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Peace River Basin

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April 2010

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Z010 - Boards & Executive Services - Peace River Basin................................................................................................ 1

Z030 - Planning - Peace River Basin................................................................................................................................ 2

Z050 - Information Resources - Peace River Basin.......................................................................................................... 3

Z060 - Communications - Peace River Basin................................................................................................................... 4

Z074 - Risk Management - Peace River Basin................................................................................................................. 5

Z090 - Community Affairs - Peace River Basin................................................................................................................. 6

Z300 - Resource Data and Restoration Department - Peace River Basin........................................................................ 7

Z500 - Resource Projects - Peace River Basin................................................................................................................. 8

Z600 - Operations - Peace River Basin............................................................................................................................. 9

Z700 - Land Resources - Peace River Basin.................................................................................................................... 10

Z910 - Commissions - Peace River Basin......................................................................................................................... 11

Z930 - Contingencies - Peace River Basin....................................................................................................................... 12

S001 - Jack Creek............................................................................................................................................................. 13

S017 - Prairie/Shell Creek................................................................................................................................................. 14

S029 - Upper Lake Marion Creek Watershed................................................................................................................... 15

S030 - RV Griffin Reserve................................................................................................................................................. 16

S035 - Bowlegs Creek....................................................................................................................................................... 17

S036 - Charlotte Harbor State Buffer Preserve................................................................................................................. 18

S040 - Lower Peace River (Deep Creek).......................................................................................................................... 19

S051 - Bright Hour Watershed.......................................................................................................................................... 20

S054 - Lake Hancock........................................................................................................................................................ 21

S099 - Save Our Rivers Administration............................................................................................................................. 22

SA01 - Jack Creek Hydr. Rest.......................................................................................................................................... 24

SB54 - Polk Nature Discovery Center Education.............................................................................................................. 26

W032 - HCC Foundation Field Trip Program.................................................................................................................... 28

W331 - Biennial Seagrass Mapping of Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Charlotte Harbor...................................................... 30

W436 - Elizabeth Place Water Quality and Natural Systems Enhancement..................................................................... 33

W501 - SWIM Plan Implementation - Charlotte Harbor.................................................................................................... 35

W506 - CHEC Charlotte Harbor/Lemon Bay SWIM Watershed Education....................................................................... 37

W507 - CHEC Peace River Watershed Education............................................................................................................ 40

W510 - Restoration of Natural Systems at Thornton Key................................................................................................. 42

W511 - Alligator Creek Restoration Project....................................................................................................................... 44

W513 - Charlotte County Fourth-Grade Field Studies Program........................................................................................ 46

W521 - Charlotte Harbor Water Quality Monitoring........................................................................................................... 48

W526 - Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program......................................................................................................... 50

W527 - Peace River Water Quality Monitoring.................................................................................................................. 52

W553 - Coral Creek Habitat Restoration Project............................................................................................................... 54

W555 - Evaluating the Effects of Restoration on Estuarine Fishes................................................................................... 56

W556 - FDOT - Cape Haze Pioneer Trail Hydrologic Restoration.................................................................................... 58

W557 - Characterizing Seagrass Communities of Eastern Charlotte Harbor................................................................... 60

W559 - Assessment of 2008 Seagrass Maps in Charlotte Harbor And Lemon Bay......................................................... 62

W776 - SWIM Plan Implementation - Winter Haven......................................................................................................... 64

W781 - South Lake Conine Watershed Restoration Project............................................................................................. 66

W794 - Winter Haven Chain of Lakes Sediment Removal Feasibility Study.................................................................... 68

W796 - Chain of Lakes Water Quality Management Plan................................................................................................. 70

W798 - Winter Haven Downtown Watershed Improvement Plan...................................................................................... 72

B131 - Hotel/Motel/Restaurant Water Conservation Program (Water CHAMP/PRO)....................................................... 74

B163 - Peace R. - Historical Land Cover Mapping............................................................................................................ 77

B198 - Lake Jackson MFL Recovery Feasibility Study..................................................................................................... 80

B217 - Ridge Lakes Stormwater Improvement................................................................................................................. 83

B246 - Water Conservation/FYN Regional Builder/Developer Specialist.......................................................................... 86

B277 - Florida Water Star.................................................................................................................................................. 89

B301 - Charlotte - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models........................................................................... 92

B303 - Desoto - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.............................................................................. 94

B304 - Hardee - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.............................................................................. 96

B306 - Highlands - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models......................................................................... 98

B314 - Polk - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.................................................................................. 100

B620 - Mapping and GIS................................................................................................................................................... 102

B630 - Field Operations 020............................................................................................................................................. 104

B670 - Structure Operations 020....................................................................................................................................... 106

B730 - FYN Polk County................................................................................................................................................... 108

B736 - FYN Charlotte County............................................................................................................................................ 110

B738 - FYN HOA Outreach Hillsborough/Polk.................................................................................................................. 112

G004 - Aquatic Plant Management - Peace River Basin.................................................................................................. 114

P259 - Youth Water Resources Education........................................................................................................................ 115

P268 - Public Education.................................................................................................................................................... 118

F032 - Peace River Regional Reservoir Expansion.......................................................................................................... 122

F033 - Peace River Facility Expansion............................................................................................................................. 125

H008 - Lake Hancock Lake Level Modification................................................................................................................. 128

H009 - Lake Hancock Outfall Structure P-11 Modification................................................................................................ 132

H014 - Lake Hancock Outfall Treatment System.............................................................................................................. 134

H015 - FARMS Back-Plug Program.................................................................................................................................. 137

H017 - Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems Program...................................................................... 139

H024 - Upper Peace River Resource Development.......................................................................................................... 141

H027 - (Completed) Charlotte County Regional Reclaimed Water Expansion................................................................. 145

H034 - Peace Creek Canal Watershed............................................................................................................................. 147

H048 - Myakka River Watershed Initiative........................................................................................................................ 150

H050 - PR/MRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 1 Interconnect....................................................................................... 153

H051 - PR/MRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 2 Interconnect....................................................................................... 155

H052 - PR/MRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 3A Interconnect..................................................................................... 157

H062 - CF Industries Aquifer Recharge and Recovery Project......................................................................................... 159

H069 - PR/MRWSA Reg Loop System Ph 1A.................................................................................................................. 161

H072 - Polk County Comprehensive Water Supply Plan Joint Study............................................................................... 163

H076 - Regional Reclaimed Water Partnership Initiative.................................................................................................. 166

H079 - PRMRWSA Brackish Groundwater Development................................................................................................. 169

H084 - Arcadia-DeSoto Interconnect................................................................................................................................ 171

H085 - Charlotte County Regional Reclaimed Water Expansion Phase 2........................................................................ 173

H087 - City of Punta Gorda Reverse Osmosis Facility..................................................................................................... 175

H088 - Pilot Treatment Study and Intermediate Well for Dona Bay Water Supply Project............................................... 177

H090 - NERUSA Holly Hill Reclaimed Water Storage and Pumping and Lower Floridan Aquifer Well............................ 179

H091 - Polk County SWRUSA Reclaimed Water Connection to TECO............................................................................ 181

L151 - Sebring - WMPlan Sebring..................................................................................................................................... 183

L152 - Avon Park - WMPlan Avon Park............................................................................................................................ 186

L153 - Lake Placid Reuse................................................................................................................................................. 188

L479 - (Completed) Lk Hollingsworth Westside SW Treatment........................................................................................ 190

L633 - DeSoto - WMPlan Desoto County.......................................................................................................................... 192

L673 - Polk - Imp. BMPs Lake Belle and Tractor Lake..................................................................................................... 194

L674 - Polk - Imp. BMPs Saddlebag Lake........................................................................................................................ 196

L679 - Hardee - WMPlan Horse Creek............................................................................................................................. 198

L680 - Bartow - WMPlan Bartow....................................................................................................................................... 200

L693 - Water Exhibits in the Glazer Children's Museum of Tampa................................................................................... 203

L770 - Lk Gibson Stormwater Mgmt System Retrofit........................................................................................................ 205

L856 - Charlotte County Toilet Rebate Program............................................................................................................... 207

L900 - LE/AD Polk County Watershed Education............................................................................................................. 209

L902 - Lake Wales - Imp. BMPs Twin Lakes.................................................................................................................... 211

L914 - City of Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Project............................................................................................................. 213

L915 - City of Lakeland Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Retrofit Project....................................................................................... 215

L917 - Polk County Lake Bathymetric Mapping................................................................................................................ 217

N001 - Auburndale Reuse and Alternative Sources Study............................................................................................... 219

N063 - Chain of Lakes Natural Resource Center Education Program.............................................................................. 221

N072 - Lake Eva Water Quality Improvement Project....................................................................................................... 223

N074 - Winter Haven Toilet Rebate Project...................................................................................................................... 225

N112 - City of Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Project - Phase II............................................................................................ 227

N113 - Charlotte County Toilet Rebate Project - Phase II................................................................................................. 229

N126 - Charlotte County - Imp. BMPs at Charlotte Harbor Redevelopment Area............................................................ 231

N147 - Garden Grove Pines Stormwater Retrofit.............................................................................................................. 233

N150 - Polk County NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification............................................................................................. 234

N156 - Polk County SWRUSA Carter Road Reclaimed Water Main................................................................................ 236

N161 - Polk County Utilities Rain Sensor Rebate............................................................................................................. 238

N165 - Mobile Irrigation Lab for Highlands Soil and Water Conservation District............................................................. 240

N218 - Englewood Reclaimed Water Supply Project........................................................................................................ 242

N221 - Winter Haven Smart Controller Pilot Project......................................................................................................... 244

P727 - City of Lake Wales Reuse Project......................................................................................................................... 246

L215 - Rotunda ASR Well Conversion for Reuse Water................................................................................................... 248

L314 - Highlands WMPlan Carter Creek........................................................................................................................... 251

L353 - Polk WMPlan Lakes Crooked, Clinch, and Reedy................................................................................................. 253

L473 - Highlands WMPlan Lake Placid............................................................................................................................. 255

L553 - Dundee Reclaimed Water Use System Project..................................................................................................... 257

N024 - Polk County NWRUSA Reclaimed Water Storage & Pumping Station................................................................. 259

N065 - City of Haines City Southern Area Reuse Transmission Extension...................................................................... 261

N075 - City of Winter Haven Northern Reuse Service Area Reclaimed Main Extension.................................................. 263

K280 - Charlotte - Imp. BMPs Greater Port Charlotte....................................................................................................... 265

L324 - Lakeland - Lk Parker Stormwater BMP Imp........................................................................................................... 269

L671 - Polk County Aquifer Recharge Project to Relieve Flooding and Augment GW Supplies...................................... 271

L672 - Polk - WMPlan Polk County................................................................................................................................... 274

L897 - Highlands - Lake Clay Stormwater Retrofit............................................................................................................ 278

L918 - Lake Gwyn Surface Water Restoration and Flood Protection................................................................................ 281

N014 - The Florida Aquarium Watershed Education Initiative.......................................................................................... 283

N240 - Lake Wales BMP Implementation......................................................................................................................... 285

N249 - Frostproof Toilet Rebate Project............................................................................................................................ 287

N251 - Lake Alfred - Watershed Management Plan.......................................................................................................... 289

N282 - Fort Meade - Watershed Management Plan......................................................................................................... 291

N286 - Winter Haven Reclaimed Water Recharge Feasibility Study................................................................................ 293

N304 - Polk County Groundwater Recharge Investigation................................................................................................ 295

N307 - Inwood Water Quality Stormwater Retrofit............................................................................................................ 297

N314 - Lake Alfred Water Conservation Project............................................................................................................... 298

N327 - Riverwood CDD Reclaimed Water Interconnect with Charlotte County Utilities................................................... 300

N328 - Charlotte County Toilet Replacement Project - Phase III...................................................................................... 302

N329 - Mobile Irrigation Lab for Highlands County Soil and Water Conservation District................................................. 304

N331 - Lake Tulane BMP Implementation........................................................................................................................ 306

N122 - Implementation of BMPs Saddle Creek Watershed.............................................................................................. 308

N272 - Environmental Education Center on Lake Wales Ridge........................................................................................ 310

N316 - Zolfo Springs - WMPlan Zolfo Springs.................................................................................................................. 312

N248 - Polk County-Wide Cooperative Rain Sensor Rebate............................................................................................ 314

N262 - Crystal Lake Stormwater Retrofit Improvements................................................................................................... 316

N268 - Watershed Education Classroom.......................................................................................................................... 318

N280 - Hydrologic Studies in the Vicinity of Winter Haven, Florida................................................................................... 320

N297 - PRMRWSA Water Supply Construction & Operations Educational Video............................................................ 322

N302 - Surface Water Quality Data and Education Program............................................................................................ 323

M104 - Hardee - FEMA Map Modernization...................................................................................................................... 325

M106 - Highlands - FEMA Map Modernization................................................................................................................. 328

M114 - Polk County Watershed Management Program: FEMA Map Modernization........................................................ 330

M118 - FEMA Map Modernization Management Support................................................................................................. 333

Z010

Boards & Executive Services - Peace River Basin

Project Type On-Going Activities

AORs Strategic Initiatives

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River,

Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota

N/ACooperator(s)

Project Manager KAVOURAS, LOU

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Boards and Executive Services Department provides administrative support to the Basin Board. These support

activities include noticing, scheduling and preparing the agenda and minutes for regular and special meetings and

workshops. Other functions include preparing meeting and travel arrangements and correspondence for Board

members. The Deputy Executive Director for Outreach, Planning and Board Services is the primary staff liaison for

members. The Deputy also assists with the conduct of meetings, works with the Governor's staff to ensure the legal

constitution of Boards, coordinates with appropriate staff to ensure follow up on meeting issues, conducts new

member orientation and ensures compliance with the Sunshine Laws. In addition, the Deputy and staff coordinate

Board field trips, including planning, scheduling, meals, logistics and arranging for staff support. This budget item also

provides funds for equipment and facility rental, legal advertisements for meeting notices, miscellaneous office

supplies and printing and Board member travel reimbursements (e.g., meals, conference registration, mileage, etc.).

Status As Of: March 13, 2007

As of this date, this project will not show an update. Ongoing project details are shown in the project description.

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Z030

Planning - Peace River Basin





Cooperator(s)

Project Manager SPRINGSTEAD, CHAN

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionPlanning is an Executive support function responsible for long-range comprehensive planning and near-term strategic

planning. Department staff administer the Comprehensive Watershed Management initiative; provide Basin Board

support; and assist the Basin Board with development of resource management priorities. Planning Department staff

support the Basin Board through the following tasks. Project Management Database project worksheets that are used

in the Budget Notebook for each Basin Board meeting are reviewed to ensure accuracy and completeness. Planning

staff work with project managers to identify any significant issues and resolve any discrepancies. Staff take the lead in

preparing for joint Governing and Basin Board Planning Workshops and for the Basin Board's Annual Planning

Workshop. Basin Board meetings are attended and presentations are made to the Board on an as-needed basis. Staff

often coordinate responses to issues raised during meetings. Staff respond to Board Member questions and requests

via oral and written communications. Staff assist Basin Board members by creating and providing presentations on

Basin-specific issues. At the Board's request, research is conducted and special issues are presented during Board

meetings. Department staff assist the Community Affairs Coordinators with Cooperative Funding kick-off meetings

held for local governments and other potential cooperators. Assistance is provided for new Board member

orientations.




Z050

Information Resources - Peace River Basin





Cooperator(s)

Project Manager LEWIS, JIM

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionVideo production and conferencing staff provides audio-visual, archive tape, and video teleconferencing support for

Basin Board and Governing Board meetings, including staff presentations. Audio-visual staff provides support for

annual Basin Board planning workshops, and the semiannual Governing Board/Basin Board planning workshops, as

well as other non-regularly scheduled workshops not held in a District office, as needed. Based on the time devoted to

these activities, including travel, the appropriate salary percentage is allocated to each Basin Board.




Z060

Communications - Peace River Basin





N/ACooperator(s)

Project Manager MOLLIGAN, MICHAEL

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Communications Department is an Executive support function responsible for a broad range of activities that

support the District's mission, Governing and Basin boards, and other departments. Departmental functions include

projects funded by the Governing and Basin boards, such as public information and media coordination; youth and

public education programs and initiatives in coordination with local governments and other community organizations;

promotion of sound water conservation practices; presentation of projects to the Basin boards in the budget adoption

process; and graphics support for Basin Board presentations. Communications Department staff support the Basin

Board through the following tasks. Basin Board meetings are attended on an as-needed basis to make presentations,

answer questions, and participate in budget discussions. Reponses are prepared to answer Board Member questions

and requests via oral and written communications. Educational materials are developed, reviewed, updated, promoted,

and distributed. Assistance is provided to cooperators to develop education projects that support the District's mission.

Education and grant programs are promoted at schools and to cooperators. Support is provided to the Basin Board

Education Committee. Media contact summaries and articles are disseminated. The District's web site is maintained.




Z074

Risk Management - Peace River Basin


AORs Strategic InitiativesManagement Services Management Services

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee

River, Peace River

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager PETRUCCELLI, LUCY

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe funds budgeted for this project apply to insurance on insured water control structures in this basin. Those

structures with their corresponding insured values include: Alligator Creek Salinity Barrier - $216,000, Peace Creek

P-3 -$71,000, P-5 - $439,000, P-6 - $262,000, P-7 - $67,000, P-8 - $253,000, P-11 - $328,000, and G-90 - $898,000.

Governing Board Policy 120-1, directs that a Risk Management function be maintained to protect the assets of the

District using an appropriate market based financing measure of a blend of self-insurance, insurance or transfer of

risk. Budgeting a known minimal expenditure annually for insurance premiums has been more cost effective for the

individual basins than establishing permanent reserves equal to the value of an individual structure or maximum

probable loss should any structure be damaged or destroyed. Property coverage is currently provided in layers through

several property insurance carriers. The current deductible is set at $5,000 on all losses except flood and wind.

Status As Of: November 23, 2009

Property insurance renewal rates for period 10/01/2009-09/30/2010 were .35/$100 of insured value. All funds for FY

2010 have been expended to cover the annual premium for insurance on the insured structures. There will be no further

status reports this fiscal year unless there is a property damage claim reported on a structure.


Z090

Community Affairs - Peace River Basin





Cooperator(s)

Project Manager RATHKE, DAVID

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionBasin Board funds budgeted are for the administration and coordination of the Cooperative Funding program, including

conducting cooperator workshops, processing applications, communicating with applicants and participating in project

ranking. Basin Board funds are budgeted for the Community Affairs Coordinator (CAC) to attend and participate in

Basin Board meetings and new Board member orientations and briefings and for the CAC's responses to Board

member information requests, as well as other "as needed" services to the Basin Board. Funds are also budgeted for

the CAC's administration of the FARMS Program (but not for individual FARMS projects) within the Basin.




Z300

Resource Data and Restoration Department - Peace River Basin





Cooperator(s)

Project Manager DEHAVEN, ERIC

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Resource Conservation and Data Department is involved in the development of innovative agricultural water

conservation projects that are designed to reduce ground water withdrawals and improve water quality within the

Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA). The department also focuses on the collection of baseline water

resources data including water quality data and lithologic/hydrologic information of District aquifer systems. Finally, the

Department provides infrastructure support by constructing wells that form the backbone of various resource

monitoring initiatives such as wellfield recovery and Minimum Flows and Levels (MFLs) establishment. The

department includes four sections comprised of professional, technical, and administrative staff. The Administrative

section administers the operating budget, Governing and Basin Board funded projects, as well as the administration of

large-scale, long-term projects such as the Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems Program

(FARMS), Water Quality Monitoring Program (WQMP), Regional Observation Monitoring Program (ROMP) and

Quality of Water Improvement Program (QWIP).




Z500

Resource Projects - Peace River Basin





N/ACooperator(s)

Project Manager HAMMOND, MARK

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Resource Projects Department addresses issues related to water supply, flood protection, water quality, and

natural systems and consists of the Conservation Projects, Ecologic Evaluation,

Engineering, Environmental, Hydrologic Evaluation, and Water Supply and Resource Development sections. The

District's goal for water supply is to ensure an adequate supply of the water resource to provide for all existing and

future reasonable and beneficial uses while protecting and maintaining water resources and related natural systems.

The Department's efforts involve activities associated with the regional water supply planning, alternative water

supplies, conservation, and reclaimed water strategic initiatives. The District's goal for flood protection is to minimize

flood damage to protect people, property, infrastructure and investment. The Department's efforts primarily involve

activities associated with the floodplain management strategic initiative and support for the flood and emergency

response initiative. The District's goal for natural systems is to preserve, protect, and restore natural systems in order

to support their natural hydrologic and ecologic functions. The Department's efforts involve minimum flows and levels

and wetland system restoration. The District's goal for water quality is to protect and improve water quality to sustain

the environment, economy and quality of life. The Department's efforts involve diagnostic, monitoring and

implementing water quality improvement projects. The funds budgeted here are for coordinating the Water Supply

and Resource Development Program, Water Resource Assessment Projects, Minimum Flows and Levels Program,

Watershed Management Program, FEMA Map Modernization, and Cooperative Funding Programs, as-requested

attendance at citizen meetings, and those unforeseen basin analyses which occur during the year. The Department

works on ongoing projects and reviews, evaluates, and ranks each Fiscal Year's Cooperative Funding projects related

to water supply, water quality, natural systems, and flood protection. Staff makes recommendations regarding these

projects, and other items proposed in each year's budget. Staff also works to address any budget issues identified at

Basin Board meetings. The funds budgeted here are for staff time related to coordinating those activities that do not

relate to specific budgeted projects. These include the staff time of the Director, managers and several staff.




Z600

Operations - Peace River Basin





Cooperator(s)

Project Manager HOLTKAMP, MIKE

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Operations Department consists of six sections including Administration, Field Operations, Aquatic Plant

Management, Hydrologic Data, Structure Operations and Mapping and GIS. The Administration section provides

support for departmental management, planning, budgeting, and clerical functions. The Field Operations section is

responsible for maintenance and restoration of all District-owned lands including fence construction, mowing, culvert

installations, road and bridge maintenance and construction, fire line maintenance, prescribed burn support, erosion

control, and well site preparation/restoration. The Aquatic Plant Management section is responsible for aquatic and

ditch bank vegetation management operations on District flood control systems, the control of exotic aquatic plants on

natural waters throughout the District, and the control of aquatic vegetation around water control structures and lake

level gauges. Additionally, the Aquatic Plant Management section controls/eradicates infestations of upland invasive

species including Brazilian pepper, Australian pine, cogongrass and tropical soda apple on all District-owned

conservation lands. The Hydrologic Data section is responsible for designing, installing, and maintaining data

collection sites in support of the District's resource monitoring and technical analysis, as well as data analysis and

database management. The Structure Operations section inspects, operates, maintains, and repairs all District-owned

flood and water conservation structures as well as salinity barriers throughout the District. This section also directs and

operates the District's Emergency Operations Center (EOC), which is part of a state and nationwide storm tracking

and emergency response network. The Mapping and GIS section is responsible for providing and maintaining all

mapping and Geographical Information System database support. Included in this project are administrative salary

allocations associated with overseeing field operations and maintenance, aquatic plant management, emergency

operations, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), and structure operations programs throughout the

Basin, as applicable. Funds expended have been to prepare for Basin Board meetings as required or provide data to

Board members, local agencies or the public.

Status As Of: May 12, 2009

Ongoing project details are shown in the project description.


Z700

Land Resources - Peace River Basin





Cooperator(s)

Project Manager SUTTON, ERIC

MILLER, WILL, WALSH, TOM, LOVE, KEVIN, BLASCHKA, STEVENTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Land Resources Department consists of five sections, including Administration, Land Acquisition, Land

Management, Survey, and Land Use and Protection. The Administration section provides support for departmental

management, planning, budgeting and clerical functions. The Land Acquisition section acquires lands as set forth in

the District's Florida Forever Workplan. These lands are acquired for various functions including flood control, water

storage and management, conservation and protection of water resources, aquifer recharge and recovery, water

resource development, and preservation of wetlands, streams, lakes, and other natural systems. The Land

Management section is responsible for the management and protection of natural and cultural resources on District

lands. Major functions include natural systems restoration, prescribed burning, forest management, exotic species

control, and monitoring. The Survey section is responsible for providing land surveying assistance in support of various

projects and programs within the District. The Land Use and Protection section is responsible for land use activities on

District lands including development of recreational trails and facilities, monitoring of public and private uses,

management of the security officer program and maintaining visitor safety. Included in this project are activities on

District-managed lands purchased with funds other than Florida Forever, Preservation 2000 and Save Our Rivers such

as surveying costs (salaries and equipment rental), miscellaneous land use requests (salaries), resource protection

(utilities and maintenance) and structural flood control projects.




Z910

Commissions - Peace River Basin

Project Type Prop. App.&Tax Coll.




Cooperator(s)

Project Manager PILCHER, LINDA

CACIOPPO, MIKE, LINSBECK, CATHYTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThese funds pay the commissions due to the counties within the Basin for tax collection and property appraisals.


During the five months ended February 28, 2010, $198,332 was remitted in commissions to Property Appraisers and Tax

Collectors and $1,772 was returned to the Basin in excess fees. Property Appraiser and Tax Collector commissions are

statutorily prescribed and are based on property tax levies and collections, respectively. Amounts collected in excess of

the underlying Property Appraiser and Tax Collector budgets are returned to the Basin as excess fees. Excess fees not

recorded as accounts receivable as of September 30, 2009 are reflected as current FY2010 revenue.


Z930

Contingencies - Peace River Basin

Project Type Reserves




Cooperator(s)

Project Manager PILCHER, LINDA

CACIOPPO, MIKE, LINSBECK, CATHYTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionFunds are budgeted for contingencies to be used at the Board's discretion. The goal is to set aside an amount equal to

approximately 5 percent (2.5 percent minimum target) of the ad valorem based budget (ad valorem taxes plus interest

plus balance forward multiplied by 5 percent).


To date, the Basin Board has not allocated any of its contingency funds.


S001

Jack Creek

Project Type SOR

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration

Basin(s) Peace River

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager LOVE, KEVIN

NELSON, BRIAN, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, SOWDERS, GINA, MILLER, WILL, GREEN,

STEPHANIE

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Jack Creek project, located in Highlands County, includes a significant part of Jack Creek, its 100-year floodplain

and outlying forested areas associated with the creek system and local lake outflow wetlands. The project area also

includes portions of sand pine scrub and mixed scrub among Florida's most unique threatened upland habitats. Jack

Creek and its associated swamps serve as the natural drainage basin for the immediate area, as well as the water

conveyance system for lakes in the area. Land Resource activities consist of prescribed burning, security patrol, public

use/recreation maintenance and enhancements, exotic species control, mowing and monitoring for listed plants and

animals. Recreational activities on the Jack Creek property are limited to hiking and nature study due its remote

location, environmental sensitivity and access constraints.

BenefitsPursuant to Section 373.1391(1)(a), Florida Statutes, lands within the project are managed and maintained in such a

way as to ensure a balance between public access, general public recreational purposes, and restoration and

protection of their natural state and condition.

Costs

The FY2010 budget consists of salaries and operational costs for public use management, resource monitoring,

resource protection, road and bridge maintenance, exotic plant control, recreation equipment, 39 acres of firelane

maintenance, 75 acres of chopping, 30 acres of hydro-ax restoration, 22 acres of road mowing, and 5 days of

prescribed burning; and contractual services for 18 acres of recreational mowing and 520 hours of security.

Costs for these activities are reimbursable through the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund.

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue

(SOR)

020 Peace River Basin 56,554 58,603

Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY

Status As Of: February 16, 2010

Special Use Authorization issued to Stacy Smith of Archbold for access to conduct a rare plant study over the next year.

A member of the public notified the District that they had completed the "Great Backyard Bird Count" on the Jack Creek

property on Feb. 12, 2010. A volunteer work day was conducted on site in conjunction with the Ridge Rangers, resulting

in the removal of one dumpster full of trash. Staff also conducted one small controlled burn, totaling approximately 6

acres.


S017

Prairie/Shell Creek

Project Type SOR

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementWater Supply Regional Water Supply PlanningNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration


Cooperator(s)



STEPHANIE

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Prairie/Shell Creek project is envisioned as a greenway corridor from the mouth of the Peace River to the District¿

s Bright Hour Watershed project to the north and to the State¿s Babcock Ranch to the south. Land management

activities include prescribed burning, wildlife monitoring, resource monitoring, resource protection and recreational

development.




Costs



maintenance, 150 acres of chopping, 33 acres of road mowing, and 5 days of prescribed burning; and contractual

services for 437 hours of security.



(SOR)


Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY


Issued Special Use Authorization to Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study, UG Florida Field Station for

access to study ticks for one year. Aquatic Plant Management Section staff treated 62 acres infested with melaleuca

trees.


S029

Upper Lake Marion Creek Watershed

Project Type SOR



South Florida Water Management DistrictCooperator(s)

Project Manager MILLER, WILL

HAGBERG, JEFFREY, SOWDERS, GINA, LOVE, KEVINTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe relatively undisturbed creek system of the Upper Lake Marion Creek Watershed flows north out of Lake Marion,

joins Snell Creek and ultimately flows southeast to Lake Hatchineha. The entire Lake Marion Creek basin extends

over 18,300 acres and includes portions of both the Southwest and South Florida Water Management Districts. This

district has entered into an agreement with the SFWMD to assist in the management of SWFWMD-owned lands

since, due to the property's proximity to SFWMD-managed lands; the SFWMD can manage the property more cost

effectively. District land management consists primarily of coordination with the SFWMD.




Costs

The FY2010 budget consists of management cost reimbursement and salaries for contract monitoring for SFWMD

management of lands owned by the SWFWMD.



(SOR)


Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY


This property is managed by the SFWMD. No significant activities by SWFWMD this period.


S030

RV Griffin Reserve

Project Type SOR

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementWater Supply Regional Water Supply PlanningNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration

Basin(s) Peace River, Manasota

Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Auth.Cooperator(s)

Project Manager LANE, CHUCK

NELSON, BRIAN, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, LANE, CHUCK, MILLER, WILL, GREEN, STEPHANIE,

ELLIOTT, PAUL

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe RV Griffin Reserve is located in DeSoto and Sarasota Counties and includes lands supporting and surrounding

the existing facilities at the Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority treatment plant. Lands in the

project area include mixed hardwood forests along the river; however, the majority of the lands consist of pine

flatwoods, rangelands, pastures and pine plantations. The project supports and protects present potable water

supplies. Land management has recently been delegated to the Water Supply Authority. Recreational

activities/amenities include 21 miles of shared-use trails available for bicycling, horseback riding and hiking. A

3,804-acre conservation easement is known as the Lewis Longino Preserve.




Costs

The FY2010 budget consists of contract coordination and monitoring for management of the land by the Peace

River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority.



(SOR)

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0


021 Manasota Basin 2,212 1,535

Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY

Status As Of: January 28, 2010

Staff is communicating with the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation

Commission to coordinate a special youth recreation opportunity on the Reserve. Annual inspection was conducted on

the Lewis Longino Conservation Easement, no violations were observed.


S035

Bowlegs Creek

Project Type SOR

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and RestorationFlood Protection Floodplain Management


Polk County Natural Resources, United States Department of AgricultureCooperator(s)

Project Manager LANE, CHUCK

LANE, CHUCKTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Bowlegs Creek/Crooked Lake project represents opportunities to protect important water resource ecosystems in

the east central region of the District Examples of the benefits in acquiring the land within this project area include

protecting important areas and habitat for aquifer recharge associated with the Lake Wales Ridge (Ridge), and

protecting the water quality of Crooked Lake and the other Ridge lakes receiving flow from Crooked Lake (Lake Clinch

and Lake Reedy). Crooked Lake is one of the largest lakes within the Ridge and is the only designated by the

Outstanding Florida Water (OFW) in Polk County. The lake has good water quality as a result of existing shoreline

vegetation coverage and relatively little urbanization along the lake. Although, the alteration of natural lands throughout

the region has resulted in habitat loss and fragmentation, this tract represents one of the few larger tracts remaining

relatively intact and more importantly, is the last remaining large tract adjacent to a large Ridge lake. Lands within the

project are jointly owned between the District and Polk County, and contain easements acquired by the USDA/Natural

Resources Conservation Services. Polk County is the lead manager for the project.

BenefitsThe property is located in the headwaters of the Crooked Lake drainage basin and provides a number of water

resource and ecological benefits to the Lake Wales Ridge region including flood storage, water quality protection and a

relatively undisturbed habitat buffer to Crooked Lake.

Costs

The FY2010 budget consists of contract monitoring and 50% reimbursement of management costs to Polk County for

land management costs.

District costs for these activities are reimbursable through the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund.


(SOR)


Project Funds Not Budgeted by the

District

Polk County 0 0

Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY


County staff is exploring acquisition opportunities in support of the NRCS's restoration project.


S036

Charlotte Harbor State Buffer Preserve

Project Type SOR

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration


Florida State ParksCooperator(s)

Project Manager SOWDERS, GINA

SOWDERS, GINA, LOVE, KEVIN, GREEN, STEPHANIETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Charlotte Harbor Save Our Rivers project was jointly purchased between the District and the State of Florida's

Conservation and Recreation Lands (CARL) program. Lands within the project area are characterized by a variety of

natural lands including isolated freshwater marshes, tidal marshes and tidal swamps. Under a management

agreement with the State, the Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Recreation and Parks is the lead

land manager for the project. Currently the park offers canoeing and boating. Land management activities consist

primarily of coordination with the Division of Recreation and Parks, the land manager.




Costs

The FY2010 budget consists of staff time to monitor the District's agreement with the State for management of the

project lands. Costs for these activities are reimbursable through the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund.


(SOR)


Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY


December 2009 Cooperative Site Inspection, management is consistent with the interagency agreement. Charlotte

Harbor Environmental Center granted a special use authorization for access during "Get Outside" tour activities planed

during 2010.


S040

Lower Peace River (Deep Creek)

Project Type SOR



Cooperator(s)



STEPHANIE, ELLIOTT, PAUL

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionLocated in DeSoto County, lands within the project include an extensive network of tributaries, floodplain swamps and

connected headwaters. Recreational activities available include approximately 9 miles of multi-use trails for hiking and

equestrian use; and primitive campsites for equestrian, group and river camping. Land Management activities include

prescribed burning, mowing, exotic species control, wildlife monitoring, recreational amenity development/monitoring

and security.




Costs



maintenance, 73 acres of road mowing, and 8 days of prescribed burning; and contractual services for 18 acres of

recreational mowing and 460 hours of security. Costs for these activities are reimbursable through the state's Water

Management Lands Trust Fund.


(SOR)


Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY


Issued Special Use Authorization to Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study, UG Florida Field Station for

access to study ticks for one year. Land Resources staff conducted one day of controlled burning to secure urban

interface, totaling approximately 82 acres.


S051

Bright Hour Watershed

Project Type SOR



Cooperator(s)


SOWDERS, GINA, LOVE, KEVIN, GREEN, STEPHANIETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe project area consists of extensive, high quality prairie, hammock, marsh and slough systems that provide water

management benefits for a traditionally water-poor region. Hydrologic values include protection of the headwaters of

several important creek systems, such as Prairie and Shell creeks. Water storage, conveyance and flood control are

also provided by the watershed's poorly drained landscape. Habitat protection for numerous rare plant and animal

species and globally imperiled, high quality natural communities is amply afforded by this project. Since the District

does not hold fee simple title, land management activities consist of monitoring the terms of the conservation

easements.

BenefitsSince the lands within the project are not owned in fee simple, land management activities consist of monitoring the

terms of the conservation easements.

Costs

The FY2010 budget consists of staff time for annual monitoring of the conservation easements. Costs for this activity

are reimbursable through the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund.


(SOR)


Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY


Annual conservation easement site inspection was conducted, no CE deviations were observed.


S054

Lake Hancock

Project Type SOR

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery


Polk CountyCooperator(s)


NELSON, BRIAN, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, LANE, CHUCK, LOVE, KEVIN, ELLIOTT, PAUL,

BLASCHKA, STEVEN

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionLake Hancock is located southeast of the city of Lakeland and north of the city of Bartow in Polk County. At

approximately 4,500 acres, Lake Hancock is the largest lake associated with the Peace River and the third largest lake

in Polk County. The lake has been recognized as having some of the poorest water quality in the state, characterized

by persistent blue-green algae blooms, high nutrient concentrations and low dissolved oxygen levels in the water

column, and fish and wildlife populations indicative of eutrophic to hypereutrophic conditions. A requirement of the

statutorily mandated minimum flow establishment is the development of a recovery strategy. Part of the proposed

strategy for the Upper Peace River is to restore storage in Lake Hancock and release some of the water during the dry

season to help meet the flow requirements. Historically, Lake Hancock fluctuated more than a foot higher than it has

during the past several decades. This lowering was due to the dredging of the outfall canal as was common in the

early part of the last century. Lands acquired within this project will assist in reversing those impacts by modifying or

replacing the District¿s outfall canal structure so that water levels can be maintained at historical levels. The District

and Polk County jointly acquired the Circle B Bar Reserve along the lake. The Reserve is managed by the County and

provides hiking trails and picnic tables for recreationists. A land use plan is currently under development for the

complex of lands purchased for this project.




Costs



maintenance and 754 acres of road and mowing; and contractual services for clearing a 40-acre grove, air conditioner

servicing at the maintenance building on the property, reimbursement to Polk County for 50% of the management

costs of the Circle B Bar Reserve, recreational mowing, fence construction and 1,300 hours of security.



(SOR)



District

Polk County 0 0

Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY


The Aquatic Plant Management Section treated one acre of tropical soda apple during this period.


S099

Save Our Rivers Administration

Project Type SOR

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementWater Supply ConservationNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Coastal Rivers,

Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River, Peace River, Manasota

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager SUTTON, ERIC

NELSON, BRIAN, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, MILLER, WILL, WALSH, TOM, LOVE, KEVINTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Save Our Rivers Administration project contains monies for those items not attributable to one unique project

during the budget cycle. Examples are studies affecting all conservation lands, preparation of resource evaluation

reports, heavy equipment used solely on conservation lands, overtime, staff time, vehicle charges and equipment

rental.




Costs

In addition to salaries and central garage charges, the FY2009 budget includes funds for tree removal in cases where

trees fall from District property onto adjoining owners' property in the Coastal, Hillsborough and Pinellas-Anclote

Basins; and aerial flights to view exotic species in the Hillsborough, Manasota and Peace Basins. The FY2010 budget

includes salaries, central garage charges, tree removal in cases where trees fall from District property onto adjoining

owners' property in the Coastal and Hillsborough Basins, and aerial flights to view exotics speciec in the General Fund.

Costs for these activities are 100 percent reimbursed through the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund.


(SOR)

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,302,606 937,997

011 Alafia River Basin 4,483 7,549

013 Hillsborough River Basin 9,483 12,549

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 9,483 15,641

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 4,275 7,932

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 9,483 7,932


021 Manasota Basin 7,683 7,549

Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY


With the exception of the District fund, the Save Our Rivers (SOR) Administration project is used primarily to budget

monies for SOR, Preservation 2000 and Florida Forever (reimbursable) projects. Generally, funds are not charged to this

project, but transferred to other reimbursable projects within the Basin. An example is overtime. Staff knows at budget

time that overtime will be required within the basins for work on SOR projects, but does not know for which projects, so

monies will be budgeted in S099. When overtime is used later in the year, the monies will show as being spent for the

actual project the staff member worked on (i.e., S009- Starkey, S016 - Weekiwachee Preserve, etc.). In the District funds


S099

Save Our Rivers Administration

monies are primarily used for SOR program administration, purchase of equipment and contractual services.


SA01

Jack Creek Hydr. Rest.

Project Type SOR

AORs Strategic InitiativesNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration


Cooperator(s)

Project Manager RHINESMITH, PHILIP

KOLASA, KEITHTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionAs part of the District's Hydrologic and Wetlands Restoration program, the District's Jack Creek tract located in

Highlands County has been assessed for restoration needs. The health of wetlands within the tract has declined as a

result of over-drainage from the construction of the Josephine Canal. The historic canopy of loblolly bay trees has

been replaced by invasive species. Proposed restoration for this project will center on rehydration of the tract's

degraded wetlands. This project will provide surface water modeling, design, and permitting for restoration of the Jack

Creek tract. Hydrologic restoration of the Jack Creek tract will be consistent with the District's SWUCA objectives.

BenefitsThis project will complete design and permitting in preparation of hydrologic restoration to be completed. Restoration

will focus on enhancing the wetlands within the tract by restoring the natural hydroperiod (seasonal water fluctuation).

The augmentation of surface water levels will result in 80 acres of wetland restoration. Rehydration of wetlands within

the property will increase water storage within this region of the District as well as provide aquifer recharge.

Costs

A total of $751 in remaining funds was encumbered in FY2005 to cover the anticipated costs for design and

permitting. In FY2007 a total of $3,035 was budgeted for staff time. In FY2008 a total of $336,058 was budgeted for

consultant services and construction for a total available budget of $357,156. These activities are reimbursed at 100

percent from the State's Water Management Lands Trust Fund.


(SOR)


Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY

Critical Project Milestones ActualProjected Amended

1. Project Feasibility and AlternativesReport Draft Completed 12/1/06 12/1/06

Final Restoration Plan 2/1/07 2/1/07

2. Contract Development & ExecutionStart Design 4/1/07 11/15/09

Complete Design 6/1/07 3/31/10

2. Contract Development & ExecutionConsultant Agreement 3/1/07 9/9/09

3. PermittingPre Application Meeting w/ FDEP 8/1/07 4/30/10

Permitting Complete 10/1/07 6/15/10

4. ConstructionConstruction Commence 12/1/07 8/15/10

Construction Completed 4/1/08 12/15/10


SA01

Jack Creek Hydr. Rest.


An evaluation of the Jack Creek tract was completed as a task identified in project B171. The evaluation provided

recommendations for completing hydrologic restoration for this tract and a cost estimate for restoration. This project

(SA01) will utilize the conceptual design plan being completed under project B171 to complete final design and permitting

for restoration on the Jack Creek Tract. The primary wetland and the subject of the hydrologic study has undergone

significant degradation over the last 35 years due to dewatering associated with the Jackson-Josephine canal that

traverses the edge of the Jack Creek tract. The concept for this project will be to divert water from the canal into the

wetland to provide rehydration of the wetland and aquifer recharge. The final restoration plan was submitted by PBS&J

Consultants to the District in January 2007. The District selected Mactec to complete the design, permitting and

construction services for the project. The consultant contract has been executed and a kick-off meeting was held

December 9, 2009. Mactec has started collecting the LiDAR and topographic information necessary to complete the

surface water modeling.


SB54

Polk Nature Discovery Center Education

Project Type SOR

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality MonitoringWater Supply ConservationNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and MonitoringFlood Protection Floodplain Management

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Peace River

Polk County Natural ResourcesCooperator(s)

Project Manager HULL, MARY MARGARET

Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis proposed Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) project consists of education and outreach about watersheds at

Polk's Nature Discovery Center on the Circle B Bar Reserve. The project proposes to educate 5,000 Polk County

middle school students, teachers and adults from Alafia River, Hillsborough River and Peace River basins about water

resources on District land. The FY2011 proposal requests funding for bus transportation, substitute teacher

fees, supplies for the Center's classroom and assessment software to conduct the field trip program. The District's

previously funded water exhibits will be used as education tools enhancing the field trip program. The on-site

stormwater pond serves as an outdoor classroom. Pre- and posttests will be used to evaluate knowledge of, attitudes

toward, and behaviors about water resources. The School Board of Polk County is a strong partner in the

programming and has two full-time teachers housed at the Center. The program complements the District's Get

Outside! campaign by increasing use of District lands.

BenefitsThis proposed project enhances the District's watershed education efforts by addressing key objectives for watershed

education. An estimated 12,650 people visit the Circle B Bar Reserve annually. The middle school field trip program is

estimated to reach 4,000 seventh-grade students in Polk County schools and an additional 1,000 elementary and

middle school students from private schools and home school groups. Existing District educational publications and

tools will be used as supplemental material, along with the new District-funded exhibits Everyone Lives in a

Watershed, The Green Swamp and The Lakes. Students will be introduced to hydrological concepts through

interactive curriculum activities. Using the location of the center, which is adjacent to a marsh system that flows into

Lake Hancock, field activities will reinforce key water resource concepts. Lake Hancock has been identified as a major

source of pollutants to the Peace River. Reducing the pollutant load to the river and ultimately to Charlotte Harbor has

been a goal of the District. Direct, hands-on water resources education will enhance a deeper understanding of the

water issues of today and in the future. Through coordination of the program, Polk County Natural Resources Division

has built a strong partnership with the School Board of Polk County. This environmental education center/field trip

program has county and school board support - both key factors in program sustainability.

Costs

The total proposed cost of the FY2011 project is $59,000, with the District requested to contribute $25,000 (Alafia

River $6,250; Hillsborough River $6,250; Peace River $12,500). District funds are being requested for field trip

assessment software, supplies for the Center's classroom, substitute teacher fees for public school teachers as well

as private school and summer camp bus transportation for field trips to the center. The dollar amount allocated per

basin is determined by the number of students projected to participate in the programming from each basin. The field

trip program is projected to reach 10,500 students per year at a cost to the District of $2.38 per student, significantly

lower than comparable youth education projects. The cost per participant contact hour ($.58) is significantly lower than

the average youth education project ($2.95). The budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project.

Additional Information

The total cost of the FY2010 project was $57,500, with the District contributing $25,000 (Alafia River $3,250;

Hillsborough River $4,000; Peace River $17,750). District funds are being used for bus transportation for field trips to

the center. The field trip program is projected to reach 5,000 students per year at a cost to the District of $5 per

student. This funding pays for the development of a new field trip program for Polk County middle school students.

The District has supported this project since FY2007.


SB54

Polk Nature Discovery Center Education


(SOR)

011 Alafia River Basin 7,065 4,027

013 Hillsborough River Basin 7,065 4,777



District

Polk County Natural Resources 0 32,500

Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY


FY2007 Budgeted FundsBid process for exhibit design and construction initiated by cooperator 6/30/07 6/30/07

Purchase order opened to Polk County Natural Resources 7/30/07 7/24/07

Exhibit design/construction vendor selected 9/30/07 11/30/07 11/30/07

Exhibit design specifications finalized 11/30/07 1/30/08 1/30/08

Bid awarded to vendor 1/15/08 1/15/08

Exhibit construction begins 1/30/08 8/4/08 10/14/08

Exhibits installed at center 8/30/08 10/15/08 10/20/08

Center's grand opening 11/1/08 11/1/08

Final report and invoice due to the District 11/20/09 3/13/09 5/29/09

FY2009 Budgeted FundsOpen purchase order for FY2009 1/5/09 12/17/08

Environmental educator hired by School Board; curriculum under development 3/1/09 2/20/09

Curriculum field-testing begins 8/17/09 8/17/09

Program components complete 10/30/09 4/30/10

Final report and invoice due to the District 11/20/09 5/31/10

FY2010 Budgeted FundsInitiate purchase order 10/1/09 2/8/10 2/12/10

Educational programming begins 11/2/09 2/8/10 2/22/10

Educational programming complete 10/29/10

Final report and invoice due to the District 12/3/10


ACTION TO DATE: Delayed. Delays due to adding a second school-board funded teacher at the Center and not relying

on visiting teachers to conduct portions of the field trip. The estimated numbers of students participating in the FY2010

field trip program has been reduced from 7,000 to 5,000 and was approved by the funding basin boards during

respective February basin board meetings. The purchase order has been opened and field trips are underway.


W032

HCC Foundation Field Trip Program

Project Type SWIM


Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Pinellas-Anclote River, Peace River

Hillsborough Community College FoundationCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis proposed Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) project includes four different field trip

programs for elementary, middle, high school and college students in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk counties.

The field expeditions occur at English Creek, Upper Tampa Bay, Cockroach Bay and Hillsborough River State Park.

The program is designed to give participants a better understanding of Florida's water resources through 120

hands-on field experiences with HCC science professionals and ultimately to create the next generation of

environmental stewards. Teachers can take part in one-day training workshops prior to participation in field trips.

Students complete a pre/posttest to measure knowledge gains. During FY2009, student knowledge gains were 30%.

The project's effectiveness is also measured through use of teacher surveys.

BenefitsTampa Bay was identified as the highest priority on the District's Surface Water Improvement and Management

(SWIM) priority list in 1988. Further, this proposed project is designed to implement an environmental education

initiative in Tampa Bay. These field expeditions help the District reach its educational goals by emphasizing water

quality improvement, water conservation and protection of natural systems within the District. By participating in this

project, 5,040 students and teachers learn to be environmental stewards in their community and the District, promoting

a future of improved water quality, water conservation and natural systems preservation in Florida. The field trips occur

on publicly-owned lands.

Costs

The total proposed cost of the FY2011 program is $234,135, with the District requested to contribute $83,540 (Alafia

$22,555; Hillsborough $57,643; Pinellas-Anclote $1,671; Peace $1,671). The dollar amount allocated for each

contributing Basin Board is determined by the participating schools within each basin. District funds are being

requested for 120 field trips, four one-day teacher workshops, trail maintenance, printing of curriculum materials, and

aquatic and water quality testing supplies. The program is projected to reach 5,040 students and teachers at a cost to

the District of $16.58 per person, a slight decrease from FY2010 costs and 31% higher than the average of

comparable youth education projects. The costs per participant hour ($4.24) is 30% higher than the average youth

education project ($2.95). Budget lines below include costs to manage the project.


The total FY2010 project cost was $234,135, with the District contributing $85,040 (Alafia $14,464; Hillsborough

$60,364; Pinellas-Anclote $5,106; Peace $5,106). The dollar amount allocated for each contributing Basin Board is

determined by the participating schools within each basin. District funds are being used for 120 field trips, four one-day

teacher workshops, trail signage and maintenance, printing of curriculum materials, and aquatic and water quality

testing supplies. The program is projected to reach 5,040 students and teachers at a cost to the District of $16.87 per

person. Cooperator has reduced the District's cost per person by 3% from FY2009 ($17) to FY2011 ($16.58) by

removing signage costs as this was completed during FY2010. The District has supported this project since FY2007.


W032

HCC Foundation Field Trip Program

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based

Revenue

011 Alafia River Basin 53,075 0 14,662 23,470 14,943

013 Hillsborough River Basin 157,373 0 38,551 58,458 60,364

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 10,873 0 10,873 0 0

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 9,921 0 3,144 1,671 5,106

020 Peace River Basin 9,919 0 3,142 1,671 5,106


State Trust Funds (SWIM) 70,369 0 70,369 0 0

WMLTF (SWIM) - Prior Year Funds 479 0 0 0 479


District

HCC Foundation 456,195 0 307,100 0 149,095

Other funding sources 32,000 0 32,000 0 0

$800,204 Total:

Prior

Funding Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY Future

FundingTotal

Funding


FY2009 Budgeted FundsPurchase order opened 10/27/08 11/24/08

Teacher training workshops 6/30/09 9/25/09 9/25/09

Field trips end 7/31/09 9/25/09 9/25/09

Registration for 2009-2010 field trips 8/1/09 8/1/09

Final report and invoice received by the District 9/30/09 1/29/10

FY2010 Budgeted FundsInitiate purchase order 10/1/09 12/4/09

Teacher training workshop 6/29/10

Field trips end 7/30/10

Teacher training workshop 8/14/10

Final report and invoice received by the District 9/30/10


ACTION TO DATE: On time. To date, cooperator has conducted a total of 62 field trips, 18 to Cockroach Bay, 2 to

English Creek, 24 to Upper Tampa Bay Park and 18 to Hillsborough River State Park.


W331

Biennial Seagrass Mapping of Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Charlotte

HarborProject Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality MonitoringNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Pinellas-Anclote River, Peace River,

Manasota

Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, Pinellas County, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program,

Tampa Bay Estuary Program

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager KAUFMAN, KRIS

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis SWIM initiative project involves mapping and monitoring seagrass within four SWIM priority waterbodies: Tampa

Bay, Sarasota Bay, Lemon Bay, and Charlotte Harbor. Funds requested in the FY2011 budget of $175,000 will be for

the 2012 phase of mapping. It is anticipated that the funds needed for the 2012 effort will be budgeted in FY2011 and

FY2012. In addition to SWIM waterbodies, contractual services for the St. Joseph Sound/Clearwater Harbor Biennial

GIS Mapping of Seagrass (See K150) are completed under a single agreement to benefit from economy of scale.

Specifically, the District's consultant will provide digital aerial photography, photointerpretation, and GIS-based

mapping in order to generate calculations of seagrass acreage and distribution within each of the named waterbodies.

The project is conducted every two years to monitor the long-term health of these vital resources. Funds budgeted in

FY2009 and FY2010 are for the 2009 - 2010 effort. The digital format utilized in 2004 and 2006 allowed for more

detailed GIS analysis to be conducted beyond creation of the original seagrass map product and will allow for efficient

transfer of the imagery to fill agency and public requests. A new task started during the 2007-2008 effort was to scan

historical photography from previous seagrass mapping efforts in the 1990s and early 2000s at high resolution. The

intent is to continue this effort in 2010 and complete the georeferencing needed to and create digital GIS imagery

layers that will then be uploaded to the District's GIS system. SWIM is utilizing a pre-qualified firm procured under the

Mapping & GIS Section's RFP 006-07 as the consultant for the 2009 - 2010 phase of mapping. District funds shown in

the table include staff salaries.

BenefitsThe mapping of seagrasses within each estuary allows the District, the Estuary Programs, and other entities to monitor

the health and distribution of seagrasses. Seagrass health is used as an indicator of water quality conditions. Thus,

this project can assist with water resource management decision making, specifically in evaluating the effectiveness of

water quality improvement projects.

Costs

The project costs for mapping SWIM waterbodies in 2012 is estimated at $350,000. The FY2011 proposed funding is

$175,000 with five basin boards contributing. The project costs for mapping SWIM waterbodies in 2009 - 2010 is

$350,000. Costs associated with this effort are included in the FY2009 and FY2010 budgets. The FY2009 budget was

$175,000, with 50 percent from State SWIM and 50 percent from five basin boards (Alafia River, Hillsborough River,

Pinellas-Anclote River, Manasota, and Peace River). The FY2010 budget is $175,000, with the five basin boards

contributing. At their April 2009 meetings, the basin boards approved amending their FY2009 budgets to include

reallocated State SWIM funds to cover 50 percent of the District's proposed FY2010 costs ($87,500). The remaining

funds ($87,500) are included in the five basin boards FY2010 budgets. District funds shown in the table include staff

salaries.


The next phase of mapping will begin in December 2009. Seagrass mapping for SWIM waterbodies (W331) and St.

Joseph Sound Clearwater Harbor (K150) will be completed under one agreement at a total estimated cost of

$350,000. Seagrass meadows serve as nurseries for a variety of commercially and recreational important species of

fin fish and shellfish, and they are highly dependent upon the maintenance of good water quality. The project meets

the goals and objectives of the Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, and Charlotte Harbor SWIM Plans, the Tampa Bay Estuary

Program, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, and Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program. The 2008 effort is ongoing,

with the most recent completed mapping results from 2006. Between 2004 and 2006, seagrass coverage in Tampa

Bay increased by approximately 4.7%. In Sarasota Bay, which has a more highly urbanized watershed than Tampa

Bay, seagrass increased 7% in coverage from 2004 to 2006. From 2004 to 2006, Charlotte Harbor seagrass coverage

increased by 1%. The only SWIM waterbody to experience a loss in coverage between 2004 and 2006 was Lemon

Bay with a 1% decrease.


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Harbor


Revenue

011 Alafia River Basin 110,883 0 52,954 37,925 20,004

013 Hillsborough River Basin 110,883 0 52,954 37,925 20,004

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 52,954 0 52,954 0 0

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 110,883 0 52,954 37,925 20,004


021 Manasota Basin 201,328 0 133,833 47,491 20,004



State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 253,404 0 165,904 0 0

WMLTF (SWIM) - Prior Year Funds 12,520 0 0 0 12,520

$1,421,944 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesRequest for Proposals 6/15/03 7/11/03

Begin Review of Proposals 8/15/03 9/22/03

Draft Agreement to Management Services 10/31/03 12/17/03

Contract Executed 11/15/03 1/16/04

Photography Shot for 2003/2004 1/31/04 1/17/04

Final Report for 2003/2004 12/31/04 12/31/04

First Amendment to the 2003/2004 Agreement 12/1/05 12/13/05

Consultant Notice to Proceed 12/1/05 12/13/05

Acquisition of Aerial Photography 1/31/06 2/15/06 2/10/06

Final Deliverables for 2005/2006 12/31/06 12/31/06

Agreement Expiration Date 12/31/06 12/31/06

2. Critical Project MilestonesProcessing of Technical Specifications and Purchase Order 10/30/07 11/30/07

Purchase Order with scope of work Opened 11/30/07 11/30/07

Work Order #1 Opened 12/13/07 12/13/07

Consultant imagery acquisition 1/30/08 2/15/08 2/15/08

Consultant ortho-imagery production 3/31/08 3/31/08

Consultant photointerpretation 10/31/08 10/31/08

Consultant GIS validation 11/30/08 11/30/08

Consultant draft final deliverables 12/31/08 12/31/08

3. Critical Project MilestonesWork Order 1 under 2010 P.O. Executed 12/1/09 12/15/10

2010 Work Order 1: Imagery Acquired 2/15/10 1/12/10

Work Order 2 under 2010 P.O. Executed 3/1/10

2010 Work Order 2: GIS Mapping 12/31/10


The 2010 purchase order is open and the first work order for the 2010 effort were executed December 2009. Imagery for


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Harborall waterbodies was captured by January 12, 2010. Imagery is being processed by the Consultant and will be reviewed by

District staff for final approval. The second work order for photointerpretation and GIS based mapping is expected to be

executed in March 2010.


W436

Elizabeth Place Water Quality and Natural Systems Enhancement

Project Type SWIM



Polk County, Polk County Natural ResourcesCooperator(s)

Project Manager THORNTON, SHELLEY

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is in response to a FY2008 cooperative funding project from Polk County. The objective of this project is to

acquire additional parcels of land adjacent to an existing wetland system, remove the nuisance vegetation, restore the

wetland hydroperiods and provide water quality treatment. This project will increase the available flood storage and

allow for additional untreated stormwater runoff to be directed onto the site for water quality treatment prior to

discharging to Banana Lake. This project includes land and easement acquisition, design, permitting and construction

to restore and enhance an existing wetland system in the Banana Lake watershed.

BenefitsThis project will improve water quality and enhance natural systems. The additional acreage provided adjacent to the

wetland will increase the open water area for storage and increase the littoral shelf area available for additional wetland

planting.

Costs

The total estimated project cost is $1,409,021. The FY2008 project cost is $500,000, with Polk County and the District

each contributing half ($250,000). The District share is split between the Peace River Basin Board ($125,000) and

State SWIM ($125,000). The FY2009 project cost is $500,000, with Polk County and the District each contributing half

($250,000). The District share is split between the Peace River Basin Board ($125,000) and State SWIM ($125,000).

Polk County has applied for a 319 grant from FDEP in the amount of $800,000 for construction and public education

signage. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.


During the past 10 years a significant portion of the 285 acre basin has been developed for residential use.

Stormwater runoff has been conveyed to retention ponds which border the wetland area adding to increased seasonal

high water flows. In 2004, this increase directly impacted four homes adjacent to the wetland, causing one to be

permanently abandoned. In 2006 Polk County, in cooperation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency

(FEMA), purchased and demolished the abandoned home site at a cost of $320,000 for the structure. FEMA

contributed $220,000 and Polk County contributed $100,000 to purchase the abandoned home site. This abandoned

home site is to be included in the additional acreage to be incorporated into the existing wetland system.


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Elizabeth Place Water Quality and Natural Systems Enhancement


Revenue






District

FDEP 319 Grant 800,000 0 800,000 0 0

Polk County Natural Resources 689,021 0 689,021 0 0

$2,004,314 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development and ExecutionDraft agreement sent to Management Services 12/17/07 2/18/08

Agreement returned from Management Services 3/28/08 4/9/08

Agreement sent to Cooperator 4/18/08 4/11/08

Signed agreement returned from Cooperator 5/9/08 6/16/08

Agreement fully executed 5/23/08 6/18/08

Notice to Proceed 5/26/08 6/18/08

Agreement Expiration 12/31/11

2. Project TasksDesign Complete 3/1/09 9/30/09

Construction Commenced 12/31/09 5/1/11

Construction Completed 12/31/10 12/31/11


An agreement between the District and Polk County was executed on June 18, 2008. The City was issued a Notice to

Proceed on June 19, 2008. The agreement between Polk County and their consultant, PEC was approved by Polk

County on June 18, 2008 and a Notice to Proceed was issued in July 2008. A kick-off meeting was held in July 2008

where Polk County informed the District that they will not be able to acquire an 8.5 acre parcel, which includes the

existing wetland due to price negotiations with the owner. However, the County is in negotiations for a portion of an

adjacent property, just northeast of the parcel currently owned by Polk County, to incorporate into the enhanced wetland

design to allow for approximately 4.0 acres of enhanced wetland design. The Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) was

issued on December 2, 2009. The FDEP grant which is to be used for construction is not available until July 2010, and

therefore construction is expected to commence in May 2011 due to contract preparations.


W501

SWIM Plan Implementation - Charlotte Harbor

Project Type SWIM



Charlotte Harbor National Estuary ProgramCooperator(s)

Project Manager GARCIA, LIZANNE

KAUFMAN, KRISTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project provides for the administration and implementation of projects as outlined in the SWIM Plan for Charlotte

Harbor. The FY2009 budget will include staff salaries and administrative costs to implement projects in the SWIM

Plan. Administration and implementation includes assessment of implementation progress, a review and refinement of

the Pollutant Load Reduction Goal (PLRG) for the waterbody, periodic SWIM Advisory Committee meetings, new

project development (rationale and justification), development of relevant contracts and Requests for Proposals,

invoicing, project related presentations, field visits, and miscellaneous duties as they arise. Included in the FY2006

budget was $50,000 for a historical benthic habitat mapping and change analysis of Charlotte Harbor. The project will

be similar to the effort completed for Tampa Bay in determining historical seagrass coverage from 1950s aerial

photography. This benthic habitat map will allow the District and the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program

(CHNEP) to refine goals being set for this system.

BenefitsThis project's support of the Charlotte Harbor SWIM Plan creates an opportunity for a cohesive effort between the

District, the CHNEP, and other state and local agencies to better implement resource management decisions and

restoration activities. Historically, SWIM projects have been eligible for state matching funds with the state funding 50

percent of the project costs and the District funding the remaining 50 percent. In FY2011, SWIM projects will be funded

100 percent by Basin Funds, specifically, the Peace River and/or Manasota Basin Boards, depending on the project

location within the Charlotte Harbor watershed.

Costs

The FY2009 and FY2010 ongoing costs for the Charlotte Harbor SWIM Plan Implementation were funded 12.5

percent from the Manasota Basin, 37.5 percent from the Peace River Basin, and 50 percent from the State SWIM

Program and include staff salary, travel and central garage. In FY2011, ongoing costs for the Charlotte Harbor SWIM

Implementation will be funded 25 percent from the Manasota Basin and 75 percent from the Peace River Basin. There

are no State SWIM Program funds available in FY2011.


In 1987, the Florida Legislature established the Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Act having

recognized that water quality and habitat in surface waters throughout the state have degraded or were in danger of

being degraded. The Act requires the five water management districts to maintain a priority list of water bodies of

regional or statewide significance within their boundaries, and develop plans and programs for the improvement of

those water bodies. To date, ten SWIM water bodies in the District have had plans developed and approved by the

state. Several plans have been updated one or more times as required by the Act. The Charlotte Harbor SWIM Plan

was first approved in 1993 and last updated in November 2000. Since the first plan, the District has initiated a number

of restoration and diagnostic assessment projects. Included within these are: 1) implementation of a water quality

monitoring program, 2) development of a pollutant loading model, 3) investigation of a resource-based pollutant load

reduction goal, 4) assessment of toxin levels, 5) identification of cumulative impacts to freshwater inflow reductions, 6)

seagrass mapping efforts, 7) various habitat restoration projects, and 8) involvement in numerous public outreach and

education activities.


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SWIM Plan Implementation - Charlotte Harbor


Revenue

020 Peace River Basin 96,733 0 88,816 7,058 859

021 Manasota Basin 37,281 0 29,606 6,899 776





$277,905 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. SWIM Plan Critical Project MilestonesNext Update of SWIM Plan 6/1/07 12/31/10


SWIM Plan Update:The last update of the SWIM Plan for Charlotte Harbor became effective in 2000. District staff

continue to work with the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, the Florida Department of Environmental

Protection and local governments to implement projects in the 2000 Plan. The CHNEP completed the Comprehensive

Conservation and Management Plan in 2008 and are working on several key projects that will be useful in updating the

SWIM Plan. These include the establishment of seagrass targets, the calculation of nutrient loads and development of

numeric nutrient criteria. These are expected to be complete by mid 2010 and will be useful in the update to the District

SWIM Plan. District staff have completed the outline for the Charlotte Harbor SWIM Plan and have drafted the

Management Issues chapter of the document. Additionally, District staff have been in contact with FDEP regarding the

review and approval process for the Plan.


W506

CHEC Charlotte Harbor/Lemon Bay SWIM Watershed Education

Project Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply ConservationNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and RestorationFlood Protection Floodplain Management


Charlotte Harbor Environmental CenterCooperator(s)

Project Manager STERNBERGER, VIRGINIA

Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis Surface Water Improvement and Management project with the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center provides

public involvement and water quality education opportunities to 4,300 residents in the Charlotte Harbor/Lemon Bay

watersheds. The program's goal is to foster a sense of stewardship and encourage actions that benefit the watershed

through focused education/outreach programs. The FY2011 program components include a volunteer water quality

monitoring program, estuary wading trips, water school workshop for local residents, community events, speaking

programs, estuary boat trips, hiking trips, develop and implement an Adopt-A-Pond program, reprint and distribution of

"Keep it Clean" Lemon Bay booklets, and reprint and distribution of "Watershed" Lemon Bay DVDs. Effectiveness will

be measured by number of participants, number of materials distributed, pre- and posttests and surveys.

BenefitsThe Peace River discharges into Charlotte Harbor, a SWIM priority water body and a designated "estuary of national

significance." The project fosters a sense of stewardship for the Peace River, Charlotte Harbor, Lemon Bay and

related freshwater resources through focused education opportunities for public participation and schools. The

program provides an opportunity for comparison of different areas within the Charlotte Harbor and Lemon Bay

watersheds. These programs are consistent with the District's watershed management and watershed education

initiatives. Education was named as a priority by the Manasota and Peace River basin boards. CHEC has the expertise

and experience to provide quality education in a variety of methods leading to increased knowledge and behavior

modificiation among participants.

Costs

The total proposed cost of the FY2011 project is $79,171, with the District requested to contribute $39,215 (Peace

River Basin Board $31,372, Manasota Basin Board $7,843). District funds will pay for materials and program

expenses. Each basin's share is based on anticipated work within that basin. The program is projected to reach 4,300

residents at a cost to the District of $9.12 per person. Although the cost per person is relatively high, the cost per

contact hour is 38 percent lower than average reflecting the hands-on and long-term nature of the program. The

budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project.


The total cost of the FY2010 project was $89,446, with the District contributing $39,250. The District's share was split

between the Peace River Basin Board ($16,283), the Manasota Basin Board ($3,342) and State SWIM (19,625).

District funding was used for materials and program expenses. Each basin's share was based on work completed

within that basin. The program reached 4,230 residents at a cost to the District of $9 per person. The District has

supported this project since FY2000.


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Revenue


021 Manasota Basin 55,281 0 41,823 9,369 4,089






District

Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center 211,115 0 136,159 39,956 35,000

$582,092 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding



First task report due 12/31/07 12/11/07

Second task report due 3/31/08 3/31/08

Third task report due 6/30/08 6/16/08

Fourth task report due 9/16/08 9/29/08 9/29/08

Project close 11/14/08 3/31/09 3/31/09


First task report 12/31/08 12/29/08

Second task report 3/31/09 3/31/09


Fourth task report due 9/30/09 9/30/09

Project close 11/20/09 11/20/09


First task report due 12/31/09 1/5/10 1/5/10


Third task report 6/30/10

Fourth task report 9/15/10

Project close 9/30/10

FY2011 Budgeted FundsInitiate purchase order 10/1/10

First task report 12/31/10

Second task report 3/31/11





ACTION TO DATE: On time. To date, the following tasks have been completed on the FY2010 scope of work: one

volunteer water quality monitoring (VWQM) workshop (16 participants), four VWQM speaking sessions (26 participants),

four Journey through the Estuary boat trips (40 participants), two land-based hiking trips (23 participants), three wading


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trips (39 participants), three speaking engagements (68 participants) and reprinted 1,000 copies of the Lemon Bay DVD.


W507

CHEC Peace River Watershed Education

Project Type SWIM





Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis Surface Water Improvement and Management project with the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center develops

and provides watershed education outreach programs to residents that focus on awareness and protection of the

Peace River watershed and Charlotte Harbor. This project will reach approximately 3,300 residents in Charlotte,

DeSoto, Hardee and Polk counties. Specifically, participants will learn how to correctly operate their irrigation systems,

properly fertilize their landscapes, utilize integrated best management practices and incorporate Florida-Friendly

LandscapingTM, leading to a reduction of pollution in stormwater runoff. The FY2011 program components include

coordinating a volunteer water monitoring program in the city of Punta Gorda, conducting interpretive bus tours in the

Peace River basin, attending community events and speaking programs, leading educational hikes to Shell Creek and

Prairie Creek properties, reprinting and distributing "Keeping the Peace" watershed guide booklets and evaluation to

determine knowledge and behavioral changes. Effectiveness will be measured by number of participants, number of

materials distributed, pre- and posttests and surveys.

BenefitsThe Peace River discharges into Charlotte Harbor, a SWIM priority water body and a designated "estuary of national

significance." Through education, 3,300 residents will learn specific behaviors that will have a positive impact on

watersheds, leading to more sustainable water resources. The Peace River Basin Board prioritized education within

the basin. The proposed project meets this priority.

Costs

The total proposed cost of the FY2011 project is $59,773, with the District requested to contribute $29,075 (Peace

River Basin Board). This reflects a slight decrease in amount being requested from FY2010. District funds will pay for

materials and program expenses. This program is projected to reach 3,300 residents at a cost to the District of $8.81

per resident, approximately 33 percent above the average cost per person of District public education projects

proposed this year. The budget line below includes costs for staff to manage the project.


The total cost of the FY2010 project was $62,198, with the District contributing $29,000 (Peace River $14,500; SWIM

$14,500). District funding was used for materials and program expenses. The CHEC Peace River Watershed

Education project reached 5,000 residents at a cost to the District of $5.80 per person.


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CHEC Peace River Watershed Education


Revenue






District

Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center 141,072 0 80,374 30,698 30,000

$284,941 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding



First task report due 12/31/07 12/31/07



Fourth task report due 9/16/08 11/14/08 12/14/08

Project close 11/14/08 1/30/09 1/30/09


First task report due 12/31/08 1/30/09 1/30/09



Fourth task report due 8/16/09 8/16/09

Final report and project close 11/13/09 11/13/09


First task report 12/31/09 1/5/10 1/5/10






First task report 12/31/10




Final report and project close 11/18/11


ACTION TO DATE: On time. To date, the following tasks have been completed on the FY2010 scope of work: developed

a volunteer water quality monitoring program; held one speaking engagement (45 participants), conducted 14 land-based

hiking trips (155 participants), conducted one FARMS educational bus trip (17 participants).


W510

Restoration of Natural Systems at Thornton Key

Project Type SWIM




Project Manager POWERS, STEPHANIE

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis proposed project is in response to a request from the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC) to restore

and enhance approximately 13 acres of intertidal wetland and upland habitat in Lemon Bay. Thornton Key is 31-acre

island site that was purchased in 2007 by Charlotte County. The proposed plan targets the restoration of degraded salt

marsh habitat and associated coastal maritime forest through nuisance and exotic species eradication.

BenefitsUpon completion, the project will provide significant benefits to habitat and water quality.

Costs

The total project cost is approximately $29,000. The District's FY2010 contribution is $14,375. At their April 2009

meeting, the Peace River Basin Board approved amending its FY2009 budget to include reallocated State SWIM

funds to cover 50 percent ($7,188) of the FY2010 costs. The remaining costs ($7187) are funded by the

Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board. CHEC will be providing $14,375 to match District funding. District funds shown in

the table include staff salaries.


Charlotte Harbor is generally viewed as one of the most productive estuarine systems in Southwest Florida. Although

it is appropriately considered a healthy system, problems exist in the areas of hydrologic alterations, water quality

degradation, and habitat loss. The SWIM Plan for Charlotte Harbor focus on management strategies for the Peace

and Myakka Rivers, in addition to Charlotte Harbor proper, to reduce point and non-point source pollution and to

preserve and restore habitat. The objectives of this project are consistent with the SWIM Plan goals for Charlotte

Harbor.


Revenue

020 Peace River Basin 11,400 0 0 2,328 9,072



$20,473 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


Contract Development and ExecutionReceive Scope of Work from Cooperator 9/16/09 9/9/09

Create and Issue Purchase Order to Cooperator 10/14/09

Contract ExpirationProject Close Out 12/31/10


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Restoration of Natural Systems at Thornton Key


A scope of work has been received from the cooperator. This project will now be administered through a purchase order.


W511

Alligator Creek Restoration Project

Project Type SWIM



Florida Department of Environmental ProtectionCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis multi-year project is a Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Program initiative consisting of the

hydrologic restoration of approximately 677 acres of freshwater and saltwater wetland and salttern areas critical to

early life stages of many commercially-important fishes in Charlotte Harbor. The Alligator Creek project is located on a

1,600 acre site that is owned by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and is located south of

Punta Gorda abutting Charlotte Harbor. The restoration activities are being performed in phases based on available

funds. The current phase (Phase II) includes construction of Projects 1-A, 3, 10, 11 and 16. Project 16 will be

constructed concurrently with the other projects, but under a separate agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers (USACE).

BenefitsCompletion of Projects 1-A, 3, 10, 11 and 16 would restore the historic hydroperiod and associated coastal habitats to

approximately 600 acres of wetland and salttern areas which have been severely impacted by anthropogenic activities.

Projects 5, 6, 8, 13 and 14 would restore an additional 77 acres of coastal ecosystems.

Costs

The construction contract for projects 1-A, 3, 10, and 11 is for $1,000,750.86. The funding agreement with the

USACE for Project 16 is for $615,384.62, of which the District is to contribute $215,384.62. It is anticipated that

additional funding during future fiscal years will be necessary to meet all construction expenses and District staff will

seek grant funding to help offset construction costs. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.


Charlotte Harbor is generally viewed as one of the most productive estuarine systems in Southwest Florida. Although

it is appropriately considered a healthy system, problems exist in the areas of hydrologic alterations, water quality



preserve and restore habitat. The objectives of this project are consistent with the SWIM Plan goals.


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Alligator Creek Restoration Project


Revenue

020 Peace River Basin 1,390,127 700,000 670,335 16,005 3,787


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Alligator Ck

Rstr (SWIM)

800,000 0 800,000 0 0

Ecosystem Trust Fund - Charlotte Hbr

Rstr

100,000 0 100,000 0 0

FCMP - Alligator Creek Restoration

(SWIM)

139,400 0 139,400 0 0

NOAA - Alligator Creek 50,000 0 50,000 0 0





District

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 16,700 0 16,700 0 0

USACE 400,000 0 400,000 0 0

$3,636,612 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project Milestones - Phase IIPermit Application Sent to SWFWMD and ACOE 11/16/00 11/16/00

RFP for Final Design and Permits sent to Management Services 4/30/01 4/16/01

RFP released 9/28/01 10/9/01

Consultant Selection Short List Approved by Basin Board 2/1/02 2/1/02

Draft Contract to Management Services 6/7/02 6/7/02


Draft Conceptual Design Report 11/7/02 12/6/02

Draft Conceptual Design Report 11/7/02 12/6/02

90 Percent Plan Submittal 3/6/03 3/6/03



Permits Received 3/27/04 6/23/04

Request for Bids 8/16/05 8/16/05

Execute Contract with USACE 12/11/07 12/11/07

2. Critical Project Milestones - Phase IIIRequest for Proposals 6/12/09

Select Consultant 8/31/09 10/1/09

Execute Agreement with Consultant 4/30/10

Commence Preliminary Design 5/15/10

Complete Design and Permitting 2/1/11


Phase II has been closed out. Phase III has been awarded to a consultant. The contractual fees have been negotiated

and an agreement has been drafted. The agreement is now routing through Management Services for review.

ACCELERATED ACTION TO DATE: District and FDEP staff have secured a consultant to design and permit the project.


W513

Charlotte County Fourth-Grade Field Studies Program

Project Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality ConservationNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration



Project Manager TORRUSIO, MARY

Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) project provides in-depth field experiences to all fourth

graders in Charlotte County elementary schools. This is the twenty-first year that the Charlotte Harbor Environmental

Center (CHEC) has been offering this program, which is designed to give students a better understanding of the water

systems of Florida. The goal of the two-day outdoor education program is to bring an understanding and appreciation

of the beauty, complexity and fragility of local water systems to 1,500 fourth-grade students as well as to the

participating 300 teachers, aides and adult chaperones. The activities consist of environmental field studies at Alligator

Creek Preserve, the lower Peace River, Cedar Point Environmental Park and Lemon Bay. Students collect and identify

native, estuarine and freshwater specimens that inhabit the rivers, harbor and bay. Students learn about upland and

freshwater wetland habitats. They also learn about freshwater creeks, the importance of trees and plants in water

conservation, and the role of fire in preserving the upland ecosystems. Pre- and posttest tools will assess the field

trips' effectiveness. Teacher training is provided to participating teachers and is approved and supported by Charlotte

County Public Schools.

BenefitsThroughout coordination of the program, CHEC has built a strong partnership with Charlotte County, the City of Punta

Gorda, the School Board of Charlotte County, and the Peace River Audubon Society. This is the only comprehensive

grade-level field trip the District sponsors in Charlotte County. Many students have not previously been exposed to

hands-on environmental field trips, and the experience can foster a personal connection to the sites visited, ultimately

leading to understanding and appreciation of water systems. Additionally, CHEC uses District publications and

materials in its education programming.

Costs

The FY2011 project reflects a $9,050 decrease from FY2010. The total cost of the FY2011 project is $94,040, with the

District requested to contribute $24,950 (Peace River). District funds will be used for 110 field trips and water quality

monitoring supplies. This program is projected to reach 1,800 students and adults at a cost to the District of $16.10

per person. Although the program's per person costs are average, the multi-day program brings the cost per

participant contact hour ($1.79) well below average for comparable education programming. The budget line below

includes costs for staff to manage the project.


The total cost of the FY2010 project is $94,140, with the District contributing $34,000. The District's share is split

between the Peace River Basin Board $17,000 and State SWIM $17,000. District funds are used for 110 field trips

and water quality monitoring supplies. This program is projected to reach 1,800 students and adults at a cost to the

District of $18.89 per person. The budget line includes costs for staff to manage the project. The District has

supported this project through the Cooperative Funding Initiative since FY2009.


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Charlotte County Fourth-Grade Field Studies Program


Revenue



State Trust Funds (SWIM) 0 0 0 0 0



District

Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center 126,281 0 0 66,090 60,191

$188,548 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2010 Budgeted FundsInitiate purchase order 10/1/09 2/1/10

Schedule field trips 5/31/10

Field trips begin 8/30/10

Field trips end 5/31/11



Schedule field trips 5/31/11

Field trips begin 8/31/11

Field tips end 5/31/12



ACTION TO DATE: On time. Purchase order has been opened to Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center.


W521

Charlotte Harbor Water Quality Monitoring

Project Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Monitoring


Charlotte County, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation CommissionCooperator(s)

Project Manager SZAFRANIEC, MARY

KAUFMAN, KRISTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is an ongoing SWIM Initiative to monitor water quality in Charlotte Harbor, a SWIM priority waterbody and

designated estuary of national significance. The purpose of the water quality monitoring is to establish a long-term

database of water quality conditions within the estuary to provide essential data for planning and management

purposes, such as implementation of the Charlotte Harbor SWIM Plan. The District began collecting and analyzing

monthly water quality samples from Charlotte Harbor in 1993. In 2000, the District worked with staff from Charlotte

County (County) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC) to develop an implementation

plan for long-term water quality monitoring. As a result of these discussions, the District, County, and FFWCC agreed

to cooperatively monitor water quality in Charlotte Harbor. The District and the FFWCC are responsible for collection of

25 samples per month. The County is responsible for analyzing each sample for 11 water quality parameters, including

nutrients, color and turbidity. The District is responsible for estuarine water quality data compilation, quality

assurance/quality control, updates to a District approved database and upload of the data to the State's STOrage and

RETrieval (STORET) database. Internet publication of the data for this project are completed under W547.

BenefitsThe project created a multi-agency cooperative effort that provides a long-term water quality dataset to assist in

establishing the health of the Charlotte Harbor study area and provide information on changes in water quality.

Costs

The FY2010 project budget is $38,250. The proposed FY2011 project budget is $38,250, of which Peace River Basin

Board is funding $28,688 and Manasota Basin Boards is funding $9,562. District funds shown in the table include staff

salaries.


Charlotte Harbor is generally viewed as one of the most productive estuarine systems in southwest Florida. Although it

is appropriately considered a healthy system, problems exist in the areas of hydrologic alterations, water quality



preserve and restore habitat. The objectives of this project are consistent with these strategies. This coordinated effort

involves two separate agreements: 1) an agreement between the District and the County outlining responsibilities of

both parties but does not involve the transfer of funds, and 2) an agreement between the District and the FFWCC

outlining sampling services and reimbursement rates for water quality monitoring.


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Charlotte Harbor Water Quality Monitoring


Revenue


021 Manasota Basin 77,674 0 51,572 17,123 8,979





$585,566 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesDraft Agreement to Contracts 12/31/00 11/21/00

Basin Board Approval of Agreement 4/30/01 12/13/00

Governing Board Approval of Agreement 4/30/01 12/19/00


First Water Quality Monitoring Event 5/12/01 5/12/01


FFWCC First Amendment to Contracts Management 3/26/04 4/2/04

FFWCC First Amendment Fully Executed 5/31/04 9/27/04

Charlotte County First Amendment Fully Executed 3/30/05 3/30/05

FFWCC Second Amendment to Contract Fully Executed 5/22/07 5/22/07

Charlotte County Second Amendment Fully Executed 3/26/08 4/28/08

1. Critical Project MilestonesFFWCC Third Amendment Initiation 8/31/10

FFWCC Second Amendment Expires 11/30/10

Charlotte County Third Amendment Initiation 12/28/10

Charlotte County Second Amendment Expires 3/31/11


A second amendment to the original agreement was executed in May 2007 with the FFWCC. A second amendment to

the original with Charlotte County was executed on April 28, 2008. These amendments allow for an additional three-year

"No Cost Time Extension" extending each party's committment to the project through March 31, 2011. Currently, the

Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC) is presenting the results of these efforts on its website,

http://www.checflorida.org, allowing the public to view results in terms of both status and trends in water quality. CHEC

submitted the second and third quarterly reports, and the final report and invoices. For FY2010, $10,000 of the remaining

funds from project W547 is being used for data management under a separate purchase order with Benchmark Labs as

part of this project.


W526

Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program

Project Type SWIM



Cooperator(s)


KAUFMAN, KRIS, POWERS, STEPHANIE, GARCIA, LIZANNETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis proposed project provides for the funding of the Annual Workplan for the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary

Program (CHNEP). The District participates in three main areas. First the District's SWIM program, usually funded by

the basin boards and State, carries out the projects that will address water quality and habitat restoration within the

Harbor. Second, the District has contributed annual funding to the CHNEP since 1997 to carry out the administration

and implement of projects identified in the CHNEP Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan. And finally,

the District provides staff to sit on the technical, management and policy (Governing or Basin Board member)

committees of the program. The District's annual budget includes funding support to the CHNEP and District staff

salaries, travel and central garage to administer the project, which includes attending board meetings and other

workshops and invoicing.

BenefitsThis project support of the CHNEP creates an opportunity for a cohesive effort between the District, CHNEP and other

state and local agencies to implement resource management decisions and restoration activities. Additionally, this

project provides for leveraging funding between the partners. Projects contained within the CHNEP Annual Workplan

address management issues concerning hydrologic alterations, water quality degradation, and habitat loss within the

Peace and Myakka River watersheds and the Charlotte Harbor estuary.

Costs

The District has provided funding to the CHNEP on an annual basis since 1997. The District's annual funding

commitment for the CHNEP is $110,000. Prior to FY2011, the District share was split between the Manasota Basin

Board (12.5%) and the Peace River Basin Board (37.5%) and State SWIM funds (50%). In FY2011, the District's

proposed share of $110,000 will be funded 25% ($27,500) by the Mansota Basin Board and 75% ($82,500) by the

Peace River Basin Board. District funds are used to implement projects outlined in the Annual Workplan. District funds

shown in the table include staff salaries.


In 1987, the Florida Legislature established the Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Act, having

recognized that water quality and habitat in surface waters through out the state have degraded or were in danger of

being degraded. The Act requires the District to maintain a priority list of waterbodies of regional or statewide

significance within their boundaries. Charlotte Harbor is designated as a priority waterbody. Charlotte Harbor was

identified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) in 1995 as an estuary of Federal

Significance and subsequently included in the National Estuary Program. As a result of this designation, the Charlotte

Harbor National Estuary Program was established to assist the region in developing a comprehensive plan for the

restoration and protection of Charlotte Harbor. Partners in the CHNEP include the Southwest Florida and South

Florida Water Management Districts, USEPA, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, other state and federal

agencies, and local governments from the watershed. The goals and strategies for the Harbor are identified in the

Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) for Charlotte Harbor which provides guidance to each

entity on their contribution to restore the Harbor. Since 1993, the District has completed several habitat restoration

projects and diagnostic assessments, including seagrass mapping, water quality monitoring, and development of a

pollutant load reduction goal for the Harbor.


W526

Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program


Revenue


021 Manasota Basin 167,933 0 121,343 30,425 16,165






District

CHNEP 1,307,725 0 1,197,725 0 110,000

$2,637,174 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2007 Annual Workplan Critical Project MilestonesFY2007 Contract with CHNEP Executed 4/1/07 6/11/07

FY2007 Contract Close Out 12/31/09






FY2010 Contract Closeout 12/31/12


FY2007 Contract: The FY2007 Agreement was executed on 6/11/2007 and expires 12/31/2009. All projects have been

completed except the pre-development mapping project which spans the FY2007 and FY2008 contracts. The CHNEP

has indicated that they would not submit invoices for this project until completion of the project and the District has

accepted the final deliverable. The District has reviewed interim deliverables for this project and found them to be

acceptable. A draft G-2 has been submitted to encumber the remaining $20,000 under this agreement. FY2008 Contract:

The FY2008 agreement was executed in 08/2008 and expires 12/31/2010. Projects include refinement of water quality

targets and pre-development vegetation mapping in the CHNEP watershed. District staff have reviewed draft

deliverables for the water quality targets report and participated in meetings for this project. As stated above, the

pre-development vegetation map project is progressing and is expected to be complete by 12/31/2010. FY2009 Contract:

The FY2009 agreement was executed on December 13, 2009 and expires 12/31/2011. Projects include fisheries

monitoring in Lemon Bay, additional work by Mote Marine Laboratory to evaluate light attenuation by algae attached to

seagrass (epiphytes), setting seagrass targets and finalizing the water quality targets necessary to maintain seagrass

health. District staff have been participating in the development of the scope of work and subsequent development of

seagrass targets. A final draft report for water quality targets is expected by mid-February. FY2010 Contract: The

FY2010 agreement is routing for District review. Projects include an update of the triennial status and trends for water

quality throughout the CHarlotte Harbor watershed, staff support and the development of estuaring nutrient criteria.

Management Conference: The Management and Policy Committees met in February 2010. Items on the agenda of

interest to the District included updates on numberic nutrient criteria development, water quality targets and climate

change.


W527

Peace River Water Quality Monitoring

Project Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Monitoring


Cooperator(s)


WOLDEN, CATHERINETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is an ongoing SWIM Initiative to monitor water quality in the Peace River. The District participated in a

multi-agency cooperative effort to monitor the river from 1997 to 1998. It was determined a long term effort was

needed to characterize water quality conditions and pollutant loadings in the river system. The current project began in

2000 and funding will be used to continue the monthly water quality monitoring program at ten United States

Geological Service (USGS) stream stations along the Peace River. The data provided from this project will be used in

conjunction with streamflow measurements provided by an existing USGS program to estimate monthly pollutant

loading at the ten gauge sites (See W554 & W547).

BenefitsThis data will be used to develop future water quality improvement projects as needed. The project's data is regularly

used to create publications such as, "Water Quality Conditions and Pollutant Loads and Yields in the Peace and

Myakka River Basins" (See W554). Ongoing projects in the watershed such as the Lake Hancock Outfall Treatment

Project have analyzed the data in order to understand current conditions as well as justify recommendations for action.

Costs

The FY2011 funds for this project are funded from the Peace River Basin. The funds are for the District's Water

Quality Monitoring Program (WQMP) staff to collect samples and the District Laboratory to analyze the samples.

District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.


The Peace River discharges into Charlotte Harbor, a SWIM priority waterbody and is designated as an "estuary of

national significance." Charlotte Harbor is generally viewed as one of the most productive estuarine systems in

Southwest Florida. Although it is appropriately considered a healthy system, problems exist in the areas of hydrologic

alterations, water quality degradation, and habitat loss. The SWIM Plan for Charlotte Harbor focus on management

strategies for the Peace and Myakka Rivers, in addition to Charlotte Harbor proper, to reduce point and non-point

source pollution and to preserve and restore habitat. The objectives of this project are consistent with these strategies.

The District began water quality monitoring projects along the Peace and Myakka Rivers in 2000 (See W528). Since

2001, the District has also supported sampling in the tidal portions of the Peace and Myakka Rivers by the Florida Fish

and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC) (See W521).


Revenue






$521,197 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


W527

Peace River Water Quality Monitoring


1. Critical Project MilestonesFirst Sampling Event 10/3/00 10/3/00

1. Critical Project MilestonesFY2008 Monthly Sampling Complete 9/30/08 9/30/08

FY2009 Monthly Sampling Complete 9/30/09 9/30/09

FY2010 Monthly Sampling Complete 9/30/10


Water quality sampling is ongoing. Samples have been collected from October 2000 through February 2010. Field data

has been submitted to the laboratory for inclusion into their database through June 2009.


W553

Coral Creek Habitat Restoration Project

Project Type SWIM



Florida Department of Environmental ProtectionCooperator(s)


THORNTON, SHELLEYTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis multi-year project is a Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Program initiative consisting of the

hydrologic and habitat restoration of degraded and impacted wetlands. It is also expected to provide water quality

treatment for presently-untreated stormwater flows into the District and FDEP-owned project area. The project area is

approximately 2,600 acres. Proposed restoration of the creek includes: restoration/enhancement of historic and

man-made creek channels, intertidal, low-salinity and freshwater habitats, complementary marshes and uplands;

removal of invasive, exotic vegetation; and construction of stormwater treatment features to improve water quality for

the Charlotte Harbor. A preliminary assessment of restoration and stormwater treatment opportunities will need to be

conducted first, followed by project design and permitting, and, finally, construction. The District is the lead agency in

procuring the services of an engineering consultant and a construction contractor. The FDEP will be the entity

responsible for long-term operation and maintenance of the site. A related project was submitted by the FDOT through

the FY2008 Cooperative Funding Initiative (see Project No. W556, FDOT - Cape Haze Pioneer Trail Hydrologic

Restoration Project). The Cape Haze Pioneer Trail Hydrologic Restoration Project is expected to improve tidal flushing

in an approximately 110 acre tidal creek which has been impounded since the early 1900s due to the construction of a

railroad causeway across the East Fork of Coral Creek.

BenefitsThis project will provide restoration of impacted wetlands and treatment of stormwater on District-owned lands. A

preliminary assessment of restoration and stormwater treatment opportunities will be conducted to determine the

specific acreage of wetlands restored and to estimate the amounts of pollutant removal that can be achieved.

Costs

The total estimated project budget is $1,200,500 for feasibility study, design, permitting, and construction of Phase

I. Current funding is split between the Peace River Basin Board ($600,250), State SWIM ($350,250), and a State

Appropration ($250,000). The FY2009 funds will be used to evaluate and design alternatives to improve the existing

ecosystem. The FY2010 funds will be used to complete the final design of projects associated with Phase I. The

FY2011 proposed project cost for construction is $500,000. An amount of $225,749 has been reallocated from State

SWIM funds and $274,251 is requested from the Peace River Basin Board. It is anticipated that additional funding

during future fiscal years will be necessary to meet all construction expenses and District staff will seek grant funding

to help offset construction costs. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.


Approximately 2,600 acres of the District/FDEP-owned lands surround the East and West Forks of Coral Creek, which

flows into Charlotte Harbor near Placida, south of the Rotonda in Charlotte County. Charlotte Harbor is a SWIM

priority waterbody as well as a designated estuary of national significance as part of the National Estuary Program.

The project is consistent with the habitat restoration and water quality improvement goals of the District's SWIM Plan

for Charlotte Harbor. The project site is part of the 43,000 acre Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park. The FDEP is

the entity responsible for the management of the site. The property contains a number of habitat types (e.g., tidal

creeks, mangrove swamps, salt marshes, saltterns, salt and freshwater ponds, freshwater wetlands, pine flatwoods,

scrub and other uplands) which have been impacted by anthropogenic activities. Much of the hydrology of the site has

also been impacted by ditching and dredge and fill activities that occurred as recently as the mid-1970s. Further, the

construction of a dam across the West Fork eliminated the saltwater signature from the upper half of the West Fork,

thus creating a 270 acre freshwater impoundment now dominated by cattails. It appears that a significant volume of

the stormwater runoff from the Rotunda development discharges into the West Fork without much water quality

treatment. Similarly, the East Fork also appears to receive untreated stormwater discharges from a residential area to

the north. Elevated nitrogen levels have been observed in Coral Creek by Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program

water quality studies. In addition to hydrologic and habitat restoration, it is envisioned that the restoration of this site

would incorporate some level of treatment for stormwater runoff entering the site.


W553

Coral Creek Habitat Restoration Project


Revenue

020 Peace River Basin 3,406,024 2,500,000 416,394 281,369 208,261


Charlotte Co - Coral Creek (W553) 71,500 0 0 0 71,500

Ecosystem Trust Fund - Coral Ck

(SWIM)

250,000 0 250,000 0 0


State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 200,000 0 0 0 0


WPSTF (SWIM) - Prior Year Funds 236,173 0 0 236,173 0


District

Charlotte County 71,500 0 0 0 71,500

$4,409,849 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


Consultant Contract Development and ExecutionAdvertise Request for Proposals 11/17/06 11/17/06

Consultant Selection 2/2/07 2/23/07



Agreement Expiration 12/31/10

Design PhaseConceptual Design and Feasibility Report 6/15/08 2/27/09

30% Design Plans 1/31/09 6/1/09

60% Design Plans and Permitting 6/30/09 8/1/10

Amendment to Consultant Agreement 12/31/09 4/15/10

Final Design Plans and Construction Specifications 10/1/10


The District has incorporated a stormwater component into the overall restoration plan for Coral Creek. A total of $71,500

will be received from the County for construction of the component. The consultant has provided the preliminary 30%

design plan to the District. Work Order #3, which will finalize design plans for the project, has been received from the

consultant. An amendment is being routed to include funding for the final iteration of design planning and permitting.


W555

Evaluating the Effects of Restoration on Estuarine Fishes

Project Type SWIM



Mote Marine LaboratoryCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is in response to a cooperative funding request from Mote Marine Laboratory to examine the effects of

SWIM habitat restoration activities, specifically the Alligator Creek Wetlands Restoration Project (W511) in Charlotte

Harbor, on economically-important estuarine fishes such as juvenile snook, red drum, and tarpon. The Alligator Creek

Project is a major District restoration effort. This project provides the District with an opportunity to help determine the

effectiveness of the Alligator Creek Wetland Restoration Project. Mote Marine Laboratory will take advantage of three

years of pre-restoration monitoring from four tidal creeks representing a range of anthropogenic degradation. Sampling

will continue through restoration and post-restoration monitoring of fish assemblages and seeks to address the effects

of wetland restoration projects on mangrove creek fishes. Restoration is seen as an effective means to repair

anthropogenic ecological damage, but quality data on the extent that restoration projects improve estuarine ecology is

rare. Likewise, there is little data on the extent that restoration of natural freshwater flows reverses these negative

impacts. Quantitatively understanding how habitat restoration projects impact fishes is critical so that appropriate

conservation and management measures can be enacted. The results of this project will be used as part of the

monitoring and evaluation effort of the Alligator Creek Wetlands Restoration Project. This project will help validate the

results of existing SWIM habitat restoration projects and the habitat restoration goals for the District's SWIM Plan for

Charlotte Harbor, and will also help guide future restoration efforts in the Harbor and around the state. Phase I

monitoring was completed December 31, 2006. Phase II of this project, with budget approval, will commence on

October 1, 2008.

BenefitsThis project will document and quantify how the restoration of historic freshwater inflow patterns improve estuarine

ecology for economically-important fishes as specifically applied to an existing SWIM project, i.e., the Alligator Creek

Wetlands Restoration Project (W511). Results from this project will be used as part of the monitoring effort for the

Alligator Creek project. This project will also result in guidance on how future conservation and management measures

should be appropriately enacted.

Costs

The total project cost is estimated to be $612,500. The District's FY2009 portion of the total cost is requested to be

$75,000. Of this amount, 50 percent ($32,500) will come from State SWIM funds and 50 percent ($32,500) will come

from the Peace River Basin Board. Mote Marine Laboratory, through grants from the Florida Sea Grant Program,

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, will provide

$75,000 in this fiscal year. The District provided project funding in FY2007, matching Mote's $400,000. District funds



Florida's southwest coastline has been drastically altered for development, water management, agriculture, mining,

and mosquito control purposes, which has modified freshwater flows into estuaries and caused changes to estuarine

ecology. Freshwater inflow is a major ecological structuring factor in estuaries which influences the abundance and

distributions of vegetation, vertebrates and invertebrates that use estuaries for some or all of their life cycles. Further,

it has been shown (in Charlotte Harbor and in other estuaries) that freshwater flow alterations negatively impact

estuarine fishes, especially the economically-important species. This project will document and quantify how the

restoration of historic freshwater inflow patterns improves estuarine ecology.


W555

Evaluating the Effects of Restoration on Estuarine Fishes


Revenue

020 Peace River Basin 57,548 0 57,073 0 475





District

Mote Marine Laboratory 487,500 0 487,500 0 0

$602,594 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


Critical Project MilestonesIssue Notice to Proceed 12/31/06 12/30/06

Sampling Commences 1/2/07 10/1/06

Final Report 12/1/07 1/2/08

Contract Expiration 12/31/07 12/31/07


This project is being administered through a purchase order. The first quarter of sampling began in October 2008 and

the fourth quarter of sampling has been completed. The District is awaiting a final report and data transfer prior to closing

out the project.


W556

FDOT - Cape Haze Pioneer Trail Hydrologic Restoration

Project Type SWIM



Florida Department of TransportationCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis project is in response to an FY2011 cooperative funding request from the Florida Department of Transportation

(FDOT) to restore habitat and improve water quality in the upper reaches of the East Fork of Coral Creek in Charlotte

County. In the early 1900s, a railroad causeway was constructed across Coral Creek effectively reducing the

bank-to-bank open water width from approximately 1,000 feet down to around 30 feet. This activity significantly

reduced tidal exchange and caused sedimentation in Coral Creek. Charlotte County acquired the railroad right-of-way

and converted the northern segment to a rails-to-trails bike/pedestrian path, known as the Cape Haze Pioneer Trail.

The District owns land on both sides of the trail. The trail presently terminates at the northern shore of Coral Creek.

The County had coordinated with the FDOT through a Local Agency Participation (LAP) agreement to bridge the

existing 30 foot opening and continue the trail to the south, but construction funds were redirected toward the

hurricane recovery efforts after Hurricane Charlie passed through the area in August 2004. District and FDOT funds

would be used for the engineering design, environmental permitting and construction for the removal of the existing

causeway. Non-District funds would be used for the construction of the new elevated boardwalk.

BenefitsThe project is anticipated to restore tidal exchange and improve estuarine and intertidal habitats to approximately 110

acres of the East Fork of Coral Creek. It would also remove significant areas of exotic vegetation growth from project

areas. Additional benefits include extending the Pioneer Trail to the south, thus continuing public access to the

southern segment of the rails-to-trails. Further, this project compliments the goals of the Coral Creek Habitat

Restoration Project (W553), at SWIM initiative project, presently in the design phase.

Costs

The proposed project cost is approximately $1.1 million. The FDOT budgeted $258,512 for design and $630,249 for

construction of the project. The District's FY2011 contribution is requested to be $200,000, which will be used for

construction of the hydrologic restoration portion of the project. The District awarded the FDOT $30,000 toward project

design in FY2008.


Coral Creek flows into Charlotte Harbor near Placida, south of the Rotunda in Charlotte County. Charlotte Harbor is a

SWIM priority waterbody as well as a designated estuary of national significance as part of the National Estuary

Program. The project is consistent with the habitat restoration and water quality improvement goals of the District's

SWIM Plan for Charlotte Harbor. The project site adjacent to an ~2,600 acre parcel co-owned by the District and the

FDEP, and is part of the Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park. It appears that a significant volume of the stormwater

runoff from a residential area to the north discharges into the East Fork without much water quality treatment.

Elevated nitrogen levels have been observed in Coral Creek by Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program water

quality studies.


W556

FDOT - Cape Haze Pioneer Trail Hydrologic Restoration


Revenue






District

FDOT 888,761 0 258,512 0 630,249

$1,137,177 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


Critical Project MilestonesDraft agreement Sent to Management Services 3/18/08 3/18/08

Agreement Returned from Management Services 4/24/08 4/24/08

Agreement Sent to Cooperator 6/3/08 6/3/08

Signed Agreement Returned from Cooperator 9/1/08 9/26/08

Agreement Fully Executed 9/15/08 9/30/08

Notice To Proceed 9/22/08 10/1/08


The consultant has completed 60% design plans and is preparing to submit permit applications. The FDOT project

manager has requested an extension to the agreement to incorporate the project construction period. An amendment

was drafted and has been submitted to Management Services for review.


W557

Characterizing Seagrass Communities of Eastern Charlotte Harbor

Project Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality MonitoringNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring




Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis SWIM cooperative funding project is investigating the influence of coastal freshwater creeks on seagrass

communities of eastern Charlotte Harbor. The following coastal creeks (listed from north to south) occur within the

SWFWMD boundary along the "East Wall" of Charlotte Harbor: Alligator Creek, Rock Creek, Whiddon Creek, Silcox

Creek, Big Mound Creek, Winegourd Creek, Zemel/Clark Creek, and Bear Branch. The land uses and land covers

surrounding these creeks have been altered over the last decade, by ecological restoration and large residential

development. Furthermore, a District funded project documenting smaller parcels in need of restoration identified a

dozen more potential projects in this area. The coastal creeks are influenced by changes in the associated local

watersheds, by volume of freshwater discharge, nutrients, true color, or a variety of other indicators. This project is

monitoring seagrass to characterize its response to environmental variability associated with these coastal creeks.

BenefitsUnderstanding the affects of fresh water influences and land use changes on Charlotte Harbor seagrasses will assist

the District in identifying restoration needs for the area and will contribute to water resource management decision

making. Data collected will be utilized by the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program's ongoing water quality target

setting efforts and will provide supplemental information for the District Biennial Seagrass Mapping project (W331).

Costs

The FY2008 budget is $40,000, with the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center and the District each contributing half

($20,000). The District share is split between the Peace River Basin Board ($10,000) and State SWIM ($10,000).

District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.


Estuarine submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) communities of Charlotte Harbor include several species of

seagrasses, epiphytes, and macroalgae. These important components of estuarine ecology provide food, habitat, and

other "functions" that support a myriad of ecological and economic relationships, blue crabs, snook, and snook fishing

among them. Seagrasses depend on a balance of salinity and nutrients to survive. Several studies published in the

last five years report declines in water quality of the area, while two recent reports using a variety of data sources

suggest either no change or decreasing seagrass abundance and distribution in Charlotte Harbor proper, within

District boundaries.


Revenue





$24,329 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


W557

Characterizing Seagrass Communities of Eastern Charlotte Harbor


1. Contract Developement and ExecutionDraft Purchase Order Scope of Work Submitted to District 6/30/07 9/1/07 2/5/08

District Processing of Purchase Order 10/1/07 11/15/07 2/19/08

Notice to Proceed 10/2/07 12/1/07 3/5/08

Purchase Order Termination 6/11/08 8/30/09 12/31/09

2. Project TasksProject Kick-off Meeting 10/15/07 3/15/08 3/15/08

Seagrass and Water Quality Sampling to Begin 11/1/07 3/31/08 3/31/08

First Progress Report 12/31/07 7/31/08 7/31/08

Second Progress Report 3/31/08 10/31/08 10/31/08

Third Progress Report 6/30/08 2/28/09 2/28/09

Fourth Progress Report and Draft Final Report 9/30/08 6/30/09 8/3/09

Project Status and Report Review Meeting 10/15/08 6/4/09 6/4/09

Final Report 12/31/08 8/31/09 1/31/10

Laboratory Data Products Submitted by Mote Marine Laboratory 5/8/09 8/15/09 8/15/09


A purchase order for the project was opened on March 5, 2008. CHEC was given their notice to proceed with receipt of

the purchase order. The first quarter sampling for the project was anticipated to be completed by March 31, 2008,

coordination with CHEC's outside lab required delay of the sampling. A purchase order modification was processed to

extend the project's time line and sampling schedule. A second purchase order modification extended the termination

date to December 31, 2009 in order for the cooperator to complete the final deliverables. After several comment periods

for the final report, a final deliverable was accepted by the District as final. The final payment was sent to Finance for

processing and the purchase order will be closed.


W559

Assessment of 2008 Seagrass Maps in Charlotte Harbor And Lemon

BayProject Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring




Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis FY2009 SWIM cooperative funding project will assess the accuracy of mapping classifications used in the

District's ongoing Biennial Seagrass Mapping Project (See W331). This effort will supplement the District's well

established accuracy assessment of the maps. While the District assesses the project's ability to correctly identify the

presence of seagrass, the cooperative funding project will conduct a more in-depth evaluation of the mapping

categories: patchy seagrass, continuous seagrass, and tidal flat. Estimates of inter-annual change in seagrass habitat

based on aerial photos finds little change between habitat classes during the past nearly 20 years of study. However, a

recent analysis of more localized data from the Florida DEP seagrass transect data (CHEC 2006) found decreases in

abundance and distribution of seagrasses around Charlotte Harbor and Lemon Bay. Furthermore, of the quadrats

sampled by DEP that occurred in tidal flat polygons, most did contain some seagrass, some up to 25% coverage. The

following tasks regarding the 2008 seagrass maps produced by the District for the Charlotte Harbor and Lemon Bay

segments are proposed for this project: 1. assess map accuracy by defining spatial variability of seagrass abundance

in classified polygons using variation in percent cover by seagrass in square-meter quadrats; 2. quantify seagrass

abundance in classified polygons using percent cover by seagrass in square-meter quadrats; 3. describe abundance

and distribution of seagrass at its deepest depth of occurrence to verify map estimates of deep edge/maximum depth

of distribution of seagrass species. The public will be able to access all data via www.checflorida.org.

BenefitsThis project will provide the District and end users of District seagrass maps with new highly detailed information on

the accuracy of classifying seagrass as patchy or continuous. The District, county governments, and Estuary Programs

will be able to use the data in ongoing water quality/water clarity target setting and other resource protection projects.

Costs

The FY2009 project cost is $40,000, with CHEC and the District each contributing half ($20,000). The District share is

split between Peace River and Manastoa Basin Boards ($5,000 each) and State SWIM ($10,000).


Revenue


021 Manasota Basin 6,111 0 5,402 0 709





District

Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center 20,000 0 20,000 0 0

$44,442 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


W559

Assessment of 2008 Seagrass Maps in Charlotte Harbor And Lemon

Bay


1. Contract Development and ExecutionFinalize scope of work and process purchase order 10/1/08 12/31/08 1/21/09


Purchase Order Termination 9/30/09 12/31/09

2. Critical MilestoneProject Kick Off Meeting 10/15/08 1/9/09 1/9/09

Field Work Commenced 4/15/09 1/26/09 1/26/09

First Progress Report 6/15/09 1/30/09 3/27/09

2. Critical MilestoneSecond Progress Report 2/27/09 6/5/09 6/5/09

Third Progress Report 3/27/09 6/5/09 6/5/09

Draft Final Report 5/29/09 8/24/09

Final Report 6/26/09 9/21/09


The project scope of work was finalized and submitted on December 31, 2008. A purchase order with attached scope

was opened. District and CHEC staff held a project meeting January 9, 2009 to discuss project scheduling and project

design. Field work for the District's classification accuracy assessment was completed April 2009. District and cooperator

staff met June 4, 2009 to discuss project progress and final report formatting. The purchase order and associated scope

of work were revised for time extensions of project milestones. After discussions with CHEC staff and contracted staff, it

was agreed that tasks left uncompleted under the purchase order at this time cannot be finished due to the time

sensative nature of the proposed work. Deliverables for completed tasks have been recieved and paid for by the District.

The District project manager, Finance Department, and CHEC determined the purchase order should be closed with the

remaining balance of the project funds be balanced foward.


W776

SWIM Plan Implementation - Winter Haven

Project Type SWIM



Winter HavenCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project provides for the administration and implementation of projects as outlined in the SWIM Plan for the Winter

Haven Chain of Lakes. The FY2009 budget will include staff salaries and administrative costs to implement projects in

the SWIM Plan. Administration and implementation includes assessment of implementation progress, a development

of a Pollutant Load Reduction Goal (PLRG) for the waterbody, periodic SWIM Advisory Committee meetings, new

project development (rationale and justification), development of relevant contracts and Requests for Proposals,

invoicing, project related presentations, field visits, and miscellaneous duties as they arise.

BenefitsThis project's support of the Winter Haven SWIM Plan creates an opportunity for a cohesive effort between the District,

and other state and local agencies to better implement resource management decisions and restoration activities.

SWIM projects are eligible for state matching funds with the state funding 50 percent of the project costs and the

District funding the remaining 50 percent.

Costs

The FY2010 ongoing costs for the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes SWIM Plan Implementation is funded 50 percent

from the Peace River Basin, and 50 percent from the State SWIM Program and include staff salary, travel and central

garage.


The Winter Haven Chain of Lakes (WHCL) is a priority waterbody on the District's Surface Water Improvement and

Management (SWIM) priority list. The WHCL is composed of 19 interconnected lakes located in and around the City

of Winter Haven in north-central Polk County. The first WHCL SWIM Plan was completed in 1990 and updated in

1998. The WHCL SWIM Plan proposed to continue implementing stormwater treatment projects as funding becomes

available. This project provides for the administration and implementation of the projects as outlined in the adopted

SWIM Plan, which includes setting a pollutant load reduction goal (PLRG). The State of Florida water policy requires

the District to set a PLRG for each of its water bodies and to adopt the PLRG in a SWIM plan, other watershed

management plan, or District-wide or basin specific plan. Lakes in the chain express some of the best and poorest

water quality in the state. The management of the system is complicated by the lakes being connected. The objective

of the recently completed PLRG modeling project was to use either the District's Linked Watershed/Waterbody model

(LWWM) or other appropriate watershed and waterbody models to simulate pollutant loadings to and water quality

dynamics in WHCL to finalize the PLRG for the WHCL. This model and the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes Water and

Nutrient Budget (PBSJ, September 2004) will be used in the planned next SWIM Plan update. This update was

anticipated in FY2007. This update has been deferred until the City of Winter Haven and the District complete the

Chain of Lakes Water Quality Management Plan (W796). In addition to this project, the District and the City are

implementing a Sediment Removal Feasibility (W794) study for three lakes in the Chain as well as additional

stormwater treatment projects.


W776

SWIM Plan Implementation - Winter Haven


Revenue






$135,767 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. PLRG Consultant Agreement Development and ExecutionContract Executed 10/1/02 9/17/02

Collecting and Analyzing Existing Data 4/5/03 1/27/03

Notice To Proceed 10/5/03 9/23/02

PLRG Simulations 7/31/04 10/31/04 10/31/04

Final Project Report 9/30/04 12/31/04 12/30/04

PLRG Contract Close Out 12/31/04 3/15/05

2. Critical Project MilestonesBegin SWIM Plan Update 12/30/06 12/1/10

Complete SWIM Plan Update 5/1/10 6/30/11


The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has developed Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) for

phosphorus for eight lakes in the Southern Chain (Cannon, Howard, Idylwild, Jessie, Lulu, May, Mirror, and Shipp).

District staff are participating with the FDEP, the City or Winter Haven and other stakeholders in the preparation of a

Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP), which is the next step in the FDEP's TMDL process. The District is working with

the City of Winter Haven on the Chain of Lakes Water Quality Management Plan (W796). This study will incorporate

existing information, obtain additional data, and use the previously developed nutrient budget and pollutant load reduction

goal (PLRG) studies to develop empirical water quality models of the lakes. The water quality models will be used to

evaluate alternatives and best management practices that could be used to meet the TMDLs and PLRGs. The results of

the this study (W796), the PLRG study and, upon completion, the results of the Sediment Removal Feasibility Study

(W794) will be used for the SWIM Plan update. Updates for these projects may be found under the appropriate project

numbers.


W781

South Lake Conine Watershed Restoration Project

Project Type SWIM





Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is in response to a cooperative funding request from the City of Winter Haven for a watershed restoration

project that will provide water quality improvement to stormwater discharging into South Lake Conine and will consist

of design, permitting, and construction of the project. Lake Conine is a 236 acre lake within the Winter Haven Northern

Chain of Lakes, which has been classified as a Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) priority

waterbody. During the 1970's and 1980's, Lake Conine had some of the worst water quality in Polk County. The

primary reason for this degradation was the inflow of treated wastewater from the City of Winter Haven's Wastewater

Treatment Plant #2. In 1990, the treatment plant discharge was removed from the lake and converted to reuse water

for irrigation. Since the removal of the wastewater discharge, the water quality of the lake has improved but remains

poor. Lake Conine has been identified as an impaired waterbody by the Florida Department of Environmental

Protection. One of the primary pollution sources is a 228 acre highly urbanized watershed that discharges untreated

stormwater to the south side of the lake. This untreated stormwater is the subject of this proposed project. It is

estimated that this drainage area annually discharges: 495 pounds of phosphorus; 2,255 pounds of nitrogen; 365

pounds of heavy metals; 63,452 pounds of suspended solids; and 10,164 pounds of oxygen demanding substances

(Dames and Moore, 1990) into Lake Conine. The treatment of this drainage area is listed as a priority in the Winter

Haven Chain of Lakes SWIM Plan.

BenefitsThe goal of this project will be to remove approximately 70% of the stormwater pollution from the subject watershed by

using physical, chemical and biological processes. The proposed project would be 33.5 acres in size and would

ultimately include parking, walking paths, boardwalks, fishing piers, and educational exhibits which would be funded by

the City in the future. Additional project benefits include: wildlife habitat improvement through wetland enhancement;

flood storage and watershed hydrologic benefits; groundwater recharge; and water conservation.

Costs

The total project cost is $1,200,000, with the City and the Distrct each contributing half ($600,000). The City's share

includes $112,000 for land acquisition. The District's share is phased over multiple years. The District's FY2009

budget totals $267,500, and is split 50/50 between the Peace River Basin Board and State SWIM ($133,750.) District

funds shown in the table include staff salaries.


The Winter Haven Chain of Lakes is a District Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) priority

waterbody and consists of 19 interconnected lakes divided into a southern and northern chain. Many of these lakes

have been negatively impacted through historical point and non-point sources of pollution and many have been listed

as impaired. The South Lake Conine Watershed Restoration Project is consistent with the District's SWIM Plan for the

Winter Haven Chain of Lakes.


W781

South Lake Conine Watershed Restoration Project


Revenue






District

City of Winter Haven 596,500 0 596,500 0 0

$1,230,871 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding



Draft agreement returned from Management Services 1/19/07 2/16/07


Signed Agreement returned from Cooperator 2/23/07 5/31/07



2. Project TasksDesign and Permitting complete 12/31/08 4/14/10

Construction complete 12/31/09 12/31/10

3. Agreement Expiration DatesAgreement expiration 12/31/10


A cooperative agreement with the City of Winter Haven was executed on 6/7/07. The City and the District accepted the

Scope of Work submitted by the Consultant on 2/22/08. The agreement between the City and the Consultant was

approved by the City Commission on 3/10/2008. Notice to proceed was issued on 3/18/2008, via Task Order #1. The

Consultant has finished collecting preliminary data that was necessary to begin design and permitting. 30% plans have

been submitted, along with a Technical Memorandum. A pre-application meeting with Bartow Regulation staff was held

on 12/8/09. The consultant is working on the design and permitting at this time.


W794

Winter Haven Chain of Lakes Sediment Removal Feasibility Study

Project Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement




SZAFRANIEC, MARYTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis study will quantify the nutrient inputs from sediment into Lakes May, Shipp and Lulu in the Southern Chain of

Lakes in Winter Haven. The project will also study the feasibility to remove or inactivate the sediments if they are found

to be contributing significant amounts of nutrients to the overlying water column. If sediment removal or inactivation is

feasible, the City would request funding in future years for implementation of the study recommendations. This initial

study will also identify additional information required to perform future design and permitting work. City staff

recommends that the benefits of muck removal should be reviewed while opportunities for land acquisition for

sediment disposal still exist. The City would be responsible for hiring a consultant to perform the study.

BenefitsThe project will assist the District and the City of Winter Haven in making management decisions regarding the

removal or inactivation of sediments from the Lakes May, Shipp and Lulu to improve water quality.

Costs

The FY2005 project cost was $150,000 with the City of Winter Haven and the District each contributing half ( $75,000).

The District's share is split between the Peace River Basin Board ($30,000) and the State SWIM Program ($45,000).

The FY2009 ongoing costs shown in the table include staff salary, travel and central garage related to project

management.


The Winter Haven Chain of Lakes is a SWIM priority water body. The SWIM Plan for the Winter Haven Chain of

Lakes references the need to quantify the effects of nutrient loading from sediments to the overlying water column.

The Southern Chain of Lakes in Winter Haven has historically been subject to numerous point and non-point sources

of pollution. All point sources of pollution have been removed from the lakes but the lingering effects of these

discharges remain. Non-point sources of pollution have discharged into all of the above mentioned lakes through

drainage pipes carrying untreated stormwater and the City, in cooperation with the District, has implemented several

stormwater treatment projects throughout the Chain. City staff performed a survey of the accumulated sediments in

Lakes Howard, May, Shipp and Lulu in 1994. An estimated 2.9 million cubic yards of unconsolidated organic

sediments exist in the bottom of the four mentioned lakes. In Lake May, the average depth of these sediments

approaches 7 feet resulting in the sediment/water interface being within 3.5 feet of the water's surface during low

water, allowing wind, wave and boat action to re-suspend the sediments on a continual basis.


W794

Winter Haven Chain of Lakes Sediment Removal Feasibility Study


Revenue







District


$180,916 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development and ExecutionCity of Winter Haven approve agreement 4/15/05 2/22/05

District approve agreement 6/15/05 3/4/05

Notice to proceed sent for agreement 8/15/05 3/9/05

2. Project PhasesPhase I Organic Sediment Study Complete 8/30/06 2/27/07 3/30/07

Phase II Feasibility Study Complete 12/30/06 12/31/07 3/30/07

Final report submitted 8/30/07 11/18/09

3. Agreement Expiration DateContract Expiration 12/31/07 1/31/10


The City's consultant collected water and sediment quality and hydrologic data in Lakes May, Shipp and Lulu from

August 2005 to June 2006 to develop water and nutrient budgets that were used to calibrate water quality models for

each of the lakes. The model was then used to evaluate potential improvement of in-lake water quality by removing

sediments from the lakes. The final report for Phase I was received in June 2007 and recommended that sediments be

removed from Lake May and sediments in Lakes Shipp and Lulu be treated with alum to prevent nutrient influx into the

water column. The preliminary cost estimate for sediment removal and inactivation in the three lakes was $7.4 million. In

May 2008, the City's consultant recommended a revision to the original proposal that exceeded the amount of funds

remaining in the cooperative funding agreement. Lakes May and Shipp were identified as priorities for additional data

collection and the total proposed cost for the enhanced data collection is approximately $65,000. The City agreed to

cover the costs above the amount remaining in the cooperative funding agreement. The District approved the scope of

work and the consultant began collecting groundwater seepage data and data related to sediment phosphorus release.

This data collection was to have been completed by January 2009. However, the consultant extended the data collection

at his own cost to improve the data set. The City and its consultant had anticipated collecting additional data through July

2009 in an attempt to gather data during a period when the sediments become anoxic. Due to some delays with the

sampling equipment, sampling was extended October 2009. The City pledged that they would cover any additional costs

as they believe the data will be useful for the Winter Haven Chain of Lake Water Quality Management Plan (W796). The

City requested a no cost time extension to allow for the additional data collection and completion of the final report. The

Second Amendment to the Agreement to allow for the no cost time extension was fully executed prior to the expiration

date of the agreement. Subsequently, the City requested a revision and was granted an extension to the deadline for

submittal of the final report. A draft final report was provided to the District on December 8, 2009 and was reviewed by

District staff. Subsequently, the consultant incorporated those comments into a final report which is expected to be

delivered on February 18, 2010. Work completed after January 31, 2010 is not eligible for reimbursement.


W796

Chain of Lakes Water Quality Management Plan

Project Type SWIM





Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is in response to a funding request from the City of Winter Haven to create water quality management

action plans for the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes. The Winter Haven Chain of Lakes is a District Surface Water

Improvement and Management (SWIM) priority waterbody and consists of 19 interconnected lakes divided into a

southern and northern chain. This project is consistent with the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes SWIM Plan. Many of

these lakes have been negatively impacted through historical point and non-point sources of pollution and many have

been listed as impaired. The project involves incorporating existing information, obtaining additional data, and using

the previously developed nutrient budget and pollutant load reduction goal (PLRG) studies to develop water quality

models of the lakes. The existing water quality models will be used to evaluate alternatives and best management

practices that could be used to meet the TMDLs and PLRGs. A water quality management plan will be created with

affected stakeholders, including governmental agencies, homeowners, special interest groups and interested citizens.

All sources of pollution, including stormwater, point sources, sediments, and septic tanks will be addressed in the plan.

BenefitsThe plan will give specific recommendations of projects that could be used to meet the SWIM Plan water quality

goals and PLRGs, as well as FDEP's TMDL goals. The Plan will also provide cost estimates for the recommended

projects and identify potential cooperators for project implementation.

Costs

The total project cost is $250,000, with the City of Winter Haven and the District each contributing 50 percent of the

necessary funding. The Peace River Basin Board is funding 50% of the District's share ($62,500) and the remaining

50% ($62,500) will come from State SWIM funds. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.


The Winter Haven Chain of Lakes is composed of 19 interconnected lakes within and around the City of Winter Haven

in north central Polk County. Extreme hydrologic changes to the lakes and the high degree of urbanization have

increased nutrient loading to the lakes and degraded water quality. The SWIM Plan for the Winter Haven Chain of

Lakes focuses on implementing stormwater treatment projects to improve water quality. The objectives of this project

are consistent with this goal.


W796

Chain of Lakes Water Quality Management Plan


Revenue




Winter Haven - Chain of Lk WS Mgmt

Plan (SWIM)

125,000 0 125,000 0 0



District


$428,550 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Devlopment and ExecutionContract Executed 12/31/05 3/31/06 9/15/06


Amendment Executed 12/26/08 2/4/09 2/4/09

2. Project PhasesCompletion of Phase I - Evaluation of Existing Information 7/1/07 11/1/07 1/12/08

Completion of Phase II - Evaluation of Existing Conditions 3/1/08 3/31/10

Completion of Phase III - Preparation of Water Quality Master Plan 11/1/08 7/15/10

3. Agreement Expiration DateAgreement to expire 12/31/08 12/31/10

4. Project CompletionProject Completion 12/31/09 8/31/10


The agreement with the City was executed September 15, 2006. The consultant began Phase I tasks in June 2007. In

Phase I of the project, the Consultant evaluated existing information which includes collection, review and compiling of

existing surface water, groundwater, stormwater and sediment quality and quantity information, data and studies to

achieve a thorough understanding of available information and science in the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes. Phase I

Data Evaluation has been completed and a report has been received. A coordination meeting was held during which the

FDEP requested that Phase II of this project be put on hold until additional data collection by the FDEP is completed. The

result of the additional data collection by the FDEP was a Pre-BMAP Report, which was submitted to the City and the

District by the FDEP's consultant to be incorporated into this project's efforts. This information was used in Phase II of

the project. A no-cost time extension 1st Amendment has been executed with an expiration date of December 31, 2010.

As part of Phase II of the project, a draft Interim Project Report was submitted and reviewed. A final Interim Project

Report incorporting District staff comments will be submitted.


W798

Winter Haven Downtown Watershed Improvement Plan

Project Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring





Status Proposed

DescriptionThis proposed project is in response to a request from the City of Winter Haven to implement Low Impact

Development (LID) and stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) within the downtown area of the City of

Winter Haven. The project will result in improved stormwater treatment over traditional design methods through the

installation or creation of rain gardens, improved swales, small isolated wetlands and other passive treatment methods

within the downtown area of the City of Winter Haven and the outlying neighborhoods. The project will prioritize those

areas based upon cost, water quality/environmental benefit, permitability, and practicality for construction. Finally,

selected areas will then be brought forward for the design, permitting and construction of BMP's, following concepts of

LID, in an effort to reduce nutrient concentrations in the Chains of Lakes.

BenefitsMost of downtown Winter Haven is located within the Northern and Southern Chain of Lakes watersheds, which are

Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) priority waterbodies. The Chains of Lakes are composed of 24

interconnected lakes within and around the City of Winter Haven in north central Polk County. Hydrologic changes to

the lakes and the high degree of urbanization have increased nutrient loading to the lakes and degraded water quality.

The SWIM Plan for the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes focuses on implementing stormwater enhancement projects to

improve water quality. The objectives of this project are consistent with this goal.

Costs

The total project cost is $250,000, with the City of Winter Haven and the District each contributing half ($125,000).

The District's FY2010 project cost is $62,500 with the Peace River Basin Board and WMLTF each contributing 50% of

the District's share. The proposed FY2011 project budget is $125,000 with the City and the District each contributing

half $62,500). The District's share would be funded by the Peace River Basin Board. District funds shown in the table

include staff salaries.


The proposed project is part of a larger effort funded by Winter Haven called the Sustainable Water Resources

Management Plan (SWRMP). The objective of this plan is to preserve and protect the surface and ground water

resources of Winter Haven for human and environmental use. The backbone of the plan is an interconnected,

hydrologic network of lakes, canals, wetlands, aquifers, open spaces, and parks designed to meet the long-term water

resource needs of the community. The Winter Haven Downtown Watershed Improvement Plan focuses on the

development of a specific plan for LID/BMP improvements, the resulting potential project list within the downtown and

neighborhood areas of the city, and the design, permitting and construction of those identified projects. The overall

SWRMP will be closely coordinated with the District's Watershed Management Plan to meet the objectives of both

plans. Other Items that might be included 1) Public Outreach Program to encourage homeowner use of rain gardens

or other LID practices 2) Highlight the creation of natural systems in small isolated wetlands as a wildlife benefit 3)

Potential for addressing local flooding issues 4) Mitigation banking opportunities within Winter Haven 5) Productive

use of reclaimed water as applied to this project.


W798

Winter Haven Downtown Watershed Improvement Plan


Revenue





District

City of Winter Haven 93,750 0 0 31,250 62,500

Polk County Natural Resources 31,250 0 0 31,250 0

$256,252 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding









An agreement was sent to the City for signatures January 29, 2010.


B131

Hotel/Motel/Restaurant Water Conservation Program (Water

CHAMP/PRO)Project Type Basin Initiatives

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply Conservation

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River,


Cooperator(s)

Project Manager ROE, MELISSA

ALTMAN, MELISSATask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis Basin Initiative (BI) project provides education to hotel/motel management and guests with the goal of reducing

water use. The District provides printed materials to all participating properties to assist owners/managers in

determining ways to save water through their properties' operational processes, including, but not limited to, a towel

and linen reuse program. To build on the success of Water CHAMP, the District created the Water Program for

Restaurant Outreach (Water PRO) to promote water conservation in restaurants. The CHAMP coordinator will

promote the program through the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, partnerships with utility companies,

direct mail and site visits to association members and independent restaurants. Materials include a button for wait staff

to wear declaring that the restaurant serves water only upon request, information tabletop displays, children's coloring

sheets, coasters and bathroom mirror cling stickers promoting water conservation to be placed on bathroom

mirrors. Both Water CHAMP and PRO are measured for effectiveness by number of participating properties. In

addition, Water CHAMP has proven its success by conducting two water audits on participating properties in 2003 and

2008.

BenefitsWater CHAMP provides the tools and education needed to help hotel/motel staff and guests learn to conserve water.

This program measures the effectiveness of this education effort via actual water savings. The first evaluation of water

savings was conducted by the City of Tampa and Pinellas County Utilities in 2002 and showed that participants saved

an average of 20 gallons of water per occupied room per day. A five-year follow-up water audit was conducted in

cooperation with 16 utility companies to determine the current level of water savings. The audit compared water

consumption of 115 Water CHAMP participants before the program's implementation in 2002 to the amount used

in 2007. The Districtwide audit showed that participants saved an average of 17 gallons of water per occupied room

per day. The slight adjustment in water savings from the first audit to the five-year follow-up audit is attributed to a

larger representative sample of the entire District. Based on the audit results and occupancy rates it is projected

that more than 185 million gallons of water was saved by participating properties in 2009. In addition to water savings,

this program has successfully prompted a change in water-use behavior as well as increased knowledge

and awareness of the need for water conservation to protect the water resources.

Costs

The total proposed cost for the FY2011 program is $74,742 (District $1,677; Alafia River $4,756; Hillsborough River

$16,441; Coastal Rivers $6,173; Pinellas-Anclote River $17,451; Withlacoochee River $5,331; Peace River $12,116;

Manasota $10,797.) This reflects an overall decrease of 10.6%, primarily in printing costs. District funds will be used

for CHAMP/PRO properties in the Green Swamp Basin. Funds will be used to pay for CHAMP/PRO coordinator

(District temporary employee) salary, travel, printed materials and costs to educate the audience and promote the

programs through advertising, workshops, tradeshows, professional memberships, etc. The dollar amount allocated

per basin is based on anticipated work within that basin. Based on the average number of guests exposed to the

program, the estimated per person cost for the program is less than $.01. As the program grows, the cost per person

decreases. The cost benefit for the project, using the total cost amortized over five years, is $0.47 per thousand

gallons of water.


The total cost of the FY2010 program is $83,692 (District - $7,768; Alafia River - $3,941; Hillsborough River - $13,274;

Coastal Rivers - $6,866; Pinellas-Anclote - $16,613; Withlacoochee River - $6,107; Peace River - $15,113; Manasota

- $14,010.) The District has supported this project since FY2002. Survey results show a 98 percent approval rating

from hotel/motel guests.


B131


CHAMP/PRO)


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 23,150 0 0 7,909 7,194 8,047

011 Alafia River Basin 29,309 0 0 20,324 4,889 4,096

013 Hillsborough River Basin 71,428 0 0 40,522 16,907 13,999

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 22,245 0 0 22,245 0 0

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 36,939 0 0 23,395 6,351 7,193

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 240,764 0 0 203,736 17,982 19,046

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 34,191 0 0 21,993 5,486 6,712

020 Peace River Basin 119,267 0 0 89,469 12,493 17,305

021 Manasota Basin 112,558 0 0 86,596 11,107 14,855


Tampa - Water CHAMP (B131) 5,000 0 0 0 0 5,000

$694,851 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfers Funding Funding


FundingTotal

Funding


Program begins in Pinellas 6/10/02 6/10/02

Program begins in Hillsborough 6/1/03 6/1/03

Program begins in Citrus and Hernando 9/15/04 11/10/04 11/10/04

Program begins in Manasota 10/1/04 10/1/04

Program begins in Peace River 10/1/05 10/1/05

Pilot continuing education program in Pinellas 9/1/06 8/1/08

300th property signs up 6/29/07 6/29/07

Education pilot program evaluation complete 1/31/08 4/1/10

Water PRO developed 5/15/08 5/15/08

400th property signs up 6/26/08 6/26/08

Districtwide water audit 12/31/08 10/31/08 10/31/08

Pilot restaurant conservation kit in Hillsborough 3/16/09 7/31/09 7/28/09

200th restaurant signs up 9/1/09 5/15/09

Restaurant conservation kit evaluation complete 11/1/09 6/30/10

300th restaurant signs up 12/31/09 6/30/10


Water CHAMP: ACTION TO DATE: On time. (1) Currently, Water CHAMP has 453 participants, representing more than

49 percent of all the hotels and 68 percent of all available rooms in the District. (2) The "Sleep Well at a Water-Saving

Hotel/Motel" directories have been updated and distributed to all five Florida welcome centers, the Tampa International

Airport's Travelers AID office, Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau, Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce in

St. Pete Beach, and the Citrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau. District staff is also working with other local

tourist centers to display and distribute the Water CHAMP hotel directories. (3) Basin updates are as follows:

Pinellas-Anclote River Basin has approximately 322 properties; 136 are CHAMP properties. District staff cooperated with

Progress Energy to complete a housekeeping manual for hotels that emphasizes conserving water and energy. The

manual will be distributed during workshops in the Pinellas-Anclote, Coastal Rivers and Withlacoochee River basins. In

partnership with Progress Energy, "Do Not Disturb, We are Conserving Our Energy" door hangers were purchased from

Project Planet Corporation and are being distributed to hotels/motels within the Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee

River and Coastal Rivers basins. Hillsborough River and Alafia River basins have approximately 186 properties; 127 are

CHAMP properties. Coastal Rivers and Withlacoochee River basins have approximately 89 properties; 58 are CHAMP

properties. Manasota Basin has approximately 186 properties; 72 are CHAMP properties. Peace River Basin has

approximately 144 properties; 60 are CHAMP properties. (4) The following city and county government cable channels


B131


CHAMP/PRO)are running commercials promoting Water CHAMP and Water PRO: the cities of Lakeland, St. Petersburg, Oldsmar and

New Port Richey, and the counties of Polk, Pinellas and Manatee. Water PRO: Water PRO, an extension of the Water

CHAMP program that promotes water conservation in restaurants, began in May 2008. The CHAMP coordinator

promotes the program through the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, partnerships with utility companies,

direct mail and site visits to association members and independent restaurants. In cooperation with the City of Tampa

and Hillsborough County, District staff created a children's restaurant conservation kit to be distributed in Hillsborough

County. Each kit includes a children's activity book, crayons and a child's tattoo. While Hillsborough County purchased

the kits ($1 each) directly from the vendor, in 2009 the City of Tampa reimbursed the District $5,000 for 5,000 kits.

Currently, there are 256 restaurants participating in Water PRO.


B163

Peace R. - Historical Land Cover Mapping

Project Type Basin Initiatives

AORs Strategic InitiativesFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration


Cooperator(s)

Project Manager KOLASA, KEITH

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project will provide the historical land cover information for the Peace River and the Lake Wales Ridge basins in

the form of maps, tables, and a GIS database for the time period prior to the beginning of significant land and water

alterations. The completed product will provide a close approximation of the Basin's condition as it was roughly

100-years ago. The project will result in: (1) an improved, definitive pre-development land cover; (2) documentation of

the historical coverages of ponds, lakes, wetlands, and floodplains; and (3) documentation of the locations and extents

of streams and creeks; and; (4) historic surface water levels for several of the Basin's lakes. The methodology

developed during this project will be transferable to the entire Peace River Basin and to all other basins within the

District. The project deliverables will benefit Peace River Basin MFL work on lakes, hydrologic and water quality

restoration in the Lake Wales Ridge and Peace River basins, the development and implementation of watershed

management plans, SWUCA objectives, and DOT mitigation. Considerable alteration of the watersheds in the Peace

River Basin has occurred since the early 1900s, which has resulted in major changes to the physical configuration of

conveyance channels, lake shorelines, and wetlands. Consequently, functional changes in the Basin's surface water

systems have occurred, including the reduction of recharge capability in the upper Basin, the over drainage of lakes

and wetlands, the reduction of water volume in storage in lakes and wetlands, and the loss of water quality benefits

provided by unimpaired wetlands. To restore and/or retrofit the hydrologic functions of the systems in the Basin, it is

critical to have information on the historical conditions that existed in the Basin before large scale alterations took

place.

BenefitsThis project will provide a GIS database describing the historical land cover and historical hydrologic resources that

existed roughly 100 years ago for the Peace River Basin and the Lake Wales Ridge Basin. The information will be

used to support efforts in MFLs, SWUCA, and Peace Basin restoration activities. The information is also being applied

to Lake Hancock and Peace River MFL recovery projects. The final products are being used by District staff and staff

from other agencies, such as by FDEP for the Peace River Cumulative Impact Study.

Costs

The total budget amount for this project is $412,450, of which all is being funded by the Peace River Basin Board. Due

to the large size of the Peace River Basin this project was divided into four phases. Funds in FY2004 ($159,491) were

used to complete the historical land cover database for Highlands County and roughly one half of Polk County. Funds

in FY2005 ($168,902) are being used to complete the second half of Polk County and all of Hardee County. In FY2006

$19,656 was budgeted for staff salaries only. $64,400 was budgeted in FY2007 to complete the DeSoto County area

and $56,415 was budgeted in FY2009 to combine all of the project data from the multiple phases into one

geographical database. The FY2009 funds will also be used to refine the predevelopment map of the Peace Creek

completed during the first phase of the project. The District funding amounts shown in the table below include staff

salaries. Funds shown for FY 2010 and FY 2011 are for staff time only.


Modern day land cover maps are based solely on soils data and depict many areas as altered land or impacted land.

This project uses a variety of historical maps and data to interpret the natural land cover that existed prior to

disturbance. The data used in this project include the General Land Office Notes (GLOS) from the 1850-60 time

period, early military maps and forest surveys, the 1927 soil survey maps, the 1950 soil maps, and early USGS quad

maps. The first phase of the project was completed by (Jones Edmunds and Associates) JEA Consultants. The

completed database was made available to all District staff on the District's GIS network. The final product was

presented at both the Wetlands Scientist Conference and the ESRI Conference in 2005. The second phase of this

project has been completed by HDR Consultants for the western portion of Polk County, all of Hardee County, and a

portion of Highlands County. The third phase is currently underway. This project has involved three different

consultant agreements.


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Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 2,775 0 0 0 2,775 0


$481,896 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Phase I (Highlands and Polk)Advertise RFP 8/29/03 8/29/03

Notice to Proceed/Kick-off meeting 10/29/03 2/16/04

Prepare soils map & vegetation model 1/30/04 4/30/04

Prepare General Land Office Notes (GLOS) database 4/30/04 6/15/04

Correlate GLOS data with soils data 7/15/04 7/30/04

Final pre-development land cover map 2/15/05 3/28/05

Final surface water features map layer 4/15/05 10/30/04

Final report, receipt of all data 6/30/05 6/30/05

Close-out 8/1/05 8/1/05

2. Phase II (Polk and Hardee)Complete Scope of Work 11/1/04 10/25/04

Contracts Administration Review 11/30/04 11/30/04

Advertise RFP 12/10/04 12/10/04

RFP review and ranking 1/30/05 2/11/05

Contract Negotiations 2/28/05 3/28/05

Contract Approval 3/15/05 5/15/05

Notice to Proceed/Kick-off meeting 3/28/05 6/2/05

Prepare General Land Office Notes (GLOS) database 3/30/06 3/30/06

Prepare soils map & vegetation model 3/30/06 6/15/06


Final surface water features map layer 7/30/06 8/2/06

Final hydrography layer 7/30/06 4/20/07 8/2/06

Close-out 8/20/06 8/20/07 9/20/07

Final pre-development land cover map 11/30/06 6/20/07 4/30/07

Final report, receipt of all data 11/30/06 7/20/07 7/20/07

3. Phase III (Desoto)Complete Scope of Work for Desoto County 3/30/07 5/10/07

3. Phase III (Desoto)Execute Agreement with Consultant 6/20/07 8/12/07

Prepare General Land Office Notes 10/30/07 1/30/08

Prepare soils map and vegetation model 2/15/08 4/25/08


Hydrography layer 7/15/08 12/19/08

Build pre-development land cover map 11/30/08 6/30/09 6/26/09

Draft and Final Report 12/22/08 7/30/09 7/30/09

4. Phase IV (Data Refinement)Obtain Additional Historical Maps 10/24/09 10/30/09

Update Hydrography Maps 12/31/09 3/5/10

District Workshops 7/23/10

Refine Land Cover Layer 7/26/10


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Create Final Geodatabase and Upload into District's GIS 12/31/10

Project Closeout 1/28/11


Phase III of this project has been completed. All deliverables have been received and final invoices have paid. Phase IV

is currrently underway. Phase IV is the final phase of this project. The consultant has completed georectification of the

historical USGS quad, georectification of the 1914 historical drainage map, and completion of geocoding the bearing tree

data. The consultant will provide two workshops to District staff to assist staff with applying the data and maps. The

worshops have been drafted. A project status meeting was held on March 15th to review deliverables.


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Lake Jackson MFL Recovery Feasibility Study


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply ConservationNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery


Cooperator(s)

Project Manager WILLIAMS, GARY

ARNOLD, DAVETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis is a multi-year funded project is to develop lake level recovery strategies for Lakes Jackson and Little Jackson

consistent with the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA) recovery plan. The state's water management

districts are statutorily charged with the establishment of minimum flows and levels for the protection of Florida's water

resources. Several lakes in Highlands County have been identified for minimum levels adoption in the District's Priority

List and Schedule for the Establishment of Minimum Flows and Levels. District staff have developed proposed

minimum levels for lakes Jackson and Little Jackson located within the Josephine Creek Watershed. The proposed

minimum levels incorporate information on the effects of water-use, rainfall and structural alterations (e.g.,

modifications to lake outlets) on lake stage. According to information in the SWUCA recovery plan, the proposed

minimum levels for these lakes are not being met. The first phase of the project, funded in FY2005, completed an

evaluation of the watershed, completed data development needed to run the hydrologic model used to evaluate

recovery options, and provided a preliminary cost of potential recovery alternatives. The second phase, funded in

FY2006 and FY2007, will complete a hydrologic model for these lakes so that potential gains in water level can be

quantified and will complete an integrated hydrologic model for the entire watershed and will further refine recovery

alternatives and costs.

BenefitsThis project will identify lake level recovery strategies for Lake Jackson and Little Lake Jackson and will implement

these strategies if determined to be feasible. Minimum Flows and Levels (MFLs) have been established on these two

lakes and recovery strategies are needed to maintain these levels if determined to be feasible. The recovery

alternatives identified under this project may be applicable to other lakes with established MFLs.

Costs

The total project budget is $390,000. FY2005 funds ($80,000) were provided by the Peace River Basin Board. For

FY2006, $100,000 was included in the District's budget ($41,176 from the Peace River Basin and $58,824 from the

Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund). The FY2006 originally included an additional $30,000 as revenue

from Highlands County; however, this was later cancelled since a reduction occurred in the scope of work. The

$30,000 budgeted as revenue was allowed to lapse in FY2006 since it was no longer needed for the project. The

Funding for FY2007 ($210,000) includes $105,000 from the Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund and

$105,000 provided by the Peace River Basin Board. Future funding will be requested to implement the lake level

recovery alternatives under project H081. The District funding in the table below includes staff salary, travel and

central garage charges.


The specific elements of the District's Watershed Management Program Guidelines and Specifications that will be

completed during this project are: (1) Review of aerial contour maps and acquisition of new information on an as

needed basis; (2) Digitizing available contour information from aerial maps and review of as-built plans and other

information to document existing conditions of the Jackson-Josephine Creek watershed; (3) Development of digital

terrain models for existing conditions topography; (4) Compilation of existing reports, survey information, etc. to

document existing conditions; (5) Map historic floodplain that will be restored along Jackson-Josephine Creek

between Lake Jackson and Lake Josephine and extent of water staging areas; (6) Compilation of regional rainfall,

groundwater level, surface water level, water-use, and water quality data; (7) Assessment of Floridan Aquifer level

data, groundwater modeling results, and, if needed, application of groundwater models to determine existing

conditions; (8) Develop a GIS database for watershed modeling; (9) Formulation of the approach to watershed

modeling; (10) Limited survey to update existing information, and; (11) determination of probable or planning level

costs of recovery options.


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Revenue



Highlands Co-Lks Jackson/Ltl Jackson

Rvry (B198)

30,000 0 0 30,000 0 0

Water Protection & Sust T.F. (Surface

Wtr Rstr)

163,824 0 0 163,824 0 0

$511,754 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Phase IConsultant Selection Process 10/15/04 10/20/04

Draft Agreement and Scope of Work 10/20/04 10/25/04

Contracts Adm Review 11/25/04 11/23/04

Complete Work Order 5/20/05 6/30/05

NTP and Kick-off Meeting 5/30/05 7/11/05

Data Compilation 9/20/05 1/20/06

Digitize 1 foot contours 10/20/05 10/15/06

Data Summaries 4/20/06 4/25/06

Map Water Staging Areas 5/20/06 6/20/06

GIS Database Development 6/15/06 12/10/06

Formulation of Approach to Watershed Modeling 10/25/06 6/20/06

Determination of Planning Level Costs 12/25/06 12/10/06

2. Phase IIDevelop Rev Agreement with Highlands County 3/10/06 4/20/06


Draft Consultant Agreement and Scope of Work 4/20/06 6/20/06


Execute Agreement 7/10/06 10/16/06

Execute Rev Agreement with Highlands County 7/10/06 10/16/06

Complete Work Order 12/10/06 8/20/08 3/27/09

NTP and Kick-off Meeting 4/10/07 9/30/08 3/27/09

Watershed Evaluation of Additional Basins 4/10/07 4/30/09 11/4/09

Develop Hydrologic Model 12/10/07 5/30/09

Calibrate Hydrologic Model 2/25/08 12/30/09

2. Phase IIRefine Cost Benefit Analysis 7/30/08 9/30/09

Final Report and Electronic Deliverables 3/10/09 2/1/10


Phase I of this project has been completed at a cost of $80,000. Phase I concluded that recovery alternatives would

potentially help to achieve raising the lake level by nearly 0.5 ft during normal hydrologic conditions and therefore would

increase the frequency that the lake meets the adopted MFL. The recommended recovery alternatives focus on the

installation of new control structures along the Jackson-Josephine canal, between Structure 2 and Structure 3. The

second phase of this project will focus on developing the hydrologic model needed to further refine the project design

and to further refine the predicted duration that the MFL may be achieved. The second phase of this project was

temporarily put on hold for the last seven months, pending a review of the MFL methodology for Lake Jackson and Little

Lake Jackson. In addition to the revised MFL methodology, the MFL compliance criteria were also re-evaluated using the

newer methodology that is adjusted for rainfall deficits. An inter-department staff meeting was held on January 17th,

2008, April 1, 2008, April 8, 2008, and April 17, 2008 to review the revised compliance criteria. Due to the delays an

amendment was processed to provide more time to complete the project. The amendment also included a change to the


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project scope of work with a reduction in the watershed evaluation tasks. These tasks were no longer needed since the

information and data recently became available under the Sebring Watershed Management Plan. The revenue

agreement with Highlands County for $30,000 was cancelled since the project scope was reduced and the project cost

was also reduced. The revised scope of work places more emphasis on completing the hydrologic model which is

needed to complete the design and permitting of the MFL recovery project. The amendment for this project has been

approved and the Phase II work order has been issued. The consultant completed the project development task of the

work order and has selected sites for the groundwater elevation monitoring sites. District staff met with the consultant in

the field on June 25, 2009 to review sites where geotechnical data is needed. The consultant is also updating the

hydrologic model (AWSM) and, as of February, the consultant and District staff were working to revise model files to

incorporate corrections of errors and other necessary updates that had been identified. A second amendment that

extended the end date of this project from February 28, 2010 to April 30, 2011 is out for signatures. The purpose of the

second amendment is to account for drought-based delays in collection of hydrogeologic data.


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Ridge Lakes Stormwater Improvement




Florida Department of Transportation, DundeeCooperator(s)

Project Manager PECK, MICHAEL

NORTON, NANCYTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis is a multi-year project funded as a Basin Initiative to design, permit, and construct stormwater treatment systems

for 10 lakes located within the Lake Wales Ridge, Polk and Highlands Counties. Conceptual plans and cost estimates

for 10 Ridge lakes were funded in FY2005 under project B196. This project will move the conceptual projects forward

to implementation. The first stormwater retrofit took place on Lake Menzie located in the Town of Dundee. The system

treats runoff from the commercial area of Dundee and State Road 17, and consists of two swales, two retention

basins, and a long infiltration basin (French drain). The completed project provides water quality enhancement of Lake

Menzie. The Town of Dundee participated in the project by providing the land for the project. The project was

constructed within the Town's park land adjacent to the lake. The next projects will design and construct stormwater

treatment projects on Lake Isis (Avon Park), Lake Tulane (Avon Park), and Lake Wailes (City of Lake Wales). Staff

are continuing to coordinate with other agencies and local governments to develop future funding.

BenefitsThis project will protect and enhance the water quality of ten lakes located within the Lake Wales Ridge chain of lakes

by providing stormwater treatment in areas where direct stormwater discharges have caused water quality impacts.

Costs

In FY2006, $110,000 was budgeted for the design and permitting of stormwater retrofit projects for Lake Menzie and

Marie. Of the $110,000, $55,000 was provided by FDOT, $27,500 was provided by the Water Protection and

Sustainability Trust Fund, and $27,500 was provided by the Peace River Basin Board. In FY2007, $253,000 was

budgeted for the construction of the stormwater system at Lake Menzie. Of the $253,000, $126,500 was provided by

FDOT, $63,250 was from the Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund, and $63,250 was from the Peace River

Basin Board. In FY2008, $50,000 was budgeted for completing construction of the stormwater retrofit projects in the

Town of Dundee. The FY2009 funds ($85,000) will be used to complete design and permitting of a retrofit project for

Lake Isis in Avon Park. The funds requested in FY2010 ($110,000) will be used for the the construction of the project

on Lake Isis. District funds in the table below include salary, travel, and central garage charges.


This project is based on the results of an assessment completed by District staff of the 105 lakes forming the Lake

Wales Ridge chain of lakes. The purpose of the assessment was to identify impacts to these lakes and then develop a

strategy to address these issues. The results of the Ridge Lakes Screening Project revealed that approximately 26

Ridge lakes receive significant direct untreated stormwater discharges from urban land uses. Many of these lakes act

as stormwater catchment basins for the urban land around them. Stormwater remediation was identified as one of the

most important action plans needed to protect and enhance the water quality of the Lake Wales Ridge chain of lakes.

As the first step of beginning the stormwater remediation, conceptual plans have been developed for approximately 20

sites on 10 Ridge lakes under project B196. Under project B196 a cost/benefit analysis was also being completed.

This project (B217) will carry the most cost effective retrofit sites forward into design and permitting stages. The FDOT

and the Town of Dundee were identified as cooperative funding partners in FY2006 and agreements were drafted with

them to complete projects on two lakes located within the Town of Dundee. Funding for the design and permitting of a

stormwater retrofit for Lake Menzie in Dundee was included in the FY2007 budget and FY2008. Staff have also

continued to work with other agencies and local governments to develop funding for stormwater on other targeted

Ridge Lakes. For example, a stormwater retrofit on Lake Clay (FY2008 cooperative funding project with Highlands

County and the Town of Lake Placid) is currently underway (Project L897). Local agencies and governments have

submitted CFI applications for FY2011 for related projects on Lake Wailes, Lake Tulane, and the construction portion

of the Lake Clay (L897) project.


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Revenue



FDOT - Ridge Lake SW Improvements

(B217)

181,500 0 0 181,500 0 0

State Approp - WRAP - Prior Year

Funds

42,500 0 0 42,500 0 0


Wtr Rstr)

170,125 0 46,875 123,250 0 0

$833,335 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development & ExecutionDevelop agreement with FDOT 10/30/05 10/30/05

Finalize agreement with FDOT 1/15/06 3/1/07

Develop agreement with Town of Dundee 2/15/06 2/15/06

Finalize agreement with Town of Dundee 3/15/06 4/20/06

2. Consultant AgreementSelect Consultant 6/15/06 4/26/06

Finalize agreement with Consultant 10/15/06 6/30/07

NTP and Kick-off with Consultant 11/15/06 7/11/07

3. Critical Project MilestonesPreliminary Design for 1st lake 1/15/08 2/10/08

Preliminary Design for 2nd lake 1/15/08

Permit Pre-application meeting 2/15/08 4/2/08

Final Design and Permitting for 1st lake 4/15/08 6/4/08

Final Design and Permitting for 2nd lake 4/15/08

4. Construction - Lake MenziePrepare RFB 10/1/08 10/28/08

Contractor Selection 12/5/08 1/28/09

Contractor Contract 1/14/09 3/25/09

Kick-off 2/11/09 4/2/09

Construction Management 7/30/09 7/30/09

Final Inspection and As-Builts 7/31/09 7/30/09

5. Close OutTown of Dundee Contract Termination 5/30/08 7/30/09 7/30/09

Send Invoices to FDOT 12/30/08 12/30/09 12/30/09

FDOT Revenue Contract Termination 12/30/08 12/30/09 12/30/09

Consultant Contract Termination 12/30/08 7/30/09 7/30/09


The first stormwater retrofit to take place was on Lake Menzie in the Town of Dundee. District staff completed a

cooperative agreement with the Town to allow the use of their land to construct the stormwater treatment project. An

ERP exemption was issued for the project on June 04, 2008. In addition, a construction permit was submitted to FDOT

since this project addresses some runoff generated from a state road. A Request for Bid for construction services was

processed and advertised in December 2008. The pre-bid meeting was held on Jan. 5, 2009 with the bid opening

occurring on Jan. 21st. The bid was successfully awarded to the lowest bidder. The pre-construction kick-off meeting

was held on April 2, 2009. Installation of turbidity barriers, signage, and posting of permits was completed during the third

week of April 2009. Project construction was completed on June 19, 2009. District staff have also begun work on the

retrofit project for Lake Isis. District staff coordinated a meeting between the Town of Avon Park and the a private

landowner to discuss easement needs for the retrofit project on Lake Isis. The landowner has agreed to assist by


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providing an easement to the Town of Avon Park. District staff will assist the Town with the easement agreement. The

District will begin preparing RFP documents for the Lake Isis project. ACTION-TO-DATE: Complete. Bidding and

procurement of a construction contractor was completed on time. Construction of the project on Lake Menzie was also

completed on time. RFP document development is underway for the Lake Isis project.


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Water Conservation/FYN Regional Builder/Developer Specialist


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply ConservationNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River,

Peace River, Manasota

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager DURELL, SYLVIA

Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThe Water Conservation/FYN Regional Builder/Developer specialist, a Basin Initiative project, will promote

implementation of indoor and outdoor water conservation to the members of the building industry, government

employees and green building groups. The specialist will train and provide expert advice to landscape

professionals involved in the District's Florida Water StarSM programs. In addition, the specialist will act as liaison for

government employee trainings. Effectiveness will be measured by the number of professional landscapers and

irrigation system installers who incorporate the FWSG criteria in their projects. Education will be accomplished

through one-on-one outreach, trainings and promotion of the programs' benefits at meetings of industry groups and

local governments. The program's goal is to educate 15 builders, 15 landscape professionals and 15 irrigation

specialists in FY2011.

BenefitsIf funded, the program will continue to educate builders, developers, and landscape and irrigation professionals on the

water conservation and water quality protection benefits of environmental landscaping best management practices.

The specialist will also continue to support FYN coordinators with outreach to builders and developers in their

individual counties. In addition to educating on landscape best management practices, the specialist is involved

in indoor water conservation education through the FWSG program.

Costs

The total proposed cost of the FY2011 program is $77,500 (Alafia River $5,425; Hillsborough River $18,600; Coastal

Rivers $6,975; Pinellas-Anclote River $17,825; Withlacoochee River $5,425; Peace River $11,625; Manasota

$11,625). This reflects no change from FY2010. Funding is requested to provide for project coordination, program

expenses and travel expenses for outreach to all basins. The dollar amount allocated for each contributing basin is

based on population. The budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project.


The total cost of the FY2010 program was $77,500 (Alafia River $5,425; Hillsborough River $18,600; Coastal Rivers

$6,975; Pinellas-Anclote River $17,825; Withlacoochee River $5,425; Peace River $11,625; Manasota $11,625).

FY2010 was the third year of funding for this outreach. Education is based on the Florida Water Star criteria and

landscape best management practices, which reference the nine Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM principles of the

University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.


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Revenue








021 Manasota Basin 66,604 0 0 40,105 13,233 13,266

$450,255 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2008Purchase order created 3/1/08 3/3/08



Third task report 5/31/08 5/31/08

Fourth task report 6/30/08 6/30/08

Fifth task report 7/31/08 7/31/08

Sixth task report 8/31/08 8/31/08

Seventh task report 9/30/08 9/30/08

Eighth task report 10/31/08 10/31/08

Ninth task report 11/30/08 11/28/08

Tenth task report 12/31/08 12/31/08

Eleventh task report 1/30/09 1/30/09

Twelfth task report 2/27/09 2/27/09

Project ends 2/28/10 2/28/09

FY2009Purchase order created 3/1/09 3/13/09 3/13/09






Sixth task report 8/31/09 8/31/09



Purchase order extended 10/12/09 10/12/09





Fifth task report 3/5/10

Sixth task report 4/5/10

Seventh task report 5/5/10

Eighth task report 6/4/10

Ninth task report 7/5/10


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Tenth task report 8/5/10

Eleventh task report 9/6/10

Twelfth task report 10/5/10


ACTION TO DATE: On time. Among other efforts, Angela Maraj, the water conservation/FYN regional builder/developer

specialist, (1) is working with SJRWMD staff to revise content of a full-day training for landscape professionals, which

she will present in this District (2) is coordinating the District's part of the Landscape Challenge event planned for

3/12/2010 in Pasco County with FNGLA and Pay It Forward Farm. A team from the District's facilities section will

compete. (3) created a plan for a demonstration landscape at FWSG model home for a community in Dade City and

attended the certification event for the community (4) referred a builder for Ryland Homes to the Hillsborough County

Extension office after he requested landscape best management practices training for his landscape contractor (5) made

a presentation to Sustainable Sarasota and Florida House, which garnered interest in FWS being incorporated into their

Neighborhood Stabilization projects and, (6) presented information on FWS to Sarasota County government who

requested certifiers training for staff in preparation of including FWS guidelines in their ordinances.


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Florida Water Star



Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River,


Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThe Florida Water StarSM (FWS) program was originated by the St. Johns River Water Management District

(SJRWMD). SJRWMD's original program, now known as FWS Silver, was used as a base for this District to create a

higher-tier version, Florida Water Star Gold (FWSG). The Silver and Gold levels are certification programs for new

home construction that provide incentives to builders and developers and encourage indoor and outdoor water

efficiency and water quality protection. They are designed to increase the knowledge level of the building industry

about water efficient building practices and to provide educational resources and incentives to make these practices

common to the marketplace. Only FWSG is promoted to builders and developers in this District. It reflects a closer

alignment to the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences' Florida Friendly LandscapingTM

principles and landscape best management practices through criteria that will reduce impacts to water quality. The

FWSG rating system is integrated into the landscape evaluation component of the Florida Green Building Coalition's

certification program and has consistency with national green building programs such as the Leadership in Energy and

Environmental Design (LEED) by the U.S. Green Building Council and Energy Star® from the Environmental

Protection Agency. As of the second quarter of FY2010, 22 properties have been certified FWS Gold and 14

companies have signed contracts to potentially build 300 homes to the program criteria. If funded, this will be the third

year of the FWS Gold program. In FY2010, staff began piloting FWS Commercial and Homeowner Retrofit programs

and efforts will continue on these programs in FY2011.

BenefitsThe program's objectives are to increase the knowledge level of efficient indoor and outdoor water use and to provide

educational resources and incentives to promote water conservation practices. Up to 50 percent of all household water

is used outside the home and inefficient or incorrectly installed irrigation can waste thousands of gallons of water each

month. Indoors, inefficient shower fixtures use an average of five gallons per minute. A leaking toilet can waste more

than 200 gallons in a single day. The FWS program criteria provide guidelines to follow that will positively impact water

resources when the program is successfully implemented. Because of the program's high profile and the involvement

of the water management districts, it is of high interest to the target audience. By providing an incentive for builders,

developers and homeowners that encourages them to incorporate best management practices, the District realizes

water savings and water quality protection. Changes in behavior occur when a builder signs a contract with the District

to build houses according to the FWSG criteria, and agrees thereafter to include water conserving elements into future

projects. Owners of new or retrofitted FWS properties receive the benefits of the indoor and outdoor water-conserving

elements of the program and can promote the certification as a marketing edge at time of resale. The program's close

partnership with the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) resulted in FWSG outdoor water conservation criteria

being incorporated into the FGBC standards.

Costs

The total proposed cost of the FY2011 program is $93,365, with the District requested to contribute $48,100 and the

Basin Boards to contribute $45,265 (Alafia River $3,388; Hillsborough River $11,563; Coastal Rivers $4,350;

Pinellas-Anclote River $11,094; Withlacoochee River $3,388; Peace River $7,236; Manasota $7,246). Overall program

costs have decreased slightly since FY2010. The dollar amount allocated per contributing basin is based on

population. Funding will provide for salary and travel for a project coordinator to manage the program, support for

education outreach and contractual services related to the delivery of the program. The budget lines below include

costs for staff to manage the project.


The total cost of the FY2010 program was $94,500, with the District contributing $47,250 and the Basin Boards

contributing $47,250 (Alafia River $3,500; Hillsborough River $12,000; Coastal Rivers $4,500; Pinellas-Anclote River

$11,500; Withlacoochee River $3,500; Peace River $7,500; Manasota $7,500). This was the second year of funding

for the FWS program. FWS programs support the Governor's Climate Change Initiative by promoting public


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Florida Water Star

protection, wise use and management of natural resources. A residential FWS program (Bronze) and programs for

commercial buildings and communities are being developed and piloted by SJRWMD, with input from SFWMD and

this District.


Revenue









021 Manasota Basin 26,784 0 0 9,061 8,853 8,870

$338,892 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2009Request for quotes issued 10/15/08 10/15/08

Purchase order/scope of work created 11/15/08 11/12/08



FWS/FWSG certifier training 1/16/09 1/16/09



First home kick-off event 3/25/09 3/25/09


Second house certified 4/17/09 4/17/09

Sixth task report 4/30/09 5/4/09 5/4/09


Eighth task report 6/30/09 6/30/09

Ninth task report 7/31/09 7/31/09

Third house certified 8/18/09 8/18/09

Tenth task report 8/31/09 8/31/09

Eleventh task report 9/30/09 9/30/09

Twelfth task report 10/30/09 11/5/09 11/5/09

Project complete 10/31/09 12/15/09 12/15/09

FY2010First task report 12/4/09 12/4/09




Fifth task report 4/5/10

Sixth task report 5/5/10

Seventh task report 6/4/10

Eighth task report 7/5/10


B277

Florida Water Star

Ninth task report 8/5/10

Tenth task report 9/6/10

Eleventh task report 10/5/10


On 3/25/2009, a model home in the Glencairn Cottages community in Dunedin (Pinellas County) was the first house to

be certified as FWSG in the District and the state. Since then, twenty-two homes have been certified. As of the end of

FY2009, 14 companies have signed intent agreements with the District with a potential of 305 homes being built under

the program. Through the partnership with the affordable housing builder, Florida Home Partnership, Inc. (FHP), 13

homes have been certified in FHP's Wimauma community and one has been certified in a Dade City community. FHP

expects that 100 homes will eventually be certified in Wimauma and at least 40 in Dade City. Builders with certified

projects were recognized in February at Alafia River, Pinellas-Anclote River, Manasota and Withlacoochee River Basin

Board meetings. Two certification events were held in February, both of which were the first in their counties. The first

Pasco County home certified is the FHP model home at the Sunset Hills community in Dade City. The event attracted

approximately 65 people. A congratulatory letter from the office of Senator Bill Nelson was sent to FHP and copied to the

District. The second event was for a single home in Hernando County. Approximately 20 people attended. The first FWS

commercial project in the District is nearing completion in Lakeland.


B301

Charlotte - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and MonitoringFlood Protection Floodplain Management


Cooperator(s)

Project Manager FRIES, GEORGE

Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis is a basin initiative to fund the Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models element of the District's

Watershed Management Program (WMP) in Charlotte County. This process will be applied to watersheds where the

parameters and model(s) were developed or updated based on the District's Guidelines and Specifications (G&S) and

where parameters from Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) submittals can be converted to the District's GIS

system until a model is developed. Funding will be required each year to continue maintenance. With proposed

funding the work of capturing watershed parameter changes resulting from approved ERPs, and updates to

topographic, soils and land use information will continue throughout the District. The funding will also support the peer

review and public outreach process on the preliminary floodplain results, and presenting the results to the Governing

Board for approval.

BenefitsA 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. the information developed assists local governments with their land

management responsibilities by establishing a level of service and developing Best Management Practices (BMPs) to

address level of service deficiencies. In addition, the information provides the District with the best available

information to evaluate adverse impacts and mitigation of floodplain impacts for proposed ERPs. The most up-to-date

information about the watershed will be available through the continuous maintenance of watershed parameters in the

GIS database: as ERP permits are approved, new information is provided to the District through aerial topographic

mapping and the public review and comment period. If a watershed model has not been developed, the maintenance

of parameters in the GIS processes the information in a format the will save time and funding when the watershed is

modeled.

Costs

For FY2011 the funding distribution for Charlotte County is as follows: Governing Board $42,705; Peace River Basin

Board $42,705. The budget is based on the number of approved ERP permits and the average development area

within each basin. The Governing Board is also providing funds specifically to address public meetings and

unforeseen issues with projecting the floodplains to be used in the FEMA mapping process. The District funding

amounts shown in the table include staff salaries.


A WMP includes five major elements: 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed

Management Plan, 4) Implementation of Best Management Practices, and 5) Maintenance of Watershed Parameters

and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the District's Strategic Priorities.

After the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan elements are completed,

the watershed parameters and models require continuous maintenance to simulate the watershed's characteristics as

the land form changes. The watershed's parameters change with the continued growth experienced in the District. If

continued maintenance of the models is not performed, the watershed parameters and models will no longer

represent the system. This limits their value in the areas of ERP and flood protection programs.

A revenue agreement will be developed with each community contributing funds towards maintenance. The District

will manage the project and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future funding

will be required each fiscal year to continue maintenance of watershed parameters and models. In the future those

local governments with the technical abilities to perform the maintenance activities will be encouraged to manage this

effort. The District will provide funding assistance to communities that can and those that cannot provide matching

funds. Matching funds will be requested from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for this basin

initiative. Failure to provide ongoing maintenance will diminish the return on the investment the District has made in

their respective Watershed Management Plans.


B301

Charlotte - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 86,179 0 0 0 42,705 43,474

020 Peace River Basin 85,410 0 0 0 42,705 42,705

$171,589 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding

Status As Of:


B303

Desoto - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models




Cooperator(s)

Project Manager LETASI, SCOTT

Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed


Watershed Management Program (WMP) in Desoto County. This process will be applied to watersheds where the






review and public outreach process on the preliminary floodplain results, and presenting the results to Governing

Board for approval.

BenefitsA 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. The information developed assists local governments with their land



information to evaluate adverse impacts and mitigation of floodplain impacts for proposed ERPs. The most up to date




of parameters in the GIS processes the information in a format that will save time and funding when the watershed is

modeled.

Costs

For FY2011 the funding distribution for Desoto county is as follows: Governing Board $5,672 (Basins); Peace River

$5,672 . The budget is based on the projected number of approved ERP permits and the average development area

within each Basin. Local government matching funds are equally matched by Governing Board and Basin Board

funds. The Governing Board is also providing funds specifically to address public meetings and unforeseen issues

with projecting the floodplains to be used in the FEMA mapping process. Future funding to continue maintenance has

been estimated through 2012. The projected annual funding amount for Desoto County ranges from $10,000 to

$20,000. The District funding amounts shown in the table includes staff salaries.





After the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan elements are completed; the

watershed parameters and models require continuous maintenance to simulate the watershed's characteristics as the

land form changes. The watershed's parameters change with the continued growth experienced in the District. If

continued maintenance of the models is not performed, the watershed parameters and model will no longer represent

the system. This limits their value in the areas of ERP and flood protection programs.









B303

Desoto - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models



Revenue



$25,107 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding

Status As Of:


B304

Hardee - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models




Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed


Watershed Management Program (WMP) in Hardee County. This process will be applied to watersheds where the







Board for approval.










modeled.

Costs

For FY2011 the funding distribution for Hardee County is as follows: Governing Board $5,311; Peace River $5,311.

The budget is based on the projected number of approved ERP permits and the average development area within

each Basin. Local government matching funds are equally matched by Governing Board and Basin Board funds. The

Governing Board is also providing funds specifically to address public meetings and unforeseen issues with projecting

the floodplains to be used in the FEMA mapping process. Future funding to continue maintenance has been estimated

through 2012. The projected annual funding amount for Hardee County ranges from $10,000 to $20,000. The District

funding amounts shown in the table includes staff salaries.


















B304

Hardee - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models



Revenue



$23,663 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding

Status As Of:


B306

Highlands - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models




Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed


Watershed Management Program (WMP) in Highlands County. This process will be applied to watersheds where the







Board for approval.










modeled.

Costs

For FY2011 the funding distribution for Highlands County is as follows: Governing Board $13,982; Peace River

$13,982. The budget is based on the projected number of approved ERP permits and the average development area

within each Basin. Local government matching funds are equally matched by Governing Board and Basin Board

funds. The Governing Board is also providing funds specifically to address public meetings and unforeseen issues

with projecting the floodplains to be used in the FEMA mapping process. Future funding to continue maintenance has

been estimated through 2012. The projected annual funding amount for Highlands County ranges from $30,000 to

$50,000. The District funding amounts shown in the table includes staff salaries.


















B306

Highlands - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models



Revenue



$58,347 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding

Status As Of:


B314

Polk - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementFlood Protection Floodplain Management

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Peace River

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager TURNER, DAWN

MCCLUNG, GORDON, WEVER, DONNATask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


Watershed Management Program (WMP) in Polk County. This process will be applied to watersheds where the







Board for approval.




address level of service deficiencies. The information also provides the District with the best available information to

evaluate adverse impacts and mitigation of floodplain impacts for proposed ERPs. In addition, as ERP permits are

approved, new information is provided to the District through aerial topographic mapping and the public review and

comment period. If a watershed model has not been developed, the maintenance of parameters in the GIS processes

will allow the ERP information to be captured in a format that will save time and funding when the watershed is

modeled. As a result, the most up to date information about the watershed will be available in the District's GIS

database.

Costs

Due to County budget constraints, revenue funds will not be provided in FY2009, FY2010, or 2011. The budget is

based on the projected number of approved ERP permits and the average development area within each Basin.

Revenue funds provided by Polk County in prior fiscal years are equally matched by Governing Board and Basin

Board funds. For FY2010 the funding distribution for Polk county is as follows: Governing Board $147,771; Alafia River

Basin $22,364; Hillsborough River Basin $2,023; and Peace River Basin $76,993. $20,000 in revenue was received

from Polk County in FY2006, FY2007 and FY2008, (refer to B206 funding description). The Governing Board is also

providing funds specifically to address public meetings and unforeseen issues with projecting the floodplains to be

used in the FEMA mapping process. Future funding represents an annual cost to continue maintenance. Funding by

Polk County may resume in 2012. A projected annual funding amount from Polk County of $20,000 has been incuded

in the funding table.









the system. This limits their value in supporting the District's Resource Regulation and flood protection programs. A

revenue agreement will be developed with each community contributing funds towards maintenance. The District will

manage the project and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future funding will

be required each fiscal year to continue maintenance of watershed parameters and models. In the future those local

governments with the technical abilities to perform the maintenance activities will be encouraged to manage this effort.

The District will provide funding assistance to communities that can manage maintenance; and accept cooperative


B314

Polk - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models

funding from those that cannot. Matching funds will also be requested from the Federal Emergency Management

Agency (FEMA) for this basin initiative. Failure to provide ongoing maintenance will diminish the return on the

investment the District has made in their respective Watershed Management Plans.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 437,421 157,771 (17,894) 0 147,771 149,773

011 Alafia River Basin 70,825 24,864 0 0 22,364 23,597

013 Hillsborough River Basin 9,802 4,523 0 0 2,023 3,256

020 Peace River Basin 237,212 81,993 0 0 76,993 78,226


District

Polk County 140,000 140,000 0 0 0 0

$895,260 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Polk Co. Maintenance: Previously performed under Projects B723 and B206. The Cooperative Funding Agreement with

Polk County (2006REV0008) was executed on December 2, 2005. A total of $120,000 has been encumbered ($40,000

in FY2006, $40,000 in FY2007, and $40,000 in FY2008) for continued maintenance of Polk County's WMPs. ERP data

for the Gator Creek and Itchepackesassa Creek watersheds has been collected, and model maintenance has been

completed for the Itchepackesassa Creek watershed. Maintenance of the Gator Creek watershed model was postponed,

because completing watershed models for other areas of Polk County has become a higher priority. Due to the economic

downturn, Polk County was unable to fund this project in 2009, 2010, and 2011. In addition, remaining matching funds

from previous years are no longer available. Consequently, the revenue agreement with Polk County will be terminated,

and the remaining revenue funds ($53,351) will be removed from the project budget.


B620

Mapping and GIS


AORs Strategic InitiativesFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and MonitoringWater Supply Regional Water Supply PlanningWater Quality Water Quality Monitoring



N/ACooperator(s)

Project Manager DICKS, STEVE

DICKS, STEVETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis is a continuing initiative with the goal of providing Geographic Information System (GIS), aerial photo

interpretation and photogrammetric mapping services to support Governing and Basin Board activities. GIS support

includes the input, management, analysis and distribution of spatial data, the design and implementation of databases,

software training and map production. Aerial photo interpretation includes land use and cover mapping in support of

land acquisition, Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM), engineering, planning and environmental

studies. Photogrammetric support includes the mapping of topographic information, collection of aerial photographs

and satellite imagery and the production of digital orthophotographs. This program also supports the distribution of

data to the public and routine maintenance activities. The annual budget includes administrative costs for salaries,

travel, training, plotting and photographic supplies, maps and other data purchases, etc.

BenefitsMapping and GIS has been a continuing activity since 1987 and is required to support the District's GIS, digital

orthophoto, aerial mapping and other data collection, maintenance and management activities. The District's GIS

database is an integral component of planning, engineering, regulatory, and land acquisition and management

activities. In a rapidly growing area such as the District, continued maintenance and expansion is needed for the GIS

database to meet new demands and is required to protect the historical investment in the system. The data are

currently accessed by over 450 District staff using the ArcGIS software, and serves as the foundation for the Water

Management and Land Resources Information Systems. Additionally, the data collected by the Mapping and GIS

Section are viewable and downloadable from the District's Internet web site.

Costs

In addition to plotting/printing supplies, office supplies and travel/training the FY2010 funding include: Adminstrative

Assistant Contractor ($30,633 - Governing Board), GIS Programming Contractor ($220,000 - Governing Board),

Parcel Updates $48,000 - Governing Board). Funds for the GIS Programming Contractor are transferred to the

Information Resources Department at the beginning of the fiscal year.


B620

Mapping and GIS


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 2,315,566 0 (415,481) 866,780 917,800 946,467








021 Manasota Basin 102,739 0 0 40,829 30,125 31,785

$3,032,688 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


The following are major activities for FY2010Transfer GIS Contractor Funds to IRD and Fill Position 10/30/09

Issue work order for parcel update. 12/30/09


Mapping and GIS is an ongoing support activity and to date there were no unforeseen expenditures or activities in

FY2010. The section will continue supporting ad hoc requests for GIS data as well as conducting routine data

maintenance activities. Significant activities recently completed or underway include:

Mapping and GIS is reviewing it's aerial imagery data management processes and will be removing the majority of the

data from the Oracle database over the next 12 months. This will reduce the load on the Oracle server and improve the

ability to back up and restore the data in the event of equipment failure.

Staff are currently working with cooperators on developing FY2011 project budgets.

Mapping and GIS is working with other District staff to develop a database that will serve as the official repository for all

waterbody names in our region. The database will be integrated with the federal Geographic Names Information System

(GNIS) were applicable.

ACCELERATE FLORIDA ACTION-TO-DATE: The GIS Programming Contract Funds ($220,000) have been transferred

to the Information Resources Department and have been encumbered to a private firm to provide onsite GIS

programming Services.


B630

Field Operations 020


AORs Strategic InitiativesFlood Protection Emergency Flood ResponseNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring



N/ACooperator(s)

Project Manager HAGBERG, JEFFREY

MARTIN, MIKETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionBudget amount is for field maintenance activities associated with District water control structures, canals, and well

sites. Activities include mowing, painting, tree trimming, and fence repair. Various types of well sites include

groundwater sampling wells, data collection wells, and rainfall wells/gauges. Additional requirements at both water

control structures and well sites include erosion control, slope stabilization, fencing, along with road, culvert and

channel maintenance. These maintenance areas are District owned, but were not acquired using Save Our Rivers

(SOR), P2000, and Forever Florida funds and are therefore funded by ad valorum. Currently there are 10 water control

structures and 35 well sites to maintain. Field Operations in the Bartow Service Office also perform manual operations

of all the water control structures in this basin and collect lake level data as needed.

BenefitsKeeping canals and water control structures clear and maintained are required to maintain the designed flow capacity.

In addition, well sites are maintained for Hydrologic Data and Resource Data crews to collect data easily and in a safe

manner. Repairs as necessary for erosion control and slope stabilization at canals and water control structures are

accomplished with the use of materials such as rip-rap rock and filter fabric. In addition, maintenance requirements at

well sites include materials for road stabilization and fencing repairs.

Costs

The budget includes salaries, central garage charges, rental equipment, parts, supplies, landfill disposal fees, land

maintenance materials (limerock, shell, rock, and fill), and fencing repairs; $135,000 (FY2008) and $75,000 (FY2009)

for the Lake Fannie berm repair.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 5,622,889 0 127,000 4,322,913 546,138 626,838


013 Hillsborough River Basin 4,494,453 0 600,000 3,078,181 419,777 396,495



016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 1,173,395 0 0 804,231 198,553 170,611

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 1,422,089 0 107,000 970,067 146,981 198,041

020 Peace River Basin 2,032,201 0 347,000 1,395,157 144,155 145,889

021 Manasota Basin 327,743 0 0 252,137 35,821 39,785

$16,374,336 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Field Operations completed routine mowing and maintenance on water control structures and well sites as needed.

Crews completed inspections at P-11 Water Control Structure Weed Barrier and sprayed aquatic weeds on Saddle


B630

Field Operations 020

Creek as necessary. Peace Creek Canal maintenance has occurred during this reporting period which included aquatic

spraying and mechanical removal of vegetation when needed.


B670

Structure Operations 020


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementFlood Protection Emergency Flood ResponseWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring


Withlacoochee River, Peace River

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager CRANE, DAVID

BARTLETT, MIKE, GANUN, JIMTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe B670 budget provides funding for the annual inspection, operation and maintenance of District water control

structures. The District owns, maintains and operates ten water control structures in the Peace River Basin, most

controlling regional lake systems which are central to the Lakeland-Winter Haven area of Polk County; these also

provide flow to the Peace River. Structures on the eastern chain-of-lakes system in Winter Haven are maintained and

operated by agreement with the Lake Region Lakes Management District (LRLMD). The District retains ownership of

the four structures, P-5, P-6, P-7 and P-8, and reimburses the LRLMD for O&M costs related to these structures.

These four facilities are primarily water conservation structures, but their operation is critical for flood management and

mitigation. The Peace Creek Canal, (which is currently under the auspices of the Peace Creek Canal Commission),

flows from Lake Hamilton and Structure P-8 near Dundee, south and east for 21 miles across broad flat flood plains.

Saddle Creek Canal flows south from Lake Hancock and Structure P-11. These two systems converge near Bartow

and form the headwaters of the Peace River. During high rainfall events, waters typically fill the canals and floodplains

and discharge very slowly to the south, often creating localized flooding. From the confluence of these systems, the

river flows approximately 87 miles into Charlotte Harbor in Charlotte County.

BenefitsDistrict Structure Operations involves three areas of responsibility: inspections, maintenance (including construction

and repair), and operation. A comprehensive structural/operational inspection program of water control structures, both

above and below water, is required to discover deficiencies related to human safety (both public and District

personnel), operational viability, and structural integrity of the structures. The objectives and benefits of the District's

inspection program, and Structure Operations activities in general, are: (1) early discovery of structural/operational

deficiencies and maintenance problems deficiencies, thereby forestalling costly repairs; (2) to find and mitigate safety

hazards to District personnel and the public; (3) to prevent/preempt structure failure with thorough, regular inspections,

thereby reducing the potential for loss of life and property; and, (4) to comply with applicable state/federal regulations

and guidelines for inspection, operation and maintenance of water control structures. The program has one full-time

inspector, who performs routine monthly inspections and is responsible for inspection reporting. The District also uses

engineering consultants for inspection services on the more critical structures on a two-year rotational basis. Structure

Operations section work orders are generated from inspection reports and the section's Five-Year Plan. Structure

Maintenance activities range from routine servicing and replacement of equipment, to repair and construction of water

control structures, to perform gate operations under established guidelines in response to developing weather events.

The Structure Operations section is additionally responsible for monitoring water levels and rainfall totals across the

District, and directing structure gate operations which are accomplished either manually or by remote control. Over the

last five years, Structure Operations has automated 32 structures with remote control capabilities. Water level and

rainfall data is received via the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. The automated structure

gates can then be operated from a laptop computer using the SCADA program. The move to remote control structures

greatly increases operational efficiency, flexibility, and safety factors. Remote control also decreases response time,

which also has reduced the number of complaints received related to water levels and flood management. Current

plans are to automate up to approximately half of all District structures with remote control capabilities.

Costs

The FY2010 budget of $209,317 includes $40,000 to LRLMD for the operation and routine maintenance of structures

P-5, P-6, P-7, and P-8. Additionally, $25,000 is provided for emergency/miscellaneous engineering services,

inspections, and the update to the G-90 Emergency Action Plan. Approximately $74,000 is budgeted for Parts &

Supplies, Rental of Equipment, Central Garage, etc. related to ongoing routine maintenance and operations.


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Structure Operations 020


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 2,636,859 0 (7,464) 1,832,808 395,653 415,862

011 Alafia River Basin 1,553,503 0 0 1,329,901 113,733 109,869

013 Hillsborough River Basin 7,412,873 0 (600,000) 6,533,868 801,850 677,155

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 2,181,176 0 52,000 2,129,176 0 0


016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 1,921,760 0 (2,166,986) 3,770,429 162,442 155,875

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 3,582,561 0 (107,000) 2,869,277 414,643 405,641

020 Peace River Basin 2,276,501 0 (347,000) 2,220,296 193,888 209,317

$21,645,564 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Continued routine operation and maintenance throughout the basin. Staff continues to coordinate on design review for

the P-11 and Lake Hancock Outfall Treatment projects.


B730

FYN Polk County




Polk County Cooperative Extension ServiceCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionFYN Polk County has been moved from the Cooperative Funding (K725) budget category to Basin Initiative (B730).

The move reflects the value of Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM education to water resources and the integral role

FYN plays in this education. The level of county support is expected to be maintained. This Florida Yards &

Neighborhoods (FYN) project will provide education on Florida-Friendly Landscaping to homeowners, students

and participants in Florida Water StarSM projects. In addition, the program will continue to support the FYN

homeowner/community association coordinator in outreach to residents of communities. Effectiveness will be

measured by the number of participants in workshops, one-on-one interactions, and school visits; potential exposure

to newspaper articles and electronic media; and distribution of printed education materials.

BenefitsIn past years, approximately 45,505 people have received education annually either on a personal basis, at

workshops, classes and exhibits or through distribution of education materials and web site visits. In addition, each

year approximately 3.5 million people have been exposed to education through mass media outlets, such as

newspaper articles and county government television programming and web sites. Education increases knowledge

and promotes behavior change related to conservation of water and protection of water quality and natural systems.

Costs


River $6,657; Hillsborough River $8,193; Peace River $36,358). Program costs have remained stable since FY2009.

The dollar amount allocated per basin is determined by the number of residents projected to participate in the

programming from each basin. District funds are being requested to provide salary and benefits for the coordinator

and program and travel expenses. The program is projected to reach 45,505 Polk County residents at a cost to the

District of approximately $1.12 per person. The budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project.


The total cost of the FY2010 program is $102,416, with the District contributing $51,208 (Alafia River $6,657;

Hillsborough River $8,193; Peace River $36,358). District funds provided salary and benefits for the coordinator and

program and travel expenses. The District has funded this program since 2002. Education is based on the nine

Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles that were created by the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural

Sciences (UF/IFAS) for the FYN program: Right Plant, Right Place, Water Efficiently, Fertilize Appropriately, Mulch,

Attract Wildlife, Manage Yard Pests Responsibly, Recycle, Reduce Stormwater Runoff and Protect the Waterfront.

The following outreach was accomplished in FY2009: 5,265 individual contacts; 53 programs reaching 1,110 people;

12 special projects and programs; 11 programs reaching 11,032 youth, 12 events for building industry members; 3

meetings involving 107 HOA members; 17,978 pieces of educational literature distributed; 7 newsletter articles

potentially reaching 129,203 people; 45 newspaper articles potentially reaching 111 million people; 16 electronic

media promotions reaching 169,355 people; 136,657 web site visitors; 1 yard recognition; 20 exhibits attracting

207,165 people and 918 hours contributed by volunteers. Total reached: 197,277 (not including media and web page

contacts).


B730

FYN Polk County


Revenue

011 Alafia River Basin 7,461 0 0 0 7,461 0

013 Hillsborough River Basin 9,801 0 0 0 9,801 0

020 Peace River Basin 37,966 0 0 0 37,966 0


District

Polk County 559,458 0 0 395,322 82,068 82,068

UF/IFAS 22,000 0 0 22,000 0 0

$636,686 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2008Purchase order issued 10/1/07 10/2/07




Project complete 9/30/08 9/30/08


FY2009Purchase order issued 10/1/08 11/15/08 11/18/08




Project complete 9/30/09 9/30/09


FY2010Purchase order issued 10/12/09 11/17/09




Project complete 9/30/10



ACTION TO DATE: On time. The following outreach was accomplished by the Polk County FYN coordinator, Anne

Yasalonis, in the first task period of FY2010: 1,259 individual contacts; 3 programs reaching 41 people; 1 program for

youth, 1 event for building industry members; 1 meetings involving 40 HOA members; 5,481 pieces of educational

literature distributed; 11 newsletter articles potentially reaching 28,303 people; 10 newspaper articles potentially reaching

1 million people; 2 electronic media promotions reaching 154 people; 28,455 web site visitors; 8 exhibits attracting 1,650

people and 113 hours contributed by 26 volunteers. Upcoming outreach includes information on water conservation and

Florida-Friendly Landscaping at the "Green Home Wamalama" to be held Saturday, February 27 at The Lakeland Center

and educational workshops at "Spring Obsession" to be held on Saturday, March 13, at Munn Park in Lakeland.


B736

FYN Charlotte County




Charlotte County BOCCCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionFYN Charlotte County has been moved from the Cooperative Funding (N162) budget category to Basin Initiative

(B736). The move reflects the value of Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM education to water resources and the integral

role FYN plays in this education. The level of county support is expected to be maintained. This Florida Yards &

Neighborhoods (FYN) project will provide education on Florida-Friendly Landscaping to homeowners, students,

homeowners association boards and members, condominium managers, landscape and irrigation specialists,

government staff and participants in Florida Water StarSM projects. Effectiveness will be measured by the number of

participants in workshops, one-on-one interactions, and school visits; potential exposure to newspaper articles and

electronic media; and distribution of printed education materials.

BenefitsIf funded, this will be the second year of District participation in funding the project. However, the program has provided

outreach on Florida-Friendly Landscaping to residents of Charlotte County for several years prior to District support.

Education increases knowledge and promotes behavior change related to conservation of water and protection of

water quality and natural systems.

Costs

The total proposed cost of the FY2011 program is $54,998, with the District requested to contribute $27,499 (Peace

River). Program costs remain the same as in FY2010. District funds are being requested to support the salary and

benefits of the coordinator and travel, training, office expenses, memberships and educational materials. This program

is projected to reach 28,000 Charlotte County residents at a cost to the District of approximately $.98 per person. The

budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project.


The total proposed cost of the FY2010 program is $54,998, with the District contributing $27,499 (Peace River).

District funds support the salary and benefits of the coordinator and travel, training, office expenses, memberships

and educational materials. FY2010 is the first year the District has provided funding for the program. Education is

based on the nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles that were created by the University of Florida/Institute of

Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) for the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods program: Right Plant, Right Place,

Water Efficiently, Fertilize Appropriately, Mulch, Attract Wildlife, Manage Yard Pests Responsibly, Recycle, Reduce

Stormwater Runoff and Protect the Waterfront.


Revenue



District

Charlotte County 54,998 0 0 0 27,499 27,499

$82,497 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


B736

FYN Charlotte County



First advisory committee meeting 1/21/10 1/21/10


Second advisory committee meeting 4/14/10


Third advisory committee meeting 7/15/10


Fourth advisory committee meeting 10/15/10



ACTION TO DATE: On time. The following outreach was accomplished by the Charlotte County FYN coordinator, Allison

Turner, in the first task period of FY2010: 3 classes/presentations attracting 77 people; 276 telephone/email and mail

contacts; 1 meeting involving 72 HOA residents; 3 newsletter articles reaching 240 potential readers; 1 Florida Water

Star Gold program contact; 3 exhibits attracting 5,865 people; 1 yard recognized; 857 pieces of educational materials

distributed and 86 hours contributed by 20 volunteers. Through education on and distribution of rain barrels 2,585 gallons

of water were reused assuming each rain barrel was filled and used at least once. Turner participated in Charlotte

County's annual Paint Your Heart Out event by coordinating landscape cleanups and replanting of landscapes with more

appropriate plant materials.


B738

FYN HOA Outreach Hillsborough/Polk


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply ConservationWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and RestorationFlood Protection Emergency Flood Response


Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis Florida Yards & Neighborhoods (FYN) project will provide education on Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM to

condominium managers, community/ homeowners association members and managers, professional property

managers, and landscape professionals in Hillsborough and Polk counties. Effectiveness will be measured by tracking

the amount of water saved on projects and number of participants attending association meetings, presentations,

one-on-one interactions, site visits the number of printed materials distributed. The coordinator will also encourage the

use of certified landscape and irrigation professionals by property managers and promote the use of landscape

requirements that are consistent with the Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles to persons involved with establishing

or reviewing association deed restrictions.

BenefitsThe District has funded this program through the Basin Initiative for Public Education (P268) since FY2006. In past

years, approximately 11,000 decision-makers for homeowner and community associations have received education

annually on a one-to-one basis, at site visits and presentations. If funded in FY2011, outreach will continue to

emphasize how changes in landscape practices can protect water resources while still creating and maintaining

attractive and desirable properties. Water savings in common grounds have been documented through water use

comparisons at several properties, including 14.6 million gallons of water in 20 months at Brockton Place in

Hillsborough County and 30,000 gallons over one year at West View Ridge in Polk County. The water savings

occurred through replacement of high-volume irrigation with microirrigation systems, detection and repair of leaky or

inefficient systems, planting the right plant in the right place, commitment to following watering restrictions and

watering only when needed.

Costs


River $9,000, Hillsborough River $26,100, Peace River $9,900). Program costs have remained stable since FY2009.

The dollar amount allocated per basin is determined by the number of residents projected to participate in the

programming from each basin. District funds are being requested for salary and benefits for the coordinator. An office,

computer, supervision and transportation for the coordinator is provided by the Hillsborough County Extension office.

The program is projected to reach 11,000 HOA board members and residents and landscape professionals at a cost

to the District of approximately $4.09 per person. Because the audience is primarily the decision-makers on landscape

rules and maintenance, the indirect outreach is actually larger than the numbers imply.


The Hillsborough/Polk HOA FYN coordinator, Lisa Strange, provided education either in a one-on-one situation,

through workshops, site visits and distribution of education materials to 11,967 people in FY2009. Education is based

on the nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles that were created by the University of Florida/Institute of Food and

Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) for the FYN program: Right Plant, Right Place, Water Efficiently, Fertilize

Appropriately, Mulch, Attract Wildlife, Manage Yard Pests Responsibly, Recycle, Reduce Stormwater Runoff and

Protect the Waterfront.


B738

FYN HOA Outreach Hillsborough/Polk


Revenue




$47,412 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding

Status As Of:


G004

Aquatic Plant Management - Peace River Basin


AORs Strategic InitiativesFlood Protection Floodplain Management

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee

River, Peace River

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager NELSON, BRIAN

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project deals with the control of aquatic and ditchbank vegetation within the Peace Basin Canals and District

maintained water control structures. This is an ongoing maintenance project.

BenefitsExcessive amounts of vegetation have the potential to reduce water flow capacity, hinder operation of the water control

structures, hinder recreational use and navigation and cause the canals to become an eyesore.

Costs

The budget for aquatic plant management operations within the Peace River Basin includes salaries/wages,

herbicides and central garage charges.


Revenue







$1,894,638 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Field Maintenance Section staff treated grass and brush around the G-90 structure.


P259

Youth Water Resources Education





Cooperator(s)


UNSER, SALLY, TORRUSIO, MARY, KUSHMER, KAYLIETask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis Basin Initiative proposes to provide funding for a variety of water resources education programs to county school

districts, private schools, homeschool groups and nonformal educators. Program components will consist of school

board agreements, teacher training workshops, grants for classroom projects, field trip program support, Envirothon

support and educational resources for students and educators. Agreements with the majority of school districts

throughout the District continue to be proposed for annual completion, which would provide baseline water resources

education programs to students and teachers. Teacher training efforts will ensure that teachers understand and are

able to teach students about relevant basin issues. Proposed training sessions provide background information,

materials, experiences and opportunities to explore topics of importance in the basin. Teacher workshops will be

conducted by District staff and/or educators who have been trained by District staff. Participants evaluate the

effectiveness of teacher workshops, providing another method of improving performance. Workshops will include

information about the District and the basins, as well as basic hydrology and water management issues. The Splash!

school grant program proposes to provide funds to teachers for classroom water education projects centered on

current basin issues. Classroom projects will be designed to increase knowledge and understanding of the impacts of

human activities on the water resources in their basin and to effect behavior change in regard to water resources

conservation and protection. Grant projects proposed must fall into one of six categories: watersheds, water

conservation and supply, water quality, flood protection/drought education, alternative water sources or natural

systems. Proposed projects must also support the District's Strategic Plan. Measurable outcomes include

documentation and evaluation of individual mini-grants including pre- and post-assessment scores, sample student

work generated from the project, video or photographic documentation, and final reports by teachers and

representative students. Grant recipients are required to participate in annual sharing days, which provide an

opportunity for mini-grant participants to showcase their projects and provide model programs for other teachers who

would like to implement water projects in their classrooms. The District will provide a variety of educational resources

to educators and students including student newsletters with accompanying teacher's guides, water-testing equipment,

surface and groundwater models, and others. The District also will provide kits and boxes specific to water

conservation (the grades K-3 Water Conservation Kit) and watersheds (the grades K-3 Watershed Resource Box and

the grades 4-8 Watershed Education Resources Box) that teach students about the importance of water conservation

and healthy watersheds, while meeting Sunshine State Standards and preparing students for the Florida

Comprehensive Assessment Test. Each of these resources includes a big book, several smaller books, a teacher's

guide and other tools and materials used for role-playing and demonstrations. Each county has received kits and

boxes for circulation, and these materials are available through the Splash! school grant program.

BenefitsThe proposed Youth Water Resources Education project will continue to help the District meet its mission by providing

students, teachers and families with classroom materials and opportunities for hands-on learning experiences that

equip them to make informed decisions about water resources. Throughout coordination of the District's youth

education program, strong partnerships have been developed throughout public school districts, private schools,

homeschool networks, science centers, museums and organizations, colleges and universities, state departments,

local governments, girl and boy scout groups, boys and girls clubs, environmental education providers as well as

numerous non-formal educational centers.

Costs

The proposed FY2011 budget for youth education totals $906,000. Funding is shared among the basins as follows:

Alafia River $58,900; Hillsborough River $189,650; Coastal Rivers $59,200; Pinellas-Anclote River $256,250;

Withlacoochee River $59,200; Peace River $195,550; Manasota $87,250. The District is proposing to provide $12,000

in additional funding support. Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the projects. This program directly


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reached 371,536 students and teachers in FY2009 through programs, outreach, teacher workshops and school

grants. An additional 525,000 students and teachers received District youth education publications and curriculum

tools during FY2009. Because most, if not all, of those involved in youth education programs also receive publications,

a conservative estimate puts District outreach (371,536) at 45 percent of the students and teachers in the District

(817,644) at a cost of $2.44 per person, which is 17% lower than the average of other District-funded youth education

projects implemented by cooperators.


The FY2010 budget for youth education was $906,000. Funding was shared among the basins as follows: Alafia River

$58,900; Hillsborough River $189,650; Coastal Rivers $59,200; Pinellas-Anclote River $256,250; Withlacoochee River

$59,200; Peace River $195,550; Manasota $87,250. Staff reached a total of 537,670 students and teachers in FY2009

through programs, school grants and outreach. A total of 209 school grants were completed, impacting more than

114,150 students. Water resources education program agreements with 13 separate school boards impacted more

than 53,000 students and teachers. The 19 teacher workshops involved 417 teachers who will reach more than

42,000 students per year. More than 843,000 pieces of youth education materials were distributed to students and

teachers throughout the District. In FY2010, the Youth Education Section continued its three-year program evaluation

to determine successful program elements, to identify ways to improve impact and to develop effective ways to impart

behavior change. The comprehensive evaluation conducted by an outside evaluator will conclude in FY2011.


Revenue



013 Hillsborough River Basin 1,470,542 0 0 1,052,090 207,124 211,328



016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 2,937,108 0 0 2,385,704 276,972 274,432


020 Peace River Basin 1,729,430 0 0 1,296,442 217,924 215,064

021 Manasota Basin 887,622 0 0 672,899 112,487 102,236


Hillsborough - Youth & Water Rstr Edu

(P259)

50,000 0 0 0 0 50,000

$9,882,536 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2009 Budgeted FundsProgram commence for school board agreements 8/1/08 8/1/08

Mini-grants selected 10/15/08 10/10/08

Mini-grant projects complete 5/30/09 5/29/09

School board agreement program complete 7/30/09 7/30/09

Final reports submitted to District 8/30/09 8/30/09

FY2010 Budgeted FundsProgram commence for school board agreements 8/3/09 8/28/09 8/28/09

Mini-grants selected 10/16/09 10/16/09

Mini-grant projects complete 5/29/10

School board agreement program complete 7/30/10

Final reports submitted to District 8/31/10


P259



ACTION TO DATE: On time. Outreach: (1) On Jan. 12, Youth Education staff judged science projects at the Oneco

Elementary School Science Fair in Manatee County. (2) Staff presented information about watersheds, groundwater and

conservation to students and families on Jan. 20 at Rushe Middle School's Science Night in Pasco County. (3) Staff

provided water cycle and conservation presentations on Jan. 21 to approximately 85 students at Jesse Keen Elementary

in Polk County. (4) Also on Jan. 21, members of the Youth Education Section participated in the Kinnan Elementary

Science Fair in Manatee County. Staff provided educational materials and demonstrated a watershed model to parents

and students. (5) Staff participated in Bauder Elementary's Science Night on Jan. 28, reaching 300 Pinellas County

students with water education resources and information. (6) During the month of February, staff provided 13

presentations at 3 schools, reaching 344 students and teachers. (7) Youth Education staff judged Hernando County

Science & Engineering Fair projects on Feb. 18. Teacher Training: (1) A Great Water Odyssey teacher training took

place at Lakewood Ranch High School on Jan. 4, reaching 20 Manatee County elementary teachers. The Great Water

Odyssey is a multidisciplinary technology-based computer program designed to increase third, fourth and fifth-grade

students' understanding of the importance of protecting and conserving Florida's water. (2) On Jan. 22, the SJRWMD

and SWFWMD co-sponsored a Great Water Odyssey workshop at the Silver River Museum in Marion County for 40

elementary teachers. (3) Lakeland Christian School hosted a Great Water Odyssey workshop on Jan. 23 for 12 Polk

County elementary teachers. (4) A two-day Project WET workshop on Feb. 9 and 16 educated 20 elementary and middle

school teachers about water resources at the District's Sawgrass Lake Park in Pinellas County. (5) Orange Lakes Resort

hosted a Project WET workshop on Feb. 20, which included 3 Polk County elementary teachers. Publications: 82,569

youth education publications have been distributed in this calendar year. More than 218,765 youth publications have

been distributed in fiscal year 2010.


P268

Public Education





Cooperator(s)

Project Manager PUTNAM, BETH

STERNBERGER, VIRGINIA, DURELL, SYLVIA, ROE, MELISSATask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis Basin Initiative provides funding for a variety of projects designed to inform and educate the public about the

importance of managing and protecting the water resources. All programs align directly with one or more of the

District's areas of responsibilities, with the District's Strategic Plan and with Basin Board priorities. The District's broad

range of public education programs and materials reflect the variety of backgrounds and interests of the District's

residents and visitors. Some of the projects are implemented Districtwide with support from all the Basin Boards, while

some are basin-specific and supported only by the Basin Board(s) that will benefit from the project(s). Districtwide

programs include media messaging, educational material development, surveys and other research/evaluation

measures, Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM education, and translation services for Spanish materials. Basin-specific

programs reflect differing priorities as well as unique opportunities. Examples are Community Education Grants,

watershed education programs, exhibits and signage, special events and partnerships with local environmental

education centers, nonprofits and others.

BenefitsThe programs listed benefit the District through an increase in awareness and understanding of water management

and water resource issues, as well as an increase in behaviors that conserve and protect the District's water resources

and watersheds.

Costs

Funding for public education is budgeted within the basins for FY2011 as follows: Alafia River -- $52,223; Hillsborough

River -- $195,417; Coastal Rivers -- $62,056; Pinellas-Anclote River -- $184,035; Withlacoochee River -- $66,096;

Peace River -- $129,099; Manasota -- $95,289. In addition, the Governing Board contributes $933,212 to

support public education efforts, $525,000 of which is allocated to media messaging. Basin Board and General Fund

contributions in FY2011 for media messaging total $902,010. The cost/benefit of those reached via media messaging

is measured in impressions and is projected to cost the District less than eight hundredths of a cent per impression.

P268 funds support a variety of education and outreach efforts Districtwide. Based on the total number of people

reached through the public education materials and programs in FY2009 (1.8 million people), the cost/benefit ratio for

the remaining amount budgeted for public education in FY2011 is projected to be approximately $0.45 per person.

Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the projects.


Funding for public education was budgeted within the basins for FY2010 as follows: Alafia River - $59,493;

Hillsborough River - $228,648; Coastal Rivers - $67,517; Pinellas-Anclote River - $257,106; Withlacoochee River -

$87,079; Peace River - $154,423; Manasota - $102,715. In addition the Governing Board contributed $942,490 to

support public education efforts, $525,000 of which was for media messaging. Funds support a variety of educational

and outreach efforts Districtwide. Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the projects. Based on the total

number of people reached through the public education materials and programs in FY2008 (2,099,000+), the cost for

FY2009 is projected to be approximately $0.48 per person. This cost/benefit ratio does not include those reached via

media messaging, which is measured in impressions, and is projected to cost the District less than six hundredths of a

cent per impression. Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the projects.


P268

Public Education


Revenue


011 Alafia River Basin 690,199 0 6,600 543,683 65,314 74,602

013 Hillsborough River Basin 1,873,597 0 38,365 1,353,877 221,079 260,276

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 600,036 0 8,400 591,636 0 0

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 724,425 0 11,989 556,220 74,436 81,780

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 3,260,901 0 28,200 2,726,433 211,955 294,313



021 Manasota Basin 1,133,181 0 0 896,162 112,804 124,215

$16,903,925 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Barrier and Benefit SurveySurvey instrument one written 5/1/08 6/19/08

Survey one results 5/30/08 7/20/08 7/18/08

Survey instrument two written 6/20/08 9/15/08 10/24/08

Survey two results 7/18/08 11/20/08 12/18/08

Survey instrument three written 8/8/08 1/15/09 1/15/09

Survey three results 8/29/08 4/30/09 4/30/09

CBSM education intervention plans complete 9/26/08 4/30/09 6/16/09

FY2009 Community Education Grant ActivitiesApplication deadline 8/22/08 8/22/08

Basin Board Education Committee input 11/21/08 11/21/08

Announcement of allocations to CE Grant recipients 1/23/09 1/12/09 1/12/09

Basin Boards informed of grant allocations 2/13/09 1/22/09 2/22/09

Grant-recipient required workshops 2/27/09 2/27/09

End of projects' work period 7/31/09 7/31/09

Final reports due 7/31/09 8/31/09 8/31/09

Requests for reimbursements 8/31/09 8/31/09 8/31/09

FY2009 Media MessagingFall media buy 10/14/08 10/14/08

Spring plan developed 11/30/08 11/30/08

Fall media buy final report 12/30/08 12/30/08

Winter media buy 1/5/09 1/5/09

Spring media buy 3/1/09 3/1/09

Summer media buy plan 4/28/09 4/28/09

Summer media buy 5/17/09 5/15/09

Media buy final report 6/1/09 7/31/09 7/31/09

FY2010 Community Education Grant ActivitiesApplication deadline 8/21/09 8/21/09

Basin Board Education Committee input 11/20/09 11/20/09

Announcement of allocations to CE Grant recipients 1/22/10 1/11/10 1/11/10

Basin Boards informed of grant allocations 2/12/10 2/12/10

Grant-recipient required workshops 2/23/10 2/25/10 2/25/10

End of projects' work period 7/31/10

Requests for reimbursements 8/31/10

Final reports due 8/31/10


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Public Education

FY2010 Media MessagingWinter media buy plan 10/30/09 11/6/09 11/6/09

Winter media buy 1/4/10 11/30/09 11/30/09

Winter media buy final report 4/30/10

FY2010 Media ResearchPO Opened 10/1/09 10/1/09

Post test 4/5/10

Focus Groups 8/30/10

Final Report 9/27/10

Pretest Survey 11/22/10 11/22/10

Pilot Irrigation ProjectFinish focus group research 9/30/07 9/30/07

Take test meter readings of pilot neighborhoods 9/30/07 10/24/07

Finish survey research 2/28/08 5/1/08 6/9/08

Develop pilot project plans 5/31/08 9/30/08 10/6/08

Begin pilot project in designated neighborhoods 7/1/08 12/1/08 12/1/08

Take meter read #1 7/31/08 12/30/08 12/30/08

Take meter read #2 8/31/08 1/31/09 2/9/09

Take meter read #3 9/30/08 3/20/09 4/10/09

Evaluate pilot program based on meter readings 10/15/08 10/15/10

Begin phase two with needed revisions 1/1/09 7/1/09 7/1/09

Take meter read #1 1/31/09 7/31/09 7/31/09

Take meter read #2 2/28/09 8/31/09 9/15/09

Take meter read #3 3/30/09 9/30/09 12/10/09

Pilot end date 3/31/09 9/30/10

WWIPPConduct campaign with pretest 7/31/09 9/30/09 10/1/09

Evaluate program impact with posttest 6/30/10

Final report and fact sheet due 8/31/10


Community Education Grants (CEG): The FY2010 Community Education Grant program received 70 applications

Districtwide, requesting $319,992. Staff has approved funding for 35 projects, totaling $144,052. In February, Basin

Boards were informed of funded projects and grant implementation workshops for grantees were held. The Hillsborough

County Extension's 2010 Tree and Landscape Short Course, held on February 19, educated more than 420 landscape

professionals on Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles, and best management practices. The grant implementation

period runs from March through July 2010. Florida-Friendly Landscaping Education: (1) A Hernando County half-day

workshop focusing on SB 2080 and Florida-Friendly Landscaping was held on February 26. (2) In the first task period,

the Pinellas HOA FYN coordinator, Doris Heitzmann, conducted 11 site visits; made 8 presentations to a total of 155

people and had 412 individual contacts. The Hillsborough/Polk HOA FYN coordinator, Lisa Strange, conducted 8 site

visits; made 9 presentations to a total of 247 people and had contact with 928 individuals. "Get Outside!" Campaign:

Since FY2007, the Communications, Land Resources and Community and Legislative Affairs departments have been

working together to let people know that District lands are available for recreation and to encourage more people to visit

District lands. In September 2009 the District launched the "Get Outside!" campaign to promote the recreational

opportunities available to the public on District-owned lands. Since the campaign began, 18,000 copies of the Recreation

Guide to the Southwest Florida Water Management District Lands have been distributed. There have also been 35,000

visits to revised WaterMatters.org/recreation web site, with 15,000 of those unique visitors. Staff distributed a news

release encouraging residents to get outside for Florida Hiking Trails Month in February, which resulted in articles in the

Sumter County Times, Citrus County Chronicle, Pasco Shopper, Tampa Bay Newspapers in Pinellas County and the

Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce's eVIEW newsletter. As part of the campaign, the District is hosting three

community events to showcase District lands with the hope that those attending come back with family and friends to

enjoy these properties on their own. The first event was held at Starkey Wilderness Preserve -- Serenova Tract in Pasco

County on Nov. 7, 2009. The second "Get Outside!" community event was held at the Green Swamp Wilderness

Preserve -- Hampton Tract on Feb. 27, 2010. Despite cold and rainy conditions, 130 people attended along with 29

volunteers, including members of Boy Scout Troop 72, members of American Disability Adventures and a group of

students from Tenoroc High School. As a result of increased effort to enhance diversity at the event, members from both

the Dade City Farmworkers Self-Help group and Boys and Girls Club attended. Ninety-five attendees signed the pledge

to come back to visit Hampton. Ninety-five attendees signed the pledge to come back to visit Hampton. Staff is currently


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Public Education

planning the next "Get Outside!" event at Deep Creek in DeSoto County on April 10, 2010. The event will feature similar

activities and displays as previous events. Media Messaging: The District's FY2010 media messaging campaign began

in November 2009 and ran through February 14, 2010. Two advertisements were created to reach the target audiences.

One of the ads focused on the negative consequences of over-watering lawns in the winter. The other ad explained how

to turn off an irrigation timer to skip a week of watering. This integrated campaign promoted the "Skip a Week" concept

through television, print, radio, billboard, Internet and magazine advertisements as well as utility bill stuffers and at

special events. New this year, the message was promoted on 30 wrapped buses in Hillsborough County, on banners and

signs at county extension offices, and at nine Lowe's stores. A posttest public survey is being conducted to evaluate the

effectiveness of the campaign. Research: (1) The Irrigation Literacy Evaluation, Phase II: Water-Wise Irrigation

Practices and Perceptions Campaign. University of Florida has reviewed survey data it collected within Pinellas County

during Phase I. Homeowners will be provided with information on day-of-week restrictions and seasonal irrigation

scheduling guidelines via a fact sheet, laminated irrigation system run-time card to attach to their time clock and web site

link. To measure irrigation savings, billing data will be obtained for all participating homes and compared to an equal

number of randomly selected non-participant households of similar value and parcel size. Survey packets created to

promote program participation that include an informed consent form, homeowner letter explaining the program and

initial criteria questionnaire have been submitted to District staff for review. (2) The pretest phase of the FY2010 media

research plan has been completed. Significant responses include the following: a.) six out of ten households surveyed

report having irrigation systems, b.) 86 percent of households with irrigation systems report having someone in the

household who knows how to turn off the system, and c.) nearly half of those surveyed felt they needed to water their

lawns every week year-round to keep them healthy. The posttest, which is a Districtwide telephone survey conducted

directly after the campaign in early March, will focus on the last point to see if there is any change in respondents'

attitudes regarding irrigation needs during the winter. Results will be available in late April. Watershed/Water Quality

Education: The District's watershed education efforts focus on specific behaviors, such as reducing fertilizer and

pesticide use, maintaining septic systems, conserving water, disposing of trash appropriately and picking up and

disposing of pet waste. The District continues to partner with the Tampa Bay Estuary Program to implement the

"Pooches for the Planet" program in Pinellas County. The program's goal is to reduce water quality impacts by increasing

the number of pet owners who pick up dog waste and dispose of it properly. Nearly 400 adoption kits containing valuable

coupons and educational materials about how dog waste impacts water quality have been distributed at the Pinellas

County animal shelter and the Humane Society since November. Two Pinellas County neighborhoods, Crescent Lake

and Greater Pinellas Point, have received pet waste stations and bags to encourage residents to dispose of pet waste

properly. Residents in these neighborhoods also received educational materials including door hangers and a newsletter

article reinforcing the message of proper disposal. Special Events: The District participates in special events throughout

the year as a part of its outreach efforts. At some events, the District supplies a restroom trailer that includes signage

that promotes the District's message as well as airing the District's radio ads on its sound systems. Twenty-one events

were scheduled in FY2010. Seven of these events include the restroom trailer. During January and February, the

following attendance numbers were reported: 200 people visited the District's booth at the Tampa Bay Black Heritage

Festival and approximately 6,500 visited the District's restroom trailer. A total of 2,812 visited the District's booth at the

Florida State Fair with 60,000 visiting the trailer. Due to poor weather conditions, less than 20 people visited the District's

booth at the African American Heritage Celebration.


F032

Peace River Regional Reservoir Expansion

Project Type WS&R Dev.

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Alternative Water Supply

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Peace River, Manasota


Project Manager GOODWIN, AUDRIE

ARMSTRONG, BRIAN, RAMOY, ALISONTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Peace River Regional Reservoir Expansion is an alternative water supply project that will expand the surface

water storage capacity of the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority's water supply facilities by

constructing a six (6) billion gallon reservoir. The total cost to construct the reservoir is approximately $77 million.

BenefitsIn combination with project F033, which expands the Authority's water treatment plant capacity from 24 to 48 mgd, this

project will enable the Authority to supply up to their permitted amount of 32.7 mgd on an annual average basis.

Costs

The total estimated project cost is $77,049,654. The District's share is $38,630,837which includes District ad valorem

funding of $29,053,918 and SB444 funding of $9,576,919. The District ad valorem cost may be reduced depending on

future funding received from the State, as described in Senate Bill 444. It is anticipated that, of the District's projected

total funding contribution of $29,053,918, the District Governing Board will contribute $14,526,959, the Manasota

Basin Board will contribute $10,604,680, and the Peace River Basin Board will contribute $3,922,279. Since the low

bid for the project was 21% higher than the engineer's estimate, the Authority requested additional funding. As a result

the Peace River and Manasota Basin Boards, and the Governing Board approved an additional $3,703,704 in FY2008,

$7,812,582 in FY 2009, and $644,694 in FY2010. The FY2010 request of $644,694 is divided between the Peace

River ($600,777) and Manasota ($43,917) Basin Boards and completes the funding commitments of both Basin

Boards and Governing Board.


The Peace River facility is located in DeSoto County and provides potable water to residents of Charlotte, DeSoto and

Sarasota Counties. As configured in 2005, the Facility includes a surface water withdrawal from the Peace River, a

625 million gallon reservoir (85 acres), a 24 mgd surface water treatment plant, and 21 Aquifer Storage and Recovery

(ASR) wells with a total storage capacity of approximately 6 billion gallons. Because the Peace River experiences

significant periods of low flow, it is important for the Authority to have sufficient capacity to store excess flows during

wet periods for use during dry periods when river flows are insufficient to meet demands. Withdrawals from the Peace

River are prohibited when flows, as measured at the Arcadia gage, are less than 84 mgd (130 cubic feet per second

(cfs)). The Authority's customers have identified an additional demand of 15 mgd beyond the 18 mgd that is currently

provided by the Authority's Facility, for a total 2015 demand of 33 mgd. Because of the uncertainty associated with

permitting new ASR wells due to mobilization of arsenic in the aquifer, the Authority proposed removing the ASR

component of the Peace River Facility Expansion Project (F033). As a result, the Authority needed additional storage

capacity and requested amending this project to increase reservoir capacity from two (2) to six (6) billion gallons. In

October 2005, the Peace River and Manasota Basin Boards and the Governing Board approved increasing the size of

the reservoir and deleting the additional ASR wells from the Facility Expansion project. The combination of this project

and the Peace River Facility Expansion (F033) will allow the Authority to deliver a permitted capacity of 32.7 mgd to its

customers at a total cost of $167,192,854. The project is a critical component of the District's SWUCA water supply

plan by providing users in the coastal areas, where there is the greatest threat of saltwater intrusion, with supplies

other than ground water. Of the total project cost ($77 million), approximately 90 percent ($69.5 million) is expected to

be needed for construction, and the remainder for design, permitting, and administration.


F032



Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 14,566,470 0 1,852,024 12,708,873 0 5,573

020 Peace River Basin 3,922,279 0 500,046 2,821,456 0 600,777

021 Manasota Basin 10,605,030 0 1,351,983 9,209,130 0 43,917


Water Protection & Sust T.F.

(Alternative Wtr)

9,576,920 0 1,464,277 8,112,643 0 0


District

PR/MRWSA 38,418,817 0 0 38,418,817 0 0

$77,089,516 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Design Commence 2/1/03 2/5/03

Draft Agreement returned from Contract Administration 5/1/03 6/6/07

Peace River Basin Board Approval of Agreement 6/2/03 6/13/03

Manasota Basin Board Approval of Agreement 6/2/03 6/18/03




Basis of Design Report 9/30/05 11/9/05

Execute Amended Agreement 12/31/05 3/28/06

Detailed Plans and Specifications 9/30/06 9/30/06

Permitting 9/30/06 5/7/07

Bidding 11/15/06 6/8/07

Award Construction Contract 11/30/06 7/25/07

50% Construction Completion 11/30/07 8/31/08

Completion of Construction 10/31/08 3/31/10 11/30/09

Contract Termination 10/1/16


Final design for the Regional Reservoir Expansion was completed in 2007 and the Environmental Resource Permit

(ERP)s for mitigation and reservoirs were issued respectively by April 2007 and October 2007. The Authority Board

approved the reservoir construction contract at its July 25, 2007 meeting and issued a limited notice to proceed to the

Contractor to begin initial work and permitting. In addition, the Army Corps of Engineers issued the companion permit to

the ERP on May 18, 2007. The District agreed to convey a perpetual exclusive easement and a perpetual nonexclusive

easement to the Authority by September 2007. The District will also convey a conservation easement to the DEP over

the mitigation area to satisfy permit requirements established by DEP. District and Authority staff agreed on public use

issues associated with the Reservoir Expansion project. DEP approved the commencement of construction in December

2007. The dedication ceremony was held on May 15, 2009, with FDEP Secretary Mike Sole and SWFWMD Executive

Director Dave Moore in attendance. The project reached the substantial completion milestone on June 25, 2009; five

days ahead of the updated schedule. Final Completion of Construction was granted in November 2009. By late-February

2010, the Authority stored 6 billion gallons of water, or up to the capacity of the new reservoir. All field work and punch list

items are complete, and all claim item issues have been resolved. The final reconciliatory change order, which resolves

any quantity overages/underages, was approved by the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority Board in

November 2009. ACTION-TO-DATE: Ahead of Schedule/Complete. At the request of the Office of Governor Charlie

Crist, the District has been communicating regularly with the cooperator concerning the Governor's Accelerate Florida

initiative to stimulate Florida's economy. An information request was sent to the cooperator on October 15, 2008. District


F032


staff followed up in October 2008 and November 2009 regarding the cooperator's efforts to accelerate the project. The

cooperator responded, "PRMRWSA and their construction subcontractors have agreed and executed contracts with

early completion incentives. The District has allocated $7,812,582 in FY2009 funding toward this project to assist

meeting this accelerated schedule. This project met its accelerated schedule milestone in November 2009."


F033

Peace River Facility Expansion






ARMSTRONG, BRIAN, RAMOY, ALISONTask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThe Peace River Facility Expansion is an alternative water supply project that involves expansion of the Peace River

Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority's water treatment facilities. Whereas, F032 is for the design and

construction of a six billion gallon reservoir, this project is for the design and construction associated with expanding

the surface water treatment plant capacity from 24 to 48 mgd. Additionally, this project will construct five miles of a

20-inch pipeline from the Authority's facilities to extended areas of DeSoto County to supply up to 5.5 mgd to the

county.

BenefitsIn combination with F032, this project will enable the Authority to supply up to their permitted quantity of 32.7 mgd on

an annual average basis from the Peace River.

Costs

The total estimated project cost is $90,143,200. The District share is $44,027,800 which includes District ad valorem

funding of $28,109,508 and SB444 funding of $15,918,292. The District's ad valorem cost may be reduced depending

on future funding received from the state, as described in Senate Bill 444. It is anticipated that, of the District's

projected total funding contribution of $28,109,508, the District Governing Board will contribute $14,412,930, the

Manasota Basin Board will contribute $10,521,438, and the Peace River Basin Board will contribute $3,175,140. Since

the bid was approximately $17 million over the original engineer's estimate of probable cost, the Authority requested

additional funding. As a result the District awarded an additional $3,756,693 in 2008 Water Protection and

Sustainability Trust Funds, $8,205,398 in FY2009 District funding and $2,165,568 in FY2010 District funding toward

the project. The project has a FY2011 request of $716,354 and represents funding from the Peace Basin Board that

will maintain the contract percentages. The future funding identified for the project are contingent upon approval of

such amounts by the District Basin and Governing Boards in the annual Budget(s). The funding table below includes

lapsed 2008 Governing Board funds of $997,525.


The project originally included the construction of 24 Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) wells for storage of excess

river flows. However, because of the uncertainty involved in permitting ASR wells due to mobilization of arsenic in the

aquifer, the Authority has deferred the ASR component of this project. The Authority provides public drinking water to

residents of Charlotte, DeSoto and Sarasota counties. As configured in 2005, the facility includes a surface water

withdrawal from the Peace River, a 625 million gallon reservoir (85 acres), a 24 mgd surface water treatment plant,

and 21 ASR wells capable of storing up to a total of six billion gallons. Because of the Peace River's seasonal flow

pattern, characterized by significant periods of low flow that are insufficient for providing potable supply, the Peace

River facility must possess the necessary capacity to capture, treat, and store high flows from the river when they

occur so that sufficient reserves are available to meet customer demand during low flow periods. The Authority's water

use permit allows them to supply up to 32.7 mgd on an annual average basis from the Peace River and prohibits

withdrawals when river flow, as measured at the Arcadia gage, is less than 130 cubic feet per second (cfs). The

reservoir and ASR wells provide water during the dry season when withdrawal from the river is prohibited to assure the

environmental health of the downstream estuary. This project also includes the design and construction of a potable

water transmission pipeline known as the DeSoto County Water Transmission Main, which extends from the Peace

River Facility south across the Peace River, then south along Hwy 17, to the Wal-Mart Distribution Facility. This supply

line is to serve potable water customers that DeSoto County Utilities has identified. The combination of this project and

the Peace River Reservoir Expansion (F032) will result in approximately 24 mgd of additional supply at a total cost of

$167,192,854. The project is a critical component of the District's SWUCA water supply plan by providing users in the

coastal areas, where there is the greatest threat of saltwater intrusion, with supplies other than ground water. Of the

total project cost ($90.1 million), approximately $84.7 million is expected to be needed for construction, and the

remainder for design, permitting, and administration.


F033



Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 15,653,935 0 163 15,647,493 706 5,573


021 Manasota Basin 10,351,071 0 121 8,625,544 516 1,724,890



(Alternative Wtr)

15,918,289 0 0 15,918,289 0 0


District

EPA Grant 9,000,000 0 0 9,000,000 0 0

PR/MRWSA 37,115,403 0 0 37,115,403 0 0

$91,896,136 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Transmission Line Design Commence 9/1/02 10/1/03

Consultant Selection 1/1/03 1/1/03

Transmission Line Design Complete 3/1/03 5/1/03

Draft Agreement to Contract Administration 4/1/03 6/9/03

Draft Agreement returned from Contract Administration 5/1/03

Transmission Line Construction Commence 6/1/03 7/30/04


Manasota Basin Board Approval of Agreement 6/2/03 6/18/03




Transmission Line Construction Complete 3/1/04 9/7/05

Construction Complete 10/31/06 1/1/06

Bidding 11/15/06 2/8/07

Award Construction Contract 11/30/06 3/19/07

Plans and Specifications 9/30/07 11/30/06

50% Completion 11/30/07 2/4/08

100% Completion 3/31/10

Contract Closeout 10/1/16


In February 2007, the Authority received one bid for Contract 2 for major components of the Facility Expansion. The bid

was approximately $17 million over the original engineer's estimate of probable cost. After receiving the bid, Authority

staff and the contractor negotiated a revised project cost $14 million below the original bid price. The Authority's Board

approved the revised cost and authorized staff to enter into an agreement with the contractor. Construction of the Facility

Expansion Project occured through three separate contracts. The first contract focused on site preparation. The second

contract was for construction of a maintenance building, dewatering facility, filters, storage tanks, thickeners, and

chemical feed and disinfection stations. The third contract was for construction of an operations center.

ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time/Ahead of Schedule Construction on the facility is considered 99.9 percent complete. The

project appears to be on schedule for the March 2010 Final Completion of Construction deadline. As of February,


F033


construction of the three new finished water storage tanks (2 million gallons of storage capacity each) and site work was

completed. Current activities include addressing final punch list items. At the request of the Office of Governor Charlie

Crist, the District has been communicating regularly with the cooperator concerning the Governor's Accelerate Florida

initiative to stimulate Florida's economy. An information request was sent to the cooperator on October 15, 2008. District

staff followed up in October 2008 and November 2009 regarding the cooperator's efforts to accelerate the project. The

cooperator responded, "PRMRWSA and their construction subcontractors have agreed and executed contracts with

early completion incentives. The District has allocated $8,205,398 in FY2009 funding and $2,165,568 in FY2010 funding

toward this project to assist meeting this accelerated schedule. This project met its accelerated schedule milestone - the

new facilities have been used to treat over 3.5 billion gallons of water."


H008

Lake Hancock Lake Level Modification


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Regional Water Supply PlanningNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Peace River, Manasota

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager DOWNING, HARRY

SMITH, RANDY, LETASI, SCOTT, BLASCHKA, STEVEN, HILL, CHERYLTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Lake Hancock Lake Level Modification Project is part of the proposed strategy for achieving minimum flows and

levels recovery for the upper Peace River established by the District. The goal of the Lake Level Modification Project is

to store water by raising the control elevation of the existing outflow structure on Lake Hancock and to slowly release

the water during the dry season to help meet the minimum flow requirements in the upper Peace River between

Bartow and Zolfo Springs. Historically, Lake Hancock fluctuated more than a foot higher than it has during the past

several decades. The project proposes to increase the normal operating level from 98.7 feet to 100.0 feet National

Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) by modifying the P-11 outfall structure. See H009 (Lake Hancock Outfall Structure

P-11 Modification) for a description of that project. This proposed project will further the District's recent efforts to

restore minimum flows in the upper Peace River, which is a major component of the District's SWUCA Recovery Plan.

As such, it is funded as a Water Supply and Resource Development (WSRD) project.

BenefitsRaising the normal operating water level of Lake Hancock to 100.0 feet NGVD will provide the storage to increase the

number of days the upper Peace River will meet minimum flows from 70 to 87 percent. It was also determined that

raising of the operating level along with other District projects will help restore wetland function for several hundred

acres of contiguous lands to Lake Hancock.

Costs

This is a multi-year funded project. Funding for this project is shared by the Governing Board (50 percent), Peace

River Basin Board (25 percent), Alafia River Basin Board (12.5 percent) and Manasota Basin Board (12.5 percent).

Basin Board funding percentages are based on Alafia, Manasota, and Peace Basin impacts to the loss of flows from

the upper Peace River Watershed from ground-water withdrawals. As of 2008, the District has budgeted $5,554,000 of

which $1,350,000 is from state appropriations and Ecosystem Trust Fund. For continued funding of future project

steps, District staff is requesting $500,000 in FY2009 for implementing the project, broken down as follows: District

$250,000 Peace River Basin Board $125,000, Manasota and Alafia River Boards each $62,500. The funding is for

design, permitting, and construction of project area mitigation and replacement of the P-11 Structure necessary to

raise the operating level of the Lake to 100 feet NGVD. Land costs are not included. In additional to H008, a

$2,500,000 was funded in FY2003 and another $2,500,000 in FY2009 through field operations (Project H009) for the

replacement of the P-11 structure.


This project is being conducted in 3 Steps: Step (1) provided the preliminary evaluations and incremental probable

costs for raising the normal high operating levels of Lake Hancock to 99.5, 100.0, and the target 100.5 feet from the

current level of 98.7 feet. Step (1) is complete with a recommended target level up to 100.0 feet. The results of Step 1

were presented to the boards with a staff recommendation for moving forward with Step (2) of the project in October

2004. Step (2) involves the generation of the detailed information necessary to submit a complete Conceptual

Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) Application, and to specifically identify impacts to private lands for acquisition

and other mitigation needs (environmental, facilities, etc). Major components of the Conceptual ERP include: pre and

post condition analysis; private property, dwelling, environmental, and infrastructure mitigation; outfall structure

operation characteristics; and an anticipated fluctuation schedule for the Lake. Step (3) is the implementation of the

mitigation components as specified in the Conceptual ERP. Costs for design, ERPs, and construction for

environmental and infrastructure mitigation requirements have not been determined. The Project will be coordinated

with H014 which will look at improving water quality released from the lake.


H008



Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 6,692,402 1,287,000 (9,254) 2,400,805 1,505,588 1,508,263

011 Alafia River Basin 1,683,886 321,750 0 604,683 378,140 379,313

020 Peace River Basin 3,556,022 643,500 0 1,218,917 856,846 836,759

021 Manasota Basin 1,680,798 321,750 0 601,595 378,140 379,313


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Lk Hancock Lk

Level

1,050,000 0 0 1,050,000 0 0


Funds

250,000 0 0 250,000 0 0


Wtr Rstr)

300,000 0 0 300,000 0 0

$15,213,108 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Step (1) Preliminary Evaluation1. Preliminary Identification of Potentially Affected Parcels 10/30/02 10/30/02

2. Advertise Request for Proposals 12/20/02 12/20/02

3. Select and Approve Consulting Firm 12/30/02 12/30/02

4. Develop Project Scope of Work 12/30/02 2/27/03

5. Begin Contract Negotiations 2/27/03 3/15/03

6. Enter into Contract 5/23/03 5/14/03

7. Provide Preliminary Results 4/28/04 6/15/04

8. Board Action for Step (2) 9/27/04 10/26/04

2. Step(2) Preliminary Design and Conceptual Permitting1. Amend Contract with BCI, Inc. for Conceptual Permitting 11/3/04 11/3/04

2. Permitting of NCLF Phase III Expansion 3/29/05 3/29/05

3. NCLF Evaluation for Project Effects 3/31/05 12/20/05

4. Develop Project Mitigation Strategies 6/30/05 12/30/05

5. Approve Mitigation Strategies 8/30/05 7/25/06

6. Submit CERP Application 10/14/05 8/31/06

7. Obtain CERP 3/31/06 6/14/07

8. Board Authorization of Project 9/25/07 9/25/07

9. USACE Notice of Intent 9/26/07 12/12/07

3. Step (3) P-11 Design and Construction1. Post P-11 Request For Proposals 3/31/08 2/8/08

2. Select P-11 Engineering Firm 6/30/08 6/6/08

3. Execute Agreement - P-11 Engineering Firm 8/31/08 10/8/08

4. Notice to Proceed - P-11 Engineering Firm 9/15/08 10/29/08

5. 30% P-11 Design Completion (Conceptual) 3/8/09 3/20/09 3/20/09

6. 60% P-11 Design Completion 7/8/09 10/1/09 7/20/09

7. Submit P-11 Environmental Resource Permit 8/1/09 10/30/09 1/29/10

8. 90% P-11 Design Completion 10/8/09 11/30/09 11/24/09

9. Final P-11 Design Completion 1/8/10 3/5/10

10. Post P-11 Request For Bids 2/15/10 4/7/10

11. Select P-11 Lowest Responsive Bidder 5/15/10 7/15/10

12. Execute Agreement - P-11 Construction Contractor 6/30/10 8/16/10

13. Notice to Proceed - P-11 Construction Contractor 7/1/10 9/1/10

14. P-11 Construction Commences 8/1/10 10/4/10


H008


15. P-11 Construction Completion 12/31/11

3. Step (3) Cemetery Drainage Improvements1. Complete Design Alternative Analysis 3/31/10

2. Submit Environmental Resource Permit 10/29/10

3. Complete Design Plans & Specifications 11/30/10

4. Begin Construction 2/28/11

5. Complete Construction 8/31/11

3. Step (3) Jacque Lee Lane & HWY 5401. Complete Design Alternative Analysis 8/2/10





3. Step (3) Lake Lena Run1. Complete Design Alternative Analysis 8/31/10





3. Step (3) OFP Flow Way1. Complete Design Alternative Analysis 8/31/10




3. Step (3) Parkway Pond Modification1. Submittal of FDOT Permits 11/19/07 3/31/10

2. Complete Design 5/31/10

3. Submit Environmental Resource Permit to FDEP 6/30/10



3. Step (3) River Lake Stormwater Pond1. Complete Design 11/30/08 3/30/09

2. Submit Environmental Resource Permit 1/1/09 3/17/10

3. Begin Construction 2/15/09 8/18/10

4. Complete Construction 4/15/09 11/17/10


Status History: The Preliminary Evaluation Report (Step 1) for Lake Hancock by BCI, Inc., is complete and was

approved by the Governing Board in October 2004 for initiating preliminary design and conceptual permitting to raise the

lake operating level from 98.7 to 100.0 feet (Step 2). With the approval of the Governing Board (October 26, 2004),

District staff amended the contract and entered into a Work Order with BCI Engineers and Scientists, Inc. to begin Step

(2) of the project on November 3, 2004. The Governing Board at their January 24, 2006 meeting authorized staff to

submit a conceptual ERP application to the FDEP and the United States Army Corps of Engineers to raise the control

elevation up to 100 feet NGVD to help meet the low flow requirements of the upper Peace River, upon reaching

agreement through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Polk County. The Board authorized staff to develop a

MOA with Polk County for the Lake Level Modification Project. With the approval of the MOA by the District at the July

2006 meeting, a Conceptual ERP application was submitted to FDEP on August 31, 2006 for permitting. A Conceptual

ERP was received from FDEP on June 14, 2007. The USACE Public Notice of Intent to permit was completed in

December 2007 and approval was later received in April 2008. District staff have met with affected property owners in

August and September, 2007 to discuss (1) project effects, (2) whether their property would be needed to implement the

project, and (3) Board meetings and schedules. Current Status: Land Resources is currently negotiating with private land

owners and purchasing their properties when successful negotiations are achieved. District staff is currently working on

FDOT permits for Highway 540 and the Polk Parkway, and has contracted with BCI, Engineers and Scientists, Inc. to

implement (Step 3), the design, permitting, and development of construction documents for mitigation required upstream

of the P-11 Structure. The District has contracted the engineering consulting firm DMK & Associates to design the new

Lake Hancock Outfall Structure (P-11). DMK has completed the P-11 90% design plans and specifications. An

application to FDEP for an ERP to construct the new P-11 structure was submitted on January 29, 2010.

ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time, this project already has an accelerated schedule and District staff will continue to make


H008


sure the project tasks are being completed on schedule.


H009

Lake Hancock Outfall Structure P-11 Modification


AORs Strategic InitiativesFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery


Cooperator(s)


LETASI, SCOTT, BARTLETT, MIKE, GANUN, JIMTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionFunding under Project H009 is provided for the replacement of the Lake Hancock P-11 Water Control Structure. This

project is directly related to Project H008, Lake Hancock Lake Level Modification. Project H009 is contingent on the

successful completion of Project H008 in 3 steps: Step (1) provide the preliminary evaluations and incremental

probable costs for raising the normal high operating levels of Lake Hancock to 99.5, 100.0, and the target 100.5 feet

from the current level of 98.7 feet. Step (1) is complete with a recommended target level up to 100.0 feet. The results

of Step 1 were presented to the boards with a staff recommendation for moving forward with Step (2) of the project in

October 2004. Step (2) involves the generation of the detailed information necessary to submit a complete Conceptual

Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) Application, and to specifically identify impacts to private lands for acquisition

and other mitigation needs (environmental, facilities, etc). Major components of the Conceptual ERP include: pre and

post condition analysis; private property, dwelling, environmental, and infrastructure mitigation; outfall structure

operation characteristics; and an anticipated fluctuation schedule for the Lake. Step (3) is the implementation of the

mitigation components as specified in the Conceptual ERP. Costs for design, ERPs, and construction for

environmental and infrastructure mitigation requirements have not been determined. Once these steps have been

completed, construction documents will be completed for the replacement of Structure P-11 and the District will post a

request for bids. Funding for this project is shared by the Governing Board (50 percent), Peace River Basin Board (25

percent), Alafia River Basin Board (12.5 percent) and Manasota Basin Board (12.5 percent). Basin Board funding

percentages are based on Alafia, Manasota, and Peace Basin impacts to the loss of flows in the Upper Peace River

Watershed from ground-water withdrawals.

BenefitsRaising the normal operating water level of Lake Hancock to 100.0 feet NGVD will provide the storage to meet

approximately 50% of the Minimum Flows and Levels Requirements of the upper Peace River. It was also determined

that raising of the operating level along with other District projects will help restore wetland function for several hundred

acres of contiguous lands to Lake Hancock. Project H009 will involve the actual replacement of the present control

structure to achieve these goals.

Costs

The probable cost are projected to be a total of $5,000,000 for this structural replacement project. This cost does not

include any land acquisition costs. Funds encumbered under Project H009 were approved in FY2003 in the amount of

$2,500,000 and an additional $2,500,000 was approved in the FY2009 for implementing the structure replacement

project. The FY2009 funds are from the West Central Florida Water Restoration Action Plan FY2009 State funds. The

FY2003 and FY2009 funds do not include any land acquisition cost.


H009

Lake Hancock Outfall Structure P-11 Modification


Revenue


011 Alafia River Basin 313,325 0 0 312,500 0 825

020 Peace River Basin 625,825 0 0 625,000 0 825

021 Manasota Basin 313,325 0 0 312,500 0 825



Funds

2,500,000 0 0 2,500,000 0 0

$5,004,948 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Status History: See Project H008 for a detailed history on the project. Milestones and updates will be provided for this

project once the P-11 design has been completed. As described in the project description steps 1 and 2 have been

completed. Current Status: The engineering consulting firm DMK & Associates has been contracted to design the new

Lake Hancock Outfall Structure (P-11). Project Milestones will be followed as part of project H008 until the request for

bidders on the construction has been posted. The design process detailed in H008 has been accelerated so that

construction of the new P-11 structure (H009) can start as soon as possible.


H014

Lake Hancock Outfall Treatment System



Basin(s) General Fund (District), Peace River

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager HAGBERG, JANIE

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Lake Hancock projects are critical in the District's strategies for meeting the minimum flows in the Upper Peace

River, improving water quality in the Peace River, and protecting Charlotte Harbor, an estuary of national significance.

The goal of the Lake Hancock Outfall Treatment Project is to improve water quality discharging from Lake Hancock

through Saddle Creek to the Peace River. Historical data has shown that the Saddle Creek drainage basin, one of nine

sub-basins in the Peace River Watershed, contributes approximately 6 percent of the total flow of the Peace River, yet

contributes approximately 13 percent of the watershed's total annual nitrogen load. Nitrogen has been identified as the

primary target nutrient in restoring water quality in the Peace River and preventing degradation of Charlotte Harbor, a

Surface Water Improvement and Management priority water body. The Peace River ecosystem routinely suffers from

algae blooms during periods of low flows and warm weather. These events not only affect the fish and wildlife

associated directly with the river and estuary, but also affect the region's largest potable surface water supply system,

operated by the Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority. Many of the basins along the Peace River,

including Lake Hancock, have been identified by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection as impaired

under the Clean Water Act, requiring that Total Maximum Daily Loads be established. Furthermore, nitrogen loads

have been predicted to increase significantly over the next 20 years as a result of growth. Water quality treatment of

discharges from Lake Hancock has been identified as the most cost effective means of reducing nitrogen loads into

the Peace River and Charlotte Harbor. The District has acquired the 3,500-acre, planned Old Florida Plantation

development property. Portions of this tract of land are planned to be utilized for the outfall treatment project. An

engineering consultant has been retained to conduct a feasibility study of applicable treatment technologies; design

and permit the selected alternative; and to provide construction management services. The project involves five tasks:

(1) Research, Monitoring and Data Acquisition, (2) Feasibility Study, (3) Design and Permitting, (4) Construction, and

(5) System Start-up and Operation. Task 1 provides information necessary for evaluation of various treatment

technologies and for design of the full-scale treatment system. Task 2, Feasibility Study, involves two elements: a)

evaluation of applicable treatment technologies and ranking based on expected performance, cost, proof of concept,

and other factors; and b) geotechnical and potential constructability testing. Task 3 involves design and permitting of

the selected treatment system and includes preparing construction plans and specifications. A contractor will be

procured through the competitive bid process for Task 4, construction of the treatment system. Task 5 involves

treatment system start-up and optimization of system performance to achieve target nutrient removal. The District is

responsible for long-term operation and maintenance.

BenefitsThe project addresses water quality and natural systems District objectives. The project will improve water quality in

the Upper Peace River listed as impaired under the TMDL Program. Water quality improvements in the Upper Peace

River from the project will improve natural systems along the river. The creation of a 1,000-acre functional marsh

system will provide habitat where historic mining has altered the landscape.

Costs

This is a multi-year funded project. A total of $28,535,863 has been budgeted in H014, W014, and SC54 through

FY2010 as follows: $13,435,446 from Florida Forever, $1,750,000 from state appropriations, $1,792,200 from the

United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), $1,880,094 from the Governing Board, $940,070 from the

Peace River Basin Board, $325,000 from the Water Protection Sustainability Trust Fund, $7,747,937 from the Water

Management Lands Trust Fund and $655,140 from State SWIM. The FY2010 budget totals $1,550,000 and includes

$1,250,000 from the Governing Board and $300,000 from the Peace River Basin Board. District funds shown in the

table include staff salaries. The funds budgeted to date are expected to fully fund design and construction. If

construction bids are greater than the budgeted funds, additional funds will be requested from the Governing

Board. Operation and maintenance funding will be requested in future years and will be split between the Governing

Board and Peace River Basin Board.



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In 1987, the Florida Legislature established the Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Act, having

recognized that water quality and habitat in surface waters through out the state have degraded or were in danger of

being degraded. The Act requires the District to maintain a priority list of waterbodies of regional or statewide

significance within their boundaries. Charlotte Harbor is designated as a priority waterbody. Charlotte Harbor was

identified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) in 1995 as an estuary of Federal

Significance and subsequently included in the National Estuary Program. The Charlotte Harbor SWIM Plan identifies

treatment of poor water quality discharging from Lake Hancock as a priority project for the Upper Peace River and

Charolotte Harbor. In addition, the Lake Hancock Outfall Treatment Project is specifically identified by the Florida

Department of Environmental Protection's Peace River Basin Resource Management Plan (March 2007). The

management plan makes a series of recommendations to be undertaken over the next four years to address

cumulative impacts in the basin and begin the long road toward recovery.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 5,315,428 3,496,500 0 480,070 47,757 1,291,101

020 Peace River Basin 4,003,386 3,146,500 0 473,676 45,731 337,479


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Charlotte

Hbr/Upper Peace

1,750,000 0 0 1,750,000 0 0

EPA 319 - Lake Hancock (H014) 800,000 0 0 0 0 800,000

FL Forever-Lk Hancock Outfall

Treatment

13,435,446 0 0 13,435,446 0 0

State SWIM/Surface Wtr Rstr - Prior

Year Fund

325,000 0 0 325,000 0 0

U.S. EPA - Lake Hancock (H014) 500,000 0 0 500,000 0 0

U.S.EPA - Upper Peace River

Restoration

800,000 0 0 800,000 0 0

$26,929,260 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesCoordination Meeting with District staff 8/15/02 8/15/02

Coordination Meeting with other agencies 9/30/02 11/22/02

Complete Initial Review/Site Visits of Similar Projects 2/1/03 1/31/03

Draft Request for Proposals 3/1/03 3/1/03

Consultant Agreement Executed 1/25/04 1/24/04

Alternative Treatment Technology Evaluation 12/31/04 4/30/06 4/30/06

Monitoring/Data Acquisition/Research 3/31/05 3/31/05

Basis of Design Report 6/30/07 8/31/07 8/31/07

Design/Permitting 12/31/09 8/31/10

Construction 12/31/11 2/28/13


District staff presented the project at the December Board and requested approval to amend the consultant agreement

for the final design phase. The Governing Board approved adding $798,950 for final design, with the understanding staff

would proceed with final design and further evaluate the construction managment services. Based on this evaluation, a

recommendation for construction management services will be presented at a future Governing Board Meeting. Another

separate, but related task includes habitat enhancement on adjacent District-owned parcels. The objective of habitat

enhancement is to maintain a vegetated corridor along South Saddle Creek for migratory birds. The design consultant

has prepared a habitat enhancement plan for the adjacent District-owned lands. This plan was provided to Polk County,


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who is reviewing the plan for potential mitigation opportunities.


H015

FARMS Back-Plug Program



Basin(s) Alafia River, Peace River, Manasota

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager BRUMBAUGH, DAVID

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionPunta Gorda's in-stream drinking water reservoir is sustained by Class I surface water bodies comprised of the Shell

and Prairie Creek watersheds. In 2000, the City of Punta Gorda contacted FDEP and the District with concerns for

declining water quality trends observed in the reservoir. Investigations indicated that irrigation pumping from deep

wells was a primary source adversely impacting the watersheds through degraded agricultural runoff, ultimately

leading to a decline in water quality of the Punta Gorda reservoir downstream. In 2002, the Back-Plug Program was

initiated primarily to improve water quality in the watershed systems of the SWUCA. The back-plug program was

included in the Facilitating Agricultural Resources Management Systems (FARMS) Program in 2005.

BenefitsWell back-plugs may become a procedure recommended for agricultural growers wanting to significantly improve crop

yields by decreasing highly mineralized sources of groundwater used for irrigation, and to mitigate potential impacts to

public surface water supplies.

Costs

Qualifying landowners are reimbursed up to a maximum of $6,500 per well for back-plug procedures, with final

amounts of reimbursement determined by borehole dimensions of the back-plugged interval. The Shell, Prairie, and

Joshua Creek (SPJC) watersheds are considered priority areas for this program.


A brochure and webpage is available from SWFWMD summarizing the FARMS Back-Plug Program.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 740,493 0 (30,000) 697,122 28,075 45,296



021 Manasota Basin 50,945 0 0 32,933 6,557 11,455

$1,603,191 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


A total of 64 wells have been back-plugged in the SWUCA overall to date, with 47 of these wells located in the SPJC

priority watersheds. Analytical results for samples collected from the 47 back-plugged wells in the SPJC area indicated

conductivity, total dissolved solids (TDS) and chloride were decreased by 47%, 48% and 66%, respectively, with

pumping yields reduced by 23% as a result of back-plugging procedures. For the 17 wells in the SWUCA (outside of the

SPJC area), seven wells were back-plugged in the Peace River watershed, six in the Alafia River watershed, two in the

Manatee River watershed, one in the Myakka River watershed, and one in the Horse Creek watershed. Analytical results

for all back-plugged wells combined in the SWUCA indicated conductivity, TDS and chloride were decreased by 46%,

46% and 62%, respectively. Combined SWUCA pumping yields were reduced by 24% as a result of back-plugging

procedures. Routine monitoring results of select back-plugged wells so far have indicated sustained improvements to the


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FARMS Back-Plug Program

quality of groundwater used for irrigation purposes.


H017

Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems Program


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply Alternative Water Supply



Cooperator(s)

Project Manager ORENDORFF, BILL

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems (FARMS) Program is an agricultural Best Management

Practice (BMP) cost-share reimbursement program. The program is a public/private partnership developed by the

District and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). The purpose of the FARMS

initiative is to provide an incentive to the agricultural community, within the District, to implement agricultural BMPs that

will provide resource benefits that include water quality improvement; reduced Upper Floridian aquifer withdrawals;

and/or conserve, restore, or augment the area's water resources and ecology. FARMS is intended to assist in the

implementation of the District's Regional Water Supply Plan.

BenefitsThe goal for the FARMS Program is to offset 40 mgd of ground water within the District by 2025. Ground water use

reductions not only benefit the Upper Floridan aquifer but also can improve surface water quality in areas where

ground water is highly mineralized. According to the District's Water Management Information System (WMIS), there

are 6,395 permitted agricultural permits in the District, with a combined permitted annual average daily ground water

quantity of 699,485,000 gpd. Since actual use of permitted quantities is dependent on hydrologic conditions, one of the

main goals of the FARMS program is to provide cost-share that helps reduce ground water use, regardless of

hydrologic conditions. Therefore, FARMS projects not only offset ground water use with surface water but also try to

increase the overall efficiency of irrigation water use. Each project's performance is tracked to determine its

effectiveness. To date, total ground water offset accomplished through the FARMS Program by District funding has

cost $1.40 per 1000 gallons.

Costs

From the inception of the FARMS Program through FY2007 a total of $10,837,563 has been spent on FARMS

projects with $4,700,599, or 43.4 percent coming from the farming participants and $6,136,964, or 56.6 percent, from

public funding through the FARMS budget. Public funding sources for total project reimbursement is as follows: basin

boards - 6.9 percent, Governing Board - 10.3 percent, State Appropriations - 27.5 percent, and FDACS - 11.8 percent.


FARMS also funds a limited amount of non-project related outreach activities and data collection efforts in support of

the Program. These include: IFAS Flatwood Citrus BMP Implementation. The District will provide $50,000 to this

project for three years for a total of $150,000. This is an outreach effort by IFAS that furthers the goals of FARMS

Program in the SPJC watersheds, in addition to growers within Manatee, Hardee, Sarasota, DeSoto, and Charlotte

Counties IFAS Row Crop BMP Implementation. The District will provide $50,000 to this project for two years, and

$55,000 in the final year for a total of $155,000. This is also an outreach effort by IFAS that furthers the goals of

FARMS Program in Hillsborough, Manatee, Hardee, Sarasota, DeSoto, and Charlotte Counties. Finally for the Upper

Myakka Surface-Water Quality Monitoring Network - funding for the deployment of data sondes at seven USGS gage

sites in the UMRW has been approved. The network will assist in better understanding agricultural impacts on Flatford

Swamp and in determining the effectiveness of FARMS projects.


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Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems Program


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 4,377,110 0 (2,184,533) 4,350,237 1,320,778 890,628

011 Alafia River Basin 416,352 0 (98,450) 330,001 102,705 82,096

013 Hillsborough River Basin 697,292 0 (47,490) 142,123 524,667 77,992

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 2,393 0 0 0 2,393 0

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 173,308 0 (15,224) 118,300 22,698 47,534

020 Peace River Basin 1,916,310 0 (1,245,990) 2,154,299 522,698 485,303

021 Manasota Basin 1,659,040 0 241,243 1,299,199 53,431 65,167


DACS - FARMS (H017) 1,450,911 0 33,495 1,417,416 0 0

Ecosystem Trust Fund - FARMS 1,770,594 0 (3,229,406) 5,000,000 0 0


Funds

166,853 0 (1,233,147) 1,400,000 0 0


District

Applicant Contribution 3,086,014 0 0 3,086,014 0 0

$15,716,177 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


The FARMS Program has 85 active Board Approved projects in six of the District's nine Basins. Projected offset from the

board approved projects is 14,022,635 gallons per day (gpd). Peace River Basin The Peace River Basin has 53 board

approved active FARMS projects with a projected offset of 8,896,685 gpd. Of the 53 projects in this Basin, 34 are

operational with average groundwater offsets of approximately 4,401,416 gpd. Eleven projects are under construction in

this basin, and eight more are in the contracting process. The Peace River Basin Board includes the Shell, Prairie, and

Joshua Creek (SPJC) watershed, which is one of two priority areas designated for the FARMS Program. Thirty eight of

the 53 projects, including twenty four of the operational projects, are within the SPJC Priority area. Manasota Basin The

Manasota Basin has seventeen board approved projects with a projected offset of 4,236,555 gpd. Of the seventeen

projects in the Manasota Basin, eight are now operational, with groundwater offsets of approximately 2,238,921 gpd. One

project is under construction, and eight are in the contracting process. The Manasota Basin includes the other FARMS

priority area, the Upper Myakka River Watershed. Nine of the seventeen projects are in the Upper Myakka River

Watershed Priority area, including six of the operational projects. Hillsborough River Basin The Hilllsborough River

Basin has three board approved FARMS Projects with projected offsets of 175,650 gpd. Two projects are now

operational, with an average groundwater offset of 150,979 gpd. The other project is in the contracting process. Green

Swamp Basin FARMS has two projects in the basin. The one operational project is offsetting approximately 33,700 gpd

of groundwater and the other project is in the contracting process. Alafia River Basin The Alafia Basin has eight board

approved projects with projected offsets of 627,250 gpd. Four projects are operational with groundwater offsets of

approximately 675,659 gpd. One project is under construction and three are in the contracting phase. Withlacoochee

River Basin. The Withlacoochee River Basin has three board approved projects with projected offsets of 29,095 gpd.

One project is under construction and the other two are in the contracting process. FARMS is also providing partial

funding for four regional projects. These projects are being coordinated through the Florida Department of Agriculture

and Consumer Services. Three of them will help implement BMP programs for citrus growers and row crop farmers, and

the other is the Mini-FARMS program that is described in greater detail under project number H529.


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Upper Peace River Resource Development


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Basin(s) Alafia River, Peace River, Manasota

Cooperator(s)


MORRIS, LISANN, HERD, KENTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project involves the identification and evaluation of potential water resource development projects in the upper

Peace River watershed above Zolfo Springs. The vehicle to accomplish this is the District's Watershed Management

Program (WMP). The project includes performing the 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, and 3)

Watershed Management Plan elements of the WMP. Work on the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation,

and Watershed Management Plan tasks for the area contributing flow to the river between the confluence with the

Peace Creek Canal and the Highway 640 bridge crossing in Homeland are nearing completion. FY2007 funds are

being used to perform Watershed Evaluation tasks for the area contributing flow to the river between the Highway 640

bridge crossing in Homeland and Zolfo Springs. These tasks include the collection of hydrologic and hydraulic

information for both the existing condition and the committed future condition reflected in approved reclamation plans.

FY2008 funds were used to evaluate a potential surface water storage area adjacent to the river. FY2009 and FY2010

funds will be used to further evaluate potential surface water storage facilities, and perform Topographic Information,

Watershed Evaluation, and Watershed Management Plan tasks. Future funding will be needed to complete the

Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, and Watershed Management Plan tasks for the area between

Homeland and Zolfo Springs. Preferred Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be further developed through the

Implementation of BMPs process under separate activity codes, and will require additional funding.

BenefitsThe water resource development projects that are ultimately selected for implementation will enhance low flows, water

quality, and natural systems within the upper Peace River.

Costs

The anticipated project cost is $3,150,000. For FY2010, $250,000 of project funding is appropriated in the following

Basin budgets: Governing Board ($125,000), Peace River Basin ($62,500), Alafia River Basin ($31,250), and the

Manasota Basin ($31,250). FY2010 funds will be used to complete Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation,

and Watershed Management Plan tasks. For FY2009, $250,000 is appropriated in the following budgets: Governing

Board ($125,000), Peace River Basin ($62,500), Alafia River Basin ($31,250), and the Manasota Basin ($31,250).

$41,142 of the FY2009 funds will be used to obtain LiDAR for an area within the river floodplain that was inundated

when the original LiDAR data was obtained. The remaining FY2009 funds are being used for the technical evaluation

of suitable water storage areas adjacent to the Peace River, and to optimize design opportunities for MFL recovery.

For FY2008, $250,000 was appropriated in the following budgets: Governing Board ($125,000), Peace River Basin

($62,500), Alafia River Basin ($31,250), and the Manasota Basin ($31,250). $200,000 was used for an evaluation of a

potential surface water storage area. The remaining $50,000 of FY2008 funds was liquidated. For FY2007, $250,000

was appropriated in the following budgets: Governing Board ($125,000), Peace River Basin ($62,500), Alafia River

Basin ($31,250), and the Manasota Basin ($31,250). In FY2007, $250,000 in revenue will be received from state

appropriations and distributed as follows: Governing Board ($125,000), Peace River Basin ($62,500), Alafia River

Basin ($31,250), and the Manasota Basin ($31,250). When each element is completed the project budget and scope

may require refinement based upon the information gathered. The District funding amounts shown in the table include

staff salaries.


The WMP includes five major elements: 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed


and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed

Management (CWM) initiative strategies and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. In 2002, the District completed

the technical work necessary for establishing minimum flows in the upper Peace River, and the first draft of the Peace

River Cumulative Impacts Analysis Report. The Upper Peace River Watershed has been heavily impacted by mining,

development activities, and groundwater withdrawals. Proposed minimum "low" flows are currently not being met at

the Bartow and Ft. Meade gage sites. The District has developed the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA)


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Recovery Strategy that proposes concepts for development of water resource projects. Two of the concepts are

storage of wet season rainfall in surface water reservoirs for later release during periods of low or no flow; and the

hydraulic optimization of areas impacted by mining, including the reconnection of closed basin areas. Two projects,

the Upper Peace River Minimum Flow Enhancement project (H004), and the Old Lands Phosphate project (H011),

were initiated in FY2003 to accomplish similar goals. The Upper Peace River Minimum Flow Enhancement project

included funding for a feasibility analysis, and design and permitting of a surface water reservoir on reclaimed mine

land. The District evaluated a reservoir site located on the east side of the Peace River just south of County Highway

640, and began the land acquisition process. The property owner rejected the District's offer for purchase, which

terminated the efforts for this site. As part of the Old Lands Phosphate project, District staff identified other potential

reservoir locations, and areas that no longer contribute runoff to the river as a result of mining activities that could be

hydraulically reconnected. Both of these projects are consistent with the Upper Peace River Resource Development

project. Projects H004 and H011 were discontinued as individual projects, and incorporated into the Upper Peace

River Resource Development project. Alternative reservoir sites are being evaluated, and District staff are collecting

available information from property owners, mine companies, FDEP Bureau of Mine Reclamation, and others. FY2004

funds were used to complete elements of a Watershed Evaluation to identify the connectivity of the Upper Peace

River system from the confluence of Saddle Creek and Peace Creek, south to Zolfo Springs. Work Order #1 tasks

focused on the identification of system connectivity through phosphate lands located between the confluence of

Saddle Creek and Peace Creek, and Zolfo Springs. The First Amendment was executed to expand the scope of work

to complete the Watershed Evaluation tasks for the area above County Highway 640 at Homeland, and encumber

FY2005 funds. The Second Amendment was executed to prepare a Watershed Management Plan for the area that

contributes flow to the River between the confluence of Saddle Creek and the Peace Creek Canal, and Homeland;

and encumber FY2006 funds. The Watershed Management Plan element will include a water resource assessment

and an alternative analysis that will include a cost/benefit evaluation of potential water resource development projects.

A Third Amendment was executed to extend the contract expiration date from December 31, 2008 to December 31,

2009. A second Agreement was developed to encumber FY2007 funds to perform Watershed Management Program

elements for the area contributing flow to the river between the Highway 640 bridge crossing at Homeland, and Zolfo

Springs. Future funding will be needed to complete the Watershed Management Plan for the area between Homeland

and Zolfo Springs. When each task is completed the project budget will be refined based on the information

developed. The District is cooperating with FEMA to modernize the flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) in Polk County.

Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs representing this watershed.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 2,471,813 1,125,000 0 1,216,530 0 130,283

011 Alafia River Basin 571,580 281,250 0 256,469 0 33,861

020 Peace River Basin 1,127,579 562,500 0 499,968 0 65,111

021 Manasota Basin 582,787 281,250 0 267,376 0 34,161


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Upper Peace

Rvr Rstr

250,000 0 0 250,000 0 0


Wtr Rstr)

250,000 0 0 250,000 0 0

$5,253,759 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Original AgreementDraft Original Agreement to Management Services 7/26/04 8/24/04

Draft Original Agreement returned from Management Services 8/26/04 8/25/04

Execute Original Agreement (First Agreement) 9/17/04 9/30/04

Notice to Proceed - Work Order #1 9/24/04 10/22/04


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Submittal of Final Report related to Work Order #1 4/22/05 4/22/05

Execute Contract Amendment 1 to the First Agreement 9/21/05 9/21/05

Recognition of the SWFWMD, Peace, Alafia & Manasota Basin Bds. will be

provided on all reports

10/31/05 12/31/10

Notice to Proceed - Work Order #2 for geotechnical testing 11/30/05 1/9/06

Notice to Proceed - Work Order #3 (Watershed Evaluation) 11/30/05 11/17/05


Notice to Proceed - Work Order #4 (Feasibility of Alternatives) 5/19/06 5/19/06

Execute Contract Amendment 2 6/2/06 7/24/06


Notice to Proceed - Work Order #5 for geotechnical testing 7/28/06 7/28/06

Contract Expiration - Original Agreement 7/29/06 12/31/10


Notice to Proceed - Work Order #6 Watershed Mgt. Plan 10/31/06 10/25/06

Submittal of Final Report related to Task 2.2.7.1 of Work Order #4 12/22/06 2/21/07



Notice to Proceed - Work Order #7 (Summary Report) 7/20/07 7/20/07


Notice to Proceed - Work Order #8 (Sinkhole Survey) 10/31/07 12/14/07

Submittal of Final Deliverables related to Work Order #8 1/31/08 6/10/08

Notice to Proceed - Work Order #9 (Survey) 5/31/08 5/15/09


1. Original AgreementFinal Deliverables WO#9 (Survey) 8/31/08 10/24/08

Notice to Proceed - Work Order #10 (Additional Field Reconnaissance) 11/10/08 11/10/08

Final Deliverables WO#10 (Additional Field Reconnaissance) 3/10/09 12/31/10 9/2/09

2. Second AgreementDraft Second Agreement to Management Services 12/1/06 5/29/07

Draft Second Agreement returned from Management Services 1/1/07 6/7/07

Execute Second Agreement - Zolfo Springs 1/31/07 7/11/07

Notice to Proceed - Zolfo Springs Work Order #1 2/9/07 7/20/07

Submittal of Final Report - Zolfo Springs WO #1 2/9/08 12/31/10

Contract Expiration - Second Agreement (Zolfo Springs) 1/31/09 12/31/10


An Agreement was executed with HDR to further evaluate CS-11 as a potential surface water reservoir to enhance low

flows in the upper Peace River. Tasks involved probable design criteria and conceptual cost estimates on rehabilitation

of CS-11 to a reservoir along with assisting staff with negotiations on the possible purchase of the property from the

current owner. The evaluation will build upon the feasibility assessment performed by Ardaman and Associates as part of

the Surface Water Resource Assessment Inventory and Approach Development task. Ardaman and Associates will

continue to develop the Upper Peace River Watershed Management Plan. Hydrologic and hydraulic data collected as

part of the Upper Peace River Resource Development project is also being used in the development of the Peace River

Integrated Model (P687). The Agreement (#04CON00047) with Ardaman was executed on September 30, 2004. Project

tasks focus on the area above Homeland. As part of the Watershed Management Plan, Ardaman conducted

geotechnical testing and surface water modeling to evaluate potential reservoir sites. The Ardaman evaluations indicate

CS-11 could be modified to function as a surface water reservoir. The tasks associated with Work Orders #1, #2, #3, #5,

#7, #8, & #9 have been completed, and associated final deliverables have been approved. Tasks related to Work Orders

#4, #6, & #10 are on-going. A draft of the first of 3 reports related to Work Order #4 was received on January 26, 2007.

Staff reviewed the draft, and provided comments to the consultant on January 30, 2007. Data collection for Work Order

#6 has been completed. The final report related to Work Order #6 was due on November 30, 2008. However a time

extension was granted until December 31, 2009. Work Order #7 was issued on July 20, 2007 for the preparation of a

summary report to consolidate recent geotechnical and engineering evaluation information regarding the feasibility of

using CS-11 as a water storage area for MFL recovery. The water discharged back into the river will need to be of

sufficient quantity to overcome the influence of sinkholes in and adjacent to the streambed in order to meet MFLs in the

upper river. A draft summary report was received in August 2007. Comments were provided to the consultant. Final

version of the WO#7 summary report received May 27, 2009. Work Order #8 was executed on December 14, 2007 to

survey sinkhole areas to determine if low flows can be redirected around the sinkhole features, and to identify the


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hydraulic control elevation in the streambed that may be backing water up into these features. An evaluation of the

survey data will be conducted as part of the SWUCA Recovery - Upper Peace Karst Berms (H064) project. Please refer

to the PIMS entry for H064 for further information on that project. Work Order #9 was developed to collect survey data for

several cross-sections and bridge crossings within the upper Peace River and two of its tributaries, Bear Branch and Six

Mile Creek. Notice to Proceed was issued on May 15, 2008. Notice to Proceed for Work Order #10 was issued on

November 10, 2008. Work Order #10 includes the collection of additional survey information within the City of Bartow for

areas that discharge to the Peace River. This work has been completed. The Fourth Amendment to Agreement

04CON00062 was executed to add $243,500 in FEMA funds for tasks related to the delineation of the 100 year

floodplain for the Upper Peace River above Homeland, and to perform peer and public reivew of the model results.

Notice to Proceed for Work Order #11 was issued on January 28, 2010 to perform the floodplain analysis and delineation

tasks using the FEMA funds. A second consultant services agreement (#07CC0000062) was developed to focus on the

area contributing flow to the river between Homeland and Zolfo Springs. The Second Agreement was executed on July

11, 2007. Work Order #1 was issued against the Second Agreement on July 20, 2007; and involvesthe completion of

Watershed Evaluation tasks for the area between Homeland and Zolfo Springs. Status History: The first contract,

(#04CON00047), currently encumbers $150,000 of FY2004 funds, $500,000 of FY2005 funds, and $500,000 of FY2006

funds. The Second Agreement, (#07CC0000062), encumbers $500,000 of FY2007 funds. $200,000 in FY2008 funding

was used to retain HDR to further evaluation the use of CS-11. The remaining $50,000 in FY2008 funds was liquidated.

$250,000 was budgetted in FY2009. $360,000 of H004 Upper Peace River Minimum Flow Enhancement project funds

were transferred to this project to retain a consultant to perform detailed geotechnical analyses, obtain topographic

information, prepare cost/benefit analyses, prepare preliminary and final design plans, and obtain permits needed to

construct a reservoir. The H004 funds were previously Board encumbered. The amount shown in the Prior Funding

column of the funding table has been revised to reflect the funds transferred from the H004 project. Tasks associated

with the Ardaman Work Orders #1, #2, #3, #5, #7, #8, & #9 have been completed, and associated final deliverables have

been approved. Tasks related to Ardaman Work Orders #4, #6, #10, and #11 are on-going. As of this writing, the

following has been expended: $786,237 has been invoiced and paid in accordance with the Original Agreement with

Ardaman; $404,159 has been invoiced, and $292,362 has been paid in accordance with the Second Agreement with

Ardaman; and $41,142 has been expended to obtain additional LiDAR data. Of the $250,000 in FY2009 funding, $15,000

will be used to retain a consultant to provide technical support in responding to questions on the conceptual design for

CS-11; $41,142 will be used to obtain topographic information for an area that was inundated when the LiDAR data was

obtained. An additional $3,350 was added to the HDR contract to finish technical support for CS-11 land negotiations and

$10,000 was added as contigency in case any new issues arise.


H027

(Completed) Charlotte County Regional Reclaimed Water Expansion


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality ConservationWater Supply Reclaimed Water


Charlotte County UtilitiesCooperator(s)

Project Manager WRIGHT, CARL

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis is an ongoing multiyear alternative water supply project that involves the design and construction of 46,100 linear

feet of 16-inch diameter and 16,000 linear feet of 12-inch diameter reclaimed water transmission main to be

constructed from the Charlotte County East Port Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF), west through Port Charlotte.

The project will also include the design and construction of two 500,000 gallon storage tanks and associated pumping

systems. Customers and reclaimed water use quantities include the Sports Park (Charlotte County Stadium) (171,000

gpd), Murdock Junior High School (47,000 gpd), Port Charlotte High School (30,000 gpd), New Challenge School

(6,000 gpd), VOTECH (8,000 gpd), Port Charlotte Middle School (39,000 gpd), Peace River Elementary (37,000 gpd),

Charlotte County School Board and various offices (294,000), Charlotte County Administration Center (4,000 gpd)

(WUP # 12309), Florida Department of Transportation (28,500 gpd), McDonough Park (80,000 gpd), Franz Ross Park

(25,000 gpd), Charlotte County ball fields and multiple parks (27,000 gpd)(WUP # 8477), and the medians and park

strips on Harbor Boulevard, Kings Highway, and US 41 (189,000 gpd). The remaining customers that will be served

receive their water supply from Charlotte County Utilities (WUP # 7104), which imports approximately 96% of it's water

supply from the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority (WUP # 10420).

BenefitsThe project will serve recreational/aesthetic and commercial customers to utilize approximately 1,272,500 gpd of

reclaimed water and offset approximately 954,250 gpd of traditional supply from the intermediate aquifer.

Costs

The total eligible project cost is $7,250,000, and the District is requested to fund 50 percent, or $3,625,000. Because

this is part of a regional effort to increase the use of reclaimed water, the Peace River Basin budgeted $221,625 in

FY2004, $600,000 in FY2006, $654,525 in FY2008, $272,719 in FY2009 and $211,804 in FY2010 (Total: $1,603,606)

and the Governing Board budgeted $221,625 in FY2004, $600,000 in FY2006, $654,525 in FY2008, $272,719 in

FY2009 and $211,803 in FY2010 (Total: $1,603,754) for this Water Supply and Resource Development Project.

Funds in the amount of $400,000 in FY2006, $436,350 in FY2008 and $243,660 in FY2010 (transferred from

cancelled Coastal River Basin Project L812; Total $1,080,010) have been allocated to the project from the Water

Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund Program, these funds will be applied equally to reduce the Peace River Basin

Board and Governing Board cost share. The cost-benefit is $1.83/1,000 gallons, amortized over 30 years at eight

percent interest. (Note: Due to the application of $243,660 in WPSTF in FY2010, the Peace River Basin Board and

Governing Board tover-budgeted ad valorem funds. Each board's actual share was $1,542,975.50 and any excess ad

valor budgeted - $60,630 Peace River Basin Board and $61,257 Governing Board - will revert to the applicable board.)


This project is proposed for construction in three phases. The capacity of the East Port WRF is 5.0 mgd, and it

produces approximately 3.4 mgd of reuse flow. In addition to the immediate offset benefits described above, this

project comprises approximately two thirds of the necessary transmission main to interconnect the county's East Port

WWTF with the county's West Port WWTF located on the Cape Haze peninsula. Future interconnection and

expansion projects are anticipated to begin in the FY2010 time frame. Of the total project cost of $7,250,000,

approximately 86 percent ($6,250,000) is expected to be needed for construction, and the remainder ($1,000,000) for

design and administration.


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(Completed) Charlotte County Regional Reclaimed Water Expansion


Revenue


020 Peace River Basin 1,615,429 0 0 1,339,488 0 275,941



(Alternative Wtr)

1,080,010 0 243,660 836,350 0 0


District

Charlotte County 3,206,825 0 0 3,206,825 0 0

$7,516,478 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Draft Agreement to Contracts Administration 10/1/03 7/28/04

Draft Agreement from Contracts Administration 8/15/04 9/16/04


Design Commencement 9/1/04 11/2/04

Signage Erected 9/1/05 12/1/06 8/29/07

Construction Commencement 9/1/05 12/1/06 8/29/07

Construction Completion 9/1/07 12/31/09 2/27/09

Contract Close-out 10/1/08 12/31/10

Offset Report 10/1/11 12/31/11


The Peace River Basin Board approved a first amendment to expand the scope of work, extend the timeframe, and

increase the total project cost for this project on April 7, 2006; followed by the Governing Board on April 25, 2006. The

First Amendment to the project was executed on June 20, 2006. The county, in a letter dated October 8, 2007, requested

a no cost time extension to extend the contract period and the construction completion date for this project. A second

amendment was executed on January 28, 2008. Expertech was selected as the Phase 1A contractor and was given

notice to proceed on August 29, 2007. All of the construction, testing, and as-builts associated with Phase 1A and Phase

1B have been completed and on February 27, 2009 CCU applied to FDEP to place the transmission line into operation.

Cardinal Contractors has been selected as the Phase 2 contractor and was given notice to proceed February 2008. The

Contractor started mobilization in March 2008 and work began at the Walenda Avenue and Eagle Street pump station

and storage sites in April. Construction at both sites is complete and the contractor is in the process of testing the pumps

at the two sites simultaneously and is currently completing final punch list items. FDEP has been requested to place the

tanks into service. Several of the proposed customers have not yet connected to the transmission main due to budget

constraints. Charlotte County is lobbying them to get them to hook up. To date, $4,165,005 has been encumbered and

$4,165,005 has been reimbursed. Governor Crist's Accelerate Florida Initiative ACTION-TO-DATE: On-Time. Project

construction is complete and no cooperator action is required. Because the project is complete and the final

reimbursement request has been processed, this will be the final status update for this project.


H034

Peace Creek Canal Watershed


AORs Strategic InitiativesNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and RestorationFlood Protection Floodplain Management




Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis is a multi-year funded project to perform: 1) collection of topographic information, 2) watershed evaluation, and 3)

watershed management plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Peace Creek

Canal Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 230 square miles and is located in Polk County.

The District has identified the Upper Peace River watershed, which includes the Peace Creek Canal system, as an

area that has undergone significant land alterations including land clearing, draining and re-contouring of lands for

residential and commercial purposes, transportation, agriculture, recreation, timbering, power generation, ore and

mineral extraction, and other land uses. These activities required extensive withdrawals of groundwater that has

resulted in significant declines in the level of the Floridan aquifer and flow in the Upper Peace River. This project is to

identify projects that will restore lost basin storage, improve water quality, provide flood protection benefits and

improve natural systems. In 2005, the Governing Board and Peace River Basin Board agreed to take on the

responsibility to maintain and, where possible, improve the water conveyance/storage capabilities of the Peace Creek

Canal. One of the primary tasks includes identification of property ownership, so the District can obtain necessary

easements over the system. The District continues to provide aquatic plant maintenance in the canal and implemented

a permanent spraying schedule in FY2007. The District also continues to remove sediments in strategic reaches of the

canal. In 2007, Polk County requested cooperative funding from the District for the acquisition of 18 residential

properties along the canal that repeatedly flooded. The District provided funding ($250,000) to the County, as matching

funds for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant, to assist in acquiring these properties. The

purchase of homes and property within floodprone areas is a Best Management Practice that is consistent with the

District's Watershed Management Program.

BenefitsThe 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. The information developed provides the science for the District's

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, 2) provides a Geodatabase and projected results from watershed model simulations for floodplain

management, and 3) water quality management through the Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) process for their

National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements.

Costs

This is a multi-year funded project. In fiscal years 2005-2010, $3,600,000 was budgeted for the preparation of the

Watershed Management Plan (WMP) as follows: $1,380,000 from Peace River Basin, $1,380,000 from Governing

Board, $950,000 from State Appropriations and $125,000 from the State Surface Water Restoration Fund. The

FY2010 budget is $150,000 to complete the WMP, with $75,000 from both the Governing Board and the Peace River

Basin Board. In addition to the WMP, the Operations Department has budgeted funds to provide maintenance

activities, specifically aquatic vegetation removal within the canal. In FY2008, FY2009 and FY2010, the Operations

Department budgeted $461,293, $283,905 and $303,675 respectively. District funds shown in the table include staff

salaries.


The WMP includes five major elements: 1) collection of topographic information, 2) watershed evaluation, 3)

watershed management plan, 4) implementation of BMPs, and 5) maintenance of watershed parameters and models.

With prior year funding the topographic information, watershed evaluation, portions of the watershed management

plan, and immediate maintenance were completed. A cooperative funding agreement with Polk County was developed

for the purchase of the 13 homes and 1 vacant lot in the Peace River Estates subdivision. The total project cost was

$877,383 with FEMA contributing $350,037 and Polk County and the District each contributing $109,672.


H034



Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 2,561,917 500,000 600 1,684,290 150,154 226,873

020 Peace River Basin 2,678,962 500,000 0 1,733,853 187,513 257,596


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Peace Ck

Canal (H034)

500,000 0 250,000 250,000 0 0

Ecosystem Trust Fund - Peace Ck

Canal Watershed

450,000 0 (250,000) 700,000 0 0


Wtr Rstr)

125,000 0 0 125,000 0 0


District

FEMA 1,500,000 0 0 1,500,000 0 0

Polk County 265,000 0 0 265,000 0 0

$8,080,879 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Cooperative AgreementContract with Polk County Executed 4/17/06 4/17/06

Impl. of BMPs Peace River Estates-Notice to Proceed 12/13/06 12/13/06

Regulatory Review Report Completed 4/8/07 4/8/07

Impl. of BMPs Peace River Estates-Completed 6/1/08 7/25/08

2. Consultant AgreementContract with PBS&J Executed 4/30/05 5/10/05

Maintenance Evaluation Report Completed 5/30/05 5/30/05

First Amendment to Agreement Executed 8/14/06 8/14/06

Draft Alternatives Report Completed 12/31/06 12/31/06

Second Amendment to Agreement Executed 7/28/08 7/28/08

Third Amendment to Agreement Executed 10/31/09 12/7/09

Watershed Management Plan Completed 12/31/09 12/17/10

Original Agreement Expiration 12/31/09

Third Amendment to Agreement Expiration 12/31/10


The agreement with PBS&J to prepare a Watershed Management Plan (WMP) was executed on 5/10/2005, which

includes assessing the surface water resources to identify potential improvement projects. A draft Watershed

Management Plan Alternatives Report, which identified restoration opportunities, was completed in December 2006. An

amendment to the agreement with PBS&J was executed on July 28, 2008 to increase the project budget to include funds

necessary to complete the modeling requirements necessary to update the FEMA Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps

(DFIRMs) and the WMP. A second amendment to the agreement with PBS&J is being routed in-house to increase the

project budget to include funds necessary to complete the modeling requirements necessary to update the FEMA Digital

Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) and the WMP. The model for the FEMA DFIRMs was submitted and a peer

review presentation meeting was held on December 17, 2009. District and ADA peer review staff have completed their

review of the draft watershed model. The Peer Review report was received, transmitted to PBS&J and District staff

comments were transmitted to PBS&J on January 25, 2010. The model needs to be refined to better reflect observed

conditions. It also must be determined if a multi-day event is more appropriate for floodplain mapping. Due to the size


H034


and complexity of the watershed, revising the model data, running multi-day event simulations, and responding to District

and peer review comments, deliverables are not expected until the end of March 2010 with a public meeting anticipated

for May 2010. A canal Maintenance Evaluation Report was completed by PBS&J in May 2005 which identified short and

long term maintenance activities which would improve conveyance in the canal. Twelve sediment removal sites and two

culvert replacements have been completed to date. A Noticed General Permit was approved in February 2009 for three

additional sediment removal sites within the canal. Construction is to be completed by December 2009. Aquatic

vegetation removal is performed regularly by the Operations Department. Staff has identified proposed maintenance

easement corridor dimensions along the canal based on long term maintenance activity needs and is coordinating with

the City of Winter Haven and Polk County to review land use changes and right-of-way use needs for future

maintenance. On June 5 and 23, 2009 the District's Basin and Governing Board's respectively, approved a planned

approach to secure permanent access rights for maintenance activities by obtaining voluntary conveyance of easement

rights from individual property owners and through local government development orders as land transition occurs. Local

property owners will be contacted to determine their interest in donating access rights and staff continues to coordinate

with local governments on the review of land use changes in order to acquire access rights through land transitions. At

their August 2009 meetings, the Peace River Basin Board and Governing Board approved a resolution in support of the

abolition of the Peace Creek Drainage District and the transfer of their responsibilities to the District with respect to the

ongoing operation and maintenance of the canal system.

ACCELERATED ACTION TO DATE: Contractor completed three sediment removal projects. The remaining sediment

removal sites is anticipated to be completed by May 2010.


H048

Myakka River Watershed Initiative


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration


Cooperator(s)

Project Manager MORRIS, LISANN

SZAFRANIEC, MARY, RIALS, MARK, STARKS, ROBERTA, SMITH, RANDY, ARNOLD, DAVETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Myakka River Watershed is approximately 600 square miles in size and spans about 66 miles from Myakka Head

to its outfall in Charlotte Harbor. It includes portions of several counties including Hardee, Desoto and Charlotte with

the majority of the watershed located in Manatee and Sarasota counties. The 34-mile segment of the Myakka River in

Sarasota county has been designated a Wild and Scenic River by the State of Florida and, together with the estuarine

portions of the river, it is designated an Outstanding Florida Water by the Florida Department of Environmental

Protection. The river is the second largest source of freshwater inflow for Charlotte Harbor, which is generally viewed

as one of the most productive estuaries in Southwest Florida and is a SWIM waterbody. This Initiative is a

comprehensive project that will illustrate the effects of land use conversions and alterations and evaluate best

management practices (BMPs) for restoration alternatives. The objective of this initiative is to restore water quality,

natural system, and floodplain impacts in the watershed in ways that can also provide a benefit to water supplies in the

Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA). The Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, and Watershed

Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) are included in this initiative.

This effort will build upon existing data and analyses as well as the Sarasota County Lower Myakka Watershed

Management Plan, K487, and the City of North Port Big Slough Watershed Management Plan, K883. Evaluation will

also be performed on existing and proposed activities within the watershed to address long-term water resource

issues.

BenefitsThe Initiative will determine how alternations have affected these systems, evaluate potential water resource impacts

from future land use changes, and provide alternatives to better manage the water resource within the Myakka River

watershed.

Costs

The estimated cost for the WMP of the Initiative is approximately $4.9 million. Costs for FY2011 are only staff salaries,

and water quality monitoring lab costs. Funding History: At its February 21, 2006 meeting, the Governing Board

transfered funds ($500,000) from the Water Supply and Resource Development reserves to hire consultants to obtain

digital topographic information using LiDAR in eastern Manatee County ($380,000) and to initiate the water budget

analysis for the Upper Myakka watershed ($120,000). The FY2007 funding ($2 million) continued the Upper Myakka

water budget, the Watershed Evaluation for the entire watershed, and initiate the Watershed Management Plan

element within the Upper Myakka. The $2 million FY2007 budget was funded as follows: $575,000 from the Governing

Board, $517,500 from the Manasota Basin Board, $57,500 from the Peace River Basin Board, and $850,000 from

state appropriations. In FY2008, $1.77 million was budgeted to complete the Watershed Evaluation element, continue

the Watershed Management Plan element, complete the Independent quality assurance review of existing parameters

and models previously developed for the Myakka River in unincorporated Sarasota County (K487) and the Big Slough

tributary (K883). The FY008 funding was divided as follows: $635,000 from the Governing Board, $571,500 from the

Manasota Basin Board, $63,500 from the Peace River Basin Board, and $500,000 from the State Funding. The

funding distribution is Governing Board (50%), Manasota Basin Board (45%) and Peace River Basin Board (5%).

Contracting for independent, peer review of the Water Budget for the Upper Myakka and the purchase of the

necessary software licenses for the MikeSHE model were accomplished with FY2008 funds. The remaining $765,000

in funding is being used to complete the Watershed Management Plan through the Alternatives Analysis. Because this

project was able to secure State Funding for FY2009 in the amount of $1,000,000, additional funds were not needed

leverage Ad valorum funding budgeted in previous fiscal years was used to match the state grant. When each element

is completed, the project budget and scope may require refinement based on the information gathered. The District

funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries. Future funding will be required for implementation of

selected BMPs.


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and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP is one of the Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM)

initiative strategies and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. Funding was requested to continue the Watershed

Management Plan including: GIS data base development, watershed parameterization, computer modeling, floodplain

analysis, floodplain delineation, and alternative analysis of BMPs within the Upper Myakka. Since all task under the

Watershed Management Plan will not be completed within, the necessary funding to complete the project has be

distributed between to FY2009. Objectives of the Initiative include: 1) ensuring an adequate supply of the water

resource, 2) providing flood protection, 3) protecting and enhancing water quality and preventing the further

degradation of the water resource, and 4) preserving, protecting and restoring natural systems. There is a significant

amount of research, study and other data available for the watershed from the District and other Myakka stakeholders

that can and will be used during the course of the project. Stakeholder involvement and contribution of available

information will be important for the Initiative's ultimate success.


Revenue



021 Manasota Basin 1,228,621 0 0 1,168,157 28,280 32,184


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Myakka Rvr

W/S Init

2,350,000 0 0 2,350,000 0 0

$5,608,315 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Aerial Mapping ServicesExecute Work Order for Aerial Topographic Mapping 2/24/06 2/24/06

Complete Aerial Topographic Mapping 10/31/06 1/30/06 3/22/07

3. WMP Consulting ServicesExecute Consultant Services Agreement 11/13/06 12/4/06

Complete Work Order #1 5/8/07 5/8/07





3. WMP Consulting ServicesComplete Work Order #6 3/3/08 3/31/08



Execute Amendment 1 5/22/09 5/22/09

3.WMP Consulting ServicesExecute Work Order #9 9/9/08 9/9/08

Execute Work Order #10 1/31/09 3/31/09 4/10/09

Complete Work Order #9 4/30/09 9/30/09 9/30/09

4. WMP Consulting ServicesSAI Agreement Termination 10/31/10 1/10/11

WMP Consulting ServicesExecute Work Order #13-Jones Edmunds 4/24/09 7/10/09


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Execute Work Order #12-Singhofen 4/24/09 7/10/09

Complete Work Order #11 8/31/09 9/30/09 10/2/09

Execute Work Order #15 10/26/09 10/26/09

Execute Work Order #16 11/17/09 11/17/09

Complete Work Order #10 2/10/10

WMP Consulting Services-DewberryExecute Work Order #14 4/24/09 8/17/09


Status History: At the February 21, 2006 Governing Board Meeting, a transfer of funds ($500,000) from the Water

Supply and Resource Development reserves was approved to hire consultants to obtain LiDAR in eastern Manatee

County ($380,000) and to initiate the water budget analysis for the Upper Myakka watershed ($120,000). The notice to

proceed for the LiDAR work order was executed on February 24, 2006. The Request for Proposals to perform the

Watershed Management Program elements was posted on May 19, 2006. Oral presentations of the three respondents

were given on July 25, 2006. Singhofen & Associates, Inc. (SAI) was selected and approved on August 8, 2006. The SAI

agreement was executed on December 4, 2006. Copies of the executed agreement were transmitted to Manatee

County, City of North Port, Sarasota County, and PRMRWSA. A kick-off meeting was held with the Myakka River

stakeholders on February 14, 2007, to present the project and collect information from staff with projects, knowledge,

and/or data within the watershed. Work began on June 12, 2007, to develop the Upper Myakka River water budget

model. The digital topographic information element was the first item completed geospatially referencing existing survey

data throughout the watershed, historic land use mapping, and identification of model-specific features for the

geodatabase. Imagery (late 1940s and early 1950s) is being utilized for historic land use mapping in the water budget

analysis. Coordination efforts were prevalant with the H063 PRMRWSA Source Feasibility study in early 2008. The

kick-off meeting for the the peer review of the Upper Myakka Water Budget Model was held March 20, 2008. The

Myakka website can now be accessed on watermatters.org. The Upper Myakka Water Budget was presented to the

Watershed Summit sponsored by the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program. The MRWI was presented to the

Florida State conference of Agricultural and Biological Engineers in early June 2008. The peer review document was

received in early July 2008 and comments addressed. In an effort to accelerate the project, staff was able to initiate

water quality monitoring for a major portion of the Class 3 constituents, along with coordination efforts with potential

users and updates to the GIS database as a result of state funding from FY2009. These efforts can begin now instead of

waiting for additional funding in the next fiscal year. This requires an amendment to the current Singhofen & Associates

agreement increasing the funding amount by $276,000 to cover the updated database efforts and increased coordination

efforts. The District's Chemistry Lab and Water Quality Monitoring Program sections are managing the water quality

monitoring element. The consultant was delayed because of waiting to utilze the recent Sarasota County Lidar before

proceeding. The consultant team presented removal scenarios of excess water from Flatford swamp and screening for

potential uses at a meeting April 30, 2009. Watershed Evaluation work orders were delayed as coordination efforts are

worked through at the District. Consultant has completed a preliminary alternatives analysis in the Tatum Sawgrass area

of the watershed. The consultant has started development of the hydraulic event modeling for the river as well as several

tributary sub-watersheds that will assist with future permitting of best management practices to address alterations within

the study area. A presentation was given to FDEP's Myakka River Coordinating Council on January 22, 2010.Current

Status: Consultant presented preliminary alternatives to District staff for Flatford Swamp hydrologic restoration on

February 18, 2010. Additional meetings with potential water users are scheduled for March 2010.


H050

PR/MRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 1 Interconnect





Project Manager FERGUSON, JOHN

ARMSTRONG, BRIANTask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThe 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 The Regional Integrated Loop System is a series of

transmission pipelines that will be developed to regionally transfer and deliver water from existing and future

alternative supplies to demand centers within the Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority's (Authority)

four county region. The Phase I Interconnect project will provide regional loop transmission capacity to the City of

Punta Gorda, and service to Charlotte and DeSoto Counties along the U.S. 17 corridor. This project was previously

considered for SWFWMD co-funding, but in the spring of 2007 was suspended in favor of the Phase 1A interconnect

project (H069). The Phase 1 project is being reconsidered by the Authority to establish rotational capacity with the City

of Punta Gorda's Shell Creek Water Treatment Facility (SCWTF.) The Phase 1 project includes a total of 6 miles of

24-inch diameter transmission main extending the Authority's 20-inch regional transmission line along U.S. 17 to the

SCWTF. Also included will be high service pumping, storage and chemical adjustment facilities.

BenefitsDevelopment of this transmission system 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; providing rotational

capacity and the ability to blend and rest sources; providing reserve capacity for emergency transfers; providing

alternatives to 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 via maximizing

surface water for public supply is consistent with the District's Regional Water Supply Plan (SWFWMD, December

2006), the SWUCA recovery strategy, and the provisions of Senate Bill 444.

Costs

The total estimated project cost is $11,500,000; with the requested District's share being $5,250,000 and the

Authority's share being $6,250,000. District funding will be shared by the Governing Board ($2,625,000), and the

Peace River ($708,750) and Manasota ($1,916,250) Basin Boards. The FY2011 funding request is for $3,749,625 and

is divided as follows: Governing Board ($1,874,813), Manasota Basin Board ($1,368,613) and the Peace River Basin

Board ($506,199). These funds are needed for the construction of the pipeline, and no District funding is currently

encumbered for the project. The prior District and WPSTF funds shown in the table below were transferred to other

projects after this project was suspended in 2007, and are not encumbered. Prior Authority funding of $1,000,000

shown below represents completed design work for this project, and is not eligible for reimbursement. The future

funds identified for the project ($1,500,375 remaining District share) are contingent upon approval of such amounts by

the District Basin and Governing Boards in the annual budgets.


The project design was completed in 2007, permitting and property acquisition efforts can be finished with minimal

delay. This project could provide the City of Punta Gorda access to regional supplies during the dry season, and

provide the Region with increased reliability and access to seasonally available supplies from Shell Creek. Water

delivered from the interconnect would provide an additional blending source at the SCWTF. Completion of both Phase

1 and Phase 1A will establish rotational capacity between the SCWTF and the Peace River WTF. Additional capacity

from the project to DeSoto County would create delivery options to customers in Sun River.


H050



Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 3,700,945 750,187 0 1,073,027 1,877,731 0

020 Peace River Basin 1,001,319 202,551 0 290,215 508,553 0

021 Manasota Basin 2,701,780 547,637 0 783,337 1,370,806 0



(Alternative Wtr)

0 0 (562,000) 562,000 0 0


District

PRMRWSA 6,250,000 1,500,375 0 1,000,000 3,749,625 0

$13,654,044 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


On January 14th, the Authority Board directed staff to expedite development of the Phase 1 project in order to take

advantage of currently low construction costs. Negotiations are underway to develop a funding package in coordination

with the City of Punta Gorda and DeSoto County. Design of the project was previously completed, although some

modifications will be required to accommodate the recent widening of US-17. The Authority's target date for bidding the

project for construction is early Fall 2010.


H051








Status Proposed

DescriptionThe Regional Integrated Loop System project is a series of transmission pipelines that will be developed to regionally

transfer and deliver water from existing and future alternative supplies to demand centers within the Peace River

Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority's four county region. The Phase II Interconnect project is a component of

the Regional Integrated Loop System that will provide needed regional transmission capacity between the Peace River

Facility and the City of North Port. The transmission line will be a 36-to-42 inch diameter pipeline extending

approximately 7 miles from the Peace River Facility, generally along the existing 36-inch regional transmission main

(RTM) corridor to Serris Boulevard, where it will interconnect with the City of North Port's transmission/distribution

system. In addition to serving the City of North Port, Phase II provides back-up capacity to the existing 36-inch RTM,

and comprises a critical segment for the extension of future regional transmission capacity to the City of North Port's

Myakkahatchee Creek Water Treatment Facility, the Englewood Water District treatment facilities, and the Carlton

Water Treatment Facility.

BenefitsThe initial segment of the Phase 2 Interconnect will allow the City of North Port to receive additional water from the

Authority's ongoing expansion project. The City currently requires this project to transmit the quantities of water they

are contracted to purchase from the Authority in FY2012. Development of additional segments will further integrate

regional resources; maximize surface water for public supply; provide rotational capacity and the ability to rest sources;

provide for reserve capacity for emergency transfers; provide alternatives to the development of groundwater in the

Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA); and better match supply, demand and financial investment 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.

Costs

The total estimated cost for the H051 Phase 2 Interconnect is $15,400,000. The requested District share is $7,700,000

divided between the Governing Board, $3,850,000 (50%); Manasota Basin, $2,810,00 (36.5%); and the Peace River

Basin, $1,039,500 (13.5%). District funding in FY2010 is: General Fund $1,500,000; Manasota $500,000; Peace River

$200,000; for a total of $2,200,000. Funding requested for FY2011 is: General Fund $1,750,000, Manasota

$1,277,500, Peace River $472,500, for a total of $3,500,000. Funds will be used for design and construction of the

pipeline. The future funds identified for the project are contingent upon approval of such amounts by the District

Governing Board and Basin Boards in the annual budgets. The Funding table below shows funds that were budgeted

in "FY2007" and "FY2008" and "Cumulative Transfers". Those funds lapsed at the end of their fiscal years, as the

project was not pursued at those times. A negative adjustment is made under "prior funding" to show the actual total

funding. The long-term project cost of all additional Phase 2 components for joining the Englewood Water District, City

of Venice, and the Carlton WTP has been estimated at $82,400,000.


The Loop Feasibility/Routing Study was authorized by the Authority in May 2005 and the report was issued in June

2006. The Feasibility/Routing Study identified the preferred loop pipeline routing, environmental impacts, major

connection points, preliminary pipe sizing, proposed schedule of project phasing, and time frames for construction.

The Study's recommended Phase 2 route connects the Peace River Water Treatment Plant with the Myakkahatchee

Creek Water Treatment Plant and then branches into two segments. The one segment loops northwest to Sarasota

County's Carlton Water Treatment Facility, and the other segment runs southwest and connects to the public water

systems of the Englewood Water District and the City of Venice. In August 2007, the Authority Board approved the

first work order for Phase 2 of the Regional Loop System and issued a notice to proceed. In December 2007, the

Authority's consultant released a preliminary design report for the Phase 2. In May 2008, the Authority chose to

postpone the project in favor of an alternate connection between North Port's system near the Snover Waterway and

the existing regional line connecting the Carlton and Peace River WTPs. As a result, the District reallocated the

FY2007 and FY2008 funds towards other projects. After much discussion between the City of North Port, Sarasota

County, and the Authority over shared capacities, the Snover Waterway connection was considered insufficient to


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meet all the partners' combined needs. In November 2008, the Authority revised a shorter version the Phase 2 project,

which calls for a segment between the Peace River WTP and the North Port's Serris Blvd connection. The pipeline

would be the length needed to deliver an increased capacity to the City, but would retain the greater transmission

capacity needed for future extensions. In February 2009, The Authority's consultant released a technical

memorandum which updated the cost estimate from the 2007 Preliminary Design report. The cost for a 36-inch

diameter, 5.5 mile long pipeline with a transmission capacity of 13.5 mgd was updated from $12,000,000 to

$15,400,000. The project is scheduled for completion by September 2012. The City is currently exceeding their 1.192

mgd annual average capacity entitlement in the existing pipeline from the Peace River Facility. The City will require an

additional 1.758 mgd transmission capacity by 2011, and a total of 3.20 mgd transmission capacity by 2014. The City

of North Port, Charlotte County, and the Authority entered into a three party temporary interlocal agreement for the

capacity use of existing water main. The City and County approved the agreement on May 26, 2009, and the Authority

board approved the agreement on June 3, 2009. This agreement will allow the City of North Port additional capacity

until September 30, 2012, which is the scheduled completion date for the Phase 2 interconnect. Also on May 26,

2009, The City of North Port approved the interlocal agreement for the Phase 2 interconnect. The agreement was

approved at the Authority Board meeting on June 3, 2009. The Authority executed Work Order No. 2 with King

Engineering Associates (King) on September 2, 2009 for the project coordination, BODR, final design, permitting, and

bidding award services of the Phase 2 Interconnect. King was initially contracted in June 2007 for the project. The

Authority held a project kick-off meeting on October 22, 2009.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 4,455,061 600,000 (3,200) 3,200 2,353,276 1,501,785

020 Peace River Basin 1,041,760 367,000 (2,001) 2,001 473,900 200,860

021 Manasota Basin 3,848,227 1,033,000 (2,001) 2,001 2,313,314 501,913


District

PRMRWSA 7,700,000 2,000,000 0 600,000 2,900,000 2,200,000

$17,045,048 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Final Basis of Design Report 4/15/10

Construction Bidding Award 3/31/11

Commence Construction 4/1/11

Complete Construction 5/25/12


Authority and District staff have prepared a draft Cooperative Funding Agreement. The District is conducting a review of

the document. The Authority submitted their FY2011 Cooperative Funding Request for $3,500,000. Final design work is

ongoing. Soil surveys have been completed along the proposed route. The consultant is coordinating with the engineers

that installed the existing pccp pipeline along the right-of-way to determine safe installation protocols.


H052

PR/MRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 3A Interconnect






GOODWIN, AUDRIE, ARMSTRONG, BRIANTask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThe Regional Integrated Loop System Program is a series of transmission pipelines that will be developed to regionally


Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority's (Authority) four county region. This project, Phase 3A, is for the

construction of a pipeline from Sarasota County's Carlton Water Treatment Facility westward across the Myakka

River, northward along Cow Pen Slough, where it will connect to an existing County utility line. Eventually the

interconnect will extend northward into Manatee County once all phases have been completed.

BenefitsDevelopment of this project will further integrate regional resources; maximize surface water for public supply; provide

rotational capacity and the ability to rest sources; provide for reserve capacity for emergency transfers; provide

alternatives to the development of groundwater in the Southern Water Use Caution Area; and better match supply,

demand and financial investment on a regional basis.

Costs

The total estimated cost for the Phase 3A project is $42,570,000, with the requested District's share being

$21,285,000. District funding will be divided by the Governing Board, $10,642,500 (50%); the Peace River Basin

Board, $2,873,475 (13.5%); and the Manasota Basin Board, $7,769,025 (36.5%.) District funding will be used for the

design and construction of the pipeline, and for additional storage and pumping at the Carlton WTP. Total funding

budgeted to date (FY2007 through FY2010) is $18,935,904; split between the Governing Board ($10,642,500), the

Peace River Basin Board ($1,709,750), and the Manasota Basin Board ($6,583,654). The District Governing Board

share was completed in the FY2010 budget. The remaining Basin Board FY2011 funding requested to complete Basin

shares are: Peace River Basin Board ($1,163,725), and the Manasota Basin Board ($1,185,371) for a total of

$2,349,096. The future funds are contingent upon approval of such amounts by the Basin Boards in the annual

budgets. The total actual project cost is currently running approximately $14,000,000 under budget, and it is likely that

enough District funding was allocated in prior years to complete the project.


This project would provide potable water service to areas of northern Sarasota County and Manatee County. Phase

3A is the initial segment in the overall Integrated Regional Loop System Phase 3. Subsequent interconnect

expansions (Loop System Phases 3B, 4A and 4B) will connect to the surface water treatment facility on Lake Manatee

and a treatment plant on University Parkway, and will allow regional water delivery service to communities in Sarasota

and Manatee Counties. Total cost for the entire Phase 3 & 4 program is estimated to be $146,207,442. On April 2008,

District staff received the Preliminary Engineering Basis of Design Report for Phases 3A and 3B. The

Feasibility/Routing Study identified the preferred loop pipeline routing, environmental impacts, major connection

points, preliminary pipe sizing, proposed schedule of project phasing, and time frames for construction. Major

components of Phase 3A include above ground storage, a pumping station and approximately nine miles of 48-inch

diameter transmission pipeline. The pipeline route is generally from the Carlton Water Treatment Plant westward

across the Myakka River following an established utility corridor; west along Laurel Road, north along Knights Trail

Road, and parallel along Cow Pen Slough to a point near the Central County Landfill and State Road 681.

Components co-located at the Carlton Water Treatment Plant would include a pumping station with a 10 mgd capacity

and above-ground storage. It is anticipated that a portion of the project's storage component, a 5 million gallon above

ground storage tank, will be acquired from Sarasota County by the Authority. The transmission capacity of the pipeline

will have a minimum design capacity of 37 mgd. Future upgrades to the pumping station will be needed to reach that

capacity. Phase 3A will provide an additional water delivery point to Sarasota County and the potential for an inter-tie

between the Authority's RTS and the City of Venice water system. The Cooperative Funding Agreement between the

District and the Authority for Phase 3A was executed on November 10, 2008. The Agreement is back-dated to July 25,

2007 and will remain in effect through November 1, 2011. The Interlocal Agreement between the Authority and

Sarasota County was signed by the County on March 32, 2009 and by the Authority on April 1, 2009. The Authority

submitted RAI responses for the FDEP ERP for the pipeline and the FDEP Myakka River Wild & Scenic River Permit


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PR/MRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 3A Interconnect

on May 8, 2009. Also on May 8, 2009, permit applications were submitted for the FDEP drinking water permit for the

pipeline and pump station, and for Sarasota County's Site & Development Permit. On June 3, 2009, the Authority

board approved a work order for final design services of a new 5 million gallon storage tank to be located at the

Carlton WTP. The FDEP Myakka Wild and Scenic River permit was acquired on August 5, 2010. The FDEP drinking

water construction permit was acquired on August 24, 2009. The FDOT utility permit was received on July 2nd, 2009.

The USACOE permits were issued on July 30, 2009. A FDEP environmental resource permit was issued October 10,

2009. The project design is complete. The Authority selected the low bid contractor at their Board meeting on

December 17, 2009, at a cost of $18,385,256. The construction costs were much lower than anticipated.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 10,657,494 0 (3,000) 6,563,406 3,276 4,093,812

020 Peace River Basin 1,862,046 0 (2,001) 1,714,599 146,836 2,612

021 Manasota Basin 6,594,777 0 (2,001) 4,470,747 2,814 2,123,217


District

PR/MRWSA 21,285,000 0 0 12,729,517 0 8,555,483

$40,399,317 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Preliminary Design / Basis of Design - Phase 3 7/31/08 3/31/08

Final Design - Phase 3A 3/31/09 10/20/09

Permitting / Property Aquisition - Phase 3A 4/30/09 10/15/09

Construction - Phase 3A 5/31/10


Project is running under buget and close to anticipated time schedule. The Authority intends to request a task schedule

update for construction and completion deadlines. The Authority issued a Notice to Proceed with construction on

February 15, 2010. District staff have requested to the Authority that FY2011 funding request be adjusted, as additional

Distict funding may only be needed from the Peace River Basin. Accelerate Florida Update: Notice was sent to

PRMRWSA regarding the Accelerate Florida Initiative. Project construction has commenced.


H062

CF Industries Aquifer Recharge and Recovery Project


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality MonitoringWater Supply Alternative Water Supply


CF IndustriesCooperator(s)

Project Manager KELLEY, MIKE

Task Manager(s)

Status Withdrawn

DescriptionCF Industries is developing an Aquifer Recharge and Recovery Project (ARRP) on a portion of its South Pasture mine

in Hardee County. The project will store mine stormwater in an existing sand-clay mix area; naturally treat the water

through two reclaimed wetland cells constructed in an adjacent sand-clay mix area; filter the water through a sand

tailings filter basin; and then recharge an estimated 2 to 4 mgd of the naturally treated water into the Floridan aquifer.

The goal of the natural treatment system is to treat the water to primary and secondary drinking water standards so

that it can be recharged into the Upper Floridan aquifer to increase water levels and provide additional water to help

meet local and regional water demands. Project components include design and construction of the treatment

wetlands and sand filtration basin; construction of intake control structures to and from the mine, reservoir and

treatment systems; and, construction of an injection well and two monitor wells. The project will be conducted in two

phases: Phase 1 includes design, permitting, and construction of the wetlands treatment system and sand filtration

basin; and, Phase II includes construction and testing of the recharge well. CF Industries' original FY2009

Cooperative Funding request was modified to postpone construction and testing of the recharge well until at least

FY2010. Total District funding now being requested for FY2009 is $400,675 and will be used for construction of a

stormwater collection and discharge system. This will increase the District's previous total funding committment from

$2,250,000 to $2,605,729.

BenefitsThis is an innovative alternative water supply project that could provide significant benefits to the Southern Water Use

Caution Area (SWUCA) by maintaining or increasing Upper Floridan aquifer levels. Utilizing excess surface waters

and safely injecting those waters into the aquifer is one of several strategies the District is pursuing as part of its

SWUCA Recovery Strategy. The information collected from this project will be used to demonstrate the full-scale

feasibility of this type of treatment technology and can be applied to future natural treatment and aquifer recharge

projects in the area. This project was identified in the District's most recent update of the Regional Water Supply Plan

as a water supply development option under the Heartland Water Alliance planning area.

Costs

The total cost of the project including reclamation funds from CF Industries is $7,042,314, with the District funding up

to 50 percent of eligible costs to a maximum of $2,605,729. District funding will be shared by the Governing Board (50

percent), Peace River Basin Board (25 percent), Alafia River Basin Board (12.5 percent), and Manasota Basin Board

(12.5 percent). CF Industries' original FY2009 Cooperative Funding Initiative request was for $1,148,445 to complete

the project. However, based on discussions with District staff, CF Industries has postponed construction and testing of

their recharge well until at least 2010, reducing their FY2009 funding request to $400,675. The FY2009 Governing and

Basin Boards shares are, Peace River Basin Board: $100,169; Manasota & Alafia River Basin Boards: $50,084 each;

Governing Board: $200,338. Due to delays CF Industries did not request FY2010 funding.


The project consists of constructing the major components required to operate the ARRP, which will include the

design and construction of the treatment wetlands and sand filtration basin, intake control structures to and from the

mine, reservoir and treatment systems, and the construction of an injection well and two monitor wells. In anticipation

of receiving formal approvals and variances from the required regulatory agencies, CF Industries commenced

construction of the project in March 2007. It is expected to take approximately two years to complete the installation of

the necessary infrastructure. Another two years will be required to thoroughly test the system. Project costs for the first

fiscal year, FY2007, are estimated at $1,751,620, with the District's approved share not-to-exceed $875,810 (Peace

River Basin Board: $218,953; Manasota & Alafia River Basin Boards: $109,476 each; Governing Board: $437,905).

These funds were transferred from the Water Supply and Resource Development Reserves to each of the

participating boards. Project approved funds for FY2008 were $1,074,138, with the District's funded share

not-to-exceed $395,789(Peace River Basin Board: $97,927; Manasota & Alafia River Basin Boards: $49,474 each;

Governing Board: $198,914).


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Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 757,694 0 347,588 404,864 0 5,242

011 Alafia River Basin 213,632 0 109,476 103,108 0 1,048

020 Peace River Basin 421,712 0 218,985 201,679 0 1,048

021 Manasota Basin 211,569 0 109,476 101,045 0 1,048



(Alternative Wtr)

193,814 0 0 193,814 0 0


District

CF Industries 4,436,585 0 0 3,591,908 0 844,677

$6,235,006 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Phase IGoverning Board Approval 11/30/06 11/30/06

Basin Board Approvals 12/15/06 12/15/06

FDEP Underground Inj. Permit Application 1/1/07 1/1/07

Effective Date 1/2/07

CF Industries Sitework/Wetland Const. Commence 3/15/07

Wetland Berm, Pump, Filter Construction Commence 4/1/07

FDEP Reclamation Modification Application 11/1/07 11/1/07

Execute Contract 4/15/08

FDEP Underground Inj. Permit Issued 1/1/09

FDEP Reclamation Modification Issued 1/1/09

CF Industries Sitework/Wetland Construct. Complete 1/1/09

Wetland Berm, Pump, Filter Construction Complete 7/1/09

Phase IIRecharge/Monitor Wells Construction Commence 10/1/09

Recharge/Monitor Wells Construction Complete 4/1/10


A meeting was held with Craig Kovach of CF Ind. to discuss the District's continuing involvement in this project. CF

Industries has decided to withdraw their coop funding request and proceed with the project without District funds. The

draft cooperative funding agreement documents were not returned from CF Industries. Telephone and email

communications have been made with Craig Kovach and Gary Blitch of CF Ind. The major issues in the draft agreement

were non-profit through sale, termination without cause, an additional monitor well, annual report content, and

performance standards. The FDEP UIC permit for well construction and testing has been issued. CF Ind. is in the

process of permitting their expansion of the mine. On site, the wetland treatment cell 1 is complete and growing in well;

cell 2 is being herbicided and planted with native plant species. A small holding pond near the sand filtration basin is

being permitted through the Corps of Engineers.


H069

PR/MRWSA Reg Loop System Ph 1A






GOODWIN, AUDRIE, ARMSTRONG, BRIANTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Regional Integrated Loop System project is a series of transmission pipelines that will be developed to regionally


Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority's four county region. This project will connect the water supply systems of

the Authority, Charlotte County and the City of Punta Gorda so that the additional water from the recently expanded

facility on Shell Creek can be shared regionally. Construction of the interconnect consists of approximately 12 miles of

a 24 inch diameter line interconnecting the Shell Creek facility to the Peace River facility, and includes a sub-aqueous

crossing of the lower Peace River. The project will have a minimum design capacity of 6 million gallons a day.

BenefitsDevelopment of this project will integrate regional resources; maximize surface water for public supply; provide

rotational capacity and the ability to rest sources; provide for reserve capacity for emergency transfers; provide

alternatives to the development of groundwater in the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA); and better match

supply, demand, and financial investment on a regional basis.

Costs

The total estimated cost for the Phase 1A project is $19,015,000, with the requested District's share being

$12,007,500. The District funding is divided between the Governing Board, $6,003,750 (50%); the Manasota Basin

Board, $4,382,738 (36.5%); and the Peace River Basin Board, $1,621,012 (13.5%). Ad Valorum shares were

budgeted in FY2008, and funding received from the West Central Florida Water Restoration Action Plan (WRAP) was

applied in FY2009. $5,000,000 in WRAP funding was budgeted in FY2009 in place of Ad Valorum funding. When the

availablity of the WRAP funding was evident, the District's FY2008 project budget was reduced from a total of

$7,407,410 to $7,007,500. This reduction is not represented in the funding table below. The actual FY2008 shares

were: Governing Board $3,503,750, Manasota Basin $2,557,738, Peace River Basin $946,012.


The Phase 1A pipeline was designed as an alternative to two separately proposed pipelines, the Authority's Integrated

Regional Loop system Phase 1 (H050) and Charlotte County's Emergency Interconnect (L636). The original Phase 1

route was designed to interconnect the Peace River and Shell Creek water treatment plants via an extension of the

DeSoto County Regional Transmission System southward along US-17. Charlotte County was also planning to

construct an emergency interconnect consisting of a sub-aqueous crossing of the Peace River, to interconnect the

water supply systems of Charlotte County and Punta Gorda. Discussions were initiated in 2006 to combine the

projects and achieve the benefits of both pipelines. The revised and expanded pipeline (H069), was approved by both

Charlotte County and the Authority Board in June 2006. This expanded pipeline is designed to bidirectionally transfer

up to 6 MGD between the Authority, Charlotte County, and Punta Gorda. The pipeline will deliver water to four key

delivery points in Charlotte County Utility's (CCU) distribution system, and has the potential to tie into CCU's system

south of the Peace River. Water provided by Punta Gorda to CCU can offset the County's demand on the Peace River

facility, making additional water available to other Authority customers and increasing reliability in the regional system.

The PRMRWSA Board awarded the design consultant contract for Phase 1A in September 2007, and issued a notice

to proceed on October 17, 2007. The Preliminary Engineering Report was received in February 2008. In June 2008,

the Authority presented a draft of the Basis of Design Report to the District. The Cooperative Funding Agreement

between the District and Authority was executed in September 2008. The contract period is back-dated to July 25,

2007 and remain in effect through February 2012. In February 2009, the Authority submitted a draft amendment to

their interlocal agreement with Charlotte County and the City of Punta Gorda to reflect the current project. The

amendment includes the sale transfer of the interconnect's northern segment. Charlotte County has already installed

and put into service this 3000' long segment, which runs from the DeSoto/Charlotte County border southward to a

connection by a new shopping center. The Authority intends to purchase this segment and anticipates the cost to be

eligible for funding. South of the Peace River, an approximately 2 mile segment will utilize the City of Punta Gorda's

existing 30" transmission main. The amendment allows for the shared capacity of this segment. A regional pumping

station and 0.5 mg storage will be located between the Peace River crossing and the Punta Gorda segment. The


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PR/MRWSA Reg Loop System Ph 1A

Authority approved a list of eleven pre-qualified construction contractors on October 7, 2009. The final Basis of Design

Report was received on December 3, 2009.

At the Charlotte County BOCC meeting on October 13, 2009, The County Board denied the formal Authority request to

construct the interconnect within the County, resulting in a project postponement. Opinions expressed by some Board

members were that the County would not have fair ownership of the pipeline, and the project benefited other Authority

members that weren't contributing the project. On December 14, 2009, the District informed the Authority that it

intended to reallocate the $5 million in WRAP funding to other projects unless a decision was made to move forward

with the project by February 1, 2010. A mediation settlement agreement between Charlotte County and the Authority

was approved in January 2010 prior to the deadline. The parties amended their water supply contract by agreeing to

segment the hydraulic allocations along pipeline. The Authority claims they will retain a hydraulic capacity share equal

or greater to the percentage of District funding, as required by the funding agreement.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 3,720,996 0 0 3,713,609 3,276 4,111


021 Manasota Basin 2,714,840 0 0 2,707,788 2,814 4,238



Funds

5,000,000 0 0 5,000,000 0 0


District

PRMRWSA 7,007,500 0 0 7,007,500 0 0

$19,451,495 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Preliminary Design/Basis of Design 7/31/07 6/1/08

Final Design 6/30/09 12/3/09

Permitting / Property Aquisition 7/31/09

Construction, substantial completion 8/1/11

Contract Expires 2/1/12


The project has resumed after a three month postponement, but is now behind schedule. The project could potentially be

completed before the contract expiration (February 1, 2012) but scheduled task dates must be revised. The Authority

expects to advertise bidding for the Construction contract to the prequalified contractors in March 2010, and award a

contract in May 2010. The project build period is expected to last 16 months. The Authority was concerned about the

potential loss of WRAP funds during the FY2011 Cooperative Funding Application deadline (December 4, 2009), and

submitted a funding request in case the WRAP funds were transferred to other projects. The District has informed the

Authority that all District funding for the project is encumbered, and the FY2011 funding request can be withdrawn.


H072

Polk County Comprehensive Water Supply Plan Joint Study


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Regional Water Supply Planning

Basin(s) Alafia River, Peace River

Polk County Utilities, Polk County, South Florida Water Management DistrictCooperator(s)



Status Completed

DescriptionThe Polk County Comprehensive Water Supply Plan will identify and quantify viable public water supply and alternative

water supply sources for various public utility systems within Polk County. Recommendations from the plan will include

project definitions, specific actions, production rates, schedules, project costs and unit water costs. The total cost for

the project is $955,318.

BenefitsDevelopment of this plan will aid in the identification of viable water supply sources for Polk County's increasing water

demands, and advance the preservation of natural resources in the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA) by

selecting projects that support limited groundwater use.

Costs

As presented in the consultant's proposed Scope of Services and Fee Schedule, the total estimated cost for the

project is $955,318 with the requested District's share being $382,127, SFWMD share being $95,532, and Polk

County's share being $477,659. Total District funding budgeted in FY2009 is $382,127, divided between the

Governing Board $191,063 (50%), the Peace River Basin Board $149,030 (39%), and the Alafia Basin Board $42,034

(11%). The Funding table below shows the Cumulative Transfers of $477,659 in "District Budgeted - Ad Valorem

Based Revenue" which was budgeted in FY2009 before the SFWMD share of $95,532 was incorporated. As a result,

District Ad Valorem dollars of $95,532 will lapse at the end of fiscal year 2009.


Two previous planning studies were commissioned with District funding to investigate the water supply sources of Polk

County. The current Polk County Comprehensive Water Supply Plan differs from the previous studies in that this plan

will provide Polk County with feasible water supply options, schedules and cost estimates.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 257,136 0 238,830 9,946 0 8,360

011 Alafia River Basin 55,702 0 52,542 1,766 0 1,394

020 Peace River Basin 199,619 0 186,287 7,062 0 6,270


District

Polk County 477,659 0 0 477,659 0 0

SFWMD 95,532 0 0 95,532 0 0

$1,085,648 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



Alafia River Basin Approval of Agreement 2/7/08 2/7/08


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Effective Contract Date 2/8/08 2/8/08

Peace River Basin Approval of Agreement 2/8/08 2/8/08


50% Completion 3/16/09 1/26/09

Project Completion Date 12/31/09

Contract Termination Date 7/31/10

Task DescriptionTask 2 - Identify and Quantify Water Supply Alternatives 10/15/08 12/15/08 12/15/08

Task 3 - Current Water Supply and Deficit Analysis 12/15/08 12/15/08

Task 4 - Treatment Transmission and Storage Analysis 3/16/09 3/20/09

Task 5 - Implementation Plan 5/11/09 7/28/09 7/31/09

Task 6 - Allowance for Other Detailed Investigations 11/9/09

Task 1 - Project Progress and Coordination 11/9/09

Status As Of: December 22, 2009

Based on the recent results from the Kissimmee River Water Supply Feasibility Study and limitation of future water

sources from outside its boundaries, Polk County (County) requested the District participate in a more detailed analysis

of available ground water and alternative water supplies within Polk County. To fulfill the request of the County, a funding

agreement was created effective from February 8, 2008 to July 31, 2010, between the District, Polk County, and

SFWMD. This agreement was approved by the Polk County Board of County Commissioners on April 23, 2008 and was

signed by all parties. The total estimated cost to complete the PCCWSP is $955,318 via a consulting services contract

between the County and Reiss Environmental. The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has agreed to

provide 10 percent of the total project cost, reducing the District's share to 40 percent, or $382,127. On April 25, 2008

District staff attended a meeting with Tampa Bay Water and Polk County to discuss potential opportunities for water

supply to Polk County from Tampa Bay Water. The County and TBW completed a Memorandum of Understanding

(MOU) to aid in the implementation of future collaborative efforts. TBW's Board approved the MOU on October 20, 2008,

while the Polk County BOCC approved the MOU at its meeting on November 5, 2008. Additionally, the County is involved

in several other initiatives to investigate water supply options. One option the County is evaluating is the potential for

additional ground water in southeast Polk County. The County and SFWMD are coordinating to investigate this potential

source as any withdrawals would be located within the SFWMD. The County is also coordinating with the STOPR group,

which includes St. Cloud, Tohopekaliga Water Authority, Orange County, Osceola County, Polk County, and the Reedy

Creek Improvement District. STOPR and SFWMD are currently investigating the potential for water supply from the

Kissimmee River, which should be completed by the end of 2011. On February 21, 2008, Polk County hosted the project

kick-off meeting with attendance by SWFWMD, SFWMD, Polk County and Polk County Utilities. Reiss Environmental,

Polk County's subconsultant, and Polk County participated in three information sessions with the District to discuss

issues such as conservation, the Upper Peace River and Minimum Flows and Levels. In addition, SFWMD and Polk

County continue to move forward on investigating the Lower Floridan Aquifer in southeast Polk County as a potential

source. The notice to proceed with well construction was September 3, 2008. Throughout the project, District, County,

and SFWMD staff met to discuss the list of projects, review the progress of the plan and prepare for any upcoming Polk

County BoCC or District Board meetings. At the October 30, 2008 Polk County BOCC workshop, Polk County staff and

their consultant presented the ranked project lists to the Polk County Commissioners. At that time County Manager, Mike

Herr, informed the board that the County was seeking concurrence on the short and long projects lists by the 17 cities

and municipalities. To support this concurrence effort, District staff attended the Lakeland, Winter Haven, Polk City,

Dundee and Frostproof City Council meetings at which the short and long project lists were approved unanimously.

Auburndale, Davenport and Mulberry City Commissions also were in concurrence with the lists. At the December 17,

2008 BoCC meeting, the Commission concurred with the short and long project list of water supply project options and

voted to continue investigations of short list projects. The District reviewed and commented on all Technical

Memorandums which included finalized reports on the Alafia and Peace River and the Conservation Analysis. By

mid-May District staff completed visiting municipalities throughout Polk County to discuss conservation efforts and clarify

demand projections. Additionally, District staff attended the April City Manager's meeting at which Polk County and their

municipalities decided to delay the project until July to allow time to present the information to their city councils.

Currently, District staff is monitoring the coring progress of the Southeast Wellfield, a potential source on the short list.

The Final Report PCCWSP was submitted in July 2009. Presentations covering the results of the report were made at a

a Polk County BOCC workshop on July 20, 2009, the District's Governing Board meeting on July 28, 2009 and the Polk

County BOCC meeting on August 5, 2009.

ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time.

This project is complete however District staff is waiting on final invoice information to close out the project. As a

continuation of the PCCWSP, District staff created and are implementing an outreach effort to coordinate with Polk

County's cities and municipalities regarding their water supply options. Issues discussed as part of the Polk County


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Outreach Effort include water supply options and offer information related to District regulations, water supply, demand

projections, planning, and community and legislative affairs. Detailed records are being kept of each meeting. To date,

District staff held follow-up meetings with Polk County Utilities (all service areas), Winter Haven, City of Lake Wales, City

of Frostproof, and City of Lake Alfred. Additional meetings are scheduled through January 2010. Other ongoing District

staff activities include monitoring the coring progress of the Southeast Wellfield, a potential source on the short list.

At the request of the Office of Governor Charlie Crist, the District has been communicating regularly with the cooperator

concerning the Governor's Accelerate Florida initiative to stimulate Florida's economy. An information request was sent

to the cooperator on October 15, 2008. District staff followed up with an email and phone call regarding the cooperator's

efforts to accelerate the project. Since the project is complete and does not involve any construction activities, there are

no needed tasks to accelerate the project.


H076

Regional Reclaimed Water Partnership Initiative


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply Reclaimed Water


Tampa Electric CompanyCooperator(s)

Project Manager RAMOY, ALISON

Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis alternative water supply project is proposed to maximize the beneficial use of reclaimed water flows that are not

currently being beneficially used by the City of Lakeland, and potentially other utilities, such as Polk County, Plant City,

Mulberry and Hillsborough County. The project is best described as being composed of two elements. The first

element is a traditional reclaimed water supply project consisting of transmission pipelines and storage to provide

reclaimed water to industrial users from one or more domestic wastewater treatment facilities. This element is

proposed to be implemented in at least two phases.

Phase I consists of the design and construction of approximately 15 miles of reclaimed water transmission main from

the City of Lakeland's wastewater effluent wetland treatment system to the Tampa Electric Company's (TECO) Polk

Power Station (WUP# 11747) for power generation expansion (Unit 6). Additional reclaimed water flows will be

obtained from the Polk County Southwest Regional Utility Service Area, and could be obtained from the City of

Mulberry. Phase I also includes the additional treatment necessary, including one deep disposal well, for TECO to treat

the water to an acceptable level for cooling and other potential uses.

Phase II , of the first element, may bring additional reclaimed water to TECO to meet additional power generation

expansion needs at the Polk Power Station (Unit 7). Phase II may also provide reclaimed water to customers in

addition to TECO, such as Mosaic. It is likely that storage will be necessary for this phase, which could involve the

reclamation and conversion of Mosaic's N-5 Reservoir to a reclaimed water storage reservoir. The source(s) of

reclaimed water for this second phase will have to be evaluated. District staff and project participants will ensure the

project infrastructure, including pipe capacities, are sized appropriately in anticipation of future flows that may be used

to serve other users.

Recharge was explored as part of the second element, which is more innovative in concept and seeks to create

opportunities for additional potable groundwater withdrawals in the SWUCA through direct or indirect recharge of

reclaimed water into the Upper Floridan aquifer. MWH Americas, Inc. completed the Feasibility of Using Reclaimed

Water for Direct and Indirect Aquifer Recharge in the Tampa Bay Area Study in March 2009. The scope of work

included assessing regulatory requirements for reclaimed water treatment in order to obtain operational permits (Task

1); quantifying water level improvements following aquifer recharge and subsequent amounts of groundwater

withdrawals using groundwater modeling of conceptual scenarios at various coastal and inland locations and recharge

rates (Task 2); and performing a cost analyses of various recharge options (Task 3). The findings, presented to the

Governing Board on March 31, 2009, indicated that it is possible to develop direct and indirect aquifer recharge

projects to improve Upper Floridan aquifer water levels and provide opportunities for additional groundwater

withdrawals. Further involvement by the District will be in the form of providing technical and financial support

(cooperative funding) to entities who propose to investigate aquifer recharge more thoroughly.

BenefitsThe implementation of Phase I will provide TECO with approximately 6 mgd of an alternative water source for power

generation expansion at the Polk Power Station. While flows have not been finalized, Phase II will provide TECO with

reclaimed water for a future power generation expansion. Discussions with potential Phase II project participants have

revealed that additional reclaimed water flows may be utilized by other customers, such as Mosaic. Utilization of

reclaimed water will eliminate surface water discharges, ultimately resulting in a reduction of nitrogen loading to Tampa

Bay. The potential project benefit of recharge to the Upper Floridan aquifer of the SWUCA in the vicinity of southern

Hillsborough County or western Polk County could provide for additional groundwater withdrawals in the SWUCA.

Costs

Phase I is estimated to cost $65,686,800, and the District is being asked to fund 50 percent, or $32,843,400. The

District funding will be divided between the Governing Board (50 percent), the Alafia River Basin Board (25 percent),

and the Peace River Basin Board (25 percent). The funding approved for Phase I in FY2009 includes $8,354,642 from

the Governing Board, $2,540,354 from the Alafia River Basin Board ($1,040,354 budgeted and $1,500,000 in

"Cumulative Transfers"), and $521,640 from the Peace River Basin Board, for a total of $11,416,636 in District


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funding. An additional $2,500,000 from the Water Restoration Action Plan (WRAP) Fund has been allocated to Phase

I in FY2009. The funding approved in FY2010 for Phase I includes $5,000,000 from the Governing Board, $1,611,780

from the Alafia River Basin Board, and $600,000 from the Peace River Basin Board, for a total of $7,211,780 in District

funding. Total funding budgeted to date (FY2009 to FY2010) is $21,128,416, split between the Governing Board

($13,354,642), the Alafia River Basin Board ($4,152,134), the Peace River Basin Board ($1,121,640), and the WRAP

fund ($2,500,000). The funding being requested in FY2011 includes $2,442,058 from the Governing Board,

$1,388,220 from the Alafia River Basin Board, and $1,348,222 from the Peace River Basin Board, for a total of

$5,178,500 in District funding to be used towards the design and construction of the transmission main from the

Lakeland wetlands to the Polk Power Station. The future funds identified for the project are contingent upon approval

of such amounts by the District Basin and Governing Boards in the annual budgets. Though the Manasota Basin

Board approved $31,250 in FY2009, the funding was returned to the Basin Board due to further project refinement,

which does not include a water resource benefit in this basin. The Governing Board also allocated $50,000 from the

FY2008 budget to assist TECO in the cost analyses of evaluating potential reclaimed water supply routes for Phase I.

However, a route was selected without having to utilize the $50,000 that was set aside, so it was returned to the

Governing Board's Water Supply and Resource Development Reserves (H100).

Phase II has not yet been initiated. The preliminary cost estimate, which is not reflected in the funding table, is

$70,000,000.

Recharge: The Governing Board also allocated $500,000 (see "Cumulative Transfers") from the FY2008 budget to be

used for a feasibility study to investigate reclaimed water aquifer recharge.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 19,361,510 3,042,286 500,000 8,356,093 2,451,475 5,011,656

011 Alafia River Basin 9,439,299 3,879,139 1,500,000 1,046,983 1,393,137 1,620,040

020 Peace River Basin 9,439,299 6,949,631 0 528,269 1,353,139 608,260

021 Manasota Basin 32,701 0 0 32,701 0 0



Funds

2,500,000 0 2,500,000 0 0 0


District

TECO 31,593,400 7,786,484 0 11,416,636 5,178,500 7,211,780

$72,366,209 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Phase IAgreement Effective 10/1/08 10/1/08

Agreement Executed 12/31/08 2/24/09

Begin Infrastructure Design 3/15/09

Begin Disposal Well Design 3/1/10

Begin Water Quality Testing 8/31/10

Complete Disposal Well Design 9/30/10

Begin Disposal Well Construction 1/1/11

Complete Infrastructure Design 3/31/11

Begin Infrastructure Construction 4/30/11

Complete Water Quality Testing 4/30/13

Complete Infrastructure Construction 4/30/13

Complete Disposal Well Construction 4/30/13


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Phase I Completion 1/31/14

Phase I Contract Closeout 12/31/14

RechargeBegin Aquifer Recharge Study 10/1/08 10/1/08

Complete Aquifer Recharge Study 3/31/09 3/31/09


Phase I: The District allocated a total of $11,416,636 in FY2009 towards completion of the project. An additional

$2,500,000 from the WRAP fund was also allocated in FY2009. Additional funding in the amount of $7,211,780 was

approved in FY2010. The project schedule will be revised when the overall agreement is amended to incorporate the

Polk County SWRUSA Reclaimed Water Connection to TECO Project (H091) approved in FY2010. The cooperator

submitted an application for FY2011 funding in the amount of $5,178,500.

ACTION TO DATE: On time. TECO issued the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for (1) preliminary engineering and (2)

oversight of well construction and the drilling contractor on June 8 and June 15, respectively. A Request for Proposal

(RFP) for construction of a Class I Exploratory Injection Well was also released on June 19. The notifications of award

have been issued and the cooperator has entered into agreements with the selected consultants/contractors. A kick-off

meeting with the project engineer took place on February 25, 2010. Construction of the disposal well is anticipated to

begin in March 2010, ahead of the originally anticipated start date of 1/1/2011.


H079

PRMRWSA Brackish Groundwater Development






FERGUSON, JOHNTask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis alternative water supply project is proposed to provide 3 mgd of brackish groundwater by 2018. The new capacity

is needed to meet regional reliability targets and growing regional needs. The first step in the process will be to

evaluate the RV Griffin Reserve and Peace River Facility Site for brackish groundwater development and concentrate

disposal options. This project is the first phase of the Regional Resource Development Program described below.

BenefitsThe 3 mgd of alternative water supplies will be used towards meeting up to 26 mgd that will be developed as part of

the Regional Resource Development Program. Completion of this project will assist in achieving the regional resource

management and water supply goals within the four county area (Manatee, Sarasota, DeSoto and Charlotte) including:

maximizing use of surface water for public supply; providing rotational capacity and the ability to blend and rest

sources; providing reserve capacity for emergency transfers; providing alternatives to the development of groundwater

in the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA); and optimizing financial investments in water supply infrastructure

on a regional basis.

Costs

The total estimated cost to develop the 3 mgd is $36,000,000. The requested District share is $9,000,000 (50%) from

the Governing Board, $6,570,000 (36.5%) from the Manasota Basin Board and $2,430,000 (13.5%) from the Peace

River Basin Board. In FY2009 $600,000 was allocated to the project from the West-Central Florida Water Restoration

Action Plan (WRAP)Fund. The FY2011 funding request is for $625,000, and is divided as follows: Governing Board

($312,500), Manasota Basin Board ($228,125), and the Peace River Basin Board ($84,375). Funding will be used for

preliminary design activities associated with a brackish groundwater source on RV Griffin Reserve property and

injection well exploration. The future funds identified for the project are contingent upon approval of such amounts by

the District Basin and Governing Boards in the annual budgets.


The Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority (Authority) is comprised of Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee

and Sarasota counties. In accordance with its Master Water Supply Contract, the Authority is obligated to timely

develop and deliver new water supply sources and facilities to meet the needs of its customers. The Regional

Resource Development Program will result in the development of up to 26 mgd average daily capacity of alternative

water supplies. New supplies will be a mix of brackish groundwater development at or near existing production

facilities, and surface water development projects in one or more of the following resource areas: Shell/Prairie Creek

basin, Cow-Pen Slough/Dona Bay, Upper Myakka/Flatford areas.To date, the Authority has executed Memoranda of

Understanding (MOUs) with DeSoto County, Sarasota County, the City of Punta Gorda and the Englewood Water

District to investigate potential partnerships in developing these and other proposed sources. Costs associated with

potential future phases will be determined as these partnerships develop.


H079

PRMRWSA Brackish Groundwater Development


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 42,126,821 41,787,499 0 11,381 319,689 8,252


021 Manasota Basin 30,329,289 30,087,000 0 8,550 229,693 4,046



Funds

600,000 0 0 600,000 0 0


District

PR\MRWSA 78,300,000 75,500,000 0 50,000 1,250,000 1,500,000

$163,153,432 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Execute Cooperative Funding Agreement 6/25/10


Status History: On November 5, 2008, the options from the H063 Feasibility Study were formally presented to the

Authority board. These options include: 1)three potential reservoir sites in the Upper Myakka Basin and a new surface

water treatment facility, yielding 10 mgd;2) three potential reservoir sites by Shell and Prairie creeks and expansion of the

existing facility on Shell Creek, for an additional 12 to 20 mgd;3) the Dona Bay option of diverting water from Cow Pen

Slough to a reservoir on the Venice Minerals site, then transmitting stored water to a surface water treatment expansion

at the Carlton plant, yielding an additional 5 to 15 mgd; and the development of new or existing brackish groundwater

wells to yield an estimated 5 mgd. $600,000 in WRAP funds has been budgeted by the District for the development of

the selected project. A funding agreement between the District and Authority was executed in December 2008 to secure

these funds. A meeting was held with the Authority on May 1, 2009. With the current funding, they are looking to do some

brackish groundwater exploration after a consultant is chosen for the next phase. Memorandums of Understanding

(MOU) are being developed for water supply projects with potential partners to assist with the development and

scheduling of future water sources. At the June 3, 2009 PRMRWSA Board Meeting MOUs with the City of Punta Gorda

and DeSoto County were approved. The Punta Gorda project is a 5 to 8 mgd brackish water groundwater supply. The

DeSoto County project is an up to 5 mgd brackish groundwater supply. At the July 2009 meeting, MOUs were executed

with the Sarasota County and the City of Englewood. The next step then in the process is to develop a contract for the

specific project providing details of items such as operation, ownership etc. Current Status: As discussions continue on

the development of agreements through the various MOUs, the Authority intends to move forward with a preliminary

design/investigation for brackish water on RV Griffin. Results should determine whether a disposal well for RO

concentrate is feasible in the area. Notice to proceed to the successful bidder is not anticipated until June 2010.


H084

Arcadia-DeSoto Interconnect




City of ArcadiaCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis interconnect will provide the City of Arcadia an alternative source of water while conserving 73 million gallons a

year of treated potable water. The project consists of the construction of a transmission main, backflow prevention

device, meter, flow control valve, telemetry and other required valving and fittings necessary to interconnect the

DeSoto County regional transmission and distribution water main to the City of Arcadia's raw water main. Currently,

DeSoto County has to flush an average of approximately 200,000 gallons of treated water per day in order to meet

water quality standards and maintain satisfactory chlorine residual within their existing regional transmission line from

the PRMRWSA. The construction of the interconnect will allow DeSoto County to send water to the City of Arcadia

water main where it can be utilized to offset water withdrawn by the City from the Intermediate Aquifer. It is anticipated

that the imported water will reduce the City of Arcadia's groundwater withdrawals by approximately 33 gallons per

household per day.

BenefitsThe goal of this project would be to offset existing groundwater withdrawals by beneficially using water that is currently

being discharged into a stormwater pond as a result of required flushing. The project would increase proper utilization

of the water resources within the District's jurisdiction through more efficient use of the existing Desoto County water

supplies. Upon completion, the project will provide an additional source of water for the City of Arcadia while reducing

the amount of groundwater being withdrawn from the Intermediate Aquifer.

Costs

The total estimated cost of the project is $150,000 with the requested District share being $112,500 (75%, as

applicable for REDI communities.) The District funding will be divided between the Governing Board, $56,250 (50%);

and the Peace River Basin, $56,250 (50%). District funding is budgeted in FY2010. Project engineering costs are

estimated to be $30,000 and construction is estimated at $120,000.


The City of Arcadia requested a reduction in the matching funds based on the Rural Economic Development Initiative

(REDI) since the City meets the requirements for a economically distressed rural community as defined by S.

288.0656. The estimated cost/benefit ratio for this project, calculated at an 8% APR over 5 years is $0.50 per

thousand gallons based on a 5 year interconnect agreement between DeSoto and Arcadia and an anticipated savings

of 200,000 gpd. The County and City have revised their interlocal agreement to ensure that delivered water is of

potable quality as long as a specified flow is maintained. This avoids the need for retreatment of transfered water,

allows the City to use an existing distribution line instead of installing a parallel line, and shortens the total amount of

transmission main needed for the project from 1200 feet to only 50 feet. The City has provided a revised scope of

services for inclusion in the Cooperative Funding Agreement.


H084

Arcadia-DeSoto Interconnect


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 57,187 0 0 0 329 56,858

020 Peace River Basin 57,672 0 0 0 574 57,098


District

City of Arcadia 37,500 0 0 0 0 37,500

$152,359 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Complete Interconnect Design 12/31/09 1/15/10

Finalize Interconnect Agreement 2/28/10 2/24/10

Activate Interconnect 3/1/10

Begin Construction 4/1/10


The City and County have executed their operational agreement for the transfer of water. Design is complete. The

District executed the cooperative funding agreement with the City on February 24, 2009, and has issued a Notice to

Proceed.


H085

Charlotte County Regional Reclaimed Water Expansion Phase 2





Project Manager MCGOOKEY, SCOTT

Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis regional alternative water supply project involves the design and construction of new reclaimed water pipeline,

and also uses existing and abandoned pipeline, to interconnect the east and west service areas of Charlotte County's

reclaimed water system. The regional project consists of the design and construction of 17,500 linear feet of 12-inch

diameter reclaimed water transmission main to be constructed from end of the pipeline, in the eastern part of the

county, constructed as part of Cooperative Funding Initiative Project Number H027 to an existing, abandoned pipe

located on the bridge that crosses the Myakka River. Construction continues from the existing pipeline on the bridge to

reclaimed water storage and pumping facilities located on the site of the West Port Wastewater Reclamation Facility in

the western part of the county. This project will complete the regional line enabling the county to move reclaimed water

flows from an area of lower demand in the east to an area of higher demand in the west. The project also involves the

design and construction of 1,075 gpm in pumping, for an increase from 425 gpm to 1500 gpm, and a 5 MG lined

storage pond, increasing the pond storage from 10 MG to 15 MG, at the West Port site. These facilities are necessary

to consistently meet the reclaimed water demand of existing customers and to take full advantage of the storage

capacity of the reclaimed water ASR well which is to be constructed on the site of the Rotonda WRF as part of

Cooperative Funding Initiative Project Number L215.

BenefitsThis project will regionalize Charlotte County's reclaimed water system by interconnecting the wastewater treatment

facilities and providing the ability to move flows from areas of low demand to areas of high demand, while taking full

advantage of seasonal and diurnal storage within the system. As a result, reclaimed water flows can be maximized

throughout the service area.

Costs

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $2,800,000, of which, because this is part of a regional effort to

increase the use of reclaimed water, the Peace River Basin and Governing Boards are requested to fund 50 percent,

or $1,400,000. Funding in the amount of $400,000 (split between the Peace River Basin and Governing Board) has

been budgeted in FY2010 and $500,000 ($250,000 from the Peace River Basin and $250,000 from the Governing

Board) is being requested in FY2011 and $500,000 ($250,000 from the Peace River Basin and $250,000 from the

Governing Board) is being requested in FY2012. No cost-benefit is calculated for this project, as it is associated with

the regional benefits achieved with H027. The FY2011 funds requested for the project are contingent upon approval of

such amounts by the District Governing and Basin Boards in their FY2011 budget(s).


This project competes the regional trunk line that will permit transmission of public access reclaimed water from the

East Port WRF located in Central County to the Rotonda WRF located on the Cape Haze peninsula which is

connected to the West Port WRF via an existing transmission main. The project is to be constructed in three stages:

Stage 1 construction will complete the transmission main to the West Port WRF; Stage 2 will increase the pumping

capacity at West Port from the current 425 gpm to approximately 1,500 gpm and will also provide piping and metering

at the West Port WRF to permit pumping of reclaimed water back across the Myakka River to users located in Central

County on SR 776 whenever necessary; Stage 3 will consist of construction of the 5 MG reclaimed water storage

pond. Of the total project cost of $2,800,000, approximately 89 percent ($2,500,000) is expected to be needed for

construction, and the remainder ($300,000) for design and administration.


H085

Charlotte County Regional Reclaimed Water Expansion Phase 2


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 704,438 250,000 0 0 252,358 202,080

020 Peace River Basin 702,976 250,000 0 0 251,581 201,395


District

Charlotte County 1,400,000 500,000 0 0 500,000 400,000

$2,807,414 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



Commence Design 1/1/10 1/13/10

Complete Design Stage 1 5/1/10


Commence Construction Stage 1 8/1/10


Commence Construction Stage 2 11/1/10

Complete Stage 1 Construction 2/1/11

Commence Stage 3 Construction 2/1/11



Contract Close-out 10/1/13

Offset Report 10/1/14


The cooperative funding agreement was executed on December 8, 2009, and the cooperator was issued notice to

proceed. The County has started design for the 12 inch reclaimed water line in Stage 1. Design of Stage 2 (Pump

Facility) and Stage 3 (Storage Pond) is scheduled to start in April 2010. To date, $400,000 has been budgeted, of which

$0 has been reimbursed.


H087

City of Punta Gorda Reverse Osmosis Facility


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring


City of Punta GordaCooperator(s)


MORRIS, LISANNTask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThe City has requested funding assistance for a 2 mgd Reverse Osmosis (RO) system to treat brackish groundwater

for blending with their existing treated surface water facility. The RO system is necessary to meet total dissolved solids

and ASR remediation requirements stipulated by the Department of Environment Protection. This project is continuing

to evolve as additional information is provided by the City of Punta Gorda, Peace River Regional Water Supply

Authority (Authority) and the District's ongoing MFL establishment for Shell Creek. Initially the project was evaluated as

a potable water supply project that would share water between the City and Authority, benefiting both the Peace and

Manasota Basin Boards. As a result of the recent decline in demand and the availability of excess regional water, the

Authority has decided not to participate in the development of this project. As a result, funding from the Manasota

Basin Board has been removed and the FY 2010 funding will be balanced forward into the Basin's budget. For the time

being, budgeted funds from the Governing Board will remain in the project until a determination is made on the benefit

of expanding the RO system to assist with meeting the proposed MFL on Shell Creek. If it is determined that the RO

expansion will not benefit the MFL recovery strategy, Governing Boards funds will be balanced forward into General

Fund and the project will be reevaluated as a local cooperative funding project solely funded by the Peace River Basin

Board.

BenefitsConstruction of the 2 mgd RO facility will provide a blending source to reduce levels of TDS and allow the City to

continue operating their existing surface water facility within the SWUCA. Additionally the RO facility would assist the

City with the required remediation of their ASR system. Staff is currently evaluating an expansion of the system to

potentially serve as a future recovery strategy for the proposed MFL on Shell Creek.

Costs

The City estimated the total project cost for the 2 mgd RO facility at $36,700,000. The total District eligible cost

through construction is estimated at $35,700,000, with $17,850,000 in funding requested. The District budgeted

$1,770,000 in FY2010 funding divided as: Governing Board $1,000,000, Manasota Basin Board $500,000, and the

Peace River Basin Board $270,000. The City's FY2011 funding request is for $2,000,000. There are outstanding

questions that will determine whether funding should be provided solely by the Peace River Basin as a CFI project, or

if the project qualifies for regional funding as a MFL recovery strategy.


The City of Punta Gorda's Shell Creek facility currently consists of a conventional treatment plant with 10 mgd

capacity, an in-stream reservoir on Shell Creek and an ASR storage system. Because the level of total dissolved

solids (TDS) in Shell Creek are often elevated, the facility utilizes stored treated water from their ASR system to blend

with raw surface water to reduce TDS levels. Even with ASR blending the City does not meet current DEP

requirements for TDS and is operating under a variance allowing an exceedance until June 15, 2011, after which time

additional treatment or another source must be developed. To increase the quality and availability of supply, the City

has reviewed several project options; including various RO treatment and off-stream reservoir scenarios. These

options were published in their January 2009 Water Supply Mater Plan Update, and the 2 mgd Brackish Groundwater

RO Project was the recommended option. Additionally, the City is required to cease operation of their existing ASR

wells, and has expressed interest in converting them into a brackish water supply. Withdrawal and treatment of water

from these wells would serve as the remediation required by the DEP.


H087

City of Punta Gorda Reverse Osmosis Facility


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 7,933,861 6,925,000 0 0 4,167 1,004,694

020 Peace River Basin 4,144,746 1,869,750 0 0 2,002,389 272,607

021 Manasota Basin 5,791,274 5,285,250 0 0 2,261 503,763


District

City of Punta Gorda 17,850,000 6,950,000 0 1,000,000 7,900,000 2,000,000

$35,719,881 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Preliminary Design Report 3/31/10

Final Design and Permiting 10/31/11



The Preliminary Design Report (PDR) is ongoing and scheduled for completion in March 2010. The PDR will provide an

update of detailed costs and time table. The Authority has decided not to participate in the development of this project.

As a result, funding from the Manasota Basin Board has been removed. A determination is being made on the benefit of

expanding the RO system to assist with meeting the proposed MFL on Shell Creek. If it is determined that the RO

expansion will not benefit the MFL recovery strategy, Governing Boards funds will be balanced forward into General

Fund and the project will be reevaluated as a local cooperative funding project solely funded by the Peace River Basin

Board.


H088

Pilot Treatment Study and Intermediate Well for Dona Bay Water

Supply ProjectProject Type WS&R Dev.

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and RestorationFlood Protection Floodplain Management


Sarasota CountyCooperator(s)


HEYL, MIKETask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis project includes construction and testing of an intermediate test well and a pilot treatment study to determine the

most technical and economical options for treating surface and groundwater proposed as part of Dona Bay water

supply project. The overall objective of the Dona Bay water supply project project is to decrease excess freshwater

flows to Dona Bay and provide an alternative source of water within the Southern Water Use Caution Area. This

project will provide the necessary information to determine the feasibility of moving forward with treatment options for

implementation and construction of the Dona Bay Water Supply project.

BenefitsThe Pilot Treatment Study and Intermediate test well will provide technical and economic information on how to best

treat surface water and groundwater sources at a common water treatment facility. Actual bench-scale testing of

treatment technologies will benefit future regional water supplies and assist in determining the feasiblity of moving

forward with the second phase of the Dona Bay Water Supply project.

Costs

The total estimated cost for this project is $2,299,000, and the District is requested to fund 50 percent ($1,149,500).

The District funding will be divided between the Governing Board (50 percent) and the Manasota Basin Board (50

percent). The funding approved in FY2010 includes $500,000 from the Governing Board and $250,000 from the

Manasota Basin Board, for a total of $750,000 in District funding. The request for FY2011 for the pilot treatment

study\intermediate test well includes $74,750 from the Governing Board and $324,750 from the Manasota Basin

Board, for a total of $399,500 in District funding. The requested FY2011 funds will complete the District's share of

funding for this task of the Dona Bay Water Supply project. The future funds identified for the project are contingent

upon approval of such amounts by the District Governing Board and the Manasota Basin Board in their annual

budgets.


The Dona Bay Watershed Management Plan (DBWMP) was finalized in June 2007 (L493). This project is a portion of

the first phase in an overall plan to reduce excess freshwater flows directed into Dona Bay by the Cow Pen Canal that

was constructed in the late 1960s. Excess freshwater flows have decreased the seasonal salinity concentrations

necessary for estuarine dependent flora and fauna. The plan is to divert, store and transport excess freshwater flows

from Cow Pen Slough prior to discharge into the Dona Bay Estuary, which could provide an alternative water supply in

the SWUCA as well as environmental benefits to the bay. Water from Cow Pen Slough would ultimately be

transported to Sarasota County's Carlton Facility for treatment and distribution. Potential water supply capacity is

estimated in 3, 5, 10, and 15 mgd phases and Sarasota County has already begun design and permitting for other

elements of the larger Dona Bay Water Supply Project such as: 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. The PRMRWSA provided a letter indicating regional interest in the Pilot Treatment Study Task

making it eligible for Governing Board and Peace River Basin Board funding. Sarasota County and the PRMRWSA

entered into a Memorandum of Understanding in July2009 and are now working through Dona Bay Project agreement

issues.


H088

Pilot Treatment Study and Intermediate Well for Dona Bay Water

Supply Project


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 6,499,947 5,911,180 0 0 74,750 514,017


021 Manasota Basin 6,495,523 5,911,180 0 0 324,750 259,593


District

Sarasota County 5,742,386 0 0 1,200,000 2,742,386 1,800,000

$18,744,806 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Initiate Pilot Treatment Study 6/25/10

MOU agreement with Authority 7/27/10


Staff continues to monitor the progress between Sarasota County and the Authority as they work through the MOU to

jointly move forward with the Dona Bay Water Supply project. A meeting was held August 21, 2009 to get an update on

environmental benefits information and to discuss the possibility of proceeding with the Water Quality Pilot Treatment

task as soon as possible. The County forwarded the draft Request for Professional Services on December 11, 2009 for

review on the Pilot Treatment Study component for this project. Comments from the District were submitted on

December 22, 2009. Pilot treatment study was advertised by the County on January 20, 2010. Submittals from

prospective consultants are due February 25, 2010. Both the Authority and District will participate in some fashion in the

review of the submittals. The Authority provided a letter indicating regional interest in the Pilot Treatment Study Task

making it eligible for Governing Board and Peace River Basin Board funding.Current Status: Because two challenges

were received on the Request for Services (RFS) for the Pilot Treatment Study released by the County, advertising for

consultant services is delayed until after the Sarasota County Commission meets on March 16, 2010. Once the County

makes a decision on their procurement process the RFS will be re-advertised. District staff is developing the cooperative

funding agreement for the Pilot Treatment Study and Intermediate Well.


H090

NERUSA Holly Hill Reclaimed Water Storage and Pumping and

Lower Floridan Aquifer WellProject Type WS&R Dev.

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Reclaimed WaterWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply Alternative Water Supply


Polk County UtilitiesCooperator(s)

Project Manager ANDRADE, ANTHONY

BEACH, MICHAELTask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis regional FY2010 project consists of the construction of a 2 million gallon (mg) reclaimed water storage tank and

high service pumping facility, the design and construction of a 2,200 foot Lower Floridan Aquifer (LFA) well, and a

related aquifer performance test (APT) in the Holly Hills area of Polk County (three miles north of I-4 on US 27). The

tank and pump station will be constructed first in order to temporarily store groundwater related to the LFA and APT

portions of the project. After the completion of the APT, the tank and pump station will be permanently converted to

reclaimed water operation to serve reclaimed water customers in the Northeast Regional Utility Service Area

(NERUSA).

BenefitsThe storage and pumping portions of this project will expand reclaimed water storage capacity in NERUSA to 15 mg

total to meet future public access reuse needs. The LFA well and APT portions of the project will help determine the

amount of water supply that can be developed from the LFA for public supply as outlined in the Polk County Water

Supply Plan. The project is regional in nature as it will enable the District to develop a regional hydrogeologic

understanding of the LFA and potential for long term changes in water quality.

Costs

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $3,032,920, of which the District has agreed to fund 50% or

$1,516,460. Because this is a Water Supply and Resource Development Project, is part of a regional effort to increase

the use of reclaimed water and expand the knowledge of the degree of confinement for the Lower Floridan aquifer,

and is consistent with the Polk County Comprehensive Water Supply Plan (H072), funds in the amount of $1,010,973

from FY2009 have been allocated to the project from the West Central Florida Restoration Action Plan (WRAP)

legislative appropriation. These funds will be applied to equally reduce the Peace River Basin Board and Governing

Board cost share. Funding in the amount of $605,000 (split between the Peace River Basin and Governing Board) has

been budgeted in FY2010. A total of $405,973 has been requested in FY2011 ($202,986 Governing Board and

$202,986 Peace River Basin Board) for the final year funding of this project. No cost/benefit ratio is calculated for this

project, as there are no immediate offsets. The future funds identified for the project are contingent upon approval of

such amounts by the District Governing and Basin Boards in the annual budget(s).


The Central Florida Coordination Area (CFCA) currently has restrictions on new withdrawals from the LFA. If the

District is to approve such withdrawals from the LFA in the eastern Polk County area, additional data is needed to

support such approval. In particular, knowledge of the degree of confinement for the LFA must be obtained.

Additionally, it must be determined whether or not the water quality in the LFA is likely to be fresh or brackish over

time. The District, in a cooperative venture with Polk County, previously explored the LFA at the NERWWTF Holly Hill

site, located in northeast Polk County. Testing at this site consisted of a single well test and was unable to ascertain

the degree of confinement. Additionally, the test duration was two weeks during which a minor, upward trend in

electrical conductivity of the water was observed. To address these two issues, a new test with an observation well will

be performed. The District will drill and construct a LFA observation well at the NERWWTF Holly Hills site. The LFA

aquifer test will last from two to six months depending on the water quality. If the water quality stabilizes early on, the

test can be discontinued after two months. The water from the pumped well will be discharged into Polk County's

reuse water system at the site. Of the total project cost, $539,920 is expected to be for design, administration and the

LFA aquifer performance test, which the county will be completing on its own. In order to fast-track the project the

County completed design of the tank and pump station in August 2009, with no District funding. The Agreement has

an effective date of October 1, 2009, in order to ensure the tank and pump station can be constructed in an

expeditious manner and not delay the LFA and APT portions of the project.


H090

NERUSA Holly Hill Reclaimed Water Storage and Pumping and

Lower Floridan Aquifer Well


Revenue





Funds

1,010,973 0 1,010,973 0 0 0


District

Polk County 1,010,974 0 0 0 405,974 605,000

$3,051,681 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Commence Tank Construction 3/29/10

Execute Agreement 3/29/10

Commence LFA Well Construction 3/31/10

Complete Tank Construction 11/30/10

Complete LFA Well Construction 6/30/11

Commence APT Test 7/31/11

Final Report and Completion of APT Test 7/31/12

Contract Expiration 12/31/13


A cooperative funding agreement has been developed and is expected to be fully executed in March 2010. To date,

$1,615,973 has been budgeted ($1,010,973 WRAP and $605,000 FY2010). The County has requested the final year

funding $405.973 in FY2011 necessary to complete the project. No funds will be reimbursed until the Agreement is fully

executed and construction has commenced. ACTION TO DATE: New FY2010 project. On Schedule.


H091

Polk County SWRUSA Reclaimed Water Connection to TECO



Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Peace River


Project Manager RAMOY, ALISON

GOODWIN, AUDRIE, ARMSTRONG, BRIAN, SCOTT, KATHYTask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis regional alternative supply project consists of the design and construction of a pipeline from the reclaimed water

system in the Polk County Southwest Regional Utilities Service Area (SWRUSA) to the infrastructure associated with

the project delivering reclaimed water from the City of Lakeland to the Tampa Electric Company (TECO) Polk Power

Station (H076). The pipeline sizes and diameters, and the reclaimed water flows and offsets, are being determined.

This project is proposed to maximize reclaimed water flows not currently being beneficially used by Polk County. This

interconnect will expand the regional infrastructure of Phase I of the H076 project, which currently includes the design

and construction of approximately 15 miles of reclaimed water transmission main from the City of Lakeland's

wastewater effluent wetland treatment system to the TECO Polk Power Station (WUP# 11747) for power generation

expansion (Unit 6).

BenefitsReclaimed water flows from the Polk County SWRUSA will provide an alternative source of water for cooling and other

purposes at the TECO Polk Power Station.

Costs

The total estimated cost for the project is $2,500,000 with the requested District share being 50 percent, or

$1,250,000. The District funding will be divided between the Governing Board (50 percent), the Alafia River Basin

Board (25 percent), and the Peace River Basin Board (25 percent). The first year of funding was approved in FY2010,

and includes $276,512 from the Governing Board, $138,256 from the Alafia River Basin Board, and $138,256 from the

Peace River Basin Board, for a total of $553,024 in District funding. An additional $833,332 in Water Restoration

Action Plan Funds has been budgeted ($624,999 in "Cumulative Transfers" from H080 and $208,333 lapsed and

rebudgeted from H080), effectively reducing the District's Ad Valorem and cooperator's share to $833,334 each. As

such, the second and final year of funding being requested in FY2011 includes $140,156 from the Governing Board,

$70,077 from the Alafia River Basin Board, and $70,077 from the Peace River Basin Board, for a total of $280,310 in

District funding to be used for construction of the transmission main from the SWRUSA WWTF to connect to

the transmission main that TECO is constructing from the Lakeland wetlands to the Polk Power Station. The future

funds identified for the project are contingent upon approval of such amounts by the District Basin and Governing

Boards in the annual budget. H080 was established to fund projects identified in the Polk County Comprehensive

Water Supply Plan once the plan was completed.


Polk County and TECO are negotiating the terms of a service agreement for the reclaimed water flows.


H091

Polk County SWRUSA Reclaimed Water Connection to TECO


Revenue


011 Alafia River Basin 208,515 0 0 0 70,077 138,438




Funds

833,332 0 624,999 0 0 208,333


District

Polk County 813,334 0 0 0 280,310 533,024

$2,480,420 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Agreement Executed 3/1/10


The District allocated a total of $553,024 of funding in FY2010. A total of $833,332, one-third of the project cost, has also

been allocated from the WRAP Fund. The cooperator submitted an application for FY2011 funding in the amount of

$280,310. This project is related to the Regional Reclaimed Water Partnership Initiative (H076), and as such TECO, Polk

County and the District have discussed incorporating this project into the overall H076 project. This will require an

amendment to the existing cooperative funding agreement. District staff is awaiting receipt of a Scope of Work that can

be used for the amendment. TECO is awaiting receipt of a final draft of the Water Supply Agreement from Polk County.


L151

Sebring - WMPlan Sebring

Project Type Cooperative Funding



City of SebringCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis is a multi-year funded project to perform 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, and 3) Watershed

Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the City of Sebring

Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 51 square miles and is located in northwest Highlands

County. The watershed management plan will be used to address flood protection and water quality issues.

Topographic information includes the acquisition of data and development of the terrain features in the Geodatabase

to be used in the Watershed Evaluation. The Watershed Evaluation includes collection of existing data, GIS

processing of the terrain features to establish catchments and connectivity, field reconnaissance, refinement of the

terrain features and development of the hydraulic element point features. The Watershed Management Plan element

includes development of watershed parameters for a specific use, GIS processing, computer modeling, floodplain and

water quality analysis, peer review, public notification/meeting, surface water resource assessment, establishment of

LOS, and BMP alternative analysis. Since the project began in FY2004 the city has experienced considerable growth

in the form of annexation and the city's land area has more than doubled. With prior years funding the Topographic

Information, Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan for the then existing incorporated area of the

city were completed. With FY2007 funding the work on the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and

Watershed Management Plan elements for the additional incorporated land began. With FY2008 funding the

remaining work on the Watershed Management Plan, including the BMP Alternative Analysis and the Surface Water

Resource Assessment will be completed.



Resource Management and Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP). It assists local governments with their land

management responsibilities by establishing a level of service, develops Best Management Practices (BMPs) to

address level of service deficiencies, and provides a geodatabase and projected results from watershed model

simulations for floodplain management and water quality management.

Costs

The projected cost for this project, including the completed FY2004 work, is $345,000 of which the District's multi-year

share is $258,750 and the City's multi-year share is $86,250. Sebring, located in Highlands County, is a R.E.D.I.

community and sought and was granted a reduction of the standard 50% funding match to one where the Peace River

Basin Board is funding 75% of the project costs and the City is funding 25%. When each element is completed the

projected cost may require refinement based on information gathered and unforeseen circumstances. The District

funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries.



Management Plan, 4) Implementation of BMPs, and 5) Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.

Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the District's Strategic Priorities. The District is a

cooperating technical partner (CTP) with FEMA; the floodplain results developed with this project will be used to

update the flood insurance rate map (FIRM) panels associated with this watershed. A cooperative funding revenue

agreement with the City of Sebring has been developed. The District is managing the project and has entered into

purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements

will be required for the Implementation of BMPs and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.


L151



Revenue



Sebring - Water Mgmt Plan (L151) 86,250 0 0 86,250 0 0

$376,764 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesDistrict logo will appear on all reports 11/1/05 8/1/05

2. Cooperator AgreementDraft Agreement to Management Services 7/15/03 7/15/03

Draft Agreement Returned from Management Services 7/28/03 7/28/03



Cooperator Contract Executed (Revenue Agreement) 10/1/03 10/1/03

First Amend. to Cooperator Contract Executed (Expenditure) 1/30/04 1/30/03

Second Amend. to Cooperator Contract Executed (Revenue) 4/13/04 6/29/04

Third Amend. to Cooperator Contract Executed (FY2005 funding) 10/1/04 12/1/04

Fourth Amend. to Cooperator Contract Executed (FY2007 funding) (Annexed

Land)

10/1/06 8/29/06

Fifth Amend. to Cooperator Contract Executed (FY2008 funding) 10/1/07 2/12/08

3. Consultant AgreementConsultant Agreement Executed 1/1/05 12/1/04

Consultant Notice to Proceed (Work Order #1 DTI & WE ) 1/1/05 12/2/04

3A. Work Order #1Element 1, Digital Topographic Information Commence 5/1/04 7/15/04

Element 1, Digital Topographic Information Complete 3/1/05 2/7/05

Element 2, Watershed Evaluation Commence 5/1/05 2/15/05

Element 2, Watershed Evaluation Complete 11/1/05 9/2/05

4. Work Order #2Work Order Executed (WMP) 9/13/05 9/13/05

Element 3, Watershed Management Plan Commence 11/1/05 9/13/05

Element 3, Watershed Management Plan Complete 3/1/06 6/1/06 6/1/06

5. Annexed LandConsultant Agreement Executed 2/28/07 12/4/06

Notice to Proceed to Consultant 3/1/07 12/13/06

Element 1, Digital Topographic Information Commence 3/1/07 12/13/06



Element 3, Watershed Management Plan Commence 9/1/07

Element 2, Watershed Evaluation Complete 11/1/07

Element 3, Watershed Management Plan Complete 9/1/08 4/30/11

6. Contract CompletionConsultant Agreement Expiration (Annexed Land) 12/31/08 5/31/11

Cooperator Agreement Expiration (Annexed Land) 12/31/08 12/31/11


Status History: The Cooperative Funding Agreement was approved by the Boards and signed by the Executive Director

on 10/01/2003. Work on the elements of the WMP for the then existing incorporated areas of the city was completed and

final payment was made on 10/26/2006. The City applied for cooperative funding for FY2007 to continue the WMP in the


L151


newly annexed areas of the City south of Little Lake Jackson. The Basin Board budgeted $120,000 with revenue of

$30,000 from Sebring for FY2007 for the next phase of the WMP for the city. A fourth contract amendment to incorporate

the FY2007 funding to begin work on the WMP for the newly annexed land south of Lake Jackson was executed by both

parties. The City applied for additional cooperative funding to complete the remaining elements of the Watershed

Management Plan for the annexed land and the Board budgeted $25,000 in FY2008. The Fifth Amendment to the

Agreement, to incorporate the FY2008 funding, was executed. Current Status: Work on this project has been delayed

due to the ongoing corrective work for the Hernando, Pasco & Sarasota County watersheds. District staff has had

periodic meetings with the consultant to discuss project status and schedule. The contract expiration date has been

extended from 12/31/2009 to 12/31/2011. Work on the project is being held pending completion of collection of LiDAR

data by the Army Corps of Engineers. Once that data is received (mid-2010) the consultant will be able to revise to

Digital Topographic Information and continue the remainder of the work.


L152

Avon Park - WMPlan Avon Park




Avon ParkCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the City of Avon Park

Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 16 square miles and is located in northwest Highlands

County. Issues in the watershed include unabated, untreated runoff into lakes Isis, Verona, Tulane, Lelia and Lotela

causing degradation of the water quality within the lakes. Since the project began in FY2004 the city has experienced

considerable growth in the form of annexation. With prior years funding the Topographic Information, Watershed

Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan for the then existing incorporated area of the city were completed. With

FY2007 funding the work on the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan

elements for the additional incorporated land north of the city center began and should be completed.



Resource Management and Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP). It assists local governments: 1) with their land


address level of service deficiencies, and 2) provides a geodatabase and projected results from watershed model


Costs

The budgeted amount for this project, including the completed FY2004 work, is $298,000 of which the District's

multi-year share is $223,500. Avon Park, located in Highlands County, is a REDI community and is seeking a

reduction of the standard 50% funding match to one where the Peace River Basin Board will fund 75% of the project

costs and the city will fund 25%. When each element is completed the project budget and scope may require

refinement based on the information gathered. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries.




Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the District's Strategic Priorities. A cooperative

funding revenue agreement with the City of Avon Park has been developed. The District is managing the project and

has entered into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future cooperative funding requests

and agreements will be required for the Implementation of BMPs and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and

Models.


Revenue



Avon Park - Water Mgmt Program

(L152)

49,500 0 0 49,500 0 0

$232,143 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


L152

Avon Park - WMPlan Avon Park


1. Critical Project MilestonesDistrict logo will appear on all reports 9/8/04 8/23/04

2. Cooperator AgreementDraft Agreement to Management Services 7/15/03 7/15/03




Cooperator Agreement Executed 10/1/03 10/1/03

3. Consultant AgreementConsultant Agreement Executed 2/8/04 2/8/04

Consultant Notice to Proceed Work Order #1 DTI & WE) 2/16/04 2/16/04

Element 1, Digital Topographic Information Commence 2/16/04 2/16/04



Element 2, Watershed Evaluation Complete 9/8/04 3/15/05 11/19/04

4. 1st Amendment to Consultant Agreement (no cost time ext)Element 3, Watershed Management Plan Commence 10/30/04 3/15/05

Amendment Executed (including Work Order #2 WMP) 4/14/05 4/14/05

Element 3, Watershed Management Plan Complete 8/8/05 1/15/06 8/18/06

Consultant Agreement Expiration 8/8/05 2/8/06 2/8/06

Cooperator Agreement Expiration 2/16/06 2/16/06

5. Cooperator Agreement (Annexed Land)Draft Agreement to Contracts Section 7/31/06 7/31/06

Draft Agreement Returned from Contracts Section 8/10/06 8/10/06

Cooperator Agreement Executed 10/1/06 8/27/06

FY2007 Funds Encumbered 10/1/07 10/13/07

6. Consultant Agreement (Annexed Land)Consultant Agreement Executed 2/28/07 11/6/06

Consultant Notice to Proceed 3/1/07 11/14/06

Element 1 Digital Topographic Information Commence 3/1/07

Element 2 Watershed Evaluation Commence 7/1/07 12/15/06

Element 1 Digital Topographic Information Complete 9/1/07 1/30/08

Element 3 Watershed Management Plan Commence 9/1/07

Element 2 Watershed Evaluation Complete 11/1/07

Element 3 Watershed Management Plan Complete 9/1/08 4/30/11

7. Contract Completion (Annexed Land)Consultant Agreement Expiration 12/31/08 5/31/11

Cooperator Agreement Expiration 12/31/08 6/30/11


Status History: The Cooperative Funding Agreement was approved by the Boards and signed by the Executive Director

on 10/01/2003. Work on the elements of the WMP for the then existing incorporated areas of the city was completed and

final payment was made on 4/28/2006. The City applied for cooperative funding for FY2007 to continue the WMP in

newly annexed areas of the city. Work on the Digital Topographic Information was delayed because delivery of the

LiDAR data from the District was several months behind schedule. The City requested and received FY2008 cooperative

funding to extend the WMP to additional annexed land north of the Avon Park Municipal Airport. An amendment to the

revenue agreement with the City to incorporate the FY2008 cooperative funding was prepared and was sent to the City

for execution. The City Manager notified the District on May 19, 2008 that the City would withdraw from the phase of the

project funded by the FY2008 budget. Work on the remainder of the project is continuing. Current Status: Work on this

project has been delayed due to the ongoing corrective work for the Hernando, Pasco & Sarasota County watersheds.

District staff has had periodic meetings with the consultant to discuss project status and schedule. District staff is drafting

a work order to incorporate infiltration and percolation into the watershed model.


L153

Lake Placid Reuse




Lake PlacidCooperator(s)

Project Manager NOURANI, MEHRSHAD

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis alternative water supply project includes the design and construction of a reclaimed water pump station and a

500,000-gallon capacity reclaimed water ground storage tank located at the town wastewater treatment facility

(WWTF) site, and approximately 6,446 linear feet of 10-inch, 8-inch, and 6-inch diameter reclaimed water

transmission main.

BenefitsThis project will provide approximately 91,000 gallons per day of reuse to the Town of Lake Placid to irrigate town

parks and recreation facilities (81,000 gpd)(WUP # 9494) and citrus groves owned by Bob Paul, Inc. (10,000 gpd)

(WUP # 10077). The project will offset approximately 55,000 gpd of groundwater use currently used by these

properties for irrigation purposes.

Costs

The Peace River Basin's total contribution, requested by the Town of Lake Placid, is based on Rural Economic

Development Initiative (REDI) consideration. The total estimated project cost is $1,374,200, with the Peace River

Basin's share not to exceed $962,574, and the Town's share not to exceed $411,626. This funding contribution ratio

represents a 67.5 percent / 32.5 percent District/Town split, as approved by the Peace River Basin Board. The Peace

River Basin included $100,000 for this project in its FY2004 budget and $414,030 in its FY2005 budget. The Town

requested that the Peace River Basin include $414,030 in its FY2006 budget. However, funds in the amount of

$117,420 were allocated from the Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund Program, changing the amount in

FY2006 budgeted by the Peace River Basin to $448,544.


The town has also indicated it is pursuing additional reuse customers that may be served in the future. Of the total

project cost of $1,374,200, approximately 90 percent ($1,234,200) is expected to be needed for construction, and the

remainder ($140,000) for design and administration.


Revenue




(Alternative Wtr)

117,420 0 0 117,420 0 0


District

Town of Lake Placid 411,626 0 0 411,626 0 0

$1,380,709 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



L153

Lake Placid Reuse


Draft Agreement Returned from Contracts Administration 8/12/04 11/10/04


Design & Permitting Commencement 12/1/04 12/9/04

Design & Permitting Completion 12/31/04 6/30/07 6/30/07

Signage Erected 3/1/05 5/1/08 6/12/08

Construction Commencement 3/1/05 5/1/08 6/12/08

Construction Completion 3/1/05 5/1/09 8/20/09


Offset Report 12/31/09 12/31/11


This project is 100% complete. To date, $962,574 has been encumbered, of which $799,445.86 has been reimbursed

and $87,130,16 is pending reimbursement. The Town of Lake Placid has submitted a final invoice, however staff is

awaiting the GIS requirements and certification of completion and final payment before the request can be processed.

The Town is also waiting to receive FDEP's public access permit. As of this update, the Town expects to complete the

permitting process within 60 days. Governor Crist's Accelerate Florida Initiative ACTION-TO-DATE: On-Time. Project is

100 percent complete, cooperator needs to provide GIS requirements, certification of completion and final payment

letter.


L479

(Completed) Lk Hollingsworth Westside SW Treatment




City of LakelandCooperator(s)

Project Manager ZAJAC, CHRIS

Task Manager(s)

Status Completed

DescriptionThis project resulted in the installation of ten (10) underground hydrodynamic separators for the stormwater treatment

of four sub-basins totaling 217 acres on the west side of Lake Hollingsworth, Lakeland. The project involved treating

stormwater runoff from thirteen (13) outfalls to Lake Hollingsworth. The requested funds for this project were used for

construction only as the City has funded the design and permitting of this project.

BenefitsThis project will provide improved treatment of stormwater from a 217 acre sub-basin along the lake's edge. This

project, in conjunction with other ongoing and completed capital improvement projects, will have a positive cumulative

impact on the long-term water quality of Lake Hollingsworth and downstream receiving waterbodies.

Costs

The original project cost for construction was estimated to be $1,400,000. However, construction bids came in under

budget and the winning bid was awarded for $638,545. The Peace River Basin Board budgeted $189,216 and

$187,632 in its FY2006 and FY2009 budgets respectively with an equal match from the cooperator. The District and

the cooperator have each budgeted $376,848 for a total budget of $753,696. Upon successful project completion the

District will have an excess $61,387 that will be returned to the Basin. The District funding amounts shown in the table

include staff salaries, travel and central garage charges.


Lake Hollingsworth is a headwater lake of the Peace River. Hollingsworth discharges into Banana Lake, Lake

Hancock and ultimately the Peace River. Lake Hollingsworth is listed as an impaired waterbody by the FDEP for five

parameters including nutrients. Land use within the project area has been classified as 88% residential, 6%

commercial, and 6% recreational or open space. The original project design involved the construction of wetland

strands to treat stormwater before discharging into Lake Hollingsworth. The original design would have required the

City to purchase privately owned lands along the lake's edge to complete the project. Due to rising land values the City

has chosen a design alternative that includes underground hydrodynamic separators installed on existing City-owned

property. The City funded the design and permitting portion of this project.


Revenue

020 Peace River Basin 397,286 0 0 394,790 744 1,752


District

City of Lakeland 376,848 0 0 376,848 0 0

$774,134 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development & ExecutionContract Executed 10/1/05 2/28/06



L479

(Completed) Lk Hollingsworth Westside SW Treatment

First Amendment - No Cost Time Extension 8/14/06 8/14/06

Second Amendment - No Cost Time Extension 1/28/08 1/28/08

Third Amendment - Add FY2009 Funds 10/10/08 11/4/08

2. Critical Project MilestonesSelect Contractor 5/30/08 2/10/09 1/20/09

Begin Construction 6/30/08 3/10/09 4/6/09

Construction Complete 1/30/09 11/30/09 11/30/09

Contract Close Out 3/30/09 1/31/10 2/16/10


The project was originally designed to include wetland strands which would involve the purchase of privately owned lands

along the lake's edge. Due to rising land costs the City has requested several no-cost time extensions until land

acquisition was complete. Because of these rising land values, the City evaluated alternative designs to complete the

project and reduce costs associated with land acquisition. The City chose an alternative design that involves the

installation of underground hydrodynamic separators to treat stormwater rather than the originally planned wetland

strands. The alternative design allowed the City to complete the project without acquiring privately owned lands, which

resulted in significantly reduced total project costs. The City has modified their existing permit and the Peace River Basin

Board has included additional funding for this project in its FY2009 budget. The second amendment to the contract was

executed on January 28, 2008 which extends the contract expiration date from December 31, 2008 to March 31, 2009.

The third amendment has been executed and extends the contract period, revises the scope of work, and adds FY2009

funds to the existing contract. The bid for construction went out on December 15, 2008. The cooperator awarded the bid

in January 2009. Project construction began on April 6, 2009 and was completed on November 30, 2009. The City has

submitted the final invoice for reimbursement and contract close-out. The final invoice has been approved by the District

project manager and a completion recap will be included in the April 2010 Peace River Basin Board meeting.


L633

DeSoto - WMPlan Desoto County




DeSoto CountyCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the high priority watersheds.

Desoto County has identified the Peace River, Thorton Branch, Deep Creek, and Joshua Creek Watersheds as high

priority watersheds for the WMP. The issues in the watersheds include flood damage, level of service deficiencies,

rapid growth, and water quality. The Watershed Management Plan includes the following tasks: survey, data

management and development of watershed parameters, GIS processing, computer modeling, floodplain analysis,

surface water resource assessment (water quality) establishment of LOS, BMP alternative analysis.



Resource Management and Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP). It assists local governments: 1) With their land


address level of service deficiencies. 2) Provides a Geodatabase and projected results from watershed model

simulations for floodplain management, and water quality management.

Costs

The total budget amount for this project is $225,000, of which the District's share is $168,750 from the Peace River

Basin, the County will contribute $56,250. The FY2008 budget included $168,750 from the Peace River Basin and

$56,250 from the County. Future funding will be required to complete the project. When each element is completed

the project budget will be refined based on the information gathered. Desoto County is a REDI community and pays

25% of the projects total cost. The Districts match is 75% of the total project cost.





Management (CWM) initiative strategies and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. A cooperative funding revenue

agreement with Desoto County will be developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future

funding to complete the WMP elements through the Watershed Management Plan. This is a multi-year funded project

that will require a cooperative funding request each fiscal year until completed. The District will manage the project

and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future cooperative funding requests and

agreements will be required for the Implementation of BMPs and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.

The District is cooperating with FEMA to modernize the flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) in the County with FY2005

funding ($770,000). Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs representing these

watersheds. Cooperator submitted the project for Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) consideration.


L633

DeSoto - WMPlan Desoto County


Revenue



DeSoto Co - Stormwater Master Plan

(L633)

187,500 0 0 187,500 0 0

$768,858 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesCounty Agreement Executed 7/1/07 7/15/08 9/5/08

Consultant Agreement Executed 10/1/07 10/1/08 9/25/08


2. Digital Terrain ModelDigital Terrain Model 11/1/07 12/15/08 12/1/08

3. Watershed EvaluationBegin Watershed Evaluation 12/1/07 1/1/09 12/15/08

Complete Watershed Evaluation 2/1/08 5/15/09 4/15/09

4. Watershed Management PlanBegin Watershed Management Plan 2/15/08 6/1/09 5/1/09

Complete Watershed Management Plan 7/1/08 10/15/09 12/18/09

5. Peer ReviewPeer Review Presentation Deep Creek 2/26/10 2/17/10

Peer Review Presentation Thorton Branch 3/25/10

Complete Deep Creek Peer Review 5/31/10

Complete Thorton Branch Peer Review 7/14/10

6. Public WorkshopDeep Creek Public Workshop 7/15/10

Thornton Branch Public Workshop 8/31/10


Status History: Meeting was conducted with the County's new project manager on November 9, 2006 to discuss the

project and the Cooperative Funding Agreement. In the development of the agreement, the County identified that this

project was mistakenly not in the County's FY2007 budget. On February 23, 2007, Desoto County sent a letter to the

District indicating the County's budgeting error and its commitment to the Watershed Management Program in FY2008.

The FY2007 Peace River Basin Board funds set aside for this project were balanced forward. Therefore, the project was

delayed until FY2008 funding were available. Agreement between the District and Desoto County was executed on

August 1, 2008. Status Current: The peer review presentation for the Deep Creek watershed was held on February 17,

2010, while the Thorton Branch watershed peer review process will begin in March 2010.


L673

Polk - Imp. BMPs Lake Belle and Tractor Lake






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis 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 Lake Belle and Tractor Lake Watershed improvement

area. The watershed covers an area of approximately 1.4 square miles in southeast Polk County. Proposed BMPs will

address level of service deficiencies. Lake Belle and Tractor Lake are currently closed basins. In lieu of a Watershed

Management Plan, the County retained Professional Engineering Consultants to prepare a feasibility study. The study

entitled Lake Belle Drainage Outfall Evaluation was completed in May 2006, and includes a BMP alternative analysis,

preliminary engineering, and cost estimates. The work performed by Professional Engineering Consultants did not

include conceptual permitting. Recommended BMPs involve improvements to the stormwater management

infrastructure including the installation of a gravity outfall from Tractor Lake to Lake Belle, and a pump outfall from

Lake Belle to a borrow pit on the north side of Hunt Brothers Road. The borrow pit discharges to the south under Hunt

Brothers Road to a second borrow pit. The second borrow pit discharges to the southeast under U.S. 27, then along

the south side of Longleaf Business Park, through the 5R Ranch property to the south loop of the Peace Creek Canal.

Maintenance activities will be performed, and improvements may be constructed within the conveyance system

between the borrow pits and 5R Ranch. Easements will be obtained to construct the lake outfalls and conveyance

system improvements. The pump system will be operated between storm events to recover storage volume above

elevation 117.9 feet NGVD, which is 0.9 feet above the adopted low level guidance elevation for Lake Belle. The pump

will not be used to discharge water during storm events. The Lake Belle Drainage Outfall Evaluation indicates high

water levels in the borrow pits will be increased. Easements may be required over areas impacted by increased water

levels to satisfy Environmental Resource Permit requirements.

BenefitsThe Lake Belle Drainage Outfall Evaluation indicates high water levels and durations within Lake Belle and Tractor

Lake will be reduced.

Costs

The projected cost for implementation of this project is $980,000. The District's share is $490,000, and the County's is

$490,000. In FY2007, the Peace River Basin funded $265,000 and Polk County funded $265,000. In FY2008,

$450,000 was provided, with the Basin Board and the County each contributing $225,000. The estimated cost was

obtained from the Lake Belle Drainage Outfall Evaluation, and is based upon preliminary engineering; the costs

include the following tasks: design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, land acquisition,

bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs, construction engineering, and inspection. When each

element is completed the project budget and scope may require refinement based upon the information developed. As

a condition of the funding agreement, the District will not reimburse project costs until all necessary permits have been

obtained and construction has commenced. Once construction has commenced, project costs will be reimbursed by

the District on a 50/50 cost share basis. District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries.





Management (CWM) initiative strategies and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. Following three hurricanes in

2004 and four years of above average rainfall, Lake Belle experienced a dramatic rise in water levels (over 10 feet

vertical). This resulted in the flooding of more than a dozen homes and a County road. The Polk County Commission

expended tens of thousands of dollars to conduct emergency pumping to relieve the flooding, and determined that a

long term solution is necessary. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with Polk County will be developed as a

multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete the Implementation of BMPs. This

will require the submission of a cooperative funding request each fiscal year until the project is completed. If approved,

this project will be ranked as a 1A project in future fiscal years. The County will manage the project, where the District

project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks. The District is cooperating with FEMA to


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Polk - Imp. BMPs Lake Belle and Tractor Lake

modernize the flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) in Polk County. Information developed with this project will be used

to update the FIRMs representing this watershed.


Revenue



District

Polk County 490,000 0 0 490,000 0 0

$997,073 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Cooperative Funding Expenditure AgreementCooperative Funding Agreement Executed 10/17/06 10/23/06

District Logo on Plans 12/19/07 8/23/08

Design and Permitting Complete 12/19/07 6/25/09

Bidding and Contractor Selection complete 3/31/08 9/8/09

Land acquisition complete 3/31/08

Commence Construction 4/30/08 9/8/09

District Logo on Construction signs 4/30/08



2. Consultant Services AgreementDesign and Permitting Complete 12/19/07


Construction is underway. The Cooperative Funding Agreement was executed, and Notice to Proceed was provided to

Polk County on October 23, 2006. After the ERP was obtained in June 2009, the County completed the Bid process, and

a contractor was selected. A total of $98,073 has been invoiced, of which $11,858 has been paid to date. On January 9,

2009, District staff contacted the County to see if the project could be expedited. County staff indicated work cannot

begin until a permit is obtained. The ERP was issued on June 25, 2009.


L674

Polk - Imp. BMPs Saddlebag Lake






Task Manager(s)

Status Completed


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the watershed contributing to Saddlebag Lake, Lake

Thomas, Parks Lake, Cypress Lake, Little Gum Lake, Big Gum Lake and Stock Lake. The watershed covers an area

of approximately 9.5 square miles in southeast Polk County. Proposed BMPs will address level of service deficiencies.

Saddlebag Lake and Thomas Lake are currently closed basins. In lieu of a Watershed Management Plan, the County

retained Professional Engineering Consultants to prepare a feasibility study. The study entitled Saddlebag Lake

Drainage Outfall Evaluation was completed in May 2006, and includes a BMP alternative analysis, preliminary

engineering, and cost estimates. The work performed by Professional Engineering Consultants did not include

conceptual permitting. Recommended BMPs involve improvements to the stormwater management infrastructure

including the construction of outfall structures and conveyance systems connecting Saddlebag Lake to Lake Thomas,

and Lake Thomas to Cypress Lake. Conveyance system improvements will also be constructed between Parks Lake

and Cypress Lake, and between Cypress Lake and Little Gum Lake. Implementation of the BMPs will allow water

levels within Saddlebag Lake to be controlled at an elevation of 101.5 feet NGVD, which is 0.5 feet below the adopted

low level guidance elevation for Saddlebag Lake, and only 0.5 feet above the adopted extreme low elevation. Lake

Thomas will be controlled at the adopted low level guidance elevation of 97.0 feet NGVD. Improvements to the

conveyance system between Parks Lake and Cypress Lake will control Parks Lake at the adopted low level guidance

elevation of 100.0 feet NGVD. Improvements between Cypress Lake and Little Gum Lake will control Cypress Lake at

elevation 95.5 feet NGVD, which is 0.5 feet above the adopted low level guidance elevation for Cypress Lake.

Easements will be obtained to construct the lake outfalls and conveyance system improvements. The Saddlebag Lake

Drainage Outfall Evaluation indicates high water levels in Parks Lake, Cypress Lake, Little Gum Lake, Big Gum Lake

and Stock Lake will be increased for one or more design storm events. Easements may be required over areas

impacted by increased water levels to satisfy Environmental Resource Permit requirements.

BenefitsThe Saddlebag Lake Drainage Outfall Evaluation indicates high water levels and durations within Saddlebag Lake and

Lake Thomas will be reduced.

Costs

The projected cost for implementation of this project is $2,100,000. The District's share is $1,050,000, and Polk

County's is $1,050,000. The projected cost was obtained from the Saddlebag Lake Drainage Outfall Evaluation, and is

based upon preliminary engineering. In FY2007, the Peace River Basin funded $525,000 and Polk County funded

$525,000. With FY2007 funding, the Implementation of BMPs has been initiated, and includes the following tasks:

design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, land acquisition, bidding and contractor

selection, and the initiation of construction. $525,000 in FY2008 funding has been appropriated in the Peace River

Basin Budget, and Polk County will contribute $525,000. FY2008 funding will be used for land acquisition, construction

of BMPs, construction engineering, and inspection. When each task is completed the project budget and scope will be

refined based on the information developed. As a condition of the funding agreement, the District will not reimburse

project costs until all necessary permits have been obtained, and construction has commenced. Once construction

has commenced, project costs will be reimbursed by the District on a 50/50 cost share basis. District funding amounts






Management (CWM) initiative strategies and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. Following three hurricanes in

2004 and four years of above average rainfall, water levels in Saddlebag Lake and Lake Thomas increased

dramatically. This resulted in the flooding or abandonment of more than 300 homes. Roads and a domestic

wastewater treatment plant were impacted, jeopardizing several hundred additional homes. The Polk County


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Polk - Imp. BMPs Saddlebag Lake

Commission expended hundreds of thousands of dollars to conduct emergency pumping to relieve the flooding, and

determined that a long term solution is necessary. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with Polk County will

be developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete the

Implementation of BMPs. This will require the submittal of a cooperative funding request each fiscal year until the

project is completed. If approved, this project will be ranked as a 1A project in future fiscal years. The County will

manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks.


Revenue

020 Peace River Basin 789,826 0 (275,000) 1,062,201 0 2,625


District

Polk County 1,050,000 0 0 1,050,000 0 0

$1,839,826 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Cooperative Funding Expenditure AgreementExecutive Cooperative Funding Agreement 11/30/06

District Logo on Plans 3/19/08

Design & Permitting Complete 3/19/08

Bidding and Contractor Selection complete 6/30/08

Land acquisition complete 6/30/08

District Logo on Construction signs 7/31/08




2. Consultant Services AgreementDesign and Permitting Complete 3/19/08


COMPLETE. In December 2006, the District entered into an agreement with Polk County for the Saddlebag Lake

Watershed Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) project (L674). The project involves the design,

permitting, and construction of conveyance improvements to enhance flood protection. The total project budget in the

agreement, $2,100,000 ($1,050,000 District's share), was based upon the preliminary design. As of this writing,

construction is substantially complete; and County staff indicate the total cost of the project will be less than budgeted. In

January 21, 2009, the District entered into a separate agreement with Polk County for the Saddle Creek Watershed

Implementation of BMPs project (N122). The project involves the construction of bank stabilization measures in the Lake

Parker Outfall System that conveys water from the lake to Saddle Creek. The project budget in the agreement, $540,000

($270,000 District's share), was based on the preliminary design. The County received construction bids in April 2009,

and estimates the project costs will be approximately $550,000 more than the original budget. As a result, the County

requested that $550,000 ($275,000 District's share) be transferred from the Saddlebag Lake Watershed project (L674) to

the Saddle Creek Watershed project (N122) to cover the cost increase. At their June 6, 2009 meeting, the Pease River

Basin Board approved the transfer of $275,000 from the Saddlebag Lake Watershed project to the Saddle Creek

Watershed project. The District's fiscal year 2009 budget has been revised accordingly. $400,000 has been invoiced and

paid for the Saddlebag Lake Watershed project. Construction is complete. No further action is needed to expedite this

project.


L679

Hardee - WMPlan Horse Creek




Hardee CountyCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Horse Creek

Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 124 square miles and is located in Hardee County. The

watershed faces flood damage and water quality issues. With FY2007 funding the work on the Horse Creek

Watershed Evaluation as one element. Watershed Management Plan elements for Horse Creek will begin, and with

the FY2008 funding should be completed for approximately 78 square miles of the north most portion of the

Watershed. Future funding will be required for the Watershed Evaluation of the rest of this watershed and other

watersheds, Watershed Management Plan for Horse Creek to complete the survey, watershed modeling development,

floodplain analysis, LOS, surface water resource assessment, and alternate analysis of BMPs.







Costs

The total estimated cost of the project is $280,000, of which the District's share is $150,000 from the Peace River

Basin and $80,000 is from FEMA as part of the FIRM Map Modernization (M104). The County will contribute $25,000

in FY2007 and $25,000 in FY2008. The District's share from the Peace River Basin is $75,000 for FY2007 and

$75,000 for FY2008. Hardee County is a REDI Community and will contribute 25% of the project total cost. Future

funding will be required to complete the WMPlan for the southern part of Horse Creek Watershed.






agreement with Hardee County will be developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future

funding to complete the WMP elements through the Watershed Management Plan. This is a multi-year funded project

that will require a cooperative funding request each fiscal year until completed. If approved, this project will be ranked

as a 1A project in future fiscal years. The County will manage the project, where the District project manager must

approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be

required for the Implementation of BMPs and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.


L679

Hardee - WMPlan Horse Creek


Revenue

020 Peace River Basin 164,577 0 0 161,087 2,508 982


Hardee Co - Watershed Mgmt Plan

(L679)

50,000 0 0 50,000 0 0

$214,577 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesCounty Agreement Executed 7/1/07 5/1/07

Consultant Agreement Executed 10/1/07 7/11/07


2. Digital Terrain ModelDigital Terrain Model 11/1/07 12/12/07

3. Watershed EvaluationBegin Watershed Evaluation 12/1/07 12/1/07

Completion of the Watershed Evaluation 2/1/08 4/15/08 4/9/08

4. Watershed Management PlanBegin Watershed Management Plan 2/15/08 4/15/08 4/1/08

Complete Watershed Management Plan 8/1/08 12/31/09 12/24/09

5. Peer ReviewHorse Creek Peer Review Presentation 1/29/10 1/21/10

Horse Creek Peer Review Completed 5/7/10

6. Public WorkshopHorse Creek Public Workshop 6/29/10


Status History: Several meetings between District staff and Hardee County staff were performed in November and

December 2006 to prioritize the watersheds that will be studied in detail as part of the watershed management program.

The County and District are coordinating this project with the FEMA MAP MOD project (M104). Remaining FEMA funds

from the MAP MOD project will be combined with this project's funding to accomplish a Watershed Management Plan for

a larger part of the priority watershed select by the County. A meeting between the District and the County on March 16,

2007 identified Horse Creek as the priority watershed. Due to the current budget constraints, a watershed management

plan can not be performed in the entire 124 square miles of the watershed. The County and District agreed to start in the

northern most subbasins of the watershed and work to the south as future funding is available. A Cooperative Funding

Agreement between the District and Hardee County was executed on May 1, 2007. The project development of this

project has been completed. An agreement between BCI the engineering consultant and the District has been executed

and the first work order has been signed. Meetings between all stakeholders have been completed. The stakeholders

include: BCI, SWFWMD, Mosaic, CF Industries, and Hardee County. BCI has completed the DTI for Horse Creek. The

first amendment to encumber FY2008 funds has been executed by the District. BCI has submitted the final watershed

management plan deliverables. Status Current: Peer review presentations were held and the peer reviewer process will

continue until public workshops which are anticipated for May 2010.


L680

Bartow - WMPlan Bartow




BartowCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis is a multi-year funded project to perform the Watershed Evaluation element of the District's Watershed

Management Program (WMP) for the Bartow watershed. The Bartow watershed is located within the upper Peace

River watershed, and covers an area of approximately 40 square miles in Polk County. The Digital Topographic

Information element, and the hydrologic feature inventory, identification of survey needs, and surface water resource

inventory and approach development tasks of the Watershed Evaluation have already been completed as part of the

Upper Peace River Resource Development (H024) project. Portions of the Bartow watershed are highly urbanized,

and the City would like to perform an inventory of the stormwater infrastructure that is much more detailed than the

one performed for the upper Peace River. With FY2007 funding, the following Watershed Evaluation tasks will be

completed for the Bartow watershed: data evaluation and assembly, hydraulic feature inventory, desktop

reconnaissance, preliminary junction/reach network development, and immediate maintenance evaluation. FY2008

funding has been requested to complete the field reconnaissance, and deliverables tasks. A Watershed Management

Plan is being prepared for the upper Peace River as part of the Upper Peace River Resource Development project.

The plan will include the Bartow watershed, but will not utilize the same level of detail for the infrastructure in the

urbanized areas. If the City desires a more detailed level of service determination and best management practices

alternative analysis for the urbanized areas, additional funding will be required. The District is cooperating with FEMA

to modernize the flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) in Polk County. Information generated through the Bartow

Watershed Evaluation and the Upper Peace River Watershed Management Plan will be used to update the FIRMs

representing the Bartow area.





address level of service deficiencies; and 2) provides a Geodatabase and projected results from watershed model

simulations for floodplain management, and water quality management through the Total Maximum Daily Loads

(TMDL) process for their National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements.

Costs

The total funding amount for this project is $320,000, of which the District's share is $160,000. The City will contribute

$160,000. For FY2007, $160,000 is appropriated in the Peace River Basin's budget with a revenue from the City of

Bartow for $80,000. When each element is completed the project budget and scope may require refinement based on

the information gathered. In FY2008, $160,000 is appropriated in the Peace River Basin's budget with a revenue from

the City of Bartow for $80,000. FY2008 funding will be used to complete field reconnaissance of an estimated 1700

hydraulic fearures, and complete final project deliverables.






agreement with the City will be developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding

to complete the Watershed Evaluation, and the following Watershed Management Plan tasks: level of service

determination and BMPs alternatives analysis. This is a multi¿year funded project that will require a cooperative

funding request each fiscal year until completed. If approved, this project will be ranked as a 1A project in future fiscal

years. The District will manage the project and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project

tasks. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for the Implementation of BMPs and

Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.


L680



Revenue



Polk Co - Bartow Watershed Mgmt Plan

(L680)

160,000 0 0 160,000 0 0

$335,747 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Revenue AgreementRevenue Agreement to Contracts for approval 9/22/06 9/21/06

Revenue Agreement mailed to cooperator for signature 10/13/06 10/9/06

Revenue Agreement Executed 10/31/06 10/24/06

1st Amendment to Revenue Agreement Executed 9/19/08 9/19/08

Revenue Agreement Expiration 1/31/09 12/31/09

2. Consultant Services AgreementConsultant Services Agreement to Contracts for approval 9/22/06 9/21/06

Consultant Services Agreement mailed to Ardaman for signature 10/13/06 10/23/06

Consultant Services Agreement Executed 10/31/06 12/12/06

Work Order #1 issued to Ardaman 10/31/06 1/3/07

1st Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement Executed 9/2/08 9/2/08

Consultant Services Agreement Expiration 12/31/08 7/31/09

Work Order #1 Final Deliverables Received 7/31/09 2/17/10

Work Order #2 Final Deliverables Received 7/31/09 5/22/09


The BMP alternatives analysis final report has been received, and is being reviewed by District staff. All other project

tasks have been completed. The Cooperative Funding and the Consultant Services Agreement have been executed.

Notice to Proceed was provided to Ardaman and Associates on January 3, 2007, and a project kickoff meeting was held

on February 20, 2007. As part of the data collection activities, Ardaman staff coordinated with City staff to review and

copy pertinent infrastructure data from City project and permit files. An immediate maintenance evaluation will also be

conducted for up to 5 problem areas. The completion of this work was temporarily on-hold while District consultants

focused on the completion of detailed studies needed for DFIRM map modernization in other counties. The project has

recommenced. A meeting was held with City staff on August 26, 2008 to determine priority areas for the immediate

maintenance evaluation work. The cooperative funding and consultant service agreements were amended to extend

contract expiration dates to account for the temporay delay. A second work order was issued to perform field

reconnaissance of approximately 1700 hydraulic features (storm sewer pipes, inlets, junctions, manholes, and outfalls),

with horizontal location of features determined with sub-meter accuracy and elevations by approximate methods based

on LiDAR. Status History: The City is highly urbanized, and City staff would like to perform a very detailed inventory of the

stormwater infrastructure. As part of the Watershed Evaluation, the inventory information will be linked to GIS. At this

level of detail, cost estimates indicate the $320,000 of anticipated project funds will be sufficient to complete the

Watershed Evaluation, but not the Watershed Management Plan. The on-going Upper Peace River Resource

Development (H024) project involves the development of a Watershed Management Plan that will include the City of

Bartow; but will not utilize the same high level of detail. City staff indicate the level of detail that will be used for the Upper

Peace River Resource Development project will meet their needs related to the identification of flood prone areas, and

the development of a Watershed Management Plan. In order to stay within the approved project budget, the scope of

work for this project will include only the Watershed Evaluation. The Watershed Management Plan element will be

performed through the Upper Peace River Resource Development (H024) project. Data developed through the Bartow

Watershed Evaluation, and the Upper Peace River Resource Development projects will be used to update the FIRMs


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representing the Bartow watershed. A total of $246,774 has been invoiced and paid to date. The City is being invoiced for

their share. The project is fully funded, and nearing completion. Consequently, no actions are planned to expedite the

project at this time.


L693

Water Exhibits in the Glazer Children's Museum of Tampa


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality MonitoringFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementWater Supply ConservationNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring



The Children's Museum of TampaCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Glazer Children's Museum of Tampa is relocating to a new museum site in Riverfront Park in downtown Tampa.

This multi-year project is part of the City of Tampa's efforts to revitalize the downtown business district. This is the third

and final phase of a project to develop and install water exhibits in the museum. In FY2007, the District funded the

planning and development phase for interactive water exhibits. FY2008 funds paid for detailed specifications,

structural engineering, fabrication of support structure, construction of entrances, partial platform construction and

other expenses related to fabrication. In the conceptual phase, District staff and BBEC members were included in

several planning sessions for the design of the interactive water exhibits to ensure they incorporate the District's

message. These exhibits include Water's Journey, which is a three-story climbing structure where visitors "become" a

drop of water and make their way across the watershed, down through the aquifer, up to the city, down a storm drain

and into a swamp. Another exhibit is the Water Bank, which is styled to look like an ATM. Here visitors explore some

of the issues of water supply and demand. Sample depositors of water into the ATM are rain, reservoir, desalination

plants, etc. Withdrawals of water are made by wildlife, wetlands, cities, people, industry, agriculture, etc. Interest is

earned by saving water through a variety of water conservation actions, such as turning the water off when brushing

teeth, using Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM principles, etc. The FY2009 funding is for exhibit construction and

installation.The museum is scheduled to open to the public in May/June 2010.

BenefitsThe exhibits are multidisciplinary and designed to engage diverse learning styles. The museum is projected to draw

100,000 people annually. The interactive water exhibits address three elements of the District's AORs -- water supply,

water quality and natural systems -- in simple, easy-to-understand terms. Additionally, this project targets children ages

0-10 years and accompanying adults. This segment of the population was identified in an independent evaluation of

the District's youth education program as one to which the District needed to expand its reach. This project helps

accomplish this goal.

Costs

The total cost of the project (including building construction and all exhibits throughout the museum) is estimated to be

$20 million. The total contribution from the District, including FY2007, FY2008 and FY2009, is $617,442. In FY2007,

the basins shared $112,500 for the planning and development phase for interactive water exhibits. FY2008 funds were

for detailed specifications, structural engineering, fabrication of support structure, construction of entrances, partial

platform construction and other expenses related to fabrication. FY2009 funds are for completion of the exhibit

fabrication, installation and education program development. Phase 3 FY2009 funding request of $252,471 is

allocated as follows:

Alafia River: 12% $29,968;

Hillsborough River: 27% $68,900;

Northwest Hillsborough: 15% $37,340;

Coastal Rivers: 9% $22,249;

Pinellas-Anclote: 14% $35,396;

Withlacoochee River: 5% $12,821;

Peace River: 8% $20,550;

Manasota: 10% $25,247.

The funding splits for this project are based on cooperator-supplied projections of museum attendance. This project

anticipates reaching 100,000 people per year at a cost (for the total project, all phases) to the District of $6.18 per

person. Typical museum exhibits have a 10-year life span. This project, therefore, has the potential to reach 1 million

visitors over a 10-year period at a cost to the District of $0.62 per person. The budget lines below include costs for

staff to manage the project.


L693

Water Exhibits in the Glazer Children's Museum of Tampa


Revenue


013 Hillsborough River Basin 171,265 0 0 171,265 0 0


015 Coastal Rivers Basin 49,738 0 0 48,961 0 777

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 98,917 0 0 98,917 0 0

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 30,290 0 0 29,513 0 777


021 Manasota Basin 58,115 0 0 57,338 0 777


District

Glazer Children's Museum of Tampa 5,522,920 0 0 5,522,920 0 0

Other Funding Sources 19,091,102 0 0 19,091,102 0 0

$25,240,922 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2007 Budgeted FundsFY2007 purchase order opened 4/30/07 4/26/07

Confirmation and layout of exhibits in building 6/30/07 6/30/07

Schematic design and fabrication documents 12/30/07 12/14/07

FY2008 Budgeted FundsFY2008 contract executed 5/15/08 9/15/08 9/10/08

Project meeting with Museum staff and architect 7/6/09 7/6/09

FY2008 components completed 12/31/09 2/26/10

FY2009 Budgeted FundsFY2009 contract executed 9/1/09 10/30/09 11/4/09

Building construction complete 3/1/10 3/26/10

Exhibts installed 7/1/10

FY2009 components completed 8/1/10

Museum grand opening 9/30/10


ACTION TO DATE: On time. Construction of the Museum building is underway and expected to be complete by March

2010. Once the building construction is complete; exhibit installation will take an additional 4 to 6 months. The fabrication

of the major exhibit, Water's Journey, is happening concurrently with the building's construction. Cooperator is planning a

fundraising event inside the new Museum on May 22.


L770

Lk Gibson Stormwater Mgmt System Retrofit






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project involves the engineering design, permitting, and construction to retrofit the stormwater management

system of Lake Gibson's southwest drainage sub-basin. In 2004, the City of Lakeland received funding from the Peace

River Basin Board (L145 - Lake Gibson Southwest Area: Watershed Management Plan) to conduct a diagnostic

evaluation of the southwest basin to identify the sources of erosion, pollutant loading and flooding. One task in the

evaluation was the design of conceptual plan options to address the issues noted above. The City has chosen one of

the conceptual plan options and has decided to move forward with final design, permitting and construction. The

conceptual plan option that was chosen involves the construction of three wet detention ponds designed to capture

and treat stormwater prior to discharging into the existing conveyance stream which discharges to Lake Gibson. The

design will include components that will reduce peak flows and enhance base flows through storage and release,

provide water quality treatment using treatment wetlands, and reduce flooding through attenuation and downstream

channel restoration. Due to the complexity of the project, it is anticipated that the design and permitting phase will take

approximately nine months to one year to complete. Land acquisition and construction will take approximately three

years to complete. All lands acquired will be used solely for the proposed project. The FY2007 project deliverables will

include sealed construction plans and specifications for all project elements, bid documents and all necessary

state/federal permits. Construction is scheduled to occur in FY2008, FY2009 and FY2010.

BenefitsThe design will include components that will reduce peak flows and enhance base flows through storage and release,

provide water quality treatment using treatment wetlands, and reduce flooding through attenuation and downstream

channel restoration. The project will treat stormwater from 245 acres of highly urbanized land.

Costs

The total project cost for design, permitting, land acquisition and construction is $4,650,000. The FY2007 cost for

design and permitting is $150,000. The Peace River Basin Board has approved funding in the amount of $75,000 in

FY2007 while the City funded the remaining $75,000. The Peace River Basin Board has budgeted $562,500 and

$187,632 respectively in FY2008 and FY2009. The cooperator contributed $750,000 for each FY2008 and FY2009.

Due to budgetary constraints the Peace River Basin Board only included $187,632 in its FY2009 budget for this

project. Because of this, the total funding amount shown in the table does not match the total project cost. In FY2010

the cooperator requested the Peace River Basin Board fund $937,500 while the cooperator will fund $937,500. Due to

budgetary constraints the Peace River Basin Board only included $200,000 in its FY2010 budget for this project. The

District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and central garage charges.


Lake Gibson is a 489-acre headwater lake in the Peace River Basin. Lake Gibson flows into Lake Parker which

discharges into Lake Hancock via Saddle Creek. Lake Gibson is included on the Florida Department of Environmental

Protection verified list as being impaired for nutrients. The southwest sub-basin of Lake Gibson is 245 acres of highly

urbanized land. This sub-basin includes portions of the Lakeland Mall, US 98 North and a variety of large commercial

properties. A deeply incised creek conveys surface flows from the sub-basin to Lake Gibson. Slopes along the creek

are moderate to severe. The extensive development of land and the associated impervious cover has greatly

increased the peak run-off rates and volumes, and reduced base flow through the creek. This has resulted in erosion

of the stream channel with the deposition of eroded sediments in Lake Gibson, as well as flooding of some

downstream residential properties. A large sediment delta has formed at the confluence of the stream and lake.

Stormwater run-off quality has been sampled and is characterized as poor. Although the southwest sub-basin is

relatively small in size, this tributary to Lake Gibson is a significant source of pollutant loading to the lake. Correcting

the deficiencies in this basin will be an important first step in addressing nutrient enrichment impairment of Lake

Gibson.


L770

Lk Gibson Stormwater Mgmt System Retrofit


Revenue

020 Peace River Basin 1,049,347 0 0 836,475 6,817 206,055


District

City of Lakeland 2,793,684 0 0 1,575,000 281,184 937,500

$3,843,031 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development & Execution (Design and Permitting)Agreement sent to Management Services 9/21/06 9/28/06






2. Project Tasks (Design and Permitting)Select Consultant 3/29/07 1/30/07

Project Design 9/29/07 2/28/08 5/16/08

Acquire Permits 11/29/07 4/30/08 5/16/08

Final Construction Plans/Permits 12/29/07 5/31/08 5/16/08

3. Contract Development (Construction)Agreement sent to Management Services 8/1/07 8/6/07






First Amendment - Add FY2009 Funds 10/10/08 11/10/08

Second Amendment - Add FY2010 Funds 10/31/09

4. Project Tasks (Construction)Select Contractor 1/1/08 12/15/09

Begin Construction 2/1/08 1/27/10

Construction Complete 12/1/08 5/31/10

Approved As-Builts 12/31/08 5/31/10


The agreement between the cooperator and the District (Design and Permitting) was executed on December 20, 2006.

The cooperator was issued a Notice To Proceed on December 29, 2006. The cooperator entered into an agreement with

its selected consultant on January 30, 2007. The cooperator provided the District project manager a copy of the

agreement with its consultant on April 3, 2007. The design phase of this project is complete. The cooperator received a

permit for construction on May 16, 2008. The FY2008 contract (Construction) was executed on October 1, 2007 and

Notice To Proceed given on October 11, 2007. The cooperator has acquired all four parcels of land necessary to

complete the project. The cooperator received bids on November 10, 2009. All bids received were under budget. The

cooperator awarded the bid in mid-December to QGS Development, Inc. The second amendment (Construction) adding

FY2010 funds has been sent to the cooperator for execution. The cooperator has completed the design and permitting

portion of this project, all deliverables received and construction commenced January 27, 2010. The final invoice has

been paid for the design and permitting and a completion recap has been prepared for the April 2010 Peace River Basin

Board meeting.


L856

Charlotte County Toilet Rebate Program




Charlotte CountyCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project consists of relacement of existing high-volume toilets (installed with pre-1995 construction) with

low-volume models using 1.6 gallons per flush or less, or the high efficiency toilets (HET's) using approximately 1.3

gallons per flush. Approximately 770 toilet rebates of $100 per year will be offered to multi-family residential and

commercial customers. The project will include education designed to help consumers maximize the water-saving

capabilities of their toilets. These customers can replace up to two toilets per household. A contractor will administer

this program at an estimated $37 for the first toilet and $23 for each additional toilet. This is the first year of a potential

5-year effort.

BenefitsThe project is estimated to provide potable water savings of 18,480 gallons per day or 6,745,200 gallons per year.

Costs

The total FY2008 cost for this project is $100,100 with the District funding 50 percent, or $50,050 and Charlotte

County Utilities funding 50 percent, or $50,050. The cost-benefit for the project, using a total cost amortized over 20

years at 8% interest, is $1.50 per thousand gallons.


CCU will provide actual billing data, ensure 100 percent fixture inspection, and institute an education program

designed to assist customers in long-term maintenance related to water savings, such as selecting replacements

necessary to ensure that each toilet remains a water-conserving fixture by focusing in leak detection and proper

flapper replacement. The HET models are relatively new to the plumbing industry, and the Environmental Protection

Agency recently completed a list of standards to help consumers select properly performing models. The applicant

understands they must ensure the HET models associated with this project will meet the EPA standards in order to be

eligible for District funding as part of the project.


Revenue



District

Charlotte County 50,050 0 0 50,050 0 0

$105,694 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Design Advertising/Marketing Program 7/1/07 8/15/07

Outline Education Program 8/1/07 9/1/07

Develop RFP for Contractor 10/1/07 10/1/07

Contractor Selection Completed 1/1/08 4/16/08

Begin Advertising Program 1/1/08 2/1/08


L856

Charlotte County Toilet Rebate Program

Execute Agreement with WMD 2/1/08 2/3/08

Program Implementation 2/1/08 5/15/08 5/25/08

Draft Distribution Report to WMD 2/1/09 8/31/09 8/31/09

Final Distribution Report 3/1/09 9/30/09 9/25/09

Final Invoice to District 6/1/10 12/1/10 2/4/10

Draft Final Report to WMD 9/1/10 11/30/10

Final Report 10/30/10 12/30/10



The agreement between the District and Charlotte County was executed February 2, 2007. The county has issued 780

total toilet rebates. This includes 474 residential rebates throughout the county service area and 306 commercial rebates

with the Charlotte County Public Schools system. The County requested timeline adjustment for the remaining project

deliverables. The adjusted timeline added 2 months to the schedule. The contract termination date is unchanged. The

savings analysis portion of the project is ongoing. The final invoice has been processed by the District. The District has

reimbursed the County $43,562 and has a balance of $6,488.


L900

LE/AD Polk County Watershed Education




Lakes Education/Action Drive (LE/AD)Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis Cooperative Funding Initiative project has provided environmental education to Polk County residents for more

than 20 years. With over 500 lakes in Polk County, water resources education helps residents understand how they

impact their watershed. This is a continuation of the (LE/AD) program and is designed to encourage Polk County

residents to protect their watershed through education on water resources and water quality issues, as well as lake

preservation and protection. FY2010 program components include creating and distributing quarterly newsletters,

organizing and hosting annual lake cleanup events and the annual Lakeland Cardboard Boat Challenge and

Lakeshore Festival, installing three lakeside display signs and hosting a water resources conference. Effectiveness will

be measured by number of participants, activites accomplished, surveys and pre- and posttests.

BenefitsThe LE/AD Polk County Watershed Education project has withdrawn from the FY2011 Cooperative Funding Initiative

and will be funded instead through the Basin Initiatives for Public Education (P268). This project enhances the

District's watershed education efforts throughout Polk County by educating 22,000 residents on how their actions affect

water resources and encouraging them to adopt behaviors that protect their local watershed.

Costs

The total cost of the FY2010 project is $26,841, with the District contributing $11,716 (Alafia River $1,523;

Hillsborough River $1,875; Peace River $8,318). The dollar amount allocated per basin is determined by population.

The program is estimated to reach approximately 22,000 Polk County residents at a cost to the District of $.53 per

resident. The budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project.


The total cost of the FY2009 program was $31,516, with the District contributing $14,026 (Alafia River $1,402;

Hillsborough River $2,104; Peace River $10,520). District funding was allocated toward special events, a water

resource conference, lakeside display signs and pet waste stations. The program will reach approximately 28,000

Polk County residents at a cost to the District of $.50 per resident.


Revenue

011 Alafia River Basin 7,267 0 0 5,037 0 2,230

013 Hillsborough River Basin 8,982 0 0 6,376 0 2,606



District

Lakes Education/Action Drive 15,125 0 0 0 0 15,125

Other Funding Sources 19,397 0 0 19,397 0 0

$86,057 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


L900

LE/AD Polk County Watershed Education



Water, Wings & Wild Things event 5/12/08 11/1/08 11/1/08

Lakes Appreciation Month Celebration 8/1/08 8/1/08

Cardboard Boat Challenge & Lakeshore Festival 8/2/08 9/30/08 8/6/08

Project close 9/16/08 1/15/09 1/15/09


Water Resouces Conference 5/1/09 10/30/09 10/30/09

Lakes Appreciation Month Celebration 8/3/09 8/3/09

Cardboard Boat Challenge & Lakeshore Festival 9/25/09 9/25/09

Lakside display signs 9/30/09 9/30/09

Pet waste stations 9/30/09 9/30/09

Project close 9/30/09 11/30/09 11/30/09


Fall newsletter 11/30/09 12/7/09

Winter newsletter 2/28/10 2/10/10

Project EAGLE cleanup event 4/30/10

Spring newsletter 5/30/10

Lakes Appreciation Month cleanup events 7/30/10

Summer newsletter 8/31/10

Cardboard Boat Challenge & Lakeshore Festival 9/30/10

Lakeside display signs 9/30/10

Water resources conference 10/31/10

Close purchase order 11/30/10


ACTION TO DATE: On time. LE/AD has accomplished the following activities in FY2010: mailed the fall and winter

newsletters (600 people each). The winter newsletter featured the District's "Skip-A-Week" campaign.


L902

Lake Wales - Imp. BMPs Twin Lakes




Lake WalesCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Twin Lakes 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. The

watershed covers an area of 0.6 square miles and is located in the City of Lake Wales. The goal of this improvement

is to minimize flooding in the residential areas surrounding Twin Lakes. A Watershed Management Plan for the City of

Lake Wales was completed through a cooperative funding agreement with the District (K734). The WMP study area

included the City of Lake Wales as well as areas outside the City limits that are served by the City's drainage system.

One of the projects identified in the WMP for providing adequate flood protection is the Twin Lakes Flood Protection

project. In FY2008 the City requested $300,000 in cooperative funding to design and construct a 23-cfs pumping

station and force main from Twin Lakes to Lake Altamaha for subsequent discharge to Peace Creek through the

existing 48-inch diameter outfall. A channel/pipe connection will be constructed between the east and west lakes so

they can be controlled and pumped from a single location on the westerly edge of the two lakes. The Basin Board

provided $150,000 in cooperative funding. For FY2009 the City is requested and received the remaining $150,000 in

cooperative funding for the project.

BenefitsThe project will provide the City with the ability to manage water elevations in Twin Lakes and prevent extensive

structural flooding, as well as road flooding for adjacent roads, including potentially S.R. 60. Water quality benefits

may be provided if pump discharges are run through a pre-fabricated treatment system such as a CDS or Vortex unit.

Costs

The budgeted amount for this project is $600,000 of which the District's share is $300,000 and the City's share is

$300,000. Since this is a multi-year funded project, for FY2008 $150,000 was included in the Basin Board's

budget. For FY2009 the remaining $150,000 of cooperative funding was budgeted. The probable construction costs

are based on a BMP alternative analysis developed by the cooperator. The District's funding amounts shown in the

table include staff salaries.


Water levels in Twin Lakes rose significantly during 2004 and 2005. The water elevation reached 124.5 NAVD, that is

5.4 feet above the low lake guidance level of 119.10 NAVD. Seven apartments in an apartment complex located east

of the lakes flooded once and two apartments flooded on a second occasion during this time frame. Computer

modeling results indicate that flooding elevations during the 100 year/5-day storm event would exceed those in

2004-2005 by over 14 inches. Under those conditions, numerous other apartment units would also experience

flooding and water elevations would be within two feet of the S.R. 60 road grade. S.R. 60 is an evacuation route. In

addition, it is anticipated that a 100-foot portion of Grove Avenue would experience flooding depths up to 18 inches.

Currently the City does not have a readily available way to reduce lake levels. The pumping facility will utilize a

portable pumping unit to allow use of the pump at other locations and to reduce maintenance costs. The facility will

include pump connections for rapid installation of the portable pump. Funding is included to begin the implementation

of the BMP. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the City will be developed contingent on the approval

of future funding to complete the Implementation of BMPs. This is a multi-year funded project that will require a

cooperative funding request each fiscal year until completed. The project will be ranked and compete for funding in

future fiscal years.The City will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements

to accomplish project tasks.


L902

Lake Wales - Imp. BMPs Twin Lakes


Revenue



District

Lake Wales 300,000 0 0 300,000 0 0

$610,893 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesDistrict logo will appear on all construction signs 10/1/08

2. Cooperator AgreementDraft Agreement to Contracts Administration 8/15/07 8/17/07

Drat Agreement back from Contracts Administration 9/10/07 9/4/07




3. Consultant ServicesConsultant Selected 4/1/08 6/18/08

Design Plans and Permitting Completed 6/1/08 8/1/10

Bidding & Contractor Selection Complete 8/15/08 9/1/10

4. ConstructionCommence Construction 10/1/08 10/1/10

Complete Construction 10/1/09 10/1/11

5. Contract CompletionCooperator Agreement Expiration 12/31/09 12/31/11


Status history: One-half of the City's requested cooperative funding was provided in the FY2008 budget. The remaining

half was provided in the FY2009 budget. The cooperative funding agreement was executed on 04/01/2008. The City has

contracted with Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan (PBS&J) for consulting services. A pre-application meeting with Bartow

Regulatory staff was held on August 28, 2008. A field visit was held on 09/30/2008 with District staff, Bartow REG staff

and representatives of the City. Design work is continuing. The consultant is preparing easement descriptions for the

land needed for the project. The consultant anticipated submitting a permit application to the District by the end of

January 2009 but the City requested some revisions which may result in a change in the scope of the project. Those

revisions are being reviewed and a recommendation will be made to the City by the consultant. Current status: A no

cost time extension to extend the contract completion date from 12/31/2009 to 12/31/2011 has been executed.


L914

City of Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Project


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Conservation



Project Manager WHITE, BRENT

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project offers financial incentives to water customers within the City of Lakeland's service area for replacement of

existing high-volume indoor plumbing fixtures including showerheads (replacing those using 4.0 gallons per minute, or

gpm, or greater with those using 2.5 gpm or less), faucet aerators (3.0 gpm or greater with 2.2 gpm in kitchens and 1.5

gpm in bathrooms) and toilets (3.5 gallons per flush (gpf) or greater with 1.6 gpf or lower). Approximately 84 percent of

Lakeland's 46,155 residential accounts were built or improved before 1995 (~38,770 homes), making them eligible for

plumbing retrofit incentives. In FY2008, The City of Lakeland expects to distribute 2,200 retrofit kits (maximum two per

customer) and to retrofit up to 4,390 single family and multi-family toilets through an outside contracted consultant.

Single-family residences will be offered up to two toilet rebates per home while multi-family dwellings, with appropriate

representation, will be encouraged to replace all devices at one time. These quantities are planned each year for a

term of five years.

BenefitsThis project will provide an estimated potable water savings of 113,197 gallons per day, or 41.31 million gallons per

year for toilet savings and 41.86 gallons per day, or 15,278 gallons per year for the plumbing retrofits (showerheads

and aerators). The total savings is estimated to be 128,475 gallons per day or 46.89 million gallons per year.

Costs

The total FY2008 cost for this project is $600,000 with the District 50 percent funding level allocated amongst the

Peace River basin ($210,000), the Hillsborough River basin ($60,000) and the Alafia River basin ($30,000). The City of

Lakeland's 50 percent share is $300,000. The cost benefit for the project using the total cost amortized over 20 years

is $1.33 per thousand gallons of water.


The City of Lakeland will provide actual billing data, ensure 100 percent fixture inspection, conduct a scientifically

significant survey to determine customer satisfaction with low-volume devices and institute an education program

designed to assist customers in long-term maintenance related to water savings. The educational portion will provide

participants with materials on leak detection and replacement of devices at the end of the life cycle. Marketing for the

project will begin February 2008 and the distribution of the kits will begin no later than Oct. 1. Approximately 2,200 kits

will be distributed by Sept. 30, 2008. A draft annual distribution report, describing and relating the number of kits

distributed, and the demographics of participating customers will be provided to the District by March 2009 and a final

distribution report incorporating District comments will be provided on May 2009.


Revenue





District

City of Lakeland 430,000 0 0 430,000 0 0

$737,425 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


L914

City of Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Project


Develop RFP for Contractor 10/1/07 10/3/07

Agreement with SWFWMD 1/1/08 11/21/07

Begin Advertising Program 2/1/08 2/1/08

Program Implementation 3/1/08 4/1/08

Draft Distribution Report 3/1/09 10/1/09 10/23/09

Final Distribution Report 5/1/09 12/1/09

Draft Final Report 3/1/10 10/1/10

Final Report 4/1/10 11/1/10

Final Invoice to District 6/1/10 12/31/10



The project has shifted to the FY2010 project, N112. The City of Lakeland is currently undergoing the savings analysis

portion of the project. Action-to-date: On time


L915

City of Lakeland Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Retrofit Project






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe City of Lakeland is conducting a pre-rinse spray valve replacement and conservation education program for the

City's food service industry. The program will focus on replacing high water use spray valves utilized to clean food from

dishes, utensils, and pots and pans. The FY2008 project targets water customers in the food service industry to

replace spray valves in 300 locations at no cost to the water customer. Conventional pre-rinse spray valves utilize from

2.65 to 4.0 gallons per minute and can be responsible for up to fifty percent of food service industry total dish washing

water use. Water efficient pre-rinse spray nozzles use approximately 1.6 gallons per minute. The "Potable Water

Conservation Best Management Practices for the Tampa Bay Region Report" (Tampa Bay Water, 2003) identifies the

use of water-efficient pre-rinse spray valves as a best management practice in Industrial, Commercial and Institutional

facilities (ICI).

BenefitsThe total estimated water savings is 60,000 gallons of potable water per day or 21.9 million gallons per year.

Costs

The total project cost is $45,000. The breakdown of District funding is: Peace River Basin Board - $15,750,

Hillsborough River Basin Board - $4,500 and the Alafia River Basin Board - $2,250. The City of Lakeland's share is 50

percent, or $22,500. The cost benefit for this project, using the total cost amortized over 5 years at 8% interest, is

$0.50 per 1000 gallons of water.


Revenue





District

City of Lakeland 22,500 0 0 22,500 0 0

$52,973 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Develop RFP 10/1/07 10/3/07

Evaluate RFP's and Select Contractor 11/1/07 12/31/07

Choose Consultant 12/1/07 2/5/08

Transfer All Necessary Data to Contractor 12/31/07 2/20/08

Program Implemented 1/1/08 5/1/08

Develop Survey Instrument 4/1/08 5/15/08

Installation Completion of 300 units 9/1/08 12/31/08 12/31/08


L915

City of Lakeland Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Retrofit Project

Mail All Surveys 11/1/08 12/31/08

Begin Program Evaluation 1/1/09 1/1/09

Final Report to District 1/1/10

Program closeout 1/31/11


Installation of the pre-rinse spray valves ended on 12/31/2008. A total of 252 pre-rinse spray valves have been installed

for a total District cost of $16,632.00. $5,868 remains in the budget. The final report is in the process of being completed.

Action-to-date: On time


L917

Polk County Lake Bathymetric Mapping


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply ConservationNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and MonitoringFlood Protection Floodplain Management


Polk County Natural Resources, Polk CountyCooperator(s)



Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project will complete electronic bottom contours (elevation models) of 75 lakes located in Polk County for

inclusion as a data layer in multi-agency Geographic Information System (GIS) databases. This project will use lake

elevation data that has been previously collected by a District survey consultant and convert it into lake bottom contour

maps and stage volume data. Information relative to lake level monitoring stations and existing public boat ramps will

be included. The deliverables will be uploaded into the County's and District's GIS databases. The updated bottom

contour information will be used for water quality restoration work, water budgets, lake volume calculations, and flood

protection models. Obtaining bottom contours in a digital format will provide a much more accurate calculation of the

lake volume needed for implementation of these type projects. The first phase of this project funded in FY2008

completed bathymetric maps for 48 lakes. Funds requested in FY2010 will be used to map an additional 27 lakes.

BenefitsDigital elevation models of lakes are currently a data gap within various hydrologic studies and analyses. Completed

elevation models are needed to calculate accurate lake volumes and to determine lake water budgets. This

information will be used for SWUCA related hydrologic studies such as the determination of relationships between lake

levels and the Floridan aquifer. The data will also will be used for setting Minimum Flows and Levels (MFLs) of these

lakes.

Costs

The total project cost is $40,000, with the County contributing $20,000 and the District requested to contribute

$20,000. The County and District each contributed $10,000 in FY2008 to complete maps of the first 48 lakes. The

FY2010 funds will be used to complete mapping of the second group of 27 lakes. The District is requested to fund

$10,000 in FY2010 with an equal match by the County. The District's FY2010 share is split between the Peace River

Basin Board ($7,400), Hillsborough River Basin Board ($1,500) and Alafia River Basin Board ($1,100). The District

funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and central garage.


The majority of the maps were published over 30 years ago as hard copy files and need to be updated as digital

elevation models that can easily be integrated into modern water resource model applications. The completed maps

will be made available to other governmental agencies and the public via the internet and as part of the Polk County

Lakes Access Directory. Coverage will be countywide and include lakes in the Alafia River, Hillsborough River, and

Peace River Basins.


L917

Polk County Lake Bathymetric Mapping


Revenue

011 Alafia River Basin 2,200 0 0 1,100 0 1,100

013 Hillsborough River Basin 3,000 0 0 1,500 0 1,500



District

Polk County 20,000 0 0 10,000 0 10,000

$47,084 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development and ExecutionAgreement Sent to Management Services 9/4/07 10/25/07



Signed Agreement Returned from Cooperator 10/30/07 2/6/08

Contract fully executed 11/13/07 2/26/08


1. Contract Development and ExecutionCreate Purchase Order for FY2010 10/1/09 11/23/09

2. Data Processing and ReviewData Processing and Review 12/30/08 6/15/08

27 lakes FY2010 3/31/10

3. Bathymetric Map ProductionBathymetric Map Production 4/30/09 6/30/08

27 lakes FY2010 8/31/10

4. Electronic DeliverablesElectronic Deliverables 6/30/09 7/30/08

27 lakes FY2010 9/30/10

5. Data upload to InternetData upload to Internet 8/30/09 10/20/08

27 lakes FY2010 9/30/10


District and County staff held a meeting on June 14, 2007 to review the existing contour data and data requirements and

to exchange bathymetry methodologies. The information was used to develop a cooperative agreement between the

District and the County. District staff provided all available bathymetric data to Polk County so that County staff can

review the data and determine the level of detail that is needed for their reporting needs. The cooperative agreement was

prepared and submitted for internal review on Oct. 2, 2007. The agreement was mailed to the County in November and

was approved by the County on Feb. 6, 2008. USF is the consultant for this project. USF staff have completed the data

processing and bathymetric maps for 48 lakes in Polk County. A project status meeting was held on June 18, 2008 to

review deliverables. The project was completed ahead of schedule and the final deliverables have been submitted. The

County has submitted and been approved for funding the second phase of the project. The second phase, using funds

requested in FY2010, will complete bathymetric maps for another group of 27 lakes that currently lack digital bathymetric

maps. A Purchase Order was issued on November 23, 2009 to complete work on 27 lakes. The project is ongoing.


N001

Auburndale Reuse and Alternative Sources Study




AuburndaleCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Completed

DescriptionThe project consists of a master plan to examine the feasibility of expanding the City of Auburndale's existing

reclaimed water system. In particular, the study will investigate the best use of the city's existing 0.5 mgd excess

reclaimed water supply and the 1.0 mgd of previously used reclaimed water (by the Calpine Power facility) that is

disposed of via sprayfield. The report would identify the potential users, quantities, and offsets, address the required

components, along with sizing and cost, associated with the design and construction of the necessary storage,

pumping, transmission, and distribution systems. The provided options would optimize the beneficial use of reclaimed

water flows and include a multi-year plan for implementing the recommended options.

BenefitsThe project would provide options to optimize the beneficial use of reuse flows and create a multi-year plan for

implementing the recommended options.

Costs

The project cost is $50,000, of which 50 percent, or $25,000, was funded by the Peace River Basin Board in FY2009.


The City of Auburndale has adopted ordinances that mandate the use of low-volume toilets and low flow shower

heads and faucets in all construction requiring a building permit. The City also has a school based education program

and inclining rate structure to encourage water conservation. The City has adopted ordinances and regulations to

regulate and restrict uses in zoning districts designated as Flood Hazard Districts. These regulations are intended to

protect and preserve natural open spaces, park lands, swamp lands, water sheds, recharge areas, and lakes and their

canals. To those ends, permitted and permissible uses are basically limited to conservation agriculture, low intensity

recreation, and, with certain limitations, uses otherwise not contrary to the character of these districts.


Revenue



District

Auburndale 50,000 0 0 50,000 0 0

$106,906 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Notice to Proceed 7/1/09

Agreement Executed 7/16/09

Full Study Commence 7/30/09

Preliminary Study Commence 8/1/09

Study Complete 11/30/09

Agreement Termination 12/31/09


N001

Auburndale Reuse and Alternative Sources Study


The final report has been received, the final reimbursement request has been processed and project is complete.


N063

Chain of Lakes Natural Resource Center Education Program






Task Manager(s)

Status Cancelled

DescriptionThis Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) project proposes to provide environmental education, programs, workshops

and demonstrations to educate citizens about watersheds, water quality, water conservation, flood protection, natural

systems and sustainability. The Chain of Lakes Natural Resource Center is adjacent to Lake Hartridge Nature Park

and Lake Hartridge, the northernmost lake on the Southern Chain of Lakes in Winter Haven. Program participants will

be encouraged to take action in their homes, schools, churches and workplaces to help protect the watershed and

conserve water. Behavior change resulting from the programs will be measured by surveys and observation. The

program proposal is phased over four years. In FY2011, Phase 3 proposes to include the installation of the

Florida-friendly demonstration gardens, exhibit and interpretive signage. In FY2009, Phase I consisted of planning and

design of a LEED-certified center, this includes the city's matching funding for water conservation devices and

fixtures to be used as part of visitors' education and design of Florida-friendly demonstration gardens. In FY2010,

Phase 2 includes design of the watershed exhibit and the design of interpretive signs. In FY2012, Phase 4 will request

funds to include the development and implementation of various Florida-Friendly Landscaping workshops including

program materials and the publishing and printing of education materials. The building's grand opening is anticipated

to take place in October 2011. By the time the four phases are complete, the cooperator estimates reaching 33,000

people per year. The building, gardens and other components will act as models of sustainable behavior, especially

water conservation for the center's visitors. Upon completion of the project, measurement will consist of pre- and

posttests of workshop participants to gauge their increase in knowledge of Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles and

water resources protection.

BenefitsThis project will enhance the outreach of the District's Peace River watershed protection and water conservation

education efforts. Programs will be housed in the new building (building construction is not part of this proposal), which

will serve as a model for green building practices and state-of-the-art water conservation devices. In addition, the

center will highlight the environmental benefits of Florida-friendly landscaping. The project will target behavior change

by incorporating elements of community-based social marketing and includes evaluation. District publications will also

be made available to visitors.

Costs

The total proposed cost of Phase 3 (FY2011) is $532,000 with the District contributing $42,000 (Peace River). The

project proposal is phased over four years: Phase 1 (FY2009) was $46,499 and included the planning and design of

the center and design of Florida-friendly demonstration gardens; Phase 2 (FY2010) is $55,500 and includes design,

fabrication and installation of the watershed exhibit and design of interpretive signs; Phase 3 (FY2011) is proposed to

be $42,000 and will include installation of Florida-friendly demonstration gardens and interpretive signage; Phase 4

(FY2012) is proposed to be $34,750 and will include development and implementation of various Florida-Friendly

Landscaping workshops and publishing and printing of educational materials. The District's total cost for the four

phases is proposed to be $178,749. The program is projected to reach 33,000 residents annually. Based on the

standard project life of five-years, the project will cost the District $1.08 per person . The budget lines below include



The District has supported this project since FY2009.


N063

Chain of Lakes Natural Resource Center Education Program


Revenue



District

City of Winter Haven 86,001 0 0 86,001 0 0

$189,510 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2009PO opened 11/7/08 1/12/09 1/12/09

Task 1 - Draft garden plans and cistern design 5/31/09 6/1/09

Task 2 - Final plans / Project complete 9/30/09 9/30/09

FY2010PO opened 11/30/09 12/28/09 12/28/09

Task 1 - Design watershed/freshwater lakes exhibit 3/31/10 6/30/10

Task 2 - Design draft of interpretive signage for demonstration gardens 7/30/10

Task 3 - Final plans of exhibit and interpretive signage 8/31/10

Task 4 - Watershed/freshwater lakes exhibit installed and operational 9/30/11


ACTION TO DATE: Cancelled.This project has been cancelled by the cooperator as of 3/18/2010 due to cooperator

budget constraints. The cooperator received $46,499 for the completed deliverables in Phase 1 (FY2009). No invoices

will be submitted for Phase 2 (FY2010).


N072

Lake Eva Water Quality Improvement Project




Haines CityCooperator(s)

Project Manager KOLASA, KEITH

Task Manager(s)

Status Completed

DescriptionThe purpose of this Lake Eva stormwater project is to reduce nonpoint source pollutant loadings to the lake and

downstream water bodies. The proposed structure is a nutrient separating baffle box strategically located to collect

untreated stormwater runoff from a 180-acre urban basin, approximately 25% of the Lake Eva watershed. This

stormwater BMP project will reduce a significant amount of pollutant loading to the lake and the downstream water

bodies. Currently, less than 1% of the total contributing area to Lake Eva is served by a permitted stormwater

management system. This project was recommended within the recently completed Haines City Watershed

Management Plan (cooperatively funded by SWFWMD). This proposed stormwater project is ranked third within the

City's Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) with funding allocated for the project through the City's stormwater utility.

BenefitsThis project will enhance water quality of Lake Eva within the heart of Haines City by treating stormwater runoff in a

highly urbanized basin. The basin that will be retrofitted has had a history of water quality related to untreated runoff.

TSS loading from the downtown drainage basin is estimated to be 18,749 lb/yr while nutrient loading (nitrogen and

phosphorus) is estimated to be 620 lb/yr. The installation of the nutrient separating baffle box will reduce TSS by

approximately 80% and the nutrient loading by approximately 60%. The project will be located on City owned land to

eliminate land costs, will minimize culvert relocations to lower overall construction costs and the BMP structure will be

located in an accessible area for ease of maintenance.

Costs

The FY2009 budget is $500,000, of which 50% has been funded by Haines City ($250,000) in their FY 2008 budget,

and 50% is requested to be funded by the Peace River Basin Board ($250,000). The funding table below includes

District staff salaries, travel and central garage charges.


The BMP for this water quality improvement project is a nutrient separating baffle box to be installed along an existing

outfall pipe to Lake Eva. The proposed system will capture and treat runoff at the 5th Street outfall where the majority

of the downtown drainage basin flows into Lake Eva (sub-basin of the Lake Eva basin). Lake Eva outfalls to the

Haines City Drainage District (HCDD) Ditch watershed, which drains to Lake Hamilton and ultimately to the Peace

Creek Drainage Ditch. The unit will be placed entirely underground. Ground level hatches are opened and the foliage

and sediment is vacuumed out of the unit during maintenance. A preliminary ICPR model was run to evaluate peak

discharge through the outfall pipe. Model results indicate that a 25 year, 24-hour storm event will produce a discharge

rate of 118 cfs through the pipe. The dimensions of the baffle box proposed for this location are 10-foot by 16-foot by

10.5-foot, which will be able to handle a 25-yr, 24-hr discharge rate through the 60-inch culvert. In combination with

the BMP, the existing outfall pipe will be slip-lined with HDPE, an end-wall treatment will be constructed and

downstream erosion control will be provided. The outfall pipe discharges to an open ditch that has eroded during past

years. The banks of the ditch are very steep and continued erosion causes bank failure. This stormwater BMP project

will also include bank excavation to reduce the steep slope, bank stabilization with geo-textile, and

sodding/landscaping. Landscaping will include upland and wetland native species. A preliminary spreadsheet pollutant

load analysis was performed for the downtown drainage basin using EMC values presented in the Watershed

Management Plan. A pre-application meeting was held with a SWFWMD permitting engineer and environmental staff

on December 12, 2007. SWFWMD staff indicated that the project was feasible and could be permitted through a

General Permit based on the presented information.


N072

Lake Eva Water Quality Improvement Project


Revenue



District

City of Haines City 250,000 0 0 250,000 0 0

$504,823 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development & ExecutionAgreement Sent to Contracts Administration 10/5/08 2/2/09

Agreement Approved by City Council 11/5/08 5/21/09



3. Preliminary DesignPreliminary Design 2/28/09 11/7/08

4. Final Design and Permitting60 and 90 Percent Plans 6/30/09 2/18/09

Permitting 8/30/09 5/8/09

5. ConstructionConstruction Bidding 11/30/09

Construction Services 6/30/10


The preliminary design plans for this project were revised by the City to modify the outfall location of the stormwater

retrofit. A second permitting pre-application meeting was held on August 21, 2008 to review the modifications to the

project preliminary design plans and review permit requirements. District staff provided a template of a scope of work to

the City's consultant in September 2008 and a project scope of work was completed by the City and District by the end of

January 2009. The final contract and scope of work was drafted by District staff and submitted for internal review and

approval during the second week of February 2009. The agreement was approved by the City on May 21, 2009 and the

fully executed by the District on June 12, 2009. The City's Contractor has initiated work on the project and has completed

approximately 50 percent of the project construction. Construction was completed by the middle of August 2009. The

project was completed ahead of schedule and below budget. Final invoicing was submitted and the project has been

closed out.


N074

Winter Haven Toilet Rebate Project






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe City of Winter Haven has proposed a water fixture retrofit project to offer incentives for water efficient fixtures,

including low flow toilets and retrofit kits. This project will target the replacement of approximately 1,000 conventional

toilets with low-flow toilets, which use up to 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf). Rebates of up to $100 will be offered to single

and multi-family customers (maximum two per customer) that replace an older high water use toilet with a low flow

toilet. Single-family customers can replace up to two toilets per household, while multi-family establishments will be

encouraged to replace all toilets at one time. All toilets will be inspected by the City of Winter Haven. At the time of

inspection, the customer will be provided with a water conservation kit, which includes low flow showerheads and

faucet aerators, along with educational materials on leak detection and proper flapper replacement specific to the

make and model of the low-volume toilet.

BenefitsThis project is anticipated to save an estimated 24,175 gallons of water per day. The various devices to be installed for

this project have different life spans, and so the estimated water savings was calculated using a weighted average

based on the total benefit for the life of the project.

Costs

The total project cost is $107,500, and the Peace River Basin Board approved funding in the amount of $53,750 in

FY2009. The cost amortized at 8 percent over 20 years, is $1.22 per thousand gallons saved (calculated using a

weighted average based on the total benefit for the life of the project).


There are approximately 18,384 single family residences in the City of Winter Haven, which are all eligible participants

for the project. The project is proposing to provide low-flow toilets to 1,000 of those homes.


Revenue



District

City of Winter Haven 53,750 0 0 53,750 0 0

$110,595 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



Draft Agreement returned from Contracts Administration 11/30/08 12/4/08



Rebates Commence 3/28/09 2/24/09

Rebates Complete 4/1/10


N074

Winter Haven Toilet Rebate Project



In December, an additional invoice was submitted by the City equaling $11, 422.50, which has been processed for

payment. Through December 12, 2009, 531 residences have participated in the program, 836 toilets have been installed,

inspected and rebates equaling $83,380 have been issued. To date, $53,750 has been encumbered, of which $41,690

has been reimbursed.


N112

City of Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Project - Phase II






WHITE, BRENTTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project offers financial incentives to up to 2,000 residential water customers within the City of Lakeland's service

area for replacement of existing high-volume indoor plumbing fixtures including showerheads (replacing those using

4.0 gallons per minute (gpm) or greater with those using 2.5 gpm or less), faucet aerators (3.0 gpm or greater with 2.2

gpm in kitchens and 1.5 gpm in bathrooms) and toilets (3.5 gallons per flush (gpf) or greater with 1.6 gpf or lower).

Approximately 82 percent of Lakeland's 47,145 residential accounts were built or improved prior to 1995 (~38,770

homes), making them eligible for plumbing retrofit incentives.

BenefitsThis project will provide an estimated potable water savings of 82,656 gallons per day (gpd), or approximately 30.16

million gallons per year. The toilet savings is estimated to be 48,888 gpd, the aerators 20,412 gpd and the

showerheads 13,356 gpd.

Costs

The total cost for this project is $293,260 with the District 50 percent funding level allocated amongst the Peace River

Basin Board ($50,000), the Hillsborough River Basin Board ($64,420) and the Alafia River Basin Board ($32,210). The

City of Lakeland's 50 percent share is $146,630. The cost benefit for the project amortized using a weighted average

due to the varying life expectancies of the retrofit devices is $1.01 per 1,000 gallons saved.


Single family residences are offered up to two toilet rebates per home while multi-family dwellings, with appropriate

representation, will be encouraged to replace all devices at one time. The City of Lakeland is providing actual billing

data, ensuring 100 percent fixture inspection, conducting a scientifically significant survey to determine customer

satisfaction with low-volume devices and instituting an education program designed to assist customers in long-term

maintenance related to water savings. The educational portion will provide participants with materials on leak

detection and replacement of devices at the end of the life cycle. The marketing for the project began February 1,

2009 with the Phase 1 of the Project, and the distribution of the kits will begin no later than October 1, 2009. The water

savings associated with this project should affect public supply water demand, most notably Water Use Permit #4912.

This permit is for 30.2 MGD. This project is located within the Southern Water Use Caution Area and is consistent with

basin Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) priorities.


Revenue

011 Alafia River Basin 32,210 0 0 0 0 32,210

013 Hillsborough River Basin 64,420 0 0 0 0 64,420



District

City of Lakeland 146,630 0 0 0 0 146,630

$296,957 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


N112

City of Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Project - Phase II


Program Implementation / Rebates Begin 10/1/09

Rebates End / Savings Evaluations Begin 10/1/10

Final Report Due 11/1/11



As of 2/24/2010, the City of Lakeland has installed a total of 629 units, including 624 single-family, 4 multi-family and 1

commercial fixtures. 59 Single-family units are waiting inspection. Approximately 1313 rebates are remaining. To date,

$23,325 has been reimbursed. Future promotional/marketing efforts include: The Green Home Wamalama Green Home

Expo on February 27, 2010 - City of Lakeland Neighborhood Summit - March27, 2010 - Action to Date: On-time


N113

Charlotte County Toilet Rebate Project - Phase II







Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project consists of the replacement of existing plumbing fixtures (Toilets, showerheads and aerators) with water

saving fixtures. The project will replace high-volume toilets (pre-1994) with ultra-low volume (ULV's) or high-efficiency

toilets (HET's) by offering 775 rebates of $100 per year to residential customers of Charlotte County Utilities. ULV's

have a flush rate of 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf) and HET's have a flush rate of 1.28 gpf. Single and multi-family

customers will be able to replace up to two toilets per dwelling. The project will also replace up to 775 showerheads

and aerators with low-flow equivalents. This project will focus on education HET and ULV users on the proper

maintenance necessary to ensure that each toilet remains a water-conserving fixture over a 20-year life expectancy by

focusing on leak detection and proper flapper management.

BenefitsIt is estimated that the replaced toilets, once all 775 are rebated, would save approximately 16,839 gallons per day.

The showerheads are expected to save an estimated 4,600 gallons per day and the aerators were anticipated to save

7,031 gallons per day. The total project savings was projected to be 28,470 gallons per day, or 10,391,696 gallons per

year.

Costs

The total project cost is $114,020, with the Peace River Basin Board and Charlotte County Utilities each funding a 50

percent share, or $57,010. The cost amortized at 8 percent over 20 years, was $1.18 per thousand gallons saved

(calculated using a weighted average based on the total benefit for the life of the project).


This is a continuation of the FY2008 Project, which offerred 385 rebates of up to $100 per toilet for multi-family,

commercial and single-family customers. A contractor is administering the program. One year of account-level

metered water-use data prior to and one year of metered water use after the retrofit installation will be collected as the

raw data for the final savings analysis. Charlotte County Utilities will provide actual billing data and ensure 100 percent

fixture inspection through the contractor who is doing the collection. This project will also institute an educational

program designed to assist customers in long-term maintenance related to water savings, such as selecting parts for

repairs, leak detection and choosing proper replacement flapper models for their HET or ULV toilets. ULV Toilets have

a flush rate of 1.6 gpf and HET's have a flush rate of 1.28 gpf. This effort will ensure the retrofit fixture will remain a

water-conserving fixture throughout its life-expectancy. Bi-monthly status reports will be provided to the District to

update project accomplishments.


Revenue



District

Charlotte County Utilities 57,010 0 0 0 0 57,010

$116,461 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


N113

Charlotte County Toilet Rebate Project - Phase II


Program Implementation / Begin rebates 10/1/09 10/1/09

End of Rebates / Begin Savings Evaluation 10/1/10

Final Report due 12/1/11



The agreement with Charlotte County was officially executed 10/1/2009 so there was be no lapse in rebates between the

previous toilet rebat project, L856. This allows the utility to continuously provide rebates without having to start a waiting

list for future participation. Between October 1, 2009 and February 15, 2010 Charlotte County Utilities has rebated 224

residential toilets and has exchanged 200 showerheads. The District has reimbursed Charlotte County Utilities $4,299.70

for rebates and there remains $52,710.30 available.


N126

Charlotte County - Imp. BMPs at Charlotte Harbor Redevelopment

AreaProject Type Cooperative Funding





Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis is a project to perform the Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of the District's

Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Charlotte Harbor Redevelopment Area 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.

The watershed covers an area of approximately 2.5 square miles and is located in the mid-Charlotte County Planning

District. The Basin Board has previously funded project L486, the Charlotte Harbor Redevelopment Area Watershed

Management Plan, whose purpose is to create a functional, viable, detailed planning tool with feasible and permittable

stormwater management alternatives that will result in a preferred alternative for best managment practices (BMPs).

This project will be the implementation of the selected BMPs from the Watershed Management Plan. The Charlotte

Harbor CRA, is one of the most historic areas in the County and was developed prior to District flood protection and

current water quality regulations (pre-1984). For FY2009, the County requested and received $125,000 in cooperative

funding to move forward on the preliminary design for the selected BMPs.

BenefitsThis project will improve level of service deficiencies in the Charlotte Harbor Redevelopment Area by providing

increased flood protection to the homes and businesses within the area.

Costs

For FY2009 the funding amount is $250,000 of which the Basin Board's share is $125,000 and the county's share is

$125,000. Based on cost estimates prepared by the County, an additional $1,250,000 will be needed in future years

for construction of the BMPs. The District funding amounts shown in the table includes staff salaries.




Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed Management

(CWM) initiative strategies and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. The 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. The Charlotte Harbor Community Redevelopment Plan, adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in

1994 and amended in 2006 identifies infrastructure improvements as the number one priority in the area. With the

location of the redevelopment area adjacent to Charlotte Harbor, a component of the Charlotte Harbor National

Estuary Program, it is imperative that the proper infrastructure is available to meet the needs of the area.

Implementation of this project is a key element in implementing the Charlotte Harbor Community Redevelopment

Plan. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with Charlotte County will be developed to complete the

Implementation of this BMP. This is a multi-year funded project that will require a cooperative funding request each

fiscal year until completed. The County will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any

agreements to accomplish project tasks.


N126

Charlotte County - Imp. BMPs at Charlotte Harbor Redevelopment

Area


Revenue

020 Peace River Basin 431,716 300,000 0 127,217 1,226 3,273


District

Charlotte County 750,000 300,000 0 125,000 325,000 0

$1,181,716 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Watershed Evaluation 12/31/08

Preferred Alternative BMP Selected 2/28/09

Preliminary Design and Permitting 9/1/09

Construction 9/1/12


Current Status: The project was approved for FY2009 cooperative funding. The cooperative funding agreement has been

executed.


N147

Garden Grove Pines Stormwater Retrofit






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is a FY2010 cooperative funding project with Polk County to alleviate localized flooding and improve water

quality in the Garden Grove Pines subdivision. The existing stormwater collection system is inadequate to convey the

stormwater runoff from the 80 acre drainage basin. The project includes retrofitting the existing storm sewer system

and the construction of a 2.5 acre wet detention pond for treatment and attenuation. The stormwater system will be

upgraded with a gravity pipe system which will route the stormwater system to a stormwater pond. The proposed

stormwater pond will be constructed on a 3.0 acre parcel of land that formerly served as a wastewater treatment

facility that the County has purchased. The pond will discharge through a control structure to an existing wetland

system for polishing, then eventually to the Lake Florence outfall ditch.

BenefitsThe Garden Grove Pines Stormwater Retrofit project will provide treatment of an 80 acre urban drainage basin that

currently provides little water quality treatment and additional storage for the reduction of localized flooding.

Costs

The total project cost is $400,000, with Polk County and the District each contributing half ($200,000). District funds



Revenue



District

Polk County Natural Resources 400,000 0 0 200,000 0 200,000

$603,881 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development and ExecutionDraft agreement sent to Management Services 9/28/09 12/4/09 12/14/09

Agreement returned from Management Services 10/16/09 1/27/10 1/26/10

Agreement sent to Cooperator 10/19/09 1/29/10 1/26/10





An agreement was sent to Polk County for signatures January 26, 2010.


N150

Polk County NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality ConservationWater Supply Regional Water Supply PlanningNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and MonitoringFlood Protection Floodplain Management



Project Manager OWENS, JIM

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe establishment of an accurate and easily accessible vertical control survey network is an important component in

the development of updated Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FEMA FIRM). The

District, in cooperation with the National Geodetic Survey and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, has

completed the Distict-wide vertical control densification. This project will further enhance the existing vertical control

network to support FEMA FIRM mapping, topographic data collection and modeling activities. The newly-established

vertical control network will allow the District and local governments to transition from the older and less accurate

vertical control survey network known as the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 to the more accurate North

American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88) system. In Polk County this includes running level loops and establishing

bench marks based on NAVD88 along state and county roadways. This project will enable the surveying community to

make an orderly transition to NAVD88 and will allow Polk County to be on the same vertical datum as the District and

to comply with the federal surveying and mapping requirements. This project will densify the NAVD88 vertical control in

Polk County within the District's jurisdiction and will compliment the District's NAVD88 migration project.

BenefitsDensification of benchmarks will support the development of Watershed Management Plans for Polk County thus

contributing to flood protection, natural systems, water quality and water supply. Polk County participates in the

National Flood Insurance Program administered by FEMA and requires that all finished floor elevations be above the

100 year floodplain. This project is a key component in meeting this requirement. Also, the establishment and

implementation of the NAVD 1988 will enable more accurate elevations and mapping throughout the District, and the

conversion to the modern vertical datum will allow the ability to establish accurate and reliable elevations using Global

Positioning System (GPS) technology. Polk County is a participant in FEMA's Community Rating System and has a

Class 8 rating.

Costs

The cost of contractual services for this project is $200,000. The District is the lead on this project and will be

reimbursed by Polk County for $100,000. The District's cost is split between the Alafia River Basin ($15,000), the

General Fund ($15,000), the Hillsborough River Basin ($10,000), and the Peace River Basin ($60,000) based on

approximate area. Additional costs are associated with staff time required to manage the project.


This project will be administered by the District. The vertical control network survey work will be completed by FDEP

and NGS. All control network data produced by this project will be made available through Internet access via LABINS

web site and the NGS web site.


N150

Polk County NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification


Revenue






Polk Co - Vertical Control Densification

(N150)

100,000 0 0 0 0 100,000

$205,847 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


150Execute Cooperative Agreement between the County and the District 12/31/09 3/26/10

180Execute Contract with FDEP 2/1/10 4/1/10

30Initial Project Planning and Develop Scope of Work 9/1/09 10/22/09

420Final Deliverables 6/30/11

60Submit Cooperative Agreement for Approval 10/1/09 10/16/09 10/26/09


The District project manager and the Polk County project manager completed the final scope of work and submitted the

agreement for District review and approval on 11/9/2010. The Cooperative Agreement was sent to Polk County for

approval on 12/18/2009, the County project manager is coordinating with County staff for final approval. Florida Initiative

ACTION-TO-DATE comment: project is proceeding on time.


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Polk County SWRUSA Carter Road Reclaimed Water Main



Basin(s) Alafia River, Peace River



Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis alternative water supply project consists of the design, permitting and construction of 8,150 feet of 16-inch

reclaimed water transmission main along Carter Road from an existing pipeline on Carter Road, north to connect to

the county's reclaimed water transmission main on County Road 540A.

BenefitsThere are 561 dry-lined customers that will receive 224,400 gpd of reclaimed water to offset 134,640 gpd of potable

water. In conjunction with a booster station that the county is planning to install in 2009, this new pipeline will also

improve pressures and reliability within the eastern portion of the Southwest Regional Utility Service Area (SWRUSA)

reclaimed water system.

Costs

The total project cost is $900,000. The District's share is requested to be $450,000. The Alafia River Basin Board has

budgeted $240,000 in FY2010. The County has requested the remaining $210,000 in FY2011. The cost, amortized at

8 percent over 30 years, is $1.61 per thousand gallons offset. The future funds identified for the project are contingent

upon approval of such amounts by the District Governing and Basin Boards in the annual budget(s).


Of the total project cost of $900,000, approximately 91 percent ($820,000) is expected to be needed for construction,

and the remainder ($80,000) for design and administration.


Revenue

011 Alafia River Basin 454,571 0 0 0 210,784 243,787



District

Polk County Utilities 450,000 0 0 0 210,000 240,000

$910,351 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Contract Execution 12/1/09 2/15/10

Commence Design 1/1/10

Complete Design 6/30/10






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Polk County SWRUSA Carter Road Reclaimed Water Main


A cooperative funding agreement is anticipated to be fully executed by the end of February 2010. To date, $240,000 has

been budgeted, of which $0 has been reimbursed. The County has submitted a FY2011 CFI application for the remaining

District commitment of $210,000 (Alafia River Basin Board). ACTION TO DATE: On Schedule.


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Polk County Utilities Rain Sensor Rebate






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project provides financial incentives to encourage Polk County Utilities (PCU) customers to install rain sensors on

automatic irrigation systems installed prior to 1991. Eligible customers will receive up to a $50 rebate per sensor. It is

estimated that in this first phase 1,295 rain sensors will be installed, which is based on approximately five percent of

the eligible accounts throughout PCU's service area. The rebates will be offered to single-family, multi-family, and

commercial customers throughout PCU's service area. Customers will contact PCU's Customer Service Department

for the rebate request. The Permitting Section will verify that the property is eligible (built prior to 1991). Eligible

customers will then receive a rebate application and instructions for purchasing and installing the rain sensor. One

year of pre- and post-rain sensor installation water use data will be collected in order to analyze the water savings. An

inspection company contracted by PCU will verify correct installation of the rain sensors and issue the rebate checks.

Multi-family and commercial customers may receive up to two rebates per account. Addressing outdoor water use will

assist PCU in meeting future demands by using conservation as an alternative water supply measure.

BenefitsBased on a savings rate of 100 gallons per day (gpd) per sensor, the project is estimated to save 129,500 gpd.

Costs

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $116,550 and the District is requested to fund $58,275. Funding

budgeted in FY2010 includes $7,470 from the Green Swamp Basin (General Fund), $12,825 from the Hillsborough

River Basin Board, $20,565 from the Alafia River Basin Board, and $17,415 from the Peace River Basin Board, for a

total of $58,275. Additional funding may be requested in future fiscal years for subsequent phases. The cost benefit

amortized at 8 percent over 5 years is $0.60 per thousand gallons saved.


This is PCU's first rain sensor rebate program with the District. Project participants will also receive a packet of

information on water conservation, covering topics such as indoor and outdoor conservation, retrofitting,

Florida-friendly landscaping, irrigation system tips and detecting water leaks. Additionally, participants will be asked if

they would like an irrigation system evaluation for an additional charge, since this is outside the scope of the rain

sensor rebate program. PCU staff understands that if a customer elects to have an evaluation performed, those

savings will have to be reported separately.


Revenue






District

Polk County Utilities 58,275 0 0 0 0 58,275

$122,317 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


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Polk County Utilities Rain Sensor Rebate


Begin Rebates 1/31/10

Contract Execution 3/1/10

Begin Project Evaluation 8/31/11

Final Report 10/31/12



An agreement was developed and sent in early November 2009 to Polk County for the BOCC approval and execution

(anticipated March 2010). The District's entire project share of $58,275 has been budgeted, of which $0 has been

reimbursed. The project is progressing according to the Agreement schedule. The program is in place, advertising has

begun, and inquiries are arriving daily. To date, no rebates have been issued. The project has not experienced delays,

and none are anticipated. ACTION TO DATE: On-Time.


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Mobile Irrigation Lab for Highlands Soil and Water Conservation

DistrictProject Type Cooperative Funding



Highlands County Soil and Water Conservation DistrictCooperator(s)



Status Ongoing

DescriptionIn an effort to conserve water in Highlands County, the Highlands Soil and Water Conservation District (HSWCD) will

promote a Mobile Irrigation Lab (MIL) for the urban areas of the City of Sebring. The MIL will help bring about the

conservation, development and wise use of land, water and related resources. Partnerships with Highlands County

Extension, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Earth Team volunteers will allow the MIL to operate with

minimal expense. Highlands County Extension Master Gardeners will work along side Irrigation Evaluation Auditors to

provide the expertise to evaluate irrigation systems for homeowners and other urban users. The MIL will operate under

the oversight of the HSWCD and will primarily target urban landowners within The City of Sebring, located within

Highlands County. HSWCD plans to complete 35 irrigation evaluations and at least 35 follow-up evaluations.

Additionally all irrigation systems that do not have an automatic shut-off device (ASD) will be provided with the device

and installation.

BenefitsThe HCSWD estimated benefits as a result of 35 irrigation evaluations is 4,900 gallons per day, in accordance with

data provided by the 2006 SWFWMD Regional Water Supply Plan. The estimated water savings of the rain sensors is

3,500 gpd. Using those figures, total water savings from the program is estimated to be 8,400 gpd.

Costs

The total cost of this project is $10,850 with the Peace River Basin Board's share at 70 percent, or $7,595 and the

Highlands County Soil and Water Conservation District share at 30 percent, or $3,255. Highlands County is a qualified

to request a reduction in matching funding requirements under the State's Rural Economic Development Initiative

(R.E.D.I) provisions. The cost benefit amortized at eight percent over five years is $0.86 per thousand gallons saved.


Participation by the landowners/operators on this MIL evaluation and water conservation program will be voluntary and

free of charge. Efforts to publicize the laboratory and market the availability of its services will be critical to its success.

In order to achieve the greatest success, the MIL responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

Develop site-specific written irrigation recommendation including, but not limited to, evaluation of irrigation equipment,

management practices, recommended irrigation schedules, and the potential water savings that could be realized by

implementing those recommendations.

Recommend applicable best management practices (BMP) and develop an action plan for implementing those

recommended practices.

Conduct irrigation and BMP follow-up surveys.

A summary of irrigation and BMP site visits along with evaluations, recommendations, and follow up information will be

entered on a data base for accuracy of records.

Estimate the potential and actual water savings that will be obtained as a result of implementing irrigation

recommendations.

HSWCD representatives who are knowledgeable regarding the MIL will hold public information forums to generate

interest and participation in water conservation and BMP efforts.


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Mobile Irrigation Lab for Highlands Soil and Water Conservation

District


Revenue



District

Highlands County Soil and Water

Conservation Dist.

3,255 0 0 0 0 3,255

$16,544 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Master Gardeners Complete Irrigation Auditors Certification 12/31/09

Program Implementation 2/28/10

End New Evaluations and Continue Follow-Ups 3/30/11

Begin Program Evaluation and Savings Calculations 9/30/11

Final Report Due 10/31/12



The following events have taken place during January/February 2010 time frame:

Invitation to bid sent out to list of certified auditors in Florida

Continous training and practice for the Master Gardeners regarding site visits and evaluations for future MIL are taking

place

A meeting was hedl to design pre-tests and post tests for behavioral changes regarding evaluations for future MIL

customers

Staff is working on design and editing of informational and education handouts for future MIL customers

Staff is communicating with Homeowners Association for future presentations on MIL for sign ups for the free service in

the City of Sebring

Action-to-date: On Time


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Englewood Reclaimed Water Supply Project


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality ConservationWater Supply Alternative Water Supply


Englewood Water DistrictCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project consists of the design and construction of a supplemental reclaimed water supply well and the

modification of the intake structure at the onsite reuse pond at the Englewood WRF to provide additional dry weather

irrigation supplies. Reclaimed water is produced at the Englewood WRF, which serves portions of Charlotte and

Sarasota counties. Current reclaimed water storage includes a 1 MG above ground storage tank, wet weather storage

ponds (onsite and offsite), and a fully permitted ASR system. The ASR well provides 0.5 mgd of reclaimed water

during peak demand periods and has become a critical component of the reuse system. Without previous SWFWMD

funding assistance for the ASR program, EWD reuse would not be as efficient and connection of many current

customers would not have been possible. Installing an additional supply well into the ASR storage zone will increase

the rate at which stored water can be recovered during peak demand. A well approximately 600 feet in depth is

required, along with a pump and appurtenances to produce an additional 0.5 mgd, or about 15 mg of water during

each peak month used. Re-engineering the onsite wet weather pond will more effectively utilize available storage and

freshwater in the surficial aquifer at the WRF. Lowering the pump intake from the existing pond will provide additional

water for irrigation. Reuse demands during dry weather periods often exceed the available supply. This project will

provide additional reuse supply to existing customers during peak demand periods. These customers include Lemon

Bay Golf, Oyster Creek Golf, and Rotunda West Utilities in Charlotte County and Myakka Pines Golf, Englewood

Sports Park, Boca Royale Golf, and Gran Paradiso Subdivision in Sarasota County.

BenefitsThe project will provide approximately 82,192 gpd of additional reuse supply that will be used evenly between the

identified customers in Charlotte and Sarasota Counties. This project will offset approximately 61,644 gpd. The

cost/benefit ratio for the total estimated project cost of $260,000 averaging 61,644 gpd using an 8% annual interest

rate amortized over 30 years is $1.02/1000 gallons.

Costs

The total cost of the project is estimated at $260,000. Since the benefits are evenly split between customers in the

Peace and Manasota Basins, EWD is requesting $65,000 from each Basin Board for a total of $130,000 (50%) in

FY2010 funding. Design costs are estimated at $60,000 and construction at $200,000.


Without previous SWFWMD funding assistance for the ASR program, EWD reuse would not be as efficient and

connection of many current customers would not have been possible. This project will further increase this efficiency

and help EWD meet existing contracted amounts. EWD won the 2008 FWEA David York Award for small facilities (<

5 mgd), another example of the benefits that the previous funding assistance has had. Reuse demands during dry

weather periods often exceed the available supply. Additional reuse customers have been identified but the ability to

serve these users during peak demand periods will be problematic without additional supplemental sources. With the

lack of available fresh groundwater or surface water EWD is faced with developing alternative supplemental sources.

Supplemental sources currently identified include the following: Installing an additional supply well into the ASR

storage zone to increase the rate at which stored water can be recovered. A well approximately 600 feet in depth is

required, along with a pump and appurtenances to produce an additional 0.5 mgd, or about 15 mg of water during

each peak month used. Re-engineering the onsite wet weather pond to more effectively utilize available storage and

freshwater in the surficial aquifer at the WRF. Lowering the pump intake from the existing pond will provide additional

water for golf course irrigation to Lemon Bay Golf Course, and may allow EWD to add other golf course storage ponds

to be supplied from this pond. EWD advertises and helps enforce the District's watering restrictions, aids in

xeriscaping education, and have imposed a steep graduated rate structure to discourage high water usage. The EWD

has a policy requiring any new significant development desiring utilities to include a reclaimed water irrigation system

in its infrastructure. EWD's reuse customers are conservation minded and only use the water deemed necessary to

adequately maintain the irrigated area.


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Englewood Reclaimed Water Supply Project


Revenue


021 Manasota Basin 70,435 0 0 0 2,358 68,077


District

Englewood Water District 130,000 0 0 0 0 130,000

$265,435 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



Start Design and Permitting 1/29/10 1/8/10


Start Construction of Well & Intake Structure 12/31/10

Complet Well Installation 4/1/11

Complete Re-engineering Onsite Pond 5/1/11


The agreement between the District and EWD was executed November 9, 2009. The Task Order with the consultant,

ASRUS was executed on the January 8, 2010 by the EWD Board. The design and permitting kick-off meeting was held

on January 29, 2010. To date, the District has reimbursed the EWD $0 of the $130,000 available.


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Winter Haven Smart Controller Pilot Project






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe City of Winter Haven is proposing a pilot project using smart (ET) controller devices. The city will identify

commercial customers with existing irrigation accounts that are not efficient water users through the utility billing

records. Smart controllers are a relatively new and emerging technology, and may be appropriate for more complex

irrigation systems with multiple clocks and zones (i.e., larger, commercial properties). They estimate or measure

depletion of available plant soil moisture in order to operate an irrigation system, replenishing water as needed while

minimizing excess water use. A properly programmed smart controller requires initial site specific set-up and will make

irrigation schedule adjustments, including run times and required cycles, throughout the irrigation season without

human intervention. The city will identify 50 customers with separate irrigation meters, evaluate irrigation system of

each participant to ensure there are no leaks or broken sprinklers, purchase smart controllers and irrigation contractor

to install smart controllers, and track monthly water consumption using utility billing records. Throughout the duration of

the project, landscapes evaluations will be performed to monitor the health of the landscape.

BenefitsIt is expected that the smart controllers will achieve an anticipated savings of 340,000 gallons per day.

Costs

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $45,000, of which the Peace River Basin is requested to fund 50

percent, or $22,500. Funding in the amount of $22,500 has been budgeted in FY2010. The estimated cost/benefit ratio

calculated at an 8% annual interest rate, over 5 years is $0.09/1000 gallons for the project.


The City of Winter Haven has an ordinance adopting SWFWMD emergency watering restrictions which provides for

enforcement and fines by both the Police and Code Enforcement Departments. There is also a tiered utility rate

structure in place that discourages high consumption of potable water. The city currently tracks and send postcards to

all commercial accounts (with separate irrigation meters) that exceed 50,000 gallons of irrigation demand each month.

Postcard reminders to each of these customers that they are High Irrigation Users, including their specific one day per

week of permitted irrigation. The savings is based on the reduction of each 50 customer accounts from their current

irrigation demand to 50,000 gallons each month. The city did discuss using the University of Florida to help track and

compile data, however because this is a pilot program with only 50 customers, the city did not see the need to contract

with the University.


Revenue



District

City of Winter Haven 22,500 0 0 0 0 22,500

$50,742 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



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Winter Haven Smart Controller Pilot Project

Contract Execution 12/31/09

Provide all billing records of program participants to District 3/30/10

Install devices 6/30/10

Final report of test and potential savings to District 6/30/12



The agreement has been processed and sent to the cooperator on December 7, 2009. The agreement is expected to be

executed late in 2010. To date, $22,500 has been budgeted, of which $0 has been reimbursed.


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City of Lake Wales Reuse Project






NOURANI, MEHRSHADTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project consists of a reclaimed water system to be completed in three phases: Phase I, which has completed,

included the construction of a 2 mgd capacity pumping station at the existing Lake Wales wastewater treatment plant

(WWTP) and 14,000 linear feet of 20-inch diameter transmission main from the WWTP to a cluster of 7 rapid

infiltration basins (RIBS) on City-owned property southwest of the WWTP. Phase II is also complete. It included the

design and construction of a high service pumping station and a 2-mg reclaimed water storage tank at the RIB site.

Phase III includes design and construction of approximately 20,970 linear feet of transmission line from the RIB site to

Mayfair residential/commercial development, City-owned soccer fields, City-owned groves, Whispering Ridge

residential development, and Long Leaf Business Park. Phase III design was completed in January 31, 2008. Phase III

transmission line construction is currently underway. The project is scheduled for completion by July 2009.

BenefitsThis project provides 2.025 mgd of reclaimed water, offset approximately 1.245 mgd of ground water from the Floridan

Aquifer.

Costs

The total project cost is $5,626,387 and the District's share is $2,092,000. The City is completing this project with

District Cooperative Funding Program dollars and DEP State Revolving Fund (loan) dollars. The Peace River Basin

Board budgeted $699,500 in FY2002, and the remaining portion of the District's share in the future. Budget below

does not reflect prior year funding for $562,500 in FY1997, $130,000 in FY1998 and $700,000 in FY1999. Total

amount encumbered to date is $2,092,000. Total amount expended to date is $1,011,855 and $1,073,917 will remain

to complete this project by December 2009.


Revenue



District

City of Lake Wales 1,080,145 0 0 0 0 1,080,145

$1,794,608 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Contract Execution 1/31/97 1/31/98 1/2/99

Phase I Commence Construction 10/31/97 10/31/00

Phase I Completion 6/30/98 5/31/98

Phase II Design Commence 4/25/99 1/30/98

Phase II Complete Design 2/28/01 2/3/03 1/6/05

Phase III (delayed by the City) Desing Commence 3/1/02 9/30/05 5/30/07


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City of Lake Wales Reuse Project

Phase III (delayed by the City) Design Complete 12/29/02 3/31/06 1/31/08

Phase III Construciton Commence 1/31/08 12/31/07 1/31/08

Phase III Construction Complete 6/30/10


The project is on schedule for completion. The FDEP has sent a draft permit (2/11/2010) with intent to issue with the

verification of publication. Once the City has published for the required 14 day period, FDEP will issue the permit. The

town is also working on the Reuse Booster station, which is to be added to the reuse system ¿ not funded by this project.


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Rotunda ASR Well Conversion for Reuse Water






Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed Coop. Funding Application

Recommendation

Fund as a 1A. This is a multiyear project in its sixth year of funding requests. It is consistent with basin priorities in that

it maximizes the reuse of reclaimed water and offsets potable supplies. This project is within the District's statutory

authority to fund and is not the result of a permit requirement or enforcement action, and is potentially eligible for state

funding through the Water Protection Sustainability Program.

DescriptionThis multiyear alternative water supply project consists of a feasibility study to evaluate the alternatives for installation

of a reclaimed water ASR and, if feasible, the conversion of one (1) existing potable water supply well located in the

Rotonda area to an Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) well for reuse. Upon the successful completion of the

feasibility study and favorable outcome of the preliminary permitting, Charlotte County Utilities will proceed with the

design, final permitting, construction and testing of the recommended ASR well system and associated piping to

directly connect the ASR well to the reclaimed water transmission system. The ultimate goal of the project is to create

an underground storage reservoir for reuse water produced initially by the Rotunda Wastewater Treatment Facility

(WWTF), and eventually for the combined reuse water in the west county and possibly central county areas.

BenefitsThis project will help to satisfy the short term need to provide wet weather storage space for reuse water, beyond what

currently exists at the Rotonda Water Reclamation Facility, which is minimal. The longer term need served by this

project is to provide regional storage capacity for excess wet weather reuse for the entire west county area and

ultimately for the central portion as well, and facilitate the eventual interconnection of the central and west county reuse

systems to provide adequate reuse water for the entire region.

Costs

The total project cost for the feasibility study and ASR well system is estimated to be $3,000,000. The District is

requested to reimburse Charlotte County for up to 50 percent of the eligible project costs up to a maximum of

$1,500,000. The Peace River Basin budgeted $100,000 in FY2005, $380,450 in FY2007, $240,000 in FY2008,

$216,250 in FY2009 and $225,000 in FY2010. Funds in the amount of $90,900 in FY2007 and $80,000 in FY2008

have been allocated to the project from the Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund; these funds will be applied

to reduce the Peace River Basin Board cost share. Charlotte County requested $423,750 in FY2011 for the sixth and

final year of funding for this multi-year project. No cost-benefit is calculated for this project, as it provides additional

storage. The FY2011 funds identified for the project are contingent upon approval of such amounts by the District

Governing and Basin Boards in the annual budget(s).


Charlotte County Utilities (CCU) previously completed a feasibility study indicating that such a conversion would be

feasible. However, upon completion of the ASR Reuse Feasibility Study, CCU determined that a new ASR well system

at Rotonda would be advantageous and submitted an application for construction of a Class V Well at the Rotonda

site to the Department of Environmental Protection. Factors determining that the conversion of the potable well would

not work included the capacity and recovery rate of the well and the current DEP stance on permitting ASR wells.

Thus, it was determined a new well would be constructed at Rotonda in a non-drinking water standard zone (greater

than 10,000 tds). CCU will proceed with the design, final permitting, construction and testing of the recommended

ASR well system and associated piping to directly connect the ASR well to the reclaimed water transmission system.

The predicted recovery rate for the ASR well is expected to be between 70% and 90% (700,000gpd to 900,000gpd) of

the estimated recharge after the buffer zone is achieved. The amount of water to be stored and delivered during

recharge (including the buffer zone) upon the ASR well being placed into service is expected to be between 100 to

150 million gallons and 1,000,000 gpd, respectively. The county is also currently cooperating with the District on a

project to interconnect its two major WWTF's. The Charlotte County Regional Reclaimed Water Expansion project

(H027) will construct a major portion of the necessary transmission piping to interconnect Charlotte County's East Port

and West Port WWTF's. CCU's current demand for reclaimed water exceeds 2,000,000 gallons per day (gpd), but the


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facility can only produce up to 800,000 gpd and supplemental surface water sources are being utilized to make up for

the additional demand (1,200,000 gpd). This is a stand-alone project; however, upon successful implementation of the

single ASR well system, it is expected that two more ASR well systems will be completed as a second phase of this

project. Of the total project cost of $3,000,000, approximately 73 percent ($2,200,000) is expected to be needed for

construction, and the remainder ($800,000) for design and administration.


Revenue




(Alternative Wtr)

170,900 0 0 170,900 0 0


District

Charlotte County 1,414,550 0 0 982,050 0 432,500

$3,022,062 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding




Design Commencement 1/1/06 4/1/07 9/6/07

Feasibility Study Completion 10/1/06 1/8/07

Permit Received 1/31/08 1/22/09

Signage Erected 10/1/09

Construction Commencement 10/1/09

Construction Completion 10/1/11

Contract Close-out 1/31/12



A Cooperative Funding Agreement (effective October 1, 2005) was executed on January 31, 2006. Malcolm Pirnie

submitted the final Reuse ASR Feasibility Study on January 8, 2007. A no cost amendment was executed on 02/02/07.

This amendment added additional language and requirements due to Water Protection and Sustainability Trust funds

being allocated in FY2007. A second amendment was executed on January 28, 2008 to reflect the project changes

approved during the regular cooperative funding cycle. The FDEP issued a Permit to Construct the ASR Well on January

22, 2009. Charlotte County submitted bid documents for the construction of the ASR well on May 30, 2009. Charlotte

County is currently evaluating responses from consultants to a Request for Proposals for Construction Administration

services during construction of the ASR well. The consultant will be responsible for construction observation, compliance

with FDEP permit conditions during construction, cycle testing of the ASR well, and obtaining certification from the FDEP

to operate the ASR well. This selection process should be complete by the end of April 2010. Once the consultant is in

place construction of the ASR will be put out to bid. Construction of the ASR well has been pushed back to the spring of

2011, primarily due to budgetary constraints resulting from the economic slowdown which delayed procurement of the

above mentioned consultant to oversee the construction. The county is aware that some of the project milestones have

not been met, and plans to request another amendment which will extend the contract period and adjust the project

milestones (schedule) as soon as it determines how long it will take to fully implement the project. To date, $936,700 has

been encumbered and $225,000 has been budgeted for this project of which $221,081.25 has been reimbursed.

Governor Crist's Accelerate Florida Initiative ACTION-TO-DATE: Delayed. Project construction bid documents were

delivered to the District and were approved according to project requirements. The cooperator is anticipating construction


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of the ASR well to be complete by the end of 2010. District staff will coordinate with the cooperator to ensure that bids

and contractor selections are made according to project requirements.


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Highlands WMPlan Carter Creek




Highlands CountyCooperator(s)

Project Manager ARNOLD, DAVE

Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as 1A priority. Completing elements of the District's Watershed Management Program is a District priority for

managing the water resource, and providing information to local governments to address land use changes and

stormwater management within a specific watershed. The cooperator submitted the project for REDI consideration.


Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Carter Creek

Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 32 square miles in Highlands County, including nine lakes

and more than 2,100 acres of surface water. Trends toward lake level declines and degraded water quality are priority

issues within this watershed. The project will address these and other issues to improve water quality, natural systems,

and flood protection. FY2005 and 2007 funding is budgeted to complete the Topographic Information, Watershed

Evaluation, and Watershed Management Plan elements. Topographic information includes the acquisition of data and

development of the terrain features in the Geodatabase to be used in the Watershed Evaluation. The Watershed

Evaluation includes collection of existing data, GIS processing of the terrain features to establish catchments and

connectivity, field reconnaissance, refinement of the terrain features and development of the hydraulic element point

features. The Watershed Management Plan element includes: development of watershed parameters for a specific

use, GIS processing, computer modeling, floodplain and water quality analysis, surface water resource assessment,

establishment of LOS, BMP alternative analysis. The Cooperator submitted the project for REDI consideration.

Proposed FY2011 funding adds funds for the peer review, public review, and Governing Board approval process.






simulations for floodplain and water quality management.

Costs

The total budget for this multi-year project is $650,000, funded in FY2005 and FY2007. Under the REDI project

funding split the Peace River Basin's 75% share totals $487,500, and Highland County's 25% share totals $162,500.

The proposed FY 2011 funding increases the project budget by $53,000 of which $13,250 is revenue from Highlands

County and $39,750 is from the Peace River Basin. This funding proposal brings the total project budget to $703,000.

The additional budget is to fund tasks related to the peer review, public review/comment, and Governing Board

approval process. When each element is completed the project budget may require refinement based on the

information gathered.


A WMP includes five major elements: Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, Watershed Management Plan,

Implementation of Best Management Practices, and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Funding will

be used to complete the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, and Watershed Management Plan

elements. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with Highlands County has been be developed as a multi-year

funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete the WMP elements through the Watershed

Management Plan. This is a multi-year project that requires a cooperative funding request each fiscal year until

completed. The District is managing the project and entering into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish

project tasks. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for the Implementation of BMPs

and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Cooperator submitted project for REDI consideration.


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Highlands WMPlan Carter Creek


Revenue



Highlands Co - Carter Ck WMP (L314) 175,750 0 0 162,500 13,250 0

$753,894 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesDraft Agreement to Management Services 1/1/06 1/1/06

Draft Agreement returned from Management Services 4/1/06 2/1/06

Consultant Contract Executed 6/1/06 7/1/06

Watershed Evaluation Start 9/1/06 8/1/06

Watershed Evaluation Complete 11/1/07 4/1/08

Watershed Plan Start 1/1/08 4/1/08

Watershed Plan Complete 4/1/09



Status History: A cooperative funding agreement, consulting services agreement, and contract for LiDAR mapping have

been executed. Notice to proceed with watershed consulting services was effective the date of the project kick-off

meeting, which was held on August 29, 2006. Current Status: LiDAR mapping is complete/accepted. The consultant has

completed topographic information, watershed evaluation, field reconnaisance, and field survey tasks. A work order has

been issued to complete the remaining project tasks, consisting of model parameterization, model

development/verification, floodplain analysis, level of service analysis, and best management practices assessment. The

consultant's work on the model parameterization task was put on hold due to discovery of problems with the Peace River

LiDAR, which was used for DTM development within a portion of the Carter Creek project area. These problems were

resolved by December 2009, and Ardaman and Associates is proceeding with the model parameterization using the

corrected LiDAR data. Highlands County has submitted a FY2011 funding proposal to add the peer review, public

review/comment period, and Governing Board approval tasks.


L353

Polk WMPlan Lakes Crooked, Clinch, and Reedy






Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as 1A priority. Completing elements of the District's Watershed Management Program is a District priority for


stormwater management within a specific watershed.

DescriptionThis is a cooperative project with the City of Frostproof and Polk County to perform 1) Digital Topographic Information,

2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management

Program (WMP) for the lakes Crooked, Clinch, and Reedy watershed. This watershed covers an area of

approximately 65 square miles within Polk County, including the City of Frostproof. Issues within the watersheds

include flood damage, rapid growth, water quality issues, and discharges to Outstanding Florida Waters. FY2007

funding is to complete the project. This project focuses on lake level management and enhancement/restoration of the

lakes Crooked, Clinch, and Reedy conveyance system. The project includes a BMP plan to provide a balanced water

control structure/conveyance system for these lakes that is consistent with the new Lake Clinch outfall (see project #

L352). Proposed FY2011 cooperative funding is for adding the peer review, public review/comment period and

Governing Board approval tasks.








Costs

The total budget for this project is $500,000, of which the District's share is $250,000. The FY2007 budget totals

$500,000, of which $250,000 is revenue from Polk County, and $250,000 is the Peace River Basin's contribution. The

District will manage the project and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. When

each element is completed the project budget may require refinement based on the information gathered. Proposed

FY2011 cooperative funding totals $50,000, of which $25,000 is revenue from Polk County and $25,000 is from the

Peace River Basin, which would increase the total project budget to $550,000. This additional budget is to fund tasks

associated with peer review, public review/comment, and Governing Board approval. Future cooperative funding

requests and agreements will be required for the Implementation of BMPs and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters

and Models.



Implementation of Best Management Practices, and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. A FY2007

cooperative funding revenue agreement with Polk County has been executed to complete the WMP elements through

the Watershed Management Plan. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for the

Implementation of BMPs and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.


L353

Polk WMPlan Lakes Crooked, Clinch, and Reedy


Revenue



Frostproof - Crooked/Clinch/Reedy RDS

(L353)

275,000 0 0 250,000 25,000 0

$567,221 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding




Cooperator Contract Executed 4/1/07 9/24/07



Watershed Evaluation Commence 1/1/08 8/6/08

Watershed Plan Completion (project complete) 1/1/09

Watershed Evaluation Completion 9/6/09

Watershed Plan Commence 9/6/09

Project Close-out 1/1/11


Based on inclusion of the project in the FY2007 budget, the District developed a cooperative funding agreement and sent

it to Polk County for review and signature. The County held the agreement pending the outcome of the Lake Clinch

Outfall Replacement (project L352) final design and construction bidding. This was done to assure that the L353

watershed plan has accurate information to account for the new Lake Clinch outfall, and determine whether budgeting for

the L352 project is sufficient. Upon acceptance of the L352 construction bid, the County decided to move ahead with

review/signature of the L353 agreement, and the cooperative funding agreement was executed on 09/24/07. The project

consulting services agreement has been executed, and notice to proceed issued. Currently, the consultant is working on

the digital topographic information and watershed evaluation tasks. The County has submitted a FY2011 cooperative

funding proposal to add tasks associated with peer review, public review/comment, and Governing Board approval.


L473

Highlands WMPlan Lake Placid


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality MonitoringFlood Protection Floodplain Management


Highlands CountyCooperator(s)




Recommendation

Fund as a 1A priority. Completing elements of the District's Watershed Management Program is a District priority for


stormwater management within a specific watershed. The cooperator submitted the project for REDI consideration.

DescriptionThis is a multi-year funded cooperative project with Highlands County to perform 1) Topographic Information, 2)

Watershed Evaluation, and 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management

Program (WMP) for the Lake Placid Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 20 square miles and

is located in Highlands County. Issues in the watershed include land alterations, natural systems preservation, flood

protection, and water quality. Prior year funding is to complete Topographic Information and a portion of the

Watershed Evaluation. FY2008 funding is for completion of the Watershed Evaluation and watershed parameterization

and model development tasks of the Watershed Plan. FY2009 funding completes the Watershed Plan. Topographic

information includes the acquisition of data and development of the terrain features in the Geodatabase to be used in

the Watershed Evaluation. The Watershed Evaluation includes collection of existing data, GIS processing of the

terrain features to establish catchments and connectivity, field reconnaissance, refinement of the terrain features and

development of the hydraulic element point features. The Watershed Management Plan element includes:

development of watershed parameters for a specific use, GIS processing, computer modeling, floodplain and water

quality analysis, surface water resource assessment, establishment of LOS, BMP alternative analysis. The project

includes a water quality and water level monitoring program to support the BMP alternative analysis. Proposed FY2011

cooperative funding is to continue the monitoring program through FY2011. Future funding is anticipated in FY2012 to

continue the monitoring program through 2012, and complete the project including the peer review, public

review/comment period, and Governing Board approval process.








Costs

The total budget for this project is multi-year funded project is $800,000, funded in FY2006 and FY2008-2009. Under

the REDI project funding split the Peace River Basin's 75% share totals $600,000, and Highland County's 25% share

totals $200,000. The FY2008 budget totals $350,000 with the County revenue of $87,500 and the Basin Board

contributing $262,500. FY2009 funding totals $350,000, with County revenue of $87,500, and the District contributing

$262,500. The District's FY2009 share is budgeted at a 50/50 split between the Peace River Basin ($131,250), and

State General Appropriations Act funding ($131,250). Proposed FY2011 cooperative funding, totaling $50,000,

extends the project's monitoring program to the end of FY2011. $12,500 is revenue from Highlands County and

$37,500 from the Peace River Basin. Future cooperative funding totaling $80,000 is anticipated to continue monitoring

through FY2012 and complete the project including peer review, public review/comment period, and Governing Board

approval process tasks. Proposed FY2011 and future funding would increase the total project budget to $930,000.

The future funds identified for the project are contingent upon approval of such amounts by the Basin Board in the

annual budget. When each element is completed the project budget may require refinement based on the information

gathered.




L473

Highlands WMPlan Lake Placid

Implementation of Best Management Practices, and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. The prior

funding and proposed FY2008-2009 funding will be used to complete the Topographic Information, Watershed

Evaluation, and Watershed Management Plan elements. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with Highlands

County will be developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete the

WMP elements through the Watershed Management Plan. This multi-year funded project requires a cooperative

funding request each fiscal year until completed. The District will manage the project and enter into purchase orders

and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for

the Implementation of BMPs and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.


Revenue



Highlands Co - Lake Placid WMP

(L473)

232,500 20,000 0 200,000 12,500 0


Funds

131,250 0 0 131,250 0 0

$974,695 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding




Cooperator Contract Executed 9/1/06 10/1/06



Watershed Evaluation Commence 1/1/07 5/21/07

Watershed Evaluation Completion 1/1/08

Watershed Plan Commence 1/1/08

Watershed Plan Completion (project complete) 2/1/10

Project Close-out 6/30/11


Agreements between the District and Highlands County for cooperative funding, and the District and Brown and Caldwell

for consulting services have been executed. Brown and Caldwell contracted with 3001, a District approved mapping

vendor, to provide LiDAR mapping for the project. Flights for the LiDAR were done over the winter 2006, and processing

was completed in December 2007. Brown and Caldwell is working on the digital topographic information, and watershed

evaluation tasks. The project water quality monitoring plan is complete, and several surface water staff gages and

surficial aquifer wells on Highlands County road right-of-way have been monitored since 10/2008. Land use

agreements/property permissions have been acquired for four monitor wells planned on Fresh Water Commission lands,

and Florida Department of Transportation right-of-way, and these wells were completed in 01/2010. To provide

monitoring of the complete gage/well system over at least two years, Highlands County has submitted a FY2011

cooperative funding proposal to increase the project budget and extend the project schedule, which requires Board

approval and amendment of the cooperative funding agreement.


L553

Dundee Reclaimed Water Use System Project




DundeeCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a 1A. This is a multiyear reclaimed water project. The project is consistent with basin priorities in that the

reuse of reclaimed water is maximized to offset groundwater use. This project has been identified by the town as a

source to offset new demands from traditional groundwater withdrawal. This project is within the District's statutory

authority to fund and is not the result of a permit requirement or enforcement action.

DescriptionThe project includes the design and construction of approximately 3,900 linear feet of 16-inch and 11,800 linear feet of

12-inch, and 3,100 lineal feet of 10-inch reclaimed water transmission main, a high service pump station (1,000 gallon

per minute), two 2.25 million gallon storage tanks with a combined storage capacity of 4.5 million gallons, and other

necessary appertences.

BenefitsThis project is expected to provide approximately 1.5 mgd of reclaimed water to recreation and residential customers

to offset approximately 0.76 mgd of groundwater typically used for irrigation purposes.

Costs

The project is funded in consideration of the Town's Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) funding status.

The total project cost is estimated to be $3,400,000 and the District's share is $2,550,000 (75 percent) and the Town's

share is $815,783. The Peace River Basin Board encumbered $204,000 in FY2006, $417,880 in FY2008; no funds

were requested or budgeted in FY2007. In FY2008, $136,867 was included from the Water Protection and

Sustainability Funds. In FY2009 and FY2010, the Basin Board approved a total of $200,000 and $203,821,

respectively. In August 2009, the Peace River Basin Board approved a new agreement and that funding from the

basin board is expected to be approximately $285,000 each year from FY2011 to FY2014. For FY2011, the cooperator

has requested $285,000. The future funds identified for the project are contingent upon approval of such amounts by

the District Governing and Basin Boards in the annual budget(s).


In its August 2009 meeting, the Peace River Basin Board recommended District enter into a new agreement with the

Town for a reuse project scaled back from the one originally projected in FY2006. The new agreement would be for

the project described above. The new agreement would require the Town to begin construction by October 1, 2014.

The date for the Town to begin construction (October 2014) allows five years for the proposed developments and the

resulting reclaimed flows to occur. Additionally, the agreement includes language that the District would not reimburse

the Town for any incurred expenses until such time as their WWTP is upgraded and meets the state's public access

reuse requirements. Details regarding the issues leading to the Board's August 2009 decision are attached as

documents to this file.


L553

Dundee Reclaimed Water Use System Project


Revenue




(Alternative Wtr)

136,867 0 (337,500) 474,367 0 0


District

Town of Dundee 815,783 0 0 815,783 0 0

$3,420,203 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Contract details are currently being reviewedContracted Executed 12/31/10

Design Commenced 10/25/11

Notice to Proceed 11/30/12

Design Completed 11/29/13

Bid List to District 2/27/14

Construction to Begin 4/30/14



The Town has submitted a FY2011 request for funding for $285,000. The Town was sent a copy of the Agreement (Oct

23, 2009) for review and comments. District Project Manager met with the Town on October 30, 2009, to discuss

agreement and work scope related comments. The Town requested and was sent copies of the August 2009 Peace

River Basin Board minutes and agenda. The District project manager requested a revised scope of work in November

2009 and January 20, 2010. The Town sent an incomplete scope of work on January 28, 2009. On February 09, 2009,

the District project manager requested for additional information and corrections in the scope of work, related to the

number of storage tanks, WWTP upgrade schedule, the current WWTP flows and revised customer location map. The

most recent request for a revised scope of work was on February 17, 2009. District staff may schedule another meeting

with the Town of Dundee staff and consultants to facilitate the scope of work development process. $958,747 have been

encumbered to date of which $0.00 has been reimbursed to the Town for the project.


N024

Polk County NWRUSA Reclaimed Water Storage & Pumping Station


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Reclaimed Water

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Peace River



Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a 1-A priority. This project is consistent with basin priorities in that it maximizes the use reclaimed water and

reduces reliance on ground water supplies. It has been identified as a source to offset new demands from traditional

groundwater withdrawal in the NWRUSA of Polk County. The storage area is fully within the Hillsborough River Basin

Board Boundary; the NWRUSA, however, includes Alafia, Hillsborough and Peace River. The County has

approximately 3,233 connections in existing or identified future connections that can be served with irrigation water

supplied from this project. There was adequate information available to evaluate the project and the cooperator has

confirmed it has included the necessary matching funds in its capital budget in FY2010 and will make a formal budget

request in FY2011. The project is within the District's statutory authority to fund, and is not the result of a permit

requirement or enforcement action. The project will assist the cooperator in meeting the District's minimum project

efficiency requirements and will improve the County's current NWRUSA reuse efficiency of 57 percent to above the

District required minimum 60 percent level. The County ranked this project second on their list of seventeen FY2011

District funding requests.

DescriptionThis project consists of the design, permitting and construction of an 80 million gallon (MG), lined storage reservoir

and associated pumping and piping systems for storage and disposal of approximately 1.5 MGD located within the

Northwest Regional Reclaimed Utility Service Area (NWRRUSA) . The project was anticipated to provide reclaimed

water storage for two new planned developments, Neat and Sweet and Fox Branch Ranch. The Fox Branch Ranch

subdivision will no longer be constructed and as a result the county is still negotiating with property owners to secure a

site for the reservoir. The project will be undertaken in 3 phases, the first of which includes design and permitting

services. The second phase includes the land acquisition and right of way easements from the plant site to the

property. The third phase will consist of the construction of the reservoir.

BenefitsThe project will increase the public access reuse storage capacity of the Northwest Regional Wastewater Treatment

Facility (NWRWWTF) by 80 MG or approximately 1.5 MGD and will enable the county to maximize reclaimed water

use in the NWRRUSA .

Costs

Total cost of the project is $5,535,000, of which the District is requested to fund 50% or $2,767,500. Due to the fact

that the project has population located in both the Hillsborough River the Peace River Basins that will receive the

reclaimed water benefits it was determined that the Hillsborough River Basin Board will fund 90% of the District's

share and the Peace River Basin Board will fund the remaining 10% of the District's share. The District budgeted

$265,225 in FY2009 ($239,000 from the Hillsborough River Basin (90%) and $26,225 from the Peace River Basin

(10%)) and $494,250 in FY2010 ($444,825 from the Hillsborough River Basin (90%) and $49,425 from the Peace

River Basin (10%)). Because this project is consistent with the Polk County Comprehensive Water Supply Plan

(H072), funds in the amount of $669,445 in FY2010 have also been allocated to the project from the West Central

Florida Restoration Action Plan (WRAP) legislative appropriation. These funds will be applied to reduce the

Hillsborough River Basin Board and Peace River Basin Board cost share. The County has requested $836,651 in

FY2011 District funding and it is expected that funding in the amount of $836,651 will be requested in future years

from the respective basins. No cost/benefit ratio is calculated for this project, as there are no immediate offsets.The

future funds identified for the project are contingent upon approval of such amounts by the District Governing and

Basin Boards in the annual budget(s).


It is anticipated that reclaimed water will be pumped into the storage reservoir during wet-season storm events and

later pumped, filtered and treated to be used for irrigation on residential lawns, commercial landscapes and

recreational grounds. The NWRRUSA has approximately 29 subdivisions with an estimated 1,655 homes that can be

delivered reclaimed water. Of the 1,655 residential customers, 800 are currently receiving reclaimed water. This

project will assist the county in providing reclaimed water to the existing 855 potential residential customers, as well as


N024

Polk County NWRUSA Reclaimed Water Storage & Pumping Station

future potential customers. Once completed, the project will enhance the county's ability to further offset potable

quality water by increasing flows of reclaimed water for irrigation to existing and future industrial/commercial,

residential and recreation/aesthetic customers.


Revenue

013 Hillsborough River Basin 2,189,581 752,837 0 239,000 752,837 444,907




Funds

669,445 0 66,945 0 0 602,500


District

Polk County Utilities 2,432,778 1,083,776 0 265,225 1,083,777 0

$5,544,235 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



Design Commence 2/1/10 5/1/10

Design Completion 11/30/10

Construciton Commence 2/1/11





The Cooperative Funding Initiative Agreement was fully executed November 18th, 2009 and the County is moving

forward on the land aquisition for the project. The project site is in foreclosure and the county is expected to be able to

complete the purchase by the end of April 2010. After aquisition the County will select a design engineer. Per the funding

agreement the County submitted a FY2011 application for project funding. ACTION TO DATE: Initially Delayed-

Agreement development and execution was delayed due to reservoir siting issues, however the project is now only

slightly behind schedule.


N065

City of Haines City Southern Area Reuse Transmission Extension




Haines CityCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a 1A. This is a multiyear project in its second year of funding requests. The project is consistent with basin

priorities in that the reuse of reclaimed water is maximized to offset groundwater use. This project has been identified

in the city's reuse master plan as a source to offset new demands from traditional groundwater withdrawal.

Agreements with the customers listed are currently being finalized. This project is within the District's statutory

authority to fund and is not the result of a permit requirement or enforcement action.

DescriptionThis alternative water supply project consists of a portion of the first phase of three phases in the master plan to

expand the City's Reclaimed Water System to the eastern and southern portion of the City's potable water service

area. The project consists of design and construction of approximately 17,430 linear feet reclaimed water transmission

main ranging in diameter from 24 to 30 inches, an interim reclaimed water booster pumping station, and necessary

appurtenances. This project will offset the irrigation demands on the City's potable water system and potable source

water supply.

BenefitsThe project will serve the Haines City High School (.033mgd), a cemetery (.004mgd), one commercial customer

(Paver Modulus / .029mgd)(WUP # 9412), and an industrial customer (Cellynne / .246mgd)(WUP # 12794), providing

312,000 gpd of reclaimed water and offset approximately 302,000 gpd of traditional groundwater supply (WUP #

8522).

Costs

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $4,302,000, of which the Peace River Basin is requested to fund 50

percent, or $2,151,000. Funding in the amount of $1,000,000 has been budgeted in FY2009 (of which $500,000 is

being allocated from outside state funds) and $225,000 in FY2010. It is expected that Haines City will request

$1,176,000 in future years for this multi-year project. The cost-benefit is $3.44/1,000 gallons, amortized over 30 years

at eight percent interest. The future funds identified for the project are contingent upon approval of such amounts by

the District Governing and Basin Boards in the annual budget(s).


The goal of this project is to replace existing potable water and potable quality groundwater used for irrigation with

reclaimed water. The City of Haines City's overall reclaimed water objective is to develop a system that will offset

potable quality water by providing reclaimed water for irrigation and other approved non-potable uses. Existing

customers include the Southern Dunes Golf Course, City's East Park including a ball field, a small citrus grove

adjacent to the Wastewater Treatment Facility, and internal reuse water at the City's Wastewater Treatment Facility

(WWTF). In addition, the Resnick Property, north of the WWTF is presently being used by the city as a spray field for

pasture. The city developed and passed an ordinance/code stating "all new developments within the City of Haines

City that will be receiving reclaimed water within 7 years will be required to install dual distribution lines (reclaimed and

potable) as part of the development." This city expects to complete the expansion of their WWTF from 3.0mgd to

6.0mgd by 2011 then to 8.0mgd by buildout and add reuse customers from the four zones indicated in their master

plan over three phases. Customers indicated above are only a portion of those indicated in the city's master plan for

zone 4 of phase 1. The lines and pumping station proposed in this phase of the project are being built to coincide with

the overall plant expansion. Although benefits are listed above, the total benefits of this project will not be seen until all

three phases are complete. The project (phase 1) is expected to take approximately two years to complete and has

been identified as a potential project in the city's reuse mater plan. Of the total project cost of $4,302,000,

approximately 87 percent ($3,742,000) is expected to be needed for construction, and the remainder ($560,000) for

design and administration.


N065

City of Haines City Southern Area Reuse Transmission Extension


Revenue

020 Peace River Basin 1,910,636 0 0 503,398 1,179,372 227,866



(Alternative Wtr)

500,000 0 0 500,000 0 0


District

City of Haines City 1,901,000 0 0 1,901,000 0 0

$4,311,636 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



Begin Design 10/1/08 1/7/09




Notice To Proceed, On-site 11/9/09 11/9/09

Notice To Proceed, Off-site 11/20/09 11/20/09




The on-site Notice To Proceed (NTP) was issued on 11/9/09, and the off-site NTP was issued on 11/20/09. A

Cooperative Funding Agreement was executed on January 7, 2009 and Boyle Engineering completed design on the

project May 28, 2009. The has requested a no-cost time-extension that extends the contract expiration date from August

10, 2010 to December 31, 2011. This extends the start construction date from March 20, 2009 to November 5, 2009 and

extends the complete construction date from August 20, 2009 to December 5, 2010. To date, $1,225,000 has been

encumbered, of which $0 has been reimbursed. The city has approved the selection of Prime Construction Group Inc. as

the project's contractor and it is expected that construction will begin shortly. Governor Crist's Accelerate Florida Initiative

ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time. Project design is complete and construction bid documents were delivered to the District

and approved according to project requirements.


N075

City of Winter Haven Northern Reuse Service Area Reclaimed Main

ExtensionProject Type Cooperative Funding





Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a 1A. This is a multiyear project in its second year of funding requests. The project is consistent with basin

priorities in that it will use reclaimed water to offset groundwater. This project has been identified in the City's reuse

master plan (L483, funded in FY2006) as a source to offset new demands from traditional groundwater withdrawal.

This project is within the District's statutory authority to fund and is not the result of a permit requirement or

enforcement action.

DescriptionThis is an alternative water supply project in the northern reuse service area that involves the design and construction

of approximately 21,600 linear feet of reclaimed water transmission main ranging in diameter from 8 to 12 inches and

necessary appurtenances. The project will connect various developments (Hampton Cove, Lakes at Lucerne Park,

Sunset Hills, Royal Hills, Lake Henry Isles, etc.) throughout the northern reuse service area along Buckeye Road,

Conine Drive, Lucerne Park Road, US 17, Havendale Boulevard, and Country Club Road. In all, the project area

includes 2,019 potential customers. The City anticipates a 75% (1,514 hook-ups) connection rate.

BenefitsThe project will provide .908 mgd of reclaimed water to 1,514 customers, offsetting 0.454 mgd of traditional

groundwater supply.

Costs

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $2,204,000, of which the Peace River Basin is requested to fund 50

percent, or $1,102,000. Funding in the amount of $320,328 has been budgeted in FY2009 (of which 120,328 has been

transferred and allocated from the Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund) and $225,000 has been budgeted

in FY2010. Winter Haven has requested $616,836 in FY2011 for this multi-year project. The cost-benefit is

$1.17/1,000 gallons, amortized over 30 years at eight percent interest. The future funds identified for the project are

contingent upon approval of such amounts by the District Governing and Basin Boards in the annual budget(s).


The effluent from the City's Plant 2 WWTP is identified as the source for the project. Currently, reclaimed water is

being used for irrigating golf courses, cemeteries, residential developments and numerous parks. The city requires

new development to install the internal reclaimed water distribution mains and dedicate them to the City, so that when

reclaimed water mains are extended in the location of these developments, they can be connected to the city. The

project is expected to take approximately two years to complete and has been identified as a potential project in the

City's reuse mater plan. Of the total project cost of $2,204,000, approximately 94 percent ($2,075,000) is expected to

be needed for construction, and the remainder ($129,000) for design and administration. The project offsets are

related to WUP #4607.


N075

City of Winter Haven Northern Reuse Service Area Reclaimed Main

Extension


Revenue




(Alternative Wtr)

120,328 0 120,328 0 0 0


District

City of Winter Haven 1,102,000 0 0 1,102,000 0 0

$2,272,632 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



Begin Design 1/1/09 2/24/09







The City was expected to go out for bid for construction and award contract to proceed by the end of November. A

Cooperative Funding Agreement was executed on February 24, 2009 and David C. Carter Consulting Engineering, LLC

has completed design June 2, 2009. The city submitted design plans and bid documents for District approval in August.

While the documents generally appeared to reflect the agreed-upon project and were approved, the city will need to

ensure that another customer is identified. The original Project #6 in Exhibit B for 2,850 linear feet of 12" reclaimed water

line along Havendale Boulevard to connect Spring Lake, serving a potential 186 residential units, was omitted from the

design plans due to development funding. To meet the total quantity, the city is still investigating another customer to

replace Project # 6 with a potential 186 residential units. The Peace River Basin Board approved the transfer of $120,328

in Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds from the cancelled L485 cooperative funding project on October 3,

2008 and a budget transfer has been completed. To date, $545,328 has been encumbered, of which $0 has been

reimbursed. Governor Crist's Accelerate Florida Initiative ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time. The cooperator has indicated that

the project should be advertised for bid by November 13, 2009 and construction is anticipated to begin by the end of

December. District staff will coordinate with the cooperator monthly to ensure that a contractor is selected and given

notice to proceed with construction in a timely manner. The City submitted a FY2011 Application for $616,836 (Peace

River Basin Board).


K280

Charlotte - Imp. BMPs Greater Port Charlotte






Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a high priority. This project is implementation of BMPs. The structures will improve flood protection on several

intermediate system waterways through Greater Port Charlotte with some water quality benefits. A senior administrator

has provided confirmation that the County will budget the project for FY2011 funding. The application has been ranked

1st of 5 submitted for cooperative funding.


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for a portion of Greater Port Charlotte in Charlotte County.

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. The Greater Port Charlotte area was developed prior to District flood protection and current water

quality regulations (pre-1984). The residential density is in a range of 50-70 percent impervious. Property damage, with

numerous repetitive flood loss claims, and roadway washouts are flood damage issues to be addressed by the

proposed improvements to the stormwater management infrastructure. Approximately 10 square miles of the

residential area has significant yard flooding with moderate property damage for a 25-year storm event, and significant

flood damage occurs in homes during a 100-year storm event. The resolution of flood Level of Service (LOS)

deficiencies lies in a comprehensive approach to watershed management, and resolution of development practices

within the 100-year floodplain. For FY2011 the County is requesting cooperative funding to construct Structures FOR

4.60 and NIA 5.09.

BenefitsThis project will address level of service deficiencies in Greater Port Charlotte by providing increased flood protection

to the homes and businesses along the waterways. The existing flood control structures were constructed thirty to

thirty-five years ago of galvanized steel sheeting and are rusted and deteriorated. The replacement structures of

reinforced concrete will have a substantially longer lifespan and will be better able to control water surface elevations in

the area.

Costs

The projected cost for this project through FY2011 is $11,571,387 of which the District's share is $4,262,058 and the

County's share is $7,309,329. Funding for this project has been provided in the Peace River Basin Board budgets for

FY2000 ($708,558); FY2001 ($791,500); FY2002 ($487,000); FY2003 ($500,000); FY2004 ($75,000); FY2008

($500,000); FY2009 ($200,000) and FY2010 ($200,000) for a total funding commitment through FY2010 of

$3,462,058. The County did not apply for cooperative funding in FY2005, FY2006 or FY2007. For FY2011, the County

is requesting $800,000 in cooperative funding and the County will provide $800,000 in matching funds. Based on the

most recent cost estimates in the County's Stormwater Management Master Plan an additional $12 million may be

needed in future years for implementation projects. When each structure is completed the projected cost may require

refinement based on information gathered and unforeseen circumstances. The County is requesting cooperative

funding of up to 50% of these costs in future years. The future funds identified for the project are contingent upon

approval of such amounts by the District Governing Board and Basin Board in the annual budget(s). The District

funding amount shown in the table includes staff salaries.




Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the District's Strategic Priorities. The 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. In 1996, the District and the County completed a Stormwater Management

Master Plan, targeting the Newgate and Oyster Creek intermediate conveyance systems in the Cape Haze Area,

which is located in west Charlotte County. In 1998 the District and County completed a Stormwater Management

Master Plan, targeting nine major intermediate conveyance systems, four in the Greater Port Charlotte Area and five


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in the South County Area. Both master plan efforts constitute the Greater Port Charlotte Stormwater Management

Master Plan, which outlines a 5-year implementation plan of stormwater management infrastructure improvements to

improve the LOS to the targeted levels expressed in the County's Comprehensive Plan. The total amount identified in

the master plan's implementation plan for stormwater management infrastructure improvements was projected to be

$13,496,842 in 1998 and is now (2011) projected to cost $23,000,000. FY2000, FY2001 and FY2002 funding provided

for the replacement of 16 structures in the Fordham Watershed and 7 structures in the Little Alligator Watershed.

FY2003 funding was for the design and construction of 2 structures in the Fordham Watershed and FY2004 funding

was for design and permitting of 6 structures for a total of 31 structures. The total budgeted amount for this project

through FY2011 is $11,571,387 of which the District's share is $4,262,058. A cooperative funding expenditure

agreement with Charlotte County has been developed to complete the Implementation of this BMP. This project

requires a cooperative funding request and ranking each fiscal year until completed. The County is managing the

project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks.


Revenue

020 Peace River Basin 10,298,201 6,000,000 0 3,293,323 802,458 202,420


District

Charlotte County 13,509,329 6,000,000 0 6,509,329 800,000 200,000

$23,807,530 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesOriginal contract execution 7/13/00 7/13/00

2. First Amendment (FY2001 Funding)Basin Bd approval of 1st amendment 12/31/00 12/8/00

Gov Bd approval of 1st amendment 12/31/00 12/8/00

1st Amendment to Charlotte County 1/31/01 1/22/01

1st Amendment Execution 2/28/01 3/15/01

3. Second Amendment (FY2002 Funding)2nd amendment to Charlotte County 11/30/01 11/15/01

Basin Bd approval of 2nd amendment 12/31/01 10/16/01

Gov Bd approval of 2nd amendment 12/31/01 10/25/01

2nd amendment execution 1/31/02 1/7/02

4. Third Amendment (FY2003 Funding)Basin Bd approval of 3rd amendment 6/11/03 6/11/03

Gov Bd approval of 3rd amendment 6/24/03 6/24/03

3rd amendment to Charlotte County 7/15/03 6/11/03

3rd amendment execution 10/15/03 7/9/03

5. Fourth Amendment (FY2004 Funding)4th amendment approved by Charlotte County 12/7/03 12/7/03

4th Amendment Execution 12/31/03 12/23/03

5A. Fifth Amendment (Time Extension)Basin Board Approval of 5th Amendment 10/8/04 10/8/04

Governing Board Approval of 5th Amendment 10/26/04 10/26/04

5th Amendment Executed: 11/15/04 1/27/05

5B. Sixth Amendment (FY2008 funds)Draft Amendment to Contracts Administration 8/15/07 11/29/07

Draft Amendment Returned from Contracts Administration 9/1/07 12/7/07


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Amendment Executed 10/1/07 2/8/08


5C. Seventh Amendment (FY2009 Funding)Amendment Executed 10/1/08 12/29/08


5D. Eighth Amendment (FY2010 Funding)Amendment Executed 10/1/09 10/7/09


6. Greater Port Charlotte StructuresStructure LIO 3.52 (Ph 1 complete, Ph 2 in design) 12/31/01 12/31/01

Structure NIA 2.90 (Completed) 12/31/01 12/31/01

Structure FOR 5.11 9/30/02 9/30/12

Structure NIA 5.09 12/31/02 9/30/12

Structure NIA 3.48 (Completed) 12/31/02 12/31/07 9/15/07

Structure NIA 5.72 12/31/02 9/30/12

Structure YAL 3.90 (Completed) 12/31/02 12/31/02

Structure ELK 2.67 12/31/02 9/30/08

Structure ELK 2.15 (Completed) 12/31/02 12/31/04 12/31/04

Structure ELK 3.45 (Completed) 12/31/02 12/31/02

Structure ELK 1.61 12/31/02 9/30/12

Structure MOR 2.50 (Completed) 12/31/02 12/31/02

Structure ELK 4.56 12/31/02 9/30/12

Structure HAV 4.33 12/31/02 9/30/12

Structure HAV 4.84 12/31/02 9/30/12

Structure ELK 3.00 (Completed) 12/31/03 9/30/08 3/15/07

Structure FOR 1.72 12/31/03 9/30/12

Structure FOR 2.77 (Completed) 12/31/03 12/31/09 5/15/09

Structure FOR 2.49 (Completed) 12/31/03 12/31/07 6/30/07

Structure FOR 4.60 9/30/04 9/30/12

Structure SUN 4.27 (Under Construction) 9/30/04 12/31/10

Structure DOR 4.22 (In Design) 9/30/04 9/30/12

Structure MOR 4.42 (In Design) 9/30/04 9/30/12

Structure SUN 3.65 9/30/04 9/30/12

Structure HAV 5.72 12/31/07 9/30/12

Structure DOR 3.70 (Completed) 12/31/08 12/31/09 10/31/08

Structure MOR 3.91 12/31/09 9/30/12

Structure MOR 5.08 12/31/09 9/30/12

Structure SUN 4.70 (In Design) 12/31/09 9/30/12

Structure FOR 1.63 12/31/10 9/30/12

Structure POMP 2 12/31/10 9/30/12

Structure ELK 1.55 12/31/10 9/30/12

Structure DOR 4.75 12/31/12 9/30/12

Structure LIO 4.03 12/31/12 9/30/12

Structure DOR 4.89 12/31/12 9/30/12

Structure LIO 4.34 12/31/12 9/30/12

7. Contract CompleteCooperator Agreement Expiration 12/31/05 12/31/13


Status history: Fourteen of the 36 structures in the current project plan have been completed. The County has been

reimbursed by the District for its share of the construction costs for 11 of those structures. The total cost of the 11

structures is $6,777,888.63 with $3,810,443.18 paid by the County (56%) and $2,967,445.45 paid by the District (44%).

The County has constructed 3 other structures (FOR 3.21, ELK 2.67 and MOR 3.91) on its own without benefit of District

cooperative funding at a cost to the County of $2,909,893.62. FOR 3.21 was not included in the list of structures to be

constructed as part of this Agreement but is located within the Greater Port Charlotte area. The District's funding was

provided in FY2001 through 2004 and in FY2008, FY2009 and FY2010. The County did not request cooperative funding

in FY2005, FY2006 or FY2007. Construction of Structure SUN 4.27 began in August 2009 was completed in December


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2009. The 8th Amendment, incorporating the FY2010 funding, has been executed. Current status: The contractor has

completed SUN 4.27 and is now working on LIO 2.87 (which is not cooperatively funded). The County is not planning on

requesting reimbursement at this time because the County is holding retainage on the completed structure as both

structures are covered by one contract. The County has awarded a contract for construction of 4 structures (ELK 3.22;

FOR 3.86; NIA 4.30 and YAL 3.61). None of these structures are cooperatively funded and all of the construction cost is

being paid by the County. This work is being done now because of a road widening which is mandating that other related

infrastructure work be completed at the same time. The next cooperatively funded structure to be bid will be SUN 4.70.

The County anticipates receiving bids in June/July 2010 and having construction completed by December 2010.

Construction of SUN 4.70 will deplete all of the cooperative funding budgeted through FY2010 for this project.


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Lakeland - Lk Parker Stormwater BMP Imp


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality ConservationNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration




Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a high priority. This project involves the implementation of BMPs. The BMPs will provide both treatment of

water quality and improvement of flood protection. This request is the final phase of an ongoing agreement in which

construction costs were phased over multiple years. The amount requested in FY2011 will complete the project.

DescriptionThis project involves the engineering design, permitting, and construction of multiple stormwater treatment systems

within the southwest basin of Lake Parker, the most urbanized basin draining to Lake Parker. The watershed of Lake

Parker is highly developed, comprised mostly of commercial and residential land uses, which contribute to the high

concentrations of pollutants entering the lake through stormwater runoff. A total of 36 possible wet detention sites were

identified in the Lake Parker Southwest Basin Feasibility Study in 1995. The City is currently acquiring the necessary

lands to implement the BMPs identified in the 1995 study.

BenefitsThe project will reduce peak flows through storage and release and provide water quality treatment through attenuation

of stormwater. Through the implementation of BMPs, the project will treat stormwater in a 595 acre sub-basin that

drains to Lake Parker.

Costs

The total project cost for design, permitting, land acquisition and construction is $3,765,550. The FY2005 cost for

design and permitting is $125,000. The Peace River Basin Board has budgeted $62,500 in FY2005 while the City will

fund the remaining $62,500. The Peace River Basin Board has budgeted $336,725, $470,863 and $187,632

respectively in FY2007, FY2008 and FY2009 for the construction of the project. The City will contribute $336,725,

$470,863 and $470,863 respectively in FY2007, FY2008 and FY2009. In FY2010 the City requested the Peace River

Basin Board fund $683,440 for construction costs. The City will fund $683,440 in FY2010. Due to budgetary

constraints the Peace River Basin Board only included $200,000 in its FY2010 budget for this project. The District

funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and central garage charges.


Lake Parker is listed as an impaired waterbody by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The need for

treating stormwater from this basin was identified in the Lake Parker Southwest Basin Feasibility Study completed in

1995. The 595-acre sub-basin on the southwest portion of Lake Parker is highly urbanized and was shown to be a

major source of pollutant loading. Annual loading of total nitrogen (TN) and total phosphorus (TP) from this basin is

3,970 Kg and 998 Kg, respectively. This represents 10% and 12% of the total external loading to the lake of TN and

TP, respectively. The FY2005 project currently underway will design and permit multiple retrofit sites identified in the

1995 study. The design and permitting is contingent upon the City acquiring the land for these projects. The FY2007,

FY2008, FY2009 and FY2010 funds will be used for construction of the City's acquired sites.


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Lakeland - Lk Parker Stormwater BMP Imp


Revenue



District

City of Lakeland 2,550,431 0 0 1,383,551 483,440 683,440

$4,365,045 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development & Execution (Design & Permit)Agreement Approved By City 2/15/05 7/15/05


2. Project Tasks30 Percent Design 1/30/07 5/30/10

Land Acquisition 5/31/07 3/30/10

60 Percent Design 6/30/07 7/30/10

Final Design and Permit 10/30/07 12/31/10

3. Contract Development & Execution (Construction)Contract Executed 3/20/07 3/20/07

First Amendment Adding FY2008 Funds 1/28/08 1/28/08

Second Amendment Adding FY2009 and FY2010 Funds 10/1/09 2/1/10

4. Project Tasks (Construction)Bid Documents and Contractor Selection 5/30/08 1/31/10

Begin Construction 6/30/08 3/31/10

Complete Construction 4/30/09 6/30/11


This project will provide the design, permitting and construction of a stormwater treatment system, pending the City's

success in acquiring the necessary lands to complete the project. The City has completed initial survey work and

preliminary design. The City has acquired one parcel of land necessary for the project, completed the final design and

acquired the appropriate permits for construction on that parcel. The City is currently negotiating with the landowner of a

second parcel that is needed to complete the project. The agreement for the construction phase of this project was

executed on March 20, 2007. The construction agreement was amended on January 28, 2008 to add FY2008 funds. A

second amendment to add FY2009 and FY2010 funds was executed on February 1, 2010.


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Polk County Aquifer Recharge Project to Relieve Flooding and

Augment GW SuppliesProject Type Cooperative Funding

AORs Strategic InitiativesFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementWater Supply Alternative Water Supply



Project Manager MCBRIDE, TAMERA

Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as high priority. This is a new scope of work for a feasibility study that has been ongoing since FY2007. The

project assesses the feasibility of using wells that connect the surficial and Upper Floridan aquifers to drain excess

surface water during periods of high rainfall into the Upper Floridan aquifer and improve aquifer levels. Polk County's

two part FY2011 funding request is for cost overruns on Task 1 (Installation of Surficial Test and Monitor Wells) of

Phase 1 and a new scope of work for Phase 2 to address the potential for metals (i.e., arsenic) mobilization in the

aquifer. There was sufficient data submitted to evaluate the project, it is within the Basin Board's statutory authority to

fund, and it is not the result of a permit requirement or other enforcement action.

DescriptionThis feasibility study will evaluate use of wells to expedite the recharge of excess surface water naturally treated by

surficial aquifer sands. For Phase 1 of the project, one surficial aquifer test well and three monitor wells will be

constructed at two test sites. Water quality sampling and analysis of the wells will be used to determine if the surficial

aquifer groundwater quality meets Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) standards for injection into

the Upper Floridan aquifer. If water quality does not meet FDEP requirements, the project will not go forward and

additional funding will not be requested. If water quality is determined to be acceptable by FDEP, the the county will

proceed with Phase 2, which is additional feasibility work to construct an Upper Floridan aquifer test well and six Upper

Floridan monitor wells at the Cypresswood site in FY2011. Phase 3 consists of one year of water quality sampling in

FY2012 to determine if water quality standards can be met to obtain a Underground Injection Control (UIC) Permit.

BenefitsThe concept of Recharge Well Fields (RWFs) is to allow water in the lower part of the surficial aquifer, that is filtered

and treated as it moves downward through the surficial sediments, to recharge the underlying Upper Floridan aquifer

via valve-regulated, gravity-driven connector pipes/recharge wells. A preliminary analysis, conducted by the consultant,

Schreuder, Inc., identified four potential RWF locations where excess surface water run-off could be detained and

recommended the installation of surficial test wells at the Lake Gwyn near Wahneta site and Cypresswood

Development site. The consultant's concept of the RWF involves the installation of up to 25 recharge wells per site,

with a well infiltration/recharge rate of approximately 50 to 60 gallon/minute per well (72,000 gpd). If four RWF sites

were developed, (25 wells per site; 100 recharge wells total) this would represent approximately 7 to 8 million gallons

per day of recharge to the Upper Floridan aquifer. This project could help reduce flooding by diverting and expediting

the storage of excess surface water through recharge to the Upper Floridan aquifer in the SWUCA. The project will

support ongoing efforts by the District to restore and enhance historic wetland and floodplain storage in the PCDD.

Costs

The total estimated project cost is $466,181 with a requested District contribution of $233,090.69. For FY2011, the

County is requesting $108,094 (50% of $214,188) in cooperative funding from the Basin. In FY2007, the District

budgeted $125,000 for a 50% match of the original estimated total project cost of $250,000. The County withdrew their

request for FY2010 funding and FY2009 funding, based on the projected timeline for completion of proposed tasks.

The FY2008 funding request was ranked low based on the project timeline, and did not receive funding. Funding from

the District is being provided by the Peace River Basin Board. The future funds identified for the project are contingent

upon approval of such amounts by the District Basin Boards in the annual budget.


The cooperator notified the District after the contract was executed that the Phase 1, Task 1 cost estimate for drilling

surficial test and monitoring wells at two sites exceeded the approved FY2007 funding request. Polk County

considered reducing the project to one site to remain within the original budget, but ultimately decided to install and

sample wells at two sites as originally planned. Polk County notified the District that they would pay for the cost

overrun with their existing budget reserves. The District's project manager issued written notice to proceed with the

project, contingent on Polk County's willingness to cover the cost overrun. FY2007 funding was used to install one

surficial aquifer test well and three monitoring wells at each of the two sites and to collect monthly water quality


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Augment GW Suppliessamples to determine if groundwater quality meets UIC water quality standards. The cooperator submitted a June

2009 invoice for Task 1 well installation charges and was notified by the District's project manager that the invoice

exceeded the District's contract budget for this task. Polk County is requesting FY2011 funds to recover 50% of the

cost overrun for work completed under Task 1. The remainder of the FY2011 budget request is for a new Phase 2 of

the continuing feasibility study that consists of a significant change to the original scope of work. The new scope of

work would result in revision of Task 3 of the existing contract, which includes installation of an Upper Floridan aquifer

well at two sites for the purpose of collecting hydrogeololgic, water quality, and water level data. The new scope of

work includes: (1) application for an FDEP UIC Permit for the construction and testing of one Upper Floridan aquifer

recharge well and six Upper Floridan aquifer monitoring wells at the Cypresswood site; (2) estimation of potential

recharge quantities to the surficial and Upper Floridan aquifer using existing, available data and a model; (3)

installation of a five-inch Upper Floridan aquifer recharge test well; (4) completion of a step drawdown test and aquifer

performance model to estimate travel time and distance of injected water; (5) installation of three two-inch "inner ring"

monitoring wells and refinement of the aquifer performance test; (6) installation of three "outer ring" monitor wells; (7)

completion of a five- to ten-day aquifer performance test using the recharge test well and six monitor wells to further

refine the groundwater flow model and completion of a particle-tracking model to determine direction and rate of

migration of injected water; (8) collection and analysis of water samples from the recharge test well during the aquifer

performance test; and (9) preparation of electronic progress reports and a final report documenting work completed.


Revenue



District

Polk County 233,094 0 0 125,000 108,094 0

$493,192 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Contract DevelopmentGoverning Board Approval 9/26/06 9/26/06

1st Draft SOW Submitted 9/27/06 9/27/06

2nd Draft SOW Submitted 10/25/06 10/25/06

3rd Draft SOW Submitted 1/16/07 1/16/07

Execute Contract 7/11/07 7/11/07

MSA between County and Ardaman Signed 8/29/07 8/29/07

Feasibility StudyComplete Wells (2) and Monitor Wells Installation 8/11/07 11/30/08 6/30/09

Surficial Aquifer Performance Test 10/11/07 9/18/09 11/11/09

Complete WQ and Data Collection; Interpretation/Analysis 10/11/08 10/30/10

Report Preparation and Review 2/11/09 3/31/11

Complete Upper Floridan Aquifer Monitor Wells Installation (2) 2/11/09 12/30/10



County facilities staff have installed the electrical poles and panels at both sites and connected power. The preliminary

sediment and hydrological analyses were completed and written reports were provided. The data was evaluated to

develop well construction specifications. Drilling was completed at both the Lake Gwyn and Cypresswood sites. A

step-drawdown test was completed on March 11, 2009 at the Cypresswood site and August 9, 2009 at Lake Gwyn to

determine specific capacity and well efficiency, which was used to estimate the required pump size for the well. Progress

was delayed, because the water from the Lake Gwyn site well was turbid and required additional development before the

pump could be installed. Pump installations are now complete and sampling commenced on August 19, 2009 at both


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Augment GW Suppliessites. Aquifer performance tests were completed at both sites in October and November 2009. The January 2010

sampling event was the sixth round of ongoing sampling. The project manager received the third invoice on June 8, 2009

and the fourth invoice on October 14, 2009 and has noted issues that are currently being addressed with the cooperator.

Hydroglogic Evaluation Section staff met with Polk County and the consultant to discuss the District's budget questions

and the FY2011 cooperative funding proposal on September 2, 2009 and several follow-up conference calls have been

held to discuss the project and project budget. ACTION-TO-DATE: Delayed. The project has been delayed as noted in

the status above. In addition, the Upper Floridan aquifer wells will not be installed until 12 months of sampling have been

completed on the test wells that have already been installed, and there is reasonable assurance that this project will be

permitted. An information request concerning the Accelerate Florida Program was mailed to the cooperator on October

15, 2008. The District's project manger followed up with emails on January 16, 2009, February 9, 2009, and February 19,

2009 and multiple phone calls to request a response to the letter. The County responded with the following email, dated

February 25, 2009: "All activities will be accelerated to the highest extent possible. All wells have been developed

satisfactorily at the Cypresswood site, however further development is necessary at the Lake Gwyn site. Rather than wait

for wells at both sites to be developed before proceeding, we will move forward with capacity testing at Cypresswood,

then groundwater sampling once pumps are set. We will continue to develop the wells at Lake Gwyn and proceed once

that is accomplished. The sampling schedules will be staggered, but it will accelerate activities at Cypresswood.

Groundwater sampling turn-around times will be maximized, as will reporting of those results."


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Polk - WMPlan Polk County






Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a High priority. Completing elements of the District's Watershed Management Program is a District Strategic

Priority for managing the water resources and providing information to local governments to address land use changes

and stormwater management within a specific watershed. FY2011 funds will be used to complete Topographic

Information, Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan tasks in Polk County Watersheds.

DescriptionThis is a multi-year funded project to perform tasks related to the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, and

Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for watersheds in

Polk County. Polk County encompasses approximately 2009 square miles within central Florida, of which 1,586 square

miles are located within the District. There are 25 watersheds withing the District. Watershed Management

Plan development is on-going for 7 watersheds (Christina, Poley Creek, Itchepackesassa Creek, Peace Creek, Lake

Lulu, Lake Hamilton, and the Upper Peace River at Homeland). Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and models is

planned for 2 watersheds (Saddle Creek and Gator Creek). This project will involve the development of Topographic

Information, including 1-foot topographic contour maps using LiDAR data obtained by the District in 2005; the

development of Watershed Evaluations and Watershed Management Plans for the remaining 18 watersheds; and

updates of previous Watershed Evaluations and Watershed Management Plans to reflect changes in the watersheds.

Polk County watersheds will be prioritized, and work orders will be issued to consultants for individual watersheds.





address level of service deficiencies; and 2) provides a Geodatabase and projected results from watershed model

simulations for floodplain management, and water quality.

Costs

The projected cost for this project is $2,856,954 of which the District's share will be $1,428,477. Polk County will

contribute $1,428,477. For FY2007, $836,574 is appropriated in the following Basin budgets: Governing Board acting

for the Green Swamp Basin ($289,978), Peace River Basin ($336,140), Alafia River Basin ($136,326), and the

Hillsborough River Basin ($74,130). $418,287 in revenue will be received from Polk County, and distributed as follows:

Governing Board ($144,989), Peace River Basin ($168,070), Alafia River Basin ($68,163), and the Hillsborough River

Basin ($37,065). Basin funding and revenue distributions are based upon the percent project area within the Basin.

With $836,574 in FY2007, the Topographic Information and Watershed Evaluations for the Polk City and Christina

Watersheds was completed, and Watershed Evaluation updates were initiated for the Itchepackesassa Creek and

Poley Creek watersheds. $550,000 in FY2008 funding is appropriated in the following Basin budgets: Governing Board

acting for the Green Swamp Basin ($96,500) Hillsborough Basin ($178,500) Polk County ($275,000). With FY2008

funds, the Polk City Watershed Management Plan was initiated, along with an update of the Itchepackesassa Creek

Watershed Management Plan. FY2009 funding is appropriated in the following Basin budgets: ($74,250 Governing

Board, $74,250 Alafia Basin, $74,250 Hillsborough Basin, and $222,750 Polk County). FY2009 funding is being used

to complete Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan tasks for the Polk City, Itchepackesassa Creek,

Christina, and Poley Creek watersheds. $524,880 in FY 2010 is appropriated in the following Basin budgets: $65,610

Governing Board, $65,610 Alafia Basin, $65,610 Hillsborough Basin, $65,610 Peace Basin, and $262,440 Polk

County. FY2010 funding is being used to complete Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Watershed

Management Plan tasks for the Polk City, Reedy Creek, Itchepackesassa Creek, Fox Branch, and Saddle Creek

watersheds. FY2011 funding is being requested from the following Basin budgets: Governing Board acting for the

Green Swamp Basin ($83,333), Peace River Basin ($83,334), and the Hillsborough River Basin ($83,333). $250,000

in revenue will be received from Polk County, and distributed as follows: Governing Board ($41,466.50), Peace River


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Basin ($41,667), and the Hillsborough River Basin ($41,666.50). FY2011 funding will be used to perform Digital

Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan tasks for the Reedy Creek, Fox

branch, and Saddle Creek watersheds. Basin funding and revenue distributions are based upon the percent project

area within the Basin. Future funding will be needed in future years to update or complete Watershed Evaluations

and Watershed Management Plans for all of the Polk County watersheds. As tasks are completed, the project budget

and scope will be refined based on the information developed. The District funding amounts shown in the table include

staff salaries. The future funds identified for the project are contingent upon approval of such amounts by the District

Governing Board and the Alafia, Hillsborough and Peace River Basin Boards in their annual budgets.


Polk County desires to create a county-wide Stormwater Master Plan to include data from previous Watershed

Evaluations, Watershed Management Plans, Stormwater and Basin Master Plans, stormwater land development

regulations, standards and criteria, operation & maintenance plans, and recommended BMPs. The vehicle to develop

this information is the District's Watershed Management Program. Implementing elements of the WMP with local

governments is one of the District's Strategic Priorities. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with the County will

be developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete Watershed

Evaluations and Watershed Management Plans for all of the watersheds. This will require the submission of a

cooperative funding request and ranking each fiscal year until the project is completed. The District will manage the

project and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Cost estimates will be developed

for Watershed Management Plans upon completion of the associated Watershed Evaluation. The District is

cooperating with FEMA to modernize the flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) in Polk County. Information developed

with this project will be used to update the FIRMs representing this watershed.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 553,099 65,610 0 329,821 89,590 68,078

011 Alafia River Basin 297,086 65,610 0 155,294 6,556 69,626

013 Hillsborough River Basin 519,403 65,610 0 295,511 89,889 68,393



Polk Co - WMPlan Polk County (L672) 1,690,917 262,440 0 916,037 250,000 262,440

$3,454,769 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Revenue ContractContract to Polk County for signautre 11/7/06 11/7/06

Contract presented to County Commission 1/24/07 1/24/07


First Amendment Executed 3/10/08 3/10/08

Contract Expiration 1/31/10 1/31/12

2. Consultant Services AgreementPO issued to Woolpert to process LiDAR 2/28/07 2/22/07

LiDAR processing complete 7/31/07 7/31/07

One-foot contour shapefile complete 10/31/07 10/31/07

3. Consultant Services AgreementAgreement executed with BCI 2/28/07 2/26/07

Notice to Proceed - Polk City Watershed Evaluation 2/28/07 3/12/07

First Amendment to BCI Agreement Executed 10/1/07 9/24/07

Notice to Proceed - Polk City Watershed Management Plan 10/31/07 10/1/07


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Polk City Watershed Evaluation complete 2/28/08 11/24/08

Polk City Watershed Management Plan Complete 12/31/08 5/31/11

BCI Contract Expiration 1/31/10 5/31/11

4. Consultant Services AgreementAgreement executed with PBS&J 2/28/07 2/26/07

Notice to Proceed - Christina Watershed Evaluation 2/28/07 3/14/07

First Amendment to PBS&J Agreement Executed 6/19/07 6/19/07

Christina Watershed Evaluation complete 7/31/07 10/31/07 8/8/07

PBS&J Contract Expiration 7/31/07 10/31/08

Notice to Proceed - Poley Creek Watershed Evaluation 9/28/07 9/10/20

Second Amendment to PBS&J Agreement Executed 9/28/07 8/13/07

Poley Creek Watershed Evaluation Complete 10/31/08 10/31/08

5. Consultant Services AgreementNotice to Proceed - Bowlegs Creek Watershed Evaluation - task cancelled 9/28/07

Agreement with Ardaman Executed - task cancelled 9/28/07 10/12/07

Bowlegs Creek Watershed Evaluation Complete - task cancelled 12/31/08

Ardaman Contract Expiration - task cancelled 12/31/09

6. Consultant Services AgreementNotice to Proceed - Reedy Creek Watershed Evaluation - task cancelled 9/28/07

Agreement with Boyle Executed - task cancelled 9/28/07

Reedy Creek Watershed Evaluation Complete - task cancelled 12/31/08

Boyle Contract Expiration - task cancelled 1/31/10

7. Consultant Services AgreementNotice to Proceed - Itchepackesassa Creek Watershed Evaluation 9/28/07 2/14/08

Agreement with Keith and Schnars Executed 9/28/07 9/3/07

Notice to Proceed - Itchepackesassa DTM 9/28/07 2/14/08

First Amendment Executed 2/4/08 2/4/08

Itchepackesassa DTM Complete 5/14/08 6/12/08

Itchepackesassa Creek Watershed Evaluation Complete 7/31/08 3/5/09

Keith and Schnars Contract Expiration 1/31/09 1/31/11

Itchepackesassa Creek Computer Model Complete 2/27/09 1/31/11

Itchepackesassa Creek Watershed Management Plan Complete 5/29/09 1/31/11


The Cooperative Funding Revenue Agreement with Polk County was executed on February 13, 2007. The First

Amendment to the Agreement was executed on March 10, 2008 to encumber FY2008 funds. The Second Amendment

was executed on December 7, 2009 to encumber FY2010 funding. A Purchase Order was issued to Woolpert on

February 22, 2007 to complete the processing of LiDAR information, and produce 1 foot topographic contours. LiDAR:

The LiDAR processing and 1 foot contour coverage deliverables have been reviewed and approved, and the final invoice

for these services has been paid. Christina: A Consultant Service Agreement for development of Digital Topographic

Information and preparation of a Watershed Evaluation for the Christina (PBS&J) watershed was executed, and the

associated Work Order and Notices to Proceed was issued on March 14, 2007. A public kickoff meeting was held for the

Christina Watershed Evaluation in the District's Bartow Service Office on April 19, 2007. The meeting was intended to

notify area residents and other interested parties about the project, and solicit input. About 25 residents attended, and

participated in a lively discussion about flooding and water quality problems in the watershed. The First Amendment to

the Agreement with PBS&J was executed on June 19, 2007 to extend the contract expiration from July 31, 2007 to

October 31, 2007 to provide sufficient time for additional coordination with affected residents. The Final Deliverables for

the Christina Watershed Evaluation were received in March 2008. The Watershed Management Plan is being conducted

through the L702 project. Please refer to L702 for further information. Poley Creek: The Second Amendment to the

Agreement with PBS&J was executed on August 13, 2007 to add funds for the Poley Creek Watershed Evaluation. The

draft Poley Creek Watershed Evaluation deliverables were submitted to the District on October 31, 2008. District staff

provided comments to PBS&J on March 10, 2009. Awaiting revised deliverables. Polk City: A Consultant Service

Agreement for development of Digital Topographic Information and preparation of a Watershed Evaluation for the Polk

City (BCI) watershed was executed, and the associated Work Order and Notices to Proceed was issued on March 12,

2007. The Polk City Watershed Evaluation is nearing completion. An amendment to the agreement with BCI was

executed effective October 1, 2007 to encumber FY2008 funds and expand the scope of work to include Watershed

Management Plan tasks. The Second Amendment encumbers FY2009 funds that will be used to complete the

Watershed Management Plan for Polk City. Itchepackesassa Creek: The Agreement with Keith and Schnars was


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executed on September 3, 2007. The first watershed assigned to Keith and Schnars is the Itchepackesassa Creek

watershed. The Itchepackesassa Creek Watershed was the subject of a previous Watershed Evaluation. However, the

Digital Topographic Information and Watershed Evaluation were completed prior to the development of the District's

2005 LiDAR data for this area. Project funds will be used to incorporate the District's LiDAR data and changes that have

expanded the scope of work to include Watershed Management Plan tasks. The Notice to Proceed for Work Order #1

for Itchepackesassa Creek DTM generation and the initiation of Watershed Evaluation tasks was issued on February 14,

2008. The First Amendment to the Agreement was executed on February 4, 2008 to encumber FY2008 funds and

expand the scope of work to include Watershed Management Plan tasks. Notice to Proceed for Work Order #2 for

completion of the Itchepackesassa Creek Watershed Evaluation and initiation of Watershed Management Plan tasks

was issued July 25, 2008. FY2009 will be used to complete the Watershed Management Plan. Bowlegs Creek: The

Agreement with Ardaman and Associates was executed on October 12, 2007 for the Bowlegs Creek Watershed

Evaluation. The development of Work Order #1 has been on-hold to provide time for District and Ardaman staff to

complete DFIRM mapping projects in Hernando, Pasco and Sarasota Counties. Since that time, Polk County priorities

have changed. Initiation of the Bowlegs Creek Watershed Evaluaion will be postponed, so the Saddle Creek Watershed

Management Plan can be updated. The Agreement with Ardaman was allowed to expire on December 31, 2009, and a

new Agreement will be developed with another consultant for the Saddle Creek Watershed Management Plan update.

Reedy Creek: An Agreement with Boyle Engineering Corporation was prepared for the Reedy Creek watershed, but has

been on hold as staff resources are being used to complete DFIRM mapping projects in Hernando, Pasco and Sarasota

Counties. The Reedy Creek Watershed Evaluation is expected to begin in FY2010. Status History: The County

requested that FY2007 funds approved for the recently withdrawn Stormwater Assessment Study and GIS parcel

digitization (L675) project be transferred to this project. The total project budget will remain the same. The revised

FY2007 amounts were presented to the Governing Board, Alafia River Basin Board and Hillsborough River Basin Board

at their August 2006 meetings. The funding amount for the Peace River Basin was not changed for FY2007. The FY2007

and future funding amounts shown in the table above have been revised accordingly. The County requested out-of-cycle

FY2007 funding for the Christina Watershed Management Plan. At their December 2006 meeting, the Alafia River Basin

Board approved funding the Christina Watershed Management Plan as a separate FY2007 project. Please refer to

project number L702 for additional information. FY2008 funding will be used to expand the scope of work to include

Watershed Management Plan tasks for watersheds within the Hillsborough River and Green Swamp Basins, including

the Itchepackesassa Creek and Polk City watersheds. The total project budget is $2,356,954. Of this, the following has

been invoiced and paid: $497,540 by Woolpert for LiDAR processing and the generation of 1 foot contours; $122,304 by

PBS&J for the Christina and Poley Creek Watershed Evaluations; $189,289 by BCI for the Polk City Watershed

Evaluation; and $356,230 by Keith and Schnars for the Itchepackesassa Creek Watershed Management Plan. As

consultant invoices are paid, Polk County is being invoiced for its share. On January 9, 2009 District staff contacted the

County to see if the project could be expedited. County staff indicated the is project is limited by available funding, and

additional State or Federal funding would be needed to expedite the completion of Watershed Management Plans for all

of the County watersheds. No further actions are planned to expedite the project at this time.


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Highlands - Lake Clay Stormwater Retrofit




Highlands County, Lake PlacidCooperator(s)

Project Manager PECK, MICHAEL

Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a high priority. This project will result in improved water quality of the water discharging to Lake Clay, one of

the lakes in the Basin Board's Ridge Lakes Initiative. Lake Clay received a high ranking for implementation of water

quality and habitat enhancement projects during the 2002 Ridge Lakes Screening completed by District staff. The

Cooperator submitted the project for REDI consideration.

DescriptionThis project entails the design, permitting, and construction of a stormwater treatment system within the most

urbanized sub-basin of Lake Clay, Highlands County. Lake Clay was given a high priority for implementation of water

quality and habitat enhancement projects within the assessment of 130 Ridge Lakes completed by District staff. One

of the purposes of the Ridge lakes assessment was to identify lakes that would benefit from proactive management

practices to prevent them from degrading. Lake Clay was identified as a lake that has relatively good water quality and

habitat that is in need of protection. The lake is frequently used for recreational purposes including fishing, boating,

and skiing and in turn is an economic resource to the local community. The completed stormwater BMP will reduce

pollutant loads entering the lake through stormwater runoff and will be a proactive measure towards protecting the

lakes water quality and habitat. It is anticipated that reducing pollutant loads from this highly urbanized basin will

protect the lake's existing water quality and habitat. The stormwater retrofit will include the installation of French drains

along existing County and City road easements and also within parking lots of private businesses. Conceptual design

plans and a project cost estimate have already been completed for Lake Clay under project B196, Ridge Lakes

Stormwater Evaluation. District staff will manage the project. The funds approved in FY2008 are being used for the

design and permitting of the project.

BenefitsThe completed stormwater treatment system will reduce pollutants to Lake Clay entering through the most urbanized

and problematic basin. Stormwater is currently discharged directly to the lake without any form of treatment. Treating

this runoff is anticipated to enhance the lake's water quality and prevent degradation of its relatively good water quality

and protect the existing recreational uses of the lake.

Costs

The FY2008 budget is $125,000, of which $31,250 is revenue from Highlands County, $46,875 is provided by the

Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund (WPSTF), and $46,875 is from the Peace River Basin Board. The

Town of Lake Placid had planned on providing a funding match of $31,250, however this was withdrawn. The FY2008

funds are being used for the design and permitting of the stormwater improvement project. HIghlands County has

requested funding for the construction phase of the project for FY2011. The FY2011 (construction) total estimated

costs are $480,000. Due to Highlands County's status as a REDI community they will contribute $120,000 (25%), and

the Peace River Basin is requested to fund $360,000 (75%). Updated cost estimates will be calculated during the final

design phase of the project. District funds in the table below include salary, travel and central garage charges.


Lake Clay, a 368 acre lake located in the Grassy Creek watershed, on the northeastern corner of the town of Lake

Placid in Highlands County, has been identified by the SWFWMD staff as receiving significant direct stormwater

discharge (Ridge Lakes Screening, SWFWMD 2003). Lake Clay was also included in the Ridge Lakes Stormwater

Evaluation Project (B196) completed in FY2007 in which conceptual design plans were developed to treat some of the

stormwater discharging to Lake Clay. The total watershed draining immediately to Lake Clay consists of 949 acres.

The dominant land use is a combination of low, medium, and high density residential, commercial structures and

highways. Additionally, this subbasin includes steep slopes, with an elevation change of 70 feet over a 1000 foot run.

Lake Clay was identified as a lake needing proactive measures to prevent water quality degradation (Ridge Lakes

Screening, SWFWMD 2003), primarily due to the good water quality recorded in the lake, the extensive development

in the watershed, and the absence of stormwater treatment for the watershed. The Town of Lake Placid has identified

this portion of the Lake watershed as a "hot spot" of concern for surface water quality. Stormwater runoff from parking

lots and roads in this subbasin carries unabated pollutants directly to Lake Clay. Contaminant levels measured in


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samples of this runoff collected by the County contain elevated levels of heavy metals, bacteria, and nutrients. Given

the documented stormwater contamination to Lake Clay in this subbasin, work to retrofit the stormwater flows is

needed. The Water Resource Evaluation completed for Lake Clay (BCI 2006) recommended French drains under

parking lots and under right of way areas as the primary stormwater BMP. The BCI report indicated that this particular

technology should work well because of the well drained soils, Astatula sand, located in this subbasin. This project

may also require the acquisition of additional right of way and installation of other measures to reduce stormwater

runoff to Lake Clay from this and other subbasins.


Revenue



Highlands Co - Lake Clay SW Retro

(L897)

151,250 0 0 31,250 120,000 0

Lake Placid - Lake Clay SW Retro

(L897)

31,250 0 0 31,250 0 0


Wtr Rstr)

46,875 0 (46,875) 93,750 0 0

$723,215 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Contract Development and ExecutionAgreements Sent to Town and County 11/30/07 11/30/07

Agreement sent to Management Services 12/30/07 4/5/08


Final Agreements sent to Town and County 2/15/08 5/20/08

Signed Agreements returned from Town and County 4/15/08 11/17/08

Agreements fully executed 4/30/08 12/26/08

District Consultant ProcurementConsultant Selection 1/15/08 4/15/08

Consultant Agreement 9/30/08 11/30/08

NTP 10/30/08 12/30/08

Easement AcquisitionSurvey and Geotech 1/30/09 2/27/09

Town agreement with land owner 4/30/09 3/26/10

Project Design and Permitting30% Plans 8/30/09 6/30/10

60% Plans and Pre-Application 12/30/09 10/31/10

Final Design and Permit 3/30/10 11/30/10


This project requires three agreements; one with Highlands County, one with the Town of Lake Placid, and the third with

the project consultant. The Town met with the owner of one of the effected parking lots where stormwater treatment is

needed and an easement is needed to construct the stormwater project. A cooperative agreement (no funding) was

drafted with the Town of Lake Placid in May 2008 to secure easements necessary for the project. The revised

agreements were routed for approval to the District's Contracts staff and were sent to both the Town and County on

Sept. 3, 2008. The Town did not approve the agreement at their September meeting because of concerns on the long

term costs of maintaining the completed stormwater system. After minor modifications, the Town Council approved the

agreement on Oct. 28, 2008. The District submitted the Notice to Proceed to the Consultant to begin the preliminary

design work on Dec. 15, 2008. A project meeting was held on Jan. 21, 2009 to review the design alternatives and


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easement requirements. A meeting was held between the private landowner, the Town and District on Feb. 5, 2009 to

discuss the donation of the easement to the Town. The Town and landowner drafted a letter of intent for the easement

donation. There was some disagreement on the conditions of the easement. Another meeting was held on April 23, 2009

to resolve the easement concerns. Despite the April 23, 2009 meeting, disputes and subsequent delays persisted until

the issue was finally resolved in December 2009. The Town of Lake Placid and the private landowner have agreed to

terms on the easement, supporting survey work has been completed, and the Town is currently drafting the easement

agreement for execution. Upon execution of the easement agreement, a no-cost time extension will be required to adjust

the project schedule and contract termination dates to account for the extensive delays.


L918

Lake Gwyn Surface Water Restoration and Flood Protection


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and MonitoringFlood Protection Floodplain Management




Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a high priority. The project was identified within the Watershed Management Plan completed for the Wahneta

Canal and will improve natural systems and water quality.

DescriptionThis proposed project is in response to a cooperative funding request from Polk County for the restoration of Lake

Gwyn, a 120 acre depressional wetland east of the community of Wahneta located within the Wahneta Canal

watershed that drains directly to Peace Creek. This project was one of three projects identified for restoring floodplain

storage and wetland functions in this watershed. The Wahneta Canal Watershed Management Plan (WMP), funded by

the County and Basin Board, was completed in 2005. The Wahneta Canal watershed covers an area of 43 square

miles and is a sub-basin within the 232 square mile Peace Creek Canal watershed, which is part of the Peace River

headwaters. The restoration of Lake Gwyn was identified in the WMP as the most viable natural system restoration

option since most of the land needed for the project is under ownership by the State of Florida. The restoration project

includes a feasibility study for the placement of a control structure at the outfall of the lake in order to restore floodplain

storage and wetland functions, while also improving flood conveyance within the Wahneta Canal drainage area.

Included in the same scope of work for the consultant is the design, permitting and construction of the control structure

once the feasibility study has been approved. Restoring the natural storage and wetlands within the study area through

the use of a control structure will also provide additional storage that can be released when needed to help restore the

required minimum flows of the upper Peace River.

BenefitsUpon completion, the project will re-establish the historic surface water levels to provide additional storage volume to

attenuate flooding of the Peace Creek canal and assist in maintaining the minimum flows in the Upper Peace River.

The additional open water will provide aquatic habitat, an improved fishery.

Costs

The total project cost is approximately $1,658,178, which includes $58,178 from the Florida Fish & Wildlife

Commission. The FY2008 project cost is $150,000 for a feasibility study, with Polk County contributing $75,000 and

the District contributing $75,000. The FY2009 project cost is $250,000 for design, permitting, land

acquisitions/easements, with Polk County and the District each contributing half ($125,000). The proposed FY2011

project budget is $500,000 with the County and the District each contributin half ($250,000). The District's share would

be funded by the Peace River Basin Board. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.


Lake Gwyn was once an open water body drained following the construction of the Wahneta Farms Canal that bisects

the lake diagonally from north to south. Although control structures were installed in an attempt to maintain lake levels,

the historic inflows from Winter Haven now bypass the lake due to high berms along the canal, resulting in dry

conditions the majority of the time. In 2005, Polk County entered into a 50 year lease agreement with the State of

Florida's Board of Trustees for 67.90 acres which encompass the western shoreline of the lake. This lease secures

half of the property under State ownership. Obtaining easements over the remainder of the lake bottom is required in

order to complete restoration of the entire lake.


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Lake Gwyn Surface Water Restoration and Flood Protection


Revenue




Funds

62,500 0 0 62,500 0 0


Wtr Rstr)

37,500 0 0 37,500 0 0


District

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation

Commission

58,178 0 0 58,178 0 0

Polk County Natural Resources 200,000 0 0 200,000 0 0

$1,080,944 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding








First Amendment Execution 2/2/09 3/23/09 3/3/09

First Amendment Expiration 12/31/10 12/31/10

2. Project TasksFeasibility Study/Design/Permitting 6/30/09 8/21/09

Construction Commencement 5/2/11



The agreement was executed on July 9, 2008. Polk County has contracted Moduss Engineering for the feasibility study,

design and permitting. An amendment to the executed agreement to include FY2009 funds, extend the expiration date

and to revise the Scope of Work to include the design, permitting and construction of the project was executed on March

9, 2009. The feasibility study was completed in April 2009. The County received an Environmental Resource permit

(ERP) on November 13, 2009. Polk County has submitted for TMDL and 319 grant funds from the FDEP to apply to

construction costs. Those funds, if granted, may not be available until July 2011. The County requested additional funds

for FY2011 for construction. A second amendment to the agreement will be routed in the future to extend the contract

expiration, add any additional grant funds and the project milestones will be updated accordingly.


N014

The Florida Aquarium Watershed Education Initiative


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality MonitoringWater Supply ConservationNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring



The Florida Aquarium, Inc.Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as High priority. The Florida Aquarium's focus on telling Florida's fresh water story makes this science-based

attraction closely aligned to the District's mission. The Florida Aquarium Watershed Education Initiative proposes to

continue programming that enhances the District's watershed education efforts by providing participants with a better

understanding of Florida's ecology through workshops, hands-on field experiences and stewardship activities. This

project is ranked high because of its alignment to the District's mission; its summer camp program for minority and

at-risk students, which is an audience the District has identified for additional outreach; and its incorporation of multiple

learning approaches providing water education for learning new behaviors and incorporating environmental leadership

skills. Costs are the lowest among proposed youth education programs and quality is confirmed through evaluations

and pre and post tests. Knowledge gain for FY2009 summer camps, for instance, was 25%, which falls within the

preferred range of youth education programming. The proposed program is aligned with Basin Board priorities.

DescriptionThis Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) project proposes to educate teachers and students about Florida's water

resources and natural environment. The Florida Aquarium requests support of a water resources education initiative

that focuses on three distinct programs for elementary, middle and high school students and teachers. These

programs are outlined below and include: What's in Your Watershed? summer camp, Science Education at Sea

(SEAS) teacher training program and Regional Ocean Conference for Students (ROCS) workshop for teachers and

students. While the proposed initiative primarily reaches students and teachers throughout Hillsborough County, it also

draws schools from Polk, Pinellas, Pasco and Manatee counties. What's in Your Watershed? is a summer camp

program designed to teach low-income, at-risk upper elementary and middle school students from local YMCAs and

Boys and Girls Clubs in Hillsborough County the importance of the Tampa Bay watershed. The camp would provide an

opportunity for youth to engage in interactive role-playing to learn about watersheds, water quality, water conservation

and habitat protection. Throughout the proposed program, each student takes part in three field explorations within the

Tampa Bay watershed. The What's in Your Watershed? program will be evaluated through a portfolio of student work,

student and parent evaluation of the program using a written survey, instructor evaluation of the program and student

pre/post assessements. SEAS is a teacher education program proposing to provide workshops for elementary, middle

and high school teachers, focusing on estuaries and incorporating the learning objectives of the Florida

Comprehensive Assessment Test. It would allow teachers to explore current and future environmental issues and

challenges facing those resources. The SEAS program evaluation will include a combination of pre/post assessments,

workshop surveys and teacher journals. The proposed ROCS workshop component would give middle and high

school students the opportunity to study several major water quality issues associated with local watersheds. Students

will identify the issues and create action plans that are achievable and beneficial for the environment. SWIM staff

participate in this conference.The ROCS workshop will be evaluated through pre/post assessments. Independent

evaluation by Pandion systems for the ROCS component previously found that 86% of the teachers agreed that the

project was a valuable addition to their student's education.

BenefitsThe cooperator estimates that the FY2011 program will reach 231 students and teachers directly and 7,500 students

indirectly. ROCS will provide an intensive workshop experience for high school students, providing opportunities for

them to learn about local issues and related science and then create action plans that will result in positive

environmental changes within their communities. The FY2011 project proposes a "What's in Your Watershed?"

summer camp that addresses the important priority of getting traditionally underserved, inner-city youth outside

exploring the Tampa Bay watershed. The program will give youth opportunities to explore current environmental issues

and to use critical thinking to develop strategies for addressing impacts on their local watersheds.

Costs

The total cost of the FY2011 project is $43,346 with the District contributing $21,401 (Alafia River $5,136; Hillsborough


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The Florida Aquarium Watershed Education Initiative

River $10,700; Coastal Rivers $1,070; Pinellas-Anclote River $1,285; Withlacoochee River $1,070; Peace River

$1,070; Manasota $1,070). The dollar amount allocated per basin is determined by the number of participants

projected to participate in the programming from each basin. District funding is requested for a summer camp, teacher

training programs and a workshop for teachers and students. The program proposes to reach 231 students and

teachers directly and 7,500 students indirectly at a cost to the District of $2.77 per person and $1.20 per contact hour.

Budget lines below includes costs to manage projects.


The total FY2010 project cost was $44,741, with the District contributing $21,402 (Alafia River $5,174; Hillsborough

River $10,686; Coastal Rivers $1,108; Pinellas-Anclote River $1,109; Withlacoochee River $1,109; Peace River

$1,108; Manasota $1,108). The dollar amount allocated per basin was determined by the number of participants

projected to participate in the programming from each basin. District funding supported a summer camp, teacher

training programs and a workshop for teachers and students. This program was projected to reach 147 students and

80 teachers directly and 7,500 students indirectly at a cost to the District of $2.77 per person. The budget line includes



Revenue








021 Manasota Basin 5,577 0 0 1,807 1,885 1,885


District

The Florida Aquarium, Inc. 57,020 0 0 34,450 0 22,570

$138,177 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2009 Budgeted FundsOpen purchase order 11/3/08 1/5/09

Program components completed 9/15/09 9/30/09 9/30/09

Final report received by the District 9/30/09 10/15/09

FY2010 Budgeted FundsInititate purchase order 10/1/09 12/1/09

Program components completed 12/17/10

Final report and invoice received by the District 1/14/11

FY2011 Budgeted FundsBegin planning for two components 4/1/11

Completion of all programs 11/30/11


ACTION TO DATE: On time. Educational programming is underway.


N240

Lake Wales BMP Implementation





Project Manager LOPEZ, MANNY

PECK, MICHAELTask Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a High Priority. If implemented the project will provide stormwater treatment and reduce nutrients loads into

Lake Wales. The project is consistent with the District's priorities for water quality improvement, particularly within

lakes of the Lake Wales Ridge. The project is within the District's statutory authority and is not the result of a permit

requirement or enforcement action.

DescriptionThis project involves implementing several BMPs to improve the water quality of runoff entering Lake Wales. The

proposed BMPs include construction of a combination of improved inflows with a shallow dry retention pond with

gentle sideslopes at Polk Avenue and Lakeshore Blvd. The pond would be of sufficient size to completely retain runoff

from 1 inch of rainfall in 24 hours, an amount that represents approximately 88 percent of all annual storm events by

number, based on analysis of historical rainfall data. The estimated load reduction is 5,308 pounds per year of TSS

and 42 pounds per year of total phosphorous, reductions of 75+ percent.

BenefitsIf constructed, the proposed project would provide stormwater treatment and thus help protect and improve water

quality within Lake Wales. The estimated load reduction is 5,3088 pounds per year of Total Suspended Solids and 42

pounds of Total Phosphorous.

Costs

The preliminary estimate of total cost for the project is $210,000. The Peace River Basin Board is requested to

budget $210,000 for FY2011. Ultimately, the basin will only fund 75% of the total project cost (currently estimated as

$157,500). As a REDI community, the funding match from the City of Lake Wales is anticipated to be 25 percent of

the project cost, or approximately $52,500 which will be returned to the basin through a revenue agreement with the

City of Lake Wales. Updated cost estimates will be calculated during the final design phase of the project. The

funding amounts shown in the table below include staff salaries and travel charges.


The BMP included in this project was the recommended solution of two possible alternatives developed in the

SWFWMD January 2008 evaluation of the Lake Wales Ridge and Lake Wales. Because of the available space for

construction, a treatment system consisting of a dry retention pond is the preferred alternative for these two outfalls. A

hand auger boring was conducted in the area to evaluate the suitability of the local soils for a dry retention system.

The boring showed that the area is dominated by clean, well-to-excessively drained sand, and no ground water or

indicators of the seasonal high water table were encountered to 6 feet below existing grade. The Polk County SCS soil

survey maps the proposed pond area as Tavares fine sand (Map Unit ID 15), a Type A soil that is very well suited to

dry retention stormwater treatment.


Revenue



Lk Wales - BMP Imp (N240) 52,500 0 0 0 52,500 0

$216,972 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


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Lake Wales BMP Implementation


Design and Permitting 1/31/11


Submit Certification of Completion 6/30/11

Status As Of:


N249

Frostproof Toilet Rebate Project




FrostproofCooperator(s)

Project Manager MUSICARO, MELISSA

Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a high priority. This project addresses the basin board priorities by savings potable water supplies through

cost effective water conservation efforts. Additional data was requested to evaluate the project. District staff is working

with Frostproof staff to address project elements required to retain a high priority. It is within the basin board's statutory

authority to fund, and it is not the result of a permit requirement or enforcement action.

DescriptionThis project will offer financial incentives to single-family and multi-family customers for replacing conventional toilets

with water-conserving equivalents. It will target the replacement of approximately 50 conventional toilets with ultra-low

volume (ULV) toilets, which use up to 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf). Rebates of up to $100 will be offered for the

replacement of fixtures. In addition to providing financial assistance for the installation of low flow toilets, a goal of the

project is to educate all program participants on methods of indoor water conservation and proper maintenance

practices to ensure low flow toilets remain a water conservative fixture. Educational materials on flapper replacement

and other water conservation techniques will be disseminated to all program particpants.

BenefitsIt is anticipated that the low-flow toilets will save an estimated 1,300 gallons per per day.The estimated cost/benefit

ratio, calculated at an 8% annual interest rate over 20 years, is $1.21/1,000 gallons.

Costs

The total project cost is $5,700, and the Peace River Basin Board is requested to fund $2,850 in FY2011.


In addition to providing financial assistance for the installation of low flow toilets, a goal of the project is to educate all

program participants on methods of indoor water conservation and proper maintenance practices to ensure low flow

toilets remain a water conservative fixture. Educational materials on flapper replacement and other water conservation

techniques will be disseminated to all program participants. The City will detemine water savings using actual billing

data and ensure 100% fixture inspection.


Revenue


$5,239 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Begin Advertising 11/1/10

Execute Agreement with District 1/1/11

Begin Toilet Rebate Program 1/3/11

Submit Final Report 5/31/11

Complete Toilet Rebate Program 12/31/11

Begin Customer Satisfaction Survey 1/2/12

Complete Draft Report 3/31/12


N249

Frostproof Toilet Rebate Project


Status As Of:


N251

Lake Alfred - Watershed Management Plan




Lake AlfredCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a high priority. This project is development of the Digital Terrain Information and portions of the Watershed

Evaluation elements of the Watershed Management Program for the City of Lake Alfred. Completing elements of the

District's Watershed Management Program is a District strategic priority for managing the water resource, and

providing information to local governments to address land use changes and stormwater management issues within a

specific watershed. A senior administrator has provided confirmation that the City will fund their portion of the project.

This is the only project that the City has submitted for cooperative funding.

DescriptionThis is a project to perform the Digital Topographic Information and Watershed Evaluation elements of the District's

Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the City of Lake Alfred Watershed. The watershed covers an area of

approximately 10 square miles and is located in the City of Lake Alfred, Polk County. The City's goal is to identify the

flood prone areas within Lake Alfred and evaluate if stormwater improvements can alleviate flooding problems and

improve water quality. If improvements are needed, the City would apply in a future year for the implementation of best

management practices for those specific projects identified in the WMP. With FY2011 funding the work on the

Topographic Information and Watershed Evaluation elements will begin. Topographic information includes the

acquisition of data and development of the terrain features in the geodatabase to be used in the Watershed

Evaluation. The Watershed Evaluation includes collection of existing data, GIS processing of the terrain features to

establish catchments and connectivity, field reconnaissance, refinement of the terrain features and development of the

hydraulic element point features. Future funding will be required for the remaining elements of the Watershed

Evaluation and for the Watershed Management Plan element of the Watershed Management Program.





address level of service deficiencies and provides a geodatabase and projected results from watershed model


Costs

The projected cost for this project is $150,000 of which the District's share is $75,000 and the City's share is $75,000.

For FY2011, $150,000 is appropriated in the Basin board's budget with revenue of $75,000 from the City of Lake

Alfred. When each element is completed the projected cost may require refinement based on information gathered

and unforeseen circumstances. The District funding amount shown in the table includes staff salaries.







agreement with the City of Lake Alfred will be developed. The District will manage the project and will enter into




N251

Lake Alfred - Watershed Management Plan


Revenue



Lake Alfred - WS Mgmt Plan (N251) 75,000 0 0 0 75,000 0

$155,484 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


01Funding Awarded and Issue Project RFQ 10/1/10

02Select Consulting Firm with SWFWMD 11/15/10

03Consulting Firm Notice to Proceed and initial data collection 12/7/10

04Collection of data and development of base maps 1/14/11

05Complete first draft of existing system plan and models 4/29/11

06Calibrate Plan and models to establish performance 6/1/11

07Issue Draft Report for Review by City and SWFWMD 8/1/11

08Revise Report Per Comments Received and Issue Final Report 9/5/11

Status As Of:


N282

Fort Meade - Watershed Management Plan


AORs Strategic InitiativesFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement


City of Fort MeadeCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a high priority. This project is development of the Digital Terrain Information and portions of the Watershed

Evaluation elements of the Watershed Management Program for the City of Ft. Meade. Completing elements of the

District's Watershed Management Program is a District strategic priority for managing the water resource, and

providing information to local governments to address land use changes and stormwater management issues within a

specific watershed. A senior administrator has provided confirmation that the City will fund their portion of the project.

This is the only project that the City has submitted for cooperative funding.

DescriptionThis is a project to perform the Digital Terrain Information and Watershed Evaluation elements of the District's

Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the City of Fort Meade Watershed. The watershed covers an area of

approximately 8 square miles and is located in the City of Fort Meade, Polk County. The City's goal for completing a

WMP is to identify the flood prone areas within Ft. Meade and evaluate if stormwater improvements can alleviate

flooding problems and water quality issues. If improvements are needed, the City would apply in a future year for the

implementation of best management practices for those specific projects identified in the WMP. With FY2011 funding

the work on the Topographic Information and Watershed Evaluation elements will begin. Topographic information

includes the acquisition of data and development of the terrain features in the geodatabase to be used in the

Watershed Evaluation. The Watershed Evaluation includes collection of existing data, GIS processing of the terrain

features to establish catchments and connectivity, field reconnaissance, refinement of the terrain features and

development of the hydraulic element point features. Future funding will be required for the remaining elements of the

Watershed Evaluation and for the Watershed Management Plan element of the Watershed Management Program.


and natural systems while achieving flood protection. The information developed provides the science for the District's



address level of service deficiencies, and provides a geodatabase and projected results from watershed model

simulations for floodplain and water quality management.

Costs

The projected cost for this project is $100,000 of which the District's share is $75,000. Ft. Meade is a R.E.D.I.

community and is seeking a reduction of the standard 50% funding match to one where the Peace River Basin Board

will fund 75% of the project costs and the city will fund 25%. For FY2011, $100,000 is appropriated in the Basin

Board's budget with revenue of $25,000 from the City of Ft. Meade. When each element is completed the projected

cost may require refinement based on information gathered and unforeseen circumstances. The District funding

amounts shown in the table include staff salaries.







agreement with the City of Ft. Meade will be developed. The District will manage the project and will enter into




N282

Fort Meade - Watershed Management Plan


Revenue



Ft Meade - WS Mgmt Plan (N282) 25,000 0 0 0 25,000 0

$105,484 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Approval of Capital Improvement Plan from Planning & Zoning Board 12/7/09

Approval of CIP from City Commission 12/8/09

Status As Of:


N286

Winter Haven Reclaimed Water Recharge Feasibility Study


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply Reclaimed WaterNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration



Project Manager WILL, SANDIE

NOURANI, MEHRSHADTask Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as High Priority. The City is requesting funding to perform a desktop feasibility study to assess using up to 4

million gallons per day of highly treated excess reclaimed water flows for indirect aquifer recharge to the Upper

Floridan aquifer. The project would allow the City to fully utilize their reclaimed water flows, increase Upper Floridan

aquifer levels in a portion of the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA), and potentially provide benefits to lakes

and other natural systems in the area. Funding for this project is being recommended consistent with recent

modifications to the Governing Board's Cooperative Funding Initiative Policy (130-4). There is sufficient data to

evaluate the project; it is in within the Basin Board's statutory authority to fund; and it is not the result of a permit

requirement or other enforcement action.

DescriptionThis is a one-year project to perform a desktop feasibility study on indirect aquifer recharge. The study will investigate

the effects of applying approximately 4 million gallons per day (mgd) of highly treated excess reclaimed water flows to

a rapid infiltration basin (RIB) system within the City of Winter Haven. The City anticipates recharge from the project

will increase Upper Floridan aquifer water levels and provide benefits to lakes and other natural systems in the area.

The study will evaluate the hydrogeology of several locations in the Winter Haven area to assess the suitability for

construction of RIBs and potential for aquifer recharge to occur. The assessments will include determining the

proximity of each site to natural systems and the availability of reclaimed water infrastructure, and provide a

cost/benefit analysis of each location based on the site evaluation criteria.

BenefitsIf this option proves to be viable, it would enable the City of Winter Haven to utilize excess reclaimed water flows,

improve water levels, provide for future groundwater development and gather indirect aquifer recharge information to

be used in other areas of Polk County. Results from this project would also help the District's effort to obtain more data

and information that would support other similar projects.

Costs

The project is proposed to be a one-year feasibility study, with a total estimated cost of $200,000, of which the District

will be responsible for 50 percent ($100,000 each) from the Peace River Basin Board.


The City of Winter Haven is located within the Southern Water Use Caution Area. Through water supply planning

efforts, the District and Polk County have shown that future public supply needs over the next 20 years cannot be

satisfied solely by traditional groundwater withdrawals without causing unacceptable harm to water resources in these

areas. In 2009, the District completed a feasibility study to assess using reclaimed water for direct and indirect aquifer

recharge which included an assessment of the Polk County area. Results of the feasibility study showed that indirect

recharge may be a viable option for Polk County. Therefore, the City of Winter Haven proposes to perform a

site-specific feasibility study in the NERUSA to gather data and information to quantify the benefits of indirect aquifer

recharge. This project will build upon the information gathered from the District's previous study.

The City of Winter Haven has two wastewater treatment plants, Wastewater Plant #2 and Wastewater Plant #3. Both

plants have the treatment processes in place to produce highly treated reclaimed water to meet the requirements for

public access reclaimed water. The combined production of reclaimed water from both wastewater treatment plants is

approximately 5 million gallons per day. The goal of the City of Winter Haven is to maximize the available reclaimed

water for beneficial use within the utility service area. Beneficial use of reclaimed water will result in the reduction of

potable water consumption and groundwater withdrawals within the SWUCA. The City of Winter Haven is also located

at the headwaters of the watershed's surface water and groundwater systems. In the July 2003 SWFWMD document

"PredictedChange in Hydrologic Conditions along the Upper Peace River due to a Reduction in Ground-Water

Withdrawals", Winter Haven is located in an area with the highest average annual rate of recharge to the Upper

Floridan aquifer, at greater than 15 inches per year.


N286

Winter Haven Reclaimed Water Recharge Feasibility Study


Revenue



District

City of Winter Haven 100,000 0 0 0 100,000 0

$204,761 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Advertise Request for Qualifications to Select Consultant 1/12/11

Select Consultant for Feasibility Study 3/25/11

Preliminary Draft Feasibility Study Ready for Review 9/15/11

Final Draft Feasibility Report Completed 12/15/11

Status As Of:


N304

Polk County Groundwater Recharge Investigation


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyWater Supply Reclaimed Water



Project Manager WILL, SANDIE

ANDRADE, ANTHONYTask Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as High priority. The is a two-year desktop feasibility study with field investigation to monitor and quantify the

effects of applying up to 220,000 gallons per day of reclaimed water in a rapid infilitration basin (RIB) in northeast Polk

County (County). The County will use treated reclaimed water flows from their Northeast Regional Wastewater

Treatment Facility (NERWWTF) to recharge the RIB, monitor water level changes in the surficial and Upper Floridan

aquifers, and develop a groundwater model to better quantify the amount of recharge to the aquifers that is occuring. If

successful, the project could provide the County with an option for mitigating the effects of potential future groundwater

withdrawals. This would enable the County to beneficially use 100 percent of their reclaimed water flows while

providing opportunities for developing additional water supplies in an area where water supply options are limited. The

project expands upon the information developed for the Reclaimed Water Aquifer Recharge Feasibility Study the

District completed in Spring 2009. Funding for this project is being recommended consistent with recent modifications

to the Governing Board's Cooperative Funding Initiative Policy (130-4). There is sufficient data to evaluate the project;

it is in within the Basin Board's statutory authority to fund; and it is not the result of a permit requirement or other

enforcement action.

DescriptionThis is the first year of a two-year project to perform an indirect aquifer recharge feasibility study. The study will

investigate the effects of applying approximately 220,000 gallons per day of highly treated excess reclaimed water

flows to an existing rapid infiltration basin (RIB) system at the Polk County (County) Northeast Regional Wastewater

Treatment Facility (NERWWTF) in the County's Northeast Regional Utilities Service Area (NERUSA). Information

gained from the project will be used to quantify the effects of recharging the Upper Floridan aquifer and determine the

additional groundwater supplies that are potentially available as a result of recharging the aquifer. The project includes

both desktop and field investigations, as well as other associated engineering studies to develop the technical

information needed to support the planning and design efforts.

BenefitsIf this option proves to be viable, it would enable Polk County to utilize excess reclaimed water flows, provide for future

groundwater development and gather indirect aquifer recharge information to be used in other areas of Polk County.

Results from this project would also help the District's effort to obtain more data and information that would support

other similar projects.

Costs

The project is proposed to be a two-year project, with a total estimated cost of $755,498, of which the District will be

responsible for 50 percent ($377,749 each). The requested funds for FY2011 are for the Governing Board's (Green

Swamp Basin) share ($94.437) of the first year of the project with the remaining portion of the District's funding being

requested from the Peace River Basin Board ($94.437). It is anticipated the County will request the remaining funds

($377,749) in FY2012. The future funds identified for the project are contingent upon approval of such amounts by the

Peace River Basin Board and General Fund in the annual budget.


Polk County is located within the Southern Water Use Caution Area and the Central Florida Coordination Area

(CFCA). Through water supply planning efforts, the District and Polk County have shown that future public supply

needs over the next 20 years cannot be satisfied solely by traditional groundwater withdrawals without causing

unacceptable harm to water resources in these areas. Therefore, the County has been evaluating alternative water

supply options to meet future demands. In 2009, the District completed a feasibility study to assess using reclaimed

water for direct and indirect aquifer recharge which included an assessment of the Polk County area. Results of the

feasibility study showed that indirect recharge may be a viable option for Polk County. Therefore, Polk County

proposes to perform a site-specific feasibility study in the NERUSA to gather data and information to quantify the

benefits of indirect aquifer recharge. This project will build upon the information gathered from the District's previous


N304

Polk County Groundwater Recharge Investigation

study.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 193,580 94,437 0 0 99,143 0

020 Peace River Basin 193,635 94,437 0 0 99,198 0


District

Polk County Utilities 377,749 188,875 0 0 188,874 0

$764,964 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


January 1 2012 - June 31, 2012Task 4 - Detailed Assessment of Selected Site 7/1/12

January1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Task 1 - Project Coordination and Communication 1/1/13

July 1,, 2012 - August 31, 2012Task 5 - Technical Investigation and Groundwater Modeling 9/1/12

July1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Task 3 - Field Screening of Preliminary Sites 1/1/12

March 31, 2011 - June 31, 2011Task 2 - Preliminary Site Assessment 7/1/11

September 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Task 6 - Final report and Presentations 1/1/13

Status As Of:


N307

Inwood Water Quality Stormwater Retrofit


AORs Strategic InitiativesFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement






Recommendation

Fund as a high priority. This project will provide water quality benefits to the Saddle Creek watershed.

DescriptionThis proposed project is in response to a request from Polk County to create a wetland treatment system for an

approximately 90 acre drainage basin. The proposed project site is located in the Inwood area in the City of Winter

Haven. There is an existing pond/wetland system on the 8 acre tract of land that the County currently owns. A portion

of the property is maintained, but a majority has been taken over by nuisance vegetation. This project will consist of

creating a wetland treatment system that will provide increased water quality treatment and provide flood attenuation in

the proposed wetland due to the increased area for storage. The County will be the lead agency for the project. The

District will provide project management oversight of design, permitting and construction progress.

BenefitsUpon completion, the Inwood Water Quality Stormwater Retrofit project will provide treatment of an approximately 90

acre urban drainage basin that currently provides little water quality treatment and additional storage for the reduction

of localized flooding.

Costs

The total project cost is approximately $500,000. The proposed FY2011 budget for design and permitting is $100,000

with the County and the District each contributing half ($50,000). The District's share would be funded by the Peace

River Basin Board.


Revenue

020 Peace River Basin 252,816 200,000 0 0 52,816 0


District

Polk County Natural Resources 250,000 200,000 0 0 50,000 0

$502,816 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Approval of CFA for FY11 Funding 12/31/10

Approval of CSA for Design and Permitting 1/31/11

Approval of CFA for FY12 Funding 12/31/11

Start Construction 1/31/12


Status As Of:


N314

Lake Alfred Water Conservation Project




Lake AlfredCooperator(s)




Recommendation

Fund as a high priority. The project addresses the water supply and education priorities of the basin by using water

conservation as an alternative water supply measure to offset future public supply demands for the City of Lake Alfred,

which is located in the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA). This project will save water in the basin in

accordance with Section Six of the SWUCA Recovery Strategy. There was sufficient information provided to evaluate

the project and the cooperator has confirmed it will include the necessary matching funds in its capital budget for

FY2011. This project is within the District's statutory authority to fund and is not the result of a permit requirement or

enforcement action.

DescriptionThe project consists of the replacement of existing high-flow (pre-1995) toilets and shower aerators with low-flow

equivalents. Approximately 1,000 shower aerators will be distributed at town hall meetings focused on water

conservation awareness. Additionally, fifty toilet rebates of up to $100 will be offered to single-family and multi-family

customers.

The goal of this project is to reduce the amount of residential water used for toilet flushing and showering. Following

the installation of the new aerators and toilets, an analysis will be performed on the project using one full year of water

use data prior to the replacements and one full year following the replacements.

The City will provide actual billing data, ensure 100% fixture inspection, conduct an analysis of actual potable water

savings, and provide educational information designed to assist citizens with maintenance related to water

conservation. The educational materials will focus on educating the public on the maintenance of ULF fixtures,

including leak detection and selecting the proper replacement parts for low-flow toilets.

BenefitsThis project is estimated to save 7,790 gallons per day, or 2.843 million gallons per year.

Costs

The total project cost is $16,200 with a funding request for the Peace River Basin Board of $8,100 in FY2011 by the

City of Lake Alfred, which will also contribute $8,100. The cost amortized at 8 percent over 20 years, was $0.65 per

thousand gallons saved (calculated using a weighted average based on the total benefit for the life of the project).


84% of the single-family homes within the City of Lake Alfred are pre-1995. This provides approximately 1,301

locations for participation.

Advertisement for the program, including the town hall meetings and the rebate program, will begin November 1,

2010. The town hall educational meetings will be organized in January 2011 and it is anticipated that the final low-flow

toilets will be installed prior to December 31, 2011. A draft project report, documenting project savings, project costs,

milestones, and other project information will be provided by March 31, 2012. A final project report, incorporating

District comments, will be produced no later than May 31, 2012.

The City of Lake Alfred has taken several steps to encourage water conservation in both municipal activities and

among the community. The first step the City has taken is the adoption of a water usage goal of 110 gallons per capita

day as set forth by SWFWMD for areas in the Southern Water Use Caution Area. To meet these standards, the City

has implemented several water conservation measures and practices including the use of low-flow plumbing fixtures

for all new construction which the City enforces as a part of their City building code and permitting regulations. The

City also encourages the use of Florida-friendly landscaping techniques for all new development. The City is currently

working to improve the efficiency of operational methods to enhance water conservation which includes measures

such as pressure balancing, wastewater reuse, storm water retention for irrigation, and coordination of inner-system

connections through interlocal agreements. The City conducts internal audits of the municipal water system to

determine areas that may be in need of repair and may be contributing to increased water consumption through

leaking pipes. Repairs are prioritized according to severity. The City has evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of

using inverted water rates to increase consumer water conservation and achieve its overall water conservation goals.


N314

Lake Alfred Water Conservation Project


Revenue



District

City of Lake Alfred 8,100 0 0 0 8,100 0

$18,589 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Begin Toilet Rebate Program 1/1/11

Complete Toilet Rebate Program 1/31/12

Submit Final Report 5/31/13


Status As Of:


N327

Riverwood CDD Reclaimed Water Interconnect with Charlotte

County UtilitiesProject Type Cooperative Funding

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement


Riverwood Community Development DistrictCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a high priority, contingent upon the Riverwood CDD executing a 20-year reuse agreement with Charlotte

County Utilities (CCU). The project will result in an offset of 453,750 gpd of groundwater. There is sufficient data

submitted to evaluate the project, it is within the basin board's statutory authority to fund, and it is not a result of a

permit requirement or enforcement action.

DescriptionThis project consists of design, permitting, and construction of reclaimed water infrastructure needed to provide

reclaimed water from an existing Charlotte County reclaimed water main to a storage pond at the Riverwood

Community. The project will deliver reclaimed water produced by Charlotte County Utilities to approximately 1,100

residents within the Riverwood Community Development District (RCDD) and will provide a delivery system to allow

the golf course additional reclaimed water to supplement their existing irrigation sources. The project will construct

approximately 5,000 linear feet of 12-inch transmission main and the telemetry and control valves needed to efficiently

manage flows being delivered to the existing 22.5 million gallon effluent holding pond.

BenefitsThis project will deliver reclaimed water produced by Charlotte County Utilities to approximately 1,100 residents and

allow the golf course additional reclaimed water to supplement their existing irrigation sources within the Riverwood

Community Development District (RCDD). The estimated flow for this project is 660,000 gpd. This will provide an

estimated groundwater offset of 330,000 gpd for residential and 123,750 gpd offset for the golf course. With additional

public education about watering, the RCDD plans to keep reclaimed flow around 450 gpd per home to assist the

District in meeting their 75% efficiency goal for reclaimed water.

Costs

The estimated total project cost is $700,000. Riverwood CDD County is requesting funding in the amount of $350,000,

or fifty percent, from the Peace River Basin Board in FY2011. The cost/benefit for the project cost using an 8 percent

annual interest rate amortized over 30 years is $0.51 per thousand gallons offset.


Riverwood Community Development District (RCDD) currently owns and operates a 0.499 MGD wastewater treatment

plant that serves the RCDD was well as some adjacent developments. Because the RCDD is already operating as a

utility, implementation of a reclaimed water billing function can be easily integrated within their current billing structure

and protocol. The RCDD regularly posts watering restriction notices at their Clubhouse, entrances, and Activity Center

to educate and inform their residents. The existing effluent holding pond for the RCDD Wastewater Treatment Plant

has a capacity of 22.5 million gallons. Records are unclear why this pond was oversized; however, discussions with

FDEP staff have confirmed the ability to co-mingle the reclaimed water from Charlotte County Utilities (CCU) and the

effluent from the RCDD wastewater treatment plant in this holding pond. A Preliminary Design Report (PDR) was

completed in July 2008. The PDR reviewed the hydraulics, alternative delivery methods, irrigation scheduling,

construction cost estimation, and pump station, filtration, and metering design elements. The RCDD already has a

secondary (irrigation) piping system installed throughout the community. The system is currently configured with direct

connections from the potable system for irrigation purposes. Working with CCU, RCDD will eliminate

cross-connections. RCDD will, at its own expense, will be responsible for short-length piping modifications, filtration

system, and reclaimed water re-pump station. The reclaimed water re-pump station will be constructed to energize the

existing internal reclaimed water distribution system. Pumping capacity was designed using an irrigation schedule that

was also developed in the PDR and based on historic usage. The irrigation schedule was based on a flowrate of 600

gallons per minute, provided two days per week of watering and included one day per week of complete shutdown for

maintenance. WUP # 10169.003


N327

Riverwood CDD Reclaimed Water Interconnect with Charlotte

County Utilities


Revenue



District

Riverwood CDD 350,000 0 0 0 350,000 0

$703,823 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Project Close-out & Operational Adjustments 8/1/10

Construction 12/1/10

Status As Of:


N328

Charlotte County Toilet Replacement Project - Phase III








Recommendation

Fund as a high priority. The project addresses the water supply and education priorities of the basin by using water

conservation as an alternative water supply measure to offset future public supply demands for Charlotte County

Utilities, which is located in the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA). This project will save water in the basin

in accordance with Section Six of the SWUCA Recovery Strategy. There was sufficient information provided to

evaluate the project and the cooperator has confirmed it will include the necessary matching funds in its capital budget

for FY2011. This project is within the District's statutory authority to fund and is not the result of a permit requirement

or enforcement action.

DescriptionThis project will replace existing high volume plumbing fixtures (toilets, showerheads and faucet aerators) with

water-saving fixtures. The project will replace high-volume toilets (pre-1994) with high-efficiency toilets (HETs) or ultra

low-volume toilets (ULVs) by offering 775 rebates of up to $100 per toilet to a combination of residential and

commercial customers. The project will also be offering to replace 775 showerheads and 775 faucet aerators with

low-flow devices (up to two showerheads and two aerators per residential unit). This is Phase III of the County's toilet

replacement program.

BenefitsIt is anticipated that the replaced toilets in residential households will save 12,159 gallons per toilet day (9.7 gallons per

person, per toilet, per day, x 2.18 people per household x 775 toilets) and, in a commercial setting, at least 7,200

gallons per toilet per day. (36 gallons per toilet per day x 200 toilets). The showerhead replacements will save 4,477

gallons per day (5.3 gallons per showerhead per day x 2.18 people per household x 775 showerheads) and the faucet

aerator replacements will save 6,842 gallons per day (8.1 gallons per day x 2.18 people per household x 775 aerators).

The total project savings is estimated to be 30,679 gallons per day or 11,197,689 gallons per year.

Costs

The total project cost is $114,020, and the Peace River Basin Board is requested to fund a 50 percent share, or

$57,010 in FY2011. The cost amortized at 8 percent over 20 years, was $1.07 per thousand gallons saved.

(Calculated using a weighted average based on the total benefit for the life of the project).


The goal of the project is to reduce the amount of water used in both residential and non-residential settings through

the installation of these low-volume fixtures. A contractor will administer the program at $140 per group of fixtures

(including rebate, showerhead and aerators (if applicable), administration and education). One year of account-level

water use data prior to and one year of water use data after the toilet installation will be collected as the raw data for

the water saving analysis. 5,872 potential participants have been identified in the District's 2010 Regional Water

Supply Plan. With these 775 rebates, approximately 5,000 locations remain available. CCU will provide actual billing

data, ensure 100 percent fixture inspection through the contractor and continue an education program designed to

assist customers in the long-term maintenance related to water savings, such as selecting proper replacement parts

for their HET or ULV toilet and proper maintenance necessary to ensure that each toilet remains a water-conserving

fixture over a 20-year life expectancy by focusing on leak detection and proper flapper replacement.


N328

Charlotte County Toilet Replacement Project - Phase III


Revenue



District

Charlotte County Utilities 57,010 0 0 0 57,010 0

$117,088 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Program Implementation 3/1/11

Distribution Report 4/1/12

Final Report 6/1/13


Status As Of:


N329

Mobile Irrigation Lab for Highlands County Soil and Water

Conservation DistrictProject Type Cooperative Funding

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply ConservationWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement


Highlands County Soil and Water Conservation DistrictCooperator(s)




Recommendation

Fund as a high priority. The project addresses water supply and education priorities of the basin by promoting and

maintaining potable water savings. There was sufficient information provided to evaluate the project and the

cooperator has confirmed it has included the necessary matching funds in its capital budget for FY2011. This project is

within the District's statutory authority to fund and is not the result of a permit requirement or enforcement action.

DescriptionThis project with the Highlands Soil and Water Conservation Service is for the operation of a Mobile Irrigation Lab that

will target urban landowners within the City of Sebring for participation in 35 new and follow-up irrigation evaluations

using both EPA WaterSense certified irrigation auditors and University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural

Sciences master gardeners. The project will include the inspection and installation of automatic irrigation shutoff

devices and the distribution of educational packets on outdoor water conservation practices. Rebates up to $175 per

evaluation will be offered to homeowners that participate and elect to put into place the recommended best

management practices identified in their irrigation system evaluation.

BenefitsThe project is estimated to save 8,400 gallons per day or 3.066 million gallons per year. The audits are expected to

save 4,900 gpd and the rain/soil moisture sensors may save up to 3,500 gallons per day.

Costs

The total project cost is $20,000 with the Peace River Basin Board requested to fund $13,335 in FY2011 and the

Highlands Soil and Water Conservation District funding $6,665. (This is a REDI county.) The cost amortized at 8%

over 5 years is $1.59 per 1,000 gallons saved.


The MIL for HSWCD is an ongoing project. This request is a continuation of last year's project. The MIL would benefit

and receive more exposure with funding for marketing, increased advertisement and a rebate program. The 1st phase

of the project targeted 35 audits. There are approximately 11,676 residential residents within the project area, with

1,116 single-family residential locations identified as potential participants in the program.


Revenue



District

Highlands County Soil and Water

Conservation Dist.

6,665 0 0 0 6,665 0

$23,158 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


December 2012


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Mobile Irrigation Lab for Highlands County Soil and Water

Conservation DistrictEnd rebate program for 2012 12/31/12

January 2011Marketing and advertisement 1/31/11

March 2011Begin rebate program 3/31/11

March 2011-December 2012Continue evaluations with rebate offers 12/31/12

Status As Of:


N331

Lake Tulane BMP Implementation


AORs Strategic InitiativesNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and RestorationWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement


Avon ParkCooperator(s)

Project Manager LOPEZ, MANNY

PECK, MICHAELTask Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a High priority. If implemented the project will provide stormwater treatment and reduce nutrient loads into

Lake Tulane. The project is consistent with the District's priorities for water quality improvement, particularly within

lakes of the Lake Wales Ridge. The project is within the District's statutory authority and is not the result of a permit

requirement or enforcement action.

DescriptionLake Tulane is located within the City of Avon Park and is another Ridge lake known for its good water clarity. Lake

Tulane receives runoff from a residential area that discharges directly into the lake through a series of street-end

pipes. This project involves constructing a series of exfiltration systems (e.g., French drains) and new inlets and weirs

to direct stormwater flow through the treatment system. Existing outfalls to the lake will be retrofitted with catchment

baskets to collect street debris and trash. The proposed stormwater treatment system will be located adjacent to the

lake on property owned by the City of Avon Park. The sandy soils along the lake offer the opportunity to provide

treatment through the installation of swales and underground drains that require little space.

BenefitsIf constructed, the proposed project would implement a series of BMP elements to capture and treat a large volume of

untreated stormwater, thereby reducing the annual load of pollutants and nutrients which enter Lake Tulane. The

proposed project would help protect and improve the water quality within the lake.

Costs

The preliminary estimate of total cost for the project is $394,500. For FY2011 the Peace River Basin Board is

requested to budget $394,500. Ultimately, the basin will only fund 75% of the total project cost (currently estimated as

$295,875). As a REDI community, the funding match from the City of Avon Park is anticipated to be 25 percent of the

estimated project cost, or approximately $98,625. The basin will recover these costs through a revenue agreement

with the City of Avon Park. Updated cost estimates will be calculated during the final design phase of the project. The

funding amounts shown in the table below include staff salaries and travel charges.


The proposed BMP treatment for Lake Tulane is estimated to infiltrate 80% of annual runoff from the directly

connected impervious portion of the subbasin along Lake Boulevard, and 75% from the subbasin along W. Cornell

Street. The estimated annual Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and Total Phosphorus (TP) load reductions from the

proposed BMP are 2,137 pounds (TSS) and 21.2 pounds (TP), respectively.


Revenue



Lk Tulane - BMP Imp (N331) 98,582 0 0 0 98,582 0

$399,857 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


N331

Lake Tulane BMP Implementation


1. Design and PermittingBegin Design and Permitting 10/1/10


2. Project ConstructionBegin Construction 11/30/11


Status As Of:


N122

Implementation of BMPs Saddle Creek Watershed






Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a medium priority. This project is implementation of BMPs. The BMPs will protect, enhance, and restore water

quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. A senior administrator has provided confirmation that the

County will budget the project for FY2009 funding. Implementation of BMPs includes design, development of

construction documents, construction permitting, land acquisition, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the

BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. Future funding may be required to complete construction of the

BMPs.

DescriptionThis Implementation of BMPs project is associated with one the original multi-year funded watershed projects initiated

while the District was developing guidelines and specifications for the Watershed Management Program. A Watershed

Management Plan was developed for the Saddle Creek Basin. After reviewing the BMPs proposed in the plan, County

staff decided to concentrate on the maintenance activities due to the cost to benefit evaluation of the flood protection

BMPs. Over the past few years the County has performed maintenance activities throughout the basin, and has

concentrated on bank stabilization along the Lake Parker outfall canal that flows from Lake Parker to Saddle Creek

Park. Phase I addressed the most downstream section of the outfall where severe erosion was occurring. The County

obtained easements, developed a plan for bank stabilization, and constructed the Phase I improvements in 2006. The

County also performed design and permitting of Phase II improvements to control erosion and undercutting of the

canel bottom upstream and downstream of the Phase I Improvements. Construction of the Phase II improvements is

anticipated to be complete in 2010. The County is requesting FY2011 funding to design and permit Phase III of the

project, which involves the installation of improvements in the canal sections located between the Phase I and Phase II

improvements, and on either side of Fish Hatchery Road. A section of ditch that conveys runoff from Hardin Combee

Road to the Lake Parker outfall canal will also be improved.

BenefitsThe project includes construction of BMPs in the Lake Parker Outfall system to maintain conveyance capcity and

reduce errosion of the sidebanks, undercutting of the channel bottom, and the transport of sediments.

Costs

The projected cost for this project is anticipated to be $4,200,000. The District's share is $2,100,000. In FY2009,

$540,000 was budgeted for the construction of BMPs in the Lake Parker outfall system. The original project budget in

the agreement, $540,000 ($270,000 District's share), was based on the preliminary design. The County received

construction bids in April 2009, and estimated the project costs would be approximately $550,000 more than the

original budget. As a result, the County requested that $550,000 ($275,000 District's share) be transferred from the

Saddlebag Lake Watershed project (L674) to the Saddle Creek Watershed project (N122) to cover the cost increase.

At their June 6, 2009 meeting, the Pease River Basin Board approved the transfer of $275,000 from the Saddlebag

Lake Watershed project to the Saddle Creek Watershed project. The District's fiscal year 2009 budget was revised

accordingly. For FY2011, the County is requesting $200,000 ($100,000 District's share) for design and permitting of

erosion control measures for the section of the outfall canal located between the two previously improved areas.

Future funding will be requested and ranked for construction and related construction engineering and inspection

costs. When each task is completed the project budget will be refined based on the information developed.


N122

Implementation of BMPs Saddle Creek Watershed


Revenue

020 Peace River Basin 652,899 0 275,000 273,825 102,667 1,407


District

Polk County Natural Resources 645,000 0 0 545,000 100,000 0

$1,297,899 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Implemenation Phase IIStart Construction - Phase II area 9/30/09

1. Implementation Phase IIBidding and Contractor Selection - Phase II area 7/31/09

Land Acquisition - Phase II area 9/30/09

Complete Construction - Phase II area 12/31/12

2. Implementation Phase IIIStart Construction - Phase III area 1/9/12

Design and permitting - Phase III area 1/9/12

Complete Construction - Phase III area 1/31/13


The Expenditure Agreement was executed on January 21, 2009. The Phase II project activities have been permitted, and

the work is fully funded. The project involves the construction of bank stabilization measures in the Lake Parker Outfall

System that conveys water from the lake to Saddle Creek. The project budget in the agreement, $540,000 ($270,000

District's share), was based on the preliminary design. The County received construction bids in April 2009, and

estimates the project costs will be approximately $550,000 more than the original budget. In December 2006, the District

entered into an agreement with Polk County for the Saddlebag Lake Watershed Implementation of Best Management

Practices (BMPs) project (L674). The project involves the design, permitting, and construction of conveyance

improvements to enhance flood protection. The total project budget in the agreement, $2,100,000 ($1,050,000 District

share), was based upon the preliminary design. As of this writing, construction is substantially complete. County staff

indicate the total cost of the project will be less than budgeted. As a result, the County requested that $550,000

($275,000 District's share) be transferred from the Saddlebag Lake Watershed project (L674) to the Saddle Creek

Watershed project (N122) to cover the cost increase. At their June 6, 2009 meeting, the Pease River Basin Board

approved the transfer of $275,000 from the Saddlebag Lake Watershed project to the Saddle Creek Watershed project.

The District's fiscal year 2009 budget has been revised accordingly. Construction of the FY2009 improvements will be

completed in 2010. FY2011 funding will be used for design and permitting of erosion control improvements in another

section of the Lake Parker outfall canal, called the Phase III area. No further actions are needed to expedite this project

at this time. $463,558 has been invoiced to date, of which $287,044.27 has been paid.


N272

Environmental Education Center on Lake Wales Ridge


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply ConservationWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and MonitoringNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration


Archbold Biological StationCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a Medium priority. The Archbold Biological Station has a tradition of offering high-quality educational and

research programs on its 8,840-acre Florida scrub preserve in Highlands County. The cooperator also works jointly

with the District on conducting Lake Annie sampling and monitoring the District's ROMP 14 well. Located at the south

end of the Lake Wales Ridge watershed, the Station serves seven counties, four of which are in the SWFWMD -

Highlands, DeSoto, Hardee and Polk. The cooperator is requesting $478,200 to add to the $3 million already raised

toward contruction of a state-of-the-art environmental education center on the site. The new center would allow the

Station to expand its education to K-12 students, agencies and conservation groups, the general public and

community leaders. Advantages to the Peace River Basin Board include the center's location on Lake Wales Ridge,

an important recharge area for the District. The center is located in an area with no other environmental education

centers in the immediate vicinity. The building itself will incorporate features that both provide and demonstrate water

conservation and water quality protection. The medium ranking reflects staff's concerns about project costs and its

somewhat limited focus on water. Staff's major concerns are costs associated with a variety of high-end exhibits that

include capital expenditures beyond the scope of education projects (pervious pavement, low-flow fixtures, cistern,

construction of a gazebo, audio visual equipment, camera, monitors and others). The projected cost to the District of

$15.69 per visitor is three times the average cost per person of other public education projects proposed for FY2011

cooperative funding. The somewhat limited focus on water stems from the Center's traditional focus on Florida scrub

habitat. Although the conceptual plan includes water resources in several of the proposed exhibits and displays,

education about water resources is not mentioned in the goals or objectives of the new Adrian Archbold Learning

Center.

DescriptionThis Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) project proposes to build the Adrian Archbold Center on the cooperator's

8,840-acre Florida scrub preserve in Highlands County to host additional environmental education programs. Archbold

Biological Station is an independent, not-for-profit organization offering programs in ecological research, education and

conservation. The cooperator is building a state-of-the-art facility and is seeking District support to assist with exhibits,

signage and water conservation features for the Center. The Center will allow the cooperator to enhance Archbold's

existing education programs for K-12 students, agencies, conservation groups, the general public and community

leaders. Archbold lies at the southern end of the Lake Wales Ridge watershed in the District's Peace River Basin. Its

K-12 and public education programs serve Highlands, DeSoto, Hardee, and Polk counties, as well as three counties

within the South Florida Water Management District. The project will enhance education programs at the new Center,

specifically for natural systems (Florida scrub), water quality, and water supply. Funding for education is sought for

interpretative signage, displays and exhibits. Secondarily, the cooperator is seeking funding for building and

landscaping features that will serve both as demonstration projects and to reduce water supply needs by 45%

(building) and 100% (landscaping), thus contributing to water conservation, alternative water supply and water quality

protection. These features include costs for Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM, rainwater harvesting, wastewater

innovation and permeable paving. Evaluation encompasses rigorous formative and summative instruments to assess

changes in knowledge, attitude, and behavior for K-12 and public participants, and documentation of water

conservation.

BenefitsThe project will provide an enhanced educational experience for visitors to the Archbold Center to learn about the

importance of Lake Wales Ridge and Florida scrub habitat. The state-of-the-art building, exhibits and signage will

provide visitors with new opportunities to experience hands-on environmental edcuation with a goal of fostering

personal connection to the site leading to understanding and appreciation of the natural environment and the important


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Environmental Education Center on Lake Wales Ridge

role water plays in it. Other benefits include rigorous evaluation to assess changes in knowledge, atttitude and

behavior for K-12 and public participants and documented water savings.

Costs

The total proposed cost of the FY2011 program is $4,300,000, with the District requested to contribute $478,200

(Peace River Basin Board). District funds are being requested for exhibits, interpretive signage, a/v equipment, video

production, construction of a gazebo, plantings and purchase and installation of permeable pavement and

components of a cistern. Cost benefit to the District at $478,200 (estimated for 5 years) to be $3.92 per contact hour

based on 6,097 user days per year at average of 4 hours per day. The program is projected to reach as many as

30,485 people over a five-year period (standard life expectancy of exhibits) at a cost to the District of $15.69 per visitor

based on the original amount of $478,200, more than three times the average cost of other public education projects

proposed for FY2011 cooperative funding.


Revenue


$478,944 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding

Status As Of:


N316

Zolfo Springs - WMPlan Zolfo Springs




Zolfo SpringsCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as Medium priority. This project will perform elements of the Watershed Management Program. Completing

elements of the District's Watershed Management Program is a District strategic priority, which provides an

implementation framework to manage the water resource. The program assists local governments the regulation of

land use, and stormwater management within a specific watershed. The Cooperator submitted the project for REDI

consideration.

DescriptionThis is a multi-year funded project to perform the 1) Topographic information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed

Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Zolfo Springs/Alligator

Branch Watershed. The watershed covers a total area of approximately 22 square miles and is located in Hardee

County. The watershed management plan will be used to address flood protection and water quality issues.

Topographic information includes the acquisition of data and development of the terrain features in the Geodatabase

to be used in the Watershed Evaluation. The Watershed Evaluation includes collection of existing data, GIS

processing of the terrain features to establish catchments and connectivity, field reconnaissance, refinement of the

terrain features and development of the hydraulic element point features. The Watershed Management Plan element

includes: development of watershed parameters for a specific use, GIS processing, computer modeling, floodplain and

water quality analysis, peer review, public notification/meeting, surface water resource assessment, establishment of

LOS, and BMP alternative analysis.

With FY2011 funding the stormwater structures inventory and evaluation will be completed and a five year capital

improvement plan will be developed. Work will include the following tasks: field reconnaissance and data acquisition,

initial evaluation of the existing structures, prepare the cost estimates for the improvements and prioritize based on the

most cost effective results. This is a single-year funded project that will require future cooperative funding requests

and agreements for the Implementation of BMPs and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. The

Stormwater Structure Inventory and Evaluation Program includes three major elements: documentation of the physical

location of the existing structures; evaluation of the conditions of the structures and recommended improvements

based on the previously developed Town of Zolfo Watershed Management Plan (WMP), and development of a five

year Capital improvement plan to implement those improvements. The Town of Zolfo Springs WMP included a Best

Management Practices (BMP) alternative analysis that will serve as guideline for development of the project which is

intended to achieve watershed protection, enhance and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving

flood protection.







Costs

The total budget amount for this project is $20,000, of which the District's share is $15,000 from the Peace River

Basin, the Town will contribute $5,000. Future funding for Best Management Practices will be required and requested

as a seperate project. Town of Zolfo Springs is a REDI community and pays 25% of the projects total cost. The

Districts match is 75% of the total project cost.




and Models. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the District's Strategic Priorities. A


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Zolfo Springs - WMPlan Zolfo Springs

cooperative funding revenue agreement with Zolfo Springs will be developed to complete the WMP elements through

the Watershed Management Plan. The District will manage the project and enter into purchase orders and

agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for the

Implementation of BMPs and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Cooperator submitted the project

for Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) consideration.


Revenue



Zolfo Springs - WS Mgmt Plan (N316) 5,000 0 0 0 5,000 0

$23,527 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Inventory and Evaluation-4 months,Capital Improvement Plan - 2 monthEvaluation completed by May 1, 2011 7/1/11

Status As Of:


N248

Polk County-Wide Cooperative Rain Sensor Rebate






Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a low priority. While the project addresses conservation and education priorities of the basins, it appears to be

premature as the FY2010 District funded project has not yet begun, and the results will not be available until 2012. The

project appears to be effective in that there is an opportunity to significantly reduce outdoor water use and each rain

sensor will be inspected for proper installation. There was sufficient information provided to evaluate the project and

the cooperator has confirmed it will make a formal budget request for the necessary matching funds in its FY2011

budget. This project is within the District's statutory authority to fund and is not the result of a permit requirement or

enforcement action.

DescriptionThis is a cooperative project with all Polk County municipalities to provide financial incentives to encourage all

municipal utility customers to install rain sensors on all automatic irrigation systems installed before 1991. Eligible

customers will receive up to a $50 rebate per sensor. It is estimated that 4,630 rain sensors will be installed

county-wide. The rebates will be offered to single-family, multi-family, and commercial customers throughout all 17

municipalities and 6 regions of Polk County Utilities. A contracted inspection company will verify correct installation of

the rain sensors prior to issuance of rebate checks. This program will be available to both potable and reuse irrigation

water consumers. A "Saving Water" packet will be included with the rebate package. Suggested inclusions from the

Water Management District are: "Saving water Indoors", "Saving water Outdoors", and "Retrofitting". In-house

publication, "Checking your water meter for hidden leaks", and a magnet with "Tips for your Irrigation System".

BenefitsBased on a savings rate of 100 gallons per day (gpd) per sensor, the project is estimated to save 0.46 mgd of water.

Costs

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $420,000 and the District is requested to fund $210,000. Funding

budgeted in FY2011 includes $13,200 from the Green Swamp Basin (General Fund), $41,400 from the Hillsborough

River Basin Board, $29,980 from the Alafia River Basin Board, and $125,420 from the Peace River Basin Board, for a

total of $210,000. The cost benefit amortized at 8 percent over 5 years is $0.60 per thousand gallons saved.


This is PCU's second rain sensor rebate program with the District. The results from the previously funded ongoing

project (FY2010-N161) will not be available until late 2012.


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Polk County-Wide Cooperative Rain Sensor Rebate


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 13,200 0 0 0 13,200 0





District

Polk County Utilities 210,000 0 0 0 210,000 0

$420,000 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Re-design advertising program from N161 11/12/10

Execute Agreement with District 12/31/10

Begin Advertising 1/3/11

Begin Rebate Program 1/31/11

Complete Rebate Program 9/30/12

Draft Distribution Report to District 10/30/12

Status As Of:


N262

Crystal Lake Stormwater Retrofit Improvements






Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Rank as a low priority. A senior administrator has provided confirmation that the City will budget the project for

FY2011. The application was ranked 17 of 17 submitted for cooperative funding by the cooperator. Proposed

improvements are intended to collect and treat runoff from about 100 acres. Design and permitting have not been

completed, although County staff are confident the proposed pond improvements will be permittable. Future funding

will be needed to construct the improvements.

DescriptionThis project is to perform the Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of the District's

Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Crystal Lake area located within the Saddle Creek watershed in Polk

County. 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. The project will provide water quality treatment for about 100 acres of existing developed

area prior to discharging to Crystal Lake. For FY2011, the County requested funding for the following tasks: design

and construction permitting, land acquisition, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and

construction engineering and inspection. The project involves installing several inlets and several hundred feet of

storm sewer; along North Crystal Lake Drive in Lakeland, Polk County to eliminate several sources of erosion and the

discharge of sediments directly into Crystal Lake. Additional water quality treatment will be provided by capturing runoff

from 63 acres of untreated developed area, and conveying it to an existing pond constructed as a stormwater retrofit

project for treating an adjacent drainage sub-basin. The pond was constructed in 1992 as a water quality treatment

facility to serve approximately 37 acres of existing mixed use land. The contributing drainage area is primarily

residential but also includes a middle school and several commercial and light industrial facilities. The pond was

designed to function as a wet detention treatment system but only a portion of the proposed contributory storm sewer

was constructed due to funding cuts. This project will provide the necessary improvements to address the area

originally proposed for retrofitting. During the majority of smaller rainfall events, relatively little stormwater is actually

discharged into the pond and large portions of it simply bypass the pond and drain directly to the lake. The current

project will correct the storm sewer inadequacies to convey a much larger total drainage basin to the pond than goes

there now. The existing pond berm will be raised one to two feet to provide substantially greater treatment volume and

freeboard capacity than exists currently. The existing pond control structure will be modified and wetland vegetation

will be planted in the pond to provide a greater water quality benefit to the system before discharging into Crystal Lake

immediately to the south.

BenefitsThe project will address level of service deficiencies by adding storage within the improvement area. The stormwater

management storage area will improve water quality by removing sediments and pollutants from the stormwater runoff.

Costs

The projected cost for this project is $187,168. The District's share is $93,584.


N262

Crystal Lake Stormwater Retrofit Improvements


Revenue



District

Polk County Natural Resources 93,584 0 0 0 93,584 0

$187,351 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Project constructionRequests bids for project construction 12/1/10

Initiate site work 3/15/11

Status As Of:


N268

Watershed Education Classroom


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality MonitoringNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and RestorationWater Supply Conservation

Basin(s) Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Peace River, Manasota

The Florida Aquarium, Inc.Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as low priority. This new project proposed by The Florida Aquarium is to repurpose existing space to feature one

classroom showcasing the Tampa Bay watershed. Several educational freshwater tanks and a wall mural will be

placed in the classroom as teaching tools for the estimated 3,100 annual classroom visitors. Classroom exhibits would

be used with educational programming and a new curriculum guide would be developed. While the exhibits would be

an enhancement to the Aquarium's existing classroom space, the benefit to the District is limited. This project's low

ranking reflects the high cost and limited use and value of the exhibits. Only those participating in programming, not all

aquarium visitors, would see the exhibits. The District's cost per participant contact hour ($4.65) pro-rated over the

expected 5-year life of the exhibits is 58% higher than the average of youth education projects.

DescriptionThis Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) project proposes to educate teachers and students about Florida's water

resources and natural environment through re-design of existing space into a watershed classroom inside The Florida

Aquarium. Currently, there is greater demand for the cooperator's on-site programming than the available classroom

space can meet. To increase capacity for conservation education, the cooperator will repurpose existing space to

create a suite of dedicated classrooms with environmental themes. One classroom will showcase an element of the

Florida water story: the Tampa Bay watershed. The goal of the proposed Watershed Classroom is to create an

educational space that enhances study of the watershed. To bring the stages of the watershed to life, the new

classroom would feature interactives, exhibits of freshwater and estuary habitats, touch tanks and a mural of the

ecosystems that comprise the watershed. The cooperator anticipates that on an annual basis up to 3,000 students

from elementary through high school will participate in age-appropriate watershed education programs in the

classroom, as well as 100 teachers in professional development workshops.The Florida Aquarium has submitted an

RFP for bids to local architecture firms, with a deadline for responses of December 30, 2009. Estimates for the entire

education wing budget total $2 million. Success will be measured by completing the classroom according to planned

milestones, as well as the results of feedback from program participants. The proposed project includes: (1) A bi-level

river tank (including two tanks) spanning the length of one wall. Featuring running water, live animals and plants found

in our rivers, a tall tank that is flush with the wall will function as an exhibit. A second lower tank in front will hold water

and be accessible for children's hands-on activities. This will create opportunities for programs that illustrate

engineering, physics and physical processes. (2) Behind the tanks, an original wall mural will illustrate the different

habitats that make up the watershed. (3) Additional classroom components will connect children to their environment,

such as a "Where Are You in the Watershed?" interactive. (4) Individual tanks will bring other freshwater and estuary

habitats to life, like the bay.

BenefitsThe proposed project aligns well with the District's mission to foster increased environmental stewardship of our

freshwater resources. Over the course of five years, these features will directly benefit an estimated 15,500 teachers

and students in watershed education programs. While the current educational programming primarily reaches students

and teachers throughout Hillsborough County, it also draws schools from Polk, Pinellas, Pasco and Manatee counties.

Costs

The total proposed cost of the new FY2011 program is $216,000, with the District requested to contribute $108,000

(Alafia River $25,920; Hillsborough River $54,000; Coastal Rivers $5,400; Pinellas-Anclote River $6,480;

Withlacoochee River $5,400; Peace River $5,400; Manasota $5,400). The dollar amount allocated per basin is

determined by the number of participants projected to participate in the programming from each basin. District funding

is requested for 3 tanks used as exhibits, interactive software development and a custom wall mural. The program

proposes to reach 3,000 students and 100 teachers during one year and 15,500 pro-rated over 5 years, the typical life

span of an exhibit. The cost to the District $6.97 per person is lower than average; however, the cost per contact hour

($4.65) 58% higher than average.


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Watershed Education Classroom


Revenue



015 Coastal Rivers Basin 5,400 0 0 0 5,400 0

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 6,480 0 0 0 6,480 0

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 5,400 0 0 0 5,400 0


021 Manasota Basin 5,400 0 0 0 5,400 0


District

The Florida Aquarium, Inc. 108,000 0 0 0 108,000 0

$216,000 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding

Status As Of:


N280

Hydrologic Studies in the Vicinity of Winter Haven, Florida


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Regional Water Supply PlanningNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration



Project Manager BASSO, RON

Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a low priority. The applicant only proposes 25 percent matching funds and does not meet the 50 percent

threshold for cooperatively funded projects. In addition, the applicant proposes to utilize information gained from this

project to support the concept of storing more water in the Winter Haven chain-of-lakes to further recharge the Upper

Floridan aquifer. This project, as it is currently scoped, will provide little additional information to evaluate the

relationship of increased lake levels on aquifer recharge. The USGS already publishes annual May and September

potentiometric surface maps of the District so funding new ones for this project is duplicative. No new data collection is

proposed in this request and the District already has modeling tools to more fully address these water resource issues.

This project approach is also premature because the District is funding a similar methodology in the Tampa Bay

wellfield area to explore using potentiometric surface mapping, GIS, and LIDAR information. It would be prudent to

wait to see how successful this approach is prior to appropriating funds for this work. This project is within the District's

statutory authority to fund and is not the result of a permit requirement or enforcement action.

DescriptionThe City of Winter Haven is located in the Peace Creek and Lower Chain of Lakes drainage basins, which make up

about 11 percent of the Peace River watershed. These two drainage basins include more than 100 lakes. Many of the

lakes have surface-water connections, and they provide substantial amounts of recharge to the underlying aquifers.

There are several data gaps related to water-use sustainability that could be addressed by the USGS in cooperative

studies with the City of Winter Haven. The project consists of creating two potentiometric surface maps of September

2010 and May 2011 and a change map in water levels between these two dates. In addition, a detailed recharge map

of the Winter Haven Ridge would be created based on analysis of existing data. Finally, hydrologic modeling of surface

flows will be performed using a GIS in conjunction with LIDAR data. All of the analyses would be summarized in a

report produced by the USGS.

BenefitsThe project would supplement existing data regarding the elevation of the potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan

aquifer in the Winter Haven Area. Additional data on recharge and surface flows will increase our knowledge of the

system.

Costs

This is expected to be a two-year project that is cooperatively-funded between the USGS, the City of Winter Haven,

and the Peace River Basin. The total project cost is expected to be $400,000 with the Peace River Basin funding

$150,000, the City of Winter Haven $50,000, and the USGS funding $200,000. FY2011 expenditures are $75,000 for

the Peace River Basin, $25,000 for the City of Winter Haven, and $100,000 for the USGS.


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Hydrologic Studies in the Vicinity of Winter Haven, Florida


Revenue



District

City of Winter Haven 50,000 25,000 0 0 25,000 0

United States Geological Survey 200,000 100,000 0 0 100,000 0

$325,000 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding

Status As Of:


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PRMRWSA Water Supply Construction & Operations Educational

VideoProject Type Cooperative Funding

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyWater Supply Regional Water Supply Planning




Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a low priority. Although the District recognizes the signficant value of the reservoir, staff ranks this project low

priority for several reasons. While the project's promotional benefit to the cooperator is obvious, the benefit to the

District is less clear. In addition, based on staff's experience, interest in the subject matter may be overestimated by

the cooperator. Although water managers would no doubt find a documentary on the building of a reservoir to be

"interesting and entertaining," members of the general public and students would be less likely to do so. Ideas for

placement of the documentary on various television venues are discussed in the proposal, but there there is no clear

indication that the documentary would be broadcast on those channels. There is also no evidence in the proposal that

schools have agreed or would agree to use use the video in the targeted "50% of local junior high and high schools in

the service area." The last concern is with cost. Staff estimates the costs for the $85,000 project are significantly

higher than would be expected.

DescriptionThis Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) project proposes to use existing video and photographs from the recently

completed six billion gallon reservoir and 24 mgd expansion of the Peace River Water Treatment Facilities, and new

video of Peace River water treatment facility operations to develop a 30-minute educational documentary video. The

proposed target audience for the documentary is schools, local community programming including public access

channels throughout the four-county region, as well as venues such as The Learning Channel, etc. The documentary

would show how a large above-ground earthen reservoir and a major expansion at a conventional surface water

treatment facilities are completed from start to finish, including explanations of the function of components of the

reservoir and water treatment facility. New interviews and video would also be taken at the now operating facilities to

supplement existing footage and also to show how this system serves the drinking water needs of the public in an

environmentally sustainable manner.

BenefitsThe project proposes to create a video featuring the construction of the reservoir as a successful model for developing

cost-effective, sustainable water supplies.

Costs

The total proposed cost of the FY2011 project is $85,000, with the District requested to contribute $42,500 (Governing

Board $21,250; Manasota $15,300 and Peace River $5,950).The cooperator estimates the project will reach 100,000

residents at a cost to the District of $0.85 per person.


Revenue


021 Manasota Basin 15,300 0 0 0 15,300 0


District

PRMRWSA 42,500 0 0 0 42,500 0

$63,750 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


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Surface Water Quality Data and Education Program


AORs Strategic InitiativesNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and MonitoringFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementWater Quality Water Quality Monitoring




Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as low priority. The District recognizes that Water Atlas projects serve as good resources for the community and

has funded Atlas projects in the past that have added new features for educators, scientific personnel and the public.

Historically, staff has not recommended funding for annual and likely ongoing maintenance of this online tool. This

project consists of maintenance for the Polk County Water Atlas with an emphasis on marketing its water quality

monitoring tool to teachers and students visiting the Nature Discovery Center to garner a larger audience. The

applicant projects 6,200 annual visitors to the web site based on 2008 user data. Staff prefers not to join the applicant,

however, in the assumption that these are unique visitors, making cost benefit difficult to determine but likely

significantly higher than the $4.84 per person based on reaching 6,200 visitors to the site. Staff will offer to promote

the site through its own programs and resources and feels other agencies who are being asked to partner would be

likely to do the same. As this site already exists, and the District will offer to provide in-kind promotion, staff does not

recommend funding ongoing maintenance of this project.

DescriptionThis project consists of maintenance of a functioning Water Atlas web interface developed to provide environmental

data and education on lakes and streams throughout Polk County, Florida. The product is currently a fully functional

interactive web site developed and maintained through the University of South Florida. The information is available for

use by governmental agencies for surface water management to address both water quality and water levels,

consultants for assisting municipalities in addressing TMDL issues, educators to enhance science curricula and for

educational purposes by the general public.

This phase of the project focuses on updating the existing web site information and continued maintenance for a

period of one year from October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011. Polk County staff currently provides updates to

the University on the physical characteristics in an agreed upon format in order to keep the information current. Water

quality information data is to be obtained from several data collection agencies including Polk County, the SWFWMD,

and the University of Florida Lakewatch program. The cost of equipment, software maintenance, and data

management by the University is included under the scope of this project.

BenefitsThe data provided on the Atlas includes water quality, real time data on lake water levels and stream gauge readings,

lake bottom contour maps, stage-storage lake volume data and rainfall. Pictures and geophysical descriptions are also

included for each of the lakes. The server provides access to publications and documents related to water quality and

lakes management.

Costs

The total proposed cost of the FY2011 project is $30,000, with the District requested to contribute $15,000 (Alafia

River $1,650; Hillsborough River $2,250 and Peace River $11,100). Based on web visit projections by the cooperator

of 6,200 annually, the cost per person reached is estimated at $4.84 per person, which falls in the average range.

However unique visits would give an accurate cost benefit.


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Surface Water Quality Data and Education Program


Revenue





District

City of Lakeland 5,000 0 0 0 5,000 0

City of Winter Haven 5,000 0 0 0 5,000 0

Lakes Education/Action Drive 2,500 0 0 0 2,500 0

Polk County 2,500 0 0 0 2,500 0

$30,000 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding

Status As Of:


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Hardee - FEMA Map Modernization

Project Type FEMA/Map Mod.



Bowling Green, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Hardee County, Zolfo Springs,

Wauchula

Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is to perform map modernization which includes 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation,

and 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the

Hardee County Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 637 square miles and is located in

Hardee County. The watershed faces flood damage and water quality issues. With FY2005 funding the work on the

Map Modernization will begin and County-wide Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps will be produced. In addition to the

DFIRM production, this project will also include five Watershed Management Plans (WMPs). WMPs will be performed

in the these priority watersheds: Alligator Branch, Buzzards Roost Run, City of Wauchula, Upper Horse Creek, and

Thompson Branch.








Costs

The total budget amount for this project is $737,000. FEMA will contribute $737,000. With FY2005 funding the work on

the Map Modernization will begin. When each element is completed the project budget will be refined based on the

information gathered. Future funding will be required for the Watershed Evaluation of other watersheds to complete

the survey, watershed modeling development, floodplain analysis, LOS, surface water resource assessment, and

alternate analysis of BMPs. Approximately $75,000 of the District's FY2009 funding under B206 will be used for public

workshops to present the completed Watershed Management Plans, which will be incorporated into the new

countywide FIRMs.





Management (CWM) initiative strategies. The District is cooperating with FEMA to modernize the flood insurance rate

maps (FIRMs) in Hardee County. Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs

representing this watershed. Staff has worked with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to improve

and formalize the District's relationship with a federal agency that shares flood protection responsibilities. FEMA and

the District executed a Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Memorandum of Agreement on September 14, 2001.

As a CTP, the District is eligible for federal grants and matching funds to further efforts to modernize the flood

insurance rate maps (FIRMs). Funds will be used to perform elements of the District's Watershed Management

Program (WMP) within Hardee county. The District will execute a Mapping Activity Statement with FEMA that

identifies costs, responsibilities, and specific activities to complete the FEMA Map Modernization effort for watersheds

in Hardee county. The District will coordinate with the local government(s), will manage the project, and will enter into

purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. With FEMA funding several tasks of the Watershed

Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan elements for priority watersheds within Hardee county will be

accomplished. Watersheds will be prioritized based on the needs of the local governments and the District. Because

of funding constraints some watersheds will not be studied in detail. The risk information from the current FIRMs will

be transferred to the modernized, digital maps. These watersheds will be studied in detail when additional funding is

available through the cooperative funding process. Work on the Watershed Management Plan element for the priority

watersheds will include the following tasks: survey, data management and development of watershed parameters,


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GIS processing, computer modeling, and floodplain analysis. Development of countywide, digital FIRMs and outreach

for the successful adoption of the FIRMs will also be performed. When each element is completed the project budget

will be refined based on the information gathered. Future cooperative funding request(s) will be required to complete

remaining Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan tasks (e.g. LOS determination, surface water

resource assessment, and BMP alternative analysis).


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 39,672 0 400 35,092 4,180 0


FEMA Coop Tech Partner Agreemnt 737,000 0 0 737,000 0 0

$776,672 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesCooperating Tech. Partners Memorandum of Agreement 9/14/01 9/14/01

Cooperating Technical Partners Agreement Executed 8/12/02 8/12/02

Mapping Activity Statement Executed 9/30/05 12/20/05

Develop Scoping Consultant Agreement 11/7/05 11/7/05

Draft Consultant Agreement to Management Services 11/7/05 11/7/05


Scoping Consultant Contract Execution 12/30/05 1/12/06

Scoping Consultant Notice to Proceed 12/30/05 2/1/06

Scoping Consultant Contract Termination 7/21/06 12/15/06

DFIRM Consultant Contract Executed 4/15/07 3/28/07

Alligator Branch WMP Consultant (K&S) Contract Executed 5/15/07 6/6/07

Thompson Branch WMP Consultant (K&S) Contract Executed 5/22/07 6/6/07

City of Wauchula WMP Consultant (K&S) Contract Executed 6/1/07 6/6/07

Buzzards Roost Run WMP Consultant Contract Executed 6/15/07 6/19/07

Horse Creek WMP Consultant Contract Executed 7/1/07 7/16/07

2. Digital Topographical InformationBegin DTI for Alligator Branch 6/21/07 6/21/07

Begin DTI for City of Wauchula 6/21/07 6/21/07

Begin DTI for Thompson Branch 6/21/07 6/21/07

Begin DTI for Buzzards Roost Run 7/15/07 8/9/07

Begin DTI for Horse Creek 7/21/07 9/17/07 10/1/07

Complete DTI for Alligator Branch 9/7/07 8/30/07

Complete DTI for City of Wauchula 9/7/07 8/30/07

Complete DTI for Thompson Branch 9/7/07 8/30/07

Complete DTI for Buzzards Roost Run 10/1/07 2/8/08

Complete DTI for Horse Creek 10/7/07 12/12/07

3. Watershed EvaluationBegin WE for City of Wauchula Watershed 9/1/07 8/30/07

Begin WE for Alligator Branch 9/1/07 8/30/07

Begin WE for Thompson Branch & City of Wauchula Watersheds 9/1/07 8/30/07

Begin WE for Buzzards Roost Run 9/21/07 2/1/08

Begin WE for Horse Creek 10/1/07 12/1/07

Complete WE for City of Wauchula Watershed 1/21/08 12/19/07


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Complete WE for Alligator Branch 1/21/08 12/19/07

Complete WE for Thompson Branch & City of Wauchula Watersheds 1/21/08 12/19/07

Complete WE for Buzzards Roost Run 2/15/08 5/31/08 5/20/09

Complete WE for Horse Creek 2/21/08 3/31/08 4/9/08

4. Watershed Management PlanBegin WMP for Thompson Branch & City of Wauchula Watersheds 1/7/08 2/1/08

Begin WMP for Alligator Branch 1/7/08 2/1/08

Begin WMP for City of Wauchula Watershed 1/7/08 2/1/08

Begin WMP for Buzzards Roost Run 1/31/08 5/15/08 8/21/09

Begin WMP for Horse Creek 2/7/08 2/1/08

Complete WMP for Alligator Branch 6/21/08 10/2/09

Complete WMP for Thompson Branch & City of Wauchula Watersheds 6/21/08 10/14/09

Complete WMP for Buzzards Roost Run 7/15/08 11/19/09

Complete WMP for Horse Creek 7/21/08 12/24/09

Preliminary DFIRM and FIS Report 12/15/08 9/30/10

Post-Preliminary Processing 10/15/09 9/30/11


Status History: The Mapping Activity Statement (MAS) was executed on December 20, 2005 by the Executive Director

and FEMA's Regional Project Officer. The Scoping Meeting was conducted on July 17, 2006 in the City of Wauchula's

Government Building. Representatives of the SWFWMD, Hardee County, City of Wauchula, and City of Zolfo Springs

attended the scoping meeting. Participants were asked to identify areas of particular concern for their community.

Hardee County, City of Wauchula, and City of Zolfo Springs were also asked to execute a Community Partner

Memorandum of Agreement to confirm their commitment to work with the District and the FEMA to produce updated,

digital FIRM maps for their community. The Scoping Report has been completed and the MOAs between the District and

the following communities have been executed by the District: Hardee County, City of Zolfo Springs, and City of

Wauchula. The MOAs have been sent to FEMA for signature and upon return the communities will receive a fully

executed MOA and a copy of the Final Scoping Report. An Agreement with URS has been executed to provide

consultants services for the DFIRM Production. In addition to the DFIRM production, this project will also include five

Watershed Management Plans (WMPs). An agreement with Keith & Schnars (K&S) was executed in April 2007 to

perform a WMP in the Alligator Branch, City of Wauchula, and Thompson Branch Watersheds. An agreement with URS

was executed in June 2007 to perform a WMP in the Buzzards Roost Run. An agreement with BCI was executed in July

2007 to perform a WMP in the Upper Reaches of the Horse Creek Watershed. The remaining funds, after the

completion of the DFIRM production and the five WMP, will be used for Outreach. All of the digital topographic

information (DTI) element of the WMPs have been completed. for Alligator Branch, City of Wauchula, and Thompson

Branch Watersheds. The District's consultant has finalized the Outreach Plan for Hardee County based on the Outreach

Planning Meeting held on August 6, 2008. The watershed management plans for Alligator Branch, City of Wauchula,

Horse Creek, and Thompson Branch Watersheds have been completed and reviewed by District staff. URS has

completed the redelineation of effective detailed studies within the county with the new topographic data. Status Current:

The District has completd the peer review presentations for all 5 WMPs. The peer review process for these watersheds

have begun and the public workshop are anticipated to start in May 2010.


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Highlands - FEMA Map Modernization




South Florida Water Management District, Avon Park, Federal Emergency Management Agency,

Highlands County, Lake Placid, Sun N' Lake of Sebring, City of Sebring

Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is to perform map modernization which includes 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation,

and 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the

Highlands County Watershed. The County's area within the District is approximately 400 square miles which seperated

into 14 watersheds. The watershed management plan will address flood protection and water quality issues. With

FY2006 funding the work on the Map Modernization will begin. District public workshops for detailed studies are

funded under B206 for FY2009.

BenefitsThe District is cooperating with FEMA to modernize the flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) in Highlands County. The

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. The information developed provides the science for the District's





Costs

The total budget amount for this project is $550,000 and FEMA will contribute the $550,000. With FY2006 funding the

work on the Map Modernization will begin. When each element is completed the project budget will be refined based

on the information gathered. Project B206 FY2009 funding of $75,000 will be used for the public workshops for

completed Watershed Management Plans.





Management (CWM) initiative strategies. Information developed with this project will be used to update the FIRMs

representing this watershed. Staff has worked with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to improve

and formalize the District's relationship with a federal agency that shares flood protection responsibilities. FEMA and

the District executed a Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Memorandum of Agreement on September 14, 2001.

As a CTP, the District is eligible for federal grants and matching funds to further efforts to modernize the flood

insurance rate maps (FIRMs). Funds will be used to perform elements of the District's Watershed Management

Program (WMP) within Highlands county. The District will execute a Mapping Activity Statement (MAS #8) with FEMA

that identifies costs, responsibilities, and specific activities to complete the FEMA Map Modernization effort for

watersheds in Highlands County. The District will coordinate with the local government(s), will manage the project, and

will enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Because of funding constraints some

watersheds will not be studied in detail. The risk information from the current FIRMs will be transferred to the

modernized, digital maps. These watersheds will be studied in detail when additional funding is available through the

cooperative funding process. Work on the Watershed Management Plan element for the detailed watersheds will

include the following tasks: survey, data management and development of watershed parameters, GIS processing,

computer modeling, and floodplain analysis. Development of countywide, digital FIRMs and outreach for the

successful adoption of the FIRMs will also be performed. Future funding will be required for the Watershed Evaluation

of other watersheds to complete the survey, watershed modeling development, floodplain analysis, LOS, surface

water resource assessment, and alternate analysis of BMPs.


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Highlands - FEMA Map Modernization


Revenue



FEMA Coop Tech Partner Agreemnt 600,000 0 0 600,000 0 0

$645,177 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical MilestonesExecute DFIRM Consultant Agreement 4/1/07 3/20/07

Perform Scoping Meeting 7/1/07 6/27/07

Complete Scoping Report 8/15/07 10/9/07

2. Digital Terrain ModelComplete Digital Topographic Information 6/15/08 9/5/08

4. Watershed Management PlanComplete Watershed Management Plans 12/1/08 12/15/10

Complete WMP Public Meetings 1/30/09 3/15/11

Present WMPs to Board 3/15/09 6/15/11

Preliminary DFIRM and FIS Report 8/15/09 8/31/10

Post-Preliminary Processing 8/15/10 6/15/11


Status History: Mapping Activity Statement (MAS) with SWFWMD and FEMA was executed on December 18, 2006. The

District also working with the South Florida Water Management District on this project since they received funds from

FEMA and will be mapping their part of the county. The District has executed an agreement with Dewberry & Davis to

perform the Scoping Meetings and digital FIRMs production (Work Orders 1 and 2). A prescoping meeting was held on

May 9, 2007 in the Engineering Training Room of the Highlands County Building. Highlands County, City of Avon Park,

and City of Sebring were in attendance. Participants were asked to provide data and information for their community to

update the existing flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs). A scoping meeting was help on June 27, 2007 in the Highlands

County Agricultural Civic Center. Highlands County, City of Avon Park, City of Sebring and Town of Lake Placid were in

attendance. Participants were asked to identify areas of particular concern for their community (i.e. flood prone areas,

new development). The communities were also asked to execute a Community Partner Memorandum of Agreement

(MOA) to confirm their commitment to work with the District and the FEMA to produce updated, digital FIRM maps for

their community. In November 2007, Dewberry & Davis submitted the Highlands County Scoping Report to FEMA on the

behalf of both Water Management Districts and later revised the report in March 2008 based on FEMA's comments. A

third work order with Dewberry & Davis has been authorized to address items identified in the scoping report. A progress

meeting with SFWMD, Dewberry, and PBS&J was held on September 25, 2008 to review the panel collar and base

maps. A Highlands County Outreach Plan Development Meeting was held on the same day to formulate a plan for the

communities to effectively outreach for the mapping project. Bruce Bender presented on outreach and collect feedback

from the communities to write an outreach plan. On November 10, 2008, District staff and its consultants meet with

representative from the County, Avon Park, and Sebring to discuss technical issues with the watershed management

plans (WMPs). The outreach plan has been completed; however it will need to be revised due to project delays.

Topography issues are delaying the completion of the three WMPs; therefore the WMPs will not be incorporated into the

new maps. Status Current: The District has received draft panels for the areas in which historical delineation was

performed. These panels will be updated in the upcoming months to include limited detail studies in areas where the

effective FIRMs show areas not included (ANI). These areas include the incorporated areas of Avon Park, Lake Placid,

and Sebring.


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Polk County Watershed Management Program: FEMA Map

ModernizationProject Type FEMA/Map Mod.



Federal Emergency Management AgencyCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe project involves performing tasks included in the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, and Watershed

Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program for priority watersheds in Polk County;

and the development of countywide digital Flood Insurnace Rate Maps (FIRMs). Public education and outreach will

also be performed to faciliate successful adoption of the FIRMs. The District obtained LiDAR topographic information

and digital orthophotos for most of Polk county as part of the Peace River Topographic Mapping project (P692).

Through the District's cooperative funding program, the District and County have prepared or are in the process of

preparing Watershed Management Plans for all or portions of 11 of the 25 identified watersheds. With Federal

Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding, these plans will be updated to include recent alterations within the

watersheds, and to meet the standards described in the District's Guidelines and Specifications. The remaining

watersheds will be prioritized based on the needs of local governments and the District. Appropriate Watershed

Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan tasks will be accomplished for priority watersheds. However, some of

the lower priority watersheds will not be studied in detail because of funding constraints. In these watersheds the risk

information from the current FIRMs will be transferred to the modernized, digital maps. Future cooperative funding

request(s) will be required to complete Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan tasks for lower

priority watersheds, and for those tasks that are not associated with the FIRM map updates (e.g. LOS determination,

surface water resource assessment, and BMP alternative analysis). The District will manage the project, coordinate

with local government(s), and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. A portion of

Polk county is located within the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). The SFWMD will pursue FEMA

funding to update the Polk county FIRMS in their area. The District executed a joint Mapping Activity Statement with

FEMA and the SFWMD that identifies costs, responsibilities, and specific activities to complete the FEMA Map

Modernization effort for watersheds within Polk county.

BenefitsIdentification of floodprone areas is critical for the effective implementation of local, state and federal programs

including the regulation of land use changes and site development, emergency preparedness, and emergency

response. The information is also used by public and private entities to assess risk, and make development decisions.

Costs

The Federal Emergency Management Agency provided $1,200,000 for this project.


FEMA is a federal agency with flood protection responsibilties that include the preparation of FIRMs to identify flood

hazards zones. Staff has been working to improve and formalize the District¿s relationship with FEMA. On September

14, 2001, FEMA and the District executed a Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Memorandum of Agreement. As a

CTP, the District is eligible for federal grants and matching funds to further efforts to modernize the FIRMs. In FY2004,

FEMA provided over $6 million in grant funds to the District to modernize the FIRMs in Hernando, Marion, Pasco, and

Sarasota counties. In FY2005, FEMA provided an additional $2.7 million in grant funds to the District to modernize the

FIRMS in Polk, Hadee and DeSoto counties. $1.2 million of the FY2005 funding was allocated to the area of Polk

county located within the District. These funds will be used to update previous studies to meet District Guidelines and

Specifications, perform elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for priority watersheds,

and develop countywide digital FIRM maps. A WMP includes five major elements: Topographic information,

Watershed Evaluation, Watershed Management Plan, Implementation of Best Management Practices, and

Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. The Topographic Information element provides the foundational

information used to define the watershed's boundaries, storage and conveyance. The Watershed Evaluation element

tasks includes field evaluation of the watershed and its intermediate conveyance system, inventory of water resources

and stormwater management infrastructure, data development and GIS processing of watershed parameters, and an

immediate maintenance evaluation. The Water Management Plan tasks include survey, data management and

development of watershed parameters, GIS processing, computer modeling, floodplain analysis, surface water

resource assessment (water quality), establishment of level of services (LOS), and a best management practices


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Modernization(BMP) alternative analysis, which includes prioritized recommendations and probable costs. Implementation includes

design, construction permitting, development of construction documents, land acquisition, and construction of the

BMPs. Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models are required in order to maintain the watershed

parameters and model based on land alteration occurring within the watershed. When each element is completed, the

project budget is refined based on the information gathered. The District's FY2006 funding shown in the table below

will be used for staff time.


Revenue



FEMA Coop Tech Partner Agreemnt 1,200,000 0 0 1,200,000 0 0

$1,286,461 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Cooperating Technical Partners AgreementCooperating Tech. Partners Memorandum of Agreement 9/14/01 9/14/01

Cooperating Technical Partners Agreement Executed 8/12/02 8/12/02

2. Mapping Activity StatementMapping Activity Statement Executed 9/30/05 2/6/06

3. Consultant Agreement - ScopingDevelop Scoping Consultant Agreement 11/7/05 11/7/05

Draft Consultant Agreement to Management Services 11/7/05 11/7/05


Scoping Consultant Contract Execution 12/30/05 1/12/06

Scoping Consultant Notice to Proceed 12/30/05 2/1/06

Scoping Consultant Contract Termination 7/31/06 7/31/06

Polk County Scoping Report complete 1/23/07 1/23/07

4. Consultant Agreement - DFIRM generationConsultant Agreement to Contracts for approval 4/1/07 6/12/07

Consultant Agreement back from Contracts 4/30/07 6/15/07

Agreement mailed to Consultant for signature 5/14/07 6/21/07

Consultant Agreement executed 6/14/07 7/30/07



The Consultant Services Agreement with Watershed Concepts has been executed, and Notice to Proceed was given on

August 2, 2007. The Agreement includes DFIRM map generation and related tasks for the area of Polk County that is

within the District. The SFWMD will contract with a consultant separately for the generation of DFIRM maps for the

portion of Polk County that is located within the SFWMD. Status History: The Mapping Activity Statement (MAS) was

executed by both Water Management Districts and FEMA as of February 6, 2006. Project funds have been placed in the

District's Smartlink account. The Governing Board approved encumbering the funds without a contract, because the

funds were included in District's FY2005 budget. The consultant services agreement with Tampa Bay Engineering (TBE)

and the first work order for scoping services have been executed. District and TBE staff conducted a pre-scoping

meeting on April 19, 2006. Representatives of the District, Polk County, the City of Winter Haven, and the SFWMD

attended the pre-scoping meeting. The project scope and schedule, and data needs were discussed. The scoping

meeting was conducted on June 22, 2006 in the Bartow Service Office. Representatives of the District, the SFWMD,

Polk County, Mosaic, the cities of Winter Haven, Lake Wales, Lakeland, Frostproof, Lake Alfred, and Auburndale

attended the scoping meeting. Participants were asked to identify areas of particular concern for their community; and to

provide information such as current city limits that will be used in the preparation of the digital FIRM maps. Each local


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Modernizationgovernment was also asked to execute a Community Partner Memorandum of Agreement to confirm their commitment

to work with the District, the SFWMD and the FEMA to produce updated, digital FIRM maps for their community. The

Scoping Report was provided to local governments for review and comment on January 23, 2007. One comment was

received, and the scoping map was revised accordingly, and the Scoping Report was submitted to FEMA. After the

original Scoping Report was submitted to FEMA, District staff were notified that the SFWMD would receive $250,000

from FEMA, and that the SFWMD would obtain LiDAR data for the SFWMD portion of Polk County. In addition, it has

been determined that the Post Preliminary Processing task will take at least 11 months to complete. The Scoping Report

was revised to reflect the funding provided to the SFWM and the addition of the LiDAR data for the SFWMD portion of

Polk County; and to revise the project schedule to reflect a longer period for the completion of the Post Preliminary

Processing task, and an associated reduction in the amount of time provided for the completion of model development

and mapping related tasks. The revised Scoping Report was submitted to FEMA on June 12, 2008. SFWMD prepared

an amendment to the Mapping Activity Statement (MAS) agreement with the District and FEMA to reflect the additional

FEMA funding and LiDAR data. The MAS amendment has been fully executed. Staff is continuing to work with each local

government to execute a Community Partner Memorandum of Agreement to confirm their commitment to work with the

District, and the FEMA to produce updated, digital FIRM maps for their community. To date, MOAs have been received

from 6 local governments (Eagle Lake, Lake Wales, Winter Haven, Lake Alfred, Polk City and the City of Auburndale),

and from Polk County. The total budget for this project is $1,200,000. Of this, $39,800 was paid to TBE for consulting

services related to project scoping and the development of the original Scoping Report. $25,000 has been encumbered

to a contract with Bender Consulting for the preparation of a public outreach plan for Polk County, and $697,010 has

been encumbered to the agreement with Watershed Concepts for DFIRM generation. Invoices totalling $22,100 have

been received from Bender Consulting, and have been paid. Invoices totalling $68,090 have been received from

Watershed Concepts, and have been paid.


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FEMA Map Modernization Management Support





Federal Emergency Management AgencyCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is to provide management support for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood insurance

rate map (FIRM) modernization projects throughout the District (please reference projects M101-M116). Under these

Map Modernization projects the FIRMs will reflect updated flood hazard risk areas and be modernized to a digital

product. The updated flood hazard risk areas are being developed by the District through the 1) Topographic

Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, and 3) Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed

Management Program (WMP). Map Modernization management support (MMMS) funds supplement the ongoing

activities already being performed by staff including, but not limited to coordination and effort in building partnerships,

information technology systems, program management planning, hydrologic and hydraulic review, and outreach.






simulations for floodplain management and water quality management. The FIRMs are used by local governments for

land management and building permitting to satisfy the minimum requirements of the National Flood Insurance

Program.

Costs

The total amount for MMMS is $1,013,240 to be funded by FEMA. The District has received a total of $713,240 in

FEMA MMMS to date that has been included in the Governing Board's FY2005, FY2006, and FY2007 budgets as

revenue. District Staff anticipate an additional $150,000 to be funded by FEMA for ongoing MMMS activities in both

FEMA's FY2008 and FY2009 ($300,000 in total). Each year FEMA notifies the District how much funding is available

for MMMS. The District funding amounts shown in the table represents staff salaries.





Management (CWM) initiative strategies and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. The District is cooperating with

FEMA to modernize the FIRMs throughout the District. Staff has worked with the FEMA to improve and formalize the

District's relationship with a federal agency that shares flood protection responsibilities. FEMA and the District

executed a Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Memorandum of Agreement on September 14, 2001. As a CTP,

the District is eligible for federal grants and matching funds to further efforts to modernize the FIRMs. Each year the

District enters into a cooperative agreement with FEMA for MMMS funding that defines the activities that will be

performed. $250,000 in funding (grant EMA-2004-CA-5038) for FY2005 is being used to provide a meeting facilitator

for ongoing coordination meetings between the water management districts, FEMA Region 4, and the Florida

Department of Community Affairs; develop a District-wide FIRM paneling scheme; determine the feasibility of

expanding the District's role in distributing digital FIRMs to the public; maintaining the digital FIRMs; and revising the

FIRMs simultaneously with the ERP application review. For FY2005, a total of $300,000 was actually budgeted in the

General Fund with associated revenue. The $50,000 difference between expected funding and actual was rolled into

the FY2006 budget. For FY2006 FEMA has granted (EMA-2005-CA-5244) the five water management districts

$120,000 in MMMS to hire an outreach facilitator and develop design storm rainfall depth criteria for the entire State.

The District will manage the project and contract with consultants on behalf of the other water management districts.

In addition, the District received additional MMMS ($144,000) in FY2006 to support outreach efforts, allow the District

to develop quality control/quality assurance tools, and support staff travel to meetings and conferences related to this

effort. For FY2007, the District has received $129,620 from FEMA (grants EMA-2006-CA-5631 and

EMA-2006-CA-5624) for continued travel support, outreach efforts, management assistance, and an XML-based


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export to for the District's Geographic Watershed Information System to populate FEMA's database. The District has

recently received an additional $69,620 under EMA-2007-CA-5723 for continued travel and programmatic assistance.

For FY2008, the District is proposing to budget $150,000 in revenue for continued MMMS. The District will coordinate

with the local government(s), will manage the project, and will enter into purchase orders and agreements to

accomplish project tasks.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 73,515 0 (400) 51,444 8,165 14,306


FEMA Coop Tech Partner Agreemnt 1,320,000 0 0 1,100,000 150,000 70,000

$1,393,515 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesFEMA & District Recognition on Reports 3/31/10

2. FY2005Develop Mutually Agreeable Scope of Work for MMMS 9/30/04 9/30/04

Execute FEMA Agreement Articles and Related Forms 11/30/04 11/24/04

Develop Consultant Agreement 11/30/04 11/19/04

Draft Agreement to Management Services 1/7/05 1/7/05




Develop First Amendment to Consultant Service Agmt 7/7/06 8/2/06

Draft Amendment to Management Services 7/12/06 8/2/06

Contract Termination 7/21/06 9/30/10

Amendment Execution 9/18/06 9/18/06

3. FY2006 - DistrictDevelop Cooperative Agreement for MMMS (District) 6/7/05 6/1/07


District Outreach Facilitator Purchase Order Execution 2/28/06 3/2/06

District Outreach Facilitator Purchase Order Termination 12/31/06 12/31/06

3. FY2006 - FL WMDDevelop Application for competitive MMMS (FL WMD) 6/1/05 5/18/05


Develop State Outreach Facilitator Purchase Order 1/30/06 2/21/06

State Outreach Facilitator Purchase Order Execution 2/28/06 3/2/06

Develop Rainfall Frequency Analysis Purchase Order 6/1/06 6/1/06

Rainfall Frequency Analysis Purchase Order Execution 6/30/06 7/20/06

State Outreach Facilitator Purchase Order Termination 12/31/06 12/31/06

Rainfall Frequency Analysis Purchase Order Termination 6/30/07 9/30/07

4. FY2007Develop Application for competitive MMMS 3/27/06 3/27/06

Develop Cooperative Agreement for MMMS 5/26/06 5/26/06



Develop XML-base Export System Purchase Order 11/30/06


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XML-base Export System Purchase Order Execution 11/30/06

Develop Map Modernization Program Assistance Agreement 7/31/07

Map Modernization Program Assistance Agreement Execution 9/30/07

XML-base Export System Purchase Order Termination 9/30/07

FY2008Develop Mutally Agreeable Scope of Work for MMMS 6/25/08 6/25/08

Execute FEMA Agreement Articles 6/25/08 6/25/08

Execute 76-10A Form 7/3/08 8/12/08


FY2005: A fully executed FEMA Form 76-10 to MMMS Grant, EMA-2004-CA-5038 has been returned to the District. The

form awards funds pursuant to the approved Statement of Work. Forms SF424 and FEMA 20-20 have also been

executed by the Executive Director and transmitted to FEMA to support these funds. The consultant agreement with

URS Corporation Southern was executed on March 1, 2005. All FY2005 funds have been encumbered via an

amendment to URS' agreement, which was executed in September 2006. Work Orders #1, #2, and #3 have been

executed. Work Order #1 is to incorporate a Hazard Mitigation Component into the District's Business Plan for Map

Modernization. Work Order #2 is to develop a District-wide flood insurance rate map (FIRM) paneling scheme to support

the District's efforts in modernizing and updating the FIRMs throughout the District. The draft paneling scheme has been

prepared and submitted to surrounding water management districts (South Florida, St. Johns River, and Suwannee

River). Work Orders #3 & #4 supply a moderator for ongoing coordination meetings among staff from the five water

management districts regarding Map Modernization and a Sharepoint site for staff to access minutes and associated

documents. Work Order #5 has been executed as of February 23, 2007, to determine the District's ability and resulting

issues of reviewing Letters of Map Change (LOMC) simultaneously with ERPs. Two meetings have been held with

District staff (MAN, TPA-REG, RPM), FEMA Region 4, and Hillsborough County staff. Work Order #6 directs the

consultant team to present how different types of developments are reviewed and permited by the District, FEMA, and

local government (Hillsborough County). The URS agreement expired on October 31, 2008. After the grant expired, the

remaining project funds were released, and re-encumbered to Agreements with Dewberry and with ESRI for MMMS

tasks. To date, $225,000 of the FY2005 funds have been expended. The remaining FY2005 funds will be used to create

a conversion tool to convert District GIS data into FEMA Data Capture Standards format. FY2006: FEMA provided

$144,000 in FY2006 for MMMS. An additional $120,000 was also provided by FEMA for the five water management

districts. These funds were approved to facilitate Map Modernization outreach for all five districts to support the

development of statewide isopluvial maps for various design storm events. The District will contract with consultants and

manage the projects on behalf of the other four water management districts. A purchase order was issued to UCF for

$60,000 to begin resolving design rainfall depth differences between WMDs. UCF has completed the literature review,

data collection, data quality assurance, statistical analysis of the rainfall data, and an initial spatial analysis of the data.

UCF requested a no-cost time extension to complete the project by December 30, 2007. Final deliverables have been

received and approved, and the final invoice has been paid. The District also received FEMA funidng for outreach

consulting services to support the Map Modernization effort of all the WMDs ($45,000), and for specific needs of the

District ($48,000). These funds were used to retain Bender Consulting to provide outreach planning support to review

completed and ongoing outreach efforts associated with each project and provide messages and direction to enhance

future outreach. Bender Consulting has completed all tasks and the purchase order has been closed out. A total of

$93,000 was expended. $63,000 in FY2006 funds were also provided for the development of quality control and

assurance tools. The funds were encumbered through an amendment to JEA's service agreements for the Sarasota

County Map Modernization (M115) project. The consultant agreement with Dewberry has been amended to include

$20,000 in FY2006 and $15,000 in FY2007 funds for ongoing meeting facilitators services. Remaining funds are to

reimburse the District for video conferencing expenses. Funds that have not been expended have been board

encumbered ($3000). FY2007: The District was granted an additional $60,000 in competitive MMMS for FY2007 to

develop tools to export from the District enhanced ArcHydro database to FEMA's data capture standards. In addition, the

District has been awarded $69,200 in MMMS from FEMA to continue travel associated with Map Modernization,

coordination meeting facilitation, and programmatic assistance. A Purchase Order was executed with ESRI to develop

ArcHydro tools, and a total of $60,000 was expended for this work. Of the remaining FY2007 funds ($53,961), $48,674 is

encumbered to an agreement with Dewberry for progammatic assistance and meeting facilitation, of which $3,209 has

been expended. Of the remaining $6,000 for travel, $1,063 has been expended. The remaining travel funds have been

Board encumberd. FY2008: The District received $69,620 in FY2008 funding for ongoing programmatic assistance

($63,620), and to reimburse the District for travel expenses related to Map Modernization projects ($6,000). FY2009:

FEMA notified the District that $69,000 in FY2009 FEMA funding has been awarded to the District, and this amoung has

been included in the District's FY2010 budget. However, the associated 76-10A form has not yet been received from

FEMA. To date, a total of $782,860 has been provided by FEMA for Map Modernization Management Support, of which

$518,136 has been expended.


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].