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Page 1: Manasota Basin FY2012 Cooperative Funding Applications · 2020. 5. 17. · N397 2011 Rainwater Harvesting - SWFWMD $910,000 N403 Regional Integrated Loop Phase 1b Interconnect $3,800,000

FY2012 Cooperative Funding Applications

Manasota Basin

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Coop Funding By Basin For FY2012

Manasota Basin

Project Project Name Project CostH050 PRMRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 1 Interconnect $7,250,000H051 PRMRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 2 Interconnect $103,900,621H052 PRMRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 3A Interconnect $147,000,000H069 PR/MRWSA Reg Loop System Ph 1A $20,000,000H079 PRMRWSA Investigation of Brackish Groundwater Development $256,000,000H093 Manatee County Regional 10MG Reclaimed Water Storage Tank SW-2 $5,000,000K120 North Port - Water ASR - Phase V $2,714,549K253 Manatee - Imp. BMPs Wares Creek $46,816,677L015 Sarasota County Surface Water Monitoring Program $2,253,634L019 Sarasota - Update W. Para. & County Maintained Models $1,600,000L238 SEC Southern Coastal Watershed Education $690,000L520 Around the Bend Nature Tours Manatee/Sarasota $164,020L618 Sarasota - Watershed Management Plan: Coastal Fringe $1,966,632N014 The Florida Aquarium Watershed Education Initiative $130,363N082 City of North Port Myakkahatchee Creek Water Treatment Plant RO Reliability Project $14,254,999N151 Manatee County NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification $600,000N215 Anna Maria Island - Watershed Evaluation - Combined with N263 $80,001N263 Manatee County - Watershed Evaluation $740,000N266 City of North Port - Como Waterway Water Control Structure $1,500,000N276 LID Implementation at Venice East Blvd. $925,000N277 City of North Port Reclaimed Water Transmission Expansion Phase I $3,890,000N306 Sarasota County - Englewood CRA Stormwater Retrofit $7,500,000N336 BRU / City of Bradenton Reclaimed Water $9,000,000N340 Green Streets Initiative - 5th Street $1,410,000N341 Lake Manatee Watershed Management Plan $600,000N342 Dona Bay Hydrologic Restoration $74,583,770N344 Manatee Co. Country Meadows RW Transmission $469,716N350 Manatee County Regional RW to FBenergy $7,631,000N355 BRU / City of Sarasota Reclaimed Water $3,000,000N372 Island Adventures Pilot Progam $100,883N381 Bee Ridge Water Alternative $16,500,000N397 2011 Rainwater Harvesting - SWFWMD $910,000N403 Regional Integrated Loop Phase 1b Interconnect $3,800,000N412 Venice Fixture Replacement and Rain Sensor Installation $94,000P606 Frog Listening Network - Hillsborough River Watershed Alliance $161,980W028 Bay Soundings $193,000W030 Tampa Bay Watch Field Trip Program $945,575W032 HCC Foundation Field Trip Program $842,305W338 Bradenton Riverwalk Restoration $1,215,000W506 CHEC Charlotte Harbor/Lemon Bay SWIM Watershed Education $326,959W509 Alligator Creek In-stream Restoration $1,400,000W603 Ungarelli Preserve $533,810W604 Phillippi Creek In-stream Restoration $1,600,000W619 Perico Preserve Environmental Restoration $8,052,000W623 Holmes Beach Stormwater Retrofit $1,026,000W627 Bradenton Beach Stormwater Retrofits $3,120,650

Basin Total $762,493,144

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name PRMRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 1 Interconnect Project Number H050 Cooperator Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Auth. DepartmentContact Person Mike Coates Address 6311 Atrium Dr. Suite 100 City Sate Zip Bradenton, FL 34202 Phone # 941-316-1776 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

X Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water X Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

X Charlotte Citrus X Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

The Phase I Interconnect project will provide a critical regional interconnection with the City of Punta Gorda for resource sharing, increased system reliability and conjunctive use in both the City and the Authority water supply systems. This project could provide the City of Punta Gorda access to regional supplies during the dry season to meet water quality regulatory standards, aid the City in dealing with pending MFL's, and provide the Region with increased reliability and access to seasonally available supplies from the Shell Creek system. The Phase 1 project was previously considered for SWFWMD co-funding, but in the spring of 2007 it was suspended in favor of the Phase 1a pipeline project. The Phase 1 project is now being reconsidered due to the importance of a regional interconnection with the City of Punta Gorda and the fact that Phase 1, coupled with Phase 1a and 1b complete the total loop system interconnecting the Peace River Facility and the Shell Creek Facility.

The Phase 1 project includes a total of six (6) miles of 24-inch diameter transmission main extending the Authority's 20-inch regional transmission line along U.S. 17 to the City of Punta Gorda Water Treatment Facility. The project also includes pumping, storage and chemical adjustment facilities. The estimated cost for the Phase I project is $11.5 million. The project design is complete and ready for bidding, with construction scheduled to begin as early as Spring 2011 and be completed approximately 12 months later.

The Regional Integrated Loop System project provides a regional water transfer and delivery system for existing and future water sources within the Authority's service area. Development of this transmission system to will assist in achieving the regional resource management and water supply goals within the four county area including: maximizing use of surface water for public supply; provide rotational capacity and the ability to rest sources; providing reserve capacity for emergency transfers; limiting the development of groundwater in the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA); and optimizing financial investments in water supply infrastructure on a regional basis. The use of alternative sources with the maximization of surface water for public supply in consistent with the District's Regional Water Supply Plan (SWFWMD 2006), the SWUCA recovery strategy, and the provisions of Senate Bill 444.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

The Authority is a wholesale supplier of potable water to the Customer Utilities of Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties and the City of North Port. These utilities are retail suppliers for their respective public water systems. The Authority cooperatively participates with Customer Utilities and the District in public awareness and education regarding water conservation including radio public service announcements, newspaper advertisements and inserts and public presentations. The Authority also sponsors workshops for information sharing, and to inform and educate local utilities on water saving programs. For the past two years (on April 3, 2009 and on June 24, 2010) the Authority conducted Water Conservation Policy Summits in Sarasota with Customer Utilities and other local governments involved in the Water Planning Alliance. The Summits have been very well

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attended and have included focus on; Conserve Florida Water, Florida Water Star Gold Certification, Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida, U.S. EPA WaterSense, local Conservation Programs as well as identifying local and regional priorities in water conservation.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding Total Funding

Applicant Share 1,000,000 1,250,000 1,500,000 3,750,000General Fund-District Wide 750,000 750,000Manasota 547,500 547,500Peace River 202,500 202,500Private Partnership 2,000,000 2,000,000Total 1,000,000 3,250,000 3,000,000 7,250,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesPhase 1

Milestone Projected DateBegin Construction 06/13/2011 Construction Substantial Completion 05/18/2012

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name PRMRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 2 Interconnect Project Number H051 Cooperator Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Auth. DepartmentContact Person Mike Coates Address 6311 Atrium Dr. Suite 100 City Sate Zip Bradenton, FL 34202 Phone # 941-316-1776 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

X Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water X Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

X Charlotte Citrus X Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

The Phase 2 interconnect (New delivery to the City of North Port) is the first segment of a regional southern pipeline loop that will ultimately interconnect the Peace River Facility, the Myakkahatchee Creek WTP, the Englewood Water District system and the Carlton WTP. Phase 2 (New Delivery to the City of North Port) will provide critical regional transmission capacity between the Peace River Facility and the City of North Port. The pipeline will be 42-inches in diameter and extend approximately seven miles from the Peace River Facility, southward along the existing 36-inch regional transmission main (36-inch RTM) corridor to Price Road and also to Serris Boulevard, where it will interconnect with the City of North Port water transmission system. In addition to serving regional supply to North Port. Phase 2 provides back-up capacityto the existing 36-inch RTM, now over 30 years old. Final design work on Phase 2 was initiated in October 2009 and is now 90% complete. The project is scheduled to be bid in early calendar year 2011, with completion in late summer 2012. The Phase 2 Project cost is estimated a$19.2 million. Future extensions of the Phase 2 Regional Interconnect Project (southern loop) include Phase 2b (beginning in 2017) which wextent from the Serris Blvd Interconnection west to Myakkahatchee Creek WTP and then to the Englewood Water District system, and Phase2a (beginnign in 2021) which will be constructed from Myakkahatchee Creek WTP to Carlton WTP. In total Phases 2b and 2a comprise 37 miles of additional regional transmission main extending from the end of Phase 2 at Serris Boulevard to interconnect the facilities listed abovwith completion in 2024 at an estimated additional cost of approximately $91 million. The Regional Integrated loop System project provides aregional water transfer and delivery system for existing and future water sources within the Authority's service area. Development of this transmission system will support regional resource management and water supply goals within the 4-county area including: maximizing the uof surface water for public supply; providing rotational capacity and the ability to rest sources; providing reserve capacity for emergency transfers; limiting the development of Floridan Aquifer groundwater in the SWUCA; and optimizing financial investments in water supply infrastructure on a regional basis. The use of alternative sources with the maximization of surface water for public supply is consistent with thDistrict's Regional Water Supply Plan (SWFWMD, December 2006), the SWUCA recovery strategy, and Senate Bill 444.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinance

The Authority is a wholesale supplier of potable water to the Customer Utilities of Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties and thCity of North Port. These utilities are retail suppliers for their respective public water systems. The Authority cooperatively participates with Customer Utilities and the District in public awareness and education regarding water conservation including radio public service announcements, newspaper advertisements and inserts and public presentations. The Authority also sponsors workshops for information sharing, and to inform and educate local utilities on water saving programs. For the past two years (on April 3, 2009 and on June 24, 2010) thAuthority conducted Water Conservation Policy Summits in Sarasota with Customer Utilities and other local governments involved in the WaPlanning Alliance. The Summits have been very well attended and has included focus on; Conserve Florida Water, Florida Water Star Gold Certification, Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida, U.S. EPA WaterSense, local Conservation Programs as well as identifying localand regional priorities in water conservation.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget FY2012 Budget Future Funding Total Funding

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Applicant Share 2,000,000 3,500,000 4,400,000 43,100,000 53,000,000General Fund-District Wide 700,000 1,750,000 950,000 21,850,000 25,250,000Manasota 504,000 1,260,000 693,500 15,732,000 18,189,500Peace River 196,000 490,000 657,121 6,118,000 7,461,121Total 3,400,000 7,000,000 6,700,621 86,800,000 103,900,621Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesPhase 2

Milestone Projected DateComplete Final Design, Permitting, Property Acquisition 01/31/2011 Complete Bidding & Award Contract 04/06/2011 Construction Substantial Completion 05/31/2012

Phase 2aMilestone Projected DateBegin Final Design, permitting, property acquisition 05/01/2021 Complete final design, permitting, property acquisition 09/01/2023 Begin Construction 12/01/2023 Construction Substantial Completion 12/01/2025

Phase 2bMilestone Projected DateBegin Final Design & Permitting 10/02/2017 Complete final design, permitting, property acquisition 04/30/2019 Begin Construction 07/15/2019 Construction Substantial Completion 07/30/2022

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name PRMRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 3A Interconnect Project Number H052 Cooperator Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Auth. DepartmentContact Person Mike Coates Address 6311 Atrium Dr. Suite 100 City Sate Zip Bradenton, FL 34202 Phone # 941-316-1776 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

X Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water X Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

X Charlotte Citrus X Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

The Phase 3a Interconnect (Carlton / SR 681) is the first segment of a regional northern pipeline loop that will ultimately interconnect the Peace River Facility, Carlton Water Treatment Plant (Carlton WTP), the University WTP and Manatee County's WTP. Phase 3a will provide needed pumping and transmission capacity for regional water supplies between the Carlton WTP and an interconnection with the Sarasota County transmission/distribution system near State Road 681. The Phase 3a pipeline project will include high-service pumping facilities and 10 million gallons of finished water storage at Carlton WTP, and nine miles of 48-inch diameter transmission main at a cost of approximately$33 million. Funding is from Sarasota County ($19.6 Million) and the District ($13.5 Million). Project construction was initiated in April 2010 aprojected substantial completion is spring 2011.

Future extensions in the Phase 3 Regional Interconnect Program include Phase 3b (begining in 2015) from the 681 connection extending to the Sarasota - Manatee County line, Phase 4a (beginning in in 2020) from the county line west to Sarasota County's University WTP, and Phase 4b (beginning in 2024) from the terminus of 3b extending north to Manatee County's WTP. These phases (3b, 4a, and 4b) collectivelyprovide 36 additional miles of pipeline (from SR 681) to be completed by 2029 at an estimated additional cost of $114 million. These later pipeline phases are included in the project budget and shown in the timeline.

Development of this transmission system will support regional resource management and water supply goals within the 4-county area including maximizing the use of surface water for public supply; providing rotational capacity and the ability to rest sources; providing reservecapacity for emergency transfers; limiting the development of Floridan Aquifer groundwater in the SWUCA; and optimizing financial investments in water supply infrastructure on a regional basis. The use of alternative sources with the maximization of surface water for publsupply is consistent with the District's Regional Water Supply Plan (December 2006), the SWUCA recovery strategy and Senate Bill 444.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinance

The Authority is a wholesale supplier of potable water to the Customer Utilities of Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties and thCity of North Port. These utilities are retail suppliers for their respective public water systems. The Authority cooperatively participates with Customer Utilities and the District in public awareness and education regarding water conservation including radio public service announcements, newspaper advertisements and inserts and public presentations. The Authority also sponsors workshops for information sharing, and to inform and educate local utilities on water saving programs. For the past two years (on April 3, 2009 and on June 24, 2010) tAuthority conducted Water Conservation Policy Summits in Sarasota with Customer Utilities and other local governments involved in the Water Planning Alliance. The Summits have been very well attended and has included focus on; Conserve Florida Water, Florida Water StaGold Certification, Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida, U.S. EPA WaterSense, local Conservation Programs as well as identifyinglocal and regional priorities in water conservation.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget FY2012 Budget Future Funding Total Funding

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Applicant Share 14,200,000 4,900,000 100,000 56,950,000 76,150,000General Fund-District Wide 2,700,000 4,250,000 28,475,000 35,425,000Manasota 1,944,000 3,060,000 20,502,000 25,506,000Peace River 756,000 1,190,000 7,973,000 9,919,000Total 19,600,000 13,400,000 100,000 113,900,000 147,000,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesPhase 3a Interconnect

Milestone Projected DateConstruction Substantial Completion 05/31/2011

Phase 3b InterconnectMilestone Projected DateBegin Final Design, Permittinng, Property Acquisition 01/05/2015 Complete Final Design, Permitting, Property Acquisition 01/05/2017 Begin Construction 04/04/2017 Complete Construction 01/05/2019

Phase 4a InterconnectMilestone Projected DateBegin Final Design, Permitting, Property Acquisition 10/01/2020 Complete Final Design, Permitting, Property acquisition 01/03/2022 Begin Construction 03/31/2022 Construction Substantial Completion 09/29/2023

Phase 4b InterconnectMilestone Projected DateBegin Final Design, Permitting, Property Acquisition 01/04/2024 Complete Final Design, Permitting, Property Acquisiton 01/15/2026 Begin Construction 04/06/2026 Construction Substantial Completion 04/03/2028

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name PR/MRWSA Reg Loop System Ph 1A Project Number H069 Cooperator Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Auth. DepartmentContact Person Mike Coates Address 6311 Atrium Dr. Suite 100 City Sate Zip Bradenton, FL 34202 Phone # 941-316-1776 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

X Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water X Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

X Charlotte Citrus X Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

The Phase 1a project will interconnect the Authority's regional water supply system with the City of Punta Gorda Water Transmission systemproviding City access to regional water as needed, regional access to surplus water from the City, and also include multiple connections withCharlotte County. This project together with Phase 1 and Phase 1b completes the total loop system interconnecting the Peace River Facilitywith the Shell Creek Facility.

Phase 1a will inclue up to twelve (12) miles of pipeline with a design capacity of up to six (6) million gallons per day (mgd), above ground storage, high service pumping, chemical adjustment and associated facilities. A number of tie-in points for Charlotte County Utilities will be installed along the length of the project. The geographical endpoints are the Authority's RTS on Kings Highway at the Charlotte/DeSoto county line and the City of Punta Gorda's Shell Creek Water Treatment Facility on South Washington Loop Road in Charlotte County. The project budget is $19 million, however, available funds for the project total $20 million, including $8 million from Charlotte County and $12 million through the District. The project design is complete, all permits have been received, and a construction contract has been awarded. Construction activities are expected to begin by early Calendar Year 2011 and require approximately 15 months to complete.

Development of this transmission system will support regional resource management and water supply goals within the 4-county area including maximizing the use of surface water for public supply; providing rotational capacity and the ability to rest sources; providing reservcapacity for emergency transfers; limiting the development of Floridan Aquifer groundwater in the SWUCA; and optimizing financial investments in water supply infrastructure on a regional basis. The use of alternative sources with the maximization of surface water for pubsupply is consistent with the District's Regional Water Supply Plan (December 2006), the SWUCA recovery strategy and Senate Bill 444.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

The Authority is a wholesale supplier of potable water to the Customer Utilities of Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties and the City of North Port. These utilities are retail suppliers for their respective public water systems. The Authority cooperatively participates with Customer Utilities and the District in public awareness and education regarding water conservation including radio public service announcements, newspaper advertisements and inserts and public presentations. The Authority also sponsors workshops for information sharing, and to inform and educate local utilities on water saving programs. For the past two years (April 3, 2009 and June 24, 2010) the Authority has conducted a Water Conservation Policy Summit in Sarasota with Customer Utilities and other local governments involved in thWater Planning Alliance. The Summits have been very well attended and have included focus on; Conserve Florida Water, Florida Water StGold Certification, Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida, U.S. EPA WaterSense, local Conservation Programs as well as identifyinglocal and regional priorities in water conservation.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget FY2012 Budget Future Funding Total Funding

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Applicant Share 1,275,412 6,724,588 8,000,000General Fund-District Wide 243,190 1,756,810 1,500,000 3,500,000Manasota 175,097 1,264,903 1,080,000 2,520,000Peace River 68,093 491,907 420,000 980,000WRAP 486,381 4,513,619 5,000,000Total 2,248,173 14,751,827 3,000,000 20,000,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesRegional Integrated Loop System Phase 1a Interconnect

Milestone Projected DateIssue Notice to Proceed to Contractor 01/14/2011 Substantial Completion 04/30/2012

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name PRMRWSA Investigation of Brackish Groundwater Development Project Number H079 Cooperator Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Auth. DepartmentContact Person Mike Coates Address 6311 Atrium Dr. Suite 100 City Sate Zip Bradenton, FL 34202 Phone # 941-316-1776 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

X Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water X Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

X Charlotte Citrus X Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

This feasibility study is the first project in a Regional Resource Development Program (RRDP) that will ultimately develop a minimum of 14 mgd in new average daily water supply capacity in stages by 2030. The brackish groundwater development feasibility study at the Peace River Facility will evaluate the brackish groundwater resources (quantity and quality available), investigate concentrate disposal options, andevaluate multiple brackish water treatment technologies for use at the site. The result of these investigations will be estimated yield, recommended conceptual design and probable capital and O&M costs for a brackish groundwater supply at the Peace River Facility. Consultant selection has been completed, work is scheduled to begin on this feasibility study in early Calendar Year 2011, and be completenear the end of 2012. The Feasibility Study project budget is $1.8 million.

Current demand projections show that 14 mgd in new supply capacity is needed by 2030. Supplies are envisioned to be developed in up to three (3) stages including up a minimum of 3 mgd by 2018, an additional 3 mgd by 2021 and an additional 8 mgd by 2030. The first 6 mgd osupply development is envisioned to include brackish water development at existing facilities such as the Peace River Facility. The final 8 mgd of development is, at this time, presumed to be a new alternative surface water supply. Total program cost for development of 14 mgd in new supply capacity is estimated at $256 million. Development costs are based on analysis from the Authority's 2009 Source Water Feasibility Study which estimated captal costs for new capacity at $12/gallon for brackish groundwater development and $23/gallon for newsurface water supplies.

The RRDP will objectives include: 1) Maximize conjunctive use of water supply resources to improve system reliability and resource protection; 2) Provide rotational and reserve capacity enabling improved resource management opportunities such as source resting; 3) Optimize the regional financial investment in water supply and transmission capacity. The use of alternative sources and improved conjunctive use for public supply is consistent with the District's Regional Water Supply Plan (December 2006), the SWUCA recovery strategy and Senate Bill 444.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

The Authority is a wholesale supplier of potable water to the Customer Utilities of Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties and the City of North Port. These utilities are retail suppliers for their respective public water systems. The Authority cooperatively participates with Customer Utilities and the District in public awareness and education regarding water conservation including radio public service announcements, newspaper advertisements and inserts and public presentations. The Authority also sponsors workshops for information sharing, and to inform and educate local utilities on water saving programs. For the past two years (on April 3, 2009 and on June 24, 2010) the Authority conducted Water Conservation Policy Summits in Sarasota with Customer Utilities and other local governments involved in theWater Planning Alliance. The Summits have been very well attended and have included focus on; Conserve Florida Water, Florida Water

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Star Gold Certification, Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida, U.S. EPA WaterSense, local Conservation Programs as well as identifying local and regional priorities in water conservation.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget FY2012 Budget Future Funding Total FundingApplicant Share 167,000 433,000 127,400,000 128,000,000General Fund-District Wide 150,000 150,000 63,400,000 63,700,000Manasota 109,500 109,500 45,648,000 45,867,000Peace River 40,500 40,500 17,752,000 17,833,000WRAP 600,000 600,000Total 600,000 467,000 733,000 254,200,000 256,000,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesBrackish Groundwater Development Feasibility Study

Milestone Projected DateHire Consultant 12/16/2010 Commence Tasks 1-3 (resource and concentrate disposal evaluation) 01/31/2011 Complete Tasks 1 - 3 06/30/2011 Begin Task 4 (exploratory well construction) 10/31/2011 Complete Task 4 (exploratory well construction) 03/30/2012 Begin Task 5 (conceptual design of facilities) 04/02/2012 Complete Task 5 and Feasibility Study 09/28/2012

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Manatee County Regional 10MG Reclaimed Water Storage Tank SW-2 Project Number H093 Cooperator Manatee County Department Public Works Department Contact Person Barbara Green Address 1022 26th Avenue East City Sate Zip Bradenton, FL 34208 Phone # 941-704-7450 ext7355 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

X Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

This project will design and construct the second of four 10 Million Gallon (MG) reclaimed water storage tanks in support of the Manatee County Agricultural Reuse System (MARS). MARS is a regional system that consists of the over 21 miles of transmission lines that interconnect Manatee County's three regional Wastewater Treatment Facilities (WWTF). The MARS system supplies reclaimed water for irrigation of agricultural, residential, and recreational customers, thereby decreasing dependence on potable groundwater. New residential developments, some with golf courses, have been replacing agricultural demand and many are planned or under construction along the transmission route. These developments are potential customers of the MARS System. The MARS system is designed to distribute over 30mgd. Currently the County relies on one 3 MG tank at the Spencer Parrish Pumping Station and one .75 MG tank at its North Wastewater Reclamation Facility to meet peak demand. Wastewater plant peak flows are processed during the daytime and used primarily at night. Thicondition requires the county system to have sufficient tank storage to meet the nighttime peak demand. The District and County are in the process of constructing the first 10MG reclaimed water ground storage tank (H086) at the Southwest Wastewater Reclamation Facility withFY2010 funding. The addition of this second 10 MG tank, and two more planned 10 MG tanks, will better enable the County's regional system to provide for the nightly peak demand events, without compromising pressure and water quality. This tank will also be located at the County's Southwest Wastewater Reclamation Facility.

This 10 MG reclaimed water storage tank will better enable the County to accommodate its customer base as it evolves from purely agriculture to a mix of customers, including residential. The storage will assist the county in providing reclaimed water for irrigation purposethroughout its system to its customers during nightly peak demand events, without compromising pressure and water quality.

The total project costs are estimated to be $5,000,000. Manatee County requested $2,500,000 or fifty percent from the District for this project. In FY2011 the Governing Board budgeted $625,000 and the Manasota Basin Board budgeted $625,000 for a total of $1,250,000 fothe first of two years of funding. Manatee County is requesting the second years¿ funding (FY2012) of $1,250,000 from the District. The total project cost includes $500,000 for design and $4,500,000 for construction. The cost benefit cannot be calculated, since the project addresses system storage and efficiency, and offsets will be associated with related transmission projects.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

The proposed second 10 MG Reclaim Water Storage Tank is an enhancement to the existing Manatee County Agricultural Reclaim System(MARS). This system reduces demand for public potable water for irrigation, improves overall utilization of existing SWFWMD water resources and provides on demand high quality irrigation water for our urban and agricultural customers. MARS is an integral part of

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Manatee County water conservation program. The County's overall program includes existing metering and loss reduction programs, waterconservation rate structures, urban and agricultural reclaim water irrigation supply, public education, SWUCA based level of service for water supply at 110 gpfcpd, land development codes requiring non-potable sources for irrigation in new developments, water supply protection ordinances and the use of aquifer storage and recovery for potable and potentially reclaimed waters.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget FY2012 Budget Future Funding Total FundingApplicant Share 1,250,000 1,250,000 2,500,000General Fund-District Wide 625,000 625,000 1,250,000Manasota 625,000 625,000 1,250,000Total 2,500,000 2,500,000 5,000,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesConstruction

Milestone Projected DateStart Construction 08/31/2011 Complete Construction 11/30/2012

DesignMilestone Projected DateStart Design 01/31/2011 Complete Design 06/30/2011

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name North Port - Water ASR - Phase V Project Number K120 Cooperator City of North Port Department Public Utilities Contact Person Pamela Ridolfi Address 6644 W. Price Boulevard City Sate Zip North Port, FL 342914106 Phone # 941-240-8000 ext8024 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

X Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

X Charlotte Citrus X Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

The City of North Port ASR Program was initiated in 1998 and included the construction and testing of the ASR well. The goal of the ASR facility is to store 1.0 million gallons per day (mgd) of water supply. The original project included five Phases. Testing of the ASR indicated that arsenic concentrations in the aquifer are higher than the limits currently imposed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to be able to produce water for potable use. The City and SWFWMD modified the original Phase V of the ASR project toaddress the arsenic issue. The modification of the scope of work for Phase V included not only cycle testing of the ASR, but also the development of a plan of action to be executed to address the issue of arsenic occurring in the aquifer. This effort also included all the testing necessary to obtain an operational permit from the FDEP. The proposed method for accomplishing this project is divided into phases or stages. The City and SWFWMD are currently working on the first stage of this effort, which includes FDEP sampling and monitoring, and a potion of the disinfection and deoxigenation of the ASR and recovery water. This Cooperative Funding Application is for minimum monitoring until such time that a resolution to the arsenic issue is reached and implementation of a resolution that will result in anoperational permit being issued. Implementation is dependent upon successful testing of various degasing systems. The City will set up and conduct pilot testing on various types of degasing systems to determine the most appropriate technology for removal of arsenic in the City's ASR well.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

The City of North Port has one of the lowest per-capita water use rates in the region, approximately 76 gallons per-capita per day (gpdc). This can be attributed to an extensive conservation program which includes a tiered-rate structure, a reuse water program, community andeducational efforts, irrigation enforcement, and the pursuit of floodplain management. Reuse water is provided to golf courses, residential developments, the government complex, commercial businesses and roadway medians. The City is expanding reuse in accdordance with the 2007 Reuse Master Plan to offset potable water use. Water conservation is strictly enforced by issuing tickets and fines for irrigation violations. The conservation program offers brochures and literature, conservation classes for children at schools and several neighborhood associations, and conservation displays at the Business Expo, the North Port Library and public buildings. The City hosts special events such as a Florida Friendly Landscaping seminar and the Environmental Fair at the Garden of the Five Senses. The City's website provides specific information on water conservation and the City's Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) includes a section on wateconservation that is sent to all utility customers annually. Floodplain management projects include watershed hydraulic modeling to evaluate the most effective management practices and alternatives in the Big Slough, Myakkahatchee and Charlotte Harbor Watersheds, stormwater management education, evaluation of flood control structures within the City's stormwater canal system, a stormwater study to assess projects and funding, and continued maintenance programs for debris and vegetation removal from the City waterways. In addition,

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in November 2007, the City of North Port passed Ordinance No. 2007-45, Fertilizer and Landscape Management, in an effort to protect thequality of the City's potable water.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget FY2012 Budget Future Funding Total FundingApplicant Share 1,594,797 10,000 1,604,797Manasota 1,099,752 10,000 1,109,752Total 2,694,549 20,000 2,714,549Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesInstall/test deoxygen system 12/01/2011 Cycle Test IV 06/30/2012 Cycle Test V 09/30/2013

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Manatee - Imp. BMPs Wares Creek Project Number K253 Cooperator Manatee County Department Public Works Department Contact Person Barbara Green Address 1022 26th Avenue East City Sate Zip Bradenton, FL 34208 Phone # 941-704-7450 ext7355 Email [email protected] Project Type:

Water Supply Water Quality X Flood Protection Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

X Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

Description:

This is a multi-year funded project to perform the Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Wares Creek Watershed. Implementation of BMPs includes the following tasks: design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, land acquisition, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. Wares Creek is an intermediate-scale system that conveys stormwater from a 6.23 square mile watershed that flows from the unincorporated areas of Manatee County north through the City of Bradenton before discharging to the Manatee River. The Wares Creek Flood Protection Project is a joint effort between Manatee County (County) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), as authorized by the U.S. Congress in the Water Resources Development Act of 1996, to reduce flood damage within the Cedar Hammock (Wares Creek) Drainage Basin located in west central Manatee County. The USACE has proposed channel widening and bank stabilization of Wares Creek to reduce flood levels to within-bank for a storm event of a 10-year magnitude. Wares Creek channel improvements will begin at the confluence of Wares Creek with the Manatee River and end at the 44th Avenue West crossing (Cortez Road).

Benefits:

The project will provide additional capacity within the stream banks and, thereby, provide an improved level of service. These improvements will address structure flooding along Wares Creek by providing flood protection for homes currently inundated and damagedduring the 10-year flood event. Based on an analysis prepared by the USACE, the project will provide a positive benefit/cost ratio.

Costs:

The total projected cost for this project, as estimated by Manatee County, is $46.9 million of which the District's share is $12,576,828. The County will also contribute $12,576,828. Additional funding of $3,050,000 will be provided by the Florida DEP and $18.7 million will be provided by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Funding for this project has been provided in the Manasota Basin Board budgets for FY2000 ($346,000); FY2001 ($862,000); FY2002 ($431,000); FY2004 ($892,500); FY2005 ($500,000); FY2006 ($3,000,000); FY2007 ($2,000,000); and FY2008 ($2,885,036) for a total funding commitment through FY2008 of $10,916,536. For FY2012 Manatee County is requesting $1,660,292 in cooperative funding which will complete the District's obligation to fund the project.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

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Ordinance 89-10 has been implemented and enforced for development within the Flood Plain. It requires flood plain compensation, No-Rise computer modeling to reflect a no-rise to the existing base flood elevation. The Manatee County Land Development Code requires a 50% reduction of flow rates within existing known flood-prone area. One foot of free board within all stormwater ponds is required above the high water design for all new developments. Six inches of free board is required on all new road elevations above the high water design. All major roadway crossings are to be designed for the 50 to 100 year frequency storm events.

Manatee County's Water Conservation Program includes existing metering and loss reduction programs, water conserving rate structures,urban and agricultural reclaimed water irrigation supply (with metering of all users and consumption based billing for all new users), public education, Florida Friendly based landscape, SWUCA based level of service for water supply at 110 gpfcpd, land development codes requiring non-potable sources for irrigation in new development, strong water supply protection ordinances, and the use of aquifer storage and recovery for both potable and reclaimed water.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget FY2012 Budget Future Funding Total FundingApplicant Share 9,601,557 1,000,000 1,660,292 12,261,849Manasota 10,916,536 1,660,292 12,576,828USACOE 21,978,000 21,978,000Total 20,518,093 22,978,000 3,320,584 46,816,677Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesConstruction

Milestone Projected DateCommence Construction 04/29/2011 Complete Construction 12/31/2014

ContractMilestone Projected DateContract Award 01/10/2011

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Sarasota County Surface Water Monitoring Program Project Number L015 Cooperator Sarasota County Department Environmental Services Contact Person Deb Banks Address 1001 Sarasota Center Blvd. City Sate Zip Sarasota, FL 34240 Phone # 941-861-0660 Email [email protected] Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement X Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response X Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:This proposed cooperative funding request from Sarasota County is for continued stream flow and discharge data collection and analysis.To date, the county has 48 rainfall and stream stage monitoring sites throughout its various watersheds. The County and Southwest Florida Water Management District has cooperatively funded the continuation of field measurements for 13 existing sites. The county requests $59,190 from the Basin Board for FY2012 to continue the development of stage-discharge curves for another year. The primary purpose of these sites was for advanced flood warning, this function will be enhanced and continued, but it is the intent to utilize the information gathered at these sites to improve watershed model calibration and verification and to quantify freshwater inflows to the bays and estuaries from the Southern Coastal Watersheds and the Myakka River Watersheds (including Blackburn Canal). The Sarasota Bay and Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Programs have identified as priorities the need to reduce the amount of stormwater runoff entering bays and to restore the natural/historic flow regimes. These monitoring stations on the freshwater creeks of the Southern Coastal and Myakka Watersheds will measure the actual freshwater/runoff volumes on a monthly basis. Continued data collection and rating curve development are planned within a total of 9 basins as follows: Phillippi Creek (1 existing), Cow Pen Slough (2 existing), Curry Creek (1 existing), Alligator Creek (1 existing), Forked Creek (2 existing), Myakka River (3 existing), Deer Prairie Slough (1 existing) and Forked Creek (2 existing). Rating curves developed at these sites will augment the six previously rated by the USGS within the following basins: Whitaker Bayou, Catfish Creek, Clower Creek, South Creek, Forked Creek and Gottfried Creek. In addition to stage-discharge rating curves, deliverable will include hydrologic data that will be utilized by various programs including the county's Pollutant Loading Model (PLM), Dona Bay Watershed Restoration and Alligator Creek Stormwater Improvements programs. Local funding for this program will be provided as an annual budget item of the Stormwater Utility and Water Resources. Sarasota County procurement policy requires good faith efforts to encourage the participation of minority and women owned business enterprises within any future agreement. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Sarasota County has extensive experience in providing public education on conservation through our website, exhibits, workshops, speaking engagements, brochures and incentive programs. The County as a participant in FEMA's Community Rating System holds a Class 5 rating. The county was awarded the James Lee Witt Local Award for Excellence by the State Floodplain Managers Association and FEMA in 2002. We are a Community Technical Partner (CTP) with FEMA and have entered into a 3-way Mapping Agreement Statement (MAS) with FEMA and SWFWMD for the conversion of the county's digital floodplain maps and studies to Digital-Flood Insurance Rate Maps (D-FIRMs). The county received the Florida Stormwater Association's 2008 Excellence Award for having the best Stormwater Utility Program in Florida. This prestigious award concentrates on four major areas: Flood Protection, Water Quality, Operations & Maintenance, and the Capital Improvement Program. A Land Development Ordinance to further the objectives of floodplain management requires all new development have stormwater management systems and finished floor elevations designed at or above the100-year flood elevation. Developments are required to demonstrate that they will not result in adverse increases in off-site flood stages

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within the appropriate county watershed model. The Water-Efficient Landscape Ordinance won a statewide award for innovation. Irrigation restrictions that allow for once-a-week irrigation are enforced by code enforcement officers. Reduction of potable water use is encouraged with our rain barrel harvesting program. By Ordinance developers are required to install reuse lines throughout new development if a reuse system exists within one hundred and fifty feet of any property line of a subdivision, single or multi-family residence or any non-residential lot or use.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget FY2012 Budget Future Funding Total FundingApplicant Share 1,475,937 118,380 59,190 1,653,507Manasota 540,937 59,190 600,127Total 2,016,874 118,380 118,380 2,253,634Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesProject Milestones

Milestone Projected DateContract to develop stream rating curves 12/30/2010 Develop FY2011 to FY2012 Funding Agreements 01/28/2011

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Sarasota - Update W. Para. & County Maintained Models Project Number L019 Cooperator Sarasota County Department Environmental Services Contact Person Deb Banks Address 1001 Sarasota Center Blvd. City Sate Zip Sarasota, FL 34240 Phone # 941-861-0660 Email [email protected] Project Type:

Water Supply Water Quality X Flood Protection Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response X Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

This proposed fiscal year (FY) 2012 cooperative funding request from Sarasota County (County) is to continue cooperative funding assistance to update and maintain watershed parameters and existing watershed models. This project aligns to the Manasota Basin Board Priority to provide database maintenance and updates developed through the District's Comprehensive Watershed Management Program. Existing watersheds are delineated in Exhibit A. The amount requested from the Basin Board for FY2012 is $200,000. This project includes the following activities: Annual model and parameter maintenance to include County Capital Improvement Projects and private land developments and model update to incorporate coastal basins within the respective Sarasota, Little Sarasota, Dona/Roberts, Lemon Bay, Myakka River watershed models.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Sarasota County has extensive experience in providing public education on conservation through our website, exhibits, workshops, speaking engagements, brochures and incentive programs. The County as a participant in FEMA's Community Rating System holds a Class 5 rating. The county was awarded the James Lee Witt Local Award for Excellence by the State Floodplain Managers Association and FEMA in 2002. We are a Community Technical Partner (CTP) with FEMA and have entered into a 3-way Mapping Agreement Statement (MAS) with FEMA and SWFWMD for the conversion of the county's digital floodplain maps and studies to Digital-Flood Insurance Rate Maps (D-FIRMs). The county received the Florida Stormwater Association's 2008 Excellence Award for having the best Stormwater Utility Program in Florida. This prestigious award concentrates on four major areas: Flood Protection, Water Quality, Operations & Maintenance, and the Capital Improvement Program. A Land Development Ordinance to further the objectives of floodplain management requires all new development have stormwater management systems and finished floor elevations designed at or above the 100-year flood elevation. Developments are required to demonstrate that they will not result in adverse increases in off-site flood stages within the appropriate county watershed model. The Water-Efficient Landscape Ordinance won a statewide award for innovation. Irrigation restrictions that allow for once-a-week irrigation are enforced by code enforcement officers. Reduction of potable water use is encouraged with our rain barrel harvesting program. By Ordinance developers are required to install reuse lines throughout new development if a reuse system exists within one hundred and fifty feet of any property line of a subdivision, single or multi-family residence or any non-residential lot or use.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget FY2012 Budget Future Funding Total FundingApplicant Share 200,000 200,000 400,000 800,000Manasota 200,000 200,000 400,000 800,000

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Total 400,000 400,000 800,000 1,600,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesProject Milestones

Milestone Projected DateComplete Detailed Field Survey 01/30/2012 Complete Detailed Hydrology 02/29/2012 Complete Detailed Hydraulics 06/29/2012 Complete Model Simulations 08/30/2012 Complete Detailed Floodplain Mapping 10/30/2012

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name SEC Southern Coastal Watershed Education Project Number L238 Cooperator Science and Environment Council of Sarasota DepartmentContact Person Myriam Springuel Address 2469 Novus St. City Sate Zip Sarasota, FL 34237 Phone # 941-955-9089 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply X Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

The Science and Environment Council of Sarasota County (SEC) will leverage the collaborative strength of its members to convene policy discussions and enhance public understanding about water and watershed conservation. The education project¿s objectives and goals are as follows:

· Engage decision and policy makers in discussion by convening a two-part workshop on water conservation

· Enhance the general public¿s understanding of watersheds, show how the health of our watershed is related to activities we enjoy in Sarasota County, and demonstrate how their actions as stewards can help protect water resources. This will be accomplished by:

· promoting outdoor experiences, activities, and nature-based programs at SEC member sites and Sarasota County public parks and environmental lands

· expanding and enhancing SEC¿s mobile phone audio messages and adding mobile phone scavenger hunts

We are targeting two distinct audiences: local decision and policy makers through workshops, and resident adults, children, and families through educational activities. The workshops will take place at a convenient Sarasota location. Educational activities and programs will take place throughout Sarasota County.

Evaluation will be conducted by SEC and its partners. Evaluation components will include:

· Survey of attendees at SEC member organizations¿ activities and programs (to be conducted by an outside consulting firm)

· Audio tour participant statistics and comments using OnCell analytical tools

· Scavenger Hunt participant statistics and evaluation of ¿challenge¿ photos sent in by players

· On-line analytical tools and circulation figures to evaluate marketing strategies

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

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The SEC is a group of non-profit and government organizations that operate or support conservation and science-based facilities. SEC¿s mission is to promote and advocate science, conservation, and environmental issues in Sarasota County for maintaining and improving quality of life through education, public outreach, demonstration, information gathering and analysis, and special projects. By collaborating on projects, the SEC can offer services and provide educational materials that no one organization can do alone. By promoting the same watershed messages through multiple organizations, those messages become all the more powerful.

SEC Member Organizations: § Aquarian Quest § Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast § Crowley Museum and Nature Center § Florida West Coast Resource Conservation and Development Council § Friends of Myakka River § Friends of Oscar Scherer State Park § G.WIZ ¿ The Science Museum § Historic Spanish Point § Lemon Bay League § Lemur Conservation Foundation § Marie Selby Botanical Gardens § Mote Marine Laboratory § New College § Ringling College of Art and Design § Sarasota Bay Estuary Program § Sarasota Audubon Society § Sarasota County Extension Service and Florida House Learning Center § Sarasota County Government Other partners for this proposed project: § Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau will provide program expertise and marketing support.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget FY2012 Budget Future Funding Total FundingApplicant Share 219,000 60,000 60,000 339,000Gulf Coast Community Foundation 10,000 10,000Manasota 219,000 60,000 60,000 339,000PRMRWSA 2,000 2,000Total 450,000 120,000 120,000 690,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesPlan events for Explore Sarasota's Waters campaign 01/31/2012 Develop content for and design newspaper insert 02/15/2012 Record audio messages 02/29/2012 Develop content and scriptwrite audio messages 02/29/2012 Implement scavenger hunts 02/29/2012 Design scavenger hunt components 02/29/2012 Print and distribute insert 03/11/2012 Hold last event for Explore Sarasota's Waters campaign 05/31/2012 Identify invitees and develop agenda for workshops 08/15/2012 Evaluate audio messages and scavenger hunts 09/28/2012 Hold 2-part workshop 09/28/2012 Complete event evaluations 09/30/2012

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Around the Bend Nature Tours Manatee/Sarasota Project Number L520 Cooperator Around the Bend Nature Tours DepartmentContact Person Karen Fraley Address 1815 Palma Sola Blvd. City Sate Zip Bradenton, FL 342094842 Phone # 941-794-8773 Email [email protected] Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement X Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

Around the Bend Nature Tours will provide watershed and water conservation learning experiences free of charge to school groups of all ages on location in Manasota Basin natural areas. Educating the youth of our community is essential for long-term health of the watershed. As school boards cut their field trip programs, this project becomes even more necessary. Natural areas to be utilized for our field studies include Manatee County or Sarasota County preserves and SWFWMD lands. Field studies are standards-based and hands-on focusing on local watershed and its connection to larger water bodies as well as water conservation issues. Curricula are site specific so that students can make meaningful connections with the environment and truly understand the importance of our local habitats, watershed, water conservation, and local history. As the concept of watershed is introduced students will understand that wherever they are, they are in a watershed and their actions affect our water quality. Students will understand that each habitat has characteristic life forms and these are an important part of the watershed. Students will participate in scientific data collecting and leave with a sense of accomplishment of doing something positive for the environment. Students will learn the local history of each site they visit and in doing so gain a sense of their place in time as well as historic water conservation practices. This program will encourage students to become lifelong learners to enable future decision making when they are in charge of the watershed.

These field studies are not one time trips, but are completely integrated with classroom learning objectives so that they enhance student learning in ways that cannot be done by sitting at a desk. Recent brain research indicates that as human animals our brain is uniquely structured to make meaning of the natural world. Field experiences are the best way to make long-lasting neural connections. Being in this natural setting engages more of the students¿ senses and uses multiple pathways to store information. This gives more ways for students to recall the information later in life when they are decision-makers in our community. Students are in their behavior formative years. We are hoping to create a positive pattern of behavior toward water resources and conservation rather than behavior changes at this age. The program is based on 11 years of experience providing these programs to schools. Teacher evaluations continue to be positive and continue to be used to improve the program.

Student field study costs have increased due to fuel costs, insurance and cost of living for professional guides. The cost per participant has increased slightly due to the reasons stated in the previous sentence. Chaperones are included in the count because they participate in the hands-on learning along with the students and are an important audience to get the watershed message. $590/trip with up to 50 students (average 40), includes all costs (guides, supplies, teacher support and scheduling) as well as bus transportation. 46 trips x $590 = $27,140 + $800 for 8 substitutes = $27,940 which keeps us at last year¿s funding level. Each study will utilize Around the Bend Nature Tours professional guides and materials. Around the Bend Nature Tours has been providing field studies since 1999 with a staff of professional guides and educational consultants experienced in teaching, environmental and agricultural research, and historical uses of the landscape. Around the Bend will offer site-specific programs focusing on the watershed. For example at Rye

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Preserve and Oscar Scherer: Scrub Study, soils and hydrology, aquifer recharge, Upper Manatee River or Sarasota Bay watershed. Around the Bend Nature Tours can also work with individual teachers to provide curriculum-based instruction to meet their specific need pertaining to the site and relating to watershed and water conservation.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Around the Bend Nature Tours works on protection, prevention and stewardship of natural areas through education. Around the Bend Nature Tours, LLC is a small woman-owned business and has been providing natural science and watershed programs to Manatee & Sarasota County Schools since 1999. Drawing on a staff of experienced professional guides and educational consultants with a combined experience base in teaching, natural resources and agricultural research. We implemented the ¿Spud-Busting¿ program at Emerson Point in March 2000 as a result of a Tampa Bay Estuary Program Grant. This tremendously successful program has been expanded over the years by matching grants from the Pinellas County Environmental Fund, Southwest Florida Water Management District, Manatee County Conservation Lands, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, Manatee Education Foundation, Manatee Sarasota Fish & Game Association, Florida Native Plant Society and the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council to impact even more schools. We bring the expertise that created and implemented the "Spud-Busting" program, the "Sarasota Bay Coastal Habitats Curriculum", "Manatee County Teachers Guide to Field Studies", and the "DeSoto National Memorial First Encounters Field Trip Teachers Guide" to this project. Our field trip project impacts approximately 4800 students each year on location in natural areas. All of our field studies use the overarching theme of watershed. A nature walk is part of every trip and the local water body and its connection to larger water bodies is discussed on each walk. In additon there are many specific activities that are geared toward water conservation that are used in the program. Pass the Jug water conservation activity and Water Wonders water cycle activity are 2 examples that are frequently presented. Around the Bend Nature Tours also works with individual schools providing watershed and water conservation education at their ponds and local water bodies (including school sites of Anna Maria Elementary and Ballard Elementary in Manatee County since 2003) impacting an additional 900 students each year. Developing a water conservation ethic in the citizens of the Manasota Basin is part of the Around the Bend Nature Tours mission.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget FY2012 Budget Future Funding Total Funding

Applicant Share 2,500 3,550 4,250 10,300Manasota 27,940 27,840 27,940 83,720Sarasota Bay Estuary Program 20,000 20,000 30,000 70,000Total 50,440 51,390 62,190 164,020Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesNature of our Watersheds Field Studies

Milestone Projected DateNotify Schools and Schedule Field Trips 11/01/2011 Deliver Field Trips 05/25/2012 Final Report to SWFWMD 09/14/2012

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Sarasota - Watershed Management Plan: Coastal Fringe Project Number L618 Cooperator Sarasota County Department Environmental Services Contact Person Deb Banks Address 1001 Sarasota Center Blvd. City Sate Zip Sarasota, FL 34240 Phone # 941-861-0660 Email [email protected] Project Type:

Water Supply Water Quality X Flood Protection Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response X Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

This project includes preparing a watershed master plan for the coastal fringe areas of Sarasota County. The coastal fringe consists of the following basin areas: North Roberts Bay Coastal, Lemon Bay Coastal and portions of Sarasota Bay Coastal, Little Sarasota Bay Coastal, and Dona/Roberts Bay Coastal Watersheds. Combined these coastal basins make up approximately 25 square miles. The project will involve the development of a detailed flood model for these coastal basins consistent with the level of detail and methodology used for the upland riverine flood study updates for the Sarasota Bay Watershed, Little Sarasota Bay Watershed, Dona/Roberts Bay Watershed, and the Lemon Bay Watershed. This project will also include field surveying, as needed to complete the model update. Activities in this project include:

Development of hydrologic parameters for each subbasin consistent with previous Sarasota County model methodology

Identification and collection of field survey needs and data

Development of stage-area relationships for each subbasin/node from NAVD 1988 LiDAR digital topography

Development of hydraulic parameters for subbasins from NAVD 1988 LiDAR digital topography & collected field survey data

Simulation and debugging of model for the study areas

Delineation of the 100-year floodplain for coastal fringe study areas to include efforts to "island out" structures that are not level of service deficiencies

This application is a continuation for additional funding assistance from SWFWMD as part of a multi-year funded project previously approved and amended for fiscal years FY2007 through FY2014. Additional funding will be required through FY2014 for the continued development of the Watershed Management Plan for the Sarasota Bay Coastal, Little Sarasota Bay Coastal, Dona/Roberts Bay Coastal, and Lemon Bay Coastal Basins. Extending funding into FY2012 is in keeping with the proposed project schedule and would assist budgetary allocations. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

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Sarasota County has extensive experience in providing public education on conservation through our website, exhibits, workshops, speaking engagements, brochures and incentive programs. The County as a participant in FEMA's Community Rating System holds a Class 5 rating. The county was awarded the James Lee Witt Local Award for Excellence by the State Floodplain Managers Association and FEMA in 2002. We are a Community Technical Partner (CTP) with FEMA and have entered into a three-way Mapping Agreement Statement (MAS) with FEMA and SWFWMD for the conversion of the county's digital floodplain maps and studies to Digital-Flood Insurance Rate Maps (D-FIRMs). The county received the Florida Stormwater Association's 2008 Excellence Award for having the best Stormwater Utility Program in Florida. This prestigious award concentrates on four major areas: Flood Protection, Water Quality, Operations & Maintenance, and the Capital Improvement Program. A Land Development Ordinance to further the objectives of floodplain management requires all new development have stormwater management systems and finished floor elevations designed at or above the 100-year flood elevation. Developments are required to demonstrate that they will not result in adverse increases in off-site flood stages within the appropriate county watershed model. The Water-Efficient Landscape Ordinance won a statewide award for innovation. Irrigation restrictions that allow for once-a-week irrigation are enforced by code enforcement officers. Reduction of potable water use is encouraged with our rain barrel harvesting program. By Ordinance developers are required to install reuse lines throughout new development if a reuse system exists within one hundred and fifty feet of any property line of a subdivision, single or multi-family residence or any non-residential lot or use.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget FY2012 Budget Future Funding Total Funding

Applicant Share 480,913 200,000 200,000 102,403 983,316Manasota 480,913 200,000 200,000 102,403 983,316Total 961,826 400,000 400,000 204,806 1,966,632Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesProject Milestone

Milestone Projected DateComplete Detailed Field Survey 08/31/2013 Complete Detailed Hydrology 10/31/2013 Complete Detailed Hydraulics 12/31/2013 Complete Model Simulations 05/31/2014 Complete Detailed Floodplain Mapping 06/30/2014 Complete Level of Service Determinations 07/31/2014 Complete Watershed Management Plan Report 09/30/2014

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name The Florida Aquarium Watershed Education Initiative Project Number N014 Cooperator The Florida Aquarium, Inc. DepartmentContact Person Melanie Lachs Address 701 Channelside Drive City Sate Zip Tampa, FL 336025600 Phone # 813-367-4032 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply X Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands X Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion X Pasco X Pinellas Sarasota Sumter X Polk

Project Description:The Florida Aquarium requests $21,401 for our Watershed Education Initiative, three programs that instill knowledge of local water resources and build future environmental leadership. The initiative targets teachers and students to reach a diverse audience: Science Education at Sea (SEAS) teacher workshops, "What's in Your Watershed" summer camps and the Regional Ocean Conference for Students (ROCS) can educate up to 231 people. Activities will be held at The Aquarium, schools in Hillsborough County and nature parks in the watershed. Individual Basin Board impacts used for this application are predictions based on the audience for these programs in previous years. We cannot guarantee that participation will be identical. ROCS: ROCS challenges 60 middle and high school students to consider different perspectives on key issues currently affecting the Tampa Bay estuary and to develop their own environmental education projects. There are no costs to either teachers or students to participate in the daylong conference. ROCS opens with a discussion by a panel of scientific experts about problems facing the Tampa Bay estuary. After the panel discussion, students break into small groups to brainstorm questions about environmental issues facing Tampa Bay. Panel scientists also act as mentors, helping to facilitate the small student groups and to provide feedback on projects. Students present their solutions at the end of the day. "What's in Your Watershed?" This summer camp for underserved youth focuses on water resources in Tampa Bay. Targeting low-income, at-risk upper elementary and middle school youth from community organizations such as YMCAs and Boys and Girls Clubs, campers learn the importance of water quality, water conservation and habitat protection to preserve our watersheds. A total of four (4) weeklong, full-day interdisciplinary summer camp sessions will serve up to 52 youth. "What's in Your Watershed" will emphasize simple steps that campers can help their families implement at home to begin conserving water at home. SEAS: SEAS provides a comprehensive environmental education program for teachers, focusing on our water resources, with an emphasis on exploring current and future environmental challenges facing the watershed. Teachers acquire curriculum aligned with state standards and FCAT Benchmarks, and also learn how to integrate this information into science education in the classroom. SEAS is issue-based, using environmental science as the springboard for teachers to foster stewardship in their students. The Aquarium offers both one-day classroom-based and field-based training formats as well as one weeklong summer residential program held in Tampa, which provides in-depth field education experiences. Funding will allow us to serve approximately 80 teachers through four (4) one-day workshops and provide scholarships for four teachers to participate in the summer residential component. These teachers will positively impact over 7,500 students annually. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

The Florida Aquarium has extensive experience in providing informal environmental education that promotes stewardship of our natural resources, through exhibits and programs for the general public, as well as school students and teachers. The Aquarium began providing educational programs in 1993 through outreach to the community. Since then, we have continued to provide

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outreach programs and extensive on-site programs for the general public, as well as specific audiences. Attendance for teacher education workshops reached 640 in FY 2010; workshops are in such high demand that most sessions had waiting lists. Partnerships are key to creating educational curriculum for teachers and students that responds to local needs: the Aquarium collaborates with public school systems and subject matter experts. Teacher education programs educate participants about our aquatic environments and ways to foster a sense of stewardship for these precious resources. Our education management staff collectively bring years of expertise in the development, delivery and evaluation of educational programs, assisted by instructional and interpretive staff. All new curriculum is tested through pilot workshops that gather feedback from teacher evaluations to incorporate into final programs. SEAS workshops were first piloted in 1999 while the invasive species workshop began in 2003. Each time a workshop is delivered, it is evaluated through pre- and post-testing for the educational impact and teacher feedback for guidance. Education staff review the results regularly and adapt programming as needed. Also important to fulfilling our mission has been the development of meaningful collaborations with other environmental and community agencies. Significant examples of these include: Partnering with the Tampa Bay Estuary Program to host ROCS annual environmental conference for middle and secondary school students and teachers; Collaborating with the Hillsborough County and surrounding school districts in the development of a variety of curriculum and field experiences for school students, K-12; Partnering with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to provide joint summer camps and fishing clinics for underserved youth; Collaborating with environmental agencies and school districts from throughout Florida in the development of our S.E.A.S. program, a statewide teacher education program in the marine sciences, now in its fourth year; With Tampa Port Authority, TECO, Tampa Bay Estuary Program, Southwest Florida Water Management District and other partners, the Aquarium restored a spoil island in Tampa Bay to native habitats, creating a living classroom; and Partnering with the Southwest Florida Water Management District and Pinellas County Environmental Fund to provide stormwater education, including teacher education workshops and standards-aligned curriculum coupled with the development of educational programming for the public modeled on Project POWER.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding Total Funding

Alafia River 5,543 5,136 5,136 15,815Applicant Share 22,570 21,945 21,945 66,460Coastal Rivers 1,108 1,070 1,070 3,248Hillsborough River 11,086 10,700 10,700 32,486Manasota 1,108 1,070 1,070 3,248Peace River 1,108 1,070 2,178Pinellas Anclote 1,109 1,285 1,285 3,679Withlacoochee River 1,109 1,070 1,070 3,249Total 44,741 42,276 43,346 130,363Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesApril to June 2012

Milestone Projected DatePrepare and recruit for Summer SEAS and "What's in Your Watershed" summer camp 06/29/2012

August to September 2012Milestone Projected DatePlan for ROCS preconference workshop and conference, recruit participants 09/28/2012

February to April 2012Milestone Projected DateRecruit teachers for summer SEAS and conduct 2 one-day workshops 04/30/2012 Plan and prepare for Watershed Education Initiative programs 04/30/2012

June to August 2012Milestone Projected DateConduct weeklong intensive summer SEAS and 4 one-week camp sessions 08/31/2012

October to December 2012Milestone Projected DateConduct evaluation of Watershed Education Initiative components, submit reports 12/31/2012

October to November 2012Milestone Projected DateHold ROCS pre-conference and Conference, hold 2 one-day SEAS workshops 11/30/2012

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name City of North Port Myakkahatchee Creek Water Treatment Plant RO Reliability Project Project Number N082 Cooperator City of North Port Department Public Utilities Contact Person Pamela Ridolfi Address 6644 W. Price Boulevard City Sate Zip North Port, FL 342914106 Phone # 941-240-8000 ext8024 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

X Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

X Charlotte Citrus X Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

The objective of the proposed project is to increase the reliability of the City of North Port Myakkahatchee Creek Water Treatment Plant (MCWTP) in order to meet increasing demands, as well as meeting current and future State and/or Federal regulations. The City of North Port currently operates a conventional surface water treatment plant that has a treatment capacity of 4.4 MGD; however, source water challenges have prevented the consistent and reliable production of water at full capacity. The historic water source, the Myakkahatchee Creek, and a newly permitted supplemental source, the Cocoplum Canal Waterway, both exhibit considerable seasonal variability in flow and water quality. Elevated TDS and sulfate levels, particularly during the dry season, create challenges in meeting water quality regulations with the current treatment system. Meeting the finished water turbidity levels is an additional challenge. These challenges have resulted in the MCWTP being used primarily on a seasonal basis. The City currently utilizes this system complimentary and in tandem with the Peace River water treatment plant, which is owned and operated by the Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority. The City completed a Water Treatment Plant Enhancement Study that evaluated treatment alternatives to support the regional system by increasing reliability and water quality of the MCWTP. As part of this study, an assessment of the existing conventional MCWTP was performed along with a three-month pilot test to evaluate reverse osmosis (RO) in combination with source water from wells near the MCWTP for reduction of TDS and sulfate and to reduce the load on the conventional MCWTP. By making improvements to the MCWTP to improve reliability and adding the RO process, the MCWTP can operate on a consistent and year-round basis instead of being limited to seasonal operation. In addition, this project when completed will result in better finished water, increased production and will maximize the use of surface water supplies. The proposed MCWTP Reliability Project includes the full-scale preliminary design, final design and construction of a new 1.5 MGD RO facility that will compliment City improvements made to the existing 4.4 MGD conventional MCWTP. The MCWTP Enhancement Study details the required improvements for the existing conventional MCWTP as well as the integration strategy of the new RO facility. The key project benefits are highlighted below and the project costs, critical milestones, and time lines are summarized. This project will provide several benefits to the region. The key benefits include: 1) enhancing the reliability of a newly permitted source water supply, to maximize usage of surface water; 2) and most importantly, the addition of the RO process will allow increased use of the surface water supply to meet regional needs, particularly during the critical dry periods.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

The City of North Port has one of the lowest per-capita water use rates in the region, approximately 76 gallons per-capita per day (gpdc). This can be attributed to an extensive conservation program which includes a tiered-rate structure, a reuse water program,

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community and educational efforts and irrigation enforcement. Reuse water is provided to golf courses, residential developments, the government complex, commercial businesses and roadway medians. The City is expanding reuse in accordance with the 2007 Reuse Master Plan to offset additional potable water use. Water conservation is strictly enforced by issuing tickets and fines for irrigation violations. The conservation program offers brochures and literature, conservation classes for children at schools and several neighborhood associations, and conservation displays at the Business Expo, the North Port Library and public buildings. The City hosts special events such as a Florida Friendly Landscaping seminar and the Environmental Fair at the Garden of the Five Senses. The City's website provides specific information on water conservation and the City's Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) includes a section on water conservation that is sent to all utility customers annually. Floodplain management projects include watershed hydraulic modeling to evaluate the most effective management practices and alternatives in the Big Slough, Myakkahatchee Creek and Charlotte Harbor Watersheds, stormwater management education, evaluation of flood control structure within the City's stormwater canal system, a stormwater study to assess projects and funding, and continued maintenance programs for debris and vegetation removal from the City waterways. In addition, in November 2007, the City of North Port passed Ordinance No. 2007-45, Fertilizer and Landscape Management, in an effort to protect the quality of the City's potable water.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding Total Funding

Applicant Share 9,564,999 1,190,000 850,000 400,000 12,004,999Manasota 1,400,000 850,000 2,250,000Total 10,964,999 1,190,000 1,700,000 400,000 14,254,999Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesComplete construction of pre-treatment structure 06/01/2011 Permitting complete & construction begins 06/01/2011 Reverse Osmosis (RO) facilities construction begins 09/01/2011 Reverse Osmosis (RO) facilities construction complete 06/30/2012 Final project complete 12/31/2012

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Manatee County NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification Project Number N151 Cooperator Manatee County Department Property Mgt Department Survey Division Contact Person Todd Boyle Address 1112 Manatee Avenue West City Sate Zip Bradenton, FL 34205 Phone # 941-749-3024 ext3024 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

X Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

X Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

X Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:This request from Manatee County (County) is to provide funding assistance for Second Order Class 2 NAVD '88 control network densification. Prior and current funding reflects the County's understanding of the importance of this program. All data will be made available through Manatee County's GIS system for Survey Data and ultimately should be included with the National Geodetic Survey's database. The network will serve as the basis for future surveys done by the County and the District. A major emphasis of this project is to help Manatee County move from a Class 6 to a Class 5 Community System Rating with FEMA. With new flood map possibly being released on or around 2012, this project will assist with providing the necessary bench marks needed to support the new flood maps. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.Manatee County has adopted Ordinance 89-10 (Floodplain Management) as required to participate as a community in the National Flood Insurance Program, administered through FEMA. Ordinance 90-01(Land Development) was adopted to further the floodplain management objectives. All development is required to receive the proper building and site alteration permits. All finished floor elevations are required to be at or above the 100-year flood elevation. Manatee County is also a participant in FEMA's Community Rating System and has a Class 6 rating. Manatee County has developed a working relationship with the City of Bradenton to assist them in their efforts and is attempting to do the same with the City of Palmetto.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding Total Funding

Applicant Share 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 300,000Manasota 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 300,000Total 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 600,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesInitial project planning and develop Scope of Work 11/10/2011 Submit cooperative agreement for approval 12/02/2011 Execute Cooperative Agreement between the County and the District 03/01/2012

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Execute Contract with the Consultants 04/01/2012 Final Deliverables 06/28/2013

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Anna Maria Island - Watershed Evaluation - Combined with N263 Project Number N215 Cooperator Lynn Townsend & Associates, LLC. DepartmentContact Person Lynn Burnett Address 2004 53rd Ave East City Sate Zip Bradenton, FL 34203 Phone # 941-756-9100 Email [email protected] Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response X Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

DESCRIPTION: This is the second year of a multi-year funded project to perform elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for Anna Maria Island Watersheds. The Island covers an area of approximately 5 square miles and is located in Manatee County. The Islands goal for completing a WMP is to identify the flood prone areas within the evacuation routes and evaluate if stormwater improvements can alleviate flooding problems and water quality issues. If improvements are needed, the Island would later apply in a future year for the implementation of best management practices for those specific projects identified in the WMP.

The WMP includes five major elements: Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, Watershed Management Plan, Implementation of Best Management Practices, and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. A WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection.

This is a multi year funded project that will require a cooperative funding request each fiscal year until completed. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for the Implementation of BMPs and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.

With FY2012 funding the compilation of the Topographic Information and Watershed Evaluation elements will continue. Work will include the following tasks: collection of existing topographic information, generation of topographic feature classes necessary to develop DEM, assembly of existing watershed feature data, initial evaluation of generic features to provide initial catchments and surface connectivity, field reconnaissance and data acquisition, and set up preliminary model features and parameters. When each element is completed the project budget will be refined based on the information gathered. Future funding will be required for the Watershed Management Plan.

Benefits: The WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of the Island watersheds to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems while achieving flood protection. The information developed provides the science for the District's

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Resource Management and Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP). It assists local governments: 1) with their land management responsibilities by establishing a level of service and developing Best Management Practices (BMPs) to address level of service deficiencies, and 2) provides a geodatabase and projected results from watershed model simulations for floodplain management and water quality management.

Costs: The total budgeted amount for this next phase of the project is $50,000. City of Holmes Beach will contribute $15,000, City of Anna Maria will contribute $5,000 and City of Bradenton Beach will contribute $5,000 in order to match the District's share of $25,000. When each element is completed the project budget and scope may require refinement based on the information gathered.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

The floodplain ordinances for each municipality located within the Island requires all properties developed in a floodplain to be constructed one foot above 100-year flood elevation. Each municipality within the Island already has in place a stormwater utility fee. Each Utilities Department within the Island educates the public on water conservation and offers promotional materials (i.e. toilet leak tablets, water charts, contests and water saver gadgets). The watering restriction ordinance is regularly updated to be consistent with the restrictions implemented by SWFWMD and adopted by Manatee County.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding Total Funding

Applicant Share 1 1City of Anna Maria 2,500 5,000 7,500City of Bradenton Beach 2,500 5,000 7,500City of Holmes Beach 10,000 15,000 25,000Manasota 15,000 25,000 40,000Total 30,000 50,001 80,001Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesFY2011

Milestone Projected DateWatershed Evaluation 04/29/2011 Prepare Watershed Management Plan 08/31/2011

FY2012Milestone Projected DateImplementation of Phase I BMPs 04/30/2012 Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models 09/30/2012

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Manatee County - Watershed Evaluation Project Number N263 Cooperator Manatee County Department Public Works Department Contact Person Sia Mollanazar Address 1022 26th Avenue East City Sate Zip Bradenton, FL 34208 Phone # 941-708-7450 ext7487 Email [email protected] Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement X Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

X Emergency Flood Response X Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

This is a multi year funding project and this proposal is for the second year funding.

This project incorporates all Stormwater Management Facilities permitted by the district along with all existing stormwater infrastructures/ County inventory into one layers of GIS mapping system County wide. The development of this layer will allow system wide viewing of the County's storm water systems. This brings immense benefits to regulatory permitting agencies, local public and private maintenance entity and design engineers with the ability to accurately review and authorize future facility improvement/ or modification .

This GIS layer will be a great tool for any future Watershed Management Program ; it provides the tools/ or data base to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. The project measures would provide the necessary tools for the effectiveness of the recommended strategies and goals of the CWM initiative to reach the desired watershed condition through assisted decision making using data analysis, modeling, projection, and evaluation.

The end product will allow the performance of storm water modeling on the system. This can be done to investigate chronic low area flooding, system or basin wide analysis, impacts of specific development or proposed development, and validation of the flood plain mitigation and management plans within the County. This layer will also serve as a base map for emergency services when faced with hazardous materials spill that enter the storm water system. Having a layer in place can give the Incident Commander immediate access to maps that will show him/her where the inlet/ditch/canal/pond flows.

A stormwater system GIS layer would also be useful with regard to the State of Florida Impaired Surface Waters Identification Rule (Chapter 62-303 F.A.C.), particularly where a TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load) may be established. A GIS layer would be very useful from a water quality perspective and would play a great role in illicit discharge source tracking, water quality monitoring program design and, facility inspection program design.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

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The development of this layer is underway but the work is very time consuming and will take several years(5+) to complete. We have developed a process to follow and a geo data base to store the information. Funding for this project can advance this project by seeking private consulting effort to complete the project.

Presently Manatee County in working on collecting information on County wide Stormwater network using a geo data base, see attached map. This geo data base consists of the following feature class: Canal, Culverts, Ditches, Pipes, Inlets, Manhole, Outfalls, and structures. Each feature classes contain attributes relative to the class features (i.e., Type, Condition, Top of Bank Elevation, Top Width Upstream, Bottom Width, Invert, Size, Slope, Material, etc.) see attachment for full list of class features and attributes. Thus far we have identified on this geo data base map 40,406 ft of Canal, 277,328 ft of Culverts, 14,918,815 ft of ditches, 600,674 ft of Pipes, and 17,209 of inlets, 2,824 of Manholes, 17 Outfalls and 16,342 Structures.

In addition to the above effort, presently Manatee County in cooperation with the District is working on completing three Watershed Management Program studies. The data set from these three studies will cover three large basins or about 150 square miles of the County.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding Total Funding

Applicant Share 185,000 185,000 370,000Manasota 185,000 185,000 370,000Total 370,000 370,000 740,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

Timelinesagreement Executed

Milestone Projected Dateagreement executed 11/11/2011

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name City of North Port - Como Waterway Water Control Structure Project Number N266 Cooperator City of North Port Department Public Utilities Contact Person Pamela Ridolfi Address 6644 W. Price Boulevard City Sate Zip North Port, FL 342914106 Phone # 941-240-8000 ext8024 Email [email protected] Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

X Emergency Flood Response X Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

X Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

Currently the City captures water from the Myakkahatchee Creek if the flow in the Creek going over Water Control Structure (WCS) No. 101 is above 10 cfs. The Myakkahatchee Creek is the major potable water supply for the City. WCS No. 101 is equipped with four gates which are operated in the closed position in order to allow storage of water similar to a reservoir. In anticipation of pending rain storm events and as the Creek's water level rises, the gates are opened as needed to prevent upstream flooding. Thus the proper functioning of these gates is critical to the City's ability to control water levels and minimize adverse impacts from a storm event. This structure was constructed in the early 1960's and has not been upgraded since. Over time, extensive corrosion has developed in the sheet metal weir piling and over the last couple years, all four (4) of the existing gates have developed leaks and they cannot be closed to be watertight. Two (2) of these gates have deteriorated to such an extent that they cannot be opened or closed without great difficulty. In an August 2010 draft report, prepared by Watermark Engineering, a consultant retained by the City of North Port, WCS No. 101 was ranked as one of the highest priorities for upgrade. With funding assistance from the SWFWMD/Manasota Basin Board, the City proposes to upgrade WCS No. 101. Based on the City's past experience with WCS upgrade projects that have been permitted by SWFWMD, it is anticipated that the existing sheet metal weir piling will be enhanced with a concrete weir wall with revetment and necessary "deadman" supports. All gates will be replaced with stainless steel gates and hydraulic modeling will be conducted to evaluate whether six new gates will be required rather than the four gates in the structure as currently configured. Gate automation and telemetry with remote operation will be added as this is a critical WCS with frequent gate operations required. The hydraulic modeling will be done using the current SWFWMD Cooperatively Funded Big Slough Study, thus this project will compliment the efforts of the Big Slough Study. The total project cost is anticipated to be $1,500,000. The upgrade project is comprised of the following elements: 1) Design & Permitting - An estimated $100,000 is needed for the design and permitting of the upgrade measure including the dewatering and flow diversion plan that will be critical for construction and 2) Construction - An estimated $1,000,000 is needed for dewatering/flow diversion activities and construction of the weir wall, gate replacements, revetment and "deadman" supports. Another $400,000 will be required for gate automation and telemetry needs.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.The City has one of the lowest per-capita water use rates in the region, approximately 76 gallons per-capita per day. This can be attributed to an extensive conservation program which includes a tiered-rate structure, a reuse water program, community outreach and educational efforts, irrigation enforcement and floodplain management both locally and in concert with neighboring

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jurisdictions. Golf courses, residential developments, the government complex, commercial businesses and roadway medians are all recipients of reuse water. In accordance with its own Reuse Master Plan, the City plans to expand the system to offset additional potable water use. Water conservation is strictly enforced by issuing warnings, tickets and fines for irrigation violations. The conservation program offers brochures and literature, conservation classes for children at different schools and several neighborhood associations, and conservation displays at the Business Expo, the North Port Library and public buildings. The City hosts special events such as a Florida Friendly Landscaping seminar and the Environmental Fair at the Garden of the Five Senses. The City hosts special events such as a Florida Friendly Landscaping seminar and the Utilities Department is an enthusiastic participant in the City's ongoing campaign to earn Florida Green Local Government certification. The City's website provides practical, useful information on saving water and the City's Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) has a section on water conservation and is sent to all utilities customers annually. The City's floodplain regulations are detailed in the City's Unified Land Development Code (ULDC). A new separate Stormwater Regulations Chapter 18 was adopted in June 2010 with additional requirements for improved water quality treatment and the need to evaluate and apply to the maximum extent practicable, low impact development (LID) design concepts. A September 2010 updated Floodplain Management Plan is available and meets the Community Rating System (CRS) requirement and Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) plan. Floodplain management projects include watershed hydraulic modeling to evaluate effective best management practices and alternatives in the Big Slough and Myakkahatchee Creek, stormwater management education, a stormwater study to assess projects and funding, and data sharing for and active participation in FEMA/SWFWMD's ongoing FIRM maps update project. Continual evaluation of the efficacy of flood control structures has resulted in the replacement/retrofit of eight key water control structures within the last four years. The North Port Public Works Department engages in a continuing canal maintenance program incorporating debris and vegetation removal and restoration of drainage ditches and swales is ongoing. The City has an aggressive Public Education campaign to promote water conservation, protection of City resources and public participation in flood control efforts.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding Total Funding

Applicant Share 375,000 375,000 750,000Manasota 375,000 375,000 750,000Total 750,000 750,000 1,500,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesAnticipated Start Date 01/01/2012 Design Consultant Selection & Contract Award 03/31/2012 Design Project 07/31/2012 Permitting 11/30/2012 Contractor Bid and Award 02/28/2013 Construction Completion 11/30/2013

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name LID Implementation at Venice East Blvd. Project Number N276 Cooperator Sarasota County Department Environmental Services Contact Person Deb Banks Address 1001 Sarasota Center Blvd. City Sate Zip Sarasota, FL 34240 Phone # 941-861-0660 Email [email protected] Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement X Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:This is current cooperative funding project N276 for the implementation of LID technologies along Venice East Boulevard in Sarasota County. This area currently receives little to no stormwater treatment. A variety of LID techniques will be constructed to improve stormwater treatment prior to discharge into Alligator Creek and Lemon Bay. Both Alligator Creek and Lemon Bay have been listed as impaired for nutrients by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. This project proposes the construction of up to thirteen (13) stormwater treatment areas along Venice East Boulevard, including but not limited to, the use of soil amendments and bioretention. Water quality monitoring is also proposed after construction to determine the pollutant removal efficiencies of the implemented LID techniques. The District funds will be used for construction and post-construction water quality monitoring only. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Sarasota County has extensive experience in providing public education on conservation through our website, exhibits, workshops, speaking engagements, brochures and incentive programs.

The County as a participant in FEMA's Community Rating System holds a Class 5 rating. The county was awarded the James Lee Witt Local Award for Excellence by the State Floodplain Managers Association and FEMA in 2002. We are a Community Technical Partner (CTP) with FEMA and have entered into a 3-way Mapping Agreement Statement (MAS) with FEMA and SWFWMD for the conversion of the county's digital floodplain maps and studies to Digital-Flood Insurance Rate Maps (D-FIRMs).

The county received the Florida Stormwater Association's 2008 Excellence Award for having the best Stormwater Utility Program in Florida. This prestigious award concentrates on four major areas: Flood Protection, Water Quality, Operations & Maintenance, and the Capital Improvement Program. A Land Development Ordinance to further the objectives of floodplain management requires all new development have stormwater management systems and finished floor elevations designed at or above the 100-year flood elevation. Developments are required to demonstrate that they will not result in adverse increases in off-site flood stages within the appropriate county watershed model.

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The Water-Efficient Landscape Ordinance won a statewide award for innovation. Irrigation restrictions that allow for once-a-week irrigation are enforced by code enforcement officers. Reduction of potable water use is encouraged with our rain barrel harvesting program. By Ordinance developers are required to install reuse lines throughout new development if a reuse system exists within one hundred and fifty feet of any property line of a subdivision, single or multi-family residence or any non-residential lot or use.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding Total Funding

Applicant Share 155,000 230,000 155,000 540,000Manasota 230,000 155,000 385,000Total 155,000 460,000 310,000 925,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesProject Milestones

Milestone Projected DateDesign Complete 06/30/2011 Construction Start 08/31/2012 Monitoring Complete 08/29/2014

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name City of North Port Reclaimed Water Transmission Expansion Phase I Project Number N277 Cooperator City of North Port Department Public Utilities Contact Person Pamela Ridolfi Address 6644 W. Price Boulevard City Sate Zip North Port, FL 342914106 Phone # 941-240-8000 ext8024 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

X Alternative Water Supply Conservation

X Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

In 2007 the City of North Port and the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) entered into an agreement to fund the City of North Port Reuse Master Plan Project L629. One of the objectives of the project was to provide preliminary designs and recommendations for the expansion of the reclaimed system.

The City of North Port adopted this Reuse Master Plan, which set forth a program of capital improvements designed to expand the reclaimed water transmission system. The City entered into a contract with SWFWMD to fund the construction of a reclaimed water storage tank in 2009, which will provide the necessary storage capacity to serve future customers. The next phase of this project will be to extend the existing reclaimed water service line to the north from the existing central Wastewater Treatment Plant along Pan American Boulevard up to West Price Boulevard and along West Price Boulevard to the intersection at Sumter Boulevard. This project includes approximately 22,000 feet of pipe and has the potential to offset over 1.25 mgd of groundwater/potable water used for irrigation. The anticipated customers to hook up to this extended transmission line include the Gardens of the Five Senses; Glenallen Elementary School and soccer fields; Narramore Sports Park; Police training course; North Port High School; Heron Creek Middle School; Butler Park; and the future Youth Community Center.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

The City of North Port has one of the lowest per-capita water use rates in the region, approximately 76 gallons per-capita per day (gpdc). This can be attributed to an extensive conservation program, which includes a tiered-rate structure, a reuse water program, community and educational efforts, irrigation enforcement, and the pursuit of floodplain management. Reuse water is provided to golf courses, residential developments, the government complex, commercial businesses and roadway medians. The City is expanding reuse in accordance with the 2007 Reuse Master Plan to offset potable water use. Water conservation is enforced by issuing tickets and fines for irrigation violations. The conservation program offers brochures and literature, conservation classes for children at schools and several neighborhood associations, and conservation displays at the Business Expo, the North Port Library and public buildings. The City hosts special events such as a Florida Friendly Landscaping seminar and the Environmental Fair at the Garden of the Five Senses. The City's website provides specific information on water conservation and the City's Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) includes a section on water conservation that is sent to all utility

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customers annually. Floodplain management projects include watershed hydraulic modeling to evaluate the most effective management practices and alternatives in the Big Slough, Myakkahatchee Creek and Charlotte Harbor Watersheds, stormwater management education, evaluation of flood control structures within the City's stormwater canal system, a stormwater study to assess projects and funding, and continued maintenance programs for debris and vegetation removal from the City waterways. In addition, in November 2007, the City of North Port passed Ordinance No. 2007-45, Fertilizer and Landscape Management, in an effort to protect the quality of the City's potable water.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding Total Funding

Applicant Share 194,500 583,500 1,167,000 1,945,000Manasota 194,500 583,500 1,167,000 1,945,000Total 389,000 1,167,000 2,334,000 3,890,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesDesign of reclaimed water transmission 06/01/2011 Begin construction 11/01/2011 Final Completion 04/30/2014 Complete Construction 10/01/2014

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Sarasota County - Englewood CRA Stormwater Retrofit Project Number N306 Cooperator Sarasota County Department Environmental Services Contact Person Deb Banks Address 1001 Sarasota Center Blvd. City Sate Zip Sarasota, FL 34240 Phone # 941-861-0660 Email [email protected] Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement X Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

The Englewood Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) commercial district is located along Dearborn Street west of Indiana Ave (SR 776) in Sarasota County. Untreated stormwater runoff from this commercial district, a 71 acre urban drainage area, currently discharges 51 acres directly into the Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve (an Outstanding Florida Water) and 20 acres to the Gottfried Creek watershed. This project is for the design, permitting, and construction of a stormwater retrofit system to provide 100% of regulatory treatment requirements for both the existing development in the Englewood commercial district as well as future development/redevelopment. The outlook on future development and redevelopment within the commercial district is challenged by the prospect of having to provide individual stormwater systems on each parcel which would inhibit the maximized use of available property. This project will provide the required regulatory treatment, reduce or eliminate the need to provide individual stormwater treatment systems on each parcel, locate the system within the current public ROW or on publicly owned properties, and most importantly eliminate or minimize direct runoff into the Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve.

This stormwater retrofit project will utilize LID technologies as opposed to existing traditional practices to meet the needs of the Englewood CRA commercial district. Sarasota County¿s parallel process of developing an LID Manual led to preliminary discussions and meetings with District and regulatory staff. These meetings resulted in a conceptual agreement to consider permit applications using LID technologies to meet stormwater treatment requirements. In addition to providing 100% of stormwater treatment requirements utilizing LID technologies, water quality monitoring and educational outreach components will also be included. The result will be an innovative, real-world, commercial retrofit project which will implement existing or new LID technologies where they can subsequently be studied and evaluated on a long term basis. The project will provide the required stormwater treatment and attenuation necessary for full commercial development of individual parcels while providing a net benefit to the Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve (an OFW).

The project is funded through Capital Improvement Program (CIP) dollars, and this request is for additional grant funding for FY2012. Grant funds will be used primarily for construction. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

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Sarasota County has extensive experience in providing public education on conservation through our website, exhibits, workshops, speaking engagements, brochures and incentive programs.

The County as a participant in FEMA's Community Rating System holds a Class 5 rating. The county was awarded the James Lee Witt Local Award for Excellence by the State Floodplain Managers Association and FEMA in 2002. We are a Community Technical Partner (CTP) with FEMA and have entered into a 3-way Mapping Agreement Statement (MAS) with FEMA and SWFWMD for the conversion of the county's digital floodplain maps and studies to Digital-Flood Insurance Rate Maps (D-FIRMs).

The county received the Florida Stormwater Association's 2008 Excellence Award for having the best Stormwater Utility Program in Florida. This prestigious award concentrates on four major areas: Flood Protection, Water Quality, Operations & Maintenance, and the Capital Improvement Program. A Land Development Ordinance to further the objectives of floodplain management requires all new development have stormwater management systems and finished floor elevations designed at or above the 100-year flood elevation. Developments are required to demonstrate that they will not result in adverse increases in off-site flood stages within the appropriate county watershed model.

The Water-Efficient Landscape Ordinance won a statewide award for innovation. Irrigation restrictions that allow for once-a-week irrigation are enforced by code enforcement officers. Reduction of potable water use is encouraged with our rain barrel harvesting program. By Ordinance developers are required to install reuse lines throughout new development if a reuse system exists within one hundred and fifty feet of any property line of a subdivision, single or multi-family residence or any non-residential lot or use.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding Total Funding

Applicant Share 750,000 3,000,000 3,750,000Manasota 750,000 3,000,000 3,750,000Total 1,500,000 6,000,000 7,500,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesProject Milestone

Milestone Projected DateCommence Construction 06/29/2011 Project Close Out 01/31/2013

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name BRU / City of Bradenton Reclaimed Water Project Number N336 Cooperator Braden River Utilities Department Progessive Water Resources Llc Contact Person Stephen Suau Address 5589 Marquesas Circle Ste 202 City Sate Zip Sarasota, FL 34233 Phone # 941-552-5657 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

X Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Braden River Utilities (BRU) is the private irrigation provider for the Lakewood Ranch Development and provides non-potable landscape irrigation to several Community Development Districts in Lakewood Ranch as well as the Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District. The BRU service area is located within the Most Impacted Area of the Southern Water Use Caution Area. Source water for the BRU irrigation system currently consists of a diverse set of resources including ground water, surface water, and in some instances, reclaimed water. As part of BRU¿s longstanding commitment to responsible development and water management, objectives include increasing the use of reclaimed water as a primary irrigation source, and conjunctively using Alternative Water Supplies to meet BRU¿s water demands and offset the use of traditional supplies. With the recent elimination of the Braden River Watershed Overlay, the opportunity now exists to further this objective. We believe that these goals align with those of the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD).

Towards this end, BRU is currently negotiating a 20 year reclaimed water agreement with the City of Bradenton to provide 4 mgd of reclaimed water. This request is for SWFWMD cost-share for the infrastructure construction necessary to facilitate the beneficial use of the City of Bradenton¿s reclaimed water in the BRU service area. BRU has completed a Reclaimed Water Supply and Demand Study that identifies anticipated demands and infrastructure needs. BRU is committed to continue to pursue future opportunities with the City of Bradenton and other reclaimed water providers to increase the quantity of water for beneficial irrigation purposes. The strategic location of the BRU service area provides an opportunity for implementation of a regional reclaimed water system. Regional reclaimed water inter-connects could ultimately include Aqua Utilities (existing), City of Sarasota (proposed), City of Bradenton (proposed), Sarasota County (in negotiations) and possibly Manatee County.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances. Lakewood Ranch became one of the first communities to adopt Florida Green Building Coalition

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standards which include several water management and water conservation strategies, such as Florida Friendly landscaping and irrigation system efficiency as well as potable water indoor water conservation devices and appliances. BRU is the associated private irrigation utility for Lakewood Ranch and also provides water conservation educational materials to its customers. BRU is not charged with developing, implementing or enforcing flood protection ordinances.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding Total Funding

Applicant Share 4,500,000 4,500,000Manasota 4,500,000 4,500,000Total 9,000,000 9,000,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesFianlize Prepare Reclaimed Water Demand/Supply Study 01/15/2011 Execute 20 Year Agreement between BRU and City of Bradenton 02/01/2011 Negotiate Inter-local Agreement between BRU and Manatee County 02/01/2011 Issue Request for Professional Design Services per CCNA 09/01/2011 Select and Authorize Professional Design Services 10/01/2011 Complete Design and Permitting 02/01/2012 Issue Request for Contractor Bids 02/15/2012 Select and Authorize Contractor to Initiate Work 03/15/2012 Complete Construction 09/28/2012

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Green Streets Initiative - 5th Street Project Number N340 Cooperator Palmetto Department Community Redevelopment Agency Contact Person Thomas Levin Address 1202 W. Linebaugh Ave. City Sate Zip Tampa, FL 33612 Phone # 813-931-8040 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply X Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands X Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco X Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:This project is envisioned as a "Green Street" prototype for a Low Impact Development (LID) approach to urban streets and redevelopment in the City of Palmetto. The site is located in Downtown Palmetto within the CRA district on 5th Street between 8th Street (Business U.S. 41) and 10th Street (Old Main Street). This street was chosen because it is uniquely suited to address options within existing rights-of-way as well as create a model for encouraging private redevelopment. Within this project site there is the ability to augment the right-of-way as well as to embrace a land parcel owned by the CRA that can demonstrate how similarly situated private parcels within the CRA can utilize LID techniques to mitigate for stormwater impacts and minimize landscape irrigation needs.

Existing older urban areas have difficulty improving stormwater by traditional attenuation and treatment methods and limited land resources to develop regional collection and treatment systems . The project is intended to address current water quality concerns for urban streets as well as address how adjacent parcels can be developed to meet regulatory requirements through a variety of LID techniques such as landscape islands, rain gardens, bio-swales and pervious pavement. A corollary goal is address stormwater as a resource for supplemental irrigation. The degree to which all these goals can be attained will be assessed at the design stage and be available for long term monitoring and assessment.

This project is funded through the City of Palmetto Redevelopment Authority and this grant request is for FY2012. Grant funds will be used to design and construct stormwater improvements utilizing Low Impact Development techniques in an integrated Green Streets approach. Palmetto's procurement policy encourages the participation of minority-and woman-owned business enterprises and local businesses within the CRA boundaries.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.The City of Palmetto Comprehensive plan has been a blueprint for water conservation and stormwater quality efforts. The City has also adopted "Downtown Development Guidelines" that encourages redevelopment and public use for a more sustainable urban design model. The CRA is currently implementing an incentive based program that would provide funding for businesses to upgrade their properties through storefront grants, landscaping to meet Florida Friendly standards, providing for reclaimed irrigation and enhanced storm water treatment among many other positive "Green" initiatives. State, City and

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NPDES standards establish the baseline minimum but the city is looking beyond this to improve the water quality in our surrounding waterways including the Manatee River and Terra Ceia Bay.

The City is also in control of their own sewer plant and have been diligently improving the plant, especially the pipe distribution system. In 1960, when the plant went online, it treated 1.4 million gallons per day with a population of 6,000 people. Today with almost 15,000 people, the plant only processes 1.2 million gallons per day. This is from improvements or replacement of existing leaky pipes and also from eliminating cross connections to storm sewers. This work was accomplished with assistance from a Cooperative Funding Grant from SWFWMD. The city today has an excellent inflow and infiltration elimination program. A reclaimed water system that is affordable and popular is in place for about 90% of the city. The city is actively pursuing deep well storage for the reclaimed water system (PARS) to further expand the reclaimed water system.

This 5th Street project is conceived to demonstrate best practices to improve water quality and to conserve/reuse this water resource.The Conceptual Master Plan for this project has already been funded, prepared and approved by the CRA. Funding is available as early as FY2011 to begin detailed design. Local stakeholders have been involved and support this project including the City Commissioners, CRA, Planning and Zoning and Public Works.There has been discussion regarding the potential to expand this concept within the urban watershed.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding Total Funding

Applicant Share 10,000 100,000 650,000 760,000Manasota 650,000 650,000Total 10,000 100,000 1,300,000 1,410,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesDesign 06/11/2011 Permitting 10/14/2011 Construction 10/01/2012

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Lake Manatee Watershed Management Plan Project Number N341 Cooperator Manatee County Department Natural Resources Contact Person Charlie Hunsicker Address 415 10th Street West City Sate Zip Bradenton, FL 342050000 Phone # 941-745-3727 ext3727 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply X Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response X Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration X Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:This project will create a Watershed Management Plan for the Lake Manatee Watershed that includes Lake Manatee, the North and East forks of the Manatee River, Gilly Creek, and smaller contributing subwatersheds. Specifically, this initiative is to plan, design, and ultimately implement a comprehensive watershed management plan for the Lake Manatee watershed that will address all four SWFWMD Areas of Responsibility (AORs) and develop potential alternative projects that are consistent with, and support other plan objectives. The completed plan will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for adoption, and will include short term and long term projects for improvements that may include stormwater reuse, smart growth, revised land development standards, sediment control, wetland or floodplain restoration, flood level abatement, aquifer protection, and restoration of natural flow regimes. An essential element will be creation of a pollutant loading model. It is the County's intent to consolidate and update goals and objectives from the District's SWIM Plan, the Tampa Bay Estuary Program's (TBEP) CCMP, and the County into one strategy that would include comprehensive monitoring of water quality and pollutant load, detailed mapping, flood and pollutant load modeling, and prioritized practical project proposals to improve water quality, restore natural runoff regimes, provide water supply, and protect natural resources. Products will be posted on the Water Atlas website. Local funding to be included in FY2012 budget request for this project will come from ad valorem revenue, mining mitigation and permitting fees, and possible augmentation from the TBEP or others. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.Lake Manatee is designated under Chapter 62-302 F.A.C. as a Class I (potable water source) surface waterbody. The County established a Watershed Protection Overlay District for the Lake Manatee Watershed in its Land Development Code (LDC) that restricts activities within the watershed. The LDC also requires all new stormwater management systems within the overlay district be designed to meet Outstanding Florida Water (OFW) discharge criteria.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding Total Funding

Applicant Share 150,000 150,000 300,000Manasota 150,000 150,000 300,000Total 300,000 300,000 600,000

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Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesContract Execution 03/31/2012 Completion of Draft Plan 06/01/2013 Completion of Final Plan 09/01/2014

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Dona Bay Hydrologic Restoration Project Number N342 Cooperator Sarasota County Department Environmental Services Contact Person Deb Banks Address 1001 Sarasota Center Blvd. City Sate Zip Sarasota, FL 34240 Phone # 941-861-0660 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement X Water Quality Monitoring

X Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water X Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response X Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

X Charlotte Citrus X Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

This cooperative funding application proposes a multi-phase implementation plan for the Dona Bay Watershed Management Plan (DBWMP), previously cooperatively funded by the basin under L493 and the Pilot treatment study and an intermediate well under HO88. The project proposes to divert, store and transport excess freshwater flows from Cow Pen Slough (CPS) prior to discharging them into the Dona Bay Estuary providing an alternative water supply in the SWUCA as well as environmental benefits to the bay. The water would be ultimately transported to the County's Carlton Facility for treatment and distribution. The potential capacity is estimated in 3, 5, 10, and 15 mgd phases. The DBWMP was finalized in June 2007, and as design has progressed, the implementation plan has evolved. The project covers elements including design, permitting and construction for a new weir structure in the CPS canal near the historic ridge line, the phased adaptation of the Venice Minerals site to a reservoir (2.3 BG, 3 mgd), a conveyance system from the proposed weir to join the future Venice Minerals site. Because of uncertainties such as water supply demands, the Albritton Reservoir that is part of future phases is not included at this time. Certain initial project components will be sized to accommodate the increased capacities once Albritton is brought online. The County, District and Authority staff are working through several funding issues such as the most suitable water treatment system, Authority involvement in the project, and the portion of regional capacity strictly related to the Dona Bay project through the project agreement between the Authority and the County. The objective is to decrease excess freshwater flows to Dona Bay, while creating a beneficial alternative water supply to meet potable water demands in the area. Implementation of the DBWMP will address the water resources issues including: 1) Providing a more natural freshwater/saltwater regime in the tidal portions of Dona Bay by removing a portion of the excess flow; 2) Provide an opportunity for alternative water supply development along with environmental restoration; 3) Provide some flood protection through storage; 4) Provide pollutant load removal and 5) Provide rehydration of wetlands by rerouting flow to the original slough path. The request for FY12 is $2,193,612 from the Manasota Basin Board. The County previously began design\permitting for West Pinelands restoration, the new weir in Cow Pen Slough, phased modifications of the Venice Minerals mine to a reservoir, and the conveyance from the new weir to Venice Minerals. New funds will be used to finish design\permit tasks not completed in FY11 and\or begin construction of a weir in Cow Pen Slough and the conveyance from the new weir to Venice Minerals. The total Phase 1 & 2 project cost is estimated at approximately $75 million at this time. The District portion requested (excluding prior County expenditures for land acquisition) is approximately $26.5 million. The County and Authority currently have an MOU to finalize a project agreement by July 2010 for regional capacity from this project. If an

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agreement can be reached that meets the intent of District Policy 130-4, then Governing Board funding may be available for the project. The existing Dona Bay watershed has been significantly impacted by man-made drainage activities, which increased the efficiency and volume of freshwater being discharged to its tidal estuary. Historical maps indicate that a significant portion of the current watershed may have been diverted to Dona Bay by the man-made CPS canal. Sarasota County has acquired lands that are strategically located in the watershed and initiated monitoring of freshwater flows to, and natural system and water quality indicators in, the tidal portions of Dona Bay.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Sarasota County has extensive experience in providing public education on conservation through our website, exhibits, workshops, speaking engagements, brochures and incentive programs. The County as a participant in FEMA's Community Rating System holds a Class 5 rating. The county was awarded the James Lee Witt Local Award for Excellence by the State Floodplain Managers Association and FEMA in 2002. We are a Community Technical Partner (CTP) with FEMA and have entered into a 3-way Mapping Agreement Statement (MAS) with FEMA and SWFWMD for the conversion of the county's digital floodplain maps and studies to Digital-Flood Insurance Rate Maps (D-FIRMs). The county received the Florida Stormwater Association's 2008 Excellence Award for having the best Stormwater Utility Program in Florida. This prestigious award concentrates on four major areas: Flood Protection, Water Quality, Operations & Maintenance, and the Capital Improvement Program. A Land Development Ordinance to further the objectives of floodplain management requires all new development have stormwater management systems and finished floor elevations designed at or above the 100-year flood elevation. Developments are required to demonstrate that they will not result in adverse increases in off-site flood stages within the appropriate county watershed model. The Water-Efficient Landscape Ordinance won a statewide award for innovation. Irrigation restrictions that allow for once-a-week irrigation are enforced by code enforcement officers. Reduction of potable water use is encouraged with our rain barrel harvesting program. By Ordinance developers are required to install reuse lines throughout new development if a reuse system exists within one hundred and fifty feet of any property line of a subdivision, single or multi-family residence or any non-residential lot or use.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding Total Funding

Applicant Share 23,121,827 2,200,000 2,193,612 20,531,365 48,046,804Manasota 500,000 2,193,612 23,843,354 26,536,966Total 23,621,827 2,200,000 4,387,224 44,374,719 74,583,770Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesMilestone

Milestone Projected DateComplete Design and Permitting Phase 1A 01/31/2011 Initiate Construction Phase 1A 07/29/2011

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Manatee Co. Country Meadows RW Transmission Project Number N344 Cooperator Manatee County Department Utilities Contact Person Amy Merrill Address 4410 66th Street W City Sate Zip Bradenton, FL 34210 Phone # 941-798-6745 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply Conservation

X Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:The project entails installing 4000 feet of 10 inch and 8 inch HDPE reuse water line as an extension of the current Manatee County Agricultural Reclaim System (MARS) in order to connect 247 1 acre lots in the Country Meadows subdivision. The 247 lots in the proposed project area used an average of 616 gpd of potable water for irrigation in 2010. In addition, the proposed distribution line would allow for the future connection of an additional 51 homes to the reclaimed water system. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

This reclaimed water line extension will further enhance the existing Manatee County Agricultural Reclaim System (MARS) which is an integral part of Manatee County water conservation program. Our overall program includes existing metering and loss reduction programs, water conservation rate structures, urban and agricultural reclaim water irrigation supply, public education, SWUCA based level of service for water supply at 110 gpfcpd, land development codes requiring non-potable sources for irrigation in new developments, water supply protection ordinances and the use of aquifer storage and recovery for potable and potentially reclaim waters. This system reduces demand for public potable water for irrigation, improves overall utilization of existing SWFWMD water resources and provides on demand high quality irrigation water for our urban and agricultural customers.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding Total Funding

Applicant Share 234,858 234,858Manasota 234,858 234,858Total 469,716 469,716Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

Timelines

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Complete Funding Agreement with SWFWMD 11/30/2011 Complete Engineering Design 01/31/2013 Bid Construction of 10" and 8" HDPE reuse water line 04/29/2013 Begin construction 06/15/2013

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Manatee County Regional RW to FBenergy Project Number N350 Cooperator Manatee County Department Utilities Contact Person Amy Merrill Address 4410 66th Street W City Sate Zip Bradenton, FL 34210 Phone # 941-798-6745 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply Conservation

X Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

This project would include the construction of an on-site reclaimed water main and an upsized off-site reclaimed water main for a sixty megawatt biomass renewable energy electrical power generation facility. It is anticipated that the facility will use approximately 1.3 MGD of water for equipment cooling purposes. This proposed project will allow for the usage of reclaimed water rather than potable water.

Future master reuses plans and interconnect studies for reclaimed water by the County, the City of Bradenton, the City of Palmetto, and the Southwest Florida Water Management District depict a reclaimed water line thirty (30) inches in diameter in the area of the proposed project. This line would also facilitate disposal of reclaimed water through a deep injection well in the Port area currently being pursued by the Manatee County Utility System.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

This reclaimed water line extension will further enhance the existing Manatee County Agricultural Reclaim System (MARS) which is an integral part of Manatee County water conservation program. Our overall program includes existing metering and loss reduction programs, water conservation rate structures, urban and agricultural reclaim water irrigation supply, public education, SWUCA based level of service for water supply at 110 gpfcpd, land development codes requiring non-potable sources for irrigation in new developments, water supply protection ordinances and the use of aquifer storage and recovery for potable and potentially reclaim waters. This system reduces demand for public potable water for irrigation, improves overall utilization of existing SWFWMD water resources and provides on demand high quality irrigation water for our urban and agricultural customers.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding Total Funding

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Applicant Share 3,815,500 3,815,500Manasota 3,815,500 3,815,500Total 7,631,000 7,631,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesComplete Funding Agreement 11/30/2011 Complete Engineering Design 02/29/2012 Begin construction 11/30/2012

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name BRU / City of Sarasota Reclaimed Water Project Number N355 Cooperator Braden River Utilities Department Progessive Water Resources Llc Contact Person Stephen Suau Address 5589 Marquesas Circle Ste 202 City Sate Zip Sarasota, FL 34233 Phone # 941-552-5657 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

X Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Braden River Utilities (BRU) is the private irrigation provider for the Lakewood Ranch Development and provides non-potable landscape irrigation to several Community Development Districts in Lakewood Ranch as well as the Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District. The BRU service area is located within the Most Impacted Area of the Southern Water Use Caution Area. Source water for the BRU irrigation system currently consists of a diverse set of resources including ground water, surface water, and in some instances, reclaimed water. As part of BRU¿s longstanding commitment to responsible development and water management, objectives include increasing the use of reclaimed water as a primary irrigation source, and conjunctively using Alternative Water Supplies to meet BRU¿s water demands and offset the use of traditional supplies. With the recent elimination of the Braden River Watershed Overlay, the opportunity now exists to further this objective. We believe that these goals align with those of the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD).

Towards this end, BRU has recently negotiated a 20-year reclaimed water agreement with the City of Sarasota to provide 2 mgd of reclaimed water. This request is for SWFWMD to cost-share the infrastructure construction necessary to facilitate the beneficial use of the City of Sarasota¿s reclaimed water in the BRU service area. BRU has completed a Reclaimed Water Supply and Demand Study that identifies anticipated demands and infrastructure needs. BRU is committed to continue to pursue future opportunities with the City of Sarasota and other reclaimed water providers to increase the quantity of water for beneficial irrigation purposes. The strategic location of the BRU service area provides an opportunity for implementation of a regional reclaimed water system. Regional reclaimed water inter-connects could ultimately include Aqua Utilities (existing), City of Sarasota (proposed), City of Bradenton (proposed), Sarasota County (in negotiations) and possibly Manatee County.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

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Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances. Lakewood Ranch became one of the first communities to adopt Florida Green Building Coalition standards which include several water management and water conservation strategies, such as Florida Friendly landscaping and irrigation system efficiency as well as potable water indoor water conservation devices and appliances. BRU is the associated private irrigation utility for Lakewood Ranch and also provides water conservation educational materials to its customers. BRU is not charged with developing, implementing or enforcing flood protection ordinances.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding

Total Funding

Applicant Share 1,500,000 1,500,000Manasota 1,500,000 1,500,000Total 3,000,000 3,000,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesCompleted

Milestone Projected DateExecuted a 20 Year Agreement between BRU and City of Sarasota 12/02/2010 Issued Request for Professional Design Services 12/02/2010 Selected and Authorized Professional Design Services 12/03/2010

DMilestone Projected DatePrepared BRU Reclaimed Water Demand/Supply Study 01/15/2011

EMilestone Projected DateNegotiate Inter-local Agreement between BRU and Manatee County 02/01/2011

FMilestone Projected DateComplete Design and Permitting 03/01/2011

GMilestone Projected DateIssue Request for Contractor Bids 03/15/2011

HMilestone Projected DateSelect and Authorize Contractor to Initiate Work 04/15/2011

IMilestone Projected DateComplete Construction 09/30/2011

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Island Adventures Pilot Progam Project Number N372 Cooperator Natures Academy DepartmentContact Person Billy Payne Address 3645 Cortez Road Suite 130 City Sate Zip Bradenton, FL 34210 Phone # 941-538-6829 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement X Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply X Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco X Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

A study by the State Education and Environmental Roundtable (SEER) states that "learning outside the classroom is a powerful and creative tool to the academic focus of much school work and can encourage individuals to develop a sense of ownership and responsibility for our environment and its resources."

The Island Adventures Pilot Project (IAPP), a hands-on outdoor environmental education program, focuses on the critical role that water plays in shaping and sustaining Florida's natural systems within the Tampa Bay watershed and estuary. Immersed in a series of activities, participants gain a deeper understanding and compassion for the complex hydrology and ecology of the area, why it is significant, relevant anthropogenic threats and future watershed conservation measures needed. IAPP activities begin with a mangrove kayak/nature walk designed to educate participants about the role mangroves play within watershed and estuarine systems. Filtration, storm water runoff, and water quality are highlighted. This is followed by an investigation of the seagrass community that focuses on invertebrate diversity. Water quality tests are performed at both activity locations to illustrate the relationship between biodiversity and water quality. Finally, participants engage in a coastal clean-up to remove trash, reducing habitat and water quality degradation.

The implementation of these activities allows IAPP to achieve its ultimate goal of fostering better stewardship of the region's limited resources. Additional project goals are to increase awareness of the impacts a growing population imposes on the Tampa Bay watershed and estuary, and to use outdoor environmental education as a vehicle to enhance participant knowledge, increase classroom performance and supplement teacher curricula.

IAPP takes place at 2 locations, Fort De Soto Park in Pinellas County and Coquina Beach in Manatee County. These locations fall within the Pinellas-Anclote and Manasota Basins and also house Nature's Academy educational facilities. The proximity to the Tampa Bay watershed and estuary lends itself as a vital educational resource that can and should be utilized by local school districts. Nature's Academy believes the health of Tampa Bay lies in the hands of its future stewards and it is vital to inspire a sense of ownership in its neighbors. Consequently, the ecology and sustainability of the Tampa Bay estuary should be a central tenant of education for the Manatee and Pinellas school districts. Nature's

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Academy will target 2000 fifth grade students for the 2011/12 school year from these districts. In collaboration with district officials and curriculum specialists, participant selection is based on schools with the most need, which are identified as having Title I status. In year one (2009/10), Nature's Academy secured funding for 300 students who successfully completed IAPP. An evaluation of pre and post program tests resulted in 88% of students showing learning gains. Currently in year two (2010/11), we have secured funding for 500 students and have conducted programs. Nature's Academy intends to increase these numbers each year over the next eight years until IAPP is established as a district wide program throughout both counties.

In accomplishing IAPP goals, participants gain an increase in knowledge and awareness of natural systems and reflect a change in attitude toward water resource conservation. Results are measured and evaluated by: tracking the number of participants; pre/post tests to assess prior knowledge and subject retention; student and teacher evaluation surveys to assess an overall change in attitude and environmental responsibility; student conservation projects and sharing day to present to classmates, teachers, and community residents fostering stewardship. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

The Island Adventures Pilot Project (IAPP) addresses a multitude of issues- both environmental and educational. Tampa Bay, Florida's largest open-water estuary harbors a rich and diverse assemblage of plants and animals, along with a rapidly growing human population that has made the region the second largest metropolitan area in the state. The environmental impacts of a growing population coupled with yearly school budget shortfalls and the majority of Manatee and Pinellas County fifth graders failing science each year are all cause for concern. This identifies a clear need within the community.

The Ecosystem Services Research Program (ESRP) has studied the benefits of nature in the Tampa Bay estuary. Wetlands protect us from floods and recharge aquifers; estuaries, rivers and lakes produce catchable fish and other important resources for the region. These ecosystems ensure our health and well being, yet they are often taken for granted. With such fast-paced growth, it is essential to preserve, protect, restore and improve the water quality of natural systems within the estuary. IAPP addresses critical issues about the natural hydrologic and ecological functions through outdoor environmental education. The development of IAPP has enabled us to assist local school districts by targeting students and partnering with their teachers. IAPP facilitates environmental awareness, fosters better stewardship of our local resources and creates future ambassadors of sustainability invoking a system of change throughout the community.

Nature¿s Academy has been conducting outdoor environmental education programs since 2007. We provide an educational conduit to teach the value or our natural resources, ecosystems, and wildlife. Thousands of students from both the local community and across the country have participated in our programs. Our board members and staff bring over five decades of environmental education experience in Florida. We are dedicated to conservation and sustainability and share this passion through education. With the acquisition of our educational facility at Fort De Soto Park (Pinellas) and Coquina Beach on Anna Maria Island (Manatee), we have a viable platform to conduct our programs. Nature¿s Academy¿s experience, expertise, knowledge, and facilities enable us to successfully implement and carry out the Island Adventures Pilot Program (IAPP). In the program¿s first year (2009/10), 300 Pinellas County students participated in the IAPP. Our pre and post test data showed that 88% of participants demonstrated learning gains as a result of the program.

Having run IAPP and managed grant funds, Nature¿s Academy has formed numerous partnerships that assist us and are directly involved with the IAPP. United Parks Services (UPS) and Pinellas County Parks and Recreation provide facilities and program equipment. Pinellas and Manatee County School Districts provide the foundation for a majority of our student participants. SWFWMD, Walmart, Sam¿s Club, and Florida Native Plant Society are all funding sources.

Funding Source Prior Funding

FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding

Total Funding

Applicant Share 56,133 56,133Manasota 21,875 21,875Pinellas Anclote 22,875 22,875Total 100,883 100,883Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

Timelines2012 Fiscal Year

Milestone Projected DateTeacher Workshops, Field Trip, and Pre/Post Tests 12/16/2011 Student Conservation Projects 03/31/2012 School Sharing Day, Student/Teacher Surveys 05/01/2012 Pre/Post Test and Survey Analysis, Final Report Writing and Submission 08/01/2012

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Bee Ridge Water Alternative Project Number N381 Cooperator Sarasota County Department Environmental Services Contact Person Deb Banks Address 1001 Sarasota Center Blvd. City Sate Zip Sarasota, FL 34240 Phone # 941-861-0660 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

X Alternative Water Supply Conservation

X Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

This alternative water supply project involves the development of a feasibility study and construction of facilities to help the county create a system of treatment, storage, transmission and disposal of differing qualities of reclaim water so that the most cost effective treatment method can be used to create the largest net benefit. The study will investigate making a part of the Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) capable of producing reclaim water that meets Advance Wastewater Treatment (AWWT) standards, develop a preliminary design, and look at the potential to create, store and transmit 1.5 ¿ 3 million gallons per day of low nutrient reclaim water that can offset groundwater withdrawals in the northern portion of Sarasota County. This project will have direct benefits in offsetting county potable water demands used for irrigation, reducing permitted groundwater quantities, and offsetting future groundwater withdrawal quantities within the SWUCA and the MIA. Currently the Bee Ridge WRF produces reclaim water meeting advance secondary public access reuse standards. While this level of treatment is acceptable for many locations, in the northern portion of Sarasota County there is a need to provide a higher level of treatment (AWWT level) for areas within the Braden River watershed in order to expand reclaim service to this area. In an initial investigation by the county which included the decommissioning the Siesta Key WRF (thereby redirecting sewer flows inland to the Bee Ridge WRF) indicate that in a few years there is the potential for producing up to 5 million gallons per day of reclaim water at this higher standard. The decommissioning of the Siesta Key plant will have the added benefit of removing an estimated 5,800 Lbs of Nitrogen and 2,000 Lbs of Phosphorous per year that is currently permitted to discharge into Sarasota Bay. The 9 MGD Bee Ridge facility offers a unique opportunity for the county to use different levels of treatment to achieve targeted levels of nitrogen and phosphorous removal so that it can deliver a reclaim product that will offset current groundwater use, will provide cost savings to the end user by reducing fertilizer needs, and has the overall effect of reducing nutrient loads on the environment with the removal of the Siesta plant flows from Sarasota Bay.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

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Sarasota County has extensive experience in providing public education on conservation through our website, exhibits, workshops, speaking engagements, brochures and incentive programs. The County as a participant in FEMA¿s Community Rating System holds a Class 5 rating. The county was awarded the James Lee Witt Local Award for Excellence by the State Floodplain Managers Association and FEMA in 2002. We are a Community Technical Partner (CTP) with FEMA and have entered into a 3-way Mapping Agreement Statement (MAS) with FEMA and SWFWMD for the conversion of the county¿s digital floodplain maps and studies to Digital-Flood Insurance Rate Maps (D-FIRMs). The county received the Florida Stormwater Association's 2008 Excellence Award for having the best Stormwater Utility Program in Florida. This prestigious award concentrates on four major areas: Flood Protection, Water Quality, Operations & Maintenance, and the Capital Improvement Program. A Land Development Ordinance to further the objectives of floodplain management requires all new development have stormwater management systems and finished floor elevations designed at or above the 100-year flood elevation. Developments are required to demonstrate that they will not result in adverse increases in off-site flood stages within the appropriate county watershed model. The Water-Efficient Landscape Ordinance won a statewide award for innovation. Irrigation restrictions that allow for once-a-week irrigation are enforced by code enforcement officers. Reduction of potable water use is encouraged with our rain barrel harvesting program. By Ordinance developers are required to install reuse lines throughout new development if a reuse system exists within one hundred and fifty feet of any property line of a subdivision, single or multi-family residence or any non-residential lot or use.

Funding Source Prior Funding

FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding

Total Funding

Applicant Share 26,475 50,000 173,525 8,000,000 8,250,000Manasota 250,000 8,000,000 8,250,000Total 26,475 50,000 423,525 16,000,000 16,500,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesProject Milestones

Milestone Projected DateData Collection 12/30/2011 Final Plan 11/29/2012 Start Construction 02/27/2014

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name 2011 Rainwater Harvesting - SWFWMD Project Number N397 Cooperator The Home Depot USA Incorporated DepartmentContact Person David Kazerooni Address 2455 Paces Ferry Road Nw - C19 City Sate Zip Atlanta, GA 303394024 Phone # 770-384-2280 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

X Alternative Water Supply X Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

X Charlotte X Citrus Desoto Hardee X Hernando X Highlands X Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion X Pasco X Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter X Polk

Project Description:

Installation of a rainwater collection system to be installed in each of the above mentioned Home Depot Garden Centers. A rainwater collection system will collect the water collected from the garden center catchment area along with the condensate from the HVAC units on the roof top. This water is for re-use in the garden centers. These systems will include Corrugated Steel Tank 6 x 20 total storage capacity of 4150 gallons. Complete conveyance system including a pump, floating extractor, and pump control. Motorized Municipal water backup valve, flow meter and pre-filter for system.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

The Home Depot is taking steps to become a partner in the community in water conservation, water quality, by significantly reducing water use in our garden centers. The implementation of a rainwater harvest system shall take steps to collect rainwater and water generated by condensation off of the HVAC rooftop units. This will provide a source of water during hot summer days and during rain event days. The expected reduction of water usage over one year is 500,000 gallons per store with a total reduction in the SWFWMD on 35 stores of 17,500,000 gallons per year. In providing this type of system in our garden center it provides the community an example of what can be done for harvesting water. This segways onto other products in our store that allow The Home Depot to conduct community outreach programs in our store for local residences to learn more about water conservation, collection, and water quality. As part of the community outreach The Home Depot would reflect on this project and the joint efforts of the SWFWMD. This allows possible opportunities for the district to join in and combine efforts in enforcing water conservation and discussing the ordinances of flood protection.

Funding Source Prior Funding

FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding

Total Funding

Alafia River 26,000 26,000

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Applicant Share 455,000 455,000Coastal Rivers 26,000 26,000General Fund-District Wide 39,000 39,000Hillsborough River 91,000 91,000Manasota 65,000 65,000Peace River 78,000 78,000Pinellas Anclote 117,000 117,000Withlacoochee River 13,000 13,000Total 910,000 910,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesInstall harvesting equipment 10/03/2011 Complete harvest equipment install 06/01/2012

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Regional Integrated Loop Phase 1b Interconnect Project Number N403 Cooperator Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Auth. DepartmentContact Person Mike Coates Address 6311 Atrium Dr. Suite 100 City Sate Zip Bradenton, FL 34202 Phone # 941-316-1776 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

X Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water X Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

X Charlotte Citrus X Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

The Phase 1b regional interconnect will involve installation of a dedicated regional pipeline from the Authority's regional pumping station on U.S. 17 near Punta Gorda to the City's Shell Creek Water Treatment Facility, a distance of approximately 5 miles. This project together with Phase 1 and Phase 1a complete the total loop system interconnecting the Peace River Facility with the Shell Creek Facility. The project will provide a direct connection from the regional system to the Punta Gorda's water treatment facilities enabling full regional support to the City as needed, and also provide regional access to additional supply from expansion at the Shell Creek facility without requiring use of the City's distribution system for water deliveries to and from the Regional system. Installation of Phase 1b also provides opportunities for future pipeline interconnections to support increased demands in the southern portion of Charlotte County's service area, as well as advancing regional access to water supplies develped in southern Charlotte County.

Phase 1b, will at a maximum, involve installation of up to 5 miles of 24-inch diameter pipeline with a capacity of up to 6 mgd. A 1.7-mile segment of this 5-mile pipeline may be installed as a part of the current Phase 1A project if project budget allows. If not installed as part of Phase 1A, this 1.7-mile segment will be constructed as part of the Phase 1b project. As such Phase 1b will be between 3.2 and 5.0 miles in length and cost between $3.8 million and $5.0 million. Final design on the project is proposed to begin in 2012, with construction beginning in 2013 and substantial completion achieved in 2014.

Development of this transmission system will support regional resource management and water supply goals within the 4-county area including maximizing the use of surface water for public supply; providing rotational capacity and the ability to rest sources; providing reserve capacity for emergency transfers; limiting the development of Floridan Aquifer groundwater in the SWUCA; and optimizing financial investments in water supply infrastructure on a regional basis. The use of alternative sources with the maximization of surface water for public supply is consistent with the District's Regional Water Supply Plan (December 2006), the SWUCA recovery strategy and Senate Bill 444.

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Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

The Authority is a wholesale supplier of potable water to the Customer Utilities of Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties and the City of North Port. These utilities are retail suppliers for their respective public water systems. The Authority cooperatively participates with Customer Utilities and the District in public awareness and education regarding water conservation including radio public service announcements, newspaper advertisements and inserts and public presentations. The Authority also sponsors workshops for information sharing, and to inform and educate local utilities on water saving programs. For the past two years (on April 3, 2009 and on June 24, 2010) the Authority conducted Water Conservation Policy Summits in Sarasota with Customer Utilities and other local governments involved in the Water Planning Alliance. The Summits have been very well attended and have included focus on; Conserve Florida Water, Florida Water Star Gold Certification, Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida, U.S. EPA WaterSense, local Conservation Programs as well as identifying local and regional priorities in water conservation.

Funding Source Prior Funding

FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding

Total Funding

Applicant Share 250,000 1,650,000 1,900,000General Fund-District Wide 125,000 825,000 950,000Manasota 91,250 602,250 693,500Peace River 33,750 222,750 256,500Total 500,000 3,300,000 3,800,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesRegional Integrated Loop System - Phase 1b Interconnect

Milestone Projected DateBegin final design, permitting, property acquisition 04/02/2012 Compete final design, permitting, property acquisition 03/29/2013 Begin Construction 06/03/2013 Complete Construction 05/30/2014

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Venice Fixture Replacement and Rain Sensor Installation Project Number N412 Cooperator City of Venice DepartmentContact Person Valerie Raney Address 401 West Venice Avenue City Sate Zip Venice, FL 34285 Phone # 941-486-2626 ext25006 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply X Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

The Plumbing Rebate and Retrofit project consists of offering financial incentives to potable water customers for replacing conventional toilets and urinals with water-conserving equivalents, providing rebates for certain water saving improvements, providing do it yourself kits, and an educational component.

The first component of the project targets the replacement of approximately 300 pre-1998 conventional toilets and 100 pre-1994 urinals with low-flow toilets and urinals which use no more than 1.6 gallons per flush. The City will provide a $100 credit to the customer's water bill upon low-flow toilet or urinal installation and inspection. In order to assure that the replaced conventional toilets or urinals will not be reinstalled at another location, the City will require permanent disposal of the conventional toilet or urinal as a condition of the rebate. It is estimated that 50% of the City's water customers are eligible for this component.

The second component includes providing incentive for the installation of rain sensors on irrigation systems by providing a $50 credit to the customer's water bill upon installation and inspection of an approved rain sensor on their irrigation system. This effort targets installation of 100 rain sensors to residential and commercial customers.

The final component of the program consists of providing 500 water conservation do it yourself kits and educational materials at no charge to City potable water customers. These kits contain such items as low-flow showerhead, bath and kitchen faucet aerators, a toilet tank dam, toilet flapper valve, toilet tank leak detection dye tablets, and water conservation educational materials.

The total project cost is $94,000, and the City is requesting $47,000 from the Manasota Basin Board in FY2011. The City of Venice will match the funding request with funds within the Utilities Department water production budget. The City's per capita water usage for 2009 was 82.2 gpd per person. The estimated cost/benefit ratio, calculated over 20

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years is $.13/1000 gallons. This cost/benefit ratio is based on the project cost of $94,000, a 20 year life of toilets, and an estimated savings of 97,453 gpd.

The City plans to hire a consultant to administer the project. The consultant will perform the rebate qualifications, educational component, installation inspections, and customer surveys while the City will track actual pre and post water usage. Assuming a cooperative funding agreement is executed with the District by October 15, 2011, a consultant will be selected by December 30, 2011. Toilet installation, rebates and conservation kits distribution will begin by February 28, 2012. It is anticipated that the project will be complete by December 30, 2012 with project close out and final reporting occurring no later than April 1, 2013.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

The City of Venice makes water conservation a priority. The utilities department has in place a comprehensive reclaimed water distribution and supply system with a tier water rate structure. Monthly water conservation tips and techniques are disseminated through messages printed on each bill or on separate bill inserts. The city also provides water conservation education and promotional materials, monthly leak detection accounting, and in prior years provided plumbing retrofit kits. Under the Water Conservation Plan, a team is considering other water conservation practices.

The stormwater division oversees flood protection ordinances. New subdivision regulations require all properties with a SWFWMD permit to recertify their system yearly. Public outreach, regular stormwater system inspections and a capital improvement program are just a few of the flood protection and water qaulity improvement initiatives performed.

Funding Source Prior Funding

FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding

Total Funding

Applicant Share 47,000 47,000Manasota 47,000 47,000Total 94,000 94,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesExecute Contract with SWFWMD 10/28/2011 Select Consultant 12/30/2011 Commence Program 02/28/2012 Complete Program/Surveys 12/28/2012 Contract Close Out and Final Report 04/01/2013

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Frog Listening Network - Hillsborough River Watershed Alliance Project Number P606 Cooperator Wildlands Conservation, Inc. DepartmentContact Person Dave Sumpter Address 32846 Knollwood Lane City Sate Zip Wesley Chapel, FL 33545 Phone # 813-610-0051 Email [email protected] Project Type:

Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration X Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

X Charlotte X Citrus X Desoto X Hardee X Hernando X Highlands X Hillsborough X Lake

X Levy X Manatee X Marion X Pasco X Pinellas X Sarasota X Sumter X Polk

Project Description:

Wildlands Conservation has successfully managed the Frog Listening Network (FLN) project for the past three years because we believe that the best conservation is accomplished at the local level. In the period in which we have managed the FLN, we have placed a priority on growing participation, self evaluation, and sphere of influence of the program substantially. It is because of the success of this growth effort that Wildlands Conservation is taking the lead in expansion of the FLN to beyond the Hillsborough River Watershed and into all other basins of the Southwest Florida Water Management District.

The FLN is a community education and volunteer-based monitoring program in which the public is trained to identify local frogs and toads and collect data about frog and toad populations in west-central Florida. The FLN teaches participants how to identify amphibians both audibly and visually by performing training seminars. Participants do not have to be a scientist to be a part of the FLN, and volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. We provide these free training seminars, complete with live frog and toad specimens, an accompanying website, and educational materials such as CDs, CD-ROMs, and full-color field ID cards to help one learn each amphibian species and their individual calls. We also teach methods to collect and record frog population data in a way that's fun and easy.

The FLN performs an important role beyond enhancing wildlife knowledge because amphibians are considered to be "sentinels" of environmental health, due to their sensitive skin. By monitoring these species and keeping track of their populations, we can begin to understand the health of the environment. This also allows us to use frogs and toads as charismatic ambassadors for teaching people about disturbances to local native ecosystems and water quality. Two of the main messages of the seminars are to properly dispose of pet waste and reduce your fertilizer use during the summer, thereby preventing nitrogen pollution in local waters. We also strive to increase participants' time spent outside, both listening to frogs and toads as well as simply enjoying public recreation lands. The FLN has received several awards from the Governor's Council for a Sustainable Florida for Excellence in Environmental Education,

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Initiative, and Leadership in 1997, 1999, and 2001, respectively. The Southwest Florida Water Management District also recognized the Hillsborough River Watershed Alliance for Outstanding Leadership in Water Resource Education for its work through the FLN in 2004.

Through 2010, the FLN continued to provide outstanding community education as well as collection of valuable natural resource data. Seminars were presented to a diverse array of audiences. A few examples of these audiences are the Macdill AFB, Earth Force, neighborhood associations, and various inner city classrooms. A new and valuable feature in 2010 is the addition of methods to evaluation the effect that these seminars have on the community. We created a post-seminar survey that allows us to quantify behaviors before and after exposure to the Frog Listening Network. We began implementing this survey at the last seminar of the year and plan to continue it throughout the duration of the project. In addition, the Frog Listening Network enlisted trained biologists to collect Frog and Toad call data at some of the most extant and important native habitats in the Hillsborough River Watershed.

The FLN is the only group of its kind in west-central Florida. Expanding the FLN will broaden its sphere of influence and allow for increased exposure to audiences district-wide. This request for a cooperative funding initiative is for the expansion of the FLN for three years (2012-2015). In that time, we will be able to evaluate the success of the expansion as well as research other opportunities for funding this project in perpetuity.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.Wildlands Conservation is a core group of conservation professionals with a common goal to conserve our natural environment. We believe that our organization and its expertise are a critical component in the challenge to save our remaining wild places. The Frog Listening Network is one avenue to achieving this goal. From an organizational perspective, we have been involved in the review of the land acquisition program for the District and, in that role, assisted in fine tuning their acquisition priorities. This has direct bearing on water conservation. Furthermore, our staff has taken a lead role in the Hillsborough River Greenways Task Force since its inception and has worked to implement sound water conservation and flood protection practices as volunteers and paid contractors since the Task Force's inception in 1992.

Funding Source Prior Funding

FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding

Total Funding

Alafia River 3,849 3,849Applicant Share 14,000 5,600 5,600 16,800 42,000Coastal Rivers 4,948 4,948Division of Parks and Recreation venues 3,000 3,000

Hillsborough River 31,000 16,000 13,195 60,195Manasota 8,247 8,247Peace River 8,247 8,247Pinellas Anclote 12,645 12,645TBEP Minigrant 15,000 15,000Withlacoochee River 3,849 3,849Total 60,000 21,600 60,580 19,800 161,980Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

Timelines01/2012-04/2012

Milestone Projected DateSchedule seminars 04/20/2012

04/2012-10/2012Milestone Projected DatePerform seminars, seminar editing, post-seminar surveys and specimen maintenance 10/12/2012

10/2012 - 12/2012Milestone Projected DatePerform all seminar follow-up surveys 12/07/2012

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Bay Soundings Project Number W028 Cooperator Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council DepartmentContact Person Suzanne Cooper Address 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd #100 City Sate Zip Pinellas Park, FL 33782 Phone # 727-570-5151 ext32 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply X Conservation

X Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration X Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands X Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion X Pasco X Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

The proposed project is the continued partial (~1/3) funding for production of the Bay Soundings environmental journal. This quarterly publication was started in 2002 to provide objective information on issues affecting Tampa Bay, its watershed and the natural resources of the Tampa Bay region. The companion website - www.baysoundings.com, provides an easy-to-use archive with the ability to print or e-mail articles. In 2010 the website was further upgraded and now provides expanded articles and resources beyond that in the printed journal.

This journal provides timely, useful information to its readers and website users on various topics within the District's Areas of Responsibility, and furthers the Tampa Bay Estuary Program's goals. Due to the District's deep involvement with Tampa Bay, its watershed and the natural resources of the region, District-related articles frequently appear in Bay Soundings. For example, in 2010, 15 SWFWMD-related articles were published. Major articles included: What's Up With Water (water supply); Make A New Year's Resolution to "Get Outside" (District lands); One Bay: Liveable Communities (sustainability); Extreme Weather Stresses Ecosystems (water supply); It's Not Oil, But Black, Stinky Stuff Already in Tampa Bay (water quality, resource mgmt.); Habitat Plan Focuses on Restoring the Balance (habitat restoration); and Kayaking Cockroach Bay: A New Way to Look at Restoration (habitat restoration).

The 30,000 copies per issue of the publication are provided free to about 8,900 subscribers, to all elected officials and legislative delegates in the Tampa Bay Region, and to the broad spectrum of people within the region through distribution at many attractions, libraries, offices, colleges, commercial establishments, middle and high schools. The website receives a large number of hits and page requests each month. In the first five months of 2010 alone the website received an average of over 145,000 and over 29,000 requests for pages/month. Advertising is not included. Several partners, including SWFWMD (select Basin Boards and SWIM), the TBEP, and the Florida Dept of Transportation District 7 have provided funding for several years. Other partners, including the Pinellas County Environmental Fund, Tampa Port Authority, Gulfstream Natural Gas Systems, and Cargill have provided funding in

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the past. The Editorial Advisory Committee, comprised of sponsors, media representatives and others, provides input on storylines and feedback. A contracted editor provides objective reporting and selects additional articles from experts.

The goal is to provide more in-depth, objective information about issues affecting Tampa Bay and the region's natural resources than is provided by general media. This information, plus volunteer and education opportunities, Back Bay adventures, commentary and articles about topics such as habitat restoration, flora and fauna, water supply, and resource conservation helps the regional population become familiar with the myriad natural features and projects underway in the region and how they can get involved. Bay Soundings falls within the Natural Systems, Water Quality, and Water Conservation project categories, and is an Education project.

Evaluation is routinely conducted through feedback from the readership. A reader- and on-line user-survey was conducted in the Spring and Summer 2009 issues to gauge readability, educational value, topics of interest, format preferences, etc. The feedback was very helpful and the journal was revised based on the results of the survey and input from the Editorial Advisory Board. Recent feedback from the all of the Middle School science teachers of Hillsborough County, to whom packages of Bay Soundings are sent during the school year, has been very informative and will help shape future issues of the journal.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, through the goals and policies of its Future of the Region: A Strategic Regional Policy Plan for the Tampa Bay Region (2005), encourages water conservation, flood protection, aquifer protection and recharge, and natural resource protection and restoration, and supports SWIM plans and the protection and management of surface and groundwater quality as well as public and citizen stewardship of our natural resources. These regional policies are used in the review of Developments of Regional Impact and local government's adopted Development Orders for same, local government Comprehensive Plans and amendments, Environmental Resource Permit applications, State Clearinghouse project applications, and any other projects or land use changes that come to the Council. By law, local government comprehensive plans are required to be consistent with regional policy plans.

The Council's Agency on Bay Management addresses issues relating to Tampa Bay, its watershed and the natural resources of the Tampa Bay region, which includes Pasco, Pinellas Hillsborough and Manatee counties. Water supply, water quality, and habitat protection are key issues that the Agency has addressed in recent months.

Bay Soundings consistently includes articles related to water conservation, wetlands protection and habitat restoration. See the list in this application's project description of the numerous articles in the four 2010 issues alone that have addressed water conservation. While Bay Soundings and the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council are not directly involved in developing, implementing or enforcing ordinances, we believe that by informing the public about topics that are important to the District - and to a healthy Tampa Bay and environment - the community is more likely to understand the reason for resource protection and to embrace protection and wise use of our natural resources.

Also, the journal is provided to all elected officials and legislators in the region. It is reasonable to believe that the information provided in Bay Soundings on these topics is read by the officials and influences their thinking on these topics.

Funding Source Prior Funding

FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding

Total Funding

Alafia River 900 900 900 2,700Applicant Share 22,500 22,500 22,500 67,500FL Dept of Transportation Dist Seven 6,500 6,500 13,000

Hillsborough River 2,475 3,712 3,712 9,899Manasota 2,475 2,475 2,475 7,425Pinellas Anclote 4,163 4,163 4,163 12,489SWFWMD NW Hillsborough Basin 1,237 1,237

SWFWMD SWIM 11,250 11,250 11,250 33,750Tampa Bay Estuary Program 22,500 22,500 45,000Total 74,000 74,000 45,000 193,000Matching Fund Reduction

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Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesApril 2012 - Spring Issue

Milestone Projected DateProduction, printing and distribution of the Spring Issue 04/30/2012

ContinuallyMilestone Projected DatePursue other sources of funding to cover rising costs and expanding outreach 12/31/2012

January 2012 - Winter IssueMilestone Projected DateProduction, printing and distribution of the Winter Issue 01/31/2012

July 2012 - Summer IssueMilestone Projected DateProduction, printing and distribution of the Summer Issue 07/31/2012

October 2012 - Fall IssueMilestone Projected DateProduction, printing and distribution of the Fall 2012 issue 10/31/2012

October 2012 - in Fall IssueMilestone Projected DateConduct reader survey to gauge interest and actions related to issues covered 11/20/2012

QuarterlyMilestone Projected DateSeek input from the Editorial Advisory Committee to improve the publication 12/31/2012

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Tampa Bay Watch Field Trip Program Project Number W030 Cooperator Tampa Bay Watch DepartmentContact Person Catherine Karns Address 3000 Pinellas Bayway S. City Sate Zip Tierra Verde, FL 33715 Phone # 727-867-8166 Email [email protected] Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands X Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco X Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

Tampa Bay Watch's Estuary EDventures is an environmental education program for Tampa Bay area schools. Our 2012 Cooperative Funding Initiative request is designed to educate students and community members about watershed issues while claiming accountability and promoting responsibility of environmental quality for the Tampa Bay estuary. The program combines an interdisciplinary classroom curriculum with kinesthetic environmental field sessions and service-learning projects that generate coastal habitat restoration. The program's curriculum and hands-on learning approach supports and encompasses STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) disciplines as well as improves the way students learn science. Along with the educational field sessions, available service-learning projects include saltmarsh cultivation, coastal plantings (wetland and dune communities), oyster reef development, and coastal clean-ups. Estuary EDventures is actualized through school field trips, service-learning projects, summer camps, community restoration events, and outreach presentations.

Tampa Bay Watch's Estuary EDventures program is joined with the Bay Grasses in Classes (BGIC), and Community Oyster Reef Enhancement (CORE) programs, which create a comprehensive environmental education restoration venture. The Estuary EDventures Initiative is a combination of classroom programs, field-based activities, and service-learning projects to educate our youth and community members on the importance of the Tampa Bay watershed, estuarine habitat and restoration efforts in the Tampa Bay area. With the combination of these programs throughout Hillsborough, Manatee, and Pinellas Counties and additional service-learning projects of coastal plantings, oyster reef enhancement efforts, and coastal clean-ups we anticipate reaching 12,650 students and adults in a single year through the SWFWMD FY2012 Cooperative Funding Initiative. These efforts will provide restoration of approximately 8 acres of coastal and near-shore habitat, build and install 350 new oyster domes and construct approximately 600 linear feet of new oyster shell bars. Tampa Bay Watch has also established a three year comprehensive pilot study with 3-5 participating Middle Schools which track students¿ progression from 6th through

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8th grade and evaluates their long-term Estuary EDventures experiences. Over a three-year period, the study will assess the efficacy of understanding and retention of estuarine science and environmental literacy as well as awareness and behaviorism changes due to continual exposure and progressive experiences linked with the Estuary EDventures program. The initiative emphasizes community/school involvement with the prevention of habitat loss, and facilitates restoration in the interest of long-term sustainability of the Tampa Bay estuary while inspiring future generations to pursue careers in the science arena.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Tampa Bay Watch, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit stewardship program dedicated exclusively to the protection and restoration of the marine and wetland environments of the Tampa Bay estuary through scientific and educational programs. Incorporated in 1993, Tampa Bay Watch performs habitat restoration and protection activities throughout the year, relying heavily on the efforts of community volunteers. Our programs seek to build citizen awareness and concern through participation in kinesthetic learning experiences, restoration events, and educational outreach. Tampa Bay Watch is the first organization of its kind in the southeastern United States, and has proven highly effective in mobilizing the Tampa Bay community to participate in restoration and protection activities. So far, more than 32,000 volunteers have joined forces with Tampa Bay Watch to help the bay recover from its devastating environmental problems. Individuals from community groups, scout troops, public and private schools, and other associations have participated in salt marsh plantings, storm drain markings, coastal clean-ups, wildlife rescue, and resource monitoring, demonstrating environmental activism at its purest form.

Funding Source Prior Funding

FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding

Total Funding

Alafia River 29,570 14,785 7,996 52,351Applicant Share 159,650 159,320 170,980 489,950Hillsborough River 29,570 36,963 39,981 106,514Manasota 14,785 7,392 15,993 38,170Pinellas Anclote 73,925 88,710 95,955 258,590Total 307,500 307,170 330,905 945,575Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesJune 11, 2012- August 10, 2012

Milestone Projected DateSummer Camps 08/10/2012

October 1, 2011Milestone Projected DateCooperative Funding Initiative Begins 09/30/2012

October 1, 2011- September 30, 2012Milestone Projected DateConstruct 600 Linear Feet of Oyster Shell Bars 09/30/2012 Build and Install 350 Oyster Domes 09/30/2012 BGIC Plantings and Events 09/30/2012 Perform Comprehensive Pilot Study 09/30/2012 Coastal Restoration Service-Learning Projects 09/30/2012 Conduct School Field Trips 09/30/2012 Educational Outreach 09/30/2012 Teacher Trainings 09/30/2012 Restore 8 Acres of Coastal Habitats 09/30/2012

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name HCC Foundation Field Trip Program Project Number W032 Cooperator Hillsborough Community College Foundation Department Institute Of Florida Studies Contact Person Sudeep Vyapari Address 1206 North Park Rd City Sate Zip Plant City, FL 33563 Phone # 813-757-2144 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

X Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

X Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands X Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion X Pasco X Pinellas Sarasota Sumter X Polk

Project Description:

The Environmental Studies Program at the Institute of Florida Studies, Hillsborough Community College is an ongoing 30-year program designed to give children and adults a better understanding of the water systems of Florida. The goal of our outdoor programs is to bring an understanding and appreciation of the beauty, complexity and fragility of our local water systems to its audience. We work to create an awareness of the role of water and a sense of place within that system. The creation of a personal connection to these environments can create environmental stewards to see that these natural areas are preserved. Our activities consist primarily of environmental field studies at English Creek, Upper Tampa Bay, Cockroach Bay, and Hillsborough River State Park. Students are directly involved in the collection and identification of native marine, estuarine and freshwater specimens that inhabit our lakes, rivers, and bay. At the Cockroach Bay location we utilize a 24-foot mullet boat fitted with an otter trawl to capture marine organisms. Teachers and students also use seine nets, benthic sieves, shovels and buckets to collect organisms at Snake Key in Cockroach Bay. English Creek provides a look at upland and freshwater wetland environments. While hiking the trails, students examine freshwater springs, freshwater creeks and explore the importance of trees and plants in water conservation. A mile-long boardwalk takes them from the uplands to the heart of the wetlands. At Upper Tampa Bay Park we explore the estuaries of Tampa Bay and how the freshwater of the uplands combines with the saltwater of the Gulf to form our largest open water estuary, Tampa Bay. Starting FY 2008, we began conducting field studies at Hillsborough River State Park as well. Our feedback comes directly from the teachers and students themselves. Teachers continually extol the benefits of our programs and have been coming back year after year. Some have visited us for as many as 30 years. Due to the high demand for the programs, the majority of our field expeditions are booked on the first day of registration. Prior to visiting the field sites, we conduct teacher training workshops, distribute curriculum material, and hand each school copies of a pre-test and post-test assessment for measuring benchmark data and educational efficacy of the program.

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Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

The Institute of Florida Studies (IFS) at Hillsborough Community College (HCC) is a community based educational center designed for the study of ecology, biology, earth sciences, and natural history of Florida. The mission of IFS is to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of the biological, economic, recreational, and aesthetic importance of environmental systems, and of the natural history of Florida through education, training, research, and information. IFS conducts environmental field expeditions at four Environmental Studies Centers (ESC), which are educational entities designed for the study of the ecology, biology and understanding of the natural areas of Florida. These educational field expeditions are available to schools, community and private groups, and serve over 5,000 students each year. Facilities are located at Cockroach Bay, English Creek, Upper Tampa Bay Park, and Hillsborough Rivers State Park. The IFS staff plan and conduct field expeditions which meet the specific needs of each group. IFS is committed to providing quality programs that promote water conservation and habitat preservation by emphasizing the role of water in these fragile ecosystems and a sense of place within that system. The creation of a personal connection to these environments can create environmental stewards to see that these natural areas are preserved. We seek to highlight the importance of maintaining productive ecosystems vs. the consequences of destroying these systems. Cockroach Bay is the site of the original ESC, and is one of the few remaining healthy mangrove estuaries in Tampa Bay. Students are directly involved in the collection and identification of native estuarine specimens that inhabit the bay. We utilize a 24-foot mullet boat with an otter trawl to collect marine organisms. Students also use seine nets, benthic sieves, shovels and buckets to collect organisms at Snake Key in Cockroach Bay. We stress the importance of mangrove islands as habitat and function in erosion prevention. The Upper Tampa Bay ESC is located on the northern shore of Tampa Bay. This 600 acre Hillsborough County Park is a natural area containing six distinct plant communities: flatwoods, wet prairies, salt barrens, seagrass beds, mangrove forest, and salt marshes. The presence of extensive marine wetlands lends itself to seining, sieving and a host of other marine activities. Students are directly involved in the collection and identification of native estuarine specimens that inhabit the Bay, and learn about the role of mangroves in the ecosystem. The English Creek ESC is located on 400 acres located just east of Plant City, FL. The site contains four distinct plant communities: open grasslands, mesic flatwoods, upland mixed forests, and bottomland forest. The creek for which this ESC is named meanders through the property, offering opportunities for water sampling and aquatic organism collecting. A small spring and pond are also available for activities. A one-mile elevated boardwalk offer students a panoramic view of the communities found here. Foot paths are an option for those wanting a closer, more detailed, look at the property. These field expeditions emphasize watersheds and water quality impacts of stormwater runoff. At Hillsborough River State Park ESC, considered to be one of the most beautiful in Florida, students can immerse themselves in the natural and cultural history of Hillsborough County. Students can view native plants and animals and explore the lime stone out cropping in the river which create some of the only rapids in Florida. This natural setting makes for an outstanding natural history expedition, and reminds students of their role in water conservation and habitat preservation.

Funding Source Prior Funding

FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding

Total Funding

Alafia River 14,050 11,481 11,481 12,000 49,012Applicant Share 149,095 149,095 149,095 149,095 596,380General Fund-District Wide 46,832 10,000 56,832Hillsborough River 35,124 29,454 29,454 32,000 126,032Manasota 4,683 4,683Peace River 4,683 4,683Pinellas Anclote 4,683 4,683Total 259,150 190,030 190,030 203,095 842,305Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesField Trips Begin 10/01/2011 Teacher Training Sessions Begin 10/01/2011 Bimonthly Report Submission 12/15/2011 Bimonthly Report Submission 02/15/2012 Bimonthly Report Submission 04/15/2012 Printing of Educational Materials 05/31/2012 Bimonthly Report Submission 06/15/2012 Purchase of Equipment Completed 06/30/2012

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Bimonthly Report Submission 08/15/2012 Maintenance of Trails Completed 08/31/2012 Distribution of Educational Materials Completed 08/31/2012 Schedule 2012-2013 Field Trips 09/01/2012 Final Report to SWFWMD 09/30/2012 End of Field Trips 09/30/2012 Teacher Training Workshops Complete 09/30/2012 Education Measurement Assessment (Final Analysis of Pre/Post Tests) 09/30/2012

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Bradenton Riverwalk Restoration Project Number W338 Cooperator City of Bradenton Department Public Works Contact Person Jeana Winterbottom Address 101 Old Main Street City Sate Zip Bradenton, FL 342057865 Phone # 941-932-9499 Email [email protected] Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

The project will create a (1) Restored Estuary (2) Tidal Discovery Marsh (3) Restoration Area and (4) Bioswale. As to Water Quality Priorities, the project will provide for the treatment and storage of surface water runoff above and beyond the level required by current ERP permitting criteria, while incorporating all BMP technologies. The incorporation of bioswale treatment technology into the overall design of the proposed surface water management system will provide treatment for surface waters currently discharging into the Manatee River with little to no treatment, thereby enhancing the quality of the River system itself. The proposed updated technology used in the bioswale treatment systems (i.e. incorporation of native wetland and transitional vegetation), along with the creation of new and enhanced wetland habitats within the project area will all combine to form aesthetically pleasing improvement to the area while significantly improving the quality of surface waters discharging to the River system. Signage indicating the purpose and function of these areas will assure the public is aware of the value of these water quality treatment systems. By incorporating state of the art bioswales and by creating and enhancing wetland habitats in conjunction with native vegetated floodplain habitats as part of the overall Bradenton Riverwalk project area, the interdependence of water conservation, flood protection and natural systems will be illustrated as well as explained via environmentally responsive signage and pamphlets provided to the public entering the Riverwalk area. As to Natural Systems Priorities, the project will restore and will improve plant communities for the purpose of providing measureable benefits to the Manatee River; a natural water feature. This will be achieved through the improvement of the quality of surface waters being discharged into the River system via the implementation of a bioswale system, the restoration of native vegetative shoreline communities and the capacity of stormwater conveyance and storage systems will be enhanced and improved via the proposed stormwater management design and the incorporation of bioswales into overall surface water routing and treatment system. The Bradenton Riverwalk project will greatly improve the biodiversity of the vegetative communities within the project area. This will be achieved via the creation of native upland vegetated areas as well as both freshwater

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and estuarine vegetated habitats. These habitats will comprise portions of the ¿Botanical Walk¿, and ¿Butterfly Garden¿, the ¿Tidal Discovery Zone and the Restored Estuary¿ and by the ¿Softened Edge/Environmental Restoration Area¿ of the Restoration Area portion of the project. The Bradenton Riverwalk project will be maintained in perpetuity by the City of Bradenton.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.Within sixteen weeks, a Wetland and Bioswale to Tidal Marsh ($590,000) will be developed at Rossi Park along the Riverwalk and will expand existing stormwater facilities while creating an opportunity to educate visitors about stormwater and water conservation. The wetland and bioswale system will feature a boardwalk and trail system around the perimeter with shaded seating areas. Native landscape plantings will be used in the wetland and bioswale to help filter the stormwater runoff. Educational and interpretive signage will be placed around the trail system and will be used to explain processes such as hydrologic cycle and habitat creation. Prior to development in this area, there was a tributary that emptied into the Manatee River near Rossi Park. The intent of creating the wetland and bioswale in this area is to gesture back to the historic landscape and hydrologic patterns while improving water quality. Within twelve weeks, a Tidal Discovery Marsh ($225,000) will be developed along the Manatee River near Rossi Park. The seawall in the area of the tidal discovery marsh will be removed or softened and the landscape will be sloped towards the river to allow water to flow into the area. Tidal markers of varying height will be placed within the discovery marsh area to educate visitors on the tidal processes of the river. Different markers will be covered up or exposed as the depth of the river rises and lowers. The tidal markers can represent seasonal high and low water levels as well as historic drought or flood levels. Educational signage will be placed near gathering areas that will help explain the tidal markers and natural process of the river¿s fluctuation in water depth. Along the eastern portion of the Riverwalk, a riverbank Restoration Area ($300,000) will be developed within twelve weeks. The seawall in this area will be removed or softened and the area will be replanted with native vegetation. The area will feature an outdoor classroom with exhibits and signage to educate visitors about the restoration process. A boardwalk or trail through the landscape restoration will feature shaded seating areas and additional educational signage. Throughout the Riverwalk, within tweleve weeks, Bioswales ($100,000) are anticipated to be used to treat stormwater runoff, will be integrated into the overall landscape design, and will feature native plant material that is used to help filter the runoff and educational signage.

Funding Source Prior Funding

FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding

Total Funding

Applicant Share 607,500 607,500Manasota 607,500 607,500Total 1,215,000 1,215,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesAgreement Review and Execution 02/28/2011 Procurement and Finance Accountability 05/31/2011 Wetland and Bioswale to Tidal Marsh (Element 1) 09/30/2011 Tidal Discovery Marsh (Element 2) 12/31/2011 Restoration Area (Element 3) 03/31/2012 Bioswales (Element 4) 06/30/2012

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name CHEC Charlotte Harbor/Lemon Bay SWIM Watershed Education Project Number W506 Cooperator Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center DepartmentContact Person Jim Thomson Address 10941 Burnt Store Road City Sate Zip Punta Gorda, FL 33955 Phone # 941-575-5435 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement X Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply X Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

X Charlotte Citrus X Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

This is a continuation of a multi-tasked project which will provide for public involvement, water quality education opportunities to residents of the Charlotte Harbor / Lemon Bay watersheds. The project tasks will foster a sense of stewardship and provide a variety of actions that can be implemented by participants through focused education/outreach programs. Residents will gain knowledge and expertise in water resource management which in turn will enable them to adopt personal habits that will improve the health and beauty of the SWIM resources. Projects tasks will include the ever popular volunteer water quality monitoring program, estuary wading trips, an intense 3 day water workshop for local residents, participation in appropriate community events, estuary boat trips, hiking trips, and educational programs, barrier island education trip, re-print and distribition of the "Keep it Clean" Lemon Bay booklet, along with other tasks which offer actions residents can take to maintain or improve the quality of the Harbor and Bay. Please see the attached Education Addendum for more details.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

The Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center has worked in partnership with the District and others for a number of years to inform and educate the public regarding the importance of water conservation.

Funding Source Prior Funding

FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding

Total Funding

Applicant Share 50,196 39,956 39,956 39,956 170,064Manasota 7,843 7,843 15,686

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Peace River 39,250 31,372 31,372 39,215 141,209Total 89,446 79,171 79,171 79,171 326,959Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesNovember 2012

Milestone Projected DateSubmit Final Report & Invoice 11/30/2012

October 2011Milestone Projected DateInitiate Scheduling & Implementation of Programs 10/31/2012

October 2011 thr September 2012Milestone Projected DateImplementation of Tasks 10/31/2011

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Alligator Creek In-stream Restoration Project Number W509 Cooperator Sarasota County Department Environmental Services Contact Person Deb Banks Address 1001 Sarasota Center Blvd. City Sate Zip Sarasota, FL 34240 Phone # 941-861-0660 Email [email protected] Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response X Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

This is existing project #W509. Sarasota County and SWFWMD jointly developed the Lemon Bay Watershed Management Plan, SWFWMD Project # L610, to protect and improve water quality and restore natural systems throughout the watershed. This Plan has identified in-stream restoration projects along Alligator Creek to address unstable systems that are currently degrading water quality and impacting natural systems. The goal of this project is to achieve measurable, improved water quality and increase natural habitat throughout the Lemon Bay Watershed through the combined use of the following methods at project locations:

(1) Stream bank re-sloping and restoration through removal of exotic vegetation and replanting appropriate native wetland species of vegetation;

(2) Incorporating the low impact design technique of bioswales along the top of stream banks to reduce the velocity of overland flow of stormwater and protect natural systems;

(3) Instillation of weirs in select locations to provide increased residence time for wetland treatment processes.

The County will begin design in FY09 and anticipates starting construction in FY11. SWFWMD funds are requested for construction. Current estimated construction costs are around $1,500,000 but will be further refined during design. This request is for construction costs beginning in FY 2011, but the County anticipates requesting additional funding to complete construction. Local funding, provided through the voter approved Infrastructure Surtax III, is currently included in CIP # 75846.

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Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Sarasota County has extensive experience in providing public education on conservation through our website, exhibits, workshops, speaking engagements, brochures and incentive programs.

The County as a participant in FEMA's Community Rating System holds a Class 5 rating. The county was awarded the James Lee Witt Local Award for Excellence by the State Floodplain Managers Association and FEMA in 2002. We are a Community Technical Partner (CTP) with FEMA and have entered into a 3-way Mapping Agreement Statement (MAS) with FEMA and SWFWMD for the conversion of the county's digital floodplain maps and studies to Digital-Flood Insurance Rate Maps (D-FIRMs).

The county received the Florida Stormwater Association's 2008 Excellence Award for having the best Stormwater Utility Program in Florida. This prestigious award concentrates on four major areas: Flood Protection, Water Quality, Operations & Maintenance, and the Capital Improvement Program. A Land Development Ordinance to further the objectives of floodplain management requires all new development have stormwater management systems and finished floor elevations designed at or above the 100-year flood elevation. Developments are required to demonstrate that they will not result in adverse increases in off-site flood stages within the appropriate county watershed model.

The Water-Efficient Landscape Ordinance won a statewide award for innovation. Irrigation restrictions that allow for once-a-week irrigation are enforced by code enforcement officers. Reduction of potable water use is encouraged with our rain barrel harvesting program. By Ordinance developers are required to install reuse lines throughout new development if a reuse system exists within one hundred and fifty feet of any property line of a subdivision, single or multi-family residence or any non-residential lot or use.

Funding Source Prior Funding

FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding

Total Funding

Applicant Share 150,000 300,000 250,000 700,000Manasota 150,000 300,000 250,000 700,000Total 300,000 600,000 500,000 1,400,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesProject Milestones

Milestone Projected DateDesign and Permitting Complete 11/30/2010 Construction Start 05/31/2011 Construction Complete 05/31/2012

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Ungarelli Preserve Project Number W603 Cooperator Manatee County Department Natural Resources Contact Person Charlie Hunsicker Address 415 10th Street West City Sate Zip Bradenton, FL 342050000 Phone # 941-745-3727 ext3727 Email [email protected] Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:The Ungarelli Preserve (approximately 35 acres consisting of 6 acres of uplands, 29 acres of tidal wetlands) was purchased by Manatee County in June 2008, for the purpose of preserving the land for conservation and passive recreational use. The proposed restoration will target the creation and enhancement of intertidal habitats and coastal uplands. Exotic plants such as Australian Pine, Carrotwood, Melaleuca, and Brazillian Pepper will be removed and replaced with both planted and naturally recruiting native species. The current funding awarded is being applied to complete an existing resource investigation and restoration project design to support a Noticed General Permit Application to allow construction under restoration provisions of an Enviornmental Resources Permit. Funding requested FY2012 is for construction. Upon completion, the project will provide significant benefits to habitat and water quality of Palma Sola Bay. The County also plans to provide passive recreational and educational opportunities to the public. The project site drains to Sarasota Bay and is consistent with the Sarasota Bay SWIM Plans, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program comprehensive conservation and management plans. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.Ordinance 89-10 has been implemented and enforced for development within the Flood Plain. It requires flood plain compensation, no-rise computer modeling to reflect a no-rise to the existing base flood elevation. The Manatee County Land Development Code requires 50% reduction of flow rates within the existing known flood-prone area. One foot of free board within all stormwater ponds is required above the high water design for all new developments. Six inches of free board is required on all new road elevations above the high water design. All major roadway crossings are to be designed for the 50- or 100-year frequency storm events. Manatee County's Water Conservation Program includes existing metering and loss reduction programs, water conserving rate structures, urban and agricultural reclaimed water irrigation supply (with metering of all users and

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consumption-based billing for all new users), public education, Florida friendly-based landscape codes, SWUCA-based level of service for water supply at 110 gpfcpd, land development codes requiring non-potable sources for irrigation in new development, strong water supply protection ordinances, and the use of aquifer storage and recovery for both potable and reclaimed water.

Funding Source Prior Funding

FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding

Total Funding

Applicant Share 150,000 116,905 266,905Manasota 50,000 100,000 116,905 266,905Total 200,000 100,000 233,810 533,810Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesSpring 2012

Milestone Projected DateConstruction 03/31/2012

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Phillippi Creek In-stream Restoration Project Number W604 Cooperator Sarasota County Department Environmental Services Contact Person Deb Banks Address 1001 Sarasota Center Blvd. City Sate Zip Sarasota, FL 34240 Phone # 941-861-0660 Email [email protected] Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response X Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

This is existing project #W604. Sarasota County and SWFWMD jointly developed the Roberts Bay North Watershed Management Plan, SWFWMD Project # L611, to protect and improve water quality and restore natural systems throughout the watershed. This Plan has identified in-stream restoration projects along Phillippi Creek to address unstable systems that are currently degrading water quality and impacting natural systems. The goal of this project is to acheive measurable, improved water quality and increase natural habitat along Phillippi Creek through the combined use of the following methods at numerous project locations:

(1) Stream bank resloping and removal of exotic vegetation and replanting appropriate native species of vegetation;

(2) Incorporating the low impact design technique of bioswales along the top of stream banks to reduce the velocity of overland flow of stormwater and protect natural systems;

(3) Creating wetland treatment systems to restore habitat at the confluence of stream branches;

(4) Constructing sediment sumps to reduce the amount of nutrient transport associated with unstable systems; and

(5) Instillation of weirs in select locations to provide increased residence time for wetland treatment processes.

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The County began design of the project in FY09 and anticipates starting constuction in FY11. SWFWMD funds are requested for construction. Current estimated construction costs are around $1,800,000 but will be further refined during design. This request is for construction costs beginning in FY 2012, but the County anticipates requesting additional funding to complete construction. Local funding, provided through the voter approved Infrastructure Surtax III, is currently included in CIP # 75846.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Sarasota County has extensive experience in providing public education on conservation through our website, exhibits, workshops, speaking engagements, brochures and incentive programs.

The County as a participant in FEMA's Community Rating System holds a Class 5 rating. The county was awarded the James Lee Witt Local Award for Excellence by the State Floodplain Managers Association and FEMA in 2002. We are a Community Technical Partner (CTP) with FEMA and have entered into a 3-way Mapping Agreement Statement (MAS) with FEMA and SWFWMD for the conversion of the county's digital floodplain maps and studies to Digital-Flood Insurance Rate Maps (D-FIRMs).

The county received the Florida Stormwater Association's 2008 Excellence Award for having the best Stormwater Utility Program in Florida. This prestigious award concentrates on four major areas: Flood Protection, Water Quality, Operations & Maintenance, and the Capital Improvement Program. A Land Development Ordinance to further the objectives of floodplain management requires all new development have stormwater management systems and finished floor elevations designed at or above the 100-year flood elevation. Developments are required to demonstrate that they will not result in adverse increases in off-site flood stages within the appropriate county watershed model.

The Water-Efficient Landscape Ordinance won a statewide award for innovation. Irrigation restrictions that allow for once-a-week irrigation are enforced by code enforcement officers. Reduction of potable water use is encouraged with our rain barrel harvesting program. By Ordinance developers are required to install reuse lines throughout new development if a reuse system exists within one hundred and fifty feet of any property line of a subdivision, single or multi-family residence or any non-residential lot or use.

Funding Source Prior Funding

FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding

Total Funding

Applicant Share 150,000 400,000 250,000 800,000Manasota 150,000 400,000 250,000 800,000Total 300,000 800,000 500,000 1,600,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesProject Milestones

Milestone Projected DateDesign and Permitting Complete 11/30/2010 Construction Start 03/31/2011 Construction Complete 05/31/2012

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Perico Preserve Environmental Restoration Project Number W619 Cooperator Manatee County Department Natural Resources Contact Person Charlie Hunsicker Address 415 10th Street West City Sate Zip Bradenton, FL 342050000 Phone # 941-745-3727 ext3727 Email [email protected] Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Perico Preserve (approximately 175 acres consisting of 55.62 acres of uplands, 120.28 acres of tidal wetlands) was purchased by Manatee County on June 2, 2007, for the purpose of preserving the land for conservation and passive recreational use.

The proposed restoration will target the creation and enhancement of approximately 40 acres of open water and inter-tidal habitats, and 17 acres of coastal uplands. Exotic plants such as Australian Pine and Brazilian Pepper will be removed and replaced with both planted and naturally recruiting native species. The funding request is to complete an existing resource investigation and restoration project design to support a Noticed General Permit Application to allow construction under restoration provisions of an Environmental Resources Permit. Upon completion, the project will provide significant benefits to habitat and water quality. The County also plans to provide passive recreational and educational opportunities to the public. Because the project site drains to both Tampa Bay and to Sarasota Bay, this project will benefit both systems. This project is consistent with the Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay SWIM Plans, the SBEP and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plans.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

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Ordinance 89-10 has been implemented and enforced for development within the Flood Plain. It requires flood plain compensation, no-rise computer modeling to reflect a no-rise to the existing base flood elevation. The Manatee County Land Development Code requires 50% reduction of flow rates within the existing known flood-prone area. One foot of free board within all stormwater ponds is required above the high water design for all new developments. Six inches of free board is required on all new road elevations above the high water design. All major roadway crossings are to be designed for the 50- or 100-year frequency storm events. Manatee County's Water Conservation Program includes existing metering and loss reduction programs, water conserving rate structures, urban and agricultural reclaimed water irrigation supply (with metering of all users and consumption-based billing for all new users), public education, Florida friendly-based landscape codes, SWUCA-based level of service for water supply at 110 gpfcpd, land development codes requiring non-potable sources for irrigation in new development, strong water supply protection ordinances, and the use of aquifer storage and recovery for both potable and reclaimed water.

Funding Source Prior Funding

FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding

Total Funding

Applicant Share 6,000,000 6,000,000Manasota 452,000 600,000 1,000,000 2,052,000Total 6,452,000 600,000 1,000,000 8,052,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesDecember 2011

Milestone Projected DatePermitting 05/31/2012

Spring 2012Milestone Projected DateConstruction 09/30/2012

Summer 2011Milestone Projected DateDesign 09/30/2011

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM

Project Name Holmes Beach Stormwater Retrofit Project Number W623 Cooperator Holmes Beach Department Public Works Contact Person Lynn Burnett Address 2004 53rd Ave East City Sate Zip Bradenton, FL 34203 Phone # 941-756-9100 Email [email protected] Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response X Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

This is the third year of a multi-year funded project. The objective of the PROJECT is to improve both the water quality of non-point source stormwater runoff which discharges into downstream receiving waterbodies and the flood protection level of service (LOS) provided by the CITYS surface water management system. The United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection have identified non-point source discharges as the major cause of water quality impairment. The use of Best Management Practices (BMPs) in the treatment of stormwater pollutants is an important tool in improving surface water quality.

The PROJECT is located in a coastal watershed and will impact several areas within the CITY totaling approximately 300 acres. The basins have multiple outfall locations that discharge into the finger canals directly connected to Sarasota Bay, a SWIM waterbody. The Implementation of BMPs will include the following tasks: survey, design, water quality monitoring, public involvement, development of construction documents, permitting, bidding, contractor selection, construction of the PROJECT and inspection.

The flood protection and water quality improvements proposed for this project will be made in CITY owned alleys, right of ways, and within drainage easements granted to the CITY. Improvements will include

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bioswales, various diameter HDPE/RCP pipe, inlet/control structures and stormwater filtration units (one at each basin outfall location). The bioswales will provide treatment of stormwater runoff through enhanced percolation and evaporation while the proposed stormwater filtration units will provide treatment through sedimentation, filtration and skimming. They will remove a wide range of pollutants carried by urban stormwater runoff reducing the loading of sediment, debris, oils and greases, to the receiving waterbody. The nature of the BMPs is based on coordination with CITY residents, CITY staff, review of the DISTRICTS City of Holmes Beach Stormwater Runoff Investigation (1996) and evaluation of other existing conditions information including the CITY of Holmes Beach Master Drainage Plan (February 2005).

The nature of these improvements will allow for the retrofitting of a stormwater management system that will provide increased flood protection and water quality benefits. The overall effect of the improvements will be a reduction in pollutant loadings to the internal man-made canal system (classified as Outstanding Florida Waters), Anna Maria Sound, Sarasota Bay (a SWIM (1997) and National Estuary Program (1992) Water Body), and Tampa Bay (a SWIM (1992) and National Estuary Program (1997) Water Body). The anticipated increase in flood protection LOS provided by the CITYS existing drainage system will be through an increase in storage and conveyance capacity. The need for additional capacity is a result of the nature of the tailwater conditions at each basin outfall structure. Each structure, being tidally influenced, will fluctuate in discharge capacity with the tide elevations. Additional storage is thus needed upstream of the outfall structures to contain stormwater runoff during high tide conditions, while additional capacity and hydraulic efficiency is needed in the basins conveyance systems to optimize flood relief during low tide conditions. These improvements will also provide flood protection over a regional evacuation route which serves multiple communities.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

The City of Holmes Beach has an approved and adopted a Stormwater Capital Improvement Program which is funded by a Stormwater Utility Fee. The City has also incorporated Land Development Regulations which were established to implement flood reduction and protection measures and to reduce loadings into Sarasota Bay. The State of Florida has designated Sarasota Bay as an OFW. In 1997 a Sarasota Bay Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Plan was created to outline a series of research and/or restoration projects that will allow for the preservation and continued restoration of the health of Sarasota Bay. The goals of the SWIM plan include improvement of water transparency in Sarasota Bay, to decrease the quantity and increase the quality of stormwater runoff to Sarasota Bay, to restore shoreline habitats in Sarasota Bay and to continue monitoring programs in Sarasota Bay. This project will accomplish all of those objectives and increase the overall health, welfare and safety of the residents living within these basins.

Funding Source Prior Funding

FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding

Total Funding

Applicant Share 171,000 171,000 171,000 513,000Manasota 82,230 175,270 255,500 513,000Total 253,230 346,270 426,500 1,026,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesFY2011

Milestone Projected DateCommence Construction 03/31/2011

FY2012Milestone Projected DateComplete Construction 03/31/2012 Asbuilt Drawings and Final Report 06/30/2012

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM

Project Name Bradenton Beach Stormwater Retrofits Project Number W627 Cooperator Bradenton Beach Department Public Works Contact Person Lynn Burnett Address 2004 53rd Ave East City Sate Zip Bradenton, FL 34203 Phone # 941-756-9100 Email [email protected] Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection X Natural Systems

Strategic Initiatives:

X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring

Alternative Water Supply Conservation

Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning

Emergency Flood Response X Floodplain Management

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

This is the third year of a multi-year funded project.

The objective of the PROJECT is to improve both the water quality of non-point source stormwater runoff which discharges into downstream receiving waterbody and the flood protection level of service (LOS) provided by the CITYS surface water management system. The United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection have identified non-point source discharges as the major cause of water quality impairment. The use of Best Management Practices (BMPs) in the treatment of stormwater pollutants is an important tool in improving surface water quality.

The PROJECT is located in a coastal watershed and will impact several sub basin areas within the CITY. Each of the sub basins outfalls directly to Sarasota Bay, a SWIM waterbody. The sub basins are delineated as: Avenue A between 24th Street and 25th Street comprising 17.5 acres, Gulf Drive Basin at Runaway Bay and Avenue B comprising 24.2 acres, Bay Drive South from 3rd Street South to 5th Street South draining 11.09 acres, First Street North to Bridge Street comprising 11.11 acres and Bay Drive North between 12th Street North and 10th Street North comprising 6.5 acres. The objectives of the project include improving water quality, providing shoreline stabilization, enhancing shoreline functions, and reduing flooding. Best Management Practices will be implemented to stabilize the shoreline and protect existing mangroves.

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The Implementation of Best Management Practices will include the following tasks: survey, design, water quality monitoring, public involvement, development of construction documents, permitting, bidding, contractor selection, construction of the PROJECT and inspection.

The flood protection and water quality improvements proposed for this project will be made in CITY owned alleys, right of ways, and within drainage easements granted to the CITY. Improvements will include bioswales, various diameter HDPE/RCP pipe, inlet/control structures and stormwater filtration units (one at each basin outfall location). The bioswales will provide treatment of stormwater runoff through enhanced percolation and evaporation while the proposed stormwater filtration units will provide treatment through sedimentation, filtration and skimming. They will remove a wide range of pollutants carried by urban stormwater runoff reducing the loading of sediment, debris, oils and greases, to the receiving waterbody. The nature of the Best Management Practices is based on coordination with CITY residents, CITY staff, review of the DISTRICTS City of Bradenton Beach Stormwater Runoff Investigation (1996) and evaluation of other existing conditions information including the CITY of Bradenton Beach Master Drainage Study Update (March 2006).

The nature of these improvements will allow for the retrofitting of a stormwater management system that will provide increased flood protection and water quality benefits. The overall effect of the improvements will be an 80% reduction (approximately 15,000 pounds per year) in pollutant loadings to Sarasota Bay (a SWIM (1997) and National Estuary Program (1992) Water Body).

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

The City of Bradenton Beach has an approved and adopted Stormwater Capital Improvement Program which is funded by a Stormwater Utility Fee. The City has also incorporated Land Development Regulations which were established to implement flood reduction and protection measures and to reduce loadings into Sarasota Bay. The State of Florida has designated Sarasota Bay as an OFW. In 1997 a Sarasota Bay Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Plan was created to outline a series of research and/or restoration projects that will allow for the preservation and continued restoration of the health of Sarasota Bay. The goals of the SWIM plan include improvement of water transparency in Sarasota Bay, to decrease the quantity and increase the quality of stormwater runoff to Sarasota Bay, to restore shoreline habitats in Sarasota Bay and to continue monitoring programs in Sarasota Bay. This project will accomplish all of those objectives and increase the overall health, welfare and safety of the residents living within these basins.

Funding Source Prior Funding

FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding

Total Funding

Applicant Share 269,500 100,000 147,000 1,128,575 1,645,075Manasota 100,000 100,000 147,000 1,128,575 1,475,575Total 369,500 200,000 294,000 2,257,150 3,120,650Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesFY2011

Milestone Projected DatePhase 2 - Design & Permitting 07/31/2011 Phase 2 - Commence Construction 10/31/2011 Phase 2 - Complete Construction 04/30/2012

FY2012Milestone Projected DatePhase 3 - Design & Permitting 07/31/2012 Phase 3 - Commence Construction 10/31/2012 Phase 3 - Complete Construction 04/30/2013

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The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) does not discriminate on the basis of disability. This nondiscrimination policy involves every aspect of the District's functions, including access to and participation in the District's programs and activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the District's Human Resources Director, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida, 34604-6899; (352) 796-721 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only), ext. 4702; TDD (FL only)1-800-231-6103; or email [email protected]

 

 


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