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

L510
FYN Manatee County
Project Type Cooperative Funding
AOR(s)
Water Supply, Water Quality, Natural Systems
Basin(s) Manasota
Cooperator(s)
Project Manager DURELL, SYLVIA
Task Manager(s)
Status Ongoing
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.
Additional Information
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
Cumulative FY 2009 FY2010
Transfers Funding Funding
District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based
Revenue
021 Manasota Basin 162,628 0 51,622 52,435
0 266,685
Project Funds Not Budgeted by the
District
Manatee County 187,400 0 50,000 60,000
0 297,400
Total:
Future
Funding
Total
Funding
$564,085
Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual
FY2008
Purchase order created 10/1/07 10/18/07
First task report 1/31/08 1/31/08
Second advisory committee meeting 4/14/08 4/14/08
Second task report 4/30/08 4/17/08
Third advisory committee 7/21/08 7/21/08
Third task report 7/31/08 7/31/08
021 - Manasota Basin 280