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

W603
Ungarelli Preserve
Project Type SWIM
AOR(s)
Water Quality, Natural Systems
Basin(s) Manasota
Cooperator(s)
Manatee County
Project Manager POWERS, STEPHANIE
Task Manager(s)
Status Ongoing
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.
Additional Information
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.
District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based
Revenue
021 Manasota Basin 0 0 26,885 100,000 126,885
District Budgeted - Outside Revenue
Ecosystem Trust Fund - SWIM
Rebudget
Prior
FY 2009 FY2010
Funding Funding Funding
0 0 25,000
0
25,000
WMLTF (SWIM) - Prior Year Funds 0 0 1,885
0 1,885
Project Funds Not Budgeted by the
District
Manatee County 0 0 50,000 100,000 150,000
Total:
Future
Funding
Total
Funding
$303,770
Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual
Contract Development and Execution
Receive Scope of Work from Cooperator 9/16/09
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