/12 

Habitat Assessment Summary 6/1/12 

MFL Report Development 


Report Preparation 10/1/12 


PHABSIM site selection is complete. Data collection for the PHABSIM model will begin during the third quarter of 2009. 


B273 



AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 




Description 

To further validate existing stream Minimum Flows and Levels (MFL) methodology consistent with peer review 

recommendation. A frequent focus of criticism of the MFL methodology applied by the District to rivers and estuaries 

is the use of a 15 percent habitat loss criterion as a threshold for assessing "significant harm." Quoting from the peer 

review of the Braden River MFL, the panel noted: 

" The draft report describes the metrics used to define the limit at which further withdrawals would be significantly 

harmful to the water resources or ecology of the area as stated in Florida statutes. The authors note that significant 

harm was not defined in statute. The District chose to interpret significant harm as the loss of flows associated with 

fish passage and maximization of stream bottom habitat with the least amount of flow and quantifiable reductions in 

habitat. Overall, this is a reasonable approach from an ecological perspective and likely satisfies the intent of the 

statute. The authors state that, [in] general, instream flow analysts consider a loss of more than 15% habitat, as 

compared to undisturbed or current conditions, to be a significant impact on that population or assemblage. The 

authors further note, in our opinion, correctly, that there are few `bright lines which can be relied upon to judge when 

`significant harm occurs. Rather loss of habitat in many cases occurs incrementally as flow decline, often without a 

clear inflection point or threshold. Nevertheless, the 15% habitat loss criterion remains one of the least rigorous, most 

subjective aspects of the District's approach to setting MFLs. Justification for this threshold is based on common 

professional practice in interpreting the results of PHABSIM analyses (Gore at al. 2002), a review of relevant literature 

where reported percentage changes ranged from 10 to 33%, and on previous peer reviews that found the 15% 

threshold to be reasonable and prudent, especially given the absence of clear guidance in the statute or in the 

scientific literature on levels of change that would constitute significant harm (e.g., Shaw et al. 2005). The draft upper 

Braden report continues the District's practice of using a 15% change in habitat availability as the threshold for defining 

significant harm and now applies this threshold broadly to include both spatial and temporal loss of habitat or 

connectivity. The Panel again acknowledges that the use of this criterion is rational and pragmatic, but also recognizes 

that the specific value of 15% is subjective and has only modest validation or support from the primary literature. . . . . 

More importantly, however, is the need for the District to commit the resources necessary to validate the presumption, 

that a 15% decrease in spatial or temporal habitat availability or a 15% increase in violations of the low-flow threshold, 

does not cause significant harm. " 

This project represents the best means for validating the effect that a given flow reduction has on available habitat and 

the biota of a stream segment. District staff proposes to locate an acceptable stream segment in order to conduct 

controlled diversions from a defined stream segment in order to evaluate the impact that a range of flow and habitat 

reductions has on the biota (e.g., fishes, macroinvertebrates) and water resource values. It is envisioned that such a 

project will require a number of years to complete (possibly a decade), and an annual commitment of significant 

resources to accomplish. 

Benefits 

If implemented, this project will provide as definitive a test of the 15 percent habitat loss criterion as is practical under 

field conditions, and the results will be widely applicable to stream assessments and the development of environmental 

flows though out the country. 

Costs 

Funding in FY2009 is currently for $150,000. The combined Basin Board's contribution is 50% or $75,000 or $9,375 

from each of the eight basin boards, with the remaining 50% ($75,000) to be funded by the Governing Board. A small 

amount has been budgeted for parts and supplies and travel. Total requested funding for FY2010 is $150,000.00. 


B273 


Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 245,384 


0 

0 9,375 


0 

0 9,375 


0 

0 9,375 


0 

0 9,375 


0 

0 9,375 


0 

0 9,375 


0 

0 9,375 


0 

0 9,375 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

This project is now activated coinciding with the new fiscal year. Staff is still developing project milestones. From an 

operational standpoint, staff have narrowed a field site (Gum Springs) for the execution of this project. Current activity 

related to this project is mapping of the entire field site for placement of potential experimental and control sites. 

Currently, baseline assessment studies are being lined up to avail of the 150K budget for the first year. Inquiries for a 

hydraulic pump and a sluice gate mechanism (relative to costs and maintenance) are presently being sought. Staff also 

plan to explore soon how to obtain the necessary permits required to operate this flow manipulation study out in the field. 

A meeting with Florida DEP scheduled in July was receptive to the issuance of an Environmental Resource Permit based 

on certain conditions. All budget monies have already been encumbered for FY2009. 


Total 

Funding 

$320,384

B276 



AOR(s) 



Manasota 

Cooperator(s) 




Description 

This program provides funding assistance to new developments for the construction of reclaimed water distribution 

systems. This program was recommended by the District's Reclaimed Water Task Force (RWTF) and approved by 

the Governing Board for implementation at their February 2008 meeting. The program will provide an incentive to 

encourage developers and local governments to jointly design and construct reclaimed water distribution systems in 

new residential developments where other alternative water sources are not available to meet outdoor water needs in 

the development. The program will promote the construction of reclaimed water distribution systems during the 

construction of new developments and therefore reduce the need for the costly alternative of retrofiting reclaimed 

water distribution systems in established residential neighborhoods. The program will be available to new 

developments where reclaimed water will be available within five years, as indicated in a capital improvement plan. 

Benefits 

This program will promote the construction of reclaimed water distribution systems during the construction of new 

developments and therefore reduce the need for the costly alternative of retrofiting reclaimed water distribution 

systems in established residential neighborhoods. The estimated beneficial offset will be based on the number of 

residential units in the development and the funds available. Historical information shows an average benefit from 

using reclaimed water would be 300 gpd for each residential unit. 

Costs 


have budgeted $500,000 each for this program. The estimated cost for installing the reclaimed water distribution 

system in a new development is $1,200 per residential unit. The District will reimburse up to 50 percent of the actual 

cost and no more than $600 per residential unit. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 

0 501,540 


0 

0 501,540 


0 

0 501,540 


0 

0 501,609 


0 

0 1,609 


0 

0 501,540 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$2,509,378 


Start receiving applications 10/1/08 

Close application period 12/5/08 

Recommend Projects to Basins 2/27/09 




B276 


budgeted $500,000 each for this program in FY2009. District staff developed a web page and a program application 

process. The program was introduced at the Cooperative Funding Initiative Kick-off Meetings and a news release was 

issued October 1, 2008. The program was open for applications during the 2010 CFI application period between October 

1, 2008 and December 5, 2008. Action-to-date: Delayed. No applications were received for the program. This is probably 

the result of the apparent economic down-turn in the housing industry. Budgeted funds for this program have been 

returned to the Basins to fund other requirements or projects that are ready to proceed. 


B277 



AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 




Description 

Florida Water StarSM Gold (FWSG), a Basin Initiative project, is a higher-tier version of the Florida Water StarSM 

(FWS) program, which was originated by the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD). SJRWMD's 

program is now referred to as the silver level. Both certification programs provide incentives for builders and 

developers to include indoor and outdoor water efficiency in their new projects. The gold level was adapted to reflect 

the advanced level of best management practices being used by builders in this District including criteria that will 

reduce impacts to water quality. This higher level of commitment by the builders comes from education on 

Florida-friendly landscaping provided within this District for the past several years. In addition, closer alignment with the 

best management practices of the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences' Florida-Friendly 

LandscapingTM principles was necessary. This alignment also led to the added benefit of follow-up visits by FYN 

coordinators to new homeowners of FWSG homes to ensure that the water-conserving components of the home are 

maintained correctly. FYN coordinators will also act as a resource to area builders and landscape professionals for 

FWSG. Currently, only FWSG is being promoted in this District. Feasibility of the delivery of a residential FWS 

program (Bronze) in this District is being explored. This is the second year of the FWSG program. As of the end of 

FY2009, four properties have been certified FWSG and 11 companies have signed contracts to build 216 homes 

under the program. Sixty houses are expected to be built as FWSG by fiscal year end. 

Benefits 

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. The demand for water 

continues to increase with the expansion in land development, building construction and increased population. 

Recognizing that the majority of decisions concerning new landscapes are made by builders, developers, 

and landscape and irrigation professionals, the FWSG program provides a plan they can follow that positively impacts 

water resources. Because of its high profile and the involvement of the water management districts, this program is of 

high interest to the target audience. By requiring water-conserving elements for certification, this project increases 

knowledge of water conservation measures of builders and landscape and irrigation specialists. 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 FWSG 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 cost of the FY2010 program is $100,000, with the District contributing $50,000 and the Basin Boards 


$11,500; Withlacoochee River $3,500; Peace River $7,500; Manasota $7,500). Funding provides for salary and travel 

for a project coordinator to manage the program, advertising costs to promote the program, memberships in trade and 

professional associations and fees associated with trade shows and other promotional opportunities for outreach to all 

basins. The dollar amount allocated per contributing basin is based on population. The budget lines below include 



The total cost of the FY2009 program was $100,000, with the District contributing $50,000 and the Basin Boards 


$11,500; Withlacoochee River $3,500; Peace River $7,500; Manasota $7,500). This is the second year of funding for 

the FWSG Certification program. FWSG supports the Governor's Climate Change Initiative by promoting public 

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. 


B277 


Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 




0 9,553 


0 22,561 


0 

0 5,061 


0 11,520 


0 26,799 



020 Peace River Basin 0 0 10,061 9,651 

0 19,712 


0 17,931 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$227,251 


FY2009 

Request 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 


Third house certified 8/18/09 8/18/09 


Eleventh task report 9/30/09 

Twelfth task report 10/30/09 

Project complete 10/31/09 















On March 25, 2009, a model home in the Glencairn Cottages community in Dunedin (Pinellas County) was the setting for 


B277 


a premier event for the FWSG program. The house was the first to be certified as FWSG in the District and the state. 

Since then, a second home was certified in Polk County and a third house was certified in Pinellas County. As of the end 

of FY2009, 11 companies have signed contracts to build 216 homes under the program. Susan Douglas, program 

coordinator, met with eight builders in the past two months and also met with the Tampa Bay Builders Association to plan 

training for association members. The builder of the Polk Builders Association Parade of Homes Showcase home will 

receive the FWSG plaque at the Parade opening ceremony on September 10. This house will be the fourth certified 

FWSG house in the District. Staff met with employees of Florida Home Partnership to plan a certification event for nine 

houses in Hillsborough County, which is tentatively planned for November 4. District staff reviewed the new FWS retrofit 

program for existing homes and a commercial program. Both programs will be piloted by SJRWMD. Presentations about 

the program were made at the Florida Green Building Coalition "Green Trends" conference, the District's Basin Board 

Education Committee meeting and Public Supply and Industrial advisory committee meetings. ACTION TO DATE: On 

time. 


B301 

Charlotte - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




Description 


Watershed Management Program (WMP) in Charlotte County. This process will be applied to watersheds where the 






review and public outreach process on the preliminary floodplain results, and presenting the results to the Governing 


Benefits 

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. the information developed assists local governments with their land 



information to evaluate adverse impacts and mitigation of floodplain impacts for proposed ERPs. The most up-to-date 




of parameters in the GIS processes the information in a format the will save time and funding when the watershed is 

modeled. 

Costs 

For FY2010 the funding distribution for Charlotte County is as follows: Governing Board $42,705; Peace River Basin 

Board $42,705. The budget is based on the 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. The District funding 

amounts shown in the table include staff salaries. 





After the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Watershed 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 models will no longer 

represent the system. This limits their value in the areas of ERP and flood protection programs. 





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 Management Plans. 


B301 

Charlotte - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 43,474 


0 42,705 

Status As Of: 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$86,179

B303 

Desoto - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




Description 


Watershed Management Program (WMP) in Desoto County. This process will be applied to watersheds where the 








Benefits 










modeled. 

Costs 

For FY2010 the funding distribution for Desoto county is as follows: Governing Board $5,672 (Basins); Peace River 

$5,672 . 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. Future funding to continue maintenance has 

been estimated through 2011. The projected annual funding amount for Desoto County ranges from $10,000 to 

$20,000. The District funding amounts shown in the table includes staff salaries. 









the system. This limits their value in the areas of ERP and flood protection programs. 










B303 

Desoto - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 7,266 


0 6,497 

Status As Of: 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$13,763

B304 

Hardee - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




Description 


Watershed Management Program (WMP) in Hardee County. This process will be applied to watersheds where the 








Benefits 










modeled. 

Costs 

For FY2010 the funding distribution for Hardee County is as follows: Governing Board $5,311; Peace River $5,311. 

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 


the floodplains to be used in the FEMA mapping process. Future funding to continue maintenance has been estimated 

through 2011. The projected annual funding amount for Hardee County ranges from $10,000 to $20,000. The District 

funding amounts shown in the table includes staff salaries. 



















B304 

Hardee - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 6,905 


0 6,136 

Status As Of: 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$13,041

B306 

Highlands - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




Description 


Watershed Management Program (WMP) in Highlands County. This process will be applied to watersheds where the 








Benefits 










modeled. 

Costs 

For FY2010 the funding distribution for Highlands County is as follows: Governing Board $13,982; Peace River 

$13,982. 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. Future funding to continue maintenance has 

been estimated through 2011. The projected annual funding amount for Highlands County ranges from $30,000 to 

$50,000. The District funding amounts shown in the table includes staff salaries. 



















B306 

Highlands - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 15,576 


0 14,807 

Status As Of: 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$30,383

B314 

Polk - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models 


AOR(s) 


Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Peace River 

Cooperator(s) 




MCCLUNG, GORDON, WEVER, DONNA 

Description 


Watershed Management Program (WMP) in Polk County. This process will be applied to watersheds where the 








Benefits 




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 Polk county is as follows: Governing Board $147,771; Alafia River Basin 

$22,364; Hillsborough River Basin $2,023; and Peace River Basin $76,993. $20,000 in revenue was received from 

Polk County in FY2006, FY2007 and FY2008, (refer to B206 funding description). Due to County budget constraints, 

revenue funds will not be provided in FY2009 or FY2010. The budget is based on the projected number of approved 

ERP permits and the average development area within each Basin. Revenue funds provided by Polk County in prior 

fiscal years 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. Future funding to continue maintenance has been estimated through 2011. The projected 

annual funding amount for Polk County is $20,000. The District funding amounts shown in the table includes staff 

salaries. 









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. 


B314 

Polk - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 149,773 

011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 0 23,597 

0 23,597 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 0 3,256 

0 3,256 


0 78,226 


District 

Polk County 0 0 0 

0 160,000 160,000 

Status As Of: 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$414,852

B620 



AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

N/A 

Project Manager DICKS, STEVE 


DICKS, STEVE 


Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

Mapping 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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 (217,561) 866,780 946,467 

0 1,595,686 


0 64,754 


0 65,229 


0 

0 36,559 


0 64,754 


0 66,654 


0 66,654 


0 69,029 


0 72,614 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 




B620 


The following are major activities for FY2010 

Transfer 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 

FY2009. The section will continue supporting ad hoc requests for GIS data as well as conducting routine data 

maintenance activities. Significant activities completed in 2009 include: 

Migration of the District GIS software to the ArcGIS 9.3.1 release. 

Conversion of GIS database from the Universal Transverse Mercator Projection to State Plane Feet for improved 

compatibility with local governments (migration to be fully completed October 4). 

Conversion of GIS database to ESRI Spatial Data Type. 

Replacement of ArcIMS map viewers with ArcServer technology (currently in testing, will go into production Oct. 4). 

Staff are currently closing out FY2009 projects and preparing for FY2010. 


B630 

Field Operations 020 


AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

N/A 

Project Manager HAGBERG, JEFFREY 


MARTIN, MIKE 


Description 

Budget amount is for field maintenance activities associated with District water control structures, canals, and well 

sites. Activities include mowing, painting, tree trimming, and fence repair. Various types of well sites include 

groundwater sampling wells, data collection wells, and rainfall wells/gauges. Additional requirements at both water 

control structures and well sites include erosion control, slope stabilization, fencing, along with road, culvert and 

channel maintenance. These maintenance areas are District owned, but were not acquired using Save Our Rivers 

(SOR), P2000, and Forever Florida funds and are therefore funded by ad valorum. Currently there are 10 water control 

structures and 35 well sites to maintain. Field Operations in the Bartow Service Office also perform manual operations 

of all the water control structures in this basin and collect lake level data as needed. 

Benefits 

Keeping canals and water control structures clear and maintained are required to maintain the designed flow capacity. 

In addition, well sites are maintained for Hydrologic Data and Resource Data crews to collect data easily and in a safe 

manner. Repairs as necessary for erosion control and slope stabilization at canals and water control structures are 

accomplished with the use of materials such as rip-rap rock and filter fabric. 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, and fill), and fencing repairs; $135,000 (FY2008) and $75,000 (FY2009) 

for the Lake Fannie berm repair. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 5,076,751 


0 470,636 


0 4,074,676 

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 216,973 0 34,070 

0 

0 251,043 

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 310,399 0 62,966 61,824 

0 435,189 


0 974,842 

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 806,639 107,000 163,428 198,041 


020 Peace River Basin 1,129,960 347,000 265,197 145,889 

0 1,888,046 

021 Manasota Basin 216,058 0 36,079 39,785 

0 291,922 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Field Operations completed routine mowing and maintenance on water control structures and well sites as needed. 

Crews completed inspections at P-11 Water Control Structure Weed Barrier and sprayed aquatic weeds on Saddle 

Creek as necessary. Peace Creek Canal maintenance has occurred during this reporting period which included aquatic 

spraying and mechanical removal of vegetation when needed. 


Total 

Funding 

$14,738,213

B670 

Structure Operations 020 


AOR(s) 



Withlacoochee River, Peace River 

Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager CRANE, DAVID 



GANUN, JIM, BARTLETT, MIKE 

Description 

The B670 budget provides funding for the annual inspection, operation and maintenance of District water control 

structures. The District owns, maintains and operates ten water control structures in the Peace River Basin, most 

controlling regional lake systems which are central to the Lakeland-Winter Haven area of Polk County; these also 

provide flow to the Peace River. Structures on the eastern chain-of-lakes system in Winter Haven are maintained and 

operated by agreement with the Lake Region Lakes Management District (LRLMD). The District retains ownership of 

the four structures, P-5, P-6, P-7 and P-8, and reimburses the LRLMD for O&M costs related to these structures. 

These four facilities are primarily water conservation structures, but their operation is critical for flood management and 

mitigation. The Peace Creek Canal, (which is currently under the auspices of the Peace Creek Canal Commission), 

flows from Lake Hamilton and Structure P-8 near Dundee, south and east for 21 miles across broad flat flood plains. 

Saddle Creek Canal flows south from Lake Hancock and Structure P-11. These two systems converge near Bartow 

and form the headwaters of the Peace River. During high rainfall events, waters typically fill the canals and floodplains 

and discharge very slowly to the south, often creating localized flooding. From the confluence of these systems, the 

river flows approximately 87 miles into Charlotte Harbor in Charlotte County. Proper operation and maintenance of 

these Upper Peace Basin structures is critical for water conservation, aquifer recharge, floodplain management and 

downstream water supplies. Structure G-90 on Lake June-in-Winter in Highlands County is another important Peace 

Basin structure. The structure discharges flows from Lake Placid and Lake June into Jack Creek and Josephine 

Creek. Discharge capabilities are limited due to the potential for flooding downstream developments. An Emergency 

Action Plan (EAP) has been developed for the structure. The document contains detailed information for notification 

procedures in the event of a developing emergency situation and should be reviewed, updated and tested on a yearly 

basis. 

Benefits 

Structure Operations involves three areas of responsibility: inspections, maintenance (including construction and 

repair), and operation. A comprehensive structural/operational inspection program of water control structures, both 

above and below water, is required to discover deficiencies related to human safety (both public and District 

personnel), operational viability, and structural integrity of the structures. The objectives and benefits of the District's 

inspection program, and Structure Operations activities in general, are: (1) early discovery of structural/operational 

deficiencies and maintenance problems deficiencies, thereby forestalling costly repairs; (2) to find and mitigate safety 

hazards to District personnel and the public; (3) to prevent/preempt structure failure with thorough, regular inspections, 

thereby reducing the potential for loss of life and property; and, (4) to comply with applicable state/federal regulations 

and guidelines for inspection, operation and maintenance of water control structures. The program has one full-time 

inspector, who performs routine monthly inspections and oversees the reporting/work-order processes. The District 

also utilizes engineering consultants for inspection services on the more critical structures on a two-year rotational 

basis. Structure Operations section work orders are generated from inspection reports and the section's Five-Year 

Plan. Structure Maintenance activities range from routine servicing and replacement of equipment, to repair and 

construction of water control structures, to perform gate operations under established guidelines in response to 

developing weather events. The Structure Operations section is additionally responsible for monitoring water levels 

and rainfall totals across the District, and directing structure gate operations which are accomplished either manually 

or by remote control. 

Costs 

The FY2008 budget of $367,950 includes $180,000 to repair or replace the four 72" corrugated metal pipes at P-8 

structure . Also at P-8, $28,000, is budgeted to replace the four gate lift devices which are in extremely poor condition. 

$35,000 is budgeted to LRLMD for the operation and routine maintenance of structures P-5, P-6, P-7, and P-8. 

Additionally, $75,000 is provided for emergency/miscellaneous engineering services, inspections, and the update to 

the G-90 Emergency Action Plan. $4,000 is budgeted for the installation of a traffic guardrail system at the Structure 

G-90. Approximately $54,000 is budgeted for Parts & Supplies, Rental of Equipment, Salaries, Central Garage, 

etc. related to ongoing routine maintenance and operations. The proposed FY 2009 budget includes for non-recurring 

expenses, $40,000 for consultant/contractual services related to Emergency Action Plan updating and emergency 

miscellaneous consultant services, $35,000 for remotely Control of structure Lake Parker and $35,000 for operation 


B670 

Structure Operations 020 

maintenace of structures P-5,P-6,P-7, P8, by LaLake Region Lakes Management District. The recuring budget of 

approximately $36,000 is budgeted for Parts & Supplies, rental equipment, Central Garage, etc. related to ongoing 

routine maintenance and operations. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,461,632 (7,414) 371,176 415,862 

0 2,241,256 

011 Alafia River Basin 1,151,791 0 178,110 109,869 

0 1,439,770 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 5,902,090 (600,000) 631,778 677,155 

0 6,611,023 

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 1,718,950 (6,000) 410,226 

0 

0 2,123,176 

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 77,765 0 0 1,274 

0 79,039 

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 3,545,269 (2,166,986) 225,160 155,875 

0 1,759,318 

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 2,517,389 (107,000) 351,888 405,641 

0 3,167,918 

020 Peace River Basin 2,003,614 (347,000) 216,682 209,317 

0 2,082,613 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Structure Operations reviewed 60% design plans for the new P-11 Structure that will be constructed to work in 

conjunction with the Lake Hancock Wetlands Treatment project. Staff conducted a test in cooperation with FDEP and 

FWC at the Lake Gibson outfall to observe conditions downstream. District and Polk County staff met and discussed 

clean out of conveyances, which will be conducted cooperatively and with FDOT. Lake Region Lakes Management 

District (LRLMD) continues to operate and perform routine maintenance to structures P5, P6, P7 and P8. Remote control 

of outfall structures at Lake Gibson and Lake Parker is nearly complete, with actuator installation to be completed by 

October 31. 


Total 

Funding 

$19,504,113

G004 

Aquatic Plant Management - Peace River Basin 


AOR(s) 


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

River, Peace River 

Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager NELSON, BRIAN 



Description 

This project deals with the control of aquatic and ditchbank vegetation within the Peace Basin Canals and District 

maintained water control structures. This is an ongoing maintenance project. 

Benefits 

Excessive amounts of vegetation have the potential to reduce water flow capacity, hinder operation of the water control 

structures, hinder recreational use and navigation and cause the canals to become an eyesore. 

Costs 

The budget for aquatic plant management operations within the Peace River Basin includes salaries/wages, 

herbicides and central garage charges. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

011 Alafia River Basin 39,100 0 4,197 3,469 

0 46,766 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 568,181 0 77,218 111,884 

0 757,283 


0 

0 323,159 


0 63,118 


0 385,947 


0 176,712 


Two acres of grass and brush were treated around the water control structures in Polk County. 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$1,752,985

P259 



AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This Basin Initiative provides funding for a variety of water resources education programs to county school districts, 

private schools, homeschool groups and nonformal educators. Program components consist of school board 

agreements, teacher training workshops, mini-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 are completed annually, which provide baseline water resources education programs to 

students and teachers. Teacher training efforts ensure that teachers understand and are able to teach students about 

relevant basin issues. Training sessions provide background information, materials, experiences and opportunities to 

explore topics of importance in the basin. Teacher workshops are 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 include information about the District and the basins, as well as basic 

hydrology and water management issues. The mini-grant program provides funds directly to teachers to implement 

classroom water education projects centered on current basin issues. Classroom projects are 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. Mini-grant projects must fall into one of six 

categories: watersheds, water conservation and supply, water quality, flood protection/drought education, alternative 

water sources or natural systems. 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. Mini-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 provides 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 provides 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 mini-grant program. 

Benefits 

The Youth Water Resources Education project forwards the District's 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. 

Costs 

The proposed FY2010 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 provides $40,000 in additional 

funding support. Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the projects. This program directly reached 

553,201 students and teachers in FY2009 through programs, publications and mini-grants. Additional mini-grants are 

planned in the Hillsborough River Basin, as Hillsborough County Water Resource Services is requesting to provide 

$50,000 from the county's water restrictions violation revenue to extend the reach of mini-grants. Because most, if not 

all, of those involved in youth education programs also receive publications, a conservative estimate puts District 

outreach at 66 percent of the students in the District at a cost of $1.69 per person. 


The FY2009 budget for youth education was $906,000. Funding was shared among the basins as follows: Alafia River 

$58,900; Hillsborough River $129,600; Northwest Hillsborough $60,050; 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 FY2008 through programs, mini-grants and outreach. A total of 137 school board 


P259 


mini-grants were completed, impacting more than 94,000 students. Water resources education program agreements 

with 12 separate school boards impacted more than 103,000 students and teachers. The 17 teacher workshops 

involved 318 teachers who will reach more than 45,000 students per year. More than 921,000 pieces of youth 

education materials were distributed to students and teachers throughout the District. In FY2008, 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 three-year evaluation will conclude in 



Revenue 


0 322,627 


0 566,689 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 911,257 0 140,833 211,328 50,000 1,313,418 


0 

0 488,873 


0 566,134 

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 2,115,711 0 269,993 274,432 

0 2,660,136 


0 558,377 

020 Peace River Basin 1,087,312 0 209,130 215,064 

0 1,511,506 

021 Manasota Basin 572,406 0 100,493 102,236 

0 775,135 


Hillsborough - Youth & Water Rstr Edu 

(P259) 

Prior 

Funding 



0 0 0 50,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

Total 

Funding 

50,000 

$8,812,895 



Program 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 


Program commence for school board agreements 8/3/09 8/28/09 8/28/09 

Mini-grants selected 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 


Outreach: (1) Youth education staff coordinated a field trip to the Weekiwachee Preserve for 125 students from the Boys 

and Girls Club of Hernando County on August 5. The children had an opportunity to participate in a guided hike and 

watershed education exercises as well as learn about water quality monitoring and land management techniques. (2) On 

August 18, staff attended the Lake Wales Charter School Health Fair to distribute Splash! mini-grant and District 

recreation information to approximately 400 Polk County teachers. (3) Staff presented information about District 

resources to 15 teachers at the Pinellas Secondary Science Planning Day on August 21. Mini-grants: The Splash! 

mini-grant program for the 2009-2010 school year, available at WaterMatters.org/mini-grants, received 209 applications. 

The deadline for teachers to submit their applications was September 11, 2009. Applications are currently under review 

for funding consideration. Notification of Splash! mini-grant awards are completed by October 16. School Board 


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Coordination: Staff has opened purchase orders for school board agreements in Charlotte, Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, 

Highlands, Hillsborough, Levy, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota and Sumter counties. Each school board 

agreement funds baseline water resources education programs for K-12 students and educators during the 2009-2010 

school year. The goal of these programs is to develop skills among educators and students that will help them take a 

critical look at local and regional water resources issues. Teacher Training: (1) One District-sponsored Great Water 

Odyssey facilitator training was held August 10 at the Tampa Service Office. Four teachers and three District staff 

members were trained on the fourth- and fifth-grade editions of the program. (2) One Project WET workshop occurred at 

Cahoon Elementary in Hillsborough County on August 12. A total of 29 elementary science, math and language arts 

teachers participated in the six-hour workshop. (3) On August 13, youth education staff conducted a middle school 

science in-service day training for 40 Hernando County seventh- and eighth-grade teachers at the Springs Coast 

Environmental Education Center. Publications: Approximately 587,764 youth education publications have been 

distributed this calendar year, and 817,319 youth publications have been distributed to date in fiscal year 2009. 



P268 



AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager PUTNAM, BETH 



STERNBERGER, VIRGINIA, MORGAN, DORIAN, DURELL, SYLVIA, ROE, MELISSA 

Description 

This 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 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, homeowners association outreach, the Pilot Irrigation Program, exhibits and signage, special 

events and partnerships with local environmental education centers, nonprofits and others. 

Benefits 

The 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 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 contributes $525,000 to media 

messaging and $280,275 to support other public education efforts for a total of $1,762,256. Funds support a variety of 

education and outreach efforts Districtwide. FY2010 funding for media messaging totals $902,010. The cost/benefit of 

those reached via media messaging is measured in impressions and is projected to cost the District less than six 

hundredths of a cent per impression. Based on the total number of people reached through the public education 

materials and programs in FY2008 (2,099,000+), the cost/benefit ratio for the remaining $820,245 budgeted for public 

education in FY2010 is projected to be approximately $0.40 per person. Budget lines below include costs for staff to 

manage the projects. 


Funding for public education was budgeted within the basins for FY2009 as follows: Alafia River - $59,733; 

Hillsborough River - $162,074; Northwest Hillsborough - $68,164; Coastal Rivers - $67,533; Pinellas-Anclote River - 

$283,842; Withlacoochee River - $92,502; Peace River - $158,800; Manasota - $102,715. In addition to this total of 

$995,363, the Governing Board contributed $525,000 to media messaging and $318,600 to support other public 

education efforts. 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 $0.63 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. 


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Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 5,226,529 

011 Alafia River Basin 469,353 6,600 74,330 74,602 

0 624,885 


0 1,652,518 

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 507,599 8,400 84,037 

0 

0 600,036 

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 477,784 11,989 78,436 81,780 

0 649,989 

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 2,414,737 28,200 311,696 294,313 

0 3,048,946 

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 637,010 0 103,334 100,692 

0 841,036 


0 1,391,753 

021 Manasota Basin 777,362 0 118,800 124,215 

0 1,020,377 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$15,056,069 


Barrier and Benefit Survey 

Survey 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 Activities 

Application 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 Messaging 

Fall 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 Activities 

Application deadline 8/21/09 8/21/09 

Basin Board Education Committee input 11/20/09 

Announcement of allocations to CE Grant recipients 1/22/10 

Basin Boards informed of grant allocations 2/12/10 

Grant-recipient required workshops 2/23/10 

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 Messaging 

Winter media buy plan 10/30/09 

Winter media buy 1/4/10 

Winter media buy final report 4/30/10 

Pilot Irrigation Project 

Finish 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 #3 9/30/08 3/20/09 4/10/09 

Evaluate pilot program based on meter readings 10/15/08 10/15/09 

Begin phase two with needed revisions 1/1/09 7/1/09 7/1/09 



Take meter read #3 3/30/09 9/30/09 

Pilot end date 3/31/09 10/30/09 

WWIPP 

Conduct campaign with pretest 7/31/09 9/30/09 

Evaluate program impact with posttest 6/30/10 

Final report and fact sheet due 8/31/10 


Community Education Grants (CEG): The FY2009 Community Education Grant program is now complete. Final reports 

and invoices are being received and processed. FY2010 applications, available on the District's web site at 

WaterMatters.org/CommunityGrants, were due August 21, 2009. Florida-Friendly Landscaping Education: The District is 

currently coordinating with University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences to present a series of 

workshops designed to help board members and property managers of homeowner associations understand what the 

new the SB2080 law means and what resources are available to assist them. Seven workshops are planned for October 

with two in Hillsborough County and one each in Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Manatee and Sarasota counties. The 

Pasco/Pinellas HOA FYN coordinator, Doris Heitzmann, reports that 14 site visits and seven presentations to138 

association board members were made this quarter. The Hillsborough/Polk HOA FYN coordinator, Lisa Strange, reports 

that six site visits and nine presentations to a total of 431 association board members were made this quarter. Media 

Messaging: (1) The District's FY2010 media messaging campaign is being developed and staff is using the research 

conducted in FY2009 to more effectively reach the target audiences. Several draft ads were tested with focus groups in 

August by the District's media research consultant to help staff determine which ads to produce for next year's campaign. 

An ad was chosen and will be produced in October. (2) Staff is developing its plan for an integrated campaign to include 

paid and non-paid promotion of the Skip-A-Week concept. The campaign is set to begin as early as November and will 

run through February 2010. Behavior Change Pilots: "Florida-Friendly Irrigating (FFI), It Just Makes Sense" is a pilot 

irrigation program asking residents in selected neighborhoods in Sumter, Polk and Charlotte counties to skip a week of 

irrigation during the months of December, January and February, and watch the weather and wait to water during July, 

August and September, when rainfall can allow residents to turn off their systems for extended periods of time. 

Evaluation is being conducted to see if behavior change can be detected by comparing the water use of the education 

and control groups during the Skip a Week program months of December, January and February. In addition, campaign 

components for the summer portion of the program -- Watch the Weather, Wait to Water--are currently underway. 

Program interventions informed residents that yards need only about ¾" of water every three to five days in the summer, 

which is often provided by rainfall alone. A letter from the FFI Team was sent as a July utilities bill stuffer to 422 Villages, 

4,000 Lakeland and 60,000 Port Charlotte residents. How-to videos started airing on government access channels and 

other outlets in mid-June to remind residents that the rainy season is on the way and to check their rain sensors, do a 

catch-can test and remember to look for the signs that their yard needs water before running their irrigation systems. The 

program's web site, WaterMatters.org/ItJustMakesSense, was updated to reflect the Watch the Weather, Wait to Water 

message. As one of the education interventions, residents in the pilot areas were invited to attend a free rain barrel 

workshop to be held in their area July 11. Research: (1) The three surveys to determine barriers and benefits associated 

with nine specific behaviors related to watershed protection and conservation are complete. The first survey gathered 

data related to pet waste, fertilizer use and pesticide use behaviors. The second survey collected data related to raising 

the lawnmower height, rerouting the downspout into the landscape and installing a rain sensor. Topics on the final survey 

included proper car oil disposal, installing a low-flow showerhead and proper septic system maintenance. (2) The 


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District's project manager is working with the webmaster to create a searchable data repository to house the District's 

social research data for use by staff and cooperators. The site was opened to members of the Social Marketing 

Resource Group to pretest the site's usability and report any problems to the project manager. The site is in its final 

stages of editing and will be available for full use once the findings from the Barrier and Benefit studies are included. (3) 

The purchase order for the Irrigation Literacy Evaluation, Phase II: Water-Wise Irrigation Practices and Perceptions 

Campaign project has been opened. Phase II includes the review of survey data collected within Pinellas County during 

Phase I to develop ideal scenarios that will be modeled to determine the most successful targeted water-wise irrigation 

education approach. The University of Florida approved the International Review Board protocol, and project work has 

begun. 


F032 



AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 






Description 

The 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. 

Benefits 

In 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 $37,986,143 which includes District ad valorem 

funding of $28,409,224 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 $28,409,224, the District Governing Board will contribute $14,526,959, the Manasota 

Basin Board will contribute $10,560,764, and the Peace River Basin Board will contribute $3,321.501. The Governing 

Board met their total funding match in FY2009 and therefore does not have a FY2010 funding contribution. The 

FY2010 request of $644,694 represents funding from the Peace ($600,777) and Manasota ($43,917) Basin Boards 

that will maintain the contract percentages. 


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) 8,474,060 1,852,024 4,234,813 5,573 

0 14,566,470 

020 Peace River Basin 2,321,456 500,046 500,000 600,777 

0 3,922,279 

021 Manasota Basin 6,123,474 1,351,983 3,085,656 43,917 





Prior 

Funding 



8,112,643 1,464,277 0 

0 

0 

9,576,920 


District 

PR/MRWSA 38,418,817 0 0 

0 

0 38,418,817 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$77,089,516 


Design Commence 2/1/03 2/5/03 







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 


50% Construction Completion 11/30/07 8/31/08 

Completion of Construction 10/31/08 3/31/10 



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. In June 2007, the 

Authority received three bids for the reservoir expansion. The low bid of $64,910,500 was 21 percent higher than the 

engineer's estimate. The Authority asked the District to provide additional funding for the increased costs and as a result 

the Peace River and Manasota Basin Boards and the Governing Board approved an additional $3,703,704 in 2008 

funding and $7,812,582 in 2009 funding for the reservoir project. The Governing Board granted various easements to 

PRMRWSA in November after receiving survey information and draft easements. 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. 

In preparation for the construction, District and Authority staff relocated all recreational amenities to accommodate the 

project. The dedication ceremony was held on May 15, 2009, with FDEP Secretary Mike Sole and SWFWMD Executive 

Director Dave Moore in attendance. Installation of the soil cement and the outlet tower were complete by May 2009. The 

project reached the substantial completion milestone on June 25, 2009; five days ahead of the updated schedule. In 

total, approximately 3.6 million yards of fill have been moved to build the reservoir's embankment. 


F032 



The project appears to be at least six months ahead of schedule and will reach the Final Completion of Construction by 

September 2009. Overall, construction is considered to be 99 percent complete. Sodding was completed in June 2009, 

however sodding maintenance/repair is ongoing. 






toward this project to assist meeting this accelerated schedule. This project is anticipated to meet its accelerated 

schedule milestone in early summer 2009." 


F033 



AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 






Description 

The 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. 

Benefits 

In 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 $41,862,232 which includes District ad valorem 

funding of $25,943,940 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 $25,943,940, the District Governing Board will contribute $14,618,384, the 

Manasota Basin Board will contribute $8,625,340, and the Peace River Basin Board will contribute $2,700,216. The 

Governing Board met their total funding match in FY2009 and therefore does not have a FY2010 funding contribution. 

The FY2010 request of $2,165,568 represents funding from the Peace ($440,678) and Manasota ($1,724,890) Basin 

Boards that will maintain the contract percentages. 

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) 9,890,493 163 5,757,000 5,573 

0 15,653,229 

020 Peace River Basin 2,500,172 44 200,000 440,678 757,032 3,897,926 

021 Manasota Basin 6,613,473 121 2,012,071 1,724,890 





Prior 

Funding 



15,918,289 0 0 

0 

0 

15,918,289 


District 

EPA Grant 9,000,000 0 0 

0 

0 9,000,000 

PR/MRWSA 35,499,860 0 1,656,227 

0 

0 37,156,087 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$91,976,086 


Transmission Line Design Commence 9/1/02 10/1/03 


Transmission Line Design Complete 3/1/03 5/1/03 


Draft Agreement returned from Contract Administration 5/1/03 

Transmission Line Construction Commence 6/1/03 7/30/04 






Transmission Line Construction Complete 3/1/04 9/7/05 


Bidding 11/15/06 2/8/07 


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. Even with the newly 

negotiated bid price, the overall revised project cost remained $19 million over the original project cost in the contract 

between the District and the Authority. The Authority requested additional funding as a result of the increased costs and 

an additional $3,756,693 in 2008 Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds and $8,205,398 in 2009 District 

funding were allocated to this project. Construction of the Facility Expansion Project will occur through three separate 

contracts. The first contract, completed in May, focused on site preparation. The second contract is for construction of a 

maintenance building, dewatering facility, filters, storage tanks, thickeners, and chemical feed and disinfection stations. 

The third contract is for construction of an operations center. A portion of the expanded facilities has been online since 

November 2008. 



F033 


Construction continues on the facility and is considered 96 percent complete. The project appears to be on schedule for 

completion well ahead of the March 2010 Final Completion of Construction deadline. Current activities include upgrading 

the high service pumps in the pump building, and addressing punch list items. 

It the request of the Office of Governor Charlie Crist, the District has been communicating regularly with the cooperator 





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 1.5 billion gallons of water." 


H008 



AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager DOWNING, HARRY 



BLASCHKA, STEVEN, LETASI, SCOTT, HILL, CHERYL 

Description 

The 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. 

Benefits 




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 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) 2,267,673 (9,254) 133,132 1,508,263 2,787,000 6,686,814 

011 Alafia River Basin 566,089 0 38,594 379,313 696,750 1,680,746 

020 Peace River Basin 1,111,623 0 107,294 836,759 1,393,500 3,449,176 



Ecosystem Trust Fund - Lk Hancock Lk 

Level 


Funds 


Wtr Rstr) 

Prior 

Funding 



1,050,000 0 0 

0 

0 0 250,000 

0 

300,000 0 0 

0 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

0 

0 

Total 

Funding 

1,050,000 

250,000 

300,000 

$15,094,394 


1. Step (1) Preliminary Evaluation 

1. 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 Permitting 

1. 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 Construction 

1. 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 

8. 90% P-11 Design Completion 10/8/09 11/30/09 

9. Final P-11 Design Completion 1/8/10 

10. Post P-11 Request For Bids 2/15/10 

11. Select P-11 Lowest Responsive Bidder 5/15/10 

12. Execute Agreement - P-11 Construction Contractor 6/30/10 

13. Notice to Proceed - P-11 Construction Contractor 7/1/10 

14. P-11 Construction Commences 8/1/10 


H008 


15. P-11 Construction Completion 12/31/11 

3. Step (3) River Lake Stormwater Pond 

1. Complete Design 11/30/08 3/30/09 

2. Submit Environmental Resource Permit 1/1/09 

3. Begin Construction 2/15/09 

4. Complete Stormwater Pond Construction 4/15/09 

3. Step(3) FDOT Design and Conceptual Permitting 

1. Submittal of FDOT Permits 11/19/07 8/15/09 


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 60% design plans and specifications and will be 

subitting an application to FDEP for an ERP to construct the new P-11 structure. ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time, this 

project already has an accelerated schedule and District staff will continue to make sure the project tasks are being 

completed on schedule. 


H009 



AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




LETASI, SCOTT, GANUN, JIM, BARTLETT, MIKE 

Description 

Funding 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 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. 

Benefits 




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. 


Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,250,000 0 0 2,473 

0 1,252,473 


0 313,325 

020 Peace River Basin 625,000 0 0 825 

0 625,825 

021 Manasota Basin 312,500 0 0 825 

0 313,325 



Funds 

Prior 

Funding 




0 0 2,500,000 

0 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

Total 

Funding 

2,500,000 

$5,004,948

H009 



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. 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. 


H014 



AOR(s) 


Basin(s) General Fund (District), Peace River 

Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager HAGBERG, JANIE 



Description 

The Lake Hancock projects are critical in the District's strategies for meeting the minimum flows in the Upper Peace 

River, improving water quality in the Peace River, and protecting Charlotte Harbor, an estuary of national significance. 

The goal of the Lake Hancock Outfall Treatment Project is to improve water quality discharging from Lake Hancock 

through Saddle Creek to the Peace River. Historical data has shown that the Saddle Creek drainage basin, one of nine 

sub-basins in the Peace River Watershed, contributes approximately 6 percent of the total flow of the Peace River, yet 

contributes approximately 13 percent of the watershed's total annual nitrogen load. Nitrogen has been identified as the 

primary target nutrient in restoring water quality in the Peace River and preventing degradation of Charlotte Harbor, a 

Surface Water Improvement and Management priority water body. The Peace River ecosystem routinely suffers from 

algae blooms during periods of low flows and warm weather. These events not only affect the fish and wildlife 

associated directly with the river and estuary, but also affect the region's largest potable surface water supply system, 

operated by the Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority. Many of the basins along the Peace River, 

including Lake Hancock, have been identified by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection as impaired 

under the Clean Water Act, requiring that Total Maximum Daily Loads be established. Furthermore, nitrogen loads 

have been predicted to increase significantly over the next 20 years as a result of growth. Water quality treatment of 

discharges from Lake Hancock has been identified as the most cost effective means of reducing nitrogen loads into 

the Peace River and Charlotte Harbor. The District has acquired the 3,500-acre, planned Old Florida Plantation 

development property. Portions of this tract of land are planned to be utilized for the outfall treatment project. An 

engineering consultant has been retained to conduct a feasibility study of applicable treatment technologies; design 

and permit the selected alternative; and to provide construction management services. The project involves five tasks: 

(1) Research, Monitoring and Data Acquisition, (2) Feasibility Study, (3) Design and Permitting, (4) Construction, and 

(5) System Start-up and Operation. Task 1 provides information necessary for evaluation of various treatment 

technologies and for design of the full-scale treatment system. Task 2, Feasibility Study, involves two elements: a) 

evaluation of applicable treatment technologies and ranking based on expected performance, cost, proof of concept, 

and other factors; and b) geotechnical and potential constructability testing. Task 3 involves design and permitting of 

the selected treatment system and includes preparing construction plans and specifications. A contractor will be 

procured through the competitive bid process for Task 4, construction of the treatment system. Task 5 involves 

treatment system start-up and optimization of system performance to achieve target nutrient removal. The District is 

responsible for long-term operation and maintenance. 

Benefits 

The project addresses water quality and natural systems District objectives. The project will improve water quality in 

the Upper Peace River listed as impaired under the TMDL Program. Water quality improvements in the Upper Peace 

River from the project will improve natural systems along the river. The creation of a 1,000-acre functional marsh 

system will provide habitat where historic mining has altered the landscape. 

Costs 

This is a multi-year funded project. A total of $26,983,383 has been budgeted in H014, W014, and SC54 through 

FY2009 as follows: $13,435,446 from Florida Forever, $1,750,000 from state appropriations, $1,792,200 from the 

United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), $640,070 from the Governing Board, $640,070 from the 

Peace River Basin Board, $325,000 from the Water Protection Sustainability Trust Fund, $7,747,937 from the Water 

Management Lands Trust Fund and $655,140 from State SWIM. The FY2009 budget totals $9,302,480 and is 

allocated in project numbers W014 and SC54. Of the FY2009 funds, a total of $1,802,480 is budgeted in W014 

and includes $327,570 from the Governing Board, $327,570 from the Peace River Basin Board, $655,140 from State 

SWIM and $492,200 in revenue from the USEPA. Of the FY2009 funds, a total of $7,747,937 is budgeted in SC54 

from the Water Management Lands Trust Fund. The proposed FY2010 budget (allocated in H014) totaling $2,350,000 

includes $1,250,000 from the Governing Board, $300,000 from the Peace River Basin Board, and $800,000 from the 

USEPA. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. Additional funds will be requested in future years for 

construction, operation and maintenance. 




H014 






Significance and subsequently included in the National Estuary Program. The Charlotte Harbor SWIM Plan identifies 

treatment of poor water quality discharging from Lake Hancock as a priority project for the Upper Peace River and 

Charolotte Harbor. In addition, the Lake Hancock Outfall Treatment Project is specifically identified by the Florida 

Department of Environmental Protection's Peace River Basin Resource Management Plan (March 2007). The 

management plan makes a series of recommendations to be undertaken over the next four years to address 

cumulative impacts in the basin and begin the long road toward recovery. 


Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 480,070 0 0 1,291,101 4,996,500 6,767,671 

020 Peace River Basin 473,676 0 0 337,479 4,646,500 5,457,655 


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Charlotte 

Hbr/Upper Peace 

1,750,000 0 0 

0 

0 

1,750,000 

EPA 319 - Lake Hancock (H014) 0 0 0 800,000 

0 800,000 

FL Forever-Lk Hancock Outfall 

Treatment 

13,435,446 0 0 

0 

0 13,435,446 

State SWIM/Surface Wtr Rstr - Prior 

Year Fund 

325,000 0 0 

0 

0 325,000 

U.S. EPA - Lake Hancock (H014) 500,000 0 0 

0 

0 500,000 

U.S.EPA - Upper Peace River 

Restoration 

Prior 

Funding 



800,000 0 0 

0 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

Total 

Funding 

800,000 

$29,835,772 



Coordination Meeting with District staff 8/15/02 8/15/02 

Coordination Meeting with other agencies 9/30/02 11/22/02 

Complete Initial Review/Site Visits of Similar Projects 2/1/03 1/31/03 

Draft Request for Proposals 3/1/03 3/1/03 

Consultant Agreement Executed 1/25/04 1/24/04 

Alternative Treatment Technology Evaluation 12/31/04 4/30/06 4/30/06 

Monitoring/Data Acquisition/Research 3/31/05 3/31/05 

Basis of Design Report 6/30/07 8/31/07 8/31/07 

Design/Permitting 12/31/09 



At the February 2006 Governing Board meeting, the Board approved the staff recommendation to adopt a 27 percent 

nitrogen load reduction goal and to utilize wetlands as the primary treatment component. The District's consultant 

(Parsons) has completed constructability and geotechnical testing at the proposed location of the treatment wetlands and 

a Basis of Design Report (BODR). The BODR establishes the objectives, data, and assumptions that form the 

foundation of design (configuration of wetland cells and infrastructure). The District conducted a plant establishment 

study to evaluate wetland construction methods, different types of wetland plants, exotic plant control techniques, and 

water quality trends. Other tasks include habitat enhancement on adjacent District-owned parcels. The objective of 

habitat enhancement is to maintain a vegetated corridor along South Saddle Creek for migratory birds. The current 


H014 


phase includes design and permitting. District staff presented an overview of the 60 percent design and estimated costs 

to the August Governing Board. In response to questions from the board, District staff will follow up with individual board 

members, provide a tour of the project site on September 23, and will present additional information at the September 

Governing Board meeting. Engineering services have been phased and funds added following completion of a phase. An 

amendment is needed to the consultant agreement to add funds for final design and construction phase services. Staff 

will request approval of the consultant amendment at the board meeting. 

ACCELERATED ACTION TO DATE: Currently on hold. Consultant completed conceptual plan for supplemental habitat 

enhancement project along Saddle Creek. Potential to utilize project as mitigation for County landfill may delay this 

component. 


H015 

FARMS Back-Plugging Program 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager BRUMBAUGH, DAVID 



COUGHLIN, KEVIN, SUMMERALL, LINDA 

Description 

Punta 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-Plugging Program 

was initiated primarily to improve water quality in the watershed systems of the SWUCA. The back-plugging program 

was included in the Facilitating Agricultural Resources Management Systems (FARMS) Program in 2005. 

Benefits 

Well back-plugging is 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-plugging 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-Plugging Program. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 646,068 (30,000) 51,054 45,296 

0 712,418 

011 Alafia River Basin 43,876 0 7,736 10,777 

0 62,389 

020 Peace River Basin 683,380 0 21,389 23,067 

0 727,836 


0 44,388 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

A total of 63 wells have been back-plugged in the SWUCA overall to date, with 46 of these wells located in the SPJC 

priority watersheds. Analytical results for samples collected from the 46 back-plugged wells in the SPJC area indicated 

conductivity, total dissolved solids (TDS) and chloride were decreased by 47%, 47% and 63%, 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 60%, 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 

quality of groundwater used for irrigation purposes. 


Total 

Funding 

$1,547,031

H017 



AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

Project Manager ORENDORFF, BILL 



Fl. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services 

ESTES, CAROLE, SUMMERALL, LINDA 

Description 

The 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. 

Benefits 

The 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. 


H017 



Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 3,313,387 (1,800,492) 1,036,850 890,628 

0 3,440,373 

011 Alafia River Basin 225,416 (57,834) 104,585 82,096 

0 354,263 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 59,311 (45,000) 82,812 77,992 

0 175,115 

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 82,147 (10,000) 36,153 47,534 

0 155,834 


0 1,695,572 

021 Manasota Basin 1,130,962 90,227 168,237 65,167 

0 1,454,593 


DACS - FARMS (H017) 1,417,416 33,495 0 

0 

0 1,450,911 

Ecosystem Trust Fund - FARMS 5,000,000 (3,244,618) 0 

0 

0 1,755,382 


Funds 

Prior 

Funding 



0 (607,193) 1,400,000 

0 

0 

792,807 


District 

Applicant Contribution 3,086,014 0 0 

0 

0 3,086,014 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

The FARMS Program has 78 active Board Approved projects in five of the District's nine Basins. The Program is 

intended to address issues within the District with the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA) and the Northern 

Tampa Bay Water Use Caution Area being targeted as areas of primary importance. Projected offset from the board 

approved projects is 13,541,828 gallons per day (gpd). Peace River Basin The Peace River Basin has 50 board 

approved active FARMS project with a projected offset of 8,699,793 gpd. Of the 50 projects in this Basin, 31 are 

operational with average groundwater offsets of approximately 3,168,464 gpd. Thirteen projects are under construction in 

this basin, and 6 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 four of 

the 50 projects, including twenty three of the operational projects, are within the SPJC Priority area. Manasota Basin 

The Manasota Basin has fifteen board approved projects with a projected offset of 4,131,535 gpd. Of the fifteen projects 

in the Manasota Basin, eight are now operational, with groundwater offsets of approximately 2,844,424 gpd. Two projects 

are under construction, and five are in the contracting process. The Manasota Basin includes the other FARMS priority 

area, the Upper Myakka River Watershed. Ten of the fifteen projects are in the Upper Myakka River Watershed Priority 

area, including six of the operational projects. Hillsborough River Basin The Hilllsborough River Basin has two board 

approved FARMS Projects with projected offsets of 170,250 gpd. One project is now operational, Parke Family 

Hydrofarms, with an average groundwater offset of 10,143 gpd. The other project is under construction. Green Swamp 

Basin FARMS has one operational project approximately 1 mile outside the SWUCA in the Green Swamp Basin. This 

project is offsetting approximately 36,931 gpd of groundwater. Alafia River Basin The Alafia Basin had six board 

approved projects with projected offsets of 488,850 gpd. Four projects are operational with groundwater offsets of 

approximately 441,846 gpd. Two projects are in the contracting phase. Withlacoochee River Basin. The Withlacoochee 

River Basin Board approved its first FARMS project at the February board meeting. This project is under construction, 

but it is projected to offset approximately 15,000 gpd of groundwater. FARMS is also providing partial funding for three 

regional projects. These projects are being coordinated through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer 

Services. Two 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. 


Total 

Funding 

$14,360,864

H024 



AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




MORRIS, LISANN, HERD, KEN 

Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 

The 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 






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) 

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, 


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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 


011 Alafia River Basin 223,856 0 32,613 33,861 312,500 602,830 

020 Peace River Basin 436,105 0 63,863 65,111 625,000 1,190,079 

021 Manasota Basin 234,763 0 32,613 34,161 312,500 614,037 


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Upper Peace 

Rvr Rstr 


Wtr Rstr) 

Prior 

Funding 



250,000 0 0 

0 

250,000 0 0 

0 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

0 

Total 

Funding 

250,000 

250,000 

$5,503,759 



Draft 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 


Execute Contract Amendment 1 to the First Agreement 9/21/05 9/21/05 


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Recognition of the SWFWMD, Peace, Alafia & Manasota Basin Bds. will be 

provided on all reports 

10/31/05 12/31/09 


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 

Submittal of Final Report related to Work Order #3 6/17/06 10/3/06 


Contract Expiration - Original Agreement 7/29/06 12/31/09 


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 

Submittal of Final Report related to Work Order #6 11/30/08 


Final 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 

2. Second Agreement 

Draft 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 

Contract Expiration - Second Agreement (Zolfo Springs) 1/31/09 


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 with Ardaman was executed on September 30, 2004. 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 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 


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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 

original agreement focuses on the area above Homeland. A second consultant services agreement 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 involves the 

completion of Watershed Evaluation tasks for the area between Homeland and Zolfo Springs. Status History: The first 

contract currently encumbers $150,000 of FY2004 funds, $500,000 of FY2005 funds, and $500,000 of FY2006 funds. 

The Second Consulting Services Agreement 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 Work Orders #1, #2, #3, #5, #7, #8, & #9 have been completed, and associated final deliverables have been 

approved. Tasks related to the First Agreement - Work Orders #4, #6, & #10 are on-going. As of this writing, the 

following has been expended: $779,241 has been invoiced and paid in accordance with the Original Agreement with 

Ardaman; $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. The remaining $181,357 of FY2009 will be encumbered without a contract to be 

used for more detailed evaluation of other potential reservoir sites in the Upper Peace Watershed. The remaining 

FY2009 funding is distributed as follows: Governing Board ($91,929), Alafia Basin Board ($21,732), Peace River Basin 

Board ($45,964), Manasota Basin Board ($21,732). 


H027 

Charlotte County Regional Reclaimed Water Expansion 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Charlotte County Utilities 

Project Manager BADER, TAMMY 



Description 

This is an ongoing multiyear alternative water supply project that involves the design and construction of 46,100 linear 

feet of 16-inch diameter and 16,000 linear feet of 12-inch diameter reclaimed water transmission main to be 

constructed from the Charlotte County East Port Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF), west through Port Charlotte. 

The project will also include the design and construction of two 500,000 gallon storage tanks and associated pumping 

systems. Customers and reclaimed water use quantities include Charlotte County Stadium (171,000 gpd), Murdock 

Junior High School (47,000 gpd), Port Charlotte High School (30,000 gpd), New Challenge School (6,000 gpd), 

VOTECH (8,000 gpd), Port Charlotte Middle School (39,000 gpd), Peace River Elementary (37,000 gpd), Riverwood 

Golf Club (287,000 gpd)(WUP # 10169), Charlotte County School Board and various offices (294,000), Charlotte 

County Administration Center (4,000 gpd)(WUP # 12309), Florida Department of Transportation (28,500 gpd), 

McDonough Park (80,000 gpd), Franz Ross Park (25,000 gpd), Charlotte County ball fields and multiple parks (27,000 

gpd)(WUP # 8477), and the medians and park strips on Harbor Boulevard, Kings Highway, and US 41 (189,000 gpd). 

The remaining customers that will be served receive their water supply from Charlotte County Utilities (WUP # 7104), 

which imports approximately 96% of it's water supply from the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority 

(WUP # 10420). 

Benefits 

The project will serve recreational/aesthetic and commercial customers to utilize approximately 1,272,500 gpd of 

reclaimed water and offset approximately 954,250 gpd of traditional supply from the intermediate aquifer. 

Costs 

The total eligible project cost is $7,250,000, and the District is requested to fund 50 percent, or $3,625,000. Because 

this is part of a regional effort to increase the use of reclaimed water, the Peace River Basin budgeted $221,625 in 

FY2004, $600,000 in FY2006, $654,525 in FY2008, $272,719 in FY2009 and $211,804 in FY2010 and the Governing 

Board budgeted $221,625 in FY2004, $600,000 in FY2006, $654,525 in FY2008, $272,719 in FY2009 and $211,803 in 

FY2010 for this Water Supply and Resource Development Project. Funds in the amount of $400,000 in 

FY2006, $436,350 in FY2008 and $243,660 in FY2010 (transferred from cancelled Coastal River Basin Project 

L812) have been allocated to the project from the Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund Program, these 

funds will be applied equally to reduce the Peace River Basin Board and Governing Board cost share. The cost-benefit 

is $1.83/1,000 gallons, amortized over 30 years at eight percent interest. 


This project is proposed for construction in three phases. The capacity of the East Port WRF is 5.0 mgd, and it 

produces approximately 3.4 mgd of reuse flow. In addition to the immediate offset benefits described above, this 

project comprises approximately two thirds of the necessary transmission main to interconnect the county's East Port 

WWTF with the county's West Port WWTF located on the Cape Haze peninsula. Future interconnection and 

expansion projects are anticipated to begin in the FY2010 time frame. Of the total project cost of $7,250,000, 

approximately 86 percent ($6,250,000) is expected to be needed for construction, and the remainder ($1,000,000) for 

design and administration. 


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Charlotte County Regional Reclaimed Water Expansion 


Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,065,878 0 274,816 273,520 



0 1,615,429 




Prior 

Funding 



836,350 0 0 

0 

0 

836,350 


District 

Charlotte County 3,206,825 0 0 

0 

0 3,206,825 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$7,272,818 


Draft Agreement to Contracts Administration 10/1/03 7/28/04 

Draft Agreement from Contracts Administration 8/15/04 9/16/04 


Design Commencement 9/1/04 11/2/04 

Signage Erected 9/1/05 12/1/06 8/29/07 

Construction Commencement 9/1/05 12/1/06 8/29/07 

Construction Completion 9/1/07 12/31/09 

Contract Close-out 10/1/08 12/31/10 

Offset Report 10/1/11 12/31/11 


The Peace River Basin Board approved a first amendment to expand the scope of work, extend the timeframe, and 

increase the total project cost for this project on April 7, 2006; followed by the Governing Board on April 25, 2006. The 

First Amendment to the project was executed on June 20, 2006. The county, in a letter dated October 8, 2007, requested 

a no cost time extension to extend the contract period and the construction completion date for this project. A second 

amendment was executed on January 28, 2008. Expertech was selected as the Phase 1A contractor and was given 

notice to proceed on August 29, 2007. All of the construction, testing, and as-builts associated with Phase 1A and Phase 

1B have been completed and on February 27, 2009 CCU applied to FDEP to place the transmission line into operation. 

Cardinal Contractors has been selected as the Phase 2 contractor and was given notice to proceed February 2008. The 

Contractor started mobilization in March 2008 and work began at the Walenda Avenue and Eagle Street pump station 

and storage sites in April. Construction at both sites is complete and the contractor is in the process of testing the pumps 

at the two sites simultaneously. To date, $3,497,738 has been encumbered and $667.267 has been budgeted, of which 

$3,497,738 has been reimbursed. Governor Crist's Accelerate Florida Initiative ACTION-TO-DATE: On-Time. Project 

construction is almost complete and no cooperator action is required. 


H034 

Peace Creek Canal Watershed 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This is a multi-year funded project to perform: 1) collection of topographic information, 2) watershed evaluation, and 3) 

watershed management plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Peace Creek 

Canal Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 230 square miles and is located in Polk County. 

The District has identified the Upper Peace River watershed, which includes the Peace Creek Canal system, as an 

area that has undergone significant land alterations including land clearing, draining and re-contouring of lands for 

residential and commercial purposes, transportation, agriculture, recreation, timbering, power generation, ore and 

mineral extraction, and other land uses. These activities required extensive withdrawals of groundwater that has 

resulted in significant declines in the level of the Floridan aquifer and flow in the Upper Peace River. This project is to 

identify projects that will restore lost basin storage, improve water quality, provide flood protection benefits and 

improve natural systems. In 2005, the Governing Board and Peace River Basin Board agreed to take on the 

responsibility to maintain and, where possible, improve the water conveyance/storage capabilities of the Peace Creek 

Canal. One of the primary tasks includes identification of property ownership, so the District can obtain necessary 

easements over the system. The District continues to provide aquatic plant maintenance in the canal and implemented 

a permanent spraying schedule in FY2007. The District also continues to remove sediments in strategic reaches of the 

canal. In 2007, Polk County requested cooperative funding from the District for the acquisition of 18 residential 

properties along the canal that repeatedly flooded. The District provided funding ($250,000) to the County, as matching 

funds for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant, to assist in acquiring these properties. The 

purchase of homes and property within floodprone areas is a Best Management Practice that is consistent with the 

District's Watershed Management Program. 

Benefits 



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, 2) provides a Geodatabase and projected results from watershed model simulations for floodplain 

management, and 3) water quality management through the Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) process for their 

National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. 

Costs 

This is a multi-year funded project. In fiscal years 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008, $3,600,000 was budgeted as follows: 

$1,262,500 from Peace River Basin, $1,262,500 from Governing Board, $950,000 from State appropriations and 

$125,000 from the State Surface Water Restoration Fund. The proposed budget for FY2009 is approximately 

$680,000, with approximately $340,000 from both the Governing Board and the Peace River Basin Board. District 



The WMP includes five major elements: 1) collection of topographic information, 2) watershed evaluation, 3) 

watershed management plan, 4) implementation of BMPs, and 5) maintenance of watershed parameters and models. 

With prior year funding the topographic information, watershed evaluation, portions of the watershed management 

plan, and immediate maintenance were completed. A cooperative funding agreement with Polk County was developed 

for the purchase of the 18 homes in the Peace River Estates subdivision. 


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Revenue 


020 Peace River Basin 1,391,772 0 342,081 257,596 1,025,000 3,016,449 


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Peace Ck 

Canal (H034) 

Ecosystem Trust Fund - Peace Ck 

Canal Watershed 


Wtr Rstr) 

Prior 

Funding 



250,000 250,000 0 

0 

700,000 (250,000) 0 

0 

125,000 0 0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

500,000 

450,000 

125,000 


District 

FEMA 1,500,000 0 0 

0 

0 1,500,000 

Polk County 265,000 0 0 

0 

0 265,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 



1. Cooperative Agreement 

Contract with Polk County Executed 4/17/06 4/17/06 

Impl. of BMPs Peace River Estates-Notice to Proceed 12/13/06 12/13/06 

Regulatory Review Report Completed 4/8/07 4/8/07 

Impl. of BMPs Peace River Estates-Completed 6/1/08 7/25/08 


Contract with PBS&J Executed 4/30/05 5/10/05 

Maintenance Evaluation Report Completed 5/30/05 5/30/05 

First Amendment to Agreement Executed 8/14/06 8/14/06 

Draft Aternatives Report Completed 12/31/06 12/31/06 

Second Amendment to Agreement Executed 7/28/08 7/28/08 

Third Amendment to Agreement Executed 10/31/09 

Watershed Management Plan Completed 12/31/09 


Third Amendment to Agreement Expiration 12/31/10 


The agreement with PBS&J to prepare a Watershed Management Plan (WMP) was executed on 5/10/2005, which 

includes assessing the surface water resources to identify potential improvement projects. A draft Watershed 

Management Plan Alternatives Report, which identified restoration opportunities, was completed in December 2006. An 

amendment to the agreement with PBS&J was executed on July 28, 2008 to increase the project budget to include funds 

necessary to complete the modeling requirements necessary to update the FEMA Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps 

(DFIRMs) and the WMP. The District's consultant continues to work on the Watershed Management Plan. The model for 

the FEMA DFIRMs was submitted in March 2009 and is currently under review by Staff. A canal Maintenance Evaluation 

Report was completed by PBS&J in May 2005 which identified short and long term maintenance activities which would 

improve conveyance in the canal. Twelve sediment removal sites and two culvert replacements have been completed to 

date. A Noticed General Permit was approved in February 2009 for three additional sediment removal sites within the 

canal. Construction is to be completed by December 2009. Aquatic vegetation removal is performed regularly by the 

Operations Department. Staff has identified proposed maintenance easement corridor dimensions along the canal based 

on long term maintenance activity needs and is coordinating with the City of Winter Haven and Polk County to review 

land use changes and right-of-way use needs for future maintenance. On June 5 and 23, 2009 the District's Basin and 

Governing Board's respectively, approved a planned approach to secure permanent access rights for maintenance 

activities by obtaining voluntary conveyance of easement rights from individual property owners and through local 


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government development orders as land transition occurs. Local property owners will be contacted to determine their 

interest in donating access rights and staff continues to coordinate with local governments on the review of land use 

changes in order to acquire access rights through land transitions. At their August 2009 meetings, the Peace River Basin 

Board and Governing Board approved a resolution in support of the abolition of the Peace Creek Drainage District and 

the transfer of their responsibilities to the District with respect to the ongoing operation and maintenance of the canal 

system 

ACCELERATED ACTION TO DATE: Contractor completed one sediment removal project and is currently working on 

the remaining two sediment removal sites. The remaining sediment removal sites are anticipated to be completed by 

October 2009. 


H048 



AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




STARKS, ROBERTA, SZAFRANIEC, MARY, RIALS, MARK, SMITH, RANDY, ARNOLD, DAVE 

Description 

The 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. The 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, including a list of identified issues and a 

program to address long-term water resource issues will be developed. 

Benefits 

The Initiative will result in a better understanding of the dynamics of the river and watershed, 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. As a result of FY2009 funding from the 

State, some activities can start sooner than expected. The match of state funding to existing budgeted District funds 

provided an amount of $276,000 that will be amended into the agreement to cover increased coordination efforts with 

potential users of the excess water in Flatford and update the GIS database to the new version of GWIS. To initiate 

water quality monitoring $18,392 was transferred to the appropriate District sections. 

Funding History: Back 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 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 initiates 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. 

$1.77 million was obtained for FY2008 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, percentage wise, 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 budget will 

not be needed to leverage ad valorum funding budgeted in previous fiscal years 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 


0 1,829,978 


0 166,013 


0 1,200,341 


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Myakka Rvr 

W/S Init 

Prior 

Funding 



1,350,000 0 1,000,000 

0 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

Total 

Funding 

2,350,000 

$5,546,332 


1. Aerial Mapping Services 

Execute 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 


Execute Consultant Services Agreement 11/13/06 12/4/06 










Execute Amendment 1 5/22/09 5/22/09 

3.WMP Consulting Services 


Execute Work Order #10 1/31/09 3/31/09 4/10/09 



SAI Agreement Termination 10/31/10 1/10/11 

WMP Consulting Services 

Execute Work Order #13-Jones Edmunds 4/24/09 7/10/09 

Execute Work Order #12-Singhofen 4/24/09 7/10/09 


H048 



Complete Work Order #10 2/10/10 

WMP Consulting Services-Dewberry 



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 LiDAR vendor informed staff that the sensor 

used to acquire the data earlier this spring experienced hardware problems and the data are not usable. The vendor 

recollected the LiDAR data and the Eastern Manatee/Upper Myakka LiDAR was approved and delivered to the WMP 

consultant. 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 Order #1 deliverables (collecting and reviewing existing information, developing the methodology and approach for 

completing the surface water, water quality, and water budget modeling and preparing the project management, quality 

assurance, and outreach plan) were completed. Work Order #2 was executed on June 12, 2007, to develop the Upper 

Myakka River water budget model. Work Orders #3 and 4 were executed to complete the digital topographic information 

element, geospatially reference existing survey data from throughout the watershed, develop content for a web page, 

complete historic land use mapping, and identify model-specific features for the geodatabase. Changes in the processes 

of the Watershed Management Program as a result of FEMA work have delayed the development of Work Order #6. 

Imagery (late 1940s and early 1950s) is being utilized for historic land use mapping in the water budget analysis. Training 

on the Mike SHE (integrated computer model for the water budget) was held for District staff. Coordination efforts 

continue with the H063 PRMRWSA Source Feasibility study. Work Order #6 that includes historic vegetation 

investigation in Flatford Swamp, and preliminary sub-basin and watershed delineations was executed January 2, 2008. 

The kick-off meeting for the the peer review was held March 20, 2008. The historic land-use mapping and the digital 

terrain information are complete. The consultant has completed the future land use and historic land use hydrologic 

scenario runs. 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. Peer review comments have been 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 is waiting on recommendations for utilizing 

the recent Sarasota County Lidar from the District 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 have been delayed again as coordination efforts are worked through at the District. The consultant team 

continues to explore possible alternatives for users of excess water from Flatford Swamp. Initial meetings with potential 

users will continue for the next several months.Current Status: 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. 


H051 



AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 






Description 



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-48 inch diameter pipeline 

extending approximately 5.5 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. 

Benefits 

The 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 with the requested District share being 

$7,700,000. The District funding will be 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 anticipated to be: 

General fund $1,500,000; Manasota $500,000; Peace River $200,000; for a total of $2,200,000. 

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 $106,378,217. 


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 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, 


H051 


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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 3,200 (3,200) 0 1,501,785 2,750,000 4,251,785 

020 Peace River Basin 2,001 (2,001) 0 200,860 742,500 943,360 

021 Manasota Basin 2,001 (2,001) 0 501,913 2,007,500 2,509,413 


District 

PRMRWSA 0 0 600,000 2,200,000 4,900,000 7,700,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$15,404,558 


Permitting / Property aquisition 5/29/09 

Design 11/27/09 

Construction 12/31/10 


The Authority executed Work Order No. 2 with King Engineering Associates (King) on September 2nd, 2009 for the 

project coordination, BODR, final design, permitting, and bidding award services of the Phase 2 Interconnect. King was 

intially contracted in June 2007 for the project. 

Accelerate Florida: The Authority has been notified of the Accelerate Florida Program. This project will be shovel-ready 

December 2010. 


H052 



AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 






Description 

The Regional Integrated Loop System Program is a series of transmission pipelines that will be developed to regionally 


River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority's (Authority) four county region. This project, Phase 3A, proposes to 

construct a pipeline from Sarasota County's Carlton Water Treatment Facility north across the Myakka River to an 

existing County utility line. Eventually the interconnect will extend into Manatee County once all phases have been 

completed. 

Benefits 

Development of this project will further integrate regional resources; maximize surface water for public supply; 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%.) The District funding in FY 2010 is: 

Governing Board ($4,087,983), Peace River Basin Board ($0), and the Manasota Basin Board ($2,118,404) for a total 

of $6,206,387. Total funding budgeted to date (FY2008 and FY2009) is $12,729,517, split between to Governing 

Board ($6,554,517), the Peace River Basin Board ($1,709,750), and the Manasota Basin Board ($4,465,250) 


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 expansions (Loop 

System Phases 3B, 4A and 4B) include additional interconnect facilities in northern Sarasota County and southern 

Manatee County, allowing regional water delivery service to those communities. 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 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. 


H052 


Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,930,237 (3,000) 4,633,169 4,093,812 1,174,548 11,828,766 

020 Peace River Basin 523,304 (2,001) 1,191,295 2,612 317,128 2,032,338 

021 Manasota Basin 1,408,804 (2,001) 3,061,943 2,123,217 857,420 7,449,383 


District 

PR/MRWSA 3,850,000 0 8,879,517 8,555,483 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$42,595,487 


Preliminary Design / Basis of Design - Phase 3 7/31/08 3/31/08 

Final Design - Phase 3A 3/31/09 

Permitting / Property Aquisition - Phase 3A 4/30/09 

Construction - Phase 3A 5/31/10 






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 recieved on July 2nd, 2009. The USACOE permits 

were issued on July 30, 2009. A FDEP environmental resource permit is expected by October 10, 2009. 

Accelerate Florida Update: Notice was sent to PRMRWSA regarding the Accelerate Florida Initiative, although this 

project will not be "shovel ready" in the required time period. The Authority may consider including an early completion 

bonus clause in the construction contract. The Authority and County are attempting to have the pipeline in service by 

April 2010, several months ahead of the original schedule. 


H060 



AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 

Punta Gorda 





Description 

This project expanded the City of Punta Gorda's Shell Creek Water Treatment Plant (WTP) from 8 to 10 mgd. Project 

elements included rehabilitating existing filters and improving the facility's chemical mixing and disinfection processes. 

Although the facility recently received a re-rating from the DEP from 8 to 10 mgd, these improvements were necessary 

for the plant to treat a sustained capacity of 10 mgd. 

Benefits 

The City of Punta Gorda will have the ability to supply additional water to the regional system. The intent is to make 

water available to address a potential water supply shortfall that may occur while the Peace River/Manasota Regional 

Water Supply Authority (Authority) completes its facility expansion in 2010. This project will assist in maximizing 

surface water for public supply; providing rotational capacity and the ability to rest sources; providing reserve capacity 

for emergency transfers; limiting development of ground water in the Southern Water Use Caution Area; and better 

matching supply, demand, and financial investment on a regional basis. 

Costs 

Total estimated project cost was $3,000,000 while the District's share initially was $1,500,000. The entire District 

share was allocated in FY2007. 


The City of Punta Gorda originally planned an expansion of its Shell Creek WTP capacity to meet future public supply 

demands through 2016. The expansion was initially scheduled to occur in two stages, from 8 to 10 mgd by January 

2008 (later amended to June 2009) and from 10 to 15 mgd by 2014. The City submitted a separate cooperative 

funding application for each expansion in FY2007. This project (H060) was only for the expansion from 8 to 10 mgd. 

The Authority identified the Shell Creek WTP as a potential source for providing 2 mgd towards the Authority's GAP 

Plan. The GAP Plan addresses a possible water supply shortfall that may occur prior to full utilization of the Authority's 

Facility Expansions (F032 & F033). In addition to the WTP expansion (H060), the City of Punta Gorda submitted a 

cooperative funding application (H087) for the future construction of a 2 mgd RO facility at or near the Shell Creek 

WTP to meet their future public supply demands. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 756,994 (5,441) 1,295 

0 

0 752,848 

020 Peace River Basin 207,810 (4,533) 648 

0 

0 203,925 

021 Manasota Basin 553,586 (4,533) 648 

0 

0 549,701 


District 

Punta Gorda 1,500,000 0 0 

0 

0 1,500,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$3,006,474 


Begin WTP Improvements and re-rate from 8 to 10 mgd 10/1/06 10/1/06 

Basin Board Notification of Contract Execution 4/25/07 4/25/07 


H060 



Project Completion 1/31/08 6/30/09 3/1/09 

A. Complete Design and Equipment Delivery 

North Filter Improvements 8/10/07 8/21/07 8/21/07 

Sludge Bed Refurbishment 8/21/07 8/21/07 

Televise Underdrain 9/4/07 7/16/08 

Chemical Feed - New Flash Mix System 10/5/07 11/2/07 

Solids Contact Unit Equipment Replacement 10/30/07 11/30/07 

Dewatering Canopy 11/29/07 4/28/08 5/30/08 


B. Complete Construction 

Ground Storage Tank Modification 8/13/07 8/13/07 

Sludge Drying Bed Refurbishment 11/6/07 12/20/07 12/20/07 

Chemical Feed - New Flash Mix System 11/7/07 3/1/08 5/14/08 

North Filter Improvements 11/15/07 11/19/07 11/15/07 

Solids Contact Unit Equipment Replacement 11/16/07 12/21/08 12/20/07 

South Filter Improvements 1/3/08 1/1/08 12/21/08 

Dewatering Canopy 1/10/08 5/12/08 5/30/08 



The contract was executed on June 14, 2007 by the District's Executive Director and the Mayor of Punta Gorda. All 

project activities were completed on March 1, 2009. The District received final payment for the project in June 2009. 

ACTION-TO-DATE: Complete. 

Final project punchlist items and Chemical System Improvements were completed on March 1, 2009. This project was 

completed on schedule and under budget. 




efforts to accelerate the project. Since the project is complete, there are no needed tasks to accelerate the project. 


H062 



AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

CF Industries 




Description 

CF 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. 

Benefits 

This 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 



Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 198,914 437,905 205,950 5,242 406,948 1,254,959 

011 Alafia River Basin 49,474 109,476 53,634 1,048 101,737 315,369 

020 Peace River Basin 97,927 218,985 103,752 1,048 203,474 625,186 

021 Manasota Basin 49,474 109,476 51,571 1,048 101,737 313,306 




Prior 

Funding 



193,814 0 0 

0 

0 

193,814 


District 

CF Industries 3,191,233 0 400,675 844,677 

0 4,436,585 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 



Phase I 


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 


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 II 

Recharge/Monitor Wells Construction Commence 10/1/09 

Recharge/Monitor Wells Construction Complete 4/1/10 


CF Industries has decided to withdraw their coop funding request and proceed with the project without District funds. The 

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. A site visit was conducted on August 19 and pictures are available. 


H063 



AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This project will conduct feasibility studies on three potential alternative water supply sources that were identified in the 

Peace River/Manasota's Regional Water Supply Authority's Integrated Regional Water Supply Master Plan (IRWSMP). 

The sources include Cow Pen Slough/Dona Bay, Upper Myakka\Flatford Swamp and Shell Creek. The project will 

provide the following: 

Identify major supply opportunities in the three source areas 

Refine yield estimates 

Identify locations for treatment, storage and pipeline facilities 

Identify associated opportunities to improve environment 

Provide general design criteria for facilities 

Develop potential supply configurations and preliminary cost estimates 

Benefits 

This project and the associated feasibility studies will allow the Authorty to move forward with developing its next water 

supply source\sources through their Regional Resource Development program. The program focuses on maximizing 

surface water for public supply, reducing development pressure on groundwater in the SWUCA, providing rotational 

and reserve capacity for resting sources, and optimizing the regional financial investment in water supply and 

transmission capacity. 

Costs 

The total estimated project cost is $2,500,000. The District's anticipated total funding contribution for the project is 

$1,250,000. It is anticipated that, of the District's projected total funding contribution of $1,250,000, the District 

Governing Board will contribute $612,500, the Manasota Basin Board will contribute $447,125 (73 percent of the total 

basin board contribution), and the Peace River Basin Board will contribute $165,375 (27 percent of the total basin 

board contribution). Funding from the Ecosystem Management and Restoration Trust Fund in the amount of $50,000 

will be split evenly($25,000/$25,000) between the cooperators to reduce contributions. 




develop and deliver new water supply sources and facilities to meet the needs of its customers. Building upon the 

planning efforts of the Water Planning Alliance, the District, and Local Governments, the Authority has developed a 

draft IRWSMP which will serve as a road-map for meeting Authority member and customer water needs in the future. 

The IRWSMP will contain a Regional Resource Development program that will analyze and prioritize potential new 

water supply sources within the region. Initially the Authority submitted a FY2008 Cooperative Funding application to 

proceed with preliminary engineering of selected regional water supply source(s). After discussions between the 

District and Authority staff, the Authority's FY2008 application was revised to only include the feasibility portion of the 

Regional Resource Development program. It is anticipated that the Authority will need 20% ($500,000) of the total 

project cost in FY2007 and the remainder ($2,000,000) in FY2008. As a result, an out of cycle funding request will be 

brought to the June Manasota and Peace River Basin Boards and Governing Board for approval. Upon completion of 

the feasibility analysis, the Authority will move forward with final design and construction of the selected source(s). The 

first new regional water supply capacity is anticipated to be available in 2017. 


H063 



Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 520,157 125,000 6,708 

0 

0 651,865 


0 

0 179,628 


0 

0 465,627 


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Central W 

Coast SW Enhanc 

Prior 

Funding 



50,000 0 0 

0 

0 

50,000 


District 

PR/MRWSA 1,225,000 0 0 

0 

0 1,225,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$2,572,120 


Contract Approved 8/17/07 9/18/07 



Execute Work Order #2 1/10/08 1/10/08 


Draft Final Report deliverable 8/29/08 10/13/08 11/11/08 

Final Report 12/30/08 3/29/09 9/3/09 


Status History: The Authority received three submittals on April 25 for consultant services to conduct water supply 

feasibility studies of the Shell Creek, Cow Pen Slough/Dona Bay, and Upper Myakka River Systems and authorized 

contract negotiations with the top ranked firm, the PBS&J team. In addition, District staff brought an out of cycle funding 

request for $250,000 to the June Peace River Basin Board and Governing Board that was approved, contingent on 

approval by the Manasota Basin Board in July. The remaining $1,000,000 was funded in the FY2008 budget. Several 

scoping meetings took place with the consultant and contracts are executed. Scope and Work Order #1 of the Authority's 

Consultant Contract was approved by their Board. Existing data collection and evaluation and field reconnaissance visits 

to all three proposed areas by the consultant, the Authority, and District staff are complete. A Coordination meeting was 

held between District Ecologic Evaluation staff and Source Feasibility Study team. The first deliverable from Work Order 

#1 was a techinical report summarizing inventoried data and relevant technical reports and/or models and a database of 

the inventoried data. The second deliverable from Work Order #1 was a document describing preliminary alternatives 

recommended for efforts conducted in subsequent phases of the feasibility studies. Additional water quality testing for 

parameters such as corrosiveness, Giardia, Cryptosporidium, TOC (Total Organic Carbon), took place to allow for a 

balanced comparison between the proposed sites. Two joint meetings were held with the MRWI team to discuss 

hydrologic alternative scenarios in the Upper Myakka. The final Work Order for the project was executed covering 

preliminary water treatment processes, intake structure identification, transmission mains location, the Source Water 

Feasibility Study Report, Reliability Model update, and Public Meetings. Five Authority Technical Advisory Committee 

(TAC) meetings were held on June 30, July 22, August 15, September 22, and October 24, 2008 to provide project 

updates. Proposed conjunctive use was a major topic at those meetings. The results of the Feasibility Study was 

presented at Authority Board workshop on November 5, 2008. Comments on the Draft Source Feasibility Report were 

discussed at the TAC meeting on December 12, 2008. The Consultant is complete with the final report. The cooperative 

funding agreement with the Authority expired March 30, 2009. The Authority assured the District, the work will be 

complete, but the decision-making process on which projects will move forward into the next phase of design will 

continue until late spring 2009. Authority Staff has recommended the next source of water be from brackish groundwater 

and re-permitting the Peace River facility to utilize the allowable revised flow quantity from the middle Peace River MFL. 

Based on current demand projections, the Authority anticipates no new supply needed from 2010-2013, 3 mgd from 

2014-2019, 5 mgd from 2020-2023, and 8 mgd from 2024-2029. Current Status: The Final Source Feasibility Report was 


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approved at the September 2, 2009 Authority Board meeting. Staff has received the final deliverables and is closing out 

the project. 


H069 



AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 






Description 


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. 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. 

Benefits 

Development of this project will integrate regional resources; maximize surface water for public supply; 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 transfer up to 6 MGD 

between the Authority, Charlotte County, and Punta Gorda. In creating this interconnect, water provided by Punta 

Gorda to Charlotte County will offset the County's demand on the Peace River facility. This offset can then be made 

available to other Members of the Authority or placed into storage to create additional reliability for the regional 

system. 

The PRMRWSA Board awarded the design consultant contract to DMK Associates for Phase 1A in September 2007. 

Subsequently in October 17, 2007, the project was issued a notice to proceed. In February 2008, DMK presented the 

Preliminary Engineering Report which District staff reviewed. In June 2008, the Authority presented a draft of the Basis 

of Design Report to the District for review. District staff attended a meeting on the BODR, during which the pipeline 

route options were accepted. Also discussed was additional monitoring and treatment for water blending between 

treatment plants. 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 the existing 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 


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River, an approximately 2 mile segment will utilize the City of Punta Gorda's existing infrastructure. The amendment 

allows for the shared capacity of this segment. 

On May 18, 2009, the Authority held a technical coordination meeting with Charlotte County's Utilities, Public Works, 

and Real Estate Services departments to discuss road crossings, right of way usage, and easement acquisitions. 

The original Phase 1 interconnect (H050), which would run east of Phase 1A and provide rotational capacity between 

the two water facilities, was resubmitted for FY2010 funding but was postponed again in June 2009 due to economic 

challenges. The project will likely be resubmitted for District funding in FY2011. 


Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 3,710,271 0 3,338 4,111 

0 3,717,720 


0 1,006,788 

021 Manasota Basin 2,707,140 0 648 4,238 

0 2,712,026 



Funds 

Prior 

Funding 



0 0 5,000,000 

0 

0 

5,000,000 


District 

PRMRWSA 7,007,500 0 0 

0 

0 7,007,500 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$19,444,034 


Preliminary Design/Basis of Design 7/31/07 6/1/08 

Final Design 6/30/09 

Permitting / Property Aquisition 7/31/09 


Contract Expires 2/1/12 






Accelerate Florida Update: The Authority has been notified of the Accelerate Florida Program. Current 

design/permitting work is moving at an efficient pace. The Authority may consider including early completion bonuses in 

the construction contract. Permitting must be completed prior to construction commencement. 


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Polk County Comprehensive Water Supply Plan Joint Study 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 

Basin(s) Alafia River, Peace River 

Cooperator(s) 




Polk County, South Florida Water Management District 


Description 

The Polk County Comprehensive Water Supply Plan will identify and quantify viable public water supply and alternative 

water supply sources for various public utility systems within Polk County. Recommendations from the plan will include 

project definitions, specific actions, production rates, schedules, project costs and unit water costs. The total cost for 

the project is $955,318. 

Benefits 

Development of this plan will aid in the identification of viable water supply sources for Polk County's increasing water 

demands, and advance the preservation of natural resources in the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA) by 

selecting projects that support limited groundwater use. 

Costs 

As presented in the consultant's proposed Scope of Services and Fee Schedule, the total estimated cost for the 

project is $955,318 with the requested District's share being $382,127, SFWMD share being $95,532, and Polk 

County's share being $477,659. Total District funding budgeted in FY2009 is $382,127, divided between the 

Governing Board $191,063 (50%), the Peace River Basin Board $149,030 (39%), and the Alafia Basin Board $42,034 

(11%). 

The Funding table below shows the Cumulative Transfers of $477,659 in "District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based 

Revenue" which was budgeted in FY2009 before the SFWMD share of $95,532 was incorporated. As a result, District 

Ad Valorem dollars of $95,532 will lapse at the end of fiscal year 2009. 


Two previous planning studies were commissioned with District funding to investigate the water supply sources of Polk 

County. The current Polk County Comprehensive Water Supply Plan differs from the previous studies in that this plan 

will provide Polk County with feasible water supply options, schedules and cost estimates. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 238,830 9,946 8,360 

0 257,136 

011 Alafia River Basin 0 52,542 1,766 1,394 

0 55,702 

020 Peace River Basin 0 186,287 7,062 6,270 

0 199,619 


District 


0 

0 477,659 

SFWMD 95,532 0 0 

0 

0 95,532 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$1,085,648 



Alafia River Basin Approval of Agreement 2/7/08 2/7/08 

Effective Contract Date 2/8/08 2/8/08 


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Peace River Basin Approval of Agreement 2/8/08 2/8/08 


50% Completion 3/16/09 1/26/09 

Project Completion Date 12/31/09 

Contract Termination Date 7/31/10 

Task Description 

Task 2 - Identify and Quantify Water Supply Alternatives 10/15/08 12/15/08 12/15/08 

Task 3 - Current Water Supply and Deficit Analysis 12/15/08 12/15/08 

Task 4 - Treatment Transmission and Storage Analysis 3/16/09 3/20/09 

Task 5 - Implementation Plan 5/11/09 7/28/09 7/31/09 

Task 6 - Allowance for Other Detailed Investigations 11/9/09 

Task 1 - Project Progress and Coordination 11/9/09 


Based on the recent results from the Kissimmee River Water Supply Feasibility Study and limitation of future water 

sources from outside its boundaries, Polk County (County) requested the District participate in a more detailed analysis 

of available ground water and alternative water supplies within Polk County. To fulfill the request of the County, a funding 

agreement was created effective from February 8, 2008 to July 31, 2010, between the District, Polk County, and 

SFWMD. This agreement was approved by the Polk County Board of County Commissioners on April 23, 2008 and was 

signed by all parties. The total estimated cost to complete the PCCWSP is $955,318 via a consulting services contract 

between the County and Reiss Environmental. The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has agreed to 

provide 10 percent of the total project cost, reducing the District's share to 40 percent, or $382,127. On April 25, 2008 

District staff attended a meeting with Tampa Bay Water and Polk County to discuss potential opportunities for water 

supply to Polk County from Tampa Bay Water. The County and TBW completed a Memorandum of Understanding 

(MOU) to aid in the implementation of future collaborative efforts. TBW's Board approved the MOU on October 20, 2008, 

while the Polk County BOCC approved the MOU at its meeting on November 5, 2008. Additionally, the County is involved 

in several other initiatives to investigate water supply options. One option the County is evaluating is the potential for 

additional ground water in southeast Polk County. The County and SFWMD are coordinating to investigate this potential 

source as any withdrawals would be located within the SFWMD. The County is also coordinating with the STOPR group, 

which includes St. Cloud, Tohopekaliga Water Authority, Orange County, Osceola County, Polk County, and the Reedy 

Creek Improvement District. STOPR and SFWMD are currently investigating the potential for water supply from the 

Kissimmee River, which should be completed by the end of 2011. On February 21, 2008, Polk County hosted the project 

kick-off meeting with attendance by SWFWMD, SFWMD, Polk County and Polk County Utilities. Reiss Environmental, 

Polk County's subconsultant, and Polk County participated in three information sessions with the District to discuss 

issues such as conservation, the Upper Peace River and Minimum Flows and Levels. In addition, SFWMD and Polk 

County continue to move forward on investigating the Lower Floridan Aquifer in southeast Polk County as a potential 

source. The notice to proceed with well construction was September 3, 2008. Throughout the projec, District, County, 

and SFWMD staff met to discuss the list of projects, review the progress of the plan and prepare for any upcoming Polk 

County BoCC or District Board meetings. At the October 30, 2008 Polk County BOCC workshop, Polk County staff and 

their consultant presented the ranked project lists to the Polk County Commissioners. At that time County Manager, Mike 

Herr, informed the board that the County was seeking concurrence on the short and long projects lists by the 17 cities 

and municipalities. To support this concurrence effort, District staff attended the Lakeland, Winter Haven, Polk City, 

Dundee and Frostproof City Council meetings at which the short and long project lists were approved unanimously. 

Auburndale, Davenport and Mulberry City Commissions also were in concurrence with the lists. At the December 17, 

2008 BoCC meeting, the Commission concurred with the short and long project list of water supply project options and 

voted to continue investigations of short list projects. The District reviewed and commented on all Technical 

Memorandums which included finalized reports on the Alafia and Peace River and the Conservation Analysis. By 

mid-May District staff completed visiting municipalities throughout Polk County to discuss conservation efforts and clarify 

demand projections. Additionally, District staff attended the April City Manager's meeting at which Polk County and their 

municipalities decided to delay the project until July to allow time to present the information to their city councils. 

Currently, District staff is monitoring the coring progress of the Southeast Wellfield, a potential source on the short list. 

ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time. 

This project is complete however District staff is waiting on final invoices to close out the project. The Final Report was 

submitted in July 2009. Presentations covering the results of the report were made at a a Polk County BOCC workshop 

on July 20, 2009, the District's Governing Board meeting on July 28, 2009 and the Polk County BOCC meeting on 

August 5, 2009. The SFWMD has a similar presentation scheduled for their Governing Board on October 14, 2009. 

Other ongoing District staff activities include monitoring the coring progress of the Southeast Wellfield, a potential source 

on the short list. District staff is also preparing an outreach effort to coordinate wiht Polk County's cities and 

municipalities regarding their water supply options. 



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efforts to accelerate the project. Since the project is both near completion and does not involve any construction 

activities, there are no needed tasks to accelerate the project. 


H073 

Polk County SWRUSA Carter Rd 1 Billion Gallon Reclaim Storage & 

Pumping Station 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Peace River 

Cooperator(s) 

Polk County Utilities 

Project Manager NOURANI, MEHRSHAD 



Description 

This project consists of the planning, design, permitting and construction of a 1-billion gallon, lined storage reservoir 

and associated pumping and piping systems to connect to the SWRUSA Reuse System and the City of Lakeland's 

wetland disposal system. The reservoir will hold water that is captured from the City's wetland treatment system for 

reclaimed water and wet-weather flows from the County's reclaimed water system. The captured water will be later 

pumped, filtered and treated to be used for irrigation on residential lawns, commercial landscapes and recreational 

grounds. Additional piping to be designed and constructed with this project is 8,150 ft of pipe along Carter Rd from the 

reservoir site to connect to the County's reuse transmission line on County Rd 540A. This line will improve pressures 

and reliability within the eastern portion of the SWRUSA reclaimed water system and to add additional users. The 

project will be undertaken in 3 phases, the first of which would confirm the feasibility and the available yield from a 

cooperative Polk County and City of Lakeland reclaim water system and the design of the Carter Rd Extension. The 

feasibility study will also determine the number and type of reclaimed water customers for the City of Lakeland (date to 

be determined). The second phase, for which FY2009 funds are requested, will provide the design and permitting for 

the reservoir system, the execution of an interlocal agreement with the City to share the land and/or right of way, and 

to prepare a management plan for the water resource. The third phase will consist of the construction.The County has 

2,398 connections (959,200 gpd) in existing or identified future connections that can be served with irrigation water 

supplied from this project. The type of customers include residential, industrial and commercial. The number of 

customers for the City of Lakeland will be determined upon completion of the feasibility study being conducted 

cooperatively by the County and the City. 

Benefits 

The City's projected potable water demand is 2 MGD and the County has 2,398 connections (959,200 GPD) in existing 

reclaimed water dry-lined or identified future connections that could be served with irrigation water supplied from this 

project. The related potable offset of the reuse piping along Carter Road is estimated to be 158,000 gallons per day. 

Also, this porject will improve pressures and reliability within the eastern portion of the SWRUSA reclaimed water 

system and to add additional users. 

Costs 

Total cost of the project over 3 fiscal years is $18,215,628. Total District share is approximately $9,107,814. 

Requested FY2009 funding from the District is $342,500 for the design, and will be shared by the Governing and Basin 

Boards associated with the population of Polk County's and Lakeland's service areas that will receive the project 

benefits, as follows: Governing Board = $171,250 (50%); Alafia River Basin = $34,250 (10%); Peace River Basin = 

$137,000 (40%). The remaining $8,765,314 will be requested for funding in the following years. Alafia River Basin 

Board encumbered $36,043 in FY 2009 and Peace River Basin Board encumbered $138,568 in FY2009. 


The City's projected demand is 2 million gallons per day and the County has .959 mgd of potable water demand. The 

County has identified 2,398 existing and future residential reclaimed water connections with 959,200 gallons per day 

reclaimed water flow. The related potable offset of the reuse piping along Carter Road is estimated to be 158,000 

gallons per day. The County and the City are currently finalizing an intergovernmental agreement which assigns to 

each party responsibility for the cost and maintenance of the system. The County and the City are currently 

conducting a feasibility study (not cost to the District) to confirm the benefits and viability of this project. When 

finalized, the District will review the study results to confirm District's future funding of this project. The results of the 

study will be available by the end of March 2008. 


H073 

Polk County SWRUSA Carter Rd 1 Billion Gallon Reclaim Storage & 

Pumping Station 




Revenue 

0 0 174,237 

0 



0 

0 36,007 


0 

0 138,532 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$348,776 



Notice to Proceed for Study 3/1/09 

Feasibility Study Completion 9/30/09 

Land Acquisition/Right of Way 6/30/10 

Design/Permitting 9/30/10 

Construction Completion 9/30/12 

Status As Of: November 06, 2008 

The County is expected to withdraw from this project because the City of Lakeland is no longer a partner to the County in 

this initiative. This project was expected to deliver a 1-billion gallon, lined storage reservoir and associated pumping and 

piping systems to be connected to the SWRUSA Reuse System and the City of Lakeland's wetland disposal system. The 

Carter Road reservoir was expected to hold water captured from the City's wetland treatment system for reclaimed water 

and wet-weather flows from the County's reclaimed water system. The captured water would have been pumped, filtered 

and treated for irrigation on residential lawns, commercial landscapes and recreational grounds. However, the City of 

Lakeland recently entered into a cooperatively funded reclaimed water project with the District and other partners to 

provide reclaimed water for industrial and commercial use within the County. 


H076 



AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Tampa Electric Company 




Description 

This alternative water supply project is proposed to maximize the beneficial use of reclaimed water flows that are not 

currently being beneficially used by the City of Lakeland, and potentially other utilities, such as Polk County, Plant City, 

Mulberry and Hillsborough County. The project is best described as being composed of two elements. The first 

element is a traditional reclaimed water supply project consisting of transmission pipelines and storage to provide 

reclaimed water to industrial users from one or more domestic wastewater treatment facilities. This element is 

proposed to be implemented in at least two phases. 

Phase I consists of the design and construction of approximately 15 miles of reclaimed water transmission main from 

the City of Lakeland's wastewater effluent wetland treatment system to the Tampa Electric Company's (TECO) Polk 

Power Station (WUP# 11747) for power generation expansion (Unit 6). Phase I also includes the additional treatment 

necessary, including one deep disposal well, for TECO to treat the water to an acceptable level for cooling and other 

potential uses. 

Phase II , of the first element, may bring additional reclaimed water to TECO to meet additional power generation 

expansion needs at the Polk Power Station (Unit 7). Phase II may also provide reclaimed water to customers in 

addition to TECO, such as Mosaic. It is likely that storage will be necessary for this phase, which could involve the 

reclamation and conversion of Mosaic's N-5 Reservoir to a reclaimed water storage reservoir. The source of 

reclaimed water for this second phase is being evaluated and could include Hillsborough County's Valrico Wastewater 

Treatment Facility. District staff and project participants will be ensuring the project infrastructure, including pipe 

capacities, are sized appropriately in anticipation of future flows that may be used to serve other users. 

Recharge is being explored as part of the second element, which is more innovative in concept and seeks to create 

opportunities for additional potable groundwater withdrawals in the SWUCA through direct or indirect recharge of 

reclaimed water into the Upper Floridan aquifer in southern Hillsborough County and/or western Polk County. FY2008 

funding was approved by the Governing Board to be used for the initiation of a feasibility study to be conducted by a 

specialized consultant to investigate treatment needs, costs and water resource benefits (potential new groundwater 

withdrawals) achieved through direct or indirect recharge of reclaimed water into the Upper Floridan aquifer. The 

feasibility study is being solely funded and managed by the District. 

Benefits 

The implementation of Phase I will provide TECO with approximately 6 mgd of an alternative water source for power 

generation expansion at the Polk Power Station. While flows have not been finalized, Phase II will provide TECO with 

reclaimed water for a future power generation expansion. Discussions with potential Phase II project participants 

have revealed that additional reclaimed water flows may be utilized by other customers, such as Mosaic. Utilization of 

reclaimed water will eliminate surface water discharges, ultimately resulting in a reduction of nitrogen loading to Tampa 

Bay. The potential project benefit of recharge to the Upper Floridan aquifer of the SWUCA in the vicinity of southern 

Hillsborough County or western Polk County is being explored and if feasible could provide for additional groundwater 

withdrawals in the SWUCA. 

Costs 

Phase I is estimated to cost $65,686,800, and the District is being asked to fund 50 percent, or $32,843,400. The 

funding approved for Phase I in FY2009, includes $8,354,642 from the Governing Board, $2,540,354 from the Alafia 

River Basin Board, and $521,640 from the Peace River Basin Board, for a total of $11,416,636 in District funding. An 

additional $2,500,000 from the Water Restoration Action Plan Fund has been allocated to Phase I in FY2009. The 

funding approved in FY2010 for Phase I includes $5,000,000 from the Governing Board, $1,611,780 from the Alafia 

River Basin Board, and $600,000 from the Peace River Basin Board, for a total of $7,211,780 in District funding. 

Though the Manasota Basin Board approved $31,250 in FY2009, the funding was returned to the Basin Board due to 

further project refinement, which does not include a water resource benefit in this basin. The Governing Board also 

allocated $50,000 from the FY2008 budget to assist TECO in the cost analyses of evaluating potential reclaimed water 

supply routes for Phase I. However, a route was selected without having to utilize the $50,000 that was set aside, so it 

was returned to the Governing Board's Water Supply and Resource Development Reserves (H100). 

Phase II has not yet been initiated. The preliminary cost estimate is $70,000,000. 

Recharge: The Governing Board also allocated $500,000 from the FY2008 budget to be used for a feasibility study to 


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investigate reclaimed water aquifer recharge. 


Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 500,000 8,356,093 5,011,656 6,732,493 20,600,242 

011 Alafia River Basin 0 1,500,000 1,046,983 1,620,040 3,366,246 7,533,269 



0 

0 32,701 



Funds 

Prior 

Funding 



0 2,500,000 0 

0 

0 

2,500,000 


District 

TECO 0 0 5,623,015 17,239,935 8,730,450 31,593,400 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$66,762,387 


Phase I 

Agreement Effective 10/1/08 10/1/08 


Begin Infrastructure Design 3/15/09 

Begin Disposal Well Design 3/1/10 

Begin Water Quality Testing 8/31/10 

Complete Disposal Well Design 9/30/10 

Begin Disposal Well Construction 1/1/11 

Complete Infrastructure Design 3/31/11 

Begin Infrastructure Construction 4/30/11 

Complete Water Quality Testing 4/30/13 

Complete Infrastructure Construction 4/30/13 

Complete Disposal Well Construction 4/30/13 

Phase I Completion 1/31/14 

Phase I Contract Closeout 12/31/14 

Recharge 

Begin Aquifer Recharge Study 10/1/08 10/1/08 

Complete Aquifer Recharge Study 3/31/09 3/31/09 


Phase I: The District has allocated a total of $11,416,636 in FY2009 towards completion of the project. An additional 

$2,500,000 from the WRAP fund was also allocated in FY2009. The Cooperative Funding Agreement was approved by 

the Governing Board, and subsequently signed by the Executive Director, on February 24, 2009. Additional funding was 

approved for FY2010. TECO has submitted a revised project schedule in which many of the milestone dates have 

changed since certain tasks will now be initiated before others. The project schedule will be adjusted accordingly. 

ACTION TO DATE: On time. TECO issued the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for (1) preliminary engineering and (2) 

oversight of well construction and the drilling contractor on June 8 and June 15, respectively. A Request for Proposal 

(RFP) for construction of a Class I Exploratory Injection Well was also released on June 19. Selections are forthcoming. 

Recharge: The Governing Board approved a $500,000 transfer from the FY2008 budget to be used for the feasibility 

study. All project tasks have been completed. The results of the project were presented to the Governing Board on 

March 31, 2009. District staff is received requests for FY2010 funding to conduct feasibility analyses of two direct aquifer 


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recharge projects and two indirect recharge projects. These feasibility studies will expand upon the work done for the 

RRWPI project and will assess site specific hydrogeologic conditions and costs. 


H079 



AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 





FERGUSON, JOHN 

Description 

The Regional Resource Development program will, in several phases, develop up to 35 mgd in average daily capacity 

of alternative/conjunctive drinking water supplies based on results of the Authority's Source Water Feasibility Study 

(H063). The new capacity is needed to meet regional reliability targets and growing regional needs. The new supplies 

are proposed for development at Shell/Prairie Creek, Cow-Pen Slough/Dona Bay, Upper Myakka/Flatford, and the RV 

Griffin Reserve. In May/June 2009 the Authority Board is scheduled to consider which alternative/conjunctive supply 

projects to move into preliminary design, so no specific project is available to review at this time. 

Benefits 

The Regional Resource Development program will focus on the objectives listed below: 1) Maximize surface water for 

public supply which in turn limits development pressure on groundwater in the SWUCA; 2) Provide rotational and 

reserve capacity enabling improved resource management opportunities such as source resting; 3) Participate in 

conjunctive projects that improve resource conditions while yielding economical water supply; 4) Optimize the regional 

financial investment in water supply and transmission capacity. 

Costs 

Because the process to chose the next project is taking longer than originally anticipated no additional funds will be 

allocated to this project for FY2010. Because the specific resource configuration has not been chosen yet, the District 

has set aside $600,000 from the West-Central Florida Water Resource Action Plan funding for FY2009. Total project 

cost of developing all three sources has a conceptual estimate of $514,000,000 with the District share including the 

WRAP funding at $257,000,000. 




develop and deliver new water supply sources and facilities to meet the needs of its customers. The Authority's 

Integrated Master Water Supply Master Plan (December 2006 draft) identified a need of up to 51.4 mgd of additional 

supply development to reliably meet member demands by 2025, and also evaluated six potential supply sources to 

meet future needs. The Source Water Feasibility study, initiated in July 2007 focus' on the three sources identified 

above as the highest potential future sources for the region. Though demand projections from members and 

customers has decreased development of new sources will be conducted in phases during the next 20 years to meet 

growing demands and critical system reliability requirements. 


H079 



Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 11,381 8,252 66,535,863 66,555,496 


021 Manasota Basin 0 0 8,550 4,046 70,394,877 70,407,473 



Funds 

Prior 

Funding 



0 0 600,000 

0 

0 

600,000 


District 

PR\MRWSA 0 0 600,000 15,750,000 161,950,000 178,300,000 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Status History: On November 5, 2008, the options from the H063 Feasibility Study were formally presented to the 

Authority board. These options include: three potential reservoir sites in the Upper Myakka Basin and a new surface 

water treatment facility, yielding 10 mgd; 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; 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. 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: The Authority 

continues to meet with potential partners on developing regional water supply projects for this next phase. 


Total 

Funding 

$341,310,304

H080 

Polk Central Florida Water Resource Development Project 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 






Description 

The Polk Central Florida Water Resource Development Project will implement a water resource sustainability 

project/program as described in the West Central Florida Water Restoration Action Plan. The project will also be 

consistent with the current Regional Water Supply Plan and the Polk County Comprehensive Water Supply Plan 

(H072). 

Benefits 

This project/program will aid in the development of viable water supply sources for Polk County's increasing water 

demands, and advance the preservation of natural resources in the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA) by 

providing alternatives to groundwater use. 

Costs 

The total estimated alternative water supply (AWS) demand for Polk County is 10 mgd, which will result in a total 

project cost of $150,000,000 as detailed in the District's Long-Range Water Supply and Resourde Development 

Funding Plan (Financial Engine). To date this project has received $5,013,750 in legislative appropriation and it has 

been allocated towards projects on the Polk County Comprehensive Water Supply Plan Short List including $2.5 

Million to H076 Regional Reclaimed Water Partnership Initiative. The remaining $2,513,750 in legislative 

appropriation for this project (H080) were transferred/lapsed and then rebudgeted to the projects selected by 

Polk County as detailed below. The transferred appropriations will be matched by the cooperator and the District within 

each project. As a result of all funding being transferred, this project (H080) is closed out. The proposed District 

FY2010 Request of $1,256,875 will no longer be attributed to H080 but to each specific project selected by Polk 

County. 

A total of $1,010,973 will be transferred to H090 and divided between the Governing Board ($505,487), and the Peace 

River Basin Board ($505,486). A total of $833,332 will be transferred/lapsed and rebudgeted to H091 and divided 

between the Governing Board ($416,666), Peace River Basin Board ($208,333) and Alafia River Basin Board 

($208,333 - lapsed). A total of $669,445 will be transferred/lapsed and rebudgeted to N024 and divided between the 

Peace River Basin Board ($66,945) and Hillsborough River Basin Board ($602,500 - lapsed). The below funding table 

will reflect the lapsed and rebudgeted funds after October 1, 2009. 


The Polk County Comprehensive Water Supply Plan (H072) identified viable public water supply sources and 

alternative water supply sources for various public utility systems within Polk County. As part of the Water Supply 

Plan, initially source options were ranked but were later revised to include individual City Implementation Plans for 

each municipality. The Water Supply Plan was completed in July 2009 and the projects selected by Polk County for 

the Polk Central Florida Water Resource Development project are anticipated to begin in FY2009/FY2010. 


Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 (922,153) 0 

0 

0 (922,153) 

020 Peace River Basin 0 (780,764) 0 

0 

0 (780,764) 



Funds 

Prior 

Funding 




0 (2,500,000) 5,013,750 

0 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

Total 

Funding 

2,513,750 

$810,833

H080 

Polk Central Florida Water Resource Development Project 


The Polk County Comprehensive Water Supply Plan (PCCWSP) (H072) was completed in July 2009. A preliminary list of 

projects from the Water Supply Plan was available in December 2008 to aid in the selection of an alternative water 

supply project. On December 17, 2008 the Polk County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the 

agreement with the District designating approximately $2.5 million in West Central Florida Restoration Action Plan 

(WRAP) funds to Alternative Water Supply (AWS) projects listed on the PCCWSP (H072) - short list. On August 5, 2009 

the Polk County BOCC approved the PCCWSP. In a letter dated May 14, 2009 Polk County prioritized projects to receive 

WRAP funds and decided to fund the following three projects: (1) Polk County NERUSA Holly Hill Reclaimed Water 

Storage and Pumping and Lower Floridan Aquifer Well (H090); (2) Polk County SWRUSA Reclaimed Water Connection 

to TECO (H091); and (3) Polk County NWRUSA Reclaimed Water Storage and Pumping Station (N024). As mentioned 

above in the Cost Section of this report, WRAP and District appropriations will be transferred to the projects selected by 

Polk County (H090, H091 and N024) and resulting in the closing of this project number (H080). 


H084 

Arcadia-DeSoto Interconnect 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 

City of Arcadia 




Description 

This interconnect will provide the City of Arcadia an alternative source of water while conserving 73 million gallons a 

year of treated potable water. The project consists of the construction of approximately 1200 feet of transmission main, 

backflow prevention device, meter, flow control valve, telemetry and other required valving and fittings necessary to 

interconnect the DeSoto County regional transmission and distribution water main to the City of Arcadia's raw water 

main. Currently, DeSoto County has to flush an average of approximately 200,000 gallons of treated water per day in 

order to meet water quality standards and maintain satisfactory chlorine residual within their existing regional 

transmission line from the PRMRWSA. The construction of the proposed interconnect will allow DeSoto County to 

send water to the City of Arcadia raw water main where it can be utilized to offset water withdrawn from the 

Intermediate Aquifer. It is anticipated that the imported water will reduce the City of Arcadia's groundwater withdrawals 

by approximately 33 gallons per household per day. 

Benefits 

The goal of this project would be to offset existing groundwater withdrawals by beneficially using water that is currently 

being discharged into a stormwater pond as a result of required flushing. The project would increase proper utilization 

of the water resources within the District's jurisdiction through more efficient use of the existing Desoto County water 

supplies. Upon completion, the project will provide an additional source of water for the City of Arcadia while reducing 

the amount of groundwater being withdrawn from the Intermediate Aquifer. 

Costs 

The total estimated cost of the project is $150,000 with the requested District share being $112,500 (75%, as 

applicable for REDI communities.) The District funding will be divided between the Governing Board, $56,250 (50%); 

and the Peace River Basin, $56,250 (50%). District funding is budgeted in FY2010. 

Project engineering costs are estimated to be $30,000 and construction is estimated at $120,000. 


The City of Arcadia requested a reduction in the matching funds based on the Rural Economic Development Initiative 

(REDI) since the City meets the requirements for a economically distressed rural community as defined by S. 

288.0656. The estimated cost/benefit ratio for this project, calculated at an 8% APR over 5 years is $0.50 per 

thousand gallons based on a 5 year interconnect agreement between DeSoto and Arcadia and an anticipated savings 

of 200,000 gpd. Project advertising for bids are expected begin by November 1, 2009, construction start up anticipated 

on January 1, 2010, and substantial completion by March 1, 2010. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 56,858 


0 57,098 


District 

City of Arcadia 0 0 0 37,500 

0 37,500 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$151,456 



H084 

Arcadia-DeSoto Interconnect 

Finalize Interconnect Agreement 10/1/09 

Complete Interconnect Design 10/30/09 

Execute agreement with District 10/30/09 

Begin Construction 1/4/10 

Activate Interconnect 3/1/10 


The City has authorized Hazen and Sawyer as the project consultant. The consultant is currently preparing the 

preliminary design report. The City of Arcadia and DeSoto County are currently developing their interlocal agreement for 

the transfer/purchase of water. 


H085 

Charlotte County Regional Reclaimed Water Expansion Phase 2 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This regional alternative water supply project involves the design and construction of new reclaimed water pipeline, 

and also uses existing and abandoned pipeline, to interconnect the east and west service areas of Charlotte County's 

reclaimed water system. The regional project consists of the design and construction of 17,500 linear feet of 12-inch 

diameter reclaimed water transmission main to be constructed from end of the pipeline, in the eastern part of the 

county, constructed as part of Cooperative Funding Initiative Project Number H027 to an existing, abandoned pipe 

located on the bridge that crosses the Myakka River. Construction continues from the existing pipeline on the bridge to 

reclaimed water storage and pumping facilities located on the site of the West Port Wastewater Reclamation Facility in 

the western part of the county. This project will complete the regional line enabling the county to move reclaimed water 

flows from an area of lower demand in the west to an area of higher demand in the east. The project also involves the 

design and construction of 1,075 gpm in pumping, for an increase from 425 gpm to 1500 gpm, and a 5 MG lined 

storage pond, increasing the pond storage from 10 MG to 15 MG, at the West Port site. These facilities are necessary 

to consistently meet the reclaimed water demand of existing customers and to take full advantage of the storage 

capacity of the reclaimed water ASR well which is to be constructed on the site of the Rotonda WRF as part of 

Cooperative Funding Initiative Project Number L215. 

Benefits 

This project will complete regionalize Charlotte County's reclaimed water system by interconnecting the wastewater 

treatment facilities and providing the ability to move flows from areas of low demand to areas of high demand, while 

taking full advantage of seasonal and diurnal storage within the system. As a result, reclaimed water flows can be 

maximized throughout the service area. 

Costs 

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $2,800,000, of which, because this is part of a regional effort to 

increase the use of reclaimed water, the Peace River Basin and Governing Boards are requested to fund 50 percent, 

or $1,400,000. Funding in the amount of $400,000 (split between the Peace River Basin and Governing Board) has 

been budgeted in FY2010 and it is expected that $1,000,000 ($500,000 from the Peace River Basin and $500,000 

from the Governing Board) will be requested in future years. No cost-benefit is calculated for this project, as it is 

associated with the regional benefits achieved with H027. 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 competes the regional trunk line that will permit transmission of public access reclaimed water from the 

East Port WRF located in Central County to the Rotonda WRF located on the Cape Haze peninsula which is 

connected to the West Port WRF via an existing transmission main. The project is to be constructed in three stages: 

Stage 1 construction will complete the transmission main to the West Port WRF; Stage 2 will increase the pumping 

capacity at West Port from the current 425 gpm to approximately 1,500 gpm and will also provide piping and metering 

to permit pumping of reclaimed water back across the Myakka River to users located in Central County on SR 776 

whenever necessary; Stage 3 will consist of construction of the 5 MG reclaimed water storage pond. Of the total 

project cost of $2,800,000, approximately 89 percent ($2,500,000) is expected to be needed for construction, and the 

remainder ($300,000) for design and administration. 


H085 

Charlotte County Regional Reclaimed Water Expansion Phase 2 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


020 Peace River Basin 0 0 0 201,395 500,000 701,395 


District 

Charlotte County 0 0 0 1,400,000 

0 1,400,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$2,803,475 


Execute Agreement 11/30/09 

Commence Design 1/1/10 

Complete Design Stage 1 5/1/10 

Complete Design Stage 2 7/1/10 

Commence Construction Stage 1 8/1/10 

Complete Design Stage 3 10/1/10 

Commence Construction Stage 2 11/1/10 

Complete Stage 1 Construction 2/1/11 

Commence Stage 3 Construction 2/1/11 

Complete Stage 2 Construction 5/1/11 

Complete Stage 3 Construction 10/1/12 

Contract Close-out 10/1/13 

Offset Report 10/1/14 


A scope of work has been received from the cooperator. A cooperative funding agreement has been prepared and is 

expected to be executed late in 2009 or early in 2010. To date, $400,000 has been budgeted, of which $0 has been 

reimbursed. 


H087 



AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

City of Punta Gorda 



MORRIS, LISANN 


Description 

This project is a Reverse Osmosis (RO) facility to be co-located with the City of Punta Gorda's existing 10 mgd water 

treatment facility. The RO facility would provide 2 mgd of treated brackish groundwater for blending with treated 

surface water to reduce levels of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). This project would also provide water to the four county 

region (Charlotte, Sarasota, Desoto, and Manatee) through the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply 

Authority's Phase 1A Interconnect (H069). Project components would include final design\permitting and construction. 

Benefits 

Construction of the RO facility for brackish groundwater treatment will provide a blending source to reduce levels of 

TDS, which would improve the quality and seasonal reliability of the surface water treatment facility. The brackish 

water could be used as an alternative source and could potentially serve as a future recovery strategy for proposed 

MFLs on Shell Creek. The City has indicated in their application this water would be available to the Peace River 

Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority. 

Costs 

The City estimated the total project cost at $36,700,000. The City budgeted $1,000,000 in FY2009 for the project, prior 

to submitting a District funding request. The total District eligible cost through construction is estimated at 

$35,700,000, with $17,850,000 in funding requested. The anticipated District FY2010 funding is scheduled as: 

Governing Board $1,000,000, Manasota Basin Board $500,000, and the Peace River Basin Board $270,000. 


The City currently has an interlocal agreement to transfer 1 mgd under the Authority's GAP permit. The GAP permit 

expires on January 30, 2013. This project, along with the development of an off-line reservoir, are under examination 

as part of an MFL recovery strategy for Shell Creek. The 2 mgd RO facility may employ some of the City's existing 

ASR wells transitioned into brackish water supply wells. A deep injection well will be required to dispose of RO 

concentrate. The treated groundwater will be used conjunctively with surface water when TDS levels are high during 

periods of drought. The RO facility may be incrementally expanded to 8 mgd in future phases, based on the 

permittability of brackish groundwater sources. Additional aquifer performance data will be required to determine total 

groundwater availability in the area. Future phases of the RO facility may also be designed for the treatment of surface 

water with high TDS levels. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0 0 1,004,694 7,925,000 8,929,694 




District 

City of Punta Gorda 0 0 1,000,000 2,000,000 14,850,000 17,850,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$35,711,064 



H087 


Preliminary Design Report 12/15/09 

Final Design and Permiting 12/15/10 

Complete Construction 10/1/11 


A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the Authority was approved by the Punta Gorda City 

Council on May 20, 2009, and by the Authority Board on June 3, 2009. The MOU is for considering the development of 5 

to 8 mgd in brackish groundwater supply capacity at or near the Shell Creek Water Treatment Facility. 


H088 



AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




HEYL, MIKE 


Description 

This cooperative funding application proposes a multi-phase implementation plan for the Dona Bay Watershed 

Management Plan (DBWMP), previously cooperatively funded by the basin under L493. The project proposes to divert, 

store and transport excess freshwater flows from Cow Pen Slough prior to discharging them into the Dona Bay Estuary 

providing an alternative water supply in the SWUCA as well as environmental benefits to the bay. The water would be 

ultimately transported to the County's Carlton Facility for treatment and distribution. The potential capacity is estimated 

in 3, 5, 10, and 15 mgd phases. The DBWMP was finalized in June 2007, and as design has progressed, the 

implementation plan has evolved. The project covers initial elements including design, permitting and construction for 

a new weir structure in the Cow Pen Slough canal near the historic ridge line, the phased adaptation of the Venice 

Minerals site to a reservoir (first 3 mgd), a conveyance system from the proposed weir to join the future Venice 

Minerals site, the West Pinelands wetlands restoration, and a pilot treatment study to determine the most efficent and 

effective way to treat surface and groundwater in that area. Because of uncertainties such as water supply demands, 

the Albritton reservoir that is part of future phases is not included in the project at this time. Certain initial project 

components will be sized to accommodate the increased capacities once Albritton is brought online. The County, 

District and Authority staff are working through several funding issues such as Authority involvement in the project, 

and the most suitable water treatment system for the project through the Dona Bay Work Group. Currently the MOU 

between the County and Authority agreeing to work together to develop a Dona Bay Project agreement is scheduled to 

go before County and Authority Boards for approval in July 2009. 

Benefits 

The objective is to decrease excess freshwater flows to Dona Bay. The elements listed in the FY2010 application, the 

new weir, West Pinelands mitigation area, conveyance to the future Venice Minerals reservoir and initial adaptation of 

the Venice Minerals site could increase the watershed hydro period and storage capacity. The County has been 

working with District staff and has provided an estimate of approximately 5 tons/yr of nitrogen removed from the bay if 

Venice Minerals is used as a retention pond and an additional 9 tons/yr of nitrogen removal if surface water is utilized 

for water supply. If the pilot test proposed in phase 1 of the project determines intermediate groundwater is the most 

effective source for the intial 3-5 mgd, the environmental benefits to the Bay from this withdrawal will not be realized . 

Costs 

The request for FY2010 funding of $1,800,000 would be split between the Governing Board for $900,000, the Peace 

River Basin Board for $243,000 and the Manasota Board $657,000. The County has already begun design\permitting 

for 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. These FY2010 funds would be used to finish 

design\permit tasks not started in FY2009 and\or begin initial work such as area excavation for the modification of 

Venice Minerals. Another option discussed at the Dona Bay Work Group was to proceed with the pilot treatment test 

as a partnership between the Authority and the County. The total project cost is estimated at approximately $53 

million at this time. The District share is requested to be 50 percent, or approximately $26.5 million. As previously 

mentioned, the County and Authority continue to discuss options for sharing the water from this project regionally. If an 

agreement can be reached that meets the intent of District Policy 130-4, then Governing Board funding may be 

available for the project. 


The current Dona Bay watershed has been significantly impacted by man-made drainage activities, which increased 

the efficiency and volume of freshwater being discharged to its tidal estuary. In addition, historical maps indicate that a 

significant portion of the current watershed may have been diverted to Dona Bay by the man-made Cow Pen Slough 

canal. Towards this outcome, Sarasota County has acquired lands that are strategically located in the watershed and 

initiated monitoring of freshwater flows to, and natural system and water quality indicators in, the tidal portions of Dona 

Bay. The Dona Bay Watershed Management Plan (DBWMP) (L493) was cooperatively funded during FY2006 and 

FY2007 as a comprehensive watershed plan for the Dona Bay watershed. 


H088 


Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 





District 

Sarasota County 0 0 1,200,000 1,800,000 24,681,471 27,681,471 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$54,341,496 


Initiate Design and Permitting 10/29/09 


Initiate Construction 7/29/11 


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. County staff indicated the Authority and District personnel would have an opportunity to review 

the Request For Qualifications that is scheduled to be advertised for this component. A letter from the Authority indicated 

regional interest in this task would be required to make it eligible for Governing Board funds. 


H090 

NERUSA Holly Hill Reclaimed Water Storage and Pumping and 

Lower Floridan Aquifer Well 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This regional alternative water supply project consists of two major components. The first component of the project will 

consist of the construction of an additional 2 million gallon reclaimed water storage tank and high service pumping 

facilities off-site from the Northeast Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility (NERWWTF) to expand the total storage 

capacity of the Northeast Regional Reclaimed Utility Service Area (NERRUSA) to 15 million gallons to meet future 

public access reuse needs within the service area and potentially within the region. The second component of the 

project will consist of the design and construction of a Lower Floridan Aquifer (LFA) observation well at the 

NERWWTF Holly Hills site. The well will be drilled to about 2,200 feet below land surface and cased to about 1,700 

feet below land surface. Once the LFA has been drilled, Polk County will perform a long-term, LFA aquifer 

performance test yielding results that can be used regionally. 

Benefits 

There are no offsets associated with the first component of this project. The NERUSA system has an existing 13 

million gallons of storage. The additional storage is needed to address pressure issues that the county experiences 

during peak demand periods. The additional storage will also enhance the county's ability to maximize flows within the 

system and develops the foundation for the potential interconnection with other WWTFs in the region. The primary 

benefit of the second component of this project will be to determine the degree of confinement between the Upper 

Floridan aquifer and the Lower Floridan aquifer at the NERWWTF Holly Hills site. This information will be used to 

determine the amount of water supply that can be developed from the Lower Floridan aquifer at the NERWWTF Holly 

Hills site. Additionally, this information with similar information from other sites in the area will enable the District to 

develop a regional hydrogeologic understanding of the Lower Floridan aquifer. The water from the pumped well will be 

discharged into Polk County's reuse water system and the storage tank to be built with the first component of this 

project. 

Costs 

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $3,032,920, of which the District is requested to fund 50% or 

$1,516,460. Because this is a Water Supply and Resource Development Project, is part of a regional effort to increase 

the use of reclaimed water and expand the knowledge of the degree of confinement for the Lower Floridan aquifer, 

and is consistent with the Polk County Comprehensive Water Supply Plan (H072), funds in the amount of $1,010,973 

from FY2009 have been allocated to the project from the West Central Florida Restoration Action Plan (WRAP) 

legislative appropriation. These funds will be applied to equally reduce the Peace River Basin Board and Governing 

Board cost share. Funding in the amount of $605,000 (split between the Peace River Basin and Governing Board) has 

been budgeted in FY2010. It is expected that funding in the amount of $405,973 will be requested in FY2011. No 

cost/benefit ratio is calculated for this project, as there are no immediate offsets. 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 Central Florida Coordination Area (CFCA) currently has restrictions on new withdrawals from the LFA. If the 

District is to approve such withdrawals from the LFA in the eastern Polk County area, additional data is needed to 

support such approval. In particular, knowledge of the degree of confinement for the LFA must be obtained. 

Additionally, it must be determined whether or not the water quality in the LFA is likely to be fresh or brackish over 

time. 

The District, in a cooperative venture with Polk County, previously explored the LFA at the NERWWTF Holly Hill site, 

located in northeast Polk County. Testing at this site consisted of a single well test and was unable to ascertain the 

degree of confinement. Additionally, the test duration was two weeks during which a minor, upward trend in electrical 

conductivity of the water was observed. To address these two issues, a new test with an observation well will be 

performed. 

The District will drill and construct a LFA observation well at the NERWWTF Holly Hills site. The LFA aquifer test will 

last from two to six months depending on the water quality. If the water quality stabilizes early on, the test can be 

discontinued after two months. The water from the pumped well will be discharged into Polk County's reuse water 

system at the site. Of the total project cost, $539,920 is expected to be for design, administration and the LFA aquifer 


H090 

NERUSA Holly Hill Reclaimed Water Storage and Pumping and 

Lower Floridan Aquifer Well 

performance test, which the county will be completing on its own. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 505,487 0 303,864 202,987 1,012,338 

020 Peace River Basin 0 505,486 0 304,014 202,896 1,012,396 


District 

Polk County 0 0 0 1,010,974 

0 1,010,974 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

A cooperative funding agreement is expected to be approved late in 2009 or early in 2010, pending the development of a 

project scope of work by the cooperator. To date, $1,615,973 has been budgeted, of which $0 has been reimbursed. 


Total 

Funding 

$3,035,708

H091 

Polk County SWRUSA Reclaimed Water Connection to TECO 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




ARMSTRONG, BRIAN, SCOTT, KATHY, GOODWIN, AUDRIE 

Description 

This regional alternative supply project consists of the design and construction of a pipeline from the reclaimed water 

system in the Polk County Southwest Regional Utilities Service Area (SWRUSA) to the infrastructure associated with 

the project delivering reclaimed water from the City of Lakeland to the Tampa Electric Company (TECO) Polk Power 

Station. The pipeline sizes and diameters, and the reclaimed water flows and offsets, are being determined. This 

project is related to the Regional Reclaimed Water Partnership Initiative (H076), which is designed to maximize 

reclaimed water flows not currently being beneficially used by the City of Lakeland, and potentially other utilities, such 

as Polk County, Plant City, Mulberry and Hillsborough County. This interconnect will expand the regional infrastructure 

of Phase I of the H076 project, which currently includes the design and construction of approximately 15 miles of 

reclaimed water transmission main from the City of Lakeland's wastewater effluent wetland treatment system to the 

Tampa Electric Company's (TECO) Polk Power Station (WUP# 11747) for power generation expansion (Unit 6). 

Benefits 

Reclaimed water flows from the Polk County SWRUSA will provide an alternative source of water for cooling and other 

purposes at the TECO Polk Power Station. 

Costs 

The total cost for the project is estimated to be $2,500,000, and the District is being asked to fund 50 percent, or 

$1,250,000. The funding approved for FY2010, includes $276,512 from the Governing Board, $138,256 from the 

Alafia River Basin Board, and $138,256 from the Peace River Basin Board, for a total of $553,024 in District funding. 

An additional $833,332 in Water Restoration Action Plan Funds will be transferred from H080 to the project, effectively 

reducing the District's Ad Valorem and cooperator's share to $833,334 each. H080 was established to fund projects 

identified in the Polk County Comprehensive Water Supply Plan once the plan was completed. 


Polk County and TECO have begun discussions regarding a service agreement for the reclaimed water flows. 


Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 416,666 0 276,556 

0 693,222 


0 138,438 

020 Peace River Basin 0 208,333 0 138,450 

0 346,783 



Funds 

Prior 

Funding 



0 0 0 208,333 

0 

208,333 


District 

Polk County 0 0 0 533,024 300,310 833,334 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

District staff is awaiting receipt of a Scope of Work, which will include the Project Milestones, from the county to include 


Total 

Funding 

$2,220,110

H091 

Polk County SWRUSA Reclaimed Water Connection to TECO 

in the Cooperative Funding Agreement. 


K280 

Charlotte - Imp. BMPs Greater Port Charlotte 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Charlotte County 




Description 


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for a portion of Greater Port Charlotte in Charlotte County. 

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 Greater Port Charlotte area was developed prior to District flood protection and current water 

quality regulations (pre-1984). Residential development coverage is in a range of 50-70 percent impervious. Property 

damage, with numerous repetitive flood loss claims and roadway washouts are flood damage issues to be addressed 

by the proposed improvements to the stormwater management infrastructure. Approximately 10 square miles of the 

residential area has significant yard flooding with moderate property damage for a 25-year storm event and significant 

flood damage occurs in homes during a 100-year storm event. The resolution of flood Level of Service (LOS) 

deficiencies lies in a comprehensive approach to watershed management and resolution of development practices 

within the 100-year floodplain. For FY2009 the County requested $1,800,000 in cooperative funding to construct 

structures SUN 4.27, LIO 2.87, FOR 1.72 and ELK 1.61. The Basin Board budgeted $200,000 for FY2009. For 

FY2010 the County requested $1,800,000 in cooperative funding to construct Structures SUN 4.70, LIO 3.52, DOR 

4.22 and MOR 4.42. The Basin Board budgeted $200,000 for FY2010. 

Benefits 

This project will improve level of service deficiencies in Greater Port Charlotte by providing increased flood protection 

to the homes and businesses along the waterways. The existing flood control structures were constructed thirty to 

thirty-five years ago of galvanized steel sheeting and are rusted and deteriorated. The replacement structures of 

reinforced concrete will have a substantially longer lifespan and will be better able to control water surface elevations in 

the area. 

Costs 

Funding for this project has been provided in the Peace River Basin Board budgets for FY2000 ($708,558); FY2001 

($791,500); FY2002 ($487,000); FY2003 ($500,000); FY2004 ($75,000); FY2008 ($500,000); FY2009 ($200,000); and 

FY 2010 ($200,000) for a total funding commitment through FY2010 of $3,462,058. The County did not apply for 

cooperative funding in FY2005, FY2006 or FY2007. The total budgeted amount for this project through FY2010 is 

$9,971,387of which the District's share is $3,462,058 and the County's share is $6,509,329. Based on the most recent 

cost estimates in the County's Stormwater Management Master Plan an additional $17 million may be needed in future 

years for implementation projects. The County is requesting cooperative funding of up to 50% of these costs in future 

years. The District funding amounts shown in the table includes staff salaries. 







protection. In 1996, the District and the County completed a Stormwater Management Master Plan, targeting the 

Newgate and Oyster Creek intermediate conveyance systems in the Cape Haze Area, which is located in west 

Charlotte County. In 1998 the District and County completed a Stormwater Management Master Plan, targeting nine 

major intermediate conveyance systems, four in the Greater Port Charlotte Area and five in the South County Area. 

Both master plan efforts constitute the Greater Port Charlotte Stormwater Management Master Plan, which outlines a 

5-year implementation plan of stormwater management infrastructure improvements to improve the LOS to the 

targeted levels expressed in the County's Comprehensive Plan. The total amount identified in the master plan's 

implementation plan for stormwater management infrastructure improvements was projected to be $13,496,842 in 

1998 and is now (2008) estimated to cost $30,000,000. FY2000, FY2001 and FY2002 funding provided for the 

replacement of 16 structures in the Fordham Watershed and 7 structures in the Little Alligator Watershed. FY2003 

funding was for the design and construction of 2 structures in the Fordham Watershed and FY2004 funding was for 

design and permitting of 6 structures for a total of 31 structures. The total contract amount is now (through FY2009) 


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$9,771,387 with the District's share of $3,262,058. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with Charlotte 

County has been developed to complete the Implementation of this BMP. This is a multi-year funded project that will 

require a cooperative funding request each fiscal year until completed. The County is managing the project, where the 

District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 3,090,917 0 202,406 202,420 7,500,000 10,995,743 


District 

Charlotte County 5,268,267 0 1,241,062 1,800,000 9,300,000 17,609,329 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$28,605,072 



Original contract execution 7/13/00 7/13/00 

2. First Amendment (FY2001 Funding) 

Basin Bd approval of 1st amendment 12/31/00 12/8/00 

Gov Bd approval of 1st amendment 12/31/00 12/8/00 

1st Amendment to Charlotte County 1/31/01 1/22/01 

1st Amendment Execution 2/28/01 3/15/01 

3. Second Amendment (FY2002 Funding) 

2nd amendment to Charlotte County 11/30/01 11/15/01 

Basin Bd approval of 2nd amendment 12/31/01 10/16/01 

Gov Bd approval of 2nd amendment 12/31/01 10/25/01 

2nd amendment execution 1/31/02 1/7/02 

4. Third Amendment (FY2003 Funding) 

Basin Bd approval of 3rd amendment 6/11/03 6/11/03 

Gov Bd approval of 3rd amendment 6/24/03 6/24/03 

3rd amendment to Charlotte County 7/15/03 6/11/03 

3rd amendment execution 10/15/03 7/9/03 

5. Fourth Amendment (FY2004 Funding) 

4th amendment approved by Charlotte County 12/7/03 12/7/03 

4th Amendment Execution 12/31/03 12/23/03 

5A. Fifth Amendment (Time Extension) 

Basin Board Approval of 5th Amendment 10/8/04 10/8/04 

Governing Board Approval of 5th Amendment 10/26/04 10/26/04 

5th Amendment Executed: 11/15/04 1/27/05 

5B. Sixth Amendment (FY2008 funds) 

Draft Amendment to Contracts Administration 8/15/07 11/29/07 

Draft Amendment Returned from Contracts Administration 9/1/07 12/7/07 



5C. Seventh Amendment (FY2009 Funding) 


FY2009 Funds Encumbered 10/2/08 11/10/08 

6. Greater Port Charlotte Structures 

Structure LIO 3.52 (Ph 1 complete, Ph 2 in design) 12/31/01 12/31/01 

Structure NIA 2.90 (Completed) 12/31/01 12/31/01 


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Structure FOR 5.11 9/30/02 9/30/12 

Structure NIA 5.09 12/31/02 9/30/12 

Structure NIA 3.48 (Completed) 12/31/02 12/31/07 9/15/07 

Structure NIA 5.72 12/31/02 9/30/12 

Structure YAL 3.90 (Completed) 12/31/02 12/31/02 

Structure ELK 2.67 12/31/02 9/30/08 

Structure ELK 2.15 (Completed) 12/31/02 12/31/04 12/31/04 

Structure ELK 3.45 (Completed) 12/31/02 12/31/02 

Structure ELK 1.61 12/31/02 9/30/12 

Structure MOR 2.50 (Completed) 12/31/02 12/31/02 

Structure ELK 4.56 12/31/02 9/30/12 

Structure HAV 4.33 12/31/02 9/30/12 

Structure HAV 4.84 12/31/02 9/30/12 

Structure ELK 3.00 (Completed) 12/31/03 9/30/08 3/15/07 

Structure FOR 1.72 12/31/03 9/30/12 

Structure FOR 2.77 (Completed) 12/31/03 12/31/09 5/15/09 

Structure FOR 2.49 (Completed) 12/31/03 12/31/07 6/30/07 

Structure FOR 4.60 9/30/04 9/30/12 

Structure SUN 4.27 (Under Construction) 9/30/04 12/31/10 

Structure DOR 4.22 (In Design) 9/30/04 9/30/12 

Structure MOR 4.42 (In Design) 9/30/04 9/30/12 

Structure SUN 3.65 9/30/04 9/30/12 

Structure HAV 5.72 12/31/07 9/30/12 

Structure DOR 3.70 (Completed) 12/31/08 12/31/09 10/31/08 

Structure MOR 3.91 12/31/09 9/30/12 

Structure MOR 5.08 12/31/09 9/30/12 

Structure SUN 4.70 (In Design) 12/31/09 9/30/12 

Structure FOR 1.63 12/31/10 9/30/12 

Structure POMP 2 12/31/10 9/30/12 

Structure ELK 1.55 12/31/10 9/30/12 

Structure DOR 4.75 12/31/12 9/30/12 

Structure LIO 4.03 12/31/12 9/30/12 

Structure DOR 4.89 12/31/12 9/30/12 

Structure LIO 4.34 12/31/12 9/30/12 

7. Contract Complete 

Cooperator Agreement Expiration 12/31/05 12/31/12 


Project Status: Thirteen of the 36 structures in the current project plan have been completed. The County has been 

reimbursed by the District for its share of the construction costs for 11 of those structures. The total cost of the 11 

structures is $6,777,888.63 with $3,810,443.18 paid by the County (56%) and $2,967,445.45 paid by the District (44%). 

The County has constructed 3 other structures (FOR 3.21, ELK 2.67 and MOR 3.91) on its own without benefit of District 

cooperative funding at a cost to the County of $2,909,893.62. FOR 3.21 was not included in the list of structures to be 

constructed as part of this Agreement but is located within the Greater Port Charlotte area. The District's funding was 

provided in fiscal years (FY) 2001 through 2004 and in FY2008, FY2009 and FY2010. The County did not request 

cooperative funding in FY 2005, FY2006 or FY2007. Construction of Structure SUN 4.27 began in August 2009 and will 

be completed by December 2009. Reimbursement to the County for this structure will deplete all of the cooperative 

funding budgeted through FY2009. The County has contracted with a consulting engineer to design 4 structures. 

Cooperative funding to construct the remaining structures will be required in future fiscal years. The 8th Amendment, 

incorporating the FY2010 funding, was sent to the County for execution. 


K459 

Charlotte County School Board - Imp. BMPs Punta Gorda Campus 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Charlotte County School Board 




Description 

This is a project to perform the Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of the District's 

Watershed Management Program (WMP) for a portion of the Upper Alligator Creek Watershed (North Fork) located in 

Punta Gorda. 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 study area is 280 acres, bounded by Carmalita Street to the north, Education Avenue 

to the east, Cooper Street to the west and Taylor Road to the south. The land use is partly residential which was built 

in the 1960's but it includes four Charlotte County School Board campuses and facilities: Sallie Jones Elementary 

School, Charlotte High School, Punta Gorda Middle School and the Central Operations Center built in 1956, 1926, 

1971 and 1966, respectively. The proposed project consists either of (1) improving +/- 8,600 lf. of an intermediate 

conveyance way along Education Ave., Henry St. and Cooper St. that includes replacing the inadequate roadway 

culvert crossings, or (2) collecting the surface water runoff within the complex through a surface water management 

area on the corner of Henry St. and Education St., and diverting it by gravity to Airport St. through a pipe system along 

Education St., or (3) combination of both, depending on regulatory constraints. 

Benefits 


the watershed. The project is also expected to improve water quality by increasing residence times in the storage area. 

Costs 

Funding for this project was provided in the Peace River Basin Board budget for FY2001 ($280,000). The School 

Board is also contributing $280,000 to the cost of the project. The District funding amounts shown in the table includes 








protection. Finish floor elevations are substandard, with shallow and non-uniformly graded road right-of-way 

conveyances, and mismatched culvert sizes and inverts. A mean annual summer rainfall event will flood these 

campuses and the adjoining residential areas. The existing collection, storage and conveyance elements will be 

improved to provide flood protection, and water quality treatment. The improvements will balance on site storage and 

off site conveyance where downstream property owners will not be adversely impacted. A cooperative funding 

expenditure agreement with the Charlotte County School Board has been developed to complete the Implementation 

of this BMP. The School Board is managing the project, where the District project manager must approve any 

agreements to accomplish project tasks. 


K459 

Charlotte County School Board - Imp. BMPs Punta Gorda Campus 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 

0 303,912 


District 

Charlotte County School Board 280,000 0 0 

0 

0 280,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$583,912 



Construction sign will show District logo 4/30/05 


Draft agreement to Contracts 12/31/00 1/24/01 

Basin Board Approval of Interlocal Agreement 2/28/01 2/16/01 

Governing Board Approval of Interlocal Agreement 2/28/01 2/28/01 



No cost time extension executed 9/12/05 9/12/05 

2nd no cost time extension executed 10/2/06 10/2/06 

3. Consultant Services 

Task 1 - Stormwater Mgt. Infrastr. Evaluation & Conceptual Permit 2/28/02 1/31/04 1/31/04 

Task 2 - Design, Permitting and Bid Documents 6/30/02 7/31/04 5/10/05 


Task 3 - Commence Construction 11/16/02 10/1/07 





Status History: The project has two distinct parts: the first part is the Cooperative Funding Agreement between the 

School Board and the District for the on-site improvements and the second part is the Inter-local Services Agreement 

between the School Board and the County for the off-site improvements. A project kick-off meeting was held on June 2, 

2003 and design work began. A contract amendment to extend the completion date to 07/17/2007 was executed. A 

second no-cost time extension Amendment to the Agreement was executed to extend the contract completion date from 

July 17, 2007 to July 17, 2009. The County planned on advertising for bids for this project, in conjunction with their 

Carmelita Avenue project, in March 2007. Right-of-way and easement acquisition are now complete. Bids were received 

on July 26, 2007. The Board of County Commissioners awarded a construction contract on August 14, 2007. 

Construction began on October 1, 2007 and work on the stormwater management storage area (SMSA) was expected to 

be completed by December 31, 2007. Construction of the large collection pipe from Carmelita Avenue into the SMSA is 

complete. The remainder of the work involves the reconstruction of Carmelita Avenue and is not the subject of this 

agreement. The School Board submitted its second request for reimbursement which was approved. The SMSA has 

been completed and the control structures are in place and operational. The School Board staff was requested to submit 

an invoice for the remainder of the cooperative funding. The as-built drawings are complete and are being mailed to the 

District project manager. Current Status: The work is complete and the School District is expected to submit the final 

invoice to the District within the next few weeks. 


K725 

FYN Polk County 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




Polk County, Polk County Cooperative Extension Service 

Description 


students and new owners of Florida Water StarSM Gold (FWSG) Certification homes. In addition, the FYN coordinator 

will be available as a resource for homeowners, builders and landscape professionals who are working on FWSG 

projects. Support of the FYN homeowners/community association coordinator in outreach to residents of communities 

will also continue. Effectiveness will be measured by the number of participants in workshops, one-on-one interactions 

and student contacts; potential exposure to newspaper articles and electronic media; and distribution of education 

materials. 

Benefits 

In past years, approximately 28,500 people have received education annually either on a personal basis, at 

workshops, classes and exhibits or through distribution of education materials and web site visits. In addition, each 

year approximately 3.5 million people have been exposed to education through mass media outlets, such as 

newspaper articles and county government television programming and web sites. Education increases knowledge 

and promotes behavior change related to conservation of water and protection of water quality and natural systems. 

Costs 

The total cost of the FY2010 program is $118,426, with the District contributing $51,208 (Alafia River $6,657; 

Hillsborough River $8,193; Peace River $36,358). District funds provide salary and benefits for the coordinator and 

program and travel expenses. The program is projected to reach 29,000 Polk County residents at a cost to the District 

of approximately $1.76 per person. The budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project. 


The total cost of the FY2009 program was $118,426, with the District contributing $51,208 (Alafia River $6,657; 

Hillsborough River $8,193; Peace River $36,358). The District has funded this program since 2002. Education is 

based on the nine Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM principles that were created by the University of Florida/Institute of 

Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) for the FYN program: Right Plant, Right Place, Water Efficiently, Fertilize 



Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 43,400 


0 53,280 


0 319,616 


District 

Polk County 326,932 0 68,390 82,068 

0 477,390 

UF/IFAS 22,000 0 0 

0 

0 22,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$915,686 



K725 

FYN Polk County 

FY2008 

Purchase order issued 10/1/07 10/2/07 





Fourth task report 10/31/08 10/2/08 

FY2009 

Purchase order issued 10/1/08 11/15/08 11/18/08 





Fourth task report 10/30/09 





Project complete 9/30/10 

Purchase order issued 10/12/10 



The third task period report includes the following accomplishments: 13 group presentations for 365 people; 1,194 

personal/telephone/email/mail contacts; 6 youth programs for 10,794 students; 1 building industry contact with 8 people; 

2 homeowner association contacts involving 107 people; 6 exhibits attracting more than 160,900 people; 1 newsletter 

article potentially reaching 89 people; 18 newspaper articles potentially reaching 1.1 million readers; 5 mass media 

events potentially reaching 20,914 people; 6,808 pieces of educational items distributed; and 388 hours contributed by 

103 volunteers. Anne Yasalonis, FYN coordinator, has created twitter, blogs and Flickr sites online. Activities at Agrifest 

educated 6,500 fourth-grade students on the water cycle and water conservation; 3,000 children learned how to save 

water at Bok Tower's Earth Day event; and 70 high school students learned about Florida-friendly landscaping at the 

Florida Home Builders Association's summer camp. Yasalonis has been assisting in the Polk Is Florida-Friendly project, 

which is also funded by the District. To date, there are Florida-friendly landscaping demonstration gardens in the 

following cities: Babson Park, Bartow, Davenport Fort Meade, Frostproof, Lake Alfred, Lake Wales, Lakeland and Winter 

Haven. The locations will be videotaped for inclusion on educational DVDs and videos. The District is coordinating with 

University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) to present a series of workshops designed to 

help homeowners associations understand what SB 2080 means and what resources are available to assist them. A 

workshop in Polk County is scheduled for October 12. ACTION TO DATE: On time. 


L028 

(Completed) Englewood Lemon Bay High School Reuse Extension 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This project consists of the design and construction of approximately 7,000 linear feet of 6-inch diameter reuse 

transmission line from the Englewood Water District's (EWD) existing reuse system to Lemon Bay High School 

Athletic fields and the proposed Charlotte County Oyster Creek Park. 

Benefits 

The project provides 0.11 mgd of reclaimed water to Lemon Bay High School Athletic fields and the proposed 

Charlotte County Oyster Creek Park to offset 0.08 mgd of potable groundwater. 

Costs 

The total cost is $300,000, and the District's share is requested to be $150,000. The Peace River Basin budgeted 

$150,000 in FY2004. The cost, amortized at 8 percent over 30 years, is $.90 per 1,000 gallons offset. Any additional 

funds are for staff time. 


The new main will advance from the present north-south main on San Cas Drive, west to the proposed Oyster Creek 

Park, and then west on to Lemon Bay High School. The Lemon Bay High School athletic fields currently occupy four 

irrigated acres and an additional three acres are planned to be constructed in the near future, resulting in 

approximately 0.06 mgd of potable water irrigation demand. The newly developed Charlotte County Oyster Creek Park 

includes four baseball fields, two football fields, four soccer fields comprising a total of approximately 11 acres and 

approximately eight additional acres of other landscaped amenities. If reclaimed water is not provided, the irrigation 

source would be groundwater from the surficial or upper intermediate aquifer, which is the main potable water aquifer 

system in the project area. Based on the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (IFAS) 

irrigation recommendation of 42 inches annually, Oyster Creek Park will have an irrigation demand of approximately 

0.06 mgd. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 

0 162,678 


District 

Englewood Water District 150,000 0 0 

0 

0 150,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$312,678 



Draft Agreement sent to Cooperator 8/31/04 10/1/04 


Design Commencement 9/1/04 3/1/06 2/28/06 

Design Complete 12/1/04 2/1/07 2/23/07 


Construction Completion 10/1/05 11/1/08 4/23/08 


L028 

(Completed) Englewood Lemon Bay High School Reuse Extension 

Contract Termination 10/1/06 12/31/08 8/22/08 


Damage to the school from hurricane Wilma has delayed this project. EWD met with the school board on January 10, 

2006 and approved the agreement with the EWD to utilize reclaimed water at the schools athletic fields. The project 

design was awarded to Giffels-Webster Engineers on February 28, 2006. Design is now complete. Base maps have 

been prepared and the route of the pipe has been approved by Charlotte County Parks Department. Permits have 

been processed. A pre-bid meeting was July 17th, 2007 with the bid opening on August 7, 2007. The low bid was 

submitted by General Contracting. Notice to Proceed and all easements are secured. Construction began March 5, 

2008. On April 23, 2008 the construction was substantially complete. The connection at the school has now been made 

and they are receiving reclaimed water. A no-cost time extension amendment was executed March 22, 2006. The 

Peace Basin Board encumbered $150,000 in its FY2004 budget. To date, the District has reimbursed EWD $127,240. 

This project is now complete. 


L151 

Sebring - WMPlan Sebring 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

City of Sebring 




Description 

This is a multi-year funded project to perform 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, and 3) Watershed 

Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the City of Sebring 

Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 51 square miles and is located in northwest Highlands 

County. Issues in the watershed include rapid growth and potential water quality issues because runoff from the city 

discharges to Lake Jackson. Since the project began in FY2004 the city has experienced considerable growth in the 

form of annexation and the city's land area has more than doubled. With prior years funding the Topographic 

Information, Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan for the then existing incorporated area of the 

city were completed. With FY2007 funding the work on the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and 

Watershed Management Plan elements for the additional incorporated land began. With FY2008 funding the 

remaining work on the Watershed Management Plan, including the BMP Alternative Analysis and the Surface Water 

Resource Assessment will be completed. 

Benefits 



Resource Management and Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP). It assists local governments: 1) with their land 


address level of service deficiencies, and 2) provides a geodatabase and projected results from watershed model 


Costs 

The total budgeted amount for this project, including the completed FY2004 work, is $345,000 of which the District's 

multi-year share is $258,750. Sebring, located in Highlands County, is a R.E.D.I. community and is seeking a 

reduction of the standard 50% funding match to one where the Peace River Basin Board will fund 75% of the project 

costs and the city will fund 25%. For FY2008, $25,000 is appropriated in the Basin Board's budget with revenue of 

$6,250 from the City of Sebring. 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. 





(CWM) initiative strategies and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with 

the City of Sebring has been developed. The District is managing the project and has entered into purchase orders 


the Implementation of BMPs and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 286,144 


Sebring - Water Mgmt Plan (L151) 86,250 0 0 

0 

0 86,250 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$372,394

L151 




District logo will appear on all reports 11/1/05 8/1/05 






Cooperator Contract Executed (Revenue Agreement) 10/1/03 10/1/03 

First Amend. to Cooperator Contract Executed (Expenditure) 1/30/04 1/30/03 

Second Amend. to Cooperator Contract Executed (Revenue) 4/13/04 6/29/04 

Third Amend. to Cooperator Contract Executed (FY2005 funding) 10/1/04 12/1/04 

Fourth Amend. to Cooperator Contract Executed (FY2007 funding) (Annexed 

Land) 

10/1/06 8/29/06 

Fifth Amend. to Cooperator Contract Executed (FY2008 funding) 10/1/07 2/12/08 



Consultant Notice to Proceed (Work Order #1 DTI & WE ) 1/1/05 12/2/04 

3A. Work Order #1 

Element 1, Digital Topographic Information Commence 5/1/04 7/15/04 

Element 1, Digital Topographic Information Complete 3/1/05 2/7/05 

Element 2, Watershed Evaluation Commence 5/1/05 2/15/05 

Element 2, Watershed Evaluation Complete 11/1/05 9/2/05 

4. Work Order #2 

Work Order Executed (WMP) 9/13/05 9/13/05 

Element 3, Watershed Management Plan Commence 11/1/05 9/13/05 

Element 3, Watershed Management Plan Complete 3/1/06 6/1/06 6/1/06 

5. Annexed Land 


Notice to Proceed to Consultant 3/1/07 12/13/06 




Element 3, Watershed Management Plan Commence 9/1/07 

Element 2, Watershed Evaluation Complete 11/1/07 

Element 3, Watershed Management Plan Complete 9/1/08 4/4/09 


Consultant Agreement Expiration (Annexed Land) 12/31/08 12/31/09 

Cooperator Agreement Expiration (Annexed Land) 12/31/08 12/31/09 


Status History: Staff prepared the Cooperative Funding Agreement which was approved by the Boards and signed by the 

Executive Director on 10/01/2003. District staff prepared an amendment to incorporate the FY2005 funding and the 

amendment was executed with an effective date of October 1, 2004. The District Staff prepared a contract for 

engineering services with BCI to perform the Watershed Management Program. The project kick off meeting was held 

on December 17, 2004. Work on the elements of the WMP for the then existing incorporated areas of the city was 

completed. The City applied for cooperative funding for FY2007 to continue the WMP in the newly annexed areas of the 

city south of Little Lake Jackson. The Basin Board budgeted $120,000 with revenue of $30,000 from Sebring for FY2007 

for the next phase of the WMP for the city. A fourth contract amendment to incorporate the FY2007 funding to begin 

work on the WMP for the newly annexed land south of Lake Jackson was executed by both parties. The District 

continues to be the lead party in this agreement. The project kick off meeting for this phase of the work was held on 

12/13/2006 and work began. The Digital Topographic Information deliverable has been submitted and approved. Work 

on the Watershed Evaluation began and is continuing. The City applied for additional cooperative funding to complete the 

remaining elements of the Watershed Management Plan for the annexed land and the Board budgeted $25,000 in 

FY2008. The fifth amendment to the Agreement, to incorporate the FY2008 funding, has been executed. The consultant 

is continuing work on the model setup and development. District staff met with the consultant on May 20, 2008 and on 

August 20, 2008 to discuss project status. The amendment to the consultant agreement to incorporate the FY2008 


L151 


funding has been executed. Current Status: Work on this project has been delayed due to the ongoing corrective work 

for the Hernando, Pasco & Sarasota County watersheds. District staff has had periodic meetings with the consultant to 

discuss project status and schedule. 


L152 

Avon Park - WMPlan Avon Park 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Avon Park 




Description 


Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the City of Avon Park 

Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 16 square miles and is located in northwest Highlands 

County. Issues in the watershed include unabated, untreated runoff into lakes Isis, Verona, Tulane, Lelia and Lotela 

causing degradation of the water quality within the lakes. Since the project began in FY2004 the city has experienced 

considerable growth in the form of annexation. With prior years funding the Topographic Information, Watershed 

Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan for the then existing incorporated area of the city were completed. With 

FY2007 funding the work on the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan 

elements for the additional incorporated land north of the city center began and should be completed. 

Benefits 





address level of service deficiencies, and 2) provides a geodatabase and projected results from watershed model 


Costs 

The total budgeted amount for this project, including the completed FY2004 work, is $298,000 of which the District's 

multi-year share is $223,500. Avon Park, located in Highlands County, is a REDI community and is seeking a 

reduction of the standard 50% funding match to one where the Peace River Basin Board will fund 75% of the project 

costs and the city will fund 25%. When each element is completed the project budget and scope may require 






(CWM) initiative strategies and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with 

the City of Avon Park has been developed. The District is managing the project and has entered into purchase orders 


the Implementation of BMPs and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. 


Revenue 


0 178,229 


Avon Park - Water Mgmt Program 

(L152) 

Prior 

Funding 



49,500 0 0 

0 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

Total 

Funding 

49,500 

$227,729 



L152 

Avon Park - WMPlan Avon Park 


District logo will appear on all reports 9/8/04 8/23/04 






Cooperator Agreement Executed 10/1/03 10/1/03 



Consultant Notice to Proceed Work Order #1 DTI & WE) 2/16/04 2/16/04 




Element 2, Watershed Evaluation Complete 9/8/04 3/15/05 11/19/04 

4. 1st Amendment to Consultant Agreement (no cost time ext) 

Element 3, Watershed Management Plan Commence 10/30/04 3/15/05 

Amendment Executed (including Work Order #2 WMP) 4/14/05 4/14/05 

Element 3, Watershed Management Plan Complete 8/8/05 1/15/06 8/18/06 

Consultant Agreement Expiration 8/8/05 2/8/06 2/8/06 


5. Cooperator Agreement (Annexed Land) 

Draft Agreement to Contracts Section 7/31/06 7/31/06 

Draft Agreement Returned from Contracts Section 8/10/06 8/10/06 

Cooperator Agreement Executed 10/1/06 8/27/06 

FY2007 Funds Encumbered 10/1/07 10/13/07 

6. Consultant Agreement (Annexed Land) 



Element 1 Digital Topographic Information Commence 3/1/07 

Element 2 Watershed Evaluation Commence 7/1/07 12/15/06 

Element 1 Digital Topographic Information Complete 9/1/07 1/30/08 

Element 3 Watershed Management Plan Commence 9/1/07 

Element 2 Watershed Evaluation Complete 11/1/07 

Element 3 Watershed Management Plan Complete 9/1/08 12/31/09 

7. Contract Completion (Annexed Land) 

Consultant Agreement Expiration 12/31/08 12/31/09 



Status History: Staff prepared the Cooperative Funding Agreement which was approved by the Boards and signed by the 

Executive Director on 10/01/2003. The District is the lead party to the Agreement and is responsible for administration of 

the contract with the consultant. The kick off meeting was held on February 24, 2004. The final WMP for the then 

existing incorporated areas of the City was submitted and approved. The city applied for cooperative funding for FY2007 

to continue the WMP in newly annexed areas of the city. A revenue agreement to incorporate the FY2007 funding was 

executed by both parties. The District continues to be the lead party in this agreement. The project kick off meeting was 

held on 12/13/2007. Work on the Digital Topographic Information was delayed because delivery of the LiDAR data from 

the District was several months behind schedule. The consultant submitted the Digital Topographic Information for 

review. The consultant is working on elements of the Watershed Evaluation. The Watershed Parameterization was 

submitted and comments were provided to the consultant. The City requested and received FY2008 cooperative funding 

to extend the WMP to additional annexed land north of the Avon Park Municipal Airport. An amendment to the revenue 

agreement with the City to incorporate the FY2008 cooperative funding was prepared and was sent to the City for 

execution. The City Manager notified the District on May 19, 2008 that the City would withdraw from the phase of the 

project funded by the FY2008 budget. Work on the remainder of the project is continuing. District staff met with the 

consultant on August 20, 2008 to discuss project status. Current Status: Work on this project has been delayed due to 

the ongoing corrective work for the Hernando, Pasco & Sarasota County watersheds. District staff has had periodic 

meetings with the consultant to discuss project status and schedule. District staff is drafting a work order to incorporate 

infiltration and percolation into the watershed model. 


L153 

Lake Placid Reuse 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Lake Placid 




Description 

This alternative water supply project includes the design and construction of a reclaimed water pump station and a 

500,000-gallon capacity reclaimed water ground storage tank located at the town wastewater treatment facility 

(WWTF) site, and approximately 6,446 linear feet of 10-inch, 8-inch, and 6-inch diameter reclaimed water 

transmission main. 

Benefits 

This project will provide approximately 91,000 gallons per day of reuse to the Town of Lake Placid to irrigate town 

parks and recreation facilities (81,000 gpd)(WUP # 9494) and citrus groves owned by Bob Paul, Inc. (10,000 gpd) 

(WUP # 10077). The project will offset approximately 55,000 gpd of groundwater use currently used by these 

properties for irrigation purposes. 

Costs 

The Peace River Basin's total contribution, requested by the Town of Lake Placid, is based on Rural Economic 

Development Initiative (REDI) consideration. The total estimated project cost is $1,374,200, with the Peace River 

Basin's share not to exceed $962,574, and the Town's share not to exceed $411,626. This funding contribution ratio 

represents a 67.5 percent / 32.5 percent District/Town split, as approved by the Peace River Basin Board. The Peace 

River Basin included $100,000 for this project in its FY2004 budget and $414,030 in its FY2005 budget. The Town 

requested that the Peace River Basin include $414,030 in its FY2006 budget. However, funds in the amount of 

$117,420 were allocated from the Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund Program, changing the amount in 

FY2006 budgeted by the Peace River Basin to $448,544. 


The town has also indicated it is pursuing additional reuse customers that may be served in the future. Of the total 

project cost of $1,374,200, approximately 90 percent ($1,234,200) is expected to be needed for construction, and the 

remainder ($140,000) for design and administration. 


Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 849,554 0 1,299 810 

0 851,663 




Prior 

Funding 



117,420 0 0 

0 

0 

117,420 


District 

Town of Lake Placid 411,626 0 0 

0 

0 411,626 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$1,380,709 


Draft Agreement to Contracts Administration 7/12/04 9/17/04 

Draft Agreement Returned from Contracts Administration 8/12/04 11/10/04 


L153 

Lake Placid Reuse 


Design & Permitting Commencement 12/1/04 12/9/04 

Design & Permitting Completion 12/31/04 6/30/07 6/30/07 

Signage Erected 3/1/05 5/1/08 6/12/08 


Construction Completion 3/1/05 5/1/09 

Contract Close-out 12/31/06 12/31/10 

Offset Report 12/31/09 12/31/11 


The engineering consultants (Keith & Schnars) were given notice to proceed on March 17, 2005, and as of June 30, 

2007 have completed 100% of the design. A no-cost-time extension was executed on September 12, 2005 to allow for 

the completion of design and for project construction; extending the contract expiration date to December 31, 2008. A 

second amendment was executed on May 22, 2006 to reflect State of Florida funding participation, SB 444. The Town of 

Lake Placid requested a third amendment to the project to change the scope of work and extend of the timelines due to a 

portion of the pipeline being installed and paid for under a CDBG, which the Peace River Basin approved at its July 27, 

2007 meeting. The third amendment was fully executed by the Executive Director on August 2, 2007. The town has 

selected RTD Construction, Inc. for the storage tank phase of the project and Flow-Line, Inc. for the reuse mains phase 

of the project. A preconstruction meeting was held on June 10, 2008. RTD was given Notice to Proceed for June 12, 

2008 and Flow-Line was given Notice to Proceed for June 16, 2008. RTD has completed construction of the tank, 

booster station, and pump, and punch list items are currently being completed. Flow-Line has completed construction of 

the transmission mains, pressure testing has been completed, and punch list items are currently being completed. To 

date, $962,574 has been encumbered, of which $799,445.86 has been reimbursed and $87,130,16 is pending 

reimbursement. Governor Crist's Accelerate Florida Initiative ACTION-TO-DATE: On-Time. Project is 90 percent 

complete and no cooperator action is required. 


L206 



AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




Charlotte County, Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, Manatee County, Manatee County 

Cooperative Extension Service, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, Sarasota County 

Description 

This program provided education on Florida-friendly landscaping primarily to builders, developers and landscape and 

irrigation professionals through conferences, workshops, one-on-one interactions, newspaper articles, electronic 

media and distribution of printed materials. The coordinator also certified the landscape section of the model homes 

being reviewed for the Florida Green Building Coalition's certification criteria. Because new home building declined and 

to enhance consistency, outreach to builders, developers and landscape professionals has been consolidated under 

the Florida Water Star GoldSM program (B277). For that reason, and at staff's request, Manatee County withdrew its 

application for funding of the FYN Charlotte, Manatee, Sarasota Builder/Developer program for FY2010. 

Benefits 

Reognizing that the majority of decisions concerning new landscapes are made by builders, developers, landscape 

and irrigation professionals, this program benefitted water resources by promoting the use of the nine Florida Yards & 

Neighborhoods principles to that audience. Approximately 5,000 builders, developers, landscape and irrigation 

specialists and realtors received education annually on Florida-friendly landscaping and best management practices 

through personal meetings and workshops. 

Costs 

The total cost of the FY2009 project was $141,000, with the District contibuting $70,500, (Manasota $52,875): (Peace 

River $17,625). District funds supported the contracted outreach coordinator's salary, travel, training, materials and 

office expenses. Manatee County provided in-kind support for administrative and supervisory support, office expenses 

including a computer, telephone, office supplies and promotional materials. Budget lines below included costs for staff 



The District funded education outreach to builders and developers in the tri-county area from FY2005 to FY2009. 

Education was based on the nine Florida-friendly landscapingTM principles that were created by the University of 

Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences for the FYN program: Right Plant, Right Place, Water Efficiently, 

Fertilize Appropriately, Mulch, Attract Wildlife, Manage Yard Pests Responsibly, Recycle, Reduce Stormwater Runoff 

and Protect the Waterfront. Education outreach for the six months the FY2009 program was active includes the 

following: 27 group presentations/workshops to 80 people; 1,378 contacts with individuals; 177 building or green 

industry contacts; 22 FWSG contacts; 203 HOA,COA contacts; 3 realtor contacts; 1 exhibit attracting 30,000 people; 

900 pieces of educational materials distributed and 4 newsletter articles that potentially reached 1,050 people per 

issue and 5 newspaper articles that potentially reached 276,101 people. 


L206 


Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 

0 96,247 


0 

0 278,176 


District 

Charlotte County 45,000 0 15,000 

0 

0 60,000 

Manatee County 95,000 0 46,000 

0 

0 141,000 

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program 53,000 0 3,500 

0 

0 56,500 

Sarasota County 103,000 0 6,000 

0 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$740,923 


FY2008 






Third advisory committee meeting 7/17/08 8/14/08 8/14/08 



Fourth advisory committee meeting: 10/16/08 10/16/08 

Fourth task report: 10/31/08 10/10/08 

FY2009 

Purchase order created 10/10/08 11/1/08 10/27/08 



Second advisory committee 4/15/09 4/14/09 


Project complete 9/30/09 5/30/09 5/30/09 


ACTION TO DATE: Completed. Manatee County has withdrawn its application for funding of the FYN Charlotte, 

Manatee, Sarasota Builder/Developer program for FY2010. Michelle Atkinson, former FYN Builder & Developer 

Coordinator for Charlotte, Manatee and Sarasota counties, is now the FYN coordinator for homeowner outreach in 

Manatee County. Total FY2009 funding for this project was $70,500. The final invoice was approved 7/16/2009. 

Expenditures for FY2009 total $41,125, leaving a balance of $29,375. Education outreach for the six months the program 

was active includes the following: 27 group presentations/workshops to 80 people; 1,378 contacts with individuals; 177 

building or green industry contacts; 22 FWSG contacts; 203 HOA,COA contacts; 3 realtor contacts; 1 exhibit attracting 

30,000 people; 900 pieces of educational materials distributed and 4 newsletter articles that potentially reached 1,050 

people per issue and 5 newspaper articles that potentially reached 276,101 people. 


L215 

Rotunda ASR Well Conversion for Reuse Water 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This ongoing, multiyear, alternative water supply project consists of a feasibility study to evaluate the alternatives for 

installation of a reclaimed water ASR and, if feasible, the conversion of one (1) existing potable water supply well 

located in the Rotonda area to an Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) well for reuse. Upon the successful completion 

of the feasibility study and favorable outcome of the preliminary permitting, Charlotte County Utilities will proceed with 

the design, final permitting, construction and testing of the recommended ASR well system and associated piping to 

directly connect the ASR well to the reclaimed water transmission system. The ultimate goal of the project is to create 

an underground storage reservoir for reuse water produced initially by the Rotunda Wastewater Treatment Facility 

(WWTF), and eventually for the combined reuse water in the west county and possibly central county areas. 

Benefits 

This project will help to satisfy the short term need to provide wet weather storage space for reuse water, beyond what 

currently exists at the Rotonda Water Reclamation Facility, which is minimal. The longer term need served by this 

project is to provide regional storage capacity for excess wet weather reuse for the entire west county area and 

ultimately for the central portion as well, and facilitate the eventual interconnection of the central and west county reuse 

systems to provide adequate reuse water for the entire region. 

Costs 

The total project cost for the feasibility study and ASR well system is estimated to be $3,000,000. The District is 

requested to reimburse Charlotte County for up to 50 percent of the eligible project costs up to a maximum of 

$1,500,000. The Peace River Basin budgeted $100,000 in FY2005, $380,450 in FY2007, $240,000 in FY2008, 

$216,250 in FY2009 and $225,000 in FY2010. Funds in the amount of $90,900 in FY2007 and $80,000 in FY2008 

have been allocated to the project from the Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund; these funds will be applied 

to reduce the Peace River Basin Board cost share. It is expected that Charlotte County will request $423,750 in 

FY2011 for the sixth and final year of funding for this multi-year project. No cost-benefit is calculated for this project, as 

it provides additional storage. 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). 


Charlotte County Utilities (CCU) previously completed a feasibility study indicating that such a conversion would be 

feasible. However, upon completion of the ASR Reuse Feasibility Study, CCU determined that a new ASR well system 

at Rotonda would be advantageous and submitted an application for construction of a Class V Well at the Rotonda 

site to the Department of Environmental Protection. Factors determining that the conversion of the potable well would 

not work included the capacity and recovery rate of the well and the current DEP stance on permitting ASR wells. 

Thus, it was determined a new well would be constructed at Rotonda in a non-drinking water standard zone (greater 

than 10,000 tds). CCU will proceed with the design, final permitting, construction and testing of the recommended 

ASR well system and associated piping to directly connect the ASR well to the reclaimed water transmission system. 

The predicted recovery rate for the ASR well is expected to be between 70% and 90% (700,000gpd to 900,000gpd) of 

the estimated recharge after the buffer zone is achieved. The amount of water to be stored and delivered during 

recharge (including the buffer zone) upon the ASR well being placed into service is expected to be between 100 to 

150 million gallons and 1,000,000 gpd, respectively. The county is also currently cooperating with the District on a 

project to interconnect its two major WWTF's. The Charlotte County Regional Reclaimed Water Expansion project 

(H027) will construct a major portion of the necessary transmission piping to interconnect Charlotte County's East Port 

and West Port WWTF's. CCU's current demand for reclaimed water exceeds 2,000,000 gallons per day (gpd), but the 

facility can only produce up to 800,000 gpd and supplemental surface water sources are being utilized to make up for 

the additional demand (1,200,000 gpd). This is a stand-alone project; however, upon successful implementation of the 

single ASR well system, it is expected that two more ASR well systems will be completed as a second phase of this 

project. Of the total project cost of $3,000,000, approximately 73 percent ($2,200,000) is expected to be needed for 

construction, and the remainder ($800,000) for design and administration. 


L215 

Rotunda ASR Well Conversion for Reuse Water 


Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 561,623 0 219,646 228,441 423,750 1,433,460 




Prior 

Funding 



170,900 0 0 

0 

0 

170,900 


District 

Charlotte County 549,550 0 432,500 432,500 

0 1,414,550 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$3,018,910 




Design Commencement 1/1/06 4/1/07 9/6/07 

Feasibility Study Completion 10/1/06 1/8/07 

Permit Received 1/31/08 1/22/09 

Signage Erected 10/1/09 

Construction Commencement 10/1/09 

Construction Completion 10/1/11 

Contract Close-out 1/31/12 

Offset Report 1/31/13 


A Cooperative Funding Agreement (effective October 1, 2005) was executed on January 31, 2006. Malcom Pirnie 

submitted the final Reuse ASR Feasibility Study on January 8, 2007. A no cost amendment was executed on 02/02/07. 

This amendment added additional language and requirements due to Water Protection and Sustainability Trust funds 

being allocated in FY2007. A second amendment was executed on January 28, 2008 to reflect the project changes 

approved during the regular cooperative funding cycle. The FDEP issued a Permit to Construct the ASR Well on January 

22, 2009. Charlotte County submitted bid documents for the construction of the ASR well on May 30, 2009. To date, 

$936,700 has been encumbered and $225,000 has been budgeted for this project of which $221,081.25 has been 

reimbursed. Governor Crist's Accelerate Florida Initiative ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time. Project construction bid 

documents were delivered to the District and were approved according to project requirements. The cooperator is 

anticipating construction of the ASR well to be complete by the end of 2010. District staff will coordinate with the 

cooperator to ensure that bids and contractor selections are made according to project requirements. 


L314 

Highlands WMPlan Carter Creek 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 


Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Carter Creek 

Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 32 square miles in Highlands County, including nine lakes 

and more than 2,100 acres of surface water. Trends toward lake level declines and degraded water quality are priority 

issues within this watershed. The project will address these and other issues to improve water quality, natural systems, 

and flood protection. FY2005 and 2007 funding is budgeted to complete the Topographic Information, Watershed 

Evaluation, and 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, BMP alternative analysis. The Cooperator submitted the project for REDI consideration. 

Benefits 







Costs 

The total budget for this multi-year project is $650,000, funded in FY2005 and FY2007. Under the REDI project 

funding split the Peace River Basin's 75% share totals $487,500, and Highland County's 25% share totals $162,500. 

The FY2007 budget is $385,000, of which $96,250 is revenue from the County and $288,750 is the Basin's 

contribution. When each element is completed the project budget may require refinement based on the information 

gathered. 


A WMP includes five major elements: Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, Watershed Management Plan, 

Implementation of Best Management Practices, and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. 


(CWM) initiative strategies. Funding will be used to complete the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, and 

Watershed Management Plan elements. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with Highlands County has been 

be 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 project that requires a cooperative funding 

request each fiscal year until completed. 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 the 

Implementation of BMPs and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Cooperator submitted project for 

REDI consideration. 


L314 

Highlands WMPlan Carter Creek 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 531,552 


Highlands Co - Carter Ck WMP (L314) 162,500 0 0 

0 

0 162,500 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$694,052 





Consultant Contract Executed 6/1/06 7/1/06 

Watershed Evaluation Start 9/1/06 8/1/06 

Watershed Evaluation Complete 11/1/07 4/1/08 

Watershed Plan Start 1/1/08 4/1/08 

Watershed Plan Complete 4/1/09 



Status History: A cooperative funding agreement, consulting services agreement, and contract for LiDAR mapping have 

been executed. Notice to proceed with watershed consulting services was effective the date of the project kick-off 

meeting, which was held on August 29, 2006. Current Status: LiDAR mapping is complete/accepted. The consultant has 

completed topographic information, watershed evaluation, field reconnaisance, and field survey tasks. A work order has 

been issued to complete the remaining project tasks, consisting of model parameterization, model 

development/verification, floodplain analysis, level of service analysis, and best management practices assessment. The 

consultant's work on the model parameterization task has been put on hold due to discovery of problems with the Peace 

River LiDAR, which was used for DTM development within a portion of the Carter Creek project area. District staff is 

working with the LiDAR vendor to resolve problems, and submittal of a corrected LiDAR data set expected within two 

months. The Carter Creek project will commence again upon receipt/approval of the corrected LiDAR data. 


L324 

Lakeland - Lk Parker Stormwater BMP Imp 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

City of Lakeland 




Description 

This project involves the engineering design, permitting, and construction of a stormwater treatment system within the 

southwest basin of Lake Parker, the most urbanized basin draining to Lake Parker. Earlier studies completed for Lake 

Parker indicated that this basin discharges high pollutant loads into the lake. This project will build upon previous City 

and District efforts in this problematic basin. The first treatment system was constructed at the lake shore or 

downstream portion of this drainage basin (Lake Parker Southwest Outfall Retrofit, P742), and included a large system 

of baffle boxes to stop sediments and trash from reaching the lake. This project will focus on the upper reaches of the 

watershed and will provide much needed attenuation of stormwater upstream of the previously completed project. This 

upstream project will provide significant pollutant load reductions and will increase the effectiveness of the first 

completed treatment system. The long-term benefits of the project include a reduction in the loading of sediments, 

trash, and nutrients to Lake Parker. 

Benefits 

The design will include components that will reduce peak flows through storage and release and provide water quality 

treatment through attenuation of stormwater. This project will significantly enhance the treatment efficiency of the 

previously completed project along the lake shore (P742). The project will treat stormwater in a 595 acre sub-basin 

that drains to Lake Parker. 

Costs 

The total project cost for design, permitting, land acquisition and construction is $3,765,550. The FY2005 cost for 

design and permitting is $125,000. The Peace River Basin Board has approved funding in the amount of $62,500 in 

FY2005 while the City will fund the remaining $62,500. The prior funding shown in the table below includes a feasibility 

study completed in FY2004. The Peace River Basin Board contributed $42,600 while the City contributed $42,600 for 

the FY2004 study. The Peace River Basin Board has budgeted $336,725, $470,863 and $187,632 respectively in 

FY2007, FY2008 and FY2009. The City will contribute $336,725, $470,863 and $470,863 respectively in FY2007, 

FY2008 and FY2009. In FY2010 the City requested the Peace River Basin Board fund $683,440 while the City will 

fund $683,440. Due to budgetary constraints the Peace River Basin Board only included $200,000 in its FY2010 

budget for this project. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and central garage 

charges. 


Lake Parker is listed as an impaired waterbody by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The need for 

treating stormwater from this basin was identified in the Lake Parker Diagnostic Feasibility Study published by the 

District and the City of Lakeland in 1993. The 595-acre sub-basin on the southwest portion of Lake Parker is highly 

urbanized and was shown to be a major source of pollutant loading in the Study. Annual loading of total nitrogen (TN) 

and total phosphorus (TP) from this basin is 3,970 Kg and 998 Kg, respectively. This represents 10% and 12% of the 

total external loading to the lake of TN and TP, respectively. A BMP evaluation of this basin was completed in FY2004 

(Project K857) and identified four retrofit sites in which wet detention ponds could be constructed. The FY2005 project 

currently underway will design and permit the retrofit sites identified in the FY2004 BMP evaluation. The design and 

permitting is contingent upon the City acquiring the land for these projects. 


L324 

Lakeland - Lk Parker Stormwater BMP Imp 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 




District 

City of Lakeland 912,688 0 470,863 683,440 

0 2,066,991 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$3,392,092 


1. Contract Development & Execution (Design & Permitting) 

Agreement sent to Contracts Administration 2/15/05 7/18/05 

Agreement Approved By City Council 2/15/05 7/18/05 



2. Project Tasks (Design & Permitting) 

City's kick-off meeting 8/10/05 11/20/05 

Preliminary Design Plans 1/30/07 4/20/07 

Land Acquisition 5/31/07 4/6/09 

60% Design 6/30/07 2/28/09 11/6/08 

Pre-application meeting 9/30/07 3/30/09 11/4/08 

Permit Application and RAI 10/15/07 6/30/09 2/17/09 

100% Design 10/30/07 6/30/09 3/13/09 

Engineer's Construction Cost Estimate 12/31/07 8/30/09 4/8/09 

3. Contract Development & Execution (Construction) 


First Amendment - Adding FY2008 Funds 1/28/08 1/28/08 

Second Amendment - Adding FY2009 Funds 5/1/09 

4. Project Tasks (Construction) 

Erosion Control Plan and Local Permits 5/30/08 4/29/09 

Construction and Inspections 10/30/08 10/30/09 

Punch List and Certification of Completion 12/30/08 12/30/09 

As-builts and Project Close-out 4/30/09 12/30/09 


This project will provide the design, permitting and construction of a stormwater treatment system, pending the City's 

success in acquiring the necessary lands to complete the project. The City has completed initial survey work and 

preliminary design. The City has acquired one parcel of land necessary for the project, completed the final design and 

acquired the appropriate permits for construction on that parcel. The City is currently negotiating with the landowner of a 

second parcel that is needed to complete the project. The agreement for the construction phase of this project was 

executed on March 20, 2007. The construction agreement was amended on January 28, 2008 to add FY2008 funds. A 

second amendment to add FY2009 funds is currently under District review (the City has requested that land acquisition 

be considered part of their match). The second amendment will be sent to the City for execution as soon as the District 

review is complete. Due to delays in land acquisition, the design and permitting contract has been amended to expire in 

July 2010. 


L353 

Polk WMPlan Lakes Crooked, Clinch, and Reedy 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This is a cooperative project with the City of Frostproof and Polk County to perform 1) Digital Topographic Information, 

2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management 

Program (WMP) for the lakes Crooked, Clinch, and Reedy watershed. This watershed covers an area of 

approximately 65 square miles within Polk County, including the City of Frostproof. Issues within the watersheds 

include flood damage, rapid growth, water quality issues, and discharges to Outstanding Florida Waters. FY2007 

funding is to complete the project. This project focuses on lake level management and enhancement/restoration of 

the lakes Crooked, Clinch, and Reedy conveyance system. The project includes a BMP plan to provide a balanced 

water control structure/conveyance system for these lakes that is consistent with the new Lake Clinch outfall (see 

project # L352). 

Benefits 






simulations for floodplain management, and water quality management through the Total Maximum Daily Loads 


Costs 

The total budget for this project is $500,000, of which the District's share is $250,000. The FY 2007 budget totals 

$500,000, of which $250,000 is revenue from Polk County, and $250,000 is the Peace River Basin's contribution. The 

District will manage the project and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. When 

each element is completed the project budget may require refinement based on the information gathered. Future 

cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for the Implementation of BMPs and Maintenance of 

Watershed Parameters and Models. 





(CWM) management strategies. A FY2007 cooperative funding revenue agreement with Polk County has been 

executed to complete the WMP elements through the Watershed Management Plan. Future cooperative funding 

requests and agreements will be required for the Implementation of BMPs and Maintenance of Watershed 

Parameters and Models. 


Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 251,212 0 5,255 5,339 

0 261,806 


Frostproof - Crooked/Clinch/Reedy RDS 

(L353) 

Prior 

Funding 




250,000 0 0 

0 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

Total 

Funding 

250,000 

$511,806

L353 

Polk WMPlan Lakes Crooked, Clinch, and Reedy 





Cooperator Contract Executed 4/1/07 9/24/07 

Consultant Contract Executed 6/1/07 6/15/08 


Watershed Evaluation Commence 1/1/08 8/6/08 

Watershed Evaluation Completion 9/1/08 

Watershed Plan Commence 9/1/08 

Watershed Plan Completion (project complete) 1/1/09 

Project Close-out 6/1/09 


Based on inclusion of the project in the FY2007 budget, the District developed a cooperative funding agreement and sent 

it to Polk County for review and signature. The County held the agreement pending the outcome of the Lake Clinch 

Outfall Replacement (project L352) final design and construction bidding. This was done to assure that the L353 

watershed plan has accurate information to account for the new Lake Clinch outfall, and determine whether budgeting for 

the L352 project is sufficient. Upon acceptance of the L352 construction bid, the County decided to move ahead with 

review/signature of the L353 agreement, and the cooperative funding agreement was executed on 09/24/07. The project 

consulting services agreement has been executed, and notice to proceed issued. Currently, the consultant is working on 

the digital topographic information and watershed evaluation tasks. 


L473 

Highlands WMPlan Lake Placid 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




KOLASA, KEITH 


Description 

This is a multi-year funded cooperative project with Highlands County to perform 1) Topographic Information, 2) 

Watershed Evaluation, and 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management 

Program (WMP) for the Lake Placid Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 20 square miles and 

is located in Highlands County. Issues in the watershed include rapid growth, natural systems preservation, flood 

protection, and water quality. Prior year funding is to complete Topographic Information and a portion of the 

Watershed Evaluation. FY2008 funding should complete the Watershed Evaluation and watershed parameterization 

and model development tasks of the Watershed Plan. FY2009 funding will complete the Watershed Plan. 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. 

Benefits 








Costs 

The total budget for this project is multi-year funded project is $800,000, to be funded in FY2006 and FY2008-2009. 

Under the REDI project funding split the Peace River Basin's 75% share totals $600,000, and Highland County's 25% 

share totals $200,000. The FY2008 budget totals $350,000 with the County revenue of $87,500 and the Basin Board 

contributing $262,500. FY2009 funding totals $350,000, with County revenue of $87,500, and the District contributing 

$262,500. The District's FY2009 share is budgeted at a 50/50 split between the Peace River Basin ($131,250), and 

State General Appropriations Act funding ($131,250). When each element is completed the project budget may 

require refinement based on the information gathered. 





(CWM) initiative strategies. The prior funding and proposed FY2008-2009 funding will be used to complete the 

Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, and Watershed Management Plan elements. A cooperative funding 

revenue agreement with Highlands County will be 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 multi-year funded 

project requires a cooperative funding request each fiscal year until completed. The District will manage the project 

and enter into purchase 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. 


L473 

Highlands WMPlan Lake Placid 


Revenue 


0 515,408 


Highlands Co - Lake Placid WMP 

(L473) 


Funds 

Prior 

Funding 



112,500 0 87,500 

0 

0 0 131,250 

0 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

0 

Total 

Funding 

200,000 

131,250 

$846,658 





Cooperator Contract Executed 9/1/06 10/1/06 

Consultant Contract Executed 12/1/06 10/1/06 


Watershed Evaluation Commence 1/1/07 5/21/07 

Watershed Evaluation Completion 1/1/08 

Watershed Plan Commence 1/1/08 

Watershed Plan Completion (project complete) 2/1/10 



Agreements between the District and Highlands County for cooperative funding, and the District and Brown and Caldwell 

for consulting services have been executed. Brown and Caldwell contracted with 3001, a District approved mapping 

vendor, to provide LiDAR mapping for the project. Flights for the LiDAR were done over the winter 2006, and processing 

was completed in December 2007. Brown and Caldwell is working on the digital topographic information, and watershed 

evaluation tasks. The project water quality monitoring plan is complete, and several surface water staff gages and 

surficial aquifer wells have been installed on Highlands County road right-of-way and monitoring has begun. Land use 

agreements/property permissions are being acquired for gages planned on Fresh Water Commission lands, and Florida 

Department of Transportation right-of-way. 


L479 

Lk Hollingsworth Westside SW Treatment 


AOR(s) 

Water Quality 


Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This project entails the installation of underground hydrodynamic separators for the stormwater treatment of four 

sub-basins totaling 217 acres on the west side of Lake Hollingsworth, Lakeland. The project involves treating 

stormwater runoff from thirteen (13) outfalls to Lake Hollingsworth. The requested funds for this project will be used for 

construction only as the City has funded the design and permitting of this project. 

Benefits 

This project will provide improved treatment of stormwater from a 217 acre sub-basin along the lake's edge. This 

project, in conjunction with other ongoing and completed capital improvement projects, will have a positive cumulative 

impact on the long-term water quality of Lake Hollingsworth and downstream receiving waterbodies. 

Costs 

The original project cost for construction was estimated to be $1,400,000. However, construction bids came in under 

budget and the winning bid was awarded for $541,331. The Peace River Basin Board budgeted $189,216 and 

$187,632 in its FY2006 and FY2009 budgets respectively with an equal match from the cooperator. The District and 

the cooperator have each budgeted $376,848 for a total budget of $753,696. Upon successful project completion the 

District will have an excess $106,182 that will be returned to the Basin. The District funding amounts shown in the 

table include staff salaries, travel and central garage charges. 


Lake Hollingsworth is a headwater lake of the Peace River. Hollingsworth discharges into Banana Lake, Lake 

Hancock and ultimately the Peace River. Lake Hollingsworth is listed as an impaired waterbody by the FDEP for five 

parameters including nutrients. Land use within the project area has been classified as 88% residential, 6% 

commercial, and 6% recreational or open space. The original project design involved the construction of wetland 

strands to treat stormwater before discharging into Lake Hollingsworth. The original design would have required the 

City to purchase privately owned lands along the lake's edge to complete the project. Due to rising land values the City 

has chosen a design alternative that includes underground hydrodynamic separators installed on existing City-owned 

property. The City funded the design and permitting portion of this project. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 396,542 


District 

City of Lakeland 189,216 0 187,632 

0 

0 376,848 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$773,390 





First Amendment - No Cost Time Extension 8/14/06 8/14/06 

Second Amendment - No Cost Time Extension 1/28/08 1/28/08 


L479 

Lk Hollingsworth Westside SW Treatment 

Third Amendment - Add FY2009 Funds 10/10/08 11/4/08 


Select Contractor 5/30/08 2/10/09 1/20/09 

Begin Construction 6/30/08 3/10/09 4/6/09 

Construction Complete 1/30/09 11/30/09 

Contract Close Out 3/30/09 1/31/10 


The project was originally designed to include wetland strands which would involve the purchase of privately owned lands 

along the lake's edge. Due to rising land costs the City has requested several no-cost time extensions until land 

acquisition was complete. Because of these rising land values, the City evaluated alternative designs to complete the 

project and reduce costs associated with land acquisition. The City has recently chosen an alternative design that 

involves the installation of underground hydrodynamic separators to treat stormwater rather than the originally planned 

wetland strands. The alternative design will allow the City to complete the project without acquiring privately owned lands, 

which should result in significantly reduced total project costs. The City has modified their existing permit and the Peace 

River Basin Board has included additional funding for this project in its FY2009 budget. The second amendment to the 

contract was executed on January 28, 2008 which extends the contract expiration date from December 31, 2008 to 

March 31, 2009. The third amendment has been executed and extends the contract period, revises the scope of work, 

and adds FY2009 funds to the existing contract. The bid for construction went out on December 15, 2008. The 

cooperator awarded the bid in January 2009. Project construction began on April 6, 2009 and is scheduled to be 

completed by November 2009. 


L485 

(Cancelled) Charlotte County Golf Course Reuse Storage 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This alternative water supply project includes the design and construction of two reuse ponds and related 

appurtenances to provide diurnal storage at the Deep Creek (WUP# 7815) and Kings Island (WUP# 9066) golf 

courses. This project provides diurnal storage to allow the golf courses to fully utilize reuse for irrigation purposes by 

eliminating competition for the use of reclaimed water with other irrigation customers, where otherwise there would be 

insufficient flow to meet both customers demands at once. 

Benefits 

The remaining project benefit includes 0.516 mgd of reuse flow to two golf courses, offsetting 0.386 mgd Intermediate 

aquifer withdrawal. 

Costs 

The total project cost of the two reuse ponds, including design, permitting, construction and inspection is estimated at 

$1,308,413. The county already budgeted $600,599 in FY2005. Of the remaining $707,814, 85 percent ($601,642) is 

estimated to be for construction. The Peace River Basin has encumbered $414,071 in FY2006, of which $120,328 is 

expected to be provided by the Water Protection Sustainability Program. The county's remaining share will be 

$293,743. The cost in terms of benefit is $.44/1,000 gallons, amortized over 30 years at eight percent interest. 


Both of the golf courses associated with the FY2006 project represent new reuse customers to the county's system 

and will be connected to existing 6-inch diameter reuse transmission mains. The proposed storage pond and 

associated appurtenances at the Deep Creek Golf Course will be constructed on vacant lands located on a county 

easement adjacent to the course. The pond located at the Deep Creek Golf Course will have a capacity of 2.12 million 

gallons and the reuse pond for the King's Island Golf Club includes approximately 1.00 million gallons of diurnal 

storage for golf course irrigation and will be located on on-site vacant lands. Golf-course-related benefits include 

providing 0.516 mgd (.258 mgd per course) of reuse flow and offsetting 0.386 mgd (.193 mgd per course) of 

Intermediate aquifer withdrawal. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 301,214 (293,743) 1,299 

0 

0 8,770 


District 

Charlotte County 894,342 0 0 

0 

0 894,342 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$903,112 


Draft Project Agreement 10/31/05 11/22/05 

Execute Project Agreement 1/31/06 7/24/06 

Begin Design 5/1/06 2/15/07 5/22/07 

Complete Design 5/31/07 10/31/07 

Begin Construction 6/30/07 2/15/08 


L485 

(Cancelled) Charlotte County Golf Course Reuse Storage 




Charlotte County had previously requested a second amendment to this project which was scheduled to go for approval 

at the August Peace River Basin Board meeting. However, in a letter dated July 31, 2008, Charlotte County has 

cancelled the Charlotte County Golf Course Reuse Storage Project. The project has been cancelled due to the 

foreclosure of one of the main customers of the project, Kings Island Golf Course. A liquidation memo has been 

processed for the $414,071 that was encumbered for this project and the funds will be returned to the Basin Board. Of 

the total amount, funds in the amount of $120,328 were allocated to this project from the Water Protection and 

Sustainability Trust Fund Program. The trust funds will be reallocated to another eligible project located within the Peace 

River Basin. 


L486 

Charlotte - WMPlan Charlotte Harbor 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 


Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program for the portion of Charlotte County 

known as Charlotte Harbor Redevelopment Area. The proposed study area is approximately 2.5 square miles and is 

located in western Charlotte County. The goal of the project is to create a functional, viable, detailed planning tool with 

feasible and permittable drainage alternatives. With FY2006 funding work on the Topographic Information and 

Watershed Evaluation will begin and should be completed. With FY2007 funding the work on the Watershed 

Management Plan elements will begin and should be completed. Work on the Watershed Management Plan element 

will include the following tasks: computer modeling, floodplain analysis, surface water resource assessment (water 

quality), establishment of LOS, and BMP alternative analysis. 

Benefits 





address level of service deficiencies and 2) provides a geodatabase and projected results from watershed model 


Costs 

Funding for this project was provided in the Peace River Basin Board budgets of FY2006 ($125,000) and FY2007 

($125,000) for a total funding commitment of $250,000. The total budgeted amount for this project is $500,000 of 

which the District's share is $250,000. When each element is completed the project budget and scope may require 






(CWM) initiative strategies and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. With prior years funding the Topographic 

Information and Watershed Evaluation elements were completed. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with 

Charlotte 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. The District will manage the project and enter 

into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future cooperative funding requests and 



Revenue 


0 

0 270,818 


Charlotte Co - Charlotte Hbr 

Redevelopmnt (L486) 

Prior 

Funding 




250,000 0 0 

0 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

Total 

Funding 

250,000 

$520,818

L486 

Charlotte - WMPlan Charlotte Harbor 



District logo will appear on all reports 12/31/06 


Draft Agreement to Contracts Administration 9/20/05 


Draft Agreement returned from Contracts Administration 10/15/05 1/4/05 





Task 1- Topographic Information Commence 2/7/06 7/29/06 4/13/06 

Task 2- Watershed Evaluation Commence 3/15/06 4/13/06 

Task 1-Topographic Information Complete 4/15/06 1/29/07 10/10/06 

Task 2- Watershed Evaluation Complete 7/15/06 11/17/06 

4. Amendment 1 to Consultant Agreement 

Amendment Executed 7/10/06 7/29/06 

Notice to Proceed 7/10/06 7/29/06 

Work Order #2 (WMP) Executed 7/17/06 7/17/06 

5. Amendment 1 to Cooperator Agreement (FY2007 Funding) 

Amendment Executed 11/30/06 12/12/06 

6. Amendment 2 to Consultant Agreement (FY2007 Funding) 

Task 3- Watershed Management Plan Commence 7/17/06 11/17/06 4/13/07 

Amendment Executed 10/26/06 10/26/06 

Model Development 8/1/07 10/13/07 

Floodplain Analysis 9/1/07 11/13/07 

Level of Service Determination 10/1/07 12/13/07 

Surface Water Resource Assessment 1/1/08 2/15/08 

BMP Alternative Analysis 4/1/08 3/15/08 

Task 3- Watershed Management Plan Complete 7/1/08 5/31/10 


Consultant Agreement Expiration 7/29/06 6/30/10 

Cooperator Agreement Expiration 6/30/07 6/30/10 


Status History: The cooperative funding revenue agreement with Charlotte County was executed on April 6, 2006. The 

consultant services agreement with Ardaman & Associates was executed on April 13, 2006. A project kick off meeting 

was held on April 25, 2006 and work began. Work on the project was delayed because the LiDAR data from the District 

was not available for the consultant until 10/10/2006. The county applied for additional cooperative funding for FY2007 

for completion of the WMP including BMP alternative analysis. An amendment to the Revenue Agreement incorporating 

the FY2007 funds was executed on December 12, 2006. The County applied for cooperative funding for FY2009 to begin 

design work for the stormwater management storage areas within the Redevelopment Area. This request was assigned 

Activity Number N126. Work on this project has been delayed due to the ongoing corrective work for the Hernando, 

Pasco & Sarasota County watersheds. The Model Development and Floodplain Analysis were submitted for review on 

04/15/2008. The consultant presented a status report to the Charlotte Harbor Community Redevelopment Agency 

Advisory Committee (CH-CRAAC) on April 24, 2008. A Public Information Session to present the floodplain analysis to 

the public was held on June 11, 2008. The Level of Service report has been submitted and is being reviewed internally. A 

progress meeting was held on August 20, 2008. Work on the BMP Alternative Analysis has begun. Current Status: A no 

cost time extension amendment has been executed. Work on the water quality assessment approach is continuing and 

the final report is expected in the next few weeks. 


L553 

Dundee Reclaimed Water Use System Project 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Dundee 




Description 

The proposal includes the design and construction of approximately 3,900 linear feet of 16-inch and 11,800 linear feet 

of 12-inch, and 3,100 lineal feet of 10-inch reclaimed water transmission main, a high service pump station (1,000 

gallon per minute), two 2.25 million gallon storage tanks with a combined storage capacity of 4.5 million gallons, and 

other necessary appertences. 

Benefits 

This project is expected to provide approximately 1.5 mgd of reclaimed water to recreation and residential customers 

to offset approximately 0.76 mgd of groundwater typically used for irrigation purposes. 

Costs 

The project was initially funded in consideration of the Town's Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) funding 

status. The total project cost is estimated to be $4,016,000 and the District's share ia $3,012,000 (75 percent) and the 

Town's share is $969,784. The Peace River Basin Board encumbered $204,000 in FY2006, $417,880 in FY2008; no 

funds were requested or budgeted in FY2007. In FY2009, the Basin Board approved a total of $200,000. The Town's 

FY2010 funding request has been denied until the Town can demonstrate its ability to commence and complete 

construction of this project. 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). 


Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 630,128 0 204,539 203,821 2,087,469 3,125,957 




Prior 

Funding 



136,867 (337,500) 337,500 

0 

0 

136,867 


District 

Town of Dundee 0 0 969,784 

0 

0 969,784 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$4,232,608 


Contract details are currently being reviewed 

Contract to Cooperator for signature 6/13/06 7/11/06 

Contracted Executed 7/14/06 7/14/06 


Design Commenced 8/1/06 11/10/06 

Design Completed 11/30/07 

Bid List to District 2/28/08 

Bid Award/Notice to Proceed 3/31/08 

Construction to Begin 4/7/08 



L553 

Dundee Reclaimed Water Use System Project 

Contract close-out 1/31/09 


District staff is currently reviewing a new work scope and project schedule for this project. On August 7, 2009, District 

Mark Hammond, Director of the Resource Projects Department, requested the Board's approval to enter into a new 

agreement with the Town of Dundee for its Reclaimed Water System project. The Basin has already budgeted almost 

$950,000 for this project. At the Board's request during its June 5 meeting, staff was directed to present the Board an 

option so the project could move forward. The Cooperative Agreement for the project expired on January 31, 2009. In 

May 2009, the Town proposed three items for the Board's consideration: 1) extend the construction initiation date to June 

30, 2014; 2) the Basin Board would reimburse the Town for 75 percent of documented incurred engineering expenses to 

date, with understanding that those funds would be reimbursed to the Basin Board in the event construction had not 

commenced by June 14, 2014; and 3) the Basin Board would continue to encumber funds to ensure 75 percent funding 

by Board would be available by June 2014. Mark Hammond stressed that these proposals would be exceptions to the 

normal cooperative funding process and could set a tough precedent with other cooperators. Board members 

participated in a long discussion and some expressed concern of the precedent that would be set and monies set aside 

that would not be used for projects that are ready to begin. Other concerns included 1) construction of homes has not 

begun, 2) the Town's dollars would be better spent on other more important water supply or flood protection projects, e.g. 

the upgrade of its wastewater treatment plant and that cost of project may increase in future. The Board also expressed 

concern that it would be paying on something that would not begin until far into the future - not abiding by the 

cooperative funding procedures. Finally, the Board approved entering into a new agreement with the Town of Dundee for 

their Reclaimed Water System project for a total cost of $3,400,000 with the Peace River Basin Board's share not to 

exceed $2,584, 217: and authorize the Executive Director to sign the Agreement . 


L633 

DeSoto - WMPlan Desoto County 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

DeSoto County 




Description 


Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the high priority watersheds. 

Desoto County has identified the Peace River, Thorton Branch, Deep Creek, and Joshua Creek Watersheds as high 

priority watersheds for the WMP. The issues in the watersheds include flood damage, level of service deficiencies, 

rapid growth, and water quality. The Watershed Management Plan includes the following tasks: survey, data 

management and development of watershed parameters, GIS processing, computer modeling, floodplain analysis, 

surface water resource assessment (water quality) establishment of LOS, BMP alternative analysis. 

Benefits 






simulations for floodplain management, and water quality management. 

Costs 

The total budget amount for this project is $225,000, of which the District's share is $168,750 from the Peace River 

Basin, the County will contribute $56,250. The FY2008 budget included $168,750 from the Peace River Basin and 

$56,250 from the County. Future funding will be required to complete the project. When each element is completed 

the project budget will be refined based on the information gathered. Desoto County is a REDI community and pays 

25% of the projects total cost. The Districts match is 75% of the total project cost. 






agreement with Desoto County will be 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. The District will manage the project 

and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future cooperative funding requests and 


The District is cooperating with FEMA to modernize the flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) in the County with FY2005 

funding ($770,000). Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs representing these 

watersheds. Cooperator submitted the project for Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) consideration. 


Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 569,966 0 3,621 4,278 

0 577,865 


DeSoto Co - Stormwater Master Plan 

(L633) 

Prior 

Funding 




187,500 0 0 

0 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

Total 

Funding 

187,500 

$765,365

L633 

DeSoto - WMPlan Desoto County 



County Agreement Executed 7/1/07 7/15/08 9/5/08 

Consultant Agreement Executed 10/1/07 10/1/08 


2. Digital Terrain Model 

Digital Terrain Model 11/1/07 12/15/08 

3. Watershed Evaluation 

Begin Watershed Evaluation 12/1/07 1/1/09 

Complete Watershed Evaluation 2/1/08 5/15/09 

4. Watershed Management Plan 

Begin Watershed Management Plan 2/15/08 6/1/09 

Complete Watershed Management Plan 7/1/08 10/15/09 


Status History: Meeting was conducted with the County's new project manager on November 9, 2006 to discuss the 

project and the Cooperative Funding Agreement. In the development of the agreement, the County identified that this 

project was mistakenly not in the County's FY2007 budget. On February 23, 2007, Desoto County sent a letter to the 

District indicating the County's budgeting error and its commitment to the Watershed Management Program in FY2008. 

The FY2007 Peace River Basin Board funds set aside for this project were balanced forward. Therefore, the project was 

delayed until FY2008 funding were available. Agreement between the District and Desoto County was executed on 

August 1, 2008. Status Current: District staff is currently working with two engineering consultants to complete the 

watershed management plans for Deep Creek and Thorton Branch in Desoto County. The District has aquired and 

assigned a peer review for these watersheds. The peer review of these watershed is anticipated to begin in October 

2009. 


L640 

(Completed) Punta Gorda Reuse Feasibility Study 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Punta Gorda 




Description 

This project consists of a reuse feasibility study to identify the technical and financial elements of a reclaimed water 

system. The City of Punta Gorda owns and operates a 4 mgd wastewater treatment plant, and currently disposes all of 

its reclaimed water via a deep injection well. The feasibility study would consider a reclaimed water system to treat and 

deliver reclaimed wastewater for beneficial use as landscape irrigation. 

Benefits 

Upon completion of this project, the City will have a reuse feasibility study considering a reclaimed water system to 

treat and deliver reclaimed wastewater for beneficial use. 

Costs 

The total estimated cost of this project is $250,000, of which the Peace River Basin is requested to fund 50 percent, or 

$125,000. Funding in the amount of $125,000 has been budgeted for FY2007. 


The City wants to develop a reclaimed water system that will assist in achieving goals of the SWUCA, reducing 

demands from the public water system and reducing demands from groundwater used for irrigation wells. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 

0 130,287 


District 

Punta Gorda 125,000 0 0 

0 

0 125,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$255,287 


Draft Project Agreement 10/31/06 9/1/06 

Execute Project Agreement 12/31/06 12/20/06 

Begin Feasibility Study 12/31/06 1/5/07 

Complete Feasibility Study 5/31/07 12/31/07 1/15/08 

Project Close-out 12/31/08 4/30/08 


A Cooperative Funding Agreement was executed on December 20, 2006. Carollo Engineers was given notice to proceed 

on January 5, 2007 and submitted the draft feasibility study on July 5, 2007. Staff provided comments and suggested 

changes to the City and engineers on July 24, 2007. The City requested an extension to December 31, 2007 to 

incorporate comments and finalize the feasibility study. The City submitted the final reuse feasibility study on January 15, 

2008 to complete this project. The City has submitted a request for reimbursement in the amount of $61,480 and staff 

has forwarded a G-2 and G-3 to Finance. To date, $125,000 has been encumbered, of which $61,480 has been 

reimbursed. 


L649 

(Completed) Hydrologic Rest-Highlands Hammock St Pk 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This project involved the design, permitting and construction associated with the restoration of natural systems, 

including a cutthroat grass-dominated seepage slope within Highlands Hammock State Park in Highlands County. In 

FY2004 the Peace River Basin Board funded the Lake Wales Ridge Public Lands Hydrologic and Water Quality 

Restoration Project (B171), which identified Highlands Hammock State Park as a high-priority restoration site. The 

Lake Wales Ridge Public Lands Hydrologic and Water Restoration Project resulted in a final report identifying four 

recommendations for the restoration of natural systems and water quality within the state park. This 

project implemented one of those recommendations, the restoration of eroded jeep trails. These eroded jeep 

trails resulted in deep gullies acting as ditches to drain water from adjacent seepage slope wetlands. The subsequent 

draining of these seepage slope wetlands affected wetland hydroperiods, water storage, and water flow 

characteristics. The FY2008 funds have been used to complete the restoration effort that began with FY2007 funds. 

Benefits 

The project resulted in design plans, the necessary permits, and the restoration of eroded jeep trails to restore the 

hydroperiod and sheet-flow characteristics of approximately 381 acres of seepage slope wetlands and flatwoods 

communities. 

Costs 

The total project cost is $100,000. In FY2007, the Peace River Basin Board funded $25,000 with an equal match from 

FDEP. The FY2008 budget is $50,000, with the cooperator and the District each contributing half ($25,000). The 

FY2008 District share is split between the Peace River Basin Board ($12,500) and the Water Protection and 

Sustainability Trust Fund ($12,500). The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and 

central garage charges. 


The Lake Wales Ridge watershed has undergone substantial hydrologic alterations since the early 1900's, which has 

resulted in lowered lake levels, deterioration of lake water quality, reduced recharge, and local dewatering of the 

surficial ground water system. Restoration and retrofit projects to solve these problems may be undertaken on existing 

publicly-owned lands to benefit the region. In FY2004 the Lake Wales Ridge Public Lands Hydrologic and Water 

Quality Restoration Project (B171) identified four such tracts of land as high priority restoration sites. As a result of this 

project, a final report identifying several restoration projects within Highlands Hammock State Park was completed in 

December 2006. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection plans to apply for cooperative funding in the 

future to complete other restoration projects that were identified as part of the Lake Wales Ridge Public Lands 

Hydrologic and Water Quality Restoration Project. 


L649 

(Completed) Hydrologic Rest-Highlands Hammock St Pk 


Revenue 


0 

0 47,509 



Wtr Rstr) 


District 

Fl Department of Environmental 

Protection 

Prior 

Funding 



12,500 0 0 

0 

50,000 0 0 

0 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

0 

Total 

Funding 

12,500 

50,000 




Purchase Order #07POSOW0543 1/17/07 1/18/07 

Purchase Order #08POSOW0835 2/25/08 2/25/08 


FY2007 Project Construction Complete 7/18/07 2/4/08 

FY2007 Construction Completion Verification Report 8/18/07 2/4/08 


FY2008 Project Construction Complete 10/1/08 3/25/09 4/24/09 

FY2008 Construction Completion Verification Report 11/2/08 4/24/09 4/24/09 


The District's project manager developed a draft scope of work and sent it to the cooperator for review and comment in 

August 2006. Upon review of the draft scope of work it was determined that this project may qualify for an exemption 

from permitting. The cooperator, with assistance from the District's project manager, prepared a Project Evaluation and 

submitted it to the Bartow Regulation Department for review in October 2006. On November 3, 2006 the Bartow 

Regulation Department issued a letter granting an exemption from permitting to complete the proposed project. The 

funds requested for this project are being used for construction rather than design and permitting as the original 

cooperative funding application indicated. District staff issued a Purchase Order on January 18, 2007 so that project 

construction may begin. On June 29, 2007 the cooperator indicated that the project did not receive enough bids and that 

the project will be rebid in July. The cooperator has reviewed the second round of bidding and has selected a contractor 

for the project. The contractor recently completed one of four identified areas in need of restoration. Due to the delays in 

selecting a contractor, the cooperator has requested that the Purchase Order be extended. The new expiration date is 

December 30, 2008. The District project manager filed the appropriate documentation to have a second purchase order 

developed for the FY2008 funds to complete the remaining three sites. The cooperator advertised the project for bidding 

in October 2008. The contractor has been selected and entered into an agreement. Due to delays in obtaining the 

necessary insurance requirements from the selected contractor, the cooperator has requested a 60-day extension on the 

purchase order. The purchase order has been extended to April 30, 2009. The project was completed on April 24, 2009. 

The cooperator requested an extension on the purchase order to allow for final invoice processing. The purchase order 

was extended to July 31, 2009. The project manager received the final invoice from the cooperator on June 23, 2009 and 

is currently processing the final invoice for payment and project completion. 


L671 

Polk County Aquifer Recharge Project to Relieve Flooding and 

Augment GW Supplies 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply, Flood Protection 


Cooperator(s) 



Status Ongoing/No FY$ 


Description 

This is a flood protection project that will evaluate the feasibility of using a collection of wells to expedite the recharge 

of excess surface water that is naturally treated by sands in the surficial aquifer. The concept of Recharge Well Fields 

(RWFs) is to allow water in the lower part of the surficial aquifer, that is filtered and treated as it moves downward 

through the surficial sediments, to recharge the underlying Upper Floridan aquifer via valve-regulated, gravity-driven 

connector pipes/recharge wells. For the feasibility project, the county will construct two surficial aquifer test wells to 

collect and analyze water quality from the surficial aquifer. This initial data is needed to ensure that the quality of the 

surficial aquifer ground water will meet the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) water quality 

standards for injection into the Upper Floridan aquifer. Additional monitor wells will also be installed and equipped with 

continuous recorders to measure water levels. If the quality of the ground water from the surficial aquifer meets FDEP 

requirements, then the county will proceed with additional feasibility work to construct an exploratory well and 

additional funding for future years will be requested. If water quality does not meet FDEP requirements, the project will 

not go forward and further funding will not be requested. This project directly supports ongoing efforts by the District to 

restore and enhance historic wetland and floodplain storage in the Peace Creek Drainage District (PCDD). 

Benefits 

This is an innovative project that could help reduce flooding by diverting and expediting the storage of excess surface 

water through recharge to the Upper Floridan aquifer. The project will support ongoing efforts by the District to restore 

and enhance historic wetland and floodplain storage in the PCDD. Additional benefits include recharging the Upper 

Floridan aquifer in the SWUCA and potentially providing future water supplies for the area. 

Costs 

The County withdrew their request for FY2010 funding and FY2009 funding, based on the projected timeline for 

completion. The FY2008 funding request was ranked low for the same reason, and did not receive funding. The total 

FY2007 cost for this project is $250,000 with the District's share requested to be $125,000. Funding from the District is 

being provided by the Peace River Basin Board. 


A preliminary analysis, conducted by the consultant, Schreuder, Inc., identified four potential RWF locations where 

excess surface water run-off could be detained and recommended the installation of surficial test wells at two of the 

sites: 1) Lake Gwyn near Wahneta (Site #1), and 2) Cypresswood Development (Site #2). Polk County will construct 

and monitor water quality from a surficial aquifer test well at the two sites. Monthly water samples will be collected and 

analyzed to ensure that the quality of the ground water from the surficial aquifer will meet underground injection control 

(UIC) water quality standards. Six additional monitor wells will also be installed and equipped with continuous 

recorders for each site. After one year of monitoring, Polk County will assess the water quality data collected and 

begin the permitting process needed for the installation and operation of the recharge wells. The consultant's concept 

of the RWF involves the installation of up to 25 recharge wells per site, with a well infiltration/recharge rate of 

approximately 50 to 60 gallon/minute per well (72,000 gpd). If four RWF sites were developed, (25 wells per site; 100 

recharge wells total) this would represent approximately 7 to 8 million gallons per day of recharge to the Floridan 

aquifer. It may take an additional two years for the permitting process, the well installation, and subsequent testing 

before a final operational permit can be issued by the FDEP. If the water quality of the ground water from the test wells 

cannot meet the UIC criteria, the project will not proceed and additional funding will not be requested. 


L671 

Polk County Aquifer Recharge Project to Relieve Flooding and 

Augment GW Supplies 




Revenue 

134,856 0 4,491 6,293 



District 

Polk County 125,000 0 0 32,500 

0 157,500 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$963,140 


Contract Development 


1st Draft SOW Submitted 9/27/06 9/27/06 

2nd Draft SOW Submitted 10/25/06 10/25/06 

3rd Draft SOW Submitted 1/16/07 1/16/07 

Execute Contract 7/11/07 7/11/07 

MSA between County and Ardaman Signed 8/29/07 8/29/07 

Feasibility Study 

Complete Wells (2) and Monitor Wells Installation 8/11/07 11/30/08 6/30/09 

Surficial Aquifer Performance Test 10/11/07 9/18/09 

Complete WQ and Data Collection; Interpretation/Analysis 10/11/08 10/30/10 

Report Preparation and Review 2/11/09 3/31/11 

Complete Upper Floridan Aquifer Monitor Wells Installation (2) 2/11/09 12/30/10 

Contract Close-out 9/30/09 9/30/11 


County facilities staff have installed the electrical poles and panels at both sites and connected power. The preliminary 

sediment and hydrological analyses were completed and written reports were provided. The data was evaluated to 

develop well construction specifications. Drilling was completed at both the Lake Gwyn and Cypresswood sites. A 

step-drawdown test was completed on March 11, 2009 at the Cypresswood site to determine specific capacity and well 

efficiency, which was used to estimate the required pump size for the well. Progress was delayed, because the water 

from the Lake Gwyn site well was turbid and required additional development before the pump could be installed. Pump 

installations are now complete and sampling commenced on August 19, 2009 at both sites. The project manager 

received the third invoice on June 8, 2009 and has noted issues that are currently being addressed with the cooperator. 

ACTION-TO-DATE: Delayed. The project has been delayed as noted in the status above. In addition, the Upper Floridan 

aquifer wells will not be installed until 12 months of sampling have been completed on the test wells that have already 

been installed, and there is reasonable assurance that this project will be permitted. An information request concerning 

the Accelerate Florida Program was mailed to the cooperator on October 15, 2008. The District's project manger 

followed up with emails on January 16, 2009, February 9, 2009, and February 19, 2009 and multiple phone calls to 

request a response to the letter. The County responded with the following email, dated February 25, 2009: "All activities 

will be accelerated to the highest extent possible. All wells have been developed satisfactorily at the Cypresswood site, 

however further development is necessary at the Lake Gwyn site. Rather than wait for wells at both sites to be developed 

before proceeding, we will move forward with capacity testing at Cypresswood, then groundwater sampling once pumps 

are set. We will continue to develop the wells at Lake Gwyn and proceed once that is accomplished. The sampling 

schedules will be staggered, but it will accelerate activities at Cypresswood. Groundwater sampling turn-around times will 

be maximized, as will reporting of those results." 


L672 

Polk - WMPlan Polk County 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This is a multi-year funded project to perform tasks related to the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, and 

Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for watersheds in 

Polk County. Polk County encompasses approximately 2009 square miles within central Florida, of which 1,586 square 

miles are located within the District. Within the District, Polk County has 25 major watersheds. Of these, 11 have 

already been or currently are the subject of a Watershed Evaluation and/or Watershed Management Plan. This project 

will involve the development of Topographic Information, including 1-foot topographic contour maps using LiDAR data 

obtained by the District in 2005; the development of Watershed Evaluations and Watershed Management Plans for the 

remaining 14 watersheds; and updates of previous Watershed Evaluations and Watershed Management Plans to 

reflect changes in the watersheds, and to make the information consistent with the District's Guidelines and 

Specifications. Polk County watersheds will be prioritized, and work orders will be issued to consultants for individual 

watersheds. 

Benefits 





address level of service deficiencies; and 2) provides a Geodatabase and projected results from watershed model 



Costs 

The total funding amount for this project is $2,856,954 of which the District's share will be $1,428,477. Polk County will 

contribute $1,428,477. For FY2007, $836,574 is appropriated in the following Basin budgets: Governing Board acting 

for the Green Swamp Basin ($289,978), Peace River Basin ($336,140), Alafia River Basin ($136,326), and the 

Hillsborough River Basin ($74,130). $418,287 in revenue will be received from Polk County, and distributed as follows: 

Governing Board ($144,989), Peace River Basin ($168,070), Alafia River Basin ($68,163), and the Hillsborough River 

Basin ($37,065). Basin funding and revenue distributions are based upon the percent project area within the Basin. 

With $836,574 in FY2007, the Topographic Information and Watershed Evaluations for the Polk City and Christina 

Watersheds will be completed. Watershed Evaluations will also be initiated for other priority watersheds, including the 

Reedy Creek and Bowlegs Creek watersheds. Watershed Evaluation updates will be initiated for the Itchepackesassa 

Creek and Poley Creek watersheds. $550,000 in FY2008 funding is appropriated in the following Basin budgets: 

Governing Board acting for the Green Swamp Basin ($96,500) Hillsborough Basin ($178,500) Polk County ($275,000). 

FY2008 funding will be used to complete Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Watershed 

Management Plan tasks for Hillsborough River and Green Swamp watersheds. With FY2008 funds, the Polk City 

Watershed Management Plan will be initiated, and an update of the Itchepackesassa Creek Watershed Management 

Plan will be completed. FY2009 funding is appropriated in the following Basin budgets: ($74,250 Governing Board, 

$74,250 Alafia Basin, $74,250 Hillsborough Basin, and $222,750 Polk County). FY2009 funding is being used to 

complete Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan tasks for Polk County 

watersheds. $524,880 in FY 2010 is is appropriated in the following Basin budgets: $65,610 Governing Board, 

$65,610 Alafia Basin, $65,610 Hillsborough Basin, $65,610 Peace Basin, and $262,440 Polk County. FY2010 funding 

is being used to complete Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan tasks 

for Polk County watersheds. Future funding will be needed in future years to update or complete Watershed 

Evaluations and Watershed Management Plans for all of the Polk County watersheds. As tasks are completed, the 

project budget and scope will be refined based on the information developed. The District funding amounts shown in 



Polk County desires to create a county-wide Stormwater Master Plan to include data from previous Watershed 

Evaluations, Watershed Management Plans, Stormwater and Basin Master Plans, stormwater land development 

regulations, standards and criteria, recommended actions to satisfy new regulatory programs (NPDES and TMDL), 


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operation & maintenance plans, and recommended BMPs. The vehicle to develop this information is the District's 

Watershed Management Program. The 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 the County will be developed as a multi-year funded project 

contingent on the approval of future funding to complete Watershed Evaluations and Watershed Management Plans 

for all of the watersheds. This will require the submission of a cooperative funding request each fiscal year until the 

project is completed. If approved, this project will be ranked as a 1A project in future fiscal years. The District will 

manage the project and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Cost estimates will 

be developed for Watershed Management Plans upon completion of the associated Watershed Evaluation. 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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 251,929 0 77,892 68,078 65,610 463,509 

011 Alafia River Basin 77,071 0 78,223 69,626 65,610 290,530 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 219,717 0 75,794 68,393 65,610 429,514 

020 Peace River Basin 171,863 0 0 67,026 65,610 304,499 


Polk Co - WMPlan Polk County (L672) 693,287 0 222,750 262,440 262,440 1,440,917 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$2,928,969 


1. Revenue Contract 

Contract to Polk County for signautre 11/7/06 11/7/06 

Contract presented to County Commission 1/24/07 1/24/07 


First Amendment Executed 3/10/08 3/10/08 

Contract Expiration 1/31/10 


PO issued to Woolpert to process LiDAR 2/28/07 2/22/07 

LiDAR processing complete 7/31/07 7/31/07 

One-foot contour shapefile complete 10/31/07 10/31/07 


Agreement executed with BCI 2/28/07 2/26/07 

Notice to Proceed - Polk City Watershed Evaluation 2/28/07 3/12/07 

First Amendment to BCI Agreement Executed 10/1/07 9/24/07 

Notice to Proceed - Polk City Watershed Management Plan 10/31/07 10/1/07 

Polk City Watershed Evaluation complete 2/28/08 11/24/08 

Polk City Watershed Management Plan Complete 12/31/08 

BCI Contract Expiration 1/31/10 


Agreement executed with PBS&J 2/28/07 2/26/07 

Notice to Proceed - Christina Watershed Evaluation 2/28/07 3/14/07 

First Amendment to PBS&J Agreement Executed 6/19/07 6/19/07 

Christina Watershed Evaluation complete 7/31/07 10/31/07 8/8/07 


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PBS&J Contract Expiration 7/31/07 10/31/08 

Notice to Proceed - Poley Creek Watershed Evaluation 9/28/07 9/10/20 

Second Amendment to PBS&J Agreement Executed 9/28/07 8/13/07 

Poley Creek Watershed Evaluation Complete 10/31/08 10/31/08 


Notice to Proceed - Bowlegs Creek Watershed Evaluation 9/28/07 

Agreement with Ardaman Executed 9/28/07 10/12/07 

Bowlegs Creek Watershed Evaluation Complete 12/31/08 

Ardaman Contract Expiration 12/31/09 


Notice to Proceed - Reedy Creek Watershed Evaluation 9/28/07 

Agreement with Boyle Executed 9/28/07 

Reedy Creek Watershed Evaluation Complete 12/31/08 

Boyle Contract Expiration 1/31/10 


Notice to Proceed - Itchepackesassa Creek Watershed Evaluation 9/28/07 2/14/08 

Agreement with Keith and Schnars Executed 9/28/07 9/3/07 

Notice to Proceed - Itchepackesassa DTM 9/28/07 2/14/08 

First Amendment Executed 2/4/08 2/4/08 

Itchepackesassa DTM Complete 5/14/08 6/12/08 

Itchepackesassa Creek Watershed Evaluation Complete 7/31/08 3/5/09 

Keith and Schnars Contract Expiration 1/31/09 1/31/10 

Itchepackesassa Creek Computer Model Complete 2/27/09 

Itchepackesassa Creek Watershed Management Plan Complete 5/29/09 


The Cooperative Funding Revenue Agreement with Polk County was executed on February 13, 2007. The First 

Amendment to the Agreement was executed on March 10, 2008 to encumber FY2008 funds. A Purchase Order was 

issued to Woolpert on February 22, 2007 to complete the processing of LiDAR information, and produce 1 foot 

topographic contours. LiDAR: The LiDAR processing and 1 foot contour coverage deliverables have been reviewed and 

approved, and the final invoice for these services has been paid. Christina: A Consultant Service Agreement for 

development of Digital Topographic Information and preparation of a Watershed Evaluation for the Christina (PBS&J) 

watershed was executed, and the associated Work Order and Notices to Proceed was issued on March 14, 2007. A 

public kickoff meeting was held for the Christina Watershed Evaluation in the District's Bartow Service Office on April 19, 

2007. The meeting was intended to notify area residents and other interested parties about the project, and solicit input. 

About 25 residents attended, and participated in a lively discussion about flooding and water quality problems in the 

watershed. The First Amendment to the Agreement with PBS&J was executed on June 19, 2007 to extend the contract 

expiration from July 31, 2007 to October 31, 2007 to provide sufficient time for additional coordination with affected 

residents. The Final Deliverables for the Christina Watershed Evaluation were received in March 2008. The Watershed 

Management Plan is being conducted through the L702 project. Please refer to L702 for further information. Poley 

Creek: The Second Amendment to the Agreement with PBS&J was executed on August 13, 2007 to add funds for the 

Poley Creek Watershed Evaluation. The draft Poley Creek Watershed Evaluation deliverables were submitted to the 

District on October 31, 2008. District staff provided comments to PBS&J on March 10, 2009. Awaiting revised 

deliverables. Polk City: A Consultant Service Agreement for development of Digital Topographic Information and 

preparation of a Watershed Evaluation for the Polk City (BCI) watershed was executed, and the associated Work Order 

and Notices to Proceed was issued on March 12, 2007. The Polk City Watershed Evaluation is nearing completion. An 

amendment to the agreement with BCI was executed effective October 1, 2007 to encumber FY2008 funds and expand 

the scope of work to include Watershed Management Plan tasks. The Second Amendment encumbers FY2009 funds 

that will be used to complete the Watershed Management Plan for Polk City. Itchepackesassa Creek: The Agreement 

with Keith and Schnars was executed on September 3, 2007. The first watershed assigned to Keith and Schnars is the 

Itchepackesassa Creek watershed. The Itchepackesassa Creek Watershed was the subject of a previous Watershed 

Evaluation. However, the Digital Topographic Information and Watershed Evaluation were completed prior to the 

development of the District's 2005 LiDAR data for this area. Project funds will be used to incorporate the District's LiDAR 

data and changes that have expanded the scope of work to include Watershed Management Plan tasks. The Notice to 

Proceed for Work Order #1 for Itchepackesassa Creek DTM generation and the initiation of Watershed Evaluation tasks 

was issued on February 14, 2008. The First Amendment to the Agreement was executed on February 4, 2008 to 

encumber FY2008 funds and expand the scope of work to include Watershed Management Plan tasks. Notice to 

Proceed for Work Order #2 for completion of the Itchepackesassa Creek Watershed Evaluation and initiation of 


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Watershed Management Plan tasks was issued July 25, 2008. FY2009 will be used to complete the Watershed 

Management Plan. Bowlegs Creek: The Agreement with Ardaman and Associates was executed on October 12, 2007 

for the Bowlegs Creek Watershed Evaluation. The development of Work Order #1 is currently on-hold to provide time for 

District and Ardaman staff to complete DFIRM mapping projects in Hernando, Pasco and Sarasota Counties. Reedy 

Creek: An Agreement with Boyle Engineering Corporation was prepared for the Reedy Creek watershed, but has been 

on hold as staff resources are being used to complete DFIRM mapping projects in Hernando, Pasco and Sarasota 

Counties. The Reedy Creek Watershed Evaluation is expected to begin in FY2009. Status History: The County 

requested that FY2007 funds approved for the recently withdrawn Stormwater Assessment Study and GIS parcel 

digitization (L675) project be transferred to this project. The total project budget will remain the same. The revised 

FY2007 amounts were presented to the Governing Board, Alafia River Basin Board and Hillsborough River Basin Board 

at their August 2006 meetings. The funding amount for the Peace River Basin was not changed for FY2007. The FY2007 

and future funding amounts shown in the table above have been revised accordingly. The County requested out-of-cycle 

FY2007 funding for the Christina Watershed Management Plan. At their December 2006 meeting, the Alafia River Basin 

Board approved funding the Christina Watershed Management Plan as a separate FY2007 project. Please refer to 

project number L702 for additional information. FY2008 funding will be used to expand the scope of work to include 

Watershed Management Plan tasks for watersheds within the Hillsborough River and Green Swamp Basins, including 

the Itchepackesassa Creek and Polk City watersheds. The total project budget is $2,100,000. The amount encumbered 

through FY2009 is $1,832,074. Of this, the following has been invoiced and paid: $497,540 by Woolpert for LiDAR 

processing and the generation of 1 foot contours; $122,304 by PBS&J for the Christina and Poley Creek Watershed 

Evaluations; $65,989 by BCI for the Polk City Watershed Evaluation; and $227,690 by Keith and Schnars for the 

Itchepackesassa Creek Watershed Management Plan. As consultant invoices are paid, Polk County is being invoiced for 

its share. On January 9, 2009 District staff contacted the County to see if the project could be expedited. County staff 

indicated the is project is limited by available funding, and additional State or Federal funding would be needed to 

expedite the completion of Watershed Management Plans for all of the County watersheds. No further actions are 

planned to expedite the project at this time. 


L673 

Polk - Imp. BMPs Lake Belle and Tractor Lake 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Lake Belle and Tractor Lake Watershed improvement 

area. The watershed covers an area of approximately 1.4 square miles in southeast Polk County. Proposed BMPs will 

address level of service deficiencies. Lake Belle and Tractor Lake are currently closed basins. In lieu of a Watershed 

Management Plan, the County retained Professional Engineering Consultants to prepare a feasibility study. The study 

entitled Lake Belle Drainage Outfall Evaluation was completed in May 2006, and includes a BMP alternative analysis, 

preliminary engineering, and cost estimates. The work performed by Professional Engineering Consultants did not 

include conceptual permitting. Recommended BMPs involve improvements to the stormwater management 

infrastructure including the installation of a gravity outfall from Tractor Lake to Lake Belle, and a pump outfall from 

Lake Belle to a borrow pit on the north side of Hunt Brothers Road. The borrow pit discharges to the south under Hunt 

Brothers Road to a second borrow pit. The second borrow pit discharges to the southeast under U.S. 27, then along 

the south side of Longleaf Business Park, through the 5R Ranch property to the south loop of the Peace Creek Canal. 

Maintenance activities will be performed, and improvements may be constructed within the conveyance system 

between the borrow pits and 5R Ranch. Easements will be obtained to construct the lake outfalls and conveyance 

system improvements. The pump system will be operated between storm events to recover storage volume above 

elevation 117.9 feet NGVD, which is 0.9 feet above the adopted low level guidance elevation for Lake Belle. The pump 

will not be used to discharge water during storm events. The Lake Belle Drainage Outfall Evaluation indicates high 

water levels in the borrow pits will be increased. Easements may be required over areas impacted by increased water 

levels to satisfy Environmental Resource Permit requirements. 

Benefits 

The Lake Belle Drainage Outfall Evaluation indicates high water levels and durations within Lake Belle and Tractor 

Lake will be reduced. 

Costs 

The projected cost for implementation of this project is $980,000. The District's share is $490,000, and the County's is 

$490,000. In FY2007, the Peace River Basin funded $265,000 and Polk County funded $265,000. In FY2008, 

$450,000 was provided, with the Basin Board and the County each contributing $225,000. The estimated cost was 

obtained from the Lake Belle Drainage Outfall Evaluation, and is based upon preliminary engineering; the costs 

include the following tasks: design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, land acquisition, 

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

element is completed the project budget and scope may require refinement based upon the information developed. As 

a condition of the funding agreement, the District will not reimburse project costs until all necessary permits have been 

obtained and construction has commenced. Once construction has commenced, project costs will be reimbursed by 

the District on a 50/50 cost share basis. District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries. 





Management (CWM) initiative strategies and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. Following three hurricanes in 

2004 and four years of above average rainfall, Lake Belle experienced a dramatic rise in water levels (over 10 feet 

vertical). This resulted in the flooding of more than a dozen homes and a County road. The Polk County Commission 

expended tens of thousands of dollars to conduct emergency pumping to relieve the flooding, and determined that a 

long term solution is necessary. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with Polk County will be developed as a 

multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete the Implementation of BMPs. This 

will require the submission of a cooperative funding request each fiscal year until the project is completed. If approved, 

this project will be ranked as a 1A project in future fiscal years. The County will manage the project, where the District 

project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks. 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. 


L673 

Polk - Imp. BMPs Lake Belle and Tractor Lake 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 507,073 


District 


0 

0 490,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$997,073 


1. Cooperative Funding Expenditure Agreement 

Cooperative Funding Agreement Executed 10/17/06 10/23/06 

District Logo on Plans 12/19/07 8/23/08 

Design and Permitting Complete 12/19/07 6/25/09 

Bidding and Contractor Selection complete 3/31/08 9/8/09 

Land acquisition complete 3/31/08 


District Logo on Construction signs 4/30/08 




Design and Permitting Complete 12/19/07 


The Cooperative Funding Agreement has been executed, and Notice to Proceed was provided to Polk County on 

October 23, 2006. The ERP was issued on June 25, 2009. The County has completed their Bid process, and a 

contractor has been selected. Notice to Proceed was recently provided to the County's Contractor. The first invoice for 

$3,442 was paid. However, the District is not required to reimburse the County until construction commences. Four 

subsequent invoices totaling $58,179 have been received. These invoices will now be processed for payment. On 

January 9, 2009, District staff contacted the County to see if the project could be expedited. County staff indicated work 

cannot begin until a permit is obtained. The County will continue to work toward obtaining an ERP permit. 


L674 

Polk - Imp. BMPs Saddlebag Lake 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the watershed contributing to Saddlebag Lake, Lake 

Thomas, Parks Lake, Cypress Lake, Little Gum Lake, Big Gum Lake and Stock Lake. The watershed covers an area 

of approximately 9.5 square miles in southeast Polk County. Proposed BMPs will address level of service deficiencies. 

Saddlebag Lake and Thomas Lake are currently closed basins. In lieu of a Watershed Management Plan, the County 

retained Professional Engineering Consultants to prepare a feasibility study. The study entitled Saddlebag Lake 

Drainage Outfall Evaluation was completed in May 2006, and includes a BMP alternative analysis, preliminary 

engineering, and cost estimates. The work performed by Professional Engineering Consultants did not include 

conceptual permitting. Recommended BMPs involve improvements to the stormwater management infrastructure 

including the construction of outfall structures and conveyance systems connecting Saddlebag Lake to Lake Thomas, 

and Lake Thomas to Cypress Lake. Conveyance system improvements will also be constructed between Parks Lake 

and Cypress Lake, and between Cypress Lake and Little Gum Lake. Implementation of the BMPs will allow water 

levels within Saddlebag Lake to be controlled at an elevation of 101.5 feet NGVD, which is 0.5 feet below the adopted 

low level guidance elevation for Saddlebag Lake, and only 0.5 feet above the adopted extreme low elevation. Lake 

Thomas will be controlled at the adopted low level guidance elevation of 97.0 feet NGVD. Improvements to the 

conveyance system between Parks Lake and Cypress Lake will control Parks Lake at the adopted low level guidance 

elevation of 100.0 feet NGVD. Improvements between Cypress Lake and Little Gum Lake will control Cypress Lake at 

elevation 95.5 feet NGVD, which is 0.5 feet above the adopted low level guidance elevation for Cypress Lake. 

Easements will be obtained to construct the lake outfalls and conveyance system improvements. The Saddlebag Lake 

Drainage Outfall Evaluation indicates high water levels in Parks Lake, Cypress Lake, Little Gum Lake, Big Gum Lake 

and Stock Lake will be increased for one or more design storm events. Easements may be required over areas 

impacted by increased water levels to satisfy Environmental Resource Permit requirements. 

Benefits 

The Saddlebag Lake Drainage Outfall Evaluation indicates high water levels and durations within Saddlebag Lake and 

Lake Thomas will be reduced. 

Costs 

The projected cost for implementation of this project is $2,100,000. The District's share is $1,050,000, and Polk 

County's is $1,050,000. The projected cost was obtained from the Saddlebag Lake Drainage Outfall Evaluation, and is 

based upon preliminary engineering. In FY2007, the Peace River Basin funded $525,000 and Polk County funded 

$525,000. With FY2007 funding, the Implementation of BMPs has been initiated, and includes the following tasks: 

design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, land acquisition, bidding and contractor 

selection, and the initiation of construction. $525,000 in FY2008 funding has been appropriated in the Peace River 

Basin Budget, and Polk County will contribute $525,000. FY2008 funding will be used for land acquisition, construction 

of BMPs, construction engineering, and inspection. When each task is completed the project budget and scope will be 

refined based on the information developed. As a condition of the funding agreement, the District will not reimburse 

project costs until all necessary permits have been obtained, and construction has commenced. Once construction 

has commenced, project costs will be reimbursed by the District on a 50/50 cost share basis. District funding amounts 






Management (CWM) initiative strategies and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. Following three hurricanes in 

2004 and four years of above average rainfall, water levels in Saddlebag Lake and Lake Thomas increased 

dramatically. This resulted in the flooding or abandonment of more than 300 homes. Roads and a domestic 

wastewater treatment plant were impacted, jeopardizing several hundred additional homes. The Polk County 

Commission expended hundreds of thousands of dollars to conduct emergency pumping to relieve the flooding, and 

determined that a long term solution is necessary. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with Polk County will 


L674 

Polk - Imp. BMPs Saddlebag Lake 

be developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete the 

Implementation of BMPs. This will require the submittal of a cooperative funding request each fiscal year until the 

project is completed. If approved, this project will be ranked as a 1A project in future fiscal years. The County will 

manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 789,826 


District 

Polk County 1,050,000 0 0 

0 

0 1,050,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$1,839,826 


1. Cooperative Funding Expenditure Agreement 

Executive Cooperative Funding Agreement 11/30/06 

District Logo on Plans 3/19/08 

Design & Permitting Complete 3/19/08 

Bidding and Contractor Selection complete 6/30/08 

Land acquisition complete 6/30/08 

District Logo on Construction signs 7/31/08 





Design and Permitting Complete 3/19/08 


In December 2006, the District entered into an agreement with Polk County for the Saddlebag Lake Watershed 

Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) project (L674). The project involves the design, permitting, and 

construction of conveyance improvements to enhance flood protection. The total project budget in the agreement, 

$2,100,000 ($1,050,000 District¿s share), was based upon the preliminary design. As of this writing, construction is 

substantially complete; and County staff indicate the total cost of the project will be less than budgeted. In January 21, 

2009, the District entered into a separate agreement with Polk County for the Saddle Creek Watershed Implementation 

of BMPs project (N122). The project involves the construction of bank stabilization measures in the Lake Parker Outfall 

System that conveys water from the lake to Saddle Creek. The project budget in the agreement, $540,000 ($270,000 

District¿s share), was based on the preliminary design. The County received construction bids in April 2009, and 

estimates the project costs will be approximately $550,000 more than the original budget. As a result, the County 

requested that $550,000 ($275,000 District¿s share) be transferred from the Saddlebag Lake Watershed project (L674) 

to the Saddle Creek Watershed project (N122) to cover the cost increase. At their June 6, 2009 meeting, the Pease 

River Basin Board approved the transfer of $275,000 from the Saddlebag Lake Watershed project to the Saddle Creek 

Watershed project. The District's fiscal year 2009 budget has been revised accordingly. $110, 901 has been invoiced 

and paid to date for the Saddlebag Lake Watershd project. Construction is substantially complete. No further action is 

needed to expedite this project. 


L679 

Hardee - WMPlan Horse Creek 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Hardee County 




Description 


Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Horse 

Creek Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 124 square miles and is located in Hardee County. 

The watershed faces flood damage and water quality issues. With FY2007 funding the work on the Horse Creek 

Watershed Evaluation as one element. Watershed Management Plan elements for Horse Creek will begin, and with 

the FY2008 funding should be completed for approximately 78 square miles of the north most portion of the 

Watershed. Future funding will be required for the Watershed Evaluation of the rest of this watershed and other 

watersheds, Watershed Management Plan for Horse Creek to complete the survey, watershed modeling development, 

floodplain analysis, LOS, surface water resource assessment, and alternate analysis of BMPs. 

Benefits 







Costs 

The total estimated cost of the project is $280,000, of which the District's share is $150,000 from the Peace River 

Basin and $80,000 is from FEMA as part of the FIRM Map Modernization (M104). The County will contribute $25,000 

in FY2007 and $25,000 in FY2008. The District's share from the Peace River Basin is $75,000 for FY2007 and 

$75,000 for FY2008. Hardee County is a REDI Community and will contribute 25% of the project total cost. Future 

funding will be required to complete the WMPlan for the southern part of Horse Creek Watershed. 






agreement with Hardee County will be 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 County will manage the project, where the District project manager must 

approve any 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. 


Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 157,466 0 3,621 982 

0 162,069 


Hardee Co - Watershed Mgmt Plan 

(L679) 

Prior 

Funding 




50,000 0 0 

0 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

Total 

Funding 

50,000 

$212,069

L679 

Hardee - WMPlan Horse Creek 



County Agreement Executed 7/1/07 5/1/07 

Consultant Agreement Executed 10/1/07 7/11/07 



Digital Terrain Model 11/1/07 12/12/07 


Begin Watershed Evaluation 12/1/07 12/1/07 

Completion of the Watershed Evaluation 2/1/08 4/15/08 4/9/08 


Begin Watershed Management Plan 2/15/08 4/15/08 4/1/08 

Complete Watershed Management Plan 8/1/08 


Status History: Several meetings between District staff and Hardee County staff were performed in November and 

December 2006 to prioritize the watersheds that will be studied in detail as part of the watershed management program. 

The County and District are coordinating this project with the FEMA MAP MOD project (M104). Remaining FEMA funds 

from the MAP MOD project will be combined with this project's funding to accomplish a Watershed Management Plan for 

a larger part of the priority watershed select by the County. A meeting between the District and the County on March 16, 

2007 identified Horse Creek as the priority watershed. Due to the current budget constraints, a watershed management 

plan can not be performed in the entire 124 square miles of the watershed. The County and District agreed to start in the 

northern most subbasins of the watershed and work to the south as future funding is available. A Cooperative Funding 

Agreement between the District and Hardee County was executed on May 1, 2007. The project development of this 

project has been completed. An agreement between BCI the engineering consultant and the District has been executed 

and the first work order has been signed. Meetings between all stakeholders have been completed. The stakeholders 

include: BCI, SWFWMD, Mosaic, CF Industries, and Hardee County. BCI has completed the DTI for Horse Creek. The 

first amendment to encumber FY2008 funds has been executed by the District. BCI has submitted the final watershed 

management plan deliverables. Status Current: The District's review of the modeling results has been completed and the 

peer review of the watershed management plan will begin in October 2009. 


L680 

Bartow - WMPlan Bartow 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Bartow 




Description 

This is a multi-year funded project to perform the Watershed Evaluation element of the District's Watershed 

Management Program (WMP) for the Bartow watershed. The Bartow watershed is located within the upper Peace 

River watershed, and covers an area of approximately 40 square miles in Polk County. The Digital Topographic 

Information element, and the hydrologic feature inventory, identification of survey needs, and surface water resource 

inventory and approach development tasks of the Watershed Evaluation have already been completed as part of the 

Upper Peace River Resource Development (H024) project. Portions of the Bartow watershed are highly urbanized, 

and the City would like to perform an inventory of the stormwater infrastructure that is much more detailed than the 

one performed for the upper Peace River. With FY2007 funding, the following Watershed Evaluation tasks will be 

completed for the Bartow watershed: data evaluation and assembly, hydraulic feature inventory, desktop 

reconnaissance, preliminary junction/reach network development, and immediate maintenance evaluation. FY2008 

funding has been requested to complete the field reconnaissance, and deliverables tasks. A Watershed Management 

Plan is being prepared for the upper Peace River as part of the Upper Peace River Resource Development project. 

The plan will include the Bartow watershed, but will not utilize the same level of detail for the infrastructure in the 

urbanized areas. If the City desires a more detailed level of service determination and best management practices 

alternative analysis for the urbanized areas, additional funding will be required. The District is cooperating with FEMA 

to modernize the flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) in Polk County. Information generated through the Bartow 

Watershed Evaluation and the Upper Peace River Watershed Management Plan will be used to update the FIRMs 

representing the Bartow area. 

Benefits 





address level of service deficiencies; and 2) provides a Geodatabase and projected results from watershed model 



Costs 

The total funding amount for this project is $320,000, of which the District's share is $160,000. The City will contribute 

$160,000. For FY2007, $160,000 is appropriated in the Peace River Basin's budget with a revenue from the City of 

Bartow for $80,000. When each element is completed the project budget and scope may require refinement based on 

the information gathered. In FY2008, $160,000 is appropriated in the Peace River Basin's budget with a revenue from 

the City of Bartow for $80,000. FY2008 funding will be used to complete field reconnaissance of an estimated 1700 

hydraulic fearures, and complete final project deliverables. 






agreement with the City will be developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding 

to complete the Watershed Evaluation, and the following Watershed Management Plan tasks: level of service 

determination and BMPs alternatives analysis. 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 enter into purchase 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. 


L680 

Bartow - WMPlan Bartow 


Revenue 


0 175,747 


Polk Co - Bartow Watershed Mgmt Plan 

(L680) 

Prior 

Funding 



160,000 0 0 

0 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

Total 

Funding 

160,000 

$335,747 


1. Revenue Agreement 

Revenue Agreement to Contracts for approval 9/22/06 9/21/06 

Revenue Agreement mailed to cooperator for signature 10/13/06 10/9/06 

Revenue Agreement Executed 10/31/06 10/24/06 

1st Amendment to Revenue Agreement Executed 9/19/08 9/19/08 

Revenue Agreement Expiration 1/31/09 12/31/09 


Consultant Services Agreement to Contracts for approval 9/22/06 9/21/06 

Consultant Services Agreement mailed to Ardaman for signature 10/13/06 10/23/06 

Consultant Services Agreement Executed 10/31/06 12/12/06 

Work Order #1 issued to Ardaman 10/31/06 1/3/07 

1st Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement Executed 9/2/08 9/2/08 

Consultant Services Agreement Expiration 12/31/08 7/31/09 

Work Order #1 Final Deliverables Received 7/31/09 

Work Order #2 Final Deliverables Received 7/31/09 


The Cooperative Funding and the Consultant Services Agreement have been executed. Notice to Proceed was provided 

to Ardaman and Associates on January 3, 2007, and a project kickoff meeting was held on February 20, 2007. As part of 

the data collection activities, Ardaman staff coordinated with City staff to review and copy pertinent infrastructure data 

from City project and permit files. An immediate maintenance evaluation will also be conducted for up to 5 problem 

areas. The completion of this work was temporarily on-hold while District consultants focused on the completion of 

detailed studies needed for DFIRM map modernization in other counties. The project has recommenced. A meeting was 

held with City staff on August 26, 2008 to determine priority areas for the immediate maintenance evaluation work. The 

cooperative funding and consultant service agreements were amended to extend contract expiration dates to account for 

the temporay delay. A second work order was issued to perform field reconnaissance of approximately 1700 hydraulic 

features (storm sewer pipes, inlets, junctions, manholes, and outfalls), with horizontal location of features determined 

with sub-meter accuracy and elevations by approximate methods based on LiDAR. Status History: The City is highly 

urbanized, and City staff would like to perform a very detailed inventory of the stormwater infrastructure. As part of the 

Watershed Evaluation, the inventory information will be linked to GIS. At this level of detail, cost estimates indicate the 

$320,000 of anticipated project funds will be sufficient to complete the Watershed Evaluation, but not the Watershed 

Management Plan. The on-going Upper Peace River Resource Development (H024) project involves the development of 

a Watershed Management Plan that will include the City of Bartow; but will not utilize the same high level of detail. City 

staff indicate the level of detail that will be used for the Upper Peace River Resource Development project will meet their 

needs related to the identification of flood prone areas, and the development of a Watershed Management Plan. In order 

to stay within the approved project budget, the scope of work for this project will include only the Watershed Evaluation. 

The Watershed Management Plan element will be performed through the Upper Peace River Resource Development 

(H024) project. Data developed through the Bartow Watershed Evaluation, and the Upper Peace River Resource 

Development projects will be used to update the FIRMs representing the Bartow watershed. A total of $246,774 has 

been invoiced and paid to date. The City is being invoiced for their share. The project is fully funded, and nearing 

completion. Consequently, no actions are planned to expedite the project at this time. 


L693 



AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

The Children's Museum of Tampa 




Description 

The 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. 

Benefits 

The 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 


Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 

0 74,786 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 102,175 0 69,090 

0 

0 171,265 


0 

0 94,255 

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 25,960 0 23,001 777 

0 49,738 

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 63,521 0 35,396 

0 

0 98,917 

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 15,940 0 13,573 777 

0 30,290 

020 Peace River Basin 27,455 0 21,302 777 

0 49,534 

021 Manasota Basin 31,339 0 25,999 777 

0 58,115 


District 

Glazer Children's Museum of Tampa 291,457 0 5,231,463 

0 

0 5,522,920 

Other Funding Sources 6,072,500 0 13,018,602 

0 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$25,240,922 



FY2007 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 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 


FY2009 contract executed 9/1/09 9/30/09 

Building construction complete 3/1/10 

Exhibts installed 7/1/10 

FY2009 components completed 8/1/10 

Museum grand opening 9/30/10 


Construction of the Museum building is under way 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, will happen concurrently with the building's construction. The project manager attended a meeting with 

Museum staff and the Water's Journey and Water Bank exhibits designer, Reb Haizlip (also the new building's architect), 

at the Glazer Children's Museum offices on July 6. The contract for the project's final Phase 3 is being routed through 

District staff. ACTION-TO-DATE: On time. 


L770 

Lk Gibson Stormwater Mgmt System Retrofit 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This project involves the engineering design, permitting, and construction to retrofit the stormwater management 

system of Lake Gibson's southwest drainage sub-basin. In 2004, the City of Lakeland received funding from the Peace 

River Basin Board (L145 - Lake Gibson Southwest Area: Watershed Management Plan) to conduct a diagnostic 

evaluation of the southwest basin to identify the sources of erosion, pollutant loading and flooding. One task in the 

evaluation was the design of conceptual plan options to address the issues noted above. The City has chosen one of 

the conceptual plan options and has decided to move forward with final design, permitting and construction. The 

conceptual plan option that was chosen involves the construction of three wet detention ponds designed to capture 

and treat stormwater prior to discharging into the existing conveyance stream which discharges to Lake Gibson. The 

design will include components that will reduce peak flows and enhance base flows through storage and release, 

provide water quality treatment using treatment wetlands, and reduce flooding through attenuation and downstream 

channel restoration. Due to the complexity of the project, it is anticipated that the design and permitting phase will take 

approximately nine months to one year to complete. Land acquisition and construction will take approximately three 

years to complete. All lands acquired will be used solely for the proposed project. The FY2007 project deliverables will 

include sealed construction plans and specifications for all project elements, bid documents and all necessary 

state/federal permits. Construction is scheduled to occur in FY2008, FY2009 and FY2010. 

Benefits 

The design will include components that will reduce peak flows and enhance base flows through storage and release, 

provide water quality treatment using treatment wetlands, and reduce flooding through attenuation and downstream 

channel restoration. The project will treat stormwater from 245 acres of highly urbanized land. 

Costs 

The total project cost for design, permitting, land acquisition and construction is $4,650,000. The FY2007 cost for 

design and permitting is $150,000. The Peace River Basin Board has approved funding in the amount of $75,000 in 

FY2007 while the City will fund the remaining $75,000. The Peace River Basin Board has budgeted $562,500 and 

$187,632 respectively in FY2008 and FY2009. The cooperator will contribute $750,000 for each FY2008 and FY2009. 

Due to budgetary constraints the Peace River Basin Board only included $187,632 in its FY2009 budget for this 

project. Because of this, the total funding amount shown in the table does not match the total project cost. In FY2010 

the cooperator is requesting the Peace River Basin Board fund $937,500 while the cooperator will fund $937,500. Due 

to budgetary constraints the Peace River Basin Board only included $200,000 in its FY2010 budget for this project. 

The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and central garage charges. 


Lake Gibson is a 489-acre headwater lake in the Peace River Basin. Lake Gibson flows into Lake Parker which 

discharges into Lake Hancock via Saddle Creek. Lake Gibson is included on the Florida Department of Environmental 

Protection verified list as being impaired for nutrients. The southwest sub-basin of Lake Gibson is 245 acres of highly 

urbanized land. This sub-basin includes portions of the Lakeland Mall, US 98 North and a variety of large commercial 

properties. A deeply incised creek conveys surface flows from the sub-basin to Lake Gibson. Slopes along the creek 

are moderate to severe. The extensive development of land and the associated impervious cover has greatly 

increased the peak run-off rates and volumes, and reduced base flow through the creek. This has resulted in erosion 

of the stream channel with the deposition of eroded sediments in Lake Gibson, as well as flooding of some 

downstream residential properties. A large sediment delta has formed at the confluence of the stream and lake. 

Stormwater run-off quality has been sampled and is characterized as poor. Although the southwest sub-basin is 

relatively small in size, this tributary to Lake Gibson is a significant source of pollutant loading to the lake. Correcting 

the deficiencies in this basin will be an important first step in addressing nutrient enrichment impairment of Lake 

Gibson. 


L770 

Lk Gibson Stormwater Mgmt System Retrofit 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 1,042,530 


District 

City of Lakeland 825,000 0 750,000 937,500 281,184 2,793,684 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 



1. Contract Development & Execution (Design and Permitting) 

Agreement sent to Management Services 9/21/06 9/28/06 

Agreement returned from Management Services 10/15/06 10/19/06 





2. Project Tasks (Design and Permitting) 


Project Design 9/29/07 2/28/08 5/16/08 

Acquire Permits 11/29/07 4/30/08 5/16/08 

Final Construction Plans/Permits 12/29/07 5/31/08 5/16/08 

3. Contract Development (Construction) 

Agreement sent to Management Services 8/1/07 8/6/07 

Agreement returned from Management Services 8/21/07 8/24/07 



Contract Executed 10/1/07 10/1/07 


First Amendment - Add FY2009 Funds 10/10/08 11/10/08 

4. Project Tasks (Construction) 

Select Contractor 1/1/08 



Approved As-Builts 12/31/08 5/31/10 


The agreement between the cooperator and the District (Design and Permitting) was executed on December 20, 2006. 

The cooperator was issued a Notice To Proceed on December 29, 2006. The cooperator entered into an agreement with 

its selected consultant on January 30, 2007. The cooperator provided the District project manager a copy of the 

agreement with its consultant on April 3, 2007. The design phase of this project is complete. The cooperator received a 

permit for construction on May 16, 2008. The FY2008 contract (Construction) was executed on October 1, 2007 and 

Notice To Proceed given on October 11, 2007. The cooperator has acquired all four parcels of land necessary to 

complete the project. The consultant for the cooperator is currently preparing the bid documents. The first amendment 

adding FY2009 funds and revising the scope of work has been executed. 


L856 

Charlotte County Toilet Rebate Program 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 


Project Manager WHITE, BRENT 



Description 

This project consists of relacement of existing high-volume toilets (installed with pre-1995 construction) with 

low-volume models using 1.6 gallons per flush or less, or the high efficiency toilets (HET's) using approximately 1.3 

gallons per flush. Approximately 770 toilet rebates of $100 per year will be offered to multi-family residential and 

commercial customers. The project will include education designed to help consumers maximize the water-saving 

capabilities of their toilets. These customers can replace up to two toilets per household. A contractor will administer 

this program at an estimated $37 for the first toilet and $23 for each additional toilet. This is the first year of a potential 

5-year effort. 

Benefits 

The project is estimated to provide potable water savings of 18,480 gallons per day or 6,745,200 gallons per year. 

Costs 

The total FY2008 cost for this project is $100,100 with the District funding 50 percent, or $50,050 and Charlotte 

County Utilities funding 50 percent, or $50,050. The cost-benefit for the project, using a total cost amortized over 20 

years at 8% interest, is $1.50 per thousand gallons. 


CCU will provide actual billing data, ensure 100 percent fixture inspection, and institute an education program 

designed to assist customers in long-term maintenance related to water savings, such as selecting replacements 

necessary to ensure that each toilet remains a water-conserving fixture by focusing in leak detection and proper 

flapper replacement. The HET models are relatively new to the plumbing industry, and the Environmental Protection 

Agency recently completed a list of standards to help consumers select properly performing models. The 

applicant understands they must ensure the HET models associated with this project will meet the EPA standards in 

order to be eligible for District funding as part of the project. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 55,644 


District 

Charlotte County 50,050 0 0 

0 

0 50,050 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$105,694 


Design Advertising/Marketing Program 7/1/07 8/15/07 

Outline Education Program 8/1/07 9/1/07 

Develop RFP for Contractor 10/1/07 10/1/07 

Contractor Selection Completed 1/1/08 4/16/08 

Begin Advertising Program 1/1/08 2/1/08 

Execute Agreement with WMD 2/1/08 2/3/08 

Program Implementation 2/1/08 5/15/08 5/25/08 


L856 

Charlotte County Toilet Rebate Program 

Draft Distribution Report to WMD 2/1/09 8/31/09 8/31/09 

Final Distribution Report 3/1/09 9/30/09 9/25/09 

Draft Final Report to WMD 3/1/10 9/30/10 

Final Report 4/30/10 10/30/10 

Final Invoice to District 6/1/10 12/1/10 



For Residential Rebates as of August 15, 2009: 

Charlotte County has reached the limit (435) for residential toilet rebate reservations 

As of August 11, 2009, 422 residential rebates have been processed by the consultant, including inspections, and rebate 

issued. 

6 residential rebate applications are pending inspection. 

The remaining 7 residential rebates are waiting to be processed or are reserved by customers who have not yet 

completed the toilet replacement process. 

The consultant continues to take phone calls from interested customers. These application requests will be fulfilled as 

older reservations expire. Once the 435 residential rebates have been processed, Charlotte County will keep a list of 

interested customers to be contacted when the new funding year begins. 

For Commercial Rebates as of August 15, 2009: 

Charlotte County has 385 commercial/multi-family toilet rebates available. 

One multi-family property has completed the rebate process for 52 toilet replacments and 1 is pending. 

Charlotte County Public Schools has replaced 309 toilets in older schools beginning in June. Charlotte County Utilities is 

currently waiting for the inspections reports. Once these are received and approved, the rebates will be processed. 

Once these 309 toilets have been rebated, 23 commercial/multi-family rebates will still be available. 


L897 

Highlands - Lake Clay Stormwater Retrofit 


AOR(s) 

Water Quality 


Cooperator(s) 

Highlands County, Lake Placid 




Description 

This project entails the design, permitting, and construction of a stormwater treatment system within the most 

urbanized sub-basin of Lake Clay, Highlands County. Lake Clay was given a high priority for implementation of water 

quality and habitat enhancement projects within the assessment of 130 Ridge lakes completed by District staff. One of 

the purposes of the Ridge lakes assessment was to identify lakes that would benefit from proactive management 

practices to prevent them from degrading. Lake Clay was identified as a lake that has relatively good water quality and 

habitat that is in need of protection. The lake is frequently used for recreational purposes including fishing, boating, 

and skiing and in turn is an economic resource to the local community. The completed stormwater BMP will reduce 

pollutant loads entering the lake through stormwater runoff and will be a proactive measure towards protecting the 

lakes water quality and habitat. It is anticipated that reducing pollutant loads from this highly urbanized basin will 

protect the lake's existing water quality and habitat. The stormwater retrofit will include the installation of French drains 

along existing County and City road easements and also within parking lots of private businesses. Conceptual design 

plans and a project cost estimate have already been completed for Lake Clay under project B196, Ridge Lakes 

Stormwater Evaluation. District staff will manage the project. The funds approved in FY2008 are being used for the 

design and permitting of the project. 

Benefits 

The completed stormwater treatment system will reduce pollutants to Lake Clay entering through the most urbanized 

and problematic basin. Stormwater is currently discharged directly to the lake without any form of treatment. Treating 

this runoff is anticipated to enhance the lake's water quality and prevent degradation of its relatively good water quality 

and protect the existing recreational uses of the lake. 

Costs 

The FY2008 budget is $125,000, of which $31,250 is revenue from Highlands County, $46,875 is provided by the 

Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund (WPSTF), and $46,875 is from the Peace River Basin Board. The 

Town of Lake Placid had planned on providing a funding match of $31,250, however this was withdrawn. The FY2008 

funds are being used for the design and permitting of the stormwater improvement project. District funds in the table 

below include salary, travel and central garage charges. 


Lake Clay, a 368 acre lake located in the Grassy Creek watershed, on the northeastern corner of the town of Lake 

Placid in Highlands County, has been identified by the SWFWMD staff as receiving significant direct stormwater 

discharge (Ridge Lakes Screening, SWFWMD 2003). Lake Clay was also included in the Ridge Lakes Stormwater 

Evaluation Project (B196) completed in FY2007 in which conceptual design plans were developed to treat some of the 

stormwater discharging to Lake Clay. The total watershed draining immediately to Lake Clay consists of 949 acres. 

The dominant land use is a combination of low, medium, and high density residential, commercial structures and 

highways. Additionally, this subbasin includes steep slopes, with an elevation change of 70 feet over a 1000 foot run. 

Lake Clay was identified as a lake needing proactive measures to prevent water quality degradation (Ridge Lakes 

Screening, SWFWMD 2003), primarily due to the good water quality recorded in the lake, the extensive development 

in the watershed, and the absence of stormwater treatment for the watershed. The Town of Lake Placid has identified 

this portion of the Lake watershed as a "hot spot" of concern for surface water quality. Stormwater runoff from parking 

lots and roads in this subbasin carries unabated pollutants directly to Lake Clay. Contaminant levels, measured in 

samples collected by the County, in this runoff water has elevated levels of heavy metals, bacteria, and nutrients. 

Given the documented stormwater contamination to Lake Clay in this subbasin, work to retrofit the stormwater flows is 

needed. The Water Resource Evaluation completed for Lake Clay (BCI 2006) recommended French drains under 

parking lots and under right of way areas as the primary stormwater BMP. The BCI report indicated that this particular 

technology should work well because of the well drained soils, Astatula sand, located in this subbasin. This project 

may also require the acquisition of additional right of way and installation of other measures to reduce stormwater 

runoff to Lake Clay from this and other subbasins. 


L897 

Highlands - Lake Clay Stormwater Retrofit 


Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 100,317 0 7,383 22,230 

0 129,930 


Highlands Co - Lake Clay SW Retro 

(L897) 

Lake Placid - Lake Clay SW Retro 

(L897) 


Wtr Rstr) 

Prior 

Funding 



31,250 0 0 

0 

31,250 0 0 

0 

93,750 (46,875) 0 

0 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

0 

0 

Total 

Funding 

31,250 

31,250 

46,875 

$239,305 



Agreements Sent to Town and County 11/30/07 11/30/07 

Agreement sent to Management Services 12/30/07 4/5/08 


Final Agreements sent to Town and County 2/15/08 5/20/08 

Signed Agreements returned from Town and County 4/15/08 11/17/08 

Agreements fully executed 4/30/08 12/26/08 

District Consultant Procurement 


Consultant Agreement 9/30/08 11/30/08 

NTP 10/30/08 12/30/08 

Easement Acquisition 

Survey and Geotech 1/30/09 2/27/09 

Town agreement with land owner 4/30/09 

Project Design and Permitting 

30% Plans 8/30/09 

60% Plans and Pre-Application 12/30/09 

Final Design and Permit 3/30/10 


This project requires three agreements; one with Highlands County, one with the Town of Lake Placid, and the third with 

the project consultant. The Town met with the owner of one of the effected parking lots where stormwater treatment is 

needed and an easement is needed to construct the stormwater project. A cooperative agreement (no funding) was 

drafted with the Town of Lake Placid in May 2008 to secure easements necessary for the project. The revised 

agreements were routed for approval to the District's Contracts staff and were sent to both the Town and County on 

Sept. 3, 2008. The Town did not approve the agreement at their Sempterber meeting because of concerns on the long 

term costs of maintaining the completed stormwater system. After minor modifications, the Town Council approved the 

agreement on Oct. 28, 2008. The District submitted the Notice to Proceed to the Consultant to begin the preliminary 

design work on Dec. 15, 2008. A project meeting was held on Jan. 21, 2009 to review the design alternatives and 

easement requirements. A meeting was held between the private landowner, the Town and District on Feb. 5, 2009 to 

discuss the donation of the easement to the Town. The Town and landowner drafted a letter of intent for the easement 

donation. There was some disagreement on the conditions of the easement. Another meeting was held on April 23, 2009 

to resolve the easement concerns. The concerns were resolved and the Town and land owner will proceed with the 

easement donation. As of June 20, 2009, this project is experiencing delays associated with the easement agreement 

between the Town and the landowner. District and Town staff will meet to review the draft easement agreement. 


L900 

LE/AD Polk County Watershed Education 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Lakes Education/Action Drive (LE/AD) 




Description 

This Cooperative Funding Initiative project has provided environmental education to Polk County residents for more 

than 20 years. With over 500 lakes in Polk County, water resources education helps residents understand how they 

impact their watershed. This is a continuation of the (LE/AD) program and is designed to encourage Polk County 

residents to protect their watershed through education on water resources and water quality issues, as well as lake 

preservation and protection. FY2010 program components include creating and distributing quarterly newsletters, 

organizing and hosting annual lake cleanup events and the annual Lakeland Cardboard Boat Challenge and 

Lakeshore Festival, installing three lakeside display signs and hosting a water resources conference. Effectiveness will 

be measured by number of participants, activites accomplished, surveys and pre- and posttests. 

Benefits 

This project enhances the District's watershed education efforts throughout Polk County by educating 22,000 residents 

on how their actions affect water resources and encouraging them to adopt behaviors that protect their local 

watershed. 

Costs 

The total cost of the FY2010 project is $26,841, with the District contributing $11,716 (Alafia River $1,523; 

Hillsborough River $1,875; Peace River $8,318). The dollar amount allocated per basin is determined by population. 

The program is estimated to reach approximately 22,000 Polk County residents at a cost to the District of $.53 per 

resident. The budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project. 


The total cost of the FY2009 program was $31,516, with the District contributing $14,026 (Alafia River $1,402; 

Hillsborough River $2,104; Peace River $10,520). District funding was allocated toward special events, a water 

resource conference, lakeside display signs and pet waste stations. The program will reach approximately 28,000 

Polk County residents at a cost to the District of $.50 per resident. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 7,267 


0 8,982 


0 35,286 


District 

Lakes Education/Action Drive 0 0 0 15,125 

0 15,125 

Other Funding Sources 19,397 0 0 

0 

0 19,397 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$86,057 




Water, Wings & Wild Things event 5/12/08 11/1/08 11/1/08 


L900 

LE/AD Polk County Watershed Education 

Lakes Appreciation Month Celebration 8/1/08 8/1/08 

Cardboard Boat Challenge & Lakeshore Festival 8/2/08 9/30/08 8/6/08 

Project close 9/16/08 1/15/09 1/15/09 



Water Resouces Conference 5/1/09 10/30/09 

Lakes Appreciation Month Celebration 8/3/09 8/3/09 

Cardboard Boat Challenge & Lakeshore Festival 9/25/09 

Lakside display signs 9/30/09 

Pet waste stations 9/30/09 

Project close 9/30/09 11/30/09 



Fall newsletter 11/30/09 

Winter newsletter 2/28/10 

Project EAGLE cleanup event 4/30/10 

Spring newsletter 5/30/10 

Lakes Appreciation Month cleanup events 7/30/10 

Summer newsletter 8/31/10 

Cardboard Boat Challenge & Lakeshore Festival 9/30/10 

Lakeside display signs 9/30/10 

Water resources conference 10/31/10 

Close purchase order 11/30/10 


The fall, winter and spring newsletters were mailed to approximately 600 residents. Lakeside cleanup events were held in 

July as part of the 8th Annual Lakes Appreciation Celebration. Approximately 200 volunters participated by removing 

2,000 pounds of trash and debris from 16 lakes in Lakeland. Participants were recognized at a volunteer appreciation 

lunch, held on July 25 at the Circle B Bar Reserve. The Cardboard Boat Challenge and Lakes Festival is scheduled for 

Saturday, September 26, at Lake Hollingsworth. The water resources conference has been scheduled for October. The 

FY2009 purchase order will be extended through November to meet this deliverable. ACTION TO DATE: On time. 


L902 

Lake Wales - Imp. BMPs Twin Lakes 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Lake Wales 




Description 


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Twin Lakes 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 covers an area of 0.6 square miles and is located in the City of Lake Wales. The goal of this improvement 

is to minimize flooding in the residential areas surrounding Twin Lakes. A Watershed Management Plan for the City of 

Lake Wales was completed through a cooperative funding agreement with the District (K734). The WMP study area 

included the City of Lake Wales as well as areas outside the City limits that are served by the City's drainage system. 

One of the projects identified in the WMP for providing adequate flood protection is the Twin Lakes Flood Protection 

project. In FY2008 the City requested $300,000 in cooperative funding to design and construct a 23-cfs pumping 

station and force main from Twin Lakes to Lake Altamaha for subsequent discharge to Peace Creek through the 

existing 48-inch diameter outfall. A channel/pipe connection will be constructed between the east and west lakes so 

they can be controlled and pumped from a single location on the westerly edge of the two lakes. The Basin Board 

provided $150,000 in cooperative funding. For FY2009 the City is requested and received the remaining $150,000 in 

cooperative funding for the project. 

Benefits 

The project will provide the City with the ability to manage water elevations in Twin Lakes and prevent extensive 

structural flooding, as well as road flooding for adjacent roads, including potentially S.R. 60. Water quality benefits 

may be provided if pump discharges are run through a pre-fabricated treatment system such as a CDS or Vortex unit. 

Costs 

The total budgeted amount for this project is $600,000 of which the District's share is $300,000 and the City's share is 

$300,000. Since this is a multi-year funded project, for FY2008 $150,000 was included in the Basin Board's 

budget. For FY2009 the remaining $150,000 of cooperative funding was budgeted. The probable construction costs 

are based on a BMP alternative analysis developed by the cooperator. The District's funding amounts shown in the 

table include staff salaries. 


Water levels in Twin Lakes rose significantly during 2004 and 2005. The water elevation reached 124.5 NAVD, that is 

5.4 feet above the low lake guidance level of 119.10 NAVD. Seven apartments in an apartment complex located east 

of the lakes flooded once and two apartments flooded on a second occasion during this time frame. Computer 

modeling results indicate that flooding elevations during the 100 year/5-day storm event would exceed those in 

2004-2005 by over 14 inches. Under those conditions, numerous other apartment units would also experience 

flooding and water elevations would be within two feet of the S.R. 60 road grade. S.R. 60 is an evacuation route. In 

addition, it is anticipated that a 100-foot portion of Grove Avenue would experience flooding depths up to 18 inches. 

Currently the City does not have a readily available way to reduce lake levels. The pumping facility will utilize a 

portable pumping unit to allow use of the pump at other locations and to reduce maintenance costs. The facility will 

include pump connections for rapid installation of the portable pump. Funding is included to begin the implementation 

of the BMP. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the City will be developed contingent on the approval 

of future funding to complete the Implementation of BMPs. This is a multi-year funded project that will require a 

cooperative funding request each fiscal year until completed. The project will be ranked and compete for funding in 

future fiscal years.The City will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements 

to accomplish project tasks. 


L902 

Lake Wales - Imp. BMPs Twin Lakes 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 308,614 


District 

Lake Wales 150,000 0 150,000 

0 

0 300,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$608,614 



District logo will appear on all construction signs 10/1/08 



Drat Agreement back from Contracts Administration 9/10/07 9/4/07 


FY2008 Funds Encumbered 10/3/07 10/23/07 


3. Consultant Services 

Consultant Selected 4/1/08 6/18/08 

Design Plans and Permitting Completed 6/1/08 2/1/09 

Bidding & Contractor Selection Complete 8/15/08 3/1/09 


Commence Construction 10/1/08 4/1/09 

Complete Construction 10/1/09 11/30/09 


Cooperator Agreement Expiration 12/31/09 


Status history: One-half of the City's requested cooperative funding was provided in the FY2008 budget. The remaining 

one-half of the cooperative funding for this project was provided in the FY2009 budget. The cooperative funding 

agreement was executed on 04/01/2008. The City contracted with Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan (PBS&J) for 

consulting services. A pre-application meeting with Bartow Regulatory staff was held on August 28, 2008. A field visit was 

held on 09/30/2008 with District staff, Bartow REG staff and representatives of the city. The consultant is preparing 

easement descriptions for the land needed for the project. Current status: The consultant anticipated submitting a 

permit application to the District by the end of January 2009 but the City requested some revisions which may result in a 

change in the scope of the project. Those revisions are being reviewed and a recommendation will be made to the city by 

the consultant. 


L912 

Lower Floridan Aquifer Reuse Supplement Well Feasibility Study 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 

Dundee 

Project Manager BEACH, MICHAEL 



Description 

This is a preliminary investigation project to determine the feasibility of using poor quality water from the Lower 

Floridan aquifer to supplement reuse supplies for the Town of Dundee. The project will determine the degree to which 

the likely water quality must be treated for the intended use: landscape irrigation and other outdoor use. The project 

will also determine the likely cost to treat the water, including costs associated with disposal of treatment byproducts 

(e.g., concentrate disposal). The project should also determine the likelihood that such a project would be permitted. 

Benefits 

The Lower Floridan aquifer is a potential alternative source of groundwater to the stressed Upper Floridan aquifer in 

the SWUCA. This project will explore the feasibility of using naturally occurring low-quality water from the Lower 

Floridan aquifer to supplement reuse water supplies for the Town of Dundee in Polk County. Feasibility will depend on 

the degree and costs of treatment required for the intended use and the likelihood of permitting such a project. These 

costs, information, and assessments would be transferable to other utilities in the area. The costs of the project will be 

much lower than drilling a new well because the feasibility will be based on data collected at the ROMP 74X site near 

Davenport, Florida. 

Costs 

The Town of Dundee has been approved for Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) funding. The costs for the 

project are based on a revised estimate by the Town of Dundee's consultant. 

Engineering Dundee $ 19,000 District $ 57,000 Total $ 76,000 

************************************************************************************************ 


As originally proposed by the applicant the project called for a Lower Floridan aquifer well to be constructed for the 

The Town of Dundee, on the Lake Wales Ridge. The purpose of the project would be to determine the feasibility of 

using water from this source to supplement the reuse supply available from the Town of Dundee's waste water 

treatment facility. Reuse lines from this facility are currently being cooperatively funded (Project L553). If feasible, the 

exploratory well would then have been used for supplemental supply. However, there are several issues that need to 

be resolved prior to constructing the well that can be addressed based on existing data. First, to what level must the 

water from this source, known to be of extremely poor quality, be treated if it is to be used to supplement reuse? 

Second, what will the cost of this treatment be and the cost of any by product produced during treatment? And third, 

is it reasonable to supplement reuse from any source? To answer these questions, the likely water quality and 

productivity of the aquifer needs to be known. The District has previously constructed a well into the Lower Floridan 

aquifer about ten miles north of the Town of Dundee at ROMP 74X near Davenport. Water quality samples were 

collected and an aquifer performance test was conducted. It is also known that water quality generally degrades in the 

Lower Floridan aquifer as one moves from north to south. Therefore, it would be expected that water quality and 

productivity found in a Lower Floridan well near Dundee would be no better than that found at ROMP 74X. Because 

the costs to date of drilling wells into the Lower Floridan aquifer have proven to be very high, it is prudent to do a 

feasibility study of the alternative supply based on data from the ROMP 74X site data. It would also be useful to 

investigate the costs of developing storage for reuse from a water management perspective since it is probably better 

to retain an existing source than exploit a new one. The Town of Dundee has been deemed eligible for the Rural 

Economic Development Initiative (REDI) program. As such they would provide 25 percent of the cost of the project 

rather than the usual 50 percent. 


L912 

Lower Floridan Aquifer Reuse Supplement Well Feasibility Study 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 



District 

Town of Dundee 19,000 0 0 

0 

0 19,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 



Agreement Complete 5/13/08 5/13/08 



The project is essentially complete. The District is awaiting final revisions to the consultants report and invoicing from the 

Town of Dundee. The new Town Manager has been contacted and is putting the invoice together. The manager has 

asked the consultant to submit the final report to the District. 


L914 

City of Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Project 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This project offers financial incentives to water customers within the City of Lakeland's service area for replacement of 

existing high-volume indoor plumbing fixtures including showerheads (replacing those using 4.0 gallons per minute, or 

gpm, or greater with those using 2.5 gpm or less), faucet aerators (3.0 gpm or greater with 2.2 gpm in kitchens and 1.5 

gpm in bathrooms) and toilets (3.5 gallons per flush (gpf) or greater with 1.6 gpf or lower). Approximately 84 percent 

of Lakeland's 46,155 residential accounts were built or improved before 1995 (~38,770 homes), making them eligible 

for plumbing retrofit incentives. In FY2008, The City of Lakeland expects to distribute 2,200 retrofit kits (maximum two 

per customer) and to retrofit up to 4,390 single family and multi-family toilets through an outside contracted consultant. 

Single-family residences will be offered up to two toilet rebates per home while multi-family dwellings, with appropriate 

representation, will be encouraged to replace all devices at one time. These quantities are planned each year for a 

term of five years. 

Benefits 

This project will provide an estimated potable water savings of 113,197 gallons per day, or 41.31 million gallons per 

year for toilet savings and 41.86 gallons per day, or 15,278 gallons per year for the plumbing retrofits (showerheads 

and aerators). The total savings is estimated to be 128,475 gallons per day or 46.89 million gallons per year. 

Costs 

The total FY2008 cost for this project is $600,000 with the District 50 percent funding level allocated amongst the 

Peace River basin ($210,000), the Hillsborough River basin ($60,000) and the Alafia River basin ($30,000). The City 

of Lakeland's 50 percent share is $300,000. The cost benefit for the project using the total cost amortized over 20 

years is $1.33 per thousand gallons of water. 


The City of Lakeland will provide actual billing data, ensure 100 percent fixture inspection, conduct a scientifically 

significant survey to determine customer satisfaction with low-volume devices and institute an education program 

designed to assist customers in long-term maintenance related to water savings. The educational portion will provide 

participants with materials on leak detection and replacement of devices at the end of the life cycle. Marketing for the 

project will begin February 2008 and the distribution of the kits will begin no later than Oct. 1. Approximately 2,200 kits 

will be distributed by Sept. 30, 2008. A draft annual distribution report, describing and relating the number of kits 

distributed, and the demographics of participating customers will be provided to the District by March 2009 and a final 

distribution report incorporating District comments will be provided on May 2009. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

011 Alafia River Basin 31,011 0 1,114 585 


013 Hillsborough River Basin 60,581 0 628 652 

0 61,861 

020 Peace River Basin 211,061 0 1,162 631 



District 

City of Lakeland 430,000 0 0 

0 

0 430,000 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$737,425

L914 

City of Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Project 


Develop RFP for Contractor 10/1/07 10/3/07 

Agreement with SWFWMD 1/1/08 11/21/07 

Begin Advertising Program 2/1/08 2/1/08 

Program Implementation 3/1/08 4/1/08 

Draft Distribution Report 3/1/09 10/1/09 

Final Distribution Report 5/1/09 12/1/09 

Draft Final Report 3/1/10 10/1/10 

Final Report 4/1/10 11/1/10 

Final Invoice to District 6/1/10 12/31/10 



To date the City of Lakeland has rebated 2,193 units. 46 additional rebates are pending as of July 20, 2009. Marketing 

efforts include daily public service announcements ran on the City's cable television station, Point of purchase tear off 

brochures at all area home improvement stores and project brochures distributed at all public events involving the city. 

The City has received a large amount of positive feedback about the current generation of ULF and HET toilets working 

as advertised. The City of Lakeland has also receive positive feedback from local home/plumbing supply stores related 

to the increase in business attributed to the project. So far, $132,276.78 has been reimbursed and $163,723.22 remains 

in the budget. 

Action-to-date: On time 


L915 

City of Lakeland Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Retrofit Project 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 





Description 

The City of Lakeland is conducting a pre-rinse spray valve replacement and conservation education program for the 

City's food service industry. The program will focus on replacing high water use spray valves utilized to clean food 

from dishes, utensils, and pots and pans. The FY2008 project targets water customers in the food service industry to 

replace spray valves in 300 locations at no cost to the water customer. Conventional pre-rinse spray valves utilize 

from 2.65 to 4.0 gallons per minute and can be responsible for up to fifty percent of food service industry total dish 

washing water use. Water efficient pre-rinse spray nozzles use approximately 1.6 gallons per minute. The "Potable 

Water Conservation Best Management Practices for the Tampa Bay Region Report" (Tampa Bay Water, 2003) 

identifies the use of water-efficient pre-rinse spray valves as a best management practice in Industrial, Commercial 

and Institutional facilities (ICI). 

Benefits 

The total estimated water savings is 60,000 gallons of potable water per day or 21.9 million gallons per year. 

Costs 

The total project cost is $45,000. The breakdown of District funding is: Peace River Basin Board - $15,750, 

Hillsborough River Basin Board - $4,500 and the Alafia River Basin Board - $2,250. The City of Lakeland's share is 50 

percent, or $22,500. The cost benefit for this project, using the total cost amortized over 5 years at 8% interest, is 

$0.50 per 1000 gallons of water. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 3,948 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 5,006 0 557 660 

0 6,223 

020 Peace River Basin 16,761 0 1,114 635 



District 

City of Lakeland 22,500 0 0 

0 

0 22,500 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$51,181 


Develop RFP 10/1/07 10/3/07 

Evaluate RFP's and Select Contractor 11/1/07 12/31/07 

Choose Consultant 12/1/07 2/5/08 

Transfer All Necessary Data to Contractor 12/31/07 2/20/08 

Program Implemented 1/1/08 5/1/08 

Develop Survey Instrument 4/1/08 5/15/08 

Installation Completion of 300 units 9/1/08 12/31/08 12/31/08 

Mail All Surveys 11/1/08 12/31/08 

Begin Program Evaluation 1/1/09 1/1/09 


L915 

City of Lakeland Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Retrofit Project 

Final Report to District 1/1/10 

Program closeout 1/31/11 


Installation of the pre-rinse spray valves ended on 12/31/2008. A total of 252 pre-rinse spray valves have been installed 

for a total District cost of $16,632.00. $5,868 remains in the budget. The final report is in the process of being completed. 

Action-to-date: On time 


L917 

Polk County Lake Bathymetric Mapping 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This project will complete electronic bottom contours (elevation models) of 75 lakes located in Polk County for 

inclusion as a data layer in multi-agency Geographic Information System (GIS) databases. This project will use lake 

elevation data that has been previously collected by a District survey consultant and convert it into lake bottom contour 

maps and stage volume data. Information relative to lake level monitoring stations and existing public boat ramps will 

be included. The deliverables will be uploaded into the County's and District's GIS databases. The updated bottom 

contour information will be used for water quality restoration work, water budgets, lake volume calculations, and flood 

protection models. Obtaining bottom contours in a digital format will provide a much more accurate calculation of the 

lake volume needed for implementation of these type projects. The first phase of this project funded in FY2008 

completed bathymetric maps for 48 lakes. Funds requested in FY2010 will be used to map an additional 27 lakes. 

Benefits 

Digital elevation models of lakes are currently a data gap within various hydrologic studies and analyses. Completed 

elevation models are needed to calculate accurate lake volumes and to determine lake water budgets. This 

information will be used for SWUCA related hydrologic studies such as the determination of relationships between lake 

levels and the Floridan aquifer. The data will also will be used for setting Minimum Flows and Levels (MFLs) of these 

lakes. 

Costs 

The total project cost is $40,000, with the County contributing $20,000 and the District requested to contribute 

$20,000. The County and District each contributed $10,000 in FY2008 to complete maps of the first 40 lakes. The 

FY2010 funds will be used to complete mapping of the second group of 27 lakes. The District is requested to fund 

$10,000 in FY2010 with an equal match by the County. The District's FY2010 share is split between the Peace River 

Basin Board ($7,400), Hillsborough River Basin Board ($1,500) and Alafia River Basin Board ($1,100). The District 

funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and central garage. 


The majority of the maps were published over 30 years ago as hard copy files and need to be updated as digital 

elevation models that can easily be integrated into modern water resource model applications. The completed maps 

will be made available to other governmental agencies and the public via the internet and as part of the Polk County 

Lakes Access Directory. Coverage will be countywide and include lakes in the Alafia River, Hillsborough River, and 

Peace River Basins. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

011 Alafia River Basin 1,100 0 0 1,100 

0 2,200 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 1,500 0 0 1,500 

0 3,000 

020 Peace River Basin 10,198 0 1,795 8,403 

0 20,396 


District 

Polk County 10,000 0 0 10,000 

0 20,000 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$45,596

L917 

Polk County Lake Bathymetric Mapping 



Agreement Sent to Management Services 9/4/07 10/25/07 




Contract fully executed 11/13/07 2/26/08 



Create Purchase Order for FY2010 10/1/09 

2. Data Processing and Review 

Data Processing and Review 12/30/08 6/15/08 

27 lakes FY2010 3/31/10 

3. Bathymetric Map Production 

Bathymetric Map Production 4/30/09 6/30/08 


4. Electronic Deliverables 

Electronic Deliverables 6/30/09 7/30/08 


5. Data upload to Internet 

Data upload to Internet 8/30/09 10/20/08 



District and County staff held a meeting on June 14, 2007 to review the existing contour data and data requirements and 

to exchange bathymetry methodologies. The information was used to develop a cooperative agreement between the 

District and the County. District staff provided all available bathymetric data to Polk County so that County staff can 

review the data and determine the level of detail that is needed for their reporting needs. The cooperative agreement was 

prepared and submitted for internal review on Oct. 2, 2007. The agreement was mailed to the County in November and 

was approved by the County on Feb. 6, 2008. USF is the consultant for this project. USF staff have completed the data 

processing and first draft of bathymetric maps for 48 lakes in Polk County. A project status meeting was held on June 18, 

2008 to review deliverables. The project was completed ahead of schedule and the final deliverables have been 

submitted. The County has submitted a cooperative funding application (FY2010) to request funding for the second 

phase of the project. The second phase, using funds requested in FY2010, will complete bathymetric maps for another 

group of 27 lakes that currently lack digital bathymetric maps. 


L918 

Lake Gwyn Surface Water Restoration and Flood Protection 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This project is in response to a cooperative funding request from Polk County for the restoration of Lake Gwyn, a 120 

acre depressional wetland east of the community of Wahneta located within the Wahneta Canal watershed that drains 

directly to Peace Creek. This project was one of three projects identified for restoring floodplain storage and wetland 

functions in this watershed. The Wahneta Canal Watershed Management Plan (WMP), funded by the County and 

Basin Board, was completed in 2005. The Wahneta Canal watershed covers an area of 43 square miles and is a 

sub-basin within the 232 square mile Peace Creek Canal watershed, which is part of the Peace River headwaters. 

The restoration of Lake Gwyn was identified in the WMP as the most viable natural system restoration option since 

most of the land needed for the project is under ownership by the State of Florida. The restoration project will 

include a feasibility study for the placement of a control structure at the outfall of the lake in order to restore floodplain 

storage and wetland functions, while also improving flood conveyance within the Wahneta Canal drainage area. 

Included in the same scope of work for the consultant is the design, permitting and construction of the control structure 

once the feasibility study has been approved. Restoring the natural storage and wetlands within the study area 

through the use of a control structure will also provide additional storage that can be released when needed to help 

restore the required minimum flows of the upper Peace River. 

Benefits 

The project will re-establish the historic surface water levels to provide additional storage volume to attenuate flooding 

of the Peace Creek canal and assist in maintaining the minimum flows in the Upper Peace River. The additional open 

water will provide aquatic habitat, an improved fishery. 

Costs 

The FY2008 project cost is $150,000 for a feasibility study, with Polk County contributing $75,000 and the District 

contributing $75,000. The FY2009 project cost is $250,000 for design, permitting, land acquisitions/easements and 

construction, with Polk County and the District each contributing half ($125,000). District costs will not be used for 

land acquisition or easements. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. 


Lake Gwyn was once an open water body drained following the construction of the Wahneta Farms Canal that bisects 

the lake diagonally from north to south. Although control structures were installed in an attempt to maintain lake 

levels, the historic inflows from Winter Haven now bypass the lake due to high berms along the canal, resulting in dry 

conditions the majority of the time. In 2005, Polk County entered into a 50 year lease agreement with the State of 

Florida's Board of Trustees for 67.90 acres which encompass the western shoreline of the lake. This lease secures 

half of the property under State ownership. Obtaining easements over the remainder of the lake bottom is required in 

order to complete restoration of the entire lake. 


L918 

Lake Gwyn Surface Water Restoration and Flood Protection 


Revenue 


0 118,719 



Funds 


Wtr Rstr) 

Prior 

Funding 



0 0 62,500 

0 

37,500 0 0 

0 

0 

0 

62,500 

37,500 


District 

Polk County Natural Resources 75,000 0 125,000 250,000 

0 450,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$668,719 





Agreement sent to Cooperator 3/21/08 4/11/08 




First Amendment Execution 2/2/09 3/23/09 3/3/09 

First Amendment Expiration 12/31/10 12/31/10 


Feasibility Study/Design/Permitting 6/30/09 8/21/09 

Construction Commencement 12/31/09 

Construction Completion 12/31/10 


The agreement was executed on July 9, 2008. Polk County has contracted Moduss Engineering for the feasibility study, 

design and permitting. An amendment to the executed agreement to include FY2009 funds, extend the expiration date 

and to revise the Scope of Work to include the design, permitting and construction of the project was executed on March 

9, 2009. The feasibility study was completed in April 2009. Polk County submitted for an Environmental Resource permit 

(ERP) on June 11, 2009 and received a notice of completion on August 21, 2009. Polk County has submitted for TMDL 

grant funds to apply to construction costs. 


N001 

Auburndale Reuse and Alternative Sources Study 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 

Auburndale 




Description 

The project consists of a master plan to examine the feasibility of expanding the City of Auburndale's existing 

reclaimed water system. In particular, the study will investigate the best use of the city's existing 0.5 mgd excess 

reclaimed water supply and the 1.0 mgd of previously used reclaimed water (by the Calpine Power facility) that is 

disposed of via sprayfield. The report would identify the potential users, quantities, and offsets, address the required 

components, along with sizing and cost, associated with the design and construction of the necessary storage, 

pumping, transmission, and distribution systems. The provided options would optimize the beneficial use of reclaimed 

water flows and include a multi-year plan for implementing the recommended options. 

Benefits 

The project would provide options to optimize the beneficial use of reuse flows and create a multi-year plan for 

implementing the recommended options. 

Costs 

The project cost is $50,000, of which 50 percent, or $25,000, was funded by the Peace River Basin Board in FY2009. 


The City of Auburndale has adopted ordinances that mandate the use of low-volume toilets and low flow shower 

heads and faucets in all construction requiring a building permit. The City also has a school based education program 

and inclining rate structure to encourage water conservation. The City has adopted ordinances and regulations to 

regulate and restrict uses in zoning districts designated as Flood Hazard Districts. These regulations are intended to 

protect and preserve natural open spaces, park lands, swamp lands, water sheds, recharge areas, and lakes and their 

canals. To those ends, permitted and permissible uses are basically limited to conservation agriculture, low intensity 

recreation, and, with certain limitations, uses otherwise not contrary to the character of these districts. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 56,906 


District 

Auburndale 0 0 50,000 

0 

0 50,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 




Agreement Executed 7/16/09 

Full Study Commence 7/30/09 

Preliminary Study Commence 8/1/09 

Study Complete 11/30/09 

Agreement Termination 12/31/09 


N001 

Auburndale Reuse and Alternative Sources Study 


The City has submitted the draft reuse feasibility study, which is currently under review. 


N004 

Polk is Florida-Friendly 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Polk County Builders Association 




Description 

This Polk County Builders Association public education program is a Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) project that 

provides widespread promotion of Florida-friendly landscaping through educational presentations, demonstration sites 

and development and distribution of materials. Components of the program include a brochure and poster that 

feature a driving map of Florida-friendly demonstration landscapes throughout Polk County and an illustrated list of 

plants most suited to the county. The plant list and demonstration sites will also be included in presentations and a 

DVD for use in workshops and community events. Questions soliciting a potential homebuyer's interest in 

Florida-friendly landscaping will be added to an existing homebuilders' customer survey. An additional survey will be 

created and distributed to the public at events to identify barriers to water-use changes and determine which incentives 

might foster sustainable changes. Additional partners in this project include Polk County Natural Resources, Polk 

County Utility Department, the City of Lakeland, the City of Winter Haven, the City of Haines City, Polk County Florida 

Yards & Neighborhoods program and the Friends of the Parks. 

Benefits 

The multi-organization program will promote widespread adoption of Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM best 

management practices including reducing water use and protecting water quality through proper landscape design, 

installation and maintenance. The program is projected to reach approximately 87,000 Polk County residents at a cost 

to the District of approximately $.27 per person. 

Costs 

The total cost of the FY2009 project is $59,480, with the District contributing $23,718 (Alafia River $2,609; 

Hillsborough River $3,558; Peace River $17,551). District funds support printing, education materials, travel and 

contract services for preparation and implementation of educational programs. The budget lines below include costs 

for staff to manage the project. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 

0 3,388 


0 

0 4,337 


0 

0 18,330 


District 

Polk County Builders Association 0 0 35,763 

0 

0 35,763 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$61,818 


FY2009 

Purchase order created 10/1/08 10/31/08 12/8/08 

Project plan approved 10/31/08 12/1/08 

First quarter report 1/30/09 3/31/09 3/31/09 

Second quarter report 4/30/09 3/31/09 3/31/09 

Third quarter report 7/31/09 9/1/09 9/1/09 


N004 

Polk is Florida-Friendly 

Deadline reminder letter sent 8/17/09 8/17/09 


Fourth quarter/final report 10/30/09 


Cooperator was mailed a reminder letter that end of the fiscal year is near and to notify project manager as to whether or 

not all project deliverables will be completed. An email update from the cooperator reported that all filming and 

photography has been completed on the landscape demonstration gardens and the map that was created to direct the 

public to the sites has been completed. To date, there are Florida-friendly landscaping demonstration gardens in the 

following cities: Babson Park, Bartow, Davenport Fort Meade, Frostproof, Lake Alfred, Lake Wales, Lakeland and Winter 

Haven. The locations will be videotaped for inclusion on educational DVDs and videos. ACTION TO DATE: Delayed. The 

project is behind in both reporting and billing. 


N013 



AOR(s) 

Water Quality 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

The objective of this project is to verify the accuracy of the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods (FYN) and Florida Green 

Industries best management practices (BMPs) fertilizer recommendations across a wide range of common landscape 

plants. Plant growth, biomass allocation, shoot nutrient status, foliar characteristics and aesthetic quality will be 

evaluated. Plants will be irrigated uniformly as needed according to IFAS recommendations. Irrigation amounts will be 

recorded and will allow for water-use efficiency to be calculated when combined with plant biomass measurements. 

The interaction between fertilizer rates and water-use efficiency of plants will offer insight into the effect of fertility 

recommendations on landscape water consumption. Soil nutrient status will also be monitored over the evaluation 

period. 

Benefits 

This project represents a significant step to develop and implement accurate, science-based fertilizer BMPs for urban 

(residential and commercial) landscapes. This study aims to improve the quality of stormwater that leaves an urban 

landscape by influencing the amount of fertilizer that is applied to these landscapes. The results of the project will be 

applicable to ornamental plants grown in residential and commercial landscapes. This research will provide scientific 

data on the fertilizer needs of landscape plants and will improve the accuracy, credibility and long-term viability of 

statewide BMP programs, such as the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods (FYN) program. 

Costs 

The total project cost is anticipated to be $1,132,158 with the District contributing $566,079 and the University 

contributing $566,079 worth of in-kind services. The FY2009 budget amount for the first part of Phase I of this project 

is $79,400, with the University of Florida - IFAS contributing $39,700 worth of in kind services and $39,700 to be 

funded by the District. The District's share of the FY2009 budget was spilt evenly among all Basins. The University of 

Florida - IFAS submitted a FY2010 Cooperative Funding request for $41,500 to continue Phase I of the project. 

Additional funds are anticipated to be requested in FY2011 to complete Phase I of the project. Additional funds are 

anticipated to be requested in FY2012, FY2013 and FY2014 to complete the final phase (Phase II) of the project. The 



Non-point nutrient losses in stormwater runoff and leachate from urban landscapes have been implicated in the 

degradation of water quality in Florida. Information on the nutrient requirements of plant material in a landscape setting 

is very limited, most of which pertains only to trees and shrubs. Therefore, there is a critical need to develop more 

accurate fertilizer recommendations and validate existing and proposed landscape fertilizer BMPs to quantify their 

impact on water consumption and quality. In order to make reasonable fertilizer recommendations, it is necessary to 

have information about the nutritional requirements of the most demanding components of the landscape. Additionally, 

knowledge of the nutrient requirements allows plants to be zoned based on their fertilizer requirements, similar to the 

zoning recommendations for water requirements promoted by FYN (right plant/right place). This zoning will result in a 

more targeted and efficient approach to fertilizer application and reduce nutrient losses to the environment. The 

University of Florida - IFAS is committed to the development of science-based water conservation and flood protection 

ordinances and state-of-the art best management practices. The research activities of the faculty help to provide the 

important scientific data to make these ordinances and BMPs possible. In addition, Extension activities of faculty at 

the University of Florida - IFAS help to ensure that these science-based ordinances and BMPs are implemented. 


N013 



Revenue 



0 

0 5,582 


0 

0 5,582 


0 

0 5,581 


0 

0 5,582 


0 

0 5,582 


0 

0 4,962 


0 

0 4,962 


0 

0 4,962 


District 

University of Florida - IFAS, In-Kind 

Services 

Prior 

Funding 



0 0 39,700 41,500 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

484,878 

Total 

Funding 

566,078 

$1,158,347 



Negotiate Cooperative Funding Agreement 9/17/08 11/3/08 


Contract sent to Cooperator for Approval 12/14/08 1/23/09 3/19/09 

Signed Contract returned from Cooperator 1/15/09 4/30/09 6/19/09 


Notice to Proceed sent to Cooperator 1/31/09 5/15/09 6/24/09 


Literature Review 2/13/09 1/31/09 

Construct Trial Landscape and Trellis Beds 2/27/09 2/27/09 

Obtain and Install Plants 3/27/09 3/18/09 

Complete Data Collection 10/30/09 

Draft Final Report 11/30/09 




On August 5, 2008 the District project manager met with the cooperator and requested a draft scope of work for the 

project. Notice of FY2009 funding approval has been sent to the cooperator. A draft contract was sent to the cooperator 

for review on September 24, 2008. The District project manager received the draft contract with comments back from the 

cooperator on November 13, 2008. The contract was sent to the cooperator for signature on March 19, 2009. The 

contract was executed on June 22, 2009 and the Notice to Proceed was sent to the Cooperator on June 24, 2009. The 

Literature Review, Construction of Trial Landscape and Trellis Beds, and Installation of Plants has been completed. The 

cooperator has submitted a FY2010 Cooperative Funding application requesting $41,500 to continue Phase I of the 

project. 


N014 



AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 

The Florida Aquarium, Inc. 




Description 

This Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) project will educate teachers and students about Florida's water resources 

and natural environment. The Florida Aquarium provides a comprehensive 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 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 provides an opportunity for youth to 

engage in interactive role-playing to learn about watersheds, water quality, water conservation and habitat protection. 

Throughout the program, each student takes part in three field explorations within the Tampa Bay watershed. SEAS is 

a teacher education program that provides workshops for elementary, middle and high school teachers, focusing on 

estuaries and incorporating the learning objectives of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. It allows teachers 

to explore current and future environmental issues and challenges facing those resources. The ROCS workshop 

component is an innovative addition to the project. It gives middle and high school students the opportunity to study 

several major water quality issues associated with local watersheds. Students identify the issues and create action 

plans that are achievable and beneficial for the environment. SWIM staff participate in this conference. 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. The SEAS 

program evaluation will include a combination of pre/post assessments, workshop surveys and teacher journals. The 

ROCS workshop will be evaluated through pre/post assessments. 

Benefits 

The cooperator estimates that the FY2010 program will reach 147 students and 80 teachers directly and 7,500 

students indirectly. The FY2009 addition of ROCS strengthens the project. ROCS is 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 FY2010 project 

includes a new "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. Parents are also included as part of the summer camp enrichment events. 

Costs 

The total cost of the FY2010 project is $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 is determined by the number of 

participants projected to participate in the programming from each basin. District funding supports a summer camp, 

teacher training programs and a workshop for teachers and students. The program is 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. Budget lines below 



The total FY2009 project cost was $42,944, with the District contributing $21,194 (Alafia River $5,273; Hillsborough 

River $5,274; Northwest Hillsborough $5,273; Coastal Rivers $1,054; Pinellas-Anclote River $1,056; Withlacoochee 

River $1,154; Peace River $1,055; Manasota $1,055). Basin budget breakdowns were established based on a list of 

program participants provided by the cooperator. The District funded a summer camp, teacher training programs and 

a workshop for teachers and students. This program was projected to reach 140 students and 79 teachers directly 

and 6,000 students indirectly at a cost to the District of $3.53 per person. 


N014 


Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 11,976 


0 17,489 


0 

0 6,025 


0 3,691 


0 3,694 


0 3,792 


0 3,692 


0 3,692 


District 

The Florida Aquarium, Inc. 12,700 0 21,750 22,570 

0 57,020 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$111,071 



Open purchase order 11/3/08 1/5/09 

Program components completed 9/15/09 9/30/09 

Final report received by the District 9/30/09 10/15/09 


Inititate purchase order 10/1/09 

Program components completed 9/15/10 



SEAS teacher workshops are scheduled for September 12 and 26. The September 12 workshop has 12 teachers 

currently registered; 21 teachers from Hillsborough and Pinellas counties are currently registered for the September 26 

workshop. Both workshops are expected to fill to capacity. The Art-O-Fishal Fun Summer Camp sessions were held 

June 15-19, June 22-26, July 6-10 and July 13-17. A total of 78 students participated. The Florida Aquarium worked with 

Metropolitan Ministries, United Way Agencies, Hillsborough Kids Inc. and Hillsborough County Schools to recruit student 

participants. Cooperator has been notified of approval of FY2010 funding and District staff is working with cooperator to 

develop a scope of work for the FY2010 project. ACTION-TO-DATE: On time. 


N024 

Polk County NWRUSA Reclaimed Water Storage & Pumping Station 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Peace River 

Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This project consists of the design, permitting and construction of an 80 million gallon (MG), lined storage reservoir 

and associated pumping and piping systems for storage and disposal of approximately 1.5 MGD located within the 

Northwest Regional Reclaimed Utility Service Area (NWRRUSA) . The project was anticipated to provide reclaimed 

water storage for two new planned developments, Neat and Sweet and Fox Branch Ranch. The Fox Branch Ranch 

subdivision will no longer be constructed and as a result the county is still negotiating with property owners to secure a 

site for the reservoir. The project will be undertaken in 3 phases, the first of which includes design and permitting 

services. The second phase includes the land acquisition and right of way easements from the plant site to the 

property. The third phase will consist of the construction of the reservoir. 

Benefits 

The project will increase the public access reuse storage capacity of the Northwest Regional Wastewater Treatment 

Facility (NWRWWTF) by 1.5 MGD and will enable the county to maximize reclaimed water use in the NWRRUSA . 

Costs 

Total cost of the project is $5,535,000, of which the District is requested to fund 50% or $2,767,500. Due to the fact 

that the project has population located in both the Hillsborough River the Peace River Basins that will receive the 

reclaimed water benefits it was determined that the Hillsborough River Basin Board will fund 90% of the District's 

share and the Peace River Basin Board will fund the remaining 10% of the District's share. The District budgeted 

$265,225 in FY2009 ($239,000 from the Hillsborough River Basin (90%) and $26,225 from the Peace River Basin 

(10%)) and $494,250 in FY2010 ($444,825 from the Hillsborough River Basin (90%) and $49,425 from the Peace 

River Basin (10%)). Because this project is consistent with the Polk County Comprehensive Water Supply Plan 

(H072), funds in the amount of $669,445 in FY2010 have also been allocated to the project from the West Central 

Florida Restoration Action Plan (WRAP) legislative appropriation. These funds will be applied to reduce the 

Hillsborough River Basin Board and Peace River Basin Board cost share. It is expected that funding in the amount of 

$1,673,302 will be requested in future years from the respective basins. No cost/benefit ratio is calculated for this 

project, as there are no immediate offsets.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). 


It is anticipated that reclaimed water will be pumped into the storage reservoir during wet-season storm events and 

later pumped, filtered and treated to be used for irrigation on residential lawns, commercial landscapes and 

recreational grounds. The NWRRUSA has approximately 29 subdivisions with an estimated 1,655 homes that can be 

delivered reclaimed water. Of the 1,655 residential customers, 800 are currently receiving reclaimed water. This 

project will assist the county in providing reclaimed water to the existing 855 potential residential customers, as well as 

future potential customers. Once completed, the project will enhance the county's ability to further offset potable 

quality water by increasing flows of reclaimed water for irrigation to existing and future industrial/commercial, 

residential and recreation/aesthetic customers. 


N024 

Polk County NWRUSA Reclaimed Water Storage & Pumping Station 


Revenue 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 239,000 444,907 1,505,674 2,189,581 

020 Peace River Basin 0 66,945 26,225 55,299 167,628 316,097 



Funds 

Prior 

Funding 



0 0 0 602,500 

0 

602,500 


District 

Polk County Utilities 0 0 265,225 

0 2,167,553 2,432,778 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$5,540,956 



Design Commence 2/1/10 

Design Completion 11/30/10 

Construciton Commence 2/1/11 





The county has provided preliminary designs for the Fox Branch Ranch subdivision, which was supposed to benefit from 

this project. However, since the inception of this subdivision plan in 2006, the developer has not sold any lots or homes. 

The slow housing market conditions have forced the developer for Fox Branch Ranch to put its plans on hold, and the 

County identified alternative sites to build the reservoir on. The county is still negotiating with property owners to secure a 

site for the 80 MG reservoir. One of the possible locations is an approximately 24-acre site currently owned by Neat and 

Sweet Farms. At a meeting between District and county staff on June 10, 2009, a 40-acre parcel south of the WWTP 

was also identified as a possible location. A Cooperative Funding Agreement has been prepared and is expected to be 

executed shortly. To date, $265,225 has been encumbered and $1,163,695 has been budgeted, of which $0 has been 

reimbursed. 


N063 

Chain of Lakes Natural Resource Center Education Program 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Winter Haven 




Description 

This Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) project proposes to provide environmental education, programs, workshops 

and demonstrations to educate citizens about watersheds, water quality, water conservation, flood protection, natural 

systems and sustainability. The Chain of Lakes Natural Resource Center is adjacent to Lake Hartridge Nature Park 

and Lake Hartridge, the northernmost lake on the Southern Chain of Lakes in Winter Haven. Program participants will 

be encouraged to take action in their homes, schools, churches and workplaces to help protect the watershed and 

conserve water. Behavior change resulting from the programs will be measured by surveys and observation. The 

program proposal is phased over three years. In FY2009, Phase I consisted of planning and design of a 

LEED-certified center, which includes water conservation devices and fixtures to be used as part of visitors' 

education and design of Florida-friendly demonstration gardens. In FY2010, Phase 2 will include design, fabrication 

and installation of the watershed exhibit and the design of interpretive signs. In FY2011, Phase 3 proposes to include 

the installation of the Florida-friendly demonstration gardens and interpretive signage, development and 

implementation of various Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM workshops and the publishing and printing of education 

materials. By the time the three phases are complete, the cooperator estimates reaching 33,000 people per year. The 

building, gardens and other components will act as models of sustainable behavior, especially water conservation for 

the center's visitors. Upon completion of the project, measurement will consist of pre- and posttests of workshop 

participants to gauge their increase in knowledge of Florida-friendly landscaping principles and water resources 

protection. 

Benefits 

This project enhances the outreach of the District's Peace River watershed protection and water conservation 

education efforts. Programs will be housed in the new building (building construction is not part of this proposal), which 

will serve as a model for green building practices and state-of-the-art water conservation devices. In addition, the 

center will highlight the environmental benefits of Florida-friendly landscaping. The project will target behavior change 

by incorporating elements of community-based social marketing and includes evaluation. District publications will also 

be made available to visitors. 

Costs 

The total cost of Phase 2 (FY2010) is $550,500 with the District contributing $55,500 (Peace River). The project 

proposal is phased over three years: Phase 1 (FY2009) was $46,499 and included the planning and design of the 

center and design of Florida-friendly demonstration gardens; Phase 2 (FY2010) is $55,500 and includes design, 

fabrication and installation of the watershed exhibit and design of interpretive signs; Phase 3 (FY2011) is proposed to 

be $76,750 and will include installation of Florida-friendly demonstration gardens and interpretive signage, 

development and implementation of various Florida-friendly landscaping workshops and publishing and printing of 

educational materials. The District's total cost for the three phases is proposed to be $178,749. The program is 

projected to reach 33,000 residents annually at a cost to the District of $5.42 per person. The budget lines below 



The District has supported this project since FY2009. 


N063 

Chain of Lakes Natural Resource Center Education Program 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 0 0 47,275 56,234 76,750 180,259 


District 

City of Winter Haven 0 0 86,001 495,000 510,000 1,091,001 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$1,271,260 


FY2009 

PO opened 11/7/08 1/12/09 1/12/09 

Task 1 - Draft garden plans and cistern design 5/31/09 6/1/09 

Task 2 - Final plans / Project complete 9/30/09 


Task 1 - Design interpretive signage and watershed/freshwater lakes exhibit 3/31/10 

Task 2 - Construction and installation of watershed/freshwater lakes exhibit 9/30/10 

PO opened 11/30/10 


On June 1, 2009, the advisory committee met and reviewed the draft plans and provided comments. This meeting 

fulfilled the criteria of the first task. The next meeting will take place in September when plans for the center are 

complete. ACTION TO DATE: On time. 


N065 

City of Haines City Southern Area Reuse Transmission Extension 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 

Haines City 




Description 

This alternative water supply project consists of a portion of the first phase of three phases in the master plan to 

expand the City's Reclaimed Water System to the eastern and southern portion of the City's potable water service 

area. The project consists of design and construction of approximately 17,430 linear feet reclaimed water transmission 

main ranging in diameter from 24 to 30 inches, an interim reclaimed water booster pumping station, and necessary 

appurtenances. This project will offset the irrigation demands on the City's potable water system and potable source 

water supply. 

Benefits 

The project will serve the Haines City High School (.033mgd), a cemetery (.004mgd), one commercial customer 

(Paver Modulus / .029mgd)(WUP # 9412), and an industrial customer (Cellynne / .246mgd)(WUP # 12794), providing 

312,000 gpd of reclaimed water and offset approximately 302,000 gpd of traditional groundwater supply (WUP # 

8522). 

Costs 

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $4,302,000, of which the Peace River Basin is requested to fund 50 

percent, or $2,151,000. Funding in the amount of $1,000,000 has been budgeted in FY2009 (of which $500,000 is 

being allocated from outside state funds) and $225,000 in FY2010. It is expected that Haines City will request 

$1,176,000 in future years for this multi-year project. The cost-benefit is $3.44/1,000 gallons, amortized over 30 years 

at eight percent interest. 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 goal of this project is to replace existing potable water and potable quality groundwater used for irrigation with 

reclaimed water. The City of Haines City's overall reclaimed water objective is to develop a system that will offset 

potable quality water by providing reclaimed water for irrigation and other approved non-potable uses. Existing 

customers include the Southern Dunes Golf Course, City's East Park including a ball field, a small citrus grove 

adjacent to the Wastewater Treatment Facility, and internal reuse water at the City's Wastewater Treatment Facility 

(WWTF). In addition, the Resnick Property, north of the WWTF is presently being used by the city as a spray field for 

pasture. The city developed and passed an ordinance/code stating "all new developments within the City of Haines 

City that will be receiving reclaimed water within 7 years will be required to install dual distribution lines (reclaimed and 

potable) as part of the development." This city expects to complete the expansion of their WWTF from 3.0mgd to 

6.0mgd by 2011 then to 8.0mgd by buildout and add reuse customers from the four zones indicated in their master 

plan over three phases. Customers indicated above are only a portion of those indicated in the city's master plan for 

zone 4 of phase 1. The lines and pumping station proposed in this phase of the project are being built to coincide with 

the overall plant expansion. Although benefits are listed above, the total benefits of this project will not be seen until all 

three phases are complete. The project (phase 1) is expected to take approximately two years to complete and has 

been identified as a potential project in the city's reuse mater plan. Of the total project cost of $4,302,000, 

approximately 87 percent ($3,742,000) is expected to be needed for construction, and the remainder ($560,000) for 

design and administration. 


N065 

City of Haines City Southern Area Reuse Transmission Extension 


Revenue 





Prior 

Funding 



0 0 500,000 

0 

0 

500,000 


District 

City of Haines City 0 0 1,901,000 

0 

0 1,901,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$4,308,264 


Execute Agreement 10/1/08 1/7/09 

Begin Design 10/1/08 1/7/09 

Complete Design 12/1/08 5/29/09 



Contract Closeout 8/20/10 



A Cooperative Funding Agreement was executed on January 7, 2009 and Boyle Engineering completed design on the 

project, May 28, 2009. To date, $1,000,000 has been encumbered and $225,000 has been budgeted, of which $0 has 

been reimbursed. The city has approved the selection of Prime Construction Group Inc. as the project's contractor and it 

is expected that constrution will begin shortly. Governor Crist's Accelerate Florida Initiative ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time. 

Project design is complete and construction bid documents were delivered to the District and approved according to 

project requirements. District staff will coordinate with the cooperator to ensure that construction begins in a timely 

manner. 


N072 

(Completed) Lake Eva Water Quality Improvement Project 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Haines City 




Description 

The purpose of this Lake Eva stormwater project is to reduce nonpoint source pollutant loadings to the lake and 

downstream water bodies. The proposed structure is a nutrient separating baffle box strategically located to collect 

untreated stormwater runoff from a 180-acre urban basin, approximately 25% of the Lake Eva watershed. This 

stormwater BMP project will reduce a significant amount of pollutant loading to the lake and the downstream water 

bodies. Currently, less than 1% of the total contributing area to Lake Eva is served by a permitted stormwater 

management system. This project was recommended within the recently completed Haines City Watershed 

Management Plan (cooperatively funded by SWFWMD). This proposed stormwater project is ranked third within the 

City's Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) with funding allocated for the project through the City's stormwater utility. 

Benefits 

This project will enhance water quality of Lake Eva within the heart of Haines City by treating stormwater runoff in a 

highly urbanized basin. The basin that will be retrofitted has had a history of water quality related to untreated runoff. 

TSS loading from the downtown drainage basin is estimated to be 18,749 lb/yr while nutrient loading (nitrogen and 

phosphorus) is estimated to be 620 lb/yr. The installation of the nutrient separating baffle box will reduce TSS by 

approximately 80% and the nutrient loading by approximately 60%. The project will be located on City owned land to 

eliminate land costs, will minimize culvert relocations to lower overall construction costs and the BMP structure will be 

located in an accessible area for ease of maintenance. 

Costs 

The FY2009 budget is $500,000, of which 50% has been funded by Haines City ($250,000) in their FY2008 budget, 

and 50% is requested to be funded by the Peace River Basin Board ($250,000). The funding table below includes 

District staff salaries, travel and central garage charges. 


The BMP for this water quality improvement project is a nutrient separating baffle box to be installed along an existing 

outfall pipe to Lake Eva. The proposed system will capture and treat runoff at the 5th Street outfall where the majority 

of the downtown drainage basin flows into Lake Eva (sub-basin of the Lake Eva basin). Lake Eva outfalls to the 

Haines City Drainage District (HCDD) Ditch watershed, which drains to Lake Hamilton and ultimately to the Peace 

Creek Drainage Ditch. The unit will be placed entirely underground. Ground level hatches are opened and the foliage 

and sediment is vacuumed out of the unit during maintenance. A preliminary ICPR model was run to evaluate peak 

discharge through the outfall pipe. Model results indicate that a 25 year, 24-hour storm event will produce a discharge 

rate of 118 cfs through the pipe. The dimensions of the baffle box proposed for this location are 10-foot by 16-foot by 

10.5-foot, which will be able to handle a 25-yr, 24-hr discharge rate through the 60-inch culvert. In combination with 

the BMP, the existing outfall pipe will be slip-lined with HDPE, an end-wall treatment will be constructed and 

downstream erosion control will be provided. The outfall pipe discharges to an open ditch that has eroded during past 

years. The banks of the ditch are very steep and continued erosion causes bank failure. This stormwater BMP 

project will also include bank excavation to reduce the steep slope, bank stabilization with geo-textile, and 

sodding/landscaping. Landscaping will include upland and wetland native species. A preliminary spreadsheet 

pollutant load analysis was performed for the downtown drainage basin using EMC values presented in the Watershed 

Management Plan. A pre-application meeting was held with a SWFWMD permitting engineer and environmental staff 

on December 12, 2007. SWFWMD staff indicated that the project was feasible and could be permitted through a 

General Permit based on the presented information. 


N072 

(Completed) Lake Eva Water Quality Improvement Project 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 254,823 


District 

City of Haines City 250,000 0 0 

0 

0 250,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$504,823 



Agreement Sent to Contracts Administration 10/5/08 2/2/09 

Agreement Approved by City Council 11/5/08 5/21/09 



3. Preliminary Design 

Preliminary Design 2/28/09 11/7/08 

4. Final Design and Permitting 

60 and 90 Percent Plans 6/30/09 2/18/09 

Permitting 8/30/09 5/8/09 


Construction Bidding 11/30/09 

Construction Services 6/30/10 


The preliminary design plans for this project were revised by the City to modify the outfall location of the stormwater 

retrofit. A second permitting pre-application meeting was held on August 21, 2008 to review the modifications to the 

project preliminary design plans and review permit requirements. District staff provided a template of a scope of work to 

the City's consultant in September 2008 and a project scope of work was completed by the City and District by the end of 

January 2009. The final contract and scope of work was drafted by District staff and submitted for internal review and 

approval during the second week of February 2009. The agreement was approved by the City on May 21, 2009 and the 

fully executed by the District on June 12, 2009. The City's Contractor has initiated work on the project and has completed 

approximately 50 percent of the project construction. Construction has been completed by the middle of August 2009. 

Final invoicing is underway. The project was completed ahead of schedule and below budget. 


N074 

Winter Haven Toilet Rebate Project 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 

Winter Haven 




Description 

The City of Winter Haven has proposed a water fixture retrofit project to offer incentives for water efficient fixtures, 

including low flow toilets and retrofit kits. This project will target the replacement of approximately 1,000 conventional 

toilets with low-flow toilets, which use up to 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf). Rebates of up to $100 will be offered to 

single and multi-family customers (maximum two per customer) that replace an older high water use toilet with a low 

flow toilet. Single-family customers can replace up to two toilets per household, while multi-family establishments will 

be encouraged to replace all toilets at one time. All toilets will be inspected by the City of Winter Haven. At the time of 

inspection, the customer will be provided with a water conservation kit, which includes low flow showerheads and 

faucet aerators, along with educational materials on leak detection and proper flapper replacement specific to the 

make and model of the low-volume toilet. 

Benefits 

This project is anticipated to save an estimated 24,175 gallons of water per day. The various devices to be installed for 

this project have different life spans, and so 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 $107,500, and the Peace River Basin Board approved funding in the amount of $53,750 in 

FY2009. The cost amortized at 8 percent over 20 years, is $1.22 per thousand gallons saved (calculated using a 

weighted average based on the total benefit for the life of the project). 


There are approximately 18,384 single family residences in the City of Winter Haven, which are all eligible participants 

for the project. The project is proposing to provide low-flow toilets to 1,000 of those homes. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 

0 55,684 


District 

City of Winter Haven 0 0 53,750 

0 

0 53,750 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 




Draft Agreement returned from Contracts Administration 11/30/08 12/4/08 




Rebates Complete 4/1/10 



N074 

Winter Haven Toilet Rebate Project 


A Cooperative Funding Agreement was executed on February 19, 2009 and Notice to Proceed was given on February 

24, 2009. To date 376 residences have participated in the program. 608 toilets have been installed, inspected and 

rebates equaling $60,535.03 have been issued. To date, $53,750 has been encumbered, of which $30,267.51 is pending 

reimbursement. 


N075 

City of Winter Haven Northern Reuse Service Area Reclaimed Main 

Extension 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 

Winter Haven 




Description 

This is an alternative water supply project in the northern reuse service area that involves the design and construction 

of approximately 21,600 linear feet of reclaimed water transmission main ranging in diameter from 8 to 12 inches and 

necessary appurtenances. The project will connect various developments (Hampton Cove, Lakes at Lucerne Park, 

Sunset Hills, Royal Hills, Lake Henry Isles, etc.) throughout the northern reuse service area along Buckeye Road, 

Conine Drive, Lucerne Park Road, US 17, Havendale Boulevard, and Country Club Road. In all, the project area 

includes 2,019 potential customers. The City anticipates a 75% (1,514 hook-ups) connection rate. 

Benefits 

The project will provide .908 mgd of reclaimed water to 1,514 customers, offsetting 0.454 mgd of traditional 

groundwater supply. 

Costs 

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $2,204,000, of which the Peace River Basin is requested to fund 50 

percent, or $1,102,000. Funding in the amount of $320,328 has been budgeted in FY2009 (of which 120,328 has been 

transferred and allocated from the Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund) and $225,000 has been budgeted 

in FY2010. It is expected that Winter Haven will request $616,836 in future years for this multi-year project. The 

cost-benefit is $1.17/1,000 gallons, amortized over 30 years at eight percent interest. 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 effluent from the City's Plant 2 WWTP is identified as the source for the project. Currently, reclaimed water is 

being used for irrigating golf courses, cemeteries, residential developments and numerous parks. The city requires 

new development to install the internal reclaimed water distribution mains and dedicate them to the City, so that when 

reclaimed water mains are extended in the location of these developments, they can be connected to the city. The 

project is expected to take approximately two years to complete and has been identified as a potential project in the 

City's reuse mater plan. Of the total project cost of $2,204,000, approximately 94 percent ($2,075,000) is expected to 

be needed for construction, and the remainder ($129,000) for design and administration. The project offsets are 

related to WUP #4607. 


Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 0 0 203,348 227,691 616,836 1,047,875 




Prior 

Funding 



0 120,328 0 

0 

0 

120,328 


District 

City of Winter Haven 0 0 1,102,000 

0 

0 1,102,000 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$2,270,203

N075 

City of Winter Haven Northern Reuse Service Area Reclaimed Main 

Extension 


Execute Agreement 11/30/08 2/24/09 

Begin Design 1/1/09 2/24/09 

Complete Design 6/1/09 6/2/09 






A Cooperative Funding Agreement was executed on February 24, 2009 and David C. Carter Consulting Engineering, 

LLC has completed design June 2, 2009. The city submitted design plans and bid documents for District approval in 

August. While the documents generally appeared to reflect the agreed-upon project and were approved, the city will need 

to ensure that another customer is identified. The original Project #6 in Exhibit B for 2,850 linear feet of 12" reclaimed 

water line along Havendale Boulevard to connect Spring Lake, serving a potential 186 residential units, was omitted from 

the design plans due to development funding. The Peace River Basin Board approved the transfer of $120,328 in Water 

Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds from the cancelled L485 cooperative funding project on October 3, 2008 and a 

budget transfer has been completed. To date, $320,328 has been encumbered and $225,000 has been budgeted, of 

which $0 has been reimbursed. Governor Crist's Accelerate Florida Initiative ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time. The 

cooperator has indicated that the anticipated construction date is still scheduled for the beginning of September 2009. 

District staff will coordinate with the cooperator monthly to ensure that a contractor is selected and given notice to 

proceed with construction in a timely manner. 


N112 

City of Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Project - Phase II 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 




WHITE, BRENT 


Description 

This project offers financial incentives to up to 2,000 residential water customers within the City of Lakeland's service 

area for replacement of existing high-volume indoor plumbing fixtures including showerheads (replacing those using 

4.0 gallons per minute (gpm) or greater with those using 2.5 gpm or less), faucet aerators (3.0 gpm or greater with 2.2 

gpm in kitchens and 1.5 gpm in bathrooms) and toilets (3.5 gallons per flush (gpf) or greater with 1.6 gpf or lower). 

Approximately 82 percent of Lakeland's 47,145 residential accounts were built or improved prior to 1995 (~38,770 

homes), making them eligible for plumbing retrofit incentives. 

Benefits 

This project will provide an estimated potable water savings of 82,656 gallons per day (gpd), or approximately 30.16 

million gallons per year. The toilet savings is estimated to be 48,888 gpd, the aerators 20,412 gpd and the 

showerheads 13,356 gpd. 

Costs 

The total cost for this project is $293,260 with the District 50 percent funding level allocated amongst the Peace River 

Basin Board ($50,000), the Hillsborough River Basin Board ($64,420) and the Alafia River Basin Board ($32,210). The 

City of Lakeland's 50 percent share is $146,630. The cost benefit for the project amortized using a weighted average 

due to the varying life expectancies of the retrofit devices is $1.01 per 1,000 gallons saved. 


Single family residences will be offered up to two toilet rebates per home while multi-family dwellings, with appropriate 

representation, will be encouraged to replace all devices at one time. The City of Lakeland will provide actual billing 

data, ensure 100 percent fixture inspection, conduct a scientifically significant survey to determine customer 

satisfaction with low-volume devices and institute an education program designed to assist customers in long-term 

maintenance related to water savings. The educational portion will provide participants with materials on leak 

detection and replacement of devices at the end of the life cycle. The marketing for the project began February 1, 

2009 with the Phase 1 of the Project, and the distribution of the kits will begin no later than October 1, 2009. The 

water savings associated with this project should affect public supply water demand, most notably Water Use Permit 

#4912. This permit is for 30.2 MGD. This project is located within the Southern Water Use Caution Area and is 

consistent with basin Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) priorities. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 0 32,210 



0 64,420 


0 52,441 


District 

City of Lakeland 0 0 0 146,630 

0 146,630 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$295,701 



N112 

City of Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Project - Phase II 

Program Implementation / Rebates Begin 10/1/09 

Rebates End / Savings Evaluations Begin 10/1/10 

Final Report Due 11/1/11 



The City of Lakeland has reapplied for this program and it was assigned the same project number as the FY2009 

application. 


N113 

Charlotte County Toilet Rebate Project - Phase II 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 




WHITE, BRENT 


Description 

This project consists of the replacement of existing plumbing fixtures (Toilets, showerheads and aerators) with water 

saving fixtures. The project will replace high-volume toilets (pre-1994) with ultra-low volume (ULV's) or high-efficiency 

toilets (HET's) by offering 775 rebates of $100 per year to residential customers of Charlotte County Utilities. ULV's 

have a flush rate of 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf) and HET's have a flush rate of 1.28 gpf. Single and multi-family 

customers will be able to replace up to two toilets per dwelling. The project will also replace up to 775 showerheads 

and aerators with low-flow equivalents. This project will focus on education HET and ULV users on the proper 

maintenance necessary to ensure that each toilet remains a water-conserving fixture over a 20-year life expectancy by 

focusing on leak detection and proper flapper management. 

Benefits 

It is estimated that the replaced toilets, once all 775 are rebated, would save approximately 16,839 gallons per day. 

The showerheads are expected to save an estimated 4,600 gallons per day and the aerators were anticipated to save 

7,031 gallons per day. The total project savings was projected to be 28,470 gallons per day, or 10,391,696 gallons per 

year. 

Costs 

The total project cost is $114,020, with the Peace River Basin Board and Charlotte County Utilities each funding a 50 

percent share, or $57,010. The cost amortized at 8 percent over 20 years, was $1.18 per thousand gallons saved 

(calculated using a weighted average based on the total benefit for the life of the project). 


This is a continuation of the FY2008 Project, which offerred 385 rebates of up to $100 per toilet for multi-family, 

commercial and single-family customers. A contractor is administering the program. 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. Charlotte County Utilities will provide actual billing data and ensure 100 percent 

fixture inspection through the contractor who is doing the collection. 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. ULV Toilets have 

a flush rate of 1.6 gpf and HET's have a flush rate of 1.28 gpf. This effort will ensure the retrofit fixture will remain a 

water-conserving fixture throughout its life-expectancy. Bi-monthly status reports will be provided to the District to 

update project accomplishments. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 59,451 


District 

Charlotte County Utilities 0 0 0 57,010 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$116,461 



N113 

Charlotte County Toilet Rebate Project - Phase II 

Program Implementation / Begin rebates 10/1/09 

End of Rebates / Begin Savings Evaluation 10/1/10 

Final Report due 12/1/11 



Charlotte County Utilities has reapplied for this project and it was assigned the same project number as the FY2009 

application. 


N122 

Implementation of BMPs Saddle Creek Watershed 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Polk County 




Description 

This is one of the original multi-year funded watershed projects as the District was developing their current guidelines 

and specifications for the Watershed Management Program. A Watershed Management Plan was developed for the 

Saddle Creek Basin. After reviewing the BMPs proposed in the plan, it was determined that we would concentrate on 

the maintenance activities proposed due to the cost to benefit evaluation of the flood protection projects. Over the past 

few years the County has performed maintenance activities throughout the basin but we have concentrated on looking 

at the bank stabilization along the Lake Parker Outfall that goes from Lake Parker to Saddle Creek Park. Phase I 

looked at the most downstream section of the outfall where severe erosion was occurring along portions of the outfall 

that the County did not have any easements over. The County obtained easements and developed a plan for providing 

bank stabilization through this portion of the outfall and constructed this project in 2006. Since that time the County has 

been designing and permitting a second phase to the Lake Parker Outfall project using the balance of the funding left 

for this project. The County aniticipates the design and permitting of Phase II to be completed in FY 2008. The County 

is requesting FY 2009 funding to construct Phase II of the Lake Parker Outfall Bank Stabilization and Flood Protection 

project. 

Benefits 

The project includes construction of BMPs in the Lake Parker Outfall system to maintain conveyance capcity and 

reduce errosion of the sidebanks, undercutting of the channel bottom, and the transport of sediments. 

Costs 

The projected cost for this project is $540,000. The District's share is $270,000, and the County's is $270,000. 

FY2009 funding will be used for the construction of BMPs in the Lake Parker outfall system. When each task is 

completed the project budget will be refined based on the information developed. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

020 Peace River Basin 0 275,000 273,825 1,407 

0 550,232 


District 

Polk County Natural Resources 0 0 270,000 

0 

0 270,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$820,232 



Start Construction 9/30/09 

Land Acquisition 9/30/09 



The Expenditure Agreement was executed on January 21, 2009. The project activities have been permitted, and the 

work is fully funded. The project involves the construction of bank stabilization measures in the Lake Parker Outfall 

System that conveys water from the lake to Saddle Creek. The project budget in the agreement, $540,000 ($270,000 


N122 

Implementation of BMPs Saddle Creek Watershed 

District's share), was based on the preliminary design. The County received construction bids in April 2009, and 

estimates the project costs will be approximately $550,000 more than the original budget. In December 2006, the District 

entered into an agreement with Polk County for the Saddlebag Lake Watershed Implementation of Best Management 

Practices (BMPs) project (L674). The project involves the design, permitting, and construction of conveyance 

improvements to enhance flood protection. The total project budget in the agreement, $2,100,000 ($1,050,000 District 

share), was based upon the preliminary design. As of this writing, construction is substantially complete. County staff 

indicate the total cost of the project will be less than budgeted. As a result, the County requested that $550,000 

($275,000 District's share) be transferred from the Saddlebag Lake Watershed project (L674) to the Saddle Creek 

Watershed project (N122) to cover the cost increase. At their June 6, 2009 meeting, the Pease River Basin Board 

approved the transfer of $275,000 from the Saddlebag Lake Watershed project to the Saddle Creek Watershed project. 

The District's fiscal year 2009 budget has been revised accordingly. Construction will be completed in 2009. No further 

actions are needed to expedite this project. 


N126 

Charlotte County - Imp. BMPs at Charlotte Harbor Redevelopment 

Area 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This is a project to perform the Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of the District's 

Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Charlotte Harbor Redevelopment Area 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 covers an area of approximately 2.5 square miles and is located in the mid-Charlotte County Planning 

District. The Basin Board has previously funded project L486, the Charlotte Harbor Redevelopment Area Watershed 

Management Plan, whose purpose is to create a functional, viable, detailed planning tool with feasible and permittable 

stormwater management alternatives that will result in a preferred alternative for best managment practices (BMPs). 

The next phase of the project will be the implementation of the selected BMPs. The Charlotte Harbor CRA, is one of 

the most historic areas in the County and was developed prior to District flood protection and current water quality 

regulations (pre-1984). For FY2009, the County requested and received $125,000 in cooperative funding to move 

forward on the preliminary design for the selected BMPs. 

Benefits 

This project will improve level of service deficiencies in the Charlotte Harbor Redevelopment Area by providing 

increased flood protection to the homes and businesses within the area. 

Costs 

For FY2009 the funding amount is $250,000 of which the Basin Board's share is $125,000 and the county's share is 

$125,000. Based on cost estimates prepared by the County, an additional $1,250,000 will be needed in future years 

for construction of the BMPs. The District funding amounts shown in the table includes staff salaries. 







protection. The Charlotte Harbor Community Redevelopment Plan, adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in 

1994 and amended in 2006 identifies infrastructure improvements as the number one priority in the area. With the 

location of the redevelopment area adjacent to Charlotte Harbor, a component of the Charlotte Harbor National 

Estuary Program, it is imperative that the proper infrastructure is available to meet the needs of the area. 

Implementation of this project is a key element in implementing the Charlotte Harbor Community Redevelopment 

Plan. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with Charlotte County will be developed to complete the 

Implementation of this BMP. This is a multi-year funded project that will require a cooperative funding request each 

fiscal year until completed. The County will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any 

agreements to accomplish project tasks. 


N126 

Charlotte County - Imp. BMPs at Charlotte Harbor Redevelopment 

Area 




Revenue 

0 0 127,217 3,273 



District 

Charlotte County 0 0 125,000 

0 625,000 750,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$1,505,490 


Watershed Evaluation 12/31/08 

Preferred Alternative BMP Selected 2/28/09 

Preliminary Design and Permitting 9/1/09 



Current Status: The project was approved for FY2009 cooperative funding. The cooperative funding agreement has been 

executed. 


N147 

Garden Grove Pines Stormwater Retrofit 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This project is in response to a FY2010 cooperative funding project request from Polk County to alleviate localized 

flooding and improve water quality in the Garden Grove Pines subdivision. The existing stormwater collection system 

is inadequate to convey the stormwater runoff from the 80 acre drainage basin. The project proposes retrofitting the 

existing storm sewer system and the construction of a 2.5 acre wet detention pond for treatment and attenuation. The 

stormwater system will be upgraded with a gravity pipe system which will route the stormwater system to a stormwater 

pond. The proposed stormwater pond will be constructed on a 3.0 acre parcel of land that formerly served as a 

wastewater treatment facility that the County is proposing to purchase. The pond will discharge through a control 

structure to an existing wetland system for polishing, then eventually to the Lake Florence outfall ditch. 

Benefits 

The Garden Grove Pines Stormwater Retrofit project will provide treatment of an 80 acre urban drainage basin that 

currently provides little water quality treatment and additional storage for the reduction of localized flooding. 

Costs 

The total project cost is $400,000, with Polk County and the District each contributing half ($200,000). District funds 


Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 201,893 


District 

Polk County Natural Resources 0 0 200,000 200,000 

0 400,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$601,893 



Draft agreement sent to Management Services 9/28/09 

Agreement returned from Management Services 10/19/09 

Agreement sent to Cooperator 10/19/09 

Signed agreement returned from Cooperator 12/1/09 

Agreement fully executed 12/31/09 



A scope of work has been requested by the Cooperator. Once received, an agreement will be drafted. 


N150 

Polk County NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Polk County 




Description 








American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88) system. In Polk 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 Polk 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 

Polk County within the District's jurisdiction and will compliment the District's NAVD88 migration project. 

Benefits 


contributing to flood protection, natural systems, water quality and water supply. Polk 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 



Positioning System (GPS) technology. Polk County is a participant in FEMA's Community Rating System and has a 

Class 8 rating. 

Costs 

The cost of contractual services for this project is $200,000. The District is the lead on this project and will be 

reimbursed by Polk County for $100,000. The District's cost is split between the Alafia River Basin ($15,000), the 

General Fund ($15,000), the Hillsborough River Basin ($10,000), and the Peace River Basin ($60,000) based on 

approximate area. Additional costs are associated with staff time required to manage the project. 


This project will be administered by the District. The vertical control network survey work will be completed by FDEP 

and NGS. All control network data produced by this project will be made available through Internet access via LABINS 

web site and the NGS web site. 


N150 

Polk County NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification 


Revenue 


011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 0 16,949 15,000 31,949 

013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0 0 11,949 10,000 21,949 

020 Peace River Basin 0 0 0 61,949 60,000 121,949 


Polk Co - Vertical Control Densification 

(N150) 

Prior 

Funding 



0 0 0 100,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

Total 

Funding 


$305,847 


150 


180 

Execute Contract with the Consultant 2/1/10 

30 

Initial Project Planning and Develop Scope of Work 9/1/09 

420 

Final Deliverables 9/30/10 

60 

Submit Cooperative Agreement for Approval 10/1/09 


The Polk County Board of County Commissioners are committed to funding the project as planned. 


N156 

Polk County SWRUSA Carter Road Reclaimed Water Main 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This alternative water supply project consists of the design, permitting and construction of 8,150 feet of 16-inch 

reclaimed water transmission main along Carter Road from an existing pipeline on Carter Road, north to connect to 

the county's reclaimed water transmission main on County Road 540A. 

Benefits 

There are 561 dry-lined customers that will receive 224,400 gpd of reclaimed water to offset 134,640 gpd of potable 

water. In conjunction with a booster station that the county is planning to install in 2009, this new pipeline will also 

improve pressures and reliability within the eastern portion of the Southwest Regional Utility Service Area (SWRUSA) 

reclaimed water system. 

Costs 

The total project cost is $900,000. The District's share is requested to be $450,000. The Alafia River Basin Board has 

budgeted $240,000 in FY2010. It is expected that the county will request the remaining $210,000 in FY2011. The cost, 

amortized at 8 percent over 30 years, is $1.61 per thousand 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). 


Of the total project cost of $900,000, approximately 91 percent ($820,000) is expected to be needed for construction, 

and the remainder ($80,000) for design and administration. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

011 Alafia River Basin 0 0 0 243,787 210,000 453,787 


0 2,641 


District 

Polk County Utilities 0 0 0 240,000 210,000 450,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$906,428 



Commence Design 1/1/10 

Complete Design 6/30/10 

Commence Construction 9/30/10 






expected to be executed late in 2009 or early in 2010. To date, $240,000 has been budgeted, of which $0 has been reimbursed. 


N161 

Polk County Utilities Rain Sensor Rebate 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This project provides financial incentives to encourage Polk County Utilities (PCU) customers to install rain sensors on 

automatic irrigation systems installed prior to 1991. Eligible customers will receive up to a $50 rebate per sensor. It is 

estimated that in this first phase 1,295 rain sensors will be installed, which is based on approximately five percent of 

the eligible accounts throughout PCU's service area. The rebates will be offered to single-family, multi-family, and 

commercial customers throughout PCU's service area. Customers will contact PCU's Customer Service Department 

for the rebate request. The Permitting Section will verify that the property is eligible (built prior to 1991). Eligible 

customers will then receive a rebate application and instructions for purchasing and installing the rain sensor. One 

year of pre- and post-rain sensor installation water use data will be collected in order to analyze the water savings. An 

inspection company contracted by PCU will verify correct installation of the rain sensors and issue the rebate checks. 

Multi-family and commercial customers may receive up to two rebates per account. Addressing outdoor water use will 

assist PCU in meeting future demands by using conservation as an alternative water supply measure. 

Benefits 

Based on a savings rate of 100 gallons per day (gpd) per sensor, the project is estimated to save 129,500 gpd. 

Costs 

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $116,550 and the District is requested to fund $58,275. 

Funding budgeted in FY2010 includes $7,470 from the Green Swamp Basin (General Fund), $12,825 from the 

Hillsborough River Basin Board, $20,565 from the Alafia River Basin Board, and $17,415 from the Peace River Basin 

Board, for a total of $58,275. Additional funding may be requested in future fiscal years for subsequent phases. The 

cost benefit amortized at 8 percent over 5 years is $0.60 per thousand gallons saved. 


This is PCU's first rain sensor rebate program with the District. Project participants will also receive a packet of 

information on water conservation, covering topics such as indoor and outdoor conservation, retrofitting, 

Florida-friendly landscaping, irrigation system tips and detecting water leaks. Additionally, participants will be asked if 

they would like an irrigation system evaluation for an additional charge, since this is outside the scope of the rain 

sensor rebate program. PCU staff understands that if a customer elects to have an evaluation performed, those 

savings will have to be reported separately. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 7,470 


0 20,565 


0 12,825 


0 23,182 


District 

Polk County Utilities 0 0 0 58,275 

0 58,275 


Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$122,317

N161 

Polk County Utilities Rain Sensor Rebate 



Status As Of: 


N162 

FYN Charlotte County 


AOR(s) 

Water Quality 


Cooperator(s) 

Charlotte County BOCC 




Description 


students, homeowners association boards and members, condominium managers, landscape and irrigation 

specialists, government staff and new owners of Florida Water StarSM Gold Certification homes. In addition, the FYN 

coordinator will be available as a resource for homeowners, builders and landscape professionals who are working on 

FWSG 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. 

Benefits 

Education increases knowledge and promotes behavior change related to conservation of water and protection of 

water quality and natural systems. 

Costs 

The total cost of the FY2010 program is $54,998, with the District contributing $27,499 (Peace River). District funds 

support the salary and benefits of the coordinator and travel, training, office expenses, memberships and educational 

materials. The cost of the program is projected to reach half of the county's population (77,219) at a cost to the District 

of approximately $.36 per person. The budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project. 


This is the first year of District funding for the program. Education is based on the nine Florida-Friendly 

LandscapingTM 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 



Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 29,085 


District 

Charlotte County 0 0 0 27,499 

0 27,499 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$56,584 




First advisory committee meeting 1/21/10 




Third advisory committee meeting 7/15/10 



N162 

FYN Charlotte County 

Fourth advisory committee meeting 10/15/10 



Project manager will work with the FYN coordinator to create a scope of work for activities in FY2010. A purchase order 

is expected to be open by 10/12/2009. ACTION TO DATE: On time. 


N165 

Mobile Irrigation Lab for Highlands Soil and Water Conservation 

District 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 



Highlands County Soil and Water Conservation District 

WHITE, BRENT 


Description 

In an effort to conserve water in Highlands County, the Highlands Soil and Water Conservation District (HSWCD) will 

promote a Mobile Irrigation Lab (MIL) for the urban areas of the county. The MIL will help bring about the conservation, 

development and wise use of land, water and related resources. Partnerships with Highlands County Extension, 

Natural Resources Conservation Service and Earth Team volunteers will allow the MIL to operate with minimal 

expense. Highlands County Extension Master Gardeners will work along side Irrigation Evaluation Auditors to provide 

the expertise to evaluate irrigation systems for homeowners and other urban users. The MIL will operate under the 

oversight of the HSWCD and will primarily target urban landowners within Highlands County. HSWCD plans to 

complete 35 irrigation evaluations and at least 35 follow-up evaluations. Additionally all irrigation systems that do not 

have an automatic shut-off device (ASD) will be provided with the device and installation. 

Benefits 

The HCSWD estimated benefits as a result of 35 irrigation evaluations is 4,900 gallons per day, in accordance with 

data provided by the 2006 SWFWMD Regional Water Supply Plan. The estimated water savings of the rain sensors is 

3,500 gpd. Using those figures, total water savings from the program is estimated to be 8,400 gpd. 

Costs 

The total cost of this project is $10,850 with the Peace River Basin Board's share at 70 percent, or $7,595 and the 

Highlands County Soil and Water Conservation District share at 30 percent, or $3,255. Highlands County is a qualified 

to request a reduction in matching funding requirements under the State's Rural Economic Development Initiative 

(R.E.D.I) provisions. The cost benefit amortized at eight percent over five years is $0.86 per thousand gallons saved. 


Participation by the landowners/operators on this MIL evaluation and water conservation program will be voluntary and 

free of charge. Efforts to publicize the laboratory and market the availability of its services will be critical to its success. 

In order to achieve the greatest success, the MIL responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: 

Develop site-specific written irrigation recommendation including, but not limited to, evaluation of irrigation equipment, 

management practices, recommended irrigation schedules, and the potential water savings that could be realized by 

implementing those recommendations. 

Recommend applicable best management practices (BMP) and develop an action plan for implementing those 

recommended practices. 

Conduct irrigation and BMP follow-up surveys. 

A summary of irrigation and BMP site visits along with evaluations, recommendations, and follow up information will be 

entered on a data base for accuracy of records. 

Estimate the potential and actual water savings that will be obtained as a result of implementing irrigation 

recommendations. 

HSWCD representatives who are knowledgeable regarding the MIL will hold public information forums to generate 

interest and participation in water conservation and BMP efforts. 


N165 

Mobile Irrigation Lab for Highlands Soil and Water Conservation 

District 




Revenue 

0 0 0 10,036 

020 Peace River Basin 0 10,036 


District 

Highlands County Soil and Water 

Conservation Dist. 

0 0 0 3,255 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

0 

Total 

Funding 

3,255 

$13,291 


Master Gardeners Complete Irrigation Auditors Certification 12/31/09 

Program Implementation 2/28/10 

End New Evaluations and Continue Follow-Ups 3/30/11 

Begin Program Evaluation and Savings Calculations 9/30/11 

Final Report Due 10/31/12 



Highlands County Soil and Water Conservation District is in the process of scheduling the irrigation auditor certification 

for the UF-Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners so they may administer the program. 





AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This 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 


each peak month used. Re-engineering the onsite wet weather pond will more effectively utilize available storage and 


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. 

Benefits 

The 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 


each peak month used. Re-engineering the onsite wet weather pond to more effectively utilize available storage and 


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. 




Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 65,000 


0 68,077 


District 

Englewood Water District 0 0 0 130,000 

0 130,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$263,077 


Start Design and Permitting 11/30/09 


Start Construction of Well & Intake Structure 12/31/10 

Complet Well Installation 4/1/11 

Complete Re-engineering Onsite Pond 5/1/11 


CFI agreement being drafted by DIstrict staff. EWD is drafting Exhibit B (Project Plan) of the draft agreement. 


N221 

Winter Haven Smart Controller Pilot Project 


AOR(s) 

Water Supply 


Cooperator(s) 

Winter Haven 




Description 

The City of Winter Haven is proposing a pilot project using smart (ET) controller devices. The city will identify 

commercial customers with existing irrigation accounts that are not efficient water users though the utility billing 

records. Smart controllers are a relatively new and emerging technology, and may be appropriate for more complex 

irrigation systems with multiple clocks and zones (i.e., larger, commercial properties). They estimate or measure 

depletion of available plant soil moisture in order to operate an irrigation system, replenishing water as needed while 

minimizing excess water use. A properly programmed smart controller requires initial site specific set-up and will make 

irrigation schedule adjustments, including run times and required cycles, throughout the irrigation season without 

human intervention. The city will identify 50 customers with separate irrigation meters, evaluate irrigation system of 

each participant to ensure there are no leaks or broken sprinklers, purchase smart controllers and irrigation contractor 

to install smart controllers, and track monthly water consumption using utility billing records. Throughout the duration of 

the project, landscapes evaluations will be performed to monitor the health of the landscape. 

Benefits 

It is expected that the smart controllers will achieve an anticipated savings of 340,000 gallons per day. 

Costs 

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $45,000, of which the Peace River Basin is requested to fund 50 

percent, or $22,500. Funding in the amount of $22,500 has been budgeted in FY2010. The estimated cost/benefit ratio 

calculated at an 8% annual interest rate, over 5 years is $0.09/1000 gallons for the project. 


The City of Winter Haven has an ordinance adopting SWFWMD emergency watering restrictions which provides for 

enforcement and fines by both the Police and Code Enforcement Departments. There is also a tiered utility rate 

structure in place that discourages high consumption of potable water. The city currently tracks and send postcards to 

all commercial accounts (with separate irrigation meters) that exceed 50,000 gallons of irrigation demand each month. 

Postcard reminders to each of these customers that they are High Irrigation Users, including their specific one day per 

week of permitted irrigation. The savings is based on the reduction of each 50 customer accounts from their current 

irrigation demand to 50,000 gallons each month. The city did discuss using the University of Florida to help track and 

compile data, however because this is a pilot program with only 50 customers, the city did not see the need to contract 

with the University. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 25,241 


District 

City of Winter Haven 0 0 0 22,500 

0 22,500 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$47,741 




N221 

Winter Haven Smart Controller Pilot Project 

Provide all billing records of program participants to District 3/30/10 

Install devices 6/30/10 

Final report of test and potential savings to District 6/30/12 




expected to be executed late in 2009 or early in 2010. To date, $22,500 has been budgeted, of which $0 has been 

reimbursed. 


P727 

City of Lake Wales Reuse Project 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 

Lake Wales 




NOURANI, MEHRSHAD 

Description 

This project consists of a reclaimed water system to be completed in three phases: Phase I, which has completed, 

included the construction of a 2 mgd capacity pumping station at the existing Lake Wales wastewater treatment plant 

(WWTP) and 14,000 linear feet of 20-inch diameter transmission main from the WWTP to a cluster of 7 rapid 

infiltration basins (RIBS) on City-owned property southwest of the WWTP. Phase II is also complete. It included the 

design and construction of a high service pumping station and a 2-mg reclaimed water storage tank at the RIB site. 

Phase III includes design and construction of approximately 20,970 linear feet of transmission line from the RIB site 

to Mayfair residential/commercial development, City-owned soccer fields, City-owned groves, Whispering Ridge 

residential development, and Long Leaf Business Park. Phase III design was completed in January 31, 2008. Phase III 

transmission line construction is currently underway. The project is scheduled for completion by July 2009. 

Benefits 

This project provides 2.025 mgd of reclaimed water, offset approximately 1.245 mgd of ground water from the Floridan 

Aquifer. 

Costs 

The total project cost is $5,626,387 and the District's share is $2,092,000. The City is completing this project with 

District Cooperative Funding Program dollars and DEP State Revolving Fund (loan) dollars. The Peace River Basin 

Board budgeted $699,500 in FY2002, and the remaining portion of the District's share in the future. Budget below 

does not reflect prior year funding for $562,500 in FY1997, $130,000 in FY1998 and $700,000 in FY1999. Total 

amount encumbered to date is $2,092,000. Total amount expended to date is $1,011,855 and $1,073,917 will remain 

to complete this project by December 2009. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 714,463 


District 

City of Lake Wales 0 0 0 1,080,145 

0 1,080,145 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$1,794,608 



Phase I Commence Construction 10/31/97 10/31/00 

Phase I Completion 6/30/98 5/31/98 

Phase II Design Commence 4/25/99 1/30/98 

Phase II Complete Design 2/28/01 2/3/03 1/6/05 

Phase III (delayed by the City) Desing Commence 3/1/02 9/30/05 5/30/07 

Phase III (delayed by the City) Design Complete 12/29/02 3/31/06 1/31/08 

Phase III Construciton Commence 1/31/08 12/31/07 1/31/08 

Phase III Construction Complete 7/31/09 


P727 

City of Lake Wales Reuse Project 


As of the date of this update the City has not been able to obtain the DEP permit to deliver reclaimed water to residential 

customers. The City has completed the installation for the portion of the project which includes the installation of the 

reuse line to the City¿s new soccer field, the Whispering Ridge Subdivision and the city maintained grove. The City has 

also finalized the reuse components to the Longleaf Business Park. The City continues working with the Department of 

Environmental Protection on getting the approval to energize the line and start sending reuse water to the customers 


M104 

Hardee - FEMA Map Modernization 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




Bowling Green, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Hardee County, Wauchula, Zolfo 

Springs 

Description 

This project is to perform map modernization which includes 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 

and 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the 

Hardee County Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 637 square miles and is located in 

Hardee County. The watershed faces flood damage and water quality issues. With FY2005 funding the work on the 

Map Modernization will begin and County-wide Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps will be produced. In addition to the 

DFIRM production, this project will also include five Watershed Management Plans (WMPs). WMPs will be performed 

in the these priority watersheds: Alligator Branch, Buzzards Roost Run, City of Wauchula, Upper Horse Creek, and 

Thompson Branch. 

Benefits 








Costs 

The total budget amount for this project is $737,000. FEMA will contribute $737,000. With FY2005 funding the work on 

the Map Modernization will begin. When each element is completed the project budget will be refined based on the 

information gathered. Future funding will be required for the Watershed Evaluation of other watersheds to complete 

the survey, watershed modeling development, floodplain analysis, LOS, surface water resource assessment, and 

alternate analysis of BMPs. Approximately $75,000 of the District's FY2009 funding under B206 will be used for public 

workshops to present the completed Watershed Management Plans, which will be incorporated into the new 

countywide FIRMs. 





Management (CWM) initiative strategies. The District is cooperating with FEMA to modernize the flood insurance rate 

maps (FIRMs) in Hardee County. Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs 

representing this watershed. Staff has worked with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (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). Funds will be used to perform elements of the District's Watershed Management 

Program (WMP) within Hardee county. The District will execute a Mapping Activity Statement with FEMA that 

identifies costs, responsibilities, and specific activities to complete the FEMA Map Modernization effort for watersheds 

in Hardee 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 Hardee 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. Development of countywide, digital FIRMs and outreach 

for the successful adoption of the FIRMs will also be performed. When each element is completed the project budget 

will be refined based on the information gathered. 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). 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 21,426 400 13,666 

0 

0 35,492 



0 

0 737,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$772,492 



Cooperating Tech. Partners Memorandum of Agreement 9/14/01 9/14/01 



Develop Scoping Consultant Agreement 11/7/05 11/7/05 

Draft Consultant Agreement to Management Services 11/7/05 11/7/05 


Scoping Consultant Contract Execution 12/30/05 1/12/06 

Scoping Consultant Notice to Proceed 12/30/05 2/1/06 

Scoping Consultant Contract Termination 7/21/06 12/15/06 

DFIRM Consultant Contract Executed 4/15/07 3/28/07 

Alligator Branch WMP Consultant (K&S) Contract Executed 5/15/07 6/6/07 

Thompson Branch WMP Consultant (K&S) Contract Executed 5/22/07 6/6/07 

City of Wauchula WMP Consultant (K&S) Contract Executed 6/1/07 6/6/07 

Buzzards Roost Run WMP Consultant Contract Executed 6/15/07 6/19/07 

Horse Creek WMP Consultant Contract Executed 7/1/07 7/16/07 

2. Digital Topographical Information 

Begin DTI for Alligator Branch 6/21/07 6/21/07 

Begin DTI for City of Wauchula 6/21/07 6/21/07 

Begin DTI for Thompson Branch 6/21/07 6/21/07 

Begin DTI for Buzzards Roost Run 7/15/07 8/9/07 

Begin DTI for Horse Creek 7/21/07 9/17/07 10/1/07 

Complete DTI for Alligator Branch 9/7/07 8/30/07 

Complete DTI for City of Wauchula 9/7/07 8/30/07 

Complete DTI for Thompson Branch 9/7/07 8/30/07 

Complete DTI for Buzzards Roost Run 10/1/07 2/8/08 

Complete DTI for Horse Creek 10/7/07 12/12/07 


Begin WE for City of Wauchula Watershed 9/1/07 8/30/07 

Begin WE for Alligator Branch 9/1/07 8/30/07 

Begin WE for Thompson Branch & City of Wauchula Watersheds 9/1/07 8/30/07 

Begin WE for Buzzards Roost Run 9/21/07 2/1/08 

Begin WE for Horse Creek 10/1/07 12/1/07 

Complete WE for City of Wauchula Watershed 1/21/08 12/19/07 

Complete WE for Alligator Branch 1/21/08 12/19/07 

Complete WE for Thompson Branch & City of Wauchula Watersheds 1/21/08 12/19/07 

Complete WE for Buzzards Roost Run 2/15/08 5/31/08 5/20/09 

Complete WE for Horse Creek 2/21/08 3/31/08 4/9/08 





Begin WMP for Thompson Branch & City of Wauchula Watersheds 1/7/08 2/1/08 

Begin WMP for Alligator Branch 1/7/08 2/1/08 

Begin WMP for City of Wauchula Watershed 1/7/08 2/1/08 

Begin WMP for Buzzards Roost Run 1/31/08 5/15/08 8/21/09 

Begin WMP for Horse Creek 2/7/08 2/1/08 

Complete WMP for Alligator Branch 6/21/08 

Complete WMP for Thompson Branch & City of Wauchula Watersheds 6/21/08 

Complete WMP for City of Wauchula Watershed 6/21/08 

Complete WMP for Buzzards Roost Run 7/15/08 

Complete WMP for Horse Creek 7/21/08 

Preliminary DFIRM and FIS Report 12/15/08 

Post-Preliminary Processing 10/15/09 


Status History: The Mapping Activity Statement (MAS) was executed on December 20, 2005 by the Executive Director 

and FEMA's Regional Project Officer. The Scoping Meeting was conducted on July 17, 2006 in the City of Wauchula's 

Government Building. Representatives of the SWFWMD, Hardee County, City of Wauchula, and City of Zolfo Springs 

attended the scoping meeting. Participants were asked to identify areas of particular concern for their community. 

Hardee County, City of Wauchula, and City of Zolfo Springs were also asked to execute a Community Partner 

Memorandum of Agreement to confirm their commitment to work with the District and the FEMA to produce updated, 

digital FIRM maps for their community. The Scoping Report has been completed and the MOAs between the District and 

the following communities have been executed by the District: Hardee County, City of Zolfo Springs, and City of 

Wauchula. The MOAs have been sent to FEMA for signature and upon return the communities will receive a fully 

executed MOA and a copy of the Final Scoping Report. An Agreement with URS has been executed to provide 

consultants services for the DFIRM Production. In addition to the DFIRM production, this project will also include five 

Watershed Management Plans (WMPs). An agreement with Keith & Schnars (K&S) was executed in April 2007 to 

perform a WMP in the Alligator Branch, City of Wauchula, and Thompson Branch Watersheds. An agreement with URS 

was executed in June 2007 to perform a WMP in the Buzzards Roost Run. An agreement with BCI was executed in July 

2007 to perform a WMP in the Upper Reaches of the Horse Creek Watershed. The remaining funds, after the 

completion of the DFIRM production and the five WMP, will be used for Outreach. All of the digital topographic 

information (DTI) element of the WMPs have been completed. for Alligator Branch, City of Wauchula, and Thompson 

Branch Watersheds. The District's consultant has finalized the Outreach Plan for Hardee County based on the Outreach 

Planning Meeting held on August 6, 2008. Status Current: The watershed management plans for Alligator Branch, City of 

Wauchula, Horse Creek, and Thompson Branch Watersheds have been completed and reviewed by District staff. URS 

has completed the redelineation of effective detailed studies within the county with the new topographic data. The District 

is working several consultant to begin the peer review and public workshop process. 



Highlands - FEMA Map Modernization 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 




Avon Park, City of Sebring, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Highlands County, Lake 

Placid, South Florida Water Management District, Sun N' Lake of Sebring 

Description 

This project is to perform map modernization which includes 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 

and 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the 

Highlands County Watershed. The County's area within the District is approximately 400 square miles which seperated 

into 14 watersheds. The watershed management plan will address flood protection and water quality issues. With 

FY2006 funding the work on the Map Modernization will begin. District public workshops for detailed studies are 

funded under B206 for FY2009. 

Benefits 

The District is cooperating with FEMA to modernize the flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) in Highlands County. 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. The information developed provides the science for the District's 





Costs 

The total budget amount for this project is $550,000 and FEMA will contribute the $550,000. With FY2006 funding the 

work on the Map Modernization will begin. When each element is completed the project budget will be refined based 

on the information gathered. Project B206 FY2009 funding of $75,000 will be used for the public workshops for 

completed Watershed Management Plans. 





Management (CWM) initiative strategies. Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs 

representing this watershed. Staff has worked with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (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). Funds will be used to perform elements of the District's Watershed Management 

Program (WMP) within Highlands county. The District will execute a Mapping Activity Statement (MAS #8) with FEMA 

that identifies costs, responsibilities, and specific activities to complete the FEMA Map Modernization effort for 

watersheds in Highlands 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. Because of funding constraints some 



cooperative funding process. Work on the Watershed Management Plan element for the detailed watersheds will 


computer modeling, and floodplain analysis. Development of countywide, digital FIRMs and outreach for the 

successful adoption of the FIRMs will also be performed. Future funding will be required for the Watershed Evaluation 

of other watersheds to complete the survey, watershed modeling development, floodplain analysis, LOS, surface 

water resource assessment, and alternate analysis of BMPs. 



Highlands - FEMA Map Modernization 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 


0 36,664 



0 

0 600,000 


District 

FEMA 550,000 0 0 

0 

0 550,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$1,186,664 


1. Critical Milestones 

Execute DFIRM Consultant Agreement 4/1/07 3/20/07 

Perform Scoping Meeting 7/1/07 6/27/07 

Complete Scoping Report 8/15/07 10/9/07 


Complete Digital Topographic Information 6/15/08 9/5/08 


Complete Watershed Management Plans 12/1/08 12/15/10 

Complete WMP Public Meetings 1/30/09 3/15/11 

Present WMPs to Board 3/15/09 6/15/11 

Preliminary DFIRM and FIS Report 8/15/09 8/31/10 

Post-Preliminary Processing 8/15/10 6/15/11 


Status History: Mapping Activity Statement (MAS) with SWFWMD and FEMA was executed on December 18, 2006. The 

District also working with the South Florida Water Management District on this project since they received funds from 

FEMA and will be mapping their part of the county. The District has executed an agreement with Dewberry & Davis to 

perform the Scoping Meetings and digital FIRMs production (Work Orders 1 and 2). A prescoping meeting was held on 

May 9, 2007 in the Engineering Training Room of the Highlands County Building. Highlands County, City of Avon Park, 

and City of Sebring were in attendance. Participants were asked to provide data and information for their community to 

update the existing flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs). A scoping meeting was help on June 27, 2007 in the Highlands 

County Agricultural Civic Center. Highlands County, City of Avon Park, City of Sebring and Town of Lake Placid were in 

attendance. Participants were asked to identify areas of particular concern for their community (i.e. flood prone areas, 

new development). The communities were also asked to execute a Community Partner Memorandum of Agreement 

(MOA) to confirm their commitment to work with the District and the FEMA to produce updated, digital FIRM maps for 

their community. In November 2007, Dewberry & Davis submitted the Highlands County Scoping Report to FEMA on the 

behalf of both Water Management Districts and later revised the report in March 2008 based on FEMA's comments. A 

third work order with Dewberry & Davis has been authorized to address items identified in the scoping report. A progress 

meeting with SFWMD, Dewberry, and PBS&J was held on September 25, 2008 to review the panel collar and base 

maps. A Highlands County Outreach Plan Development Meeting was held on the same day to formulate a plan for the 

communities to effectively outreach for the mapping project. Bruce Bender presented on outreach and collect feedback 

from the communities to write an outreach plan. On November 10, 2008, District staff and its consultants met with 

representative from the County, Avon Park, and Sebring to discuss technical issues with the watershed management 

plans (WMPs). Status Current: The outreach plan has been completed; however it may need to be revised due to project 

delays. Topography issues are delaying the completion of the three WMPs; therefore the WMPs will not be incorporated 

into the new maps. Milestones will be update in October after District staff has evaluated the topography issues. 


M114 

Polk County Watershed Management Program: FEMA Map 

Modernization 


AOR(s) 



Cooperator(s) 





Description 

The project involves performing tasks included in the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, and Watershed 

Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program for priority watersheds in Polk County; 

and the development of countywide digital Flood Insurnace Rate Maps (FIRMs). Public education and outreach will 

also be performed to faciliate successful adoption of the FIRMs. The District obtained LiDAR topographic information 

and digital orthophotos for most of Polk county as part of the Peace River Topographic Mapping project (P692). 

Through the District's cooperative funding program, the District and County have prepared or are in the process of 

preparing Watershed Management Plans for all or portions of 11 of the 25 identified watersheds. With Federal 

Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding, these plans will be updated to include recent alterations within the 

watersheds, and to meet the standards described in the District's Guidelines and Specifications. The remaining 

watersheds will be prioritized based on the needs of local governments and the District. Appropriate Watershed 

Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan tasks will be accomplished for priority watersheds. However, some of 

the lower priority watersheds will not be studied in detail because of funding constraints. In these watersheds the risk 

information from the current FIRMs will be transferred to the modernized, digital maps. Future cooperative funding 

request(s) will be required to complete Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan tasks for lower 

priority watersheds, and for those tasks that are not associated with the FIRM map updates (e.g. LOS determination, 

surface water resource assessment, and BMP alternative analysis). The District will manage the project, coordinate 

with local government(s), and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. A portion of 

Polk county is located within the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). The SFWMD will pursue FEMA 

funding to update the Polk county FIRMS in their area. The District executed a joint Mapping Activity Statement with 

FEMA and the SFWMD that identifies costs, responsibilities, and specific activities to complete the FEMA Map 

Modernization effort for watersheds within Polk county. 

Benefits 

Identification of floodprone areas is critical for the effective implementation of local, state and federal programs 

including the regulation of land use changes and site development, emergency preparedness, and emergency 

response. The information is also used by public and private entities to assess risk, and make development decisions. 

Costs 

The Federal Emergency Management Agency provided $1,200,000 for this project. 


FEMA is a federal agency with flood protection responsibilties that include the preparation of FIRMs to identify flood 

hazards zones. Staff has been working to improve and formalize the District¿s relationship with FEMA. On September 

14, 2001, FEMA and the District executed a Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Memorandum of Agreement. As a 

CTP, the District is eligible for federal grants and matching funds to further efforts to modernize the FIRMs. In FY2004, 

FEMA provided over $6 million in grant funds to the District to modernize the FIRMs in Hernando, Marion, Pasco, and 

Sarasota counties. In FY2005, FEMA provided an additional $2.7 million in grant funds to the District to modernize the 

FIRMS in Polk, Hadee and DeSoto counties. $1.2 million of the FY2005 funding was allocated to the area of Polk 

county located within the District. These funds will be used to update previous studies to meet District Guidelines and 

Specifications, perform elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for priority watersheds, 

and develop countywide digital FIRM maps. A WMP includes five major elements: Topographic information, 

Watershed Evaluation, Watershed Management Plan, Implementation of Best Management Practices, and 

Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. The Topographic Information element provides the foundational 

information used to define the watershed's boundaries, storage and conveyance. The Watershed Evaluation element 

tasks includes field evaluation of the watershed and its intermediate conveyance system, inventory of water resources 

and stormwater management infrastructure, data development and GIS processing of watershed parameters, and an 

immediate maintenance evaluation. The Water Management Plan tasks include survey, data management and 

development of watershed parameters, GIS processing, computer modeling, floodplain analysis, surface water 

resource assessment (water quality), establishment of level of services (LOS), and a best management practices 

(BMP) alternative analysis, which includes prioritized recommendations and probable costs. Implementation includes 

design, construction permitting, development of construction documents, land acquisition, and construction of the 


M114 


Modernization 

BMPs. Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models are required in order to maintain the watershed 

parameters and model based on land alteration occurring within the watershed. When each element is completed, the 

project budget is refined based on the information gathered. The District's FY2006 funding shown in the table below 

will be used for staff time. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 46,026 0 10,067 16,942 

0 73,035 



0 

0 1,200,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$1,273,035 


1. Cooperating Technical Partners Agreement 

Cooperating Tech. Partners Memorandum of Agreement 9/14/01 9/14/01 


2. Mapping Activity Statement 


3. Consultant Agreement - Scoping 

Develop Scoping Consultant Agreement 11/7/05 11/7/05 

Draft Consultant Agreement to Management Services 11/7/05 11/7/05 


Scoping Consultant Contract Execution 12/30/05 1/12/06 

Scoping Consultant Notice to Proceed 12/30/05 2/1/06 

Scoping Consultant Contract Termination 7/31/06 7/31/06 

Polk County Scoping Report complete 1/23/07 1/23/07 

4. Consultant Agreement - DFIRM generation 

Consultant Agreement to Contracts for approval 4/1/07 6/12/07 

Consultant Agreement back from Contracts 4/30/07 6/15/07 

Agreement mailed to Consultant for signature 5/14/07 6/21/07 

Consultant Agreement executed 6/14/07 7/30/07 



The Consultant Services Agreement with Watershed Concepts has been executed, and Notice to Proceed was given on 

August 2, 2007. The Agreement includes DFIRM map generation and related tasks for the area of Polk County that is 

within the District. The SFWMD will contract with a consultant separately for the generation of DFIRM maps for the 

portion of Polk County that is located within the SFWMD. Status History: The Mapping Activity Statement (MAS) was 

executed by both Water Management Districts and FEMA as of February 6, 2006. Project funds have been placed in the 

District's Smartlink account. The Governing Board approved encumbering the funds without a contract, because the 

funds were included in District's FY2005 budget. The consultant services agreement with Tampa Bay Engineering (TBE) 

and the first work order for scoping services have been executed. District and TBE staff conducted a pre-scoping 

meeting on April 19, 2006. Representatives of the District, Polk County, the City of Winter Haven, and the SFWMD 

attended the pre-scoping meeting. The project scope and schedule, and data needs were discussed. The scoping 

meeting was conducted on June 22, 2006 in the Bartow Service Office. Representatives of the District, the SFWMD, 

Polk County, Mosaic, the cities of Winter Haven, Lake Wales, Lakeland, Frostproof, Lake Alfred, and Auburndale 

attended the scoping meeting. Participants were asked to identify areas of particular concern for their community; and to 

provide information such as current city limits that will be used in the preparation of the digital FIRM maps. Each local 

government was also asked to execute a Community Partner Memorandum of Agreement to confirm their commitment 

to work with the District, the SFWMD and the FEMA to produce updated, digital FIRM maps for their community. The 


M114 


Modernization 

Scoping Report was provided to local governments for review and comment on January 23, 2007. One comment was 

received, and the scoping map was revised accordingly, and the Scoping Report was submitted to FEMA. After the 

original Scoping Report was submitted to FEMA, District staff were notified that the SFWMD would receive $250,000 

from FEMA, and that the SFWMD would obtain LiDAR data for the SFWMD portion of Polk County. In addition, it has 

been determined that the Post Preliminary Processing task will take at least 11 months to complete. The Scoping Report 

was revised to reflect the funding provided to the SFWM and the addition of the LiDAR data for the SFWMD portion of 

Polk County; and to revise the project schedule to reflect a longer period for the completion of the Post Preliminary 

Processing task, and an associated reduction in the amount of time provided for the completion of model development 

and mapping related tasks. The revised Scoping Report was submitted to FEMA on June 12, 2008. SFWMD prepared 

an amendment to the Mapping Activity Statement (MAS) agreement with the District and FEMA to reflect the additional 

FEMA funding and LiDAR data. The MAS amendment has been fully executed. Staff is continuing to work with each local 

government to execute a Community Partner Memorandum of Agreement to confirm their commitment to work with the 

District, and the FEMA to produce updated, digital FIRM maps for their community. To date, MOAs have been received 

from 6 local governments (Eagle Lake, Lake Wales, Winter Haven, Lake Alfred, Polk City and the City of Auburndale), 

and from Polk County. The total budget for this project is $1,200,000. Of this, $39,800 was paid to TBE for consulting 

services related to project scoping and the development of the original Scoping Report. $25,000 has been encumbered 

to a contract with Bender Consulting for the preparation of a public outreach plan for Polk County, and $697,010 has 

been encumbered to the agreement with Watershed Concepts for DFIRM generation. One invoice for $9,700 has been 

received from Bender Consulting, and is being processed for payment. One invoice has been received from Watershed 

Concepts for $56,420 and is being processed for payment. 


M118 



AOR(s) 




Cooperator(s) 





Description 

This 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. 

Benefits 








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 

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. 


M118 


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. 

Prior 

Funding 




Revenue 

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 20,095 (400) 31,349 14,306 

0 65,350 


FEMA Mapping Activity Statement 950,000 0 150,000 70,000 

0 1,170,000 

Total: 

Future 

Funding 

Total 

Funding 

$1,235,350 



FEMA & District Recognition on Reports 3/31/10 

2. FY2005 

Develop Mutually Agreeable Scope of Work for MMMS 9/30/04 9/30/04 


Develop Consultant Agreement 11/30/04 11/19/04 


Draft Agreement returned from Management Services 1/21/05 2/4/05 



Develop First Amendment to Consultant Service Agmt 7/7/06 8/2/06 

Draft Amendment to Management Services 7/12/06 8/2/06 

Contract Termination 7/21/06 3/1/08 

Amendment Execution 9/18/06 9/18/06 

3. FY2006 - District 

Develop 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 WMD 

Develop 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. FY2007 

Develop 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 

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 


M118 


XML-base Export System Purchase Order Termination 9/30/07 

FY2008 

Develop 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). This agreement will expire on October 31, 2008. After the grant expires, the 

remaining project funds will be released, and re-encumbered to other consultant services agreements for Map 

Modernization Management Support. To date, $136,896 of the FY2005 funds have been expended. FY2006: An 

additional $120,000 was 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 

FY2005 consultant agreement with URS has been amended to include $20,000 in FY2006 and $15,000 in FY2007 funds 

for ongoing meeting facilitators services. Work Order #4 was executed with URS to provide facilitation services for four 

(4) additional quarterly meetings. Remaining funds are to reimburse the District for travel and video conferencing 

expenses. Funds that have not been expended have been board encumbered ($13,000). 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 the export tool within the ArcHydro environment, and 

a total of $59,479 was expended for this work. The remaining $521 of the grant funds will be used for a future purchase 

order with ESRI. FY2008: The District received $69,620 in FY2008 funding for ongoing programmatic assistance, and to 

reimburse the District for travel expenses related to Map Modernization projects. An Areement with Dewberry was 

executed on May 23, 2008 for Map Modernization programmatic assistance. The agreement encumbered the $39,620 in 

FY2007 funds, and $63,620 in FY2008 funds. Notice to Proceed for Work Order #1 was provided on June 25, 2008. 

FY2007 and FY2008 travel funds ($10,000 and $6,000 respectively) were board encumbered at the end of the respective 

fiscal year. To date, a total of $782,339 has been provided by FEMA for Map Modernization Management Support, of 

which $430,146 has been expended. 


MANASOTA BASIN 

STRATEGIC BUDGET PRIORITIES 

On October 15, 2008, the Manasota Basin Board held its annual planning workshop 

for the purposes of reviewing recent accomplishments, identifying emerging issues 

and setting strategic budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2010. These priorities provide 

guidance to District staff and the Basin Board's cooperators in identifying and 

scoping projects for potential Basin Board funding. At the workshop, the Board 

agreed on the following strategic budget priorities. The Manasota Basin Board reaffirmed 

these priorities for FY2011 at its August 12, 2009, meeting. 

� Watershed planning 

� Alternative water supply development 

Strengthen/maintain regional focus 

Expand reuse to include Lake Manatee and Evers Reservoir watersheds 

� Conservation 

Reduce water demand through education, technology and incentives 

� Education 

Partner with other science-based organizations 

While the above priorities were developed to help ensure that the most critical needs 

of the Basin are addressed, the Basin Board funds a wide variety of projects to 

assist in the achievement of the mission of the Southwest Florida Water 

Management District. These include projects that fall within each of the District's 

four areas of responsibility: water supply, flood protection, water quality, and natural 

systems. 

8/09

Tampa 

Bay 

275 



Bradenton 

Sarasota Bay 

Palmetto 

41 

41 

301 

Braden River 

Sarasota 

41 

Gulf of 

Mexico 

75 

Manatee 

301 

Parrish 

Venice 

River 

64 

70 

72 

Myakka 

Manatee 

Lake Manatee 

River 

Verna 

62 

Sarasota 

41 

Myakka City 

North Port 

Duette 

Sidell 

75 

37 

0 5 10 

scale in miles

PEACE RIVER BASIN 

STRATEGIC BUDGET PRIORITIES 

At the August 7, 2009, Peace River Basin Board meeting, the Board voted to 

reaffirm the Strategic Budget Priorities set for Fiscal Year 2010. These priorities 

provide guidance to District staff and the Basin Board's cooperators in identifying 

and scoping projects for potential Basin Board funding. The following priorities 

were re-affirmed by the Peace River Basin Board for FY2011 at the August 7, 

2009, meeting. 

� Alternative water source research, planning, and development 

� Water Conservation Programs, Initiatives, and Projects 

� Regional approach to water resource sustainability, both within and across 

District boundaries 

� Balance Basin funding with needs of the Basin 

� Public and youth education programs and initiatives 

While the above priorities were developed to help ensure that the most critical 

needs of the Basin are addressed, the Basin Board funds a wide variety of 

projects to assist in the achievement of the mission of the Southwest Florida 

Water Management District. These include projects that fall within each of the 

District's four areas of responsibility: water supply, flood protection, water quality, 

and natural systems. 

8/09

Gulf of 

Mexico 



41 

Charlotte 

Harbor 

37 

62 

64 

70 

72 

Lakeland 

17 

Peace 

River 

Bartow 

Fort Meade 

Bowling Green 

Wauchula 

Auburndale 

Polk 

Hardee 

Zolfo Springs 

Arcadia 

DeSoto 

Punta Gorda 

Charlotte 

75 

98 

92 

17 

17 

31 

4 

27 

Haines City 

Winter Haven 

98 

92 

17 

Lake Wales 

27 

Frostproof 

Avon Park 

98 

60 

Highlands 

Sebring 

66 

Lake Placid 

70 

64 

27 

0 5 10 

scale in miles

Turner Agri-Civic Center 

2250 NE Roan Street 

Arcadia, FL 34266 

863-993-4807 

www.turnercenter.com 

75 

41 

70 

64 

72 

675 

780 

Manatee Co. 

Sarasota Co. 

Sarasota Co. 

41 

Hardee Co. 

DeSoto Co. 

72 

70 

17 

E Gibson St. 

17 

Turner Rd. 

DeSoto Co. 

Charlotte Co. 

17th Ave. NE Turner Ave. 

NE Roan St. 

31 

Turner 

Center 

NE Roan St. 

31 

70 

70

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