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

N122
Implementation of BMPs Saddle Creek Watershed
District's share), was based on the preliminary design. The County received construction bids in April 2009, and
estimates the project costs will be approximately $550,000 more than the original budget. In December 2006, the District
entered into an agreement with Polk County for the Saddlebag Lake Watershed Implementation of Best Management
Practices (BMPs) project (L674). The project involves the design, permitting, and construction of conveyance
improvements to enhance flood protection. The total project budget in the agreement, $2,100,000 ($1,050,000 District
share), was based upon the preliminary design. As of this writing, construction is substantially complete. County staff
indicate the total cost of the project will be less than budgeted. As a result, the County requested that $550,000
($275,000 District's share) be transferred from the Saddlebag Lake Watershed project (L674) to the Saddle Creek
Watershed project (N122) to cover the cost increase. At their June 6, 2009 meeting, the Pease River Basin Board
approved the transfer of $275,000 from the Saddlebag Lake Watershed project to the Saddle Creek Watershed project.
The District's fiscal year 2009 budget has been revised accordingly. Construction will be completed in 2009. No further
actions are needed to expedite this project.
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