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

B246
Water Conservation/FYN Regional Builder/Developer Specialist
Project Type Basin Initiatives
AOR(s)
Water Supply, Water Quality, Natural Systems
Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River,
Peace River, Manasota
Cooperator(s)
Project Manager DURELL, SYLVIA
Task Manager(s)
Status Ongoing
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.
Additional Information
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
Cumulative FY 2009 FY2010
Transfers Funding Funding
District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based
Revenue
011 Alafia River Basin 11,629 0 6,271 7,011
0 24,911
013 Hillsborough River Basin 25,947 0 12,612 21,035
0 59,594
014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 14,078 0 7,056
0
0 21,134
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
019 Withlacoochee River Basin 14,993 0 7,841 7,011
0 29,845
020 Peace River Basin 31,038 0 14,840 13,278
0 59,156
021 Manasota Basin 26,769 0 13,336 13,266
0 53,371
021 - Manasota Basin 155
Total:
Future
Funding
Total
Funding
$361,499