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WEST COAST INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT Board Meeting Agenda for January 25, 2019 10:00 A.M. Venice City Hall Council Chambers 401 West Venice Ave., Venice FL Call to Order and Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Deletions or Additions to Agenda PUBLIC COMMENT Agenda Items Only 1. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes from September 6, 2018 and September 13, 2018. b. Approval of Invoices Paid for September, October, November and December 2018. c. Approval of Manatee County’s request for $115,000.00 for Warner’s Boat Ramp Channel Dredging and $95,000.00 for Highland Shores Boat Ramp Dredging. Funds are available from Manatee County’s CNIF. 2. AGENCY COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS a. US Army Corps of Engineers 1. $40 million in supplemental hurricane funding that was promised to FL reprogrammed to Wilmington area and parts of Gulf Coast. 2. $6.5M that was going to IWW and $3M that was going to OWW are also getting reprogrammed 3. Working with USACE on North Jetty washouts at request of County 3. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA a. Slate of Officers Discussion and approval, of slate rotation b. FP&L Utility Easement for Venice Challenger Baseball Project 4. OLD BUSINESS a. 66A-2 Update Executive Director to present to each Commissioner in coming months. b. Unauthorized Use of Property Status Update 5. NEW BUSINESS 6. WCIND COUNSEL’S REPORT a. Heritage Lake Park CDD Lawsuit (Charlotte County Case No.: 18-CA-001191) 7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT 8. COMMISSIONER ITEMS PUBLIC COMMENT NEXT MEETING DATE AND TIMES: April 5, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. Venice City Hall Council Chambers 401 West Venice Ave., Venice FL West Coast Inland Navigation District, 200 E. Miami Avenue, Venice, FL 34285 (941)485-9402

WEST COAST INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT - WCINDa. US Army Corps of Engineers - Mr. McBride noted that we are still working with the Army Corps on the Venice Dredging Project, awaiting

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  • WEST COAST INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT

    Board Meeting Agenda for January 25, 2019 10:00 A.M.

    Venice City Hall Council Chambers 401 West Venice Ave., Venice FL

    Call to Order and Roll Call

    Pledge of Allegiance

    Approval of Deletions or Additions to Agenda

    PUBLIC COMMENT – Agenda Items Only

    1. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes from September 6, 2018 and September 13, 2018. b. Approval of Invoices Paid for September, October, November and December 2018. c. Approval of Manatee County’s request for $115,000.00 for Warner’s Boat Ramp Channel Dredging and

    $95,000.00 for Highland Shores Boat Ramp Dredging. Funds are available from Manatee County’s CNIF.

    2. AGENCY COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS

    a. US Army Corps of Engineers 1. $40 million in supplemental hurricane funding that was promised to FL reprogrammed to Wilmington

    area and parts of Gulf Coast.

    2. $6.5M that was going to IWW and $3M that was going to OWW are also getting reprogrammed

    3. Working with USACE on North Jetty washouts at request of County

    3. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA a. Slate of Officers – Discussion and approval, of slate rotation b. FP&L Utility Easement for Venice Challenger Baseball Project

    4. OLD BUSINESS a. 66A-2 Update – Executive Director to present to each Commissioner in coming months. b. Unauthorized Use of Property – Status Update

    5. NEW BUSINESS

    6. WCIND COUNSEL’S REPORT

    a. Heritage Lake Park CDD Lawsuit (Charlotte County Case No.: 18-CA-001191)

    7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

    8. COMMISSIONER ITEMS

    PUBLIC COMMENT

    NEXT MEETING DATE AND TIMES: April 5, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. Venice City Hall Council Chambers 401 West Venice

    Ave., Venice FL

    West Coast Inland Navigation District, 200 E. Miami Avenue, Venice, FL 34285 (941)485-9402

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    WEST COAST INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT DRAFT MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 BOARD MEETING

    VENICE CITY HALL VENICE, FLORIDA

    Commissioners Present Charles Hines, Chair Larry Kiker, Vice Chair Carol Whitmore, Secretary Stephen R. Deutsch, Treasurer Staff Present Justin D. McBride, Executive Director Jed Schneck, Legal Counsel Chair, Charles Hines opened the meeting at 4:12 p.m., with the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA CHANGES – None PUBLIC COMMENT – None

    1. CONSENT AGENDA -

    Commissioner Kiker motioned to approve the consent agenda. Commissioner Deutsch seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously.

    2. AGENCY COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS –

    a. US Army Corps of Engineers - Mr. McBride noted that we are still working with the Army Corps on the Venice Dredging Project, awaiting the FDEP permit.

    b. Department of Environmental Protection – Mr. McBride noted that one application has been submitted for reimbursement for the Big Carlos Dredging Project.

    c. US Coast Guard - Mr. McBride note that we are working with them on the Battle of the Bridges.

    3. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA – Charlotte County’s request to increase Law Enforcement percentage for FY2018-2019

    Commissioner Deutsch motioned to approve the Charlotte County WDP request for Law Enforcement percentage increase for FY2018-2019. Commissioner Kiker seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously.

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    FY 2018-2019 Meeting Schedule Commissioner Whitmore motioned to adopt option “B” meeting schedule. Commissioner Deutsch seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously. Budget Discussion Mr. McBride asked if there were any questions or comments. There were no questions or comments.

    4. OLD BUSINESS –

    a. Continuing work with USACE on DROP/Venice Dredging – addressed under agency

    comments/presentations.

    5. NEW BUSINESS – None

    6. WCIND COUNSEL’S REPORT – None

    7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT – Manatee County

    • Warner’s Bayou project out for Bid. • Preparing bid documents for Highland Shores Dredging Project. • Working with County Staff on Warner’s Bayou Shoreline Project. • Working with County Staff on support for Palma Sola Boat Ramp.

    Charlotte County

    • Working on multiple encroachment issues on Palm Island. • Engaged with Manchester Waterway Issue.

    Lee County

    • Preparing bid documents for Broadway Hogue and Intrepid Waters Dredge Project.

    • Providing Support to City of Bonita Springs Dredge Project. • Providing technical assistance to Pineland Channel.

  • Page 3

    Sarasota County • Providing support to local rowing club with Battle of Bridges event. • Working with County Staff on Lyons Bay Dredging – Consultant engaged for

    survey and permitting work. • Securing property from adjacent landowners for dock expansion of VPD/SCSO

    dock. • Engaged with SCPR on tree removal issue at Venice High School.

    Regional/District Projects

    • Continuing work on updates to 66A • Derelict Vessel Initiatives

    Contract out for bid on removal of 14 vessels DV Regional Specialist is working with FFWCC and local LE

    Departments. • Working with USACE in preparation for Corps dredge project of Venice Inlet

    and GIWW in Venice. • Working with USACE on DROP project to facilitate a Programmatic

    Environmental Assessment (EA) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to address the general environmental issues and concerns at a broad project level.

    • Working with DEP on a management strategy for DEP owned Spoil Islands that have WCIND/USACE spoil placement easements on them.

    • Working with DEP and Tow Boat Companies on Seagrass issues.

    8. COMMISSIONER ITEMS –

    PUBLIC COMMENT: None NEXT MEETING DATE AND TIME: September 13, 2018 at 5:01 p.m. Final TRIM Hearing, and November 9, 2018 at 10:00 A.M., regular meeting if needed. Meeting adjourned at 4:38 p.m. and reconvene at 5:01 for the First TRIM Hearing. Charles Hines , Chair Carol Whitmore, Secretary

  • WEST COAST INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT

    MINUTES OF THE FIRST PUBLIC HEARING

    SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 AT 5:01 P.M.

    VENICE CITY HALL, VENICE, FLORIDA

    Commissioners Present: Charles Hines, Chair

    Larry Kiker, Vice Chair

    Stephen R. Deutsch, Treasurer

    Carol Whitmore, Secretary

    Staff Present: Justin McBride, Executive Director

    Jed Schneck, General Counsel

    The meeting was opened at 5:01 p.m. at Venice City Hall.

    Chair Charles Hines announced the opening of the public hearing on WCIND’s proposed millage rate and

    tentative budget for FY2018-2019. Chair Charles Hines announced the current year rolled back rate is

    0.0377 mill, and the proposed millage rate of 0.0394 mill. He announced that the percentage increase in

    millage over the rolled back rate necessary to fund the proposed final budget is 4.51%. Therefore, the

    percentage increase in property taxes based on the proposed final millage rate is 4.51%.

    Mr. McBride noted that maintaining the current millage rate will allow funding of the proposed budget as

    submitted. Mr. McBride noted that the increase will be needed for the following;

    The continuing increase in project costs

    Allow member counties to maximize their CNIF for future projects

    Allows the District to appropriately fund Storm Recovery Reserves

    Buffers the District from potential future decreases in available funding.

    Chair Hines opened the hearing for public comment.

    Chair Hines closed the public comment portion of the hearing.

    Chair Hines requested a motion to approve resolution 2018-05 adopting the tentative proposed millage

    rate for FY2018-2019 of 0.0394 mill. Motion by Commissioner Deutsch and seconded by Commissioner

    Kiker. Motion passed unanimously.

    Chair Hines requested a motion to approve resolution 2018-06 adopting the tentative budget for FY2018-

    2019. Commissioner Kiker moved to approve resolution 2018-06 adopting the tentative budget for

    FY2018-2019 with projected funds available of $15,116,652 total expenditures of $5,831,858 and

    reserves of $9,284,794. Commissioner Deutsch seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

    Final Budget hearing is scheduled for September 13, 2018 at 5:01 P.M. Venice City Hall, Council

    Chambers

    With no further business before the Board, the Chair adjourned the Public Hearing at 5:04 p.m.

    __________________________________ _____________________________________

    Charles Hines, Chair Carol Whitmore, Secretary

  • WEST COAST INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT MINUTES OF THE FINAL PUBLIC HEARING

    SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 AT 5:01 P.M. VENICE CITY HALL, VENICE, FLORIDA

    Commissioners Present: Larry Kiker, Vice Chair Alan Maio, Alternate for Charles Hines Carol Whitmore, Secretary Stephen R. Deutsch, Treasurer Staff Present: Justin McBride, Executive Director Jed Schneck, General Counsel The meeting was opened at 5:05 p.m. at Venice City Hall. Vice Chair Larry Kiker announced the opening of the public hearing on WCIND’s final millage rate and final budget for FY2018-2019. Vice Chair Larry Kiker announced the current year rolled back rate is 0.0377 mill, and the proposed final millage rate of 0.0394 mill. Vice Chair Larry Kiker announced that the percentage increase in millage over the rolled back rate necessary to fund the proposed final budget is 4.51%. Therefore, the percentage increase in property taxes based on the proposed final millage rate is 4.51%. Mr. McBride reported that the specific purpose for which ad valorem tax increase is driven by the fact that project costs continue to increase across WCIND; the desire of member counties to maximize CNIF for future projects; storm recovery reserves, and also buffer for anticipated future decreases in available funding that we expect in homestead exemptions. Vice Chair Larry Kiker opened the hearing for public comment. Mr. Leo Amos noted that Mr. McBride did a great job on the budget, but disagrees with CNIF. Mr. Amos also commented on the advertisement of the public meetings. Vice Chair Larry Kiker closed public comment. Counsel Schneck noted that today’s public hearing was properly advertised in compliance with the Truth and Millage Act confided in Chapter 200 Florida Statutes. Vice Chair Larry Kiker requested a motion to adopt resolution 2018-07 adopting the final millage rate for FY2018-2019 of 0.0394 mill. Motion by Commissioner Whitmore and seconded by Commissioner Deutsch . Before taking a vote on the motion, the Vice Chair publicly announced the following: the taxing authority named in the millage levy resolution is West Coast Inland Navigation District, the rolled back rate for FY2018-2019 is 0.0377 mill, the final millage rate is 0.0394 mill, and the percentage increase of the final millage rate over the rolled back rate is 4.51%. Motion passed unanimously. Vice Chair Larry Kiker requested a motion to adopt resolution 2018-08 adopting the final budget for FY2018-2019. Commissioner Deutsch moved to adopt the final budget for FY2018-2019 with projected funds available of $15,116,652 total expenditures of $5,831,858 and reserves of $9,284,794. Motion by Commissioner Deutsch and seconded by Commissioner Whitmore. Motion passed unanimously. With no further business before the Board, the Vice Chair adjourned the Public Hearing at 5:16 p.m. _____________________________________ ______________________________________ Larry Kiker, Vice Chair Carol Whitmore, Secretary

  • DATE VOUCHER # WCIND - INVOICES PAID SEPTEMBER 2018 AMOUNT

    9/4/2018 E-pay FRS 3,881.63$ 9/4/2018 22901 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance 551.29$ 9/4/2018 22902 Diane O'Brien 55.00$ 9/4/2018 22903 Florida Municipal Insurance 302.16$ 9/4/2018 22904 State Health Insurance Trust Fund 4,428.20$ 9/4/2018 22905 State Life Insurance Trust Fund 38.79$ 9/4/2018 22906 Florida State Roofing & Construction 9,666.00$ 9/4/2018 22907 City of Venice 67.61$ 9/4/2018 22908 Comcast 287.69$ 9/4/2018 22909 Commissioner Carol Whitmore 31.06$ 9/4/2018 22910 Commissioner Charles Hines 16.56$ 9/4/2018 22911 Commissioner Stephen R. Deutsch 23.06$ 9/4/2018 22912 Florida Department of State 18.48$ 9/4/2018 22913 Florida Municipal Insurance 7,234.75$ 9/4/2018 22914 Void -$ 9/4/2018 22915 FPL 197.35$ 9/4/2018 22916 Hi Tek Electric 1,297.00$ 9/4/2018 22917 Manatee County BoCC 17,930.50$ 9/4/2018 22918 Office Depot 106.14$ 9/4/2018 22919 Peacock & French 2,000.00$ 9/4/2018 22920 Port Charlotte Computers 258.99$ 9/4/2018 22921 Sarasota County BoCC 221,497.11$ 9/4/2018 22922 TSI Disaster Recovery 8,600.00$

    9/14/2018 E-pay Payroll 8,041.14$ 9/14/2018 E-pay US Treasury 3,216.02$ 9/28/2018 E-pay Payroll 7,599.32$ 9/28/2018 E-pay US Treasury 2,977.66$ 9/14/2018 22923 Babe's Ace Hardware 71.89$ 9/14/2018 22924 Coastal Engineering Consultants 1,810.00$ 9/14/2018 22925 Commissioner Whitmore 31.06$ 9/14/2018 22926 Commissioner Hines 16.56$ 9/14/2018 22927 Commissioner Kiker 65.15$ 9/14/2018 22928 Commissioner Deutsch 23.06$ 9/14/2018 22929 Dex Imaging 143.01$ 9/14/2018 22930 Sarasota Herald Tribune 134.75$ 9/14/2018 22831 Schneck Legal 9,480.00$ 9/14/2018 22932 Thorn Run Partners 5,000.00$ 9/24/2018 E-pay Cardmember Service 4,488.52$

    321,587.51$

    ____________________________ _____________________________Chair Tresurer

  • DATE VOUCHER # WCIND - INVOICES PAID OCTOBER 2018 AMOUNT

    10/1/2018 E-Pay FRS 3,881.63$ 10/1/2018 22933 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance 551.29$ 10/1/2018 22934 Diane L. O'Brien 55.00$ 10/1/2018 22935 Florida Municipal Insurance Trust 302.16$ 10/1/2018 22936 State Health Insurance Trust Fund 4,428.20$ 10/1/2018 22937 State Life Insurance Trust Fund 38.79$ 10/1/2018 22938 Florida State Roofing & Construction, Inc. 2,400.00$ 10/1/2018 22939 Florida State Roofing & Construction, Inc. 7,244.00$ 10/1/2018 22940 Apex Consulting Engineers 150.00$ 10/1/2018 22941 Charles E. Hackney Manatee County PA 3,401.00$ 10/1/2018 22942 City of Venice 67.24$ 10/1/2018 22943 Comcast 291.50$ 10/1/2018 22944 Commissioner Carol Whitmore 31.06$ 10/1/2018 22945 Commissioner Larry Kiker 65.15$ 10/1/2018 22946 Commissioner Stephen R. Deutsch 23.06$ 10/1/2018 22947 Econo Termit & Pest 55.00$ 10/1/2018 22948 Fedex 62.33$ 10/1/2018 22949 Florida Department of State 18.34$ 10/1/2018 22950 Floirda Shore & Beach Preservatoin Assoc. 500.00$ 10/1/2018 22951 Florida State Roofing & Construction, Inc. 7,244.00$ 10/1/2018 22952 FPL 184.34$ 10/1/2018 22953 Hans Wilson & Associates 12,000.00$ 10/1/2018 22954 Honest Air Conditioning of Venice 11,150.00$ 10/1/2018 22955 Jeff Devine 90.00$ 10/1/2018 22956 Void -$ 10/1/2018 22957 Lee County Property Aprraiser 5,097.84$ 10/1/2018 22958 Manatee County BoCC 50,996.96$ 10/1/2018 22959 Office Depot Business 28.49$ 10/1/2018 22960 Peacock & French CPA's 2,000.00$ 10/1/2018 22961 Petty Cash Fund 56.28$ 10/1/2018 22962 Port Charlotte Coumputers 50.00$ 10/1/2018 22963 R.A. Markuson, Ionc. 12,900.00$ 10/1/2018 22964 Sarasota County BoCC 43,391.59$ 10/1/2018 22965 SWFMIA 225.00$ 10/1/2018 22966 The News Press 240.47$ 10/1/2018 E-Pay Payroll 8,836.23$ 10/1/2018 E-Pay US Treasury 3,669.60$ 10/1/2018 E-Pay Payroll 8,406.45$ 10/1/2018 E-Pay US Treasury 3,419.16$

    10/15/2018 22967 Babe's Ace Hardware 61.93$ 10/15/2018 22968 Sarasota County Porpoerty Appraiser 4,490.29$ 10/15/2018 22969 Charlotte County BoCC 142,175.75$ 10/15/2018 22970 Dex Imaging 166.70$ 10/15/2018 22971 Florida Department of Economic Opportunity 175.00$ 10/15/2018 22972 Florida Municipal Insurance Trust 3.02$

  • 10/15/2018 22973 Justin McBride 254.73$ 10/15/2018 22974 Manatee County BoCC 19,397.86$ 10/15/2018 22975 Office Depot Business 340.07$ 10/15/2018 22976 Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation 30,630.00$ 10/15/2018 22977 Sarasota BoCC 6,417.53$ 10/15/2018 22978 Sarasota Herald Tribune 1,670.63$ 10/15/2018 22979 Schneck Legal 2,790.00$ 10/15/2018 22980 Sea Tow Charlotte Harbor 18,000.00$ 10/15/2018 22981 Sea Tow Sarasota 3,000.00$ 10/15/2018 22982 Sea Tow Venice 4,590.00$ 10/15/2018 22983 The News Press 1,343.67$ 10/15/2018 22984 Thorn Run Partners 5,000.00$ 10/19/2018 10022 Florida State Roofing & Construction, Inc. 9,666.00$ 10/22/2018 E-Pay Cardmember Services 6,840.18$

    450,565.52$

    ____________________________ _____________________________Chair Tresurer

  • DATE VOUCHER # WCIND - INVOICES PAID NOVEMBER 2018 AMOUNT

    11/1/2018 E-Pay FRS 4,427.87$ 11/1/2018 22985 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance 551.29$ 11/1/2018 22986 Diane O'Brien 55.00$ 11/1/2018 22987 Florida Municipal Insurance Trust 305.18$ 11/1/2018 22988 State Health Insurance Trust Fund 4,428.20$ 11/1/2018 10023 Void -$ 11/1/2018 10024 State Life Insurance Trust Fund 13.76$ 11/1/2018 22989 State Life Insurance Trust Fund 38.79$ 11/1/2018 22990 Charlotte County BoCC 16.43$ 11/1/2018 22991 Charlotte County Property Appraiser 1,413.96$ 11/1/2018 22992 City of Venice 68.55$ 11/1/2018 22993 Comcast 287.09$ 11/1/2018 22994 FPL 163.69$ 11/1/2018 22995 Lee County BoCC 327,573.21$ 11/1/2018 22996 MSB Surveying 1,340.00$ 11/1/2018 22997 Office Depot 223.46$ 11/1/2018 22998 Peacock & French 2,000.00$ 11/1/2018 22999 Port Charlotte Computers 2,051.00$ 11/1/2018 E-Pay Payroll 8,836.22$ 11/1/2018 E-Pay US Treasury 3,669.62$ 11/1/2018 E-Pay Payroll 8,406.47$ 11/1/2018 E-Pay US Treasury 3,419.12$

    11/15/2018 23000 Babe's Ace Hardware 48.87$ 11/15/2018 23001 CS&L CPA's 3,900.00$ 11/15/2018 23002 DEX Imaging 125.57$ 11/15/2018 23003 Florida Labor Law Poster Service 79.50$ 11/15/2018 23004 George Tabor Commercial Diver 3,900.00$ 11/15/2018 23005 Honest Air Conditioning of Venice 2,550.00$ 11/15/2018 23006 MSB Surveying 530.00$ 11/15/2018 23007 Sarasota Herald Tribune 49.50$ 11/15/2018 23008 The News Press 61.04$ 11/15/2018 23009 Thorn Run Partners 5,000.00$

    385,533.39$

    ____________________________ _____________________________Chair Tresurer

  • DATE VOUCHER # WCIND - INVOICES PAID DECEMBER 2018 AMOUNT12/3/2018 e-PAY FRS 4,427.87$ 12/3/2018 23010 Charlotte County Tax Collector 7,022.72$ 12/3/2018 23011 City of Venice 71.01$ 12/3/2018 23012 Comncast 289.41$ 12/3/2018 23013 DMK Associates 3,438.00$ 12/3/2018 23014 FPL 108.48$ 12/3/2018 23015 George Tabor Commercial Diver 14,001.00$ 12/3/2018 23016 Office Depot 33.07$ 12/3/2018 23017 Office Depot Business 39.99$ 12/3/2018 23018 Peacock & French CPA's 2,000.00$ 12/3/2018 23019 Sea Tow Sarasota 18,440.00$ 12/3/2018 23020 Sunshine Dock & Seawall 10,500.00$ 12/3/2018 23021 Colonial Life & Accident 551.29$ 12/3/2018 23022 Diane O'Brien 55.00$ 12/3/2018 23023 Florida Municipal Insurance Trust 305.18$ 12/3/2018 23024 State Health Insurance Trust Fund 4,698.56$ 12/3/2018 23025 State Life Insurance Trust Fund 54.23$

    12/13/2018 e-PAY Payroll 2,505.25$ 12/14/2018 e-PAY Payroll 8,836.20$ 12/14/2018 e-PAY US Treasury 3,669.66$ 12/28/2018 e-PAY Payroll 8,406.46$ 12/28/2018 e-PAY US Treasury 3,419.14$ 12/14/2018 e-PAY US Treasury 1,325.51$ 12/17/2018 23026 Alliance Fire Safety 89.50$ 12/17/2018 23027 Babes Ace Hardware 40.10$ 12/17/2018 23028 CS&L CPA's 4,200.00$ 12/17/2018 23029 Dex Imaging 151.31$ 12/17/2018 23030 Florida Municipal Insurance Trust 7,234.75$ 12/17/2018 23031 George Tabor Commercial Diver 500.00$ 12/17/2018 23032 Sarasota County BoCC 117,418.61$ 12/17/2018 23033 Schneck Legal 5,775.00$ 12/17/2018 23034 Thorn Run Partners 5,000.00$ 12/17/2018 23035 Turtle Time 1,000.00$

    235,607.30$

    ____________________________ _____________________________Chair Tresurer

  • 2019 Slate of Officers

    Brian Hamman, Chair

    Christopher G. Constance, Vice Chair

    Carol Whitmore, Treasurer

    Charles Hines, Secretary

  • Action Requested: Approve granting an easement to Florida Power & Light Company (“FPL”)

    over the WCIND property located at 910 Gulf Coast Blvd., Venice, FL, for purposes of

    providing electric and communication utility connections to the Challenger Fields Project, and

    authorize the Executive Director to execute the appropriate instrument for the same.

    Staff Recommendation: Approve.

    Background: For nearly 20 years, WCIND, Sarasota County and the U.S. Army Corps of

    Engineers (“USACE”) have partnered to allow non-profit entities to provide athletic and

    recreational facilities for persons with special needs and differing abilities on a 15-acre tract of

    WCIND’s 41-acre parcel abutting By-Pass Park in Venice, FL. This area, known as the

    Foxworthy Campus, currently contains athletic and recreational facilities on roughly 8 acres

    provided by the Gene Whipp Sports Center for Special Athletes and the Boys & Girls Clubs of

    Sarasota County. In 2015 and 2016, the WCIND Board and the USACE approved the use of an

    additional 4.54 acres by Venice Challenger Baseball, Inc. (“Challenger”) for the construction of

    the Challenger Fields Project. The Challenger Fields Project will provide a rubberized baseball

    field to accommodate special mobility needs, a traditional baseball field, an accessible

    playground and related supporting facilities.

    Challenger has requested that WCIND grant an easement to FPL for purposes of providing

    electric and communication utility connections to the Challenger Fields Project. The proposed

    easement will extend from an existing FPL utility easement granted by the WCIND Board, to the

    Project site. The proposed easement was submitted to FPL for review on December 21, 2018,

    and we are awaiting a response. The Executive Director is requesting authority to execute the

    proposed easement or other appropriate instrument upon agreement with FPL to ensure that the

    utility connections are available to Challenger prior to the WCIND Board meeting on April 5,

    2019.

    Attachments:

    Proposed Non-Exclusive Permanent Utility Easement to FPL

    2007 Non-Exclusive Permanent Utility Easement to FPL

    Aerial Showing Propose FPL Easement

    Challenger Fields Project Conceptual Site Plan

    West Coast Inland Navigation District

    Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners

    January 25, 2019

    Administrative Agenda Item 3.b.

    FP&L Utility Easement for Venice Challenger Baseball Project

  • WCIND Unauthorized Use of Property - Charlotte County/Palm Island (as of Jan 17, 2019)

    WCIND Address

    Adjacent /

    Unauthorized User

    Address

    WCIND & USACE

    InterestDescription of Unauthorized Use Survey Date Notice Date Status

    370 N Gulf Blvd

    Placida, FL 33946

    360 N Gulf Blvd

    Placida, FL 33946

    WCIND: fee title to 80' x

    240' lot USACE: 25'

    MPL easement over

    northernly 240'

    Encroachment: 30 sq ft +/- portion of 10' x 20' pre-

    built shed 3'-4' over boundary line

    5/22/2017 11/10/2017

    10/12/2018

    (new policy

    notice)

    Resolved.

    12/10/18 - Shed moved &

    encroachment eliminated.

    370 N Gulf Blvd

    Placida, FL 33946

    380 N Gulf Blvd

    Placida, FL 33946

    WCIND: fee title to 80' x

    240' lot USACE: 25'

    MPL easement over

    northernly 240'

    Trespass: Landscape plantings & maintenance of

    hedges 3'-4' along boundary line (300 sq ft +/-) &

    750 sq ft +/- area on east end

    Encroachment: paving stone driveway-patio 1'-2'

    along boundary line (150 sq ft +/-)

    5/22/2017 11/10/2017

    10/12/2018

    (new policy

    notice)

    Unresolved.

    1/17/19 - contacted owner's

    attorney seeking confirmation of

    request for extension of

    time/license agreement.

    10/19/18 - owner's attorney

    indicates that it will seek an

    extension of time/license

    agreement pursuant to the policy.

    70 S Gulf Blvd

    Placida, FL 33946

    60 S Gulf Blvd

    Placida, FL 33946

    WCIND: fee title to 80' x

    120' lot USACE: 25'

    MPL easement over

    southernly 120'

    Trespass: 10'-15' of clearing along boundary line

    (250 sq ft +/-) & clearing for 5' thru-way to lot 5

    (150 sq ft +/-)

    Encroachment: paving stone patio 5' along

    boundary line (150 sq ft +/-) with fencing

    4/16/2018 12/21/18

    10/12/2018

    (Certified letter

    returned)

    Unresloved.

    12/21/18 - Notice letter hand

    delivered. Owners 90-day

    response due on 3/21/19.

    70 S Gulf Blvd

    Placida, FL 33946

    80 S Gulf Blvd

    Placida, FL 33946

    WCIND: fee title to 80' x

    120' lot USACE: 25'

    MPL easement over

    southernly 120'

    Trespass: 15' of clearing along boundary line (1,000

    sq ft +/-) & clearing for 5' thru-way to lot 3 (150 sq ft

    +/-); planting & maintenance of ornamental palm

    trees & driveway-vehicle parking in cleared area

    Encroachment: paving stone patio (2 locations);

    piling post & roping in cleared area

    4/16/2018 10/12/2018 Unresolved.

    12/21/18 - Site inspection shows

    encroachments & trespasses

    remain.

    12/12/18 - Owner's attorney

    indicated encroachments were

    removed.

    MSA = maintenance spoil area; MPL = maintenance pipeline area.

  • WCIND Address

    Adjacent /

    Unauthorized User

    Address

    WCIND & USACE

    InterestDescription of Unauthorized Use Survey Date Notice Date Status

    100 Kettle Harbor

    Dr

    Placida, FL 33946

    110 Kettle Harbor Dr

    Placida, FL 33946

    WCIND: fee title to 80' x

    278' lot USACE: 25'

    MPL easement over

    northernly 278'

    Trespass: Clearing 2,500 sq ft +/- area for shell

    driveway-turnaround area; vehicle & boat trailer

    parking; ornamental landscaping & maintenance in

    cleared area

    4/27/2018 10/12/2018 Unresloved.

    10/22/18 - Certified letter

    delivered. Owners 90-day

    response due on 1/21/19.

    10400 Yacht Basin

    Dr

    Placida, FL 33946

    10410 Yacht Basin Dr

    Placida, FL 33946

    WCIND: fee title to 28-

    acre lot USACE: 25'

    MSA easement over

    westerly 15.05 acres &

    25' MPL easement over

    southeasterly 730'

    bordering north of 10410

    Yacht Basin Dr

    Trespass: Clearing & landscape maintenance over 1

    acre +/- area; dumping of 5,000 sq ft +/- debris pile;

    1,000 sq ft +/- clearing for 6' shell path to debris pile;

    500 sq ft +/- clearing for portion of shell driveway

    Encroachment: 6' x 40' concrete shuffleboard court;

    aerial tightropes, slacklines & related improvements;

    wood fence

    4/13/2018 10/12/2018 Unresolved.

    12/21/18 - Site inspection shows

    encroachments remain.

    10/25/18 - owners responded

    indicating aerial tightropes,

    slacklines, junk and debris

    removed; acknowledges

    encroaching shuffle board; denies

    responsibility for 6' shell path

    and debris pile.

  • EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT

    Manatee County

    Warner's Bayou dredge contract awarded- Feb Start Date (Contract period Jan 15- March 31st)

    Highland Shores Dredging project awarded – working with County on start date (Anticipated Construction start date of February 21

    Charlotte County

    Continuing engagement with encroachment issues on Palm Island. (see attachment)

    Engaged with Manchester Waterway Issue – Feasibility Study in process

    Staff attending CHNEP meetings

    Lee County

    Broadway Hogue/ Intrepid Waters Dredge Project awarded – Feb/March Start Date

    Providing Support to City of Bonita Springs Dredge project

    Sarasota County

    Lyons Bay dredging – DEP permits received

    Lyons Bay dredging – USACE permits submitted

    Received submerged land lease needed for dock expansion

    Permits submitted for dock expansion of VPD/SCSO dock

    Working with Consultants on Snake Island project

    Communication with City of Venice RE: Snake Island issues

    Regional/District Projects

    Working with DC representatives to request Federal funds for full Bathymetric Survey of the GIWW.

    Conducted a Safety and Risk Improvement Assessment using Florida – grant oppourtunities

    Derelict Vessel Initiative – Rolling out new Database

    USACE dredge project of Venice Inlet and GIWW in Venice.- Final permit received 1/8/19

    Preparing for review of operations/maintenance of the South jetty asphalt.

    Preparing for review of all agreements for parks/boat ramps/etc.

    Preparing for forensic surveying on property/areas in right of way/etc.

    Scheduled meeting with Seagrant

    Investment Update: Investment plan savings as of 11/29 (total of 5 months), the District has saved

    $18,706.69 as a result of a reduction in fees. Additionally, we have been moving towards individual short

    term Treasury Notes which have been very stable and guaranteed our principal back in this challenging

    interest rate environment

  • SWFMIA local government agenda items for the week of January 14th, 2019 Lee County Tuesday the 15th @ 9:30am

    Waive Section 3 of Lee County Ord 92-22 for Design Services for Matlacha Comm Park Pier

    Waives Section 3 of Lee County Ordinance 92-22 for the project to repair the Matlacha Community Park Pier. Section 3 of Lee County Ordinance 92-22 prohibits the County from soliciting a professional services firm to perform project design and/or construction services if the firm has or had been retained to perform the project feasibility or study analysis. Waiving this section allows HighSpans Engineering, Inc., the firm that developed the recommendations report for the pier, the opportunity to submit a proposal for providing architectural design and/or construction services for the project.

    City of Cape Coral Monday the 14th @ 4:30pm No issues City of Fort Myers No Meetings Town of Fort Myers Beach No Meetings

    City of Sanibel Tuesday th e15th @ 9:00am No issues

    City of Bonita Springs Wednesday the 16th @ 9:00am No issues Village of Estero No Meetings Charlotte County No Meetings City of Punta Gorda Wednesday the 16th @ 9:00am

    A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida, as local host agency for the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, accepting funding from Manatee County for implementing the Fiscal Year 2019 CHNEP Work Plan and Budget; authorizing the City Manager to sign the funding agreement and administer the funding on behalf of the City; and providing an

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  • effective date.

    Nominations

    Burnt Store Isles Canal Advisory Committee

    Sarasota County Tuesday & Wednesday the 15th &16th @ 9:00am Tuesday To authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to approve a purchase from SAFE Boats International, LLC, as identified in the General Services Administration Contract No. 47QSWA18D005J, for a safety boat and trailer, in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00. Wednesday No issues City of North Port No Meetings City of Sarasota No Meetings City of Venice No Meetings

    Town of Longboat Key No Meetings Manatee County Monday the 15th @ 9:00am West Coast Inland Navigation District Subrecipient Agreement Template WCIND Agreement Final Version Summers 1-9-19_ACN.pdf City of Anna Maria No Meetings City of Bradenton Beach Web site is down will check back next week City of Bradenton No Meetings City of Holmes Beach No Meetings City of Palmetto No Meetings Hillsborough County No Meetings

    http://novuspublic.ci.punta-gorda.fl.us/CoverSheet.aspx?ItemID=15962&MeetingID=1793http://novuspublic.ci.punta-gorda.fl.us/CoverSheet.aspx?ItemID=15962&MeetingID=1793http://novuspublic.ci.punta-gorda.fl.us/CoverSheet.aspx?ItemID=15986&MeetingID=1793https://www.mymanatee.org/published/January%2015,%202019%20-%20Regular%20Meeting%20on%20Tuesday,%20January%2015,%202019/3D625CC3-C78F-442F-ACBE-71106E59A36A-0675229F-750F-4F00-BF2C-40854231E62D.htmhttps://www.mymanatee.org/published/January%2015,%202019%20-%20Regular%20Meeting%20on%20Tuesday,%20January%2015,%202019/E9F300FF-C188-4266-8168-BA9F1AFA5854.pdf

  • City of Tampa Thursday the 17th @ 5:30pm No issues Pinellas County No Meetings Town of Belleair Tuesday the 15th @ 6:00pm No issues City of Belleair Beach No Meetings City of Belleair Bluffs Monday the 14th @ 6:00pm No issues City of Clearwater No Meetings City of Gulfport No Meetings City of Indian Rocks Beach No Meetings Town of Indian Shores Tuesday the 8th @ 5:00pm (Last Week) No issues City of Largo Tuesday the 15th @ 4:00pm No issues City of Madeira Beach Tuesday the 8th @ 6:00pm (Last Week) Ordinance 2018-18, Amending Article V. Marine Structures, Division 3. Docks, Sec. 14-213. Location on Boca Ciega Bay and John's Pass east of John's Pass Bridge - Construction specifications generally, establishing standards for the height of new or replacement seawalls – 2nd Reading & Public Hearing https://madeirabeachfl.civicweb.net/document/7347/Memo-Ord2018-18,%20Seawalls%20Final.pdf?handle=C1D9E26E933047B7B8B3094368C7272A Town of Redington Beach Wednesday the 16th @ 6:30pm

    https://madeirabeachfl.civicweb.net/document/7347/Memo-Ord2018-18,%20Seawalls%20Final.pdf?handle=C1D9E26E933047B7B8B3094368C7272Ahttps://madeirabeachfl.civicweb.net/document/7347/Memo-Ord2018-18,%20Seawalls%20Final.pdf?handle=C1D9E26E933047B7B8B3094368C7272Ahttps://madeirabeachfl.civicweb.net/document/7347/Memo-Ord2018-18,%20Seawalls%20Final.pdf?handle=C1D9E26E933047B7B8B3094368C7272A

  • Final Reading of Ordinance 2018-02: An Ordinance of the Town of Redington Beach, Pinellas County, Florida, Amending the Town Code of Ordinances, Chapter 5–Boats, Docks, and Waterways, Article III.– Bulkheads, Docks, Etc., in Boca Ciega Bay, Section 5-57– Specifications for Docks; Providing for Severability and Establishing an Effective Date. Town of North Redington Beach Thursday the 10th @ 6:00pm (Last Week) No issues Town of Redington Shores No Meetings City of Oldsmar Tuesday the 15th @ 7:00pm No issues City of Safety Harbor No Meetings City of Seminole No Meetings City of South Pasadena No Meetings City of St. Pete Beach No Meetings City of St. Petersburg Thursday the 17th @ 3:00pm No issues City of Tarpon Springs No Meetings City of Treasure Island Tuesday the 15th @ 6:00pm No issues Pasco County No Meetings City of New Port Richey Tuesday the 15th @ 7:00pm

    Bid Award - 2017 Seawall Repair Project Phase I & II

    City of Port Richey No Meetings

    https://newportrichey.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/CoverSheet.aspx?ItemID=2064&MeetingID=313

  • Hernando County Tuesday the 15th @ 9:00am Budget Amendment Realigning Funds From Parks Impact Fees for Feasibility Analysis of Property Located at Hernando Beach Boat Ramp for Additional Boat Trailer Parking Southwest Florida Water Management District No Meetings South Florida Water Management District No Meetings WCIND No Meetings