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Peace River Basin

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December 2010

Table of ContentsBasinBookReport-FY2010 v2.10 Production Nov 9.rpt.............................................................................................................................. 1

On-Going Activities

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

Property Appraiser & Tax Collector Commissions

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

Reserves

H100 - Water Supply and Resource Development Reserve - Peace River Basin............................................................ 12

Z930 - Contingencies - Peace River Basin....................................................................................................................... 13

Save Our Rivers (SOR) Reimbursable Projects

S001 - Jack Creek............................................................................................................................................................. 14

S017 - Prairie/Shell Creek................................................................................................................................................. 15

S029 - Upper Lake Marion Creek Watershed................................................................................................................... 16

S030 - RV Griffin Reserve................................................................................................................................................. 17

S035 - Bowlegs Creek....................................................................................................................................................... 18

S036 - Charlotte Harbor State Buffer Preserve................................................................................................................. 19

S040 - Lower Peace River (Deep Creek).......................................................................................................................... 20

S051 - Bright Hour Watershed.......................................................................................................................................... 21

S054 - Lake Hancock........................................................................................................................................................ 22

S099 - Save Our Rivers Administration............................................................................................................................. 24

SA01 - Jack Creek Hydr. Rest.......................................................................................................................................... 26

SB54 - Polk Nature Discovery Center Education.............................................................................................................. 28

Surface Water Improvement & Management (SWIM) Projects

W014 - Lake Hancock Outfall Treatment System............................................................................................................. 30

W331 - Biennial Seagrass Mapping of Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Charlotte Harbor...................................................... 31

W436 - Elizabeth Place Water Quality and Natural Systems Enhancement..................................................................... 34

W501 - SWIM Plan Implementation - Charlotte Harbor.................................................................................................... 36

W506 - CHEC Charlotte Harbor/Lemon Bay SWIM Watershed Education....................................................................... 38

W507 - CHEC Peace River Watershed Education............................................................................................................ 41

W510 - Restoration of Natural Systems at Thornton Key................................................................................................. 44

W511 - Alligator Creek Restoration Project....................................................................................................................... 46

W513 - Charlotte County Fourth-Grade Field Studies Program........................................................................................ 49

W521 - Charlotte Harbor Water Quality Monitoring........................................................................................................... 51

W526 - Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program......................................................................................................... 53

W547 - Water Quality in the Peace and Myakka Basins, Charlotte Harbor, and Lemon Bay........................................... 56

W553 - Coral Creek Habitat Restoration Project............................................................................................................... 58

W556 - FDOT - Cape Haze Pioneer Trail Hydrologic Restoration.................................................................................... 60

W776 - SWIM Plan Implementation - Winter Haven......................................................................................................... 62

W781 - South Lake Conine Watershed Restoration Project............................................................................................. 64

W796 - Chain of Lakes Water Quality Management Plan................................................................................................. 66

W798 - Winter Haven Downtown Watershed Improvement Plan...................................................................................... 68

Basin Initiatives

B125 - Watershed Modeling Database............................................................................................................................. 70

B131 - Hotel/Motel/Restaurant Water Conservation Program (Water CHAMP/PRO)....................................................... 73

B136 - Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) Data Dissemination and Education.............................................. 76

B163 - Peace R. - Historical Land Cover Mapping............................................................................................................ 78

B198 - Lake Jackson MFL Recovery Feasibility Study..................................................................................................... 81

B199 - Determining Water Use During The Production of Select Tropical Foliage Plants................................................ 84

B217 - Ridge Lakes Stormwater Improvement................................................................................................................. 86

B226 - Determine Total Water Budget & Irrig. Req.for Mature Southern Highbush Blueberries....................................... 88

B229 - Field Evaluation of Bahiadwarf, For Water Use Efficiency, Turf Quality, Mowing Requirement and Persi............ 90

B238 - Crop Coefficients and Water Use for Peppers in Southwest Florida..................................................................... 92

B239 - Determine Water Requirements For Genetically Altered Lantana Camara Nursery and Landscape Plants......... 94

B240 - Reducing Water Consumption in Polyethylene-Mulched Tomato and Pepper Fields after Methyl Bromide Pha.. 96

B246 - Water Conservation/FFL Regional Builder/Developer Specialist.......................................................................... 98

B256 - Automated Citrus Irrigation Management to Reduce Water Consumption............................................................ 101

B260 - Upper Peace River System - Freshwater MFLs.................................................................................................... 103

B264 - Citrus Irrigation Management to Increase Young Tree Growth & Productivity on Flatwoods Ridge Soils............ 105

B265 - Optimizing Irrigation For Shade Tree Production.................................................................................................. 107

B268 - Charlie Creek Freshwater MFLs............................................................................................................................ 109

B273 - MFL Stream Diversion and Assessment Project................................................................................................... 111

B277 - Florida Water Star.................................................................................................................................................. 113

B301 - Charlotte - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models........................................................................... 116

B303 - Desoto - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.............................................................................. 118

B304 - Hardee - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.............................................................................. 120

B306 - Highlands - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models......................................................................... 122

B314 - Polk - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.................................................................................. 124

B620 - Mapping and GIS................................................................................................................................................... 126

B630 - Field Operations 020............................................................................................................................................. 128

B670 - Structure Operations 020....................................................................................................................................... 130

B730 - FFL Polk County.................................................................................................................................................... 132

B736 - FFL Charlotte County............................................................................................................................................ 135

B738 - FFL HOA Outreach Hillsborough/Polk................................................................................................................... 137

B815 - Peace Creek Canal................................................................................................................................................ 139

G004 - Aquatic Plant Management - Peace River Basin.................................................................................................. 141

P259 - Youth Water Resources Education........................................................................................................................ 142

P268 - Public Education.................................................................................................................................................... 145

Water Supply & Resource Development

H008 - Lake Hancock Lake Level Modification................................................................................................................. 150

H009 - Lake Hancock Outfall Structure P-11 Replacement.............................................................................................. 153

H014 - Lake Hancock Outfall Treatment System.............................................................................................................. 155

H015 - FARMS Back-Plug Program.................................................................................................................................. 158

H017 - Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems Program...................................................................... 160

H024 - Upper Peace River Resource Development.......................................................................................................... 162

H034 - Peace Creek Canal Watershed............................................................................................................................. 166

H048 - Myakka River Watershed Initiative........................................................................................................................ 169

H051 - PR/MRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 2 Interconnect....................................................................................... 172

H052 - PR/MRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 3A Interconnect..................................................................................... 174

H069 - PR/MRWSA Reg Loop System Ph 1A.................................................................................................................. 176

H076 - Southwest Polk County/Tampa Electric Reclaimed Water Project........................................................................ 178

H079 - PRMRWSA Investigation of Brackish Groundwater Development........................................................................ 181

H084 - Arcadia-DeSoto Interconnect................................................................................................................................ 183

H085 - Charlotte County Regional Reclaimed Water Expansion...................................................................................... 185

H087 - City of Punta Gorda Reverse Osmosis Facility..................................................................................................... 187

H090 - NERUSA Holly Hill Reclaimed Water Storage and Pumping and Lower Floridan Aquifer Well............................ 189

H501 - TRB Groves - Phase III......................................................................................................................................... 191

H512 - Williams Farms...................................................................................................................................................... 193

H540 - Classic Caladiums................................................................................................................................................. 195

H564 - Blue Fields USA, LLC............................................................................................................................................ 197

H569 - FLM, Inc. Prairie River Ranch Phase II................................................................................................................. 199

H570 - Down South Blues Corporation............................................................................................................................. 201

H575 - Citrus Creek Grove, LLC (Phase II)....................................................................................................................... 203

H581 - Schiller Investments.............................................................................................................................................. 205

H584 - Hancock Grove Phase III....................................................................................................................................... 207

H585 - Bishop Citrus, Inc.................................................................................................................................................. 209

H586 - Oak Creek Farms, LLC.......................................................................................................................................... 211

H588 - Bermont Properties................................................................................................................................................ 213

H593 - Orange Co, LP - Bermont Grove........................................................................................................................... 214

H594 - Roper Growers Cooperative.................................................................................................................................. 215

H601 - Bethel Farms, Ltd - Phase II.................................................................................................................................. 216

H602 - Ben Hill Griffin - Weather Station........................................................................................................................... 218

H604 - FLM, Inc. Prairie River Ranch - Phase 2 Reservoir - Pump 2............................................................................... 219

H606 - Orange-Co, LP - Reservoirs, Phase 1................................................................................................................... 221

Cooperative Funding Projects - Ongoing

K280 - Charlotte - Imp. BMPs Greater Port Charlotte....................................................................................................... 223

L151 - Sebring - WMPlan Sebring..................................................................................................................................... 227

L152 - Avon Park - WMPlan Avon Park............................................................................................................................ 230

L153 - Lake Placid Reuse................................................................................................................................................. 233

L206 - FYN Builder/Dev Charlotte, Manatee, Sarasota.................................................................................................... 235

L215 - Rotunda ASR Well Conversion for Reuse Water................................................................................................... 237

L314 - Highlands WMPlan Carter Creek........................................................................................................................... 239

L324 - Lakeland - Lk Parker Stormwater BMP Imp........................................................................................................... 241

L353 - Polk WMPlan Lakes Crooked, Clinch, and Reedy................................................................................................. 243

L473 - Highlands WMPlan Lake Placid............................................................................................................................. 245

L486 - Charlotte - WMPlan Charlotte Harbor.................................................................................................................... 247

L633 - DeSoto - WMPlan Desoto County.......................................................................................................................... 250

L671 - Polk County Aquifer Recharge Project to Relieve Flooding and Augment GW Supplies...................................... 252

L672 - Polk - WMPlan Polk County................................................................................................................................... 255

L679 - Hardee - WMPlan Horse Creek............................................................................................................................. 259

L693 - Water Exhibits in the Glazer Children's Museum of Tampa................................................................................... 261

L770 - Lk Gibson Stormwater Mgmt System Retrofit........................................................................................................ 263

L856 - Charlotte County Toilet Rebate Program............................................................................................................... 265

L897 - Highlands - Lake Clay Stormwater Retrofit............................................................................................................ 267

L900 - LE/AD Polk County Watershed Education............................................................................................................. 270

L914 - City of Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Project............................................................................................................. 273

L915 - City of Lakeland Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Retrofit Project (Completed).................................................................. 275

L917 - (Completed) Polk County Lake Bathymetric Mapping........................................................................................... 277

L918 - Lake Gwyn Surface Water Restoration and Flood Protection................................................................................ 279

N004 - Polk is Florida-Friendly.......................................................................................................................................... 281

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

N024 - Polk County NWRUSA Reclaimed Water Storage & Pumping Station................................................................. 285

N065 - City of Haines City Southern Area Reuse Transmission Extension...................................................................... 287

N074 - Winter Haven Toilet Rebate Project...................................................................................................................... 289

N112 - City of Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Project - Phase II............................................................................................ 291

N113 - Charlotte County Toilet Rebate Project - Phase II................................................................................................. 293

N122 - Implementation of BMPs Saddle Creek Watershed.............................................................................................. 295

N126 - Charlotte County - Imp. BMPs at Charlotte Harbor Redevelopment Area............................................................ 297

N147 - Garden Grove Pines Stormwater Retrofit.............................................................................................................. 299

N150 - Polk County NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification............................................................................................. 301

N161 - Polk County Utilities Rain Sensor Rebate............................................................................................................. 303

N165 - Mobile Irrigation Lab for Highlands Soil and Water Conservation District............................................................. 305

N218 - Englewood Reclaimed Water Supply Project........................................................................................................ 307

N221 - Winter Haven Smart Controller Pilot Project......................................................................................................... 309

N240 - Lake Wailes BMP Implementation......................................................................................................................... 311

N249 - Frostproof Toilet Rebate Project............................................................................................................................ 313

N251 - Lake Alfred - Watershed Management Plan.......................................................................................................... 315

N272 - Environmental Education Center on Lake Wales Ridge........................................................................................ 317

N282 - Fort Meade - Watershed Management Plan......................................................................................................... 319

N286 - Winter Haven Reclaimed Water Recharge Feasibility Study................................................................................ 321

N304 - Polk County Groundwater Recharge Investigation................................................................................................ 323

N307 - Inwood Water Quality Stormwater Retrofit............................................................................................................ 325

N314 - Lake Alfred Water Conservation Project............................................................................................................... 327

N316 - Zolfo Springs - WMPlan Zolfo Springs.................................................................................................................. 329

N327 - Riverwood CDD Reclaimed Water Interconnect with Charlotte County Utilities................................................... 331

N328 - (Withdrawn) Charlotte County Toilet Replacement Project - Phase III.................................................................. 333

N329 - Mobile Irrigation Lab for Highlands County Soil and Water Conservation District................................................. 335

N331 - Lake Tulane BMP Implementation........................................................................................................................ 337

P729 - Polk - WMPlan Itchepackesassa Creek................................................................................................................. 339

FEMA - Map Modernization Projects

M104 - Hardee - FEMA Map Modernization...................................................................................................................... 341

M106 - Highlands - FEMA Map Modernization................................................................................................................. 344

M114 - Polk County Watershed Management Program: FEMA Map Modernization........................................................ 346

M118 - FEMA Map Modernization Management Support................................................................................................. 349

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 Srvc. 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: October 25, 2010

Property insurance renewal rates for period 10/01/2010-09/30/2011 were .28/$100 of insured value. All funds for FY

2011 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 Program Manager (CAPM) to attend and

participate in Basin Board meetings and new Board member orientations and briefings and for the CAPM's responses

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

budgeted for the CAPM'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


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring



Cooperator(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 & Utility Outreach, 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

BLASCHKA, STEVEN, MILLER, WILL, LOVE, KEVIN, WALSH, TOMTask 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

LINSBECK, CATHY, CACIOPPO, MIKETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

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

Status As Of: November 01, 2010

During the one month ended October 31, 2010, $13,178 was remitted in commissions to Property Appraisers and Tax

Collectors. 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,

2010 are reflected as current FY2011 revenue.


H100

Water Supply and Resource Development Reserve - Peace River

BasinProject Type Reserves

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply Regional Water Supply Planning


Peace River, Manasota

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager HERD, KEN

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionIn 1997, the Florida Legislature amended the Water Resources Act to clarify the water management districts'

responsibilities relating to water supply planning and water resource development. Specifically, the water management

districts were directed to complete a district-wide water supply assessment by July 1, 1998. Further, the districts were

to develop regional water supply plans for regions where demands are expected to exceed available supplies by 2020.

The SWFWMD regional water supply plan encompasses a ten-county area extending from Pasco County in the north

to Charlotte County in the south. This region encompasses the northern Tampa Bay region and the Southern Water

Use Caution area. The regional water supply plan includes the following elements: (1) projected water demands for all

use sectors through 2020, (2) available existing sources, (3) projected deficits in available supplies, (4) minimum flows

and levels, (5) recovery and prevention strategies, (6) water supply development options, (7) water resource

development options, (8) five-year work plan for water resource development projects, and (9) funding mechanisms

and project schedules for selected projects. Projected water needs increase from 1.4 billion gallons per day (bgd) in

2000 to 1.67 bgd in 2020, a 19 percent increase. Staff has identified over 500 mgd of potential supplies, including

demand management, to meet these needs. The reserves for water supply and resource development will be used to

cooperatively fund future water supply and resource development projects to meet the needs identified in the regional

water supply plan. Potential uses for these funds include restoration of surface water storage throughout the basin.

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based

Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 108,266,879 0 (65,276,582) 173,543,461 0 0

011 Alafia River Basin 443,192 0 (1,768,788) 2,211,980 0 0

013 Hillsborough River Basin 24,337,216 0 (673,132) 11,162,870 0 13,847,478

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 1,767,734 0 (250,000) 2,017,734 0 0

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 12,150,889 0 (1,116,914) 9,655,634 0 3,612,169

020 Peace River Basin 820,466 0 (1,950,942) 2,771,408 0 0

021 Manasota Basin 5,233,869 0 (1,552,578) 6,786,447 0 0

$153,020,245 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or

Lapsed Funding Funding Funding

2011 FY 2012 FY Future

Funding

Total

Funding

Status As Of: January 13, 2010

At its December 2008 meeting, the Governing Board voted to combine the Hillsborough River (013) and Northwest

Hillsborough (014) Basin Boards. The two basin boards merged into one board in January 2009 and all funds merged

into fund 013 effective October 1, 2009.

At their August 2009 meeting, the Peace River Basin Board approved staff to liquidate and lapse $486,939 from the

fiscal year 2009 Water Supply and Resource Development Reserves to increase the balances from prior years available

for the fiscal year 2010 budget.


Z930

Contingencies - Peace River Basin

Project Type Reserves




Cooperator(s)

Project Manager PILCHER, LINDA

LINSBECK, CATHY, CACIOPPO, MIKETask 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, SOWDERS, GINA, GREEN, STEPHANIE, MILLER, WILL, HAGBERG,

JEFFREY

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 maintenance, and 5 days of

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

The FY2011 budget request consists of salaries and operational costs for public use management, resource

monitoring, resource protection, road and bridge maintenance, exotic plant control, recreation equipment, 42 acres of

firelane maintenance, 30 acres of chopping, 25 acres of road maintenance, and 5 days of prescribed burning; and

contractual services for 18 acres of recreational mowing and 565 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 0 55,968

Funding Funding

2011 FY 2012 FY


Land Resources staff conducted one day of prescribed burning.


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)


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

JEFFREY

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 maintenance, and 5 days of prescribed burning; and

contractual services for 437 hours of security.


monitoring, resource protection, road and bridge maintenance, exotic plant control, an entrance sign, 60 acres of

firelane maintenance, 73 acres of road maintenance, and 5 days of prescribed burning; and contractual services

for 662 hours of security and 0.5 miles of fencing and recreation fencing.



(SOR)


Funding Funding

2011 FY 2012 FY


No significant activity this period.


S029

Upper Lake Marion Creek Watershed

Project Type SOR



South Florida Water Management DistrictCooperator(s)

Project Manager MILLER, WILL

SOWDERS, GINA, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, 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 and FY2011 budget request consists of management cost reimbursement and salaries for

contract monitoring for SFWMD management of lands owned by the SWFWMD.



(SOR)


Funding Funding

2011 FY 2012 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, LANE, CHUCK, ELLIOTT, PAUL, MILLER, WILL, GREEN, STEPHANIE,

HAGBERG, JEFFREY

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 and the FY2011 budget request within the Peace River Basin consists of contract coordination

and monitoring for management of the land by the Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority; within the

Manasota Basin the funds are for monitoring the conservation easement over the Lewis Longino Preserve.



(SOR)

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0


021 Manasota Basin 0 2,221

Funding Funding

2011 FY 2012 FY


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


United States Department of Agriculture, Polk County Natural ResourcesCooperator(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 and the FY2011 budget request 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

2011 FY 2012 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, GREEN, STEPHANIE, LOVE, KEVINTask 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 and FY2011 budget request 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

2011 FY 2012 FY

Status As Of: July 12, 2010



S040

Lower Peace River (Deep Creek)

Project Type SOR



Cooperator(s)


NELSON, BRIAN, SOWDERS, GINA, ELLIOTT, PAUL, MILLER, WILL, GREEN, STEPHANIE,

HAGBERG, JEFFREY

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

of recreational mowing and 460 hours of security.

The FY2011 budget requests consists of salaries and operational costs for public use management, resource

monitoring, resource protection, road and bridge maintenance, exotic plant control, a trail counter and campground

sign, 57 acres of firelane maintenance, 73 acres of road maintenance, 8 days of prescribed burning and portolet

rental; and contractual services for 18 acres of recreational mowing and 677 hours of security.



(SOR)


Funding Funding

2011 FY 2012 FY


Land Resources staff responded to a wildfire of unknown origin, totaling approximately 38 acres. One prescribed burn

(100 acres) was conducted.


S051

Bright Hour Watershed

Project Type SOR



Cooperator(s)


SOWDERS, GINA, GREEN, STEPHANIE, LOVE, KEVINTask 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 and FY2011 budget request 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

2011 FY 2012 FY




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)


BLASCHKA, STEVEN, NELSON, BRIAN, LANE, CHUCK, MILLER, JEFF, HAGBERG, JEFFREY,

ELLIOTT, PAUL, LOVE, KEVIN

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 75 acres of road and maintenance; 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.


monitoring, resource protection, road and bridge maintenance, exotic plant control, 15 acres of firelane maintenance,

73 acres of road maintenance, utilities, and building maintenance; and contractual services for repairing structure and

plumbing at the maintenance building, reimbursement to Polk County for 50% of the management costs of the Circle

B Bar Reserve ($13,000), recreational mowing, fence construction, 1,200 hours of security and payment to Polk

County for 50% of the management costs and capital improvements at the Hampton Tract ($65,500).



S054

Lake Hancock


(SOR)



District

Polk County 0 0

Funding Funding

2011 FY 2012 FY

Status As Of: February 23, 2009

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, WALSH, TOM, MILLER, WILL, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, 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

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

species in the General Fund, and Hillsborough, Peace and Manasota Basins. Costs for these activities are 100

percent reimbursed through the state's Water Management Lands Trust Fund.


Revenue

013 Hillsborough River Basin - Ad

Valorem Revenue

0 9,519

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin - Ad

Valorem Revenue

0 4,311


(SOR)

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 1,118,761

011 Alafia River Basin 0 4,519

013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 0 9,519

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 0 0

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 0 9,519


021 Manasota Basin 0 7,719

Funding Funding

2011 FY 2012 FY


S099

Save Our Rivers Administration


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

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

Task 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, permitting, and construction for

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

SWUCA objectives.

BenefitsThe 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

The surface water modeling, design and permitting for the project will be completed at a cost of $205,010 and

construction will be completed at an additional cost of $124,990. The total project cost is $330,000. The funding table

below includes District staff time, travel and central garage charges. These activities are reimbursed at 100 percent

from the State's Water Management Lands Trust Fund.


(SOR)


Funding Funding

2011 FY 2012 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 3/9/10

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

2. Contract Development & ExecutionConsultant Agreement 3/1/07 9/9/09 11/19/09

3. PermittingPre Application Meeting w/ FDEP 8/1/07 2/16/11

Permitting Complete 10/1/07 4/12/11

4. ConstructionConstruction Commence 12/1/07 8/16/11

Construction Completed 4/1/08 12/22/11


SA01

Jack Creek Hydr. Rest.


Mactec completed the final report and 60% design plans on August 15, 2010. The final report presented several options

for rehydrating the impacted wetland. These included (1) a gravity fed system, (2) a pump system, and (3) a combination

of options 1 and 2. District staff selected the third option because it gives more flexibility in delivering water on a more

consistent schedule. During the second quarter of FY2011, the District will be contacting adjacent property owners and

holding a public meeting. This serves two purposes; (1) it allows the District to qualify for a Noticed General Permit

through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and (2) it provides information to adjacent landowners and

interested parties that the restoration/rehydration will not increase the flood risk to adjacent properties.


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 Ongoing

DescriptionThis 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 educates 10,500 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 funding provides 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 are 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 awareness of availability of

District lands.

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

education. The middle school field trip program will reach an estimated 7,000 students (all seventh-grade students in

Polk County schools), 1,400 elementary and middle school students through summer camp programs and an

additional 2,100 people through the public outreach program (totaling 10,500 people educated). Existing District

educational publications and tools will be used as supplemental material, along with the District-funded exhibits

Everyone Lives in a Watershed, The Green Swamp and The Lakes. Students are 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 result in a deeper understanding of

the current and future water issues. 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 cost of the FY2011 project is $59,000, with the District contributing $25,000 (Alafia River $6,250;

Hillsborough River $6,250; Peace River $12,500). District funds are used 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 and public outreach

programs will reach 10,500 students/adults per year at a cost to the District of $2.38 per person, 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


Revenue

013 Hillsborough River Basin - Ad

Valorem Revenue

0 7,068


(SOR)

011 Alafia River Basin 0 7,068

013 Hillsborough River Basin 0 0



District

Polk County Natural Resources 0 0

Funding Funding

2011 FY 2012 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 9/30/10

Final report and invoice due to the District 11/20/09 10/8/10

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 10/31/10

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

FY2011 Budgeted FundsEducational programming begins 11/1/10

Initiate purchase order 11/1/10

Educational programming complete 8/31/11



ACTION TO DATE: On time. As of Oct. 5, cooperator has conducted 114 field trips at the Center. The field trips included

private, public and home school groups and has reached approximately 4,902 students and 732 adults. Cooperator has

been notified of approval of FY2011 funding. Staff is finalizing the FY2011 scope of work.


W014

Lake Hancock Outfall Treatment System

Project Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring


Cooperator(s)

Project Manager HAGBERG, JANIE

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionSee H014



Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 349,083 0 0 349,083 0 0

020 Peace River Basin 349,627 0 0 349,627 0 0


State Trust Funds (SWIM) 698,364 0 0 698,364 0 0

U.S. EPA - Lake Hancock (H014) 492,200 0 0 492,200 0 0

$1,889,274 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


see H014


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, Tampa Bay Estuary Program, Sarasota Bay Estuary

Program, Pinellas County

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. State SWIM funds are not

available for FY2011. The FY2011 funding is $175,000 with five basin boards contributing equally. The current

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 cost is $175,000. 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 current phase of mapping began 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 next phase of

mapping is planned for December 2011. 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 complete and results are available. Between 2006 and

2008, seagrass coverage in Tampa Bay increased by approximately 5%. In Sarasota Bay, which has a more highly

urbanized watershed than Tampa Bay, seagrass increased 28% in coverage from 2006 to 2008. From 2006 to 2008,

Lemon Bay seagrass coverage increased by 5%. The only SWIM waterbody to experience a loss in coverage

between 2006 and 2008 was Charlotte Harbor with a 5% decrease.


W331


Harbor


Revenue

011 Alafia River Basin 145,893 35,000 0 72,958 0 37,935

013 Hillsborough River Basin 145,893 35,000 0 72,958 0 37,935

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

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 145,893 35,000 0 72,958 0 37,935

020 Peace River Basin 230,716 35,000 0 157,781 0 37,935

021 Manasota Basin 226,772 35,000 0 153,837 0 37,935



State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 253,404 0 87,500 165,904 0 0

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

$1,585,957 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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 submittal of 2008 final deliverables 12/31/08 12/31/08

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

2010 Work Order 1: Imagery Acquisition Complete 2/15/10 1/12/10

4. Critical Project MilestonesWork Order 2 under 2010 P.O. Executed 3/1/10

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


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HarborStatus As Of: November 02, 2010

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

all waterbodies was captured by January 12, 2010. The second work order for photointerpretation and GIS based

mapping was executed in March 2010. Final imagery deliverables were submitted, approved, and are available to the

public and District staff. A photointerpretation kick-off meeting was in May 2010 and GIS mapping is underway. Field

verification work with the Consultant will be completed in November allowing for completion of map delineation. A draft

map meeting and the post map production classification accuracy assessment will be conducted in late November.


W436

Elizabeth Place Water Quality and Natural Systems Enhancement

Project Type SWIM



Polk County Natural Resources, Polk CountyCooperator(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 $2,173,021, which includes a proposed TMDL grant in the amount of $984,000 from

the FDEP for construction and public education signage. 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 spent $189,021 in prior years for land acquisitions. 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.


W436

Elizabeth Place Water Quality and Natural Systems Enhancement


Revenue

020 Peace River Basin 257,362 0 0 256,181 0 1,181





District

FDEP TMDL Grant 984,000 0 0 984,000 0 0

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

$2,186,563 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


1. Contract Development and ExecutionAgreement Executed 5/23/08 6/18/08

Agreement Expiration 12/31/11

2. Project TasksDesign Complete 3/1/09 4/15/11

Construction Commenced 12/31/09 4/2/12

Construction Completed 12/31/10 12/28/12


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. In July 2008, 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. At

the request of the adjacent property owners, the County has incorporated more of the surrounding drainage basin area

into the design. The increased project area requires a modification to the ERP permit. The re-design is on-going. The

FDEP grant, if approved, is to be used for construction and will not be available until July 2011, and therefore

construction is not expected to commence until Spring 2012 due to contract/bid 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. 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.

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 are 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 FY 2010 ongoing costs for the Charlotte Harbor SWIM Plan Implementation were funded 50 percent from the

State SWIM Program and the balance was funded by the Peace River and Manasota Basin Boards. The FY2011

ongoing costs for the Charlotte Harbor SWIM Plan Implementation are funded from the Manasota Basin and the

Peace River Basin Boards. There are no State SWIM Program funds available in FY2011. District funds shown in the

table include staff salary, travel and central garage.


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.


W501

SWIM Plan Implementation - Charlotte Harbor


Revenue


021 Manasota Basin 35,388 0 0 30,382 0 5,006



State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 76,230 0 0 76,230 0 0


$274,119 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


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

Status As Of: August 16, 2010

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

is being reviewed by staff. Following staff review, the plan will be presented to the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary

Program (CHNEP) Technical Advisory Committee. In the meantime, District staff continue to work with the CHNEP, the

Florida Department of Environmental Protection and local governments to implement projects in the 2000 Plan. The

CHNEP completed an update to the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan in 2008 and this was used as

the basis of the SWIM Plan update. Additionally, the CHNEP has established seagrass targets, and is working on the

calculation of nutrient loads and development of numeric nutrient criteria. The seagrass targets were included in the draft

plan and the other elements will be included in the draft plan as they are completed. District staff coordinated with FDEP

staff regarding the review and approval process for SWIM Plans and have developed a mutually acceptable process for

plan review and approval.


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 Ongoing

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 cost of the FY2011 project is $79,171, with the District contributing $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.


W506



Revenue


021 Manasota Basin 55,287 0 0 45,912 0 9,375






District

Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center 211,115 0 0 171,159 0 39,956

$582,098 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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 6/30/10

Fourth task report 9/15/10 10/22/10 10/22/10

Project close 9/30/10 11/30/10

FY2011 Budgeted FundsInitiate purchase order 10/1/10 11/1/10

First task report 12/31/10

Second task report 3/31/11

Third task report 6/30/11

Fourth task report 9/30/11

Project close 11/18/11


ACTION TO DATE: On time. To date, the following tasks have been completed on the FY2010 scope of work: 2

volunteer water quality monitoring program workshops (37 participants), 2 speaking sessions (41 participants), 20


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Journey through the Estuary boat trips (214 participants), 8 land-based hiking trips (107 participants), 40 wading trips

(771 participants), 12 speaking engagements (322 participants), reprinted and distributed 1,000 copies of the Lemon Bay

DVD, reprinted and distributed 500 copies of the Lemon Bay booklet, educational display at 12 events (3,080

participants) and SWIM Water School (34 participants). The FY2011 scope of work is being drafted.


W507

CHEC Peace River Watershed Education

Project Type SWIM





Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

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 with a goal of reducting 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 measuring knowledge and behavior change.

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 cost of the FY2011 project is $59,773, with the District contributing $29,075 (Peace River Basin Board).

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. 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.


W507



Revenue

020 Peace River Basin 79,267 0 (7,975) 56,635 0 30,607


State Trust Funds (SWIM) 33,413 0 (7,974) 41,387 0 0



District


$268,998 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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



Fourth task report 9/16/10 10/22/10 10/22/10

Project close 9/30/10 11/12/10






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

and purchased supplies for a volunteer water quality monitoring program; held 10 speaking engagements (381

participants), reprinted and distributed 1,500 copies of the Keeping the Peace booklet, coordinated one Upriver and

Downriver Peace Keeper Tour (37 participants), conducted 32 land-based hiking trips (310 participants), conducted one

FARMS educational bus trip (17 participants) and attended 6 special events (1,987 participants). The FY2011 scope of


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work is being drafted.


W510

Restoration of Natural Systems at Thornton Key

Project Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration



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, which is split 50/50

between the Peace River Basin Board and State SWIM funds. 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





District

Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center 14,375 0 0 14,375 0 0

$33,364 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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 4/1/10


W510

Restoration of Natural Systems at Thornton Key

Contract ExpirationProject Close Out 12/31/10


This project will be administered through a purchase order that was created on April 1, 2010. The first phase of the

project, contracted exotic plant treatment, has been completed. Additional treatments and maintenance will be completed

through coordination with CHEC volunteers.


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 was

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 design contract for Phase III projects 4, 5, 6, 7, and 15 is for $300,488. 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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Revenue

020 Peace River Basin 1,378,301 700,000 0 674,122 0 4,179


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Alligator Ck

Rstr (SWIM)

800,000 0 0 800,000 0 0

Ecosystem Trust Fund - Charlotte Hbr

Rstr

100,000 0 0 100,000 0 0

FCMP - Alligator Creek Restoration

(SWIM)

139,400 0 0 139,400 0 0

NOAA - Alligator Creek 50,000 0 0 50,000 0 0





District

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 16,700 0 0 16,700 0 0

USACE 400,000 0 0 400,000 0 0

$3,624,786 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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 7/25/09

Select Consultant 8/31/09 10/1/09

Execute Agreement with Consultant 4/30/10 9/30/10 10/11/10

Commence Preliminary Design 5/15/10 11/15/10

Complete Design and Permitting 2/1/11


Phase II has been closed out. Phase III has been awarded to a consultant and an agreement has been executed. The

consultant was given notice to proced on October 15, 2010. A kick off meeting is scheduled on site on November 15,


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2010.ACCELERATED ACTION TO DATE: District staff has provided the consultant with a Notice To Proceed for design

and permitting of 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 Ongoing

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 contributing $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

020 Peace River Basin 57,756 0 12,475 17,000 0 28,281


State Trust Funds (SWIM) 12,474 0 12,474 0 0 0



District


$213,511 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding



Schedule field trips 8/1/10 8/31/10

Field trips begin 8/30/10 9/27/10

Field trips end 5/31/11


FY2011 Budgeted FundsInitiate purchase order 10/1/10

Schedule field trips 5/31/11

Field trips begin 8/31/11

Field tips end 5/31/12



ACTION TO DATE: On time. Staff is working to finalize the FY2011 scope of work and open a new purchase order.


W521

Charlotte Harbor Water Quality Monitoring

Project Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Monitoring


Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Charlotte CountyCooperator(s)

Project Manager KAUFMAN, KRIS

SZAFRANIEC, MARYTask 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 of

habitat restoration and water quality improvement projects. 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.

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 FY2011 project budget is $48,250, which includes additional data

management services for $10,000 that in prior fiscal years had been performed by Charlotte Harbor Environmental

Center under W547. The Peace River Basin Board is funding $36,187.50 and Manasota Basin Boards is funding

$12,062.50. 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.


W521

Charlotte Harbor Water Quality Monitoring


Revenue


021 Manasota Basin 102,346 24,650 0 60,551 0 17,145



State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 193,296 0 19,125 174,171 0 0


$681,388 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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

Notice to Proceed 6/1/01 5/9/01

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 6/17/10

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 with Charlotte County was executed on April 28, 2008. The amendment allows for

an additional three-year "No Cost Time Extension" extending each party's committment to the project through March 31,

2011. 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. A third amendment to the original agreement with

FFWCC to conduct water quality sampling was executed in August 2010.


W526

Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program

Project Type SWIM



Cooperator(s)

Project Manager GARCIA, LIZANNE

KAUFMAN, KRIS, GARCIA, LIZANNE, POWERS, STEPHANIETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis 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's 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 has been $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 share of $83,750 will be funded 33 percent ($27,500) by the Mansota Basin Board and 67 percent ($56,250)

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



Revenue


021 Manasota Basin 194,485 27,500 0 137,508 0 29,477






District

CHNEP 1,394,475 0 0 1,307,725 0 86,750

FDEP 225,000 0 0 150,000 0 75,000

Local Government Partners 307,250 0 0 193,750 0 113,500

PRMRWSA 15,000 0 0 10,000 0 5,000

SFWMD 130,000 0 0 80,000 0 50,000

US EPA 2,041,750 0 0 1,441,750 0 600,000

$5,524,778 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


FY2007 Annual Workplan Critical Project MilestonesFY2007 Contract with CHNEP Executed 4/1/07 6/11/07

FY2007 Contract Close Out 12/31/09 7/21/10


FY2008 Contract Close Out 12/31/10 8/16/10


FY2009 Contract Close Out 12/31/11


FY2010 Contract Closeout 12/31/12

FY2011 Annual Workplan Critical Project MilestonesFY2011 Contract with CHNEP Executed 11/1/10

FY2011 Contract Closeout 12/31/13


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. Final reports for water quality targets and nutrient loading have been received and

approved by the District. FY2010 Contract: The FY2010 agreement was executed February 24, 2010 and expires

12/31/2012. Projects include an update of the triennial status and trends for water quality throughout the Charlotte Harbor

watershed, staff support and the development of estuarine nutrient criteria. District staff approved a line item budget

revision to this agreement to move funds from the triennial status and trends project to FY2010 existing project to


W526


complete development of Numeric Nutrient Criteria. Completion of the triennial water quality status and trends will be

deferred until the FY2011 agreement. FY2011 Contract: District and CHNEP staff have agreed on the projects to be

included in the FY2011 agreement. They are the development of a Water Atlas for the Charlotte Harbor watershed, staff

support and completion of the triennial water quality status and trend. Management Conference: The Management and

Policy Committees met in August 2010. Items on the agenda of interest to the District included amendment of the annual

work plan to shift funds in the FY2010 workplan from the triennial review to complete the numeric nutrient criteria by the

deadline encouraged by the EPA, and approval of the various reports included in the annual workplan. The next

meetings of the Management and Policy Committees are in November 2010 respectively.


W547

Water Quality in the Peace and Myakka Basins, Charlotte Harbor,

and Lemon BayProject Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Monitoring


Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center, Charlotte Harbor Environmental CenterCooperator(s)

Project Manager SZAFRANIEC, MARY

KAUFMAN, KRISTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project was in response to a funding request from Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC) for on-line

publication of water quality maps and graphs. Water quality data from various sources collected within the Peace River

Basin, Myakka River Basin, Charlotte Harbor, and Lemon Bay were included in the maps. The project involved

mapping and graphing of District Peace and Myakka River basin water quality data on the CHEC website. In FY2005,

the project expanded its coverage to include Sarasota County's Northern Lemon Bay water quality sampling effort,

Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) volunteer water quality project, and FDEP Lemon Bay

monitoring network. A FY2009 cooperative funding request was received for continuation of the display of the project's

sixth year of multi-agency monitoring.

BenefitsInformation provided through this project offered technical support for environmental management activities conducted

by the District's SWIM Program, FDEP, the Peace River/ Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority, the Charlotte

Harbor National Estuary Program, and other local and regional organizations. Publication of the data in the STORET

databases and website provided an historical record of the changes in water quality within each system.

Costs

The FY2009 budget is $66,000, with the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center and the District each contributing half

($33,000). The District share is split between State SWIM ($33,000), the Peace River Basin ($16,500), and the

Manatsota Basin ($4,125). The cost to each basin board is determined by its watershed's (Peace River and Myakka

River watersheds) relative influence on water quality in Charlotte Harbor. District funds shown in the table include staff

salaries. The District and CHEC agreed to reduce the scope of work to only cover the CHEC website display of water

quality mapping and graphing for a total cost of $28,000, with the District and CHEC each contributing half ($14,000).

$10,000 of the remaining funds were used for the data management under a separate purchase order with

Benchmark Labs. The Basin Boards approved the transfer of remaining funds for CHEC's fourth grade education

project.


Since 2003, the CHEC has been presenting the results of these efforts on its web site www.checflorida.org/chec/water

quality, allowing the public and scientists to view the results in terms of both status and trends in water quality. The

cooperative project wa executed through purchase orders and associated scopes of work. The SWIM Plan for

Charlotte Harbor focuses 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.


W547

Water Quality in the Peace and Myakka Basins, Charlotte Harbor,

and Lemon Bay


Revenue

020 Peace River Basin 53,742 0 (2,250) 55,992 0 0

021 Manasota Basin 28,101 0 (2,250) 30,351 0 0


State Trust Funds (SWIM) 61,961 0 (4,500) 66,461 0 0



District

Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center 145,500 0 0 145,500 0 0

$319,121 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesFY2004 First Quarter Report 12/30/03 12/19/03

Second Quarter Report 3/30/04 3/24/04

Third Quarter Report 6/30/04 12/21/04 12/21/04

Final Report 9/30/04 5/21/05 5/21/05

FY2005 P.O. Open 3/22/05 3/22/05

FY2005 First Quarter Report 5/15/05 6/30/05 6/29/05

Second Quarter Report 8/15/05 9/30/05 9/30/05

Third Quarter Report 10/15/05 11/15/05 11/15/05

Fourth Quarter Report 2/15/06 3/10/06 4/13/06

FY2006 P.O. Open 3/30/06 3/30/06

FY2006 First Quarter Report 5/30/06 5/24/06

Second Quarter Report 8/30/06 8/31/06

Third Quarter and Draft Final Report 11/30/06 4/1/07 3/23/07

Fourth Quarter and Final Report 2/28/07 4/1/07 3/23/07

FY2007 P.O. Open 3/30/07 3/21/07

FY2006 P.O. Final Invoice Paid 5/3/07 5/3/07

FY2007 First Quarter Report 5/30/07 5/3/07

FY2007 Second Quarter Report 8/30/07 6/30/07

FY2007 Third Quarter Report 11/30/07 11/30/07

FY2008 P.O. Open 1/7/08 1/7/08

FY2007 Fourth Quarter Report 2/28/08 2/5/08

FY2008 First Quarter Report 5/30/08 6/30/08 6/30/08

FY2008 Second Quarter Report 8/30/08 1/14/09 2/27/09

FY2008 Third Quarter Report 11/30/08 1/29/09 2/27/09

FY2008 P.O. Terminates 12/31/08 12/31/09 12/31/09

FY2008 Fourth Quarter Report 3/31/09 7/15/09 7/27/09


The FY2009 final scope of work was approved and the purchase order was opened, January 28, 2009. CHEC presented

the results of these efforts on its web site, http://www.checflorida.org. The District and CHEC agreed to reduce the scope

of work to only cover the CHEC website display of water quality mapping and graphing for a total cost of $28,000, with

the District and CHEC each contributing half ($14,000). $10,000 of the remaining funds were used for the data

management under a separate purchase order with Benchmark Labs.


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 $472,346. An amount of $236,173 has been reallocated from State

SWIM funds and $236,173 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 3,365,670 2,500,000 0 624,655 0 241,015


Charlotte Co - Coral Creek (W553) 71,500 0 0 71,500 0 0

Ecosystem Trust Fund - Coral Ck

(SWIM)

250,000 0 0 250,000 0 0


State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 200,000 0 200,000 0 0 0


WPSTF (SWIM) - Prior Year Funds 236,173 0 0 0 0 236,173


District

Charlotte County 71,500 0 0 71,500 0 0

$4,369,495 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Consultant Contract Development and ExecutionAdvertise Request for Proposals 11/17/06 11/17/06

Consultant Selection 2/2/07 2/23/07

Agreement fully executed 10/18/07 1/18/08



Design PhaseConceptual Design and Feasibility Report 6/15/08 2/27/09

30% Design Plans 1/31/09 6/1/09 8/1/09

60% Design Plans and Permitting 6/30/09 8/1/10 10/14/10

Amendment to Consultant Agreement 12/31/09 4/15/10 5/28/10

Final Design Plans and Construction Specifications 10/1/10 2/28/11


An amendment to include funding for tasks included in Work Order #3 was executed on May 28, 2010. The consultant

provided 60% plans and completed permit applications on October 14, 2010. FDEP agreed to previously discussed

permit conditions and applications will now be signed and submitted by the District.


W556

FDOT - Cape Haze Pioneer Trail Hydrologic Restoration

Project Type SWIM



Florida Department of TransportationCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

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 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 0 888,761 0 0

$934,203 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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


Construction of the mitigation portion of the project has begun. District staff will monitor the project as it progresses

toward removal of the hydrologic impingement.


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. 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.

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 FY2011 costs are funded 100 percent from Peace River Basin.


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






$130,146 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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


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 2/1/11

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 water quality plans for each of the lakes. The water quality plan will be used to prioritize

alternatives and best management practices that could be used to meet the TMDLs and PLRGs. The results of this study

(W796), the PLRG study and 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.


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South Lake Conine Watershed Restoration Project


Revenue






District

City of Winter Haven 596,500 0 0 596,500 0 0

$1,225,959 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


1. Contract Development and ExecutionDraft agreement sent to Management Services 12/31/06 12/31/06

Draft agreement returned from Management Services 1/19/07 2/16/07

Agreement sent to Cooperator 1/26/07 2/19/07

Signed Agreement returned from Cooperator 2/23/07 5/31/07

Agreement fully executed 3/9/07 6/7/07


2. Project TasksDesign and Permitting complete 12/31/08 6/30/11

Construction complete 12/31/09 12/31/12

3. Agreement Expiration DatesAgreement expiration 12/31/10 6/30/13


A cooperative agreement with the City of Winter Haven was executed on 6/7/2007. The City and the District accepted the

Scope of Work submitted by the Consultant on 2/22/2008. 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 12/8/2009. The City delayed the design and permitting process to acquire additional property to allow for adequate

conveyance of stormwater to the project site. The consultant has resumed working on the design and permitting. An

amendment to the agreement has begun routing in October 2010 to extend the expiration date of the agreement. A

second pre-application meeting was held with Bartow Regulation staff on 11/2/2010 to discuss design modifications

resulting from the additional property purchase and incorporation into the project. A permit will be submitted by the end of

the year.


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 a water quality management

action plan 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 a water quality

management plan for the lakes. The existing water quality models and available water quality information will be used

to evaluate alternatives and best management practices to meet water quality criteria. 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 PLRGs and

other water quality criteria. 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






District


$297,935 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


1. Contract Devlopment and ExecutionContract Executed 12/31/05 3/31/06 9/15/06

Notice to Proceed 1/6/06 3/31/06 9/22/06

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 8/1/10 8/23/10

Completion of Phase III - Preparation of Water Quality Master Plan 11/1/08 12/30/10

3. Agreement Expiration DateAgreement to expire 12/31/08 12/31/10

4. Project CompletionProject Completion 12/31/09 12/31/10


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 included 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 has been submitted. A draft Coneptual Plan has been submitted and

reviewed. The draft final Water Quality Management Plan will be submitted in December.


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 Ongoing

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 estimated project cost is $250,000. The FY2010 project cost is $125,000 with the District and the City each

contributing half ($62,500). The District's share is split between the Peace River Basin Board and WMLTF each

contributing 50% ($31,250) of the District's share. The FY2011 project budget is $62,500 with the City and the District

each contributing half ($31,250). 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 125,000 0 0 62,500 31,250 31,250

$252,040 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


1. Contract Development and ExecutionAgreement Executed 3/15/10 3/22/10

Agreement Expiration 12/31/14 12/31/14

2. Project TasksList of Priority Sites Completed 9/1/10

Phase 1 Design Complete 12/31/10 3/31/11

Phase 1 Construction Completion 12/31/11


An agreement was executed on March 22, 2010. The City has prioritized Phase 1 sites (15) for design, permitting and

construction. A draft list of priority sites was provided to the District for review in August 2010. Staff visited the proposed

project sites and approved in September 2010 and 30% design of the first 5 sites is expected to be completed in January

2011.


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Watershed Modeling Database

Project Type Basin Initiatives

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementFlood Protection Floodplain Management



Cooperator(s)

Project Manager KARLIN, AL

JANKE, JAMISON, DICKS, STEVE, MULRONEY, THERESATask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe creation and update of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps is one

of the primary product of watershed modeling. Watershed modeling relies heavily on two data components,

hydrographic and topographic information. Efficient use and management of this information is accomplished using

GIS technologies. The District has been working closely with the GIS software vendor, the Environmental Systems

Research Institute (ESRI) and other topographic information vendors such as QCoherent, Inc., GeoEye,Inc. and

EarthEye, Inc.on two closely-related technologies supporting watershed modeling: (1) a hydrological geodatabase &

data processing model called ArcHydro (ESRI), and (2) topographic data processing, storage and refinement (other

vendors). These two technologies are the key components of the District's Watershed Management Program

Guidelines and Specifications and the FEMA Map Modernization efforts.

To store, process, and manage the spatial data associated with watershed models for the SWFWMD Watershed

Management Program, the District has worked closely with ESRI to structure the Geographic Watershed Information

System (GWIS), an ArcHydro geodatabase. (A geodatabase is a type of database that is specifically designed to

efficiently handle mapped (GIS) data.) When ArcHydro was originally developed by ESRI in 2002, it was structured for

processing dendritic/riverine hydrological systems. As most of the systems in the District fall into a class of systems

called "deranged" or "pitted", the existing processing tools in ArcHydro were not well suited to District needs. Since

2004, the District has been working with ESRI to develop the database tools needed to store, manage and process our

"pitted" terrains. A major portion of this project is devoted to developing the tools needed for managing and

processing the "pitted" hydrological systems in the District. The enhancements to the ArcHydro datamodel are shared

with other water management districts, District collaborators and contractors, and the general public, while the GWIS

database is unique to the District.

The GWIS datamodel is internally dependent on accurate and precise terrain models. Today, ground/surface

elevations are captured using Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), a laser-based technology, and surface features

are modeled as breaklines, lines that denote rapid changes in the ground surface, such as edge of pavement, water

body boundaries, tops of stram banks, and others. These primary data, LiDAR and breaklines, are converted into a

derived data source called a Digital Terrain Model (DTM) a special type of Digital Elevation Model (DEM) which is used

for data processing within the ArcHydro/GWIS framework. Hence, this project also address the management,

processing and storage of DTMs and DEMs for the Watershed Management Program.

BenefitsThe primary benefits of this request are: 1) Provides the ability for all staff to access topographic data in a consistent

manner using the ArcGIS software tools; 2) Allows the storage of topographic and watershed data into a secure

database environment that does not currently exist; 3) Provides the database infrastructure that is required for FEMA's

Data Capture Standards; and 4) Provides the database infrastructure that is required ofr publishing topographic data

on the Internet.

Costs

The annual total project cost is $260,000 with $200,000 directed by Resource Projojects (Engineering) allocated

towards ArcHydro database enhancement and tool development, and $60,000 directed by Mapping and GIS towards

the maintenance and development of terrain products, such as DEMs and LiDAR terrain refinement tools.

The FY2008 funding was used for contractural services for software and database development to support the

collection. management, analysis, and publication of hydrographic and topographic information within the ArcHydro

and Terrain geodatabase environments. Specific goals of the project were aimed at: (1) developing "beneath surface"

connectivity to include pipes and culverts, (2) including the Green & Ampt model for percolation through sandy soils,

and (3) construct an excange data format to move data from ArcHydro/GWIS to ICPR (Interconnected Pond Routing)

modeling software. The software is compatible with the District's existing GIS system and the Water Management

Information System that is currently under development. The development efforts were coordinated with similar work

underway at the other Water Management Districts (WMDs) and the Department of Environmental Protection.


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The FY2009 funding was used for contractural services for developing specific tools for District Watershed

Management Program. Specifically, tools were developed to: (1) aggregate sub-basins into larger modeling units, (2)

automate Time of Concentration calculations within ArcHydro/GWIS, (3) development of Hydraulic Element Point tools

to insert the geographic locatin of culverts, pipes, and other hydraulic structures into the GWIS, and (4) to incorporate

ICPR Model-specific data directly into the ArcHydro/GWIS database. On the terrain processing portion of the project,

new processing methods to enhance and densify the DEMs were tested and two vendors were assigned DEMs to

develop.

The FY2010 funds will be used to further enhance the ArcHydro/GWIS data model. Specific goals include: (1)

construction of tools to enable processing on different scales to enable hydrological processing of single sub-basins,

(2) developing the methodology to aggregate individual sub-basin models into larger models, (3) optimizing the

computer processing algoriths for the scalable basin processing, and (4) updating the support and exchange of

geographic and tabluar information between GWIS and ICPR-4. Terrain DEMs will be constructed for newly obtained

terrain data (from the Florida Divbision of Emergency Management) and methodologies for terrain refinement and

enhancement will be developed.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,644,735 0 19,890 1,413,982 0 210,863

020 Peace River Basin 22,750 0 22,750 0 0 0

$1,667,485 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Milestone 1Requirement Gathering Meeting 10/9/07 10/9/07

Requirement Summary and Report 10/31/07 11/5/07

Development of Topographic Information Analysis Procedures 12/14/07 12/18/07

Project Workshop 1/18/08 3/5/08

Project Wrap-up Meeting 1/18/08 3/5/08

Milestone 10Arc Hydro Tools for Terrain Processing and Hydrologic Characterization 12/30/10 6/2/10

Support for FEMA DCS Specifications /Arc Hydro Tools for Terrain Processing

and

12/30/10

ICPR Pre- and Post-Processing Support 12/30/10

Milestone 11LP360 Kickoff GoToMeeting 9/1/10 9/1/10

QC Task1 - Breakline incorporation 10/29/10 10/29/10

QC Task 2 - Stream Centerline Profiles 11/26/10 10/29/10

QC Task 3 - SFWMD Custom filters transfer 12/17/10 9/3/10

Milestone 12Polk Enhancement - Pilot Area 9/30/10 9/28/10

Polk Enhancement - Kick Off Meeting 10/6/10 10/11/10

Polk Enhancement - Lake Alfred 11/22/10

Polk Enhancement - Fort Meade 12/13/10

Polk Emhancement - Close-out Meeting 12/20/10

Milestone 2Green&Ampt Rainfall Excess Incorporation 3/31/08 5/20/08 5/27/08

ArcHydro GP Tool Conversion 7/1/08 6/6/08

ICPR XML Development 9/15/08 10/30/08

Milestone 3


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TIPS Kick-off Meeting 6/25/08 7/17/08

Pilot Area DEM 7/18/08 8/18/08

Project Area DEM 8/18/08 9/5/08 11/7/08

Project Closeout Meeting 9/19/08 1/16/09 7/1/09

Milestone 4PhotoScience - Kick-off Meeting 3/28/08 3/18/08

PhotoScience - Best Practices DRAFT 6/30/08 8/30/08 9/22/08

PhotoScience - Close-out Meeting 7/30/08 9/15/08 11/12/08

Milestone 5Merrick - Marion Co DEM - Kick-off Meeting 9/3/08 9/3/08

Merrick - Marion Co DEM - Pilot Project 11/19/08 9/23/08

Merrick - Marion Co DEM - Close-out Meeting 12/15/08 12/23/08

Merrick - Marion Co DEM - Project Area 12/15/08 11/3/08

Milestone 6Woolpert - Sarasota DEM - Kick-off Meeting 9/5/08 9/5/08

Woolpert - Sarasota DEM - Pilot Area 9/26/08 11/14/08 11/12/08

Woolpert - Sarasota DEM - Project Area 11/21/08 11/14/08 1/7/09

Woolpert - Sarasota DEM - CLose-out Meeting 12/5/08 12/19/08 1/7/09

Milestone 7Woolpert - BOCC DEM - Kick-off Meeting 7/17/08 7/17/08

Woolpert - BOCC DEM- 1M Pilot 9/5/08 10/31/08 11/7/08

Woolpert - BOCC DEM - Project Area 10/17/08 10/31/08 1/7/09

Woolpert - BOCC DEM - Close-out Meeting 12/5/08 1/16/09 1/7/09

Milestone 8ACA- PeckSink LiDAREdge - KickOff Meeting 2/27/09 2/27/09 2/27/09

ACA - PeckSInk - LiDAREdge - ISM Delivery 4/30/09 5/14/09

ACA - PeckSink LiDAREdge - DEM Delivery 4/30/09 5/14/09

ACA - PeckSink LiDAREdge - Project Wrap-up 5/27/09 6/24/09

Milestone 9Multi-scalar catchment Processing 8/2/10

ICPR 4 to.from GWIS XML 10/29/10

ArcHydro/GWIS Optimization Code 1/28/11


B125 - LP360 LiDAR Tools - Project completed ahead of schedule. All Deliverables received and tested. Had a

discussion with GeoCue regarding incorporation of tools into ArcGIS10 v2.0 build. Informed that the tools will be

available for general distibution by December 2010.B125 - Polk County LiDAR Enhancement - Merrick delivered a

second Pilot project (via FTP) on 28 October 2010. Review indicated several issues that were resolved via

GoToMeetings on 29 October. It appears that there were issues during the transmission as re-transmitted data did not

show the issues. It was agreed that Merrick & Co would add .FLT and .HDR files to the standard deliverables for the

project.


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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 ALTMAN, MELISSA

ALTMAN, MELISSATask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

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. A five-year program water

audit was conducted in cooperation with 16 utility companies to determine the program's 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. Based on the audit results and occupancy rates, it is projected that more than 186 million

gallons of water was saved by participating properties in 2010. 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 cost for the FY2011 program is $90,436 (District $7,436; Alafia River $5,370; Hillsborough River $18,593;

Coastal Rivers $6,994; Pinellas-Anclote River $19,906; Withlacoochee River $6,048; Peace River $13,858; Manasota

$12,231). District funds are used for CHAMP/PRO properties in the Green Swamp Basin. Funds will be used to

pay for salary and associated costs, 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 was $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 96 percent

approval rating from hotel/motel guests.


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CHAMP/PRO)


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 23,392 0 0 15,956 0 7,436

011 Alafia River Basin 29,790 0 0 24,420 0 5,370

013 Hillsborough River Basin 73,114 0 0 54,521 0 18,593


015 Coastal Rivers Basin 37,582 0 0 30,588 0 6,994

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 242,688 0 0 222,782 0 19,906

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 34,753 0 0 28,705 0 6,048


021 Manasota Basin 113,682 0 0 101,451 0 12,231


Tampa - Water CHAMP (B131) 5,000 0 0 5,000 0 0

$702,878 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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 6/30/10

300th restaurant signs up 12/31/09 12/31/10

FY2010Water CHAMP and Water PRO receive service marks. 8/4/10 8/4/10


Water CHAMP: ACTION TO DATE: On time. Water CHAMP and Water PRO were awarded service marks by the state

of Florida. Currently, Water CHAMP has 446 participants, representing more than 49 percent of all the hotels and 68

percent of all available rooms in the District. Basin updates are as follows: Pinellas-Anclote River Basin has

approximately 322 properties; 129 are CHAMP properties. Hillsborough River and Alafia River basins have

approximately 186 properties; 123 are CHAMP properties. Coastal Rivers and Withlacoochee River basins have

approximately 89 properties; 58 are CHAMP properties. Manasota Basin has approximately 186 properties; 76 are

CHAMP properties. The Water CHAMP/PRO coordinator served as a panelist and presented both programs to the

Manatee Chamber of Commerce during their Sustainable Series. The coordinator also presented both programs to the

Manatee Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. Peace River Basin has approximately 144

properties; 58 are CHAMP properties. The new Water CHAMP web site, WaterCHAMP.org was launched. Water PRO:

Water PRO, an extension of the Water CHAMP program that promotes water conservation in restaurants, began in May

2008. The program coordinator promotes the program through the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association,


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CHAMP/PRO)partnerships with utility companies, direct mail and site visits to individual restaurants. Currently, there are 279

restaurants participating in Water PRO. A packet with new materials was mailed to all Water PRO participants. The

packet included a Water PRO door cling, a guide book to best management practices that save water, and a bilingual

poster.


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Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) Data Dissemination

and EducationProject Type Basin Initiatives




University of FloridaCooperator(s)

Project Manager COHEN, RON

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe FAWN project started in 1997 and the District's involvement with the project started in 2003. This project collects

and distributes weather and climatic data, and has an educational component to teach the public how to use the data

to conserve water. Funding for the project was distributed over several years and is needed to continue data collection

and dissemination. In FY2009 FAWN is planning additional weather schools, fact sheets and enhanced irrigation

management tools. These elements will help conserve water and reduce fertilizer leaching.

BenefitsIncrease the growers' knowledge and provide climatic data to help them reduce water use. The amount of water saved

will be a function of the number of acres planted and their water use, which will change annually based on market and

climatic conditions. Estimated savings are in excess of one billion gallons of water and $500,000 per hour. Therefore

during a cold winter where growers could use cold protection five (5) to ten (10) nights, annual savings could be as

much as ten billion gallons of water and $5 million to producers. Few winters require no cold protection, and it would be

reasonable to assume this management tool would average saving five billion gallons of water and $2.5 million

annually. The key to realizing these water use savings is educating the public through schools, written material, trade

shows, etc. In addition to collecting the data, FAWN information is used for workshops and other public events to help

teach the public the significance of weather and climatic data for water conservation and how to use the data. An

in-depth weather school is held annually. FAWN has developed a youth training curriculum. In FY2008-2009 FAWN

will enhance its urban program, develop more educational components and add new weather tools.

Costs

The FY2008 budget includes $100,000 for the FAWN project. Half this funding ($50,000) will come from general

revenue and the remaining amount will be divided evenly between the eight Basin Boards with each budgeting $6,250.


The Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) has been a successful, on-going, multi Agency (IFAS, FDAC,

SFWMD, SJRWMD, and Industry) project with about a $500,000 annual budget. They are asking for continued

funding in FY2008. The other cooperators have not yet determined their level of continued support for FAWN.

FAWN's weather data has been used by local Emergency Management personal to supplement the District's and

other sources' climatic data. The project was first funded by the Peace River Basin Board and later expanded to the

Manasota Basin Board. This proposal is to expand the project into the Hillsborough River, Alafia and Withlacoochee

Basin Boards. FAWN has recently received new commitments for additional funds from FDACS, SFWMD and

SJRWMD. FAWN was created in 1997 with a legislative appropriation to the University of Florida, Institute of Food

and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). These funds were used to create infrastructure and to establish 11 weather sites

that were incorporated with a small UF/IFAS network of five sites in Central Florida. Over the next few years there is a

plan to expand FAWN's network to 33 sites. In 2002 additional funding was obtained from the Florida Division of

Emergency Management to complete the system and in 2003 the Peace River Basin Board recognized the

significance of FAWN and provided a $5,000 grant. A year later the Peace River and the Manasota Basin Boards

entered into a three-year agreement to provide FAWN with $15,000 per year. These funds were to help continue

FAWN's data collection efforts and to expand the program's educational components. That same year FDACS,

SJRWMD and SFWMD approved funds for FAWN. Currently there are 10 FAWN sites within the District located at:

Arcadia, Balm, Bradenton, Bronson, Brooksville, Dover, Frostproof, Lake Alfred, Ona and Sebring. In addition there

are several sites surrounding the District that provide useful information to the citizens of the District. Current and

historical climatic data from these sites, and FAWN irrigation tools, can be accessed on the web at:

http://fawn.ifas.ufl.edu/. The FAWN program was developed to provide real time weather information to help Florida

citizens make informed weather related decisions. This information is used to help conserve water and protect

Florida's natural systems. Irrigators use FAWN data to help determine when and how much to water. Also, FAWN

data is used to assist individuals to determine when to turn off irrigation systems used for cold protection. Urban and

agricultural chemical applicators use FAWN to help make decisions relative to the application of chemicals and


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Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) Data Dissemination

and Educationfertilizer. FAWN has been expanded to provide on-line water/irrigation management tools that require weather inputs.

Examples of these tools include insect and disease control, cold protection, irrigation, nutrient management and many

more. The District's Agricultural Advisory Committee has expressed their support for the FAWN program. In addition

to the current tools, FAWN is working with University of Florida scientists to develop others. Some of the studies

already funded by the District will be used to enhance the FAWN program. For example, the Wet Bulb Irrigation Cut

Off management tool has been able to allow strawberry, citrus, fern, vegetable, ornamental growers and home owners

determine when it is safe to shut off irrigation systems used for cold protection.


Revenue


011 Alafia River Basin 23,437 0 0 23,437 0 0

013 Hillsborough River Basin 23,438 0 0 23,438 0 0


015 Coastal Rivers Basin 23,438 0 0 23,438 0 0

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 23,437 0 0 23,437 0 0

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 23,438 0 0 23,438 0 0


021 Manasota Basin 38,438 0 0 38,438 0 0

$605,000 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


FY2007 Governing Board Notification 1/2/07 1/1/07

Basin Board Notification 1/3/07 1/3/07

FY2006 Project Ends 3/1/07 3/1/07

FY2007 Data Collection 12/1/07 12/1/07

FY2007 Completion Report 2/27/08 3/1/08

FY2007 Project Ends 2/28/08 7/31/08 7/31/08

FY2008 Contract to Cooperator 3/1/08 2/26/08

FY2007 No Cost Time Extension 3/31/08 3/31/08

FY2009 Contract to Cooperator 10/1/08 10/1/08

FY2008 Data Collection 12/31/08 12/31/08

FY2008 Project Ends 2/28/09 8/31/09

FY2009 Data Collection Ends 12/31/09 9/30/10

FY2009 Completion Report 2/1/10 8/31/10


Waiting for completion reports.


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Peace R. - Historical Land Cover Mapping


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 FY2010 and FY2011 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) 2,787 0 0 0 0 2,787


$481,916 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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

Update Lake Boundaries 7/23/10 6/15/10


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Refine Land Cover Layer 7/26/10 6/15/10

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 been paid.

Phase IV is the final phase of this project and is currently underway. 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. A project status meeting was held on March 15,2010 to review deliverables. A draft report was completed and

submitted on June 15, 2010. District staff reviewed the report and submitted revisions by July 7,2010. The consultant is

working on the revisions and will complete the final geodatabase by the first week of December, 2010


B198

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

DescriptionThe purpose of this 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 $481,754. 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

$511,821 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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 9/15/10 9/15/10

Calibrate Hydrologic Model 2/25/08 10/8/10

2. Phase IIRefine Cost Benefit Analysis 7/30/08 11/19/10

Final Report and Electronic Deliverables 3/10/09 12/31/10


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 is focused 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.Testing of the model was conducted during

September and October of 2010. On October 20, 2010, simulations of candidate locations for new water control

structures were begun. These simulations will allow the District to narrow down the number of proposed structure

locations by eliminating sites that provide minimal benefits and/or have negative impacts on adjacent properties.

Following these simulations, the consultant will do geotechnical borings to determine the thickness and hydraulic


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conductivity of peat in the vicinity of the short list of proposed structure locations.


B199

Determining Water Use During The Production of Select Tropical

Foliage PlantsProject Type Basin Initiatives





Task Manager(s)

Status Completed

DescriptionGreenhouse production of foliage crops is very intensive. Often plants will be grown on raised benches with additional

plants grown above, suspended from the greenhouse superstructure. Because plants are grown in much smaller

containers than woody landscape plants, there are more plants per unit area. Foliage crops also are more intensively

irrigated, fertilized and managed than nursery crops. Because of their high density and extensive use of liquid

fertilization, ground water contamination is more likely under greenhouse operations than outdoor nursery production.

This project will determine daily evapotranspiration of several commonly grown foliage plants under commercial

greenhouse conditions. It will also measure inside micro-environment conditions using conventional weather sensors

and calculated reference evapotranspiration (ETref) using a "big leaf" model. The growers to help reduce their water

use will use the project's information.

BenefitsInformation from this project will help nursery producers reduce water use. In addition, the information could be used

by the District in its permitting, conservation and planning processes. The amount of water saved will be a function of

the number of acres planted and their water use, which will change annually based on market and climatic conditions.

Costs

This $60,000 project started in FY2005 and will continue through FY2007. The Peace River Basin Board will budget

$30,000 in FY2005 and FY2006.


This three-year project started in 2004 and will end in 2008. Funding for the project was divided over several years

and is need for data collection and analysis. More is known about the water requirements of nursery crops than that of

foliage crops. Despite intensive research on greenhouse crops for over a century, little has been reported on specific

water use of these plants or irrigation needs. Yet as water becomes a more critical issue in Southwest Florida this

information is needed from both grower and regulatory perspectives. This project will determine daily

evapotranspiration of several commonly grown foliage plants under commercial greenhouse conditions. It will also

measure inside micro-environment conditions using conventional weather sensors and calculated reference

evapotranspiration (ETref) using a "big leaf" model. Upon completion, a complete data set will be derived of the daily

water use of eight popular foliage species, along with cumulative actual evapotranspiration rates required to grow the

plants from liners to marketable size. This type of data has never been collected for Florida, nor in the U.S. Attempts

will be made to model each species' actual evapotranspiration as functions of ETref calculated from the micro-climate

data.


Revenue


$60,000 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding



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Determining Water Use During The Production of Select Tropical

Foliage Plants

Agreement to Cooperator 11/1/04 11/1/04

District Executes Agreement 12/1/04 12/1/04



Governing Board Notification 1/1/05 1/1/05

Year 1. Data Collection 12/1/05 12/1/05



Additional Data Collection 12/1/09 12/22/09

Completion Report 12/31/09

Project Ends 4/30/10

Status As Of: June 23, 2010

4/26/10 - Processed Draft Agreement. 12/20/2004 - Mailed Agreement to IFAS. 01/24/2005 sent Notice to Proceed.

3/1/2005 - Ordering equipment and mobilizing resources. 5/2/2005 - Reviewed Draft report one. 5/23/2005 Processed

Payment. 7/1/2005 Cold Protection project, dormant for summer. 9/1/2005 Cold Protection project, dormant for summer.

11/1/2005 - Field instrumentation has begun. 1/11/2006 -Waiting for freeze event to collect data. 2/21/06 - Reviewed task

completion report. 3/1/2006 - Project is closing down for summer. 4/17/2006 - Project dormant. 6/12/2006 - Dormant for

summer. 8/15/2006 - Dormant for summer. 10/12/2006 - Dormant for summer. 12/4/2006 - Getting ready for data

collection. 2/28/2007 - Ending data collection. 5/1/2007 - Dormant for summer. 7/6/2007 - Dormant for summer

8/31/2007- Dormant for summer. 11/1/2007 Dormant for summer. 1/2/2008 - Last winter of data collection. 2/29/2008

Dormant for summer 5/1/2008 - Reviewed task completion report. Project is dormant for summer 7/1/2008 - Project is

dormant for summer 9/1/2008 - Project is dormant for summer 11/1/2008 - Project is dormant for summer 12/31/2008 -

Processed no cost time extension 3/6/2009 - Project is dormant for summer. 4/20/2009 - Project is dormant for summer.

6/10/2009 - Project is dormant for summer 9/1/2009 - Project is dormant for summer 12/22/2009 - Waiting for freeze

event to collect data. 4/26/10 - Waiting for completion report. 6/22/2010 - Processed non cost extension


B217

Ridge Lakes Stormwater Improvement




Lake Wales, Avon ParkCooperator(s)

Project Manager PECK, MICHAEL

LOPEZ, MANNYTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project, funded as a Basin Initiative, is 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. Two new

projects on the 10 lakes are slated to get underway in FY2011. The District is partnering with the City of Avon Park for

stormwater retrofit projects on Lake Isis and Lake Tulane in FY2011. These projects will design and construct

stormwater system improvements, coupled with grassed swales (Lake Isis project also includes dry retention), to

capture and treat runoff prior to entering the lakes. 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. In FY2009 $85,000 was budgeted, of which $42,500 was WRAP funds and $42,500 was from the

Peace River Basin Board. In FY2010 $110,000 was budgeted entirely by the Peace River Basin Board. The FY2009

and FY2010 funds will be used for projects to design and permit stormwater improvements on Lake Isis and Lake

Tulane in Avon Park. FY2011 ($35,500) funds are for construction of the stormwater improvement 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.

For the first step in this process, conceptual stormwater remediation plans were developed for approximately 20 sites

on 10 Ridge lakes under project B196. Under project B196 a cost/benefit analysis was also completed. This project

(B217) will carry the most cost effective retrofit sites forward thru the design and permitting stages. District staff

continues to work with other agencies and local governments to develop funding for stormwater retrofit projects on

targeted Ridge Lakes. The District is the lead on all of the Ridge Lakes projects.


B217

Ridge Lakes Stormwater Improvement


Revenue

020 Peace River Basin 517,269 0 42,500 424,621 0 50,148


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


District

City of Avon Park 42,500 0 0 42,500 0 0

$953,894 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


1. Lake MenzieAgreements Executed 10/16/06 6/30/07

Begin Design & Permitting 11/15/07 7/11/07

Design & Permitting Complete 4/15/08 6/4/08

Project Close Out 12/30/08 7/30/09

Commence Construction 2/11/09 4/2/09

Complete Construction 7/30/09 7/30/09

2. RFP for Projects on Lake Isis, Lake Tulane, and Lake WailesSupporting Agreements executed 8/6/10 9/10/10 9/13/10

2. RFP for Projects on Lake Isis, Lake Tulane, and Lake WailesRFP Advertised 8/20/10 9/17/10 10/13/10

Consultant Selected 9/24/10 12/10/10


The City of Avon Park is partnering with the District for BMP implementation projects on Lake Isis and Lake Tulane.

District staff and representatives from the City met with staff of the Avon Park Camp Association on 4/28/10 to discuss

easement needs for the retrofit project on Lake Isis. The Camp Association's Board has agreed to assist by providing an

easement to the City of Avon Park. District staff will assist the City with the easement agreement for Lake Isis. For Lake

Tulane it is anticipated that project works will be constructed on lands owned by the City of Avon Park. The City of Lake

Wales has partnered with the District on a stormwater retrofit project, identified under the Ridge Lakes Initiative, for

implementation of BMPs on a portion of Lake Wailes.

ACTION-TO-DATE:

- Lake Menzie project complete.

- An RFP was advertised and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site visit (to Lake Isis) held in Avon Park on

October 13, 2010. The RFP is for design, permitting, and construction phase services for the Lake Isis, Tulane, and

Wailes projects.


B226

Determine Total Water Budget & Irrig. Req.for Mature Southern

Highbush BlueberriesProject Type Basin Initiatives

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality ConservationWater Supply Conservation

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



Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionBlueberry production is a high valued cash crop. The estimated 2003 value of blueberry production in Florida was

about $18.6 million dollars. As the value of other crops decrease more growers have been converting their fields to

blueberries. A 1998 report estimated a 400% increase in blueberry acres by the year 2008. This four-budget year

research project will quantify how much water a typical blueberry plant needs and will develop irrigation guidelines to

help conserve water, reduce potential runoff and water quality impacts.

BenefitsThere are about 735Mgals permitted for annual blueberry irrigation. The amount of water saved will be a function of

the number of acres planted and their water use, which will change annually based on market and climatic conditions.

If we assume a 5% savings from this project it would conserve about 37 Mgals per year.

Costs

This project cost $153,000 and will be budgeted in four fiscal years. The Alafia, Hillsborough River, Peace River and

the Withlacoochee River Basin Boards will each budget $9,563 annually for this project.


Southern highbush blueberry acreage and production has steadily increased in Florida during the last decade

(Williamson and Lyrene, 2005). A recent survey of the industry identified Highlands, Polk, Hillsborough and Lake

counties as areas of rapid growth (Williamson and Lyrene, 2000). In fact, Highlands, Polk and Hillsborough counties

ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively, in blueberry acreage in the state. This is in addition to current blueberry

production in Marion, Hernando, Pasco and Levy Counties. The following table of blueberry acres and water use

comes from the District's regulatory database. * Most individual blueberry operations are below the District's water use

permitting thresholds. The individual acres are not large, but the water use is intensive. Recent observations have

seen growers converting their existing citrus and strawberry acres to blueberries. Most of the acreage planted during

the last decade is grown under a production system known as "pine bark culture" (Williamson and Lyrene, 2000;

Williamson and Lyrene, 2005). Beds of pine bark ranging from 3 (single row beds) to 8 (double row beds) feet wide

and 6 to 8 inches deep are laid out in rows and plants are set directly in the bark rather than in the soil. Blueberry

plants grow rapidly in pine bark but their root systems are restricted to the pine bark layer with some penetration into

the underlying soil. An informal grower survey revealed that Florida blueberry growers irrigated once every 2 to 3 days

during the growing season and apply ½ to ¾ inch of water at each irrigation event. Frequent irrigation is needed

because pine bark beds dry out rapidly due their low water holding capacities and because roots are confined to the

pine bark layer. There is a general thought that the amounts of water applied during each irrigation event are in excess

of what is needed to irrigate the effective root zone. The project is investigating this hypothesis. In these experiments,

IFAS will compare plant growth and yield under "standard" and "reduced" irrigation rates, and determine the total water

budget and crop coefficient of mature, bearing, southern highbush blueberry plants in Florida. Information from this

project will be provided to the growers to help them reduce water use and to the District for use in planning,

conservation and water use permitting. In addition, results from this project will help reduce fertilizer leaching, thus

helping to improve water quality. The project will also allow for more soil storage thus reduce potential off site flooding

issues.


B226

Determine Total Water Budget & Irrig. Req.for Mature Southern

Highbush Blueberries


Revenue





$153,006 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Agreement to Contracts 9/1/05 9/1/05





Year Data Collection 4/1/06 4/1/06



Contract Extension 3/19/08


Year Data Collection 12/1/09






4/30/10 - 9/1/2005 - Developing detailed scope of work. 9/9/2005 - Agreement sent to contracts for review. 11/1/2005 -

Agreement in contracts. 12/15/2005 - Sent agreement to cooperator. 1/11/2006 - Cooperator reviewing agreement.

2/16/2006 - Sent Notice to Proceed 4/17/2006 - Transplanting bushings and setting up data collection system. 6/12/2006

- Data collection project continuing as designed. 8/15/2006 - Reviewed first report. 10/12/2006 - Data collection project

continuing as designed. 12/4/2006 - Dormant for winter. 2/15/2007 - Basin Board presentation. 2/25/2007 - Growers filed

day at Balm. 5/1/2007 - Data collection project continuing as designed. 7/6/2007 - Reviewed task report. 8/31/2007 -

Data collection project continuing as designed. 11/1/2007 - Data collection project continuing as designed. 11/16/2007 -

Problems with lysemeters may need to install new ones. Could delay results by a year, a no cost contract amendment

would be needed. 1/2/2008 - Enhancing lysemeters 2/29/2008 - Plants dormant, researchers are gearing up for data

collection. 5/1/2008 - Installed enhanced lysemeters for better data collection. 7/1/2008 - Data collection project

continuing as planned. 9/1/2008 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 10/15/2008 - Data collection project

continuing as planned. 12/17/2008 - Constructing new lysimeters 3/6/2009 - Processing, $10,000 cost reduction time

extension. 4/20/2009 - Installing new lysimeters and starting to collect data. 6/10/2009 - Data collection project continuing

as planned. 9/1/2009 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 12/22/2009 - Site visit, installed new lysemeters.

4/30/10 - Data collection project continuing as planned 6/22/2010 - Data collection project continuing as planned.

10/2010 - Data collection project continuing as planned


B229

Field Evaluation of Bahiadwarf, For Water Use Efficiency, Turf

Quality, Mowing Requirement and PersiProject Type Basin Initiatives


Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Peace River, Manasota



Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionLawn and landscape is one of the largest permitted and actual uses of water in the District. Most of this water is used

for turf grass irrigation. It is estimated that about 50% of per capita use is for exterior irrigation. As growth in the District

continues the demand for lawn irrigation will too. In addition, sod production and the associated water use will also

increase. This multi agency year research project will investigate a potentially viable drought tolerant alternative to

current popular grass varieties.

BenefitsResults from this project can be used to reduce and conserve urban turf irrigation, agricultural pasture and sod

production water use. Reduced irrigation will reduce the runoff potential and water quality impacts. The District will use

results from this project in its conservation, planning and regulation programs.

Costs

This multi-agency, 3-year project will cost $317,500. Part of the project cost ($160,000 - $53,333 annually) will come

from a Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research (CPBR - http://www.cpbr.org) grant. The remaining funds will be

divided evenly between the Hillsborough River, Manasota and Peace River Basin Boards. Each Basin Board will

budget $13,125 in FY2006, FY2007, FY2008 and FY2009.


Part of the project's funding will come from the Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research (CPBR -

http://www.cpbr.org). Overall project costs have been reduced because of the ability to leverage previous CPBR and

USDA grants that funded the initial research. Bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum Flugge) is a low input, drought tolerant

and disease resistant warm season turfgrass used for residential lawns, pastures and along highways in the

Southeastern US. However turf quality of currently available Bahiagrass cultivars is poor, due to prolific seedhead

production, open growth habit and light green color. Recent laboratory research has developed a generation of

transgenic Bahiagrass (Bahiadwarf) over-expressing a gibberellic acid catabolizing enzyme (GACE) for improved turf

characteristics and reduced mowing requirement. Bahiadwarf prototypes have displayed characteristics such as

denser growth habit, reduced seed head production and reduced mowing requirement, that make this plant more

attractive for public use. A recently funded USDA project has added multiple drought stress protective genes to the

Bahiadwarf, enhancing the plant's environmental friendliness. This project with the University of Florida, IFAS will

investigate and document the drought tolerance of the Bahiadwarf under field conditions. They will compare the

Bahiadwarf to the industry standard St. Augustine grass and wildtype Bahiagrass. To further enhance the Bahiadwarf,

additional transgenic Bahiagrass lines with an improved drought stress response will be generated and compared to

St. Augustine grass and wildtype Bahiagrass. In the second and third year of the project, they will evaluate water use

efficiency, turf quality, mowing requirement and persistence under different irrigation regimes.


B229

Field Evaluation of Bahiadwarf, For Water Use Efficiency, Turf

Quality, Mowing Requirement and Persi


Revenue



021 Manasota Basin 52,500 0 0 52,500 0 0

$157,500 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding











No Cost Time Extension 6/5/09 6/5/09

Completion Report 9/1/09 5/31/11

Project Ends 1/1/10 1/31/12


4/30/10 - 9/1/2005 - Agreement is being processed by the District. 11/1/2005 - Agreement is being processed by the

District. 12/30/2005 - Agreement mailed to cooperator. 1/11/2006 - Cooperator reviewing agreement. 1/23/2006 - Notice

to proceed mailed to IFAS. 3/1/2006 Mobilizing staff and equipment. 4/17/2006 - Data Collection 6/12/2006 - Update

Agreement (Scope of Work) to incorporate enhanced data collection equipment. 8/16/2006 - Data Collection. 10/12/2006

- Data Collection. 12/4/2006 - Data Collection. 2/28/2007 - Reviewed report, project continuing as designed. 5/1/2007 -

Plant damage because of herbicide, project continuing as designed. 7/6/2007 - Data Collection. 11/1/2007 - Reviewed

task report. 1/2/2008 - Project continuing as planned. 2/29/2008 - Project continuing as planned. 5/1/2008 - Project

continuing as planned. 7/1/2008 - Data collection, project continuing as planned. 9/1/2008 - Data collection, project

continuing as planned. 11/1/2008 - Data collection, project continuing as planned 3/6/2009 - Data collection, project

continuing as planned. 5/31/2009 - Processing no cost time extension to develop a grass that will be easier to produce.

12/22/2009 - Reviewed task completion report. 4/30/10 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 6/22/2010 - Data

collection project continuing as planned. 10/2010 - Data collection project continuing as planned


B238

Crop Coefficients and Water Use for Peppers in Southwest Florida


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Conservation

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



Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionPeppers are one of the major row crops grown in the District and in some regions, second only to tomatoes. The

actual amount of water these crops use is based on soils, growing season and climatic conditions. To improve the

crops' water use efficiency and to help conserve water, it is important for the grower and the District to know exactly

how much water the crops require. This lysimeter study will determine how much water pepper plants in Southwest

Florida need, determine crop coefficients and an irrigation schedule to help growers.

BenefitsCurrently there are over 8,000 acres directly permitted for pepper production and an additional 17,000 acres that might

be in a rotation with pepper. These sites are permitted for about 16.5 Mgd (27 Mgd for rotational sites). The number of

acres planted and their water use will change annually based on market and climatic conditions. Assuming that results

from this project will help reduce 10% of that water, the savings could be about 1.7 Mgd. Added benefits to this project

include a potential reduction in pollutant loading and information for AGMOD.

Costs

This two-year project will cost $135,000. These costs will be divided between the five basin boards that have the most

acres permitted for pepper production. Project costs have been prorated between the Alafia (49%), Hillsborough River

(19%), Manasota (15%), Peace River (8%) and the Withlacoochee River (9%) Basin Boards. Basin Board funds will

be budgeted in FY2007, FY2008 and FY2009. Alafia River will budget $21,891, Hillsborough River will budget $8,514,

Manasota will budget $4,257, Peace River will budget $3,649 and the Withlacoochee River will budget $6,689 each

year.


Currently, the District and the growers use water use values developed outside of Florida. Although these values

seem to be reasonable, local crop coefficients could help enhance irrigation scheduling and reduce water use. In

addition, the crop coefficients will help decrease the transport of nutrients into the ground and surface water. Water

use within the District is expected to increase by 2020. It is anticipated that a large portion of this increased demand

will be met by water conservation. Since agricultural water use accounts for the largest fraction of the total permitted

water amount in the District, efforts are needed to develop methods to help this water use sector reduce their water

use.


Revenue





021 Manasota Basin 12,771 0 0 12,771 0 0

$135,000 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


B238

Crop Coefficients and Water Use for Peppers in Southwest Florida









Year 3. Data Collection 12/1/10



4/30/10 - 8/15/2006 - Develop agreement. 12/4/2006 - Reviewed draft scope of work. 2/28/2007 - Processing agreement.

5/1/2007 - Agreement in legal for review. 7/6/2007 - Waiting for IFAS to execute the Agreement. 8/31/2007 - Notice to

Proceed has been issued to IFAS. 11/1/2007 - - Data collection continuing as planned. 1/9/2007 - Data collection

continuing as planned. 2/29/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 5/1/2008 - Data collection continuing as

planned. 7/1/2008 - Dormant for summer. 9/1/2008 - Field preparation for new growing season. 11/1/2008 - Data

collection, project continuing as planned 12/17/2008 - Data collection, project continuing as planned 3/6/2009 - Data

collection, project continuing as planned. 4/20/2009 - Data collection, project continuing as planned. 4/20/2009 - Data

collection, project continuing as planned. 6/10/2009 - Data collection, project continuing as planned 12/22/2009 -

Dormant for winter. 4/30/10 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 6/22/2010- Data collection project continuing

as planned. 10/2010 - Data collection project continuing as planned


B239

Determine Water Requirements For Genetically Altered Lantana

Camara Nursery and Landscape PlantsProject Type Basin Initiatives

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply ConservationNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration

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



Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionA large amount of water is permitted for nursery and landscape irrigation. With the increase of urban development it is

anticipated that the overall permitted amount for these uses will also increase. To reduce water use for landscape

irrigation and to conserve water, the District has been promoting Florida Friendly principles. One of the first and most

important principles of this practice is the selection and use of drought-tolerant plants (Koske and Owings). The intent

of this project is to develop a drought tolerant variety of Lantana camara; and determining its water needs for nursery

production and urban landscapes.

BenefitsIt is estimated that each year Florida nurseries sell as many as 40 million Lantana plants to other states, of those

plants about 5 million are grown within the District. The number of acres planted and their water use will change

annually based on market and climatic conditions. To quantify an estimated water savings from this project lets

assume one Lantana plant covers 12 square feet (3 ft x 4 ft) and the proposed Lantana plants will save 150 gallons of

water a year, thus these plants could save as much as 750 million gallons of water a year for this District.

Costs

This three-year project will cost $112,790. Currently over 80% of the District's permitted container nursery production

occurs within the jurisdictional region of four basin boards. Funding for this project is prorated between them (Alafia

River (22%), Manasota (22%), Hillsborough River (28%) and Peace River (28%)) boards. The Nursery industry has

provided $12,890 for this project and the Alafia Basin Board will budget $7,350, Hillsborough River will budget $9,350,

Manasota will budget $7,350 and the Peace River will budget $9,350 in FY2007; and $33, 250 (Alafia River - $7,315,

22% , Manasota - $7,315, 22%, Hillsborough River $9,310, 28% and Peace River $9,310, 28%) in both FY2008 and

FY2009.


In the past the industry has provided seed money to start this project and they are supportive of this proposal. Drought

tolerant plants develop various mechanisms that allow them to survive droughts, and stay green while producing

flowers without much water. Lantana depressa and Lantana involucrata are some of the best drought tolerant plants

available and are among the few plants recommended for desert landscaping in Arizona (City of Tucson; Hedding;

Master gardeners of the University of Arizona Pima County Extension Services). In addition they have been used

widely in many other states such as California (UC Sacramento County Extension) and Nevada (Southern Nevada

Water Authority) for landscape water conservation. Lantana depressa and Lantana involucrate are not widely used in

Florida.Several lantana species exist in Florida. Lantana depressa and Lantana involucrata provide year-round color,

use little irrigation, have excellent salt tolerance (Beaulieu), attracts butterflies (Schaefer et al., 2002) and

hummingbirds (Beaulieu), and have limited fertilization and pesticide requirements (Beaulieu; Owings, 2004), which

helps to reduce pollutant loading. Because of these attributes, Lantana depressa and Lantana involucrata, are

recommended for water saving in Florida landscapes (South Florida Water Management District). However, adoption

of these species of Lantana has been poor because they do not have appealing growth habits and flower colors.

Homeowners, nurseryman and landscapers prefer growing Lantana camara. This species of Lantana offers a

spectrum of long-lasting colors and is widely used in the U.S. (Koske and Owings; Russ, 2004). In Florida, Lantana

camara varieties produce abundance of viable pollen and hybridize with Florida's native species, Lantana depressa,

contaminating the native species' gene pool. Consequently, they have been listed as a Category I invasive species by

the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (http://www.fleppc.org/). Category I invasive species are defined as invasive

exotics that are altering native plant communities by displacing native species, changing community structures or

ecological functions, or hybridizing with natives. IFAS, FDACS and other entities do not recommend producing or

growing Category I invasive species plants. Genetic sterilization of Lantana camara could control its invasiveness,

thus protecting Florida's native species and ecosystems. Also, it will allow it to be used widely in public and residential

landscapes for water conservation and butterfly attraction. Thus conserving water and reducing pollutant loading into


B239

Determine Water Requirements For Genetically Altered Lantana

Camara Nursery and Landscape Plantsthe state's water resources. This project will develop a variety of Florida Friendly sterile Lantana camara plants. In

addition it will determine the plants water requirements for nursery and landscape irrigation.


Revenue




021 Manasota Basin 22,015 0 0 22,015 0 0


District

FNGLA 12,890 0 0 12,890 0 0

$112,940 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding














4/30/10 - 8/15/2006 - Agreement to Contracts. 10/12/2006 - Agreement sent to cooperator for review and execution.

11/2/2006 - Cooperator executes agreement. 11/8/2006 - NOP sent to cooperator. 12/4/2006 - Reviewed task report.

2/28/2007 - Project continuing as planned. 5/1/2007 - Reviewed task report, project continuing as planned. 7/6/2007 -

Site visit project continuing as planned. 8/31/2007 - Reviewed task report, project continuing as planned. 11/1/2007 -

Data collection continuing as planned 1/2/2008 - Reviewed task completion report, project continuing as designed.

2/29/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 5/1/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 7/1/2008 - Review

task report, project continuing as planned. 9/1/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 11/1/2008 - Data collection

continuing as planned. 12/17/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 3/6/2009 - Data collection, project continuing

as planned. 4/20/2009 - Data collection, project continuing as planned. 6/10/2009 - Modified scope of work to reduce

irrigation application rates. 9/1/2009 - Data collection, project continuing as planned. 12/22/2009 - Data collection, project

continuing as planned. 4/30/10 - Reviewed task completion report, project continuing as planned. 6/22/2010 - Reviewed

task completion report, project continuing as planned. 10/2010 - Reviewed task completion report and started to process

no cost time extension.


B240

Reducing Water Consumption in Polyethylene-Mulched Tomato and

Pepper Fields after Methyl Bromide PhaProject Type Basin Initiatives

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply ConservationFlood Protection Floodplain Management

Basin(s) Alafia River, Peace River, Manasota



Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionTomato and pepper producers use methyl bromide (MBr) to fumigate their beds before production. About 50 to 95% of

the MBr that is injected in to the soil can eventually enter the atmosphere and damage the earth's ozone layer. EPA's

Clean Air Act (Amendments of 1990) requires that MBr and other similar chemicals be phased out. The loss of MBr

has a major impact on the production practices of tomato and pepper producers in our District and can cause an

increase in their water use. This project will provide the water use information needed to address this change in

technology.

BenefitsWater use information from this project will be used by growers to save water and in the District's conservation,

planning and permitting programs. This will help preserve ground water, reduce off-site discharge of pesticides and

nutrients and flooding and improve water quality. Currently there are about 152,000 acres in the District that are

permitted for the production of tomatoes and peppers. These sites are permitted for about 335 Mgd. The number of

acres planted and their water use will change annually based on market and climatic conditions. Assuming that results

from this project will help reduce at a minimum 5% of the permitted water, the savings would be about 17 Mgd.

Costs

This project will cost $150,000. About 98% of the permitted tomato and pepper production is divided between three

basin boards. Project costs have been prorated between the Alafia (22%), Manasota (67%), and Peace River (11%)

Basin Boards. Funds will be budgeted in FY2007 and FY2008, Alafia will budget $33,500, Manasota will budget

$11,000 and the Peace River will budget $5,500 each year.


Tomato and pepper production relies on a relatively large quantity of water to provide the necessary soil moisture to

establish, grow and harvest both crops. These commodities are grown with either seepage or seepage plus drip

irrigation. Both systems require constant irrigation to maintain the water table relatively shallow during crop

establishment, which reduces the soil storage, increases the risks of flooding, off-site discharge and nutrient leaching.

A quick calculation of the irrigation volumes required to produce one acre of tomato indicates that between 4 and 6

ac-inches per acre of water are used to establish and maintain the crop with seepage irrigation. Most existing

recommendations for tomato and pepper production were generated when MBr was a viable option for bed

fumigation. Also, relatively inexpensive low density-polyethylene mulch (LDPE) was used and current environmental

regulations about water run-off and nutrient leaching were not always considered in research projects. Current

production practices have changed considerably since past water and production requirements were developed. This

project will look at the new technology and changes in growing practices. The University of Florida and the State of

Florida have started a vigorous campaign to address the phase out of MBr and the development of Best Management

Practices (BMP). Within that context, the use of new developments in fumigation techniques and mulch materials that

tend to reduce water use makes sense. Current MBr alternatives, such as 1,3-dichloropropene + chloropicrin (1,3-D +

Pic; Telone C-35) and methyl iodide (MI; Midas), have poor efficacy against soil borne pests when applied in saturated

soils, as it was customary for MBr, because these molecules can bind more tightly to water molecules than MBr.

Another reason that justifies exploring reduced water irrigation programs is the use of higher retentive mulch films

(virtually impermeable (VIF) and metalized films). These mulches retain more moisture in the planting beds than

previous materials, which adds another component to fumigant and water management in tomato and pepper

production. No defendable scientific research has been conducted in Florida to reduce water irrigation volumes for

tomato and pepper by combining the lower water requirement of new fumigants and the higher water retention of new

mulch films. This project will determine the effect of varying water management regimes on tomato and pepper

production, and assess the effect of high retentive mulches and MBr alternatives on the water volumes necessary for

tomato and pepper irrigation.


B240

Reducing Water Consumption in Polyethylene-Mulched Tomato and

Pepper Fields after Methyl Bromide Pha


Revenue



021 Manasota Basin 33,000 0 0 33,000 0 0

$150,000 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding










Completion Report - Estimated 6/1/09 6/30/10

Project Ends 10/31/09 11/30/10

Year 3. Data Collection 12/1/09 1/1/10 12/22/09


4/30/10 - 8/15/2006 - Agreement to Contracts. 10/12/2006 - Agreement is being reviewed by Legal. 11/8/2006 - Sent

notice to proceed. 12/4/2006 - Field preparation. 2/28/2007 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 5/1/2007 -

Data collection project continuing as planned. 7/6/2007 - Dormant for summer. 8/31/2007 - Reviewed task completion

report. Project continuing as designed. 11/1/2007- Data collection project continuing as planned. 1/2/2008 - Field

preparation for next season. 2/29/2008 - Data collection continuing as planned. 5/1/2008 - Data collection continuing as

planned. 7/1/2008 - Dormant for summer. 9/1/2009 Field preparation for new season. 11/1/2008 - Data collection, project

continuing as planned. 12/1/2008 - Data collection, project continuing as planned 2/23/09 - Execute no cost time

extension. 4/20/2009 - Data collection, project continuing as planned 6/10/2009 - Project dormant for summer. 9/1/2009 -

Starting last season. 12/22/2009 - Field preperation for next season. 4/30/10 - Reviewed task 7 completion report.

6/22/2010 - Project continuing as planned. 10/2010 Waiting for completion report.


B246

Water Conservation/FFL Regional Builder/Developer Specialist



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


Cooperator(s)

Project Manager DURELL, SYLVIA

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Water Conservation/FFL Regional Builder/Developer specialist, a Basin Initiative project, promotes

implementation of indoor and outdoor water conservation primarily for the Florida Water StarSM program through

education to members of the building industry, landscape professionals, government employees and green building

groups. Effectiveness is measured by the number of professional landscapers and irrigation system installers who

incorporate the FWS criteria in their projects. Education is accomplished through one-on-one outreach, site visits,

trainings and promotion of the programs' benefits at meetings of industry groups and local governments.

BenefitsThe program educates members of the building industry, landscape professionals, government employees and green

building groups on the water conservation and water quality protection benefits of environmental landscaping best

management practices, especially as part of the FWS program criteria. The specialist also supports FFL coordinators

with outreach to builders and developers in their individual counties.

Costs

The total 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).

Funding provides for the specialist's position and for travel 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 principles of the Florida-Friendly

LandscapingTM program of the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.


Revenue








021 Manasota Basin 66,611 0 0 53,371 0 13,240

$450,303 Total:

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Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


B246



FY2008Purchase order created 3/1/08 3/3/08




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









Purchase order extended 10/12/09 10/12/09












Twelfth task report 10/5/10 10/5/10






Fifth task report 3/4/11

Sixth task report 4/5/11

Seventh task report 5/6/11

Eighth task report 6/6/11

Ninth task report 7/6/11

Tenth task report 8/5/11

Eleventh task report 9/6/11

Twelfth task report 10/7/11


B246



ACTION TO DATE: On time. Among other efforts, Angela Maraj, the water conservation/FYN regional builder/developer

specialist, (1) Presented a comparison of the criteria of three "green" programs used in Florida: FWS, Florida Green

Building Coalition (FGBC) and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) to approximately 70 attendees at

the Sustainable Communities Conference in Sarasota. This presentation led to contact with an architect on a commercial

job in Englewood who is interested in FWS commercial program, a commitment from a high performance, award-winning

builder to do FWS in his new residential projects and preliminary talks with the director of planning for the City of North

Port who is interested in FWS training for his staff. (2) Created training materials for and promoted two "Designing

Florida Water Star Landscapes" workshops for landscape designers. The Oct. 20 workshop was held at the Hillsborough

County Extension office and attracted 16 people. Approximately 27 people have registered for the Oct. 26 workshop,

which will be held at the Sarasota County Extension office. (3) Evaluated six landscapes for FWS. (4) Reviewed

SJRWMD's new Water-Wise plant database and will oversee the creation of a plant index for UF's newly printed "FFL

Guide to Plant Selection and Landscape Design."


B256

Automated Citrus Irrigation Management to Reduce Water

ConsumptionProject Type Basin Initiatives

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply ConservationFlood Protection Floodplain Management




Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionAgriculture is the largest permitted water use in the District and citrus production is the largest of those permitted uses.

Over 366MGD are permitted for citrus irrigation and most of that water use is in the SWUCA. This project will help

citrus growers reduce their water use by developing tools to automate and improve irrigation scheduling. These tools

can be used by the District's FARMS program to further expand their conservation efforts. Although citrus acres have

been on the decline it seems to have reached a stabilizing point. With the increase in the recent price of citrus the

District might even see an increase in the number of acres. The permitted acres for citrus is still relatively high and

even a minor reduction in water use or fertilizer application could have a significant impact on the District's water

resources. The proposed project will investigate the use of new low-cost automatic irrigation pump controllers with

wireless remote monitoring and control. This low cost system (<$1,000) will enable growers to optimize the irrigation

scheduling and remotely manage over 100 acres. In addition the project will develop and compare new and improved

irrigation scheduling tools for citrus trees, particularly for automated systems. In the past the District has funded

several citrus irrigation projects. With the introduction on new technology some of the old information is no longer

applicable and some of the information needs to be incorporated into new technology. Where applicable this project

will build on past projects and use new technology to help reduce water and fertilizer use.

BenefitsThe actual water savings will depend on acres planted climatic and growing conditions. Assuming a 1% savings this

would amount to about a 3.7 million gallons per day reduction of ground water in an area of water use concern. The

reduced water use would make more water available for other uses and reduce the amount of funds that need to be

invested in alternative water supplies. An added benefit to this project will be that improved irrigation would improve

fertilizer use, which will reduce the amount of nutrients available to runoff and pollute the District's water bodies. Also

the project's information will provide the FARMs program with another tool to help reduce ground water use.

Costs

This will be a four year project and the total cost will be $150,000. Project costs are divided between four Basin Boards

based on the percent water permitted for citrus production within their watersheds. The following is the annual cost

break down by Basin Board: Alafia $4,500, Hillsborough River $4,000, Peace River $38,500 and Manasota $3,000 for

FY2008, FY2009 and FY2010.


Improved irrigation scheduling can conserve large volumes of water. Since current irrigation scheduling tools are

unreliable, growers are prone to over-irrigate to eliminate any risk of drought stress. Manually operated irrigation

systems are not adaptable to more efficient frequent, small irrigations or night-time irrigations due to logistics, conflicts

in schedules, and the inconvenience factor. Irrigation durations are most often rounded up, rather than down, even

after accounting for all these factors. Probability of rainfall is almost never considered and some irrigation systems are

even run during rain events. Over-irrigation and nutrient leaching consequently deplete and degrade our limited water

resources. The high cost of commercially available automatic control systems has, unfortunately, prevented their

widespread acceptance and use. Since often less than 100 acres are supplied per pump, quite commonly a grower

will have multiple well pumps to automate in a citrus grove. At a cost to automate of more than $20,000 per pump, the

financial burden is prohibitive, even with cost sharing. In addition, commercial automatic controllers have a limited

ability to interface with available soil moisture sensors or with more advanced scheduling tools such as simulation

models. Without adequate inputs, the full potential of automatic controllers cannot be realized. There is a great need

to develop low-cost automatic irrigation pump controllers to reliably schedule irrigation.


B256

Automated Citrus Irrigation Management to Reduce Water

Consumption


Revenue





021 Manasota Basin 6,000 0 0 6,000 0 0

$150,000 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Agreement To Contracts 10/1/07 8/30/07

Agreement To IFAS 10/15/07 10/15/07


Data Collection Yr. 1 12/31/08 12/18/08

Data Collection Yr 2 12/31/09 12/22/09

Data Collection Yr. 3 12/31/10

Grower's Field Day 12/15/11


Agreement Ends 12/31/12


4/30/10 - 8/31/2007 - Reviewed final scope of work. 11/1/2007 - Agreement mailed to cooperator for review and

execution. 1/2/2008 - Notice to proceed sent to IFAS 3/7/2008 - Mobilizing equipment. 5/1/2008 - Reviewed task I report.

Project continuing as planned. 7/1/2008 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 9/1/2008 - Data collection project


continuing as planned 3/6/2009 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 4/20/2009 - Data collection project

continuing as planned 6/10/2009 - Data collection project continuing as planned. 12/22/2009 - Data collection project


continuing as planned. 10/2010 - Data collection project continuing as planned


B260

Upper Peace River System - Freshwater MFLs


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring


Cooperator(s)

Project Manager MORALES, JON

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionRequest funds to complete establishment of minimum flows for the upper Peace River by 2011. By requirements of

Florida statutes, the District must establish Minimum Flows and Levels (MFLs) for water bodies within its jurisdiction.

This project is to provide technical information to support the adoption of MFLs for the freshwater portions of the upper

Peace River system. Low flow thresholds have been established on the upper Peace River. However, methodologies

for developing MFLs were not complete when staff first studied the Peace, so high flow restrictions were not

established. The District staff now has a methodology for developing high flow restrictions and seeks to complete the

MFL of the upper Peace River in 2011. An understanding of ecosystem components is needed so that relationships

between minimum flows and significant harm can be evaluated in a defensible manner. It is necessary for a number

of reasons to document the abundance, diversity, and distribution of plants and animals that are associated with these

resources under seasonally changing flow conditions. Physico-chemical variables (e.g., dissolved oxygen,

temperature), drainage alterations, and extensive hydrologic data also need to be evaluated. While much of the data

can be, or has been, collected and developed in-house, manpower and time limitations and the specialized expertise

required for some analyses dictates that some of it must be consulted out. Funding under this project will accomplish

four goals specific to MFLs development: 1) improve the hydraulic model originally used in the first round of MFL

development; 2) evaluation of hydraulic characteristics of the stream for the purpose of describing floodplain

inundation patterns under various flows; 3) assessment of fish community structure and habitat availability; and 4)

assistance in the analysis of hydrologic and biologic data to establish relationships between river hydrology (stage and

flows) and the ecologic resources that are supported.

BenefitsCompletion of this project will support timely adoption of MFLs on this water body consistent with the Board adopted

MFLs priority list and schedule. Funding requested in FY2008 is primarily for use in evaluating the potential reduction

in fish and macroinverterbrate habitat and loss of floodplain wetland connection due to reductions in flow. The use of

external expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and modeling will allow for the results from the hydraulic

to be utilized in a GIS environment and thus, better describe spatial patterns of floodplain inundation. Funding will also

provide partial support to a cooperative effort by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to reassess

the fish community of the Peace River. Fish data used in initial MFL development in the upper and middle river relied

on information that is now more than 15 years old, and it is currently suspected that several exotic fish species have

expanded throughout the system.

Costs

Total funding for FY2010 is 130,000.00 for new and non-recurring budget items.


Revenue



$397,561 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


B260

Upper Peace River System - Freshwater MFLs


1. Flow Measurement and AnalysisFlow Data Collection from USGS 7/1/10

Flow Data Analysis Summary 7/30/10

2. Field Site SelectionIdentify Field Sites and Habitats 7/15/10

Obtain Permission to Access Private Property 8/1/10

Map Shoals 8/10/10

3. Floodplain Vegetation AnalysisField Sampling/Survey 9/1/10

Vegetation Assessment Report 11/30/10

4. Instream Habitat AssessmentField Data Collection/Survey 9/15/10

Habitat Assessment Summary 11/30/10

PHABSIM Analysis Summary 12/15/10

5. Hydraulic Model DevelopmentSurvey Data Acquisition 11/1/10

HEC-RAS Model Development 1/30/11

6. MFL Report DevelopmentData Analysis 3/1/11

Report Preparation 5/1/11

7. Peer ReviewPeer Review 7/30/11


Ongoing activities for the upper Peace River include the re-assessment of fish communities found in various instream

habitats. This is a three year study initiated last July 2007 by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Work is

currently in the 3rd year of implementation. Staff has also initiated field data collections for PHABSIM analyses on this

river for 2009. For the 2010 budget, staff have also allocated monies to fund a refinement of the HEC-RAS hydraulic

model for this river segment. This activity needs to be supplemented with new cross-sectional survey efforts of the

channel at constriction points such as shoals and bridge crossings throughout the entire drainage from Bartow to Zolfo

Springs. This is all related to establishing low and medium "minimum flows" scheduled for 2011.


B264

Citrus Irrigation Management to Increase Young Tree Growth &

Productivity on Flatwoods Ridge SoilsProject Type Basin Initiatives





Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionDue to Citrus Greening, Canker and labor issues the industry has had the University develop different techniques for

economical production of citrus in Florida. On of the most promising techniques, which includes high density planting

of smaller trees, was developed in Spain and commercialized in South Africa, Australia and California. This project will

develop irrigation and nutrient management recommendations for this new method of production to help conserve

water and reduce nutirent loading. Although recent citrus acres have declined District wide, it is still the largest

permitted agricultural water use. Also, with the decline in development and recent price increases, more citrus growers

are planning to expand their operations; therefore, it is important to help find ways for citrus producers to conserve

water. This water conservation project will utilize information developed in Spain and commercialized in South Africa,

Australia and California. The University will investigate and develop new cultural technology including changes to plant

density, nutrient and irrigation management. Plants will be grown with an intensive fertigation management technique

that is designed to provide essentially a non-limiting environment to those roots. This new fertilizer program will require

changes to existing irrigation management programs.

BenefitsCitrus production is the largest agricultural land use in the District. This project will help citrus producers conserve

water and reduce pollutant loading for fertilizer leaching. In addition, the information could be used by the District's

FARMS program to help design better BMP cost share systems. The amount of water saved will be a function of the

number of acres planted and their water use, which will change annually based on market and climatic conditions.

Costs

The project costs have been reduced from $182,500 to $122,300 because some of the ridge elements were removed.


Yield fundamentally drives profit for Florida citrus growers and is thus the key element to a grower's financial success.

Yield is tied directly to tree density and growth rate and is a simple function of numbers of trees and the related total

canopy volume over the unit area. Research over the last several decades has proven that growth of young trees and

productivity of both young and mature trees benefit from high frequency low volume irrigation. Improved tree growth

from intensive irrigation management could reduce the time required from planting to economic breakeven production,

thus provide management options in light of current devastating diseases such as Canker and Huanglongbing (citrus

greening). Florida growers have adopted Best Management Practices (BMPs) that reduce nutrient leaching by limiting

the amount of fertilizer that can be applied, and the time of year when fertilizer can be applied. These BMPs are based

on research under low-intensity management systems. However, production systems that combine grove design and

irrigation management to increase yield and grove operational efficiency have not been studied. High density plantings

of sweet oranges on low-vigor rootstocks have known advantages, but their long-term behavior and changes in the

functional relationship of tree density, growth rate, and yield over time are not well understood. The central hypothesis

of this project is improved and consistent early yields, with increased tree density on low vigor trees and/or improved

irrigation/nutrient management systems that would provide proactive management options in light of current

devastating diseases such as Canker and Huanglongbing (citrus greening). Growers normally achieve their expected

return on investment within 15 to 20 years of planting. If those goals would occur sooner (e.g., 10 to 12 years) through

increased early yields, the grower would benefit even if the grove declines over time due to the diseases mentioned

above and must be replanted. By knowing how to irrigate and manage their irrigation with this new method of

production, the grower would conserve water and reduce the amount of fertilizer thats being leached from the plant

root zone while maintaining an economical viable crop.


B264

Citrus Irrigation Management to Increase Young Tree Growth &

Productivity on Flatwoods Ridge Soils


Revenue





021 Manasota Basin 2,079 0 0 2,079 0 0

$109,500 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Develop Contract 10/1/08 10/1/08


No Cost Amendment 3/1/09 3/1/09

Year 1 - Data Collection 12/30/09 12/22/09

Year 2 - Data Collection 12/30/10


Growers Field Day 7/31/12

Journal Publication 7/31/12



Contract Ends 6/30/14

Status As Of: December 22, 2009

4/30/10 - 11/1/2008 - Contract to IFAS for review. 12/18/2008 - Wait for University to return executed agreement.

4/20/2009 - Data collection continuing as planned 6/10/2009 - Data collection continuing as planned 9/1/2009 - modified

agreement to reduce scope and project costs. 12/22/2009 - Reviewed task completion report. 4/30/10 - Data collection

project continuing as planned 6/22/2010 - 4/30/10 - Project continuing as planned.


B265

Optimizing Irrigation For Shade Tree Production


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply ConservationFlood Protection Floodplain Management

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



Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThere are over 5,000 acres of nursery production in the central part of the District and typically they are permitted for

about 1.7 million gallons of water per acre. With the increase of urban development, it is anticipated that the number of

nursery acres will increase and landscape water use will too. This project will investigate ways to reduce nursery and

landscape irrigation by studying the relationships between moderate water stress, photosynthesis and shoot growth of

trees. The goal of the project is to develop irrigation management strategies that take advantage of gas exchange

properties occurring at moderate water stress. These strategies would be linked to the ongoing projects modeling tree

water use based on ETo, further increasing the level of irrigation precision of non-production situations beyond that

which will come from the ETo projects. Plant growth is a two stage process. First, new cells are produced by

meristematic tissues. Second, these cells enlarge. The first phase mainly requires new cellular components which are

derived from photosynthesis and absorbed minerals. The principal requirement for the second phase of growth, cell

enlargement, is hydrostatic (turgor) pressure. Plant water status, mainly as it affects cell turgor pressure, is the primary

driving force in this second phase. In pecans, nearly all leaf expansion occurred at night (Anderson, 1989). This is the

time when water stress in plants is the lowest, and water status and turgor pressure are the highest. This is

hypothesized as the primary reason cyclic irrigation of containerized plants accelerates growth, in that it results in

higher turgor pressures during the night by making more water available in the root ball late in the day. While this

information on leaf expansion was reported in the scientific literature over 10 years ago, it was never pursued much

further and will be investigated in this project.

BenefitsInformation from this project will help nursery producers, commercial landscapers and homeowners reduce water use.

The amount of water saved will be a function of the number of acres planted and their water use, which will change

annually based on market and climatic conditions. Assuming an annual 5% water savings from only nursery

production, there would be a total of about 1.9 mgd savings on permitted water use. In addition, information form this

project can be used by the District's FARMS program to help promote water conservation.

Costs

This four year project will cost the District a total of $83,875. Funding for this project is prorated between five Basin

Boards (Peace River - 23%, Hillsborough River 22%, Alafia - 18%, Manasota 18% and Withlacoochee 11%) based on

the number of permits for nursery production in their watershed. In FY2009, FY2010, FY2011, and FY2012 the Basin

Boards will budget each year: Peace River $5,159, Hillsborough River $5,008, Alafia River $4,103, Manasota $4,103

and Withlacoochee River $2,595.


Recently, data collection of a project at MREC supported by the Southwest Florida WMD, Horticultural Research

Institute and others quantified the daily water use of live oak and red maple to 7-inch calipers, and Nellie R. Stevens

holly to 5-inch calipers. Preliminary modeling of red maple reported a high correlation of predicted and actual water

loss based on a algorithm incorporating reference evapotranspiration (ETo) and trunk cross sectional area just below

the first major branch (Beeson, 2007). A project with a similar goal using D.D. Blanchard magnolia, Aliee, Chinese elm

and slash pine is currently in the second year. Maximum plant growth occurs when transpiration is maximum because

transpiration and photosynthesis are tightly linked. Reductions in stomata aperture reduce the flow of carbon dioxide

into leaves and water out of leaves. However, for the limited number of tree species studied, slight to moderate

reductions in stomatal aperture cause no to small reductions in photosynthesis, but resulted in relatively large

reductions in transpiration. Thus under moderate water stress, trees and woody plants, in general, tend become more

water efficient with little reduction in photosynthesis (Noble, 1999).


B265

Optimizing Irrigation For Shade Tree Production


Revenue






021 Manasota Basin 4,103 0 0 4,103 0 0

$62,907 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Develop Agreement 10/17/08 10/6/08


Year I Data Collection 12/31/10

Year 2 Data Collection 12/31/11

Year 3 Data Collection 12/31/12


Agreement Ends 8/31/14


4/30/10 - 11/1/2008 - Contract sent to IFAS. 12/17/2008 - Waiting for University to return executed Agreement. 4/20/2009

- Data Collection continuing as planned. 6/10/2009 - Reviewed task completion report. 9/1/2009 - Tree growth is behind,

will need to modify project deliverable dates. 9/23/2009 - First Amendment processed to extend deliverable timeframes.

12/22/2009 - Data collection project continuing as designed. 4/30/10 - Data collection project continuing as planned

6/22/2010 - Project continuing as planned. 10/2010 - Data collection project continuing as planned


B268

Charlie Creek Freshwater MFLs


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Regional Water Supply PlanningNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring


Cooperator(s)

Project Manager HOOD, JASON

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionFunds for this project will be utilized to establish minimum flows for Charlie Creek by 2012. Staff anticipates additional

requests in the future as the Minimum Flows and Levels (MFLs) are developed for this waterbody. Florida Statutes

mandate that the District must establish MFLs for water bodies within its jurisdiction. This project is to provide technical

information to support the adoption of MFLs for the freshwater portions of Charlie Creek. An understanding of

ecosystem components is needed so that relationships between minimum flows and significant harm can be evaluated

in a defensible manner. It is necessary for a number of reasons to document the abundance, diversity, and distribution

of plants and animals that are associated with these resources under seasonally changing flow conditions.

Physico-chemical variables (e.g., dissolved oxygen, temperature), drainage alterations, and extensive hydrologic data

also need to be evaluated. While much of the data can be collected and developed in-house, manpower and time

limitations and the specialized expertise required for some analyses dictates that some of it must be consulted out.

Funding under this project will accomplish three goals specific to MFLs development: 1) characterization of wetland

and floodplain vegetation and soils along the river corridor; 2) evaluation of hydraulic characteristics of the stream for

the purpose of describing floodplain inundation patterns under various flows; and 3) assistance in the analysis of

hydrologic and biologic data to establish relationships between river hydrology (stage and flows) and the ecologic

resources that are supported.

BenefitsCompletion of this project will support timely adoption of MFLs on this water body consistent with the Board adopted

MFLs priority list and schedule. Funding for FY2010 is primarily for use in evaluating the potential reduction in fish and

macroinvertebrate habitat due to reductions in flow and includes Physical Habitat Simulation Modeling (PHABSIM)

analysis. Funding for FY2009 was primarily used for evaluating the potential reduction in fish and macroinvertebrate

habitat and loss of floodplain wetland connection due to reductions in flow and includes vegetation transect analysis.

Costs

Funding for FY2011 is primarily for the topographic survey of the river and the adjacent flood plain. These elevation

data are utilized for numerous MFL criteria including fish passage, wetted perimeter, floodplain connection, and snag

habitat inundation. Funding is also for Hydraulic Engineering Center River Analysis System (HEC-RAS) modeling

analysis. Total funding in FY2011 is $186,313. Funding for FY2010 was $30,000. Total funding for FY2009 was

$50,000.


Revenue



$285,906 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Field Site Selection


B268

Charlie Creek Freshwater MFLs

Identify Field Sites and Habitats 1/1/10 6/24/09

Map Shoals 1/1/10 6/24/09

Obtain Permission to Access Private Property 3/1/10

Floodplain Vegetation AnalysisField Sampling/Survey 1/1/12

Vegetation Assessment Report 6/1/12

Flow Measurement and AnalysisFlow Data Collection from USGS 1/1/11

Flow Data Analysis Summary 6/1/12

Hydraulic Model DevelopmentAcquisition of LiDAR Data 1/1/11

Survey Data Aquisition 1/1/12

HEC-RAS Model Development 6/1/12

Instream Habitat Assessment/PHABSIM AnalysisField Data Collection / Survey 1/1/12

Habitat Assessment Summary 6/1/12

PHABSIM Analysis Summary 6/1/12

MFL Report DevelopmentData Analysis 6/1/12

Report Preparation 10/1/12


PHABSIM site selection is complete. Data collection for the PHABSIM has begun and will continue as flows allow.


B273

MFL Stream Diversion and Assessment Project


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring



Cooperator(s)

Project Manager MORALES, JON

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionTo further validate existing stream Minimum Flows and Levels (MFL) methodology consistent with peer review

recommendation. A frequent focus of criticism of the MFL methodology applied by the District to rivers and estuaries

is the use of a 15 percent habitat loss criterion as a threshold for assessing "significant harm." Quoting from the peer

review of the Braden River MFL, the panel noted:

" The draft report describes the metrics used to define the limit at which further withdrawals would be significantly

harmful to the water resources or ecology of the area as stated in Florida statutes. The authors note that significant

harm was not defined in statute. The District chose to interpret significant harm as the loss of flows associated with

fish passage and maximization of stream bottom habitat with the least amount of flow and quantifiable reductions in

habitat. Overall, this is a reasonable approach from an ecological perspective and likely satisfies the intent of the

statute. The authors state that, [in] general, instream flow analysts consider a loss of more than 15% habitat, as

compared to undisturbed or current conditions, to be a significant impact on that population or assemblage. The

authors further note, in our opinion, correctly, that there are few `bright lines which can be relied upon to judge when

`significant harm occurs. Rather loss of habitat in many cases occurs incrementally as flow decline, often without a

clear inflection point or threshold. Nevertheless, the 15% habitat loss criterion remains one of the least rigorous, most

subjective aspects of the District's approach to setting MFLs. Justification for this threshold is based on common

professional practice in interpreting the results of PHABSIM analyses (Gore at al. 2002), a review of relevant literature

where reported percentage changes ranged from 10 to 33%, and on previous peer reviews that found the 15%

threshold to be reasonable and prudent, especially given the absence of clear guidance in the statute or in the

scientific literature on levels of change that would constitute significant harm (e.g., Shaw et al. 2005). The draft upper

Braden report continues the District's practice of using a 15% change in habitat availability as the threshold for defining

significant harm and now applies this threshold broadly to include both spatial and temporal loss of habitat or

connectivity. The Panel again acknowledges that the use of this criterion is rational and pragmatic, but also recognizes

that the specific value of 15% is subjective and has only modest validation or support from the primary literature. . . . .

More importantly, however, is the need for the District to commit the resources necessary to validate the presumption,

that a 15% decrease in spatial or temporal habitat availability or a 15% increase in violations of the low-flow threshold,

does not cause significant harm. "

This project represents the best means for validating the effect that a given flow reduction has on available habitat and

the biota of a stream segment. District staff proposes to locate an acceptable stream segment in order to conduct

controlled diversions from a defined stream segment in order to evaluate the impact that a range of flow and habitat

reductions has on the biota (e.g., fishes, macroinvertebrates) and water resource values. It is envisioned that such a

project will require a number of years to complete (possibly a decade), and an annual commitment of significant

resources to accomplish.

BenefitsIf implemented, this project will provide as definitive a test of the 15 percent habitat loss criterion as is practical under

field conditions, and the results will be widely applicable to stream assessments and the development of environmental

flows though out the country.

Costs

Funding in FY2010 is currently for $150,000 to be funded by the Governing Board. A small amount has been

budgeted for parts and supplies and travel. Total requested funding for FY2011 is $150,000.00.


B273

MFL Stream Diversion and Assessment Project


Revenue









021 Manasota Basin 9,375 0 0 9,375 0 0

$501,718 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


This project is now activated coinciding with the 2010 fiscal year. Staff is still developing project milestones. From an

operational standpoint, staff have narrowed a field site (Gum Springs) for the execution of this project. Current activity

related to this project is mapping of the entire field site for placement of potential experimental and control sites.

Currently, baseline assessment studies are underway to avail of the 150K budget for the first year. Staff has honed in on

using a passive swing/board design as a water control structure and is seeking engineering support for this. Final

adoption of this design would also pave the way for getting the necessary environmental resource permits issued by

Florida DEP and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. A meeting with Florida DEP scheduled last July 2009 was receptive to

the issuance of an Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) based on certain conditions. Similar favorable responses

regarding the issuance of an ERP was also received from U.S. Army Corp of Engineers when the project was described

to them in a January 2010 meeting. All budgeted monies have already been encumbered for FY2010.


B277

Florida Water Star



Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River,


Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

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. The FWS Gold, Silver and Commercial programs are now being promoted in this District. The

certification programs 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. The FWS 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 fourth quarter of FY2010, 53 properties have been certified

FWS Gold and one property has been certified through the FWS Commercial program, which is currently being

piloted. This is the third year of the FWS program. In FY2011, staff anticipates increased interest in Commercial

certifications.

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 FWS 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 cost of the FY2011 program is $93,365, with the District contributing $48,100 and the Basin Boards

contributing $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 provides 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). FY2010 was the second year of

funding for the FWS program. FWS programs support the Governor's Climate Change Initiative by promoting public

protection, wise use and management of natural resources.


B277

Florida Water Star


Revenue









021 Manasota Basin 26,791 0 0 17,931 0 8,860

$337,342 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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




Third house certified 8/18/09 8/18/09



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 4/8/10 4/8/10







B277

Florida Water Star







Fifth task report 3/4/11

Sixth task report 5/5/11

Seventh task report 5/6/11

Eight task report 6/6/11

Ninth task report 7/6/11

Tenth task report 8/5/11

Eleventh task report 9/6/11

Twelfth task report 10/7/11


ACTION TO DATE: On time. 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. As of today, there have been 66 homes

and one commercial building certified at the Gold level. The District has certified 78 percent of all FWS certified

properties statewide. Certification Levels: The Gold, Silver and Commercial levels of the FWS program are promoted in

this District. Education: (1) Two "Designing Florida Water Star Landscapes" workshops were planned this quarter. The

Oct. 20 workshop was held at the Hillsborough County Extension office and attracted 16 people. Approximately 30

people have registered for the Oct. 26 workshop, which will be held at the Sarasota County Extension office. (2) Staff

participated in the American Institute of Architects ReNew Tampa event on October 2. (3) A presentation on how FWS

aligns with other green building programs was presented by staff to 70 participants on Oct. 7 at the Sustainable

Communities Conference in Sarasota. (6) Staff participated in the Disruptive Technologies Panel at the 2nd Annual

Tampa Bay Green Business Summit with Mayor Pam Iorio on Oct. 13. Partners: (1) The Pasco County School system

has expressed its intent to sign a participation agreement. This agreement includes six new schools that have achieved

LEED certification as well as a remodeling project in conjunction with the U.S. Green Building Council and the Tampa

Bay Rays. (2) Habitat for Humanity for East and Central Pasco County has signed a participation agreement. They build

6-8 homes annually. (3) SJRWMD's has expanded its on-line Water-Wise plant database to include approximately 800

plants, trees and shrubs. The searchable database will be the primary source for plants in a water-conserving landscape

for participants in the FWS program.


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 Ongoing

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



$168,504 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding

Status As Of:


B303

Desoto - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models




Cooperator(s)

Project Manager LETASI, SCOTT

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


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



$26,785 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding

Status As Of:


B304

Hardee - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models




Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


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



$25,341 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding

Status As Of:


B306

Highlands - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models




Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


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



$60,025 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding

Status As Of:


B314

Polk - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models



Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Peace River

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager TURNER, DAWN

WEVER, DONNA, MCCLUNG, GORDONTask 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

The budget is based on the projected number of approved ERP permits and the average development area within

each Basin. $20,000 in revenue was received from Polk County in FY2006, FY2007 and FY2008, (refer to B206

funding description). Due to County budget constraints, revenue funds will not be provided in FY2009, FY2010, or

2011. 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).For FY2011 the funding

distribution for Polk county is as follows: Governing Board $132,994; Alafia River Basin $20,128; Hillsborough River

Basin $1,820; and Peace River Basin $69,294. 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


B314

Polk - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models

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

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) 401,150 157,771 (40,644) 149,773 0 134,250


013 Hillsborough River Basin 10,855 4,523 0 3,256 0 3,076

020 Peace River Basin 209,276 81,993 (22,750) 78,226 0 71,807


District

Polk County 140,000 120,000 0 0 20,000 0

$831,126 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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. B314 funds are also being used to

retain Peer Review consultants to review deliverables for the following Watershed Management Plans: Christina;

Itchepackesassa Creek; Upper Peace River - Homeland; Peace Creek, and Polk City.


B620

Mapping and GIS


AORs Strategic InitiativesFlood Protection Emergency Flood ResponseNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and MonitoringWater Quality Water Quality MonitoringNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Levels RecoveryManagement Srvc. Management ServicesWater Supply Regional Water Supply PlanningWater Supply Reclaimed WaterWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and RestorationNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and MonitoringFlood Protection Floodplain Management



Cooperator(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 salaries, plotting or printing supplies, office supplies and travel or training the approved FY2011 budget

for the Governing Board funding includes: Administrative Assistant Contractor ($30,633), GIS Programming

Contractor ($220,000), Parcel Updates $48,000). Funding in the Basin Boards is for salaries only.


B620

Mapping and GIS


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 2,086,766 0 (619,911) 1,813,247 0 893,430








021 Manasota Basin 102,869 0 0 72,614 0 30,255

$2,804,798 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


The following are major activities for FY2011Transfer GIS Contractor Funds to IRD and Fill Position 10/30/10

Issue work order for parcel update. 12/30/10


Mapping and GIS is an ongoing support activity and to date there were no unforeseen expenditures or activities in

FY2011. 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 the section'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 coordinating with the other water management districts to coordinate parcel databases for FY2011.

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: On-Time. 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



Cooperator(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


011 Alafia River Basin 672,781 0 125,000 470,636 0 77,145

013 Hillsborough River Basin 4,495,983 0 600,000 3,474,676 0 421,307



016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 1,174,442 0 0 974,842 0 199,600

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 1,422,554 0 107,000 1,168,108 0 147,446

020 Peace River Basin 2,032,215 0 347,000 1,541,046 0 144,169

021 Manasota Basin 327,807 0 0 291,922 0 35,885

$16,445,377 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Field Operations completed routine mowing and maintenance on water control structures and well sites as needed.


B630

Field Operations 020

Crews completed inspections at P-11 Water Control Structure Weed Barrier and sprayed aquatic weeds on Saddle

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.

For FY2011, the requested budget includes $25,000 for Emergency/Miscellaneous Services; $9,000 for consultant

inspection at the Lake Parker structure; $35,000 for continued funding to the Lakes Region Lakes Management


B670

Structure Operations 020

District for O&M of P-5, 6, 7, & 8; $2,600 for DVMS server lease and camera maintenance at structure G-90; and,

$5,000 for maintenance of the emergency siren at structure G-90.


Revenue


011 Alafia River Basin 1,555,401 0 0 1,439,770 0 115,631

013 Hillsborough River Basin 7,437,168 0 (600,000) 7,211,023 0 826,145

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 2,181,176 0 52,000 2,129,176 0 0


016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 1,927,846 0 (2,166,986) 3,926,304 0 168,528

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 3,593,956 0 (107,000) 3,274,918 0 426,038

020 Peace River Basin 2,281,327 0 (347,000) 2,429,613 0 198,714

$21,695,448 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Consultant inspections completed of P-5, 6, 7, and 8. Completed remote control of Lake Parker structure. Staff reviewed

final plans for replacement of P-11 structure replacement at Lake Hancock.


B730

FFL Polk County




Polk County Cooperative Extension ServiceCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe University of Florida changed the name of the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods (FYN) program to the

Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM (FFL) program. The change was made to enhance recognition of the education

outreach as the term Florida-Friendly Landscaping becomes more widely known throughout the state. In FY2011, FFL

Polk County will provide specific education to these target audiences: (1) Homeowners will learn how to make

appropriate plant choices for their area; how to apply the correct amount of supplemental water for their turf and

landscape plants; how to use the correct fertilizers: and how to apply them at appropriate rates to prevent polluted

runoff. (2) Youth/students will learn what they and their families can do to conserve water and protect water quality. (3)

Builders and developers will learn how through FFL, water conservation and water quality protection can be a selling

point and a marketing tool in tough economic times how the FFL landscape can meet the needs of their clients as well

as protect the environment. The FFL Polk County project has been moved from the Cooperative Funding (K725)

budget category to Basin Initiative (B730). The move reflects the value of FFL education to water resources. The level

of county support is being maintained.

BenefitsIn past years, approximately 45,505 people have received education annually at presentations, workshops and

exhibits, and through one-on-one interactions and printed education materials. In addition, each year approximately 3.5

million people are exposed to education through mass media outlets, such as newspaper articles, web media and

county government television programming. Education increases knowledge and promotes behavior change in

landscaping practices resulting in conservation of water and protection of water quality and natural systems.

Effectiveness is measured by number of attendees at educational programs and behavior change feedback from

participants.

Costs

The total cost of the FY2011 program is $102,416, with the District contributing $51,208 (Alafia 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 support 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 was $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: Right Plant, Right Place, Water Efficiently, Fertilize Appropriately, Mulch, Attract Wildlife, Manage Yard

Pests Responsibly, Recycle, Reduce Stormwater Runoff and Protect the Waterfront.


B730

FFL Polk County


Revenue

011 Alafia River Basin 7,464 0 0 0 0 7,464

013 Hillsborough River Basin 9,808 0 0 0 0 9,808

020 Peace River Basin 37,973 0 0 0 0 37,973


District

Polk County 82,068 0 0 0 0 82,068

$137,313 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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






FY2010Purchase order issued 10/12/09 11/17/09







Meeting with project manager 1/25/11





Project complete 9/30/11



ACTION TO DATE: On time. The following outreach was accomplished by the Polk County FYN coordinator, Anne

Yasalonis, in the fourth task period of FY2010: 3 workshops/presentations reaching 103 people;1,169 telephone/email

and mail contacts contacts; 2,902 pieces of educational literature distributed; 20 newsletter articles potentially creating

2,410 impressions; 1 electronic media promotion; 68,259 web site visitors; 4 exhibits attracting 202 people and 208 hours

contributed by 52 volunteers. Yasalonis received an Extension Enhancement Grant to purchase Turning Point software

for the Extension office. The software will provide much more accurate survey data from workshops and events. The

Mobile Green Team continues to educate approximately 100 Polk County residents each month at the landscaping help


B730

FFL Polk County

desks at Lowe's, Home Depot stores and the Lakeland Farmer's Market.


B736

FFL Charlotte County




Charlotte County BOCCCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing



outreach as the term Florida-Friendly Landscaping becomes more widely known throughout the state. In FY2011,

specific education will be provided to these targeted audiences: (1) County residents will learn about behavior changes

that save water in the home landscape; proper selection and maintenance of plants; how to fertilize appropriately to

protect water quality; the importance of FFL along seawalls and other water bodies; and the benefits of rainwater

collection in the home landscape. (2) Homeowners and condo associations boards and members will learn about the

importance of maintaining and calibrating an irrigation system correctly; site specific plant selection for common

grounds; how implementation of FFL can help conserve water on a limited budget while maintaining the aesthetic

standards of a community (3) Members of civic associations and clubs will learn about behavior changes that save

water in the home landscape; proper selection and maintenance of plants; how to fertilize appropriately to protect

water quality; the importance of FFL along seawalls and other water bodies. (4) Staff of Charlotte County government

departments will learn how to make site-specific plant choices and proper landscape maintenance for county facilities

and revitalization projects; the importance of incorporating FFL techniques along seawalls to protect local water

quality. (5) School students and teachers will learn about rain water harvesting; site-appropriate plants for school

gardens. (6) Master gardener volunteers will be instructed on how to promote FFL techniques when asked for plant or

maintenance recommendations by the public. (7) 4-H members will learn about appropriate plant selection and

maintenance, along with water conservation/collection techniques for home garden projects. The FFL Charlotte

County project has been moved from the Cooperative Funding (N162) budget category to Basin Initiative (B736). The

move reflects the value of FFL education to water resources. The level of county support is being maintained.

BenefitsFY2011 is 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. Outreach

includes presentations, workshops, one-on-one interactions, exhibits, electronic and web media and printed education

materials. Education increases knowledge and promotes behavior change in landscaping practices resulting in

conservation of water and protection of water quality and natural systems. Effectiveness is measured by number

of people reached and behavior change feedback from participants.

Costs

The total cost of the FY2011 program is $54,998, with the District contributing $27,499 (Peace River). District funds

support the salary, benefits, travel, training and memberships for the FFL coordinator, office expenses and educational

materials. This program is projected to reach 28,000 Charlotte County residents at a cost to the District of

approximately $0.98 per person. The budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project.


The cost of the FY2010 program was $54,998, with the District contributing $27,499 (Peace River). District funds

supported the salary and benefits of the coordinator and travel, training, office expenses, memberships and

educational materials. Education is based on the nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles that were created by

the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences: Right Plant, Right Place, Water Efficiently,

Fertilize Appropriately, Mulch, Attract Wildlife, Manage Yard Pests Responsibly, Recycle, Reduce Stormwater Runoff

and Protect the Waterfront.


B736

FFL Charlotte County


Revenue



District

Charlotte County 27,499 0 0 0 0 27,499

$54,998 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding



First advisory committee meeting 1/21/10 1/21/10


Second advisory committee meeting 4/14/10 4/14/10


Third advisory committee meeting 7/15/10 8/6/10 8/6/10


Project end 9/30/10 9/30/10








Project end 9/30/11



ACTION TO DATE: On time. The following outreach was accomplished by the Charlotte County FFL coordinator, Allison

Turner, in the fourth task period of FY2010: 7 workshops/presentations attracting 256 people; 1,631 telephone/email and

mail contacts; 2 meetings involving 13 HOA residents; 3 newsletter articles creating potentially 240 impressions; 2 yards

recognized; 148 pieces of educational materials distributed; 174,801 web site visitors and 42 hours contributed by 21

volunteers. With rain events, use of the barrels could have saved approximately 1,265 gallons of water this task period.

An evaluation of a August, 2010 workshop, 100 percent of participants strongly agreed or agreed that they increased

their knowledge of the county's fertilizer ordinance and 100 percent of participants strongly agreed or agreed that they

planned to adopt at least one thing they learned from the workshop.


B738

FFL 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 Ongoing



outreach as the term Florida-Friendly Landscaping becomes more widely known throughout the state. The FFL HOA

Outreach Hillsborough/Polk program provides education on FFL to homeowners/community association members and

managers, condominium managers, professional property managers, and landscape professionals in Hillsborough and

Polk counties. Effectiveness is measured by reported changes to landscapes and irrigation systems, tracking the

amount of water saved as a result of outreach and number of people reached. Outreach includes workshops,

presentations, one-on-one interactions and site visits. The coordinator also encourages the use of certified landscape

and irrigation professionals by property managers and promotes the use of landscape requirements that are consistent

with the FFL 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 through workshops, presentations,one-on-one interactions and at site visits. In FY2011, outreach will

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

The total cost of the FY2011 program is $45,000 (Alafia 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 support 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. The higher-than-average cost

per person is justified because of the influential audience.


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): Right Plant, Right Place, Water Efficiently, Fertilize

Appropriately, Mulch, Attract Wildlife, Manage Yard Pests Responsibly, Recycle, Reduce Stormwater Runoff and

Protect the Waterfront.


B738

FFL HOA Outreach Hillsborough/Polk


Revenue

011 Alafia River Basin 9,807 0 0 0 0 9,807

013 Hillsborough River Basin 26,907 0 0 0 0 26,907


$47,421 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


2010Purchase order created 10/11/09 11/4/09 11/4/09


Second task period report 4/30/10 4/28/10




FY2011First project manager meeting 10/21/10

Purchase order created 10/25/10



Second project manager meeting 5/17/11


Project complete 9/30/11



ACTION TO DATE: On time. The position of outreach coordinator was vacant last quarter during the months of August

and September. Maria Carver has been hired for the position and began work on October 11. Funds for salary that were

not needed during the vacancy were used for program materials. The following outreach was accomplished by the

program in the fourth task period of FY2010; 2 presentations attracting 12 people; 2 site visits; 385 telephone/email and

mail contacts; 1 meeting involving 3 HOA board members; 5 contacts attributable to District messaging; 727 web site

visits and 12 pieces of educational materials distributed. Site visits in Hillsborough County were conducted at the

Rivercrest HOA and the Marina Club HOA. Presentations were delivered to board members at the Rivercrest HOA and

Hickory Lakes South HOA, both of which are in Hillsborough County.


B815

Peace Creek Canal


AORs Strategic InitiativesFlood Protection Emergency Flood ResponseNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Peace River

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager HAGBERG, JEFFREY

MARTIN, MIKETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe 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 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. 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 as required.

BenefitsKeeping the canal clear and maintained are required to maintain the designed flow capacity. Repairs as necessary for

erosion control and slope stabilization on the canal are accomplished with the use of materials such as rip-rap rock

and filter fabric. In addition, maintenance requirements include materials for road stabilization and fencing repairs.

Costs

The Operations Department has budgeted funds to provide maintenance activities, specifically aquatic vegetation

treatment and removal along with sediment removal within the canal. In FY2008, FY2009 and FY2010, the Operations

Department budgeted $461,293, $283,905 and $303,675 respectively. Operations Department funds including salaries

through FY2010 were included within project H034. In FY2011 Operations Department funds including salaries are

shown in the table.


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 May 2010. 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. 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.


B815

Peace Creek Canal


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 141,254 0 0 0 0 141,254


$319,027 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Peace Creek Canal maintenance has occurred during this reporting period which included aquatic spraying and

mechanical removal of vegetation when needed.


G004

Aquatic Plant Management - Peace River Basin


AORs Strategic InitiativesFlood Protection Floodplain Management


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. A total of $17,545 was budgeted in FY2009, $14,272 in FY2010 and the

proposed budget for FY2011 is $13,584. 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(s).


Revenue







$1,894,992 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


During this period, 20 acres of grasses, 7 acres of water lettuce and 8 acres of other vegetation was treated within

Saddle Creek to maintain water flow capacity.


P259

Youth Water Resources Education


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



Cooperator(s)


UNSER, SALLY, TORRUSIO, MARY, KUSHMER, KAYLIETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis Basin Initiative provides funding for a variety of water resources education programs to county school districts,

private schools, homeschool groups and nonformal educators. Program components consist of teacher training

workshops, grants for classroom projects, field trips, online curriculum tools and publications for students and

educators. Teacher workshops are conducted by District staff and/or educators who have been trained by District

staff. Workshops include information about the District and the basins, as well as basic hydrology and water

management issues. Training sessions provide teachers with background information, materials, experiences and

opportunities to explore topics of importance in the basin. Participants evaluate the effectiveness of teacher

workshops, providing another method of improving performance. The Splash! school grant program provides

funds to teachers for classroom projects on water quality, water conservation, alternative sources, water supply or

watersheds. The program's goal is to provide hands-on water education that teaches students about their local

watersheds and the freshwater resources within them. Classroom projects are 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. Outcomes are assessed through teacher/student contact

hours learning about water resources, 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 school grant participants

to showcase their projects and provide model programs for other teachers who would like to implement water projects

in their classrooms. Publications and online curriculum tools provide teachers and students with a variety of

educational resources including student newsletters and curricula with accompanying teacher's guides, watershed

excursions, coloring activity sheets, posters, bookmarks, the Classroom Water Conservation Challenge and World

Water Monitoring Day activities. The District also provides 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 3-5

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 Youth Water Resources Education program continues 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 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 General Fund provides an additional $12,000 in funding

support. This program directly reached 355,053 students and teachers in FY2010 through programs, outreach,

teacher workshops and school grants. An additional 20,360 students and 1,018 teachers received District youth

education publications and curriculum tools during FY2010. Because most, if not all, of those involved in youth

education programs also receive publications, a conservative estimate puts District outreach (355,053) at 43 percent


P259


of the students and teachers in the District (817,644) at a cost of $2.55 per person. Budget lines below include costs

for staff to manage the projects.


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 355,053 students and educators in

FY2010 through programs, school grants and outreach. A total of 184 school grants were completed, impacting more

than 99,218 students. Water resources education program agreements with 13 separate school boards impacted

more than 38,514 students and teachers. The 25 teacher workshops involved 469 teachers who will reach more than

27,438 students per year. More than 702,619 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 1,470,616 0 0 1,263,418 0 207,198



016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 2,937,195 0 0 2,660,136 0 277,059


020 Peace River Basin 1,730,345 0 0 1,511,506 0 218,839

021 Manasota Basin 889,369 0 0 775,135 0 114,234


Hillsborough - Youth & Water Rstr Edu

(P259)

50,000 0 0 50,000 0 0

$9,885,833 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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

Splash! school grants selected 10/16/09 10/16/09

Splash! school grant projects complete 5/29/10 5/28/10

School board agreement program complete 7/30/10 7/30/10

Final reports submitted to District 8/31/10 8/26/10

FY2011 Budgeted FundsSchool board education programs commence 9/10/10 9/10/10

Splash! school grants selected 10/15/10 10/15/10


P259


Splash! school grant projects complete 5/31/11

School board education programs complete 8/31/11


ACTION TO DATE: On time. Outreach: (1) The youth outreach specialist visited two schools during the month of

October, teaching approximately 214 students and 27 educators. (2) Staff represented the District at All Saints'

Academy's Outdoor Classroom dedication in Winter Haven on October 14. The District has contributed funding to the

Outdoor Classroom through the Splash! school grant program. (3) The youth education team visited one school and one

special event during the month of October, reaching an estimated 700 students and 10 educators. Splash! School

Grants: The Splash! school grants have been awarded for the 2010-2011 school year. The District received 253

applications and is providing grants to 204 teachers. School grants will occur in the following 14 counties: Charlotte,

Citrus, DeSoto, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Levy, Manatee, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota and Sumter.

Grant implementation meetings took place in each county from Oct. 25 to Nov. 10. School Board Coordination: (1) On

October 5 staff conducted a teleconference with Land Resources staff and Sumter County School District personnel to

discuss involvement in the District's efforts to partner with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)

and the Wildlife Foundation of Florida (WFF) to develop a Youth Center on Flying Eagle Preserve in Citrus County. (2)

Staff conducted a teleconference on October 7 with Land Resources staff and Citrus County School District personnel to

discuss involvement in the District's efforts to partner with the FWC and WFF to develop a Youth Center on Flying Eagle

Preserve. (3) Staff coordinated the Get Outside! event at Potts Preserve on October 23 with Citrus, Marion and Sumter

school districts. A total of 9,470 invitations were sent to 13 public schools to go home with students and invite families

and friends to this outdoor event on District lands. (4) The District will provide funding through 13 school board

agreements to implement water resources education programs for K-12 students and educators for the 2010-2011

school year. Teacher Training: Planning is underway for an upcoming Project WET workshop on November 5 for

approximately 60 education majors at the University of South Florida/Tampa. The workshop will be facilitated by Youth

Education staff and offered as part of the Suncoast Area Teacher Training Honors Program. Publications: Approximately

40,700 youth publications have been distributed during fiscal year 2011. More than 627,900 youth education materials

have been distributed this calendar year.


P268

Public Education





Cooperator(s)

Project Manager PUTNAM, BETH

ALTMAN, MELISSA, STERNBERGER, VIRGINIA, ROE, MELISSA, HARROUN, AMY, DURELL,

SYLVIA

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis Basin Initiative provides funding for several 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 projects are implemented Districtwide with support from all Basin Boards, while some are

basin-specific and supported only by the Basin Board(s) that will benefit from the project(s). Nearly half (48%) of the

funding is budgeted for Districtwide public service advertising. Other Districtwide programs include educational

material development, surveys and other research/evaluation measures, Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM education,

and translation services for Spanish materials. A major District initiative launched Sept. 26, 2009, and continuing in

FY2011 is the "Get Outside!" campaign promoting stewardship of District lands. Basin-specific programs reflect

differing priorities as well as unique opportunities. Examples are Community Education Grants (approximately 24% of

the budget), watershed education programs, exhibits and signage, special events and partnerships with local

environmental education centers, nonprofits and others. Two basin-specific projects in FY2011 are Polk County Lakes

Education/Action Drive ($18,084) and Adopt-A-Pond Pasco ($10,000).

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. Partnerships with local groups and organizations allow the District to leverage resources and extend

reach.

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 public service advertising. Basin Board and General

Fund contributions in FY2011 for public service advertising total $902,010. The cost/benefit of those reached via public

service advertising 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 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 public service advertising. Funds support a variety of

educational and outreach efforts Districtwide. Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the projects.

FY2010 accomplishments include: (1) Completed the District's most successful public service advertising campaign to

date; the"Skip A Week" campaign resulted in a reported 19% increase in those who skipped a week of irrigation

during the cooler months, saving up to 1.2 billion gallons of water in two months. (2) Managed 108 projects involving

755,000 people directly in the conservation and protection of water resources, including 44,000 people directly

involved in watershed education focusing on reducing human impacts to water quality. (3) Promoted the District

message to more than 127,000 people at special events. (5) Reached approximately 150,000 through District


P268

Public Education

messages on the MOSI IMAX Dome Theater and bus wraps in Hillsborough County. (6) Hosted three community "Get

Outside!" events promoting awareness and stewardship of District lands. (7) Of the 35 FY2010 Community Education

Grant projects that received funding, 20 projects have been completed, educating more than 49,000 residents

Districtwide and garnering 635,000 media impressions. (8) Developed and distributed more than 300,000 pieces of

District educational materials to the public through online ordering and special events. Based on the total number of

people reached through the public education materials and programs in FY2010 (1,055,000+), the cost for FY2010

was approximately $0.67 per person. This cost/benefit ratio does not include those reached via public service

advertising, which is measured in impressions, and is projected to cost the District less than five hundredths of a cent

per impression. Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the projects.


Revenue


011 Alafia River Basin 689,931 0 6,600 618,285 0 65,046

013 Hillsborough River Basin 1,873,382 0 38,365 1,614,153 0 220,864

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 600,036 0 8,400 591,636 0 0

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 725,830 0 11,989 638,000 0 75,841

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 3,260,047 0 28,200 3,020,746 0 211,101



021 Manasota Basin 1,130,816 0 0 1,020,377 0 110,439

$16,897,767 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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


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Public Education

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


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 7/31/10

Requests for reimbursements 8/31/10 8/31/10

Final reports due 8/31/10 8/31/10

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 4/30/10

FY2010 Media ResearchPO Opened 10/1/09 10/1/09

Pretest Survey 11/22/09 11/22/09

Post test 4/5/10 4/5/10

Focus Groups 8/30/10 7/1/10 7/1/10

Final Report 9/27/10 9/30/10


Basin Board Committee input 11/18/10

Announcement of allocations to CEG recipients 1/10/11

Basin Boards informed of grant allocations 2/2/11

Grant recipient required workshops 2/14/11

End of projects' work period 7/31/11

Final reports due 8/31/11

Requests for reimbursement 8/31/11

FY2011 LE/AD Polk County Watershed Education ProjectWater resources conference 10/29/10 10/12/10

Fall newsletter 11/30/10

Winter newsletter 2/28/11

Project EAGLE lake cleanup 4/29/11

Pet waste station bag replacement 4/29/11

Spring newsletter 5/31/11

Lakes Appreciation Celebration and Cleanup 7/31/11

Summer newsletter 8/31/11

Final report and project close 9/30/11

Cardboard Boat Challenge and Lakeshore Festival 9/30/11

Living at the Lake classes 9/30/11

Lakeside display signs 9/30/11

FY2011 Pasco County Adopt-A-PondOpen purchase order 10/1/10 11/1/10

First task report due 12/31/10

Second task report due 3/31/11

Third task report due 6/30/11

Fourth task report due and project close 9/30/11

FY2011 Public Service AdvertisingRFP for Media Buyer Sent 8/27/10 8/27/10

Production company PO Opened 9/10/10 9/10/10

How To Videos Completed 10/22/10 10/22/10

Media Buyer PO Opened 11/1/10

TV Ads Produced 11/30/10


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Print advertising produced 12/3/10

Spring Media Buy Plan Complete 2/1/11

Spring Media Buy Begins 2/15/11

Spring Media Buy Ends 5/16/11

Spring Media Buy Final Report Complete 7/15/11

FY2011 Public Service Advertising - ResearchResearch consultant PO opened 9/15/10 9/15/10

Pretest survey conducted 1/14/11

Posttest survey conducted 5/31/11

Focus groups 8/5/11

Final research report received 9/30/11

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 7/30/10

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 7/30/10

WWIPP Phase IIConduct campaign with pretest 7/31/09 9/30/09 10/1/09

Evaluate program impact with posttest 6/30/10 10/31/10

Final report and fact sheet due 8/31/10 12/31/10


Community Education Grants (CEG) : The FY2011 CEG program received 46 applications Districtwide, requesting

$203,490. Staff has recommending funding for 29 projects, totaling $119,086. Basin Board Education Committee

members will receive CEG packets including applications and summaries for review in November. February Basin Board

packets will include a list of awardees. The grant implementation period runs from March through July 2011.

Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Education (FFL): (1) The state office of the UF/FFL program and DEP recently

published a new resource for Florida gardeners, Florida-Friendly Landscaping Guide to Plant Selection & Landscape

Design. The 104-page book features sample landscape designs and information and color photos of more than 350

plants and trees. (2) SJRWMD has launched a searchable Water Wise plant web database that contains more than 750

plants and trees. "Get Outside!" Campaign: Since the campaign began Sept. 26, 2009, the revised web page has

received more than 57,000 views from more than 26,000 unique visitors. The Recreation Guide to the Southwest Florida

Water Management District Lands was also revised and more than 28,000 copies have been distributed since the

campaign began. The District hosted the fourth community event Oct. 23, 2010, at Potts Preserve in Citrus County.

Activities included boat tours on the Withlacoochee River, hiking tours, live animal presentations and other displays and

activities that promote the District's protection of land and water resources. To increase awareness, the "Get Outside!"

campaign will be advertised from October through the end of January on 30 buses in Hillsborough County as part of the

District's partnership with Lamar Advertising. Public Service Advertising: (1) The FY2011 campaign will focus on

appropriate fertilizer use. Seven Florida-friendly fertilizing how-to videos were completed in late October. Television ads

were produced in late-October for November completion. The campaign is planned to run mid-February through mid-May

2011. (2) The RFP for the FY2011 media buyer was awarded and the purchase order was opened at the end of October.

Research: The FY2011 fertilizer pre-campaign survey questions are being drafted. A final draft of the survey will be

reviewed and the survey will be conducted in January 2011, just prior to the campaign. 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. (1) The Adopt-A-Pond Pasco scope of work is currently in the development process. (2) On

October 12, the Lakes Education/Action Drive held its annual water resources conference titled Taking Action for Water

Resource Sustainability "The Watershed Approach ." This workshop reached 55 people who learned about management


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actions for current and future water resource sustainability. The workshop was recorded by the City of Lakeland and is

available for viewing on the city's site www.Lakelandgov.net. Special Events: The District participates in special events

throughout the year as part of its outreach efforts. At some events, the District supplies a restroom trailer that promotes

the District's message through signage and its sound systems. To increase reach, in FY2010 the Communications

Department formed and coordinated a public outreach team that includes more than 50 District staff from a variety of

departments and service offices. Team members will staff booths and make presentations at approximately 28 events in

FY2011. Of these events, seven include the restroom trailer.


H008

Lake Hancock Lake Level Modification

Project Type WS&R Dev.

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

BLASCHKA, STEVEN, HILL, CHERYL, SMITH, RANDY, LETASI, SCOTTTask 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. This includes providing up to 25 cfs for sink losses

within the 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.

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 2010, the District has budgeted $8,942,000 of

which $1,600,000 is from State Appropriations, Ecosystem Trust Fund and Water Protection and Sustainability Trust

Fund. For continued funding of future project steps, District staff is requesting $3,000,000 in FY2011 for implementing

the project, broken down as follows: Governing Board $1,500,000, Peace River Basin Board $750,000, Manasota and

Alafia River Boards each $375,000. The funding is for design, permitting, and construction of drainage improvement

projects necessary to raise the operating level of the Lake to 100 feet NGVD. Land costs are not included.

In additional to H008, $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 (2) is complete and the

Conceptual ERP was received on June 14, 2007. Step (3) is the implementation of the mitigation components as

specified in the Conceptual ERP. The Project will be coordinated with H014 which will look at improving water quality

released from the lake.


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Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 5,997,006 1,287,000 (759,254) 3,909,068 0 1,560,192

011 Alafia River Basin 1,509,469 321,750 (187,500) 983,996 0 391,223

020 Peace River Basin 3,104,118 643,500 (375,000) 2,055,676 0 779,942

021 Manasota Basin 1,506,381 321,750 (187,500) 980,908 0 391,223


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Lk Hancock Lk

Level

1,050,000 0 0 1,050,000 0 0


Funds

1,750,000 0 1,500,000 250,000 0 0


Wtr Rstr)

300,000 0 0 300,000 0 0

$15,216,974 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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 4/30/10 5/24/10

10. Post P-11 Request For Bids 2/15/10 5/14/10 8/6/10

11. Select P-11 Lowest Responsive Bidder 5/15/10 12/3/10

12. Execute Agreement - P-11 Construction Contractor 6/30/10 1/7/11

13. Notice to Proceed - P-11 Construction Contractor 7/1/10 1/14/11


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14. P-11 Construction Commences 8/1/10 2/25/11

15. P-11 Construction Completion 12/31/11

3. Step (3) Cemetery Drainage Improvements1. Complete Design Alternative Analysis 3/31/10 7/13/10

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 8/31/10 8/12/10





3. Step (3) Lake Lena Run1. Complete Design Alternative Analysis 8/31/10 12/31/10





3. Step (3) OFP Flow Way1. Complete Design Alternative Analysis 8/31/10 12/31/10




3. Step (3) Parkway Pond Modification1. Submittal of FDOT Permits 11/19/07 3/31/10 7/16/10

2. Complete Design 5/31/10 7/16/10

3. Submit Environmental Resource Permit Modification to FDEP 6/30/10 5/26/10

4. Post Request for Bids 11/30/10

5. Award Contract & Notice to Proceed 2/15/11




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 design plans and the District has received an ERP

to construct the new P-11 structure from FDEP which was issued on March 2, 2010. The construction of the P-11

Structure is being rebid in November 2010. ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time, this project already has an accelerated

schedule and District staff will continue to make sure the project tasks are being completed on schedule.


H009

Lake Hancock Outfall Structure P-11 Replacement


AORs Strategic InitiativesFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Peace River, Manasota

Cooperator(s)


LETASI, SCOTT, SMITH, RANDY, 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 increase the

number of days the upper Peace River will meet the minimum flows from 70 percent to 87 percent and provide up to

25 cfs of recharge to the Upper Floridan aquifer through sinks. 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 Replacement


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 2,002,473 0 750,000 1,252,473 0 0

011 Alafia River Basin 500,825 0 187,500 313,325 0 0

020 Peace River Basin 1,000,825 0 375,000 625,825 0 0

021 Manasota Basin 500,825 0 187,500 313,325 0 0



Funds

250,000 0 (2,250,000) 2,500,000 0 0

Water Protection & Sust T.F.

(Alternative Wtr)

1,000,000 0 0 0 0 1,000,000

$5,254,948 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Status History: See Project H008 for a detailed history on the project. The milestones and updates will be provided for

this project once an agreement has been executed between the District and the Construction Contractor. 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). The design has been

completed and the District is accepting bids for construction. Project Milestones will be followed as part of project H008

until an agreement has been executed between the District and the Construction Contractor.


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Cooperator(s)

Project Manager HAGBERG, JANIE

SMITH, RANDYTask 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), $1,890,070 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. 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.


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


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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) 1,819,101 0 0 1,771,171 0 47,930



Ecosystem Trust Fund - Charlotte

Hbr/Upper Peace

1,750,000 0 0 1,750,000 0 0

FL Forever-Lk Hancock Outfall

Treatment

13,435,446 0 0 13,435,446 0 0


Funds

1,000,000 0 750,000 0 0 250,000

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

$20,486,585 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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 12/31/10

Construction 12/31/11 2/28/13


The 90 percent design review meeting was held on October 12, 2010. The ERP application was submitted to FDEP and

the US Army Corps of Engineers on October 22, 2010. The design consultant is moving forward with final design. It is

anticipated the request for bid (rfb) will be advertised by the end of the year. A summary of the following rfb process was

presented at the October Governing Board. The rfb will solicit "alternate bid proposals" (ABPs) from prospective bidders

in an effort to reduce costs through innovative designs or components that could be incorporated into the existing design.

The rfb will require bidders to provide a base bid for the project as designed and will provide an optional opportunity for


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ABPs. Staff will review the bids and ABPs to determine if the apparent low bidder is qualified and if ABPs are included, if

they are valid. ABPs may require additional review by the design consultant. If this is the case additional funds may be

required in the consultant budget. Per District Pollicy, funding up to $25,000 may be added to the consultant agreement

with approval of the Executive Director. Following receipt of bids and selection of a qualified low bidder, staff will

negotiate CEI services with the design consultant. If negotiations are not successful, staff will solicit a third-party

consultant under the CCNA process to perform CEI services. 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. Polk County has indicated interest in utilizing the project for

mitigation credit. A habitat enhancement plan for the adjacent District-owned lands was provided to the county. The

county has responded favorably and is working with FDEP to finalize a mitigation plan.


H015

FARMS Back-Plug Program




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) 740,617 0 (30,000) 742,418 0 28,199



021 Manasota Basin 50,972 0 0 44,388 0 6,584

$1,469,885 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


A total of 67 wells have been back-plugged in the SWUCA overall to date, with 50 of these wells located in the SPJC

priority watersheds. Analytical results for samples collected from the 48 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


H015

FARMS Back-Plug Program

procedures. Routine monitoring results of select back-plugged wells so far have indicated sustained improvements to the

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 Floridan 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 FY2009 a total of $18,299,146 has been spent on FARMS

projects with $7,778,096, or 42.5 percent coming from the farming participants and $10,521,050, or 57.5 percent, from

public funding through the FARMS budget. Public funding sources for total project reimbursement is as follows: Basin

Boards - 10.6 percent, Governing Board - 11.5 percent, State Appropriations - 28.9 percent, and FDACS - 6.5 percent.

Cost-share project expenditures to date and projected through FY2011 is as follows: Fund 010 General Fund -

$4,572,711; Fund 011 Alafia river BAsin - $571,459; Fund 013 Hhillsborough River Basin - $1,024,131; Fund 015

Coastal Rivers BAsin - $2,403; Fund 019 Withlacoochee River Basin - $167,795; Fund 020 Peace River Basin -

$1,803,573; Fund 021 Manasota Basin - $1,482,944; FDACS - $1,198,721; Ecosystem Trust Fund - $1,833,591; State

Approp-WRAP - $14,085; Applicant Contribution - $3,086,014; for a total expenditure of $15,757,427.


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.


H017

Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems Program


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 4,710,303 0 (2,351,154) 5,240,865 0 1,820,592

011 Alafia River Basin 571,459 0 (143,450) 412,097 0 302,812

013 Hillsborough River Basin 1,024,131 0 (20,758) 220,115 0 824,774

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 2,403 0 0 0 0 2,403

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 167,795 0 (20,836) 165,834 0 22,797

020 Peace River Basin 1,803,573 0 (1,359,112) 2,639,602 0 523,083

021 Manasota Basin 1,608,444 0 190,429 1,364,366 0 53,649


DACS - FARMS (H017) 1,198,721 0 (218,695) 1,417,416 0 0

Ecosystem Trust Fund - FARMS 1,564,060 0 (3,435,940) 5,000,000 0 0


Funds

19,735 0 (1,380,265) 1,400,000 0 0


District

Applicant Contribution 3,086,014 0 0 3,086,014 0 0

$15,756,638 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


The FARMS Program has 93 ongoing Board Approved projects in six of the District's nine Basins. Projected offset from

the board approved projects is 15,690,348 gallons per day (gpd). Peace River Basin The Peace River Basin has 57

board approved ongoing FARMS projects with a projected offset of 9,894,455 gpd. Of the 57 projects in this Basin, 38

are operational. Eight projects are under construction in this basin, and eleven more are in the contracting process. The

Peace River Basin includes the Shell, Prairie, and Joshua Creek (SPJC) watershed, which is one of two priority areas

designated for the FARMS Program. Thirty seven of the 57 projects, including twenty six of the operational projects, are

within the SPJC Priority area. Manasota Basin The Manasota Basin has fourteen board approved projects with a

projected offset of 4,358,450 gpd. Of the fourteen projects in the Manasota Basin, nine are now operational, one is under

construction and four are in the contracting process. The Manasota Basin includes the other FARMS priority area, the

Upper Myakka River Watershed. Seven of the fourteen projects are in the Upper Myakka River Watershed priority area,

including six of the operational projects. Hillsborough River Basin The Hilllsborough River Basin has six board

approved FARMS Projects with projected offsets of 496,583 gpd. Three projects are now operational and the other three

projects are in the contracting process. Green Swamp Basin FARMS has two projects in the basin. One project is

operational and the other project is in the contracting process. Alafia River Basin The Alafia Basin has ten board

approved projects with projected offsets of 796,115 gpd. Five projects are operational, one project is under construction

and four are in the contracting phase. Withlacoochee River Basin. The Withlacoochee River Basin has four board

approved projects with projected offsets of 29,145 gpd. Two projects are newly operational 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.


H024

Upper Peace River Resource Development


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery


Cooperator(s)


Task 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 $2,760,000. 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). However, the project will be discontinued after current work order assignments are

completed. All of the FY2010 funds will be returned to the respective Basin budgets. Howeer, this will not be

reflected in the Funding section until after the new fiscal year begins on October 1, 2010. For FY2009, $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). $41,142 of the FY2009 funds were 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 were 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 were allowed to lapse. 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).For

FY2006, $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 FY2006, $250,000 in revenue will be

received from Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund and distributed as follows: Governing Board ($125,000),

Peace River Basin ($62,500), Alafia River Basin ($31,250), and the Manasota Basin ($31,250). For FY2005, $500,000

was appropriated in the following budgets: Governing Board ($250,000), Peace River Basin ($125,000), Alafia River

Basin ($62,500), and the Manasota Basin ($62,500). In 2005, an additional $360,000 was transferred to this project for

design and permitting of an above grade surface water reservoir. However, these funds were liquidated in

FY2010. For FY2004, $150,000 was appropriated in the Governing Board budget. The District funding amounts shown

in the table include staff salaries.



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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)

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) 1,190,558 0 (156,255) 1,346,813 0 0

011 Alafia River Basin 256,516 0 (33,814) 290,330 0 0

020 Peace River Basin 507,453 0 (57,626) 565,079 0 0

021 Manasota Basin 272,722 0 (28,815) 301,537 0 0


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

$2,727,249 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


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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

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


After current work order assignments are completed, this project will be discontinued. However, the District will continue

to work with cooperators to prepare Watershed Management Plans for areas contributing to the Upper Peace River,

which will include Best Management Practices (BMP) Alternative Analyses. If BMPs are identified that could enhance the

resource, future funding may be requested for Implementation of BMPs. Status of Agreements and Work Orders: 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


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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 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 peerand public review 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 involves the 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 budgeted 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, and #10 have been completed, and associated final deliverables have been approved.

Tasks related to Ardaman Work Orders #4, #6, and #11 are on-going. The draft watershed model and GIS deliverables

were received on July 1, 2010, and are being reviewed by District staff. 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

contingency in case any new issues arise.


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 provides aquatic plant maintenance in the canal and implemented a

permanent spraying schedule in FY2007 performed under project number B815.

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, $5,650,000 was budgeted for the project as follows:

$2,180,000 from Peace River Basin, $2,180,000 from Governing Board, $950,000 from State Appropriations and

$125,000 from the State Surface Water Restoration Fund. The Operations Department budgets funds to provide

maintenance activities, specifically aquatic vegetation removal within the canal. All maintenance funds are budgeted

under B815. In 2006, Polk County provided $15,000 cooperatively with the District to conduct a regulatory review of

the rules, codes and ordinances that address water resource issues within the Peace Creek Canal watershed. In

2007, Polk County requested cooperative funding from the District for the acquisition of 13 residential properties and 1

vacant lot along the canal that repeatedly flooded. The District and the County each provided 12.5% ($109,672.95) of

the total cost, $877,383.60 with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) contributing the remaining 75%,

$658,037.70. The purchase of homes and property within floodprone areas is a Best Management Practice that is

consistent with the District's Watershed Management Program. 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.


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Revenue




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 658,038 0 0 658,038 0 0

Polk County 124,673 0 0 124,673 0 0

$5,730,262 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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

Second Amendment to Agreement Executed 7/28/08 7/28/08

Third Amendment to Agreement Executed 10/31/09 12/8/09

Original Agreement Expiration 12/31/09

Third Amendment to Agreement Expiration 12/31/10

Fourth Amendment to Agreement Expiration 12/31/12

3. Project TasksDraft Watershed Management Plan Completed 12/31/09 8/15/11

Model Deliverable 11/15/10


The agreement with PBS&J to prepare a Watershed Management Plan (WMP) was executed on 5/10/2005, which

includes the evaluation of approximately 13,000 acres of lakes and 13,000 acres of wetland areas for surface water

storage potential to help improve natural systems and enhance flood protection. 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. Due

to the size 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 November 2010 with a public

meeting anticipated for February 2011. An amendment is currently being routed to extend the expiration date of the

agreement from December 31, 2010 to December 31, 2012 to complete the WMP. The additional time is needed to allow

District staff to: perform detailed review of watershed models and floodplain results; address review comments; hold

public meetings to present preliminary floodplain results; collect and address public comments; and present floodplain

results to the District's Governing Board to obtain authorization to use the results to prepare Flood Insurance Rate Maps


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(FIRMs). The performance of these tasks will help ensure the floodplain information used to develop the FIRMs is

reasonable. 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. Sixteen sediment removal sites and two

culvert replacements have been completed to date. Aquatic vegetation removal is performed regularly by the Operations

Department under project number B815. At the April 2010 legislative session, a resolution passed to abolish the Peace

Creek Drainage District and the subsequent transfer of their responsibilities to the District with respect to the ongoing

operation and maintenance of the canal system. 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 were contacted in October 2010 to determine their interest in

donating access rights and staff continues to coordinate with local governments on a memorandum of Understanding

(MOU) between the District and local municipalities in order to acquire access rights through land transitions.

ACCELERATED ACTION TO DATE: All sediment removal activites identified in the Maintenance Evaluation Report

have been completed.


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

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Peace River, Manasota

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager MORRIS, LISANN

STARKS, ROBERTA, SZAFRANIEC, MARY, ARNOLD, DAVE, SMITH, RANDY, RIALS, MARKTask 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 land use changes, and provide some 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, though the contract will need a no-cost time extension because review of

LiDAR processing on the terrain has slowed down the Watershed Evaluation tasks. 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. 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, and alternative analysis of BMPs within the Upper Myakka. 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.


Revenue


020 Peace River Basin 167,096 0 (908) 166,013 0 1,991

021 Manasota Basin 1,229,070 0 0 1,200,341 0 28,729


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Myakka Rvr

W/S Init

2,350,000 0 0 2,350,000 0 0

$5,597,357 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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

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


H048




WMP Consulting Services-DewberryExecute Work Order #14 4/24/09 8/17/09

WMP Consulting Services-TerrainExecute Work Order #17 2/9/10 2/24/10


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 Upper

Myakka Water Budget was presented to the Watershed Summit sponsored by the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary

Program. 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. Consultant presented preliminary alternatives to District staff for

Flatford Swamp hydrologic restoration on February 18, 2010. Anticipating Watershed Management Plan tasks will not be

completed by contract completion date in January 2011 because of questions on LiDAR processing. A no cost time

amendment will be executed later this year. Additional meetings with potential water users (Manatee County, Mosaic)

were held on March 17, 2010. An internal staff meeting was held to discuss predicted recovery in Flatford Swamp using

the proposed restoration scenarios on March 24, 2010. Flatford Swamp Restoration element will be evaluated under

H089 while remainder of Watershed Management Program tasks will continue under H048. Current Status: Review

meeting was held on Terrain modifications on October 19, 2010. Most of the terrain changes will require minor revisions

based on the project objectives of evaluation of major alterations on the Myakka River mainstem and no floodplain

mapping. District staff and ECT contract staff reviewed the West Myakka, Owen Creek and Mossy Island Slough for

Watershed Evaluation tasks. For an update on the Flatford Hydrologic Restoration please see H089.


H051

PR/MRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 2 Interconnect


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Alternative Water Supply



Project Manager FERGUSON, JOHN

ARMSTRONG, BRIANTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

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 2 Interconnect project is a component of

the Regional Integrated Loop System that will provide needed regional transmission capacity between the Peace

River Water Treatment Plant (WTP) 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 2 provides back-up capacity to

the existing 36-inch RTM, and comprises a critical segment for the extension of future loop system sub-phases to the

City of North Port's Myakkahatchee Creek WTP, the Englewood Water District (Phase 2B,) and Sarasota

County's Carlton WTP (Phase 2A.) The design transmission capacity is 13 mgd.

BenefitsThis initial segment of the Phase 2 Interconnect will allow the City of North Port to receive additional water from the

Authority's recently expanded Shell Creek WTP. 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 Project is $15,400,000. The requested District share is

$7,700,000 divided between the Governing Board, $3,850,000 (50%); Manasota Basin, $2,810,500 (36.5%); and the

Peace River Basin, $1,039,500 (13.5%). The District budgeted funds in FY2007 and FY2008, however those funds

lapsed at the end of their fiscal years because the project was postponed. The lapsed funds are represented below

under "Prior Funding" and "Cumulative Transfers." A remaining $3,015 in staff time from this period is still reflected in

the total funding below.

District funding in FY2010 was: General Fund $1,500,000; Manasota $500,000; Peace River $200,000; for a total of

$2,200,000.

District funding in FY2011 is: General Fund $2,308,493, Manasota $2,280,199, Peace River $427,672, for a total of

$5,016,364. Additionally for FY2011, Water Protection and Sustainablity Trust Funds (WPSTF) are scheduled in the

amount of $166,301. The WPSTF will be applied to construction costs only and will equally reduce the Authority's and

District's shares. Anticipated District shares of the WPSTF are Governing Board ($41,508), Peace River Basin Board

($11,207), and Manasota Basin Board ($30,301.)

Funds will be used for design and construction of the interconnect. 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 long-term project cost of all additional Phase 2 segments joining the Englewood Water District, City of Venice,

and the Carlton WTP has been estimated at $82,400,000 (Authority CIP Projection, 3/9/2010.)


The Intergrated Loop System Feasibility/Routing Study was issued by the Authority 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 WTP with the Myakkahatchee Creek WTP and then branches

into two segments: one segment loops northwest to Sarasota County's Carlton WTP, and the other segment runs

southwest connecting to public water systems of the Englewood Water District and the City of Venice. In June 2007,

the Authority contracted King Engineering for Phase 2 project design services. In August 2007, the Authority Board


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PR/MRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 2 Interconnect

approved the Work Order No. 1 and issued a notice to proceed. In December 2007, the Preliminary Design Report for

Phase 2 was released. In May 2008, the project was postponed 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 negotiation between North Port, Sarasota County, and the Authority over shared capacities, the Snover

Waterway connection was considered insufficient to meet all the partners' combined future 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 increase capacity to the City, and retain the

greater transmission capacity needed for future Phase 2 segments.

The project is scheduled for completion by June 25, 2012. The City is currently exceeding their 1.192 mgd annual

average capacity entitlement in the existing pipeline from the Peace River Facility. The same pipeline also serves

Charlotte County Utilities. The City requires 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 interlocal agreement on June 3, 2009 for the temporary shared use of an existing water main from the

Shell Creek WTP until Phase 2 is completed. Also on June 3, 2009, the interlocal agreement for construction of the

Phase 2 was executed. The Authority executed Work Order No. 2 on September 2, 2009 for the project coordination,

BODR, final design, permitting, and bidding award services of the Phase 2 Interconnect. The Authority held a project

kick-off meeting on October 22, 2009. District staff received the final Basis of Design Report on April 23, 2010. The

Cooperative Funding Agreement was executed on May 11, 2010


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 3,815,029 0 (2,003,200) 3,506,446 0 2,311,783

020 Peace River Basin 997,714 367,000 (542,001) 743,638 0 429,077

021 Manasota Basin 2,785,712 0 (1,462,001) 1,964,691 0 2,283,022



(Alternative Wtr)

166,031 0 0 0 0 166,031


District

PRMRWSA 7,700,000 0 0 2,800,000 0 4,900,000

$15,464,486 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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

Funding Agreement Expires 6/30/13


Project final design and permitting is ongoing. The Authority advertised a Request for Qualification for construction

contractors on October 14, 2010.

Accelerate Florida Action To Date: On time. The Authority has been notified of the Accelrate Florida Program.


H052

PR/MRWSA Reg Integ Loop Sys Phase 3A Interconnect







Status Ongoing

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 cost for the Phase 3A Project has been revised by amendment from $42,570,000 to $27,484,240 (eligible

costs) due to a realized construction bid that was much lower than anticipated.

The current Basin and Governing Board funding to date (FY 2007 through FY 2011 and including the amendment

reduction and WPSTF adjustments) is $13,659,104 and is divided as: Governing Board $6,829,552 (50 percent,)

Manasota Basin $4,985,573 (36.5 percent,) and Peace Basin $1,843,979 (13.5 percent.) An additional $166,031 in

WPSTF funds was transferred to the project in FY2011 to complete the District funding. The WPSTF funds are for

construction only and equally reduce both the District and Authority shares.

The funding section below does not reflect a $5,339,220 liquidation of funds in July 2010 based on the amendment

reduction, nor a $71,809 lapse from the General Fund and Manasota Basin ($41,508 and $30,301 respectively) to

balance shares replaced by WPSTF funds in October 2010.

District shares are fully encumbered. District funding will be used for the design and construction of the pipeline, and

for additional storage and pumping at the Carlton WTP.


This project is to 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 Phases 3 and 4. 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 at $145,100,000 based on the

Authority's CIP schedule dated March, 2010. 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 10 mg of above-ground storage. It is

anticipated that a recently constructed 5 million gallon above ground storage tank will be acquired 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.

On April 2008, District staff received the Preliminary Engineering Basis of Design Report for Phases 3A and 3B. 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 expires on 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. 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


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August 5, 2009. The FDEP drinking water construction permit was acquired on August 24, 2009. The FDOT utility

permit was received on July 2, 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. The construction notice to proceed was issued on February 19, 2010.

The First Amendment to the Cooperative Funding Agreement was executed on July 6, 2010. The amendment

updated the task schedule and project completion deadlines, reduced project funding in accordance to low

construction costs, updated contractual language regarding the reimbursement of funding if project is not completed,

and extended the contract expiration to September 30, 2012. Subsequent to the amended costs, the District liquidated

surplus funding in excess of project shares; $3,812,948 to Governing Board and $1,598,081 to the Manasota Basin.


Revenue



021 Manasota Basin 6,594,786 0 (2,001) 6,593,964 0 2,823



(Alternative Wtr)

166,031 0 0 0 0 166,031


District

PR/MRWSA 13,659,107 0 0 13,659,107 0 0

$32,928,276 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Preliminary Design / Basis of Design - Phase 3 7/31/08 3/31/08

Final Design - Phase 3A 3/31/09 10/31/10 10/20/09

Permitting / Property Aquisition - Phase 3A 4/30/09 7/31/10

Commencement of Construction 6/1/09 8/1/10 2/17/10

Substantial Completion of Construction 5/31/10 9/30/11

Project Completion 11/30/10 3/31/12

Contract Expires 11/1/11 9/30/12


Construction is ongoing and on schedule. The storage tank at the Carlton WTP is nearly complete, and contractors are

beginning work on the pump station. Pipeline sections along Knights Trail Road have been installed. Vaults for tunneling

under the Myakka River are being prepared on both river banks, and tunneling is expected to commence in late

November 2010.The final land easements have been provided by the City of Venice in September 2010. The City is

providing the easements in return for detailed road work, landscaping, and post-construction restoration at the Myakka

River Park on Laurel Road. The Authority has met the contractual rquirements for reimburement and the District is

processing the Authority's pay requests.

Accelerate Florida Update: Notice was sent to PRMRWSA regarding the Accelerate Florida Initiative. Project is

currently under construction. and on time with the amended schedule.


H069

PR/MRWSA Reg Loop System Ph 1A







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. Phase 1A of this project connects the water supply

systems of the Authority, Charlotte County and the City of Punta Gorda. 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

mgd.

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 proportionally between Basins in place of Ad Valorum

funding.


The Phase 1A pipeline was designed as an alternative to two separately proposed pipelines: Loop System Phase 1

(H050) to interconnect the Peace River and Shell Creek water treatment plants via an extension southward along

US-17, and the Charlotte County Emergency Interconnect (L636) consisting of a sub-aqueous crossing of the Peace

River. 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.

The Authority 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. 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 remains in effect through February 1, 2012. The final Basis of Design Report was

received on December 3, 2009.

Charlotte County has already installed and put into service the 0.6 mile long northernmost segment, which runs from

the DeSoto/Charlotte County border southward to a new shopping center. The Authority intends to purchase this

segment and anticipates the sale transfer to be eligible for funding. South of the Peace River, an approximately 2 mile

segment utilizes the City of Punta Gorda's existing 30" transmission main. A pumping station and 0.5 mg of storage

will be located between the Peace River crossing and the Punta Gorda segments.

At the Charlotte County BOCC meeting on October 13, 2009, The County Board denied a formal Authority request to

construct the interconnect within the County, resulting in a three month project postponement. A settlement

between the County and the Authority was approved in January 2010. The agreement states that the County will not

contribute funding for segments in Punta Gorda, east of the pumping station. Due to this and other design/permitting

related delays, an amendment to the Cooperative Funding Agreement was prepared by the District to extend the

contract expiration to December 31, 2012. The amendment also extends the task completion deadlines, and updates

contractual language for reimbursement of funds if the project is not completed. The amendment was executed on

July 19, 2010. A few property segments along the pipeline corridor are still under acquisition.


H069

PR/MRWSA Reg Loop System Ph 1A

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued an Environmental Resource Permit for the project on April

5, 2010, allowing the Peace River crossing.


Revenue


020 Peace River Basin 954,176 0 (53,988) 1,006,788 0 1,376

021 Manasota Basin 2,568,882 0 (145,967) 2,712,026 0 2,823



Funds

5,000,000 0 0 5,000,000 0 0


District

PRMRWSA 7,007,500 0 0 7,007,500 0 0

$19,051,613 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Preliminary Design/Basis of Design 7/31/07 7/31/08 6/1/08

Final Design 6/30/09 10/31/09 12/3/09

Permitting / Property Aquisition 7/31/09 8/31/10

Construction, substantial completion 8/1/11 12/31/11

Contract Expires 2/1/12 12/31/12


On June 2, 2010, the Authority Board awarded the construction contract to Garney Companies for $15,973,240. On July

29, 2010, the Authority Board approved a construction phase services work order with the consultant for $1,821,358. The

project is running over budget, and the Authority is negotiating with Charlotte County over options to reduce

costs.Easement acquisitions continue for a few remaining parcels.

Accelerate Florida action to date: The Authority is aware of the Accelerate Florida program. The project is on schedule,

based on the amended timeline revisions, but may potentially be delayed as cost overages are negotiated.


H076

Southwest Polk County/Tampa Electric Reclaimed Water Project


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply Reclaimed Water

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Alafia River, Peace River

Tampa Electric CompanyCooperator(s)

Project Manager RAMOY, ALISON

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

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, Polk County, and potentially other utilities such as Mulberry,

Plant City, 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 (see "Additional Info" below for further details),

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 now estimated to cost $68,186,800, due to the inclusion of the Polk County SWRUSA reclaimed water

connection to TECO. The District is being asked to fund 50 percent, or $34,093,400. 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


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Transfers"), and $521,640 from the Peace River Basin Board, for a total of $11,416,636 in District funding. An

additional $2,500,000 from the Water Restoration Action Plan (WRAP) Fund was 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. As a

result of the budget transfer from Project H091, an additional $553,024 in ad valorem funding ($276,512 from the

Governing Board, $138,256 from the Alafia River Basin Board, and $138,256 from the Peace River Basin Board) and

$833,332 from the WRAP Fund was allocated to the project in FY2010. The funding approved in FY2011 includes

$2,582,214 from the Governing Board, $1,458,297 from the Alafia River Basin Board, and $970,077 from the Peace

River Basin Board, for a total of $5,010,588 in District funding. Total funding budgeted to date (FY2009 to FY2011) is

$27,525,360, split between the Governing Board ($16,213,368), the Alafia River Basin Board ($5,748,687), the Peace

River Basin Board ($2,229,973), and the WRAP fund ($3,333,332). 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.


Polk County applied for and received funding for the Polk County SWRUSA Reclaimed Water Connection to TECO

Project (H091) during the FY2010 cooperative funding cycle. When District and county staff entered into discussions

about developing the cooperative funding agreement, it became clear that the best course of action for all parties

would be to combine that project with this overall Southwest Polk County/Tampa Electric Reclaimed Water Project.

TECO also agreed to this approach. In order to combine the projects it was necessary to transfer the funding from the

Polk County SWRUSA Reclaimed Water Connection to TECO project to this project. A request to transfer the funds

and authorization to amend the existing Cooperative Funding Agreement with TECO was approved by the Alafia River

and Peace River Basin Boards and the Governing Board in June 2010. District staff is preparing an amendment that

will incorporate the elements from the Polk County SWRUSA Reclaimed Water Connection to TECO Project. Once

the amendment is complete, the total project cost will be $68,186,800, and the District will be requested to fund 50

percent, or $34,093,400.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 16,735,931 0 776,512 13,367,749 0 2,591,670

011 Alafia River Basin 8,126,509 2,357,996 1,638,256 2,667,023 0 1,463,234

020 Peace River Basin 8,126,509 5,876,710 138,256 1,136,529 0 975,014

021 Manasota Basin 1,451 0 (31,250) 32,701 0 0



Funds

3,333,332 0 3,333,332 0 0 0


District

TECO 32,426,734 4,117,353 0 19,181,440 4,117,353 5,010,588

$68,750,466 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


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Phase IAgreement Effective 10/1/08 10/1/08

Agreement Executed 12/31/08 2/24/09

Begin Infrastructure Design 3/15/09 2/18/10 2/18/10

Begin Disposal Well Design 3/1/10 11/1/08 11/1/08

Begin Water Quality Testing 8/31/10 3/31/10 3/31/10

Complete Disposal Well Design 9/30/10 7/3/09 7/3/09

Begin Disposal Well Construction 1/1/11 2/5/10 2/5/10

Complete Infrastructure Design 3/31/11 12/28/11

Begin Infrastructure Construction 4/30/11 1/6/12

Complete Water Quality Testing 4/30/13

Complete Infrastructure Construction 4/30/13 12/28/12

Complete Disposal Well Construction 4/30/13 4/1/11

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: To date, the District has budgeted a total of $24,192,028 in ad valorem funding and an additional $3,333,332

from the WRAP fund. The Project Milestones have been revised to reflect the accelerated well construction. The next

monthly project status meeting is scheduled for November 9 at the Polk Power Station. District staff has drafted the

amendment that will incorporate the elements from the Polk County SWRUSA Reclaimed Water Connection to TECO

Project. District and TECO staff met on October 13 to discuss the timing of reclaimed water flows that will be used before

Unit 6 is operational. TECO is awaiting a report from AECOM that will discuss the reclaimed water use. TECO and Polk

County staff are still finalizing the terms of the Reclaimed Water Supply Agreement.

ACTION TO DATE: On time. TECO has entered into agreements with the selected consultants/contractors for

preliminary engineering, oversight of well construction, and well drilling. The Request for Qualifications for the pipeline

and pump station engineering will soon be advertised. Construction of the disposal well began in February 2010, ahead

of the originally anticipated start date of 1/1/2011. Well drilling commenced on May 3, and as of October 26, the

12.25-inch diameter pilot hole was reamed to a 40.5-inch diameter to 2,550 feet below land surface (bls). Reaming will

continue to 3,285 feet bls, which is expected to be complete by mid-November. Sampling continues at the monitor wells.


H079

PRMRWSA Investigation of Brackish Groundwater Development





Project Manager MORRIS, LISANN

FERGUSON, JOHNTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis alternative water supply project is proposed to provide 3 mgd of brackish groundwater in 2021 timeframe. 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 (PRF) for brackish groundwater development and

concentrate disposal options. This preliminary investigation will look at feasibility and cost estimates at the PRF

focusing on the intermediate aquifer and the upper most portion of the Floridan. A key component in this project will be

the evaluation of disposal options for reverse osmosis concentrate. This project is the first phase of the Regional

Resource Development Program described below under Additional Information.

BenefitsThe 3 mgd of alternative water supplies will be an initial element in 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 estimated cost for this initial preliminary investigation is $1,800,000. In FY2009 $600,000 was allocated to the

project from the West-Central Florida Water Restoration Action Plan (WRAP)Fund. Proposed funding split is evenly

between the Authority, District and WRAP funding. The requested District share would be $300,000(50%) from the

Governing Board, $219,000 from the Manasota Basin Board and $81,000 from the Peace River Basin Board. The

District funds would be allocated evenly over FY2011 and FY2012. The FY2011 funding request is for $300,000, and

is divided as follows: Governing Board ($150,000), Manasota Basin Board ($109,500), and the Peace River Basin

Board ($40,500). Funding will be used for preliminary design activities associated with a brackish groundwater source

on PRF, 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

total estimated cost to develop the 3 mgd is $45,000,000.


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. 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 Investigation of Brackish Groundwater Development


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 326,852 150,000 0 19,633 0 157,219


021 Manasota Basin 236,307 109,500 0 12,596 0 114,211



Funds

600,000 0 0 600,000 0 0


District

PR\MRWSA 600,000 0 0 60,000 373,000 167,000

$1,853,494 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Execute Cooperative Funding Agreement 10/1/10 9/30/10

Consultant Selection 11/3/10

Consultant Contract Award 12/16/10

Notice to Proceed to Consultant 1/3/11

Complete Project 9/30/12


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 5-6 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. 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. 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. 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 and the Peace River Facility. Results should determine

whether a disposal well for RO concentrate is feasible in the area. Authority staff requested their Board approve

extensions on the Sarasota and DeSoto County MOUs. The Authority and the City of Englewood were successful in an

agreement to make idle production capacity available to the Authority if needed closing that MOU. The Punta Gorda

MOU expired.Current Status: Because initial funds to start the brackish water investigation are included in the Authority's

FY2011 budget the notice to proceed to the successful bidder is not anticipated until December 2010 to get through the

Authority's consultant selection process. A cooperative funding agreement was approved by the Authority at their

September Meeting and executed by the District at the end of September 2010. Five submittals were made to the

Authority in response to the RFP advertised.


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 0.2 mgd 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 distribution system. 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.

BenefitsThis project offsets 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 project was initailly proposed as connection to a raw water main between the City's wellfield and treatment facility.

The County and City revised their interlocal agreement to ensure that delivered water is of potable quality, as long as

a specified flow is maintained. With the assurance of potable quality, the interconnect was rerouted to the City's

potable distribution system. 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 Cooperative Funding Agreement was executed on February 24,

2010.

On June 24, 2010, the City awarded the construction contract for $97,450. The Florida Department of Environmental

Protection has informed City staff that permit conditions have been met and required permits will be issued. District

staff received a project manager change notice from the City on April 22, 2010. District staff granted a task schedule

time extension request on May 4, 2010. A second project manager change notice was received on July 28, 2010 after

the new city administrator assigned himself to oversee the project. On July 30, 2010, the City requested a line item

budget adjustment to reallocate $20,000 from Construction to Engineering Services. The transferred funds are to be

used for inspection and management services during construction.


H084

Arcadia-DeSoto Interconnect


Revenue




District

City of Arcadia 37,500 0 0 37,500 0 0

$152,361 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Complete Interconnect Design 12/31/09 5/31/10 1/15/10

Finalize Interconnect Agreement 2/28/10 2/24/10

Begin Construction 3/31/10 8/31/10

Construction/Substantial Completion 8/31/10 1/1/11

Contract Expires 6/30/11


A notice to proceed with construction was issued by the City on August 27, 2010. The delivery of system valves has

caused some additional delay in the construction commencement, yet the project is still within the agreed schedule. The

valves being installed as part of a separate FEMA project to isolate the system during an emergency.The City is planning

another separate project to rebuild their groundwater treatment facility, which is near the end of its serviceable lifespan.

District staff are discussing cost comparisons with the City's consulting engineer for a variety of options that would

increase regional imports of alternative water supplies to the City.


H085

Charlotte County Regional Reclaimed Water Expansion


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality ConservationWater Supply Reclaimed Water


Charlotte County UtilitiesCooperator(s)

Project Manager MCGOOKEY, SCOTT

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

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 new 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) 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 will be associated with other reclaimed

water projects this interconnect will support. 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 completes 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


Revenue




District

Charlotte County 1,400,000 0 0 400,000 500,000 500,000

$2,807,429 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding



Commence Design 1/1/10 1/13/10

Complete Design Stage 1 10/1/10

Commence Construction Stage 1 12/1/10



Commence Construction Stage 2 1/3/11

Commence Stage 3 Construction 2/1/11

Complete Stage 1 Construction 4/1/11



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 but has met with delays due to

weather and other work assignments. 100% of the transmission line alignment and method of construction is now

complete. The ground elevations at the directional drill locations have not been completed. The start of the design of

Stage 2 (Pump Facility) and Stage 3 (Storage Pond) will start by the end of November 2010. The County is preparing a

request to adjust the project milestone schedule. To date, $900,000 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 Levels Recovery


City of Punta GordaCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe City of Punta Gorda has requested funding assistance for a 3 mgd Reverse Osmosis (RO) system to treat

brackish groundwater for blending with their existing treated surface water facility. The RO system is proposed as

part the MFL Recovery of Shell Creek. The City has stated that 3 mgd of treated brackish groundwater is needed to

offset proposed MFL restrictions through their 2020 demand, and a total of 8 mgd of treated brackish groundwater is

needed to meet their entire anticipated build-out demand. The project also helps the City meet requirements for total

dissolved solids (TDS) water quality standards and aquifer storage/recovery system (ASR) remediation stipulated by

the Department of Environment Protection.

BenefitsThe project is a component of a recovery strategy for the MFL on Shell Creek. Construction of the 3 mgd RO facility

will allow the City to maintain the Shell Creek MFL, provide a blending source to reduce levels of TDS, and 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.

Costs

The estimated total project cost for the 3 mgd RO facility is $29,388,000. The total District eligible cost is estimated at

$14,694,000.

To date, the District has budgeted $4,500,000 from the Governing Board and $470,000 from the Peace River Basin

Board. The District's funding scenario is a 50/50 split between the Governing Board and Peace River Basin, although

it is anticipated that the Peace River Basin may not fulfill its funding share due to budgetary constraints.

Future funding is contingent on the Basin's approval of such amounts by their annual budgets.

The Funding section below does not reflect the removal of $500,000 from the Manasota Basin that lapsed at the end

of FY2010.


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. Due to 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, the Manasota Basin Board's FY2010 funding ($500,000) has been removed and will be balanced forward into

the Basin's budget.

The City'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. In early 2009, City reviewed several project options to increase

the quality and availability of supply, and selected a brackish groundwater RO Project for its phased expandability.

The MFL report, "Proposed Minimum Flows and Levels for Lower Peace River and Shell Creek" was published by the

District in April 2010. The report proposes allowable reductions in flow within seasonal blocks. The City's consultant

modeled the allowable withdrawals to the City's reservoir capacity and Shell Creek's historical flow conditions,

and concluded that 3 mgd of an alternate supply source was needed to reliably meet the City's 2020 demands.

Components of the RO facility are be sized to allow the eventual expansion to 8 mgd as demands increase.

Additional project components must be developed to assure the minimum flows pass across the Shell Creek

in-stream reservoir. The costs and design of these additional components have not yet been determined.

Due to the seasonally elevated levels of TDS in Shell Creek, the facility uses stored water from their ASR system to

blend with raw surface water and 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. Additionally, the City is required to cease operation of their

existing ASR wells due to arsenic mobilization, and has expressed interest in converting them into brackish water

supply wells. 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

The City provided a water treatment cost analysis and a preliminary design executive summary in May 2010. The City

provided a project plan for use with the funding agreement in June 2010. A cooperative funding agreement has been

developed by staff, but its execution is on hold pending revisons to the time schedule and aspects of the MFL

recovery.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 7,355,879 2,847,000 0 1,004,694 0 3,504,185

020 Peace River Basin 7,354,018 6,877,000 0 272,607 0 204,411

021 Manasota Basin 503,763 0 0 503,763 0 0


District

City of Punta Gorda 14,694,000 0 0 3,000,000 4,694,000 7,000,000

$29,907,660 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Preliminary Design Report 3/31/10 4/16/10

Final Design and Permiting 10/31/11



A cooperative funding agreement has been drafted but is currently on hold. In August 2010, the DEP informed the City

that they would likely grant an extension of the water quality variance. The City is expected to submit a 4 year extension

request to the DEP. Once the City develops a new timeline for developing this project, they will request an extension or

amendment to the cooperative funding agreement. Extending the project timeline may ease the financial burden on the

City, and may allow the District to further refine the recovery elements of the Shell Creek minimum flow. Additionally, the

City is planning to upgrade their wastewater treatment facility to create new reclaimed water options. These multiple

efforts are being coordinated with respect to the City's available budget.


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

KELLEY, MIKETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

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

LFA well will be constructed first, the tank and pump station will be constructed second in order to temporarily store

groundwater related to the APT third portion 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 $302,500 and Governing

Board $302,500) was budgeted in FY2010. A total of $405,973 was budgeted 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 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, $127,920 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 July 1, 2010, in order to ensure the LFA observation well drilling could start in the summer of 2010

and so the tank and pump station can be constructed early 2011 and not delay the APT portions of the project.


H090

NERUSA Holly Hill Reclaimed Water Storage and Pumping and

Lower Floridan Aquifer Well


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 503,937 0 (7,500) 303,864 0 207,573




Funds

1,010,973 0 1,010,973 0 0 0


District

Polk County 1,010,974 0 0 605,000 0 405,974

$3,033,431 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Commence LFA Well Construction 7/30/10 7/30/10


Commence Tank Construction 2/1/11

Complete LFA Well Construction 6/30/11

Complete Tank Construction 6/30/11

Commence APT Test 8/1/11

Final Report and Completion of APT Test 12/31/12

Contract Expiration 12/31/13


A cooperative funding agreement has been developed and is expected to be fully executed in late October 2010. To

date, $1,615,973 has been budgeted ($1,010,973 WRAP and $605,000 FY2010). The County has received the final year

funding $405.973 in FY2011 necessary to complete the project. No funds will be reimbursed to the County until the

Agreement is fully executed and tank and pump station construction has commenced. The project has experienced

delays, due to bid protests which were submitted by competing tank contractors. However, the construction of the Lower

Floridan Observation Well portion of the project is proceeding according to schedule, as the well is being constructed by

a District contractor and was not part of the bid protest. ACTION TO DATE: Delayed.


H501

TRB Groves - Phase III




TRB Groves, L.L.C.Cooperator(s)

Project Manager COOPER, RANDY

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe primary goal of the project is to reduce Upper Floridan aquifer withdrawals through the construction and operation

of a 68-acre surface water irrigation reservoir, the retrofitting of two surface water irrigation pump stations, and

efficiently controlling the irrigation events through the operation of automated pumps controlled by soil moisture probes

and rain monitoring devices. TRB Groves is a 1,113-acre citrus grove located just north of Myrtle Slough, within the

Shell Creek watershed in Charlotte County. The Water Use Permit authorizes an annual average groundwater

withdrawal of 1,270,000 gallons per day (gpd) to irrigate 1,113-acres of citrus trees with micro-jet emitters. Since

January 2003, an average of 70 percent of the permitted quantities were used to irrigate the grove. The proposed

project involves water quantity and water quality BMPs which qualifies for a 75 percent cost-share reimbursement rate

under the FARMS Program.

BenefitsThe proposed Phase III project is expected to offset 826,000 gpd, or 68 percent, of the permitted quantities. When the

groundwater savings from this Phase III project is added to the groundwater savings proposed in Phases I and II, a

total savings of 1,007,000 gpd, or 83 percent of permitted quantities, will result from all three FARMS projects. The

current Phase I and Phase II Farms projects have offset 366,269 gpd over the past twelve months, which is above

original projections. Using an estimated 68 percent savings of permitted quantities yields a daily cost of $0.77 per

thousand gallons of groundwater reduced over the proposed five-year contract term, and $0.23 per thousand gallons

of groundwater reduced over a thirty-year term. Both values are within the guidelines for the generally accepted

average cost savings per thousand gallons for the implementation of alternative supplies and improved irrigation

techniques for flatwood citrus operations.

Costs

Total project costs are estimated at $1,000,000 and the FARMS eligible not-to-exceed costs are expected to be

$750,000 (75 percent of total project costs). Of this amount, $128,316 of the 2007 State Appropriations to the Peace

River Basin Board and $246,684 of the 2008 State Appropriations to the Governing Board will be used for $375,000 of

the reimbursement, the Governing Board is requested to fund $187,500 and the Peace River Basin Board is

requested to fund $187,500.

Construction of this phase is still ongoing and two reimbursements have been made with $371,344 coming from

Ecosystem Trust Fund, and $185,672 from both 010 General Fund and 020 Peace River Basin funds.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 185,672 0 185,672 0 0 0



Ecosystem Trust Fund - FARMS 371,344 0 371,344 0 0 0

$742,688 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


H501

TRB Groves - Phase III


Basin Board 2/8/08 2/8/08

Governing Board 2/26/08 2/26/08


Project under construction. Excavation of reservoir is slow due to economy.

ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time.


H512

Williams Farms




Williams Farms PartnershipCooperator(s)

Project Manager ESTES, CAROLE

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Williams Farms Partnership (WFP) project has two phases. The primary goal of the first phase of the project was

to reduce groundwater withdrawals through the use of surface water from a shell pit on the northern portion of the

property. This phase of the project is complete and operational. The primary goal of the second phase of the project is

to reduce groundwater withdrawals through the use of surface water from an additional shell pit on the southern

portion of the property. The reservoir for Phase II of the project is still being excavated. Phase I of the FARMS project

funded two surface water withdrawal pump stations, filtration, mainline pipe to connect the northern surface water

reservoir to the existing drip irrigation system, and central irrigation control system with soil moisture sensors. The

project's central irrigation control system and soil moisture sensors facilitates increased irrigation efficiency and allows

WFP to micro-manage its surface water resources and extend its use as a source of irrigation. The second phase of

the FARMS project will fund additional surface water pumps, filtration and piping to connect the southern reservoir to

the existing irrigation system and also to connect the southern irrigation system to the northern irrigation system. WFP

is located in northeast Charlotte County, approximately 12 miles upstream of the City of Punta Gorda's drinking water

reservoir. The farm is bisected by Neal Road and drains both to the north and south, towards Shell Creek. The Phase I

project involved the offset of 662,700 gpd of ground water use north of Neal Road. Phase II project offsets 245,700

gpd of ground water use on the southern property. The Water Use Permit authorizes a standard annual average

withdrawal of 1,569,900 gpd. To date, the combined reported water use for both the north and south properties is

approximately 40 percent of the modified permit. However, neither property has been put into full production due to

water quality concerns, which are being addressed through the FARMS projects. Combined, the properties have

historically been irrigated with two Upper Floridian wells and five lower intermediate aquifer wells. District testing of the

wells indicates water quality in excess of Class III surface water standards. The Williams Farms Project involves both

water quantity and quality BMPs. Therefore, the project qualifies for a 75 percent cost-share reimbursement rate under

the FARMS Program.

BenefitsFARMS projects calculate a cost benefit based upon the term of the proposed contract compared to model farms

listed in the Regional Water Supply Plan. The first phase of the Williams Farms Project was to eliminate poor quality

groundwater withdrawals and rely on surface water for the 662,700 gpd in permitted quantities. Using this quantity and

a five year contract term, yields a daily cost of $0.45 per thousand gallons per day saved. The second phase of the

Williams Farms Project will eliminate an additional 245,700 gpd of poor quality groundwater withdrawals. This phase

should yield a daily cost of $1.56 per thousand gallons per day saved. Both of these values are within the guidelines for

the generally accepted average cost savings per thousand gallons for the implementation of alternative supplies and

improved irrigation techniques for tomato operations.

Costs

Total project costs for the first phase of the Williams Farms Project were $256,965 with a FARMS eligible

reimbursement of $178,742. Of this reimbursement, $100,000 was funded by the Florida Department of Agriculture

and Consumer Services, and $78,742 was funded from the Ecosystem Trust Fund appropriation to FARMS. The

Ecosystem Trust Fund appropriation is not reflected in the Funding Chart presented with this project. Phase 1 was

amended to improve the filtration system on the Phase 1 project. Total project costs associated with this amendment

were $115,263 with FARMS eligible reimbursement of $75,348, although $75,370 was originally appropriated. All of

this reimbursement was funded from the Ecosystem Trust Fund appropriation to FARMS. Total project costs for the

second phase of the Williams Farms Project were $607,014, with FARMS eligible costs limited to $446,419. For the

second phase of this project $111,605 was funded by the Governing Board, $111,604 was funded by the Peace River

Basin Board, and $223,209 was funded with the Ecosystem Trust Fund appropriation to FARMS. The funding shown

in the funding chart below reflects the funding for the amendment to Phase 1 and the funding for Phase 2 of the

Williams Farms Project ($75,370 + $223,209 = $258,579.)


H512

Williams Farms


Revenue






District

FDACS 100,000 0 0 100,000 0 0

$621,788 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Project Construction - Phase IContract Execution 6/1/04 6/24/04

Construction Completion 12/31/05 12/31/05

Project Construction - Phase IIContract Execution 5/22/06 5/22/06


Project Contract - Phase IContract Complete 12/31/10

Project Contract - Phase IIContract Complete 12/31/13


Phase I of this project has been operational since April, 2006. Average surface water use is 581,872 gpd, which is about

87.80 percent of the projected offset of 662,700 gpd. However it is 100% of the irrigation applied to the site.

Phase II of this project has been operational since October 2009. Average surface water use is 593,833 gpd, which is

about 241.69 percent of the projected offset of 245,700 gpd and is 100% of the irrigation applied to the site.

ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time


H540

Classic Caladiums




Classic Caladiums, L.L.C.Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe primary goal of the project is to reduce Upper Floridan groundwater withdrawals through the use of an integrated

system that will include soil moisture sensors, and telemetry that will facilitate more efficient use of irrigation quantities.

The existing irrigation system already has automated valves and the ability to turn off the pump remotely. Classic

Caladiums, L.L.C. is located in the Punch Gulley Watershed of the Peace River, south of State Road 66 in Hardee

County. The temporary Water Use Permit approved in July 2007, authorizes an annual average groundwater

withdrawal of 860,000 gallons per day (gpd) for the irrigation of 330 acres of caladiums from one well completed in the

Upper Floridan aquifer. The moving annual average as of July 31, 2007 is 617,701 gpd, or about 72 percent of

permitted quantities. The proposed project involves water quantity BMPs; therefore, the project qualifies for a 50

percent cost-share reimbursement rate under the FARMS Program.

BenefitsFARMS projects calculate a cost benefit based on the projected offset of Upper Floridan groundwater quantities, total

project cost, and the term of the proposed contract. Using an estimate of 10 percent savings of annual average daily

quantities, or approximately 60,000 gpd, yields a daily cost of $1.78 per thousand gallons of groundwater reduced over

the proposed five-year contract term, and $0.53 per thousand gallons of groundwater reduced over a thirty-year term.

Both projected values for groundwater savings costs are within the guidelines for the generally accepted average cost

savings per thousand gallons for the implementation of alternative supplies and improved irrigation techniques for

similar operations.

Costs

Total project costs are estimated at $148,000, with FARMS eligible costs not-to-exceed $74,000. Of these costs Fund

010 General Fund will be used to reimburse $18,500, Fund 020 Peace River Basin Board will be used to reimburse

$18,500; and $37,000 will be reimbursed by the Ecosystems Trust Fund appropriation to FARMS.


Classic Caladiums is the only Caladium grower in the District and one of the largest in the state. Successful precision

irrigation techniques developed by this grower could be applied to may different agronomic comodities grown in the

District.


Revenue





$74,000 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


H540

Classic Caladiums


Project ConstructionContract Execution 6/30/08

Construction Completion 6/30/09

Project ContractContract Completion 6/30/14


Construction on this project is ongoing, however; the project has offset groundwater pumping by an annual average of

190,781 gpd or 317.97 percent of the projected offset of 60,000 god.

ACTION TO DATE: On-time


H564

Blue Fields USA, LLC




Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe purpose of the project is to reduce groundwater withdrawals using two surface water reservoirs to irrigate 80 acres

of blueberry located within the middle Peace River watershed in Hardee County. The project includes installation of

two surface water pumping stations, controls, filtration, and mainline pipe connecting to the irrigation system, and

installation of a weather station to enable the grower to optimize irrigation scheduling. The project Water Use Permit is

authorized for average annual groundwater withdrawals of 118,600 gpd.

BenefitsThe project was estimated to reduce groundwater withdrawals by more than fifty percent of permitted quantities, which

qualifies for a seventy five percent cost-share reimbursement under the FARMS Program. Using a sixty percent

estimated savings of the permitted quantities for the project area, or approximately 72,200 gpd, yielded a daily cost of

$2.36 per thousand gallons of groundwater saved over a seven-year contract term, and $0.94 per thousand gallons of

groundwater saved over a thirty-year term. Both projected values for groundwater savings costs are within guidelines

for generally accepted average cost savings per thousand gallons for the implementation of improved irrigation

techniques in blueberry operations.

Costs

Total project costs are estimated at $353,394 with FARMS eligible costs reimbursed at 75 percent, or not-to-exceed

$255,868. The 2009 State Appropriations to the Governing Board will be used for one-half of the reimbursement, with

the remainder funded evenly between the Peace River Basin Board and the Governing Board.


Revenue





Funds

127,934 0 127,934 0 0 0

$255,868 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


01 - ApprovalPeace River Basin Board 10/3/08 10/3/08


02 - ContractExecution 12/18/08 1/5/09

03 - Construction


H564

Blue Fields USA, LLC

Begin 1/5/09 1/5/09

Complete 1/29/10


Project under construction.



H569

FLM, Inc. Prairie River Ranch Phase II




FLM, Inc.Cooperator(s)


ESTES, CAROLETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Project as Proposed by FLM, Inc. is to reduce the withdrawal of mineralized groundwater through the construction

and operation of a five acre surface water irrigation reservoir. The reduction in groundwater use will benefit the Joshua

Creek Watershed by reducing the quantity of marginal quality groundwater entering the creek. FARMS project

components consist of one surface water irrigation pump station, filtration, and the piping necessary to connect the

proposed surface water reservoir system to the existing irrigation system. Prairie River Ranch Grove located in DeSoto

County in the Shell Prairie, and Joshua Creek Priority Area. There is an existing FARMS project on the portion of the

property north of Hog Bay Slough. The new project will collect and reuse water from the portion of the property south

of Hog Bay Slough. The Water Use Permit for this grove authorizes surface water and groundwater withdrawals up to

1,709,400 gallons per day (gpd) for the irrigation of 1,615 acres of citrus. The moving annual average indicates that

FLM, Inc. Prairie River Ranch is currently using 87 percent of its permitted quantities and 15 percent of these

quantities are from surface water, constructed as a part of the Phase I FARMS project. The proposed project involves

water quantity and water quality BMPs which qualifies for a 75 percent cost-share reimbursement rate under the

FARMS Program.

BenefitsThe cost benefit of FARMS projects is calculated based on the term of the contract (generally 5 years) and compared

to model farms listed in the Regional Water Supply Plan. Using an estimate of five percent savings of permitted

quantities for this phase, or approximately 92,300 gpd, yields a daily cost of $3.00 per thousand gallons of groundwater

reduced over the proposed five-year contract term, and $0.90 per thousand gallons of groundwater reduced over a

thirty-year term. Both projected values for groundwater savings costs are within the guidelines for the generally

accepted average cost savings per thousand gallons for the implementation of improved irrigation techniques and

alternative supply use for flatwood citrus operations.

Costs

Total project costs were $251,927 with FARMS reimbursement of $146,800. Of the reimbursement, $36,700 was

from Fund 010 General Fund; $36,700 was from Fund 020 Peace River Basin Board; $16,650 was from the

Ecosystems Trust Fund appropriations to FARMS; and $56,750 was from the WRAP Fund appropriation to FARMS.


Revenue






Funds

75,500 0 75,500 0 0 0

$184,300 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


H569

FLM, Inc. Prairie River Ranch Phase II


This project has been operational since August 2009. The project has offset groundwater pumping by an annual average

of 173,095 gpd or 121.30 percent of the projected offset of 142,700 gpd.

ACTION-TO-DATE: On-Time


H570

Down South Blues Corporation




Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe project as proposed by Doown South Blues Corporation is intended to reduce Upper Floridan aquifer withdrawals

through the creation of a one-acre reservoir. The project will also include the construction of a surface water irrigation

pump station , filtration, and the piping necessary to connect the proposed surface water reservoir system to the

existing irrigation system. Down South Blues is located in the Joshua Creek Watershed, north of State Road 70 in

DeSoto County. The Water Use Permit authorizes an annual average groundwater withdrawal of 54,000 gallons per

day (gpd) for the irrigation of 40 acres of blueberries from one well completed in the Upper Floridan aquifer. Prior to

the property's acquisition by Down South Blues, the property was a citrus grove permitted for quantities less than

100,000 gpd, therefore, there is no history of reported pumpage. The proposed project involves reducing Upper

Floridan aquifer withdrawals by more than 50 percent of permitted quantities over the project area and qualifies for a

75 percent cost-share reimbursement rate under the FARMS Program.

BenefitsFARMS projects calculate a cost benefit based on the term of the proposed contract (generally five to ten years) and

compare it to model farms listed in the Regional Water Supply Plan. Using an estimate of 90 percent savings of

permitted quantities for the project area, or approximately 48,600 gpd , yields a daily cost of $2.45 per thousand

gallons of groundwater reduced over the proposed eight-year contract term, and $1.09 per thousand gallons of

groundwater reduced over a thirty-year term. Both projected values for groundwater savings costs are within the

guidelines for the generally accepted average cost savings per thousand gallons for the implementation of alternative

supplies for blueberry operations.

Costs

Total project costs were $252,487 with FARMS eligible reimbursement of $188,609 Of this amount, $47,152 was

reimbursed from Fund 010 General Fund; $47,152 was reimbursed from Fund 020 Peace River Basin Board; and

$94,305 from WRAP Fund appropriations to FARMS.


Revenue





Funds

101,000 0 101,000 0 0 0

$202,000 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Project Construction


H570

Down South Blues Corporation

Contract Execution 3/9/09


Project ContractContract Completion 7/31/18


This project has been operational since August 2009. The project has offset groundwater pumping by an average of

41,603 gpd or 85.60 percent of the projected offset of 48,600 gpd.



H575

Citrus Creek Grove, LLC (Phase II)




Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe purpose of the project is to reduce Intermediate aquifer withdrawals of highly mineralized groundwater by the

alternative use of a large surface water reservoir proposed to irrigate a 668-acre citrus grove, which is located within

the Shell Creek watershed (SPJC) about 4.5 miles upstream of Punta Gorda's drinking water reservoir in Charlotte

County. Project components consist of three separate pumping stations, controls, filtration, and mainline pipe

necessary to connect to the existing grove irrigation system. FARMS cooperative funding was used in a previous

project phase (H548) in an ongoing and successful effort to reduce groundwater pumping using a system of solar

powered environmental sensors and radio telemetry uplinked to the Internet to optimize irrigation scheduling and

prevent over-watering. The water use permit is authorized for average annual groundwater and surface withdrawals of

679,400 gpd.

BenefitsUsing an estimate of forty percent savings of permitted quantities, or approximately 181,208 gpd, yields a daily cost of

$2.95 per thousand gallons of groundwater reduced over the proposed five-year contract term, and $0.89 per

thousand gallons of groundwater reduced over a thirty-year term. Both projected values for groundwater savings costs

are within the guidelines for accepted average cost savings per thousand gallons for the implementation of improved

irrigation techniques in flatwood citrus operations.

Costs

Total project costs are estimated at $741,642 with FARMS eligible costs reimbursed at 75%, not to exceed $433,490.

The 2009 State Appropriations to the Governing Board will be used to fund one-half of the project reimbursement, with

the remainder funded evenly between the Governing Board and Peace River Basin Board.


Revenue





Funds

216,745 0 216,745 0 0 0

$433,490 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding




02 - ContractExecution 5/1/09


H575

Citrus Creek Grove, LLC (Phase II)

03 - ConstructionBegin 6/1/09

Complete 7/30/10


ACTION-TO-DATE: Delayed. Construction delayed due to economic conditions.


H581

Schiller Investments




Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe project is comprised of a 66-acre citrus grove in the Prairie Creek watershed and a 630-acre citrus grove in the

Shell Creek watershed. The purpose of the project is two-fold: to reduce surface water withdrawals from the Prairie

Creek property; and to reduce groundwater withdrawals at the Shell Creek property using a network of solar-powered

field sensors uplinked to the Internet to monitor soil parameters and climate conditions that will enable the grower to

optimize irrigation scheduling, prevent over-watering and improve crop yields. Both groves are located approximately

two miles upstream of Punta Gorda's drinking water reservoir, in northern Charlotte County. Combined average annual

withdrawals authorized by both Water Use Permits is 533,700 gpd.

BenefitsThe project involves both groundwater savings and surface water quality enhancement BMPs at the Shell Creek grove

site, which qualifies for a 75 percent cost-share reimbursement rate under the FARMS Program. Surface water

quantity BMPs are involved at the Prairie Creek grove site, which qualifies for a 50 percent cost-share reimbursement

rate. The revised not-to-exceed reimbursement limit of $18,800 is the sum of costs determined for the percent

reimbursement rates qualified at each grove. FARMS funding for the Shell Creek grove is $14,400, or 75 percent of

the $19,200 project costs at that property. FARMS funding for the Prairie Creek grove is $4,400, or 50 percent of the

$8,800 project costs at that property. When combined, the FARMS funding for this project is $18,800, or 67 percent of

the $28,000 total project costs for both properties. Using an estimated five percent savings of total permitted quantities

for both properties, or 26,700 gpd, yields a daily cost of $0.66 per thousand gallons of groundwater reduced over a

proposed five-year contract term, and $0.20 per thousand gallons of groundwater reduced over a thirty-year term. Both

values are within the guidelines for the generally accepted average cost savings per thousand gallons for improved

irrigation techniques in flatwood citrus operations.

Costs

Total project costs were estimated to be $28,000 with FARMS eligible costs reimbursed at 67%, not-to-exceed

$18,800 . The 2009 State Appropriations will be used for one-half of the reimbursement, with the remainder funded

evenly between the Peace River Basin Board and the Governing Board.


Revenue





Funds

9,400 0 9,400 0 0 0

$18,800 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding



H581

Schiller Investments





Complete 12/31/09


This project is contract pending.


H584

Hancock Grove Phase III




Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe primary goal of the Hancock Grove Phase III project is to reduce groundwater withdrawals through capture and

reuse of surface water and tailwater from an existing reservoir to irrigate a 470-acre block of citrus at the grove site.

The project is located in south-central DeSoto County, approximately 15 miles upstream of the city of Punta Gorda's

drinking water reservoir. The property drainage courses eastward to Myrtle Slough, which joins Prairie Creek. Irrigation

wells currently in use at the property have shown specific conductivities as high as 2,300 uS/cm, which is well above

the management level of 775 uS/cm identified in the Shell and Prairie Creek Watershed Management Plan. The

project will reduce groundwater withdrawals in the SWUCA and significantly mitigate excess storm runoff to the Prairie

Creek watershed. With the completion of the Phase III project, the entire grove site of 1,460 acres of citrus will have

access to irrigation by surface water; with a combined estimated groundwater offset totaling approximately 650,000

gpd, or over 50% of the permitted quantities authorized for the entire grove.

BenefitsThe project will reduce mineralized groundwater withdrawals and involves both water quantity and quality BMPs.

Therefore, the project qualifies for a 75 percent cost-share reimbursement rate under the FARMS Program. Using an

estimated seventy percent savings of total permitted quantities, or 348,400 gpd, yields a daily cost of $1.12 per

thousand gallons of groundwater reduced over a proposed five-year contract term, and $0.34 per thousand gallons of

groundwater reduced over a thirty-year term. Both values are within the guidelines for the generally accepted average

cost savings per thousand gallons for improved irrigation techniques in flatwood citrus operations.

Costs

Total project costs for the Phase III project were estimated to be $617,550 with FARMS eligible costs to be reimbursed

at 61%, and not-to-exceed $375,000. The 2009 State Appropriations was to be used for one-half of the

reimbursement, with the remainder equally funded between the Peace River Basin Board and the Governing

Board. Reimbursement of the Phase III project was completed at a total FARMS cost of $287,200 with $71,875 from

the 010 General Fund, $71,875 from the 020 Peace River Basin Fund, and $143,750 from State Appropriations -

WRAP - Prior year funds.


Revenue





Funds

187,500 0 187,500 0 0 0

$375,000 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding



H584

Hancock Grove Phase III




03 - ConstructionBegin 10/30/09 3/1/10

Complete 12/30/09


Project construction is recently complete and in startup.



H585

Bishop Citrus, Inc




Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe purpose of the project is to reduce groundwater withdrawals by using a surface water reservoir to irrigate a

160-acre block of the 320- acre citrus operation located within the Shell Creek watershed in Charlotte County,

upstream of the city of Punta Gorda's drinking water reservoir. The project includes installation of a surface water

pumping station, controls, filtration, and mainline pipe connecting to the existing irrigation system. The project will

reduce groundwater withdrawals in the SWUCA and significantly mitigate potential excess runoff to the Shell Creek

watershed. The project Water Use Permit is authorized for average annual groundwater withdrawals of 158,700 gpd.

BenefitsThe project will reduce mineralized groundwater withdrawals and involves both water quantity and quality BMPs.

Therefore, the project qualifies for a 75 percent cost-share reimbursement rate under the FARMS Program. Using an

estimated 50 percent savings of total permitted quantities, or 80,000 gpd, yields a daily cost of $2.01 per thousand

gallons of groundwater reduced over a proposed five-year contract term, and $0.60 per thousand gallons of


cost savings per thousand gallons for improved irrigation techniques in flatwood citrus operations.

Costs


$190,000. The 2009 State Appropriations will be used for one-half of the reimbursement, with the remainder funded

evenly between the Peace River Basin Board and the Governing Board.


Revenue





Funds

95,000 0 95,000 0 0 0

$190,000 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding





03 - Construction


H585

Bishop Citrus, Inc

Begin 10/30/09

Complete 12/30/09


Project is under construction.



H586

Oak Creek Farms, LLC




Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe purpose of the project is to reduce groundwater withdrawals by using an existing surface water reservoir to irrigate

50 acres of blueberry developed adjacent Oak Creek, within the Peace River watershed in Hardee County. The project

includes installation of a surface water pumping station, controls, filtration, mainline pipe to the irrigation system, and a

cross-connection to the irrigation system servicing a portion of the nearby citrus grove operation. The project will

reduce groundwater withdrawals in the SWUCA and significantly mitigate potential excess storm runoff to the

watershed. It was estimated that the use of surface water for the project will yield a groundwater offset of

approximately 64,000 gpd, or 80 percent of estimated irrigation requirements for blueberry operations.

BenefitsThe project involves water quantity BMPs estimated to amount to an offset of more than 50 percent savings in

groundwater withdrawals, which qualifies for up to a 75 percent cost-share reimbursement rate under the FARMS

Program. Using an estimated 80 percent savings of total permitted quantities, or 64,000 gpd, yields a daily cost of

$2.53 per thousand gallons of groundwater reduced over a proposed seven-year contract term, and $1.01 per

thousand gallons of groundwater reduced over a thirty-year term. Both projected values for groundwater savings costs

are within the guidelines for the generally accepted average cost savings per thousand gallons for the implementation

of alternative supplies for blueberry operations.

Costs


$255,000. Of this amount $63,750 will be funded by Fund 010 General Fund; $63,750 will be funded by Fund 020

Peace River Basin Board; and $127,500 will be funded through WRAP funds appropriations to FARMS.


Revenue





Funds

127,500 0 127,500 0 0 0

$255,000 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding






H586

Oak Creek Farms, LLC


Complete 12/30/09


WUP modification issues have been resolved and the project is under construction.ACTION-TO-DATE: Delayed due to

WUP modification issues.


H588

Bermont Properties


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement


Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe primary goal of this project is to increase the efficiency of irrigation events to the groves owned and maintained by

Bermont Properties by installing hydraulic valves that will be controlled by a timer at each irrigation zone and rain

sensors to shut down each system during rainfall events. FARMS project components will consist of several dozen

hydraulically controlled irrigation valves, five irrigation control stations, and the piping necessary to connect the new

valves to the existing irrigation system. The proposed project is expected to offset a minimum of 146,000 gpd, or 5

percent, of the permitted irrigation quantities of the ECDD¿s Water Use Permit. The reduction in groundwater use will

benefit Upper Floridan aquifer system by reducing groundwater quantity withdrawals and will improve the water quality

of Myrtle Slough and Shell Creek.

BenefitsThe proposed project involves water quantity and water quality BMPs which qualifies for a 75 percent cost-share

reimbursement rate under the FARMS Program. Using an estimated 5 percent savings of permitted quantities, or

146,000 gpd yields a daily cost of $1.10 per thousand gallons of groundwater reduced over the proposed five-year

contract term, and $0.33 per thousand gallons of groundwater reduced over a thirty-year term. Both values are within

the guidelines for the generally accepted average cost savings per thousand gallons for the implementation of

alternative supplies and improved irrigation techniques for flatwood citrus operations.

Costs

Total project costs are estimated at $255,000. The fiscal year 2006, 2007 and 2009 State Appropriations will be used

for one-half of the reimbursement, with the remainder divided evenly between the Peace River Basin Board and the

Governing Board.


Revenue






Funds

75,170 0 75,170 0 0 0

$191,192 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Project still under construction. ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time


H593

Orange Co, LP - Bermont Grove




Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThe primary goal of the project is to reduce the withdrawal of mineralized groundwater through the construction and

operation of a 50-acre surface water irrigation reservoir. The reduction in groundwater use will benefit Upper Floridan

aquifer system by replacing Upper Floridan withdrawals with surface water. FARMS project components consist of a

single surface water irrigation pump station, filtration, and the piping necessary to connect the surface water reservoir

to the existing irrigation system.

BenefitsThe proposed project involves water quantity and water quality BMPs which qualifies for a 75 percent cost-share

reimbursement rate under the FARMS Program. Using an estimated 50 percent savings of permitted quantities, or

194,850 gpd yields a daily cost of $0.32 per thousand gallons of groundwater reduced over the proposed 5-year



alternative supplies and improved irrigation techniques for flatwood citrus operations.

Costs

Total project costs are estimated at 100,000. Fiscal year 20?? State Appropriations will be used for one-half of the

reimbursement, with the remainder divided evenly between the Peace River Basin Board and the Governing Board.


Revenue




Ecosystem Trust Fund - FARMS (3,457) 0 (3,457) 0 0 0


Funds

40,628 0 40,628 0 0 0

$73,961 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Construction in progress. ACTION-TO-DATE: On time


H594

Roper Growers Cooperative


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply ConservationWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement


Cooperator(s)

Project Manager STINGHEN, GIO

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionRoper Growers Cooperative proposed a project for their 1,410-acre citrus grove located 2.3 miles north of Prairie

Creek, in southern DeSoto County. The property drains into Hawthorne Creek and Prairie Creek. This project will

integrate soil moisture sensors, hydraulic valve controls, and automated pump controls to conserve groundwater. The

Water Use Permit authorizes an annual average groundwater withdrawal of 1,167,000 gallons per day (gpd) for the

1,410-acre property. The project area consists of approximately 312-acres of citrus, which would be permitted for

315,900 gpd. Since May 1994, groundwater use has averaged 310,000 gpd in the project area which is approximately

98 percent of the permitted quantities for the project area. The primary goal of the project is to reduce Upper Floridan

withdrawals and Intermediate withdrawals by efficiently controlling irrigation events through the automated operation of

pumps and hydraulic valves controlled by soil moisture sensors. Because conductivity measured in groundwater

sampled from a well located in the grove averaged over 1,500 µS/cm, the secondary goal of the proposed project is to

reduce mineralized groundwater withdrawals and enhance surface water quality in the Prairie Creek watershed.

BenefitsUsing an estimated ten percent savings of permitted quantities associated with the project area, or approximately

32,000 gpd, yields a daily cost of $0.98 per thousand gallons of groundwater reduced over the proposed five-year



improved irrigation techniques for flatwood citrus operations.

Costs

Total project costs are estimated at $50,000 and FARMS eligible costs are expected to not exceed $37,500. State

Appropriations will be used to reimburse $18,750, Fund 010 General Fund will reimburse $9,375 and Fund 020 Peace

River Basin will reimburse $9,375.


Revenue





Funds

18,750 0 18,750 0 0 0

$37,500 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Grower is in process of cancelling contract due to economic conditions.

ACTION-TO-DATE: Delayed due to economic conditions.


H601

Bethel Farms, Ltd - Phase II




Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionBethel Farms completed their initial FARMS project in August 2009 to reduce groundwater withdrawals to irrigate over

1,000 acres of sod and citrus, by using a telemetry system of remote sensors to track daily climate conditions and soil

moisture parameters affecting crop performance. The pupose of the Phase II project is to further reduce groundwater

withdrawals by irrigating a 290-acre block of sod operations with the alternative use of surface water from a five-acre

tailwater reservoir. Groundwater sampling results for the two irrigation wells currently used for crops in the project

area indicated electrical conductivities relevant to high mineralization content in excess of 2,000 µS/cm, therefore, this

project will also reduce the quantity of mineralized water entering Horse Creek from irrigation affected runoff. The

Phase II project is comprised of a surface water pumping facility, mainline pipe, and control structures. The total

authorized annual average groundwater withdrawal for irrigation wells servicing Bethel Farms citrus and sod

operations is 1,929,500 gpd, of which approximately eight percent or 155,000 gpd will be offset by the surface water

resources provided by the Phase II project.

BenefitsUsing an estimated eight percent savings of total permitted quantities, or 155,000 gpd, yields a daily cost of $0.86 per

thousand gallons of ground water reduced over a proposed five-year contract term, and $0.26 per thousand gallons of


cost savings per thousand gallons for improved irrigation techniques in sod production operations.

Costs

Total project costs were estimated at $160,000 with FARMS eligible costs reimbursed at 75%, not to exceed

$120,000. The 2005 and 2006 State Appropriations will be used for one-half of the reimbursement, with the

remainder funded evenly between the Peace River Basin Board and the Governing Board.


Revenue






Funds

14,549 0 14,549 0 0 0

$120,000 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


01 ApprovalsPeace River Basin Board 4/9/10 4/9/10


H601

Bethel Farms, Ltd - Phase II


02 ContractExecution 5/21/10

03 ConstructionBegin 6/1/10

Complete 8/27/10


Project is under construction.



H602

Ben Hill Griffin - Weather Station




Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionFARMS Program staff received a project proposal from Ben Hill Griffin, Inc., for a project involving three of their groves

located in the Bereah area of Polk County, about five miles southwest of Frostproof. All three groves are located in the

Charlie Creek watershed of the Peace River Basin. This project will implement a single weather station and soil

moisture probe located at the centralized grove which will provide data to operators at each of the three groves. Two

groves are contiguous and the third is less than one mile away. The Water Use Permits for all three groves authorizes

a total annual average groundwater withdrawal of 350,200 gallons per day (gpd) to irrigate 586 acres of citrus with

under tree spray. Since December 2007, an average of 71 percent of the permitted quantities was used to irrigate the

groves. The primary goal of the project is to reduce Upper Floridan withdrawals by efficiently controlling their irrigation

events by providing the grove operators with information collected from the weather station and soil moisture probe.

BenefitsThe proposed project involves water quantity BMPs which qualifies for a 50 percent cost-share reimbursement rate

under the FARMS Program. Using an estimated two percent savings of permitted quantities, or approximately 7,000

gpd, yields a daily cost of $1.80 per thousand gallons of groundwater reduced over the proposed five-year contract

term, and $0.54 per thousand gallons of groundwater reduced over a thirty-year term. Both values are within the

guidelines for the generally accepted average cost savings per thousand gallons for the implementation of alternative

supplies and improved irrigation techniques for flatwood citrus operations.

Costs

Total project costs are estimated at $20,000. State Appropriations will be used for one-half of the reimbursement, with

the remainder divided evenly between the Peace River Basin Board and the Governing Board. Upon approval, the

Peace River Basin Board and Governing Board will have $391,385 and $861,697 respectively, remaining in their

FARMS Program budgets.


Revenue





Funds

2,185 0 2,185 0 0 0

$4,370 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


The contract for Ben Hill Griffin Weather Station was executed 5/20/2010. The project is under construction.

ACTION-TO-DATE: On time.


H604

FLM, Inc. Prairie River Ranch - Phase 2 Reservoir - Pump 2




Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe project as proposed by FLM, Inc. is to The primary goal of the project is to reduce the withdrawal of groundwater

through the addition of a second pump to the existing southern tailwater reservoir. The reduction in groundwater use

will benefit the Joshua Creek Watershed by reducing the quantity of marginal quality groundwater entering the creek.

FARMS project components consist of one surface water irrigation pump station, filtration, and the piping necessary to

connect the additional pump system to the existing irrigation system. FLM's Prairie River Ranch is a 1,888-acre c itrus

grove north of County Road 763 along the west side of State Highway 31, within DeSoto County. The property drains

into and is bisected by Hog Bay Slough, a tributary of Joshua Creek. There is an existing FARMS project on the

portion of the property north of Hog Bay Slough. There is also an existing FARMS project reservoir that collects and

reuses water from the south side of Hog Bay Slough. The proposed project adds a second pump to the southern

reservoir. The Water Use Permit authorizes an annual average groundwater withdrawal of 1,709,400 gallons per day

(gpd) to irrigate 1,615 acres of citrus with under tree spray. Through December 2009, an average of 110 percent of the

permitted quantities were used to irrigate the grove, while this is above the permitted quantity of 1,709,400 it is below

the permitted drought quantity of 2,312,200 gpd. The site has 15 Upper Floridan wells, eight of which have been

back-plugged with District assistance. Water quality has improved, but due to the extreme levels of salinity prior to

back-plugging, staff believes the site is highly susceptible to future groundwater degradation. The proposed project

involves water quantity and water quality BMPs which qualifies for a 75 percent cost-share reimbursement rate under

the FARMS Program.

BenefitsFARMS projects calculate a cost benefit based on the term of the proposed contract (generally five years) and

compare it to model farms listed in the Regional Water Supply plan. Using an estimated five percent savings of

permitted quantities that are not already being offset with previous phases of work at Prairie River Ranch, or

approximately 70,000 gpd, yields a daily cost of $ 1.35 per thousand gallons of groundwater reduced over the

proposed 5-year contract term, and $0.41per thousand gallons of groundwater reduced over a thirty-year term. Both

values are within the guidelines for the generally accepted average cost savings per thousand gallons for the

implementation of alternative supplies and improved irrigation techniques for flatwood citrus operations.

Costs

Total project costs are estimated at $ 146,000, with FARMS eligible costs up to a not-to-exceed limit of $109,500 (75

percent of total project costs). Of this amount, $27,375 will be reimbursed from Fund 010 General Fund; $27,375 will

be reimbursed from Fund 020 Peace River Basin Board; and $54,750 will be funded through WRAP funds

appropriated to FARMS.


H604

FLM, Inc. Prairie River Ranch - Phase 2 Reservoir - Pump 2


Revenue





$109,500 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


The contract for FLM PRR Phase 2 - Pump 2 is complete and a Notice to Proceed has been sent to the grower.



H606

Orange-Co, LP - Reservoirs, Phase 1


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement


Cooperator(s)


COOPER, RANDYTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe primary goal of this first phase of a three phase project is to reduce groundwater withdrawals from the Upper

Floridan aquifer through the construction and operation of three linear surface water irrigation reservoirs, each with a

surface water irrigation pump station and the filtration and the piping necessary to connect the pump stations to the

respective existing irrigation systems. The linear reservoirs will be formed by placing adjustable risers within existing

drainage culverts and withdrawing water that will be stored within linear, large grove ditches behind the risers.

The Water Use Permit for the JWCD authorizes a total annual average groundwater withdrawal of 14,353,000 gallons

per day (gpd) to irrigate 20,300 acres of citrus with predominately under tree spray and some semi-enclosed seepage.

Since December 2007, an average of 71 percent of the permitted quantities has been used to irrigate the groves.

Water quality data dating back to 2001 indicates that some of the wells used for irrigation occasionally have marginally

high values for Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and chloride.

This project will ultimately involve the construction of ten linear surface water irrigation reservoirs with associated

pump stations over a three year period that will serve a total of 2,585 acres of grove. Orange-Co anticipates they will

construct three reservoirs and pump stations in 2010 (Phase 1), four reservoirs and pump stations in 2011 (Phase 2),

and three reservoirs and pump stations in 2012 (Phase 3).

BenefitsThe proposed project (Phase 1) will reduce groundwater withdrawals from the Upper Floridian aquifer over the project

area by at least 50 percent of permitted quantities for the groves served by the project, or 432,000 gpd. The FARMS

Program allows for a 75 percent reimbursement if Upper Floridian aquifer withdrawals are reduced by 50 percent or

more. Using a conservative estimate of 50 percent savings of permitted quantities yields a daily cost of $0.64 per

thousand gallons of groundwater reduced over the proposed five-year contract term, and $0.19 per thousand gallons

of groundwater reduced over a thirty-year term. Both values are within the guidelines for the generally accepted

average cost savings per thousand gallons for the implementation of alternative supplies and improved irrigation

techniques for flatwood citrus operations.

Costs

Total project costs are estimated at $350,000 and FARMS reimburseable costs will not-to-exceed $262,500 (75

percent of total project costs). Of this amount, the 2009 State Appropriations will be used to fund $131,250, the

Governing Board is requested to fund $65,625 and the Peace River Basin Board is requested to fund $65,625.


Revenue





$209,899 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


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Orange-Co, LP - Reservoirs, Phase 1


Construction in progressACTION-TO-DATE: On-time


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Charlotte - Imp. BMPs Greater Port Charlotte

Project Type Cooperative Funding



Charlotte CountyCooperator(s)


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 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 $10,371,387 of which the District's share is $3,662,058 and the

County's share is $6,709,329. 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

received $200,000 in cooperative funding and the County will provide $200,000 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.



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 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

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


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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 9,698,263 6,000,000 0 3,495,743 0 202,520


District

Charlotte County 12,909,329 4,700,000 0 6,709,329 1,300,000 200,000

$22,607,592 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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

Amendment Executed 10/1/07 2/8/08

FY2008 Funds Encumbered 10/15/07 12/7/07

5C. Seventh Amendment (FY2009 Funding)Amendment Executed 10/1/08 12/29/08


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5D. Eighth Amendment (FY2010 Funding)Amendment Executed 10/1/09 10/7/09


5E. Ninth Amendment (FY2011 Funding)Amendment Executed 10/1/10

Funds Encumbered 10/4/10

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 County has awarded a

contract for construction of 4 additional 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


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time. Current status: The County has received bids for Structure SUN 4.70 and expects to award a construction

contract by November 2010 and to have construction completed by June/July 2011. Construction of SUN 4.70 will

deplete all of the cooperative funding budgeted through FY2010 for this project.


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Sebring - WMPlan Sebring




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.




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.


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Revenue



Sebring - Water Mgmt Plan (L151) 86,250 0 0 86,250 0 0

$376,887 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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

Peace River Basin Board Approval of Agreement 8/15/03 8/15/03


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


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final payment was made on 10/26/2006. The City applied for cooperative funding for FY2007 to continue the WMP in the

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. The Sixth Amendment, a no cost time extension, which

extends the contract completion date to December 31, 2011, was executed. Current Status: Work on this project was

delayed due to the ongoing corrective work for the Hernando, Pasco & Sarasota County watersheds. District staff had

periodic meetings with the consultant to discuss project status and schedule. Work on the project is on hold pending

completion of collection of LiDAR data by the Army Corps of Engineers. Once the LiDAR data is received (mid-2010) the

Digital Topographic Information will be revised and updated and work will continue on the remainder of the project.

Because of limited funding availability, the District has decided to take over completion of the project from the Consultant.


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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


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. 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.







Costs

The projected cost for this project, including the completed FY2004 work, is $298,000 of which the District's multi-year

share is $223,500 and the City's multi-year share is $74,500. Avon Park, located in Highlands County, is a REDI

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.







agreement with the City of Avon Park has been developed. The District is managing the project and has entered into




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Revenue



Avon Park - Water Mgmt Program

(L152)

24,500 0 (25,000) 49,500 0 0

$132,266 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


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


Peace River Basin Board Approval of Agreement 8/15/03 8/15/03


Cooperator Agreement Executed 10/1/03 10/1/03


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


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



Status History: The Cooperative Funding Agreement was approved by the Boards and signed by the Executive Director


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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. The Second Amendment, a no

cost time extension, which extends the contract completion date to June 30, 2011, was executed. Current Status: Work

on this project was delayed due to the ongoing corrective work for the Hernando, Pasco & Sarasota County watersheds.

District staff had periodic meetings with the consultant to discuss project status and schedule. The contract expiration

date was extended from 12/31/2009 to 6/30/2011. Because of limited funding availability, the District has decided to take

over completion of the project from the Consultant. Work on the georeferencing of the ERPs is almost complete. The

existing LiDAR has been enhanced and work is beginning on creation of the hydrojunctions and hydroedges from the

ERP data.


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Lake Placid Reuse


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality ConservationWater Supply Reclaimed Water


Lake PlacidCooperator(s)

Project Manager SCOTT, KATHY

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's wastewater treatment facility

(WWTF) site. It also includes the design and construction of approximately 6,446 linear feet of 10-inch, 8-inch, and

6-inch diameter reclaimed water transmission main to serve recreational/aesthetic and residential customers.

BenefitsThe project will provide approximately 91,000 gallons per day of reclaimed water to offset approximately 54,600 gpd of

groundwater currently used for irrigation purposes. Among the customers are the U.S. Highway 27 medians irrigated

by the Town (WUP #9494) using approximately 81,000 gallons per day, and Grand Placid Village, a small residential

development. The Town is pursuing other properties including residential and agricultural properties.

Costs

The Peace River Basin's total contribution, requested by the Town of Lake Placid, is based on Rural Economic

Development Initiative (REDI) consideration, where the basin board approved a 67.5 percent/32.5 percent funding

split. The total estimated project cost is $1,374,200, and $117,420 was allocated from the Water Protection and

Sustainability Trust Fund (WPSTF) Program in FY2006. The Peace River Basin's share of the total cost is not to

exceed $962,574 and the Town will fund the remaining $411,626. The Peace River Basin budgeted $100,000 for this

project in FY2004, $414,030 in FY2005 and $448,544 in WPSTF in FY2006.


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. The Town understands its WWTF must be

capable of distributing public-access reclaimed water to customers by the end of the project, and is concurrently

pursuing the operating permit.


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

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding



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Lake Placid Reuse

Draft Agreement to Contracts Administration 7/12/04 9/17/04

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

Contract Close-out 12/31/06 12/31/10

Offset Report 12/31/09 12/31/11


This project has been completed but the Town is unable to put the project into service. The Town of Lake Placid has

submitted a final invoice for the project; however staff is awaiting some final deliverables, including (1) A letter describing

the customers and assuring the flows will meet or exceed the expected flows and offsets (this is necessary because the

customers have changed since the initial agreement was penned, (2) a plan detailing how Town median irrigation will be

managed efficiently, and (3) a letter confirming that once final payment is made, the Town will take necessary action to

work with DEP and bring the project on line within a reasonable specified amount of time (12 months has been

suggested). The GIS requirements have been satisfied. Town staff is attempting to complete the permitting process for

its public access reclaimed water delivery, and the ability to fund the costs associated with monitoring well requirements

of DEP have been questioned by Town Council. District staff attended a Town Council meeting on September 13 to

discuss the issues, but DEP was not able to attend. After a subsequent meeting with DEP, the Town decided to confine

reclaimed water irrigation the Highway 27 medians because DEP said in doing so the feasibility study, sampling and

monitoring wells would not be a permit condition. DEP is drafting a new permit that will allow the reclaimed water system

to operate as such, and the Town as verbally assured the District's project manager that sufficient flow and offset will be

achieved to meet the Cooperative Funding Agreement obligation. The Town will provide District staff with a print of the

overall area to be irrigated, and engineering calculations for reclaimed water flows and offsets under average conditions,

demonstrating that irrigation will be efficient. To date, $962,574 has been encumbered, of which $886,576 has been

reimbursed. Governor Crist's Accelerate Florida Initiative ACTION-TO-DATE: On-Time. Project is complete and final

payment is pending project close-out documentation in advance of the December 2010 termination date.


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FYN Builder/Dev Charlotte, Manatee, Sarasota




Manatee County Cooperative Extension Service, Charlotte County, Sarasota Bay Estuary

Program, Sarasota County, Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, Manatee County

Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Completed

DescriptionThis program provided education on Florida-friendly landscaping primarily to builders, developers and landscape and

irrigation professionals through conferences, workshops, one-on-one interactions, newspaper articles, electronic

media and distribution of printed materials. The coordinator also certified the landscape section of the model homes

being reviewed for the Florida Green Building Coalition's certification criteria. Because new home building declined and

to enhance consistency, outreach to builders, developers and landscape professionals has been consolidated under

the Florida Water Star GoldSM program (B277). For that reason, and at staff's request, Manatee County withdrew its

application for funding of the FYN Charlotte, Manatee, Sarasota Builder/Developer program for FY2010.

BenefitsReognizing that the majority of decisions concerning new landscapes are made by builders, developers, landscape

and irrigation professionals, this program benefitted water resources by promoting the use of the nine Florida Yards &

Neighborhoods principles to that audience. Approximately 5,000 builders, developers, landscape and irrigation

specialists and realtors received education annually on Florida-friendly landscaping and best management practices

through personal meetings and workshops.

Costs

The total cost of the FY2009 project was $141,000, with the District contibuting $70,500, (Manasota $52,875): (Peace

River $17,625). District funds supported the contracted outreach coordinator's salary, travel, training, materials and

office expenses. Manatee County provided in-kind support for administrative and supervisory support, office expenses

including a computer, telephone, office supplies and promotional materials. Budget lines below included costs for staff

to manage the project.


The District funded education outreach to builders and developers in the tri-county area from FY2005 to FY2009.

Education was based on the nine Florida-friendly landscapingTM principles that were created by the University of

Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences 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. Education outreach for the six months the FY2009 program was active includes the

following: 27 group presentations/workshops to 80 people; 1,378 contacts with individuals; 177 building or green

industry contacts; 22 FWSG contacts; 203 HOA,COA contacts; 3 realtor contacts; 1 exhibit attracting 30,000 people;

900 pieces of educational materials distributed and 4 newsletter articles that potentially reached 1,050 people per

issue and 5 newspaper articles that potentially reached 276,101 people.


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FYN Builder/Dev Charlotte, Manatee, Sarasota


Revenue


021 Manasota Basin 278,176 0 0 278,176 0 0


District


Manatee County 141,000 0 0 141,000 0 0

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program 56,500 0 0 56,500 0 0

Sarasota County 109,000 0 0 109,000 0 0

$740,923 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding





Second advisory committee meeting 4/17/08 4/17/08


Third advisory committee meeting 7/17/08 8/14/08 8/14/08



Fourth advisory committee meeting: 10/16/08 10/16/08

Fourth task report: 10/31/08 10/10/08




Second advisory committee 4/15/09 4/14/09


Project complete 9/30/09 5/30/09 5/30/09


ACTION TO DATE: Completed. Manatee County has withdrawn its application for funding of the FYN Charlotte,

Manatee, Sarasota Builder/Developer program for FY2010. Michelle Atkinson, former FYN Builder & Developer

Coordinator for Charlotte, Manatee and Sarasota counties, is now the FYN coordinator for homeowner outreach in

Manatee County. Total FY2009 funding for this project was $70,500. The final invoice was approved 7/16/2009.

Expenditures for FY2009 total $41,125, leaving a balance of $29,375. Education outreach for the six months the program

was active includes the following: 27 group presentations/workshops to 80 people; 1,378 contacts with individuals; 177

building or green industry contacts; 22 FWSG contacts; 203 HOA,COA contacts; 3 realtor contacts; 1 exhibit attracting

30,000 people; 900 pieces of educational materials distributed and 4 newsletter articles that potentially reached 1,050

people per issue and 5 newspaper articles that potentially reached 276,101 people.


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Rotunda ASR Well Conversion for Reuse Water


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply Reclaimed Water




Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

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, $289,550 in FY2007, $160,000 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. The Peace Basin Board has allocated $200,000 in it's FY2011 budget

and plans to budget $223,750 in FY2012. 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

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


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Rotunda ASR Well Conversion for Reuse Water

construction, and the remainder ($800,000) for design and administration.


Revenue

020 Peace River Basin 1,436,625 223,750 0 1,009,710 0 203,165



(Alternative Wtr)

170,900 0 0 170,900 0 0


District

Charlotte County 1,414,550 0 0 1,414,550 0 0

$3,022,075 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding



Design Commencement 1/1/06 4/1/07 9/6/07

Feasibility Study Completion 10/1/06 1/8/07

Start Design 4/1/07 11/14/07

Permit Received 1/31/08 1/22/09

Complete Design 4/1/09

Start Construction 10/1/09



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 will use Johnson Engineering 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. The County will

construct an exploratory well prior to constructing the ASR well. The scope of services with Johnson Engineering is being

modified and the project schedule changed. The milestones in the agreement with the District will need to be amended.

The County has stated that once the contract with Johnson Engineering is executed, revised time lines for the project will

be proposed and a request will be made by Charlotte County Utilities to amend the cooperative funding agreement. The

county is aware that some of the project milestones have not been met. The proposed amendment will extend the

contract period and adjust the project milestones. 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. To date, the District has encumbered $936,700 and budgeted

$170,900 of WPSTF 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 now anticipating construction of the ASR well to be

complete by the end of 2011.


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Highlands WMPlan Carter Creek




Highlands CountyCooperator(s)

Project Manager ARNOLD, DAVE

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


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.

FY2011 funding addresses peer review, public meeting, public review and comment period, and Governing Board

approval process.



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 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.

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.


L314

Highlands WMPlan Carter Creek


Revenue



Highlands Co - Carter Ck WMP (L314) 175,750 0 0 162,500 0 13,250

$753,922 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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

Contract Termination 10/1/09

Status As Of: April 30, 2010

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 in December 2009, and Ardaman and Associates proceeded 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. Currently, the Watershed Evaluation is progressing, with

deliverables submitted and under review by the District.


L324

Lakeland - Lk Parker Stormwater BMP Imp


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality ConservationNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration


City of LakelandCooperator(s)

Project Manager ZAJAC, CHRIS

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project involves the engineering design, permitting, land acquisition 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 feasibility study was

completed in 2004 to determine appropriate BMPs for this sub-basin. In FY2007 the District entered into an agreement

with the City to construct and implement BMPs within the sub-basin. The City has acquired two parcels of land (Site K

and Site G) necessary to implement the BMPs identified in the 2004 feasibility study. A 4.8 acre dry retention pond will

be constructed at Site K to capture and treat runoff from the adjacent properties. The stormwater pond will be

landscaped with native vegetation to provide habitat and improve water quality. Site G (2 acres) was acquired by the

City on March 25, 2010. The City is currently in the process of acquiring additional parcels around Site G to expand

it. If the City is unable to acquire additional acreage at Site G they will proceed with the design of a stormwater

treatment system that fits the City-owned parcel.

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 feasibility, design, permitting, land acquisition and construction is estimated to be $3,850,750.

The Peace River Basin Board budgeted $42,600, $62,500, $336,725, $470,863, $187,632 and $200,000 respectively

in FY2003, FY2005, FY2007, FY2008, FY2009 and FY2010 for the project. The City budgeted $42,600, $62,500,

$336,725, $470,863, $470,863 and $200,000 respectively in FY2003, FY2005, FY2007, FY2008, FY2009 and FY2010

for the project. The FY2003 funds ($85,200) were to complete a feasibility study to determine appropriate BMPs for

the sub-basin. The FY2005 funds ($125,000) were for the design and permitting of selected BMPs within the

sub-basin. The remaining costs are for construction of the proposed BMPs. Due to budgetary constraints the Peace

River Basin Board only included $187,632 in its FY2009 budget for this project. In FY2011 the City is requesting the

Peace River Basin Board fund $483,440 for construction costs. Due to budgetary constraints the Peace River Basin

Board has included $350,000 in its FY2011 budget for this project. The City will contribute $483,440 in FY2011. The

District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and central garage charges.


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. In FY2003 the District partnered with the City to complete the Lake Parker Water Quality

Improvement Project Best Management Practice Identification, Selection, and Ranking study. The report was finalized

in July 2004. In FY2005 the District partnered with the City to design and permit multiple retrofit sites identified in the

2004 study.


L324

Lakeland - Lk Parker Stormwater BMP Imp


Revenue



District

City of Lakeland 2,066,991 0 0 1,583,551 0 483,440

$3,748,938 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


1. 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

Third Amendment Adding FY2011 Funds 10/29/10

2. Construction Site KBid Documents and Contractor Selection 5/30/08 3/31/10 10/4/10

Site Preparation 5/30/08 3/31/10 1/28/10

Begin Construction 6/30/08 3/31/10 11/8/10


3. Construction Site GBid Documents and Contractor Selection 5/30/08 3/31/11

Site Preparation 5/30/08 3/31/11




The City cancelled the contract for design and permitting because they were unable to acquire any of the four parcels

identified in the agreement. The City was reimbursed $24,607.90 for preliminary design of the four parcels. The

remaining $37,892.10 was returned to the Peace River Basin's general fund. Although the City was unable to acquire the

four parcels identified in the agreement, the City has continued to pursue improvements to Lake Parker. The City has

recently acquired two parcels (Site K and Site G) totaling 7.4 acres at a cost of $490,000. The City has completed the

design and permitting for Site K at a cost of $83,940. Site K is 5.4 acres and has been designed for a 4.8 acre

stormwater treatment pond. The City plans to complete the design and permitting for Site G later this year. The City will

fund 100 percent of the design and permitting for both parcels. 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. The second amendment

also revised the scope of work for the project to include land acquisition costs as part of the City's match. The City

advertised for bids on June 14, 2010 for the construction of a stormwater treatment pond at Site K. The bids were

received on August 2, 2010. The City has entered into an agreement with it's consultant to begin design of Site G. On

September 1, 2010 the City approved the draft third amendment to add FY2011 funds and revise the project schedule.

The third amendment is currently being routed internally for review. On October 4, 2010 the City awarded the

construction of Site K to QGS Site Development, Inc. The City is currently developing the construction agreement for Site

K and will forward a copy of the executed agreement to the District project manager.


L353

Polk WMPlan Lakes Crooked, Clinch, and Reedy






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

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). FY2011 cooperative funding is for the peer review, public review/comment period and Governing Board

approval tasks.






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 original budget for this project totals $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. 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 increases 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 0 25,000

$567,244 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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. Due to the consultant's inability to submit deliverables

in a timely manner, the project is behind schedule. District staff is working to correct this issue, which may involve

changing to another consultant.


L473

Highlands WMPlan Lake Placid


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality MonitoringFlood Protection Floodplain Management


Highlands CountyCooperator(s)


KOLASA, KEITHTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

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. 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 original 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). 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 is 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. FY2011 and future funding increases 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.



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 has been 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


L473

Highlands WMPlan Lake Placid

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 0 12,500


Funds

131,250 0 0 131,250 0 0

$994,771 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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 6/30/10

Watershed Plan Commence 1/1/08 6/30/10

Watershed Plan Completion (project complete) 2/1/10 4/30/11

Project Close-out 6/30/11 5/31/11


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. Currently, the project consultant is proceeding with the

watershed evaluation, and first draft deliverables have been submitted and reviewed by the District. Due to the

consultant's inability to submit deliverables in a timely manner, the project is behind schedule. District staff is working to

correct this issue, which may involve changing to another consultant.


L486

Charlotte - WMPlan Charlotte Harbor






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program for the portion of Charlotte County

known as Charlotte Harbor Redevelopment Area. The proposed study area is approximately 2.5 square miles and is

located in western Charlotte County. The goal of the project is to create a functional, viable, detailed planning tool with

feasible and permittable stormwater management conveyance and storage alternatives. 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

FY2006 funding work on the Topographic Information and Watershed Evaluation began and were completed. With

FY2007 funding the work on the Watershed Management Plan elements began and should be completed. Work on

the Watershed Management Plan element will include the following tasks: computer modeling, floodplain analysis,

surface water resource assessment (water quality), establishment of LOS, and BMP alternative analysis.





address level of service deficiencies and provides a geodatabase and projected results from watershed model


Costs

The projected cost for this project is $500,000 of which the District's share is $250,000 and the County's share is

$250,000. Funding for this project was provided in the Board budgets of FY2006 ($125,000) and FY2007 ($125,000)

for a total funding commitment of $250,000. 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.




Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the District's Strategic Priorities. A cooperative

funding revenue agreement with Charlotte County has been developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on

the approval of future funding to complete the WMP elements through the Watershed Management Plan. The District

is managing the project and has 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.


L486



Revenue



Charlotte Co - Charlotte Hbr

Redevelopmnt (L486)

250,000 0 0 250,000 0 0

$520,818 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesDistrict logo will appear on all reports 12/31/06

2. Cooperator AgreementDraft Agreement to Contracts Administration 9/20/05


Draft Agreement returned from Contracts Administration 10/15/05 1/4/05

Agreement Executed 12/1/05 4/5/06



Task 1- Topographic Information Commence 2/7/06 7/29/06 4/13/06

Task 2- Watershed Evaluation Commence 3/15/06 4/13/06

Task 1-Topographic Information Complete 4/15/06 1/29/07 10/10/06

Task 2- Watershed Evaluation Complete 7/15/06 11/17/06

4. Amendment 1 to Consultant AgreementAmendment Executed 7/10/06 7/29/06


Work Order #2 (WMP) Executed 7/17/06 7/17/06

5. Amendment 1 to Cooperator Agreement (FY2007 Funding)Amendment Executed 11/30/06 12/12/06

6. Amendment 2 to Consultant Agreement (FY2007 Funding)Task 3- Watershed Management Plan Commence 7/17/06 11/17/06 4/13/07

Amendment Executed 10/26/06 10/26/06

Model Development 8/1/07 10/13/07

Floodplain Analysis 9/1/07 11/13/07

Level of Service Determination 10/1/07 12/13/07

Surface Water Resource Assessment 1/1/08 2/15/08

BMP Alternative Analysis 4/1/08 3/15/08

Task 3- Watershed Management Plan Complete 7/1/08 5/31/10

7. Contract CompletionConsultant Agreement Expiration 7/29/06 6/30/10



Status History: The cooperative funding revenue agreement with Charlotte County was executed on April 6, 2006. The

consultant services agreement with Ardaman & Associates was executed on April 13, 2006. A project kick off meeting

was held on April 25, 2006 and work began. Work on the project was delayed because the LiDAR data from the District

was not available for the consultant until 10/10/2006. The county applied for additional cooperative funding for FY2007

for completion of the WMP including BMP alternative analysis. An amendment to the Revenue Agreement incorporating

the FY2007 funds was executed on December 12, 2006. Work on this project was delayed due to the ongoing corrective

work for the Hernando, Pasco & Sarasota County watersheds. The consultant presented a status report to the Charlotte


L486


Harbor Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee (CH-CRAAC) on April 24, 2008. A Public Information

Session to present the floodplain analysis to the public was held on June 11, 2008. A no cost time extension amendment

has been executed to extend the contract expiration date from 6/30/3009 to 6/30/2010. Work on the water quality

assessment approach was completed. The BMP Alternatives Concept Report was delivered on 1/28/2010 and was

reviewed. A meeting to discuss the suggested alternatives was held on 2/10/2010. The BMP Alternatives Summary and

Ranking Report was provided on April 20, 2010. A meeting to discuss the report was held April 28, 2010. The Consultant

has submitted an application for a Conceptual ERP for the selected BMPs and an RAI was issues by Sarasota REG.

Current Status: The project is complete. All work product has been submitted. The consultant is expected to submit the

final invoice request shortly. The response to the RAI will take some time to complete so no cost time extensions are

being drafted and processed.


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.






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)

56,250 0 (131,250) 187,500 0 0

$243,872 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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

Notice to Proceed 10/1/07 10/15/08 10/1/08

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 7/22/10

Complete Deep Creek Peer Review 5/31/10 4/7/10

Complete Thorton Branch Peer Review 7/14/10 9/17/10

6. Public WorkshopDeep Creek Public Workshop 7/15/10

Thornton Branch Public Workshop 8/31/10 10/30/10


Status History: Meeting was conducted with the County's 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. The peer review presentation for the Deep Creek watershed was held on February 17, 2010 and the

open house was held on July 29, 2010. Status Current: The Thorton Branch watershed peer review process began on

September 15, 2010. The open house for the Thorton Branch watershed is anticipated to be held in early December

2010.


L671

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)

Status Ongoing

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 Peace

Creek Drainage District.

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

samples 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


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Augment GW Supplieswork 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 0 108,094

$493,218 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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

Contract Close-out 9/30/09 9/30/11


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

sites. Aquifer performance tests were completed at both sites in October and November 2009. The April 2010 sampling

event was the ninth round of ongoing sampling. The County's Master Services Agreement with the contract laboratory

expired, so the May sampling event was not completed. The County's consultant was hired using the County's Alternative

Vendor Selection Form, which has limitations with regard to reimbursing the consultant, according to the County's project

manager. The County Commission approved rehiring the consultant and laboratory on October 22, 2010 in order to

proceed with the project.The District's project manager received the third invoice on June 8, 2009 and the fourth invoice


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Augment GW Supplieson October 14, 2009 and noted budget overages. 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 were held to discuss the project and project budget. The budget overages were

included in the board-approved FY2011 cooperative funding request. Payment is pending the contract amendment.

The District's project manager visited the well sites on May 11, 2010; however, access to the Lake Gwyn site was

restricted by a locked access gate. As of August 25, 2010, the project was transferred to a new Polk County Division,

and a new project manager was assigned. The District met with Polk County staff on October 11, 2010 to discuss the

project status future plans for the project. A meeting was held on October 27, 2010 between, FDEP, Polk County, Polk

County's consultant, and the District to review preliminary surficial water quality results. Feedback from FDEP about

permittability of the project was generally positive.

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)

Status Ongoing

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.



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

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 FY2010 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

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


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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



013 Hillsborough River Basin 580,890 125,000 2,070 363,904 0 89,916



Polk Co - WMPlan Polk County (L672) 1,928,477 500,000 0 1,178,477 0 250,000

$3,932,067 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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

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 Agreement


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Agreement 07CC50 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

Agreement 09CC11 executed with PBS&J for Poley Creek WMPlan 8/10/09 8/10/09

Notice to Proceed - Poley Creek WMPlan 5/26/10 5/26/10

Agreement 09CC11 expiration date 5/31/11

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 CivilSurv 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

CivilSurv Contract Expiration 1/31/09 5/31/11

Itchepackesassa Creek Computer Model Complete 2/27/09 5/31/11

Itchepackesassa Creek Watershed Management Plan Complete 5/29/09 5/31/11


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 was conducted

through the L702 project. Please refer to L702 for further information. The Peer and Public Review process has been

completed. The consultant is making preparations to present the model results to the District's Governing Board. 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. Agreement 09CC0000011

was executed with PBS&J to encumber FY09 funds for the Poley Creek Watershed Management Plan, and complete the

peer and public review process for the Christina Watershed. The first amendment to the agreement encumbered

FY2010 funding. 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 were issued on March 12, 2007. The Polk City Watershed Evaluation has been completed. The

first amendment to the agreement with BCI was executed effective October 1, 2007 to encumber FY2008 funds and


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expand the scope of work to include Watershed Management Plan tasks. The Second, Third and Fourth Amendments

encumbered additional FY2007, 2009 and 2010 funding to the agreement to complete the Watershed Management Plan

for Polk City. The draft Watershed Management Plan deliverables are scheduled to be received by November 1, 2010.

The Peer Review process is anticipated to begin in November 2011. Itchepackesassa Creek: The Agreement with Keith

and Schnars was executed on September 3, 2007. Since that time, Keith and Schnars split into 2 companies, and

assigned this contract to the new company, CivilSurv Design Group, Inc. The watershed assigned to CivilSurv is the

Itchepackesassa Creek watershed. Notice to Proceed 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 completion of the Itchepackesassa Creek Watershed Evaluation and initiation of

WatershedManagement Plan tasks was issued July 25, 2008. FY2009 funds are being 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. The funds were liquidated, and then encumbered along with FY2010 funds to an existing

Agreement with ECT for the Saddle Creek update. Reedy Creek: An Agreement with Boyle Engineering Corporation

was prepared for the Reedy Creek watershed, but was on hold as staff resources were used to complete DFIRM

mapping projects in Hernando, Pasco and Sarasota Counties. The Reedy Creek Watershed Evaluation is currently

expected to begin in FY2012. Consequently, the contrract with Boyle was allowed to expire, and the funds were

transferred to the agreement with BCI fo cover costs related to the Polk City Watershed Management Plan. Fox Creek:

The initiation of this watershed management plan is currently scheduled for FY2011. 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 to Woolpert for LiDAR processing and the generation of 1 foot contours; $155,004 to

PBS&J for the Christina and Poley Creek Watershed Evaluations, and the peer and public meetings for the Christina

Watershed; $354,501 to BCI for the Polk City Watershed Evaluation; and $394,130 to CivilSurv 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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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.





Management (CWM) initiative strategies and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. A cooperative funding revenue

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.


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Hardee - WMPlan Horse Creek


Revenue



Hardee Co - Watershed Mgmt Plan

(L679)

50,000 0 0 50,000 0 0

$214,587 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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 4/9/10

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: The Horse Creek watershed has been throught the peer review and

public notification process. The public workshop was held on July 7, 2010. The WMP results will be presented to the

Governing Board on December 14, 2010 for the use in the Hardee County DFIRMs.


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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 has relocated 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. The Water's Journey exhibit is a multi-story climbing structure where visitors "become" a drop of water and

move through the exhibit, starting deep within the aquifer, eventually penetrating the surface, which would then

become the watershed, climbing through trees to the upland area. The other District exhibit, originally conceptualized

as a bank, is evolving during the planning process to better reflect research on how children learn from exhibits.

Several concepts are being discussed for the interactive water conservation exhibit. Children would be provided

with the opportunity to make decisions and see the consequences of those decisions. The exhibit would convey the

importance of rainfall to the District's water supply by showing rainfall's effect on aquifer levels. Children would then be

presented with a variety of ways water is used in and around the home. They would be able to make decisions about

using water-conserving practices and watch how individual actions combine to impact the District's water supply. The

FY2009 funding is for exhibit construction and installation. The museum is scheduled to open to the public in late

September 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


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Water Exhibits in the Glazer Children's Museum of Tampa

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.


Revenue








021 Manasota Basin 58,115 0 0 58,115 0 0


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

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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 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 3/26/10

Exhibits installed 7/1/10 9/1/10 9/1/10

FY2009 components completed 8/1/10 12/17/10

Museum grand opening 9/30/10 9/25/10 9/25/10


ACTION TO DATE: On time. Cooperator held the Donor Gala on September 23. All Governing and Basin Board

members were invited to attend the Gala. The public grand opening was September 25. Staff is working with the Director

of Education to finalize project deliverables.


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 included 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, the design and permitting phase took approximately one year to

complete. Land acquisition and construction took approximately three years to complete. All lands acquired were used

solely for the proposed project. The FY2007 project deliverables included sealed construction plans and specifications

for all project elements, bid documents and all necessary state/federal permits. Construction occurred in FY2008,

FY2009 and FY2010.

BenefitsThe design includes 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 funded $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. In FY2010 the cooperator requested

the Peace River Basin Board fund $937,500 while the cooperator will fund $1,849,868. 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.


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Lk Gibson Stormwater Mgmt System Retrofit


Revenue



District

City of Lakeland 3,624,868 0 0 3,424,868 0 200,000

$4,674,244 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


1. Contract Development & Execution (Design and Permitting)Agreement sent to Management Services 9/21/06 9/28/06

Agreement returned from Management Services 10/15/06 10/19/06





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 1/1/10

4. Project Tasks (Construction)Select Contractor 1/1/08 12/15/09


Construction Complete 12/1/08 5/31/10 6/4/10

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 was executed on March 15, 2010. 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 was included in the April 2010 Peace River Basin Board meeting.

Construction of the project is complete. The cooperator will provide approved As-Builts by the end of October.


L856

Charlotte County Toilet Rebate Program






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project consists of replacement 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


$105,694 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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


L856

Charlotte County Toilet Rebate Program

Begin Advertising Program 1/1/08 2/1/08

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 8/23/10

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 draft report was submitted August 23, 2010 and has been

reviewed by the District. The final invoice was processed by the District on March 24, 2010. The District has reimbursed

the County $44,075 and has a balance of $5,975. The final report is due by December 30, 2010.


L897

Highlands - Lake Clay Stormwater Retrofit




Lake Placid, Highlands CountyCooperator(s)

Project Manager PECK, MICHAEL

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

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. FY2011 funds will be used to fund construction 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. The FY2011 budget is

$480,000, of which $120,000 is revenue from Highlands County and $360,000 is from the Peace River Basin Board.

The total project cost for design, permitting, construction management services, and construction is $607,500.

Highlands County, as a REDI community (25/75 split), is funding $151,250 of the total project cost, with the District

funding the remaining $456,250 ($46,875 WPTSF and $409,375 from the Peace River Basin Board). The District

funding amounts shown in the table below include staff salaries, 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

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


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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 0 120,000

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

$723,231 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


1. 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

2. 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

3. Easement AcquisitionSurvey and Geotech 1/30/09 2/27/09

Town agreement with land owner 4/30/09 5/28/10 4/21/10

4. Project Design and Permitting30% Plans 8/30/09 12/15/10

60% Plans and Pre-Application 12/30/09 5/2/11

Final Design and Permit 3/30/10 6/30/11

5. ConstructionConstruction Management and Oversight 10/29/10 2/28/12

6. Project CloseoutContract Termination 11/30/10 4/30/12


Three agreements were required for the initial phase of the project initiated in FY2008; the first with Highlands County,

the second with the Town of Lake Placid, and the third with the consultant. Design and permitting activities could not be

initiated until the Town of Lake Placid and a private landowner completed an easement donation necessary for the

construction of the project. The easement donation process was delayed repeatedly due to the Town's concerns about

long term maintenance costs and language issues, and was not resolved until December 2009. Once the easement

issues were resolved, the supporting survey work was completed and the easement was executed by the Town of Lake

Placid and the private landowner on April 21, 2010. A no-cost time extension to the agreement with the District's

consultant to update the design and permitting schedule and the contract termination date has been sent to the District's


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consultant for execution. The District, pursuant to a CFI request from Highlands County, included funding in the Peace

River Basin Board's approved FY2011 budget for the second phase of the project (the construction portion). An

amendment to the agreement with Highlands County to include the construction activities and FY2011 funding, and to

adjust the project schedule and contract termination dates to account for the extensive delays, is currently routing for

approval at the District.


L900

LE/AD Polk County Watershed Education


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


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.

BenefitsThis 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

watersheds.

Costs


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 $0.53 per

resident. The budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project. The LE/AD Polk County Watershed

Education project requested $18,084 as part of the FY2011 Cooperative Funding Initiative, but subsequently withdrew

and is being funded instead through the Basin Initiatives for Public Education (P268).


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 reach approximately 28,000 Polk

County residents at a cost to the District of $0.50 per resident.


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Revenue





District

Lakes Education/Action Drive 15,125 0 0 15,125 0 0

Other Funding Sources 19,397 0 0 19,397 0 0

$86,057 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding



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 4/24/10 4/24/10

Spring newsletter 5/30/10 6/30/10 6/30/10

Lakes Appreciation Month cleanup events 7/30/10 7/30/10

Summer newsletter 8/31/10 8/31/10

Cardboard Boat Challenge & Lakeshore Festival 9/30/10 9/30/10

Lakeside display signs 9/30/10 11/1/10

Water resources conference 10/31/10 10/12/10 10/12/10

Close purchase order 11/30/10


ACTION TO DATE: On time. Although the lakeside signage component of the project is delayed to allow improvements

based on research data and evaluations, the project end date is still on track. LE/AD has accomplished the following

activities in FY2010: mailed the fall/winter, winter/spring and summer/fall newsletters (600 people each). On September

18, LE/AD held the 7th annual Cardboard Boat Challenge and Lakes Festival. Nearly 400 people attended the boat race

and toured booths to learn about ways to protect Polk County lakes. LE/AD collaborated with the City of Lakeland, Keep

Polk County Beautiful, Keep Lakeland Clean & Beautiful and City of Winter Haven Natural Resources Division to

organize area cleanups during Lakes Appreciation Month in July. Approximately 370 volunteers cleaned up 15 lakes

collecting more than 2,000 pounds of trash and 16 tires. On July 30, LE/AD hosted a volunteer appreciation event for all

registered volunteers who assisted with the Polk County cleanups. Project EAGLE, a one-day cleanup event, was held

Saturday, April 24 at Lake Shipp Park and Sertoma Park. Approximately 400 residents participated in this volunteer


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cleanup collecting 1.44 tons of trash. Lakes Education/Action Drive (LE/AD) collaborated with the City of Lakeland, Keep

Polk County Beautiful, Keep Lakeland Clean & Beautiful and City of Winter Haven Natural Resources Division to

organize area cleanups during July. On July 30, LE/AD hosted a volunteer appreciation event for all registered volunteers

who assisted with the Polk County cleanups.


L914

City of Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Project





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.


L914

City of Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Project


Revenue





District

City of Lakeland 430,000 0 0 430,000 0 0

$737,425 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


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 12/21/09

Draft Final Report 3/1/10 12/1/10

Final Report 4/1/10 12/31/10

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. The final report will be submitted in December 2010 and all relative milestones have been adjusted

to reflect this date. All funds have been liquidated back to their individual basins. Liquidation total by basin includes

$15,764.22 to the Alafia River Basin, $11,472.77 to the Hillsborough River Basin and $145,717.93 to the Peace River

Basin.

Action-to-date: On time


L915

City of Lakeland Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Retrofit Project (Completed)






Task Manager(s)

Status Completed

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

$51,181 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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


L915

City of Lakeland Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Retrofit Project (Completed)

Installation Completion of 300 units 9/1/08 12/31/08 12/31/08

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


This project has been completed. Final results include:

A total of 246 pre-rinse spray valves were replaced at 138 locations.

The distribution breakdown and total savings by type of facility includes:

Restaurants - 93 valves at 79 locations for 19,797 gpd of savings

Schools - 90 valves at 31 locations for 17,233 gpd of savings

Care Facilities - 10 valves at 5 locations for 5,417 gpd of savings

Grocery Retail - 33 valves at 13 locations for 3,061 gpd of savings

Wholesale Supply - 10 valves at 2 locations for 940 gpd of savings

Hotels - 6 valves at 5 locations for 14,756 gpd of savings

Non-profit/Charities - 4 valves at 3 locations for 797 gpd of savings

Total project savings, as determined by relating pre-retrofit use to post-retrofit use was 60,930 gpd or 22,239,000 gpy.

Total project savings by basin included:

Peace Basin: 27,817 gpd or 10,153,000 gpy

Hillsborough Basin: 20,946 gpd or 7,645,000 gpy

Alafia Basin: 12,167 gpd or 4,441,000 gpy

Action-to-date: Completed


L917

(Completed) 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, Polk County Natural ResourcesCooperator(s)


KOLASA, KEITHTask Manager(s)

Status Completed

DescriptionThis project completed 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 used lake elevation

data collected by a District survey consultant and converted it into lake bottom contour maps and stage volume data.

Information relative to lake level monitoring stations and existing public boat ramps have been included. The

deliverables have been uploaded into Polk County's GIS database. 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 were 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 was $40,000, with the County contributing $20,000 and the District contributing $20,000. The

County and District each contributed $10,000 in FY2008 to complete maps of the first 48 lakes. The FY2010 funds

were used to complete mapping of the second group of 27 lakes. The District funded $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

(Completed) Polk County Lake Bathymetric Mapping


Revenue





District

Polk County 20,000 0 0 20,000 0 0

$47,090 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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 Review48 lakes FY2008 12/30/08 6/15/08

27 lakes FY2010 3/31/10 3/29/10

3. Bathymetric Map Production48 lakes FY2008 4/30/09 6/30/08

27 lakes FY2010 8/31/10

4. Electronic Deliverables48 lakes FY2008 6/30/09 7/30/08

27 lakes FY2010 9/30/10

5. Data upload to Internet48 lakes FY2008 8/30/09 10/20/08

27 lakes FY2010 9/30/10 7/30/10


District and County staff held a meeting on June 14, 2007 to review the existing contour data, 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, completed bathymetric maps for another group of 27 lakes that previously lacked digital

bathymetric maps. A Purchase Order was issued on November 23, 2009 to complete work on 27 lakes. The project is

complete as all deliverables have been approved.


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




POWERS, STEPHANIETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

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 $1,458,178, 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 FY2011 project

budget is $700,000 with the County and the District each contributing half ($350,000). The District's share would be

funded by the Peace River Basin Board. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. Construction costs are

estimated to be $995,000 and future funds may be necessary.


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.


L918

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 700,000 0 0 200,000 150,000 350,000

$1,480,960 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


1. Contract Development and ExecutionAgreement fully executed 7/7/08 7/9/08


First Amendment Execution 2/2/09 3/23/09 3/3/09

First Amendment Expiration 12/31/10 12/31/10

Second Amendment Execution 2/14/11

Second Amendment Expiration 12/31/12

2. Project TasksFeasibility Study/Design/Permitting 6/30/09 8/21/09

Construction Commencement 12/30/11



The agreement was executed on July 9, 2008. Polk County has contracted Moduss Engineering for the feasibility study,

design and permitting. An amendment to 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 a TMDL grant from the FDEP to apply to construction costs. Those funds, if

granted, may not be available until July 2011. A second amendment to the agreement has been routed to Management

Services to extend the contract expiration and add the FY2011 funds for construction.


N004

Polk is Florida-Friendly




Polk County Builders Association, Polk County Builders AssociationCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis Polk County Builders Association public education program is a FY2009 Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI)

project that provides widespread promotion of Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM through educational presentations,

demonstration sites and development and distribution of materials. Components of the program include a brochure

and poster that feature a driving map of FFL demonstration sites throughout Polk County and an illustrated list of

plants most suited to the county. The plant list and demonstration sites will also be included in presentations and a

DVD for use in workshops and community events. Questions soliciting a potential homebuyer's interest in FFL will be

added to an existing homebuilders' customer survey. Additional partners in this project include Polk County Natural

Resources, Polk County Utility Department, the City of Lakeland, the City of Winter Haven, the City of Haines City,

Polk County FFL program and the Friends of the Parks.

BenefitsThis program's goal is to promote widespread adoption of FFL best management practices including reducing water

use and protecting water quality through proper landscape design, installation and maintenance. The program is

projected to reach approximately 87,000 Polk County residents at a cost to the District of approximately $0.27 per

person.

Costs


Hillsborough River $3,558; Peace River $17,551). District funds support printing, education materials, travel and

contract services for preparation and implementation of educational programs. The budget lines below include costs

for staff to manage the project.


Because of staff reductions and personnel changes, this project was delayed and the timeline was extended.


Revenue





District

Polk County Builders Association 35,763 0 0 35,763 0 0

$61,818 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


FY2009


N004

Polk is Florida-Friendly

Purchase order created 10/1/08 10/31/08 12/8/08

Project plan approved 10/31/08 12/1/08

First report and invoice 1/30/09 2/17/09 2/17/09

Second report and invoice 4/30/09 1/29/10 1/26/10

Third report and invoice 7/31/09 7/30/10

Deadline reminder letter sent 8/17/09 8/17/09

Project extended 9/30/09 9/30/10

Cooperator reorganizing meeting 1/22/10 1/22/10

Fourth report and invoice 5/25/10 5/25/10

Fifth report and invoice 8/27/10 11/10/10

Project end date 9/30/10 12/31/10


ACTION TO DATE: Delayed. The end date was extended to 12/31/2010 to provide the cooperator with an opportunity to

complete the final deliverable, a DVD containing the educational components of the project. A draft of the DVD has been

received by the District project manager for review. Although staff reductions and personnel changes delayed the

completion of the project in FY2009, Polk County Builders Association (PCBA) staff will be able to accomplish most of

the deliverables by project end. A total of 76,500 brochures that include the locations and attributes of 15 FFL gardens

have been distributed through these methods: 61,000 by the Polk County Ledger as part of the Polk County Builders

Association (PCBA) 2010 Parade of Homes event; 7,500 during the Parade of Homes event; potentially 8,000 locally

through the County Extension, Polk County Welcome Center, Polk County Training Center PCBA office; the offices of

the partnering governments and at community events. A list of plants suitable for planting in Polk County was developed

by the Polk County FFL coordinator and is being distributed through this project also. To date, $16,008 has been paid to

the cooperator.


N014

The Florida Aquarium Watershed Education Initiative





The Florida Aquarium, Inc.Cooperator(s)

Project Manager UNSER, SALLY

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) project will educate teachers and students about Florida's water resources

and natural environment. The Florida Aquarium, which is a major area attraction that attracted 670,000 visitors in FY

2009, will implement 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 ongoing initiative primarily reaches

students and teachers throughout Hillsborough County, it also draws schools from Pinellas, Pasco and Manatee

counties. What's in Your Watershed? is a summer camp program designed to teach the importance of the Tampa Bay

watershed to low-income, at-risk upper elementary and middle school students from local YMCAs and Boys and Girls

Clubs in Hillsborough County. The camp will provide an opportunity for youth to engage in interactive role-playing to

learn about watersheds, water quality, water conservation and habitat protection. Throughout the ongoing 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 assessments. SEAS is a teacher education

program that will provide workshops for elementary, middle and high school teachers, focusing on estuaries and

incorporating the learning objectives of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. It allows 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 will give 60 middle and high school students and 15 teachers 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 223 students and teachers directly and 6,800 students

indirectly. ROCS will provide an intensive workshop experience for high school students, providing opportunities for

them to explore current environmental issues in the Tampa Bay watershed and use critical thinking to develop

strategies for solutions to the impacts and create action plans to be used within their communitites. "What's in Your

Watershed?" summer camp addresses the important priority of getting traditionally underserved, inner-city youth

outside to explore the Tampa Bay watershed. They learn important but simple actions that they can take back to their

families to increase water conservation at home.

Costs

The total cost of the FY2011 project is $43,346 with the District contributing $20,331 (Alafia River $5,136; Hillsborough

River $10,700; Coastal Rivers $1,070; Pinellas-Anclote River $1,285; Withlacoochee River $1,070; Manasota $1,070).

Staff removed the project from the Peace River Basin Board's budget with the cooperator's agreement. The dollar

amount allocated per basin is determined by the number of participants that will participate in the programming from

each basin. District funding is for a summer camp, teacher training programs and a workshop for teachers and

students. The program will reach 223 students and teachers directly and 6,800 students indirectly at a cost to the

District of $2.92 per person and $1.56 per contact hour. Budget lines below includes costs to manage projects.


The District has supported this project since FY2009.

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


N014

The Florida Aquarium Watershed Education Initiative

$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

costs for staff to manage the project.


Revenue








021 Manasota Basin 5,580 0 0 3,692 0 1,888


District

The Florida Aquarium, Inc. 57,020 0 0 57,020 0 0

$136,310 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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 12/23/09

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 FundsInitiate purchase order 11/1/10

Program components completed 11/30/11

Final report and invoice received by the District 12/31/11


ACTION TO DATE: On-time. Cooperator has been notified of approval of FY2011 funding. District staff is working with

cooperator to develop a scope of work for the FY2011 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)

Status Ongoing

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 utilization of approximately 1.5 MGD of reclaimed water

located within the Northwest Regional Reclaimed Utility Service Area (NWRRUSA) .

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 received $836,651 in FY2011

District funding ($752,837 Hillsborough and $83,814 Peace budgets) 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

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.


N024

Polk County NWRUSA Reclaimed Water Storage & Pumping Station


Revenue

013 Hillsborough River Basin 2,189,581 752,837 0 683,907 0 752,837




Funds

669,445 0 66,945 602,500 0 0


District

Polk County Utilities 2,432,778 0 0 265,225 1,083,776 1,083,777

$5,544,249 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Contract Execution 9/30/09 11/18/09

Design Commence 2/1/10 8/1/10 6/30/10

Design Completion 11/30/10 5/30/11

Construction Commence 2/1/11 8/1/11


Contract Closeout 5/30/13

Util/Offset Report 5/30/14


The Agreement was fully executed November 2009 and the County completed the necessary land acquisition in May of

2010. Design and preliminary engineering started in June 2010. Per the funding agreement the County anticipates

requesting the fourth and final year funding in FY2012. ACTION TO DATE: Delayed- Project delayed due to reservoir

siting and remediation issues. The project is now slightly behind the revised schedule (6 months), however delays are not

anticipated to change the contract closeout date.


N065

City of Haines City Southern Area Reuse Transmission Extension


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Reclaimed Water


Haines CityCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

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). Since the economic slowdown, the City's flows are unexpectedly about 1.5 mgd. Cellynne will be the priority

customer for the city, followed by paver Modulus, the high school and then the cemetery. Flows to existing customers

including a hayfield (0.7 mgd) and the Southern Dunes Golf Course (0.4) may be cut back to ensure project flows. As

additional flows become available, the city is pursuing additional customers along the route including a 20-acre citrus

grove, and Sun Orchard (a processing plant).

Costs

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $4,302,000, of which the Peace River Basin was requested to fund 50

percent, or $2,151,000. Funding in the amount of $1,000,000 was budgeted in FY2009 (of which $500,000 is allocated

from Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds), $225,000 in FY2010, and $992,371 in FY2011 ($248,400 of

which is allocated from WPSTF). Of the $248,400 in WPSTF allocated in FY2011, $2,072 was from FY2008 cancelled

projects, and $246,328 was from FY2006 cancelled projects. The project is anticipated to be completed before then,

but if it is still ongoing in FY2012, the remaining $307,829 will be requested for that budget year. 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." 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 1,786,449 307,829 0 731,264 0 747,356



(Alternative Wtr)

748,400 0 0 500,000 0 248,400


District

City of Haines City 1,776,800 0 0 1,776,800 0 0

$4,311,649 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding



Begin Design 10/1/08 1/7/09

Complete Design 12/1/08 5/29/09

Begin Construction 3/20/09 11/5/09 11/5/09


Notice To Proceed, On-site 11/9/09 11/9/09

Notice To Proceed, Off-site 11/20/09 11/20/09

Contract Closeout 8/20/10 12/31/11

Offset Report 12/31/11 12/31/12


The project is on schedule and is approximately 82 percent complete. Prime Construction has completed all of the

on-site piping, the off-site horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and the construction of the pumping station. Additional

offsite pipelines are being constructed and tested. To date, $2,217,371 has been encumbered, and $1,225,000 has been

reimbursed. Governor Crist's Accelerate Florida Initiative ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time. Project construction is

approximately 82 percent completed and on-schedule.


N074

Winter Haven Toilet Rebate Project






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project includes a water fixture retrofit project, which offers incentives for water efficient fixtures, including low flow

toilets and retrofit kits. This project targets 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. The Peace River Basin Board budgeted $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


$110,622 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Draft Agreement to Contracts Administration 10/31/08 11/24/08

Draft Agreement returned from Contracts Administration 11/30/08 12/4/08



Rebates Commence 3/28/09 2/24/09


N074

Winter Haven Toilet Rebate Project

Rebates Complete 4/1/10 4/30/10

Final Report 6/30/11

Contract Termination 12/31/11


Rebates have been completed. A total of 975 toilets have been installed and inspected. Some of the kits containing

showerheads were left over from the rebate program, so the city conducted a water conservation education and

showerhead exchange program at a local library, where 18 residents participated in the exchange. The final customer

satisfaction survey will be sent this month. The city is collecting data and preparing to issue the final report. A final

invoice was recently submitted and is being processed. 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





District

City of Lakeland 146,630 0 0 146,630 0 0

$296,984 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


N112

City of Lakeland Plumbing Retrofit Project - Phase II


Program Implementation / Rebates Begin 10/1/09 10/1/09

Rebates End / Savings Evaluations Begin 10/1/10

Final Report Due 11/1/11



The City of Lakeland has officially closed the toilet rebate portion of the program associated with N112. The combined

total of rebated fixtures for L914 and N112 was 3,508. The savings analysis portion of the program has begun, with the

final report to follow per the agreement


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 57,010 0 0

$116,461 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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 4/13/10

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 rebate 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 June 14, 2010 Charlotte County Utilities has issued 484 rebates

for residential toilets and has exchanged 200 showerheads. The County has informed the District that the Charlotte

County Commission has decided to cancel this project as of April 13, 2010. An article from the Sun Herald is attached

that will help explain Charlotte County's reason for cancelling this project. The County has completed the processing all

of the remaining rebates that were submitted. The final invoice was submitted to the District and processed for payment

on August 31, 2010. A total of 484 toilet rebates have been issued. The County will produce a final report for the project

by December 2011. The District has reimbursed Charlotte County Utilities $33,780.16 and $23,229.84 remains.


N122

Implementation of BMPs Saddle Creek Watershed






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

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, $200,000 ($100,000 District's share) was budgeted 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 1,202,910 550,000 275,000 275,232 0 102,678


District

Polk County Natural Resources 645,000 0 0 545,000 0 100,000

$1,847,910 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


1. Implemenation Phase IIStart Construction - Phase II area 9/30/09 6/30/09

1. Implementation Phase IIBidding and Contractor Selection - Phase II area 7/31/09 6/30/09

Land Acquisition - Phase II area 9/30/09 6/30/09

Complete Construction - Phase II area 12/31/12 1/31/10

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. Total District funding provided to date is $545,000, of

which $473,633 has been invoiced and paid. Action-To-Date: On-time. Construction cannot begin until permits are

obtained. The County will continue to work toward obtaining an ERP permit. No further actions are needed to expedite

this project at this time.


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



District

Charlotte County 750,000 0 0 125,000 300,000 325,000

$1,181,746 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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 $600,000. The FY2010 project cost is $400,000, with Polk County and the District each

contributing half ($200,000). District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.


Revenue



District

Polk County Natural Resources 400,000 0 0 400,000 0 0

$603,888 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


1. Contract Development and ExecutionAgreement Executed 12/31/09 5/10/10 5/3/10


2. Project TasksDesign and Permitting Complete 11/30/10 1/31/11

Construction Commence 5/2/11



An agreement was executed with Polk County on May 3, 2010. The County executed an agreement with Moduss, Inc. for

design, permitting and construction administration on June 16, 2010. The ERP was submitted on October 8, 2010 with a


N147

Garden Grove Pines Stormwater Retrofit

request for additional information (RFAI) recived on October 28, 2010. The consultant is currently addressing the RFAI

comments with a re-submittal date anticipated for November 2010.


N150

Polk County NAVD88 Vertical Control Densification


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater 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 further enhances the existing vertical control

network to support FEMA FIRM mapping, topographic data collection and modeling activities. The newly-established

vertical control network allows 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 enables the surveying community to make an

orderly transition to NAVD88 and allows 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 compliments the District's NAVD88 migration project.

BenefitsDensification of benchmarks supports 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 enables more accurate elevations and mapping throughout the District, and the

conversion to the modern vertical datum allows 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 FY2010 approved budget is $200,000 in contractual services. The total cost for contractual services in the

FY2010 Cooperative Funding Agreement is $200,000 where the costs are being split (50%/50%) evenly between the

District and the County. 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.

The District is the lead for this project, and the County will reimburse the District 50 percent of the project costs not

exceeding $100,000. Additional costs are associated with staff time required to manage the project. The future funds

for the project are contingent upon approval of such amounts by the District Basin and Governing Boards in the annual

budgets.


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 0 100,000 0 0

$205,847 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


150 daysExecute Cooperative Agreement between the County and the District 12/31/09 3/26/10 4/15/10

180 daysExecute Contract with FDEP 2/1/10 4/30/10 4/21/10

30 daysInitial Project Planning and Develop Scope of Work 9/1/09 10/22/09

60 daysSubmit Cooperative Agreement for Approval 10/1/09 10/16/09 10/26/09

720 daysFinal Deliverables 12/30/11


The District executed the Cooperative Funding Agreement with Polk County on April 15, 2010. The District executed a

contract with FDEP on April 21, 2010. The field surveying work is 100 percent complete. The FDEP will prepare the

survey data for submittal to the National Geodetic Survey. Florida Initiative ACTION-TO-DATE comment: project is

proceeding on time.


N161

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.


N161

Polk County Utilities Rain Sensor Rebate


Revenue






District

Polk County Utilities 58,275 0 0 58,275 0 0

$122,317 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Begin Rebates 1/31/10 6/30/10


Begin Project Evaluation 8/31/11

Final Report 10/31/12

Contract Expiration 12/31/12


This FY2010 project is progressing according to the Agreement schedule. The program is in place, advertising has

begun, and inquiries are arriving daily. To date, three (3) rebates have been issued. The project has not experienced

delays, however the rebate issuance rate is less than anticipated. The District's entire project share of $58,275 has been

budgeted, of which $0 has been reimbursed. ACTION TO DATE: On-Time.


N165

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.


N165

Mobile Irrigation Lab for Highlands Soil and Water Conservation

District


Revenue



District

Highlands County Soil and Water

Conservation Dist.

3,255 0 0 3,255 0 0

$16,557 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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



For the period of September / October 2010: - Marketed and provided education about the project and outdoor water use

conservation through information booths at the following events: Caladium Festival, Spring Lakes Homeowners Festival

Days and the Master Gardener Plant Fair.- The cooperator spoke to various groups about the mobile irrigation lab's

commonly recommended efficiency improvements that can be achieved through proper management of irrigation

systems and proper timer programming. The groups included the Tanglewood HOA (300 residents), Highlands Ridge

HOA (43 residents) and a school teacher's workshop that included 135 first through fifth grade students.


N218

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.


N218

Englewood Reclaimed Water Supply Project


Revenue


021 Manasota Basin 70,444 0 0 68,077 0 2,367


District

Englewood Water District 130,000 0 0 130,000 0 0

$265,444 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding



Start Design and Permitting 1/29/10 1/8/10

Complete Permitting and Preliminary Design 9/1/10 8/19/10

Start Construction of Well & Intake Structure 12/31/10

Complete 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. As of April 30, 2010, ASRus has prepared the permit application. The permit application was

submitted to FDEP on May 23rd, 2010. FDEP issued the permit revision on August 19, 2010. ASRus has set up 5

piesometers to evaluate the pond interaction with the surficial aguifer and are currently collecting data. Parts have been

ordered to modify the pump at the storage pond. To date, the District has reimbursed the EWD $0 of the available

$130,000.


N221

Winter Haven Smart Controller Pilot Project






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis is a pilot project using evapotranspiration (ET) irrigation controller devices to conserve water on automatic

systems. Through utility billing records, the City of Winter Haven will identify existing commercial irrigation customers

that appear to have inefficient irrigation water use. ET controllers are among the latest in emerging irrigation

technology, and due to their operating complexity are theorized to be more appropriate for use in irrigated areas that

are professionally managed. ET controllers estimate or measure the depletion of available plant soil moisture, and use

this depletion as the basis upon which an irrigation system is allowed to operate replenishing water as needed while

minimizing excess water use. A properly programmed ET controller requires initial site specific set-up and occassional

irrigation schedule adjustments to account for seasonal and other weather patterns. The city will identify 50

participating customers with separate irrigation meters, evaluate the irrigation system of each participant to ensure it is

in good working order, purchase smart controllers, hire an irrigation contractor to install smart controllers according to

manufacturer specifications, and track monthly water consumption using utility billing records. Throughout the duration

of the project, landscapes evaluations will be performed to monitor the appearance of the landscape.

BenefitsIt is expected that the 50 smart controllers will achieve a total savings of 340,000 gallons per day. In addition, the pilot

is anticipated to provicde some indication of how to administer a larger-scale project of this nature anywhere within the

District, and provide additional indication of the devices' operation and savings-ability.

Costs

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $45,000, of which the Peace River Basin has budgeted 50 percent, or

$22,500 in FY2010. The life of ET controllers has not been determined, so a conservative 5-year life is being assumed

for the estimated cost/benefit, using an 8% annual interest rate, which was calculated to be $0.09/1000 gallons.


The City will be working with UF/IFAS experts on Smart Controllers as necessary for guidance throughout 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. The postcards are reminders to each of these customers that they are High Irrigation Users, and include

their specific day per week of allowed irrigation.


Revenue



District


$50,809 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


N221

Winter Haven Smart Controller Pilot Project



Identify potential program particiants 3/30/10 4/30/10

Select Program Participants 3/30/10 9/30/10

NTP to contractor to install devices 6/30/10 3/1/11

Final report 6/30/12



The project is proceeding just slightly behind the revised schedule. The City recently mailed out approximately 70 flyers

advertising the project to its top commercial water users, soliciting targeted participation in the project. Thus far, ten have

responded that they are interested in participating. Participation will be sought among the higher commercial water users

for another month. The city is coordinating with UF/IFAS experts on Smart Controllers for guidance, with the Polk County

IFAS Extension Program for assistance from master gardeners, and with the District's Demand Management

Coordinator for the possibility of a project variance. To date, $22,500 has been budgeted, of which $0 has been

reimbursed.


N240

Lake Wailes BMP Implementation




Lake WalesCooperator(s)

Project Manager LOPEZ, MANNY

PECK, MICHAELTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project involves implementing several BMPs to improve the water quality of runoff entering Lake Wailes. The

proposed BMPs include construction of a combination of improved inflows with a shallow dry retention pond with

gentle side slopes 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. The District will be the lead entity in project

implementation and will procure consultant and contractor services for design, permitting and construction of the

project, in partnership with the City of Lake Wales. The project will be implemented through a revenue agreement

whereby the District, as the lead in the project, will fund project elements up front and seek reimbursement from the

City of Lake Wales for their portion of the project costs.

Benefits The proposed project will provide treatment for stormwater runoff and thus help protect and improve water quality

within Lake Wailes. 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 budgeted $157,500 for

FY2011. As a REDI community, the funding match from the City of Lake Wales is 25 percent of the project cost,

or $52,500. 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 and central garage 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 Wailes. Because of the available space for

construction, a treatment system consisting of a dry retention pond and grassed swales, 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 0 52,500

$217,001 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


N240

Lake Wailes BMP Implementation


Begin Design and Permitting 1/31/11


Begin Construction 9/30/11


Submit Certificate of Completion to Permitting Agency 3/12/12


A Request for Proposals (RFP) for consultant services for the project was released October 1, 2010. RFP reviews and

consultant selection are anticipated to be completed by December 10, 2010. District staff is drafting the revenue

agreement between the City of Lake Wales and the District for the project.


N249

Frostproof Toilet Rebate Project




FrostproofCooperator(s)

Project Manager MUSICARO, MELISSA

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

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 1,350 gallons per per day.The estimated cost/benefit

ratio, calculated at an 8% annual interest rate over 20 years, is $1.16/1,000 gallons.

Costs

The total project cost is $5,700, and the Peace River Basin Board has budgeted $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



District

Frostproof 2,850 0 0 0 0 2,850

$8,738 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Draft Agreement to Contracts Administration 11/15/10

Draft Agreement Returned from Contacts Administration 12/15/10

Contract Executed 1/1/11

Notice to Proceed 1/15/11

Basin Board Notification 1/31/11

Rebates Commence 2/28/11

Rebates Complete 2/29/12


N249

Frostproof Toilet Rebate Project



A scope of work has been submitted by the city and the agreement is being drafted. The city anticipates starting the

project in February 2011.


N251

Lake Alfred - Watershed Management Plan




Lake AlfredCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

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 0 75,000

$155,638 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesDistrict Recognition on Final Reports 6/30/12

2. Cooperator AgreementDraft Agreement to Contracts Administration 9/1/10 9/23/10


Cooperator Agreement Executed 10/1/10


3. Watershed Management PlanProject Development 11/15/10

Digital Topographic Information 6/30/11



Status history: The project has been approved for FY2011 cooperative funding. A revenue agreement was drafted and

has been sent to the City for execution. Current status: District staff is negotiating an agreement with Inwood Consulting

Engineers for the Watershed Evaluation. District staff has collected the ERP information and is the process of

georeferencing them and creating hydrojunctions and hydroedges.


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)

Project Manager ROE, MELISSA

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) project provides funding from the Peace River Basin to install educational

exhibits, signage and a demonstration garden that will educate visitors to the new Adrian Archbold Center about the

Lake Wales Ridge, Florida Scrub Habitat, water resources and water recharge. The exhibits will include a wildlife

diorama, a pledge tree, storm-related interpretive signs, landscape interpretive signs, a K-12 activity area with signage

and tabletop activities, a series of interpretive trail signs and a demonstration garden. Archbold lies at the southern end

of the Lake Wales Ridge watershed in the District's Peace River Basin. The facility is located on the cooperator's

8,840-acre Florida scrub preserve in Highlands County at the Archbold Biological Station, an independent,

not-for-profit organization offering programs in ecological research, education and conservation. The new Center and

exhibits will allow the cooperator to enhance Archbold's existing education programs for students, agencies,

conservation groups, the general public and community leaders. Its school and public education programs serve

Highlands, DeSoto, Hardee, and Polk counties, as well as three counties within the South Florida Water Management

District.

BenefitsThe project will provide an enhanced educational experience for visitors to the Archbold Center to learn about the

importance of the Lake Wales Ridge, Florida scrub habitat and water resources. The state-of-the-art building, exhibits

and signage will provide visitors with new opportunities to experience hands-on environmental education with a goal of

fostering personal connection to the site leading to understanding and appreciation of the natural environment and the

important role water plays in it. Other benefits include rigorous evaluation to assess changes in knowledge, atttitude

and behavior for grades 3-5 and public participants and documented water savings.

Costs

The total cost of the FY2011 program is $4,300,000, with the District contributing $321,987 (Peace River Basin

Board). The project components are exhibits, interpretive signage and plantings associated with a demonstration area.

The cooperator projects 6,097 user days per year and 3,793 visitors per year. Based on the standard five-year life

expectancy of exhibits, the project's cost benefit is $16.98 per person and $2.64 per contact hour. Budget lines below

include costs for staff to manage the project.


N272

Environmental Education Center on Lake Wales Ridge


Revenue



District

Applicant Contribution 3,575,022 0 0 0 0 3,575,022

Kresge Foundation 100,000 0 0 0 0 100,000

National Science Foundation 300,000 0 0 0 0 300,000

$4,300,000 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


FY2011Contract opened 10/1/10 1/14/11

Design purchase order opened 11/1/10

Phase I exhibits/signage completed and installed 5/31/11

Phase II exhibits/signage completed and installed 8/31/11

Demonstration landscape and signage installed 9/30/11

Phase III exhibits/signage completed and installed 9/30/11


ACTION TO DATE: On Time. The cooperator met with District staff to finalize the timeline on September 17, 2010. A

purchase order is being developed for the design phase of the project. Upon submission and approval of final design

plans by both parties, a contract will then be drafted based on the remaining deliverables. The project is on track to be

completed by the end of the fiscal year.


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)

Status Ongoing

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




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 0 25,000

$105,638 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesDistrict Recognition on Final Reports 6/30/12

2. Cooperator AgreementDraft Agreement to Contracts Administration 9/1/10 9/23/10


Cooperator Agreement Executed 10/15/10


3. Watershed Management ProgramProject Development 12/15/10

Digital Topographic Information 6/30/11


4. Contract CompletionCooperator Agreement Expiration 12/31/12


Status history: The project has been approved for FY2011 cooperative funding. A revenue agreement was drafted and

has been sent to the City for execution. Current status: District staff is negotiating an agreement with Halcrow

Engineering for the Watershed Evaluation. District staff has collected the ERP information and is the process of

georeferencing them and creating hydrojunctions and hydroedges.


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

SCOTT, KATHYTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis is a one-year desktop feasibility study to evaluate the effects of applying approximately 4 million gallons per day

(mgd) of highly treated excess reclaimed water flows to a conceptual rapid infiltration basin (RIB) system near

Wastewater Treatment Plant #2. 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 northern 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 total cost for the feasibility study is $200,000, of which 50% ($100,000) was approved by the Peace River Basin

Board for funding in FY2011.


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 will be performing 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. As per the July 2003 SWFWMD document

"Predicted Change 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 0 100,000

$204,781 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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 Feasibility Report Completed 12/15/11


District staff attend a site visit with the City to discuss plans for the aquifer recharge project as well as site selection.

District staff is also working with the City to prepare the scope of work and agreement for the approved FY2011

Cooperative Funding. ACTION-TO-DATE: Awaiting completion of agreement documents.


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)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis is the first of a two-year project to perform an indirect aquifer recharge feasibility/pilot study. The study will

investigate the effects of applying approximately 300,000 gallons per day of highly-treated excess reclaimed water

flows to an existing rapid infiltration basin (RIB) system within the Northeast Regional Utilities Service Area (NERUSA).

Potential sites include the Northeast Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility (NERWWTF) and Polo Davenport.

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 could potentially be available from mitigation offsets. 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

Total cost for the first year of the project is $377,748 of which the Governing and Peace River Basin Boards approved

funding 50 percent ($188,874) in FY2011. The Governing Board (Green Swamp Basin) will fund ($94,437) with the

remaining portion being funded by the Peace River Basin Board ($94,437). It is anticipated the County will request the

remaining project costs ($377,749) in FY2012. The future funds identified for the project are contingent upon approval

of such amounts by the Governing Board and Peace River Basin Board in the annual budget.


Polk County is located within the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA) 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, the County will be

performing a site-specific feasibility study in the NERUSA to gather data and information to quantify the benefits of

indirect aquifer recharge which will build upon the information gathered from the District's previous study.


N304

Polk County Groundwater Recharge Investigation


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 193,600 94,437 0 0 0 99,163

020 Peace River Basin 193,655 94,437 0 0 0 99,218


District

Polk County Utilities 377,749 0 0 0 188,875 188,874

$765,004 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Task 1Project Coordination and Communication 10/1/10

Task 2Preliminary Site Assessment 7/1/11

Task 3Field Screening of Preliminary Sites 1/1/12

Task 4Detailed Assessment of Selected Site 7/1/12

Task 5Technical Investigation and Groundwater Modeling 9/1/12

Task 6Final Report and Presentations 1/1/13


Polk County and District staff will meet with FDEP to discuss regulatory requirements in August 2010.

ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time. Pending contract initiation.


N307

Inwood Water Quality Stormwater Retrofit


AORs Strategic InitiativesFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement



Project Manager YOSLER, PAUL


Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis FY2011 project is in response to a cooperative funding 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 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



District

Polk County Natural Resources 250,000 0 0 0 200,000 50,000

$502,828 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Contract Development and ExecutionDraft Agreement to Management Services 11/1/10

Draft Agreement Returned from Management Services 12/17/10

Agreement Sent to Cooperator 1/3/11

Agreement Returned from Cooperator 3/1/11

Agreement Fully Executed 3/17/11

ProjectNotice to Proceed to Design 3/21/11

Design Completed 11/30/11



N307

Inwood Water Quality Stormwater Retrofit



Status As Of:


N314

Lake Alfred Water Conservation Project




Lake AlfredCooperator(s)



Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe project consists of the replacement of existing high-flow (pre-1995) toilets and shower aerators with low-flow

equivalents. Approximately 1,050 showerheads will be distributed at town hall meetings focused on water conservation

awareness. Additionally, 50 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 7,646 gallons per day, or 2.790 million gallons per year. The toilets are estimated to

save 1,135 gpd and the showerheads are estiamted to save 6,511 gpd.

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 $0.57 per

thousand gallons saved (calculated using a weighted average based on the total benefit for the life of the project). The

cost breakdown includes $5,000 for toilet rebates, $3,675 for showerheads, $2,000 for administrative costs and

$5,525 for education and marketing.


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 0 8,100

$19,238 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


January 31, 2014Contract Closeout 1/31/14

June 1, 2012End Toilet Rebates / Begin Savings Analysis 6/1/12

May 1, 2011Begin Toilet Rebates 5/1/11

October 1, 2013Submit Final Report 10/1/13


The agreement has been drafted and submitted for District review.


N316

Zolfo Springs - WMPlan Zolfo Springs




Zolfo SpringsCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

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


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

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.


N316

Zolfo Springs - WMPlan Zolfo Springs


Revenue



Zolfo Springs - WS Mgmt Plan (N316) 5,000 0 0 0 0 5,000

$23,541 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Inventory and Evaluation-4 months,Capital Improvement Plan - 2 monthEvaluation completed by May 1, 2011 7/1/11


Staff is currently drafting an agreement with the Town of Zolfo Springs.


N327

Riverwood CDD Reclaimed Water Interconnect with Charlotte

County UtilitiesProject Type Cooperative Funding



Riverwood Community Development DistrictCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

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 the Riverwood

Community Development District (RCDD) 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 from Charlotte Co. to the existing 22.5 million gallon effluent holding pond at Riverwood.

BenefitsThis project will deliver reclaimed water produced by Charlotte County Utilities to approximately 1,100 Riverwood

residents and allow the Riverwood 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. The Peace Basin Board has budgeted $225,000 in FY2011 and

plans to budget $125,000 in FY2012. 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 0 125,000 225,000

$703,839 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


Start Design and Permitting 10/31/10




Final As-Built Drawings 9/30/12


Riverwood has drafted the project plan for exhibit B of the Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) agreement with the

District. The District has drafted the CFI agreement and is processing it through staff.


N328

(Withdrawn) Charlotte County Toilet Replacement Project - Phase III






Task Manager(s)

Status Withdrawn

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.


Revenue



District

Charlotte County Utilities 57,010 0 0 0 0 57,010

$117,101 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


N328

(Withdrawn) Charlotte County Toilet Replacement Project - Phase III


Program Implementation 3/1/11

Distribution Report 4/1/12

Final Report 6/1/13


Status As Of: September 01, 2010

The Charlotte County Utilities withdrew this project on August 9th, 2010. The Charlotte Board of County Commissioners

decided not to continue the toilet rebate program.


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)



Status Ongoing

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 $400 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 0 6,665

$23,171 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


August 2011Begin audits and rebate program 8/1/11

January 2014Contract Closeout 1/31/14

July 2012


N329

Mobile Irrigation Lab for Highlands County Soil and Water

Conservation DistrictEnd Audits and Begin Savings Analysis 7/31/12

September 2013Final Report Due 9/30/13


The agreement has been drafted and submitted for District review.


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)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project involves constructing a series of exfiltration systems (e.g., grassed swales) and new inlets and weirs to

direct stormwater flow through a treatment system before runoff enters Lake Tulane. Lake Tulane is located within the

City of Avon Park and is another Lake Wales Ridge lake known for its good water clarity. The lake receives runoff from

a residential area that discharges directly into the lake through a series of street-end pipes. 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. The District will be the lead entity in project implementation and will procure contractor services for

construction of the project, in partnership with the City of Avon Park. The project will be implemented through a

revenue agreement whereby the District will front project expenses and seek reimbursement from the City of Avon

Park for their share.

BenefitsWhen constructed, the proposed project will 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 will help protect and improve the water quality within the lake.

Costs

The total construction cost for the project is $350,000. For FY2011 the Peace River Basin Board will fund $262,500.

As a REDI community, the funding match from the City of Avon Park is 25 percent of the estimated project

construction costs, or $87,500. 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, travel and central garage 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) 87,500 0 0 0 0 87,500

$355,546 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


1. Design and Permitting


N331

Lake Tulane BMP Implementation

Begin Design and Permitting 10/1/10 1/31/11

Complete Design and Permitting 5/30/11 6/30/11

2. Project ConstructionBegin Construction 11/30/11



District staff is developing the agreement for Phase 1 of the project (Design, Permitting and Construction Services) under

project B217 with available FY2010 funds. The agreement for Phase 1 of the project was executed by both parties in

September 2010. A Request for Proposals (RFP) for consultant services for the project was released October 1, 2010.

RFP review and consultant selection is anticipated to be completed by December 10, 2010.


P729

Polk - WMPlan Itchepackesassa Creek



Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Peace River



TURNER, DAWN, SZAFRANIEC, MARYTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis is a multi-year funded project to perform the Watershed Evaluation, Watershed Management Plan, and

Implementation of BMPs elements of the District's Watershed Management Program.



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 total funding amount for this project is $1,326,000, of which the District's share is $663,000. The County will

contribute $663,000.


A planned comprehensive effort of water resource management has been established by a Letter of Agreement

between the District and Polk County dated November 21, 1996. A Five-Year Drainage Capital Improvement Program

for Polk County has been developed with long term planning for cooperative funding by the County and the District.

This is one of the program's planned projects where funds are available for development of watershed plans, design,

permitting, drainage easement acquisition (excluding assessments and incidental costs of negotiations), and

construction. The District and County entered into a contract in 1997 to implement the channel maintenance, and

address the water management issues identified in a previous study, (circa 1991), that had also been cooperatively

funded by the District and the County. The project originally consisted of the renewal of an expired Dredge and Fill

permit, acquisition of ingress and egress agreements or easements, development of construction documents,

preparation of bid documents, execution of the maintenance activities, and development of a watershed management

plan. The dredge and fill and immediate maintenance activities were completed in March 2000. However, actual costs

exceeded estimates. The agreement was subsequently amended to increase the contract amount by encumbering all

remaining funds, and to revise the scope of work to reflect changes requested by the County. The revised scope of

work includes: (1) dredge and fill and immediate maintenance activities (completed); (2) development of a Watershed

Management Plan including watershed parameterization, floodplain analysis, water quality analysis and alternative

analysis; (3) land or right-of-way acquisition; and (4) implementation of the Watershed Management Plan including

preliminary design, obtaining a conceptual permit, survey, final design, obtaining an ERP construction permit, and

construction of the permitted improvements.


P729

Polk - WMPlan Itchepackesassa Creek


Revenue




Polk County - Itchepackesassa Creek

(P729)

663,000 0 0 663,000 0 0

$1,425,857 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


1. Cooperative Funding AgreementCooperative Funding Agreement (CFA) executed 10/30/97 7/11/97

CFA Notice to proceed 12/31/97 12/15/97

CFA amendment 1 executed 9/30/00 9/14/00

Dredge and Fill Permit obtained 12/31/01 9/30/00

CFA amendment 2 executed 7/30/02 11/20/02

Immediate maintenance 12/31/02 12/31/05

Watershed Management Plan Development 6/30/03 12/31/04 6/19/07

Land or Right-of-way Acquisitions 6/30/03 12/31/04

Watershed Management Plan Implementation 12/31/03 12/31/06

CFA expiration date 12/31/05 12/31/09

Southwest Florida Water Management District recognition provided on all

reports

7/22/06

CFA Amendment 3 executed 12/12/07 12/12/07

1. Cooperative Funding AgreementCFA Amendment 4 executed 12/31/09

2. Consultant Services AgreementConsultant Services Agreement (CSA) executed 7/21/03 7/21/03

CSA Notice to Proceed 7/22/03 7/22/03

Element 2, Watershed Evaluation commence 7/22/03 7/22/03

CSA 1st Amendment executed 9/19/03 9/28/03

Element 1, Digital Topographic Information commence 9/30/03 9/30/03

Element 2, Watershed Evaluation complete 1/22/04 2/22/04 9/20/04

Element 1, Digital Topographic Information complete 1/30/04 1/30/04

Element 3, Watershed Management Plan commence 11/8/04 11/8/04

Element 3, Watershed Management Plan complete 1/22/06 5/22/06 6/19/07

CSA expiration date 7/22/06 7/22/06


Management of this project has been transferred to the SWIM Section to facilitate coordination with the Itchpackesassa

Creek Regional Stormwater System (W282) project. The County has been collecting stream flow and water quality data

to be used in the final design and permitting of a BMP in the vicinity of Walker Road. The Watershed Management Plan

(WMP) portion of this project is on-going. A deliverable was provided to the District in August 2010 and Staff is reviewing.

The District was previously the lead party for the Watershed Management Plan, Land Acquisition and Implementation

tasks, and the County was the lead party for Maintenance Activities. At the County's request, the agreement was

amended to make the County the lead party for Easement Determination, Land and Easement Acquisition, and

Implementation of BMPs. The County will also continue to be the lead party for Maintenance Activities. Due to the

change in Basin Board boundaries, this project is now located within the Hillsborough River Basin. The County decided

on a stormwater wetland treatment system for the chosen BMP located at Walker Road. CivilSurv, Inc. has been hired to

complete the design, permitting and construction engineering inspection for the County. Design and permitting is expectedto be completed Spring 2011, pending model approval for the WMP.


M104

Hardee - FEMA Map Modernization

Project Type FEMA/Map Mod.



Bowling Green, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Wauchula, Zolfo Springs, Hardee

County

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,


M104


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



FEMA Coop Tech Partner Agreemnt 737,000 0 0 737,000 0 0

$776,690 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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


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Complete WE for City of Wauchula Watershed 1/21/08 12/19/07

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 6/30/11

Post-Preliminary Processing 10/15/09 9/30/12


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. The District has

completd the peer review for all 5 WMPs. Status Current: The public workshop for all five watersheds were held on July

7, 2010. The WMP results for these five watersheds will be presented to the Governing Board on December 14, 2010 for

use in the Hardee County DFIRMs.


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Highlands - FEMA Map Modernization




South Florida Water Management District, Avon Park, Federal Emergency Management Agency,

City of Sebring, Lake Placid, Sun N' Lake of Sebring, Highlands County

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 550,000 0 (50,000) 600,000 0 0

$595,214 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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 12/31/10

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

$1,286,520 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

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)

was executed, and the first work order for scoping services was issued in January 2006. 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


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Modernizationcommunity; and to provide information such as current city limits that will be used in the preparation of the digital FIRM

maps. Each local government 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 SFWMD 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. Draft models have been received for the Polk City, Peace Creek, and

Christina watersheds. Of these, the Peace Creek and Christina models have been reviewed by a peer consultant, and

the Christina model results have been presented during a Public Meeting held on January 12, 2010. Staff anticipates

receipt of the Itchepackesassa Creek and Upper Peace River watershed models during summer 2010. (Please refer to

project L672 for additional information regarding the Polk City, Christina, Itchepackesassa Creek Watershed

management Plans, H024 for the Upper Peace River watershed Management Plan, and H034 for the Peace Creek

Watershed Management Plan. 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. $69,134 has been

encumbered to a contract with Bender Consulting for the preparation of a public outreach plan for Polk County, and

$747,010 has been encumbered to the agreement with Watershed Concepts for DFIRM generation. $243,500 was

encumbered to an agreement with Ardaman for floodplain analysis and delineation, and peer and public review tasks for

the Upper Peace River - Homeland watershed. (Refer to H024 for more information.) Invoices totalling $43,980 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) 114,549 0 40,600 65,750 0 8,199


FEMA Coop Tech Partner Agreemnt 1,320,000 0 0 1,170,000 0 150,000

$1,434,549 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfer or



Funding

Total

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesFEMA & District Recognition on Reports 3/31/10 9/30/10

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




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Develop XML-base Export System Purchase Order 11/30/06

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].