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

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The Bridges - Stormwater Reuse (Withdrawn)
Project Type Cooperative Funding
AOR(s)
Water Supply, Water Quality, Natural Systems
Basin(s) Manasota
Cooperator(s)
Project Manager ZAJAC, CHRIS
Task Manager(s)
Status Withdrawn
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.
Additional Information
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.
District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based
Revenue
021 Manasota Basin 0 0 119,474
0
0 119,474
District Budgeted - Outside Revenue
Water Protection & Sust T.F.
(Alternative Wtr)
Prior
Funding
Cumulative FY 2009 FY2010
Transfers Funding Funding
0 43,541 0
0
0
43,541
Project Funds Not Budgeted by the
District
Gulf Coast Strategic Investments 0 0 112,500 51,820
0 164,320
021 - Manasota Basin 344
Total:
Future
Funding
Total
Funding
$327,335