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

SA01
Jack Creek Hydr. Rest.
Project Type SOR
AOR(s)
Natural Systems
Basin(s) Peace River
Cooperator(s)
Project Manager RHINESMITH, PHILIP
Task Manager(s)
KOLASA, KEITH
Status Ongoing
Description
As part of the District's Hydrologic and Wetlands Restoration program, the District's Jack Creek tract located in
Highlands County has been assessed for restoration needs. The health of wetlands within the tract has declined as a
result of over-drainage from the construction of the Josephine Canal. The historic canopy of loblolly bay trees has
been replaced by invasive species. Proposed restoration for this project will center on rehydration of the tract's
degraded wetlands. This project will provide surface water modeling, design, and permitting for restoration of the Jack
Creek tract. Hydrologic restoration of the Jack Creek tract will be consistent with the District's SWUCA objectives.
Benefits
This project will complete design and permitting in preparation of hydrologic restoration to be completed. Restoration
will focus on enhancing the wetlands within the tract by restoring the natural hydroperiod (seasonal water fluctuation).
The augmentation of surface water levels will result in 80 acres of wetland restoration. Rehydration of wetlands within
the property will increase water storage within this region of the District as well as provide aquifer recharge.
Costs
A total of $751 in remaining funds was encumbered in FY2005 to cover the anticipated costs for design and
permitting. In FY2007 a total of $3,035 was budgeted for staff time. In FY2008 a total of $336,058 was budgeted for
consultant services and construction for a total available budget of $357,156. These activities are reimbursed at 100
percent from the State's Water Management Lands Trust Fund.
FY 2009 FY2010
Funding Funding
District Budgeted - Outside Revenue
(SOR)
020 Peace River Basin 6,530 10,772
Critical Project Milestones Projected Amended Actual
1. Project Feasibility and Alternatives
Report Draft Completed 12/1/06 12/1/06
Final Restoration Plan 2/1/07 2/1/07
2. Contract Development & Execution
Start Design 4/1/07 11/15/09
Complete Design 6/1/07 3/31/10
2. Contract Development & Execution
Consultant Agreement 3/1/07 9/9/09
3. Permitting
Pre Application Meeting w/ FDEP 8/1/07 4/30/10
Permitting Complete 10/1/07 6/15/10
4. Construction
Construction Commence 12/1/07 8/15/10
Construction Completed 4/1/08 12/15/10
Status As Of: August 21, 2009
An evaluation of the Jack Creek tract was completed as a task identified in project B171. The evaluation provided
recommendations for completing hydrologic restoration for this tract and a cost estimate for restoration. This project
(SA01) will utilize the conceptual design plan being completed under project B171 to complete final design and permitting
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