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

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Blackburn Point Park Addition
Project Type SWIM
AOR(s)
Water Quality, Natural Systems
Basin(s) Manasota
Cooperator(s)
Sarasota County
Project Manager LOPEZ, MANNY
Task Manager(s)
Status Ongoing
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.
Additional Information
Economic feasibility and permittability: All aspects of the final design will require extensive permitting. The District will
require an Environmental Resource Permit and may require a Water Use Permit. The District may claim jurisdiction
over any wetlands or other surface waters that may be found on site and the Army Corps of Engineers will be copied
for concurrent review. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will require water and sewer permits
and will be coordinated with Sarasota County and the Health Department. A Generic Permit for Stormwater Discharge
from Large and Small Construction Activities is required in accordance with DEP regulations. Several public
workshops regarding the park's development have been held and the input was utilized in the creation of the concept
plan to date. The Sarasota County Development Review Committee provided comments on the concept plan on April
7, 2008 and will review the project development plans. A Scope of Services is being prepared.
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