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Pinellas-Anclote River Basin

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April 2010

Table of ContentsBasinBookReport-FY2010 v2.3 Production March 23.rpt.......................................................................................................................... 1

Z010 - Boards & Executive Services - Pinellas-Anclote River Basin................................................................................ 1

Z030 - Planning - Pinellas-Anclote River Basin................................................................................................................. 2

Z050 - Information Resources - Pinellas-Anclote River Basin.......................................................................................... 3

Z060 - Communications - Pinellas-Anclote River Basin.................................................................................................... 4

Z074 - Risk Management - Pinellas-Anclote River Basin.................................................................................................. 5

Z090 - Community Affairs - Pinellas-Anclote River Basin................................................................................................. 6

Z300 - Resource Data and Restoration Department - Pinellas-Anclote River Basin........................................................ 7

Z500 - Resource Projects - Pinellas-Anclote River Basin................................................................................................. 8

Z600 - Operations - Pinellas-Anclote River Basin............................................................................................................. 9

Z700 - Land Resources - Pinellas-Anclote River Basin.................................................................................................... 10

Z910 - Commissions - Pinellas-Anclote River Basin......................................................................................................... 11

Z930 - Contingencies - Pinellas-Anclote River Basin........................................................................................................ 12

S003 - Brooker Creek Headwaters and Brooker Creek Preserve.................................................................................... 13

S009 - Starkey Wilderness Preserve................................................................................................................................ 15

S038 - Sawgrass Lake...................................................................................................................................................... 16

S099 - Save Our Rivers Administration............................................................................................................................. 17

SH09 - Starkey Land Use and Management Plan Update................................................................................................ 18

SI09 - Starkey Trail Expansion.......................................................................................................................................... 19

W020 - SWIM Plan Implementation - Tampa Bay............................................................................................................. 20

W025 - Pinellas County Environmental Fund (PCEF)....................................................................................................... 22

W027 - Tampa Bay Estuary Program............................................................................................................................... 24

W028 - Bay Soundings...................................................................................................................................................... 27

W030 - Tampa Bay Watch Field Trip Program................................................................................................................. 29

W032 - HCC Foundation Field Trip Program.................................................................................................................... 31

W228 - 49th Street Stormwater Retrofit System............................................................................................................... 33

W239 - Old Tampa Bay Water Quality and Drainage Improvements................................................................................ 35

W242 - Clam Bayou Stormwater Treatment and Habitat Restoration............................................................................... 37

W265 - St. Petersburg - Booker Lake Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility............................................................... 40

W267 - Long Bayou/Lake Seminole Bypass Canal Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility.......................................... 42

W271 - Shore Acres Stormwater Vaults............................................................................................................................ 44

W277 - Pinellas Park - Implementation of BMPs Homeland/Sawgrass Watershed.......................................................... 46

W278 - Largo Regional Outfall Modification...................................................................................................................... 48

W279 - Highland Avenue Stormwater Retrofit.................................................................................................................. 50

W280 - Tropic Hills Drainage Improvements..................................................................................................................... 52

W281 - Downtown Drainage Ponds Modification.............................................................................................................. 54

W284 - Mullet Creek Water Quality Improvement............................................................................................................. 56

W286 - North Bayshore Non Point Stormwater Improvements......................................................................................... 58

W312 - Tampa Bay Habitat Restoration............................................................................................................................ 59

W316 - Cockroach Bay (Phases C-D-E-F)........................................................................................................................ 61

W329 - Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve Habitat Restoration..................................................................................... 64

W331 - Biennial Seagrass Mapping of Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Charlotte Harbor...................................................... 66

W334 - LARGO HABITAT RESTORATION...................................................................................................................... 69

W335 - Feather Sound Tidal Wetland Restoration Project............................................................................................... 71

W338 - Old Tampa Bay Assessment and Action Plan...................................................................................................... 73

W363 - Ft. DeSoto Ecological Enhancement/Recirculation Phase 2................................................................................ 75

W390 - Joes Creek Storm Treat. & Wetlands Rest........................................................................................................... 77

W391 - Pinellas County Eagle Lake Park Stormwater Treatment and Wetland Restoration............................................ 80

W726 - SWIM Plan Implementation - Lake Tarpon........................................................................................................... 82

W734 - Lake Tarpon Area Water Quality 63..................................................................................................................... 84

W735 - Lake Tarpon Water Quality Area 23..................................................................................................................... 87

W736 - Lake Tarpon Water Quality Area 6....................................................................................................................... 89

B085 - Sawgrass Lake Restoration................................................................................................................................... 92

B131 - Hotel/Motel/Restaurant Water Conservation Program (Water CHAMP/PRO)....................................................... 94

B246 - Water Conservation/FYN Regional Builder/Developer Specialist.......................................................................... 97

B249 - Lake Tarpon Outfall Canal Restoration Project..................................................................................................... 100

B277 - Florida Water Star.................................................................................................................................................. 102

B312 - Pasco - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models............................................................................... 105

B313 - Pinellas - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models............................................................................. 107

B620 - Mapping and GIS................................................................................................................................................... 109

B630 - Field Operations 016............................................................................................................................................. 111

B670 - Structure Operations 016....................................................................................................................................... 113

B729 - FYN Pinellas County.............................................................................................................................................. 115

B731 - FYN Pasco County................................................................................................................................................ 117

B737 - FYN HOA Outreach Pinellas................................................................................................................................. 120

G004 - Aquatic Plant Management - Pinellas-Anclote River Basin................................................................................... 122

P106 - Lake Maggiore Restoration.................................................................................................................................... 123

P259 - Youth Water Resources Education........................................................................................................................ 125

P268 - Public Education.................................................................................................................................................... 128

H012 - Largo/Clearwater/Pasco-ASR/Interconnect (includes H012-A Largo and H012-B Clearwater)............................ 132

H030 - West Pasco Infrastructure Improvement - Starkey/North Pasco Wellfields........................................................... 134

H041 - Pasco County Southeast Regional Reclaimed Water Loop.................................................................................. 136

H055 - Pasco County State Road 52 East/West Regional Reclaimed Water Interconnect.............................................. 139

H056 - Pasco County Wet-Weather Reclaimed Water Reservoir - Boyette...................................................................... 141

H065 - Tampa Bay Water's System Configuration II Project............................................................................................. 144

H067 - Pasco County Design & Construction of Shady Hills WWTF/SR-52 Regional Reclaimed Water Interconnect.... 147

H075 - Pasco - Imp. BMPs in Anclote River Watershed South Pasco Wellfield Storage Modification............................. 150

H082 - Surface Water Enhancement and Recharge Study Project.................................................................................. 152

H092 - Pasco County Reclaimed Water Natural Systems Treatment and Restoration.................................................... 154

H100 - Water Supply and Resource Development Reserve - Pinellas-Anclote River Basin............................................. 156

K150 - St. Joseph Sound Biennial GIS Mapping of Seagrass.......................................................................................... 157

K394 - Clearwater - Imp. BMPs Stevensons Creek Watershed Lake Bellevue................................................................ 159

K659 - Cross Bayou Canal Watershed Management Plan Diagnostic............................................................................. 161

K696 - Pinellas Water Conservation Education Project.................................................................................................... 163

K847 - St. Petersburg Northwest and Southwest Reclaimed Storage Tanks, Pumps, and Telemetry............................. 165

L051 - Tarpon Springs Reclaimed Water Storage Facility................................................................................................ 167

L054 - Clearwater - Imp. BMPs Alligator Creek Watershed Channel A............................................................................ 169

L066 - Pinellas - WMPlan Brooker Creek Watershed....................................................................................................... 171

L068 - Pinellas - WMPlan Roosevelt Creek Watershed.................................................................................................... 174

L111 - Suncoast Earth Force Teacher Training................................................................................................................ 177

L254 - Clearwater Morningside Area Reclaimed Water Transmission and Distribution.................................................... 179

L261 - Implementation of BMPs in the Alligator Creek Watershed - Channel "B" Area III................................................ 181

L378 - Pinellas - Imp. BMPs Bee Branch Watershed........................................................................................................ 183

L379 - Bear Creek Channel Improvements....................................................................................................................... 185

L380 - Pinellas - Imp. BMPs Curlew Creek Watershed Republic to Belcher.................................................................... 187

L385 - Pop Stansell Storm Treat & Habitat Rest............................................................................................................... 189

L398 - St. Petersburg - Imp. BMPs Lake Coronado and Vicinity...................................................................................... 192

L400 - Redington Shores - Imp. BMPs Redington Shores Phases II, III & IV................................................................... 194

L401 - Hammock Park - Natural Systems Restoration...................................................................................................... 196

L405 - (Withdrawn) Safety Harbor - Imp. BMPs Bishop Creek at Rainbow Farms........................................................... 198

L429 - Pasco - Imp. BMPs Duck Slough Watershed......................................................................................................... 200

L552 - Clearwater - Imp. BMPs Alligator Creek Watershed Channel F............................................................................ 202

L554 - Clearwater - Imp.BMPs Stevensons Creek Watershed Turner Street Connector................................................. 204

L701 - Clearwater - Imp. BMPs Stevensons Creek Watershed Spring Branch................................................................ 206

L703 - Clearwater & Pinellas - Imp. BMPs Allens Creek Watershed Magnolia Ave. and Sandra Dr................................ 208

L706 - Pinellas County Spray Nozzle Replacement Project............................................................................................. 210

L709 - Pinellas WMPlan Starkey Basin............................................................................................................................. 212

L710 - Wall Springs - Water Quality Improvement & Habitat Restoration......................................................................... 215

L715 - Redington Beach - Imp. BMPs Redington Beach Watershed Impr. Areas 3 and 4............................................... 217

L716 - (Withdrawn) Pinellas Park - Imp. BMPs Improvement Area III.............................................................................. 219

L718 - Seminole - WMPlan Seminole............................................................................................................................... 221

L731 - Adopt-A-Pond Pasco.............................................................................................................................................. 223

L733 - Pasco - WMPlan Anclote River Watershed South Pasco Wellfield Storage Modification...................................... 225

L735 - Pasco - WMPlan Anclote River Watershed SR 54 Stormwater Diversion............................................................. 227

L738 - Pasco - WMPlan Pithlachascotee-Anclote Watershed Conservation Effort........................................................... 229

L748 - St. Petersburg - Imp. BMPs 30th Avenue North and Vicinity................................................................................. 231

L750 - St. Petersburg - Imp. BMPs Jungle Lake to Boca Ciega Bay................................................................................ 233

L751 - St. Petersburg - Imp. BMPs 22nd Street South and Vicinity.................................................................................. 235

L772 - Pinellas County Alternative Source Rebate Program............................................................................................ 237

L782 - Pinellas - WMPlan Lake Tarpon Basin................................................................................................................... 239

L804 - Pinellas County North Reclaimed Water System Telemetry Control..................................................................... 241

L805 - Pinellas County Alternate Source Rebate Program Phase II................................................................................. 243

L821 - Oldsmar Reclaimed Water Distribution System and Telemetry Project................................................................. 245

L827 - Kenneth City - Imp. BMPs Kenneth City................................................................................................................ 247

L838 - St. Petersburg - Imp. BMPs Childs Park, 44th Street South & Vicinity.................................................................. 249

L842 - Pasco - WMPlan Lower Coastal Watershed.......................................................................................................... 251

L843 - Pasco County ULV Toilet Rebate Program............................................................................................................ 253

L876 - Pinellas County Ultra Low Flow Toilet Rebate Program........................................................................................ 255

L926 - Belleair Bluffs - Imp. BMPs Belleair Bluffs - Basins MR-1, 2 & 3........................................................................... 257

L942 - St. Petersburg Sensible Sprinkling Program.......................................................................................................... 259

L943 - St. Petersburg Toilet Replacement Program, Phase 10........................................................................................ 261

N025 - Pasco County Plat Incorporation into GIS............................................................................................................. 263

N034 - Northwest Pinellas Resource Protection Plan....................................................................................................... 266

N037 - Lake SueMar Water Quality Enhancement Project............................................................................................... 268

N040 - St. Petersburg - Imp BMPs at Terminal Drive South, Emerson Avenue South and Vicinity.................................. 270

N041 - Oldsmar Alternative Water Supply........................................................................................................................ 272

N044 - LID Imp Pilot to Improve SW Quality..................................................................................................................... 274

N045 - Bayview Drive Shoreline Restoration.................................................................................................................... 276

N114 - Pasco County ULV Toilet Rebate Program - Phase II........................................................................................... 278

N121 - Pinellas County Low Flow Toilet Rebate Program................................................................................................ 280

N124 - Pasco - Imp. BMPs Anclote River Watershed SR54 Improvement Area.............................................................. 282

N125 - Pasco - Imp. BMPs in the Pithlachascotee-Anclote River Watershed Conservation Effort................................... 284

N144 - Clearwater - WMP for Stevenson Creek............................................................................................................... 286

N160 - St. Petersburg Sensible Sprinkling Program (Phase 4)......................................................................................... 288

N163 - Treasure Island - Imp BMPs at Treasure Island.................................................................................................... 290

N191 - Lake Seminole Dredging Design and Permitting (Phase I)................................................................................... 292

N193 - Dunedin Ridge Subdivision Retrofit Project........................................................................................................... 294

N209 - Dunedin Isles Stormwater Improvement Project................................................................................................... 296

N210 - Lake Sperry Filter System..................................................................................................................................... 298

N211 - Cedar Creek Stormwater Filter Systems............................................................................................................... 300

N212 - Oldsmar Reclaimed Water ASR Phase IIB........................................................................................................... 302

N232 - Pasco County ULV Toilet Rebate Program - Phase 3........................................................................................... 304

N239 - St. Petersburg Toilet Replacement Program......................................................................................................... 306

P784 - St. Petersburg Toilet Replacement Program......................................................................................................... 308

L695 - Clearwater Skycrest Reclaimed Water Project...................................................................................................... 310

L810 - Clearwater Chautauqua/Coachman Ridge Reclaimed Water Project.................................................................... 312

L825 - City of Tarpon Springs Alternative Water Supply Project....................................................................................... 314

N095 - Clearwater Glen Oaks/Palmetto Reclaimed Water Distribution Project................................................................ 317

N169 - Clearwater Harbor Reclaimed Water Project........................................................................................................ 319

N176 - City of Clearwater Brackish Facility at Water Treatment Plant #2......................................................................... 321

K422 - Lake Tarpon ASR Test Well Program - Phase IV.................................................................................................. 323

K682 - South Pinellas County Reclaimed Water ASR...................................................................................................... 326

L803 - Pinellas County Water Quality Management Plan................................................................................................. 329

N014 - The Florida Aquarium Watershed Education Initiative.......................................................................................... 331

N097 - Clearwater - WMPlan Alligator Creek Watershed (Phase 1)................................................................................. 333

N179 - City of Clearwater Groundwater Replenishment Project....................................................................................... 335

N241 - Dunedin Imp of BMPs Spring Branch.................................................................................................................... 337

N243 - Pasco County - Odessa High Service Pump Expansion....................................................................................... 338

N245 - Water Conservation Program................................................................................................................................ 340

N247 - Dunedin - Implementation of BMPs Lake Paloma................................................................................................. 342

N267 - Pasco County Topographic Mapping.................................................................................................................... 344

N289 - Allen's Creek Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan................................................................................ 346

N292 - Implementation of BMP's Orangewood Outfall...................................................................................................... 348

N326 - Pinellas County Ultra Low Flow Toilet Rebate Program........................................................................................ 350

N330 - St. Petersburg Toilet Replacement Program (Phase 12)...................................................................................... 352

P902 - Lake Seminole Watershed Stormwater Pollution Reduction Project..................................................................... 354

N038 - Pier Aquarium Water Education Projects.............................................................................................................. 356

N213 - St. Petersburg - Imp BMPs at Jungle Lake Northeast Watershed........................................................................ 358

N214 - St. Petersburg - Imp BMPs at Golf Creek, 13th Ave. N. & Vicinity........................................................................ 360

N250 - McKay Creek Tributary Stormwater Retrofit.......................................................................................................... 362

N252 - Indian Rocks Beach - Implementation of BMPs at Harbor Drive N and S............................................................. 364

N254 - St. Petersburg - Implementation of BMPs at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street North Part 2................................ 366

N257 - Pinellas County - Implementation of BMPs in the Joe's Creek Watershed along 58th Avenue (Lealman)........... 368

N258 - Tarpon Springs Reclaimed Water Master Plan..................................................................................................... 370

N270 - Clearwater - Implementation of BMPs in the Coastal Zone 1 Watershed at Jeffords Street................................. 371

N305 - Pinellas County - Implementation of BMPs in the Coastal Zone 5 Watershed at Commodore Drive................... 373

N312 - Treasure Island - Implementation of BMPs at Basins 1, 5, 6 & 7.......................................................................... 375

N319 - City of Belleair Bluffs - Implementation of BMPs at Basin IRR-2/SD-2................................................................. 377

N320 - PPWMD - Implementation of BMPs in Channel 4................................................................................................. 379

N323 - Alternate Water Source Rebate and Conservation Program................................................................................. 381

N027 - Crystal Springs Field Trip Program Pasco County................................................................................................ 383

N036 - Pinellas Trail Natural Area Habitat Restoration..................................................................................................... 385

N096 - Myrtle Ave/Seminole St NE Outfall Improvements................................................................................................ 387

N268 - Watershed Education Classroom.......................................................................................................................... 388

N274 - City of Largo Low Impact Residential Roadway Demonstration............................................................................ 390

N285 - Estimating Pollutant Loads and Yields for Selected Drainage Basins In Pinellas County..................................... 392

N309 - St. Petersburg Line Flushing Project..................................................................................................................... 394

N246 - Operations - Drainage Maintenance and Repair................................................................................................... 395

N295 - Pasco County - Residential Reuse Metering Retrofit - Phase 3............................................................................ 397

M112 - FEMA Pasco County Mapping Activity Statement 2............................................................................................. 399

M118 - FEMA Map Modernization Management Support................................................................................................. 402

Z010

Boards & Executive Services - Pinellas-Anclote 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 - Pinellas-Anclote River Basin





N/ACooperator(s)

Project Manager MICKEL, JASON

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.

Status As Of: April 25, 2007



Z050

Information Resources - Pinellas-Anclote 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 - Pinellas-Anclote River Basin





Cooperator(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 - Pinellas-Anclote River Basin


AORs Strategic InitiativesManagement Services Management Services

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

River, Peace River

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager PETRUCCELLI, LUCY

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

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

structures with their corresponding insured values include: S-551 - $3,567,000, Saw Grass Lake -$522,000 and Lake

Tarpon Sink - $676,000. The total insured value is $4,785,000. Governing Board Policy 120-1, directs that a Risk

Management function be maintained to protect the assets of the District using an appropriate market based financing

measure of a blend of self-insurance, insurance or transfer of risk. Budgeting a known minimal expenditure annually

for insurance premiums has been more cost effective for the individual basins than establishing permanent reserves

equal to the value of an individual structure or maximum probable loss should any structure be damaged or destroyed.

Property coverage is currently provided in layers through several property insurance carriers. The current deductible is

set at $5,000 on all losses except flood and wind.

Status As Of: November 23, 2009

Property insurance renewal rates for period 10/01/2009-09/30/2010 were .35/$100 of insured value. All funds for FY2010

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 - Pinellas-Anclote River Basin





Cooperator(s)

Project Manager RATHKE, DAVID

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

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

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

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

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

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




Z300

Resource Data and Restoration Department - Pinellas-Anclote River

BasinProject Type On-Going Activities




Cooperator(s)

Project Manager DEHAVEN, ERIC

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Resource Data and Restoration Department is involved in the collection, management, and analysis of water

resource data and the development and implementation of restoration projects to improve resource conditions. The

Department includes five sections comprised of professional and technical staff with oversight from an administrative

section. The FARMS Section is involved in the implementation of innovative agricultural water conservation and

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

Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA). The Water Quality Monitoring Program (Section) performs water quality

sampling and analysis for a number of long-term ground and surface-water monitoring efforts, as well as specific,

short-term projects that investigate water quality issues. The Geohydrologic Data Section supports the Regional

Observation Monitor Well Program (ROMP) and the Quality of Water Improvement Program (QWIP), which provide

hydrogeologic data and well construction services. The Chemistry Laboratory Section conducts the water quality

analysis for District-related projects (Cooperative Funding and initiatives) and programs (regulation). Finally, the

Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Section is responsible for implementing the SWIM legislation

which requires that the water management districts prepare and maintain a priority list of water bodies requiring

management action for restoration or preservation; write management plans consistent with the rules established by

the Department of Environmental Protection; and implement the plans.




Z500

Resource Projects - Pinellas-Anclote River Basin





N/ACooperator(s)

Project Manager HAMMOND, MARK

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

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

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

Hydrologic Evaluation, and Water Supply and Resource Development sections. The District's goal for water supply is

to ensure an adequate supply of the water resource to provide for all existing and future reasonable and beneficial

uses while protecting and maintaining water resources and related natural systems. The Department's efforts involve

activities associated with the regional water supply planning, alternative water supplies, conservation, and reclaimed

water strategic initiatives. The District's goal for flood protection is to minimize flood damage to protect people,

property, infrastructure and investment. The Department's efforts primarily involve activities associated with the

floodplain management strategic initiative and support for the flood and emergency response initiative. The District's

goal for natural systems is to preserve, protect, and restore natural systems in order to support their natural hydrologic

and ecologic functions. The Department's efforts involve minimum flows and levels and wetland system restoration.

The District's goal for water quality is to protect and improve water quality to sustain the environment, economy and

quality of life. The Department's efforts involve diagnostic, monitoring and implementing water quality improvement

projects. The funds budgeted here are for coordinating the Water Supply and Resource Development Program, Water

Resource Assessment Projects, Minimum Flows and Levels Program, Watershed Management Program, FEMA Map

Modernization, and Cooperative Funding Programs, as-requested attendance at citizen meetings, and those

unforeseen basin analyses which occur during the year. The Department works on ongoing projects and reviews,

evaluates, and ranks each Fiscal Year's Cooperative Funding projects related to water supply, water quality, natural

systems, and flood protection. Staff makes recommendations regarding these projects, and other items proposed in

each year's budget. Staff also works to address any budget issues identified at Basin Board meetings. The funds

budgeted here are for staff time related to coordinating those activities that do not relate to specific budgeted projects.

These include the staff time of the Director, managers and several staff.




Z600

Operations - Pinellas-Anclote 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 - Pinellas-Anclote River Basin





Cooperator(s)

Project Manager SUTTON, ERIC

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

Status Ongoing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(utilities and maintenance) and structural flood control projects.




Z910

Commissions - Pinellas-Anclote 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.


During the five months ended February 28, 2010, $471,030 was remitted in commissions to Property Appraisers and Tax

Collectors and $7,172 was returned to the Basin in excess fees. Property Appraiser and Tax Collector commissions are

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

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

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


Z930

Contingencies - Pinellas-Anclote 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.


S003

Brooker Creek Headwaters and Brooker Creek Preserve

Project Type SOR

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

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

Hillsborough County, Pinellas CountyCooperator(s)

Project Manager MILLER, WILL

KRUK, COLLEEN, BARNWELL, MARYTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Brooker Creek Headwaters, located in Hillsborough County, remains as islands of undeveloped natural and rural

lands in the changing landscape of northwest Hillsborough County. The lands include several extensive and

interconnected cypress swamps, which form the headwaters of Brooker Creek. These headwater swamps are an

important water resource feature on their own, as well as for their contribution to downstream elements of the creek.

Lands within the Brooker Creek project in Hillsborough County are managed by Hillsborough County. The County has

developed and made available several miles of unimproved interior roads that are open to hikers. The dominant

habitats within the Brooker Creek Preserve, located in Pinellas County, include cypress and mixed hardwood swamps

along portions of Brooker Creek. As part of the area's natural drainage system, Brooker Creek is an important water

resource feature. Local low-lying areas are drained by the creek's system of sloughs and swamps. Floodplain

vegetation offers treatment of runoff prior to discharging into Lake Tarpon. Lands within the Brooker Creek project in

Pinellas County are managed by Pinellas County. Recreational improvements/amenities available on the tract include

10 miles equestrian trails, 8.5 miles of hiking trails and a 1.75-mile interpretive foot trail. Land management activities

primarily consist of coordination with the lead land managers.

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

Northwest Hillsborough Basin: The FY2009 and FY2010 budgets consist of reimbursement to Hillsborough County for

50% of project management costs and salaries for contract management. Pinellas-Anclote River Basin: Funds in the

FY2009 and FY2010 budgets are for District staff time for contract monitoring and working with Pinellas County as

necessary for lands within the Brooker Creek Preserve. Pinellas County funds all resource management and public

access responsibilities in the project and does not receive reimbursement from the District. District costs for these

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

District Budgeted - Outside Revenue

(SOR)

013 Hillsborough River Basin 22,302 2,330

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 0 0

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 19,810 1,579

Project Funds Not Budgeted by the

District

Hillsborough County 0 0

Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY


S003

Brooker Creek Headwaters and Brooker Creek Preserve

Status As Of: February 17, 2010

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

access to study ticks for one year.


S009

Starkey Wilderness Preserve

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) Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager LOVE, KEVIN

NELSON, BRIAN, HAGBERG, JEFFREY, MILLER, WILL, KRUK, COLLEEN, REED, CHRIS,

VANGELDER, WILL

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionLocated in Pasco County, lands within the Starkey Wilderness Preserve are a combination of pine flatwoods, sandpine

scrub, oak forests, scattered marshes and cypress swamps. The project lands are a part of the contributing watershed

of the Anclote River. The Starkey Wellfield and part of the J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park are located within the project

limits. Recreation at the Starkey Wilderness Park is managed by Pasco County, while the District manages recreation

on the Serenova and Anclote Ranch tracts. Recreational activities/ amenities available at Starkey Wilderness Park

include 5 miles of paved bicycle trails, 9 miles of equestrian trails and 27 miles of hiking/backpacking trails, cabin

rental, primitive camping, horse corral, picnic pavilions, self-guided educational nature trail and restrooms. Land

management activities include prescribed burning, natural systems restoration, wildlife monitoring, exotic species

control, land security, recreational development/ management and mowing.




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, 484 acres of firelane

maintenance, 40 acres of hydro-ax restoration, 189 acres of road mowing, two culverts, and 30 days of prescribed

burning; and contractual services for maintaining vault toilet, 79 acres of recreational mowing and 924 hours of

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


(SOR)

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 0 0

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 178,807 176,058


Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY


Land Resources staff conducted seven prescribed burns totaling 1062 acres. Staff also coordinated a resource

management hog hunt allowing opportunities for 125 hunters and 146 assistants; 33 hogs were removed. Aquatic Plant

Management staff treated infestions of airpotato, cogongrass and coral ardisa infesting eight acres and selectively

treated unwanted oaks and sand pines on 52 acres of scrub habitat.


S038

Sawgrass Lake

Project Type SOR


Basin(s) Pinellas-Anclote River

Cooperator(s)


KRUK, COLLEEN, LOVE, KEVIN, BARNWELL, MARYTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionAcquisition of the Sawgrass Lake project began in the 1970s to provide flood protection to the City of Pinellas Park. A

water control structure was built to facilitate drainage canal improvements and to maintain desirable water level

fluctuations in Sawgrass Lake and the surrounding swamp. The lake and swamp system provide natural water

treatment to enhance the quality of water draining to Tampa Bay. In 1976, the District, Pinellas County and the Pinellas

County School Board cooperatively agreed to establish a county park and an environmental education center on the

site. The property is managed by Pinellas County and Pinellas County School Board. Pinellas County has developed a

wide array of recreational amenities on the property including: restrooms, potable water, elevated boardwalks, hiking

trail, nature center, outdoor interpretive displays; and they offer interpretive tours by reservation. The School Board has

established an environmental education program that serves area students from kindergarten through fifth grade.




Costs

The FY2010 budget consists of salaries for monitoring the contract with the County and School Board for

management of the lands. Costs for these activities are reimbursable through the state's Water Management Lands

Trust Fund.


(SOR)

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 767 757

Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY

Status As Of: January 28, 2010

Land use staff continues to work with SWIM on the dredge project by finalizing necessary easements to be issued to City

of St. Petersburg.


S099

Save Our Rivers Administration

Project Type SOR


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

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

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager SUTTON, ERIC

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

Status Ongoing

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

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

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

rental.




Costs

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

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

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

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

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

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


(SOR)

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,251,331 937,997

011 Alafia River Basin 4,483 7,549

013 Hillsborough River Basin 9,483 12,549

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 9,483 15,641


019 Withlacoochee River Basin 9,483 7,932

020 Peace River Basin 7,683 7,549

021 Manasota Basin 7,683 7,549

Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY


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

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

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

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

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

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

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


SH09

Starkey Land Use and Management Plan Update

Project Type SOR

AORs Strategic InitiativesNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration


Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Completed

DescriptionThis land use and management plan for the Starkey Property was completed and approved by the Board in

September 1990. When the plan was written the District owned 8,000 acres. The District has purchased or received

title to 19,266 acres in fee simple in the project. An update of the management plan is required to address all of the

ownership and current land use and management objectives of the property. The update for this plan was proposed

for an outsource contract in budget year 2004. In budget year 2004 $30,000 was budgeted for the update to be offered

to qualified consultants through a request for quote. Qualified consultants were invited to submit proposals for the

updated plan. It was required that the updated plan comply with applicable statutory mandates, be consistent with

established District policies and procedures, and conform with generally accepted principals and objectives of natural

area management. The plan must also address: 1) long-range strategies for the protection of site-specific water

management values and benefits; 2) the implementation and management of appropriate resource-based recreational

usage by the public 3) the management and preservation of sensitive, on-site natural resources; 4) habitat restoration

needs and strategies for disturbed or altered natural systems; and 5) suitability of the property to support

environmentally compatible silviculture, grazing of livestock, or other revenue-generating "multiple uses". Following

completion of a draft plan and presentation at a public workshop, the Consultant and Project Manager will jointly

present the plan to the Hillsborough River Basin Board for review, and to the Governing Board for final review and

approval.


(SOR)

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 1,339 0

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 2,760 0

Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY

Status As Of: September 10, 2005

The management plan update was approved by the Governing Board in June 2005.


SI09

Starkey Trail Expansion

Project Type SOR

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


Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThe District acquired the Starkey parcel in 2000. The District is responsible for management and the land is currently

open for recreation and contains basic amenities. The District had entered into an agreement with Pasco County for

management of approximately 800 acres known as the Starkey Park. Trail expansion would provide an access point

to connect residential development to the south of property and connect to existing trail network.


(SOR)

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 150,000 0

Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY

Status As Of:


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SWIM Plan Implementation - Tampa Bay

Project Type SWIM

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

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

Tampa Bay Estuary ProgramCooperator(s)

Project Manager KAUFMAN, KRIS

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project provides for the implementation, periodic review, and update of the Tampa Bay Surface Water

Improvement and Management (SWIM) Plan. The plan was originally prepared in 1988 and updated in 1992 and

1999. Development and update of the SWIM plan is completed in coordination with involved stakeholders and

governmental agencies and includes: an assessment of implementation progress, development of new projects

(rationale and justification), and determination of pertinent Pollutant Load Reduction Goals (PLRG). Additionally, this

project provides for the implementation of projects identified in the Tampa Bay SWIM Plan; including water quality

assessments necessary for SWIM plan implementation, periodic Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) Technical

Advisory Committee meetings, contract development, invoicing, project presentations, site visits and other relevant

tasks.

BenefitsA SWIM Plan must be developed and approved before state SWIM funds can be spent on restoration, protection or

management activities.

Costs

The FY2010 ongoing costs for the Tampa Bay SWIM Plan Implementation are funded 25 percent from the

Pinellas-Anclote River, 25 percent from the Manasota, 25 percent from the Hillsborough River, and 25 percent from

the Alafia River Basin Boards. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.

Additional Information

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. Tampa Bay was identified by the Legislature in the SWIM Act as the highest priority on the

District's SWIM priority list. 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.


W020

SWIM Plan Implementation - Tampa Bay

District Budgeted - Ad Valorem Based

Revenue

011 Alafia River Basin 119,733 0 74,687 21,518 23,528

013 Hillsborough River Basin 121,002 0 74,686 22,350 23,966

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 74,686 0 74,686 0 0

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 121,174 0 76,128 21,518 23,528

021 Manasota Basin 120,220 0 75,504 21,518 23,198


State Trust Funds (SWIM) 218,160 0 218,160 0 0

State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 236,306 0 236,306 0 0

WMLTF (SWIM) - Prior Year Funds 44,220 0 0 0 44,220

$1,055,501 Total:

Prior

Funding Funding Funding

2010 FY 2011 FY Future

FundingTotal

Funding

Critical Project Milestones ActualProjected Amended

1. Critical Project MilestonesTampa Bay SWIM Plan Update 2/8/99 2/8/99

Next Update of SWIM Plan 12/31/06 12/31/07

2. Critical Project MilestonesUSF Stable Isotope Analysis Purchase Order Opened 8/25/05 8/25/05

Coordination Meeting for Isotopic Investigation of OTB Pollutants 4/15/07 4/15/07

Expiration of Purchase Order 12/31/07 12/31/07

3. Critical Project MilestonesDesign and implementation of Tampa Bay Shallow Water Sampling 1/31/08 2/29/08 2/25/08

3. Critical Project MilestonesCompletion of first year of Tampa Bay Shallow Water Sampling 12/31/08 12/31/08

Completion of second year of Tampa Bay Shallow Water Sampling 12/31/09 12/31/09


Coordination and implementation of the Tampa Bay Shallow Water Quality Evaluation is complete. The final monthly

sampling event was held December 2009. The data is currently being reivewed for QA/QC purposes and will be made

available for analysis. Evaluations of TBEP's existing monitoring programs and discussions of other cooperative

implementation opportunities will continue to be reviewed through participation in the TAC and subcommittee meetings.


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Pinellas County Environmental Fund (PCEF)

Project Type SWIM



Pinellas Co. Department of Environmental Mgt.Cooperator(s)

Project Manager GARCIA, LIZANNE

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is in response to a FY2010 cooperative funding request from Pinellas County to support the Pinellas

County Environmental Fund (PCEF) which is a charter program of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF),

a 501.3(c) non-profit organization created by Congress. The PCEF is partnership between the Pinellas County Board

of County Commissioners, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the NFWF. PCEF

provides funding through a competitive application process for projects that will protect, restore, or enhance the natural

resources of Tampa Bay as outlined in the Tampa Bay Estuary Program's (TBEP) Comprehensive Conservation and

Management Plan (CCMP) for Tampa Bay. District funds for this project would be used only for the design, permitting,

and construction of water quality improvement or natural systems restoration projects within the Pinellas-Anclote River

Basin. PCEF has been funded by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners, the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration, and corporate and individual sponsors. Due to budget shortfalls, Pinellas County was not

able to provide a match for this project in FY2010. Subsequently, NFWF has matching funds available from fines

collected as a result of environmental crimes. NFWF administers all grant awards on behalf of PCEF and will be the

lead on this project. District staff will participate in review of project proposals, and only those meeting the District's

criteria would be eligible for District matching funding.

BenefitsThis project is important for meeting management goals of SWIM and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP).

Projects that would receive District funds will restore or enhance habitats and improve water quality. PCEF procedures

for requesting proposals from public and private partners, reviewing and ranking proposals, and entering into

agreements for the selected projects, allow for rapid disbursement of funds to high priority projects. PCEF has been

very successful in leveraging public and private partner funding, and on average, projects are matched 2.4:1.

Costs

The FY2010 budget is $700,000, with NFWF and the District each contributing half of the balance ($350,000). The

District's portion is funded by the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.


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

having recognized that water quality and habitat in surface waters through out the state have degraded or in danger of

being degraded. The Act requires the District maintain a priority list of waterbodies of regional or statewide

significance within their boundaries. The Act listed Tampa Bay as the District's number one priority. Subsequently, in

1990, the United States Environmental Protection Agency identified Tampa Bay as an estuary of Federal Significance

and included it in the National Estuary Program. As a result of this designation, the Tampa Bay National Estuary

Program (TBNEP) was established in 1991 (with the District as a founding partner) to assist the region in developing a

comprehensive plan for the restoration and protection of Tampa Bay. The TBNEP developed the first Comprehensive

Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) for Tampa Bay in 1996 which included measurable goals for restoring

seagrasses and related targets for reducing nitrogen discharges to the bay.


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Pinellas County Environmental Fund (PCEF)


Revenue

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 352,871 0 0 2,871 350,000


District

NFWFPinellas County Environmental

Fund

350,000 0 0 0 350,000

Pinellas County 1,750,000 0 1,750,000 0 0

$2,452,871 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


Originally, the District would have entered into an agreement with Pinellas County to provide funding for this project.

However, due to budget shortfalls, Pinellas County was unable to fund this project in its FY2010 budget which has

resulted in a delay in developing a contract for this project. In the interim, NFWF has found and budgeted funds for the

project and therefore, the District will be entering into an agreement with NFWF. District staff are in the process of

developing a contract with NFWF for this project. The Scope of work will provide details regarding the timeline for

NFWF/PCEF requesting and reviewing proposals and awarding grants to the selected projects.


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Tampa Bay Estuary Program

Project Type SWIM


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



SEACHRIST, JENNETTE, CRAW, VERONICATask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis proposed project provides funding for the Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) as outlined in the Interlocal

Agreement which established the TBEP as a independent special district in 1998. The District participates in three

main areas. First the District's SWIM program, funded by the basin boards and State, carries out the projects that will

address water quality and habitat restoration within the bay. Second, the basin boards and State have contributed

funding to the TBEP since 1990 to carry out the administration and implement projects identified in the TBEP

Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan. And finally, the District provides staff to sit on the technical,

management and policy (Governing Board Member) boards and the Nitrogen Management Consortium of the

program. The District's annual budget includes funding support to the TBEP 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 Tampa Bay Estuary Program creates an opportunity for a cohesive effort between the

District, TBEP and other state and local agencies to implement resource management decisions and restoration

activities. Additionally, this project provides for leveraging funding between the partners.

Costs

The District has provided funding to the TBEP on an annual basis since 1990. The District's annual funding

commitment to the TBEP is $138,335. Prior to FY2011, the District share was split between State SWIM funds (50%)

and the Basin Boards (50%). In FY2011, the District's proposed funding will be funded 100% by the Basin Boards. The

FY2011 proposed funding is split 25 percent ($34583.75) from the Pinellas-Anclote River, 25 percent ($34583.75)

from the Manasota, 25 percent ($34583.75) from the Hillsborough River, and 25 percent ($34583.75) from the Alafia

River Basin Boards. District funds are used to implement projects outlined in the Annual Workplan. District funds

shown in the table include staff salaries.


TBEP Background: In 1987, the Florida Legislature established the Surface Water Improvement and Management

Program (SWIM) Act having recognized that water quality and habitat in surface waters through out the state have

degraded or are in danger of being degraded. The Act requires the District maintain a priority list of waterbodies of

regional or statewide significance within their boundaries. The Act listed Tampa Bay as the District's number one

priority. Subsequently, in 1990, the United States Environmental Protection Agency identified Tampa Bay as an

estuary of Federal Significance and included it in the National Estuary Program. As a result of this designation, the

Tampa Bay National Estuary Program (TBNEP) was established in 1991 (with the District as a founding partner) to

assist the region in developing a comprehensive plan for the restoration and protection of Tampa Bay. The TBNEP

developed the first Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) for Tampa Bay in 1996 which

included measurable goals for restoring seagrasses and related targets for reducing nitrogen discharges to the bay.

The parties unanimously adopted a "hold the line" target on nitrogen discharges that capped the load at a level that

would ensure adequate water clarity and light to sustain seagrass recovery. In August 1996, the NEP's governmental

partners joined with key industries in the Tampa Bay region to create a unique public/private partnership known as the

Tampa Bay Nitrogen Management Consortium (Consortium) for the express purpose of developing a Consortium

Action Plan to meet the "hold the line" target. The original Consortium Action Plan consisted of more than 100 projects

which collectively reduced or precluded nitrogen discharges to the bay by an estimated 134 tons/year between 1995

and 1999. In 1998, local government and agency partners in the TBNEP executed the Tampa Bay Estuary Program

Interlocal Agreement reinforcing their commitment to the NEP and its purpose (at which time the NEP became the

Tampa Bay Estuary Program or TBEP). Parties to the Interlocal Agreement include the U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), the District, Hillsborough, Manatee and

Pinellas counties and the cites of St. Petersburg, Tampa and Clearwater. The Interlocal Agreement requires that

parties provide annual funding to the TBEP, develop an agency action plan and to participate as a member of the

Consortium. Later in 1998, the public and private entities in the Consortium executed the "Resolution of the Nitrogen


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Management Consortium Adopting the 1995-1999 Nitrogen Management Action Plan and Committing to its

Implementation" (1998 Resolution). This resolution was presented to the five Basin Boards that represented Tampa

Bay (Alafia River, Northwest Hillsborough, Hillsborough River, Pinellas-Anclote River, and Manasota) and the

Governing Board at their meetings in June 1998 and the Governing Board approved this resolution and the District's

Action Plan June 23, 1998. Tampa Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Status: In 1998, pursuant to the federal

Clean Water Act, FDEP submitted a TMDL for nitrogen for Tampa Bay to the EPA. The TMDL is based on the annual

average total nitrogen loading to major bay segments estimated by the TBEP. These loadings are seen as the

maximum loadings that can occur and still meet the seagrass restoration goals. EPA approved the submitted TMDL

June 18, 1998. In 1999, the Florida Legislature passed the Florida Watershed Restoration Act which established the

state's TMDL process. This Act allows for stakeholders to show that existing or proposed pollution control programs

will provide "Reasonable Assurance" (RA) that impaired water bodies will meet their designated uses. If FDEP accepts

the documentation for RA, then the water body will not be included on the Verified List for Impaired Waters and will not

require the development ofa TMDL. Subsequently, the TBEP and the Consortium developed and submitted a RA

document to the FDEP in 2002, based on the Consortium Action Plan. The document provided the FDEP with a

complete description of the Tampa Bay Nitrogen Management Strategy. The TBEP also provided FDEP with a copy of

the 1998 Resolution that committed both private and public partners to the projects identified in their action plans. The

FDEP accepted the 2002 RA document submitted by the TBEP and the Consortium as adequate to address nutrient

impairment in Tampa Bay segments, and removed Tampa Bay segments from the State's 303(d) list for 2002-2007.


Revenue





021 Manasota Basin 129,768 0 57,683 35,588 36,497





District

Local Government Partners 1,393,325 0 1,106,660 0 286,665

US EPA 2,602,983 0 1,994,733 0 608,250

$4,869,123 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2010 Annual Workplan Critical Project MilestonesFY2010 Draft Agreement to Management Services 10/1/09 10/27/09

FY2010 Agreement fully executed 11/12/09 1/14/10

FY2010 First 1/2 payment 12/31/09 2/1/10 2/1/10

FY2010 Second 1/2 payment 3/1/10

FY2010 End of Contract 9/30/10


FY2010 Annual Work Plan: The work plan was fully executed on January 14, 2010 and the first installment has been


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processed. TBEP Nitrogen Management Consortium (Consortium): In December 2007, 40+ public and private

participants in the Tampa Bay Nitrogen Management Consortium proactively committed to develop an equitable process

to propose TN load allocations to all sources consistent with the TMDL. The RA Document was completed and the FDEP

approved the technical changes to the document. TN allocations have been assigned to all 189 point and nonpoint

sources within the Tampa Bay watershed. The Consortium understands that the proposed allocations will be

incorporated into NPDES and MS4 permits. Compliance will be calculated annually for point sources and every 5 yrs as

part of the RA Plan updates for non-point sources. The NMC has received declarations of commitment from all members

except Cities of Palmetto and Gulfport (pending), Cities of Tampa and Bradenton (unknown) and City of Lakeland (not

forwarded for signature). At this time it does not appear that the NMC is requiring the District, DEP or Florida Department

of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS) to submit a declaration letter because we don't have allocated loads in the

document. However, the District will be asked to contribute contribute $6,000 for the next RA update, which could be

included in the FY2011 budget. This is consistent with our contribution of $5,000 several years ago to begin the RA

Update process. Numeric Nutrient Criteria: The TBEP and Consortium have requested that USEPA accept and

recognize the Consortium's TN loads as Interim Estuarine Numeric Nutrient Loading Targets in the January 2010 draft

documentation for freshwaters in the Tampa Bay watershed. The estuarine criteria should be out July 2010 (well in

advance of the January 2011 official proposal). For Tampa Bay, the downstream protective load identified by the

SPARROW model is 1,421 tons/yr TN. But the RA Document identified a target load of 3,714 tons/yr TN. The model is

predicting levels more than two times as restrictive as the RA is proposing. The NMC disagrees with the assumption by

EPA that ALL estuaries are impaired and is arguing that the model is overly protective. The NMC recommends a 5 year

assessment period instead of the proposed 3 years. The NMC discussed also submitting formal comments to EPA on

the portions of the rule they agree with. The NMC will be developing formal comments on the rule to be submitted to EPA

during the formal public comment period. That letter will be circulated to members. The NMC would like to track which

members are planning on attending the EPA public workshops and if they are planning on speaking. The next meeting of

the NMC is February 26, 2010.


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Bay Soundings

Project Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply ConservationNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration


Tampa Bay Regional Planning CouncilCooperator(s)

Project Manager HARROUN, AMY

Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) project consists of a full-color, 16-page, quarterly

environmental journal that provides important information on issues affecting Tampa Bay, its watershed and the

natural resources of the Tampa Bay region. The Bay Soundings publication supports the Tampa Bay SWIM plan and

is consistent with the Tampa Bay Estuary Program goals. Through the education efforts of Bay Soundings, residents in

the Tampa Bay area learn about the restoration and preservation of SWIM water bodies. This free publication is

distributed throughout Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough and Manatee counties to government and non-government

agencies, local attractions, private businesses, environmental clubs, schools, libraries, elected officials and sponsors.

District staff sits on the editorial board and provides story ideas featuring District projects that meet the editorial focus

of the publication. Bay Soundings' web site is www.tbsoundings.com.

BenefitsBay Soundings enhances the District's educational outreach efforts on Tampa Bay by helping to increase the readers'

knowledge of local environmental issues. Each edition of this publication features one or more topics pertaining to

District projects or areas of responsibility. SWIM water bodies are often featured in the publication's articles.

Costs

The total cost for the FY2011 project is $45,000 with the District requested to contribute $22,500 (Alafia River $2,250;

Hillsborough River $7,875; Pinellas-Anclote River $7,425; Manasota $4,950). The publication's circulation has

increased from 25,000 to 30,000 copies distributed each issue. In addition the web site is reporting 35,000 hits per

month. The cost benefit for all four copies of an annual subscription is $.75. Adding web site hits brings the cost

to $.04 per impression.


The total cost of the FY2010 project is $45,000 with the District contributing $22,500 (Alafia River $2,250; Hillsborough

River $7,875; Pinellas-Anclote River $7,425; Manasota $4,950). No state SWIM funds were available to be applied to

this project. The publication's circulation of 25,000 copies per printing (four times a year), brings the cost benefit ratio

to $.90 per resident.


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Bay Soundings


Revenue





021 Manasota Basin 19,978 0 10,078 4,950 4,950




District

Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council 22,500 0 0 0 22,500

$159,118 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2008Winter issue 2/20/08 2/20/08

Spring issue 5/20/08 5/20/08

Summer issue 8/20/08 7/29/08

Fall issue 11/20/08 10/17/08

FY2009PO opened 10/1/08 10/20/08

Winter issue 2/20/09 2/5/09

Spring issue 5/20/09 5/18/09

Summer issue 8/20/09 8/20/09

Fall issue 11/20/09 11/20/09

FY2010PO opened 10/1/09 10/1/09

Winter issue 2/20/10 2/20/10

Spring issue 5/20/10

Summer issue 8/20/10

Fall issue 11/20/10


ACTION TO DATE: On time. The District was featured in an article called, "What's up with water?" The article focused

on the current conditions of the water resources in the Tampa Bay region and discussed the status of the C.W. "Bill"

Young Reservoir and answered frequently asked questions about the drought. The article also included information on

the District's Skip A Week campaign. The "Get Outside" campaign was also featured in an article and promoted the

District's Recreation Guide.


W030

Tampa Bay Watch Field Trip Program

Project Type SWIM



Tampa Bay WatchCooperator(s)

Project Manager HULL, MARY MARGARET

Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) project proposes to educate elementary, middle and high

school students about estuarine science and empowers them to act as stewards of the Tampa Bay estuary by

combining classroom curriculum with 300 hands-on field experiences in and around Tampa Bay Watch's Marine

Science Center. Proposed programming includes students and teachers in Hillsborough and Manatee counties as well

as serving schools throughout Pinellas County. In FY2011, the program continues to include the educational field

experiences, classroom presentations, teacher training, coastal plantings, oyster reef enhancement efforts and coastal

cleanups, while adding a pilot comprehensive program evaluation of student learning with no cost increases. The

proposed program evaluation will assess the efficacy of understanding and retention of estuarine science and

environmental literacy as well as awareness and behavioral changes due to exposure and progressive experiences

linked with the programming. Overall efforts will provide restoration of approximately eight acres of coastal and

near-shore habitat, build and install 300 new oyster domes and construct approximately 600 linear feet of new oyster

shell bars. The program's effectiveness is measured with student pre/posttests, journal work and teacher surveys.

BenefitsThis project proposes to implement an environmental education initiative in Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay was identified as

the highest priority on the District's SWIM priority list in 1988. The program's goals are to educate students and

teachers about the importance of estuarine habitats and restoration efforts and to empower them to become lifelong

stewards of Tampa Bay. The cooperator continues to look for ways to innovate the program and implement

improvements. A three year comprehensive pilot study is proposed with three to five participating middle schools to

track students' progression and learning from sixth through eighth grade. With expansion of the programs (in FY2009)

into Hillsborough and Manatee counties and the addition of Bay Grasses in Classes, this project features a more

comprehensive environmental education restoration initiative, reaching a proposed 12,600 students and adults during

FY2011. A 32% gain in student knowledge has been documented through pre/posttest analyses.

Costs

The total proposed costs of the FY2011 program is $307,170, with the District requested to contribute $147,850 (Alafia

River $14,785; Hillsborough River $36,963; Pinellas-Anclote River $88,710; Manasota $7,392). The dollar amount

allocated for each contributing Basin Board is determined by the participating schools within each basin. District funds

will be used for program implementation, 300 field trips, three teacher training workshops, aquatic supplies, equipment

and field guides. The program is projected to reach 12,600 students and adults at a cost to the District of $11.73 per

person, 28% lower than other comparable youth education projects. The cost per participant contact hour is $2.05,

31% lower than the youth education average. The budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project.


The FY2010 total project cost was $307,500, with the District contributing $147,850 (Alafia River $29,570;

Hillsborough River $29,570; Pinellas-Anclote River $73,925; Manasota $14,785). The dollar amount allocated for each

contributing Basin Board is determined by the participating schools within each basin. District funds will be used for

program implementation, 300 field trips, three teacher training workshops, aquatic supplies, and equipment and field

guides. The program is reaching 12,600 students and adults at a cost to the District of $11.73 per person. Cooperator

has reduced the District's cost per person by 8% from FY2009 ($12.80) to FY2011 ($11.73) by increasing reach and

reducing each field trip costs by $20. The District has supported this project since FY2007.


W030

Tampa Bay Watch Field Trip Program


Revenue





021 Manasota Basin 29,685 0 7,508 7,392 14,785



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


District

Tampa Bay Watch 495,340 0 335,690 0 159,650

$1,097,838 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2009 Budgeted FundsPurchase order opened 10/27/08 10/31/08

Field trips and teacher training completed 8/30/09 8/30/09

Final report and invoice due to District 9/30/09 9/30/09

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

Field trips and teacher training completed 8/31/10

Final report and invoice due to District 9/30/10


ACTION TO DATE: On time. Cooperator completed field trips (82 on-site Estuary EDventrues, 47 off-site Bay Grasses In

Classes field trips), 1 community ecotour, 9 outreach sessions and 1 community saltmarsh planting within the first

quarter (October through December). Teacher workshops will occur during the fourth quarter of grant cycle. One issue of

student newsletters has been completed and the second will be distributed in March. Summer camps have been

scheduled.


W032

HCC Foundation Field Trip Program

Project Type SWIM

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

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

Hillsborough Community College FoundationCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

on publicly-owned lands.

Costs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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


W032

HCC Foundation Field Trip Program


Revenue





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





District

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

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

$800,204 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding



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

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

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

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


Teacher training workshop 6/29/10

Field trips end 7/30/10

Teacher training workshop 8/14/10

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


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

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


W228

49th Street Stormwater Retrofit System

Project Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement


GulfportCooperator(s)

Project Manager THORNTON, SHELLEY

Task Manager(s)

Status Withdrawn

DescriptionThis project is in response to a FY2008 cooperative funding request from the City of Gulfport for a water quality

improvement project in the Boca Ceiga Bay watershed, part of Tampa Bay, a SWIM priority water body. The project

will treat the first flush of stormwater from a portion of Gulfport (Basin D as defined by the stormwater master plan) and

St. Petersburg. The purpose is to divert the stormwater at 27th Avenue South and 49th Street through a 30-inch

diameter pipe into a wet detention pond system. Two wet detention ponds will be constructed in series on the west

side of the marina property which is owned by the City and will be connected with a pipe. Upstream of the wet

detention pond, three baffle boxes will be installed as part of a treatment train to remove solids from the stormwater

runoff.

BenefitsThe water quality benefits of the 49th Street Stormwater Retrofit System include treatment of the first flush of runoff

from an 210-acre urban drainage basin that currently provides little or no water quality treatment.

Costs

The total project cost is $2,043,590. The City of Gulfport received an EPA 319 grant in the amount of $800,000 and a

$250,000 Pinellas County Environmental Funds grant leaving a remaining balance of $993,540 with the City of

Gulfport and the District each contributing half ($496,770). The District share is split between the Pinellas-Anclote

Basin Board ($248,385) and the State SWIM ($248,385). District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.


Tampa Bay is the District's top priority Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) program waterbody, is

a category I (most in need of restoration) under the State's Unified Watershed Assessment and Watershed

Restoration Priorities, and is considered an "estuary of national significance" with the designation of the Tampa Bay

Estuary Program. Since 1950, about 50 percent of the bay's natural shoreline and 40 percent of its seagrass acreage

were lost as a result of physical destruction and water quality impairment. This resulted in a decline in the aesthetic,

recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals. The project is

identified in the Tampa Bay SWIM Plan and is contained in the CCMP of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program.


W228

49th Street Stormwater Retrofit System


Revenue

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 473,859 0 471,798 0 2,061





District

City of Gulfport 506,500 0 506,500 0 0

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

PCEF Grant 250,000 0 250,000 0 0

$2,504,217 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development and ExecutionDraft agreement sent to Management Services 6/27/08 6/26/08

Agreement returned from Management Services 7/18/08 7/28/08

Agreement sent to Cooperator 8/1/08 7/30/08

Signed agreement returned from Cooperator 9/1/08 9/12/08

Agreement fully executed 9/15/08 9/19/08

Notice to Proceed 9/15/08 9/22/08

Agreement Expiration 12/31/10

2. Project TasksDesign Completion 12/31/08 6/1/09

Permitting Complete 6/1/09 7/31/09

Construction Completion 12/31/10


The cooperative funding agreement with the City of Gulfport for the design, permitting and construction of a wet detention

system was executed on September 19, 2008. The City of Gulfport's consultant, TBE submitted for an Environmental

Resource Permit to the District on April 1, 2009 and was approved on August 6, 2009. The project was withdrawn by the

City of Gulfport on January 7, 2010 due to the lack of construction funds.


W239

Old Tampa Bay Water Quality and Drainage Improvements

Project Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementFlood Protection Emergency Flood Response


Safety HarborCooperator(s)

Project Manager NORTON, NANCY

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is in response to a FY2010 Cooperative Funding request by the City of Safety Harbor to design, permit

and construct best management practices (BMP's) targeted to improve water quality, address impaired waterbodies

(WBID 1569, 1574 and 1575) and improve drainage in 9 sub basins along South Bayshore Boulevard. The project

addresses the City of Safety Harbor 's 2006 updated master drainage plan recommendations to improve stormwater

quality and drainage. The project will provide water quality treatment for over 64 acres of mainly untreated stormwater

runoff from residential and commercial areas. Pollutant loading and excessive ponding will be addressed by

implementation of stormwater best management practices. These BMP's include creating dry detention areas parallel

to Tampa Bay by reconstructing areas to create swales on both the east and west side of South Bayshore Boulevard.

A portion of South Bayshore Boulevard will be re-graded to direct runoff to newly constructed swales. This treatment

system will remove nutrients and solids before discharging into the Bay. The project includes installation of baffle

boxes, skimmers, and construction of grassy swales.

BenefitsThe project is anticipated to reduce pollutant loadings to Old Tampa Bay by 40 percent within this drainage basin.

During construction, information signs will be strategically placed along South Bayshore Blvd. to educate the public as

to how this project will help reduce pollutants entering the waters of the Bay and information will be included in the

Safety Harbor newsletter that is mailed directly to each home.

Costs

The total project cost is estimated at $3,000,000, with the City of Safety Harbor DEP 319(h) grant funding $1,305,970

and the City of Safety Harbor and the District each contributing half of the balance ($847,015). District funds shown in

the table include staff salaries.



a category 1 (most in need of restoration) under the State's Unified Watershed Assessment and Watershed


Estuary Program. Since 1950 about 50 percent of the bay's natural shoreline and 40 percent of its sea grass acreage



consistent with improving these values.


W239

Old Tampa Bay Water Quality and Drainage Improvements


Revenue





District

City of Safety Harbor 847,015 0 0 0 847,015

City of Safety Harbor DEP 319(h) Grant 1,305,970 0 0 0 1,305,970

$3,007,970 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


Contract Development and ExecutionDraft Agreement to Management Services 12/17/09 12/17/09

Draft Agreement Returned from Management Services 1/8/10 2/11/10

Agreement Sent to Cooperator 1/15/10 2/11/10

Signed Agreement Returned from Cooperator 2/15/10 3/8/10

Agreement Fully Executed 2/26/10 3/12/10


ProjectConsultant Notice to Proceed 2/26/10

Design and Permitting Complete 6/30/10

Construction Contract Award 8/31/10


Construction Complete 9/30/11


The agreement was sent to the cooperator for signature February 11, 2010.


W242

Clam Bayou Stormwater Treatment and Habitat Restoration

Project Type SWIM



Cooperator(s)

Project Manager HAGBERG, JANIE

HENNINGSEN, BRANDTTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Clam Bayou Stormwater and Habitat Restoration project is a SWIM Program initiative. The District and the City of

St. Petersburg entered into a cooperative agreement for implementation of stormwater and habitat restoration projects

on District and City-owned land. The project lands are located in the municipal boundaries of St. Petersburg and

Gulfport. The District and the City of Gulfport completed a 10-acre habitat restoration project at Gulfport's Osgood

Point, located at the mouth of Clam Bayou, in 1995. An additional restoration project with St. Petersburg was

completed in 2001. These earlier projects were completed under project number W326. The current project (referred

to as Phase 3) encompasses approximately 120-acres owned by the City of St. Petersburg and the District. Once

completed, this multi-phased effort will restore the majority of the bayou's ecosystem and treat stormwater draining

from the surrounding watershed. Phase 3 is being managed by two SWIM staff: Janie Hagberg (stormwater) and Dr.

Brandt Henningsen (habitat restoration). The Clam Bayou Stormwater and Habitat Restoration project is a multi-year

restoration effort. Current, active projects are anticipated to be completed in 2009. The District is taking the lead on

the design and construction of the stormwater improvement and restoration efforts while Gulfport and St. Petersburg

are providing some of the land and are responsible for the post project operation and management and providing

educational signage. The project components include: 1) design and construction of an 87 acre habitat restoration

project on property purchased by the District and St. Petersburg; and 2) implementation of regional stormwater

treatment projects.

BenefitsSignificant fisheries and bird habitats will be restored/enhanced, particularly low salinity habitats critical as nursery

grounds for many commercial and sportfishing species. In addition, water quality of the bayou should be measurably

improved as well as removing large volumes of trash carried by stormwater to the estuary.

Costs

The total current project budget, including land acquisition by the City of St. Petersburg, is $10,479,378. The District's

share of the current project budget totals $8,431,578 million, of which $1,000,000 million is funded by State

Appropriation, $898,800 is funded by an EPA grant specifically for construction, and the remainder is split $3,052,631

from the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board and $3,230,146 from State SWIM. City of St. Petersburg land purchases

total $2,047,800, of which $300,000 was funded by City funds, $750,000 was funded by a Florda Communities Trust

Fund Grant, and $997,800 was funded by a US Environmental Protection Agency Grant. District funds shown in the

table include staff salaries. The project costs broken down by task include $2,047,800 for St. Petersburg land

acquisition plus up to $1,100,000 ($1,000,000 from State Appropriation funds, $60,00 from State SWIM and $40,000

from the Basin Board) for pending land acquisition; $425,000 for design of two of the stormwater treatment systems

and habitat restoration; an estimated $200,000 for design of the third stormwater project and $7,806,578 for

construction of stormwater and habitat components. The City of St. Petersburg has been successful in purchasing

project lands for the largest stormwater retrofit component, referred to as the central pond. Design of this project has

been proceeding and based on recent construction estimates, additional funding is needed. As a result, the FY2010

budget totals $2,000,000. At their April 8, 2009 meeting, the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board approved amending

its FY2009 budget to include reallocated State SWIM funds to cover 50 percent of the FY2010 costs ($1,000,000).

The remaining funds ($1,000,000) are included in the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board's FY2010 budget.










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Revenue

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 3,209,439 0 2,096,680 81,148 1,031,611


Ecosystem Trust - Clam Bayou SW

Trt&Rstr(SWIM)

1,000,000 0 1,000,000 0 0


State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 3,432,151 0 2,432,151 0 0

U.S.EPA - Clam Bayou SW Treat Prj

(SWIM)

500,000 0 500,000 0 0



District

St. Petersburg 300,000 0 300,000 0 0

St. Petersburg - EPA Land Grant 997,800 0 997,800 0 0

St. Petersburg - FCT Land Grant 750,000 0 750,000 0 0

$10,696,247 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Cooperative AgreementContract with St. Petersburg Executed 7/13/00 7/13/00

Construction Sign 4/30/06 12/31/09

Complete Construction (Current Phase) 12/31/06 6/30/11

Complete Land Acquisition 12/31/07 3/31/09

Contract Expires 12/31/10

2. Consultant AgreementIssue RFP 6/28/02 6/18/02

Basin Board Approval of Consultant Agreement 10/16/02 10/16/02

Governing Board Approval of Consultant Agreement 10/30/02 10/30/02

Draft Consultant Agreement to Management Services 12/31/02 12/31/02

Consultant Contract Executed 1/31/03 2/17/03


Complete Final Design/Obtain Permits 9/30/05 4/30/09


3. Revenue AgreementContract with FDEP for EPA Funding Executed 4/23/06 4/23/06



The Clam Bayou Ecosystem Restoration and Stormwater Treatment Project is a collaborative effort between a habitat

restoration team and a stormwater treatment team. The Request for Bid (RFB) soliciting a contractor to construct the

project was advertised in November 2009 and a Prebid Conference was held on December 2, 2009. Bids were received

January 20, 2010. The low, responsive bid totals $5,002,019.68 and is below the construction budget. The construction

contract is currently routing and should be forwarded to the contractor for execution in March, 2010. It is anticipated


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construction will commence in April. Per their request, an update of the project status and project overview was

presented to the Natural Resources/Environmental Impact Review Committee of the Agency on Bay Management

(Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council) on February 11, 2010. An amendment to the agreement with the Florida

Department of Environmental Project for additional U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 319h funding was fully

executed. These funds, totaling $398,800, will be used to offset Water Management Lands Trust Fund budgeted in

Fiscal Year 2009. USEPA Funding totals $898,800. ACCELERATED ACTION TO DATE: After project delays due to the

permitting legal challenge, the construction RFB has been awarded and construction is anticipated to commence in April

2010.


W265

St. Petersburg - Booker Lake Regional Stormwater Treatment

FacilityProject Type SWIM



City of St. PetersburgCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis FY2005 Surface Water Improvement and Management Section (SWIM) project originally came in as a

cooperative funding request from St. Petersburg. Tampa Bay has been designated by the Southwest Florida Water

Management District's SWIM Program as the number one priority water body in the southwest Florida Region.The

project consists of the design and construction of a chemical treatment system using aluminum sulfate (alum) to treat

stormwater inflows entering Booker Lake. Booker Lake is a freshwater lake with a surface area of approximately 12.2

acres located in St. Petersburg adjacent to I-275 and 9th Avenue North. The 1,143 acre contributing drainage basin to

Booker Lake is predominately residential in nature, but includes a substantial commercial component. The injection of

alum into the incoming stormwater will bind and settle solids, nitrogen compounds, phosphorus, heavy metals, and

other pollutants. The net result will be an improvement in the quality of stormwater runoff which reaches downstream

water bodies including Booker Creek, Bayboro Harbor and Tampa Bay. Given the size and composition (i.e., land

uses) of the contributing drainage basin, the Booker Lake Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility will substantially

reduce the amount of stormwater pollution currently being discharged to Tampa Bay.

BenefitsThis project provides water quality and natural systems benefits through treatment of stormwater from 1,143 acre

basin.

Costs

The total project budget is $1,256,000 of which the City is funding half or $628,000 and the District is funding

$628,000. The District's share is split between the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board ($251,200) and State SWIM

($376,800). District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.


Since 1950, approximately 50 percent of Tampa Bay's natural shoreline has been lost due to development and

reduction in water quality. This resulted in a decline in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as

well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals. The SWIM Plan for Tampa Bay outlines goals to restore habitat

throughout the bay area and reduce pollutant loads entering Tampa Bay. The objectives of this project are consistent

with these goals.


W265

St. Petersburg - Booker Lake Regional Stormwater Treatment

Facility


Revenue







District

City of St. Petersburg 628,000 0 628,000 0 0

$1,289,073 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesDraft Agreement to Management Services 10/5/04 10/5/04


Contract Executed 12/1/04 4/17/05


Design Complete 8/31/06 5/16/08 6/11/08

Construction Complete 12/31/07 10/30/09 10/30/09

Project Start-up, Calibration and Monitoring 1/1/08 10/29/10 10/29/10

Contract Termination 12/31/08 3/31/11


The October 16, 2008 construction bids were lower than the engineer's estimate. The City Council approved award to the

lowest bidder at their November 21, 2008 meeting. The City issued a notice to proceed to the low bidder effective

February 9, 2009 with a construction completion date of September 6, 2009. Construction began February 18, 2009.

Training and final construction walk through was November 4, 2009. Start-up and consultant oversight for alum system

operation is currently underway.


W267

Long Bayou/Lake Seminole Bypass Canal Regional Stormwater

Treatment FacilityProject Type SWIM





Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe project is in response to an original funding request from Pinellas County to improve water quality in Long Bayou

and Lake Seminole, which are tributaries to Tampa Bay, a District SWIM Water Body. The project is listed as

Construction Component 2 of the Lake Seminole Watershed Management Plan (LSWMP), September 2001. LSWMP

Construction Component 1 is the subject of the Lake Seminole Stormwater Pollution Removal Project (P902). The

Long Bayou/Lake Seminole watershed is located in Pinellas County and the City of Largo. The Lake Seminole Bypass

Canal transports stormwater runoff from 8 square miles of the 11 square mile highly urbanized Long Bayou watershed.

The canal also transports an estimated annual mass pollutant load of 1.3 tons phosphorus and 31.9 tons nitrogen to

greater Tampa Bay. The objective of the project, as stated in the LSWMP, is to remove 1.2 ton of phosphorus and 16

tons of nitrogen from the current pollutant load transported by the Bypass Canal by chemically treating stormwater

runoff and base flow in the canal with aluminum sulfate (alum). Treated flows will either be returned to the canal or

pumped into Lake Seminole prior to discharging into Long Bayou. The project involves the construction of the alum

treatment facility and a BMP evaluation of the constructed facility. The County, under the existing Lake Seminole

Stormwater Pollution Reduction Project (P902) agreement, will provide all land required for the project and is

responsible for design, permitting and construction management. Once constructed, the County will be responsible for

long-term operation and maintenance of the project. The District is responsible for 100 percent of the construction cost

as well as 100 percent of the equipment and laboratory costs associated with the BMP evaluation by the County up

to the estimated construction budget of $1,085,000. The estimated 20-year operation and management (O&M) cost is

$6,729,660. The FY2006 budget includes a $650,000 EPA Section 319(h) grant which is matched by $435,000 in

State SWIM/Basin Board funds. In FY2009, Pinellas County requested additional funding to construct the project.

The $670,000 in additional funding is split 50/50 between the County ($335,000) and the District ($335,000).

BenefitsThis project is a major component of the overall Lake Seminole Restoration (P105) as detailed in the Lake Seminole

Watershed Management Plan, September 2001.This implementation project provides water quality and natural

systems benefits.

Costs

The project budget totals $1,755,000. District funding is split between the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board

($385,000) and State SWIM fund ($385,000) with additional funding ($650,000) from a U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency 319 h grant and $335,000 from the County. District funds shown in the table and budgeted in FY2010 include

staff salaries.


The District entered into a "Master Agreement" for Lake Seminole with Pinellas County on December 14, 1993 to fund

a management plan and restoration alternatives based on the management plan. The District and County in

conjunction with the Lake Seminole Technical Advisory Committee completed the "Lake Seminole Watershed

Management Plan" (Plan) in September 2001. The Plan details the existing conditions of the Lake Seminole

Watershed and the actions required to restore the lake and meet habitat and water quality goals.


W267

Long Bayou/Lake Seminole Bypass Canal Regional Stormwater

Treatment Facility


Revenue




U.S.EPA - Long Bayou/Lk Seminole SW

Trt (SWIM)

650,000 0 650,000 0 0



District

Pinellas County 335,000 0 335,000 0 0

$1,811,674 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesCooperative Agreement sent to Pinellas County 6/30/05 5/24/05

Pinellas County approval of Cooperative Agreement 7/30/05 7/28/05

District Execution of Cooperative Agreement 8/30/05 8/10/05

FDEP 319(h) Grant Agreement Executed 8/30/05 9/6/05

Construction Complete 4/30/06 9/1/10

Complete Performance Evaluation 5/30/08 12/31/10

Agreement Expiration Date 12/31/09 12/31/10

1. Critical Project MilestonesFDEP 319(h) Grant Agreement Expires 9/6/09


Project design for this stormwater treatment facility is included as part of P902 with the construction element funded as

W267. The County submitted a FY2009 Cooperative Funding Initiative request to the District for 50% of the anticipated

construction excess or $335,000. In May 2008, the County awarded construction to the lowest bidder as part of the Base

Bid for Project P902. An amendment providing additional construction funding and revising milestones was executed

January 21, 2009. ACTION-TO-DATE: Construction is about 85% complete. The County submitted a request to adjust

the construction completion milestone to September 2010 after design changes resulted in construction delays.


W271

Shore Acres Stormwater Vaults

Project Type SWIM

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




Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis proposed multi-year project is in response to a cooperative funding request from the City of St. Petersburg to

design, permit and construct Water Quality and Flood Protection Vaults in the City's low lying Shore Acres area. The

City has requested funds FY2008, 2009, FY2010 and 2011 for this project. An additional request is expected for

FY2012. Each funding request is for construction of additional vaults. The vaults will be installed in existing stormwater

pipes just upstream of their outfall into the surrounding bayous, channels or Tampa Bay. Each vault will consist of two

water quality elements and a flood protection element. The first water quality element is a sump at the inlet of the vault

which will provide an area for heavy solids; sand, grit and other heavy debris to settle. The removal of trash, debris and

heavy solids from the stormwater runoff will provide an improvement to the surrounding receiving water bodies and

ultimately to Tampa Bay. The second water quality element is a screen for the capture and removal of trash and debris

from the stormwater runoff. The third element of the vault will be a backflow valve. During a normal rain event, the

backflow valve will remain open to allow the runoff to flow into the receiving water body. During either a high tide or a

storm surge, the valve will close to prevent water from flowing backwards through the stormwater system and flooding

the streets and surrounding homes.

BenefitsThe project provides water quality benefits to the surrounding water bodies through stormwater treatment and will

provide some protection from flooding.

Costs

The total proposed estimated project budget is $3,860,000 for design, permitting, and construction. To date, the total

budgeted amount for FY2008, 2009 and 2010 is $1,960,000 with the City of St. Petersburg and the District each

contributing half ($980,000). The District share was split between the Pinellas-Anclote Basin Board ($490,000) and the

State SWIM ($490,000). In FY2011, the City requested and the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board included an

additional $600,000 in its proposed FY2011 budget. The City is proposing to match this request with $600,000 in its

FY2011 budget. Based on the City's FY2011 Cooperative Funding Application, the City intends to request an

additional $350,000 for FY2012, taking the total project cost to $3,860,000. These additional funding requests are due

to increased construction costs based on actual bids received. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.










W271

Shore Acres Stormwater Vaults


Revenue

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 1,451,798 350,000 319,291 605,736 176,771


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Shore Acres

WS (SWIM)

315,000 0 315,000 0 0


State Trust Funds (SWIM) - Prior 2006 175,000 0 0 0 0



District

City of St. Petersburg 1,930,000 350,000 630,000 600,000 350,000

$3,877,859 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development and ExecutionDraft agreement sent to Management Services 12/31/07 12/17/07






First Amendment Execution 2/27/09 4/27/09

Second Amendment Execution 10/30/09 12/31/09

First Amendment Expiration 12/31/10 12/31/10

Second Amendment Expiration 12/31/10

2. Project TasksConstruction Commencement 6/1/09 2/1/10



An agreement between the District and the City was executed on May 14, 2008. The City was issued a Notice to Proceed

on May 15, 2008. The City's consultant, Advanced Engineering & Design, Inc. received a permit exemption for design

from Tampa Regulation in August 2008. The City is currently working with the adjacent property owners to obtain

easements to allow construction on privately owned lots. An amendment to the agreement was executed on December

29, 2009 which includes the reallocated State SWIM funds to cover 50 percent of the District's proposed FY2010 costs

and went before City Council for signature October 15, 2009. The City awarded the construction of 9 vaults to Steve's

Excavating & Paving, Inc and is anticipated to start construction early February 2010, to be completed by the end of

2010. Cardno TBE was issued a NTP on November 25, 2009 for the design and permitting of 10 additional vaults and

Adams Design, Inc. was issued a NTP on December 21, 2009 for the design and permitting of up to 10 stormwater

vaults.


W277

Pinellas Park - Implementation of BMPs Homeland/Sawgrass

WatershedProject Type SWIM



Pinellas ParkCooperator(s)

Project Manager PRESTON, MATT

LOPEZ, MANNYTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project consists of the Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the Homeland Basin within the

Sawgrass Lake Watershed. Stormwater from this area is discharged into the wetland area west of Sawgrass Lake via

a ditch through the Skyway Trap and Skeet Club property. This BMP includes the evaluation of an existing pond and

other alternative water quality devices, such as baffle boxes, CDS units, treatment swales, and inlet traps with

selection and implementation of the best alternative. Implementation of these water quality devices will allow for

removal of solid pollutants and debris prior to the discharge of storm water into Sawgrass Lake.

BenefitsThis project provides water quality and natural systems benefits through treatment of stormwater from a 96-acre basin.

The project will improve level of service deficiencies by improving stormwater conveyance in the service area. The

construction of the water quality device(s), swales and grate inlets will improve water quality in Sawgrass Lake and the

City estimates the removal of approximately 98.9% of TSS, 91.9% of TP and 84.2% of TN currently flowing into

Sawgrass Lake from the Homeland Basin.

Costs

The total estimated project budget is $3,550,000 for feasibility study, design, permitting, and construction. The FY2009

project cost of $350,000 is for design and permitting, with the City and the District each contributing half ($175,000).

The District share is split between the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board ($87,500) and State SWIM ($87,500). The

FY2010 project cost for construction is $3,200,000. The City has requested half ($1,600,000) for FY2010 from the

District and will contribute the other half ($1,600,000). At their April 8, 2009 meeting, the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin

Board approved amending its FY2009 budget to include reallocated State SWIM funds to cover 50 percent of the

District's FY2010 costs ($800,000). The remaining funds ($800,000) are included in the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin

Board's FY2010 budget. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.







recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals.


W277

Pinellas Park - Implementation of BMPs Homeland/Sawgrass

Watershed


Revenue







District

City of Pinellas Park 1,775,000 0 175,000 0 1,600,000

$3,571,335 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


SWFWMD Agreement executed 1/16/09 1/21/09

Design Contractor selected 2/27/09 2/27/09

Design & Permitting completed 9/30/09 7/20/10

Bid & Contractor Selection completed 1/31/10 10/29/10

Commence Construction 3/31/10 12/1/10

Complete Construction 5/31/11 3/1/12


The cooperative agreement with the City was fully executed on January 21, 2009. A consultant was selected and design

has begun, but contract negotiations took longer than expected. As a result, an internal time extension has been

requested to extend the timelines for the Design and Permitting Completion, Bid and Contractor Selection Completion,

Construction Commencement and Construction Completion milestones. The 30% design plans have been submitted by

the consultant.


W278

Largo Regional Outfall Modification

Project Type SWIM



City of LargoCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is in response to a cooperative funding request from the City of Largo to design, permit and construct a

modified alum floc removal system at the Largo Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility, which was previously

cooperatively funded by the District. The purpose of the City of Largo's Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility

(LRSTF) is to reduce the level of pollutants in the drainage canal known as Channel No. 1. This project provides

regional water quality benefits to a 1,159 acre drainage basin. The Starkey Road drainage flows to the Lake Seminole

bypass canal and the reduction of pollutants from the (LRSTF) plays a key role in the planned restoration of Lake

Seminole which is also cooperatively funded by the District and Pinellas County. The LRSTF utilizes liquid alum to

remove pollutants from stormwater runoff. When alum is injected into the stormwater, floc traps pollutants that are

suspended in the stormwater, and settles to the bottom of the settling pond. The settling pond incorporates a floc

disposal system which is designed to periodically draw floc from the bottom of the pond and pump it to a nearby

wastewater collection system manhole. Over the past five years of operating the LRSTF, Largo staff has determined

that the alum floc removal system does not function effectively, resulting in an accumulation of excessive amounts of

floc build-up on the bottom of the pond.

BenefitsThe project provides water quality benefits to Boca Ciega Bay. In 1999, it was estimated that operation of the Largo

Regional Alum Treatment Facility reduces total nitrogen by 7,680 pounds/year, total phosphorus by 1,691 pounds/year,

and total suspended solids by 79,202 pounds/year. The reduction in total nitrogen equates to approximately 94% of

the Tampa Bay Estuary Program's 1999 Pollutant Load Reduction Goal (PLRG) for annual loading to Boca Ciega Bay.

Costs

The FY2009 total project cost is estimated at $300,000, with the City of Largo and the District each contributing half

($150,000). The District share is split between the Pinellas-Anclote Basin Board ($75,000) and the State SWIM funds



Since 1950, approximately 50 percent of the bay's natural shoreline has been lost due to development and reduction

in water quality. This resulted in a decline in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a

loss of habitat for native plants and animals. The SWIM Plan for Tampa Bay outlines goals to restore habitat


with these goals.


W278

Largo Regional Outfall Modification


Revenue






District

City of Largo 150,000 0 150,000 0 0

$312,816 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


Contract Development and ExecutionDraft Agreement Sent to Management Services 9/8/08 11/24/08


Agreement Sent to Cooperator 10/6/08 1/12/09 2/27/09




ProjectPreliminary Engineering and Evaluation Report 8/1/09 8/1/09

Consultant Notice to Proceed 9/1/09 9/1/09

Design Completed 5/29/10

Commence Construction 10/29/10


Final Project Report 7/29/11



The City of Largo provided a project scope of work in October and the draft agreement went to District management for

review in November 2008. The agreement was fully executed May 13, 2009 with the notice to proceed issued May 15,

2009. After completing some survey work in the facility settling pond, the City submitted a feasibility study recommending

use of a dredge to remove alum floc from the pond. The City is providing in-house design services to make the outfall

modifications. ACTION TO DATE: The City provided 30% design documents to the District for review on February 19,

2010. Preliminary cost estimates are higher than first estimated so the City is exploring avenues to decrease costs and to

provide additional funding.


W279

Highland Avenue Stormwater Retrofit

Project Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and RestorationFlood Protection Emergency Flood Response




Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis multi-year project is in response to a FY2009 cooperative funding request from the City of Largo to design, permit

and construct best management practices to improve existing stormwater quality from approximately 250 acres of

residential and commercial areas upstream of the Highland Avenue and East Bay Drive intersection. The retrofit

efforts will be located along the public right-of-way (ROW) of Highland Avenue between East Bay Drive and Belleair

Road and on two parcels of City owned land, the Highland Recreation Complex and the City Hall Complex, which are

located on the east and west sides of Highland Avenue respectively. The stormwater retrofit design will include an

enhanced swale system that will provide initial linear treatment within the ROW. This system will connect downstream

to a secondary wet retention system at the Highland Recreation and the City Hall complexes, which will be modified to

provide additional wet retention. The stormwater treatment facility will remove nutrients in the runoff as well as

providing some needed flood protection for the surrounding neighborhoods. The runoff from this area eventually

discharges to Boca Ciega Bay by way of the Long Bayou/Lake Seminole Bypass Canal, where the District is currently

cooperatively funding a stormwater treatment facility.

BenefitsThe project provides water quality benefits through stormwater treatment to downstream waterbodies Boca Ciega Bay

and Tampa Bay. Estimated removal efficiencies for the wet detention pond are 40-60% for nitrogen, 70% for

phosphorus and 85% for suspended solids. The project will also provide some flood protection for the surrounding

neighborhoods.

Costs

The total project cost is estimated to be $1,500,000. The FY2009 project cost is $130,000, with the City of Largo and

the District each contributing half ($65,000). The District share is split between the Pinellas-Anclote Basin Board

($32,500) and the State SWIM fund ($32,500). The FY2010 construction cost is $1,370,000, of which the City and

District are each funding half ($685,000). At their April 8, 2009 meeting, the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board

approved amending its FY2009 budget to include reallocated State SWIM funds to cover 50 percent of the FY2010

costs ($342,500). The remaining costs ($342,500) are funded by the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board. District

funds shown in the table include staff salaries.






with these goals.


W279

Highland Avenue Stormwater Retrofit


Revenue







District

City of Largo 750,000 0 65,000 0 685,000

$1,511,904 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding








ProjectPreliminary Pond Design Report 7/15/09 11/30/09 11/30/09

Notice to Proceed to Design 9/15/09 12/31/09 12/29/09

Design Completed 5/10/10


Complete Construction 1/31/11

Final Project Report/Project Completion 4/29/11



The City of Largo submitted a revised scope of work to the District in January, 2009 and the agreement was fully

executed on May 13, 2009. The City is working with an engineering consultant on this and a related roadway

improvement project. Once the road improvements decisions are negotiated successfully with the County, the City will

move forward with the stormwater improvement design. ACTION TO DATE: The City provided the preliminary pond

design in November and it was reviewed and approved to proceed to design December 29, 2009. The project is on track

to proceed.


W280

Tropic Hills Drainage Improvements

Project Type SWIM

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and RestorationFlood Protection Emergency Flood Response


City of ClearwaterCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is in response to a FY2009 cooperative funding request from the City of Clearwater to perform the

implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) elements of the District's Watershed Management Program

(WMP) for Coastal Watershed #2. This project is located downstream of Tropic Hills and other neighborhoods

comprising an urban and commercial watershed of approximately 246 acres. The purpose of this project is to provide

water quality treatment within the outfall channel, provide natural system improvements to the channel and provide

properly sized stormwater conveyance. Currently, stormwater is conveyed in an existing network of open channels

and storm pipe collection systems eastward through two 36-inch culverts under U.S. 19 and into an open channel

discharging to Tampa Bay. This project consists of stabilizing eroding banks and a failing seawall, providing water

quality treatment through a series of low water ditch blocks with littoral plantings and installing baffle boxes to treat

stormwater runoff from adjacent commercial development increasing channel hydrologic capacity between U.S. 19

and Tampa Bay. The City of Clearwater hired a consultant to design and permit the project so construction can occur

in late 2009. The City has identified additional phases to improve the stormwater management system. It is anticipated

that the City will request cooperative funding to complete the future phases.

BenefitsThe project provides water quality benefits to Tampa Bay through channel alterations that will provide stormwater

treatment, reduce downstream erosion and improve habitat. Removal of exotic plant species along the project length

will provide habitat benefits and implementing the BMP will also provide flood protection.

Costs

The FY2009 project cost for Phase I is $2,500,000, with the City of Clearwater and the District each contributing

half ($1,250,000). The District share is split between the Pinellas-Anclote Basin Board ($625,000) and the State

SWIM fund ($625,000). District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.






with these goals.


W280

Tropic Hills Drainage Improvements


Revenue



Ecosystem Trust Fund - Tropic Hills

(SWIM)

625,000 0 625,000 0 0




District

City of Clearwater 1,250,000 0 1,250,000 0 0

$2,510,938 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding








Project ConstructionCommence Construction 12/31/09 6/14/10


Project ExpirationProject Expiration 7/31/11


The District sent the City original agreements for execution on December 29, 2008. The agreement was fully executed

on May 1, 2009. The City has provided design documents for District review at 60%, 90% and 100% completion. The

City requested that six months be added to the construction milestone to provide time needed to receive permits and

easements. On December 8, 2009, the City provided 100% design plans and specifications to the District.

ACTION-TO-DATE: In February, the City received all permits and easements and is finalizing the plans and

specifications to bid the project. The project is on track to begin construction by June 2010.


W281

Downtown Drainage Ponds Modification

Project Type SWIM





Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is in response to a FY2009 cooperative funding request from the City of Largo to evaluate and implement

alternatives to improve water quality treatment of the existing Downtown Drainage Ponds. The original Downtown

Drainage Ponds project was cooperatively funded by the District and was completed in 1997. The ponds were

designed to utilize wet detention with filtration for treating stormwater. Over the past decade, research has shown that

underdrain filtration is not as effective for removing pollutants as originally estimated and operation and maintenance

of these systems can be problematic due to excessive fouling of the filter media. The Downtown Drainage Ponds are

providing water water quality treatment for a 281 acre highly urbanized drainage basin, which ultimately discharges to

Tampa Bay, a SWIM priority water body. The Downtown Drainage Ponds are located south of West Bay Drive and

west of Seminole Boulevard near the Bayhead Sports Complex. The ponds provide stormwater retention and

treatment for West Bay Drive and the redevelopment district located between 1st Avenue NW, 1st Avenue SW,

Clearwater-Largo Road and Seminole Boulevard.

BenefitsThe project provides water quality benefits to Boca Ciega Bay. This project would improve water quality treatment of

the existing system which receives stormwater from a highly urbanized 281 acre drainage basin.

Costs

The total estimated project budget is $600,000 for feasibility study, design, permitting, and construction. The current

FY2009 project cost is $150,000, with the City of Largo and the District each contributing half ($75,000). The District

share is split between the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board ($37,500) and State SWIM ($37,500). The FY2009

funds will be used to evaluate and design alternatives to improve the existing treatment system. The FY2010 project

cost for construction is $450,000, with the City contributing half ($225,000) and requesting half ($225,000) from the

District. At their April 8, 2009 meeting, the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board approved amending its FY2009 budget

to include reallocated State SWIM funds to cover 50 percent of the District's FY2010 costs ($112,500). The remaining

funds ($112,500) are included in the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board's FY2010 budget. District funds shown in the

table include staff salaries.







recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals.


W281

Downtown Drainage Ponds Modification


Revenue







District

City of Largo 300,000 0 75,000 0 225,000

$617,323 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


Draft agreement sent to Management Services 12/24/08 12/29/08

Draft agreement returned from Management Services 1/14/09 2/3/09


Signed Agreement returned from Cooperator 2/19/09 5/1/09

Agreement fully executed 3/2/09 5/18/09 5/22/09


Design Complete 7/31/10


Final Completion 12/31/12


The agreement between the District and the City was fully executed on May 22, 2009. The City has selected a consultant

and has negotiated fees and approved the consulting services contract. The notice to proceed is expected to be given by

the end of January, 2010.


W284

Mullet Creek Water Quality Improvement

Project Type SWIM





Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is in response to a FY2009 cooperative funding request by City of Safety Harbor to design, permit, acquire

land, and construct best management practices (BMPs) to improve water quality within Mullet Creek. The BMPs are

based on the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Mullet Creek Watershed. The watershed

covers an area of approximately 1.0 square mile and is located in the City of Safety Harbor. The goal of this

improvement is to stabilize Mullet Creek to prevent further erosion and improve water quality within the Lincoln

Highlands subdivision and the Harbor Lake Industrial Park. The work will begin at Harbor Lake and extend

downstream to the 9th Avenue crossing. The project will involve constructing channel improvements and implementing

erosion control measures thereby stopping eroded sediment from migrating into the upper reaches of Tampa Bay.

Originally the project was identified as N039.

BenefitsConstruction of this project will minimize further erosion and sediment transport within the Mullet Creek watershed, and

eventually into Tampa Bay. Since the development of land with the Mullet Creek watershed some 50 years ago the

creek has shown signs of severe erosion and some flooding in areas.

Costs

The estimated total project cost is $1,000,000, of which the District's multi-year share is $500,000. The FY2009 design

cost is $100,000, with the City of Safety Harbor and the District each contributing half ($50,000). For FY2010 the

estimated cost for construction is $900,000 with the City of Safety Harbor and the District each contributing half



The WMP includes five major elements: 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed

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 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. This project involves the Implementation of BMPs which include construction of the BMPs. Funding is

included for the design and development of construction documents. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement

with the City will be developed for Implementation of BMPs. The City will manage the project where the District project

manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks. Drainage from the City's stormwater system and

surface water runoff outfalls into Old Tampa Bay, a water body of significant regional importance. As one of the

contributing surface water bodies, Mullet Creek is adversely affected by increased upstream runoff, sedimentation,

erosion and washouts causing threatening conditions to structures in the area. The eroded sediment from the banks

of the creek will eventually outfall to Tampa Bay and further add to the degradation of its water quality. Since the land

was developed some 50 years ago Mullet Creek has shown signs of severe erosion and some flooding in areas. The

project will involve construction of channel improvements and erosion control measures.


W284

Mullet Creek Water Quality Improvement


Revenue





District

Safety Harbor 500,000 0 50,000 0 450,000

$957,277 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesDistrict logo will appear on all construction signs 3/1/10

2. Cooperator AgreementDraft Agreement to Contracts Administration 10/1/08 11/6/08

Draft Agreement Returned from Contracts Administration 10/15/08 11/14/08

Agreement Executed 11/1/08 12/18/08


Funds Encumbered 11/3/08 11/13/08

3. Project DesignDesign and Permitting Complete 10/31/09 1/10/10

Advertise for Bids 12/15/09 1/12/10 1/12/10

Bid Opening 1/15/10 2/12/10 2/12/10

Contract Award 2/15/10 2/26/10 2/15/10

3. Project DesignNotice to Proceed to Consultant 2/1/09 5/4/09 5/4/09

4. ConstructionCommence Construction 3/1/10


5. Contract CompletionCooperator Agreement Expiration 6/30/11


Status history: The project was approved for FY2009 cooperative funding originally as N039. The cooperative funding

agreement was executed by the City and was returned to the District on December 17, 2008. The agreement was

executed by the District on December 18, 2008 and the City was issued a notice to proceed on December 22, 2008. The

City awarded design services to a consultant at the May 4, 2009 commission meeting. Current Status: The project bids

were opened February 12, 2010. The recommendation to award to the low bidder was presented to City Council

February 15, 2010. The project is on schedule.


W286

North Bayshore Non Point Stormwater Improvements

Project Type SWIM





Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis project is in response to a FY2011 Cooperative Funding request by the City of Safety Harbor to design, permit

and construct best managment practices (BMP's) targeted to improve water quality, address impaired waterbodies and

improve drainage in sub basins along North Bayshore Boulevard. The project addresses the City of Safety Harbor's

2006 updated master drainage plan recommendations to improve stormwater quality and drainage and complements

a previously funded (FY2010) project along South Bayshore Boulevard (W239). The project will provide water quality

treatment for over 61 acres of sub basins along North Bayshore Drive from Mullet Creek to the County's Phillippe

Park. Pollutant loading and excessive ponding will be addressed by implementation of stormwater best management

practices. These BMP's include creating dry detention areas or swales parallel to North Bayshore Boulevard and

Tampa Bay, regrading portions of North Bayshore Boulevard to transport runoff to the swales and installation of baffle

boxes.

BenefitsThe project is anticipated to reduce pollutant loadings to Old Tampa Bay by 12 percent or over 4,000 pound of

pollution each year.

Costs

The total project cost is estimated at $2,000,000. The FY2011 project cost is $1,000,000, with the City of Safety

Harbor and the District each contributing half ($500,000). District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.






with these goals.


Revenue

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 1,004,974 500,000 0 504,974 0


District

City of Safety Harbor 1,000,000 500,000 0 500,000 0

$2,004,974 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding

Status As Of:


W312

Tampa Bay Habitat Restoration

Project Type SWIM


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

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager HENNINGSEN, BRANDT

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionTampa Bay, in 1987, was identified by the Legislature in the Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM)

Act of as the top priority on the District's SWIM priority list. This project provides funds for general support to SWIM

habitat restoration efforts for Tampa Bay. Funds are provided for equipment rental, equipment repair/maintenance,

advertising/public notices, parts and supplies, etc. Limited project construction expenses are also budgeted under this

activity code. Additionally, this project includes funds for exotic plant maintenance at the habitat restoration sites.

Lastly, funds for this project allow planning of future projects, and facilitate SWIM involvement with various

environmental committees and task forces (e.g., various committees of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program, etc.)

BenefitsThis project is important for meeting management goals of SWIM and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP).

Coordination and planning of existing and future projects is a critical component of long term success of both

programs. If funds are not allocated, then SWIM's ability to successfully perform their habitat restoration projects for

Tampa Bay will be compromised. Accordingly, the District will not be meeting its (and the TBEP's) goals to restore

important habitats (and improve water quality) for the bay, habitats which have suffered great losses because of land

development and other human uses of the resource.

Costs

The FY2011 costs are funded 25 percent from the Pinellas-Anclote River, 25 percent from the Manasota, 25 percent

from the Hillsborough River, and 25 percent from the Alafia River Basin Boards. State SWIM funds will not

be available during FY2011. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries. District funds shown in the table

include staff salaries, travel and central garage.





(National) Estuary Program. Since 1950, about 50 percent of the bay's natural shoreline and 40 percent of its

seagrass acreage were lost as a result of physical destruction and water quality impairment. This resulted in a decline

in the aesthetic, recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and

animals.


W312

Tampa Bay Habitat Restoration


Revenue





021 Manasota Basin 195,248 0 160,466 18,528 16,254


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Tampa-Allen's

Ck (SWIM)

1,500,000 0 1,500,000 0 0




$3,502,380 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


Due to inclement weather, the Busch Gardens Volunteer Marsh Planting Event originally scheduled for Saturday,

January 9, 2010, had to be postponed and has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 6, 2010; an anticipated 125

volunteers will install 10,000 marsh grass plugs at the Terra Ceia Ecosystem Project. In addition, SWIM and Tampa Bay

Watch have begun planning the largest volunteer planting event in the history of Tampa Bay (scheduled for Saturday,

April 10, 2010); an anticipated 350 volunteers will attempt to set a Tampa Bay (possibly world) record for the greatest

number of plants ever installed during a single volunteer event: 35,000 marsh grass plugs installed at a sector of the

Terra Ceia Ecosystem Restoration Project. SWIM has been notified that the Terra Ceia Ecosystem Restoration Project

will be recognized during the upcoming 18th Annual Future of the Region Awards ceremony conducted by the Tampa

Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC, March 19, 2010); SWIM staff are optimistic that the Terra Ceia project will be

awarded the Environmental Project of the Year for 2009. Brandt Henningsen and Janie Hagberg provided an invited

presentation to the Natural Resources and Environmental Impact Review Subcommittees of the TBRPC concerning an

update of the Clam Bayou (Phase 3) Ecosystem Restoration and Stormwater Treatment Project. On February 19, 2010,

B. Henningsen and Mike Dalsis provided a requested tour of Tampa Bay restoration projects for faculty and students

from the University of London (England). At the request of the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), SWIM

staff are coordinating with EPA scientists who will be conducting a scientific study of various ecological parameters of

differing aged SWIM restoration projects for Tampa Bay. SWIM staff continued to coordinate with the Land Resources

Department for the planning of the upcoming District Volunteer Appreciation Day (March 27, 2010); SWIM will be

recognizing the 616 volunteers distributed among 14 groups for their contributions to the restoration of the bay during

nine volunteer events of 2009 (note: 2009 SWIM volunteers donated 2696 hours of service, installing at least 29,630

marsh plants and picking up 20,200 pounds of illegally deposited debris at/from four SWIM restoration sites). Lastly,

SWIM staff continued to coordinate with one Eagle Scout candidate (Boy Scouts of America) to perform his Eagle

Project at a SWIM restoration site (Terra Ceia).


W316

Cockroach Bay (Phases C-D-E-F)

Project Type SWIM


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

Hillsborough CountyCooperator(s)

Project Manager HENNINGSEN, BRANDT

HENNINGSEN, BRANDTTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis 500 acre SWIM initiative project is an ecosystem restoration effort located in southeastern Tampa Bay on

property owned by Hillsborough County. The 651 acre property was purchased in 1991 for $2.1 million by the County's

Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program (ELAPP), purchase, in part, contingent upon the District

(SWIM) assuming primary responsibility for wetland restoration of the tract; of the 651 acres, approximately 500 acres

are the primary target for restoration, with enhancement appropriate for the remaining 151. Since 1991, the project has

evolved into a much larger ecosystem project, encompassing a mosaic of habitats typically found in coastal areas of

the bay: uplands as well as freshwater and estuarine wetlands; stormwater treatment of regional agricultural runoff is

also a component of the restoration. While the County is the primary cooperator for this project, the effort also involves

15 other cooperators, collectively known as the "Cockroach Bay Restoration Alliance" (COBRA). Over the past six

decades, the property had been used for agriculture and mining activities. It has suffered from a number of

environmental problems including wetland and upland habitat loss/degradation, exotic plant infestation, adverse

hydrological alterations, and exposure to polluted runoff from an upstream agricultural watershed. Currently, 425 acres

of the 500 acre project have been completed.

BenefitsThis project has been and will continue to be important in meeting management goals of SWIM and the Tampa Bay

Estuary Program (TBEP), including several phases providing low salinity habitats and improvements to water quality

via stormwater treatment. Improved habitat values and the addition of habitat acreages will provide opportunities for

many differing species of coastal wildlife,inclusive of commercial and sportfishing species, bird populations, a host of

invertebrate species (crabs, shrimp, oysters, etc.), reptiles/amphibians, and small mammals. In addition, the site is part

of the State's and County's Cockroach Bay Aquatic and Park Preserves, (increasingly) popular destinations for the

public to visit for nature activities (canoeing/kayaking, fishing, bird watching, camping, hiking, etc.).

Costs

While early funding for this project originated as early as 1991, figures given here represent funds encumbered under

the 1996 cooperative agreement with the County. This project has been implemented by phases, contingent upon

available funds. Project updates given here cover four ongoing phases: Phases C (southeastern Leisey Shell Pit and

braided tidal creek), D (northeastern Leisey Shell Pit), E (uplands), F (freshwater wetlands). Grants for this

project have totaled $1.6 million. Aside from grants, mitigation funds from the FDOT have been used to help complete

the project. The FY2005 budget includes $500,000 for State Appropriation and approximately $420,000 of Basin and

State SWIM funds for construction of on-going phases. The FY2004 through FY2009 budgets included a total of

$257,781 of incoming revenue from the Gardinier Trust Fund; in addition, FY2006 and FY2007 included a total

of $200,000 of Basin and State SWIM funds. During FY2009, an additional $1,000,000 of incoming revenue was

awarded to the project from the Tampa Port Authority. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries, travel

and central garage.







recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals. Adjacent to

the County's property lies Cockroach Bay, often touted as the "Crown Jewel" of Tampa Bay; it is one of the few

relatively pristine coastal ecosystems left in Tampa Bay. Despite these adverse watershed and estuarine impacts,

Cockroach Bay still maintains relatively abundant sea grass beds and recreational and commercially important

fisheries resources.


W316



Revenue


013 Hillsborough River Basin 1,744 0 0 1,744 0

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 1,161 0 0 1,161 0

021 Manasota Basin 1,744 0 0 1,744 0


DEP/EPC Gardinier - (SWIM) 168,370 0 168,370 0 0

Ecosystem Trust Fund - Cockroach Bay

(SWIM)

500,000 0 500,000 0 0

Gardinier - Cockroach Bay (W316) 200,000 0 200,000 0 0




$2,522,491 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesCompletion of USACE Feasibility Report (by USACE) 6/30/01 3/31/02 3/15/02

Completion of construction of freshwater wetlands 4/30/04 4/15/04

Planting of freshwater wetlands 8/15/04 8/2/04

Start construction of braided tidal creek by OPS 1/15/05 1/26/05

Complete construction of braided tidal creek by OPS 7/15/05 9/15/05 9/23/05

Planting of braided tidal creek 8/31/05 10/1/05 10/8/05

Begin Sediment Survey of NE Leisey Shell Pit 12/1/05 12/15/05 12/13/05

Complete Sediment Survey of NE Leisey Shell Pit 3/15/06 3/1/06

Restoration of E. Leisey Shell PitsComplete in-house draft 30% restoration plan 6/30/08

Secure consulting firm to assist with rest. plans 8/31/08

Complete 100% restoration plan set 12/31/08

Prepare/submit permit applications for E. Leisey Pits 3/31/09

Draft RFB for Leisey Shell Pit Rest. Construction 4/30/09

Release RFB for Leisey Shell Pit construction 6/26/09

Award const. contract Leisey Shell Pit Rest. 8/30/09

Begin construction of Leisey Shell Pit Project 10/1/09

Complete const. Leisey Shell Pit project 3/31/10


As previously described, the Tampa Port Authority (TPA) and the District (SWIM) have entered into a cooperative

agreement detailing the TPA's proposal to Hillsborough County to perform mitigation and restoration at the County's

Cockroach site ("Leisey Shell Pits" area). The TPA has received permission from the County to perform 10.88 ac of

wetland mitigation at the Cockroach site. In return for use of the Cockroach site for the Port's mitigation, the TPA will

provide $1.1 million for the restoration of up to 75 acres of wetlands and the completion/maintenance of the upland

systems (i.e., 75 acres of wetland restoration for 10.88 acres of wetland mitigation plus remaining upland work); of those

funds, $1.0 million will be earmarked for wetland (and possibly upland) restoration, and $100,000 will specifically be


W316


earmarked for upland restoration and site management. The TPA will be responsible for the design, permitting, bidding,

construction, and monitoring of the project. In essence, this effort should complete the overall Cockroach Bay Ecosystem

Restoration Project. No SWIM/District funds will be used for any mitigation expenses, only restoration components over

and above mitigation aspects. Project design has been finalized and permit applications submitted for processing.

Permits have been received from all agencies excepting the Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission

(HCEPC); environmental concerns raised by the HCEPC currently are still being addressed by the TPA and their

consultant. Construction bids are now anticipated to be released by the TPA during spring/summer 2010, followed by

construction. Lastly, a no-cost time extension is being routed for execution by the Florida Department of Environmental

Protection and HCEPC to allow grant funds from the Gardinier Trust Fund, now not needed for the north side of the

Cockroach Bay system, to be used for habitat restoration on the south side of Cockroach Bay proper (i.e., "Rock Ponds"

property). ACTION TO DATE: On-time; Tampa Port Authority securing permits/preparing construction RFB but

permitting delays may influence the timeline.


W329

Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve Habitat Restoration

Project Type SWIM




Project Manager POWERS, STEPHANIE

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis multi-year, phased project is in response to a cooperative funding request from Pinellas County and the City of

Oldsmar to design, permit, and restore habitat and water quality within the Mobbly Bay Wilderness Preserve. The

Preserve, jointly owned by Pinellas County and the City of Oldsmar, is an approximately 380-acre site located within

the municipality of Oldsmar in Upper Tampa Bay. The first phase of the project will include design and permitting and

the removal of exotic plant species. The County and City share management responsibilities of the Preserve through

an Interlocal Agreement dated April 8, 2001. The proposed scope of the restoration plan encompasses both County

and City managed areas and will be accomplished using a "habitat mosaic" ecosystem restoration approach. The

County will administer the consultant agreements during the design phase of the project. Construction will occur in

separate successive phases, which will also be administered by the County.

BenefitsThe project focuses on developing and implementing a final design that will improve habitat function and stormwater

polishing by removing exotic plant species and creating and enhancing intertidal, saltern, and upland habitats. The

design also involves the restoration of historic circulation patterns through selective mosquito ditch blocking.

Costs

The total project cost is approximately $2.25 million. The County and City contributed $1,023,327 and $282,703

respectively to the purchase of the land for the project. The County requested multi-year funding from the District

totaling $350,000 for design and construction. The District's contribution is split between the Pinellas-Anclote Basin

Board and State SWIM. The District's FDOT Mitigation Program will now be receiving mitigation credits from the

project and the District will be reimbursed 100 percent of expended funds. District funds shown in the table include

staff salaries.






with these goals.


W329

Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve Habitat Restoration


Revenue

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 258,704 0 258,265 0 439






District

City of Oldsmar 100,000 0 100,000 0 0

Pinellas County 800,000 0 800,000 0 0

$1,479,787 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development and ExecutionFinal execution of Cooperative Agreement 10/31/03 12/1/03

2. Design PhaseCounty to Issue Notice to Proceed to Consultant 5/31/04 3/15/05 2/22/05

Conceptual Design Completed 2/1/06 5/17/06

Final Design and Permitting Completed 10/31/08 6/30/09

3. Construction PhaseConstruction Commences 12/1/08 4/30/10

Construction Completed 12/31/09 12/31/10

4. Agreement ExpirationCooperative Funding Agreement expires 12/31/06 12/31/10


The District's FDOT Mitigation Program has requested to use this project for mitigation credits. Basin and State SWIM

funding will be reimbursed 100 percent by the Mitigation Program. The County is currently advertising the project for

construction bids.


W331

Biennial Seagrass Mapping of Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Charlotte

HarborProject Type SWIM

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

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

Manasota

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


Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the table include staff salaries.

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

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

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

water quality improvement projects.

Costs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

salaries.


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bay with a 1% decrease.


W331


Harbor


Revenue





020 Peace River Basin 197,177 0 137,777 39,396 20,004

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





$1,386,944 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


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

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

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


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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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


W331


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

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

executed in March 2010.


W334

LARGO HABITAT RESTORATION

Project Type SWIM





Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is in response to a FY2010 cooperative funding request by the City of Largo to restore and improve a City

owned forested wetland located between the Largo Public Library and the Largo Central Park Nature Preserve. The

20.04 acre wetland site is north of a previous project and drains to Channel 1, which flows to the Seminole Bypass

Canal and finally Boca Ciega Bay. The project includes removal of exotic invasive plant species and replacement with

native wetland species within the project site. The top three exotic species targeted for removal are Tarro, Air Potato

Vine, and Caster Bean. The project scope includes the identification of appropriate replacement native plants. Exact

plant types will be determined based on a variety of factors including current weather conditions/patterns and best

chance of survival. With an increase in native plant species biodiversity, an increase in associated native animal and

insect species will occur. There will be water quality benefits as the re-established natural system more effectively

filters and purifies flow.

BenefitsThe City of Largo Habitat Restoration project will restore natural systems by removing exotic invasive species and

re-establishing native wetland species in a 20 acre forested wetland and improve water quality to Boca Ciega Bay and

Tampa Bay.

Costs

The FY2010 total project cost is estimated at $70,000, with the City of Largo and the District each contributing half







with these goals.


Revenue





District

City of Largo 35,000 0 0 0 35,000

$74,211 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


W334

LARGO HABITAT RESTORATION



Draft Agreement Returned from Management Services 1/8/10

Agreement Sent to Cooperator 1/15/10

Signed Agreement Returned from Cooperator 2/15/10

Agreement Fully Executed 2/26/10

Notice to Proceed 3/5/10


The draft agreement was reviewed and comments were made by the City attorney in October 2009. This agreement is

incorporating new language and is routing.


W335

Feather Sound Tidal Wetland Restoration Project

Project Type SWIM





THORNTON, SHELLEYTask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis project is in response to a request from the Tampa Bay Esturary Program to restore and enhance

approximately 640 acres of intertidal wetland and upland habitat along the west side of Old Tampa Bay. The project

plan objectives are to improve the quality of runoff from the surrounding urban and residential watershed and to

restore the fringing tidal wetland system. The Estuary Program has initiated discussions with the Feather Sound Golf

Course to create an enhancement plan for the treatment of reclaimed water and stormwater that enters the site from a

City of Largo outfall. The course owner has removed nearly 5 acres of turf from the course and has replaced it with

native Florida plant species. Additional connections and the creation of littoral shelves within the course's water

features, along with a more aggressive turf removal plan would decrease nitrogen input from fertilizers and create

extended residence times for water quality treatment, allowing for significant nutrient removal prior to discharge into

Old Tampa Bay. The Estuary Program will be the lead agency for the design phase of the project. The District will

provide technical assistance for the design phase and will be the lead agency during project construction. A

public-private agreement may be drafted with the Estuary Program, the District, and the golf course in FY2011 to

enable implementation of these nutrient reduction strategies.

BenefitsThis project aims to restore tidal wetland habitats, enhancing habitat for fish species, improving water quality entering

Tampa Bay and, ultimately, increasing seagrass acreage in western Old Tampa Bay.

Costs

The proposed project cost is approximately $1 million. The Estuary Program has budgeted $216,000 for design

and monitoring and $300,000 for project construction. The District's FY2011 contribution is requested to be $516,000,

which will be used for construction of the project.






with these goals.


W335

Feather Sound Tidal Wetland Restoration Project


Revenue



TBEP - Feather Sound Tidal Wetland

Rstr (W335)

300,000 0 0 300,000 0


District

Tampa Bay Estuary Program 216,000 0 0 0 216,000

$1,038,165 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


Complete Restoration Designs and Permitting 8/1/10

Bid Restoration Construction Contract 10/1/10

Award Restoration Contract 12/31/10

Construction Commencement 2/1/11


Project Close-out 9/30/11

Status As Of:


W338

Old Tampa Bay Assessment and Action Plan

Project Type SWIM


Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Pinellas-Anclote River

Cooperator(s)


KAUFMAN, KRISTask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThe purpose of this project is to initiate a localized assessment of Old Tampa Bay in order to develop segment specific

management actions for this Bay segment. Unlike other Bay segments, the water quality and seagrass coverage in

Old Tampa Bay has not responded as well as other segments. Recently completed studies and annual adverse

conditions that have occurred in the last few years prompted this Tampa Bay Estuary Program Project. Recent results

from the Old Tampa Bay/Safety Harbor Restoration Project (W317), a cooperative project with the Tampa Bay Estuary

Program, the Tampa Bay Water Quality Decision Matrix, and two Feather Sound Studies, as well as, the reoccurrence

of a spring/summer algae bloom in the upper portions of Tampa Bay indicate that a local watershed assessment is

necessary to determine the primary factors leading to the adverse events observed in this bay segment. The TBEP will

be the lead partner on this project and will be responsible for hiring a contractor to implement the project. Several core

research focus areas have been identified, including: 1) determining the effects of targeted nutrient/fertilizer reduction

initiatives on the water quality in Old Tampa Bay; 2) refining estimates and determining effects of freshwater inputs to

Old Tampa Bay; 3) determining whether existing causeway/bridge structures have a negative ecological effect on

circulation and flushing on Old Tampa Bay; 4) Identifying and improving coastal creeks and other restorable areas to

address any negative effects from the research projects listed above; and 5) developing enhanced monitoring

protocols and programs to better understand the ecological conditions in Old Tampa Bay. The District will participate in

the development of the Scope of Work, participate in project meetings and review and approve deliverables for the

project. The project will be initiated in 2010 and is anticipated to be complete in 2013.

BenefitsIt is anticipated that additional focused research projects will be implemented to identify actions necessary to alleviate

stressors to Old Tampa Bay. The final outcome from this project will be the development of actions specific to Old

Tampa Bay to address the observed adverse ecological effects of increasing sediment accumulation rate, nuisance

algal blooms and lack of seagrass recovery in this area.

Costs

The Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board has included $80,000 (40%) and the Hillsborough River Basin Board has

included $120,000 (60%) in their proposed FY2011 budgets to partner with the Tampa Bay Estuary Program for this

evaluation. This will be matched by funds by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program. The District's funding allocation is

based on the relative size of the watersheds in each basin which contribute to Old Tampa Bay.


Tampa Bay is divided into seven major bay segments: Old Tampa Bay, Hillsborough Bay, Middle Tampa Bay, Lower

Tampa Bay, Terra Ceia Bay, Manatee River and Boca Ciega Bay (map attached). In FY2007, the District budgeted

$100,000 to partner with the Tampa Bay Estuary Program for the Old Tampa Bay/Safety Harbor Restoration Project

(W317), for the purpose of evaluating the accumulation of muck in Safety Harbor and the surrounding area, to

determine the source of the muck and to develop potential restoration plans for the Safety Harbor area of Old Tampa

Bay. The major findings of W317 showed significant increases in sedimentation rates that began in the 1920's

(concurrent with construction of the Causeway) and extended through the 1960's which may coincide with construction

activities for the Lake Tarpon Outfall Canal. Also, since the 1940s, sediments in Safety Harbor have been trending

away from sources in the bay associated with Tampa Bay microalgae and toward increased land-based sources,

notably related to increased inorganic fertilizer sources. Nutrient accumulation has increased the amount of

phytoplankton and zooplankton in the Safety Harbor area, causing a coincident sedimentary accumulation of organic

materials that originate from these organisms. The District, TBEP, Pinellas County and the Cities of Safety Harbor and

Oldsmar met in January 2010 to formulate the next steps for this project. The outcome was the inclusion of the Old

Tampa Bay Assessment and Action Plan Project in the Tampa Bay Estuary Program's proposed FY2011 Workplan.


W338

Old Tampa Bay Assessment and Action Plan


Revenue

013 Hillsborough River Basin 124,149 0 0 124,149 0



District

Tampa Bay Estuary Program 200,000 0 0 200,000 0

$406,544 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding

Status As Of:


W363

Ft. DeSoto Ecological Enhancement/Recirculation Phase 2

Project Type SWIM



Pinellas CountyCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionIn response to a cooperative funding request from Pinellas County, this proposed project will include the construction

of a span bridge to open a portion of the filled causeway that connects the maintenance area to the main island at Fort

DeSoto Park in Pinellas County. Fort DeSoto Park was once a group of separate islands. During the Park's

development in the late 1950s and early 1960s, the main island was connected to the smaller islands by dredging and

filling two causeways, one to provide access to the mainland and the other to create a maintenance area and Park

Manager residence. This activity cut off circulation between the back bays. Lack of tidal flushing led to elevated water

temperatures, water quality degradation and seagrass mortality. Summertime temperatures become extremely

elevated in these areas leading to very low dissolved oxygen levels as well as severe seagrass stress resulting in

blade necrosis. Opening the causeway will restore east-west circulation to the semi-enclosed embayments and will

improve ecosystem health.

BenefitsRestored circulation patterns will lead to improvement in water quality and a healthier seagrass and faunal community.

The improved health and viability of seagrasses result in continued seasonal uptake of nutrients and sediment

trapping. The first phase of this project was completed in 2004 at the main entrance to the park. That first causeway

replacement resulted in immediate tidal flushing of the bays at that entrance causeway. Project results of Phase I also

include the establishment of an additional 200 acres of seagrass beds in the vicinity of the project. Additionally, higher

quality seagrass was established as long-lived Thalassia out competed the more ephemeral Halodule. The first phase

of this long-term project received national awards and recognition for the ecological benefits resulting from the work.

This second phase is expected to duplicate and expand the environmental benefits to Tampa Bay, a SWIM water

body.

Costs

The total estimated proposed project budget is $1,000,000 for design, permitting, and construction. For FY2010,

Pinellas County is requesting half ($500,000) from the District and will contribute the other half ($500,000). It is

anticipated that the District's portion would be funded by the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin. If State SWIM funds are

available, they will be applied to the District's contribution. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.







recreational, and commercial value of the bay, as well as a loss of habitat for native plants and animals. The SWIM

Plan for Tampa Bay outlines goals to restore habitat throughout the bay area and reduce pollutant loads entering

Tampa Bay. The objectives of this project are consistent with these goals.


W363

Ft. DeSoto Ecological Enhancement/Recirculation Phase 2


Revenue





District

Pinellas County 500,000 0 0 0 500,000

$1,007,725 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


Cooperative AgreementExecute cooperative agreement 2/26/10


Pinellas County submitted a draft scope of work on December 31, 2009. The agreement between the District and the

County is currently being drafted.


W390

Joes Creek Storm Treat. & Wetlands Rest.

Project Type SWIM




Project Manager PRATER, CORRINA

PRESTON, MATTTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe objective of the project is to implement Best Management Practices to restore natural systems and improve water

quality to Joe's Creek, which discharges into Tampa Bay, a SWIM priority water body. Pinellas County will be taking

the lead in design, construction and maintenance of the project to: (1) provide stormwater treatment for runoff from

the surrounding urbanized area, (2) construct a low impact design/demonstration parking project (including interpretive

signage), (3) erect educational signage, (4) remove exotic vegetation from wetlands, and (5) stabilize eroded creek

banks and restore wetlands on site. Fencing will also be installed to further protect the creek from litter and debris.

Phase I: This first phase of the project includes restoration of wetland habitat, stormwater treatment for runoff entering

Joe's Creek, and enhancement of the environmental and recreational value of the Joe's Creek Community Greenway

site. The project consists of construction of a fence, parking area and a paved recreational trail around Joe's Creek,

educational and interpretive signage, exotic vegetation removal, native planting, design and stabilization of a portion of

the creek banks. Phase II will include more design and stabilization of eroded creek banks which currently allows

continual addition of silt and sediment into the creek, thereby negatively impacting water quality and creating areas for

invasive plant infestation. Appropriate Best Management Practices will be used to repair existing erosion and prevent

further erosion and siltation into the creek. Invasive exotic plants will be removed and native plants will be installed

along the creek bank to stabilize the bank and filter any runoff pollutants prior to entry into the creek.

BenefitsUpon completion, the total acreage of restored, enhanced and preserved habitat would be approximately 10 acres in

Phase I and approximately 11.5 acres in Phase II. Water quality to Joe's Creek and Tampa Bay will be improved

through bank stabilization and revegetation. Additionally, the Joe's Creek Greenway Park is now available for

recreation, and the Pinellas County School System will have access to the area for education on the environment and

the promotion of environmental stewardship.

Costs

Phase I: Total cost for phase I was $590,000 with the County and the District each contributing half ($295,000). The

District's share was split between the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board ($118,000 - 40 percent) and State SWIM

($177,000 - 60 percent). Phase II: Total cost for phase II, which was funded in FY2007, is $425,000 with the County

and the District each contributing half ($212,500). The District's share is split between the Pinellas-Anclote River

Basin Board ($106,250) and State SWIM ($106,250). The costs in the funding table include District staff salaries,

travel, and central garage charges.


The project site is located in Central Lealman, an unincorporated community comprised of 7,854 residents (2000

Census). The project is consistent with Pinellas County's management objectives for the property, the District's SWIM

Plan for Tampa Bay and the habitat restoration goals of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program. The project includes

design and construction of stormwater treatment for runoff entering Joe's Creek (best management practice (BMP)

system; the restoration of upland and wetland habitats in and around the BMP; the removal of exotic vegetation and,

the design construction and installation of educational signage on the benefits of the project. When it is finalized it will

provide the County with a larger contiguous portion of land which will benefit the project by providing additional land

with which to stabilize a severely eroding creek shoreline and allow installation of bioretention treatment swales. The

Pinellas County School System will also have access to the area for environmental education. Estimated attendance

for first year of operation is 47,800 visitors. The project is consistent with the County's management objectives for the

property is consistent with the Tampa Bay SWIM Plan and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program's habitat restoration

goals.


W390



Revenue

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 241,592 0 239,021 1,721 850


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Eagle Lk

(SWIM)

106,250 0 106,250 0 0





District

Pinellas County 507,500 0 507,500 0 0

$1,048,264 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Phase I - Contract Development & ExecutionDraft Agreement to Management Service 10/22/04 11/10/04

Draft Agreement returned from Management Services 11/30/04 12/9/04

Pinellas County Approval of Agreement 12/31/04 2/2/05

Contract fully executed 1/31/05 2/10/05

2. Critical Project MilestonesPreliminary Design Submitted for Approval 4/30/05 4/29/05

Final Design Submitted for Approval 8/30/05 2/28/06 7/25/06

Application for Permit 9/30/05 3/30/06 7/25/06

Approval of Permit 3/1/06 5/30/06 7/26/06

Commence Construction 3/31/06 5/1/07 5/1/07


3. Close OutContract Termination 12/31/07 12/31/07

4. Phase II - Contract Development & ExecutionDraft Agreement 12/13/06 12/13/06



Contract Mailed to County for Approval 3/27/07 4/4/07

Pinellas County Approval of Agreement 6/22/07 6/22/07

District Approval of Contract 7/16/07 7/16/07

Executed Contract and Notice to Proceed to County 7/17/07 7/27/07

5. Phase II - Critical Project MilestonePermitting Approval 3/30/07 12/31/08

Preliminary Design Submitted for Approval 12/30/07 6/12/08 6/12/08

Construction and Bidding Documents 6/30/08 7/20/07

Construction Commences 7/1/08 1/5/09

Construction Completion 6/30/09 10/30/09

6. Close OutContract Termination 6/30/10


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Phase II construction commenced in December 2008. Bank-grading has been completed, stormwater components have

been installed, and planting has been completed. During construction, a small area where concrete had been buried was

exposed. In this area, construction crews were unable to restore the bank to the 4:1 design grade. As a safety measure,

the area of exposed concrete will be fenced, the cost of which will be reimbursed through project funds. Fencing and

project signage are expected to be completed in early 2010 and project closeout will occur on or before June 30, 2010.

No invoices have been received to date.


W391

Pinellas County Eagle Lake Park Stormwater Treatment and Wetland

RestorationProject Type SWIM





Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis multi-phased project is in response to a funding request from Pinellas County to design, permit, and construct a

wetland habitat restoration and stormwater treatment facility at Eagle Lake Park. Eagle Lake Park, located in central

Pinellas County, is a 157-acre park that is owned and managed by the Pinellas County Park Department. The project

site is a considerably large parcel in the critical Allen's Creek Watershed. Untreated stormwater flows enter the park

from over 100 acres of urban land. The current flow pattern provides some degree of treatment, but the water exiting

the park remains high in undesirable constituents due to the lack of adequate treatment facilities in the Park. Pinellas

County is taking the lead in design, permitting, and construction and is responsible for the long term maintenance of

the project. The District is providing consultant proposal and interim design reviews.

BenefitsThis project is a combined stormwater treatment and habitat restoration project, which will provide for the treatment of

the upper portion of the Allen's Creek watershed and has the potential of providing significant non-point source

pollution load reduction to Allen's Creek and ultimately, Tampa Bay.

Costs

The total project cost is $1.5 million, with the County and the District each contributing 50 percent of the necessary

funding. In FY2005, the Pinellas-Anclote Basin Board funded 40% of the District's share ($224,000) and the remaining

60% ($336,000) came from State SWIM funds. District funds for FY2006 and FY2007 were split 50/50 between the

Basin Board and State SWIM with each contributing $100,875. District funds are being used to complete the design,

permitting, and construction of a restoration and stormwater treatment plan for the park. The County will independently

fund other park facilities that are not related to the improvement in water management functions. Funds budgeted in

FY2010 are for salary, travel and central garage. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.






with these goals.


W391

Pinellas County Eagle Lake Park Stormwater Treatment and Wetland

Restoration


Revenue

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 332,772 0 332,292 0 480






District

Pinellas County 2,395,015 0 2,395,015 0 0

$3,172,959 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


Critical Project MilestonesPinellas County Approval of Cooperative Agreement 11/18/04 3/16/05

District Approval of Agreement 12/30/04 4/11/05

Notice to Proceed to County 1/15/05 4/13/05

County to Begin Design and Permitting 6/1/05 8/1/05

Design Phase Complete 7/15/06 12/1/06

Construction Contract Advertised 12/15/06 1/4/08

Construction Contractor Selected 2/28/07 2/29/08

Construction Commenced 4/30/07 5/15/08

Construction Phase Complete 12/30/07 8/1/09

Expiration of Cooperative Agreement 12/31/08 12/31/09


Construction of the project is completed. An inspection was completed by District project staff on March 19, 2009. A final

walk through will be scheduled with the cooperator and a conservation easement obtained before project close out.


W726

SWIM Plan Implementation - Lake Tarpon

Project Type SWIM





Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

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

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

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

the Pollutant Load Reduction Goal 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 Lake Tarpon SWIM Plan creates an opportunity for a cohesive effort between the District,

Pinellas County and other state and local agencies to better implement resource management activities. SWIM

projects are eligible for state matching funds with the state funding 50 percent of the project costs and the District

funding the remaining 50 percent.

Costs

The FY2008 and FY2009 ongoing costs for the Lake Tarpon SWIM Plan Implementation are funded 50 percent from

the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin and 50 percent State SWIM Program and 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 had been 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 these

waterbodies. 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 Lake Tarpon SWIM Plan was first

approved in 1989 and updated in 1994 and 2001. Since the first plan, the District has completed a number of

diagnostic and restoration projects. Included within these are: 1) development of a pollutant loading model; 2)

investigation of a resource based pollutant load reduction goal; 3) evaluation of sediment quality; 4) vegetation

mapping; 5) refinement of groundwater pollutant loading estimates; 6) fisheries monitoring and; various habitat

restoration projects.


Revenue






$104,203 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


W726

SWIM Plan Implementation - Lake Tarpon


1. Critical Project MilestonesInitial SWIM Plan for Lake Tarpon 1/1/89 1/1/89

First update of Lake Tarpon SWIM Plan 1/1/94 1/1/94

Completion of Second update of Lake Tarpon SWIM Plan 6/30/01 7/27/01

Status As Of: April 23, 2008

The last update of the Lake Tarpon SWIM Plan became effective on July 27, 2001. District staff are working with local

governments to implement the projects included in the 2001 SWIM Plan. The County submitted three cooperative

funding proposals in FY2007 to implement water quality treatment projects that were identified in the 2001 Plan. These

projects were moved into the SWIM budget and project updates can be found under W734, W735 and W736. The next

update for the SWIM Plan will not occur until after these projects are complete, which is expected in 2010. This is the last

update until these projects are completed.


W734

Lake Tarpon Area Water Quality 63

Project Type SWIM





NORTON, NANCYTask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis original concept for this stormwater treatment retrofit project included the design, permitting and construction of

an enhanced stormwater treatment pond using alum. However, the site proposed for the pond contains an active

sinkhole and is not suitable for construction of a pond. The County is evaluating alternative alum treatment

configurations, including direct discharge of alum floc to Lake Tarpon. Originally, the project was to treat stormwater

discharge from a 570-acre basin consisting of primarily single family residential and agricultural land use. The project

site is located near the intersection of Old East Lake Road and Lake Place on the northeastern side of Lake Tarpon.

The project was proposed to be constructed on land owned by the County. The County is responsible for long-term

operation and maintenance of the treatment pond and alum system.

BenefitsThe project has the potential to remove 112 pounds/year of total phosphorus and 336 pounds/year of total nitrogen.

Costs

The total cost for design and construction is estimated at $1,519,625, with the District contributing $434,625 towards

design and construction. The District budgeted $192,500 in FY2007 and FY2008 which the County matched with

County and grant funding. During the FY2010 cooperative funding cycle, the County requested an additional $242,125

to complete construction of the project. The County is matching this request with the cost to purchase additional land

to construct the project. At their April 8, 2009 meeting, the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board approved amending its

FY2009 budget to include reallocated State SWIM funds to cover 50 percent of the District's FY2010 costs

($121,062.50). The remaining funds ($121,062.50) were included in the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board's

FY2010 budget. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.


Lake Tarpon is the seventh ranked water body on the District's list of SWIM Priority Water Bodies. The original SWIM

Plan was completed in 1989 and revised in 1994. Subsequently, Pinellas County initiated the Lake Tarpon Watershed

Management Plan Study, which was completed and approved by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners

in July 1999. The District updated the Lake Tarpon SWIM Plan in 2001 to focus on the issues and goals identified in

the Lake Tarpon Watershed Management Plan that are consistent with District Areas of Responsibility. This project is

consistent with the Lake Tarpon SWIM Plan 2001.


W734



Revenue







District

Pinellas County 792,500 0 792,500 0 0

State TMDL WQ Restoration Grant 287,500 0 287,500 0 0

$1,541,533 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development and ExecutionNotice to Proceed 6/1/06 6/1/06

Draft cooperative funding agreement to Management Services 8/17/06 9/5/06

Draft agreement back to Management Services 11/14/06 11/14/06

Draft agreement back from Management Services 12/4/06 12/13/06


Signed agreement returned from Cooperator 2/1/07 6/1/07 8/8/07


2. Critical Project MilestonesRecognition on all reports and on construction sign 6/1/06 6/1/06

Begin Design 6/1/07 4/4/07

Complete Design 6/30/08 12/31/09


3. Cooperative Funding Agreement Expiration DateContract Expiration 12/31/10 6/30/11


The County's consultant delivered the 30% design and it was reviewed by District and County staff. The 30% design

proposed a larger treatment pond to improve the efficiency of future operation and maintenance for the alum system.

This resulted in the need for additional land and the County began pursuing acquisition of an adjacent parcel. The

County requested additional funds in FY2010 for construction of project. At its April 8, 2009 meeting, the PABB approved

amending its FY2009 budget to allocate an additional $121,063.50 of State SWIM funding (Water Management Lands

Trust Fund) for this project and included the 50 percent match in its FY2010 budget.The revised project budget is

$1,519,625, with the District's share being $434,625. Subsequently, the County requested an amendment to completion

schedule for the project due to the delays in acquisition of the adjacent parcel. An amendment to extend the expiration

date of the contract, revise the completion schedule and include the additional funding was sent to the County for

execution in June 2009. Prior to the County closing on the adjacent parcel a geotechnical investigation was conducted on

the site. This investigation revealed a high risk of sinkhole activity if the pond were to be excavated, therefore, the County

decided not to purchase the site. District staff met with the County on December 11, 2009 to determine the County's plan

to proceed. The County is exploring a design that would mix alum in-line with underground pipes and discharge the

treated water and alum floc directly to Lake Tarpon. This will require the purchase of an easement through a lake front lot

and a permit from FDEP for direct discharge of alum to waters of the state. This would be similar to a system previously

permitted by FDEP on Lake Seminole. It is the District project manager's understanding that the FDEP is not in favor of

such systems until data is received from the Lake Seminole project. Construction of the Lake Seminole system is not


W734


expected until fall 2010 and monitoring won't likely be completed until mid-2011. The current draft of the Statewide

Stormwater Rule would allow direct discharge of alum floc to waters of the state under certain conditions. It is not known

when this rule will be adopted. The District has asked the County for return of the amendment and a request on how they

plan to proceed. The milestones section will be updated once District staff have reviewed this request.


W735

Lake Tarpon Water Quality Area 23

Project Type SWIM






Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis stormwater treatment retrofit project consists of the design, permitting and construction of an enhanced

stormwater treatment system using alum. This project will treat stormwater for a 212-acre basin of primarily single

family residential land use. The project site is located near the intersection of South Canal Drive and Shultz Road on

the western side of the lake. The project was orignally proposed to be constructed on existing County right of way.

However, due to site constraints, the County is evaluating alternatives which may include direct discharge of alum floc

to the Lake. The County is responsible for long-term operation and maintenance of the treatment pond and alum

system.

BenefitsThe project is estimated to remove 267 pounds/year of total phosphorus and 579 pound/year of total nitrogen.

Costs

The total cost for design and construction is estimated at $560,000 and the District is responsible for $207,500

towards design and construction. The County has secured additional grant funding to complete the project. The

District's FY2007 budget included $155,000. The FY2008 budget is $205,000. The County's total share of $352,500 is

split between the County ($152,500) and a State TMDL Grant ($200,000). The District's FY2008 share ($52,500) is

split between the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board (50%, $26,250) and State SWIM (50%, $26,250) funds. Funds

budgeted in FY2010 are for salary, travel and central garage with 50 percent of the funding from the Pinellas-Anclote

River Basin and 50 percent from the State SWIM Program.





in July 1999. The District updated the Lake Tarpon SWIM Plan in 2001 to focus on the issues and goals identified in

the Lake Tarpon Watershed Management Plan that are consistent with District Areas of Responsibility. This project is

consistent with the 2001 SWIM Plan.


Revenue






District

Pinellas County 152,500 0 152,500 0 0

State TMDL WQ Restoration Grant 200,000 0 200,000 0 0

$586,908 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding


W735




Draft cooperative funding agreement sent to Management Services 8/17/06 11/22/06

Draft agreement returned from Management Services 12/13/06 12/5/06

Agreement sent to cooperator 12/21/06 1/4/07

Signed agreement returned from Cooperator 3/1/07 6/1/07 8/8/07


2. Critical Project MilestonesRecognition on all reports and on construction sign 6/1/06 6/1/06

Begin Design 6/1/07 4/4/07



3. Cooperative Funding Agreement Expiration DateContract Expiration 12/31/10


This project has experienced several delays during preliminary design. Subsequently, based on modeling and review of

existing data, the consultant determined that the original conceptual design was not feasible due to the available land.

(The site is located in a residential neighborhood, and originally, it was thought that the alum floc could be captured in a

vault system.) The County and its consultant prepared a 30% design that proposed two options for using an existing

residential canal on Lake Tarpon to capture the floc. This design would be similar to a design being utilized in Lake

Seminole (P902). The County and its consultant are prepared to hold a permitting pre-application meeting with the

appropriate agency after the release by FDEP of the new guidelines for the permitting of alum treatment systems. This

draft rule/guideline was provided to FDEP in April 2009 and will be included in the 2010 revised stormwater regulations.

The County's consultant has advised them that since the document is now public record and will be part of the new rule

the COunty could move forward with design. However, the County is looking at potential access points to the lake which

would need to be acquired. The District provided comments on the original 30% design but a revised design has not

been reviewed. Although the County and its consultant are prepared to move forward with preliminary design, they will

not complete design of the project by the date specified in the agreement. The County requested an extension to the

internal deadline for completion of design and the District staff approved this extension which is included in the

milestones section. It was noted that given the uncertainties with permitting this project, an amendment may be

necessary to extend the project completion date to allow for completion of construction.


W736


Project Type SWIM






Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis stormwater treatment retrofit project consists of the design, permitting and construction of an enhanced

stormwater treatment system using alum to enhance the treatment of stormwater from a 360-acre subbasin. This

project proposed to increase the nutrient removal efficiency of an existing Florida Department of Transportation

(FDOT) stormwater treatment pond by installing an alum injection system. The approximately 3-acre pond was

originally constructed to treat stormwater runoff from a section of US 19. An existing 72-inch pipe conveying untreated

stormwater from the commercial, residential and light industrial areas north and west of this area was rerouted into the

system to provide minimal stormwater treatment before release into an adjacent wetland. The property is owned by the

FDOT and the County has entered into an agreement with FDOT to construct and maintain the alum treatment

system. The County will be responsible for long-term operation and maintenance of the alum facility. The FDOT will

continue to be responsible for mowing and maintenance of the pond and the discharge structures into and out of the

pond.

BenefitsThe project has the potential to remove 333 pounds/year of total phosphorus and 1246 pounds/year of total nitrogen.

Costs

The total cost for design and construction was originally estimated at $487,000 and the District was responsible for

$120,000 towards design and construction. The District's share is split between the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board

(50%, $60,000) and State SWIM (50%, $60,000) funds. The County secured additional grant funding to complete the

project. In November 2007, the County's consultant completed an Engineer's Estimate of Probable cost for

construction of the project which was approximately $705,000. This exceeds the original amount of $367,000

estimated by the County for construction. Part of this increase was the result of FDOT requirements for the box

culvert. The County submitted a cooperative funding application requesting that the District include $171,250.00 in its

FY2009 budget to fund 50% of the increased cost. The County has committed to match this amount. Additional funds

budgeted in FY2010 are for salary, travel and central garage with 50 percent of the funding from the Pinellas-Anclote

River Basin and 50 percent from the State SWIM Program.





in July 1999. The District updated the Lake Tarpon SWIM Plan 2001 to focus on the issues and goals identified in the

Lake Tarpon Watershed Management Plan that are consistent with District Areas of Responsibility. The project is

consistent with the 2001 SWIM Plan.


W736



Revenue






District

Pinellas County 67,500 0 67,500 0 0

State 319(h) Grant 300,000 0 300,000 0 0

$687,538 Total:

Prior



FundingTotal

Funding



Draft cooperative funding agreement to Management Services 8/1/06 9/11/06

Draft agreement back from Management Services 10/1/06 9/28/06




2. Critical Project MilestonesBegin Design 1/23/06 1/23/06

Complete Design and permitting 12/31/06 12/1/08 11/18/08

Begin Construction 6/1/07 4/1/09 4/9/09


3. Cooperative Funding Agreement Expiration DateContract Expiration 12/31/09 12/31/10


The cooperative funding agreement is retroactive to January 2006 when the County initiated design of the project. The

County submitted the ERP permit application to the FDEP in May 2007. Following several Requests for Additional

Information (RAI) from FDEP, the ERP was issued February 20, 2008 with unexpected monitoring requirements and

construction conditions. The County filed a petition with FDEP to negotiate acceptable permitting conditions and

November 7, 2008 received the revised permit. Due to delays resulting from FDOT's review and approval of the 60%

design, the RAIs and permit negotiation, and delays in bid document approval, the County requested extensions to the

deadlines for completion of design and for beginning and completion of construction. In response to a cooperative

funding request, the Basin Board included additional funds in its FY2009 budget for this project. A second amendment

was executed to increase the total project budget by $495,811 from $487,500 to $983,311. The District portion of the

project increased by $171,250, from $120,000 to $291,250. The second amendment also extended the expiration date of

the agreement to December 31, 2010 to allow for completion of construction and evaluation of the treatment efficiency of

the project. The project milestones section of this write-up has been revised to reflect these changes. The County issued

the Notice to Proceed to the contractor on April 9, 2009. Excavation of the pond was delayed by the rains that the area

experienced in April and early May. The contractor's pumps could not keep up with the inflow into the pond. Once the

rains stopped, and excavation got underway, the contractor encountered a limestone shelf that extends across half the

pond. This shelf elevation was substantially shallower than the design conditions for the pond. Subsequently, a sinkhole

developed and work on the pond was stopped. The County terminated the agreement with the Contractor and is

evaluating whether to return the pond to its original configuration without the alum system or design an alum system with

smaller floc capture area. This will increase operation and maintenance costs for the County. The consultant for the

County, the County and the contractor are working on a solution for the issue. The District has been receiving periodic


W736


updates on the progress of the situation. No further payments will be made to the County until a solution is proposed and

approved by the District.


B085

Sawgrass Lake Restoration

Project Type Basin Initiatives



Cooperator(s)


SEACHRIST, JENNETTE, LOPEZ, MANNYTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project includes two major initiatives at Sawgrass Lake: 1) Remediation of contamination and reclamation of lead

shot at Sawgrass Lake WMA; and 2) Water Quality Improvement Plan and Design for Sawgrass Lake. The project has

three phases: Phase 1 - Evaluation; Phase 2 - Final Design, Engineering, and Permitting; and Phase 3 -

Remediation/Construction. The District has contracted Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan, Inc. (PBS&J) for project

consultant services. Studies and assessments have been performed to determine the feasibility of clean-up

alternatives, cost analysis, design and permitting. Cost estimates for remediation and construction were developed

during Phase 1. Construction and remediation are anticipated to begin in early 2010. The nature of the contamination

in portions of the Sawgrass Lake Park WMA require a multi-disciplinary approach (i.e., engineering, environmental,

regulatory, etc.) to clean-up water resources and ensure the protection of the public's health. The District has been

working closely with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) throughout the course of this project

to develop and implement a clean-up and restoration plan. Water quality improvements will target discharges from the

lake and their potential source of nutrient loading to the Tampa Bay system.

BenefitsThe principal elements of this project will result in the clean-up and restoration of water resources and wetland areas

within Sawgrass Lake. Site clean-up and reclamation of spent shot from the drop zone area will remove lead and

associated contaminants from the system. Water quality improvements will reduce potential nutrient loadings to

Tampa Bay.

Costs

The Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board has budgeted $23,099,530 for this project, which includes $1,000,000 from

State Appropriations through the Ecosystems Trust Fund for Tampa Bay. The funding includes the transfer of

$1,023,179 remaining from the Sawgrass Lake Environmental Study B071. The Phase 1 contract was for $500,000

and has been completed. Cost estimates for remediation and construction developed as part of the Phase 1 tasks

indicate that approximately $23 million will be required for remediation and construction. The cost of this project

requires that funds be budgeted over several years to have sufficient funds for project construction. For FY2010, a

319h grant in the amount of $455,000 has been awarded for construction. The District funding amounts shown in the

table include staff salaries, travel and central garage.


Preliminary tests conducted at the District-owned Sawgrass Lake Park Water Management Area (WMA), including

limited field testing conducted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and a Contamination

Assessment Report (CAR) completed in August 2000 by SCS Engineers, Inc. documented contaminated conditions

(i.e., elevated levels of lead and arsenic) in surface waters, soils, sediments and ground water. The area of

contamination is coincident with portions of the Sawgrass Lake Park WMA used as a drop-zone for spent shot. The

source of the spent shot is from skeet and trap shooting activities conducted west of the District's ownership.

Following several years of litigation and new legislation passed in April 2004, the District entered into a settlement

agreement with the Skyway Trap and Skeet Club. Under the agreement, the District will undertake removal of lead

shot and other contaminants from areas within the Sawgrass Lake Park WMA and the Skyway Trap and Skeet Club

will be responsible for clean-up of their property. The settlement agreement also requires a transfer of five acres of

District lands to the Skyway Trap and Skeet Club in exchange for the release of the lands east of the south inflow

canal currently encumbered with a perpetual easement. The court-imposed easement grants the gun range the use of

District lands as a drop-zone.


B085

Sawgrass Lake Restoration


Revenue

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 22,364,511 0 0 22,204,811 95,365 64,335


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Tampa Bay 1,000,000 0 0 1,000,000 0 0

EPA 319 - Sawgrass Lake (B085) 800,000 0 0 0 0 800,000

$24,164,511 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative

Transfers Funding Funding


FundingTotal

Funding


1. Phase 1Meet with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to initiate site

remediation process

7/22/04 7/22/04

Issue RFP for Consultant Services 12/17/04 12/17/04

Pre-proposal Meeting & Site Inspection for RFP 1/4/05 1/4/05

Complete Review of RFP Responses 3/1/05 3/8/05

Notice of Decision (Consultant selection) 3/25/05 3/25/05

Draft Contract and Scope of Work (In Review) 5/31/05 4/15/05


Notice to Proceed - Phase 1- Evaluation 6/30/05 6/8/05

Draft Risk Assessment (submitted to FDEP) 10/1/06 12/1/06 12/27/06

Remedial Action Plan Approved by FDEP 4/30/07 11/30/07 12/11/07

Phase 1 - Evaluation Completed 5/30/07 12/31/07 1/31/08

Finalize Sawgrass Lake Improvement Plan 7/10/07 3/30/08 10/8/08

2. Phase 2Begin Phase 2 - Final Design and Permitting 3/30/08 11/14/08 12/10/08

Preliminary Plans (30%) and Report 3/6/09 3/6/09

DEP Permit submittal 5/31/09 6/30/09

Complete Phase 2 - Final Design & Permitting 9/30/09 1/29/10 3/19/10

2. Phase 2 - Watermain RelocationExecuted Agreement with St. Pete 1/13/09 1/15/09

Advertise Bids for Construction 10/30/09 3/26/10



2. Phase 2Commence Construction 10/30/09 1/29/10 2/8/10



Phase 2, Final Design and Permitting, has been completed with respect to 100% plans complete and ERP approval by

the FDEP. A determination of approval for an access modification permit from FDOT is scheduled for March 31, 2010.

That permit is desired, but not a requirement to construct the project. An amendment to the Settlement Agreement with

Skyway Trap and Skeet Club currently being drafted by staff will limit the club's shooting times and areas to allow for a

set working schedule for the contractor. Construction to prepare the project staging area began on February 8, 2010 and

is nearly complete. The bid package for the main project construction is currently being drafted. The bid is expected to be

advertised by the first week of April. The City of St. Petersburg has completed 100% plans for the relocation of the water

transmission main located within the project area, and is currently working on the bid package.

ACCELERATED ACTION TO DATE: The project has been delayed due to negotiations involving project phasing with

Skyway, however, the project end date is currently on schedule.


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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 ROE, MELISSA

ALTMAN, MELISSATask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis Basin Initiative (BI) project provides education to hotel/motel management and guests with the goal of reducing

water use. The District provides printed materials to all participating properties to assist owners/managers in

determining ways to save water through their properties' operational processes, including, but not limited to, a towel

and linen reuse program. To build on the success of Water CHAMP, the District created the Water Program for

Restaurant Outreach (Water PRO) to promote water conservation in restaurants. The CHAMP coordinator will

promote the program through the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, partnerships with utility companies,

direct mail and site visits to association members and independent restaurants. Materials include a button for wait staff

to wear declaring that the restaurant serves water only upon request, information tabletop displays, children's coloring

sheets, coasters and bathroom mirror cling stickers promoting water conservation to be placed on bathroom

mirrors. Both Water CHAMP and PRO are measured for effectiveness by number of participating properties. In

addition, Water CHAMP has proven its success by conducting two water audits on participating properties in 2003 and

2008.

BenefitsWater CHAMP provides the tools and education needed to help hotel/motel staff and guests learn to conserve water.

This program measures the effectiveness of this education effort via actual water savings. The first evaluation of water

savings was conducted by the City of Tampa and Pinellas County Utilities in 2002 and showed that participants saved

an average of 20 gallons of water per occupied room per day. A five-year follow-up water audit was conducted in

cooperation with 16 utility companies to determine the current level of water savings. The audit compared water

consumption of 115 Water CHAMP participants before the program's implementation in 2002 to the amount used

in 2007. The Districtwide audit showed that participants saved an average of 17 gallons of water per occupied room

per day. The slight adjustment in water savings from the first audit to the five-year follow-up audit is attributed to a

larger representative sample of the entire District. Based on the audit results and occupancy rates it is projected

that more than 185 million gallons of water was saved by participating properties in 2009. In addition to water savings,

this program has successfully prompted a change in water-use behavior as well as increased knowledge

and awareness of the need for water conservation to protect the water resources.

Costs

The total proposed cost for the FY2011 program is $74,742 (District $1,677; Alafia River $4,756; Hillsborough River

$16,441; Coastal Rivers $6,173; Pinellas-Anclote River $17,451; Withlacoochee River $5,331; Peace River $12,116;

Manasota $10,797.) This reflects an overall decrease of 10.6%, primarily in printing costs. District funds will be used

for CHAMP/PRO properties in the Green Swamp Basin. Funds will be used to pay for CHAMP/PRO coordinator

(District temporary employee) salary, travel, printed materials and costs to educate the audience and promote the

programs through advertising, workshops, tradeshows, professional memberships, etc. The dollar amount allocated

per basin is based on anticipated work within that basin. Based on the average number of guests exposed to the

program, the estimated per person cost for the program is less than $.01. As the program grows, the cost per person

decreases. The cost benefit for the project, using the total cost amortized over five years, is $0.47 per thousand

gallons of water.


The total cost of the FY2010 program is $83,692 (District - $7,768; Alafia River - $3,941; Hillsborough River - $13,274;

Coastal Rivers - $6,866; Pinellas-Anclote - $16,613; Withlacoochee River - $6,107; Peace River - $15,113; Manasota

- $14,010.) The District has supported this project since FY2002. Survey results show a 98 percent approval rating

from hotel/motel guests.


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CHAMP/PRO)


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 23,150 0 0 7,909 7,194 8,047

011 Alafia River Basin 29,309 0 0 20,324 4,889 4,096

013 Hillsborough River Basin 71,428 0 0 40,522 16,907 13,999

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 22,245 0 0 22,245 0 0

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 36,939 0 0 23,395 6,351 7,193

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 240,764 0 0 203,736 17,982 19,046

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 34,191 0 0 21,993 5,486 6,712

020 Peace River Basin 119,267 0 0 89,469 12,493 17,305

021 Manasota Basin 112,558 0 0 86,596 11,107 14,855


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

$694,851 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Program begins in Pinellas 6/10/02 6/10/02

Program begins in Hillsborough 6/1/03 6/1/03

Program begins in Citrus and Hernando 9/15/04 11/10/04 11/10/04

Program begins in Manasota 10/1/04 10/1/04

Program begins in Peace River 10/1/05 10/1/05

Pilot continuing education program in Pinellas 9/1/06 8/1/08

300th property signs up 6/29/07 6/29/07

Education pilot program evaluation complete 1/31/08 4/1/10

Water PRO developed 5/15/08 5/15/08

400th property signs up 6/26/08 6/26/08

Districtwide water audit 12/31/08 10/31/08 10/31/08

Pilot restaurant conservation kit in Hillsborough 3/16/09 7/31/09 7/28/09

200th restaurant signs up 9/1/09 5/15/09

Restaurant conservation kit evaluation complete 11/1/09 6/30/10

300th restaurant signs up 12/31/09 6/30/10


Water CHAMP: ACTION TO DATE: On time. (1) Currently, Water CHAMP has 453 participants, representing more than

49 percent of all the hotels and 68 percent of all available rooms in the District. (2) The "Sleep Well at a Water-Saving

Hotel/Motel" directories have been updated and distributed to all five Florida welcome centers, the Tampa International

Airport's Travelers AID office, Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau, Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce in

St. Pete Beach, and the Citrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau. District staff is also working with other local

tourist centers to display and distribute the Water CHAMP hotel directories. (3) Basin updates are as follows:

Pinellas-Anclote River Basin has approximately 322 properties; 136 are CHAMP properties. District staff cooperated with

Progress Energy to complete a housekeeping manual for hotels that emphasizes conserving water and energy. The

manual will be distributed during workshops in the Pinellas-Anclote, Coastal Rivers and Withlacoochee River basins. In

partnership with Progress Energy, "Do Not Disturb, We are Conserving Our Energy" door hangers were purchased from

Project Planet Corporation and are being distributed to hotels/motels within the Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee

River and Coastal Rivers basins. Hillsborough River and Alafia River basins have approximately 186 properties; 127 are

CHAMP properties. Coastal Rivers and Withlacoochee River basins have approximately 89 properties; 58 are CHAMP

properties. Manasota Basin has approximately 186 properties; 72 are CHAMP properties. Peace River Basin has

approximately 144 properties; 60 are CHAMP properties. (4) The following city and county government cable channels


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CHAMP/PRO)are running commercials promoting Water CHAMP and Water PRO: the cities of Lakeland, St. Petersburg, Oldsmar and

New Port Richey, and the counties of Polk, Pinellas and Manatee. Water PRO: Water PRO, an extension of the Water

CHAMP program that promotes water conservation in restaurants, began in May 2008. The CHAMP coordinator

promotes the program through the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, partnerships with utility companies,

direct mail and site visits to association members and independent restaurants. In cooperation with the City of Tampa

and Hillsborough County, District staff created a children's restaurant conservation kit to be distributed in Hillsborough

County. Each kit includes a children's activity book, crayons and a child's tattoo. While Hillsborough County purchased

the kits ($1 each) directly from the vendor, in 2009 the City of Tampa reimbursed the District $5,000 for 5,000 kits.

Currently, there are 256 restaurants participating in Water PRO.


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Water Conservation/FYN Regional Builder/Developer Specialist



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

Peace River, Manasota

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager DURELL, SYLVIA

Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThe Water Conservation/FYN Regional Builder/Developer specialist, a Basin Initiative project, will promote

implementation of indoor and outdoor water conservation to the members of the building industry, government

employees and green building groups. The specialist will train and provide expert advice to landscape

professionals involved in the District's Florida Water StarSM programs. In addition, the specialist will act as liaison for

government employee trainings. Effectiveness will be measured by the number of professional landscapers and

irrigation system installers who incorporate the FWSG criteria in their projects. Education will be accomplished

through one-on-one outreach, trainings and promotion of the programs' benefits at meetings of industry groups and

local governments. The program's goal is to educate 15 builders, 15 landscape professionals and 15 irrigation

specialists in FY2011.

BenefitsIf funded, the program will continue to educate builders, developers, and landscape and irrigation professionals on the

water conservation and water quality protection benefits of environmental landscaping best management practices.

The specialist will also continue to support FYN coordinators with outreach to builders and developers in their

individual counties. In addition to educating on landscape best management practices, the specialist is involved

in indoor water conservation education through the FWSG program.

Costs

The total proposed cost of the FY2011 program is $77,500 (Alafia River $5,425; Hillsborough River $18,600; Coastal

Rivers $6,975; Pinellas-Anclote River $17,825; Withlacoochee River $5,425; Peace River $11,625; Manasota

$11,625). This reflects no change from FY2010. Funding is requested to provide for project coordination, program

expenses and travel expenses for outreach to all basins. The dollar amount allocated for each contributing basin is

based on population. The budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project.


The total cost of the FY2010 program was $77,500 (Alafia River $5,425; Hillsborough River $18,600; Coastal Rivers

$6,975; Pinellas-Anclote River $17,825; Withlacoochee River $5,425; Peace River $11,625; Manasota $11,625).

FY2010 was the third year of funding for this outreach. Education is based on the Florida Water Star criteria and

landscape best management practices, which reference the nine Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM principles of the

University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.


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Revenue








021 Manasota Basin 66,604 0 0 40,105 13,233 13,266

$450,255 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2008Purchase order created 3/1/08 3/3/08

First task report 3/31/08 3/31/08

Second task report 4/30/08 4/30/08

Third task report 5/31/08 5/31/08

Fourth task report 6/30/08 6/30/08

Fifth task report 7/31/08 7/31/08

Sixth task report 8/31/08 8/31/08

Seventh task report 9/30/08 9/30/08

Eighth task report 10/31/08 10/31/08

Ninth task report 11/30/08 11/28/08

Tenth task report 12/31/08 12/31/08

Eleventh task report 1/30/09 1/30/09

Twelfth task report 2/27/09 2/27/09

Project ends 2/28/10 2/28/09

FY2009Purchase order created 3/1/09 3/13/09 3/13/09






Sixth task report 8/31/09 8/31/09



Purchase order extended 10/12/09 10/12/09





Fifth task report 3/5/10

Sixth task report 4/5/10

Seventh task report 5/5/10

Eighth task report 6/4/10

Ninth task report 7/5/10


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Tenth task report 8/5/10

Eleventh task report 9/6/10

Twelfth task report 10/5/10


ACTION TO DATE: On time. Among other efforts, Angela Maraj, the water conservation/FYN regional builder/developer

specialist, (1) is working with SJRWMD staff to revise content of a full-day training for landscape professionals, which

she will present in this District (2) is coordinating the District's part of the Landscape Challenge event planned for

3/12/2010 in Pasco County with FNGLA and Pay It Forward Farm. A team from the District's facilities section will

compete. (3) created a plan for a demonstration landscape at FWSG model home for a community in Dade City and

attended the certification event for the community (4) referred a builder for Ryland Homes to the Hillsborough County

Extension office after he requested landscape best management practices training for his landscape contractor (5) made

a presentation to Sustainable Sarasota and Florida House, which garnered interest in FWS being incorporated into their

Neighborhood Stabilization projects and, (6) presented information on FWS to Sarasota County government who

requested certifiers training for staff in preparation of including FWS guidelines in their ordinances.


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Lake Tarpon Outfall Canal Restoration Project




Cooperator(s)

Project Manager HAGBERG, JEFFREY

NORTON, NANCY, GARCIA, LIZANNETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionCritical concerns related to the Lake Tarpon Outfall Canal (LTOC) and Structure S-551 are embankment erosion and

deterioration of the secondary conveyance system. Over the years, wind and wave action have severely compromised

the side slopes of the canal to where they are vertical in many areas and the situation continues to worsen. Sloughing

of the channel banks has deteriorated the canal to the point where flow has diminished and equipment access to the

embankments has become a safety concern. The LTOC is a regional scale conveyance way that receives flows

through culverts that connect intermediate conveyance ways to the canal. Runoff from these intermediate systems,

located all along the length of the canal, enters the canal through a series of 25 corrugated metal pipes (CMPs) that

penetrate the embankments. Repair of the embankments and the secondary conveyance culverts, some in place for

nearly 40 years, has required a significant commitment of funds as the problem extends to the length of the six-mile

long canal.

BenefitsThis repair of the embankments and culverts is a serious problem and the District is taking steps now to halt the

erosion process. It is proposed to correct the problem through Basin funding.

Costs

In the first year of a multi-year funding cycle, the FY2006 budget provided $100,000 for engineering design services

and $2,067,421 for construction repairs related to the culverts and embankment deterioration. The FY2007 budget

provided $100,000 for engineering consultant services and $3,499,565 for contractual services. The FY2008 budget

provided $3,500,000 for contractual services. The total project cost to repair the embankment and deteriorating

culverts was projected to be $9,066,986. In FY2009 the cost estimate has been reduced and approximately

$4,000,000 has been returned Pinellas-Anclote Basin Board.


These major structures, the Lake Tarpon Structure S-551 and Lake Tarpon Outfall Canal (LTOC), C-531, are part of

the Four River Basins, Florida Project (FRB) authorized by the Flood Control Act of October 23, 1962. S-551 and

C-531 are designed to pass a 30-year flood of 6,000 cfs at elevation 3.7' NGVD. Additionally, S-551 functions as a

salinity barrier preventing saltwater from entering Lake Tarpon during high tide events up to 6.0' NGVD.


Revenue

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 9,310,633 0 2,166,986 7,118,647 0 25,000

$9,310,633 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Contract PeriodAgreement Effective 12/31/06 2/9/07 1/7/07

Contract Expiration 12/31/08

Work Order 1Complete Task 1.1.2.1 to 1.1.2.4 1/31/07 1/2/08 1/9/08


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Lake Tarpon Outfall Canal Restoration Project

Work Order 2Complete Task 1.1.3.1, 1.1.3.3, 1.1.3.6 and 1.1.3.7 3/31/07 1/2/08 1/9/08


Field Operations crews completed culvert replacement, erosion control and bank stabilization repairs, and shoal removal

at Briar Creek on the salt water segment of the canal. ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time for Field Operations crews along with

contractors to complete construction as part of the Governor's Accelerate Florida Program. Crews have continued

rehabilitation activities on the freshwater segment of the canal.


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Florida Water Star





Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThe Florida Water StarSM (FWS) program was originated by the St. Johns River Water Management District

(SJRWMD). SJRWMD's original program, now known as FWS Silver, was used as a base for this District to create a

higher-tier version, Florida Water Star Gold (FWSG). The Silver and Gold levels are certification programs for new

home construction that provide incentives to builders and developers and encourage indoor and outdoor water

efficiency and water quality protection. They are designed to increase the knowledge level of the building industry

about water efficient building practices and to provide educational resources and incentives to make these practices

common to the marketplace. Only FWSG is promoted to builders and developers in this District. It reflects a closer

alignment to the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences' Florida Friendly LandscapingTM

principles and landscape best management practices through criteria that will reduce impacts to water quality. The

FWSG rating system is integrated into the landscape evaluation component of the Florida Green Building Coalition's

certification program and has consistency with national green building programs such as the Leadership in Energy and

Environmental Design (LEED) by the U.S. Green Building Council and Energy Star® from the Environmental

Protection Agency. As of the second quarter of FY2010, 22 properties have been certified FWS Gold and 14

companies have signed contracts to potentially build 300 homes to the program criteria. If funded, this will be the third

year of the FWS Gold program. In FY2010, staff began piloting FWS Commercial and Homeowner Retrofit programs

and efforts will continue on these programs in FY2011.

BenefitsThe program's objectives are to increase the knowledge level of efficient indoor and outdoor water use and to provide

educational resources and incentives to promote water conservation practices. Up to 50 percent of all household water

is used outside the home and inefficient or incorrectly installed irrigation can waste thousands of gallons of water each

month. Indoors, inefficient shower fixtures use an average of five gallons per minute. A leaking toilet can waste more

than 200 gallons in a single day. The FWS program criteria provide guidelines to follow that will positively impact water

resources when the program is successfully implemented. Because of the program's high profile and the involvement

of the water management districts, it is of high interest to the target audience. By providing an incentive for builders,

developers and homeowners that encourages them to incorporate best management practices, the District realizes

water savings and water quality protection. Changes in behavior occur when a builder signs a contract with the District

to build houses according to the FWSG criteria, and agrees thereafter to include water conserving elements into future

projects. Owners of new or retrofitted FWS properties receive the benefits of the indoor and outdoor water-conserving

elements of the program and can promote the certification as a marketing edge at time of resale. The program's close

partnership with the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) resulted in FWSG outdoor water conservation criteria

being incorporated into the FGBC standards.

Costs

The total proposed cost of the FY2011 program is $93,365, with the District requested to contribute $48,100 and the

Basin Boards to contribute $45,265 (Alafia River $3,388; Hillsborough River $11,563; Coastal Rivers $4,350;

Pinellas-Anclote River $11,094; Withlacoochee River $3,388; Peace River $7,236; Manasota $7,246). Overall program

costs have decreased slightly since FY2010. The dollar amount allocated per contributing basin is based on

population. Funding will provide for salary and travel for a project coordinator to manage the program, support for

education outreach and contractual services related to the delivery of the program. The budget lines below include

costs for staff to manage the project.


The total cost of the FY2010 program was $94,500, with the District contributing $47,250 and the Basin Boards

contributing $47,250 (Alafia River $3,500; Hillsborough River $12,000; Coastal Rivers $4,500; Pinellas-Anclote River

$11,500; Withlacoochee River $3,500; Peace River $7,500; Manasota $7,500). This was the second year of funding

for the FWS program. FWS programs support the Governor's Climate Change Initiative by promoting public


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protection, wise use and management of natural resources. A residential FWS program (Bronze) and programs for

commercial buildings and communities are being developed and piloted by SJRWMD, with input from SFWMD and

this District.


Revenue









021 Manasota Basin 26,784 0 0 9,061 8,853 8,870

$338,892 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2009Request for quotes issued 10/15/08 10/15/08

Purchase order/scope of work created 11/15/08 11/12/08



FWS/FWSG certifier training 1/16/09 1/16/09



First home kick-off event 3/25/09 3/25/09


Second house certified 4/17/09 4/17/09

Sixth task report 4/30/09 5/4/09 5/4/09


Eighth task report 6/30/09 6/30/09

Ninth task report 7/31/09 7/31/09

Third house certified 8/18/09 8/18/09

Tenth task report 8/31/09 8/31/09

Eleventh task report 9/30/09 9/30/09

Twelfth task report 10/30/09 11/5/09 11/5/09

Project complete 10/31/09 12/15/09 12/15/09

FY2010First task report 12/4/09 12/4/09



Fourth task report 3/5/10

Fifth task report 4/5/10

Sixth task report 5/5/10

Seventh task report 6/4/10

Eighth task report 7/5/10


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Ninth task report 8/5/10

Tenth task report 9/6/10

Eleventh task report 10/5/10


On 3/25/2009, a model home in the Glencairn Cottages community in Dunedin (Pinellas County) was the first house to

be certified as FWSG in the District and the state. Since then, twenty-two homes have been certified. As of the end of

FY2009, 14 companies have signed intent agreements with the District with a potential of 305 homes being built under

the program. Through the partnership with the affordable housing builder, Florida Home Partnership, Inc. (FHP), 13

homes have been certified in FHP's Wimauma community and one has been certified in a Dade City community. FHP

expects that 100 homes will eventually be certified in Wimauma and at least 40 in Dade City. Builders with certified

projects were recognized in February at Alafia River, Pinellas-Anclote River, Manasota and Withlacoochee River Basin

Board meetings. Two certification events were held in February, both of which were the first in their counties. The first

Pasco County home certified is the FHP model home at the Sunset Hills community in Dade City. The event attracted

approximately 65 people. A congratulatory letter from the office of Senator Bill Nelson was sent to FHP and copied to the

District. The second event was for a single home in Hernando County. Approximately 20 people attended. The first FWS

commercial project in the District is nearing completion in Lakeland.


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Pasco - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and MonitoringFlood Protection Floodplain Management

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River,

Withlacoochee River

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager MAYER, RICHARD

Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis is a basin initiative to fund the Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models element of the District's

Watershed Management Program (WMP) in Pasco 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 FY

2011 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 Governing

Board for approval.

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

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 and water quality management.

Costs

For FY2011 the funding distribution for Pasco County is as follows: Governing Board $155,552 (Basins); Hillsborough

River $61,834; Coastal Rivers $65,199; Pinellas-Anclote $11,273; Withlacoochee River $6,141. The following revenue

will be received: Pasco County $300,000; The revenue will be distributed as follows: Green Swamp $ 11,104;

Hillsborough River $123,668; Coastal Rivers $130,399; Pinellas-Anclote $22,546; Withlacoochee River $12,283. 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 2011. The projected annual funding amount for Pasco County ranges from $150,000 to $300,000. The District

funding amounts shown in the table includes 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 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. 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.


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Pasco - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 485,318 155,552 17,894 0 155,551 156,321

013 Hillsborough River Basin 197,604 61,834 0 0 61,834 73,936

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 206,490 65,199 0 0 65,199 76,092

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 42,292 11,273 0 0 11,273 19,746

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 18,423 6,141 0 0 6,141 6,141


Pasco Co - Maint of W/S Para & Models

(B312)

899,999 299,999 0 0 300,000 300,000

$1,850,126 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesRecognition of District, Basin & Governing Board on reports 1/25/10

2.1 Project ActivitiesEast Pasco Results to Governing Board 2/23/10

2.2 Project ActivitiesCypress Creek Results to Governing Board 3/30/10

2.3 Project ActivitiesTrout Creek Results to Governing Board 3/30/10

2.4 Project ActivitiesAnclote River Results to Governing Board 4/27/10


Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models is ongoing in five watersheds, 1.) Lake Zephyr and East Zephyrhills

(aka East Pasco), 2.) Anclote River (east of the Suncoast Parkway), 3.) Cypress Creek, 4.) Trout Creek, 5.) Bear Creek

and Pithlachascotee River. The detailed study information for the first four watersheds will be used to develop preliminary

Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) for submittal to FEMA. The existing FEMA maps will be digitized to create

DFIRMs for the rest of the County, including Bear Creek and the Pithlachascotee River Watersheds. The East Pasco

project results will be presented to the Governing Board at the February meeting to request Governing Board approval.

Results from the other three watersheds will be presented to the Governing Board for consideration at the March and

April meetings.


B313

Pinellas - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models


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


Cooperator(s)

Project Manager POWER, TERESE

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 Pinellas 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 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 that will save time and funding when the watershed is

modeled.

Costs

For FY2011 the funding distribution for Pinellas county is as follows: Governing Board $20,160; Pinellas-Anclote

$20,160. 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. The District funding amounts shown in the

table includes staff salaries.


A 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 District's Strategic Priorities.

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. 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.


B313

Pinellas - Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 41,089 0 0 0 20,160 20,929

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 40,320 0 0 0 20,160 20,160

$81,409 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding

Status As Of:


B620

Mapping and GIS


AORs Strategic InitiativesFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and MonitoringWater Supply Regional Water Supply PlanningWater Quality Water Quality Monitoring



N/ACooperator(s)

Project Manager DICKS, STEVE

DICKS, STEVETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis is a continuing initiative with the goal of providing Geographic Information System (GIS), aerial photo

interpretation and photogrammetric mapping services to support Governing and Basin Board activities. GIS support

includes the input, management, analysis and distribution of spatial data, the design and implementation of databases,

software training and map production. Aerial photo interpretation includes land use and cover mapping in support of

land acquisition, Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM), engineering, planning and environmental

studies. Photogrammetric support includes the mapping of topographic information, collection of aerial photographs

and satellite imagery and the production of digital orthophotographs. This program also supports the distribution of

data to the public and routine maintenance activities. The annual budget includes administrative costs for salaries,

travel, training, plotting and photographic supplies, maps and other data purchases, etc.

BenefitsMapping and GIS has been a continuing activity since 1987 and is required to support the District's GIS, digital

orthophoto, aerial mapping and other data collection, maintenance and management activities. The District's GIS

database is an integral component of planning, engineering, regulatory, and land acquisition and management

activities. In a rapidly growing area such as the District, continued maintenance and expansion is needed for the GIS

database to meet new demands and is required to protect the historical investment in the system. The data are

currently accessed by over 450 District staff using the ArcGIS software, and serves as the foundation for the Water

Management and Land Resources Information Systems. Additionally, the data collected by the Mapping and GIS

Section are viewable and downloadable from the District's Internet web site.

Costs

In addition to plotting/printing supplies, office supplies and travel/training the FY2010 funding include: Adminstrative

Assistant Contractor ($30,633 - Governing Board), GIS Programming Contractor ($220,000 - Governing Board),

Parcel Updates $48,000 - Governing Board). Funds for the GIS Programming Contractor are transferred to the

Information Resources Department at the beginning of the fiscal year.


B620

Mapping and GIS


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 2,315,566 0 (415,481) 866,780 917,800 946,467








021 Manasota Basin 102,739 0 0 40,829 30,125 31,785

$3,032,688 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


The following are major activities for FY2010Transfer GIS Contractor Funds to IRD and Fill Position 10/30/09

Issue work order for parcel update. 12/30/09


Mapping and GIS is an ongoing support activity and to date there were no unforeseen expenditures or activities in

FY2010. The section will continue supporting ad hoc requests for GIS data as well as conducting routine data

maintenance activities. Significant activities recently completed or underway include:

Mapping and GIS is reviewing it's aerial imagery data management processes and will be removing the majority of the

data from the Oracle database over the next 12 months. This will reduce the load on the Oracle server and improve the

ability to back up and restore the data in the event of equipment failure.

Staff are currently working with cooperators on developing FY2011 project budgets.

Mapping and GIS is working with other District staff to develop a database that will serve as the official repository for all

waterbody names in our region. The database will be integrated with the federal Geographic Names Information System

(GNIS) were applicable.

ACCELERATE FLORIDA ACTION-TO-DATE: The GIS Programming Contract Funds ($220,000) have been transferred

to the Information Resources Department and have been encumbered to a private firm to provide onsite GIS

programming Services.


B630

Field Operations 016


AORs Strategic InitiativesFlood Protection Emergency Flood ResponseNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring



N/ACooperator(s)

Project Manager HAGBERG, JEFFREY

BEASLEY, JAMES, HINKLE, RANDY, BAILEY, TIM, KINCADE, JAMESTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionAnnual field maintenance activities for this basin are for maintenance of District water control structures and well sites

which 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, P2000, and Forever

Florida funds. Currently there are five water control structures and 14 well sites to maintain. The largest structure in

this basin is S-551. The largest asset in the basin is the Lake Tarpon Outfall Canal which requires mowing of 31 acres

per cycle. The canal banks are steeply sloped and require special maintenance equipment. There are 25 culverts and

approximately three miles of canal and berm banks that require maintenance.

BenefitsKeeping Lake Tarpon Outfall Canal and the water control structures clear and maintained are required to maintain the

designed flow capacity. Well sites are maintained for Hydrologic Data and Resource Data crews to collect data easily

and in a safe manner. In addition, 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. The costs include $20,000 (FY2010) and

$30,000 (FY2011) for contracted fence repairs and contracted mowing.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 5,622,889 0 127,000 4,322,913 546,138 626,838


013 Hillsborough River Basin 4,494,453 0 600,000 3,078,181 419,777 396,495



016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 1,173,395 0 0 804,231 198,553 170,611

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 1,422,089 0 107,000 970,067 146,981 198,041

020 Peace River Basin 2,032,201 0 347,000 1,395,157 144,155 145,889

021 Manasota Basin 327,743 0 0 252,137 35,821 39,785

$16,374,336 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Field Operations crews have mowed and maintained the water control structure and well sites as needed. In addition,


B630

Field Operations 016

crews mowed and maintained Lake Tarpon Outfall Canal during this reporting period.


B670

Structure Operations 016


AORs Strategic InitiativesFlood Protection Emergency Flood ResponseNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring


Withlacoochee River, Peace River

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager CRANE, DAVID

GANUN, JIM, BARTLETT, MIKETask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe B670 budget provides funding for inspections, operation and maintenance activities on District water control

structures. There are two operable structures and one major canal system within the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin. The

Lake Tarpon Structure (S-551) and Tarpon Outfall Canal (C-531) are designed to pass a 30-year flood of 6,000 cfs at

elevation 3.7' NGVD and were originally constructed as part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Four Rivers Basin

Project. S-551 functions as a salinity barrier preventing saltwater from entering Lake Tarpon during high tide events up

to 6.0' NGVD. District staff participated in the Task Force to develop USACE's Manatee Protection Plan for Water

Control Structures. The Sawgrass structure located in Pinellas Park is a flood control structure. Because it controls

flow from Sawgrass Lake which has water levels that are highly responsive to rain events, the District converted this to

remote control. The water control structure at Lake Anne in Pasco County is also included in the Pinellas-Anclote

Basin and is manually-controlled. Video cameras were installed in FY2010 to monitor levels, structure operations, and

security at Tarpon Outfall and Sawgrass structures.

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 $155,875 includes as non-recurring expenses, $31,000 for emergency/miscellaneous

consultant and contractual services, and $21,000 for the Digital Video Monitoring System and communications.

Remaining funds, approximately $67,000 in Parts & Supplies, Rental of Equipment, Salaries, Central Garage, etc., are

related to ongoing routine maintenance and operations. .


B670

Structure Operations 016


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 2,636,859 0 (7,464) 1,832,808 395,653 415,862

011 Alafia River Basin 1,553,503 0 0 1,329,901 113,733 109,869

013 Hillsborough River Basin 7,412,874 0 (600,000) 6,533,868 801,851 677,155

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 2,181,176 0 52,000 2,129,176 0 0


016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 1,921,760 0 (2,166,986) 3,770,429 162,442 155,875

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 3,582,563 0 (107,000) 2,869,277 414,645 405,641

020 Peace River Basin 2,276,501 0 (347,000) 2,220,296 193,888 209,317

$21,645,567 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


DVMS cameras installed at the Sawgrass structure; routine operation and maintenance continues throughout the basin.


B729

FYN Pinellas County






Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionFYN Pinellas County has been moved from the Cooperative Funding (K672) budget category to Basin Initiative (B729).

The move reflects the value of Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM education to water resources and the integral role

FYN plays in this education. The level of county support is expected to be maintained. This Florida Yards &

Neighborhoods (FYN) project will provide education on Florida-Friendly Landscaping to homeowners, students

and participants in Florida Water StarSM projects. In addition, the program will continue to support the FYN

homeowner/community association coordinator in outreach to residents of communities. Effectiveness will be

measured by the number of participants in workshops, one-on-one interactions, and school visits; potential exposure

to newspaper articles and electronic media; and distribution of printed education materials.

BenefitsIn past years, approximately 40,000 people have received education annually either on a personal basis, at

workshops, classes and exhibits or through distribution of education materials. In addition, each year approximately

38,000 people have been exposed to education through mass media outlets, such as newspaper articles and county

government television programming. Education increases knowledge and promotes behavior change related to

conservation of water and protection of water quality and natural systems.

Costs

The total proposed cost of the FY2011 program is $174,625, with the District requested to contribute $56,000

(Pinellas-Anclote River). Program costs have remained stable since FY2009. District funds are being requested for

salaries and benefits for one of the two coordinators; Tampa Bay Water funds the other one, as well as an

administrative assistant and program expenses. The program is projected to reach 40,000 Pinellas County residents

at a cost to the District of approximately $1.40 per person. The budget lines below include costs for staff to manage

the project.


The total cost of the FY2010 program is $174,625, with the District contributing $56,000 (Pinellas-Anclote River).

District funds provided salaries and benefits for one of the two coordinators. The District has funded this program

since 2002. Education is based on the nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles that were created by the University

of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) for the FYN program: Right Plant, Right Place, Water

Efficiently, Fertilize Appropriately, Mulch, Attract Wildlife, Manage Yard Pests Responsibly, Recycle, Reduce

Stormwater Runoff and Protect the Waterfront. The following outreach was accomplished in FY2009: 1,698 individual

contacts; 34 programs reaching 913 people; 27 special projects and programs reaching 1,280 people; 32 programs

reaching 901 youth, 13,234 pieces of educational literature distributed; 5 newsletter articles published online; 3,702

web site visitors; 12 yard recognitions; 14 exhibits attracting 3,965 people and 357 hours contributed by volunteers.

Total reached: 22,003 (not including media and web page contacts).


B729

FYN Pinellas County


Revenue

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 57,608 0 0 0 57,608 0


District

Pinellas County 543,290 0 0 434,165 55,000 54,125

Tampa Bay Water 563,350 0 0 435,850 63,000 64,500

$1,164,248 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding




Second management team meeting 4/24/08 4/24/08



Third management team meeting 7/24/08 7/24/08

Fourth management team meeting 9/23/08 10/23/08 10/23/08

Project complete 9/30/08 9/30/08



First management team meeting 1/29/09 1/29/09


Second management team meeting 4/22/09 4/22/09


Third management team meeting 7/22/09 8/27/09

Third task report 7/22/09 8/27/09 8/27/09

Fourth management team meeting 9/23/09 9/23/09





Second task report 4/30/10

Third task report 7/30/10

Project complete 9/30/10



ACTION TO DATE: On time. The following outreach was accomplished by the Pinellas County FYN coordinators, Dale

Armstrong and Wilma Holley, in the first task period of FY2010: 7 programs reaching 222 people; 123 individual

contacts; 3 programs reaching 54 youth, 1,118 pieces of educational literature distributed; 1 newsletter article published

online; 1,885 web site visitors; 3 exhibits attracting 273 people and 27 hours contributed by 10 volunteers. FYN literature

is available to the public at the Pinellas County Courthouse lobby, county environmental education centers, City of St.

Petersburg libraries, Sunken Gardens, Boyd Hill Environmental Center and city halls of beach municipalities. The

five-part "Florida Style Gardening class," that concludes on February 23, 2010, was designed to help gardeners improve

landscape design and maintenance. A "Rain Harvesting Workshop" will be held Saturday, March 6, at 9:00 a.m. at the

Pinellas County Extension office.


B731

FYN Pasco County



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

Pasco County Extension ServiceCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionFYN Pasco County has been moved from the Cooperative Funding (K760) budget category to Basin Initiative (B731).

The move reflects the value of Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM education to water resources and the integral role

FYN plays in this education. The level of county support is expected to be maintained. This Florida Yards &

Neighborhoods (FYN) project will provide education on Florida-Friendly Landscaping to professional property

managers, landscape maintenance professionals, community/homeowners association board members, builders and

landscape and irrigation professionals. In addition, the FYN coordinator will be available as a resource for participants

in the Florida Water StarSM programs. Effectiveness will be measured by the number of participants in workshops,

one-on-one interactions; potential exposure to newspaper articles and electronic media; and distribution of printed

education materials.

BenefitsIn past years, approximately 14,400 people have received education annually either on a personal basis, at

conferences, special events and exhibits or through distribution of education materials. In addition, approximately

729,000 people have been exposed to education through newspaper articles each year. Much of the success of this

program involves extensive one-on-one interactions to nurture and "sell" the program's benefits. Education increases

knowledge and promotes behavior change related to conservation of water and protection of water quality and natural

systems.

Costs

The total proposed cost of the FY2011 program is $111,142, with the District requested to contribute $56,336 (Coastal

Rivers $28,183; Hillsborough River $14,937; Pinellas-Anclote River $9,582; Withlacoochee River $3,664). Program

costs have remained stable since FY2009. The dollar amount allocated per basin is determined by the number of

residents projected to participate in the programming from each basin. District funds are being requested to help

support the salary and benefits for the coordinator and program and travel expenses. Tampa Bay Water contributes

$62,868 for FYN homeowner outreach. The program is projected to reach 14,400 property managers, members of the

building industry, community/homeowners association boards and others at a cost to the District of approximately

$3.91 per person. The budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the project.


The total cost of the FY2010 program is $111,142, with the District contributing $56,336 (Coastal Rivers $28,168;

Hillsborough River $14,084; Pinellas-Anclote River $9,577; Withlacoochee River $4,507). District funds helped

support the salary and benefits for the coordinator and program and travel expenses. Tampa Bay Water contributed

$56,330 for FYN homeowner outreach. 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 for the FYN program: Right Plant, Right Place, Water Efficiently, Fertilize Appropriately, Mulch,

Attract Wildlife, Manage Yard Pests Responsibly, Recycle, Reduce Stormwater Runoff and Protect the Waterfront.

The following outreach was accomplished in FY2009: 8,683 individual contacts; 31 programs reaching 1,245 people;

688 pieces of educational literature distributed; 4 newspaper articles potentially reaching 1 million people. Total

reached: 10,616 (not including media and web page contacts).


B731

FYN Pasco County


Revenue

013 Hillsborough River Basin 16,545 0 0 0 16,545 0

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 28,987 0 0 0 28,987 0


019 Withlacoochee River Basin 4,468 0 0 0 4,468 0


District

Pasco County 797,372 0 0 613,315 72,915 111,142

Tampa Bay Water 489,434 0 0 374,467 58,637 56,330

University of Florida 27,902 0 0 27,902 0 0

University of Florida - IFAS 13,854 0 0 0 13,854 0

$1,388,948 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



First advisory committee meeting 1/17/08 1/11/08


Second advisory committee meeting 4/4/08 4/4/08


Third advisory committee meeting 6/30/08 6/30/08


Fourth advisory committee meeting 9/18/08 9/29/08 9/29/08




First advisory committee meeting 12/22/08 1/22/09 1/22/09


Second advisory committee meeting 4/2/09 3/23/09 3/23/09


Third advisory committee meeting 6/24/09 6/30/09 6/30/09


Fourth advisory committee meeting 9/30/09 9/30/09





Second task report 4/30/10

Third task report 7/30/10

Project complete 9/30/10



ACTION TO DATE: On time. The following outreach was accomplished by the Pasco County FYN coordinator, Chris

Dewey, in the first task period of FY2010: 2,948 individual contacts; 3 programs reaching 90 people; 10 HOA/COA

events for 377 people, 827 pieces of educational literature distributed and 5 newspaper articles published. Dewey


B731

FYN Pasco County

coordinated the "Green Solutions Expo" on January 9 in Pasco County, which attracted 220 people. Dewey also reports

that there has been high interest in Senate Bill 2080 and how it affects landscape rules in communities. Interaction

continues with the developer who may be seeking LEED certification for a proposed $100 million ice-sports arena.

During this quarter, approximately 100 landscape professionals employed by the Pasco County School Board were

trained in DEP's Florida-Friendly Best Management Practices for the Green Industries.


B737

FYN HOA Outreach Pinellas


AORs Strategic InitiativesNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and RestorationWater Supply ConservationWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementFlood Protection Emergency Flood Response


Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis Florida Yards & Neighborhoods (FYN) project will provide education on Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM to

condominium managers, community/ homeowners association members and managers, professional property

managers, and landscape professionals in Pinellas County. In addition, the coordinator will be available to provide

advice to participants of the Florida Water StarSM projects. Effectiveness will be measured by tracking the amount of

water saved on projects and number of participants attending association meetings, presentations, one-on-one

interactions, site visits and the number of printed materials distributed. The coordinator will also encourage the use of

certified landscape and irrigation professionals by property managers and promote the use of landscape requirements

that are consistent with the Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles to persons involved with establishing or reviewing

association deed restrictions.

BenefitsThe District has funded this program through the Basin Initiative for Public Education (P268) since FY2006. In past

years, approximately 6,000 decision-makers for homeowner and community associations have received education

annually on a one-to-one basis, at site visits and presentations. If funded in FY2011, outreach will continue to

emphasize how changes in landscape practices can protect water resources while still creating and maintaining

attractive and desirable properties. Water savings in common grounds have been documented through water use

comparisons at several properties in Pinellas County, including Royal Stewart Arms, which saved 2.9 gallons of water

over one year and Venetian Bay, which saved 2.4 millions of gallons over one year. 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 proposed cost of the FY2011 program is $45,000, with the District requested to contribute $45,000

(Pinellas-Anclote River). Program costs have remained stable since FY2009. District funds are being requested for

salary and benefits for the coordinator. An office, computer, supervision and transportation for the coordinator is

provided by the Pinellas County Extension office. The program is projected to reach 6,000 HOA board members and

residents and landscape professionals at a cost to the District of approximately $7.50 per person. Because the

audience is primarily the decision-makers on landscape rules and maintenance, the indirect outreach is actually larger

than the numbers imply.


The Pinellas HOA FYN coordinator, Doris Heitzmann, provided education either in a one-on-one situation, through

workshops, site visits and distribution of education materials to 5,902 people in FY2009. Education is based on the

nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles that were created by the University of Florida/Institute of Food and

Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) for the FYN program: Right Plant, Right Place, Water Efficiently, Fertilize

Appropriately, Mulch, Attract Wildlife, Manage Yard Pests Responsibly, Recycle, Reduce Stormwater Runoff and

Protect the Waterfront.


B737

FYN HOA Outreach Pinellas


Revenue


$47,412 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding

Status As Of:


G004

Aquatic Plant Management - Pinellas-Anclote River Basin


AORs Strategic InitiativesFlood Protection Floodplain Management

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

River, Peace River

Cooperator(s)

Project Manager NELSON, BRIAN

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionAnnual control of aquatic, ditchbank and other vegetation within the Lake Tarpon Outfall Canal and Lake Tarpon Sink

facility. This is an ongoing maintenance project.

BenefitsVegetation management is required on theses systems to maintain water flow capacities, to protect rip-rap areas from

being damaged by vegetation roots and in the case of the Lake Tarpon Sink to prevent the property from becoming an

eye-sore and to preserve recreational utilization of this lakefront property.

Costs

The budget for aquatic plant management operations within the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin includes salaries/wages,

herbicides and central garage charges.


Revenue







$1,894,638 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


No vegetation management work conducted this period.


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Lake Maggiore Restoration




City of St. Petersburg, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Pinellas CountyCooperator(s)

Project Manager LOPEZ, MANNY

SMITH, RANDY, PRATER, CORRINATask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe District (through the Pinellas-Anclote Basin Board) along with the City of St. Petersburg began lake restoration

efforts at Lake Maggiore in 1989 when a cooperatively funded Diagnostic/Feasibility Study was initiated. The results of

diagnostic work indicated that untreated stormwater run-off and the large quantity of organic sediments were

contributing to the excessive nutrient (phosphorus and nitrogen) enrichment of Lake Maggiore. Nutrient enrichment

had resulted in highly eutrophic conditions characterized by persistent algae blooms, poor water clarity, low dissolved

oxygen levels, periodic fish kills, and prolific growth of invasive plants (e.g., cattails and water hyacinths). The results

of the study became the basis for the development of a "Master Agreement" for a Lake Restoration Management Plan.

The Plan outlined a series of lake restoration projects focused on the improvement of the lake's water quality,

shoreline habitats, and recreational benefits. The goals of the Lake Maggiore Restoration and Management Plan are

being met through several capital improvement projects. The District has maintained the Master Agreement with the

City with a current contract completion date of December 29, 2007 (Contract# 93CON000078). As stated in the plan,

the following project elements have been implemented and completed: 1) cattail removal and littoral zone

reconstruction; 2) aquatic weed removal through the use of an aquatic mechanical weed harvester; 3) design and

construction of a new outfall structure / salinity barrier at Salt Creek; and 4) stormwater retrofit through the installation

of five alum injection systems. The alum injection systems treat run-off from approximately 1,600 acres of residential

and light commercial areas from the lake's watershed. It is estimated that the alum injection system removes

approximately 60 percent of the annual stormwater phosphorus load into Lake Maggiore. The last element of the Lake

Maggiore Restoration and Management Plan was the dredging, dewatering and disposal of nutrient-laden lake

sediments.

BenefitsThe various elements of the Lake Maggiore Restoration Plan target improvements in the lake's water quality, shoreline

habitats, recreational activities and aesthetic values of the lake. Reductions in nutrient loads and the removal of

nutrient-rich bottom sediments are expected to set back the progression of water quality problems resulting from

urbanization of the lake's watershed.

Costs

The original estimated project cost was $10 million, to be shared equally between the City and the District. In

December 2000, the Pinellas-Anclote Basin Board increased its funding share for the project by $1,160,000 (with an

equal match from the City) for a new project total of $12,320,000. In December 2001, following receipt of bids for the

dredging, dewatering and disposal of lake bottom sediments, the City requested the Basin Board consider

appropriating an additional $2,750,000 to cover 50 percent of the estimated budget shortfall for the dredging project. In

February 2002, the Basin Board approved an additional $2,750,000 for the project (again with an equal match from the

City) increasing the Basin's share to $8,910,000, and thereby increasing the total funding for the project to

$17,820,000. In June of 2006, at the City's request, the Basin Board approved to include $1,125,000 in additional

funding for the project during the development of its FY2007 budget. Funding support by the Pinellas-Anclote River

Basin Board was contingent on an equal match of $1,125,000 from the City of St. Petersburg and final approval and

adoption of the District's FY2007 budget. The additional funding approved as part of the FY2007 budget brings the

Basin's share to $10,035,000. Together with the City's equal match of $1,125,000, total project funding increased to

$20,070,000. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries, central garage charges, travel and

laboratory analyses costs.


Following permit modifications and additional monitoring requirements, the lake dredge and dewatering plant were in

place and fully operational as of October 2004. Jahna Dredging Inc., was the City's dredging contractor. Average daily

dredge operations covered an area of 150 feet by 75 feet at a depth of 9 feet (4 to 5 feet of sediment). With approval

from the District, the City undertook the hauling operation with an estimated 2,000 to 2,500 cubic yards of dredged

(and dewatered) material hauled per day to various disposal areas. The nearby Toy Town landfill was originally


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proposed as a secondary disposal site but was not used. The City requested a no-cost time extension to the

agreement with the District to accommodate project delays associated with permit modifications and additional

monitoring required for the dredging element of the project. On June 20, 2005 both parties approved and executed the

no-cost time extension. The Fourth Amendment to the agreement extended the contract period and project

completion date through December 29, 2007. Dredging operations were completed in October 2006. The project was

completed on September 30, 2008. Post project water quality monitoring continues.


Revenue



District

City of St. Petersburg 10,035,000 0 0 10,035,000 0 0

$20,347,871 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development & Execution2nd Amendment to Agreement Executed 1/15/01 1/18/01

Notice to Proceed 6/1/02 7/10/02 10/28/02

3rd Amendment to Agreement Executed 6/30/02 8/30/02

4th Amendment Executed (No-cost Time Extension) 7/15/05 6/20/05

5th Amendment Drafted (Additional Funds FY07) 8/31/06 8/28/06

5th Amendment Executed 10/1/06 12/30/06 4/6/07

2. Critical Project MilestonesMobilization and Construction of Dewatering Plant 5/30/02 5/30/04 2/15/04

County's Contract for Dredging Signed 7/2/02 8/30/02

Dredging Begins (Test Dredging) 11/1/02 7/30/04 7/10/04

Receipt of FDEP and Army Corps of Engineers Permits 6/30/03 8/30/03

Operation Test for Dewatering Plant and System 7/30/04 7/10/04

End Return Water Testing and Evaluation 8/10/04 9/30/04 9/30/04

Full Dredging Operations Begin 10/10/04 10/5/04

Dredging and Restoration Completion 5/1/06 12/30/06 10/19/06

3. Close OutProject close-out 6/30/08 9/20/08 9/30/08

4. Post Project MonitoringStart - Monthly Water Quality Monitoring - Continues through Sept. 2009 1/5/01 1/5/01

End Monthly Water Quality Monitoring 9/30/09 9/30/09

Start Bi-monthly Water Quality Monitoring 11/16/09 11/16/09


Water quality monitoring at 5 in-lake stations continued on a monthly basis through September 30, 2009 as part of

post-project activities. Observed short-term water quality trends continue to indicate improved conditions. Water clarity

has improved as a function of decreased chlorophyll levels and concurrent lower nutrient levels (e.g., nitrogen). Field

observations indicate an increase in desirable submerged aquatic vegetation. Formerly small patches of eel grass

(Vallisneria sp.) visible in several shallow areas have expanded considerably. For FY2010, water quality monitoring is

conducted every other month (beginning November 2009) for a total of six sampling events per year.


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Youth Water Resources Education





Cooperator(s)


UNSER, SALLY, TORRUSIO, MARY, KUSHMER, KAYLIETask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis Basin Initiative proposes to provide funding for a variety of water resources education programs to county school

districts, private schools, homeschool groups and nonformal educators. Program components will consist of school

board agreements, teacher training workshops, grants for classroom projects, field trip program support, Envirothon

support and educational resources for students and educators. Agreements with the majority of school districts

throughout the District continue to be proposed for annual completion, which would provide baseline water resources

education programs to students and teachers. Teacher training efforts will ensure that teachers understand and are

able to teach students about relevant basin issues. Proposed training sessions provide background information,

materials, experiences and opportunities to explore topics of importance in the basin. Teacher workshops will be

conducted by District staff and/or educators who have been trained by District staff. Participants evaluate the

effectiveness of teacher workshops, providing another method of improving performance. Workshops will include

information about the District and the basins, as well as basic hydrology and water management issues. The Splash!

school grant program proposes to provide funds to teachers for classroom water education projects centered on

current basin issues. Classroom projects will be designed to increase knowledge and understanding of the impacts of

human activities on the water resources in their basin and to effect behavior change in regard to water resources

conservation and protection. Grant projects proposed must fall into one of six categories: watersheds, water

conservation and supply, water quality, flood protection/drought education, alternative water sources or natural

systems. Proposed projects must also support the District's Strategic Plan. Measurable outcomes include

documentation and evaluation of individual mini-grants including pre- and post-assessment scores, sample student

work generated from the project, video or photographic documentation, and final reports by teachers and

representative students. Grant recipients are required to participate in annual sharing days, which provide an

opportunity for mini-grant participants to showcase their projects and provide model programs for other teachers who

would like to implement water projects in their classrooms. The District will provide a variety of educational resources

to educators and students including student newsletters with accompanying teacher's guides, water-testing equipment,

surface and groundwater models, and others. The District also will provide kits and boxes specific to water

conservation (the grades K-3 Water Conservation Kit) and watersheds (the grades K-3 Watershed Resource Box and

the grades 4-8 Watershed Education Resources Box) that teach students about the importance of water conservation

and healthy watersheds, while meeting Sunshine State Standards and preparing students for the Florida

Comprehensive Assessment Test. Each of these resources includes a big book, several smaller books, a teacher's

guide and other tools and materials used for role-playing and demonstrations. Each county has received kits and

boxes for circulation, and these materials are available through the Splash! school grant program.

BenefitsThe proposed Youth Water Resources Education project will continue to help the District meet its mission by providing

students, teachers and families with classroom materials and opportunities for hands-on learning experiences that

equip them to make informed decisions about water resources. Throughout coordination of the District's youth

education program, strong partnerships have been developed throughout public school districts, private schools,

homeschool networks, science centers, museums and organizations, colleges and universities, state departments,

local governments, girl and boy scout groups, boys and girls clubs, environmental education providers as well as

numerous non-formal educational centers.

Costs

The proposed FY2011 budget for youth education totals $906,000. Funding is shared among the basins as follows:

Alafia River $58,900; Hillsborough River $189,650; Coastal Rivers $59,200; Pinellas-Anclote River $256,250;

Withlacoochee River $59,200; Peace River $195,550; Manasota $87,250. The District is proposing to provide $12,000

in additional funding support. Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the projects. This program directly


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reached 371,536 students and teachers in FY2009 through programs, outreach, teacher workshops and school

grants. An additional 525,000 students and teachers received District youth education publications and curriculum

tools during FY2009. Because most, if not all, of those involved in youth education programs also receive publications,

a conservative estimate puts District outreach (371,536) at 45 percent of the students and teachers in the District

(817,644) at a cost of $2.44 per person, which is 17% lower than the average of other District-funded youth education

projects implemented by cooperators.


The FY2010 budget for youth education was $906,000. Funding was shared among the basins as follows: Alafia River

$58,900; Hillsborough River $189,650; Coastal Rivers $59,200; Pinellas-Anclote River $256,250; Withlacoochee River

$59,200; Peace River $195,550; Manasota $87,250. Staff reached a total of 537,670 students and teachers in FY2009

through programs, school grants and outreach. A total of 209 school grants were completed, impacting more than

114,150 students. Water resources education program agreements with 13 separate school boards impacted more

than 53,000 students and teachers. The 19 teacher workshops involved 417 teachers who will reach more than

42,000 students per year. More than 843,000 pieces of youth education materials were distributed to students and

teachers throughout the District. In FY2010, the Youth Education Section continued its three-year program evaluation

to determine successful program elements, to identify ways to improve impact and to develop effective ways to impart

behavior change. The comprehensive evaluation conducted by an outside evaluator will conclude in FY2011.


Revenue



013 Hillsborough River Basin 1,470,542 0 0 1,052,090 207,124 211,328





020 Peace River Basin 1,729,430 0 0 1,296,442 217,924 215,064

021 Manasota Basin 887,622 0 0 672,899 112,487 102,236


Hillsborough - Youth & Water Rstr Edu

(P259)

50,000 0 0 0 0 50,000

$9,882,536 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2009 Budgeted FundsProgram commence for school board agreements 8/1/08 8/1/08

Mini-grants selected 10/15/08 10/10/08

Mini-grant projects complete 5/30/09 5/29/09

School board agreement program complete 7/30/09 7/30/09

Final reports submitted to District 8/30/09 8/30/09

FY2010 Budgeted FundsProgram commence for school board agreements 8/3/09 8/28/09 8/28/09

Mini-grants selected 10/16/09 10/16/09

Mini-grant projects complete 5/29/10

School board agreement program complete 7/30/10

Final reports submitted to District 8/31/10


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ACTION TO DATE: On time. Outreach: (1) On Jan. 12, Youth Education staff judged science projects at the Oneco

Elementary School Science Fair in Manatee County. (2) Staff presented information about watersheds, groundwater and

conservation to students and families on Jan. 20 at Rushe Middle School's Science Night in Pasco County. (3) Staff

provided water cycle and conservation presentations on Jan. 21 to approximately 85 students at Jesse Keen Elementary

in Polk County. (4) Also on Jan. 21, members of the Youth Education Section participated in the Kinnan Elementary

Science Fair in Manatee County. Staff provided educational materials and demonstrated a watershed model to parents

and students. (5) Staff participated in Bauder Elementary's Science Night on Jan. 28, reaching 300 Pinellas County

students with water education resources and information. (6) During the month of February, staff provided 13

presentations at 3 schools, reaching 344 students and teachers. (7) Youth Education staff judged Hernando County

Science & Engineering Fair projects on Feb. 18. Teacher Training: (1) A Great Water Odyssey teacher training took

place at Lakewood Ranch High School on Jan. 4, reaching 20 Manatee County elementary teachers. The Great Water

Odyssey is a multidisciplinary technology-based computer program designed to increase third, fourth and fifth-grade

students' understanding of the importance of protecting and conserving Florida's water. (2) On Jan. 22, the SJRWMD

and SWFWMD co-sponsored a Great Water Odyssey workshop at the Silver River Museum in Marion County for 40

elementary teachers. (3) Lakeland Christian School hosted a Great Water Odyssey workshop on Jan. 23 for 12 Polk

County elementary teachers. (4) A two-day Project WET workshop on Feb. 9 and 16 educated 20 elementary and middle

school teachers about water resources at the District's Sawgrass Lake Park in Pinellas County. (5) Orange Lakes Resort

hosted a Project WET workshop on Feb. 20, which included 3 Polk County elementary teachers. Publications: 82,569

youth education publications have been distributed in this calendar year. More than 218,765 youth publications have

been distributed in fiscal year 2010.


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Public Education


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



Cooperator(s)

Project Manager PUTNAM, BETH

STERNBERGER, VIRGINIA, DURELL, SYLVIA, ROE, MELISSATask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis Basin Initiative provides funding for a variety of projects designed to inform and educate the public about the

importance of managing and protecting the water resources. All programs align directly with one or more of the

District's areas of responsibilities, with the District's Strategic Plan and with Basin Board priorities. The District's broad

range of public education programs and materials reflect the variety of backgrounds and interests of the District's

residents and visitors. Some of the projects are implemented Districtwide with support from all the Basin Boards, while

some are basin-specific and supported only by the Basin Board(s) that will benefit from the project(s). Districtwide

programs include media messaging, educational material development, surveys and other research/evaluation

measures, Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM education, and translation services for Spanish materials. Basin-specific

programs reflect differing priorities as well as unique opportunities. Examples are Community Education Grants,

watershed education programs, exhibits and signage, special events and partnerships with local environmental

education centers, nonprofits and others.

BenefitsThe programs listed benefit the District through an increase in awareness and understanding of water management

and water resource issues, as well as an increase in behaviors that conserve and protect the District's water resources

and watersheds.

Costs

Funding for public education is budgeted within the basins for FY2011 as follows: Alafia River -- $52,223; Hillsborough

River -- $195,417; Coastal Rivers -- $62,056; Pinellas-Anclote River -- $184,035; Withlacoochee River -- $66,096;

Peace River -- $129,099; Manasota -- $95,289. In addition, the Governing Board contributes $933,212 to

support public education efforts, $525,000 of which is allocated to media messaging. Basin Board and General Fund

contributions in FY2011 for media messaging total $902,010. The cost/benefit of those reached via media messaging

is measured in impressions and is projected to cost the District less than eight hundredths of a cent per impression.

P268 funds support a variety of education and outreach efforts Districtwide. Based on the total number of people

reached through the public education materials and programs in FY2009 (1.8 million people), the cost/benefit ratio for

the remaining amount budgeted for public education in FY2011 is projected to be approximately $0.45 per person.

Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the projects.


Funding for public education was budgeted within the basins for FY2010 as follows: Alafia River - $59,493;

Hillsborough River - $228,648; Coastal Rivers - $67,517; Pinellas-Anclote River - $257,106; Withlacoochee River -

$87,079; Peace River - $154,423; Manasota - $102,715. In addition the Governing Board contributed $942,490 to

support public education efforts, $525,000 of which was for media messaging. Funds support a variety of educational

and outreach efforts Districtwide. Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the projects. Based on the total

number of people reached through the public education materials and programs in FY2008 (2,099,000+), the cost for

FY2009 is projected to be approximately $0.48 per person. This cost/benefit ratio does not include those reached via

media messaging, which is measured in impressions, and is projected to cost the District less than six hundredths of a

cent per impression. Budget lines below include costs for staff to manage the projects.


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Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 6,163,433 0 755,000 3,529,039 936,904 942,490

011 Alafia River Basin 690,199 0 6,600 543,683 65,314 74,602

013 Hillsborough River Basin 1,873,598 0 38,365 1,353,877 221,080 260,276

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 600,036 0 8,400 591,636 0 0

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 724,425 0 11,989 556,220 74,436 81,780

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 3,260,901 0 28,200 2,726,433 211,955 294,313


020 Peace River Basin 1,538,669 0 0 1,211,927 146,916 179,826

021 Manasota Basin 1,132,435 0 0 896,162 112,058 124,215

$16,902,494 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Barrier and Benefit SurveySurvey instrument one written 5/1/08 6/19/08

Survey one results 5/30/08 7/20/08 7/18/08

Survey instrument two written 6/20/08 9/15/08 10/24/08

Survey two results 7/18/08 11/20/08 12/18/08

Survey instrument three written 8/8/08 1/15/09 1/15/09

Survey three results 8/29/08 4/30/09 4/30/09

CBSM education intervention plans complete 9/26/08 4/30/09 6/16/09

FY2009 Community Education Grant ActivitiesApplication deadline 8/22/08 8/22/08

Basin Board Education Committee input 11/21/08 11/21/08

Announcement of allocations to CE Grant recipients 1/23/09 1/12/09 1/12/09

Basin Boards informed of grant allocations 2/13/09 1/22/09 2/22/09

Grant-recipient required workshops 2/27/09 2/27/09

End of projects' work period 7/31/09 7/31/09

Final reports due 7/31/09 8/31/09 8/31/09

Requests for reimbursements 8/31/09 8/31/09 8/31/09

FY2009 Media MessagingFall media buy 10/14/08 10/14/08

Spring plan developed 11/30/08 11/30/08

Fall media buy final report 12/30/08 12/30/08

Winter media buy 1/5/09 1/5/09

Spring media buy 3/1/09 3/1/09

Summer media buy plan 4/28/09 4/28/09

Summer media buy 5/17/09 5/15/09

Media buy final report 6/1/09 7/31/09 7/31/09

FY2010 Community Education Grant ActivitiesApplication deadline 8/21/09 8/21/09

Basin Board Education Committee input 11/20/09 11/20/09

Announcement of allocations to CE Grant recipients 1/22/10 1/11/10 1/11/10

Basin Boards informed of grant allocations 2/12/10 2/12/10

Grant-recipient required workshops 2/23/10 2/25/10 2/25/10

End of projects' work period 7/31/10

Requests for reimbursements 8/31/10

Final reports due 8/31/10


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FY2010 Media MessagingWinter media buy plan 10/30/09 11/6/09 11/6/09

Winter media buy 1/4/10 11/30/09 11/30/09

Winter media buy final report 4/30/10

FY2010 Media ResearchPO Opened 10/1/09 10/1/09

Post test 4/5/10

Focus Groups 8/30/10

Final Report 9/27/10

Pretest Survey 11/22/10 11/22/10

Pilot Irrigation ProjectFinish focus group research 9/30/07 9/30/07

Take test meter readings of pilot neighborhoods 9/30/07 10/24/07

Finish survey research 2/28/08 5/1/08 6/9/08

Develop pilot project plans 5/31/08 9/30/08 10/6/08

Begin pilot project in designated neighborhoods 7/1/08 12/1/08 12/1/08

Take meter read #1 7/31/08 12/30/08 12/30/08

Take meter read #2 8/31/08 1/31/09 2/9/09

Take meter read #3 9/30/08 3/20/09 4/10/09

Evaluate pilot program based on meter readings 10/15/08 10/15/10

Begin phase two with needed revisions 1/1/09 7/1/09 7/1/09

Take meter read #1 1/31/09 7/31/09 7/31/09

Take meter read #2 2/28/09 8/31/09 9/15/09

Take meter read #3 3/30/09 9/30/09 12/10/09

Pilot end date 3/31/09 9/30/10

WWIPPConduct campaign with pretest 7/31/09 9/30/09 10/1/09

Evaluate program impact with posttest 6/30/10

Final report and fact sheet due 8/31/10


Community Education Grants (CEG): The FY2010 Community Education Grant program received 70 applications

Districtwide, requesting $319,992. Staff has approved funding for 35 projects, totaling $144,052. In February, Basin

Boards were informed of funded projects and grant implementation workshops for grantees were held. The Hillsborough

County Extension's 2010 Tree and Landscape Short Course, held on February 19, educated more than 420 landscape

professionals on Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles, and best management practices. The grant implementation

period runs from March through July 2010. Florida-Friendly Landscaping Education: (1) A Hernando County half-day

workshop focusing on SB 2080 and Florida-Friendly Landscaping was held on February 26. (2) In the first task period,

the Pinellas HOA FYN coordinator, Doris Heitzmann, conducted 11 site visits; made 8 presentations to a total of 155

people and had 412 individual contacts. The Hillsborough/Polk HOA FYN coordinator, Lisa Strange, conducted 8 site

visits; made 9 presentations to a total of 247 people and had contact with 928 individuals. "Get Outside!" Campaign:

Since FY2007, the Communications, Land Resources and Community and Legislative Affairs departments have been

working together to let people know that District lands are available for recreation and to encourage more people to visit

District lands. In September 2009 the District launched the "Get Outside!" campaign to promote the recreational

opportunities available to the public on District-owned lands. Since the campaign began, 18,000 copies of the Recreation

Guide to the Southwest Florida Water Management District Lands have been distributed. There have also been 35,000

visits to revised WaterMatters.org/recreation web site, with 15,000 of those unique visitors. Staff distributed a news

release encouraging residents to get outside for Florida Hiking Trails Month in February, which resulted in articles in the

Sumter County Times, Citrus County Chronicle, Pasco Shopper, Tampa Bay Newspapers in Pinellas County and the

Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce's eVIEW newsletter. As part of the campaign, the District is hosting three

community events to showcase District lands with the hope that those attending come back with family and friends to

enjoy these properties on their own. The first event was held at Starkey Wilderness Preserve -- Serenova Tract in Pasco

County on Nov. 7, 2009. The second "Get Outside!" community event was held at the Green Swamp Wilderness

Preserve -- Hampton Tract on Feb. 27, 2010. Despite cold and rainy conditions, 130 people attended along with 29

volunteers, including members of Boy Scout Troop 72, members of American Disability Adventures and a group of

students from Tenoroc High School. As a result of increased effort to enhance diversity at the event, members from both

the Dade City Farmworkers Self-Help group and Boys and Girls Club attended. Ninety-five attendees signed the pledge

to come back to visit Hampton. Ninety-five attendees signed the pledge to come back to visit Hampton. Staff is currently


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planning the next "Get Outside!" event at Deep Creek in DeSoto County on April 10, 2010. The event will feature similar

activities and displays as previous events. Media Messaging: The District's FY2010 media messaging campaign began

in November 2009 and ran through February 14, 2010. Two advertisements were created to reach the target audiences.

One of the ads focused on the negative consequences of over-watering lawns in the winter. The other ad explained how

to turn off an irrigation timer to skip a week of watering. This integrated campaign promoted the "Skip a Week" concept

through television, print, radio, billboard, Internet and magazine advertisements as well as utility bill stuffers and at

special events. New this year, the message was promoted on 30 wrapped buses in Hillsborough County, on banners and

signs at county extension offices, and at nine Lowe's stores. A posttest public survey is being conducted to evaluate the

effectiveness of the campaign. Research: (1) The Irrigation Literacy Evaluation, Phase II: Water-Wise Irrigation

Practices and Perceptions Campaign. University of Florida has reviewed survey data it collected within Pinellas County

during Phase I. Homeowners will be provided with information on day-of-week restrictions and seasonal irrigation

scheduling guidelines via a fact sheet, laminated irrigation system run-time card to attach to their time clock and web site

link. To measure irrigation savings, billing data will be obtained for all participating homes and compared to an equal

number of randomly selected non-participant households of similar value and parcel size. Survey packets created to

promote program participation that include an informed consent form, homeowner letter explaining the program and

initial criteria questionnaire have been submitted to District staff for review. (2) The pretest phase of the FY2010 media

research plan has been completed. Significant responses include the following: a.) six out of ten households surveyed

report having irrigation systems, b.) 86 percent of households with irrigation systems report having someone in the

household who knows how to turn off the system, and c.) nearly half of those surveyed felt they needed to water their

lawns every week year-round to keep them healthy. The posttest, which is a Districtwide telephone survey conducted

directly after the campaign in early March, will focus on the last point to see if there is any change in respondents'

attitudes regarding irrigation needs during the winter. Results will be available in late April. Watershed/Water Quality

Education: The District's watershed education efforts focus on specific behaviors, such as reducing fertilizer and

pesticide use, maintaining septic systems, conserving water, disposing of trash appropriately and picking up and

disposing of pet waste. The District continues to partner with the Tampa Bay Estuary Program to implement the

"Pooches for the Planet" program in Pinellas County. The program's goal is to reduce water quality impacts by increasing

the number of pet owners who pick up dog waste and dispose of it properly. Nearly 400 adoption kits containing valuable

coupons and educational materials about how dog waste impacts water quality have been distributed at the Pinellas

County animal shelter and the Humane Society since November. Two Pinellas County neighborhoods, Crescent Lake

and Greater Pinellas Point, have received pet waste stations and bags to encourage residents to dispose of pet waste

properly. Residents in these neighborhoods also received educational materials including door hangers and a newsletter

article reinforcing the message of proper disposal. Special Events: The District participates in special events throughout

the year as a part of its outreach efforts. At some events, the District supplies a restroom trailer that includes signage

that promotes the District's message as well as airing the District's radio ads on its sound systems. Twenty-one events

were scheduled in FY2010. Seven of these events include the restroom trailer. During January and February, the

following attendance numbers were reported: 200 people visited the District's booth at the Tampa Bay Black Heritage

Festival and approximately 6,500 visited the District's restroom trailer. A total of 2,812 visited the District's booth at the

Florida State Fair with 60,000 visiting the trailer. Due to poor weather conditions, less than 20 people visited the District's

booth at the African American Heritage Celebration.


H012

Largo/Clearwater/Pasco-ASR/Interconnect (includes H012-A Largo

and H012-B Clearwater)Project Type WS&R Dev.

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply Reclaimed Water


Pinellas-Anclote River, Withlacoochee River

City of Clearwater, City of Largo, Pasco County, Pinellas County UtilitiesCooperator(s)

Project Manager ANDRADE, ANTHONY

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis regional reclaimed interconnect concept is being pursued in an updated project which involves moving surplus

flows from Pinellas County, Largo and Clearwater systems to Pasco County to be used for irrigation demands and/or

to restore natural systems. The potential exists for other reclaimed water systems in Pinellas and Hillsborough

counties to supply/receive reclaimed water to/from the project. Please refer to "Additional Info" below for a description

of the original project components, costs and benefits.

BenefitsThe project could provide an estimated annual average of 10 mgd of reclaimed water to offset an estimated 6 mgd of

traditional water resources. The use of reclaimed water during wet-weather periods would also reduce discharges to

surface water bodies, thereby improving water quality.

Costs

The project was substantially changed in 2008 to remove the full scale ASR components due to permittability issues

and to add Pinellas County to the list of transmission interconnect participants. As a result of the 2008 project

changes, and due to the timeline uncertainty, the previously encumbered and available District funding ($3,626,423)

was reduced by returning $3,406,441 to the respective Boards, leaving a remaining project balance of approximately

$220,000 available for a new feasibility evaluation of the updated Transmission/Storage Component. Ultimately, the

total regional project cost of the updated project is preliminarily estimated to be approximately $19,000,000 and the

District's 50% share of $9,500,000 is anticipated to be funded by the Governing Boards and multiple basin boards.

Due to the regional impact of the project on water supplies in Northern Tampa Bay, the updated project is anticipated

to be funded by the Governing Board, the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin, and the Hillsborough River Basin Boards.

Future funding of this project will require a large capital investment and construction will span several years; therefore,

District funding may be requested to be allocated over multiple fiscal years to ensure funds are available when costs

are expected to occur. 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 cost benefit, using 10 mgd to offset 6 mgd

amortized at 8% interest over 30 years, would be $0.76/1000 gallons offset. Refinement of the project is ongoing and

the updated feasibility study of the project may change the costs and benefits (please see Additional Information

below).


The project originally was anticipated to supply 3 mgd to offset 1.8 mgd and cost approximately $10,000,000

($5,000,000 District share) to pursue two main concepts; 1. Storage Component: including a completed ASR

feasibility ($150,000, with District share of $50,000 expended), a completed exploratory ASR well in Clearwater

($320,000, with District share of $160,000 expended), a completed $20,000 District share transfer to project H305 to

research Pasco reservoir storage, a cancelled $3,900,000 full scale ASR system to store reclaimed water and 2.

Transmission Component: a $5,693,200 main to regionally connect the reclaimed water systems of Clearwater, Largo

and Pasco County. The project was substantially changed in 2008 to remove the full scale ASR components due to

permittability issues and to add Pinellas County to the list of transmission interconnect participants. As a result of the

2008 project changes, and due to the timeline uncertainty, the previously encumbered and available District funding

($3,626,423) was reduced by returning $3,406,441 to the respective Boards, leaving a remaining project balance of

approximately $220,000 available for a new evaluation of the updated Transmission Component.


H012

Largo/Clearwater/Pasco-ASR/Interconnect (includes H012-A Largo

and H012-B Clearwater)


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 6,626,413 4,725,000 0 1,898,201 1,616 1,596

011 Alafia River Basin 135,335 0 0 135,335 0 0

013 Hillsborough River Basin 2,886,543 2,362,500 0 522,486 784 773


015 Coastal Rivers Basin 155,909 0 0 154,352 784 773

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 3,263,210 2,362,500 0 898,042 990 1,678

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 18,877 0 0 18,877 0 0


District

City of Clearwater 330,000 0 0 330,000 0 0

Largo 50,000 0 0 50,000 0 0

$13,680,552 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Investigation of Pasco Capacity (H305) 4/1/07 4/1/07

Updated Coordination of Potential Participants 7/18/08 7/18/08

Feasibility & Permitting Study Commence: 5/1/10

Feasibility & Permitting Study Complete: 12/31/11

Design Commence: 5/1/12

Construction Commence: 12/31/12

Construction Complete: 12/31/14

Final Reimbursement: 1/30/15


Updated Interconnection Project: The consultant for a related project (H305) completed a report in April 2007 on

investigations into the utilization of project H012 flows in Pasco County. Those investigations (by King Eng.) concluded

that 10 mgd reclaimed water supply from H012 delivered to Pasco at Odessa could enable Pasco to increase its

estimated customer base by an additional 25% and also decrease (by up to 15 years) the time frame needed to reach

Pasco's original reuse goals. Based upon those H305 findings, District staff coordinated meetings between potential

interconnect partners in 2007, 2008, and planning continues on pipeline sizing and routing, as well as for additional

opportunities for interconnects to regional reuse reservoirs. As a result of these meetings and due to the unsuccessful

ASR pursuit in Clearwater, the H012 project description was updated to be a regional interconnection project between

Pinellas County, Largo, Clearwater, and Pasco County. The next step will be to investigate the feasibility of the

interconnections and other potential opportunities, including capacity, flows, costs, operations and logistics. A draft RFP

was reviewed by potential regional partners and is anticipated to be released in March 2010. Additional future funding will

likely be requested pending the outcome of the study. ACTION TO DATE: On Time


H030

West Pasco Infrastructure Improvement - Starkey/North Pasco

WellfieldsProject Type WS&R Dev.

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration

Basin(s) General Fund (District), Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River

Tampa Bay WaterCooperator(s)

Project Manager GOODWIN, AUDRIE

ARMSTRONG, BRIANTask Manager(s)

Status Completed

DescriptionThis project was designed to provide up to 19 mgd in regional source water to the West Pasco Service Area and New

Port Richey utilities by interconnecting with Tampa Bay Water's regional distribution system via a 36-inch transmission

main. This project also includes improvements to New Port Richey's Maytum Water Treatment Plant. The West

Pasco Service Area was originally served only by the Starkey and North Pasco Wellfields however Tampa Bay Water's

Board requested that this project be implemented to speed the recovery of ecological systems by reducing

groundwater pumping at the Pasco Wellfields.

BenefitsDuring times when natural systems at the wellfields are most stressed, the Pasco wellfields can be reduced to near

zero pumping. This will allow for environmental recovery of the system as seen in other Pasco County wellfields where

groundwater cutbacks have occurred. The interconnection with the regional distribution system to the West Pasco

Service Area will increase reliability of the system, provide alternate water sources, and create rotational capacity.

Costs

The project was approved for funding by the Governing Board, Coastal Rivers Basin Board, and the Pinellas-Anclote

River Basin Board in their fiscal year 2005 budgets. Funding was allocated as follows: $261,310 from the Coastal

Rivers Basin Board; $5,365,472 from the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board; $5,623,218 from the Governing Board;

and $11,250,000 from Tampa Bay Water. This project was originally budgeted for $22.5 Million but was

completed $5.7 Million under budget. The District's portion of this savings is $2.89 Million and will be reflected in the

below Cost section after October 2010.


A separate agreement between the District and Starkey family required significant reductions in wellfield withdrawals

at the Starkey wellfield by January 1, 2008. Originally, the project consisted of constructing a 36-inch potable water

transmission main and booster station to interconnect and deliver treated water from the Cypress Creek Transmission

Main along US 41 to the Maytum and Little Road water treatment plants in New Port Richey. When finished, the

pipeline would convey 25 mgd of treated water to the Maytum site from the regional system, allowing for reductions in

wellfield pumping. To retain rotational capacity in TBW's regional distribution system, improvements will be made in

piping and filtration capacity at the Maytum WTP. When the project was initially developed, Pasco County estimated

up to 30 mgd in supply from TBW would be needed at the Little Road point of connection by 2025. The County has

since completed a water supply planning effort, which concluded only 13 mgd will be needed in that time frame. Also,

TBW conducted a hydraulic analysis and concluded that the 2025 demands of the Maytum and Little Road points of

connection could be met with the new transmission main alone, using pressure from the Cypress Creek Transmission

Main and upsizing half of the pipe from 36 to 42 inches. As such, Tampa Bay Water determined that the booster

station component of the project could be deferred at this time. These modifications were presented to and approved

by the Pinellas-Anclote and Coastal Rivers Basin Boards and Governing Board in April 2006. Total cost for the West

Pasco Infrastructure Improvement Project remains at $22.5 million. The funds allocated for construction of the

booster station were reallocated towards increased construction costs for the transmission main.


H030

West Pasco Infrastructure Improvement - Starkey/North Pasco

Wellfields


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 5,638,206 0 0 5,637,488 0 718


016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 5,374,637 0 0 5,373,770 0 867


District

Tampa Bay Water 11,250,000 0 0 11,250,000 0 0

$22,532,598 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Feasibility Analysis began 1/20/04 1/20/04



Governing Board Approval of Agreement 9/30/05 9/27/05

Basin Board Approval of Agreement 9/30/05 9/27/05

Design Complete 3/30/06 3/30/06

Permitting 3/30/06 3/30/06

Board Approval of Amended Agreement 4/25/06 4/25/06

Execute Amended Agreement 5/12/06 5/12/06

TM Bidding Complete 6/30/06 8/20/06

Maytum Bidding 12/31/06 12/31/06

Complete TM Construction 1/1/08 12/31/07

Complete Remaining Construction 12/31/09 1/31/08

Status As Of: December 22, 2009

The project was approved for funding by the Governing Board, Coastal Rivers Basin Board, and the Pinellas-Anclote

River Basin Board in their fiscal year 2005 budgets. On December 20, 2004, TBW's Board of Directors approved a final

pipeline route and booster station location. An Agreement between the District and TBW was executed in April 2005 and

the project was scheduled for completion in January 2008. The Agreement was amended in April 2006, extending a task

completion date and removing the booster station component from the project. Additionally, funding that was allocated

for the booster station was applied toward increases in construction costs. At their June 19, 2006 Board, TBW's Board of

Directors approved a construction contract for the transmission main component of the project. Transmission main

construction began October 16, 2006 and was completed on December 11, 2007. Connecting the water treatment plants

via transmission mains to the regional system has allowed for reductions in withdrawals from the Starkey wellfield and

fulfillment of the agreement between the District and the Starkey Family. Complete project components include: the

installation, disinfection and flushing of a 7-mile transmission main, conversion of the Little Road Water Treatment Plant

from raw to potable water treatment and the reopening of the paved bike trail to the public. The remaining project

component is the Maytum Water Treatment Plant improvements. This component consists of approval of project

modifications in piping and filtration capacity that will retain rotational capacity in TBW's regional distribution system. The

protocol for the Second Capacity Test, as defined in the contract, has been reviewed and approved by TBW. The testing

occurred in early summer 2008 and TBW presenting the findings to District staff mid-December. The Maytum Water

Treatment Plant is running between 9 -10 mgd. In January 2009 capacity field trials were completed and shortly after

TBW provided District staff with a status update of the plant. District staff reviewed the field trial report and has

determined that the results met the intent of the contract. District staff conducted a final site visit on September 11, 2009

as part of the close-out process. ACTION-TO-DATE: Completed - Ahead of Schedule/Under Budget. The project was

completed ahead of the December 31, 2009 schedule and was completed $5.7 Million under budget (District portion

$2.89 M). At the request of the Office of Governor Charlie Crist, the District has been communicating regularly with the

cooperator concerning the Governor's Accelerate Florida initiative to stimulate Florida's economy. An information request

was sent to the cooperator on October 15, 2008. District staff followed up with an email and phone call regarding the

cooperator's efforts to accelerate the project. Since the project is complete, there are no needed tasks to accelerate the project.


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H041

Pasco County Southeast Regional Reclaimed Water Loop

Project Type WS&R Dev.

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply Alternative Water Supply



Pasco CountyCooperator(s)

Project Manager WRIGHT, CARL

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis is an alternative water supply project consisting of design and construction of approximately 18,500 linear feet

24-inch reclaimed water transmission main with associated fittings and valves to complete the transmission system

looped interconnection between Pasco County's Southeast Pasco and Wesley Center Wastewater Treatment

Facilities (WWTF's). This new 24-inch main will connect an existing 16-inch reclaimed water transmission main on

State Road 54 that will serve the New River Development (now under construction) with three existing 16-inch

reclaimed water transmission mains on Handcart Road that deliver reclaimed water from the Southeast Pasco WWTF

to areas to the north, south and east of the Southeast WWTF.

BenefitsThis transmission main interconnect project will ensure an adequate means for the delivery of reclaimed water for the

southeastern portions of the County, indirectly allowing offsets that will be realized within those portions of the Pasco

County Reuse System where development is creating demand, and will allow later transmission/distribution of any wet

weather flows diverted to the series of wet-weather storage reservoirs being constructed in Pasco County.

Costs

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $1,330,000. The Alafia River Basin Board budgeted $27,265 for the

project in FY2006, the Coastal Rivers Basin Board budgeted $21,812 for the project in FY2006, the Hillsborough River

Basin Board budgeted $68,162 for the project in FY2006, the Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board budgeted $35,444

for the project in FY2006, the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board budgeted $117,238 for the project in FY2006, the

Withlacoochee River Basin Board budgeted $2,726 for the project in FY2006, and the Governing Board budgeted

$272,650 for the project in FY2006. In addition to the board's FY2006 budget, $239,405 in Water Protection and

Sustainability Trust Funds (WPSTF) were budgeted. The cost benefit cannot be calculated because there is no direct

offset associated with this project; any benefits realized will be associated with future transmission/distribution projects

this interconnect will support.


When complete, this loop will help to transport water from the Southeast and Wesley Center WWTF's to the New

River, Wesley Chapel and Meadow Point developing areas and will also serve to deliver reclaimed water from the

Central Regional Reclaimed Water Interconnect to the most eastern portions of the Pasco County Reuse System.

This project is consistent with the District's goal for the development of regional reuse interconnects; and in

conjunction with the Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water and Downstream Augmentation Project will help to

provide a means for moving water from the City of Tampa to impacted areas within the Northern Tampa Bay WUCA.

Of the total estimated project cost of $1,330,000, design represents $133,000 (10%) and construction represents

$1,197,000 (90%). Any additional funds budgeted are for District staff time for project management. The County has a

water conserving rate structure making it eligible for Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds.


H041



Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 277,402 0 0 275,571 919 912

011 Alafia River Basin 27,265 0 0 27,265 0 0

013 Hillsborough River Basin 72,866 0 0 71,083 896 887



016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 121,942 0 0 120,159 896 887

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 7,332 0 0 5,647 848 837


Water Protection & Sust T.F.

(Alternative Wtr)

239,405 0 0 239,405 0 0


District

Pasco County 545,298 0 0 545,298 0 0

$1,356,391 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Draft Agreement to Contract Administration 11/15/05 12/16/05

Draft Agreement returned from Contract Administration 12/31/05 7/3/06

Contract Execution 3/15/06 10/26/06


Commence Design 8/1/06 7/25/06

Signage Erected 7/31/07 5/1/10


Project Complete 2/1/09 5/1/11

Contract Close Out 12/31/09 8/1/11


The Boards approved inclusion of this Water Supply and Resource Development project in their FY2006 budgets. The

County issued notice to proceed to the design consultant (C&D Engineering) on July 25, 2006. The survey work is

complete and the consultant has recommended a final route. Design documents were provided to Pasco County on

August 7, 2007. Easement acquisition issues necessitated a slight change in the proposed routing of the transmission

main, but this change in routing did not alter the interconnection points or the intent of the project. In addition, the county

has had to request several revisions to the project's completion schedule. Most recently, the county requested that the

contract period be extended from December 31, 2009, to December 31, 2011, that the commence construction date be

revised from May 1, 2009, to May 1, 2010, and the complete construction date be revised from December 31, 2009, to

May 1, 2011. An amendment is being processed to accommodate the county's needs. The easement acquisition issue is

primarily with Progress Energy (PE). PE granted preliminary approval of the county's request to utilize its power line

easement for the reclaimed water main, but has not acted with any degree of urgency in negotiating a final agreement.

While the county is still pursuing an easement with PE, it has formulated contingency plans if the two parties cannot

reach a final agreement, and the county is confident that no additional schedule revisions will be needed. A few other

parcel owners are being engaged in the easement acquisition efforts. The engineer has submitted the preliminary offer

amounts and corresponding letters to the county for review and comment. Once reviewed, the letters will be forwarded to

the county's real estate manager for formal approval and then mailed to the parcel owners. The County's Real Estate

Department continues to work on the offers to the affected property owners, but the county does not anticipate any

problems obtaining these few remaining easements. To date the District has encumbered $784,702, including $239,405

in Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds, of which $0 has been reimbursed. Per District policy, cooperators


H041


may not be reimbursed for design and construction projects until construction has commenced.


H055

Pasco County State Road 52 East/West Regional Reclaimed Water

InterconnectProject Type WS&R Dev.



Withlacoochee River



Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis alternative water supply and resource development project consists of design and construction of approximately

84,480 linear feet of 24-inch and 36-inch reclaimed water transmission main from an existing 24-inch transmission

main at the entrance of the Connerton Development north on U.S. Highway 41, cutting across Connerton at an angle

to State Road 52, east along State Road 52, south along Old Pasco Road to Overpass Road, turning along Overpass

Road and passing under I-75, and terminating approximately 1,300 feet east of I-75 (at the Boyette Wet Weather

Reclaimed Water Storage Reservoir).

BenefitsThe interconnect moves reclaimed water from an area where reclaimed water is available, but not needed, to an area

where the reclaimed water is in high demand. The projected flow through this transmission main is 6 mgd, ultimately

providing an offset of 3 mgd.

Costs

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $18,600,000 and the District's share is requested to be 50 percent, or

$9,300,000. The Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River, Hillsborough River, and Withlacoochee River Basins and the

Governing Board funded $3,100,000 in FY2007, and $3,720,000 in FY2008. The FY2008 contribution includes

$1,240,000 in Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds. The Coastal Rivers and Hillsborough River Basins and

the Governing Board budgeted $2,247,500 in FY2009. The Coastal Rivers, P-A River, and Withlacoochee River Basin

Boards funded the remaining $852,500 in FY2010. The cost, amortized at 8 percent over 30 years, is $1.50 per

thousand gallons offset.


Recently, Pasco County determined that it was in its best interest to consolidate waste water treatment plants

(WWTP) on the west side of the county. The plan to consolidate WWTPs is consistent with trends within the

wastewater industry, in that it greatly reduces O&M costs in the long run. Except for the treatment plant at Shady Hills

scheduled for expansion, and the New Port Richey WWTP (the County owns 40% of the NPR WWTP and the City

owns 60%), all remaining West Pasco WWTPs will be closed. The WWTPs to be closed include Hudson, Embassy

Hills, Deer Park, and Odessa. While these plants will no longer treat wastewater, their storage and pumping facilities

will remain an active and integral part of Pasco County's Master Reuse System. With Shady Hills becoming the major

treatment facility in West Pasco, a more northern route is needed to transfer reclaimed water flows to north, east, and

central portions of the County, and the existing Central/East Regional Reclaimed Water Interconnect project (H040)

which follows a more southerly route is no longer necessary. A segment of this 36-inch transmission main will replace

a 12-inch main (L436) budgeted in FY2006, but if not upsized, would create a bottleneck. It is estimated that the

anticipated flow of 6 mgd annual average conveyed by this transmission main will allow the county to hook-up an

additional 10,000 residential reclaimed water customers, and will provide reclaimed water flows to customers located

in each of the four basins from which funding is requested. The percentage of funding requested from each basin is

based upon the estimated percentage of the total benefit to be realized within each basin. The estimated

benefit/funding percentages are as follows: Coastal Rivers, 10% (developments along the U.S. Highway 41 corridor);

Hillsborough River 17.5% (developments in and around the Wesley Chapel area); Pinellas-Anclote, 17.5%

(developments along the U.S. Highway 41 corridor, e.g., the Bexley Ranch); Withlacoochee, 5% (the Lake Jovita and

San Antonio area); Governing Board, 50%. Of the total estimated project cost of $18,600,000 design represents

$1,860,000 (10%) and construction represents $16,740,000 (90%). This project includes the construction of

infrastructure that makes an alternative water supply available to water users, and is potentially eligible for state

funding through the Water Protection Sustainability Program. The County has a water conserving rate structure

making it eligible for Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds.


H055

Pasco County State Road 52 East/West Regional Reclaimed Water

Interconnect


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 4,345,608 0 0 4,343,831 893 884

013 Hillsborough River Basin 1,528,851 0 0 1,526,899 927 1,025

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 873,608 0 0 716,831 893 155,884

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 1,524,514 0 0 980,282 871 543,361

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 438,034 0 0 281,312 866 155,856



(Alternative Wtr)

1,240,000 0 0 1,240,000 0 0


District

Pasco County 8,680,000 0 0 8,680,000 0 0

$18,630,615 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding










Contract Close Out 3/31/12


The Pinellas-Anclote River, Hillsborough River, Withlacoochee River, and Coastal Rivers Basin Boards approved this

project as part of their FY2007 budgets. Staff drafted an agreement and the cooperator provided a Scope of Work

(Exhibit B). The agreement was executed February 22, 2007. The agreement was written to be effective as of October 1,

2006. Notice to Proceed with design was provided to Parsons Water and Infrastructure, Inc, on May 24, 2007. The route

study is complete and design is complete. In a letter dated July 15, 2008, the County requested that many of the project

milestones be extended. The county had anticipated bidding the project by November 1, 2008, with the bid to be awarded

by April 1, 2009, but bidding was temporarily suspended because of difficulty in obtaining municipal bonds. The County

has secured a bond and has the necessary funding in place. The County now anticipates bidding the project on April 13,

2010. The County approximates that construction will be complete in October, 2011. Based upon the latest projected

schedule, the County will be submitting a request to extend applicable project milestones. The total cost of this project

was estimated to be $18,600,000 and the District's share was requested to be 50 percent, or $9,300,000. To date the

District has encumbered $9,920,000 including $1,240,000 in WPSTF, of which $0 has been reimbursed. Per District

policy, cooperators may not be reimbursed for design and construction projects until construction has commenced. This

project is also included on Governor Christ's Accelerate Florida Initiative. ACTION-TO-DATE: A letter was sent to the

cooperator requesting proceed as quickly as possible. It has been delayed by the County's inability to obtain municipal

bond funding.


H056

Pasco County Wet-Weather Reclaimed Water Reservoir - Boyette



Basin(s) General Fund (District), Hillsborough River, Coastal Rivers, Pinellas-Anclote River



Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis alternative water supply project consists of design and construction of a lined wet-weather reclaimed water

reservoir on the old Swan Lake Borrow Pit, also known as the Boyette Mine property, which will have an average depth

of 12.5 feet and will store a minimum of 400 million gallons of Pasco County's surplus reclaimed water for use to meet

dry-season demand. Pending completion of geotechnical investigations and an assesment of on-site materials for

berm construction, the ultimate capacity of the reservoir could be increased to as much as 600 million gallons. The

actual capacity to be constructed will be determined during the design phase of the project. The Boyette Mine property

is located immediately to the east of Boyette Road between Elam Road (north side) and Overpass Road (south side),

approximately one-mile northeast of the Wesley Center Wastewater Treatment Facility. The project will enable the

county to supply up to 5,500 additional residential customers with reclaimed water who currently have had to rely on

ground-water sources when dry-weather flows were not available.

BenefitsThis project provides for the beneficial use of wet-weather reclaimed water flows, typically disposed of via rapid

infiltration basins (RIBs). The project is expected to supply an annual average of 3.3 mgd with an annual average

offset of 1.65 mgd.

Costs

The total cost of the project was originally estimated to be $18,550,000 and the District's agreed to fund 50 percent, or

$9,275,000. The basin boards and Governing Board funded $3,000,000 in fiscal year (FY) 2007, and $2,684,450 in

FY2008. The FY2008 contribution includes $284,450 in Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds. The Coastal

Rivers and Hillsborough River Basins and the Governing Board budgeted $2,799,582 in FY2009. The Coastal Rivers

and P-A River Basin Boards budgeted the remaining $933,193 in FY2010. The cost, amortized at 8 percent over 30

years, is $1.50 per thousand gallons offset. Due to anticipated cost increases, Pasco County may submit an

application for additional funding in FY2011.


The Boyette Mine site is within the geographic boundaries of the Hillsborough River Basin. Pasco County acquired this

140-acre property with the intent of converting it to a reclaimed water storage site. The reservoir itself will occupy 100

acres. It is the second project in Pasco County's overall plan to store and beneficially reuse wet-weather reclaimed

water flows (the first project is H305). Of the total estimated project cost of $18,550,000, design represents

$1,541,000 (8%) and construction represents $17,009,000 (92%). The Pasco County Wet-Weather Reclaimed Water

Reservoir-Boyette Project is both a core project of the Regional Project and the second phase of Pasco County's

overall plan to store surplus reclaimed water. The County has a water conserving rate structure making it eligible for

Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds.


H056



Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 4,573,559 0 0 4,570,991 871 1,697

013 Hillsborough River Basin 1,533,889 0 0 1,529,027 890 3,972

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 1,524,247 0 0 1,211,412 890 311,945

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 1,524,228 0 0 900,174 923 623,131

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 848 0 0 0 848 0



(Alternative Wtr)

284,450 0 (915,550) 1,200,000 0 0


District

Pasco County 9,132,775 0 0 9,132,775 0 0

$18,573,996 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding












The Pinellas-Anclote River, Hillsborough River, and Coastal Rivers Basin Boards approved inclusion of this project in

their FY2007 budgets. The agreement was written to be effective as of October 1, 2006. While design indicates that the

total storage capacity of the reservoir could be increased from 400 million gallons to as much as 600 million gallons, the

County has not yet decided if a capacity increase is financially worthwhile and will not be able to determine if the final

capacity will be increased from the proposed 400 million gallons until the construction bid is issued and the construction

bids are opened. In order to avoid the same type of unexpected problems which plagued the Land O' Lakes Reclaimed

Water Reservoir project (H305), the County contracted with a geotechnical firm to further study the Boyette site and

submit a geotechnical design. The geotechnical design is complete, and the County had it reviewed by three (3)

additional geotechnical experts. The County has applied for but not yet received an environmental resource permit (ERP)

from FDEP needed to construct the project. The County has met with FDEP in responding to two requests for additional

information (RAI). In a letter dated June 20, 2008, the County requested an extension of the commence construction

date from February 1, 2008, to January 1, 2010, and the complete construction date from January 31, 2009, to August

11, 2011. These dates were dependent upon obtaining an environmental resources permit from FDEP. The County

recently received a third request for additional information and is in the process of addressing FDEP's latest concerns.

The County has secured a bond so it has its share of the necessary funding in place, and will be able to bid the project

as soon as the ERP is issued. Because of problems encountered in obtaining an ERP, the County recently changed

consultants and now hopes to bid the project by April 1, 2020, with bid opening scheduled for June 15, 2010, and

construction commencing by September 1, 2010. The County anticipates that construction will take approximately 24

months, and be complete in September, 2012. Based upon the latest projected schedule, the County will be submitting a

request to extend applicable project milestones. To date the District has encumbered $9,417,225, including $284,450 in

Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds, of which $0 has been reimbursed. Per District policy, cooperators may

not be reimbursed for design and construction projects until construction has commenced. This project is also included


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on Governor Christ's Accelerate Florida Initiative. ACTION-TO-DATE: A letter was sent to the cooperator requesting

proceed as quickly as possible. Construction of the project has been delayed by the County's difficulty in obtaining

municipal bond funding and its difficulty in procuring an ERP.


H065

Tampa Bay Water's System Configuration II Project


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Alternative Water Supply





RAMOY, ALISON, ARMSTRONG, BRIANTask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThe System Configuration II project consists of various project components that build on Tampa Bay Water's existing

Enhanced Surface Water System to provide an additional 25 mgd of alternative water supply. The anticipated final

completion of the project is December 2011.

BenefitsDevelopment of the System Configuration II Project will provide the pumpage, transmission, and treatment capacity to

produce an additional 25 mgd to the regional system that will enable future demands to be met using

non-ground-water sources. This will ensure that recovery of natural systems impacted by ground-water withdrawals in

the region can be achieved.

Costs

The total cost of constructing the System Configuration II Project is estimated at $254,971,221. Of this amount,

$232,000,000 has been determined to be eligible for reimbursement through the District's Cooperative Funding

Program. Tampa Bay Water has requested the District fund 50 percent or up to $116,000,000 of total eligible project

costs. The District's and Tampa Bay Water's share of the project was reduced to $105,121,573 each, as a result of

$21,756,854 in state funding that was secured ($15,506,854 from Water Protection and Sustainability Program trust

funds and $6,250,000 from the Community Budget Issue Request). In their FY2011 request, Tampa Bay Water

requested the remaining budgeted amount of $850,194 ($759,982 from the Governing Board and $90,212 from the

Withlacoochee River Basin). 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).


In 2005, Tampa Bay Water determined that the permitted capacity of their regional potable water supply system will be

exceeded in 2011. In order to meet demand beyond 2011, Tampa Bay Water decided to move forward with the

System Configuration II project. Tampa Bay Water originally proposed to meet their water supply needs beyond 2011

through the downstream augmentation component of the TBRRAP project (H300-H310). The downstream

augmentation component was eliminated from the project as a result of permitting difficulties. However, many of the

elements necessary for downstream augmentation, such as expansion of the surface water treatment plant and

Tampa Bypass Canal intakes, will also be necessary for the System Configuration II project. As a result of these

developments, the Tampa Bay Water Board voted to move forward with the System Configuration II project at their

October 2006 meeting. The System Configuration II project will develop additional capacity in Tampa Bay Water's

Enhanced Surface Water System to withdraw and treat water during periods of higher flow from the Hillsborough River

and Tampa Bypass Canal. A number of regional system components will be expanded as part of this project, including

the surface water treatment plant and the Tampa Bypass Canal Pump Station. These improvements will enable the

higher surface water flows from the Hillsborough River and Tampa Bypass Canal to be captured, and will increase the

use of Tampa Bay Water's C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir. Four system interconnect components are also

included in the System Configuration II project. These will provide delivery of alternative water supplies from the

regional system to member governments of Tampa Bay Water. Upon completion, the project will develop a total of 25

mgd of new water supply. Two of the system interconnect projects were previously approved by the District for

funding: The South Central Hillsborough Interconnect was partially funded in FY2007 by the Governing Board, Alafia

River and Hillsborough River Basin Boards. The Northwest Hillsborough Interconnect was also partially funded in

FY2007 by the Governing Board and Northwest Hillsborough Basin Board. The amounts previously budgeted by the

Board and Basins for those projects were transferred to this project and the amounts credited towards their respective

project costs.


H065



Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 52,616,548 0 7,248,588 28,297,800 768,906 16,301,254

011 Alafia River Basin 5,267,468 0 1,343,384 2,654,206 1,091 1,268,787

013 Hillsborough River Basin 15,370,747 0 1,674,125 7,063,101 3,242 6,630,279

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 4,625,103 0 975,517 3,649,586 0 0

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 4,216,112 0 501,456 2,278,806 951 1,434,899

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 22,618,353 0 2,695,328 12,174,696 3,587 7,744,742

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 536,362 0 62,682 290,834 90,668 92,178


Ecosystem Trust Fund - Tampa Bay

Rstr

3,250,000 0 3,000,000 250,000 0 0

Ecosystem Trust Fund - TBRRAP

Cooperator

3,000,000 0 3,000,000 0 0 0


(Alternative Wtr)

15,506,854 0 15,506,854 0 0 0


District

Tampa Bay Water 128,092,794 0 0 93,794,276 850,194 33,448,324

$255,100,341 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Planning and Initial Design 10/31/05 10/31/06

Contract Approved 2/27/07 2/27/07


Design 9/1/08 9/30/09 7/31/09

Construction 9/30/08 12/31/11

Substantial Completion 12/31/10 6/30/11

Final Completion 12/31/11

Contract close out 12/31/12


The Governing Board approved the agreement with Tampa Bay Water (TBW) for the System Configuration II Project at

its February 2007 meeting. The project, when completed in 2011, is expected to provide up to 25 million gallons per day

(mgd) of alternative water to the regional system. The project cooperative funding agreement was executed on May 1,

2007 with a contract period beginning on October 1, 2005 and ending December 31, 2012. Shortly after the contract

execution, TBW received approval of its Water Use Permit (June 2007). The project seeks to increase TBW's overall

system capacity by drawing more water from the Hillsborough River during high flows via the Tampa Bypass Canal

(TBC), in combination with increasing the allowable percentage of withdrawals from the TBC. The project components

are primarily associated with the construction of improvements to the regional systems treatment, transmission, and

storage infrastructure. On January 31, 2008, Phase 1B of the South-Central Hillsborough Infrastructure Project was

completed. The purpose of Phase IB is to provide potable water from the regional surface water treatment plant to

TBW's Brandon/South Central Hillsborough service area and add yard piping improvements at the Lithia Water

Treatment Plant. ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time. Overall, the System Configuration II project is running on schedule for its

2011 completion date. Design is complete for all project components. Furthermore, one project component is complete

(design and construction) and the remaining nine project components are in construction or the pre-construction phase.

Major activities are described below.

SWTP Expansion: The SWTP currently treats surface water from the Alafia and Hillsborough Rivers, and the TBC.


H065


Once the expansion is complete, the plant's capacity will be increased from 66 mgd to a minimum of 99 mgd. Completed

activities include concrete and masonry for the Electrical Building at the Alkalinity Adjustment Facility. Ongoing

construction activities include the installation of troughs at the new Filters; the installation of the 72-inch finished water

piping; and installing pumps, piping and equipment in the Dry Chemical Building.

Tampa Bypass Canal (TBC) Pump Station: The TBC Pump Station pumps water from the lower and middle pools to

the SWTP. The expansion of this pump station will increase the capacity of the station from 138 mgd to 200 mgd.

Completed construction activities include the placement of Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) and mass concrete

at the foundation of the new pump station building. Ongoing activities include the installation of the discharge piping for

pumps and the setting of pumps.

Regional High Service Pump Station: The purpose of the Regional High Service Pump Station is to pump treated

water into the Regional Transmission System; the expansion will increase the pump station capacity from 120 mgd to

135 mgd. Completed construction activities at the site include the installation of the Control Panels and electrical

conductors for both new generators, and installation of Mix Station Piping (not chloraminated) from the SWTP and

desalination facility. Current activities include the installation of the new ammonia structure.

SWTP Repump Station Expansion: The function of the SWTP Repump Station is to pump raw water from the Regional

Facilities site to the SCHI Booster Pumping Station/C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir. The expansion will increase the

capacity from 130 mgd to 180 mgd. Current activities are installation of the section piping for the Repump pumps.

Completed activities include compaction of the backfill for the Raw Water Tank #2 Piping.

SCHI Booster Pumping Station : The purpose of the SCHI Booster Pumping Station is to pump water from the

Repump Station to the C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir. Current activities include ongoing coordination with TECO

and the review of equipment and material submittals.

Off-stream Reservoir Pump Station : The Off-stream Reservoir Pump Station pumps water from the reservoir to the

SWTP. Current activities include ongoing coordination with TECO, and the review of equipment and material submittals.

Northwest Hillsborough Pipeline : The Northwest Hillsborough Pipeline adds infrastructure improvements to the

Regional Facilities that provide a regional interconnect with the Northwest Hillsborough Regional Wellfield. The design

phase of the Northwest Hillsborough Pipeline was completed in July 2009. At the December 2009 TBW Board Meeting,

A&L Underground, Inc was awarded the $4,945,655 construction project.

Morris Bridge Booster Station Expansion : The design phase of the Morris Bridge Booster Station Expansion, which

will add pumping capacity improvements, has been completed. Completed work includes yard piping installation and the

resulting six week planned facility shutdown. Current activities include equipment and materials procurement, electrical

subcontractor work, and the installation of the pre-cast concrete electrical building.

Cypress Creek Pump Station Expansion: The Cypress Creek Pump Station Expansion will add pumping capacity

improvements. Current activities include excavation/locating of below-ground utility piping. Completed activities include

demolition of the existing pump pad in preparation for the new pump pad.

At the request of the Office of Governor Charlie Crist, the District has been communicating regularly with the cooperator

concerning the Governor's Accelerate Florida initiative to stimulate Florida's economy. An information request was sent

to the cooperator on October 15, 2008. District staff followed up in October 2008 and November 2009. The cooperator

responded, "Under our Configuration II program...[W]e have engineering and program support contracts in place to

assist with project review, inspection and administration. The schedules defined in the program construction contracts

are aggressive in order to ensure the projects are properly coordinated and that Tampa Bay Water can meet its water

supply obligations. With implementation of this large capital program at this time, Tampa Bay Water and the District are

contributing significantly to the economy of the Tampa Bay Region and the State of Florida."


H067

Pasco County Design & Construction of Shady Hills WWTF/SR-52

Regional Reclaimed Water InterconnectProject Type WS&R Dev.


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



Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThis alternative water supply project consists of the design and construction of a five (5) million gallon reclaimed water

storage tank, reclaimed water pump station, and approximately 22,800 linear feet of reclaimed water transmission

main, originally proposed as 24-inch but upsized to 36-inch during the design phase, to interconnect the Shady Hills

WWTF with the State Road 52 East/West Regional Reclaimed Water Interconnect, which is currently under design

(King Engineering). This project includes the construction of infrastructure that makes an alternative water supply

available to water users, and is potentially eligible for state funding through the Water Protection & Sustainability Trust

Fund.

BenefitsThis project would allow transmission of reclaimed water flows produced at the Shady Hills WWTF to central and

eastern portions of Pasco County. Some reclaimed water flows are currently being sent to rapid infiltration basins

(RIBs) in the Hudson and Embassy Hills area for lack of adequate west to east transmission capacity. Because these

flows could be sent to central and eastern portions of the county and beneficially reused, this project provides potential

offset. The county estimates that reclaimed water recouped from RIB disposal currently occurring in the Hudson and

Embassy Hills area will allow for the potential connection of 1,325 additional residential customers, providing an

potential offset of .3975 mgd. Additionally, Pasco County has proposed two potential created wetland projects using

reclaimed water, one in the Coastal Rivers Basin and the other in the Hillsborough River Basin. This transmission main

segment is a critical element in providing the necessary flows for either of these created wetlands, which will play a role

in rehydration of areas stressed by well field pumpage.

Costs

The total cost of the project was originally estimated to be $7,400,000 and the District has agreed to fund 50 percent,

or $3,700,000. The Coastal Rivers, Hillsborough River and Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Boards and Governing Board

funded $2,146,000 in FY2008. The FY2008 contribution includes $592,000 in Water Protection and Sustainability

Trust Funds. The Basin Boards and Governing Board budgeted the remaining $1,850,000 in FY2009. Pasco County

staff notified the District project manager that a revised estimate of the project's total cost is $15,200,000, due to

necessary pipeline upsizing from 24-inch diameter to 36-inch diameter, determined as necessary during the design

phase of the project. Pasco County has submitted a Cooperative Funding Initiative application requesting that the

District increase its contribution by $3,900,000 to help cover the cost of increasing the pipeline's diameter, bringing the

total project cost to $15,200,000. For FY2011, District staff is recommending that the Coastal Riers, Hillsborough

River, and Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Boards contribute $162,510 each and the Governing Board contribute

$487,500 toward the increased project costs, anticipating additional contributions in future fiscal years. The

cost/benefit, based on the original estimated total project cost of $7,400,000 amortized at 8 percent over 30 years is

$4.49 per thousand gallons offset. The cost/benefit, based on the revised total project cost is $9.22 per thousand

gallons offset. Pasco County is requesting $3,900,000 in FY2011. Should this total amount not be provided in FY2011,

future funding will be contingent upon inclusion in the boards' budgets in future fiscal years.


This transmission main segment will facilitate the county's ability to provide reclaimed water flows to such

developments as Connerton and Bexley Ranch on U.S. Hwy 41 in the Land O' Lakes area, and to Wiregrass,

Watergrass, and Meadowpointe in the Wesley Chapel area. Pasco County recently decided to consolidate wastewater

treatment facility (WWTF) operations, and plans to shut down and of its west county WWTFs except for the jointly

owned and operated New Port Richey WWTF, and the county-owned Shady Hills WWTF. The capacity of the Shady

Hills WWTF is being expanded to 14 mgd, and will become the primary WWTF for West Pasco. Because most of its

existing reclaimed water customers as well as most of its new customers are located in Central and East Pasco,

transmission capacity to convey reclaimed water produced at the Shady Hills WWTF to the central and eastern

portions of the county became a priority. In FY2007, the District provided first year funding for a 24-inch transmission

main from US Highway 41 along State Road 52 to the Wesley Center WWTF (State Road 52 East/West Regional


H067


Regional Reclaimed Water InterconnectReclaimed Water Interconnect). The county has a water conserving rate structure making it eligible for Water

Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds. Of the total estimated project cost of $7,400,000, design represents

$740,000 (10%) and construction represents $6,660,000 (90%). Any additional funds budgeted are for District staff

time for project management.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 2,192,915 0 0 1,702,847 488,371 1,697

013 Hillsborough River Basin 733,221 0 0 568,989 163,371 861

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 733,220 0 0 568,988 163,371 861

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 734,028 0 0 569,796 163,371 861



(Alternative Wtr)

592,000 0 0 592,000 0 0


District

Pasco County 7,304,000 0 0 3,404,000 3,900,000 0

$12,289,384 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Draft Agreement to Contracts Administration 10/1/07 9/21/07

Draft Agreement Returned from Contracts 11/15/07 10/8/07







Contract Close-out 12/31/12


An agreement between the District and Pasco County for the project has been executed. Initial design is essentially

complete. The County has secured a bond and the necessary funding is in place. FDOT permitting is nearing completion,

and gopher tortoise mitigation along the pipelines route is underway. The County is acquiring needed easements, and

should be able to bid the project as soon as the easements are procured. The County was planning to bid the project on

February 15, 2010, with bid opening scheduled for April 15, 2010, and construction commencing on June 15, 2010. The

County anticipates that construction will take approximately 18 months, and be complete in October, 2011. However, the

County has encountered some difficulty with land/easement acquisition with no workarounds. The County is in the

process of evaluating counter-offers from property owners, and has hired a private company, Florida Acquisitions and

Appraisals, Inc. to assist in the process. The County is also negotiating an agreement with Pinellas County to use an

existing Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative easement on property owned by Pinellas County. Based upon the

latest projected schedule, the County will be submitting a request to extend the complete construction project milestones.

To date the District has encumbered $3,996,000 including $592,000 in Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Funds,

of which $0 has been reimbursed. District staff is working with County staff to evaluate the funding increase requested by

the County for FY2011. Per District policy, cooperators may not be reimbursed for design and construction projects until

construction has commenced. This project is also included on Governor Christ's Accelerate Florida Initiative.

ACTION-TO-DATE: A letter was sent to the cooperator requesting proceed as quickly as possible. The project has been


H067


Regional Reclaimed Water Interconnectdelayed by the County's inability to obtain municipal bond funding. Delays in issuance of permits from both FDEP and the

Corps of Engineers has also hampered this project.


H075

Pasco - Imp. BMPs in Anclote River Watershed South Pasco

Wellfield Storage ModificationProject Type WS&R Dev.

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




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 Anclote River Watershed in the South Pasco Wellfield Improvement

Area. Implementation of BMPs includes the following tasks: design, development of construction documents,

construction permitting, land acquisition, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs (including

immediate maintenance) and construction engineering and inspection. The watershed covers an area approximately

40 square miles and is located in Pasco County. The South Pasco Well field property consists primarily of wetlands

within the South and Sandy Branches of the Anclote River, and is located south of State Road 54, and east of the

Sierra Pines development. Issues addressed by this project are regional (water supply), and intermediate (flood

protection, water quality and natural systems). The South Pasco Wellfield property consists primarily of wetlands and

is part of Tampa Bay Water's water supply system. Issues in the South and Sandy Branches watersheds include flood

damage, particularly in the Sierra Pines development, land alteration, and water quality degradation.

BenefitsThe project will address level of service deficiencies by improving conveyance and adding storage within the

improvement area. The stormwater management storage area will improve water quality by removing sediments and

pollutants from the stormwater runoff.

Costs

The projected cost for this project is $1,250,000, of which the District's and County's share is $625,000. The probable

construction costs are based on a preliminary BMP analysis developed by the cooperator. The District funding amount

shown in the table includes staff salaries. 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 projected cost may require

refinement based on information gathered and unforeseen circumstances. In FY2009 $62,500 was included in the

Basin's budget, and $62,500 from the Governing Board General fund, with the County contributing $125,000.


The WMP includes five major elements: Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, Watershed Management

Plan, Implementation of BMPs, and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. Implementing elements of

the WMP with local governments is one of the District' 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. With prior year funding from Pasco County, Project L733, the Topographic Information, Watershed

Evaluation and Management Plan elements are being completed. The District has been working with the County for

several years through the Watershed Management Program Coordination Document to develop a five year

implementation schedule by watershed based on their projected funding levels, and any funding available from others,

for example FEMA or State appropriations. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the County will be

developed for Implementation of BMPs. The County will manage the project, where the District project manager must

approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks.


H075

Pasco - Imp. BMPs in Anclote River Watershed South Pasco

Wellfield Storage Modification


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 188,741 125,000 0 63,741 0 0

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 191,594 125,000 0 62,650 2,591 1,353


District

Pasco County 375,000 250,000 0 125,000 0 0

$755,335 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical MilestonesDistrict recognition on Plans 12/31/09 9/30/10

2. ContractsAgreement to Contracts 7/20/09 7/10/09

Agreement executed 9/23/09 11/2/09


3. BMP SelectionSelection of BMPs 2/26/10 10/29/10


This is a project to perform the Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of the District's

Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Anclote River Watershed in the South Pasco Wellfield Improvement

Area. The goal of implementing BMPs at this location will be improved wetland hydrology, and water supply, without

adversely impacting the level of flood protection. An expenditure agreement has been executed between the District and

the County. The project will begin once BMPs have been selected during performance of the Watershed Management

Plan element. Refer to L733 for information about BMP selection.


H082

Surface Water Enhancement and Recharge Study Project


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyWater Supply Reclaimed Water


Withlacoochee River



ARMSTRONG, BRIAN, WILL, SANDIE, HOUSER, JEANETTETask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThe Surface Water Enhancement and Recharge Study Project involves: detailed planning, hydrologic modeling and

preliminary engineering for two surface water supply sources (the Alafia River and Bullfrog Creek); locating a potential

reservoir; and further investigation of direct and indirect recharge resulting in a potential 20 mgd of potable water

supply. The recharge component of the study will build on the results of the District's Regional Reclaimed Water

Partnership Initiative - Recharge Study (H076) and perform the next detailed phase of work including site specific

planning and preliminary engineering of the potable water infrastructure required. Results from this study will aid

Tampa Bay Water's Board to determine if these water supply options are viable and whether further analysis should be

performed. The study will be shared with Polk County as per an approved Memorandum of Understanding between

Polk County and Tampa Bay Water, and opportunities will be explored to see if an economy of scale is achievable.

BenefitsDevelopment of the Surface Water Enhancement and Recharge Study Project will investigate Tampa Bay Water's

options to provide an additional 20 mgd in surface water, and other alternative water supplies in the SWUCA. The

study will also evaluate the storage of the water supply in a second regional reservoir. Additional storage and use of

alternative water supplies will allow Tampa Bay Water to continue their reduction of groundwater pumping and allow

the impacted natural systems of Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas County to continue their recovery. Potential benefits

of injected (direct) recharge are barriers to saltwater intrusion, improved Upper Floridan aquifer water levels, and

potential opportunities for additional groundwater withdrawals. The potential benefits associated with indirect recharge,

or Rapid Infiltration Basins (RIB), in Pasco County are the availability of significant recharged quantities for future

additional groundwater withdrawals.

Costs

As presented in Tampa Bay Water's FY2011 Cooperative Funding Initiative Application, the total project cost is $5

Million with an allocated FY2010 cost of $2.5 Million, proposed FY2011 cost of $1,100,000 and proposed Future

Funding of $1,400,000. The District's $550,000 FY2011 requested contribution is allocated to the basins in the

following manner: Alafia River $27,500; General Fund $275,000; Coastal Rivers $22,0000; Hillsborough River

$104,500; Pinellas Anclote $118,250; and Withlacoochee River $2,750. The FY2011 District contribution will be used

to reimburse project costs. 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).


The District conducted a study on direct and indirect recharge as part of the District's Regional Reclaimed Water

Partnership Initiative Project (RRWPIP) (H076). The study, "The Feasibility of Using Reclaimed Water For Direct and

Indirect Aquifer Recharge in the Tampa Bay Area," was completed on March 31, 2009 and included (1) assessing

permitting and treatment requirements; (2) quantifying water level improvements resulting from aquifer recharge and

the subsequent amounts of groundwater withdrawals that may potentially be available; and (3) performing cost

analyses of selected options. Findings from the study indicate that it is possible to develop direct and indirect aquifer

recharge projects to improve Upper Floridan aquifer (UFA) water levels and provide opportunities for additional

groundwater withdrawals. Direct aquifer recharge was found to be most optimally located in coastal areas where the

native aquifer water quality is poor and permitting requirements are less stringent than in more inland areas. Indirect

aquifer recharge (RIB) would be most beneficially located in ridge areas such as the Lake Wales Ridge where the

surficial sands are thick and a good connection to the underlying UFA exists. Depending on the location, potentially up

to 90 percent of recharged quantities could be available for future additional groundwater withdrawals. Tampa Bay

Water's proposed investigation of aquifer recharge options will build off of the District's efforts to provide a more

detailed analysis including detailed planning, hydrologic modeling and preliminary engineering. This information will in

turn help TBW's board decide the potential future implementation of the Surface Water Enhancement and Recharge

Study Project.


H082

Surface Water Enhancement and Recharge Study Project


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 1,273,557 350,000 0 0 294,526 629,031

011 Alafia River Basin 128,357 35,000 0 0 28,891 64,466

013 Hillsborough River Basin 480,669 133,000 0 0 108,032 239,637


016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 544,066 150,500 0 0 122,061 271,505

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 15,222 3,500 0 0 3,506 8,216


District

Tampa Bay Water 2,500,000 700,000 0 0 550,000 1,250,000

$5,045,088 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


January 2009-December 2011Planning 12/31/11

Preliminary Engineering 12/31/11


At the December 2009 TBW board meeting, the Surface Water Enhancement and Recharge Project contract between

MWH (consultant) and TBW for $3,599,911 was approved by TBW's board. District staff has requested a project scope

of work to begin the contract process between TBW and the District. Meanwhile the District staff is meeting with TBW

and Pasco County to discuss the project and avoid duplicative efforts. It is anticipated that the contract will be executed

in March 2010.


H092

Pasco County Reclaimed Water Natural Systems Treatment and

RestorationProject Type WS&R Dev.

AORs Strategic InitiativesNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and RestorationWater Supply Reclaimed WaterWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery


Withlacoochee River


Project Manager HANCOCK, MIKE

RHINESMITH, PHILIP, WRIGHT, CARLTask Manager(s)

Status Proposed

DescriptionThe Reclaimed Water Natural Systems Treatment and Restoration Project is a collaborative effort between the District

and Pasco County to investigate using excess reclaimed water to improve the water resources in central Pasco

County. This is the first year of a multi-year project and includes advanced feasibility, design and permitting for the

required infrastructure improvements. A study is currently underway to investigate the feasibility of applying reclaimed

water to constructed wetland systems and/or infiltration basins in central Pasco County to help raise groundwater and

surface-water levels that have been historically depressed due to regional ground-water withdrawals. Variations of this

approach have been employed before in natural and constructed wetlands throughout Florida, leading to improved

wildlife usage, restored water levels, and natural treatment of effluent.

BenefitsIf this project is found to be feasible and is constructed, the facility would provide additional water for impacted water

resources in the Upper Hillsborough River watershed, including the aquifers, wetlands and flow systems. The facility

may also provide additional wetland habitat, recreational facilities, and reclaimed water disposal opportunities for

Pasco County.

Costs

The cost for this first phase of the project is $500,000, which will be divided equally between the District and Pasco

County. The cost of future work has notyet been determined.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 135,562 0 0 0 135,562 0

011 Alafia River Basin 12,742 0 0 0 12,742 0






District

Pasco County 250,000 0 0 0 250,000 0

$515,968 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



H092

Pasco County Reclaimed Water Natural Systems Treatment and

RestorationProject begins 10/1/10

Status As Of:


H100

Water Supply and Resource Development Reserve - Pinellas-Anclote

River BasinProject Type WS&R Dev.

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



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.


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 37,082,726 0 (574,750) 6,036,064 29,700,505 1,920,907

014 Northwest Hillsborough Basin 3,205,899 0 (3,205,898) 6,411,797 0 0

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 2,460,486 0 (250,000) 1,614,151 692,752 403,583

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 19,519,974 0 (1,116,914) 9,217,942 10,981,254 437,692

020 Peace River Basin 1,307,405 0 (1,950,942) 3,258,347 0 0

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

$177,520,430 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


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.


K150

St. Joseph Sound Biennial GIS Mapping of Seagrass

Project Type Cooperative Funding

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring




Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis ongoing cooperative project with Pinellas County involves mapping seagrass coverage in St. Joseph Sound and

Clearwater Harbor. Funds are for the 2009 - 2010 mapping effort. The District has worked with the County to map

seagrass coverage in these areas for the years 1996, 1999, 2002, 2004, and 2006. The project area includes the

shallow coastal waters of the County, from the southernmost extent of Clearwater Harbor northward to the mouth of

the Anclote River. This project is coordinated with a larger SWIM Initiative to map and monitor seagrass coverage in

Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, and Charlotte Harbor (See W331). Mapping these systems together results in a more

efficient and cost-effective program. For the 2009 -2010 effort, the District has procured a consultant to obtain aerial

photography of St. Joseph Sound and Clearwater Harbor, conduct photo interpretation, groundtruthing, and GIS

mapping. The District will prepare a final interpretative report. Mapping is to be conducted every two years to monitor

the long-term health of these vital resources.

BenefitsThis project allows the District and local agencies to assess the long-term health of seagrass habitats in St. Joseph

Sound and Clearwater Harbor. Information provided by this project can assist in identifying future water quality

restoration needs.

Costs

The total project cost for the 2009 - 2010 effort is estimated at $18,000 with Pinellas County and the District's

Pinellas-Anclote Basin each contributing half ($9,000). District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.


The District and County have agreed to execute the 2007-2008 phase of the project as a District purchase order with

associated scope of work. Seagrass meadows serve as important nurseries for a variety of commercial and

recreational species of fin fish and shellfish.


Revenue



Pinellas Co - St. Joseph's Sound

Mapping (K150)

44,725 0 0 35,725 0 9,000


District

Pinellas County 14,850 0 0 14,850 0 0

$134,611 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project Milestones


K150

St. Joseph Sound Biennial GIS Mapping of Seagrass

Request for Proposals 6/15/03 7/11/03

Begin Review of Proposals 8/15/03 8/6/03



Photography Shot for 2003/2004 12/31/03 1/12/04

Final Report for 2003/2004 12/31/04 8/25/05

Execution of Purchase Order 11/16/05 11/16/05

Photography Shot for 2005/2006 1/31/06 2/15/06 2/10/06

Request Reimbursement under P.O. #1 3/31/06 3/31/06

Request Reimbursement under P.O. #2 3/31/07 12/12/06

Final Report for 2005/2006 3/31/07 3/31/07

2. Critical Project MilestonesDraft 2007 Agreement to Contracts Department 7/30/07 7/30/07

Agreement orginals to Pinellas County 8/20/07 8/20/07


Consultant acquires imagery 1/30/08 1/30/08

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

Consultant GIS validation 10/30/08 10/30/08

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

Draft final product 12/31/08 12/31/08

3. Critical Project MilestonesDraft 2010 Agreement to Contracts Department 11/30/09

2010 Agreement originals to Pinellas County 12/31/09

2010 Agreement Fully Executed 1/1/10

2010 Final Deliverables 12/31/10


The 2010 seagrass mapping effort is underway. Imagery was acquired in January 2010 and image processing is

ongoing. Photointerpretation and GIS based mapping will begin after final review and approval of imagery by District

staff.


K394

Clearwater - Imp. BMPs Stevensons Creek Watershed Lake Bellevue






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis is a multi-year funded project to perform the Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of

the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Stevensons Creek Watershed. This project includes

BMP implementation in the various improvement areas. 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 10 square miles and is located in western Pinellas County and includes the cities of Clearwater and

Dunedin. The watershed has a history of flooding problems and water quality is a concern due to erosion of the creek

that produces sediment that is transported downstream and deposited into Clearwater Harbor, an Outstanding Florida

Water Body and State Aquatic Preserve. This project addresses these issues by adding flood storage to reduce peak

discharges, and water quality treatment in each improvement area. The proposed BMPs will address level of service

deficiencies.

BenefitsImplementing the BMPs included in this project will reduce erosion, and provide improved flood protection and water

quality.

Costs

The projected cost for this project is $8,764,141.02, of which the District's share is $3,500,560, and the City will

contribute $5,263,581.02. The probable construction costs for this project are based on a BMP alternative analysis

developed by the cooperator during the District funded Watershed Management Plan, and were recently updated.

This will complete the project funding requirements, but additional funding will be needed in other improvement areas.

The District funding amounts shown in the table below includes staff salaries and $1,003,111 that was a budget

transfer to L554, the Turner Street Connector.




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. With prior year funding the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation

and Management Plan elements were completed by the County, but not to the District's standards. The City, with

funding assistance from the District and FDEP, is implementing projects selected in the BMP alternative analysis. A

cooperative funding expenditure agreement with County has been developed for this project. The City is managing the

implementation in each improvement area, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to

accomplish project tasks. The total amount the Basin Board has funded for BMP Implementation to date, including this

project, and the project proposed in FY2007 is $6,250,560. BMP implementation in two Improvement Areas, Palmetto

Street, and Glen Oaks have been completed. Lake Bellvue construction will begin next year, Turner Street Connector

- L554 was funded in FY2006 , and Spring Branch - L701 was funded in FY2007. The Turner Street Connector, Spring

Branch, and BMP implementation in other improvement areas are being managed using different project numbers

corresponding to the location of the improvement area. To find information about the other projects refer to PIMS entry

for the project number referenced above. Future funding will be required for implementing BMPs in other

Improvements areas within the Stevensons Creek Watershed.


K394

Clearwater - Imp. BMPs Stevensons Creek Watershed Lake Bellevue


Revenue

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 3,513,403 0 (1,000,000) 4,508,528 2,455 2,420


District

Clearwater 5,263,581 0 0 5,263,581 0 0

$8,776,984 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical MilestonesDistrict Signage 2/9/07 5/1/05

1a. Cooperator AgreementsDraft Agreement to Management Services 11/15/01 11/26/01






1b. Cooperator Agreements1st Amendment - Glen Oaks 3/9/04 3/9/04

2nd Amend - Lake Bellevue 4/30/07 5/22/07

2. Project Tasks - GeneralConsultant Selected 7/15/02 7/1/02

2. Project Tasks - GeneralProjects Selected 10/31/02 10/24/02

3. Project Tasks - Glen Oaks IAStart Design and Permitting 11/30/02 10/24/02

Complete Construction 9/30/07 5/31/07 11/30/06

3. Project Tasks - Glen Oaks IAComplete Design and Permitting 12/31/03 5/31/04 10/27/04

Start Construction 3/30/04 4/1/05 5/1/05

4. Project Tasks - Lake BellevueDesign and Permitting (By Others) 6/30/07 6/30/07

Start Construction 1/31/08 6/15/09 6/1/09


5. Agreement Expiration DatesContract Close Out 1/31/10 12/31/10


The City of Clearwater completed a Watershed Management Plan in FY2000, with funding assistance from the District.

Best Management Practices (BMPs) were identified, and an implementation plan was developed. The District and City

entered into a cooperative funding agreement to implement BMPs in various improvement areas, Palmetto Street, Glen

Oaks, Lake Bellevue, and Spring Branch. Implementation is complete in the Palmetto Street, and Glen Oaks

Improvement Areas. Lake Bellevue is being managed under this activity code. The Spring Branch Project is being

managed under a different activity code. Current Status: The construction is underway, but will not be completed until

May of 2010. The agreement is being amended to extend the contract period.


K659

Cross Bayou Canal Watershed Management Plan Diagnostic


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring



Project Manager THORNTON, SHELLEY

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis is a continuation of a multi-year funded project to perform elements of the District's Watershed Management

Program (WMP) for the Cross Bayou Canal Watershed. The Cross Bayou Canal watershed is located in south-central

Pinellas County and covers an area of approximately 12.2 square miles. The Cross Bayou Canal is 10.5 miles long,

traverses the watershed, and connects to both Old Tampa Bay and Boca Ciega Bay on the northeastern and

southwestern ends, respectively. Canal water can flow in either direction depending upon tides, but normally water

from the north and south halves of the Canal does not mix. The primary issues in the Cross Bayou Canal watershed

are water quality related. The canal is a point source for pollutants entering Boca Ciega Bay and Old Tampa Bay (a

SWIM waterbody). The watershed is highly urbanized and has a problem with point source and non-point source

pollution. This portion of the project will complete the remaining Watershed Evaluation tasks (water quality data

collection, habitat evaluation, GIS processing) and the Watershed Management Plan element tasks (survey, data

management and development of watershed parameters, computer modeling, floodplain analysis, water quality

assessment, establishing a level of service (LOS), and a best management practice (BMP) alternative analysis) of the

Cross Bayou WMP. Included in the diagnostic phase is the identification of property necessary for capital improvement

projects. Pinellas County has set aside one million dollars for anticipated land purchases to secure needed property for

restoration and stormwater treatment project sites.

BenefitsThis project will identify specific best management practices for implementation to improve water quality within the

watershed and ultimately for Boca Ciega Bay and Tampa Bay.

Costs

The fee for consultant services for this watershed management plan is $599,869 of which the District's share is

$297,490 and Pinellas County's share is $302,379. The numbers in the table include staff salary. The District's share

is funded entirely by the Pinellas-Anclote Basin. The project budget will be refined based on the information gathered

when each element of the WMP is completed. Prior year funding completed the WMP Topological and the field

inventory tasks of the Watershed Evaluation. Future funding is required for the BMP Implementation and Maintenance

of Watershed Parameters elements.


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. Implementation of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed

Management (CWM) initiative strategies. A WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to

protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. To achieve sea

grass restoration acreage goals, participants of the CCMP must offset nitrogen loading to Tampa Bay by about 7%

each year by 2010 to compensate for anticipated nitrogen loads due to population growth. This project directly

contributes to that end. The Watershed Management Plan phase will take 24 months to complete. The goals of this

project are consistent with both the District's SWIM plan and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) Comprehensive

Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP).


K659

Cross Bayou Canal Watershed Management Plan Diagnostic


Revenue



District

Pinellas County 302,379 0 0 302,379 0 0

$650,451 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development and ExecutionExecuted Contract 4/14/04 5/7/02

Contract Expiration 5/7/04 5/7/04


Second Amendment Execution 12/31/06 1/2/07

First Amendment Expiration 12/31/06 12/31/06

Second Amendment Expiration 7/31/08 7/31/08

Third Amendment Execution 1/30/09 2/25/09

Third Amendment Expiration 12/31/12 12/31/12

2. Critical Project MilestonesProject Management Completion 6/15/02 12/15/12

Information Collection & Management Completion 3/30/03 12/31/10

Watershed Modeling Completion 9/15/04 6/30/12

Permitting Agency Service 9/3/06 6/30/12

Public Meeting 9/3/06 7/31/12

TMDL Evaluation 9/3/06 6/30/12


The project is significantly behind schedule due to continuing problems with consultant Berryman and Henigar (B&H),

who is under contract with Pinellas County. On 2/20/2006, Pinellas County suspended B&H because of lack of

performance on the project. The County and B&H agreed to allow B&H to subcontract the remainder of the project to

Jones Edmunds and Associates (JEA). JEA commenced working on the project and the District received a digital terrain

model (DTM) for review. As of June 14, 2005 (i.e., the most recent payment), the District has reimbursed the County a

total of $165,701. The remaining District balance is $131,789. A meeting was held on August 10, 2007 with Pinellas

County, JEA and Staff to discuss the progress of the project, pertinent project issues and the project schedule. The

project was put on hold indefinitely due to contract negotiations between Consultant and Pinellas County. A formal

complaint was filed by GPI against B&H on August 11, 2008 requesting damages for the defendants breach of

contractual duties under an Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement dated October 27, 2006. An amendment to the

agreement to extend the expiration date to December 31, 2012 to allow the County sufficient time to complete the project

was executed on February 25, 2009. In an effort to complete the project, Pinellas County advertised an RFP (as originally

advertised) and JEA was chosen to complete the project. The County approved moving forward with the project July 7,

2009. The County is currently finalizing the Scope of Work with the Consultant and then it will be routed through their

Legal Department for approval. The District is expected to receive a draft in March for review.


K696

Pinellas Water Conservation Education Project


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Conservation


Pinellas County, Pinellas County Arts CouncilCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) project is an in-school, arts-based project that delivers water protection and

conservation messages to an estimated 31,000 Pinellas County elementary students through theatrical performances.

Each participating classroom receives student/teacher materials correlated to Florida's Sunshine State Standards as

well as pre- and post-performance assessments. Dynamic teaching reinforces the importance of water conservation

and stewardship, helping to instill an environmental ethic within the community's youth.

BenefitsThis project provides water resources education programs for approximately 31,000 students in 70 elementary schools

and provides additional performances in public venues. In addition to participating in interactive performances,

students complete the pre- and post-assessments and teachers submit program evaluation forms. Previous

evaluations have demonstrated a significant increase in participating students' water-related knowledge.

Costs

The total cost of the FY2010 project is $55,000, with the District contributing $27,500 (Pinellas-Anclote River). This

program is projected to reach 31,000 students/teachers at a total project cost of $1.77 per person and a cost to the

District of $.89 per person. District funds are being requested for the development and distribution of materials and

costs for cooperator to manage the project. The budget line below includes costs for staff to manage the project.


The total cost of the FY2009 project was $55,000, with a total cost to the District of $27,500 (Pinellas-Anclote River).

This program is reaching 30,000 at a total project cost of $1.83 per person and a cost to the District of $.92 per

person. Funding provides for the development and distribution of materials and costs for cooperator to manage the

project. The District has supported this project since FY2002.


Revenue

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 184,452 0 0 156,085 0 28,367


District

Pinellas County Utilities 155,000 0 0 127,500 0 27,500

$339,452 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2009 Budgeted FundsOpen purchase order 10/30/08 11/24/08

Performances end 6/5/09 6/1/09

Final report and invoice due to the District 8/30/09 8/24/09


Educational programming ends 6/4/10


K696

Pinellas Water Conservation Education Project

Final report and invoice due to the District 8/31/10


ACTION TO DATE: On time. Cooperator has booked 60 performances in 35 schools through the end of April and will

continue to schedule programming through the first week of June. A FY2011 Cooperative Funding Initiative application

was not submitted by the cooperator.


K847

St. Petersburg Northwest and Southwest Reclaimed Storage Tanks,

Pumps, and TelemetryProject Type Cooperative Funding




Project Manager MUSICARO, MELISSA

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project consists of the design, permitting, and construction of one (1) - ten million gallon storage tank, two (2)

pump station expansions at the Southwest Water Reclamation Facilities and Northwest Water Reclamation Facilities,

and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) telemetry improvements to reclaimed water systems at all four

City Reclamation Facilities (WRF).

BenefitsThe Reclaimed Water Master Plan suggests that additional short term and seasonal storage, system optimization, and

demand management improvements will allow the City to expand it's customer base from it's current 9,577 customers

to 14,200 by the year 2020. This project will provide monitoring and coordinated control of each WRF from a central

location and will utilize operational strategies that will allow the four treatment facilities to operate as single integrated

reclaimed water supplier.

Costs

The original total project cost was $9,655,000, with a District's share of $4,827,500. Funding is based on multi-year

request by the cooperator, of which $2,452,500 was originally requested in FY2003. The first amendment reduced the

total project cost to $9,320,000, with a District's share of $4,660,000. The second amendment reduced the total

project cost to $9,000,000, with a District's share of $4,500,000. The Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board approved

$2,207,500 in FY2008. An additional $779,000 has been allocated in FY2008 from the Water Protection and

Sustainability Program Trust Fund, reducing the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board's FY2008 share to $1,818,000.


In response to a Cooperative Funding Initiative request from the City of St. Petersburg, the Pinellas-Anclote River

Basin Board approved the initial year funding of this project as part of their FY2003 budget. Originally, the project

included a second ground storage tank; however, during the design of the project the City's consultant determined that

the Northwest Tank portion of the project will not be necessary. The City requested and was granted a first

amendment, which reduced the scope and budget for the project. Due to recent significant modifications to the City's

Capital Improvement Program, the City requested a second amendment to the agreement to eliminate the NWWRF

pump station pipe modifications from the project scope. The elimination of the pump station improvements will not

affect the benefit of the project. It was recently determined that, while the NWWRF pump station improvements would

have provided the city with additional operational flexibility, it is not necessary since the SCADA system will provide

balance and management of the entire system. The City has retained McKim & Creed as their consultant for this

project. The cost/benefit of this project is not calculated as offsets will be associated with the future transmission

projects these storage and pumping facilities will support.


K847

St. Petersburg Northwest and Southwest Reclaimed Storage Tanks,

Pumps, and Telemetry


Revenue

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 4,280,565 0 0 4,279,170 0 1,395



(Alternative Wtr)

779,000 0 0 779,000 0 0


District


$9,330,065 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


SCADA Preliminary Design 10/1/02 10/1/02

Draft Agreement to Cooperator 11/1/02 11/27/02

Draft Agreement returned to Contract Administration 12/1/02 12/16/02





Begin SCADA Full Design 5/30/03 5/30/03

Begin Pump Systems Design 5/30/03 7/30/07 5/30/03

Commence Design of SW Tanks and Pump Stations 5/30/03 1/30/03

Complete Pump Systems Design 9/30/03 6/30/05 6/2/05

Commence Pump Systems Construction 12/31/03 9/30/05 9/1/05

Commence SCADA Construction 1/30/04 3/30/04 7/30/05


Complete SCADA Construction 12/31/04 12/31/07 8/25/08

Complete Pump Systems Construction 12/31/04 9/30/08 5/17/07

Complete SCADA Full Design 4/30/05 4/11/04

Amendment to eliminate NW storage tanks 5/1/05 1/30/07 1/26/06

Complete SW Tank & Pump Station Design 6/30/05 6/2/05

Commence SW Tank & Pump Station Construction 9/30/05 9/1/05

Complete SW Tank & Pump Station Construction 9/30/08 5/17/07

Agreement Termination 12/31/09


The contractor has completed the construction of the reclaimed water storage tank and pump station modifications at the

Southwest Water Reclamation Facillity, and the construction contract has been closed out. The signage has been

completed and erected. The city requested to eliminate pump station pipe modifications at the Northwest facility. The City

requested a second amendment to the agreement to eliminate the NWWRF pump station pipe modifications from the

project scope. The elimination of the pump station improvements will not affect the benefit of the project. It was

determined that, while the NWWRF pump station improvements would have provided the City with additional operational

flexibility, it is not necessary since the SCADA system will provide balance and management of the entire system. The

second amendment was signed in January 2008. The District has encumbered $4,500,000. To date, a total of

$4,610,465 has been reimbursed to the City. The construction of the reclaimed water storage tank at the SWWRF and

the SCADA construction are complete. The final deliverables were submitted in August 2009. The City will be submitting

the final invoice for payment.


L051

Tarpon Springs Reclaimed Water Storage Facility




Tarpon SpringsCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project consists of the design and construction of a 2.5 MG above ground reclaimed water storage tank and

associated appurtenances to convey reclaimed water to and from the storage facility. The tank will provide additional

storage capacity for future system expansions to the City's reclaimed water distribution system. The additional storage

will also assist in serving existing customers during dry months.

BenefitsThe project will provide additional storage capacity for future system expansions to the City's reclaimed water

distribution system and will allow the City to effectively manage diurnal and seasonal reclaimed water supply

shortages, thereby enabling the City to increase the number of reclaimed water customers.

Costs

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $1,350,000, of which the District budgeted a 50% funding commitment

of $675,000 in FY2004. The cost-benefit of the project is not calculated, since the project addresses system storage

and efficiency, any offsets will be associated with future related transmission projects.


This project is related to an existing FY2003 cooperative funding storage feasibility project (K840) which determined

the size, type and location of this storage facility. The City is currently utilizing an annual average of more than 50

percent of their available reclaimed water and is experiencing severe supply shortages during the dry season. The

goal of this project is to provide the greatest reclaimed water storage volume per dollar to promote conservation of

groundwater resources and minimize discharge of treated wastewater effluent to the Anclote River. The original

agreement specified a storage tank of up to a 3 mg, and the City determined that a 2.5 mg storage tank would be

constructed. The FY2004 and FY2005 basin board funding amounts include funding for the District project manager's

salary. Of the total project cost, $1,222,000 is needed for construction, and $128,000 for design.


Revenue



District

Tarpon Springs 1,350,000 0 0 1,350,000 0 0

$2,036,710 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Draft Agreement to Management Services: 11/30/05 11/17/05

Draft Agreement Returned from Management Services: 12/30/05 1/18/06

Contract Executed: 3/31/06 2/13/06

Notice to Proceed: 3/31/06 2/16/06


L051

Tarpon Springs Reclaimed Water Storage Facility

Design & Permitting Commence: 12/31/06 11/30/07 11/30/07

Construction Commence: 6/30/07 2/29/08 9/9/08

Construction Complete: 9/30/08 11/30/08 11/30/08

Contract Close-Out: 12/31/08 8/3/09

Status As Of: October 27, 2009

The Cooperative Funding Agreement has been executed and the cooperator was provided Notice to Proceed on

February 13, 2006. The City selected a consultant for the project, and defined the scope of services for the project. The

cooperator requested a time extension for various milestone dates in the Agreement. The revised dates are reflected in

the project milestone section of this project file. The City completed the site survey in August 2007. The tank construction

was completed in November 2008. The final deliverables were submitted and the final invoice has been reimbursed to

the City. A total of $637,362 has been reimbursed to the City.


L054

Clearwater - Imp. BMPs Alligator Creek Watershed Channel A






Task Manager(s)

Status Completed


Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Alligator Creek Watershed. The BMPs will be implemented in the

Alligator Creek Channels A and G improvement areas. Implementation of BMPs includes the following tasks: design,



approximately 9 square miles and is located in Pinellas County, Safety Harbor and the City of Clearwater. Land uses

within the watershed are predominately low-density residential with an urban mix. Approximately 80% of the watershed

has been developed, and much of the development took place prior to the implementation of current regulations.

Developments are constructed within the floodplain, and tributaries experience moderate to sever erosion. This project

will address these issues by improving the channel capacity, regrading the channel cross section, realigning the

channel center line, and applying channel side slope protective measures. The proposed BMPs will address level of

service deficiencies.

BenefitsImplementing the BMPs included in this project will reduce erosion.

Costs

The total budget amount for this project is $5,000,000, of which the District's share is $2,500,000. The County will

contribute $2,500,000. Thus far the City has either spent or is under contract for $1,462,098 for BMP implementation.

The City has decided, in light of the current economy, to delay implementation of the rest of the BMPs included in the

cooperative funding agreement. The total budgeted amount will be reduced to $1,462,098, with contribution by the City

and the District reduced to $731,049 each. The remaining funds budgeted by the District, $1,768,951 will be balanced

forward to the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin.


The WMP includes five major elements: Topographic information, Watershed Evaluation, Watershed Management


the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) initiative strategies.

The Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan elements have been completed by the

County, but not to the District's standards. The Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, and Watershed

Management Plan elements were funded in 1997 and have been completed, and the City of Clearwater and Pinellas

County have been implementing BMPs in many areas within the watershed. Funds budgeted in FY2004 and FY2005

are being used to complete the implementation of the BMPs in Channels A and G, as prioritized in the BMP alternative

analysis. The City will complete the design and permitting phases for Erosion Control Measures in Channel G, but the

District is providing funding assistance with construction of BMPs in Channel G. The City will manage the project,

where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks.


L054

Clearwater - Imp. BMPs Alligator Creek Watershed Channel A


Revenue



District

City of Clearwater 2,500,000 0 0 2,500,000 0 0

$5,019,777 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesDistrict Signage 10/1/07 9/29/08

2. ContractDraft Agreement to Management Services 6/26/03 6/26/03




Contract Executed 10/10/03 11/10/03 10/14/03

3. Project Area-Channel G60% Construction Plans 3/16/05 6/8/05

Permit 4/4/05 6/30/07

90% Construction Plans 6/1/05 12/15/06 12/15/06

Final Construction Documents 8/3/05 2/15/08 5/1/08

Bidding 10/5/05 6/15/08 6/15/08



4. Project Area - A1Notice to Proceed 10/10/03 11/12/03 10/20/03

Start up Meeting 1/15/04 12/23/03 12/23/03

Receive Permit 2/28/04 2/28/04

Complete Construction Documents 2/28/04 2/28/04




5. Project Area - A2Permitting 8/15/08 8/15/08



6. Contract TerminationContract Termination 12/31/10


The District and City funded this project in FY2004 and FY2005 to implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) in

Channels A and G selected from an alternative analysis in the Alligator Creek Watershed Management Plan.

Construction of BMPs designed to reduce erosion in one reach of Channel A in the vicinity of Northeast Coachman Park

began on May 17, 2004, and it was completed on July 16, 2004. The City's consultant completed design, permitting and

construction documents for implementing BMPs in Channel G and construction began in September 2009. The City of

Clearwater will not construct the rest of the Channel A improvements due to budget constraints. Construction of BMPs in

Channel G is complete. The final invoice was paid and this project is closed.


L066

Pinellas - WMPlan Brooker Creek Watershed






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 Brooker Creek

Watershed. The watershed covers a total area of approximately 46 square miles and is located in Pinellas 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. Prior funding was for the development of Digital Topographic Information and

performance of the Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan elements. This project will incorporate

information from previous and ongoing watershed modeling efforts in the Hillsborough County area of Brooker Creek

and Double Branch Creeks. These models will be expanded to include the entire Brooker Creek watershed and the

interconnection to Double Branch Creek, providing a comprehensive model for making management decisions for

these watersheds.







Costs

The projected cost for this project $1,400,000, of which the District's and County's share is $700,000 each. The

current budgeted amount will complete the funding requirement for this project. The District funding amounts shown in

the table includes staff salaries.


The Watershed Management Program (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. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with the County was developed as

a multi-year funded project, FY2004 and FY2005, to complete the WMP elements through the Watershed

Management Plan. The District is managing the project and has entered into an agreement with a consultant to

accomplish project tasks. When each element is completed the project budget is refined based on the information

gathered. 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

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 507,974 0 (248,822) 733,667 2,794 20,335


Pinellas Co -Brooker Ck WS Mgmt Plan

Dev (L066)

451,178 0 (248,822) 700,000 0 0

$959,152 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. ContractsDraft Agreement to Management Services 7/2/03 7/2/03




Cooperator Contract Executed 12/31/03 9/30/04

Consultant Contract Executed 12/31/03 1/7/04

1. Critical Project MilestonesRecognition of District, Basin Board on all reports 5/11/05 5/11/05

1b. Contract, AmendmentsConsultant Amd. # 1 12/1/04 12/1/04

1b. Contract AmendmentsConsultant Amd. # 2 5/25/07 5/25/07

Cooperator Amd. # 1 7/1/07 7/11/09

1c. ContractsExpired Agr. Executed 6/30/08 7/9/08

2. Work Order # 1Work Order # 1 Issued 12/22/04 10/22/04

Work Order # 1 Complete 5/11/05 5/11/05


Work Order # 2 Complete 11/15/06 11/15/06

2a. Work Order # 3Work Order # 3 Issued 8/9/06 8/9/06

2b. Work Order # 3Work Order # 3 Complete 10/30/07 12/31/08

3. Work Order # 3Surveys 11/7/06 11/7/06

Watershed Parameterization 12/6/06 2/13/07

Model Devel. & Verification - Draft 2/9/07 5/30/07 12/13/07

Model Devel. & Verification - final 2/9/07 10/21/08

Floodplain Analysis & Delineation 4/9/07 11/15/08

LOS 6/9/07 11/15/08

Surface Water Resource Assessment 6/9/07 11/15/08

BMP Analysis 7/9/07 11/15/08

Natural Systems Assessment 7/9/07 11/15/08

Watershed Management Plan Deliverables 8/9/07 1/14/10

4. Contract PeriodConsultant Contract Expires 1/7/08 1/7/08

Revenue Contract Expires 9/30/08 9/30/10

4b. Consultant (EXP) Agreement


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Consultant Contract (EXP) Expires 9/30/10


The District is managing this project by issuing work orders to its consultant for Digital Topographic Information,

Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan elements of the Watershed Management Program for Brooker

Creek. The project is substantially complete. The consultant submitted a draft final BMP alternatives report, which is part

of the Watershed Management Plan element. The BMP alternatives address re-hydration of wetlands in the Brooker

Creek preserve, and flood protection in the lower portion of the watershed. The District and County had comments. The

consultant addressed these comments, and the final report has been submitted. District and the consultant are refining

the report. Pinellas County will be implementing the BMPs as funding becomes available.


L068

Pinellas - WMPlan Roosevelt Creek Watershed






Task Manager(s)

Status Completed

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 Roosevelt Creek

Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 13 square miles in Pinellas County. The area is

comprised of many different land uses, from upscale commercial facilities like those in the Carillon development along

Roosevelt Boulevard to the heavy industrial properties like the Pinellas County's solid waste facility. The area has

recently undergone rapid development in the parcels bordering Ulmerton Road, Roosevelt Boulevard, Gandy

Boulevard, and I-275. The outfalls from the watershed discharge directly into Tampa Bay.



Resource Management and Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP). It assists local governments: 1) With their land


address level of service deficiencies. 2) Provides a Geodatabase and projected results from watershed model

simulations for floodplain management, and water quality management.

Costs

The total budget amount for this project is $600,000, of which the District's share is $300,000. The County will

contribute $300,000 as revenue. The current budgeted amount will complete the funding requirement for this project.

The District funding amounts shown in the table includes staff salaries.





(CWM) initiative strategies. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with Pinellas County was developed as a

multi-year funded project, FY2004, FY2005, and FY2006, to complete the WMP elements through the Watershed

Management Plan. The District will manage the project and enter into an agreement with a consultant to accomplish

project tasks. When each element is completed the project budget will be refined based on the information gathered.

Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for the Implementation of BMPs and

Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.


Revenue



Pinellas Co - Roosevelt Ck W/S Mgmt

Plan (L068)

300,000 0 0 300,000 0 0

$630,040 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


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1. ContractsConsultant Contract Executed 12/31/03 3/15/04 12/22/03

Pinellas County Contract Executed 4/9/04 4/9/04

1. Contracts - AmendmentsConsultant Agr Amd. (Increase amt.) 11/10/04 11/10/04

County Agreement Amd. (Increase amt.) 1/27/05 1/27/05

Consultant 2nd Amd. 6/7/06 6/7/06

1. Critical Project MilestonesRecognition of District, Basin Board on all reports 12/22/04 12/22/04

2. Work Order # 1Work Order # 1 issued 1/15/04 3/18/04 4/19/04

2. Work Order # 1Work Order # 1 complete 12/22/04 12/22/04

3. Work Order # 2Work Order # 2 issued 11/3/04 11/3/04

3. Work Order # 2Work Order # 2 complete 9/1/05 8/30/06

4. Work Order # 3Work Order # 3 issued 4/12/06 4/12/06

4a. Work Order # 3Surveys 7/12/06 11/1/06


Watershed Model & Verification 10/12/06 2/6/07

4b. Work Order # 3Work Order # 3 complete 10/12/06 5/15/07 5/15/07


5a. Work Order # 4Floodplain Delineation 8/21/07 12/21/07

Surface Water Res. Assessment 9/21/07 12/21/07

LOS Determination 10/21/07 12/21/07

BMP Analysis (Partial) 11/21/07 12/21/07

Watershed Deliverables 11/21/07 12/21/07

5b. Work Order # 4Work Order # 4 Complete 11/21/07 12/21/07

5c. Work Order #5Executed 9/15/08

6. Revenue ContractRevenue Contract amended 7/9/08 7/9/08

Contract Temination 12/31/09

7. TBE Consultant ContractExecuted 8/14/08 8/14/08

7. TBE Work OrderExecuted 9/29/08 9/29/08

7a. TBE Work OrderLOS refined 11/28/08 10/15/08

7b. TBE Work OrderSWResource Assessment 11/28/08 10/15/08

7c. TBE Work OrderBMP Analysis 6/29/09 12/31/09

8. TBE Consultant ContractConsultant Contract Expiration 12/31/09


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The District is managing this project by issuing work orders for one or more tasks within the Watershed Management

Program. Pinellas County and the District Engineering and Environmental staff are working closely with the consultant on

this project. Four work orders have been issued, and the first three, covering the Digital Topographic Information,

Watershed Evaluation, Survey, Watershed Parameters, and Watershed Model Development and Verification tasks of the

Watershed Management Plan are complete. Work Order # 4 includes the floodplain analysis and delineation, level of

service determination, Surface water resource assessment, and portions of the BMPs analysis and selection, and

Watershed Management Plan deliverables tasks. Current Status: The consultant has completed the refinement of the

level of service and the surface water resource assessment tasks. The consultant has submitted the BMP analysis and

selection report. Pinellas County will be implementing the selected BMPs as funding becomes available. This project is

complete.


L111

Suncoast Earth Force Teacher Training


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality MonitoringWater Supply ConservationNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring

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

Suncoast Earth ForceCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionSuncoast Earth Force's teacher training provides elementary, middle and high school teachers (grades 5-12) with the

necessary tools to build exciting, hands-on science programs around watershed assessment and improvement

projects. Teachers receive monthly information packets, email updates, informative newsletters, professional growth

workshops, field experiences, site visits, conference calls and access to the Suncoast Earth Force web site. Program

participants from Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties learn how to obtain watershed information, what public

policies and community practices impact their watershed and how to take effective action to improve their watersheds.

Students, working with their teachers, gain knowledge and skills. They then use those skills to complete

student-identified, hands-on projects to benefit Tampa Bay's water resources. Teachers from Title 1 schools

(significant numbers of students receiving free and reduced lunches) are targeted, with an average of 52 percent of

participants falling into this category. A new high school career summit will further engage participating high school

classrooms with information about environmental and water-related careers opportunities. Each program component

will be evaluated using an appropriate method, including pre/posttests, teacher and student surveys.

BenefitsThis project enhances the District's watershed education efforts by enabling elementary, middle and high school

students and educators to learn about local watershed issues in a comprehensive manner. The aim of the program is

to move beyond "one-shot deal" action, such as cleanup days, to action that leads to more sustainable solutions. The

program includes inner-city middle and high schools, enabling more diverse audiences to study environmental issues

and propose their own solutions. The FY2010 project is projected to reach 1,200 students, 40 classroom teachers, 40

school principals (approval and participation required) and 200 volunteers throughout Pinellas and Hillsborough

counties and parts of Pasco County.

Costs

The total cost of the FY2010 project is $354,800, with the District contributing $73,000 (Hillsborough River $30,660;

Alafia River $8,030; Pinellas-Anclote River $34,310). District funds will be used to provide mini-grants for

watershed-related projects, supplies and transportation for the annual youth summit, two teacher training programs,

project administration and a new career summit. The dollar amount allocated for each contributing Basin Board is

determined by the breakdown in participating schools within each basin. This program is projected to reach 1,488

students/teachers at a cost to the District of $49 per person. Budget lines below include costs to manage the project.


The total FY2009 project cost was $155,324, with the District contributing $73,000 (Hillsborough River $20,440;

Northwest Hillsborough $10,220; Alafia River $8,030; Pinellas-Anclote River $34,310). District funding is used to

provide grants for watershed-related projects, supplies and transportation for the annual youth summit, two teacher

training programs and project administration. This program is reaching 1,000 students at a cost to the District of $73

per student. The District has supported this project since FY2003.


L111

Suncoast Earth Force Teacher Training


Revenue

011 Alafia River Basin 65,509 0 0 56,702 0 8,807

013 Hillsborough River Basin 126,489 0 0 95,052 0 31,437





District

Hillsborough County Schools 100,652 0 0 33,669 0 66,983

Suncoast Earth Force 773,440 0 0 563,440 0 210,000

TECO Foundation 5,000 0 0 0 0 5,000

University of South Florida/Hillsborough

Cty Schls

45,000 0 0 45,000 0 0

$1,283,919 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



Youth summit occurs 4/22/09 4/22/09

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

Final report received by the District 12/18/09 1/4/10


Youth summit occurs 4/1/10

Program components complete 9/30/10

Final report received by the District 10/29/10


ACTION TO DATE: On time. Cooperator is planning summer teacher training institutes. Youth Summit is scheduled for

April 1 at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo. Cooperator is currently working with 32 schools, including 46 classrooms. A FY2011

Cooperative Funding Initiative application was not submitted by cooperator.


L254

Clearwater Morningside Area Reclaimed Water Transmission and

DistributionProject Type Cooperative Funding





Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis amended multi-year alternative water supply project consists of the design and construction of reclaimed water

transmission mains and distribution piping primarily in the Morningside area as well as other smaller areas in

Clearwater. The project includes approximately 11,000 linear feet of 8-inch diameter reclaimed water transmission

mains and approximately 23,000 linear feet of 4-inch and 6-inch diameter reclaimed water distribution lines. The

majority of the customers are in the Morningside area of Clearwater which is located south of Highway 60 and west of

U.S. 19 and is approximately bounded to the west by Belcher Road and to the south by Nursery Road. Additional large

customers are located throughout the city and include Plumb Elementary, Oak Grove Middle School, and Clearwater

High School, Allen's Creek City Park, Barbee Towers Condo, The Oaks Condo, Colonial Condo and a portion of the

Belleaire Golf Course.

BenefitsThe amended project will provide 0.45 mgd of reclaimed water to 280 active residential irrigation customers, 7

commercial/industrial customers, a golf course and a park to offset a combined project total of 0.28 mgd of potable

quality water.

Costs

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $4,000,000, and the District's share is 50 percent, or $2,000,000. The

cost amortized at 8 percent over 30 years is $3.38/1000 gallons offset. The Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board

budgeted $250,000 for the project in FY2005, and $800,000 in FY2006, $800,000 in FY2007 (reduced to $650,000 in

2008). In addition to the board's budget, a total of $600,000 in Water Protection and Sustainability Program Trust

Funds (WPSPTF) were budgeted in FY2006 ($400,000) and FY2007 ($200,000). Of the total project cost

($4,000,000), approximately 84 percent ($3,340,000) is expected to be needed for construction, and the remainder for

design and administration.


The original Agreement scope and funding was reduced by amendment as during design it was discovered that much

of the original offsets were related to non-potable quality water. At project build-out the City anticipates serving up to

460 customers, however immediate project benefits are related to only the initial 289 customers. The Second

Amendment (modifying the scope, funding, and timeline) was fully executed February 11, 2009.


L254

Clearwater Morningside Area Reclaimed Water Transmission and

Distribution


Revenue




(Alternative Wtr)

600,000 0 0 600,000 0 0


District

City of Clearwater 1,700,000 0 0 1,700,000 0 0

$4,166,775 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



Draft Agreement Returned from Management Services 10/29/04 11/22/04 12/9/04

Contract Execution 11/15/04 5/16/05 6/23/05

Basin Board Notification of Agreement Execution 12/8/04 6/1/05 6/23/05


Commence Design 5/30/05 6/30/05 6/30/05



Second Amendment Executed 9/30/08 1/9/09 2/11/09


Contract Close-out 12/31/09 12/31/11

Final Reimbursement 1/30/10 1/30/12


This multi- year project is progressing according to the amended schedule. Design and permitting is complete,

construction (Volt Telecom Group) started July 2009 and is now 45% complete. ACTION TO DATE: On-Schedule


L261

Implementation of BMPs in the Alligator Creek Watershed - Channel

"B" Area IIIProject Type Cooperative Funding





Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis is a multi-year funded project to perform the Implementation of the Best Management Practices (BMPs) element

of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Alligator Creek Watershed. This BMP will be

implemented in the Channel "B" improvement area. Implementation of BMPs includes the following tasks: design,



approximately 9 square miles and is located in Pinellas County, Safety Harbor, and the City of Clearwater. Land uses

within the watershed are predominately low-density residential with an urban mix. Approximately 80% of the watershed

has been developed, and much of the development took place prior to the implementation of current regulations.

Developments are constructed within the floodplain and tributaries experience moderate to severe erosion. To address

this issue, initially the County proposed a Stormwater Management Storage Area (SMSA) as well as a box culvert and

swales to replace an existing ditch between Sunset Point Road and Evans. During permit evaluation, it was concluded

that the SMSA would not provide additional improvements and was not recommended.

BenefitsImplementing the BMPs included in this project will reduce erosion by protecting existing creek side slopes from

excessive sloughing and sediment transport, slowing velocities and providing storage to eliminate adjacent property

flooding.

Costs

The total budget amount for this project is $5,134,100. The County will contribute $2,567,050. The Pinellas-Anclote

River Basin's contribution is $2,214,200, and $352,850 will come from the Water Protection & Sustainability Trust

Fund (Surface Water Restoration). No FY2008 or FY2009 funds were requested. The District funding amounts shown

in the table below includes staff salaries. When each element is completed the project budget may require refinement.

The probable construction costs for this project are based on the BMP alternative analysis developed with the

Watershed Management Plan in 1997, and recently updated by Pinellas County.


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. Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the Comprehensive Watershed

Management (CWM) initiative strategies. The Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan

elements, funded in FY1997, have been completed, but not according to District Guidelines and Specifications. With

prior year funding in FY2005 and FY2006 the design, development of construction documents, construction

permitting, land acquisition, bidding and contractor selection are being completed. A cooperative funding expenditure

agreement with the County has been developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future

funding to complete the implementation of BMPs. This is a multi-year funded project that will require a cooperative

funding request each fiscal year until completed. The County will manage the project, where the District project

manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks.


L261

Implementation of BMPs in the Alligator Creek Watershed - Channel

"B" Area III


Revenue



Water Protection & Sust T.F. (Surface

Wtr Rstr)

352,850 0 0 352,850 0 0


District

Pinellas County 3,792,435 0 0 3,792,435 0 0

$7,003,928 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesBasin Board Approval of Agreement 10/13/04 10/3/04




Contract Effective Date 4/1/05 4/1/05

Start up Meeting 6/1/05 10/1/07 10/10/07



Complete Land Acquisition 6/1/07 10/1/08 10/1/08

Complete Design, Permitting and Construction Documents 10/1/08 9/19/08

Complete Construction Engineering and Inspection Services 10/1/09 12/31/09 11/30/09

Contract Termination 12/31/10


This project is the third phase implementing BMPs on Channel B and includes design and construction tasks. Modeling

results indicated that flow capacity is adequate without land acquisition and construction of the stormwater management

storage area included in the project scope. The engineer's cost estimate for construction of the modified project reduced

the total project cost. The County received project construction bids on March 12, 2009 and the Board of County

Commissioners approved award to the lowest bidder on April 21, 2009. ACTION-TO-DATE: Construction is complete on

this project and the County is closing out the construction contract.


L378

Pinellas - Imp. BMPs Bee Branch Watershed






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Bee Branch Channel Improvement Area.

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 Smith Bayou Watershed covers an area of approximately 3.4 square miles and is located in Palm

Harbor, an unincorporated area in northern Pinellas County. Formerly a natural channel, Bee Branch has been

severely impacted by adjacent development that has constrained its conveyance way and increased the discharge rate

and volume. The creek traverses an area with a fine sand and has deeply eroded its stream bed and banks, lowering

the bed 10 or more feet and creating steep unstable side slopes of unconsolidated sands. These conditions have

resulted in extensive erosion property damage (especially in the Allen's Ridge Subdivision), tree loss, and heavy

sediment transport, with deposition in downstream channel and into St. Joseph's Sound. These conditions are being

addressed by construction of approximately 6,000 feet of box culvert with a grass swale immediately above it. The box

culvert will convey peak flows from extreme storm events to reduce erosion, and the swale will carry local runoff and

provide water quality treatment. The proposed BMPs will address level of service deficiencies.

BenefitsThe project will address level of service deficiencies by improving conveyance within the improvement area.

Costs

The projected cost for this project is $6,084,850, of which the District's and County's share is $3,042,425 each. The

probable construction costs for this project are based on a BMP alternative analysis developed the cooperator. This

completes the funding requirements for this project. The District funding amounts shown in the table below includes

staff salaries.






systems, while achieving flood protection. With prior year funding the design, development of construction

documents, construction permitting, land acquisition, bidding and contractor selection are being completed by the

County. The District provided funding for the geotechnical investigation task of the design. A cooperative funding

expenditure agreement with County has been developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of

future funding to complete the Implementation of BMPs. The County will manage the project, where the District

project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks.


L378

Pinellas - Imp. BMPs Bee Branch Watershed


Revenue



District

Pinellas County 3,042,425 0 0 3,042,425 0 0

$5,756,301 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding








Start up Meeting 5/15/06 9/15/07

Bidding & Contractor Selection 10/29/07 10/13/09





This project is to implement BMPs to reduce the erosion from a stream located in an urban area. The initial plan is to

install box culverts to carry high flows, and add a grass swale above the box culvert to provide treatment for low flows.

These BMPs were evaluated and selected for implementation in the alternative analysis during a preliminary engineering

study funded by the County and the District. The design is being completed by the County without funding assistance

from the District. Current Status: The County has requested the following changes in the schedule to match the County's

CIP: Phase IB, which is a sediment basin on the creek at 14th Street, will be constructed in FY11-FY12; Phase II, from,

19th Street to 15th Street, will also be constructed in FY11-FY12; Phase III, from 14th Street to 15th Street, will be

constructed in FY14. An amendment is being processed to extend the contract period.


L379

Bear Creek Channel Improvements


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementFlood Protection Emergency Flood ResponseNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration




Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Bear Creek Watershed. This BMP will be implemented

in the Bear Creek Channel improvement area. Implementation of BMPs includes the following tasks: design,


and construction engineering and inspection during construction of BMPs. The watershed covers an area of

approximately 4.4 square miles and is located in unincorporated Pinellas County, St. Petersburg, and South

Pasadena. The land use within the Bear Creek watershed is medium density residential development prior to current

land use and stormwater management regulations. The result is higher flow rates and velocities in the creek that have

caused erosion and increased flooding of properties located along the creek. The project includes reshaping creek

banks to reduce erosion, and excavation of a sediment sump to collect sediment for removal, and dredging the outfall.

The proposed BMPs address flooding level of service deficiencies.

BenefitsImplementing the BMPs included in this project will reduce erosion and flooding. Homes and yards along the stream

will be flooded less often, and the stream bank will be more stable. The sediment load will be reduced along the creek

and the sediment that is transported downstream will collect in a sump to allow periodic removal.

Costs

The total estimated project budget is $3,352,000, with the County and the District each contributing half ($1,676,000).

The District budgeted $1,065,500 in fiscal years 2006 and 2007. In 2002, under a seperate

agreement, 02CON000140 K668, the District and County each budgeted $100,000 for land acquisition. The District

funding was contingent on commencement of construction. The County did not request additional funding in

FY2008, FY2009 nor FY2010. It is anticipated that additional funds may not be required to complete the project. The

District funding amounts shown in the table below includes staff salaries.





The Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan elements have been completed by the

County, but not in accordance to the District's Guidelines and Specifications. Future funding will be required for the

bidding and contractor selection, and construction engineering and inspection during construction of the BMPs. With

prior year funding, FY2002 to FY2006, the design, development of construction documents, construction permitting,

and land acquisition are being completed. The District funded part of the design, the rest was completed by the

County without funding assistance from the District. Construction of the recommended BMPs are incorporated in the

current project scope. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the County has been developed as a

multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete the Implementation of BMPs. This

is a multi-year funded project that is not ranked as a 1A project, and will require a cooperative funding request each

fiscal year until completed. The County will make application each year and compete in the ranking of cooperative

projects for funding. The County will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any

agreements to accomplish project tasks.


L379

Bear Creek Channel Improvements


Revenue



District

Pinellas County 1,776,000 0 0 1,776,000 0 0

$2,965,433 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesDraft Agreement to Management Services 9/2/05 9/15/05 9/12/05






Start up Meeting 5/15/06 5/20/07 4/19/07

Bidding and Contractor Selection 4/28/07 10/31/10


Provide Construction Records 1/3/10 11/30/11




Pinellas County evaluated and selected BMP's for implementation in an alternative analysis during a preliminary

engineering study funded by the County. Land acquisition, including removal of 19 existing homes from the creek banks

to eliminate structural flooding and for future flattening of side banks, is complete. The County divided the project into two

phases. Phase 1 replaces the Mango Street Bridge and was awarded in January 2008. Phase 2 includes the

replacement of a second bridge and construction of District funded BMP's. District funding applies to reshaping 2,200

linear feet of creek banks and excavation of a sediment sump to prevent sedimentation to Boca Ciega Bay. The County

requested additional time to bid and construct the project due to funding shortfalls for FY2010. ACTION-TO-DATE: An

amendment to the agreement to adjust project bid and construction to FY2011 was mailed to Pinellas County for

signature on January 29, 2010.


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Pinellas - Imp. BMPs Curlew Creek Watershed Republic to Belcher






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for Curlew Creek Republic to Belcher Improvement Area.


permitting, land acquisition, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs, and construction engineering

and inspection. The watershed covers an area of approximately 6.5 square miles and is located in Pinellas County,

and the City of Dunedin. The Curlew Creek watershed is virtually built-out, with land use ranging from a combination of

high density commercial and residential in the upper reaches to medium to low density in the mid to lower reaches.

Even lesser storm events cause localized flooding and erosion along the creek. Currently erosion is threatening

property and the erosion contributes to the sediment load being deposited in St. Joseph's Sound. Deposition of

sediment in downstream locations contributes to flooding problems and degradation of water quality in St. Joseph's

Sound. This project consists of installing box culverts and channel bank stabilization to reduce erosion and provide

flood protection.


Costs

The projected cost for this project is $6,612,000, of which the District's and County's share is $3,306,000. The

probable construction costs for this project are based on a BMP alternative analysis developed by the cooperator. The

District funding amount shown in the table includes staff salaries. 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

projected cost may require refinement based on information gathered and unforeseen circumstances. Prior funding

includes $676,155 in FY2006, $798,000 in FY2007, $358,345 in FY2008, and $2,030,000 in FY2009. The existing

Cooperative Funding Agreement is being amended to increase the total project budget from $3,665,000 to

$7,725,000. Pending further cost increases, this completes the funding requirement for this project. The amounts

shown in the table include staff time.






systems, while achieving flood protection. The Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan

elements have been completed by the County, but were not done in accordance with the District's Guidelines and

Specifications. The County will be completing the design, development of construction documents, construction

permitting, and land acquisition with out funding assistance from the District. Bidding and contractor selection,

construction of BMPs and construction engineering and inspection will begin in the spring of 2011. A cooperative

funding expenditure agreement with County has been developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the

approval of future funding to complete the Implementation of BMPs. The County will manage the project, where the

District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks.


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Pinellas - Imp. BMPs Curlew Creek Watershed Republic to Belcher


Revenue



District

Pinellas County 5,469,147 0 0 3,862,500 0 1,606,647

$9,348,348 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



2. Cooperator AgreementDraft Agreement to Management Services 9/2/05 9/15/05 9/12/05





2. Cooperator AgreementNotice to Proceed 4/28/06 8/30/06 10/6/06

2a. Cooperator AgreementFirst Amendment to Management Services 5/15/07 5/15/07

First Amendment Rtnd from Man. Services 6/30/07 6/4/07

First Amendment to Coop. for Signature 7/15/07 6/7/07

First Amendment Executed 1/31/08 10/15/07

3a. Project ActivitiesStart up Meeting 5/15/06 10/15/06 10/1/07

3b. Project ActivitiesBidding and Contractor Selection 10/29/07 12/31/10

3c. Project ActivitiesCommence Construction 4/28/08 4/15/11

3d. Project ActivitiesComplete Construction 10/29/09 9/19/12

4. Contract TerminationCoop. Contract Expiration 4/28/10 12/31/12


This project will include installing box culverts and channel bank stabilization. These BMPs were evaluated and selected

for implementation in the alternative analysis during a preliminary engineering study funded by the County. Current

Status: The project is behind schedule for two reasons. The first is unresolved permitting issues. The second reason is

the current economy has forced the County to spread expenditures over a longer period. The County estimates that the

project will be advertised for bid in the fall of 2010, and begin construction in the spring of 2011. An amendment was

executed to increase the total project budget from $3,665,000 to $6,612,000, and to extend the contract termination date.


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Pop Stansell Storm Treat & Habitat Rest.


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality ConservationNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration



Project Manager PECK, MICHAEL

PRESTON, MATTTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project includes the design, permitting and construction of a stormwater treatment BMP, enhancement of existing

low-quality freshwater wetland, habitat restoration, invasive plant removal and environmental education interpretive

signage. A stormwater treatment BMP will treat stormwater and improve water quality of stormwater runoff. Treated

water will discharge into existing water conveyance immediately to the north (main Palm Harbor discharge) and

eventually into Sutherland Bayou, through St. Joseph Sound leading to the Gulf of Mexico. Improvements also include

extensive habitat restoration on the site, including removal of invasive, non-native plants which will be replaced with

native vegetation. Environmental education interpretive signage will be placed at appropriate locations on the site. The

County will independently fund other park facilities, including a boardwalk, to properly channel public access for

passive recreation, nature observation and environmental education pursuits, while eliminating damage from foot

traffic and preserving the sensitive tidal and mangrove habitat.

BenefitsHabitat restoration will be achieved through the removal of exotic vegetation and planting of native species. This native

vegetation will also serve to eliminate soil erosion, filter pollutants, provide wildlife habitat and prevent undesirable

public access to sensitive restored habitat. Water quality will be improved on-site, and also in water bodies receiving

discharge (i.e. Sutherland Bayou, St. Joseph's Sound and the Gulf of Mexico) through stormwater treatment.

Interpretive signage will educate the public on the value of proper stormwater treatment and natural restoration for

water quality improvement, erosion control and wildlife habitat.

Costs

The total project cost is estimated to be $730,360 with funding divided between the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board

($285,189) and Pinellas County ($445,171) over fiscal years 2006 and 2009. The District funding amounts shown in

the table below include staff salaries, travel and central garage charges.


Pop Stansell Park, owned by Pinellas County, is a 4.5-acre parcel of coastal property located in Palm Harbor in

northwest Pinellas County. The park fronts Sutherland Bayou with marine access to St. Joseph Sound and the Gulf of

Mexico. An additional 1.5 acres of property is situated directly across a neighborhood road (8th St.). Pop Stansell Park

has a long history of use by the public as a water access point for boating, canoeing, kayaking and fishing. Very

extensive and previously unrestricted use of the property has resulted in severe damage to tidal areas, mangroves

and the small portion of longleaf pine uplands. Public use has resulted in erosion of soils along with the other typical

potential pollutants associated with vehicle and boat use. Stormwater, potentially influenced by this public use, has

flowed relatively untreated into Sutherland Bayou. This project is consistent with Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board

priorities of habitat restoration of natural systems, improvement of plant communities, water quality improvement,

water resource protection, and wetlands preservation and restoration. The project is also consistent with protection of

St. Joseph Sound and watershed education. An estimated 57,000 visitors use the property annually.


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Revenue



District

Pinellas County 445,171 0 0 445,171 0 0

$761,594 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development & ExecutionAgreement sent to Management Services 10/1/05 10/24/05


Agreement sent to Cooperator 10/26/05 1/12/06 1/5/05

Signed Agreement returned from Cooperator 11/30/05 7/25/06 7/25/06

Contract fully Executed 12/10/05 8/10/06 8/14/06


Amendment for FY09 Funding Sent to Management Services 8/30/08 6/22/09 6/25/09

Amendment for FY09 Funding Sent to County for Approval 9/30/08 7/14/09 8/31/09

Amendment for FY09 Funding Approved by County 10/30/08 8/3/09 11/2/09

Amendment for FY09 Funding Approved by District 11/30/08 8/25/09 11/2/09

Fully-Executed Amendment Mailed to County 12/15/08 8/31/09 11/10/09

2. Project TasksPreliminary Design 5/30/06 8/31/07 7/30/07

Final Design 6/30/06 1/15/08 2/21/09

Application for Permit 7/30/06 1/31/08 2/21/08

Permit Approval 1/30/07 5/1/08 3/24/09

Approval of Bid Specifications 3/30/07 1/29/10 2/2/10

Selection of Contractor 4/30/07 3/15/10

Construction Commenced 5/30/07 4/30/10

Quarterly Project Reports Submitted 6/30/07 1/29/10

Installation of Educational Signage 6/30/07 12/31/10

Construction of Stormwater BMP 7/30/07 12/31/10

Exotic Plant Removal and Control 7/30/07 6/11/10

Coastal and Habitat Restoration 7/30/07 12/31/10


3. Close OutFinal Project Report 4/30/09 12/31/11



The County's project manager had been on extended leave and the project was delayed accordingly. On 5/11/2007, the

County advised that TBE Group was hired as consultant for the stormwater design component and the schedule was

updated. The 30% stormwater treatment design plans were received by the District on 8/1/2007 and discussed with the

County and our Regulatory reviewers. The invasive exotics on site have been eradicated in preparation for native

planting. Encroachments by adjacent landowners on the tidal zone have been corrected. On 2/21/2008, the permit

application and final plans were mailed to the District's Regulatory Department. On 4/10/2008, a meeting was held with

Pinellas County staff, including the public works department and their consultant to review and discuss the plans

collectively. The County and their consultant have proposed a sump to capture sediment. District and County staff met

on site on 4/23/2008 with the County's consultant to work out a design that would still provide the targeted water quality

benefits and qualify for District funding. The County was requested to provide a breakdown of their cost estimate for the

design and construction of the project along with their proposed revised design. Additional information was requested on

their ERP application. On 8/15/2008, the County advised that the ACOE jurisdictional wetland line included a greater


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area than previously anticipated. They requested 90 days to decide internally how they will proceed with an alternative

BMP arrangement without impacting/destroying wetlands. District and County staff met again on 3/5/2009 to discuss the

project's progress and additional design changes to maximize stormwater treatment. District staff recommended a

revision of the plans to better incorporate water quality treatment. The FY2009 amendment (add additional funding and

add time) was held until all design issues were resolved to mutual satisfaction. To date, all permits have been issued for

the installation of a sump. The County and District staff met 6/16/2009 to finalize a plan of action for the contract and

unencumbered 2009 funds - the FY2009 amendment was approved by the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board at their

meeting held August 27, 2009. The first amendment was fully executed, and a copy sent to Pinellas County, on

11/10/2009.In January 2010, the District reviewed and approved the proposed design and content of the Environmental

Educational signage, with minor revisions, submitted by the County. Bid documents were submitted to the District by the

County and approved on February 2, 2010.


L398

St. Petersburg - Imp. BMPs Lake Coronado and Vicinity





Project Manager FRIES, GEORGE

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Lake Coronado and vicinity watershed within the City of St.

Petersburg. 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 0.4 square miles and is located in the City

of St. Petersburg in Pinellas County. The City is proposing to continue the implementation of the BMPs recommended

in the Stormwater Management Master Plan that was cooperatively funded by the District and prepared in 1994. The

proposed conveyance system improvements include construction of a bypass conduit around Coronado Lake and

construction of a relief drain between Lake Coronado and Lake Catalina and a new box culvert under Dr. Martin Luther

King, Jr. Street South. In FY2008 the City requested additional funding because the original construction cost estimate

for the project was updated to reflect current prices being paid by the City for similar work.

BenefitsThe project will improve level of service deficiencies by improving conveyance and providing additional storage within

the system.

Costs

In FY2006 the projected cost for this project was $2,500,000 with funding divided equally between the Basin Board

which provided $1,250,000 in the FY2006 budget and the City which provided $1,250,000. In FY2008 the total

projected cost for the project was revised to $4,786,000 of which the District's multi-year share is $2,393,000 and the

City's share is $2,393,000. The probable construction costs for the project were based on a BMP alternative analysis

developed with the Stormwater Management Master Plan in 1994 but have been updated to reflect current

construction costs. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries.



Management Plan, 4) Implementation of Best Management Practices (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. A WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water

quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. As part of a previously funded cooperative agreement

with the District, the City, in 1994, developed a stormwater management master plan (SWMMP) and this project was

identified as a needed conveyance system improvement. A conceptual permit already exists for this project (Permit

No. 4911423.00). A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the City has been developed for Implementation

of the BMPs. The City will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to

accomplish project tasks.


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St. Petersburg - Imp. BMPs Lake Coronado and Vicinity


Revenue



District


$4,797,487 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesDistrict logo will appear on all construction signs. 3/15/08 2/2/09


FY2006 Funds Encumbered 10/1/05 11/9/05

Draft Agreement returned from Contracts Administration 10/15/05 1/6/06



2A. First Amendment (FY2008 funds)Draft Amendment to Contracts Administration 7/24/07 7/24/07

Draft Amendment Returned from Contracts Administration 8/14/07 7/31/07



3. Consultant ServicesConsultant Selection 6/1/05 3/24/06

Design and Permitting Complete 1/24/08 9/15/08

Bidding and Contractor Selection 3/24/08 10/23/08

4. ConstructionCommence Construction 7/24/08 2/2/09




Status History: The cooperative funding agreement was executed on March 24, 2006. The City awarded a consultant

services contract for the project design work to Parsons Water & Infrastructure, Inc. and design work began. The City

applied for additional cooperative funding in FY2008 because the original project cost estimate from 1994 was updated

to reflect current costs paid for similar work. The City's project manager expected to have the plans completed by

December 31, 2007. An amendment to the cooperative funding agreement to incorporate the FY2008 funding was

prepared and was sent to the City for execution. Projected costs were substantially higher than the funds available and

the City requested to have the scope amended to delete one of the proposed box culverts. An amendment to the

agreement was prepared and was approved by the Basin Board and the Governing Board at their August 2008 meetings.

The City applied to the District for a permit to construct the project and received a Request for Additional Information

(RAI). A response to the RAI was submitted to the District Regulatory staff. The City provided the 90% plans for District

comment on February 14, 2008. The City expected to receive the 100% plans in mid May 2008 and to advertise for bids

about one month after that. The Consultant expected to complete the plans and specifications by September 2008. The

project was bid on October 23, 2008. The bids were evaluated and a recommendation was made to award the project to

Terra Excavating, Inc. The construction contract was awarded by City Council on January 8, 2009. The pre-construction

meeting was held on January 23, 2009. ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time. Construction began February 2, 2009 and is

complete. The final reimbursement request is expected within the next few weeks.


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Redington Shores - Imp. BMPs Redington Shores Phases II, III & IV




Redington ShoresCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for a portion of the Town of Redington Shores (Town)

Watershed. Implementation of BMPs includes the following tasks: design, development of construction documents,


engineering and inspection. The watershed covers an area of approximately 0.5 square miles and is located along the

Gulf of Mexico on one of the coastal barrier islands of western Pinellas County. Gulf Boulevard generally divides the

Town into two watersheds. Runoff west of Gulf Boulevard flows to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)

stormwater collection system along Gulf Boulevard. Stormwater runoff generated east of Gulf Boulevard flows into the

Intracoastal Waterway. FY2006 funding was for Phases II and III design, development of construction documents,

construction permitting, land acquisition, and bidding and contractor selection to continue the implementation of the

BMPs as prioritized in the BMP alternative analysis. FY2007 funding was requested to begin construction of the BMP

improvements for Phases II and III and for the Phase IV design, development of construction documents, construction

permitting, land acquisition, bidding and contractor selection. FY2008 funding was requested to complete the

construction of the Phase II and III improvements and for the construction of the Phase IV improvements.

BenefitsConstruction of the BMPs will improve level of service deficiencies within the project area and will remove sediments

and pollutants from the stormwater runoff which discharges into the Intracoastal Waterway. The stormwater pollution

prevention units are designed to treat the flow rate generated by the first flush of runoff but will also provide some

treatment of the runoff during larger storm events.

Costs

The projected cost for this project is $3,464,000 of which the District's multi-year share is $1,732,000 and the Town's

share is $1,732,000. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries.


The WMP includes five major elements: 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation,3) Watershed

Management Plan, 4) Implementation of Best Management Practices (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. A WMP provides a method to evaluate the capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water

quality and natural systems while achieving flood protection. The Town developed a cooperatively funded Stormwater

Management Master Plan (SWMMP) in 1998 and began to implement BMPs selected in the SWMMP in 1999. The

District co-funded these projects. The plan describes several water quality improvement related projects to be

constructed in several phases. For FY1999 implementation included adding inlets and pipes, minor re-grading, and

repair or replacement of outfalls for the stormwater management system along streets located east of Gulf Boulevard.

For FY2003, the District co-funded Phase V Stormwater Improvements (K816) which have been completed. For

FY2005 the District co-funded the Phase I improvements (L251) which are now completed. For FY2006 the Town is

continuing the implementation of BMPs within the area generally bounded by 1st Street East, 176th Avenue West,

Long Point Drive and 176th Terrace Drive and north along the Intracoastal Waterway. These areas have been

designated Phases II, III and IV in the SWMMP. The project includes the construction of BMPs including storm piping,

inlets, curb, minor crowning of the roads and CDS units to improve water quality prior to discharge into the Intracoastal

Waterway. With prior year funding the design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, land

acquisition and bidding and contractor selection for Phases II and III were completed. Additional funding will be

needed to complete the bidding and contractor selection, construction, and construction engineering and inspection.

The project will be ranked and compete for funding in future fiscal years. A cooperative funding expenditure

agreement with the Town has been developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future

funding to complete the Implementation of BMPs. The Town is managing the project, where the District project



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Redington Shores - Imp. BMPs Redington Shores Phases II, III & IV


Revenue



District

Redington Shores 1,732,000 0 0 1,732,000 0 0

$3,477,390 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesDistrict logo will appear on all reports 9/1/06 11/24/08






First Amend. to Cooperator Agreement (FY2007 funding) 10/1/06 8/24/06


Second Amendment to Cooperator Agreement (FY2008 funds) 10/1/07 10/30/07



Background data complete 2/23/07 4/1/07

Construction Documents Complete 5/23/07 9/30/07 5/15/08

Permitting Complete 8/23/07 10/31/07 5/15/08

4. ConstructionBidding & Contractor Selection Complete 10/23/07 1/31/08 9/25/08



5. Contract CompletionCooperator Agreement Expiration 12/31/09 6/30/10


Status History: The cooperative funding agreement was executed on December 2, 2005 and Notice to Proceed was sent

to the Town on December 2, 2005. The Town awarded a consultant contract to Cumbey & Fair and design work began.

The Town applied for FY2007 funding for construction of the Phase II and Phase III improvements and for design of the

Phase IV improvements. A contract amendment to incorporate the FY2007 funds was executed. The Town requested

additional cooperative funding for FY2008 to complete the construction of the Phase II and III improvements and for

construction of the Phase IV improvements. Bids were scheduled to be received January 31, 2008 and construction was

to commence March 1, 2008 and be completed by December 31, 2009. Some revisions to the plans were necessary

because of conflicts between on-going utility construction by Progress Energy and the proposed locations for the

drainage structures. The plans were completed and a copy was provided to the District. The Town received bids on

August 23, 2008. The contract was awarded and shop drawing submittals were requested. A pre-construction meeting

was held in early November 2008 and construction began shortly thereafter. ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time. Construction

has been underway since November 2008 and will continue for about 16 months. Construction is about 85% complete.


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Hammock Park - Natural Systems Restoration




City of DunedinCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project comprises the restoration of the Hammock Park wetlands using re-routed stormwater flow. Hammock

Park is one of the last remnants of coastal forest typical of the west-central Florida coastal region prior to recent

urbanization. Hammock Park is situated to the east of US Highway Alternate 19, and north of downtown Dunedin in

Pinellas County. Hammock Park drains westerly through Cedar Creek, a small tidal waterway, into St. Joseph Sound.

This project focuses on restoration of 30 acres of freshwater swamps and hydric hammocks. Past drainage

improvements have reduced wetland hydroperiods accompanied by shifts in vegetation and degraded habitat

conditions. The plan for restoration generally anticipates two main phases for implementation including: Phase 1 -

Ecological and Engineering Evaluation and Feasibility, and Phase 2 - Facility Design, Permitting and Construction.

Project activities for FY2008 include development and implementation of post-project monitoring to evaluate the

effectiveness of project elements. Post project monitoring will continue through 2013. Hydrologic responses and

environmental conditions within select portions of Hammock Park will be evaluated.

BenefitsThis project will restore 30 acres of swamps and hydric hammock through the use of routed stormwater and reclaimed

water. Increasing wetland hydroperiods will restore hydric soil conditions and promote recolonization by wetland

vegetation.

Costs

The estimated total cost for this project is $2,005,000 with funding equally divided between the Pinellas-Anclote River

Basin Board ($1,002,500) and the City of Dunedin ($1,002,500). In FY2006 total funding for Phase 1 was $220,000

($110,000 from the City and $110,000 from the Basin Board). In FY2007 funding for Phase 2 was $1,685,000

($842,500 from the City and $842,500 from the Basin Board). For FY2008, the Basin Board budgeted $50,000 with an

equal match from the City of Dunedin to conduct post-project monitoring to determine the effectiveness of the

implemented project works and BMP's. The District's funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries, travel

and central garage.


During seasonal dry weather conditions, most of the City's reclaimed water is used for irrigation. During wet weather

conditions, some of the reclaimed water is discharged directly into St. Joseph Sound. By diverting some or all of the

seasonal, surplus reclaimed water to the Hammock, the amount of water discharged to St. Joseph Sound would be

reduced and the opportunity for effective rehydration of the Hammock wetlands could be enhanced. The City's 2003

Master Drainage Plan recommended construction of an outfall pipe from Lake Sperry to the vicinity of the Hammock.

Re-routing stormwater into the Hammock may provide an additional source of water for rehydration and restoration. At

this time, the use of reclaimed water for rehydration has been deferred until such time as the routing of stormwater

has been implemented and monitored for effectiveness. If additional water is required to hydrate the Hammock Park

systems, directing reclaimed water will be considered.


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Hammock Park - Natural Systems Restoration


Revenue



District

City of Dunedin 1,002,500 0 0 1,002,500 0 0

$2,031,709 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development & Execution - Phase 1Draft Agreement to Contracts Administration 10/31/05 1/31/06 2/15/06

Cooperative Agreement Executed 12/12/05 3/28/06 5/22/06

2. Critical Project MilestonesPhase 1 Evaluation & Feasibility Begins 2/28/06 2/28/06

Phase 1 Evaluation & Feasibility Completed 10/31/06 11/30/06 11/30/06

Phase 1 Conceptual Design Development 12/15/06 7/15/07

Contract Termination - Phase 1 8/31/07 8/31/07

3. Contract Development & Execution - Phase 2Draft Agreement to Contracts Administration 2/28/07 8/20/07 8/21/07

Cooperative Agreement Executed by City of Dunedin 4/14/07 9/25/07 10/2/07

Cooperative Agreement Executed by SWFWMD 4/25/07 9/30/07 10/9/07


4. Critical Project Milestones - Phase 2 - Design, Permitting & ConstructionStart Design & Permitting 5/1/07 9/30/07 10/9/07

Complete Design & Permitting 5/1/08 5/30/08 5/30/08

Request for Bids 6/30/08 7/30/08

Bid Selection & Award 8/30/08 9/30/08 9/30/08

Phase 2 - Start Construction 9/30/08 11/30/08 11/30/08

Phase 2 - Complete Construction 5/1/09 9/30/09 10/23/09

5. Contract Development & Execution - Phase 3 MonitoringDraft Agreement to Contracts Administration 1/30/08 5/10/08 5/30/08

Cooperative Agreement Executed by City of Dunedin 2/28/08 7/25/08 6/30/08

Cooperative Agreement Executed by SWFWMD 3/15/08 7/30/08 7/9/08


6. Critical Project Milestones - Phase 3 - MonitoringBaseline Evaluation & Data Collection 10/30/08 1/15/09 1/30/09

Baseline Report Completed 1/15/09 2/26/09

Monthly Water Levels Monitoring - Completed 12/1/13


Phase 2 construction is complete. All design project elements are operational. The control structure and fords are in

place and functioning routing surface water runoff into select areas of Hammock Park for wetland rehydration. Removal

of excess excavated soils was completed by October 25, 2009. Monthly monitoring data indicate water table levels are

responding (positively) to increased surface water flows. Monthly water level monitoring will continue until 2013 with

yearly data analysis to help develop adjustments to the structure operation schedule. Annual vegetation assessments will

monitor habitat changes and trends within rehydrated areas of Hammock Park.


L405

(Withdrawn) Safety Harbor - Imp. BMPs Bishop Creek at Rainbow

FarmsProject Type Cooperative Funding





Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Bishop Creek Watershed. Implementation of BMPs

includes the following tasks: design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, land acquisition,

bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. The

watershed covers an area of approximately 0.6 square miles and is located in the City of Safety Harbor. The goal of

this improvement is to stabilize approximately 450 feet of Bishop Creek east of Rainbow Farms Drive to prevent

further erosion within the Rainbow Farms subdivision. In FY2006 the City requested funding for the construction of

BMPs. For FY2007 the City requested additional funding for the project in order to incorporate stakeholder concerns

with the impacts of the size of the proposed open channel along their properties. The project scope was modified and

the FY2006 ($200,000), FY2007 ($200,000) and a portion of the FY2008 ($150,000 of $375,000) funding are being

used to construct the most easterly 270 foot section of the project. The remaining $225,000 of FY2008 cooperative

funding will be applied toward the cost of the construction of the remaining 180 feet of Bishop Creek within Rainbow

Farms which is estimated to cost $500,000.

BenefitsIn the last 25 years, the creek has migrated outside of the established easement and is encroaching onto adjoining

residential properties. Eroded sediment from the banks is migrating downstream and eventually is deposited into

Tampa Bay. Construction of this project will help in stream velocity control and stabilizing adjoining pools, foundations,

fences and trees. The City proposes to restore the creek within the existing easement utilizing a BMP of cellular

concrete block, vegetative cover and sheet pile walls where appropriate.

Costs

The total projected cost for this project is $1,550,000 of which the District's multi-year share is $775,000 and the City's

share is $775,000. The Basin Board has provided $400,000 in cooperative funding in prior budgets. For FY2008 the

funding amount is $750,000 of which the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board's share is $375,000 and the City's share

is $375,000. The probable construction costs for this project are based on a BMP alternative analysis developed by

the cooperator. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries.





(CWM) initiative strategies and one of the District's Strategic priorities. The WMP provides a method to evaluate the


protection. This project involves the Implementation of BMPs which include construction of the BMPs. Funding is

included to complete the implementation of the BMP. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the City has

been developed for Implementation of BMPs. The City is managing the project, where the District project manager

must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks. In addition to this project, the Basin Board provided

$200,000 in cooperative funding in FY2006 for the construction of improvements to Bishop's Creek in the Harbor

Woods subdivision (L406) located 1/2 mile downstream of Rainbow Farms. That project is now complete. Together

these projects represent 15% of the length of Bishop Creek through the City of Safety Harbor. The City has no plans

at this time to implement improvements in any other sections of Bishop's Creek as much of the rest of the Creek is

readily accessed through local roadways and public lands and the City is better able to maintain those sections of the

Creek.


L405

(Withdrawn) Safety Harbor - Imp. BMPs Bishop Creek at Rainbow

Farms


Revenue



District

Safety Harbor 775,000 0 0 775,000 0 0

$1,560,348 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesDistrict logo will appear on all construction signs. 3/1/06 5/22/07






First Amend. to Cooperator Agreement (FY2007 funds) 10/1/06 8/29/06


Second Amendment to Cooperator Agreement 10/1/07 9/24/07


3. Consultant ServicesDesign and Permitting Complete 10/30/06 2/15/07

Advertise for Bids 12/15/06 4/1/07

Bid Opening 2/1/07 4/20/07

4. ConstructionConstruction Contract Award 2/15/07 5/4/07

Construction Commence 3/15/07 5/22/07




Status History: The cooperative funding agreement was executed on December 2, 2005 and Notice to Proceed was sent

to the City on December 2, 2005. Local opposition to the project caused the City Engineer to revise the plans to

incorporate stakeholder concerns and issues. These revisions increased the project cost substantially and the City

applied for additional cooperative funding for FY2007. The City Engineer met with the property owners along the creek in

June 2006 and determined that they were willing to support the new design concept. The City received additional

cooperative funding for FY2008 to complete the construction of the Phase I improvements and to begin the construction

of the Phase II improvements. An amendment to the cooperative funding agreement incorporating the FY2008 funding

was executed. Construction of the Phase I work was completed. Phase II of the project was expected be bid in

December 2008 with construction to be completed by April 2009. Per the City Engineer, the project continued to

experience delays because of conflicts between the City, property owners and District Regulatory staff over the use of

cable concrete for slope stabilization. Use of this product will result in the removal of at least one large oak tree which the

property owners want preserved. The City would prefer to use a vertical sheet pile wall in this part of the creek as it will

result in preservation of the tree along the bank. Current Status: The City has determined that, because of regulatory

constraints, construction of this phase of the project is not feasible at this time. At the request of the City, the cooperative

funding agreement between the District and the City was allowed to expire on 12/31/2009. The City intends to apply for

cooperative funding for this project in the future once the permit issues have been resolved.


L429

Pasco - Imp. BMPs Duck Slough Watershed






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Duck Slough Watershed, part of the Anclote River Watershed.


permitting, land acquisition, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs (including immediate

maintenance) and construction engineering and inspection. The watershed covers an area of approximately 21 square

miles and is located in southwestern Pasco, northern Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties. Residents in the 1000 Oaks

and Trinity Communities Subdivisions, located in the Duck Slough Watershed are experiencing flooding. Specific

BMPs were selected in the BMP alternative analysis to address level of service deficiencies.




Costs

The projected cost for this project is $3,000,000, of which the District's and County's share is $1,000,000 each. The

State of Florida is contributing $1,000,000. The probable construction costs are based on a BMP analysis developed

by the County. The District funding amounts shown in the table below include staff salaries. This completes the

funding requirements for this project.






systems, while achieving flood protection. In response to an off-cycle funding request in October 2004, the Watershed

Evaluation and Management Plan elements were funded in FY2005. Refer to Project L350 for a discussion of

performance of these elements. The Digital Topographic Information element was not included because digital

topographic information developed using LIDAR methods was available as part of a County-wide FIRM update. A

cooperative funding expenditure agreement with County has been executed for Implementation of BMPs. The County

will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project

tasks. This completes the funding requirement for this project.


L429

Pasco - Imp. BMPs Duck Slough Watershed


Revenue



District

Pasco County 1,000,000 0 0 1,000,000 0 0

State of Florida 1,000,000 0 0 1,000,000 0 0

$3,016,559 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



2. Cooperator AgreementDraft Agreement returned from Management Services 10/15/05 9/8/05

2. Cooperator AgreemetnDraft Agreement to Management Services 9/2/05 8/11/05

2. Cooperator AgreementBasin Board Approval of Agreement 10/15/05 10/15/05




2a. Cooperator AgreementAmendment executed 10/15/08

3. Project ActivitiesStart up Meeting 5/15/06 6/30/07 7/25/07

3a. Project ActivitiesDesign Complete 8/30/07 5/31/08 6/30/08

Permitting Complete 8/30/07 6/30/08 6/30/08

Construction Documents Complete 2/28/08 10/31/08 1/31/09

3b. Project ActivitiesBidding & Contractor Selection 10/29/07 3/15/09 1/31/09

3c. Project ActivitiesCommence Construction 4/28/08 4/15/09 4/15/09

3d. Project ActivitiesConstruction Complete 10/29/09 3/31/10

4. Contract TerminationContract Expires 4/28/10


The County's consultant is currently completing elements of a Watershed Management Program for the Duck Slough

Watershed. Residents in the 1000 Oaks and Trinity Communities Subdivisions, located in the Duck Slough Watershed

are experiencing flooding. This project will implement BMPs to improve flood protection, and potentially provide additional

treatment for stormwater runoff. The agreement was amended to add FY2009 funding. Current Status: The construction

permit has been obtained. Bids were solicited for construction in January, the pre-construction meeting was on April 15,

2009, and the construction is approximately 80% complete. Construction should be complete by the end of March 2010.


L552

Clearwater - Imp. BMPs Alligator Creek Watershed Channel F






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for Alligator Creek Channel F improvement area.



and inspection. The watershed covers an area of approximately 9 square miles and is located in Pinellas County,

Safety Harbor, and the City of Clearwater. Land uses within the watershed are predominately low-density residential

with an urban mix. Approximately 80% of the watershed has been developed, and much of the development took

place prior to the implementation of current regulations. Developments are constructed within the floodplain and

tributaries and experience moderate to sever erosion. This project will address these issues by improving the channel

capacity, regrading the channel cross section, realigning the channel centerline, and applying channel side slope

protective measures.


Costs

The projected cost for this project is $2,000,000, of which the District's and the City's share is $1,000,000 each. The

probable construction costs are based on a BMP analysis developed by the cooperator. The District funding amount



refinement based on information gathered and unforeseen circumstances.






systems, while achieving flood protection. The Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Management

Plan elements have been completed by the County, but not to the District's standards. The Topographic Information,

Watershed Evaluation, and Watershed Management Plan elements were funded in 1997 and have been completed,

and the City of Clearwater and Pinellas County have been implementing BMPs in many areas within the watershed.

The City will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish

project tasks.


L552

Clearwater - Imp. BMPs Alligator Creek Watershed Channel F


Revenue



District

Clearwater 1,000,000 0 0 1,000,000 0 0

$2,013,144 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesDistrict Signage 4/28/08

2. Cooperator AgreementDraft Agreement to Management Services 9/2/05 8/11/05


2. Cooperator AgreementBasin Board Approval of Agreement 10/15/05 10/15/05




2b Cooperator 1st AmendmentExecuted 6/30/08 7/9/08

3a. Project ActivitiesStart up Meeting 5/15/06 3/14/06 3/14/06

3b. Project ActivitiesDesign, Permitting and Construction Docs. 8/30/06 10/30/08 10/30/08

3c. Project ActivitiesCommence Construction 12/31/06 9/27/09 9/30/09


4. Contract PeriodContract Termination 5/15/08 12/31/11


The Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation, and Watershed Management Plan elements were funded in 1997

when the Alligator Creek Watershed Management Plan was developed. The City of Clearwater and Pinellas County have

been implementing BMPs in many areas within the watershed since then. This project will address channel erosion by

improving the channel capacity, re-grading the channel cross section, realigning the channel centerline, and applying

channel side slope protective measures. The City requested a contract extension, and a contract amendment was

executed. Current Status: Construction began in September and should be completed by the end of May 2010.


L554

Clearwater - Imp.BMPs Stevensons Creek Watershed Turner Street

ConnectorProject Type Cooperative Funding





Task Manager(s)

Status Cancelled


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Stevensons Creek Watershed. This BMP will be

implemented in the Turner Street improvement area. Implementation of BMPs includes the following tasks: design,



approximately 10 square miles and is located in western Pinellas County and includes the cities of Dunedin and

Clearwater. The watershed has a history of flooding problems and water quality is a concern because channel erosion

creates sediment that is deposited into Clearwater Harbor, an Outstanding Florida Water Body and State Aquatic

Preserve. As part of an overall plan to address these issues this project consists of adding a box culvert connnector

between Lake Bellevue and the Glen Oaks Stormwater Management Storage Area. The proposed BMPs will address

level of service deficiencies.

BenefitsImplementing the BMPs included in this project will reduce erosion, and improve flood protection.

Costs

The total budget amount for this project is $2,000,000, of which the District's share is $1,000,000. The City will

contribute $1,000,000. The District funding amounts shown in the table do not include a budget transfer to this project

of $1,003,111, originally budgeted in FY2006 for K394. The amount included in the Basin's budget completes the

project funding requirements. The probable construction costs for this project are based on the BMP alternative

analysis developed with the Watershed Management Plan in (2000), and updated by the City's consultant.





The Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan elements were funded in FY2000, and

have been completed. These element were not done in accordance with the District Guidelines and Specifications.

The City, with funding assistance from the District and FDEP, is implementing projects selected in the BMP alternative

analysis. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with County has been developed for this project. The City is

managing this project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks.

The total amount the Basin Board has funded for BMP Implementation to date, including this project, and the project

proposed in FY2007 is $7,250,560. Two projects have been completed. This project and Spring Branch (L701) are

ongoing. The projects are being managed using different project numbers corresponding to the location of the

improvement area. To find information about the other projects refer to the PIMS entry for the project number

referenced above. Future funding will be required for implementing other BMPs in the Stevensons Creek Watershed.


L554

Clearwater - Imp.BMPs Stevensons Creek Watershed Turner Street

Connector


Revenue

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 1,006,831 0 1,000,000 5,621 0 1,210


District

Clearwater 1,000,000 0 0 1,000,000 0 0

$2,006,831 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesDistrict Signage 4/15/09

2. Cooperator ContractsDraft Agreement to Management Services 2/10/06 2/1/06

2. Cooperator ContractsDraft Agreement returned from Management Services 3/20/06 2/24/06

2b. Cooperator ContractsContract Executed 5/15/06 8/15/06 8/14/06

2c. Cooperator ContractsNotice to Proceed 5/20/06 8/15/06 8/14/06

3. Project ActivitiesConsultant NTP 7/31/06 9/15/07 9/15/07

3a. Project ActivitiesDesign & Permitting 5/20/07 2/28/09

Construction Documents 5/20/07 2/28/09

3b. Project ActivitiesStart Construction 10/15/07 9/15/09


4. Contract PeriodContract Termination 5/30/09 12/31/10


This project is construction of a box culvert connector between Lake Bellevue and the Glen Oaks Stormwater

Management Storage Area. This is a continuation of the City of Clearwater's plan to implement the BMPs selected in the

Watershed Management Plan completed in 2000. The design revealed utility conflicts, the requirement for large

quantities of concrete to maintain the integrity of old utilities, and maintenance of traffic during construction issues at a

FDOT crossing. These factors increased the construction cost estimate from $2,000,000 to almost $5,000,000 making

the project no longer cost effective. The City will return the funding associated with this project to the District and will not

be submitting any requests for reimbursement related to this project. The funds will be liquidated from the agreement and

balanced forward to the Basin Board.


L701

Clearwater - Imp. BMPs Stevensons Creek Watershed Spring

BranchProject Type Cooperative Funding





Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Spring Branch Improvement Area. 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 Stevensons Creek watershed covers an area of approximately 10 square miles and is located in western Pinellas

County and includes the cities of Dunedin and Clearwater. The watershed has a history of flooding problems and water

quality is a concern because channel erosion creates sediment that is deposited into Clearwater Harbor, an

Outstanding Florida Water Body and State Aquatic Preserve. To address these issues this project consists of adding a

Stormwater Management Storage Area, increasing conveyance and adding erosion protection on channel banks.




Costs

The projected cost for this project is $2,000,000, of which the District's and City's share is $1,000,000 each. The

probable construction costs are based on a BMP analysis developed by the cooperator. The City will contribute

$1,000,000. For FY2007 $1,000,000 is included in the Basin's budget and completes the project funding requirements.

The District funding amounts shown in the table includes staff salaries.






systems, while achieving flood protection. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the City was developed

as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete the Implementation of BMPs.

This completes the funding requirement for this project.project requires a cooperative funding request and ranking

each fiscal year until completed. The City, with funding assistance from the District and FDEP, is implementing

projects selected in the BMP alternative analysis. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with County will be

developed for this project. The City will be managing this project, where the District project manager must approve any

agreements to accomplish project tasks. The total amount the Basin Board has funded for BMP Implementation to

date, including this project, is $7,250,560. Two projects have been completed, and two projects are ongoing, this

project and the Lake Bellvue project (K394) Future funding will be required for implementing other BMPs in the

Stevensons Creek watershed.


L701

Clearwater - Imp. BMPs Stevensons Creek Watershed Spring

Branch


Revenue



District

Clearwater 1,000,000 0 0 1,000,000 0 0

$2,011,488 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesDistrict signage 10/30/08

2. Cooperator ContractsDraft Agreement to Management Services 8/28/06 8/28/06


Agreement Sent to City for Signature 9/13/06 9/13/06



3. Project ActivitiesStart up Meeting 7/1/07 12/15/07

3a. Project ActivitiesBegin design & permitting 12/30/07 1/31/09 10/23/08

Complete design & permitting 12/31/08 1/31/10

NTP Consultant 1/31/09 8/21/08

3b. Project ActivitiesBidding and Contractor Selection 9/1/07 6/30/10


Project Compete 10/30/11

4. Contract PeriodContract Termination 12/31/11


This project is adding a Stormwater Management Storage Area, increasing conveyance and adding erosion protection on

channel banks. This is a continuation of the City of Clearwater's plan to implement the BMPs selected in the Watershed

Management Plan completed in 2000. The proposed BMPs will address level of service deficiencies. Implementation of


acquisition, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. The

City has selected a consultant who will be completing the design, development of construction documents, and

construction permitting. The BMP design is 60% complete. Progress toward a 90% design level was delayed as the City

responded to permitting issues raised by the Army Corps of Engineers. The City's consultant revised the plans, and has

submitted a revised ERP application.


L703

Clearwater & Pinellas - Imp. BMPs Allens Creek Watershed Magnolia

Ave. and Sandra Dr.Project Type Cooperative Funding





Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for Magnolia Avenue and Sandra Drive Improvement Area.



and inspection. The Allens Creek watershed covers an area of approximately 7.7 square miles and is located in the

City of Clearwater and unincorporated Pinellas County. The primary issues in this watershed are erosion and

deposition of sediment in Tampa Bay. This project addresses these issues by installing two concrete check dams, and

2,000 feet of stream bank stabilization. The proposed BMPs will address level of service deficiencies.




Costs

The projected cost for this project is $1,651,500, of which the District's share is $825,750. Pinellas County and the City

of Clearwater will each be contributing $412,875. The probable construction costs are based on a BMP analysis

developed by the cooperator. The District funding amount shown in the table includes staff salaries. This completes

the project funding requirements for this improvement area.






systems, while achieving flood protection. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the County and City was

developed. The County will manage the project, where the District's and City's project manager must approve any

agreements to accomplish project tasks. The County will complete the design, development of construction

documents, construction permitting, land acquisition, bidding and contractor selection tasks without funding assistance

from the District.


Revenue



District

Clearwater 412,875 0 0 412,875 0 0

Pinellas County 412,875 0 0 412,875 0 0

$1,659,295 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


L703

Clearwater & Pinellas - Imp. BMPs Allens Creek Watershed Magnolia

Ave. and Sandra Dr.



2. Cooperator AgreementDraft Agreement to Management Services 9/11/06 9/11/06

2. Cooperator AgreementDraft Agreement returned from Management Services 11/30/06 4/23/07

2a. Cooperator AgreementAgreement sent to Clearwater 5/7/07 5/21/07

Clearwater executes agreement 6/30/07 4/15/09

2b. Cooperator AgreementAgreement sent to Pinellas 7/15/07 2/18/09

Pinellas executes agreement 11/30/07 6/10/09

2c. Cooperator AgreementNotice to Proceed 1/31/08 8/12/09

2d. Cooperator AgreementAmendment executed 5/1/09 5/1/09

3. Project ActivitiesStart up Meeting 8/31/08 8/12/09

Bidding & Contractor Selection 6/30/09 4/8/09 3/5/09



Construction Records to District/City 12/1/10

4. Contact PeriodContract Termination 12/31/10


This project is installing two concrete check dams, and 2,000 feet of stream bank stabilization in the Magnolia Avenue

and Sandra Drive Improvement Area. The project 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 proposed BMPs will address level of service deficiencies. Execution of this

three party agreement was delayed because the design was revised. The County has solicited bids for construction of

the project, and awarded the contract on March 5, 2009. The contractor started work on September 1, 2009.


L706

Pinellas County Spray Nozzle Replacement Project




Pinellas County UtilitiesCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis amended project consists of providing 583 (reduced from 2,000) commercial spray valves to ICI utility customers

free of charge, and includes an installation inspection. This project is based upon a Pinellas County Utilities funded

pilot project which provided 100 low-flow (1.6 gallons per minute, or gpm) spray valves in 2005. The results of that pilot

program indicated that replacing older, high-volume spray valves (3 to 4 gpm) with 1.6-gpm spray valves will save an

average of 225 gallons of potable water per day, per customer. A pre- and post-evaluation will be performed for each

high volume and water-efficient spray valve to determine the amount of water being used. Each facility will be

interviewed by the County, to determine the amount of time the spray valve is used each day. The County is currently

using this water savings calculation method with their ongoing spray valve program in schools.

BenefitsThe amended project will save an estimated 131,175 gpd.

Costs

The amended total project cost is $14,000 (reduced from $58,000). The Pinellas-Anclote River Basin

Board approved funding in the amount of $29,000 in FY2007, which was reduced by the Fist Amendment to $7,000.

The cost per spray valve is $24 with an additional $5 per spray valve for advertising and shipping. The amended total

project cost, amortized at 8 percent over 5 years, is $.07 per thousand gallons saved.


The project scope was reduced by approximately 2/3rds via a First Amendment in 2008 due to limited customer

participation, County budget reductions and staff constraints. The District approved a Second Amendment to refine

the project's targeted customer base to include all industrial/commercial/institutional customers in order to increase

project participation and achieve anticipated water conservation goals.


Revenue



District

Pinellas County 29,000 0 0 29,000 0 0

$67,125 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Draft Agreement to Contracts 1/20/07 2/20/07

Installations Commence 2/28/07 2/28/07





L706

Pinellas County Spray Nozzle Replacement Project

Basin Board Notification 6/6/07 6/6/07

Installations Complete 2/28/08 6/30/10




The project is progressing slightly behind the Amended scope and timeline, due to participation being lower than

anticipated. The District approved a Second Amendment (executed Feb 2010) to refine the project's targeted customer

base to include all industrial/commercial/institutional customers in order to increase project participation and achieve

anticipated water conservation goals. To date, a total of 182 spray valves have been installed, and $1,920 has been

reimbursed. ACTION TO DATE: Slightly Delayed.


L709

Pinellas WMPlan Starkey Basin


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality ConservationFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring




SMITH, RANDY, MAYER, RICHARDTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis is a multi-year funded project which will include a Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan for the Starkey

Basin Watershed. The evaluation and plan will recommend specific implementation strategies to address and

improve, as appropriate, water quality, natural habitats, recreational opportunities, and drainage as it relates to

previous issues within the project boundaries. The Starkey Basin watershed is located in central Pinellas County,

encompasses approximately 7,500 acres, and includes the Lake Seminole Bypass Canal, the major channel in the

watershed. The canal and its tributaries total 8.1 miles and generally flow southward from Keene Road and discharge

into Long Bayou and Boca Ciega Bay. Current estimates indicate that annual discharges from Lake Seminole Bypass

Canal contribute approximately 30 tons of nitrogen, 200 tons of total suspended solids, and 2.4 tons of phosphorous to

Long Bayou and Boca Ciega Bay.

BenefitsThe project will enable the development of alternative action plans to improve water quality within, and discharged

from, this impaired watershed. It is anticipated that several viable habitat, stormwater treatment, and other water

quality improvement or restoration projects will be identified in the final evaluation recommendations. Improving water

quality discharging to Boca Ciega Bay is supported by the County's Comprehensive Plan and will help accomplish a

primary goal of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program's Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan.

Costs

The total budget amount for this project is $600,000, split evenly between the District ($300,000) and the County

($300,000). The District appropriated $100,000 in FY2007 and $200,000 in FY2008. The District's share is being

funded entirely by the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board. The District funding amounts shown in the table include

staff salaries, travel and central garage charges.



Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed 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

Comprehensive Watershed Management (CWM) initiative strategies. The County will manage the project, where the

District project manager will approve agreements to accomplish project tasks


Revenue



District

Pinellas County 300,000 0 0 300,000 0 0

$622,346 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


L709



1. Contract Development & ExecutionNegotiate Cooperative Funding Agreement with County 11/30/06 12/30/06 12/15/06

Agreement sent to Management Services 2/12/07 2/19/07


Contract sent to County for BOCC approval 3/15/07 4/11/07

Signed Contract returned from County 4/1/07 7/16/07 7/25/07



1. Contract Development & ExecutionFirst Amendment sent to Management Services 10/5/09 10/12/09

First Amendment Returned from Management Services 11/13/09 12/1/09

First Amendment sent to Cooperator for Execution 11/16/09 12/1/09

Executed First Amendment Returned from County 11/27/09 12/11/09

First Amendment fully executed 12/4/09 12/16/09

2. Critical Project MilestonesDTM Generation 7/10/07 5/1/10

Identification of Topographic Voids 8/10/07 5/1/10

Existing Watershed Feature Data Evaluation and Assembly 8/10/07 6/1/10

Quality Control & Approved Deliverables 9/10/07 6/1/10

Hydrologic and Hydraulic Feature Inventory 11/10/07 6/1/10

Field Reconnaissance 1/10/08 6/1/10

Identification of Surveys and Aerial Topographic Mapping 1/10/08 7/1/10

Preliminary Junction / Reach Coverage Development 2/10/08 7/1/10

Surface Water Resource Assessment Inventory 3/10/08 8/1/10

Approved Watershed Evaluation Deliverables 3/10/08 9/1/10

Surveys by a Professional Land Surveyor 4/10/08 10/1/10


Hydraulic Model Updates, Water Quality Model Development and Verification 7/10/08 1/1/11

Floodplain Analysis and Delineation 8/10/08 3/31/11

Level of Service Determination 9/10/08 7/31/11

DFIRM Generation 10/10/08 8/15/11

Surface Water Resource Assessment 12/10/08 8/20/11

BMP Alternative Analysis 1/10/09 8/15/11

Approved Deliverables for the Watershed Management Plan 3/10/09 10/1/11

3. Project Close OutContract Termination 12/31/09 12/31/11


The Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board approved this project as part of their FY2007 budget. The County submitted an

FY2008 cooperative funding application for $200,000 to cover increased costs associated with the inclusion of the

Watershed Management Plan element into the project scope. A consent item recap was submitted and approved by the

Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board for the proposed project modifications. The agreement was sent to the cooperator for

signature on April 11, 2007. The contract was held up in Pinellas County due to a dispute over contract language in the

liability section of the contract. The District's legal staff and Pinellas County resolved the contract language dispute and

the contract was forwarded to the Pinellas Board of County Commissioners for signature at their July 11, 2007 meeting.

The contract was executed on July 30, 2007 and the Notice to Proceed was sent to the County on July 31, 2007. The

County selected Ayres Associates as the consultant for the project. The District included the second year funding request

of $200,000 in their FY2008 budget. The County's contract with Ayres Associates was held up in the County's Public

Works Department because of a dispute over contract language. The County's contract with the consultant was

executed at their February 19, 2008 Board meeting. The project was waiting on LiDAR data that is being provided

through another District project which had been delayed. The County has submitted a revised project schedule which

extends beyond the contract termination date. On April 18, 2008 the project schedule was amended with the best

available information and the County was notified that a no-cost time extension would be required if the project continues

beyond the contract termination date. District staff met with staff from the County and Ayres to discuss the project on

October 14, 2008. Final LiDAR data became available and was obtained by Pinellas County staff in late August of 2009.

Due to repeated performance issues with Ayers Associates, the County issued a letter on September 28, 2009 indicating


L709


that the contract between Pinellas County and Ayers Associates would be terminated. The dismissal of Ayers by the

Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners was made official at their November 17, 2009 meeting. No deliverables

were accepted from nor monies paid to Ayers by Pinellas County. A no-cost time extension amendment to the

agreement between the District and Pinellas County was fully executed on December 11, 2009 which extended the

contract termination date to December 31, 2011. The County is currently in the process of selecting a new consultant to

move forward with the project.


L710

Wall Springs - Water Quality Improvement & Habitat Restoration






PRATER, CORRINATask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionWall Springs Park is located in western Palm Harbor in Pinellas County. Wall Springs Park is named after a small

surficial spring present in the park that discharges water into a small pond and eventually into Boggy Bayou. This

project consists of two elements aimed at habitat restoration and water quality improvement. The first element involves

improving flow and circulation between two backwater bays currently blocked by a narrow land bridge formed by the

access road to one of the park's upland islands. Restoring circulation between the two small bays will allow for better

flushing during tidal cycles and will improve water quality conditions (e.g., dissolved oxygen) to these important

fisheries nursery areas. It is anticipated that the improved recirculation pattern can be incorporated into a new loop for

the nearby canoe/kayak trail that currently cannot access these areas. The second restoration element includes

revegetation of the one acre pond immediately downstream of the spring. The pond previously was overgrown with

invasive vegetation including cattails and extensive algae growth. Some removal of invasive vegetation has already

been performed. The pond will be cleared of the remaining invasive vegetation and will be planted with native wetland

and transition plants to provide wildlife habitat and provide bank stabilization.

BenefitsThis project meets the District's goals of natural systems restoration by improving tidal circulation in backwater areas

and revegetation of wetland areas. Wall Springs Park enjoys a high public profile and public use. Restoration activities

can be easily and effectively incorporated into educational and public outreach opportunities to promote District goals.

Costs

The total projected cost for the project is $700,000, of which the District's total contribution is $350,000 with an equal

match from the County over FY2007 and FY2008. The original construction costs for the project were based on a

2005 estimate but have been updated to reflect current construction costs. The District funding amounts shown in the

table include staff salaries, travel and central garage.


Wall Spring is about 30 ft in diameter and 10 ft deep near the vent. Discharge rates are very dependent upon rainfall

and other upgradient influences. About 3.5 million gallons of water per day discharge from the spring during the rainy

season.


Revenue



District

Pinellas County 350,000 0 0 350,000 0 0

$721,124 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development & Execution


L710

Wall Springs - Water Quality Improvement & Habitat Restoration

Develop Draft Agreement with Pinellas County 11/30/06 5/5/07 8/15/07

Cooperative Funding Agreement to Contract Administration 12/20/06 4/15/07 8/23/07

Execution of Cooperative Agreement by Pinellas County 1/25/07 1/15/08 1/28/08

Execution of Cooperative Agreement by SWFWMD 2/15/07 1/22/08 1/28/08

Issue Notice To Proceed 2/20/07 1/22/08 1/28/08

2. Design and PermittingDevelop 30% Design Plans 5/30/08 5/30/08

Attend Permitting Pre-Application Mtg. (ERP) 6/30/08 7/2/08 7/2/08

Develop 60% Plans 8/30/08 3/1/09 7/15/09

Pre-application Meeting w/ US Army Corps of Engineers 5/13/09 5/13/09

Submit Permit Application 6/30/09 6/11/09

Respond to Request for Additional Information (RAI) 9/30/09 10/30/09 11/6/09

ERP Permit Issued 10/30/09 11/30/09 12/7/09

US Army Corps of Engineers Permit Issued 12/15/09 1/12/10

3. Project ConstructionConstruction Begins 3/31/10 7/30/10


The Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) application for the project was submitted June 11, 2009. Following

preliminary review, a Request for Addition Information (RAI) was issued on July 18, 2009. Pinellas County staff prepared

additional site information, revisions and additions to construction drawings and updated the Mitigation Plan to include

Uniform Mitigation Assessment Methods (UMAM) for resubmittal. Additional clarification was required to explain

deviations from the proposed Mitigation Plan. Following field review and consultation with permitting agencies, the ERP

permit was issued in early December 2009. Currently, Pinellas County staff are preparing an updated construction

time-table and revised cost estimates for the project (based on changes to the mitigation plan) for review by District staff.

Project construction is anticipated to begin July 2010.


L715

Redington Beach - Imp. BMPs Redington Beach Watershed Impr.

Areas 3 and 4Project Type Cooperative Funding



Redington BeachCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Completed


Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Redington Beach Watershed. This BMP will be implemented in

Improvement Areas 3 and 4. This project consists of bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and

construction engineering and inspection in Improvement Area 3, and design, development of construction documents,

construction permitting, and land acquisition for future construction of BMPs in improvement area 4 in the Town of

Redington Beach. It is the Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of the District's Watershed

Management Program (WMP) for the Town of Redington Beach. Residents in the Town are experiencing frequent

nuisance flooding and untreated stormwater is discharging in Boca Ciega Bay. BMPs consist of increasing conveyance

to reduce flooding and installation of CDS units for water quality treatment. The proposed BMPs will address level of

service deficiencies.

BenefitsImplementing the BMPs included in this project will reduce the duration and level of flooding, and provide treatment of

stormwater.

Costs

The total budget amount for this project is $1,200,000, of which the District's share is $600,000. The Town will

contribute $600,000. For FY2007 $600,000 is included in the Basin's budget and this completes the funding

requirement for this project. Future funding will be needed for design and construction in other improvement areas.

Based on the BMP implementation plan future funding requests will be: $317,000 in FY2008; and $291,500 in FY2009.

These totals are not shown in the table below. The District funding amounts shown in the table below includes staff

salaries. When each element is completed the project budget may require refinement based on the information

gathered. The probable construction costs for this project are based on the BMP alternative analysis developed with

the Watershed Management Plan completed in 2005.





The Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan elements were funded in FY2004, and

have been completed. The Town is implementing the BMPs selected in the alternative analysis of the Watershed

Management Plan. The total amount the Basin Board has funded for BMP Implementation to date, including this

project is $1,700,000. Future funding will be required for Implementing BMPs in other improvement areas in the Town.

These will be managed as separate projects. Each project will include design of one improvement area and

construction in another. The Town will apply for cooperative funding each fiscal year to address implementation tasks

for each improvement area. With prior year funding the design, development of construction documents, construction

permitting, and land acquisition were completed for Improvement Area 3 with FY2006 funding. A cooperative funding

expenditure agreement, $1,050,000, was developed with the Town for construction of BMPs in Improvement Area 3. A

second cooperative funding expediture agreement, $150,000, was developed for design of Improvement Area 4

BMPs. The Town will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to

accomplish project tasks. Refer to Projects L246 and L407 for implementation of BMPs in other improvement areas.


L715

Redington Beach - Imp. BMPs Redington Beach Watershed Impr.

Areas 3 and 4


Revenue



District

Redington Beach 600,000 0 0 600,000 0 0

$1,206,518 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. L715 - Const. Area 3Draft Agreement to Management Services 9/11/06 9/11/06




1a. L715 - Const. Area 3Bidding & Contractor Selection 10/15/07 10/15/07



1b. L715 - Const. Area 3Contract Termination 3/15/10

2. L715.1 - Design Area 3 & 4Draft Agreement to Management Services 9/11/06 9/11/06




2a. L715.1 - Design Area 3 & 4Design 12/31/08 12/31/08

Permits 12/31/08 12/31/08

Construction Documents 12/31/08 12/31/08

2b. L715.1 - Design Area 3 & 4Contract Termination 12/31/09


This project consists of bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and

inspection in Improvement Area 3, and design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, and

land acquisition for future construction of BMPs in improvement area 4 in the Town of Redington Beach. It is the

Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of the District's Watershed Management Program

(WMP) for the Town of Redington Beach. BMPs consist of increasing conveyance to reduce flooding and installation of

CDS units for water quality treatment. The proposed BMPs will address level of service deficiencies. Two cooperative

funding agreements have been prepared for this project. One is for the design of Area 3 and 4 improvements, and the

second is for Area 3 and 4 construction. Both projects are complete, the closeout documents have been submittted, and

the project is closed.


L716

(Withdrawn) Pinellas Park - Imp. BMPs Improvement Area III




Pinellas ParkCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Park Boulevard Watershed. Implementation of BMPs



watershed covers an area of approximately 0.16 square miles and is located in the City of Pinellas Park. The District

previously funded the Implementation of BMPs for Improvement Area II of the Park Boulevard Watershed (L243). This

BMP was evaluated as part of a study funded by the City and selected for implementation in the alternative analysis. A

Conceptual Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) has not been approved for this BMP. The City has previously

acquired the land needed for the project and will use the cost of the land ($1,236,000) as part of their funding match.

With FY2007 funding the City plans to complete the design, development of construction documents and construction

permitting components of the stormwater management storage area (SMSA) and outfall structure for Improvement

Area III, the third and final stage of its Watershed Management Program for Park Boulevard. With FY2008 funding the

City plans to complete the construction of the stormwater management storage area and outfall structure for

Improvement Area III. For FY2009 the City is expanding the scope of the project to include construction of a new box

culvert in the channel at the 76th Terrace crossing.

BenefitsThe City has estimated that construction of the SMSA will result in the removal of 14,960 kg/yr of TSS, 38.7 kg/yr of TP

and 457 kg/yr of TN.

Costs

The total projected cost for this project is $5,426,000 of which the District's multi-year share is $2,713,000 and the

City's share is $2,713,000. The Basin Board provided $187,000 in cooperative funding in the FY2007 budget. In

FY2008 the Basin Board provided $1,526,000 in cooperative funding and the City provided $477,000. The City is

proposing to use the cost of the acquisition of the land for a portion of their match. For FY2009 the District provided

$1,000,000 in cooperative funding and the City will provide $1,000,000 in matching funds. The District funding

amounts shown in the table include staff salaries.





(CWM) initiative strategies and one of the District's Strategic Priorities. The WMP provides a method to evaluate the


protection. Additional funding will be needed to complete the bidding and contractor selection, construction, and

construction engineering and inspection. The project will be ranked and compete for funding in future fiscal years. A

cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the City has been developed as a multi-year funded project

contingent on the approval of future funding to complete the Implementation of this BMP. The City is managing the

project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks.


L716

(Withdrawn) Pinellas Park - Imp. BMPs Improvement Area III


Revenue



District

Pinellas Park 2,713,000 0 0 2,713,000 0 0

$5,434,586 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesDistrict logo will appear on all construction signs. 8/1/08






First Amendment to Cooperator Agreement (FY2008 funds) 10/1/07


Second Amendment to Cooperator Agreement 10/1/08 12/18/08



Design & Permitting Completed 2/28/08 5/1/09

Bidding & Contractor Selection Completed 7/31/08 7/1/09





Status History: The cooperative funding agreement was executed on September 14, 2006. City Council awarded a

consultant services agreement to TBE Group at their 04/28/2007 meeting. Design work began and progressed

satisfactorily. The City requested and received additional cooperative funding in the FY2008 budget and an amendment

to the cooperative funding agreement has been executed by both parties. Project design work continued. The City

requested additional cooperative funding for FY2009 for improvements to the intermediate conveyance system between

the SMSA being constructed as part of this project and Sawgrass Lake. The SWFWMD permit application was submitted

in April 2008. The 90% plans were submitted to the City on May 30, 2008. A stakeholder meeting was held on June 13,

2008 to discuss project scope and schedule. A further meeting between the District and City staff was held on July 1,

2008. A second amendment to the cooperative funding agreement was executed on December 18, 2008 which added

the FY2009 funding and revised the project scope to include replacement of a downstream corrugated metal pipe at 76th

Terrace with a box culvert. ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time. Construction on this project began in November 2009. Funding

for the project is entirely by FDOT and the City will not be using any District funds. The District's cooperative project

funds have been liquidated.


L718

Seminole - WMPlan Seminole




SeminoleCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program for recently annexed portions of the

City of Seminole. The proposed study area is approximately 9.3 square miles and is located in Pinellas County. The

issues that concern the City are substantial growth, water quality and flood protection. Surface water bodies in the City,

such as Long Bayou, Cross Bayou and Lake Seminole, are adversely affected by increased sedimentation and

pollution from oils, greases, hydrocarbons, street debris, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizer and atmospheric pollutants

accumulated in rainfall. The City also experiences localized flooding due to system inadequacies. The Topographic

Information, Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan elements were completed by the City in the year 2000

before implementation of the District's Watershed Management Program Guidelines and Specifications (G+S) and

prior to the City annexing over 1500 acres of additional land. This project involves Updates of the Watershed

Parameters and Models to the District's G+S where the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and

Watershed Management Plan will reflect the changes in the watershed since the previous work was done. With

FY2007 funding the work on the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and Watershed Management Plan

elements began and should be completed.


and natural systems while achieving flood protection. The information developed provides the science for the District's

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 management.

Costs

The budgeted amount for this project is $225,000 of which the District's share is $112,500. For FY2007, $225,000 is

appropriated in the Basin Board's budget with a revenue of $112,500 from the City of Seminole. When each element is

completed the project budget and scope may require refinement based on the information gathered. The District

funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries.




Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the District's Strategic Priorities. A cooperative

funding revenue agreement with the City of Seminole 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.


L718

Seminole - WMPlan Seminole


Revenue



Seminole - Update of Master Plan

(L718)

112,500 0 0 112,500 0 0

$236,910 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesDistrict logo will appear on all reports 8/1/07



Cooperator Agreement Executed 10/1/06 8/29/06

3. Consultant ServicesFY2007 Funds Encumbered 10/1/06 10/13/06

Consultant Agreement Executed 10/1/06 10/13/06


4. Work Order #1Element 1, Digital Topographic Information Commence 10/1/06 10/13/06

Element 1, Digital Topographic Information Complete 3/13/07 1/29/07

Element 2, Watershed Evaluation Commence 3/13/07 1/29/07

Element 2, Watershed Evaluation Complete 8/13/07 6/28/07

Element 3, Watershed Management Plan Commence 8/13/07 6/28/07

Element 3, Watershed Management Plan Complete 10/13/07 3/31/09

5. Contract CompletionConsultant Agreement Expiration 6/30/08 12/31/10

Cooperator Agreement Expiration 6/30/08 12/31/10


Status History: The cooperative funding revenue agreement with the City of Seminole was executed on August 29, 2006.

The consultant services agreement with TBE Group was executed on October 13, 2006. A project kick off meeting was

held on November 2, 2006. The Digital Topographic Information was submitted in December 2006, several months

ahead of schedule, and was found acceptable. The Watershed Evaluation deliverable was provided to the District at a

progress meeting on June 28, 2007 and was approved. The Watershed Parameterization and Model Development and

Verification deliverables were submitted in October 2007 and comments were provided to the consultant. A no-cost time

extension to extend the contract completion date by 12 months to June 30, 2009 was executed. Work on this project has

been delayed due to the ongoing corrective work for the Hernando, Pasco & Sarasota County watersheds. A meeting

with the consultant was held on February 17, 2009 to determine project status and schedule. A meeting with the city

manager and staff was held on April 18, 2009 to discuss use of updated LiDAR in the development of the topographic

information for the project. Use of this data will provide a more accurate model but will delay the completion of the

project. Current Status: A no cost time extension to extend the contract completion date to December 31, 2010 has

been executed. The consultant is developing a scope of work to complete the remaining project tasks.


L731

Adopt-A-Pond Pasco


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


Adopt-A-Pond PascoCooperator(s)

Project Manager STERNBERGER, VIRGINIA

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis Cooperative Funding Initiative project restores pond treatment and flood protection functions, teaches citizens to

manage ponds, reduces stormwater pollution and increases habitat. Program goals include working with citizen

volunteers, reducing neighborhood pollution, increasing pond habitat, reducing litter, marking storm drains, increasing

citizen awareness of stormwater impacts and improving pond treatment functions. Citizens learn about the program

through county staff referral and public outreach. Adopt-A-Pond Pasco is funded through donations, in-kind volunteer

services and Pasco County. FY2010 program components include organizing 6 pond adoptions and conducting 12

education presentations and 1 education outreach activity. Four neighborhoods will receive door hangers and

stormdrain markings. Educational messaging will be distributed via a utility bill insert mailed to 80,000 Pasco County

water utility customers. In addition, a stormwater pollution prevention program will target third-grade classrooms in

Pasco County. Effectiveness will be measured by number of participants, pre- and posttests, number of items

distributed and number of activities accomplished.

BenefitsThe Adopt-A-Pond Pasco project has withdrawn from the FY2011 Cooperative Funding Initiative and will be funded

through Basin Initiatives. The cooperator agreed to reduce the FY2011 budget to $10,000. Approximately 80,000

Pasco County residents will receive watershed education. As a result, participants will engage in specific behaviors

leading to improved water quality, better maintained ponds and reduced pollution sources (e.g. trash, fertilizer). The

program encourages regional watershed planning, the reduction of nitrogen levels, meeting District water treatment

goals and protection of wetlands and receiving water bodies.

Costs

The total cost of the FY2010 project is $50,116, with the District contributing $25,058 (Coastal Rivers $12,529;

Hillsborough River $6,640; Pinellas-Anclote River $4,260; Withlacoochee River $1,629). The dollar amount allocated

per basin is determined by population. District funds will pay for program implementation, materials and program

expenses. The program is projected to reach 80,000 Pasco County residents at a cost to the District of $.30 per

person. Budget lines below reflect costs for staff to manage the project.


The total cost of the FY2009 project was $50,116, with the District contributing $25,058 (Coastal Rivers $12,529;

Hillsborough River $6,640; Pinellas-Anclote River $4,260; Withlacoochee River $1,629). The District has funded this

program since 2004. District funding is allocated toward pond management, presentations, stormdrain markings, door

hangers and the Stormwater Super Hero pollution prevention program. The program is projected to reach 5,000

Pasco County residents at a cost to the District of $5 per resident.


L731

Adopt-A-Pond Pasco


Revenue

013 Hillsborough River Basin 29,607 0 0 22,259 0 7,348



019 Withlacoochee River Basin 10,391 0 0 8,070 0 2,321


District

Adopt-A-Pond Pasco 5,058 0 0 0 0 5,058

Pasco County 100,000 0 0 80,000 0 20,000

$223,917 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


FY2008 Budgeted FundsFirst task report due 12/31/07 12/31/07

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 9/26/08 9/26/08

FY2009 Budgeted FundsInitiate purchase order 10/1/08 12/1/08 11/25/08

First task report due 12/31/08 12/31/08


Third task report due 6/30/09 6/30/09

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

Project close 9/30/09 11/3/09 11/3/09

FY2010 Budgeted FundsInitiate purchase order 10/1/09 11/24/09 11/24/09

First task report due 12/31/09 1/29/10 1/29/10

Second task report due 3/31/10

Third task report due 6/30/10

Fourth task report due 9/15/10

Project close 9/30/10


ACTION TO DATE: On time. Adopt-A-Pond Pasco has accomplished the following activities in FY2010: 13 pond

workdays, 1 special event (400 attendees), 1 school presentation (57 students), 1 stormdrain marking/doorhanger event

(33 recipients) and 1 pond adoption at Seven Springs Middle School.


L733

Pasco - WMPlan Anclote River Watershed South Pasco Wellfield

Storage ModificationProject Type Cooperative Funding

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




Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for South Pasco Wellfied improvement area. 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 40 square miles and is located in Pasco County. The project area is

within the South Branch of the Anclote River Watershed, south of State Road 54, and east of the Sierra Pines

development. This project consists of assessing the feasibility of increasing the storage capacity of the wetlands within

the South Pasco Well field in order to better manage the water resources, i.e., flood protection, water quality, natural

systems and water supply. Issues addressed by this project are regional (water supply), and intermediate (flood

protection, water quality and natural systems). The South Pasco Wellfield property consists primarily of wetlands and

is part of Tampa Bay Water's water supply system. Issues in the South and Sandy Branches watersheds include flood

damage, particularly in the Sierra Pines development, rapid growth, and water quality degradation. The quantity of

water as well as the timing and distribution will be addressed in the BMP alternative analysis phase of the project.

Conceptual design(s) will be prepared, the ability to permit implentation of these BMPs will be addressed, and

probable construction costs will be developed. Implementation of BMPs can begin once the BMP have been selected.

Implementation of BMPs will be managed in a separate project.




Costs

The projected cost for this project is $200,000 of which the District's and County's share is $100,000 each. The

probable construction costs are based on a BMP analysis developed by the cooperator. District funding amounts

shown in the table includes staff salaries. This completes the funding requirement for this project.






systems, while achieving flood protection. With prior year funding three projects were completed and the results can

be used in the performance of this project. The first is an alternative BMP analysis to re-hydrate the wetlands in the

South Pasco well field that was completed by Tampa Bay Water in January 2004. Secondly, with prior year funding

from Pasco County and FEMA, the Topographic Information element was completed for the entire Anclote River

watershed in 2005. Finally, in 2005 the District and FEMA funded the Watershed Evaluation element and tasks within

the Watershed Management Plan element for the South and Sandy Branches of the Anclote River. The BMP

alternative analysis was not completed. The District has been working with the County for several years through the

Watershed Management Program Coordination Document to develop a five year implementation schedule by

watershed based on their projected funding levels, and funding available from others for example FEMA or State

appropriations. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with County will be developed to complete the BMP

alternative analysis. The District will manage the BMP alternative analysis and enter into purchase orders and

agreements to accomplish project tasks. Once the BMP analysis is complete the County will take over management of

the project during BMP implementation. A new activity code will be opened and a new expenditure agreement

developed to manage BMP implementation. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements may be required for


L733

Pasco - WMPlan Anclote River Watershed South Pasco Wellfield

Storage Modificationthe implementation of BMPs, and will be required for Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.


Revenue



Pasco Co - So Pasco Wellfield Strg Mod

(L733)

100,000 0 0 100,000 0 0

$214,662 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesRecognition of District, Basin Board on all reports 10/31/09

2. ContractsDraft Rev Agreement to Management Services 9/11/06 9/11/06

Draft Rev Agreement returned from Mgmt Svs 9/25/06 9/25/06

Consultant Contract Agr. to Mgmt. Svs 11/30/06

Consultant Contract Agr. rtnd from Mgmt. Svs. 1/31/07

2a. ContractsContract sent to Pasco 10/2/06 10/2/06

2b. ContractsRevenue Contract Executed 6/30/07 9/11/07 10/9/07

Consultant Contract Executed 7/15/07 11/12/07 10/31/07

2c. ContractsConsultant Amendment Executed 12/29/09 12/29/09

Revenue Amendment Executed 1/4/10 1/4/10

3. Work Order # 1WO #1 Issued 7/15/07 8/27/09 8/27/09

WO # 1 Completed 10/31/09 11/15/09

3.2 Work Order # 2Work Order # 2 Issued 11/30/09 11/30/09

3.3 Work Order # 2WO # 2 Complete 2/2/09

4. Contract PeriodRevenue Agreement Expires 12/31/09 5/31/11

Consultant Agreement Expires 12/31/09 5/31/11


This project is completing a BMP alternative analysis to assess the feasibility of increasing the storage capacity of the

wetlands within the South Pasco Well field in order to better manage the water resources, i.e., flood protection, water

quality, natural systems and water supply. The scope includes updating the parameters and the model developed in

2008. The BMP alternative analysis utilizes the information from Digital Topographic, Watershed Evaluation, and

Watershed Management Plan elements. These elements were completed for this watershed in 2008, and the results

were presented at public and peer review meetings. Based on comments from the public and private engineering

community it was decided to increase the level of detail of the watershed parameters and the model before proceeding

with the BMP alternative analysis. The District is managing this project by issuing work orders to first update the

Watershed Evaluation and Managment Plan, and then to perform the BMP alternative analysis. The first work order to

update the Watershed Evaluation is complete. The second work order to update the model parameters has been issued,

and should be complete by the end of January 2010. Refer to Project L735 for additional information on the update, and

to Project H075 for a description of implementation of BMPs.


L735

Pasco - WMPlan Anclote River Watershed SR 54 Stormwater

DiversionProject Type Cooperative Funding





Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for SR 54 Improvement Area. Implementation of BMPs


bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs, and construction engineering and inspection. The

watershed covers an area of approximately 40 square miles and is located in Pasco County. The project area is within

the South and Sandy Branches of the Anclote River Watershed, east of the intersection of the Suncoast Parkway and

SR 54. The issue that is being addressed by this project is the culvert doesn't have capacity to pass stormwater runoff

from extreme events. This will cause water to rise in upstream developments during these events. Increasing the size

of the culvert would increase flows downstream into the Sierra Pines development, an area already subject to frequent

flooding. The quantity of water as well as the timing and distribution will be addressed in the BMP alternative analysis

phase of the project. Conceptual design(s) will be prepared, the ability to permit implementation of these BMPs will be

assessed, and probable construction costs will be developed. Future funding will be required for implementation of

BMPs. Implementation of BMPs will be managed in a separate project (N124).


Costs

The projected cost for this project is $200,000 of which the District's and County's share is $100,000. The probable

construction costs are based on a BMP analysis developed by the cooperator. The County will contribute $100,000.

The District funding amount shown in the table includes staff salaries. 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 projected cost may require refinement based on information gathered and unforeseen circumstances.






systems, while achieving flood protection. With prior year funding two projects were completed. The results will be

updated and used in the performance of this project. The first project, funded by FEMA and Pasco County, is the

Topographic Information element that was completed in 2005 for the entire Anclote River watershed. The District and

FEMA funded the second project, consisting of the Watershed Evaluation element and tasks within the Watershed

Management Plan element for the South and Sandy Branches of the Anclote River, and it was completed in July of

2007. The BMP alternative analysis was not completed. The District has been working with the County for several

years through the Watershed Management Program Coordination Document to develop a five year implementation

schedule by watershed based on their projected funding levels, and funding available from others for example FEMA

or State appropriations. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with County was developed using FY2007 funds to

complete the BMP alternative analysis. The District will manage the BMP alternative analysis and enter into purchase

orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Once the BMP analysis is complete the County will take over

management of the project during BMP implementation. A new activity code will be opened and a new expenditure

agreement developed to manage BMP implementation. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements may be

required for the implementation of BMPs, and will be required for Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.


L735

Pasco - WMPlan Anclote River Watershed SR 54 Stormwater

Diversion


Revenue



Pasco Co - SR 54 Stormwater Diversion

(L735)

100,000 0 0 100,000 0 0

$214,662 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



2. ContractsDraft Rev. Agr. to Management Services 9/14/06 9/14/06

Draft Rev Agreement returned from Mgmt Svs 9/25/06 9/25/06

Consultant Contract Agr. to Mgmt. Svs 11/30/06

Consultant Contract Agr. rtnd from Mgmt. Svs. 1/31/07


2a. ContractsContract sent to Pasco 10/2/06 10/2/06

2b. ContractsRevenue Contract Executed 5/30/07 9/11/07 10/9/07


2c. ContractsConsultant Exp. Agr. Executed 9/17/09 9/17/09

Revenue Amendment Executed 10/19/09 10/19/09

3. Work Order # 1WO #1 Issued 7/15/07 9/15/09

WO # 1 Completed 10/31/08 11/15/09

3.1 Work Order # 2WO # 2 Issued 12/7/09 12/7/09

3.2 Work Order # 2WO # 2 Complete 3/31/10

4. Contract PeriodConsultant Agreement Expires 3/31/09 5/31/11

Revenue Agreement Expires 12/31/09 5/31/11


This project consists of performing a BMP alternative analysis to assess the feasibility of diverting excess stormwater

flows from an existing box culvert under State Road 54 and discharging the stormwater into an existing ditch to the west

in order to better manage the water resource for flood protection. The scope includes updating the parameters and the

model developed in 2008. The BMP alternative analysis untilizes the information from Digital Topographic, Watershed

Evaluation, and Watershed Management Plan elements. These elements were completed for this watershed in 2008,

and the results were presented at public and peer review meetings. Based on comments from the public and private

engineering community it was decided to increase the level of detail of the watershed parameters and the model before

proceeding with the BMP alternative analysis. The District is managing this project by issuing work orders to first update

the Watershed Evaluation and Managment Plan, and then to perform the BMP alternative analysis. The first work order

to update the Watershed Evaluation is complete. The second work order to update the model has been issued, and

should be complete by the end of March 2010. Refer to Project L733 for additional information on the update, and to

Project N124 for a description of implementation of BMPs.


L738

Pasco - WMPlan Pithlachascotee-Anclote Watershed Conservation

EffortProject Type Cooperative Funding





Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for portions of the Anclote River

and Pithlachascotee River Watershed. The two watersheds cover a total area of approximately 200 square miles and

is located in Pasco 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. This project consists of assessing the feasibility of diverting

excess flows from the Pithlachascotee and Anclote Rivers onto the Starkey Wellfield, Serenova, Anclote River Ranch

and Crockett Lake Ranch properties in order to better manage the water resources, i.e., flood protection, water quality,

water supply, and natural systems. These properties are located within the boundaries of both watersheds, north of

SR54 and east of New Port Richey. The quantity of water as well as the timing and distribution of diversions will be

addressed in the BMP alternative analysis phase of the project. Conceptual designs will be prepared, the ability to

permit implementation of these BMPs will be assessed, and probable construction costs will be developed. Future

funding will be required for implementation of BMPs. The implementation of BMPs will be managed in a separate

project. Issues in these watersheds include flood damage, land alteration, and water quality degradation. The quantity

of water as well as the timing and distribution of diversions will be addressed in the BMP alternative analysis phase of

the project.






simulations for floodplain and water quality management. The benefits specific to this project are flood protection, and

wetland and well field re-hydration.

Costs

The projected cost for this project project is $500,000 of which the District's and County's share is $250,000 each. This

completes the funding requirement for this project. Implementation of BMPs will be managed as separate expenditure

agreements. The District funding amounts shown in the table below includes staff salaries.





one of the District's Strategic Priorities. The District has been working with the County for several years through the



appropriations. With prior year funding three elements of the Watershed Management Program, Digital Topographic

Information, Watershed Evaluation, and Watershed Management Plan (except the BMP alternative analysis task),

have been completed for the Pithlachascotee Watershed, and recent studies in the project area have indentified

potential Best Management Practices (BMPs) for wetland restoration within the properties listed above. This project


L738

Pasco - WMPlan Pithlachascotee-Anclote Watershed Conservation

Effortincludes developing a detailed surface water model for the remainder of the project area, integrating it with existing

models, and using it to evaluate BMPs. The minimum flows and levels for these rivers have not been established. A

cooperative funding revenue agreement with 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. A cooperative

funding revenue agreement with County will be developed using FY2007 funds to complete the BMP alternative

analysis. The District will manage the BMP alternative analysis and enter into purchase orders and agreements to

accomplish project tasks. Once the BMP analysis is complete the County will take over management of the project

during BMP implementation. A new activity code will be opened and a new expenditure agreement developed to

manage BMP implementation. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements may be required to complete the

implementation of BMPs, and will be required for Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models. 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.


Revenue



Pasco Co - Pithlachascotee-Anclote

Conv (L738)

250,000 0 0 250,000 0 0

$510,999 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



2a. ContractsDraft Rev Agreement to Management Services 12/15/06 1/16/07

Draft Rev Agr. returned from Management Services 1/31/07 1/26/07

Contract sent to Cooperator 2/8/07 2/8/07

2b. ContractsConsultant Contract Agr. to Mgmt. Svs 12/15/06 5/15/07

Consultant Contract Agr. rtnd from Mgmt. Svs. 1/31/07 6/30/07

2c. ContractsPasco County Contract Executed 6/30/07 9/11/07 10/9/07


3. Work Order # 1WO #1 Issued 8/15/07 11/5/10

4. Contract PeriodConsultants Agreement Expires 12/31/10 5/31/11

Revenue Agreement Expires 12/31/10 5/31/11


The revenue and the consultant agreements have been executed. The start of the project has been delayed because

staff has been fully committed to the Pasco, Hernando, and Sarasota Map Modernization projects. The current

consultant was selected by RFP in 2006. District staff can not extend the consultant agreement beyond May 31, 2011,

and the project can not be completed by then. Staff plans to issue a new RFP and select a new consultant to complete

the project. The time limit associated with the new RFP will be adequate to complete the project. The RFP selection

process should be completed by the fall of 2010.


L748

St. Petersburg - Imp. BMPs 30th Avenue North and Vicinity






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Norwood Heights and Ponce De Leon Neighborhoods within the City

of St. Petersburg. Implementation of BMPs includes the following tasks: design, development of construction


construction engineering and inspection. This portion of the watershed covers an area of approximately 0.1 square

miles. A conceptual permit already exists for this project (Permit No. 4911458.00). The proposed conveyance system

improvements include construction of a relief drain for 30th Avenue North and vicinity that will connect to the recently

completed drainage system that was constructed along 29th Street to Lake Emerald. In addition, the City will install a

CDS-type unit to remove pollutants and improve the water quality discharging from the new relief drain. For FY2007

the City requested funding for the following tasks: design, development of construction documents, construction


and inspection. For FY2008 the City requested additional funding because the original construction cost

estimate,developed in 1994, had been updated to reflect current prices being paid by the City for similar work.

BenefitsThe project will improve level of service deficiencies by improving conveyance within the service area. The CDS-type

unit will improve water quality in the area by removing pollutants and sediment from the surface runoff.

Costs


which provided $1,537,000 in the FY2007 budget and the City which provided $1,537,000. In FY2008 the projected

cost for this project was $7,624,000 of which the District's multi-year share is $3,812,000 and the City's share is

$3,812,000. The probable construction costs for the project were based on a BMP alternative analysis developed with

the Stormwater Management Master Plan in 1994 but have now been updated to reflect current construction costs.

The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries.






systems while achieving flood protection. As part of a previously funded cooperative agreement with the District, the

City, in 1994, developed a stormwater management master plan (SWMMP) and this project was identified as a

needed conveyance system improvement. The existing stormwater conveyance system within the neighborhood is

aged and undersized resulting in street flooding in the neighborhood and occasionally the complete blockage of traffic

flow on 30th Avenue North. Funding is included to complete the implementation of the BMP. A cooperative funding

expenditure agreement with the City has been developed for implementation of this BMP. The City is managing the



L748

St. Petersburg - Imp. BMPs 30th Avenue North and Vicinity


Revenue



District

St. Petersburg 3,812,000 0 0 3,812,000 0 0

$7,636,905 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding










Amendment Executed 10/1/07 1/28/08


3. Consultant ServicesDesign Plans, Specs & Permitting 2/13/08

Bidding & Contractor Selection 6/13/08





Status History: The cooperative funding agreement was executed on February 13, 2007. The City applied for and

received additional cooperative funding in FY2008 because the original project cost estimate from 1994 was updated to

reflect current costs paid for similar work. The City awarded a contract for project design to URS Corporation and design

work began. There was a delay in the completion of the plans because of concerns about model results. Permitting was

to proceed once the model update work was completed and the plans were advanced to the 60% stage. Work on the

modeling update continued. The City expected design to be completed to the point that a permit application could be

submitted to Tampa REG by November 2008. Permit application submittal occurred in December 2008.

ACTION-TO-DATE: On time. Bids were received on 11/3/2009. The contract award by Council was on 12/17/2009. The

pre-construction meeting was held on 1/17/2010 and construction will begin before the end of March. The delay in the

start is because of the pre-order required for the Suntree baffle box. Construction will take about one year.


L750

St. Petersburg - Imp. BMPs Jungle Lake to Boca Ciega Bay






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Jungle Terrace Civic Association Neighborhood.



and inspection. This portion of the watershed covers an area of approximately 0.44 square miles and is located in the

City of St. Petersburg. A conceptual permit already exists for this project (Permit No. 4911019.00). The proposed

stormwater conveyance system improvements include a relief drain between Jungle Lake and Boca Ciega Bay along

with laterals to serve the adjacent streets along the route. For FY2007 the City requested funding for the following

tasks: design, development of construction documents and construction permitting. For FY2008 the City requested

additional funding to complete the work on the design, development of construction documents and construction

permitting. For FY2009 the City requested funding for the construction of the Jungle Lake outfall project.

BenefitsThe project will improve level of service deficiencies by improving conveyance within the service area. This project is to

construct a relief conveyance system between Jungle Lake and Boca Ciega Bay. A CDS-type unit will be provided to

improve water quality in the area by removing pollutants and sediment from the surface runoff. The project is

considered to be improvements to an intermediate system.

Costs

In FY2007 the projected cost for this multi-year funded project was $2,924,000 with funding divided equally between

the Basin Board which provided $200,000 for design, development of construction documents and permitting in the

FY2007 budget and the City which provided $200,000. The remaining project cost for construction and construction

engineering and inspection was to be funded in a future year. In FY2008 the projected cost for this project was revised

to $7,620,000 of which the District's share was $3,810,000 and the City's share was $3,810,000. For FY2008 the

budgeted amount was $400,000 of which the Basin Board's share was $200,000 and the City's share was $200,000

which was requested because the City has evaluated the professional fees paid for design and development of

construction documents for similar projects and determined that additional funds were needed. For FY2009 the

budgeted amount was $6,820,000 of which the Basin Board's share is $3,410,000 and the City's share is $3,410,000.

The probable construction costs were based on a BMP alternative analysis developed with the Stormwater

Management Master Plan in 1994 but have now been updated to reflect current construction costs. When each

element is completed the project budget may require refinement based on the information gathered. The District










undersized causing street flooding upstream and downstream of Jungle Lake within the adjacent residential

neighborhood. Funding is included to begin the implementation of the BMP. Additional funding will be needed to

complete the Implementation. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the City has been developed as a


is a multi-year funded project that will require a cooperative funding request each fiscal year until completed. The City

is managing the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project

tasks.


L750

St. Petersburg - Imp. BMPs Jungle Lake to Boca Ciega Bay


Revenue



District

St. Petersburg 3,810,000 0 0 3,810,000 0 0

$7,631,889 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding












3. Consultant ServicesDesign Plans, Specs & Permitting 2/28/08 3/28/09






Status History: The cooperative funding agreement was executed on February 13, 2007. The City applied for FY2008

cooperative funding requesting additional funds for design and development of construction documents. A project kick off

meeting was held on May 17, 2007 and PBS&J began preliminary design work. The City applied for FY2009 funding for

construction of the project. The City notified the District on December 27, 2007 that design would not be completed by

February 28, 2008 as originally scheduled but would be delayed until November, 2008. The final route has been chosen

to be along an existing corridor and no additional easement is necessary. Additional field work for the proposed outfall

has been completed. Utility locations, geotechnical borings and a soils report have been completed as expected. The

City met with the consultant on May 6, 2009 to discuss review comments. The permit application was submitted to the

District on June 9, 2009. An RAI letter dated July 6, 2009 was received from the District. A meeting with District

Regulatory staff was held on July 24, 2009 and a response to the RAI was provided on August 5, 2009. The 90% plans

were delivered to the City in September 2009. The City expected to receive bids in December 2009/January 2010.

ACTION-TO-DATE: Delayed. The complete 100% plans are with the City. They only have a couple of minor revisions to

be made. The City is anticipating that the project will be bid in February/March 2010. Construction contract award could

then be in May 2010 and construction could proceed immediately thereafter.


L751

St. Petersburg - Imp. BMPs 22nd Street South and Vicinity






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Palmetto Park Neighborhood within the City of St.

Petersburg. Implementation of BMPs includes the following tasks: design, development of construction documents,


engineering and inspection. This portion of the watershed covers an area of approximately 0.08 square miles. A

conceptual permit already exists for this project (Permit No. 4911158.00). The proposed stormwater conveyance

system improvements include a relief drain between 7th Avenue South and 5th Avenue South. In addition, the City will

install a CDS-type unit to remove pollutants and improve the water quality discharging from the new relief drain. For

FY2007 the City requested funding for the following tasks: design, development of construction documents,

construction permitting, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and

inspection. For FY2008 the City requested $505,000 in additional funding because the original construction cost

estimate, prepared in 1994, had been updated to reflect current prices being paid by the City for similar work.



Costs


which provided $895,000 in the FY2007 budget and the City which provided $895,000. In FY2008 the total projected

cost for this project is now $2,800,000 of which the District's multi-year share is $1,400,000. For FY2008 the budgeted

amount is $1,010,000 of which the District's share is $505,000. The City has provided $505,000 in a prior year's

budget. The probable construction costs are based on a BMP alternative analysis developed with the Stormwater

Management Master Plan in 1994 but have now been updated to reflect current construction costs. The District








protection. As part of a previously funded cooperative agreement with the District, the City, in 1994, developed a

stormwater management master plan (SWMMP) and this project was identified as a needed conveyance system

improvement. The existing stormwater conveyance system within the neighborhood is aged, undersized and in need

of improvements. Funding is included to begin and to complete the implementation of the BMP. A cooperative funding

expenditure agreement with the City has been developed to complete the Implementation of BMPs. The City is

managing the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks.


L751

St. Petersburg - Imp. BMPs 22nd Street South and Vicinity


Revenue



District

St. Petersburg 1,400,000 0 0 1,400,000 0 0

$2,810,634 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding












3. Design ServicesBegin Design Work 10/31/06 3/1/07

Design Plans & Specs Complete 10/31/07 1/15/08

Permitting 12/31/07 1/31/08


4. ConstructionContract Award 5/1/08 6/19/08





Status History: The cooperative funding agreement was executed on February 13, 2007. The City applied for additional

cooperative funding in FY2008 because the original project cost estimate from 1994 was updated to reflect current costs

paid for similar work. Design work was done in-house by City staff and the plans were provided to the District project

manager. The City received additional cooperative funding in the FY2008 budget. The City received bids for the project

on May 22, 2008 and they were well below the engineer's estimate. The City Council awarded a construction contract to

Terra Excavating, Inc. on June 19, 2008 and construction began. Construction is complete. All punch list work is

complete. As-built drawings have been submitted and the final invoice was submitted and approved. ACTION-TO-DATE:

On-time. Final payment has been made and the project is complete.


L772

Pinellas County Alternative Source Rebate Program






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis alternative water supply project encourages the use of the surficial aquifer, Floridan aquifer, and surface water for

non-potable applications, such as lawn irrigation. The project will offer up to $300 rebates per installation for up to 500

irrigation wells/pumps and includes the random metering of 20 percent of participants (up to 100 meters). The

one-year project is eligible to customers in portions of the County's potable service area that do not have, and will not

be receiving reclaimed water service.

BenefitsThe project will provide approximately 150,000 gpd of well and surface water to offset 75,000 gpd of potable water.

Costs

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $165,000 and the District's share is fifty percent, or $82,500. The

Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board funded $82,500 in FY2007. The cost amortized at 8 percent over 20 years is $0.60

per thousand (1000) gallons offset.


The estimated benefits are based on the offsets achieved in the Shallow Well Pilot Study (K205, FY1999). It is

anticipated that the average savings for the FY2007 project would not be as high as previous projects that captured

high end water users. The county estimates the project will result in an average daily savings of approximately 150

gallons of potable water per residence per day. Rebates are available to participants who meet the following

requirements: (1) are in the county's potable service area, (2) are outside of the county's "Reuse Priority One Zone"

and do not have existing or future access to reclaimed water service, (3) agree to ensure the long term operation of

their non-potable irrigation source (to avoid switching back to potable water for irrigation), (4) comply with the terms of

irrigation variance SWF 05-59 (allows for a variance from the District's 2 day per week restrictions).


Revenue



District

Pinellas County Utilities 82,500 0 0 82,500 0 0

$176,774 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Notice to Proceed (Effective Date) 10/1/06 10/1/06

Commence Rebates 10/30/06 10/30/06

Draft Agreement to Management Services 11/30/06 4/30/07 4/24/07




L772

Pinellas County Alternative Source Rebate Program


Install Irrigation Meters 3/1/07

Rebates Complete 12/31/07 12/31/08 12/31/08

Final Report 12/31/08 3/1/10

Final Reimbursement 12/31/08 3/1/10



Post completion evaluation is ongoing. Project rebates progressed and were completed behind schedule, but still within

the contract period. Participation was slower than anticipated, with approximately 400 rebates issued due to limited ability

to implement all of the enticements during water shortage restrictions. The District's entire funding commitment was

encumbered, of which to date, no funds have been reimbursed. ACTION TO DATE: On Time (rebate issuance complete,

offset evaluation ongoing).


L782

Pinellas - WMPlan Lake Tarpon Basin






Task Manager(s)

Status Cancelled


Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Lake Tarpon Basin:

Hollin Creek, Lake Tarpon, and Lake Tarpon Canal Watersheds. These watersheds cover an area of

approximately 28 square miles and are located in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties. Lands within these

watersheds have undergone significant hydrologic alterations. With FY2008 funding work on the Topographic

Information, Watershed Evaluation, and Watershed Management Plan 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



quality analysis, surface water resource assessment, establishment of LOS, BMP alternative analysis. A

comprehensive Watershed Management Plan will provide a management tool to define the effects of potential

restoration projects and BMPs within the varied mosaic of developed areas, and publicly owned lands (uplands and

wetlands). This project will incorporate information from previous and ongoing watershed modeling efforts in the

Pinellas and Hillsborough County areas of Brooker Creek watershed and the Duck Slough watershed in Pasco County.






simulations for floodplain management, and water quality management.

Costs

The total budget amount for this project is $459,888 of which the District's share is $229,944. The County will

contribute $229,944 as revenue. The current budgeted amount will complete the funding requirement for this

project. The District funding amounts shown in the table do not account for the budget transfer that is being processed

at the time this database was printed.





(CWM) initiative strategies. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with the County was developed as a multi-year

funded project, FY2004 and FY2005, to complete the WMP elements through the Watershed Management Plan. The

District is managing the project and has entered into an agreement with a consultant to accomplish project tasks.

Based on information gathered during the watershed evaluation element, the budget to complete the work for the

Brooker Creek Watershed has been reduced from $1,400,000 to $940,112, with $459,888 remaining. The remaining

funds are now being used to complete watershed management plans for Hollin Creek, Lake Tarpon and Lake Tarpon

Canal Watersheds. Future cooperative funding requests and agreements will be required for the Implementation of

BMPs and Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models.


L782

Pinellas - WMPlan Lake Tarpon Basin


Revenue

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 254,814 0 248,822 3,572 0 2,420


Pinellas Co -Brooker Ck WS Mgmt Plan

Dev (L066)

248,822 0 248,822 0 0 0

$503,636 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesDistrict Recognition on all reports 4/15/07

2. ContractsDraft Consultant Agr. to Management Services 4/15/07 4/15/07

Draft Consultant Agr. rtn. from Mgmt. Servicesxecuted 5/15/07

Amendment to the Rev. Agr. Executed (L066) 8/1/07 7/11/07

2a. ContractsConsultant's Agreement Executed 8/15/07 7/28/07

2b. ContractsConsultant NTP 8/15/07 7/28/07

3. Work Order # 1Work Order # 1 issued 9/1/07 9/15/07 9/9/07

3. Work Order # 1 - DTIDigital Topographic Information 1/9/08 3/1/10

3. Work Order # 1 - PDProject Development 10/9/07 2/23/10 10/25/07

3. Work Order # 1 - WEWatershed Evaluation (Partial) 2/9/08 3/1/10

3b. Work OrdersWork Orders Complete 12/31/10

4. Contract PeriodConsultant Agreement Expires 12/31/10

Revenue Agreement Expires 12/31/10

Status As Of: August 28, 2009

This project is completing elements of the Watershed Management Program for Lake Tarpon Basin: Hollins Creek, Lake

Tarpon, and Lake Tarpon Canal Watersheds. The consultant was given the notice to proceed, and a start up meeting

was held in mid-August 2008. The first work order was issued in September 2008. The consultant completed the Project

Development task, and collected ERP information. The project was put on hold for a year until the most up-to-date

topographic data was made available. This information is still not been available. In the meantime, the weak economy

has forced the County to re-evaluate funding priorities, and funding for this project is not available at this time. The

project is being cancelled.


L804

Pinellas County North Reclaimed Water System Telemetry Control






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project consists of the design and installation of a networked system of flow meters, pressure sensors, water

quality monitoring equipment, tank & pond level indicators, telemetry and motorized valves in the county's

north reclaimed water system. The project will enable a more coordinated, efficient and effective operation and

management of large interruptible customer locations in the County's north system.

BenefitsThe project will enable better control of reuse supply and transfers of reclaimed water from interconnects with

Clearwater's and Oldsmar's reclaimed water system, and is projected to result in the ability to maximize the number of

reclaimed water customers in the north reclaimed water system. There are no estimated benefit calculations for this

project, as benefits will be associated with future reclaimed water projects this telemetry control project will support.

Costs

The total amended cost of this project is $500,000 and the District's share is 50 percent, or $250,000. The

Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board budgeted its entire commitment in FY2008 (original $400,000 reduced to $250,000

by First Amendment).


The overall improved management provided by the automation of the reclaimed water system is projected to result in

the ability to maximize the number of reclaimed water customers in the north reclaimed water system. Real time

operational data will be continuously monitored by the networked metering and controls system to determine

availability of reclaimed water and the demand that the major reclaimed water customers and areas are placing on the

reclaimed water system. These data will be used to optimize opportunities and control supply from Pinellas County's

Dunn Wastewater Treatment Plant as well as from transfers of reclaimed water from interconnects with Clearwater's

and Oldsmar's reclaimed water systems. The First Amendment eliminates one of the telemetry sites (Highlands Lakes

Blue Course) due to flooding issues and proportionally reduces the project's costs and benefits.


Revenue



District

Pinellas County Utilities 400,000 0 0 400,000 0 0

$811,709 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



Agreement Executed 5/30/08 11/5/08 12/4/08

Construction Commence 12/31/08 4/1/09 4/1/09


L804

Pinellas County North Reclaimed Water System Telemetry Control




The project is nearing completion (slightly behind schedule). The project was submitted to the District's FY2008

Cooperative Funding Program, all of the District's funding commitment of $400,000 was included in the Pinellas-Anclote

River Basin Board's FY2008 budget toward completion of the project, and was encumbered in late 2008. The County

received approval for a proportional scope and cost reduction due to flooding issues at one of the original telemetry

locations (amendment approved at the August 2009 Basin Board, executed February 24, 2010). The amendment is not

anticipated to effect the original project completion date. ACTION TO DATE: Delayed. Construction commencement was

delayed due to revisions to the project scope.


L805

Pinellas County Alternate Source Rebate Program Phase II






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis alternative water supply project is the second phase of a County program that encourages the use of non-potable

sources, other than reclaimed water, for non-potable applications, such as lawn irrigation. Non-potable sources might

include the surficial aquifer, Floridan Aquifer or surface water. The project will offer rebates up to $300 per installation

of up to 500 wells/pumps, and includes the random metering of a statistically representative number of participants

(estimated at 20 meters). Project participants must be in portions of the County's potable service area that do not

have, and will not be receiving, reclaimed water service.


Costs

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $150,000 and the District's share is fifty percent, or $75,000. The cost

amortized at 8 percent over 20 years is $0.55 per thousand (1,000) gallons offset.


The estimated benefits are based on the offsets achieved in the Shallow Well Pilot Study (K205, FY1999). It is

anticipated that the average savings for the FY2008 project would not be as high as previous projects that captured

high end water users. The county estimates the project will result in an average daily savings of approximately 150

gallons of potable water per residence per day. As per the conditions of the existing District funded Phase I project

(L772), the Phase II rebates are also available to participants who meet the following requirements: (1) are in the

county's potable service area, (2) are outside of the county's "Reuse Priority One Zone" and do not have existing or

future access to reclaimed water service, (3) agree to ensure the long term operation of their non-potable irrigation

source (to avoid switching back to potable water for irrigation), (4) comply with the terms of irrigation variance SWF

05-59 (allows for a variance from the District's 2 day per week restrictions).


Revenue



District

Pinellas County 75,000 0 0 75,000 0 0

$160,604 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding





Basin Board Notification of Agreement Execution 6/4/08 10/8/08

Commence Rebates 1/1/09 1/1/09


L805

Pinellas County Alternate Source Rebate Program Phase II

Commence Installation of Meters 1/1/09

Rebates Complete 12/31/10

Begin Program Evaluation 1/1/11




The project is progressing according to the Agreement. Rebates started January of 2009. To date no funds have been

reimbursed. ACTION TO DATE: On Time.


L821

Oldsmar Reclaimed Water Distribution System and Telemetry

ProjectProject Type Cooperative Funding



City of OldsmarCooperator(s)

Project Manager MCGOOKEY, SCOTT

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis alternative water supply project consists of the design and construction of approximately 5,640 LF of 2-inch and

7,790 LF of 4-inch reclaimed water distribution pipelines within the downtown area of Oldsmar. The project also

includes the design and installation of an automated telemetry control system, consisting of 11 remotely controlled

valves. The telemetry system will regulate, through planned interruptions, the supply of reclaimed water to selected

customers during peak demand and periods of drought and during reclaimed water main repairs and maintenance.

BenefitsThere are 174 residences in the project area and 148 are anticipated to be provided with 71,336 gpd of reclaimed

water to offset 36,704 gpd of potable water. Operation of the telemetry system will also allow for more efficient use of

they city's reclaimed water, enabling the expansion of reclaimed water service.

Costs

The total project cost is $667,000 and the District's share is 50% or $333,500. The Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board

approved $187,000 in FY2008, and the remaining $108,500 in FY2009. An additional $76,000 was allocated in

FY2008 from the Water Protection and Sustainability Program Trust Fund. The cost, amortized at 8 percent over 30

years, is $4.38 per thousand gallons offset. The future funds identified for the project are contingent upon approval of

such amounts by the District Governing and Basin Boards in the annual budget(s).


The design portion of the project will cost $70,000. There are 174 potential customers in the project area, and

according to City records 85 percent of residents typically connect to the reclaimed water system. In this

neighborhood, 148 of the potential customers are anticipated to connect. Based on estimated flows and offsets from

the City, the efficiency is estimated to be 51 percent.


Revenue




(Alternative Wtr)

76,000 0 0 76,000 0 0


District

City of Oldsmar 295,500 0 0 295,500 0 0

$673,842 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Contract Effective 10/1/07 10/1/07


L821

Oldsmar Reclaimed Water Distribution System and Telemetry

Project








Signage Erected 6/30/08 8/30/08 8/18/08



The City requested and received extensions to the start and completion dates for construction due to design issues.

MTM Contractors Inc has completed construction of the new reclaimed water mains, automated valves, and telemetry .

The reclaimed water distribution improvements are now complete. The City states that all work, including the remaining

software installation, was completed by December 28, 2009. The District's entire funding commitment of $295,500 and

WPSTF of $76,000 has been encumbered. To date, $273,002 of District and $76,000 of WPSTF has been reimbursed.

The City will process and submit the final invoice in March 2010. ACTION TO DATE: Completed.


L827

Kenneth City - Imp. BMPs Kenneth City




Kenneth CityCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Completed


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the City of Kenneth City. 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. This portion of the

watershed covers an area of approximately 2.0 square miles and includes the incorporated area of the City of Kenneth

City. The proposed stormwater conveyance system improvements include removal of existing corrugated metal pipe

segments which have deteriorated and failed causing erosion of sediment into the lakes and waterways within the

Town. This sediment is transported into Joe's Creek and then to Cross Bayou causing pollution within that waterway.

The existing corrugated metal pipe will be replaced with reinforced concrete pipe. In addition, the Town will install

CDS-type units to remove sediment and pollutants and improve the water quality discharging from the new

conveyance system. For FY2008 the Board budgeted $200,000 which represents one-half of the requested project

funding for the following tasks: design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, bidding and

contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. For FY2009 the Town

requested and received the remaining $200,000 funding to complete the project.


units will improve water quality in the area by removing pollutants and sediment from the surface runoff.

Costs

The total projected cost for this project is $800,000 of which the District's multi-year share is $400,000 and the Town's

share is $400,000. Since this is a multi-year funded project, for FY2008 $200,000 was included in the Basin Board's

budget. The probable construction costs are based on a BMP alternative analysis developed by the Town. For

FY2009 the remaining $200,000 of cooperative funding was budgeted with the Town providing $200,000. The District








protection. Funding is included to begin the implementation of the BMP. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement

with the Town will be developed contingent on the approval of future funding to complete the Implementation of BMPs.

This is a multi-year funded project that will require a cooperative funding request each fiscal year until completed. The

project will be ranked and compete for funding in future fiscal years.


L827

Kenneth City - Imp. BMPs Kenneth City


Revenue



District

Kenneth City 400,000 0 0 400,000 0 0

$807,582 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesDistrict signage will be provided on all construction signs. 9/1/08 12/2/08

2. Cooperator AgreementDraft Agreement to Contracts administration 8/1/07 8/1/07






Design & Permitting Complete 6/1/08 10/1/08





Status history: One half of the required funding for this project was provided in the FY2008 budget. A cooperative funding

agreement was executed. The Town negotiated a consultant services agreement with Advanced Engineering & Design,

Inc. (AED). The Town submitted an application for FY2009 cooperative funding for the remaining one-half of the project.

Survey work was completed. Plans were completed. The consultant met with Tampa Regulatory staff to discuss

permitting issues. Project bidding was delayed because of coordination needed between the Town's project and an

adjoining Pinellas County project. Bids were received in November 2008. The pre-construction meeting was held on

December 1, 2008. Construction began on December 2, 2008 and was completed in July 2009. The Town has submitted

the required documents to close out the project. The final invoice has been processed. Current status: Final payment

has been made and the project is complete.


L838

St. Petersburg - Imp. BMPs Childs Park, 44th Street South & Vicinity






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Childs Park Neighborhood. Implementation of BMPs


bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. This portion

of the watershed covers an area of approximately 0.08 square miles and is located in the City of St. Petersburg. A

conceptual permit already exists for this project (Permit No. 4911019.00). The proposed stormwater conveyance

system improvements include a major trunk line from 11th Avenue South to 13th Avenue South, and along 11th

Avenue South from 44th Street to 45th Street. In addition, the City will install a CDS-type unit to remove pollutants and

improve the water quality discharging from the new system. For FY2008 the City requested funding for the following

tasks: construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. The City Engineering Department will

perform design of the project.



Costs

The budgeted amount for this project is $3,400,000 of which the District's share is $1,700,000 while the City provided

$1,700,000 in a prior year's budget. The probable construction costs are based on a BMP alternative analysis

developed by the City. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries.






systems, while achieving flood protection. As part of a previously funded cooperative agreement with the District, the



aged, undersized and in need of improvements. Funding is included to begin and to complete the implementation of

the BMP. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the City will be developed to complete the

Implementation of BMPs. The City will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any



Revenue



District

St. Petersburg 1,700,000 0 0 1,700,000 0 0

$3,408,889 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


L838

St. Petersburg - Imp. BMPs Childs Park, 44th Street South & Vicinity



2. Cooperator AgreementDraft agreement to Contracts Administration 8/2/07 8/2/07

Draft agreement returned from Contracts Administration 8/31/07 8/15/07




3. Project DesignDesign & Permitting Complete 6/18/08

Bidding 1/18/09

Contract Award 3/29/09





Status history: Funding for this project was provided in the FY2008 budget. A cooperative funding agreement was

executed. Project design is by the City and is complete. The City received a permit from the District on May 12, 2009.

ACTION-TO-DATE: On time. Bids were received in September 2009. City Council awarded a contract in November

2009. The pre-construction meeting was held on December 17, 2009. Construction began in January 2010 and is

expected to be completed by September 2010.


L842

Pasco - WMPlan Lower Coastal Watershed






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Lower Coastal

Watershed. The watershed covers a total area of approximately 14.6 square miles and is located in soutwestern

Pasco 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. The issues in this watershed are flooding, land alteration and water quality.

Additional development is expected in this watershed within the next several years.







Costs

The projected cost for this project is $1,200,000, of which the District's share is $600,000. District's share is split

among the Coastal Rivers and Pinellas-Anclote River Basin budgets, based on area. The County will contribute

$600,000 as revenue. Since this is a multi-year funded project, funding has been budgeted over three fiscal years:

$300,000 in FY2008, $400,000 in FY2009, and and $500,000 in FY2010. This completes the funding requirement for

this project. Future funding will be required to begin implementing the BMPs recommended in the Watershed

Management Plan. The BMP implementation will be managed as separate projects. When each element is completed

the project budget may require refinement based on the information gathered.





one of the District's Strategic Priorities. The District has been working with the County for several years through the



appropriations. A cooperative funding revenue agreement with the 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 is a multi-year funded project that will require a cooperative funding request each fiscal year

until completed. This project will continue to be ranked as a 1A project in future fiscal years. The District will manage

the project and enter into purchase orders and agreements to accomplish project tasks. Future cooperative funding

requests and agreements will be required for the Implementation of BMPs and Maintenance of Watershed

Parameters and Models. 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.


L842

Pasco - WMPlan Lower Coastal Watershed


Revenue




Pasco Co - WMPlan Lower Coastal WS

(L842)

600,000 0 0 350,000 0 250,000

$1,208,157 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesRecognition of District, Basin Boards on all reports 8/15/09

2. ContractsRevenue contract sent to Pasco County 10/1/07 10/1/07

Revenue Contract executed 12/1/07 11/20/07

Consultant Contract executed 3/15/08 9/15/08 11/4/08

3. Work OrdersIssue Work Order # 1 10/1/08 10/15/10

Work Orders complete 4/15/09 10/19/12

4. Contract Termination - ConsultantContract Termination 12/31/10 12/31/12

4. Contract Termination - RevenueContract Termination 12/31/10 12/31/12


This project is performing three elements of the Watershed Management Program for the Lower Coastal Watershed.

The revenue and the consultant agreements have been executed. The start of the project has been delayed because

staff has been fully committed to the Pasco, Hernando, and Sarasota Map Modernization projects. The current

consultant was selected by RFP in 2006. District staff can not extend the consultant agreement beyond May 31, 2011,

and the project can not be completed by then. Staff plans to issue a new RFP and select a new consultant to complete

the project. The time limit associated with the new RFP will be adequate to complete the project. The RFP selection

process should be completed by the fall of 2010.


L843

Pasco County ULV Toilet Rebate Program






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project offers financial incentives to water customers within the Pasco County Utility's service area to replace

existing high-volume toilets (3.5 gpf or higher) with ultra-low flow (ULF) models to save potable water. The FY2008

project proposes to retrofit and rebate 500 residential toilets through an outside contracted consultant. This will be the

first year of a 2-year effort.

BenefitsThe water savings associated with this project is estimated to be 10,185 gallons of water per day or 3.7 million gallons

per year.

Costs

The total project costs are $100,000. The Districts 50% share has been budgeted in FY2008 by the Pinellas-Anclote

River and Coastal River Basins and is $25,000 respectively. The cost benefit for the project, using the total cost

amortized over 20 years at 8% interest, is $2.70 per thousand gallons of water. Pasco County's share is $50,000.


In 2005, a public opinion survey conducted by Tampa Bay Water, about 60 percent of Pasco County residents

surveyed indicated they would be willing to participate in a rebate program for low-flow toilets. A toilet flapper

educational component will be included with this program. The ULV Toilet Rebate program is also part of Pasco

County's overall 5-year Water Conservation Plan. As plumbing rebate projects have been ongoing in counties

surrounding Pasco County, high citizen demand for such a program has been developing in recent years. 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. Based on the assumption that 2 out of every three customers in each basin will participate in the rebate

program, when Phase 1 is complete, the approximate number of remaining (potential) rebates is as follows: Coastal

Rivers Basin Board (25,923), Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board (6,194), Hillsborough River Basin Board (4,868),

Withlacoochee River Basin Board (369).


Revenue




District

Pasco County 50,000 0 0 50,000 0 0

$229,786 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Develop RFP for contractor 10/1/07 11/1/07


L843

Pasco County ULV Toilet Rebate Program

Design advertising program 12/1/07 12/1/07

Outline education program 12/1/07 12/1/07

Agreement with SWFWMD 1/1/08 1/28/08

Begin advertisement program 2/1/08 7/1/08 7/8/08

Program implementation 3/1/08 7/1/08 7/8/08

Draft final report 3/1/10 7/1/10

Final report complete 4/1/10 8/1/10

Final invoice to District 6/1/10 10/1/10

Project closeout 1/1/11 1/1/11


The program began in mid-July, 2008. As of November, 2009, Pasco County has replaced and rebated all 250 eligible

toilets in the Coastal Rivers Basin and all 250 eligible toilets in the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin, for a total of 500 rebates.

When the County submits its final reimbursement request, the contract will be closed. To date the District has

encumbered $50,000, of which $36,653.68 has been reimbursed or is in the process of being reimbursed.


L876

Pinellas County Ultra Low Flow Toilet Rebate Program






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis program offers financial incentives to water customers of Pinellas County Utilities for replacing existing,

high-volume toilets with 1.6 gallons or less per flush low flow models. This sixth phase of the project will target the

replacement of approximately 8,000 high volume toilets. Rebates of up to $100 for each low-volume toilet installed are

being offered to single family, multi-family, and commercial customers who receive their water supply directly from the

County or from the County's wholesale water customers, the Cities of Clearwater, Pinellas Park, Safety Harbor, and

Tarpon Springs. Requested funding also covers the administrative costs associated with utilizing VIEWtech to

administer the program. VIEWtech's administrative costs to the County are $37 per toilet. The County will incorporate

into their program all requirements for cooperatively funded toilet replacement projects, including inspection, a survey

of customer satisfaction, and reporting of actual water savings.

BenefitsThe project is anticipated to save 164,000 gallons per day of potable water.

Costs

The total project cost is estimated to be $1,096,000. The Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board approved funding in the

amount of $548,000 in FY2008. The cost benefit of the proposed project, based on the total cost amortized at 8%

interest over 20 years, is $1.84 per thousand gallons saved.


The total project cost for the FY2008 program is $1,096,000, and the Basin Board agreed to fund 50 percent, or

$548,000. In December 2007 the Basin Board approved a transfer of funds from the FY2005, Phase 4 toilet rebate

program (K679), in the amount of $226,968, as part of the Basin Board's share for this Phase 6 (L876). The

remaining $321,014 of the Basin's share for Phase 6 was transfered from the Basin Board's FY2008 Water Supply

and Resource Development reserves.


Revenue

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 552,046 0 548,000 1,934 1,339 773


District

Pinellas County 548,000 0 0 548,000 0 0

$1,100,046 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



Project Commence 12/1/07 12/1/07





L876






The county began providing toilet rebates for this project in December 2007, with a total of 6,302 rebates issued. The

rebate period of this project is now complete, and the evaluation period is ongoing. A Final Report is anticipated May 31,

2010. ACTION TO DATE: On-Time.


L926

Belleair Bluffs - Imp. BMPs Belleair Bluffs - Basins MR-1, 2 & 3




Advanced Engineering and Design IncCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Belleair Bluffs 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 0.75 square miles and is located in the City of Belleair Bluffs. The proposed stormwater

conveyance system improvements include extension of the stormwater collection conveyance system, construction of

roadway curbs and curb inlets to control stormwater runoff. In addition, the City will install CDS-type units to remove

sediment and pollutants and improve the water quality discharging from the new conveyance system. The proposed

work is located within the City's Mehlenbacher Road basin which serves the City of Belleair Bluffs as well as Pinellas

County's Indian Rocks Road and the southern portion of the Town of Belleair. For FY2008 the City requested funding

for the following tasks: design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, bidding and

contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection

BenefitsThe project will improve level of service deficiencies by improving conveyance within the service area. In addition,

construction of the BMPs will remove sediments and pollutants from the stormwater runoff which discharges into

Clearwater Harbor.

Costs

The budgeted amount for this project is $700,000 of which the District's share is $350,000 and the City's share is

$350,000. The probable construction costs for this project are based on a BMP alternative analysis developed by the

cooperator. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries.






systems, while achieving flood protection. This project involves the Implementation of BMPs which include

construction of the BMPs. Funding is included to complete the implementation of the BMP. A cooperative funding

expenditure agreement with the City will be developed for Implementation of BMPs. The City will manage the project,



Revenue



District

Belleair Bluffs 350,000 0 0 350,000 0 0

$706,503 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


L926

Belleair Bluffs - Imp. BMPs Belleair Bluffs - Basins MR-1, 2 & 3



2. Cooperator AgreementDraft Agreement to Contracts Administration. 8/1/07 8/1/07

Draft Agreement returned from Contracts Administration. 8/15/07 8/15/07





Design and Permitting Complete 6/1/08 8/14/08

Bidding & Contractor Selection Complete 8/1/08 12/16/08





Status history: Funding for this project was included in the FY2008 budget. A cooperative funding agreement was

executed. The City awarded a design contract to Advanced Engineering & Design (AED). Bids were received on

12/09/2008; contract award was on 12/16/2008. The pre-construction meeting was held on January 28, 2009.

Construction was completed in December 2009. Once the as-built drawings are received, the project can be closed out.

Current status: The City has submitted two requests for reimbursement which have been processed and approved.


L942

St. Petersburg Sensible Sprinkling Program






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe City of St. Petersburg is continuing an outdoor water conservation education and irrigation evaluation project to

educate potable, private well, and reclaimed water customers on specific irrigation system modifications to maximize

water savings through efficiency. Project participants receive an irrigation system evaluation, site-specific

recommendations, rain sensor installation if an operable sensor is not present, Florida-friendly landscaping

educational materials, a rain gauge, and a watering shut-off nozzle. Reclaimed water and private well consumers have

been included to encourage conservative practices and prevent over-use of these resources. In an effort to reduce

potable water demand and increase resource availability to customers using potable water for irrigation. A qualified

irrigation contractor has been hired to perform evaluations. This project offers approximately 305 irrigation system

evaluations at no cost to the customer.

BenefitsAccording to "Potable Water Conservation Best Management Practices for the Tampa Bay Region" (Tampa Bay

Water, 2003), a City of Tampa study (1998-2000) of 96 residential locations identified an average savings of 188

gallons per account per day (gpad) as a result of irrigation evaluations. Based on the water savings estimated in the

Tampa Bay Water report, the total estimated water savings from the program could be as much as 57,340 gpd.

Costs

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $100,000 and the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board approved funding

in the amount of $50,000 in FY2008. The cost benefit amortized at 8 percent over 5 years is $1.16 per thousand

gallons saved.


Despite the lack of a rebates associated with modifications, results from Phase 1 (K504) (2001-2004) follow-up

evaluations conducted at potable water use locations indicate that 94% of the time clock suggested modifications

were implemented. In addition, 73% of the suggested modifications for the irrigation system were implemented.


Revenue



District

City of St. Petersburg 50,000 0 0 50,000 0 0

$107,257 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding







L942

St. Petersburg Sensible Sprinkling Program

Evaluations Commence 3/1/08 5/1/08


Evaluations Complete 3/31/09 9/30/09 9/30/09



The agreement was executed in February 2008. The City promoted the program through utility bill inserts and various

advertisements. The City began conducting evaluations in May 2008. To date, a total of 328 irrigation evaluations have

been completed, and 193 rain sensors have been installed. The project is in the follow-up evaluation phase with 13

evaluations completed to date. At total of $28,026 has been expended.


L943

St. Petersburg Toilet Replacement Program, Phase 10






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project offers financial incentives to single-family, multi-family, and commercial customers for replacing

conventional toilets with water-conserving equivalents. It will target the replacement of approximately 2,000

conventional toilets with ultra-low volume (ULV) toilets, which use up to 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf).

BenefitsThis FY2008 project is anticipated to save an estimated 54,000 gpd.

Costs

The total project cost is $300,000, and the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board approved funding in the amount of

$150,000 in FY2008. The cost amortized at 8 percent over 20 years, is $1.53 per thousand gallons saved.


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. There are approximately 64,000 single family pre-1995

built homes in the city, of which 23,000 have received toilet rebates.


Revenue



District

City of St. Petersburg 150,000 0 0 150,000 0 0

$306,885 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding





Rebates Commence 3/31/08 10/1/08 10/1/08



Rebates Complete 3/31/09 4/30/10




L943

St. Petersburg Toilet Replacement Program, Phase 10


The agreement was executed in Feburary 2008. The project was originally scheduled to begin in March 2008, but due to

the previous project phase requiring additional time for completion, this current phase will be delayed. The City submitted

a request to revise the task dates, and a response letter was sent to the City. To date, a total of 1,358 toilets have been

rebated at 1,069 locations. A total of $93,737 has been expended.


N025

Pasco County Plat Incorporation into GIS


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



Project Manager GLENN, CHERYL

GLENN, CHERYL, OWENS, JIMTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis is a five-year project that includes the improvement of property ownership data and the creation of a detailed

inventory of corresponding drainage, wetland, and conservation easements. This task will be accomplished by

reviewing existing digital and paper property ownership maps and converting these into a consistent database format

that is compatible with both the County's and District's Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This is the third joint

County-District mapping project and it builds upon previous cooperative projects L433 - NAVD88 Control Densification

and L726 - Horizontal Control Project. The map data will be contracted for and compiled at the PLSS Township level

which will result in twenty five (25) standalone deliverable units. Project cost is based upon the cost to integrate

subdivisions, easements, and right of way design files which provides a fixed deliverable for accountability. The County

will contract the effort with an existing pre-qualified vendor. This project design, deliverable and funding methodology

will ensure that should any of these aspects be jeopardized, all deliverables made up to that point are complete in their

entirety.

BenefitsThe project will directly support the implementation of the Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM) currently under

development and will also be an integral part of to the GIS stormwater management project that the County is funding.

These refinements will augment the accuracy and reliability of Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) and Water

Use Permitting (WUP) and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) statewide Light Detection and

Ranging (LiDAR) developed Sea, Land and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) modeling efforts.

Costs

This is a 5-year project with a total cost of $1,310,504, which will be shared equally between the District and Pasco

County. The number of parcels within each Basin were used to determine the cost ratio, with Coastal at 49%,

Pinellas-Anclote at 16%, Hillsborough River at 25%, and Withlacoochee at 10%. The costs of the project will be

shared equally between Pasco County and the District with a yearly expenditure not to exceed $300,000 for

contractual services. Any monies expended over the total yearly budget in any given year will be the sole responsibility

of Pasco County. Funds for FY2009 have been encumbered under agreement 09C00000054 at an amount of

$299,830. The District's share of $149,915 is split between Hillsborough River Basin at $122,757 and Pinellas/Anclote

Basin at $27,158. Funds for FY2010 have been encumbered under agreement 10C00000060 at an amount of

$296,590. The District's share of $148,295 is split between Coastal at $77,615, and Pinellas/Anclote at $70,680. The

Funds request for FY2011 has been withdrawn due to a project delay caused by procurement problems and the

contractor going out of business. Funds for FY2012 are being requested for $296,884. The District's share of

$148,442 will be split between Coastal at $122,583, Pinellas/Anclote at $8,613, and Hillsborough River at $17,246.

Funds for FY2013 are being requested for $282,614. The District's share of $141,307 will be split between Coastal at

$118,436, Pinellas/Anclote at $1,358, and Hillsborough River at 21,513. Funds for FY2014 are being requested for

$134,586. The District's share of $67,293 will be entirely with Withlacoochee River.


N025



Revenue

013 Hillsborough River Basin 147,194 21,513 0 124,177 1,504 0


016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 172,780 1,358 0 28,578 0 142,844

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 68,797 67,293 0 0 1,504 0


District

Pasco County 660,000 212,000 0 150,000 149,000 149,000

$1,248,560 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Phase 1 - FY 2009Contract development and execution 12/24/08 3/4/09

Phase 1 - FY2009MOA between Pasco Co. & Appraisor's Office 2/18/09 12/10/09

Pasco County will hire contractor 3/31/09 6/9/09 7/6/09

Pilot Area Deliverable Submitted 9/30/09 12/10/09

Amended Contract to extend expiration date to 2/28/2011 10/30/09 1/26/10

Pasco County will hire new contractor 7/1/10

Pilot Area from new Contractor Deliverable submitted 10/1/10

Complete Phase 1 10/3/11

Phase 2 - FY 2010Initiate Phase 2 of project in FY2010 1/8/09 1/1/09

Phase 2 - FY2010Phase 2 contract development and execution 1/26/10 2/16/10 2/24/10


Phase 3 - FY2011Initiate Phase 3 of project in FY2011 12/4/09 1/1/10

Phase 3 - FY2011 funds withdrawnWithdraw funding request because project delayed 2/25/10 3/3/10

Phase 3 - FY2012Initiate Phase 3 of project in FY2012 10/2/12


Phase 4 - FY 2013Initiate Phase 4 of project in FY2013 10/1/13

Phase 4 - FY2013Complete Phase 4 10/4/14

Phase 5 - FY 2014Initiate Phase 5 of project in FY2014 10/1/14



A project status meeting was held on February 18, 2010 between the District and Pasco County to determine how to best

manage the project due to the numerous delays that have been experienced over the past year. The original contractor

has gone out of business and the Request for Proposals (RFP) needs to be re-advertised. The RFP will also be revised

to resolve technical issues. Funds that were encumbered for FY2009 have not been utilized yet, and a new Notice to

Proceed is not expected to be issued for this phase of the project before August 2010. Because of the delays in the

project Pasco County withdrew its FY2011 Cooperative Funding request. They will submit a request for FY2012 and the

entire project time frame will be extended.


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The new contractor will start with a pilot area which should take about 3 months to be fully completed and accepted. The

rest of phase 1 is expected to be completed by October 2011. Funds were encumbered for FY2010 for phase 2 of the

project, but work cannot commence on this phase until the pilot area has been completed. Phase 2 is expected to be

completed by October 2012. Phase 3 has been moved from FY2011 to FY2012 to give ample time for phase 1 and 2 to

be completed accurately. Phases 3, 4, and 5 should each be completed by October in FY2012, FY2013, and FY2014,

respectively. Staff is working with the County to review and modify existing agreements as required to accommodate the

changes in the project schedule.


N034

Northwest Pinellas Resource Protection Plan






PRATER, CORRINATask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe project will complete a characterization and Comprehensive Management Plan for Clearwater Harbor/St. Joseph

Sound. The first phase will be a characterization of the watershed and the development of watershed goals and

objectives. The project area will include the 111 km2 open water region bounded east and west by the coastal

mainland shoreline and the barrier island chain, respectively. The area extends 21 miles from SR 688 (Indian Rocks

Bridge) northward to the Anclote River. The goals and objectives developed in Phase 1 will provide a starting point for

Phase 2, the development of a Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan for the Clearwater Harbor/St. Joseph

Sound system. The entire project will follow a National Estuary Program approach and will incorporate other

management plans (e.g., State Aquatic Preserves, Audubon, etc.) developed in the project area. Stakeholder

involvement throughout the project will provide a mechanism to distribute information to the public about the economic

and natural resource value of the project area as Gulf resources as well as on-going project programs. The final

implementation of structural and non-structural management options identified in the Plan will provide the necessary

level of protection to preserve the existing resources.

BenefitsThe project is intended to develop a characterization of the watershed and the development of watershed goals and

objectives. The goals and objectives developed will provide a starting point for the development of a Comprehensive

Watershed Management Plan. The data collected will be used for the final implementation of structural and

non-structural management options identified in the Plan, the necessary level of protection to preseve the existing

seagrass, mangrove/marsh, and open-water habitat along the open-water system.

Costs

The FY2009 project cost is $230,000, with the County and the District each requested to contribute half ($115,000).

The District share will be completely funded by the Pinellas-Anclote Basin. If the County is unsuccessful in acquiring

Gulf of Mexico funding, they may request future funding for Phase II of the project. The County may also request

future funding to implement projects identified in the plan.


Revenue



District

Pinellas County 230,000 0 0 115,000 0 115,000

$473,077 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development & ExecutionNegotiate Cooperative Funding Agreement with the County 10/1/08 10/15/08



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Northwest Pinellas Resource Protection Plan


Contract Sent to County for Approval 11/28/08 12/22/08

Signed Contract Returned from County 12/31/08 1/13/09



2. Critical Project MilestonesSelect Consultant 7/3/09 8/30/09

Commence Project - Kick off Meeting 10/1/09 9/8/09

Watershed Characterization and Development of goals 7/1/10

Development of draft watershed plan document, review and approval 10/1/10

Development of Final watershed plan document, review, and approval 12/1/10

Data Gathering, assessment, and analysis 6/1/11

Submit Final Plan 8/1/11



A consultant was selected and a project kick off meeting was held September 8, 2009. Data collection and compilation is

ongoing, a meeting to discuss and review all available data for the project is scheduled for 3/17/2010.


N037

Lake SueMar Water Quality Enhancement Project






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is for the design, permitting and reconfiguration of Lake SueMar for enhancement of water quality from

Channel A and Channel C into Cedar Creek. The project proposes to reconfigure Lake SueMar, a man-made

feature, to provide treatment of stormwater flows which presently discharge (with minimal treatment) from Channels A

and C into Cedar Creek and ultimately, St Joseph Sound. The project would provide additional retention and

treatment capacity for portions of the flows from Channels A and C. Treated water would be released back into

Channel A for discharge into Cedar Creek and, subsequently St Joseph Sound. The nearby (and ongoing) Hammock

Park Naturals Systems Restoration Project (L401) includes the construction of a control structure in Channel C. The

control structure will raise the water level in Channel C in order to raise the groundwater levels to facilitate wetlands

restoration (through rehydration) in the east side of the Hammock Park. By constructing a similar control structure in

Channel A and constructing new pipes and berms within Lake SueMar, normal flows in Channels A and C can be

diverted for treatment in Lake SueMar. Treated water would be released over another control structure into channel A

and Cedar Creek. The reconfigured Lake SueMar would serve to collect sediment and provide treatment across a

littoral shelf to enhance the quality of water in Channel A and Cedar Creek. Project elements would be designed

to continue to allow the passage of extreme weather flows over the control structures in Channels A and C in order to

avoid upgradient flooding.

BenefitsThe project would provide treatment for stormwater flows from Channels A and C prior to release into Cedar Creek

and ultimately St. Joseph Sound. Increased residence times will provide treatment and assist in control of downstream

sedimentation.

Costs

The total cost of the project is $880,000 with the City of Dunedin and the District each contributing half ($440,000).

During the development of their FY2009 budget, the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board approved $440,000 for the

Lake SueMar Water Quality Enhancement Project. The District funding amounts listed in the table include staff

salaries, travel and central garage charges.


The Lake SueMar stormwater pond was among the projects recommended in the City's Master Drainage Plan. The

City recently acquired the Harris Tract comprising 4.34 acres of open space land and 1.25 acres of a part of Lake

SueMar; the land acquisition cost was in the order of $600,000. The City controls the remaining 2.83 acres of Lake

SueMar as a drainage easement. The total Lake SueMar area of 4.08 acres (2.83 acres easement 1.25 acres owned)

provides the City with complete access to all of the lands needed to implement the proposed project. With Basin

Board funding, the Lake SueMar Water Quality Enhancement Project began in the fall of 2009 and will be completed

by October 2011. Project work is expected to complement the work of the Hammock Park Natural Systems

Restoration Project (L401).


N037

Lake SueMar Water Quality Enhancement Project


Revenue



District

City of Dunedin 440,000 0 0 440,000 0 0

$895,239 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development & ExecutionDevelop Draft Agreement and Scope 9/19/08 2/6/09 3/6/09

Cooperative Funding Agreement to Contracts Administration for Review 9/30/08 2/9/09 4/15/09

Agreement Signed by the City of Dunedin 11/17/08 5/15/09 5/21/09

Agreement Signed by SWFWMD 11/28/08 5/20/09 5/22/09

Issue Notice to Proceed 12/1/08 6/5/09 5/22/09

2. Design & PermittingBegin Design & Permitting 12/15/08 2/2/09 2/2/09

Attend Pre-application Meeting for ERP 2/9/09 2/9/09

Complete 60% Design 4/1/09 5/8/09

Submit ERP Permit 4/6/09 5/5/09

Receive Approved ERP Permit 8/3/09 8/14/09

3. ConstructionSelect Construction Contractor 7/30/09 8/30/09 8/20/09

Pre-construction Meeting 9/30/09 9/30/09

Begin Construction 10/30/09 10/30/09



The Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) for the project was approved and issued August 14, 2009. The City of

Dunedin has selected a construction contractor and initiated project construction on October 30, 2009. Initial construction

efforts have centered on moderate clearing of exotic trees and setting up equipment (e.g., pumps) to dewater the current

lake basin in preparation for design excavation and contouring. Excavation began January 2010. Refinement of

excavations depths was implemented to limit exposure to clay beds encountered along portions of the lake basin. A

Permit Modification to the Lake SueMar ERP was approved in December 2009 to extend the use of the access and haul

roads used during construction of the Hammock Park Restoration Project. This modification maintains the project

footprint within existing construction areas.


N040

St. Petersburg - Imp BMPs at Terminal Drive South, Emerson

Avenue South and VicinityProject Type Cooperative Funding





Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Palmetto Park Neighborhood. Implementation of BMPs includes the


contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. This portion of the

watershed covers an area of approximately 0.04 square miles and is located in the City of St. Petersburg. A

conceptual permit already exists for this project (Permit No. 4911158.00). This project consists of conveyance system

improvements including a relief drain between Terminal Drive South and 22nd Street consisting of approximately

1,400 linear feet of 54" RCP, 330 linear feet of other smaller lateral pipes, manholes, curb inlets, grate inlets and a 700

foot long open swale collection system. The project will reduce the depth of street flooding for the 10-year one hour

storm event from nearly 2 feet at the gutter to 0.5 feet. In addition, the city will install, as part of the

previously-approved and cooperatively funded Project L751 (22nd Street South & Vicinity), a CDS-type unit to remove

pollutants and improve the water quality discharging from the new relief drain. For FY2009 the city is requesting

funding for the following tasks: construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. Project design

and permitting will be done by in-house city staff.



Costs

The projected cost for this project is $1,700,000 with funding divided equally between the Basin Board which is

requested to provide $850,000 in the FY2009 budget and the City which will provide $850,000. The probable

construction costs are based on a BMP alternative analysis developed with the Stormwater Management Master Plan

in 1994 but have now been updated to reflect current construction costs. The District funding amounts shown in the

table include staff salaries.









aged, undersized and in need of improvements. Funding is included to begin and to complete the implementation of

the BMP. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the City will be developed to complete the

Implementation of BMPs. The City will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any



N040

St. Petersburg - Imp BMPs at Terminal Drive South, Emerson

Avenue South and Vicinity


Revenue



District

St. Petersburg 850,000 0 0 850,000 0 0

$1,707,761 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



2. Cooperator AgreementAgreement Executed 10/1/08 3/9/09



3. Project DesignDesign Plan & Specs Complete 4/24/10

Permitting 7/14/10 7/18/09

Bidding 9/1/10






Status history: The project was approved for FY2009 cooperative funding. The cooperative funding agreement was

executed on 3/9/2009. Plans were developed and a District permit was issued on 7/18/2009. The project remains ahead

of schedule. Current Status: The plans are complete and the City anticipates advertising for bids in February/March

2010.


N041

Oldsmar Alternative Water Supply





Project Manager FERGUSON, JOHN

MCBRIDE, TAMERATask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project will result in design and construction of a brackish groundwater supply facility with the capacity to produce

two million gallons per day (mgd) of potable water on an average annual basis. This phase of the City's alternative

water supply project includes final design and permitting; preparation of bid documents; construction of 12 production

wells at 6 sites; construction of a reverse osmosis water treatment plant (ROWTP); construction of the final byproduct

injection well; and plant start-up.

BenefitsThe City of Oldsmar currently purchases water from Pinellas County that is supplied from Tampa Bay Water's central

wellfield system. According to the City of Oldsmar, this project will reduce the City's demand on Tampa Bay Water's

regional system by approximately two mgd.

Costs

The total estimated cost for the Oldsmar Alternative Water Supply Project is $20,108,297, with the requested District

share being $9,146,460. The District funding will be provided by Pinellas-Anclote River Basin. Total District funding

budgeted to date (FY2009) is $4,500,000. District funding in FY2010 is $4,646,460, for a total of $9,146,460. The City

has been approved by the ARRA for a $3,000,000 loan for the project. The City was not eligible for an ARRA grant or

loan forgiveness, based on the median income of the neighborhood in which the water supply project will provide

service. The entire loan must be repaid within 20 years.


The District has historically funded only hydrogeologic testing and feasibility studies pertaining to brackish groundwater

supply projects and had not previously funded construction for groundwater production wells from the upper Floridan

and associated treatment plants. The Governing Board re-evaluated and revised this long-standing policy in

December 2007 at the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board's request, which made this project eligible for construction

funding. Phase 1 of this project was a preliminary feasibility study that was completed in 1999. Phase 2, completed in

2003, provided details on major issues pertaining to wellfield evaluation, treatment and concentrate disposal

evaluation, and permitting. The Phase 1 and 2 feasibility studies were funded by the District as project number P783

for a budgeted total of $229,364. The total budgeted cost for Phase 1 was $80,000, of which the Basin's share was

$40,000. The total budgeted cost for Phase 2 was $614,285, of which the Basin's share was $189,364. The studies

concluded both the Tampa Limestone and Upper Suwannee groundwater zones were suitable and treatable as a

municipal water supply; negligible surficial aquifer drawdown would occur; controlled withdrawal would not impact the

Floridan Aquifer system and existing wellfields; and there would be negligible effect on established lake and wetland

levels. Phase 3, preliminary design and permitting, was not funded by the District. This phase included data collection,

ground and surface water impact modeling, preliminary facility designs and permitting. As part of Phase 3, Water Use

Permit No. 20011218.001 was issued by the District on April 25, 2006 and Class V Group 9 Exploratory Byproduct

Injection Well Permit No 265289-001-UC was issued by FDEP on January 5, 2007. The Cooperative Funding

Ageement for Phase 4, the current design and construction project (N041), was signed by the Executive Director on

June 12, 2009. Based on information provided by the City in March 2008, the projected unit cost at the time of plant

startup in FY2011 is $2.97 per 1,000 gallons with Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board funding. The Pinellas-Anclote

River Basin Board's contribution will make the City's cost to produce water lower than they expect Pinellas County

Utilities' rates will be in FY2011 ($3.31 per 1,000 gallons.) The City is accomplishing this project under four separate

construction contracts. The first contract is for construction of the production wells. The second contract is for a

reverse osmosis system supplier (ROSS) that will assist in the final design of the treatment facility, procure the

reverse osmosis equipment and coordinate its installation, conduct system start-up and testing, and provide training

and support for City operational staff. The third contract is for general construction, which includes the facility buildings

and associated raw water, storage, and byproduct lines. The fourth contract is for the byproduct deep injection well

and adjacent monitoring wells. The FDEP permit to discharge byproduct from the proposed reverse osmosis water

treatment facility into the Avon Park Formation deep injection well was issued on May 7, 2009. The Production Wells

contractor was given a notice to proceed on August 10, 2009, and has commenced construction. Subsequently, the


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Oldsmar Alternative Water Supply

City submitted it's first invoice for design services to the District. The Injection Well contractor was issued a notice to

proceed on October 27, 2009.


Revenue

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 9,167,144 0 0 4,510,747 4,790 4,651,607


District

City of Oldsmar 11,648,007 0 0 7,001,547 0 4,646,460

$20,815,151 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Production Wells Contract Completion 2/8/10

Byproduct Injection Well Contract Completion 4/26/10

General Construction Contract 7/31/11

RO System Supplier Contract Completion 10/21/11

Cooperative Funding Agreement Termination 6/30/12


This project is currently on schedule and under budget.

Production Wells: All well site easements have been acquired. Construction of the production and monitor wells at the

six well site locations along or near Forest Lakes Road commenced in August, 2009, and is nearly complete. Additional

casing work is being conducted on two wells to reduce sediment mobilization. The initial water quality observed in

partially completed wells is better than anticipated.

ROSS: Harn RO Systems was awarded the system supplier contract in August, 2009, and was given a notice to proceed

on October 21, 2009. The system supplier is now assisting with the final design of the water treatment plant. The plant

design is currently 60% complete, and construction expected to begin on the building in the spring of 2010. Assembly of

the RO skids may take place in advance at the supplier's facility in Venice, Florida. Once the facility is operable, the

supplier will offer training and support to City staff as they commence water production.

General Construction: Due to the ongoing wellfield development, the City is separating the general construction activity

into two phases and construction contracts; for the raw water and byproduct pipeline construction, and RO facility

construction. This allows the City to expedite the pipeline installations. The City has finalized the designs of the raw water

and pipeline from the well sites to the the RO facility, and the byproduct pipeline from the RO facility to the injection well

site. Bid documents were submitted to the District on January 12, 2010.

Byproduct Injection Well: The City awarded the contract for recasing their deep exploratory well for use as a byproduct

injection well in August 2009. The awarded contract was for about half the cost anticipated by the city. The driller was

issued a notice to proceed by October 27, 2009, and work is ongoing. Mud, gravel, and other debris was discovered in

the exploratory well but has been removed, and the well is restored to its original condition. The replacement 26" casing

for the injection well was back-ordered for a few weeks causing a minor delay, but work has resumed.

ACTION-TO-DATE: On-time. 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, a phone call on February 9, 2009. The City notified the District that the project is moving as quickly as possible and

there are no opportunities to accelerate the project.


N044

LID Imp Pilot to Improve SW Quality






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe purpose of this multi-year project is to improve stormwater quality by resurfacing unpaved alleys in a portion of the

City with a Low Impact Development (LID) alternative to prevent erosion and reduce sediment pollution of receiving

water bodies. The majority of alleys within the City of Largo are unpaved, and are mostly comprised of gravel, crushed

shell or asphalt millings. During rain events, fine sand and shell materials from the unpaved alleys are washed away

onto adjoining roadways and into the municipal stormwater system. The eroded material contributes to sediment

pollution of local waterbodies. This pilot project, which is identified in the City's FY2008-2013 CIP, would examine LID

technology and other innovative alternatives to paving including pervious pavements and other treatments to stabilize

the alleys, and create traps to capture sediment. The phasing of the project will entail design and cost estimates in

FY2009. Construction is expected to commence in FY2010.

BenefitsThe purpose of this multi-year project is to improve unpaved alleys throughout the City to prevent erosion and reduce

sediment pollution of receiving waterbodies.

Costs

The total cost of the project is estimated to be $460,000 for design and construction, with funding occurring over two

fiscal years (FY2009 and FY2010). The FY2009 budget was $60,000 with the City and the Pinellas-Anclote River

Basin Board each contributing half ($30,000). The FY2010 budget is $400,000 with the City and the Pinellas-Anclote

River Basin Board each requested to contribute half ($200,000). The District funding amounts shown in the table

below include staff salaries, travel and central garage charges.


Revenue



District

City of Largo 230,000 0 0 30,000 0 200,000

$467,398 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


I. Critical MilestonesContract and Scope of Work Developed 10/31/08 10/9/08

District Review of Contract 12/31/08 1/27/09

County Approval of Contract 1/31/09 6/16/09

District Execution of Contract 2/6/09 6/28/09


Submission of 30% Design 6/30/09 1/29/10

Submission of 60% Design 7/31/09


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LID Imp Pilot to Improve SW Quality

Submission of 90% Design 8/31/09

Submission of Final Design 9/30/09

Advertisement for Bids 3/31/10

Approval of Contractor 4/30/10

Notice to Proceed with Construction 6/30/10


Construction Completed 7/31/11

Submission of As-built drawings 9/30/11

Project Monitoring 9/30/12

Final Project Report 11/30/12



On June 30, 2009, the City was given notice to proceed. The City has 30% construction plans done and the Geotech and

survey have been completed. They will begin design within the next three months. The survey costs exceeded the

anticipated budget so the City is scoping down the project area.


N045

Bayview Drive Shoreline Restoration




BelleairCooperator(s)

Project Manager RHINESMITH, PHILIP

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project, located in the Town of Belleair, consists of restoring approximately 2,800 linear feet of undeveloped

shoreline along the westerly right-of-way of Bayview Drive, facing the Intracoastal Waterway. The side slopes in this

area have been eroded by excessive stormwater runoff, normal tidal fluctuation and storm wave action. In several

areas, the top of bank has been eroded to within 20 feet of the existing Bayview Drive pavement. Future storms and/or

hurricanes may compromise the roadway. The proposed solution for this problem would be to reconstruct the

shoreline with a maintainable slope, provide wave/erosion protection, restore the native vegetation along the length of

the project and replace and/or restore damaged trees. Swales will be created along the top of bank to treat runoff prior

to collection in sump bottom inlets receiving runoff from the roadway.

BenefitsThe project will reduce erosion by stabilizing the bluff overlooking the Intercoastal Waterway thereby eliminating

sedimentation of seagrass beds. Additionally, the project will treat stormwater that discharges directly into the

Intracoastal Waterway. Native plants will be installed to replace nuisance exotic plants that currently inhabit the site.

Costs

The FY2009 project cost is $5,000,000, with the Town of Belleair and the District each requested to contribute half

($2,500,000). The District share will be funded by the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board.


Revenue



District

Town of Belleair 2,500,000 0 0 2,500,000 0 0

$5,014,025 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract DevelopmentConsultant to Complete Scope of Work 8/27/08 8/27/08


1. Contract DevelopmentContract Mailed to Cooperator 9/1/08 4/20/09

2. Project DevelopmentConsultant to Complete 60% Design 6/15/09 6/15/09

2. Project DevelopmentConsultant to Complete Pre Application Meeting SWFWMD 7/9/09 7/9/09

Consultant to Complete 100% Design 9/30/09 3/31/09

3. Construction


N045

Bayview Drive Shoreline Restoration

Begin Construction 10/15/09 2/15/10

3. ConstructionComplete Construction 3/17/10 8/15/10


The Town's consultant, Cardno/Tampa Bay Engineering has completed the following: (1) The boundary and topographic

survey of the site including the ownership of the submerged lands beyond the toe of the slope. (2) Geotechnical

investigation, wetland jurisdictional boundaries, seagrass and mangrove mapping. (3) Cross sections of the mangrove

areas (4) site plans have been completed including the cross sections and drainage outfalls. A pre application meeting

was held July 9, 2009 with Tampa Regulatory. Cardno/Tampa Bay Engineering submitted the permit to the District

September 2009. The second of 2 RAI meetings will be held in Tampa Regulatory February 17, 2010. The Town sent a

letter to SWIM to reserve 100,000 cubic yards of fill material that will be produced from Clam Bayou restoration to be

used for the fill needed for the bank stabilization. Cardno/TBE submitted the response to Tampa Regulatory for additional

information. A preapplication meeting was held with the United States Army Corps of Engineers, National Marine

Fisheries, Cardno/TBE and District staff on March 10, 2010 to discuss red mangrove and seagrass impacts. The

permitting is expected to be completed by May 2010. ACTION TO DATE: Delayed: The project is currently behind

schedule 60-days because of permitting issues with the SWFWMD and USACOE. This is expected to be resolved by

May 2010. The original construction start date was originally March 2010.


N114

Pasco County ULV Toilet Rebate Program - Phase II






WRIGHT, CARLTask Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis is the second year of an ongoing project to offer financial incentives to water customers within Pasco County

Utility's service area to replace existing high-volume toilets (3.5 gallons per flush (gpf) or more) with ultra-low volume

(ULV's) that use 1.6 gpf or less or High Efficiency Toilets (HET's) toilets that use 1.28 gpf or less. The FY2009 project

proposes to employ a contractor to replace up to 1,500 single-family and commercial toilets. A maximum of two

rebates per account per fiscal year will be honored.

BenefitsOnce all 1,500 toilets are rebated, the savings will approximately be 35,708 gallons per day. The total project savings

is estimated to be 13,033,420 gallons per year. This is calculated using 750 ULV's (9.7 gpd savings/fixture; total

savings of 16,733 gpd) and 750 HET's (11 gpd savings/fixture; total savings of 18,975 gpd).

Costs

The total project costs are $220,000. The Districts 50% share has been budgeted in FY2009 by the Pinellas-Anclote

River and Coastal River Basins and is $55,000 respectively. The cost benefit for the project, using the total cost

amortized over 20 years at 8% interest, is $1.69 per thousand gallons of water. Pasco County's share is $110,000.


Pasco County Utilities plans to continue the program over a number of years. In a 2005 public opinion survey

conducted by Tampa Bay Water, about 60 percent of Pasco County residents surveyed indicated they would be willing

to participate in a rebate program for low-flow toilets. 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. Pasco County Utilities will provide actual billing data and ensure 100 percent fixture inspection. 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. Ultra-low volume (ULV's) use 1.6 gpf or less and High Efficiency Toilets (HET's) toilets use 1.28

gpf or less. This effort will ensure the retrofit fixture will remain a water-conserving fixture of its life-expectancy.

Bi-monthly status reports will be provided to the District to update project accomplishments. The first phase of this

project (Project # L843) provided rebates for 500 toilets in West Pasco County, with funding split equally between the

Coastal Rivers Basin and Pinellas-Anclote River Basin ($25,000 each). Based on the assumption that 2 out of every

three customers in each basin will participate in the rebate program, when Phase 2 is complete, the approximate

number of remaining (potential) rebates is as follows: Coastal Rivers Basin Board (25,173), Pinellas-Anclote River

Basin Board (5,444), Hillsborough River Basin Board (4,868), Withlacoochee River Basin Board (369).


Revenue




District

Pasco County 110,000 0 0 110,000 0 0

$227,712 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


N114

Pasco County ULV Toilet Rebate Program - Phase II


Design education program 7/1/08 8/1/08

Outline education program 8/1/08 8/1/08

Execute agreement 2/28/09 1/21/09

Draft distribution report 2/28/10

Final distrubution report 4/30/10

Draft final report 2/28/11

Final report 4/30/11

Final invoice to District 6/1/11

Contract closeout 1/1/12


The agreement was sent to the cooperator for signature on 10/16/2008. It was signed by the Pasco County BOCC at

their meeting on January 6, 2009, and returned to the District on January 15, 2009, and executed by the District's

Executive Director on January 21, 2009. As of December 23, 2009, 388 toilets had been installed in the Coastal Rivers

Basin and 1 toilet had been installed in the Pinellas-Anclote Basin (rebates in the P-A Basin were ongoing for an earlier

phase of the project, L843). To date the District has encumbered $110,000, of which $43,771.20 has been reimbursed or

is in the process of being reimbursed.


N121

Pinellas County Low Flow Toilet Rebate Program






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


high-volume toilets with ultra-low flow (ULF) models. This seventh phase of the project will target the replacement of

approximately 8,000 high volume toilets. Rebates of up to $100 for each low flow toilet installed are being offered to

single family, multi-family, and commercial customers who receive their water supply directly from the County or from

the county's wholesale water customers, the cities of Clearwater, Pinellas Park, Safety Harbor, Tarpon Springs and

Oldsmar. Requested funding also covers the administrative costs associated with utilizing a consultant to administer

the program. Administrative costs are estimated at $37 per toilet. The county will incorporate into their program all

requirements for cooperatively funded toilet replacement projects, including inspection, a survey of customer

satisfaction, and reporting of actual water savings.

BenefitsThis project is anticipated to save an estimated 164,000 gallons of water per day.

Costs

The total project cost is $1,101,000, and the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board approved funding in the amount of

$550,000 in FY2009. The cost amortized at 8 percent over 20 years, is $1.85 per thousand gallons saved.


In Pinellas County's toilet replacement target area, 422,000 high flow toilets were estimated to exist at the outset of its

Toilet Replacement Program. Of this amount, the county reports that 108,000 have been retrofitted, or will be by the

end of ongoing projects. This leaves approximately 314,000 to be replaced by this phase (Phase 7) or future phases.

It should be noted that it is not likely, or expected, that 100 percent of all conventional toilets will be replaced.


Revenue



District

Pinellas County 551,000 0 0 551,000 0 0

$1,106,879 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Draft Agreement to Contracts Administration 1/31/09 2/13/09 3/17/09


Rebates Commence 2/1/09 2/1/09

Draft Agreement returned from Contracts Administration 2/15/09 2/28/09 4/13/09




N121

Pinellas County Low Flow Toilet Rebate Program

Final Report 4/1/12



The County's ongoing program rebates began February 1, 2009. To date 5,777 toilet rebates (72% of project total-8,000)

have been issued. ACTION TO DATE: On-Time.


N124

Pasco - Imp. BMPs Anclote River Watershed SR54 Improvement

AreaProject Type Cooperative Funding





Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for SR 54 Improvement Area. Implementation of BMPs


bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs, and construction engineering and inspection. The

watershed covers an area of approximately 40 square miles and is located in Pasco County The project area is within

the South and Sandy Branches of the Anclote River Watershed one mile east of the Suncoast Parkway. With FY2007

funding the assessment will be accomplished by performing elements of the District's Watershed Management

Program (WMP). The issue that is being addressed by this project is a culvert beneath SR 54 does not have capacity

to pass stormwater runoff from extreme events without causing cause water to rise in upstream developments.

Increasing the size of the culvert would increase flows downstream into the Sierra Pines development, an area already

subject to frequent flooding. FY2009 funding will be used to design and permit a diversion of part of the stormwater

flow into the Sandy Branch. Pasco County is addressing easements required for the project.


Costs

The projected cost for this project is $700,000, of which the District's and County's share is $350,000 each. The

probable construction costs are based on a BMP analysis developed by the cooperator. The District funding amount



refinement based on information gathered and unforeseen circumstances. Since this is a multi-year funded project, for

FY2009 $100,000 is proposed for the Basin's budget, with the County contributing an equal amount. The BMP

analysis should be completed in August 2010.






systems, while achieving flood protection. With prior year funding from Pasco County, Project 735, the Topographic

Information, Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan elements are being completed. The District has been

working with the County for several years through the Watershed Management Program Coordination Document to

develop a five year implementation schedule by watershed based on their projected funding levels, and any funding

available from others, for example FEMA or State appropriations. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with

the County has been developed for Implementation of BMPs. The County will manage the project, where the District

project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks.


N124

Pasco - Imp. BMPs Anclote River Watershed SR54 Improvement

Area


Revenue



District

Pasco County 100,000 0 0 100,000 0 0

$204,150 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical MilestonesDistrict recognition on plans 10/30/09

2. ContractsAgreement sent to Contracts 4/15/09 7/31/09


2a. ContractsContract Termination 12/31/12

3. Project ActivitiesCommence BMP Implementation Design 4/15/10 8/16/10


This project is implementation of BMPs to be selected during performance of elements of a Watershed Management

Program in the Anclote River Watershed. BMPs will be designed to divert stormwater flows from an existing FDOT

culvert beneath SR54 west into Sandy Branch. The benefit is improved flood protection for residences located south of

SR54. An expenditure agreement will be executed between the District and the County. The District is currently updating

the surface water model for the watershed. Once the model is updated the analysis of BMPs will be performed (see

L735). This project is to design, permit and prepare construction documents for the selected BMPs. The project is

scheduled to begin in April 2010.


N125

Pasco - Imp. BMPs in the Pithlachascotee-Anclote River Watershed

Conservation EffortProject Type Cooperative Funding





Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Pithlachascotee and Anclote River Watersheds. Implementation of


acquisition, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs (including immediate maintenance) and

construction engineering and inspection. The project area is within the Pithlachascotee and Anclote Rivers and the

Starkey Wellfield, Serenova, Anclote River Ranch and Crockett Lake Ranch properties. These properties are located

north of SR54 and east of New Port Richey. Specific BMPs have not been selected yet to address these issues

because the BMP alternative analysis tasks in the Watershed Management Plan is not complete. The BMPs that will

be selected should address level of service deficiencies.

BenefitsThe benefits specific to this project are flood protection, and wetland and well field re-hydration.

Costs

The total proposed budget amount for this multi-year project is $3,900,000, of which the District's share is $1,950,000.

The County will contribute $1,950,000. The District's share of FY2009 and future funding is split between the

Pinellas-Anclote River and Coastal Rivers Basin budgets. Since this is a multi-year funded project, for FY2009

$115,000 is proposed for the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin and $135,000 for Coastal Rivers Basin budgets, with the

County contributing $250,000. Future funding will be needed for implementing BMPs. The BMP analysis should be

completed in the spring of 2010. At that time the project budget may have to be refined. Funding amounts in the table

include staff salaries. The District funding amounts shown in the table below includes staff salaries.





With prior year funding from Pasco County, Project 738, the Topographic Information, Watershed Evaluation and

Management Plan elements are being completed. The District has been working with the County for several years

through the Watershed Management Program Coordination Document to develop a five year implementation

schedule by watershed based on their projected funding levels, and any funding available from others, for example

FEMA or State appropriations. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the County will be developed for

Implementation of BMPs. The County will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any



N125

Pasco - Imp. BMPs in the Pithlachascotee-Anclote River Watershed

Conservation Effort


Revenue

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 297,758 160,000 0 136,374 0 1,384

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 157,758 40,000 0 116,374 0 1,384


District

Pasco County 1,450,000 700,000 0 250,000 500,000 0

$1,905,516 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical MilestonesDistrict Recognition on Plans 6/30/09

2. ContractsAgreement to Contracts 12/15/08 7/15/09

Agreement to County 2/1/09 8/15/09 8/18/09

3. ContractsExecuted Agreement 4/15/09 4/6/10


This project is implementation of BMPs in District lands west of the Suncoast Parkway, and within the Pithlachascotee

and Anclote River watersheds. The District's consultant will be performing elements of a Watershed Management

Program for these lands. The objective is to identify, evaluate and select Best Management Practices that will improve

flood protection in downstream areas, and improve the hydrology in wetlands within the project area. The District hasn't

issued work orders for the Digital Topographic, Watershed Evaluation, and Watershed Management Plan elements of

the Watershed Management Program yet. Completion of these elements is necessary before the BMPs can be selected

and then implemented. This project could begin within two years.


N144

Clearwater - WMP for Stevenson Creek






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis is a multi-year funded project to perform the 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, and 3)

Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Stevenson

Creek Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 6,286 acres and is located in Pinellas County. Of

the 6,286 acres, 4,057 acres (65 percent) are within the limits of the City of Clearwater. The remaining 35 percent of

the watershed are within the City of Dunedin (1,287 acres or 20%), unincorporated Pinellas County (859 acres or 14%)

and the City of Largo (83 acres or about 1%). The District and the City cooperatively funded the Stevenson Creek

Watershed Management Plan (SCWMP) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Map Revision Data

Report in October 2001. For FY2010 the City requested cooperative funding for developing revisions to the SCWMP

model to be in a District approved format that can be imported into newer versions as software progresses. In addition

the information from implemented projects will be included, existing data will be verified, the modeling data will be

formatted to District Standards and the FEMA maps will be revised to reflect the existing conditions flooding risk. Work

on Topographic Information and Watershed Evaluation will begin and are expected to be completed. Topographic

Information includes the acquisition of data and development of the terrain features in the Geodatabase to be used in



development of the hydraulic element point features.



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 management.

Costs


$375,000 for the Topographic Information and Watershed Evaluation elements of the Watershed Management

Program. When each element is completed the project budget and scope may require refinement based on the

information gathered. Future funding will be required for completion of the Watershed Management Plan. The District

funding amount shown in the table includes staff salaries.




Implementing elements of the WMP with local governments is one of the District's Strategic Priorities. Projects that

have been constructed through the cooperative funding process as a result of the original SCWMP include Glen Oaks

Phase 1 and 2 Stormwater and Recreation Improvements and Palmetto Street Drainage Improvements. Projects that

are in design include Lake Bellevue Stormwater Management Project, Turner Street Box Culvert, Spring Branch

Stormwater Improvements and the Stevenson Creek Estuary Restoration Project. A cooperative funding expenditure

agreement with the City will be developed for the Topographic Information and Watershed Evaluation elements of the

Watershed Management Program. Additional funding will be needed to complete the Watershed Management Plan.

The City is managing the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish

project tasks.


N144

Clearwater - WMP for Stevenson Creek


Revenue

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 381,381 0 0 0 0 381,381


District

City of Clearwater 375,000 0 0 0 0 375,000

$756,381 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Out to bid 2/28/09

Complete WMP revision 7/30/10

Complete FEMA Map revision 7/30/12


Current Status: The project was approved for FY2010 cooperative funding. A draft cooperative funding agreement was

prepared and sent to the City for comments. The City of Clearwater, via letter dated March 17, 2010, has withdrawn from

the project. The Board budgeted funds for the project in FY2010 but the funds were not encumbered to a contract. The

funds will lapse at the end of this fiscal year. The reason for the City's withdrawal is that they have just begun a

watershed study (Alligator Creek N097) and they want to monitor the consultant's work effort before making a

commitment to another study. The City intends to apply for cooperative funding for FY2012 for this project.


N160

St. Petersburg Sensible Sprinkling Program (Phase 4)


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyWater Supply Conservation




Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe City of St. Petersburg is proposing the continuance an outdoor water conservation education and irrigation

evaluation project to educate potable, private well, and reclaimed water customers on specific irrigation system

modifications to maximize water savings through efficiency. Project participants will receive an irrigation system

evaluation, site-specific recommendations, rain sensor installation if an operable sensor is not present, Florida-friendly

landscaping educational materials, a rain gauge, and a watering shut-off nozzle. Reclaimed water and private well

consumers will be included to encourage conservative practices and prevent over-use of these resources. A qualified

irrigation contractor will been hired to perform evaluations. This project expects to perform approximately 250 irrigation

system evaluations at no cost to the customer.

BenefitsThe project is anticipated to save an estimated 35,000 gallons per day as a result of irrigation evaluations and rain

sensor installations.

Costs

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $100,000 and the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board is requested to

fund $50,000 in FY2010. The cost benefit amortized at 8 percent over 5 years is $1.90 per thousand gallons saved.


Revenue



District

City of St. Petersburg 50,000 0 0 0 0 50,000

$104,747 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding




Contract Executed 4/1/10


Evaluations Commence 4/30/10

Basin Board Notification 6/9/10

Evaluations Complete 9/30/11




N160

St. Petersburg Sensible Sprinkling Program (Phase 4)


A draft scope of work has been received and the agreement is being drafted. The agreement is anticipated to be

executed by April 1, 2010.


N163

Treasure Island - Imp BMPs at Treasure Island




City of Treasure IslandCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing


Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Treasure Island Watershed. Implementation of BMPs includes the



area of approximately 2.3 square miles and is located in the City of Treasure Island. The proposed stormwater

conveyance system improvements include replacement of aged and failed portions of the stormwater collection

conveyance system and construction of roadway curbs and curb inlets to control stormwater runoff. In addition, the

City will install storm water interceptors to remove sediment and pollutants and improve the water quality discharging

from the new conveyance system. The proposed work is located within the Sunset Beach area of Treasure Island

along 79th Avenue, 81st Avenue and 83rd Avenue near Gulf Boulevard. For FY2010 the City requested funding for the

following tasks: design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, bidding and contractor

selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection.

BenefitsThe project will improve level of service deficiencies by improving conveyance within the service area. In addition,

construction of the BMPs will remove sediments and pollutants from the stormwater runoff which discharges into Boca

Ciega Bay.

Costs


$150,000. The District funding amount shown in the table includes staff salaries.






systems, while achieving flood protection. This project involves the Implementation of BMPs which includes





Revenue



District

Treasure Island 150,000 0 0 0 0 150,000

$304,546 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


N163

Treasure Island - Imp BMPs at Treasure Island


1. Critical Project MilestonesDistrict signage will be provided on all construction signs 1/15/11





FY 2010 funds encumbered 11/17/09 10/19/09

3. Consultant ServicesConsultant Selected 12/1/09 11/30/09

Design Plans Completed 4/1/10

Permitting Complete 7/1/10

4. ConstructionBids Received 6/1/10

Contract award 9/1/10



5. Contract CompletionCooperator Contract Expiration 6/30/12



executed. The City has contracted with AED for consulting engineering services. The project kick off meeting was held

on 12/11/2009. Design work has begun. Current status: The applicant held a pre-application meeting with Tampa REG

staff on 12/27/2009.


N191

Lake Seminole Dredging Design and Permitting (Phase I)






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project is in response to a cooperative funding request from Pinellas County to dredge Lake Seminole. This

project is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Lake Seminole Watershed Management Plan (WMP, 2001),

the state and federally approved Reasonable Assurance Plan (RAP, 2007), and the Lake Seminole Sediment Removal

Feasibility Study (2006) for the removal of nuisance, nutrient rich sediments that have degraded water quality and lake

habitats. The sediment removal project is the number one ranked alternative in the WMP for improving water quality

and habitat and to meet the RAP goals.

BenefitsRemoval of sediments within Lake Seminole will improve water quality and improve aquatic habitat.

Costs

The total project cost is estimated at $16,700,000. The FY2010 project cost is estimated at $700,000, with Pinellas

County and the District each contributing half ($350,000). District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.


The District and Pinellas County entered into a Master Agreement for Lake Seminole in 1993 to fund a management

plan and restoration alternatives. The jointly funded Lake Seminole Watershed Management Plan was completed in

2001. This plan details the existing conditions of the Lake Seminole Watershed and the actions required to restore the

lake and meet habitat and water quality goals. In addition to sediment removal the plan recommended stormwater

treatment projects. Several stormwater treatment projects are complete. Two stormwater treatment projects are

ongoing now (W267 and P902). Dredging the lake to remove sediments was one of the recommended actions to

improve water quality and habitat. This project will meet that goal.


Revenue



District

Pinellas County 8,350,000 0 0 150,000 8,000,000 200,000

$8,707,970 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Contract Development and ExecutionDraft Agreement to Management Services 12/31/09 12/21/09

Draft Agreement Returned from Management Services 1/18/10

Agreement Sent to Cooperator 2/5/10

Signed Agreement Returned from Cooperator 2/26/10

Agreement Fully Executed 3/12/10


N191

Lake Seminole Dredging Design and Permitting (Phase I)



The agreement is routing.


N193

Dunedin Ridge Subdivision Retrofit Project






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe Dunedin Ridge Subdivision is an older subdivision with a history of localized flooding issues and no stormwater

treatment facility. Untreated stormwater runoff from the subdivision currently discharges directly to Curlew Creek,

which is an impaired water body. The City of Dunedin, through a grant from FEMA, has acquired and subsequently

demolished a repetitive-loss residence at the downstream portion of the subdivision. The project involves construction

of a stormwater treatment facility on this 1.3 acre parcel to intercept runoff from approximately 70% of the 22 acre

subdivision which will remove sediments and pollutants. Additionally, the stormwater pond will provide storage capacity

to attenuate runoff and should alleviate flooding problems on the adjacent creek side (Curlew Creek) lots in the

subdivision.

BenefitsThe project will provide stormwater treatment for runoff from approximately 70% of the 22 acre Dunedin Ridge

Subdivision. Currently, untreated stormwater runoff from the subdivision discharges directly into Curlew Creek (an

impaired water body). The stormwater pond will also serve to provide storage/attenuation volume which will reduce or

minimize flooding on a local level. This project, in conjunction with several concurrent CFI projects involving the City of

Dunedin, will provide stormwater abatement on a regional level.

Costs

The total project cost is $400,000. The District will fund $200,000 in FY2010 with an equal match from the City of

Dunedin. The funding amounts in the table below include salary, travel and central garage charges.


Revenue



District

City of Dunedin 200,000 0 0 0 0 200,000

$411,590 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development and ExecutionCity of Dunedin Commission Approval 11/20/08 11/20/08

Submit Cooperative Funding Application 12/5/08 12/5/08








N193

Dunedin Ridge Subdivision Retrofit Project

2. Design and PermittingPreliminary Design 1/29/10 2/26/10

Application for Permit 2/15/10 3/19/10

Final Design 4/9/10

Permit Approval 5/10/10

Request for Bids 5/17/10

Award Bid for Construction 7/15/10

3. ConstructionBegin Construction 8/16/10

Completion of stormwater pond construction 12/20/10


4. Project CloseoutFinal Inspection 3/10/11



On August 27, 2009 the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board approved their FY2010 budget, which included matching

funds for this project. The Agreement was fully executed, and Notice to Proceed issued to the City of Dunedin, on

January 14, 2010. Preliminary design activities are currently underway.


N209

Dunedin Isles Stormwater Improvement Project






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe area surrounding the Dunedin Country Club Golf Course is an older neighborhood that currently has no

stormwater treatment facility and no storm sewer system. Untreated stormwater runoff from this area currently travels

overland through streets and yards before discharging to Cedar Creek, which is an impaired water body. This project

includes the construction of a stormwater treatment facility on a 3.3 acre parcel adjacent to the Country Club (to be

acquired by the City), expansion of an existing stormwater pond abutting the nearby recreational complex, installation

of one CDS stormwater filtration unit, and retrofitting much of the surrounding neighborhood with storm drains.

BenefitsThe project will result in water quality improvements to Cedar Creek (an impaired water body) via the stormwater

treatment pond and stormwater pond expansion which will remove sediments and pollutants from surface water runoff

prior to discharge. Installation of the storm sewer system in the streets of the adjacent neighborhood will alleviate

existing drainage issues.

Costs

The total project cost is $2,846,000. In FY2009, the City of Dunedin funded $300,000 for design. The remaining

project cost and the FY2010 funding request is $2,546,000 with the City funding $1,546,000 or 64% and the District

funding $1,000,000 or 46% for construction only. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff

salaries, travel and central garage charges.


The City of Dunedin Code of Ordinances, Chapter 122 Article II "Stormwater Management" & Article III "Floodplain

Management", establish standards, regulations and procedures in the development, implementation and enforcement

of water conservation and flood protection. The City of Dunedin remains in compliance with the requirements set forth

in our NPDES MS4 operating permit. In addition, Dunedin is continuing its commitment to water resource

management as confirmed by, among other items, the following cooperative efforts with SWFWMD: 1) reuse of over

71% of the City's reclaimed water supply (this figure will increase as reclaim sytem expands); 2) implementation of the

Hammock Park Restoration program to restore an outstanding natural wetland area; and 3) the design and

construction of the Lake Suemar water quality enhancement project. The City has already started working on design

and have contracted with the consulting firm of Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Precourt, Inc. (DRMP).


Revenue

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 1,011,885 0 0 0 4,237 1,007,648


District

City of Dunedin 1,846,000 0 0 300,000 0 1,546,000

$2,857,885 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development and Execution


N209

Dunedin Isles Stormwater Improvement Project

City of Dunedin Commission Approval 11/20/08 11/20/08

Submit Cooperative Funding Application 12/5/08 12/5/08

Agreement Sent to Management Services 9/15/09 9/15/09






2. Design and PermittingPreliminary Design 3/5/09

Application for Permit 10/15/09

Final Design 12/21/09



Award for Bid Construction 6/3/10


Completion of stormwater pond expansion 9/30/10

Completion of new stormwater pond 9/30/10

Installation of stormwater conveyance systems 7/29/11


4. Project CloseoutAcquisition of Parcel for Pond Construction 12/18/09 2/4/10

Final Inspection 9/30/11



On August 27, 2009 the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board approved their FY2010 budget, which included matching

funds for this project. The Agreement has been routed for approval at the District prior to sending to the City of Dunedin

for execution. The City of Dunedin's consultant (DRMP) has completed 90% plans and made the initial ERP submittal for

the project on 10/28/2009. A response to the first RAI was submitted by DRMP on 2/12/2010. Additionally, the Dunedin

City Commission approved the country club land acquisition at their 11/19/2009 meeting. The parcel acquisition was

finalized on 2/4/2010.


N210

Lake Sperry Filter System






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe City of Dunedin will install a baffle box type filtration system on an existing pipe that discharges directly to Lake

Sperry (which eventually discharges to Cedar Creek, an impaired water body). The baffle box will remove sediments,

floatables, and other pollutants from untreated stormwater runoff which currently discharges from the existing pipe into

Lake Sperry. Exfiltration pipes will be connected to this baffle box to provide further treatment on low flows as well as

to help alleviate flooding in the immediate area.

BenefitsInstallation of the baffle box and exfiltration pipes will provide stormwater treatment and some attenuation, improving

water quality in Lake Sperry and subsequently Cedar Creek (an impaired water body), and reduce flooding in the

immediate area.

Costs

The FY2010 total project cost is $450,000, with the City of Dunedin and the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board each

contributing half ($225,000). District's funds shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and central garage.







71% of the City's reclaimed water supply (this figure will increase as our reclaim sytem expands); 2) implementation of

the Hammock Park Restoration program to restore an outstanding natural wetland area; and 3) the design (currently

underway) to be followed by construction of the Lake Suemar water quality enhancement project.


Revenue



District

City of Dunedin 225,000 0 0 0 0 225,000

$460,073 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development & ExecutionCity of Dunedin Commission Approval 11/20/08 11/20/08

Submit Cooperative Funding Request 12/5/08 12/5/08



N210

Lake Sperry Filter System








Final Design 3/30/10 5/21/10

Permit Approval 4/30/10 6/11/10

Request for Bids 5/17/10 6/25/10

Bid Selection & Award 7/15/10 8/13/10

3. ConstructionStart Construction 8/16/10 8/27/10

Install Baffle Box 10/15/10

Final Inspection 12/15/10

4. Close OutContract Termination 2/15/11


After full-execution of the agreement on February 5, 2010, a Notice to Proceed was issued to the City of Dunedin on

February 8, 2010. Preliminary design activities are currently underway.


N211

Cedar Creek Stormwater Filter Systems






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe City of Dunedin will install three (3) CDS-type units on three (3) existing pipes that discharge directly to Cedar

Creek and Curlew Creek (both of which are impaired water bodies). One (1) CDS unit will be installed just upstream of

the isthmus of Cedar Creek. The other two (2) CDS units will be installed at locations along Curlew Creek. The CDS

units will remove sediments, floatables, and other pollutants from untreated stormwater runoff which currently

discharges from these pipes into Curlew Creek and the tidal area of Cedar Creek.

BenefitsInstallation of the CDS units will provide stormwater treatment and improve water quality in both Cedar Creek and

Curlew Creek (both of which are impaired water bodies).

Costs

The FY2010 total project cost is $800,000, with the City of Dunedin and the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board each

contributing half ($400,000). District's funds shown in the table include staff salaries, travel, and central garage.







71% of the City's reclaimed water supply (this figure will increase as our reclaim sytem expands); 2) implementation of

the Hammock Park Restoration program to restore an outstanding natural wetland area; and 3) the design (currently

underway) to be followed by construction of the Lake Suemar water quality enhancement project.


Revenue



District

City of Dunedin 400,000 0 0 0 0 400,000

$810,132 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding








N211

Cedar Creek Stormwater Filter Systems






Final Design 3/22/10 4/23/10



Award Bid for Construction 8/19/10

3. ConstructionStart Construction 9/15/10

Installation of CDS units 2/21/11


4. Close OutFinal Inspection 5/6/11



The agreement for this project was fully executed on February 5, 2010. Notice to Proceed was issued to the City of

Dunedin on February 8, 2010 and preliminary design activities are currently underway.


N212

Oldsmar Reclaimed Water ASR Phase IIB





Project Manager MCGOOKEY, SCOTT

Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe project includes the final design, construction, and testing of a 400 foot deep, 12 inch diameter reclaimed water

exploratory aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) well at the Oldsmar Wastewater Reclamation Facility. This alternative

water supply project represents the next logical step following two previous District funded ASR related projects (L055

ASR Feasibility, and L739 ASR Design & Permitting) in the City's pursuit of seasonal reclaimed water storage. The

exploratory well will be converted to a required monitoring well pending the construction of a full scale ASR system.

BenefitsThe project will provide the data necessary to continue the pursuit of ASR storage which will enable the continued

expansion of Oldsmar's reuse system. The benefits associated with this project will be realized in subsequent phases,

when the full scale 1-2 MGD ASR facility is constructed during the potential future fourth and final phase. The

development of a full scale reclaimed water ASR will significantly reduce the amount of Oldsmar's reclaimed water

currently disposed of into Old Tampa Bay and will increase the seasonal availability of reclaimed water.

Costs

The total project cost of Phase IIB is $422,292, and the District's 50% share is $211,146. The Pinellas-Anclote River

Basin Board is funding its entire project commitment of $211,146 in FY2010. Funding for the subsequent final full

scale ASR phase will be requested in future years. The cost benefit cannot be calculated, since the project addresses

system storage and efficiency, and offsets will be associated with future related transmission projects.


The ASR exploratory well will include the identification and evaluation of potential storage intervals above and below

the base of the Underground Source of drinking water (USDW) as defined in FDEP F.A.C. Ch. 62-528, however the

"targeted" ASR zone will be 10,000 mgl TDS or greater. The project will include the collection of standard penetration

test samples, Shelby tubes in the unconsolidated sediments, wire-line core from the top of the rock to the total depth

of the exploratory well, geophysical logs, packer pump tests, as well as water quality analysis.


Revenue



District

City of Oldsmar 211,146 0 0 0 0 211,146

$426,935 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



Contractor Selection 3/12/10 1/20/10



N212

Oldsmar Reclaimed Water ASR Phase IIB

Complete Well Construction 3/11/11



The CFI agreement with Oldsmar was executed on January 25, 2010. The City has selected Jones Edmonds to design

and permit the exploratory ASR well. Jones Edmonds has selected ASRus as a subcontractor for the project. The

kick-off meeting with Jones Edmonds was held on February 10, 2010. The design and permitting of the exploratory ASR

well is underway


N232

Pasco County ULV Toilet Rebate Program - Phase 3






Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis is a third year funding request for a toilet rebate project that offers financial incentives to single-family residential,

multi-family residential and non-residential (commercial) water customers within Pasco County Utility's service area to

replace existing high-volume toilets (3.5 gpf or higher) with ultra-low flow (ULF) models and high efficiency toilets

(HET) to save potable water. ULF toilets use 1.6 gpf and HETs use 1.28 gpf. 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. The ULV Toilet

Rebate program is part of Pasco County's overall 5-year Water Conservation Plan. The FY2010 project (Phase 3)

proposes to retrofit and rebate up to 1,500 residential and commercial toilets in four (4) basins through an outside

contracted consultant. A toilet flapper educational component will be included with this program. As plumbing rebate

projects have been ongoing in counties surrounding Pasco County, high citizen demand for such a program has been

developing in recent years. In a 2005 public opinion survey conducted by Tampa Bay Water, about 60 percent of

Pasco County residents surveyed indicated they would be willing to participate in a rebate program for low-flow toilets.

Depending on the program's success, the Utilities Department may continue the program for additional years. The

District's 50 percent share will come from the Coastal Rivers, Hillsborough River, Pinellas-Anclote River and

Withlacoochee River Basin Boards and will be $25,000, respectively. Pasco County's share is $100,000.

BenefitsOnce all 1,500 toilets are rebated, the savings will approximately be 35,708 gallons per day.

Costs

The total project cost is $200,000. The District has approved funding 50 percent, or $100,000. The District's funding

share by basin is: Pinellas-Anclote River - $25,000, Coastal Rivers - $25,000, Hillsborough River - $25,000,

Withlacoochee River - $25,000. Pasco County's share is $100,000. The cost amortized at 8 percent over 20 years, is

$1.54 per thousand gallons saved.


Pasco County Utilities plans to continue the program over a number of years. In a 2005 public opinion survey

conducted by Tampa Bay Water, about 60 percent of Pasco County residents surveyed indicated they would be willing

to participate in a rebate program for low-flow toilets. 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. Pasco County Utilities will provide actual billing data and ensure 100 percent fixture inspection. 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. Ultra-low volume (ULV's) use 1.6 gpf or less and High Efficiency Toilets (HET's) toilets use 1.28

gpf or less. The total project savings is estimated to be 13,033,420 gallons per year. This is calculated using 750

ULV's (9.7 gpd savings/fixture; total savings of 16,733 gpd) and 750 HET's (11 gpd savings/fixture; total savings of

18,975 gpd). This effort will ensure the retrofit fixture will remain a water-conserving fixture of its life-expectancy.

Bi-monthly status reports will be provided to the District to update project accomplishments. The first phase of this

project (Project # L843) provided rebates for 500 toilets in West Pasco County, with funding split equally between the

Coastal Rivers Basin and Pinellas-Anclote River Basin ($25,000 each). The second phase of this project (Project #

N114) provided rebates for 1,500 toilets in West Pasco County, with funding split equally between the Coastal Rivers

Basin and Pinellas-Anclote River Basin ($55,000 each). Based on the assumption that 2 out of every three customers

in each basin will participate in the rebate program, when Phase 3 is complete, the approximate number of remaining

(potential) rebates is as follows: Coastal Rivers Basin Board (24,798), Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board (5,069),

Hillsborough River Basin Board (4,493), Withlacoochee River Basin Board (0).


N232

Pasco County ULV Toilet Rebate Program - Phase 3


Revenue

013 Hillsborough River Basin 26,783 0 0 0 896 25,887

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 26,783 0 0 0 896 25,887

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 26,783 0 0 0 896 25,887

019 Withlacoochee River Basin 26,763 0 0 0 886 25,877


District

Pasco County 100,000 0 0 0 0 100,000

$207,112 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



Draft Agreement returned from Contract Administration 11/15/09

Contract Execution 3/1/10


Draft Distribution Report 5/1/10

Final Distribution Report 7/30/10

Draft Final Report 2/28/11




Contract and Project Plan have been drafted and sent to the Pasco County BOCC for signature.


N239

St. Petersburg Toilet Replacement Program




Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThis project offers financial incentives to single-family, multi-family, and commercial customers for replacing

conventional toilets with water-conserving equivalents. It will target the replacement of approximately 1,000


BenefitsThe FY2010 project is anticipated to save an estimated 27,000 gpd.

Costs

The estimated project cost is $150,000, and the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board is requested to fund $75,000 in

FY2010. The cost amortized at 8 percent over 20 years, is $1.53 per thousand gallons saved.





techniques will be disseminated to all program particpants. There are approximately 64,800 single family residences in

the city's service area, of which approximately 23,000 locations have received rebates through the ongoing

program. The program is also available to multi-family and commercial customers.


Revenue



District

City of St. Petersburg 75,000 0 0 0 0 75,000

$154,834 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Draft Agreement to Contract Administration 12/18/09



Rebates Commence 2/1/10

Basin Board Notification 2/1/10

Draft Agreement returned from Contract Administration 12/31/10





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The agreement has been drafted and is being processed. The agreement is anticipated to be executed by January 31,

2010.


P784







Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionPhase 9: This is an ongoing, multi-phase project with the St. Petersburg that was initiated in FY1997 to offer financial

incentives for the replacement of existing high-volume toilets (3.5-7 gallons per flush (gpf) with 1.6 gpf water-efficient

models. To date the program has resulted in the replacement of approximately 24,500 conventional toilets with low

flow fixtures. This project offers financial incentives to single-family, multi-family, and commercial customers for

replacing conventional toilets with water-conserving equivalents. It will target the replacement of approximately 2,100


Phase 7: (Ongoing): This FY2005 project targets the replacement of approximately 249 conventional toilets with

ultra-low volume (ULV) toilets, which use up to 1.6 gpf. Efforts will be made to install a portion of the toilets in low-

income residential households, which represents an audience that traditionally has not had the funds to participate in

the program.

Phase 8: (Ongoing): This FY2006 project will target the replacement of approximately 1,050 conventional toilets with

ultra-low volume (ULV) toilets, which use up to 1.6 gpf.

BenefitsPhase 7: This project is anticipated to save an estimated 9,000 gallons of water per day. Phase 8: The project is

estimated to save 37,800 gallons of water per day.

Phase 9: This FY2007 project is anticipated to save an estimated 47,250 gpd.

Costs

Phase 7: The total project costs for this project are estimated to be $50,000. The Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board

approved funding in the amount of $25,000 in FY2005. The estimated cost is $1.53 per thousand gallons saved (20

years at 8% interest).

Phase 8: The total project costs for this project are estimated to be $150,000. The City of St. Petersburg was allocated

$75,000 from the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board's FY2006 budget. The estimated cost/benefit ratio for the project

is $1.09 per thousand gallons (20 years at 8% interest).

Phase 9: The total project cost is $300,000, and the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board approved funding in the

amount of $150,000 in FY2007. The cost amortized at 8 percent over 20 years, is $1.75 per thousand gallons saved.





techniques will be disseminated to all program particpants, including the participants from previous phases.


Revenue



District

St. Petersburg 1,942,500 0 0 1,942,500 0 0

$2,649,847 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


P784



1. Phase 7Draft Agreement to Contract Administration: 1/15/05 1/4/05

Draft Agreement returned from Contract Administration: 1/31/05 2/3/05



Rebates Commence: 4/1/05 4/1/05

Basin Board Notification: 4/15/05 8/3/05

Rebates Complete: 7/31/06 9/30/05

Project Complete: 10/31/07 5/1/07

Contract Termination: 12/31/07 12/31/07

2. Phase 8Draft Agreement to Contract Administration: 11/23/05 12/6/05

Draft Agreement returned from Contract Administration: 12/28/05 12/27/05


Rebates Commence: 2/1/06 3/13/06


Basin Board Notification: 3/31/06 4/5/06

Rebates Complete: 2/1/07 1/31/07

Project Complete: 5/31/08 5/8/08

Contract Termination: 12/31/08 12/31/08

3. Phase 9Draft Agreement to Contract Administration 12/31/06 12/14/06




Rebates Commence 3/31/07 3/31/07


Rebates Complete 3/31/08 9/30/08 9/30/08



Status As Of: October 29, 2009

Phase 7: The Agreement was executed in April 2005. The toilet rebates are completed, with a total of 371 toilets

installed. The flapper education program is also completed. The final report has been submitted and is in review. The

final invoice has also been submitted and is being processed for payment. Phase 8: The Agreement was executed in

February 2006. The toilet installations are complete with a total of 1,119 toilets installed at 880 locations. The final report

was submitted and approved in May 2008. Phase 9: The Agreement was executed on March 1, 2007. To date, a total of

1962 rebates have been processed at 1552 locations. The final report was submitted in September 2009. The water

savings from the is project is 77,978 gallons per day. It is assumed that the main reason for the very high water savings

is due to addtional conservation measures implemented during that time. A total of $128,661 has been expended.


L695

Clearwater Skycrest Reclaimed Water Project






Task Manager(s)

Status Proposed Coop. Funding Application

Recommendation

Fund as a 1-A priority. The project addresses water supply and water quality priorities of the basin by offsetting

groundwater use in the NTB WUCA and reducing wastewater effluent discharges into Tampa Bay. The project is local

in nature; however, it will reduce the demands on the TBW regional system. There was adequate information available

to evaluate the project and the cooperator confirmed it included all the necessary matching funds in its prior year

capital budgets in FY2007, FY2008 and FY2009. The project is within the District's statutory authority to fund and is

not the result of a permit requirement or enforcement action. The City ranked this project second on their list of nine

FY2011 District funding requests (as a funded continuing project). The project meets the minimum project efficiency

requirements and will not reduce the city's current system-wide reuse efficiency of 62 percent to below the District

required minimum 60 percent level. This project includes the construction of infrastructure that makes an alternative

water supply available to water users, and is potentially eligible for state funding through the Water Protection and

Sustainability Program.

DescriptionThis multi-year alternative water supply project consists of the design and construction of reclaimed water

transmission mains, distribution piping, a 5 MG storage tank and high service pump station in the Skycrest area of

Clearwater. The project includes approximately 16,500 linear feet of 24-inch and approximately 47,000 linear feet of

4-inch and 6-inch diameter reclaimed water lines. The project will connect the City's east reclaimed water service area

with their west service area and provide service to nearly 500 residential and commercial reclaimed water customers

in central Clearwater. The project will also include a number of smaller connections through out the City. The main

distribution portion of the project is located north of Highway 60, west of Belcher Road, east of Saturn Road and south

of Airport Drive.

BenefitsThe project will provide 0.41 mgd of reclaimed water to offset 0.25 mgd of potable quality water. The project will also

interconnect the City's three WWTP's, give the ability to move reclaimed water to areas of high demand, and provide

for the pumping and storage necessary to serve additional customers in central Clearwater.

Costs

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $10,838,000 and the District's share is 50 percent, or $5,419,000. The

Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board funded $512,500 in FY2007, $3,186,500 in FY2008, $500,000 in FY2010, and the

final $420,500 has been requested in FY2011 to meet a total Basin funding of $4,619,500 necessary to complete the

project ($1,599,000 in WPSTF also budgeted). The future funds identified for the project are contingent upon approval

of such amounts by the District Governing and Basin Boards in the annual budget(s). In addition to Basin Board

funding, in FY2008 $1,440,000, and $91,000 (from a cancelled St. Petersburg project), plus another $68,000 (from a

cancelled Pasco County project) in Water Protection & Sustainability Trust Funds (WPSTF) included for the project for

a total WPSTF allocation of $1,599,000. The existing allocation is within the maximum estimated limit of $1,734,080 in

WPSTF funding. Of the total project cost, approximately 80 percent ($8,670,400) is expected to be needed for

construction, and the remainder for design, permitting and administration. The cost amortized at 8 percent over 30

years is $10.44 per thousand gallons offset, however the cost effectiveness is not as excessive as it appears, as more

than half of the project costs are associated with the interconnect and storage facility portions of the project which are

imperative for the continued expansion of reclaimed water in Clearwater.


The City originally requested District funding for the elements of this project in two separate applications, however; the

elements in each funding application were inter-dependant and therefore City and District staff agreed to combine all

elements into one comprehensive project. The 492 active residential irrigation customers (450 using potable water

and 42 using deep wells) anticipated to connect will use 0.33 mgd to offset 0.17 mgd of potable quality water. Eight

commercial customers including Clearwater Golf Park (6,400 gpd flow; 4,800 gpd offset WUP#002981), David Martin

Baseball Complex (6,400 gpd flow; 4,800 gpd offset WUP#002981), are also anticipated to connect. In addition to the


L695

Clearwater Skycrest Reclaimed Water Project

Skycrest portions, this project also includes some minor distribution piping to Countryside High School (60,000 gpd

flow; 45,000 gpd offset WUP#007980), and to cooling towers at the Pinellas County Government Complexes in

Clearwater (6,000 gpd flow; 6,000 gpd offset). The remaining customers are churches and common areas. At project

build-out the City anticipates serving more than 600 customers; however the offsets above only include the initial 500

customers. The City will meet all the District's reclaimed water distribution funding requirements including individual

metering and obtaining a minimum of a 50% offset efficiency. Clearwater Project Manager is Jerry Wells.


Revenue




(Alternative Wtr)

1,599,000 0 159,000 1,440,000 0 0


District

Clearwater 4,699,000 0 0 4,699,000 0 0

$10,932,824 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



Draft Agreement to Management Services 11/30/06 2/1/07 2/16/07






Project Complete 12/31/10


Final Reimbursement 1/30/12


The multi-year project is progressing according to the refined Agreement schedule. Design and permitting was

completed in May 2009, construction mobilization started in July 2009, construction (RTD Const. Inc-Tank/Pumping and

A&L Underground-Transmission) started in September 2009 and is now 40% complete. No District funds have been

reimbursed to date. ACTION TO DATE: On-Schedule


L810

Clearwater Chautauqua/Coachman Ridge Reclaimed Water Project






Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a 1A priority. The project addresses water supply and water quality priorities of the basin by offsetting


in nature; however, it will reduce the demands on the TBW regional system. There was adequate information available

to evaluate the project and the cooperator has confirmed it included all the necessary matching funds in its prior year

capital budgets in FY2008 and FY2009. The project is within the District's statutory authority to fund and is not the

result of a permit requirement or enforcement action. The City ranked this project eighth on their list of nine FY2011

District funding requests (as a funded continuing project). The project meets the minimum project efficiency

requirements and will not reduce the city's current system-wide reuse efficiency of 62 percent to below the District

required minimum 60 percent level. This project includes the construction of infrastructure that makes an alternative

water supply available to water users, and is potentially eligible for state funding through the Water Protection and

Sustainability Program.

DescriptionThis multi-year alternative water supply project consists of the design and construction of reclaimed water

transmission mains and distribution piping in the Chautauqua and Coachman Ridge areas of Clearwater. The project

includes approximately 9,400 linear feet of 12-inch, 5,600 feet of 8-inch, and approximately 44,000 linear feet of 4-inch

and 6-inch diameter reclaimed water lines. The project will provide reclaimed water irrigation service to approximately

500 residences (250 in Chautauqua and 250 in Coachman Ridge) in central Clearwater. The Chautauqua distribution

portion of the project is located south of Enterprise Road, north of Lake Chautauqua, west of McMullen Booth Road

and east of Foxhead Way. The Coachman Ridge distribution portion of the project is located south of Sunset Road,

north of Old Coachman Road, west of Highway 19 and east of Belcher Road.

BenefitsThe project will provide 0.27 mgd of reclaimed water to offset 0.14 mgd of potable quality water.

Costs

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $3,954,000 and the District's share is 50 percent, or $1,977,000. The

Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board budgeted $296,500 in FY2008, $840,250 in FY2009, $420,125 in FY2010, and the

remaining $420,125 is requested in FY2011. 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 cost amortized at 8 percent

over 30 years is $6.81 per thousand gallons offset. Of the total project cost, approximately 85 percent ($3,361,000) is

expected to be needed for construction, and the remainder for design and administration. The project is eligible for up

to $672,200 in WPSTF funds, however no WPSTF funds have been budgeted for this project.


The 500 active residential irrigation customers (485 using potable water and 15 using deep wells) are anticipated to

connect at project completion. At project build-out the city anticipates serving more than 700 customers; however the

offsets above only include the initial 500 customers. The city will meet all the District's reclaimed water distribution

funding requirements including individual metering and obtaining a minimum of a 50% offset efficiency.


L810

Clearwater Chautauqua/Coachman Ridge Reclaimed Water Project


Revenue



District

Clearwater 1,977,000 0 0 1,977,000 0 0

$3,965,889 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Commence Initial Design 10/31/07 10/31/07






Commence Full Design 5/30/08 5/30/08


Project Complete 12/31/10

Final Reimbursement 6/30/11



The project is progressing according to the refined Agreement schedule. Design and permitting were completed in March

2009, construction (Gregory Electric Inc) commenced July in 2009, and is now 45% completed. To Date no District funds

have been reimbursed. ACTION TO DATE: On-Schedule


L825

City of Tarpon Springs Alternative Water Supply Project





Project Manager FERGUSON, JOHN

MCBRIDE, TAMERATask Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as 1A priority. The project was funded in FY2008 through FY2010, and the FY2011 funding request is for the

final amount needed to fulfill the District's share. Funding for this project is being recommended consistent with the

Governing Board's Cooperative Funding Initiative Policy (130-4) and the Basin Board's approval of funding for this

project in February 2008.

DescriptionThis project will develop a brackish groundwater wellfield and reverse osmosis (RO) treatment facility to provide

potable water to the City of Tarpon Springs. The project's initial design capacity was 5.0 mgd of potable water on an

average annual basis. Project components include the design and construction of a brackish groundwater wellfield,

treatment facilities, and byproduct treatment and discharge. The project will use locally available brackish groundwater

from the upper Floridan aquifer. Water produced by the project will replace water that the City currently purchases

from Pinellas County Utilities (PCU). The City currently purchases 3.0 mgd on an annual average and up to 5.0 mgd

on a maximum daily basis.

BenefitsThe City of Tarpon Springs purchased 2.870 mgd annual average during FY2007 from PCU. This water is supplied

from Tampa Bay Water's central wellfield system. By producing their own supply from brackish groundwater, the City

can become self sufficient, reduce the cost of water, and help disperse groundwater withdrawals.

Costs

The total estimated cost for the L825 Tarpon Springs AWS Project is $42,388,676 with the requested District share

being $20,141,895. District funding will be provided by the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board. Total funding budgeted

to date (FY2008, FY2009, FY2010) is $19,120,948, or 95% of the total requested share. District funding requested in

FY2011 is $1,020,947, which would to fulfill the remaining 5% of the requested share. Project funds will be used for

the design and construction of the brackish groundwater wellfield, RO treatment facility, and concentrate disposal

system. The estimated cost (2010 dollars calculated in 2008) to produce potable water was estimated at $3.34 per

1,000 gallons. With District funding, the City's unit cost decreases to $2.39 per 1,000 gallons, which is less than the

PCU's projected rate of $2.89 per 1,000 gallons by project completion.


The Phase I Feasibility Study for this project (L249) was completed in July 2006. The budgeted cost of the Feasibility

Study was $400,000 with the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board contributing 50 percent ($197,644 final cost). The

District funded the hydrologic and geochemical data collection portions of this project. The Feasibility Study showed it

was technically possible for the city to extract 9 mgd of brackish water, treat it by reverse osmosis, and yield 6.5 mgd

of potable water on a maximum daily basis. However, preliminary modeling indicated impacts to adjacent wetlands

could be an issue and may require mitigation. The City selected a project designed to produce 5.0 mgd on an annual

average daily basis and up to 6.4 mgd of potable water on a maximum daily basis. Combined with the City's permitted

fresh groundwater withdrawals (1.158 mgd annual average), up to 6.158 mgd would be available on an annual

average basis, which is greater than the city's projected demands in 2030 of 3.94 mgd.

The FY2008 funding decision for this project was delayed because the Governing Board was in the process of revising

the Cooperative Funding Initiative Policy (130-4), which, at the time the city submitted the cooperative funding

application, did not allow the District to participate in funding construction of alternative water supply projects that

develop groundwater. The Governing Board revised the Cooperative Funding Policy in December 2007. The

Cooperative Funding Agreement was executed on January 21, 2009, and is effective from October 1, 2007 through

December 31, 2011. District management of the project was transferred from the Hydrologic Evaluation Section to the

Water Supply & Resource Development Section on March 6, 2009.

The pilot plant study is complete. The RO treatment facility's preliminary design report was completed in February

2009.

The City submitted the Water Use Permit application (WUP #20000742.009) on August 1, 2008. Resource Regulation

staff issued the Request for Additional Information (RAI) #1 to clarify several issues including: justification for


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demands, impacts to MFLs (including the Anclote River), impacts to wetlands; potential migration of contaminants at

the Stauffer Superfund site, and updated parameters proposed for additional modeling by the City. The City submitted

a response on December 31, 2008. RAI #2 was issued January 28, 2009, to clarify additional issues including: permit

quantity, addition of a layer to the model, the Environmental Management Plan, and effects on minimum flows and

levels. The City submitted a response to RAI #2 on April 28, 2009. RAI #3 was issued on May 27, 2009 to address

further points including: a water quality action plan for the Stauffer facility, and additional modeling for support of a

mitigation plan for the Anclote River. It was decided at this time that the application should be processed as a

modification to the City's existing permit (expiring 2015.) A response to RAI #3 was submitted on September 22, 2009,

that included a suggestion of using the City's permitted WWTF discharges into the Anclote River as a mediation. RAI

#4 was issued on October 22, 2009, requesting further refinements to groundwater modeling. The City has until April

19, 2010 to prepare a formal response, which is expected contain a reduction in proposed withdrawals at the new

wellfield down to 4.2 mgd annual average, 6.3 max day.

The Cooperative Funding Agreement contains following condition; "In the event that the finished potable water design

capacity of the PROJECT is less than 5.0 mgd annual average (3.75 mgd firm capacity) and 6.40 mgd maximum day

(4.80 mgd firm maximum day capacity), the DISTRICT reserves the right to reduce its share of design and

construction funding in an amount equivalent to the percentage of capacity not attained." Although the WUP capacity

request has been reduced, the City still intends to construct the facility to its initial design capacity. When their permit

is ready for renewal in 2015, they will review environmental data to see if additional withdrawals can be reasonably

requested. With the anticipated RO treatment efficiency, the finished water capacity would be 3.2 annual average, 5.0

max day at the proposed WUP withdrawal reduction above.

The FDEP informed the City in May 2009, that it intends to issue a NPDES permit, allowing the disposal of RO

concentrate into the cooling water canal at the Anclote River power plant. The discharge of concentrate will not be

dependent on the Power Plant operations. The City submitted RAI #2 responses for to the FDEP for ERP and PWS

permits.


Revenue

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 20,162,579 0 0 12,131,695 1,025,737 7,005,147


District

City of Tarpon Springs 24,858,105 0 0 17,914,243 0 6,943,862

$45,020,684 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Project Approved by Basin Board 2/6/08 2/6/08

Test Well Construction and Water Use Permitting 5/1/08 5/30/09

NPDES Pilot Testing and Permitting 9/1/08 3/1/09

Engineering Preliminary Design and Permitting 10/31/08 7/31/09


Construction (Design-Build) 4/1/10 12/31/10

Engineering Construction Services 4/1/10 12/31/10


The City is acquiring property along the wellfield pipeline routes and well locations. Pinellas County recently denied the

City permission to install two well sites in residental unicorporated county locations. The CIty expected at least 15 well

sites would be needed for the project, with more being favorable to dispurse withdrawal impacts. Currently, 18 well

locations have been secured, and 7 other locations are targeted.

The District Regulatory staff continue to evaluate the City's WUP modification request. The District has requested more

refined modeling based on specific well locations. A WUP RAI time extension request was granted on January 27, 2010,

extending the response deadline to April 19, 2010. The City is running refined models based on their secured well


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locations, and expects to have the RAI #4 response delivered in mid-March 2010. The response is expected to have a

reduced withdrawal request down to 4.2 mgd (annual average) at the brackish wellfield.

The City is preparing a design criteria package for the RO treatment facility. The City intends to be ready to bid the

project's construction within short notice of a WUP approval.

ACTION-TO-DATE: Delayed. The project has been delayed due to issues with WUP permitting. 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 an email on January 16, 2009 and a phone call. The City sent a letter on January 28, 2009 that

stated the following: "The City has been focused on accelerating the project from its early conception and continues to

seek ways to complete the project in a timely and efficient manner. As you are aware, the City's project is already on a

fast track schedule. The City selected a design/build procurement approach to accelerate the project construction

process by combining certain parts of the design with simultaneous construction. Furthermore, the design/build approach

tends to accelerate projects by maintaining a single point of project responsibility, thus reducing the risk of project

slow-downs due to conflict resolution. Currently the City is awaiting approval of two critical permits before the project can

proceed with construction. The first is the Permit to Discharge Demineralization Concentrate from a New or Existing

Public Water Supply Facility, which will be issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The second is

an Individual Water Use Permit, which will be issued by the SWFWMD. These two permits are currently under review by

their respective agencies and are expected to be issued within a few months. In the meantime, the City completed a

pre-qualification step for design/build contractor teams. An RFQ was issued in the summer of 2008 and five teams were

pre-qualified. A short-list of pre-qualified teams was ratified by the City Board of Commissioners in November 2008. By

having these teams on stand-by, the City is poised and ready to initiate the bidding process and will ask the pre-qualified

teams to submit proposals pending permit approval. It is our belief that these measures will enable this vital

City/SWFWMD water supply project to be started and completed in a timely and efficient manner."


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Clearwater Glen Oaks/Palmetto Reclaimed Water Distribution

ProjectProject Type Cooperative Funding





Task Manager(s)


Recommendation



in nature; however it will reduce the demands on the TBW regional system. There was adequate information available

to evaluate the project and the cooperator has confirmed it has included the necessary matching funds in its capital

budgets in FY2009 and FY2010. The project is within the District's statutory authority to fund and is not the result of a

permit requirement or enforcement action. The city ranked this project sixth on their list of nine FY2011 District funding

requests. The project meets the minimum project efficiency requirements and will not reduce the city's current

system-wide reuse efficiency of 62 percent to below the District required minimum 60 percent level. This project

includes the construction of infrastructure that makes an alternative water supply available to water users, and is

potentially eligible for state funding through the Water Protection and Sustainability Program.

DescriptionThis multi-year alternative water supply project is for the design and construction of reclaimed water transmission

mains and distribution piping in the Glen Oaks and Palmetto areas of Clearwater. The project includes approximately

43,000 linear feet of 4-inch, and approximately 13,000 linear feet of 8-inch diameter reclaimed water distribution and

transmission piping. The Glen Oaks-Palmetto reclaimed water area of Clearwater will include the installation of

approximately 750 service boxes to provide service to 550 initial residential reclaimed water connections (south of

Russel Street and west of Jupiter Avenue and bounded to the south by Druid Road), 2 parks, 2 schools, 1 commercial

customer, and 1 City greenspace.


Costs

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $5,780,000 and the District's share is 50 percent or $2,890,000. The

Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board funded $578,000 in FY2009 and $812,000 in FY2010. The City has requested

$750,000 in District funding in FY2011 and the remaining District funding of $750,000 necessary to complete this

multi-year project is anticipated to be requested in FY2012. 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 cost

amortized at 8 percent over 30 years is $5.57/1000 gallons offset. Of the total project cost, approximately 85 percent

($4,913,000) is expected to be needed for construction, and the remainder for design and administration. The project

is eligible for up to $982,600 in WPSTF, however to date no WPSTF funds have been budgeted.


The City will meet all the District's reclaimed water distribution funding requirements including individual metering and

obtaining a minimum of a 50% offset efficiency. The initial customers anticipated to connect include 550 residential

irrigation customers, and 6 large customers including approximately 70,000 gpd attributed to deep well irrigation at

Glen Oaks Park, 1,430 gpd to landscaped median in front of Glen Oaks Park, approximately 7,000 gpd to St. Cecelia

Catholic School soccer fields and Clearwater Intermediate School grounds, 1,900 gpd to Betty- Drew Apartments for

lawn meter irrigation, and 2,600 gpd to Crest Lake Park/ Dog Park.


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Clearwater Glen Oaks/Palmetto Reclaimed Water Distribution

Project


Revenue

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 2,899,511 750,000 0 581,141 753,206 815,164


District

Clearwater 2,890,000 0 0 578,000 0 2,312,000

$5,789,511 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



Initial Design Commence 10/30/08 10/30/08

Agreement Executed 12/31/08 7/10/09 7/9/09

Full Design & Permitting Commence 5/30/09 5/30/09

Construction Commence 12/31/10




This project is progressing slightly behind schedule. Design started June 2009 and is now 45% complete. No District

funds will be reimbursed until construction starts. ACTION TO DATE: Delayed, the city experienced an initial delay

related to their contract approval process, however delays are not anticipated to negatively change design or construction

completion dates.


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Clearwater Harbor Reclaimed Water Project






Task Manager(s)


Recommendation



in nature; however it will reduce the demands on the TBW regional system. There was adequate information available

to evaluate the project and the cooperator has confirmed it has included the necessary matching funds in its capital

budgets in FY2010 and FY2011. The project is within the District's statutory authority to fund, and is not the result of a

permit requirement or enforcement action. The project meets the minimum project efficiency requirements and will not

reduce the city's current system-wide reuse efficiency of 62 percent to below the District required minimum 60 percent

level. The city ranked this project ninth on their list of nine FY2011 District funding requests. This project includes the

construction of infrastructure that makes an alternative water supply available to water users, and is potentially eligible

for state funding through the Water Protection and Sustainability Program.

DescriptionThis multi-year alternative water supply project is for the design and construction of reclaimed water transmission

mains and distribution piping in the Clearwater Harbor area of the City. The project includes approximately 22,250

linear feet of 4-inch and 6-inch diameter, and approximately 12,300 linear feet of 8-inch diameter reclaimed water

distribution and transmission piping. The Harbor area of Clearwater will include the installation of approximately 550

service boxes to serve 310 initial reclaimed water connections located south of Union Street and west of Douglas

Avenue and is bounded to the east and south by the Intercoastal Waterway and Stevenson Creek. The project will also

provide 2,220 gpd of reclaimed water (1,588 gpd offsets) to two commercial irrigation customers (Smith Healthcare,

Sweet Hospitality), and a four-acre City park (8,480 gpd supply, 5,936 gpd offsets).


Costs

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $2,204,050 and the District's share is 50 percent or $1,102,025. The

Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board funded $165,305 in FY2010 for design & permitting and $468,360 has been

requested in FY2011 with the remaining $468,360 is anticipated to be requested in FY2012. The future funds identified

for the project are contingent upon approval of such amounts by the District Governing and Basin Boards in the annual

budget(s). Of the total project cost, approximately 85 percent ($1,873,440) is expected to be needed for construction,

and the remainder for design and permitting. The project is eligible for up to $374,688 in WPSTF, however no WPSTF

funds have been budgeted for this new project. The cost amortized at 8 percent over 30 years is $5.28/1000 gallons

offset.


In addition to the 310 initial customers, another 150 are anticipated to connect by build-out in 2025 (450 total).

However the offsets and cost effectiveness calculation are only based upon the initial 310 customers.


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Clearwater Harbor Reclaimed Water Project


Revenue

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 1,108,341 468,360 0 0 471,540 168,441


District

City of Clearwater 1,102,025 468,360 0 0 468,360 165,305

$2,210,366 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Design Start 12/31/09

Construction Start 12/31/10




This project was approved for FY2010 funding and a cooperative funding agreement has been developed (execution

pending). No District funds will be reimbursed until construction starts. ACTION TO DATE: New FY2010 Project, the

funding agreement is anticipated to be executed in early March of 2010.


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City of Clearwater Brackish Facility at Water Treatment Plant #2





Project Manager WILL, SANDIE

Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as 1A priority. The FY2011 funding request is for year two of a six-year project to design and construct a

brackish groundwater wellfield system capable of supplying up to 6.0 million gallons per day of potable water on an

annual average basis. The tasks for year two include wellfield engineering design, water use permitting, and permitting

and construction of the concentrate injection well. There is sufficient data to evaluate the project; it is in within the

Basin Board's statutory authority to fund; and it is not the result of a permit requirement or other enforcement action.

DescriptionThe project includes the design and construction of a 6.0 million gallon per day (mgd) brackish groundwater supply

facility to produce up to 6.0 mgd of potable water supply. Project components include: pilot plant testing, brackish

wellfield construction including the installation of 9 additional production wells, design and construction of treatment

facilities and raw water transmission lines, and byproduct treatment and discharge. The FY2010 funding includes

preparing the basis of design (Phase 1 and 2) including: preliminary designs of pre-treatment facilities, reverse

osmosis processes and the raw water system; site selections for monitoring and production wells for environmental

audits and permitting; and site selection and design of a concentrate injection well. FY2010 funding also includes pilot

testing of the treatment facilities (Phase 3) including designing the plant operation and preparing a Data Collection and

Analysis Report. FY 2011 includes wellfield engineering design/permitting (Phase 3) and permitting/construction of the

concentrate injection well (Phase 2).

BenefitsThe City of Clearwater currently purchases water from Pinellas County that is supplied from Tampa Bay Water's

central wellfield system. According to the City of Clearwater, this project will reduce the City's demand on Tampa Bay

Water's regional system by approximately 4.5 mgd.

Costs

The City of Clearwater initially requested funding for this multi-year project in FY2010. Total project costs for FY2010

were $1,516,830, of which $758,415 was approved by the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board. For FY2011, the City is

requesting $648,500 in cooperative funding from the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin (a total of $1,297,00 shared by the

City and Basin). Future costs are expected to be $27,619,950 with $13,809,975 each from the Pinellas-Anclote River

Basin Board and the City. Previous feasibility studies in the amount of $1,787,663 were solely funded by the City in

prior fiscal years. The future funds identified for the project are contingent upon approval of such amounts by the

Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board in the annual budget.


The City of Clearwater has solely funded the design, permitting and construction of three aquifer test production wells

with associated monitoring well clusters in the past. The City does not have much aquifer information, so they will use

the test production and monitor wells information to determine the brackish water zone to support modeling efforts for

permitting. Once testing is complete, the City anticipates installing 9 additional production wells. The pilot study will be

done to pilot pre-treatment/membrane technology and arsenic pre-treatment, so the future facility will be designed to

appropriately treat the water from a total of 12 production wells.

Prior to funding requests, the City solely funded activities including the production and monitoring wells design and

aquifer performance testing; construction of test wells and monitoring well clusters; and analysis and financial

feasibility studies. Funding for fiscal years 2010 through 2015 include the following phases: Phase 1 - Pilot testing and

preliminary design; Phase 2 - Concentrate Injection Well; Phase 3 - Wellfield Engineering Design and Water Use

Permitting; Phase 4 - Wellfield Construction; Phase 5 - Treatment Plant Design and Permitting; Phase 6 - Plant

Construction; Phase 7 - Engineering Construction Services.


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City of Clearwater Brackish Facility at Water Treatment Plant #2


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 7,065 0 0 0 7,065 0

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 15,228,436 13,809,975 0 0 650,642 767,819


District

City of Clearwater 17,004,553 13,809,975 0 1,787,663 648,500 758,415

$32,240,054 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Phase 1 Pilot Testing and Preliminary Design 12/31/09

Phase 2 Concentrate Injection Well 12/31/09

Phase 3 Wellfield Engineering Design and Water Use Permitting 12/31/10

Phase 7 Engineering Construction Services 12/31/12

Phase 5 Treatment Plant Design and Permitting 12/31/12

Phase 4 Wellfield Construction 12/31/12

Phase 6 Plant Construction 12/31/13



The City is still waiting for the feasibility study and cost analyses from their consultant, as well as the affirmative written

statement from TBW that the project is consistent with the agency's plans. District staff is currently preparing contract

agreement documents in the meantime.


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Lake Tarpon ASR Test Well Program - Phase IV





Project Manager ELLISON, DON

Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as High priority. The FY2011 funding request is to cover the higher than expected costs for the surface

infrastructure that is part of Phase IV of the project. The infrastructure includes a lake water intake, a filtration system,

a degasification system, and a UV disinfection system that are part of Phase IV of the project. When the cost

estimates were originally prepared for the project, there were no similar surface water treatment systems constructed

to aid in the design or estimation of costs. Based on experience gained and lessons learned at sites that have been

constructed and started operation since that time, additional funds will be necessary to construct the treatment system

at Lake Tarpon. Without an increase in the surface infrastructure construction budget there will not be enough funds

remaining to cover the laboratory costs associated with the two years of cycle testing that are planned. Funding for

previous phases of the project was for feasibility analysis, initial permitting, and construction of the ASR and

monitoring wells. There was sufficient data submitted to evaluate the project, it is within the Basin Board's statutory

authority to fund, and it is not the result of a permit requirement or other enforcement action.

DescriptionThis funding request is for the previously funded Lake Tarpon ASR Test Well Program, Phases III and IV. The

objective for the project is to divert excess water from Lake Tarpon, treat and store the water in the ASR system for

recovery to the County's North reclaimed water system. Phase III has been completed with the ASR well and

associated monitor wells constructed. Phase IV is currently underway with the design complete for the surface water

intake system, pumps, filtration and disinfection treatment system, DO removal system and associated piping. Based

on this design, the estimated cost for the infrastructure is higher than originally estimated. Since there is an increase in

cost tor the infrastructure, additional money is requested to cover the laboratory cost associated with the upcoming

monitoring for the two year cycle testing. In addition, the remaining money not spent in Phase III is requested to be

utilized for the Phase IV to cover some of the higher infrastructure cost. The estimated cost of this funding request for

laboratory analysis is $220,000 for FY 2011, and the entire amount is eligible for District funding. Therefore, the District

is requested to reimburse the COUNTY for up to 50 percent of the eligible project costs.

BenefitsAn ASR well will provide the county with an effective means to store excess surface water from Lake Tarpon. The

stored water could be later recovered to augment the reclaimed water supply and to support lake management

activities. Historical flow data from the lake indicate approximately nine mgd of surface water may be available for

beneficial reuse.

Costs

Phase I (2 Exploratory wells): $297,866; Phase II (Permit Application): $57,356; Phase III (ASR Well D&C): $935,000;

and Phase IV (Cycle Testing): $2,956,000. For FY2011, the County is requesting cooperative funding in the amount of

$110,000 from the Basin to complete Phase IV of the project. This will increase the total cost of Phase IV by $220,000

($110,000 each), from $2,956,000 to $3,176,000 and will cover the unanticipated infastructure costs and allow

completion of cycle testing monitoring requirements.


This alternative water source project involves the construction and testing of an aquifer storage and recovery (ASR)

well near Lake Tarpon. The proposed budget for the design, construction, testing and permitting of an ASR well,

associated monitor wells and infrastructure (Phases III and IV) is $2,900,000. Preliminary work (Phase I) involving the

construction and testing of an exploratory well near the Lake Tarpon Outfall Canal Dam was initiated in early 2001 and

completed in the latter half of 2001. Test results from the well indicated that the targeted storage zones within the

lower Suwannee Limestone and Ocala Limestone at this particular site were not suitable for ASR because of poor

water quality (total dissolved solids concentrations in excess of 10,000 milligrams per liter). The hydrogeologic

conditions also indicated that there was a potential for poor water quality to migrate upward into the zone designated

as an underground source of drinking water (USDW). As a result, the County abandoned this site, and in 2002,

constructed a second exploratory well located ~2.5 miles north at Chestnut Park. The results obtained from this

second test site indicate that a suitable ASR storage zone exists here and the consultant has recommended


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proceeding with the development of a surface-water ASR system. The total cost for Phase I was $297,866 ($148,933

each; FY2000 & FY2001 budgets). Phase II of the project, initiated in June 2003, involved work required to obtain a

permit to construct and test a Class V ASR test well from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).

The County submitted a final application in September 2004 and a permit was issued to the County by the FDEP in

March 2005. The total cost for Phase II is $57,356 ($28,678 each; FY2002 budget). Phase III of the project will involve

the construction, testing and hydrogeologic data collection of a 1-mgd ASR test well and two associated monitor wells.

Phase IV is the final phase of the project and includes construction of the remaining ASR infrastructure (pipes,

intakes, UV system, etc.), cycle testing, continued data collection and obtaining a final ASR operating permit. A

second amendment was approved by the Basin Board at their June 2007 meeting to increase the cost of performing

Phases III and IV, from a total of $2,900,000 to $3,981,000. The second amendment expanded the scope of work to

address the issue of arsenic mobilization and provided additional funding to cover the increased costs associated with

completing ongoing project tasks. The additional funds will be used for increased construction and operation costs;

additional infrasture necessary to construct the project; and upgrades to the filtation system to meet high level

disinfection requirements and improve the UV efficiency. The District's funds for the second amendment ($495,900)

were transferred from the Board's WSRD Reserves. The County began work on Phases III & IV in Spring 2006 and is

responsible for managing and supervising the major tasks of the project. The project meets the District's priorities in

reducing the demand on the region's potable water supply and continuation of inter-governmental coordination focus

as identified in the Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan. In the future, the County anticipates constructing

two additional ASR wells to increase the supplemental water supply to three mgd during the dry season. Of the total

cost for Phases III and IV, ($3,981,000), about 77 percent ($2,996,686) is expected to be needed for construction, and

the remainder for design, permitting, and administration. In 2011 the County submitted a cooperative funding request

to increase the Phase IV funding $220,000 to cover addtional cost associated with greater than expected infastructure

costs.


Revenue

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 2,036,649 0 495,900 1,418,296 116,298 6,155



(Alternative Wtr)

340,000 0 0 340,000 0 0


District

Pinellas County Utilities 2,231,900 0 0 2,121,900 110,000 0

$4,608,549 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. PHASE I:Board Approval of Contract 8/31/00 8/28/00

Execute Contract 9/30/00 1/2/01

SWFWMD Exploratory Well Construction Permit 3/30/01 3/30/01

Begin Exploratory Well Construction and Testing 4/9/01 4/9/01

Complete Exploratory Well Construction and Testing 6/8/01 6/8/01

Exploratory Well Final Report 10/1/01 10/17/01

Draft First Amendment 2/12/02 2/12/02

Pinellas-Anclote Basin Board Approval of Agreement 4/11/02 4/11/02



SWFWMD Exploratory Well Construction Permit 5/15/02 9/1/02

Begin Exploratory Well Construction and Testing 6/10/02 9/5/02


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Complete Exploratory Well Construction and Testing 8/15/02 12/12/02

Exploratory Well Final Report 12/15/02 5/1/03


Draft Amendment returned from Mgmt Services 2/27/05 2/27/02

2. PHASE II:Board Approval of Contract 6/24/03 6/24/03


Receive Draft FDEP Application 5/1/04 6/10/04

Request for Additional Information (~2-3) 5/15/04 6/25/04

Application Approval from FDEP 12/1/04 9/1/04

Review Draft DEP Permit 1/25/05 2/10/05

Notice of Draft Permit and Public Hearing 1/26/05 2/15/05

Obtain DEP Permit 3/1/05 3/15/05


3. PHASE III:Board Approval of Contract 8/1/04 8/1/04


Solicit Bids for Construction 1/10/06 5/20/06

Select Construction Contractor 2/1/06 6/10/06

Draft Construction Contract 3/3/06 7/15/06

Notice to Proceed for Well Construction 6/15/06 8/15/06

3. PHASE III:ASR and MW Well Completion Report 6/29/07 8/15/07

4. PHASE IVConduct Cycle Testing 7/25/11

4. PHASE IV:Aboveground Infrastructure Construction & Testing 2/15/09



Pinellas County issued a Notice to Proceed to Rowe Drilling on August 14, 2006 to begin drilling an ASR test well at the

Lake Tarpon site. However, due to equipment difficulties, Rowe was unable to commence construction activities until

November 2006. An amendment to the project contract (between the District and Pinellas County) was drafted to include

the State (SB144) funding information. It was approved by the County at its January 2007 Board Meeting. Approval of a

second amendment to expand the scope of work and funding to cover increased construction costs was requested and

approved by the Basin Board at the June 2007 Boards. The project will receive an additional $495,900 from the District.

The County has completed the drilling of the ASR well and monitoring wells and submitted a well construction and testing

report in August 2007. The County is currently in the process of completing design documents and bid specifications for

the site work associated with the Lake Tarpon intake and pipeline to the ASR well. The District met with Pinellas County

and their consultant to discuss the project status. The governor's request to expedite projects to help the economy was

also discussed at this meeting. The County agreed to explore ways to expedite the project in the future; however, there is

very little opportunity at this time to accelerate the project since they are ready to go out to bid for the final surface

infrastructure work and the bid process has mandatory timelines associated with it. The County has also been waiting for

early performance data and information on the degasification system at the City of Bradenton's ASR Pre treatment Pilot

project prior to finalizing their design. In December, District staff and County staff visited the Bradenton site and

inspected the City's degasification system to aid in the County's design. Early performance data from the Bradenton site

indicates a potential for frequent fouling of the degasification contactors unless adequate pre filtration down to

approximately 10 microns is utilized infront of the degasing system. The County originally had a 50 micron filter specified

and budgeted. A change to a 10 micron filter will result in additional head loss in the system and reduce the flow rate

under the current design. To switch to a 10 micron filter will require a redesign of several components to maintain the

desired flow rate of approximately 1 mgd. The County's engineer is has assessed the project to determine if the filtration

system changes can be accomplished within the current budget and has concluded that the changes will require

additional funding. The County submitted a 2011 CFI request for $220,000 to cover the additional cost and allow

completion of the pending cycle tests. Accelerated Action to Date: The project has been delayed as a result of design

issues regarding the degasification system. The County's consultant has been working to resolve this issue and

incorporate modifications into the design.


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South Pinellas County Reclaimed Water ASR


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Reclaimed WaterWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement




Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as High priority. This project involves the conversion of three existing injection wells to ASR wells to provide

seasonal storage of up to 3.0 mgd of reclaimed water from the County's South Cross Bayou Water Reclamation

Facility. The FY2011 funding request includes costs to perform cycle testing and a mechanical integrity test required

by FDEP for the first ASR well. The additional funding is being requested by the County because the necessary

infrastructure improvements will cost more than originally anticipated due to equipment deterioration. Funding for this

project is being recommended consistent with recent modifications to the Governing Board's Cooperative Funding

Initiative Policy (130-4). There is sufficient data to evaluate the project; it is in within the Basin Board's statutory

authority to fund; and it is not the result of a permit requirement or other enforcement action.

DescriptionPinellas County is developing a 3.0 million gallon per day (mgd) reclaimed water aquifer storage and recovery system

at the South Cross Bayou Water Reclamation Facility (WRF). The project involves converting three existing Class I

injection wells at the facility into Class V Group 3 ASR wells (one mgd per well recovery). Phase 2 of the project began

in FY2004 and consists of three major components including: 1) backplugging the injection wells to an appropriate

zone for ASR and pump testing to evaluate water quality and recovery efficiency ; 2) preparation of a Class V permit

application and a minor modification to the WRF operating permit; infrastructure improvements; and cycle testing to

determine if the wells can be utilized for ASR; and 3) operational permitting. FDEP will also be requiring modified

mechanical integrity testing of the first well to confirm the absence of leaks from the well casing.

BenefitsAn ASR well will provide the county with an effective means to store excess quantities of highly treated effluent from

the South Cross Bayou WRF. The stored water could be later recovered to augment the reclaimed water system

during peak demand periods. A successful ASR program would allow for the addition of more customers to maximize

the use of reclaimed water for non-potable demands and offset the use of potable water for irrigation.

Costs

The original, total cost for Phase 2 of the project was $613,000 ($306,500 each) with the Basin's total share budgeted

in FY2004. In December 2009, the County requested an amendment to Phase 2 activities due to equipment

deterioration and pipe resizing requirements, resulting in an increase in costs. To cover the costs for infrastructure

improvements at the first well location, the remaining budget in Phases 1 and 3, as well as Contingency will need to be

moved to Phase 2. Therefore, Phase 2 costs will increase to $461,170, no funds will remain in Contingency and future

funding for Phase 3 will be determined. For FY 2011, the County is requesting funding to cover costs associated with

FDEP permitting rquirements for cycle testing of the first well including additional water quality analyses and

mechanical integrity testing in the amount of $330,000 ($165,000 each from the County and the Pinellas-Anclote River

Basin Board). Phase 1 of the project was initiated in 2003 for the feasibility study with a total cost of $75,000 ($37,500

each from the County and the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board). Additional funding will be requested to complete

the conversion of the first ASR well and the additional improvements and cycle testing for the conversion of the other

two ASR wells. The future funds identified for the project are contingent upon approval of such amounts by the

Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board in the annual budget.


Phase I (initiated in FY2002) of this project was an ASR feasibility study which included quantifying available flow and

demands of the reclaimed water, comparison of reclaimed water quality to drinking water standards and ambient

ground-water quality, identifying local ground-water users, evaluation of hydrogeology and potential siting

considerations. The results of the feasibility study (November 2003) indicated that conditions at the site were favorable

for ASR. In their report, the consultant recommended that the County investigate the possibility of converting and

utilizing the existing injection wells at the treatment plant. Additional water quality analyses, and hydrogeologic

evaluation to fully evaluate potential ASR storage zones and determine the potential for using the injection wells were

recommended as the next step for this project. A final feasibility report (Pinellas County South County Reclaimed


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Water Aquifer Storage Recovery Feasibility Study, November 2003) was submitted to the District in December. Four

potential sites on the South Cross Bayou WRF and three potential storage zones have been identified for the test well.

The consultant recommended additional water quality analyses, and hydrogeologic evaluation to fully evaluate

potential ASR storage zones and determine the final selection of the ASR storage zone and site. As previously stated,

Pinellas County has made the decision to delay moving forward with the permitting and construction of an ASR test

well in order to first observe and evaluate the outcome of similar reclaimed water ASR projects currently underway in

the city of St. Petersburg and Hillsborough County. Instead, additional water quality data, backplugging and

hydrogeologic testing of the lower storage zone containing the injection wells will be conducted in the next phase of

this project. This data will be used to determine the feasibility of using the former injection wells for short-term (i.e.,

one to two days) ASR. If the results indicate that short-term storage is possible using the former injection wells, the

County will move forward with permitting and cycle testing of the modified injection wells.

The second phase of the project (Phase II) involves the permitting, design and construction of an ASR test well,

monitor wells and associated infrastructure. Phase II is funded by the District using FY2004 funds and is expected to

take five years to complete. Phase II is comprised of three major tasks: 1) Backplugging and testing of the existing

injection wells; 2) ASR cycle testing, and 3) Operational permitting. Phase 1 includes an extended pump test with

water quality sampling and analysis to determine the trend of total dissolved solids (TDS) concentrations during

recovery which will be useful in determining the potential for mixing effects on recovery efficiency. A technical report

will be prepared at the conclusion of Phase one to support the request to FDEP for authorization to proceed with

operational cycle tests. Phase 2 of the project includes the following tasks: 1.) Preparation of a FDEP Class V well

construction permit application, 2.) Preparation of a minor modification to the South Cross Bayou WRF FDEP

operating permit, 3.) performance of operational cycle testing, 4.) Preparation of a technical memorandum and, 5.)

Response to requests for additional information from the FDEP. Phase 3 of the project includes the following tasks: 1.)

Preparation of an operation and maintenance report 2.) Preparation of a Class V FDEP operation permit application,

3.) Preparation of a major modification to the South Cross Bayou WRF operation permit, 4.) Preparation of a water

use permit application, 5.) Response to request for additional, information from the FDEP and District. The work

performed in the first task will determine whether existing injection wells at the facility could be utilized as ASR wells.

The test injection well will be designed to store and recover approximately one million gallons per day (mgd). The

Phase II agreement was approved and signed by the District in June 2004 (06/30/2004). The agreement will remain in

effect for seven years unless terminated in writing by the parties.

In 2008, an infrastructure planning report indicated that the infrastructure and equipment (pipes, pumps, valves, etc.)

associated with the injection wells have deteriorated beyond repair and need to be replaced or resized. These items

were not anticipated at the beginning of the project and will result in higher costs. Therefore the County requested a

contract amendment to use the remaining funds from the original contract for the replacement of the infrastructure,

and additional funds to complete cycle testing of the first ASR well, as well as the remaining scope of work will be

requested in future funding requests.


Revenue



District

Pinellas County Utilities 509,000 0 0 344,000 165,000 0

$1,149,499 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board Approval of Agreement 6/12/02 6/12/02



Consultant Selection Process 7/1/02 5/1/02


K682


Notice to Proceed to Consultant 9/1/02 11/1/02

Draft Feasibility Report 3/1/03 5/1/03

Final Report 5/1/03

Contract completed 5/1/03 12/1/03 12/31/03

2. Phase IIPhase II Draft Agreement to Mgmt Services 2/15/04 3/15/04


Notice to Proceed to Consultant 3/20/04 6/30/04

Review FDEP Draft Permit to Construct ASR System 7/5/04 7/1/04

Public Hearing for FDEP Draft Permit 2/24/05 11/10/04

FDEP Permit to Construct ASR System 3/15/05 1/26/05

Injection Well Backplugging & Testing 4/15/05 3/15/05

Injection Well Testing Report & Recommendations 4/30/05 1/1/06

FDEP Permit to Convert wells to ASR 1/15/07 6/10/08

Initiate ASR Cycle Testing 6/1/07 10/1/10

Operational Permit Application 1/15/11

2. Phase IIContract Completion Date 6/30/11


Pinellas County submitted an amended scope of work to the District in December 2009. District staff is reviewing the

scope and preparing contract amendment documents.


L803

Pinellas County Water Quality Management Plan


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring



Project Manager SZAFRANIEC, MARY

Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a high priority. Project will identify and prioritize water quality improvement projects for future implementation

which will help to improve water quality.

DescriptionThis project is in response to a funding request from the Pinellas County Department of Environmental Management to

create a water quality management plan. In order to develop a plan to improve impaired waters in high priority basins,

Pinellas County must complete a series of diagnostic studies to better understand the problems surrounding water

quality impairment. The County will use the information collected through water quality monitoring and modeling to

serve as a tool to identify and prioritize watershed improvement projects that will restore impaired waterbodies, while

leading to the development of the Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) by the County and the FDEP.

BenefitsThe plan will provide a list of projects that will be implemented to improve water quality in fresh and tidal tributaries

discharging into non-SWIM waterbodies, the Gulf of Mexico, as well as portions of Tampa Bay.

Costs

The total cost of this multiyear project is $430,000, with Pinellas County and the District each contributing half

($215,000) over the next three years. The Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board is funding 100% of the District's share

($215,000). The FY2011 project budget is $70,000, of which Pinellas County and the District are each funding half

($35,000). District funds in the table include staff salaries.


Revenue

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 220,555 35,000 0 90,241 40,296 55,018


District

Pinellas County Dept. of Environmental

Management

115,000 0 0 80,000 35,000 0

$335,555 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract Development and ExecutionDraft Agreement to Management Services 10/1/07 11/5/07 11/20/07

Agreement Returned from Management Services 10/22/07 11/30/07 12/11/07

Agreement Sent to Cooperator 10/29/07 12/19/07 12/19/07

Signed Agreement Returned from Cooperator 11/26/07 1/4/08 1/24/08

Agreement Fully Executed 12/10/07 1/20/08 1/31/08

2.Project TasksProject Kick-Off Meeting 3/20/08 5/20/08 5/20/08


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Pinellas County Water Quality Management Plan

Water Quality Evaluation Commencement 4/1/08 6/1/08 6/1/08

Data Collection and Analysis Completion 7/1/12

Water Quality Management Plan Draft Report 9/1/12

Draft Water Quality Management Plan Final Report 11/1/12

3. Cooperator AgreementAgreement Expiration 12/31/12


The cooperative agreement is effective as of October 1, 2007. Pinellas County hired a consultant (ERD) that will conduct

diagnostic studies on impaired waterbodies in the Pinellas-Anclote basin. District, County and ERD staff attended the

project kick-off meeting in May 2008 to discuss site selection, data submittals and the project scope. The Final Report

has been completed for Joes Creek and Klosterman Bayou basins (FY2008). The FY2009 Nutrient Source Evaluation in

the Roosevelt Watershed has commenced. ERD is conducting data collection to determine the source of nutrients into

the watershed.


N014

The Florida Aquarium Watershed Education Initiative


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality MonitoringWater Supply ConservationNatural Systems Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring



The Florida Aquarium, Inc.Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as High priority. The Florida Aquarium's focus on telling Florida's fresh water story makes this science-based

attraction closely aligned to the District's mission. The Florida Aquarium Watershed Education Initiative proposes to

continue programming that enhances the District's watershed education efforts by providing participants with a better

understanding of Florida's ecology through workshops, hands-on field experiences and stewardship activities. This

project is ranked high because of its alignment to the District's mission; its summer camp program for minority and

at-risk students, which is an audience the District has identified for additional outreach; and its incorporation of multiple

learning approaches providing water education for learning new behaviors and incorporating environmental leadership

skills. Costs are the lowest among proposed youth education programs and quality is confirmed through evaluations

and pre and post tests. Knowledge gain for FY2009 summer camps, for instance, was 25%, which falls within the

preferred range of youth education programming. The proposed program is aligned with Basin Board priorities.

DescriptionThis Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) project proposes to educate teachers and students about Florida's water

resources and natural environment. The Florida Aquarium requests support of a water resources education initiative

that focuses on three distinct programs for elementary, middle and high school students and teachers. These

programs are outlined below and include: What's in Your Watershed? summer camp, Science Education at Sea

(SEAS) teacher training program and Regional Ocean Conference for Students (ROCS) workshop for teachers and

students. While the proposed initiative primarily reaches students and teachers throughout Hillsborough County, it also

draws schools from Polk, Pinellas, Pasco and Manatee counties. What's in Your Watershed? is a summer camp

program designed to teach low-income, at-risk upper elementary and middle school students from local YMCAs and

Boys and Girls Clubs in Hillsborough County the importance of the Tampa Bay watershed. The camp would provide an

opportunity for youth to engage in interactive role-playing to learn about watersheds, water quality, water conservation

and habitat protection. Throughout the proposed program, each student takes part in three field explorations within the

Tampa Bay watershed. The What's in Your Watershed? program will be evaluated through a portfolio of student work,

student and parent evaluation of the program using a written survey, instructor evaluation of the program and student

pre/post assessements. SEAS is a teacher education program proposing to provide workshops for elementary, middle

and high school teachers, focusing on estuaries and incorporating the learning objectives of the Florida

Comprehensive Assessment Test. It would allow teachers to explore current and future environmental issues and

challenges facing those resources. The SEAS program evaluation will include a combination of pre/post assessments,

workshop surveys and teacher journals. The proposed ROCS workshop component would give middle and high

school students the opportunity to study several major water quality issues associated with local watersheds. Students

will identify the issues and create action plans that are achievable and beneficial for the environment. SWIM staff

participate in this conference.The ROCS workshop will be evaluated through pre/post assessments. Independent

evaluation by Pandion systems for the ROCS component previously found that 86% of the teachers agreed that the

project was a valuable addition to their student's education.

BenefitsThe cooperator estimates that the FY2011 program will reach 231 students and teachers directly and 7,500 students

indirectly. ROCS will provide an intensive workshop experience for high school students, providing opportunities for

them to learn about local issues and related science and then create action plans that will result in positive

environmental changes within their communities. The FY2011 project proposes a "What's in Your Watershed?"

summer camp that addresses the important priority of getting traditionally underserved, inner-city youth outside

exploring the Tampa Bay watershed. The program will give youth opportunities to explore current environmental issues

and to use critical thinking to develop strategies for addressing impacts on their local watersheds.

Costs

The total cost of the FY2011 project is $43,346 with the District contributing $21,401 (Alafia River $5,136; Hillsborough


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The Florida Aquarium Watershed Education Initiative

River $10,700; Coastal Rivers $1,070; Pinellas-Anclote River $1,285; Withlacoochee River $1,070; Peace River

$1,070; Manasota $1,070). The dollar amount allocated per basin is determined by the number of participants

projected to participate in the programming from each basin. District funding is requested for a summer camp, teacher

training programs and a workshop for teachers and students. The program proposes to reach 231 students and

teachers directly and 7,500 students indirectly at a cost to the District of $2.77 per person and $1.20 per contact hour.

Budget lines below includes costs to manage projects.


The total FY2010 project cost was $44,741, with the District contributing $21,402 (Alafia River $5,174; Hillsborough

River $10,686; Coastal Rivers $1,108; Pinellas-Anclote River $1,109; Withlacoochee River $1,109; Peace River

$1,108; Manasota $1,108). The dollar amount allocated per basin was determined by the number of participants

projected to participate in the programming from each basin. District funding supported a summer camp, teacher

training programs and a workshop for teachers and students. This program was projected to reach 147 students and

80 teachers directly and 7,500 students indirectly at a cost to the District of $2.77 per person. The budget line includes

costs for staff to manage the project.


Revenue








021 Manasota Basin 5,577 0 0 1,807 1,885 1,885


District

The Florida Aquarium, Inc. 57,020 0 0 34,450 0 22,570

$138,177 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



Program components completed 9/15/09 9/30/09 9/30/09

Final report received by the District 9/30/09 10/15/09

FY2010 Budgeted FundsInititate purchase order 10/1/09 12/1/09

Program components completed 12/17/10


FY2011 Budgeted FundsBegin planning for two components 4/1/11

Completion of all programs 11/30/11


ACTION TO DATE: On time. Educational programming is underway.


N097

Clearwater - WMPlan Alligator Creek Watershed (Phase 1)






Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a high priority. Completing elements of the District's Watershed Management Program is a District strategic

priority for managing the water resource, and providing information to local governments to address land use changes

and stormwater management within a specific watershed. The City has ranked this project 5th of nine submitted for

cooperative funding.

DescriptionThis is a multi-year funded project to perform the 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation and 3)

Watershed Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Alligator

Creek Watershed. The watershed covers an area of approximately 9 square miles and is located in Clearwater, and

Pinellas County. The issues in this watershed are flood damage, land alteration and development, and water quality.

Additional development is expected in this watershed within the next several years. 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. Prior

funding was for the development of Digital Topographic Information and performance of the Watershed Evaluation

element. For FY2011 funding is to complete the Watershed Management Plan.





address level of service deficiencies and provides a geodatabase and projected results from watershed model


Costs

The projected cost for this project is $900,000 of which the District's share is $450,000 and the City's share is

$450,000. For FY2009, the District budgeted $200,000 and the City budgeted $200,000 for the Topographic

Information and Watershed Evaluation elements of the Watershed Management Program. For FY2011, the City is

requesting $250,000 in cooperative funding and the City will provide $250,000 in matching funds for the Watershed

Management Plan element of the Watershed Management Program. When each element is completed the projected

cost may require refinement based on the information gathered and unforeseen circumstances. The District funding

amount shown in the table includes staff salaries.



Watershed Evaluation, 3) Watershed Management Plan, 4) Implementation of Best Manangement Practices, and 5)


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. This project is to update the ACWMP to include watershed changes and to current District standards.

The City is managing the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish

project tasks.


N097

Clearwater - WMPlan Alligator Creek Watershed (Phase 1)


Revenue



District

City of Clearwater 450,000 0 0 200,000 250,000 0

$1,013,212 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesDistrict Recognition 10/10/11

2. Cooperator AgreementDraft Agreement to Contracts Administration 12/19/08 8/12/09 8/12/09

Draft Agreement Returned from Contracts Administration 1/15/09 8/25/09 8/25/09

Cooperator Agreement Executed 2/27/09 10/1/09 11/17/09

Funds Excumbered 10/2/09 8/11/09

3. Consultant ServicesConsultant Agreement Executed 1/1/10


4. Work Order #1Project Development 2/15/10

Digital Topographic Information (Complete) 8/15/10

Watershed Evaluation (Complete) 10/1/11


Status history: Staff prepared an expenditure agreement with the City. The City is managing the project. District staff met

with City staff on 4/21/2009 to discuss the project scope and schedule. Because of internal budgeting reasons, the City

has split the project into two phases. The Agreement reflects that split. Phase 1 includes the Topographic Information

and Watershed Evaluation. Only $200,000 of the budgeted $300,000 of cooperative funding is required for this phase of

the work. The remaining $100,000 of the budgeted funds were balanced forward in the Board's budget. The City has

contracted with Jones Edmunds & Associates (JEA) for the Phase 1 work. JEA has begun the data gathering phase of

the work. Current status: Work on the project continues on schedule. The City has applied for FY2011 funding to

complete the Watershed Management Plan element.


N179

City of Clearwater Groundwater Replenishment Project


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Alternative Water SupplyWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementWater Supply Reclaimed Water




Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as High priority. This project is an indirect potable reuse feasibility study to determine if the City's highly treated

excess reclaimed water flows (up to 3.0 mgd) can be used for direct aquifer recharge at the City's northeastern

wastewater treatment plant. The recharge will provide a salinity barrier against saltwater intrusion and used as

mitigation of effects of additional fresh groundwater withdrawals. The feasibility study consists of three main

components including a desktop assessment, pilot testing and public outreach. The desktop assessment was

approved for FY2010 funding by the Basin Board in August 2009, and District staff is currently reviewing contract

agreement documents for this component. The City's FY2011 funding request is for the next two components (pilot

testing and public outreach). Due to the delay in starting the desktop feasibility assessment, a modification of the

ranking may be recommended in June 2010 if staff determines that the project will not be completed by the end of

2010. Funding for this project is being recommended consistent with recent modifications to the Governing Board's

Cooperative Funding Initiative Policy (130-4). There is sufficient data to evaluate the project; it is in within the Basin

Board's statutory authority to fund; and it is not the result of a permit requirement or other enforcement action.

DescriptionThis is an indirect potable reuse feasibility study to assess the viability of directly recharging the Upper Floridan aquifer

with 3.0 mgd of highly treated reclaimed water at the City's Northeast Advanced Pollution Control Facility (NEAPCF) to

provide the City with a salinity barrier to impede saltwater intrusion as mitigation of future, additional fresh groundwater

supplies from either the City's existing or new wells. The feasibility study includes: 1) a desktop feasibility assessment

to evaluate nearby groundwater users; perform groundwater modeling to assess water level improvements and

geochemical analyses to predict water quality changes in the aquifer; conduct regulatory reviews to determine

permitting requirements; prepare preliminary public outreach planning to gain public acceptance; and preliminary pilot

plant design to prepare for water treatment requirements; 2) pilot testing to include well permitting and construction to

facilitate recharging the aquifer and pilot water treatment testing to determine water quality of the aquifer during

recharge; and 3) public outreach activities to gain public acceptance.

BenefitsThe City of Clearwater currently purchases water from Pinellas County that is supplied from Tampa Bay Water's

central wellfield system. According to the City of Clearwater, the project would enable the City to utilize 100% of their

reclaimed water (3 million gallons per day), supplement water supplies within the aquifer and possibly provide a

seawater barrier to help prevent saltwater intrusion along the coast.

Costs

The City of Clearwater initially requested funding for this multi-year project in FY2010. Project costs for the feasibility

study included in FY2010 were $450,000, of which $225,000 was approved for funding from the Pinellas-Anclote River

Basin Board. For FY2011, the City is requesting $768,125 in cooperative funding (a total of $1,536,250 shared by the

City and Basin) for well permitting and construction, pilot testing and public outreach activities. Previous feasibility

studies in the amount of $100,000 were solely funded by the City in FY2009. If the feasibility study is successful, the

City plans to proceed with the design and construction of an aquifer recharge system. We anticipate that the City will

continue to apply for Cooperative Funding of future costs as well. The City has estimated future costs through FY2015

to be $25,353,750 with $12,676,875 each from Cooperative Funding and the City. The future funds identified for the

project are contingent upon approval of such amounts by the Pinellas-Anclote Basin Board in the annual budget.


Currently, approximately 30% (3.5 MGD) of the City's potable water is pumped from three wellfields (33 total wells

including 10 wells proposed and currently undergoing permit modification) owned and operated by the City, and the

remaining 70% of the daily demand is purchased from Pinellas County Utilities. The feasiblity study will include an

assessment of the type of aquifer recharge (direct or indirect) and the location of the groundwater replenishment

system. The City plans to review the results of the Regional Reclaimed Water Partnership Initiative Project, "The


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City of Clearwater Groundwater Replenishment Project

Feasibility of Using Reclaimed Water for Direct and Indirect Aquifer Recharge in the Tampa Bay Area" (H076) to

outline the scope of work for the feasibility in order to not duplicate portions of the study that could be utilized in the

Clearwater area.

The following will be the phases for this project: Phase I - Formal Feasibility Study; Phase 2 - Hydrogeologic Services

including well permitting, pilot testing and construction; Phase 3 - Engineering Design and Permitting including pilot

treatment plant testing, and preliminary and final design of water purification plant; Phase 4 - Public Iniformation and

Education; Phase 5 - Construction of water purification facility; Phase 6 - Engineering Construction Services.


Revenue



District

City of Clearwater 13,770,000 12,676,875 0 100,000 768,125 225,000

$27,459,077 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Phase 1 Begin Feasability Study 12/31/09

Phase 2 Begin Well Permitting/Construction 12/31/10

Phase 3 Begin Design and Permitting of Plant 12/31/10

Phase 4 Begin Public Outreach 12/31/10

Phase 5 Begin Plant Construction 12/31/13

Phase 6 Engineering Construction Services 12/31/13



Several revisions of the scope of work have been performed. District staff is reviewing the latest revised scope of work

received February 4, 2010 and contract agreement documents.


N241

Dunedin Imp of BMPs Spring Branch






PECK, MICHAELTask Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a High priority. If constructed, the proposed project would provide stormwater treatment in an area that

currently receives no treatment and thus would help protect and improve water quality within the Spring Branch

Watershed. The project is consistent with the District's priorities for water quality improvement.

DescriptionThis project involves implementing Best Management Practices to improve the water quality in the Spring Branch

Watershed. The project proposes to provide on-site treatment of stormwater runoff using a continuous deflective

separation (CDS) unit. The unit would be constructed onto the existing 12"x18" elliptical sewer. The unit will serve to

collect and contain stormwater pollutants. The site is currently constructed of largely impervious maintenance buildings

and vehicle parking facilities. The site was developed many years ago before stormwater regualtions were

implemented and was constructed to convey stormwater, without treatment into downgradient waterways.

BenefitsThis project will improve water quality in adjacent surface waters by treating stormwater in the Spring Branch

Watershed.

Costs

The total budget amount for this project is $220,000, of which the District's share is $110,000. The District's share is

being funded entirely by the Pinellas-Anclote Basin in FY2011. The City is contributing $110,000 in FY2011. The

District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and central garage charges.


Revenue



District

City of Dunedin 110,000 0 0 0 110,000 0

$222,285 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Award Contract for ConstructionAward Contract for Construction 6/17/11

City of Dunedin Commission ApprovalCity Commision Approval to Apply for P-A Basin Board Grant 11/19/09

Prepare Project DesignPrepare Project Construction Documents 10/15/10

Submit Grant ApplicationSubmit P-A Basin Board Grant Application 12/1/09


N243

Pasco County - Odessa High Service Pump Expansion


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Reclaimed WaterWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement

Basin(s) Hillsborough River, Pinellas-Anclote River



Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a High priority. The project involves expanding the County's reclaimed water pumping capacity in Odessa to

maximize the use of reclaimed water, especially in the central and eastern portion of Pasco County. The project is

consistent with the Basin priorities and there is sufficient data submitted to evaluate the project, it is within the basin

board's statutory authority to fund, and it is not a result of a permit requirement or enforcement action.

DescriptionThis project consists of the expansion of the Odessa Reclaimed Water Pump Station to approximately 10 MGD. This

planned expansion is necessary to increase the capacity of the West-Central Interconnect allowing additional flow to

be transported from the western portion of Pasco County's Reuse System where reclaimed water supply is abundant

to the eastern portion of the system where the irrigation customer base is expanding most rapidly. In addition,

expanded pumping capacity will be needed in order to transmit future flows coming into Pasco County from Pinellas

County upon completion of an ongoing project (Clearwater/Largo/Pasco County Interconnect - H012)

BenefitsThis project will increase the efficiency of reclaimed water transfer from West Pasco to East Pasco. Currently, pump

capacity at the Odessa site is inadequate to efficiently propel available reclaimed water flows from the New Port Richey

WWTP (jointly owned with the City of New Port Richey) through the West-Central Interconnect to the central and east

portions of the Pasco County where reclaimed water demand is growing. The pumping expansion will allow the county

to fully utilize the 10 mgd capacity of the West-Central Interconnect, which is currently limited to approximately 8 mgd.

Additionally, the additional pumping capacity will allow efficient transmission of reclaimed water flows expected to

come from Pinellas County as a result of another project (H012).

Costs

The estimated total project cost is $600,000, and the District's share is requested to be 50 percent, or $300,000.

Pasco County is requesting funding in the amount of $150,000 from the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board and

$150,000 from the Hillsborough River Basin Board in FY2011.


Revenue




District

Pasco County 300,000 0 0 0 300,000 0

$601,756 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Agreement Executed 4/1/11


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Pasco County - Odessa High Service Pump Expansion

Commence Design 6/1/11

Design NTP to Consultant 6/1/11

Complete Design 10/1/11



Project Closeout 10/1/12

Status As Of:


N245

Water Conservation Program




Florida Governmental Utility AuthorityCooperator(s)

Project Manager NOURANI, MEHRSHAD

Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a High priority. The project addresses water supply priorities of the basin board by saving potable water

supplies through conservation. The cooperator has confirmed it will include the necessary matching funds in its capital

budget in FY2011. There was sufficient data submitted to evaluate the project, it is within the basin board's statutory

authority to fund, and it is not the result of a permit requirement or enforcement action.

DescriptionThe Florida Government Utility Authority (FGUA) proposes a Water Conservation Incentive Program for consideration

of funding by the Coastal Rivers and Pinellas-Anclote basins for FY2011. The FGUA is a private utility which serves

more than 1,000 residential single-family customers in its service area. The program will provide FGUA customers

account credits for the purchase and installation of low-flow toilets to residential customers replacing toilet fixtures

designed and installed prior to 1995. The FGUA will provide up to a $100 account credit for the purchase of a low-flow

toilet and a $60 account credit for the purchase of a second low-flow toilet. The program will cover the replacement of

up to 100 toilets, with a maximum of two rebates per customer account.

BenefitsThis project will help to reduce residential indoor water use by replacing high-flow toilets with low-flow toilets and

promote conservation. The project can help reduce per capita use within the Tampa Bay area. It is estimated that total

2,229 gallons per day will be saved in both basins. Pinellas-Anclote River basin will save approximately 1,783 gallons

per day and Coastal River basin will save nearly 446 gallons per day.

Costs

The total project cost is estimated to be $21,862. The District is requested to reimburse FGUA for up to 50 percent of

the eligible project costs up to a maximum of $10,931. The Pinellas Anclote Basin contains approximately 80 percent

of the FGUA Pasco Utility System customers, so the FGUA is requesting the Pinellas Anclote basin contribute 80

percent of the requested funding, or $8,745. The remaining 20 percent of FGUA Pasco Utility customers are in the

Coastal Rivers basin, so the FGUA is requesting the Coastal Rivers basin to provide 20 percent, or $2,186. The

estimated cost/benefit ratio for the eligible portion of the project calculated at an 8 percent annual interest rate over 20

years is $2.76 per 1,000 gallons saved for the entire project, based on possible total eligible project cost of $21,862.


According to an opinion poll conducted by Tampa Bay Water in 2005, nearly 60 percent of Pasco County Residents

signified they would participate in a low-flow toilet rebate program if it was offered. The purpose of the program aims

to decrease the amount of water consumed during toilet flushing in residential communities within its service area by

encouraging customers to purchase low-flow toilets. The program also would provide water conservation informational

materials and educational flyers, including education on maintaining toilet flapper valves, checking for toilet leaks and

other ways the FGUA customers may save water expended from their bathroom fixtures. A contractor, Demetri

Solutions, will inspect, authorize, dispose of old toilets and report account credits to the FGUA for customers that have

successfully installed new low flow toilets. The FGUA, through its management contractor, Government Services

Group, will be tasked with developing and maintaining records of program participants, providing credits to customer

accounts and reporting project milestones to SWFWMD. Additional information, including the Project Scope, and the

spreadsheets for estimated savings, Program costs, and cost benefit are available in the attachment sections. There

are 10,225 pre-1995 residential accounts eligible for rebate in the FGUA service area. 7,109 of them are in

Pinellas-Anclote basin and 3,116 are in Costal River basin.


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Water Conservation Program


Revenue



$14,169 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Design Advertising/Outreach Campaign 9/1/10

Execute agreement with SWFWMD 10/1/10

Begin rebate program 10/4/10

Begin Advertising Campaign 10/4/10

Complete rebate program 9/30/11

Mail all surveys 10/1/11

Draft Final Report--FY2011 12/1/11

Submit Final Report--FY2011 1/15/12

Project closeout--FY2011 1/31/12

Status As Of:


N247

Dunedin - Implementation of BMPs Lake Paloma




City of Dunedin, City of DunedinCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a High Priority. When implemented, this project will provide stormwater treatment and reduce nutrient and

sediment loads to Lake Paloma and St. Joseph Sound. The project is consistent with the District's priorities for water

quality improvement. The project is within the District's statutory authority and is not the result of a permit requirement

or enforcement action.

DescriptionThe City of Dunedin has an extensive stormwater collection system in its Brickyard Creek Watershed. Part of that

system comprises an undersized pipe network to collects stormwater along San Christopher Drive and discharges it

without treatment into Lake Paloma. Excess water from Lake Paloma discharges through other pipelines and culverts

into St Joseph Sound. The City's Master Drainage Plan provides for upgrading the capacity of the pipeline system

along San Christopher Drive and into Lake Paloma. The City's budget plan now provides for jnstallation of a

continuous deflective separation unit (CDS) as well as construction of the San Christopher Drive pipeline expansions

in FY2011.

The proposed pipelines would be constructed through two City owned properties. The properties presently serve to

provide vehicle parking primarily for access to the Pinellas Trail. As indicated in the project plan a CDS unit, similar to

those installed at other City sites, would be constructed on the proposed 34"x53" elliptical pipeline as it crosses the

southeast part of the City property. The unit will serve to collect and contain stormwater pollutants to improve

downgradient water quality in Lake Paloma and St Joseph Sound.

BenefitsThe City of Dunedin is aggressively improving its stormwater management facilities with emphasis on improving the

quality of stormwater discharged into adjacent surface waters. The City of Dunedin code of Ordinances, Chapter 122

(Article II) & (Article III) Floodplain Management, establish standards, regulation and procedures in the development,

implementation and enforcement of water conservation and flood protection. The City of Dunedin remains in

compliance with the requirements set forth in our NPDES MS4 operating permit.

Costs

The preliminary estimate for the total cost of the project is $350,000. For FY2011, the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin is

requested to fund $175,000. Updated cost estimates will be calculated during the final design phase of the project.

District funds in the table below incluce salary, travel, and central garage charges.


Revenue



District

City of Dunedin 175,000 0 0 0 175,000 0

$352,366 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



N247

Dunedin - Implementation of BMPs Lake Paloma



Draft agreement sent to Management Services 8/9/10

Send Agreement to Cooperator 8/16/10

Draft agreement returned from Management Services 8/30/10

Agreement sent to Cooperator 9/6/10

Signed agreement returned from Cooperator 10/4/10

Agreement fully executed 10/18/10


2. Design & PermittingPreliminary Design 11/12/10

Application for Permit 11/26/10

Final Design 1/7/11



Bid Selection & Award 4/1/11



4. Close OutFinal Inspection 6/24/11



Upon finalization of evaluation/ranking process and subsequent development of preliminary budget for the

Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board, District Project Manager will interface with the City's Project Manager to formulate

scope of work and contract documents.


N267

Pasco County Topographic Mapping


AORs Strategic InitiativesFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementFlood Protection Emergency Flood Response



Project Manager FITOS, EKATERINA

Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as high priority. Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) is the standard, cost-effective technology employed by the

District to collect topographic information, and is often coupled with imagery collection to maximize benefits afforded

by the economies of scope. For Pasco County, LiDAR data acquired over six years ago no longer accurately represent

the terrain for many watersheds in this county. An increase in the County's population since 2004 has modified

topography and expanded infrastructure. To ensure these alterations are accurately represented in watershed models

and flood plain analyses, it is crucial to update the terrain information for Pasco County using LiDAR. District staff will

work with the County to prioritize watersheds as countywide mapping using LiDAR has often proven to be infeasible

for a single fiscal year. Required funding amounts may be modified due to the alterations of project scope.

DescriptionSeveral areas within Pasco County have experienced significant increases in population, landscape modifications, and

substantial infrastructure improvements of State Highways since 2004 when original Countywide topographic

information was collected. In these areas such changes have rendered existing topographic data inaccurate. The

County is proposing to update topographic data using Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology to collect

elevations for select areas within the County. LiDAR uses an advanced laser distance-measuring device and

geographic reference system that automates the capture of surface elevations at a fraction of the cost of previous

mapping approaches. The proposed technology is consistent with the District's standard practices of topographic

mapping. The project is part of a County-wide topographic information mapping effort that will re-map priority

watersheds on an as needed basis. Future funding will be requested as additional areas are identified and prioritized.

In FY2011, approximately 325 square miles or one-third of the County will be mapped using LiDAR. This includes four

watersheds identified by the County and the District as being high priority due to significant topographic changes since

2004, and as dictated by watershed management plan updates and flood insurance rate map schedules.

The deliverables from the project will include surface elevations that meet the District's and the Federal Management

Agency's (FEMA) mapping specifications. The data will be compatible with the County's and District's Geographic

Information Systems (GIS) databases. The primary purpose of the data will be to support cooperative District and

County projects that will result in the update of FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM). Additionally, the data will

provide current topographic information within the County and for Digital Terrain Modeling, support planning for future

watershed management programs, design and implementation of any large-scale drainage improvement projects,

assist in emergency preparedness planning, Homeland Security and will allow for more accurate and efficient mapping

of wetlands."

BenefitsPasco County has adopted Ordinance 01-08 requiring the following: one day per week irrigation restrictions for potable

water; curtailed use of potable water for irrigation when rain has occurred within the last 24 hours; scheduled

availability and restricted use of reclaimed water for lawn and landscape irrigation to 2 days per week county-wide to

serve as many customers as possible; washing of non-business, personal vehicles only using low volume methods

and over non-impervious surfaces; prohibiting aesthetic uses of water unless such provides a necessary aeration or

water quality benefit; and the use of reclaimed water for road construction activities when available. Enforcement of

this ordinance is by designated County personnel and law enforcement officers. During Water Year 2004, 100% of

Pasco County Utilities' wastewater was reused. The bulk rate currently charged for the use of reclaimed water is $0.61

per 1,000 gallons and a flat rate of $11.00 per ERU per month for residential irrigation. Pasco County's potable water

rates have been adjusted with steeper water conservation inclining block rates. County Ordinance 93-16 requires each

new development to construct a reclaimed water distribution system as a condition of wastewater service when the

development is within designated areas in the reclaimed water master plan and providing the development with

reclaimed water is determined to be in the best interest of the County. Pasco County has also adopted Landscape

Ordinance 02-04 that restricts the use of non-drought tolerant turf grass and encourages drought tolerant landscaping.

Pasco County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program administered through the Federal Emergency


N267

Pasco County Topographic Mapping

Management Agency. All finished floor elevations are required to be above the 100-year flood elevation. These

elevations are reviewed prior to construction and certified after construction.

Costs

This project will encompass collecting and processing data within the, Coastal Rivers, Hillsborough River, and

Pinellas-Anclote Basins. The costs have been allocated based on the percentage of the project falling within each

Basin that will be collected and processed. Total anticipated project costs are estimated at $700,000 where costs will

be split (50/50) evenly between the District and the County. Costs to the Basins are as follows: Coastal $75,617,

Hillsborough River $423,457, and Pinellas-Anclote $200,926.The Distirct will be lead for this project, and the County

will reimburse the District 50 percent of the project costs not exceeding $350,000.


Revenue





Pasco Co - Topographic Mapping

(N267)

350,000 0 0 0 350,000 0

$706,948 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Surface elevation mappingSurface elevation mapping 11/30/11


FY2011 Cooperative Funding Initiative: The County has submitted an application for cooperative funding for FY2011.

The County has been contacted and the project scope and cost is being determined.


N289

Allen's Creek Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan






Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a high priority. This multi-year project is for the development of a WMP for Allen's Creek Watershed in

Pinellas County. Completing elements of the District's Watershed Management Program is a District strategic priority

for managing the water resource, and providing information to local governments to address land use changes and

stormwater management issues within a specific watershed. A senior administrator has provided confirmation that the

County will budget the project for FY2011.


Management Plan elements of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Allen's

Creek Watershed. The watershed covers a total area of approximately 5,000 acres and is located in Pinellas 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





quality analysis, peer review, public notification/meeting, surface water resource assessment, establishment of LOS,

and BMP alternative analysis. With FY2011 funding the work on the Topographic Information and Watershed

Evaluation elements 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 remaining elements of the Watershed Evaluation and for

the Watershed Management Plan element of the Watershed Management Program.







Costs

The projected cost for this project is $650,000 of which the District's share is $325,000. For FY2011, $250,000 is

appropriated in the Pinellas-Anclote Basin Board's budget with revenue of $125,000 from Pinellas County. The District

funding amount shown in the table includes staff salaries. 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 projected

cost may require refinement based on information gathered and unforeseen circumstances.





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 County will be developed as a multi-year funded

project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete the Implementation of BMPs. This project requires a

cooperative funding request and ranking each fiscal year until completed.


N289

Allen's Creek Watershed Evaluation and Management Plan


Revenue

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 336,692 200,000 0 0 136,692 0


Pinellas Co - Allen's Ck WMP (N289) 325,000 200,000 0 0 125,000 0

$661,692 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


January 2011Contract complete/NTP Issued 1/31/11

January 2011-March 2011Project Development 3/31/11

January 2011-October 2011Digital Topographic Information 10/31/11

October 2010RFP Advertised 10/29/10

October 2011-October 2012Watershed Evaluation 10/31/12

October 2012-April 2013Watershed Management Plan 4/30/13

Status As Of:


N292

Implementation of BMP's Orangewood Outfall






PECK, MICHAELTask Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a high priority. If constructed, the proposed project will improve water quality of stormwater discharged into St

Joseph Sound by constructing two continuous deflecitve separation (CDS) units. The CDS units would capture

stormwater pollutants from stormwater runoff before they enter St Joseph Sound.

DescriptionThis project involves implementing Best Management Practices to improve water quality before it discharges to St

Joseph Sound. The project proposes to install two CDS units on the north and south sides of the outfall pipeline

discharging to St Joseph Sound. The Orangewood Outfall Project is a stormwater management project identified in the

City's Master Drainage Plan. The project is located among the earlier developed portion of the City which provided very

limited storm system capacity for either treatment or drainage needs. As the area is completely developed, there are

with no opportunites for stormwater treatment until the proposed pipeline passses two small city park sites within Lime

Circle. The Orangewood Outfall will be constructed on Orangewood Drive, from Milwaukee Avenue, on the east, to St.

Joseph Sound on the west.

BenefitsThis project will improve water quality within the project area and provide treatment before it reaches St Joseph Sound.

Costs

The total FY2011 budget amount for this project is $350,000, of which the District's share is $175,000. The District's

share is being funded entirely by the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin. The City is contributing $175,000. The District

funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and central garage charges.


Revenue



District

City of Dunedin 175,000 0 0 0 175,000 0

$351,758 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


City commission Approval to Apply for P-A Basin Board GrantCity Commission Approval to Apply for P-A Basin Board Grant 11/19/09

Orangewood CDS System ConstructionOrangewood CDs System Construction 6/24/11

Orangewood CDS System DesignOrangewood CDS System Design 11/20/09

Submit P-A Basin Board Grant Application


N292

Implementation of BMP's Orangewood Outfall

Submit P-A Basin Board Grant Application 12/1/09

Status As Of:


N326







Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a high priority. The project addresses water supply priorities of the basin board by implemeting water

conservation. The county has demonstrated its ability to successfully manage these toilet rebate projects and achieve

the targeted savings. The project is local in its implementation, but has a regional element in that it reduces the

demand on the Tampa Bay Water regional system. The cooperator has confirmed it will include the necessary

matching funds in its Formal Proposed Budget in FY2011. There was sufficient data submitted to evaluate the project,

it is within the basin board's statutory authority to fund, and it is not the result of a permit requirement or enforcement

action.


high-volume toilets with ultra-low flow (ULF) models. This eighth phase of the project will target the replacement of

approximately 4,000 high volume toilets. Rebates of up to $100 for each low flow toilet installed are being offered to

single family, multi-family, and commercial customers who receive their water supply directly from the County or from

the county's wholesale water customers, the cities of Clearwater, Pinellas Park, Safety Harbor, Tarpon Springs and

Oldsmar. Requested funding also covers the promotional and administrative costs associated with utilizing a

consultant to administer the program. The total promotional costs for the project would be $5,000 and the

administrative costs are estimated at $37 per toilet. The county will incorporate into their program all requirements for

cooperatively funded toilet replacement projects, including inspection, a survey of customer satisfaction, and reporting

of actual water savings.

BenefitsThis project is anticipated to save an estimated 20.5 gpd per toilet or 82,000 gallons of water per day.

Costs

The total project cost is $553,000, Pinellas County will fund $276,500 and the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board is

requested to fund 50% of the project costs or $276,500 in FY2011. The cost amortized at 8 percent over 20 years, is

$1.85 per thousand gallons saved.


In Pinellas County's toilet replacement target area the Draft Regional Water Supply Plan estimates there are more

than 100,000 high flow toilets left to be replaced. It should be noted that it is not likely, or expected, that 100 percent of

all conventional toilets will be replaced.


Revenue



District

Pinellas County Utilities 276,500 0 0 0 276,500 0

$555,058 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


N326



Phase 8Program Advertised 10/1/10



Distribution Report 12/31/11

Draft Final Report 4/1/13

Final Report 6/1/13

Status As Of:


N330

St. Petersburg Toilet Replacement Program (Phase 12)


AORs Strategic InitiativesNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and RestorationWater Supply Conservation




Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

To fund as a high priority. This project is the twelfth phase of toilet replacement projects with the City of St. Petersburg

and is consistent with the basin board priority of reducing water demand through cost effective water conservation.

The City has demonstrated their ability to successfully manage toilet rebate projects which ultimately reduce demands

from the regional system in a cost-effective manner. There was sufficient data submitted to evaluate the project, it is

within the basin board's statutory authority to fund, and it is not a result of a permit requirement or enforcement action.

DescriptionThe City of St. Petersburg is proposing the continuance of a toilet rebate project offering financial incentives to

customers for the replacement of conventional toilets with ultra-low flush (ULF) or high efficiency (HET) toilets which

use 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf) or less. In 1997, the City initiated Phase I of this program, which has since resulted in

the replacement of over 30,000 conventional toilets with more efficient fixtures. Interest in the program and the range

of program participants has continued. This project will be the twelfth year of this ongoing effort and is expected to

provide rebates for the replacement of approximately 900 high flow toilets. Rebates of $100 will be offered to water

customers. Efforts will be made to target new audiences who have not participated, including low income residential

households. This project will also educate program participants on methods of indoor water conservation and proper

maintenance practices that ensure that low flush toilets remain water conservative fixtures. Participants will be

provided educational materials on leak detection and proper replacement flapper selection and installation.

Educational materials on indoor and outdoor water conservation techniques will also be disseminated.

BenefitsThis project is anticipated to save an estimated 24,300 gallons per day. The cost amortized at 8 percent over 20 years,

is $1.70 per thousand gallons saved.

Costs

The total project cost is $150,000, and the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board is requested to fund $75,000

in FY2011. The cost amortized at 8 percent over 20 years, is $1.70 per thousand gallons saved.


There are approximately 64,000 single family pre-1995 built homes in the city, of which 24,532 have received toilet

rebates.


Revenue


$77,728 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Agreement with SWFWMD 2/7/11

Program Implementation Start 2/14/11

Program Evaluation Start 3/31/11


N330

St. Petersburg Toilet Replacement Program (Phase 12)

Program Implementation End 2/29/12

Program Evaluation End 2/28/13


Status As Of:


P902

Lake Seminole Watershed Stormwater Pollution Reduction Project




Pinellas County, Pinellas Co. Department of Environmental Mgt.Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

The project is ranked high in the Lake Seminole Watershed Management Plan, September 2001. The funding request

addresses inplementation of the phase 2 alum treatment systems on Lake Seminole which will provide water quality

and natural system benefits.

DescriptionThis project is the implementation of six water quality treatment systems to improve the quality of runoff currently

entering and leaving Lake Seminole. This project is being implemented as part of the long standing Lake Seminole

Restoration Project (P105). In the early 1990's the Basin and Pinellas County entered into an agreement to address

restoration of Lake Seminole. Lake Seminole, like many other urbanized lakes, has experienced significant declines in

water quality and natural systems. The Basin Board and Pinellas County sought to make improvements to both the

lake and the surrounding water resources. One of the first tasks completed was the finalization of a Master Agreement

which provided the framework for funding commitments, and project development between the Basin and County. The

Master Agreement indicated a target funding commitment of $10 million equally split between the Basin and County.

This was an estimated amount deemed sufficient to begin implementation of improvements. The $10 million was not

considered to be a limiting amount, but more a commitment of funds to initiate the overall project. In regard to funding,

both parties have satisfied the original $10 million commitment. As a note, the Master Agreement indicated that the

County could use land acquisition costs up to $2.5 million as part of their match. To date, the County has purchased

lands in the amount of $1,920,000. The County's FY2006 funding request was to provide necessary additional funds,

to those previously budgeted under the Master Agreement, to implement six water quality treatment projects identified

by the District and County. The six water quality treatment projects are located in Lake Seminole sub-basins 1, 2, 3, 6,

7 and the Seminole Bypass Canal. Phase I includes design and construction of projects in sub-basins 1, 3, and 6 and

design of the Seminole Bypass Canal project. Construction of the Seminole Bypass Canal project, treatment of water

pumped from the Seminole Bypass Canal into Lake Seminole, is being funded under SWIM utilizing both State SWIM

and EPA Section 319(h) grant funds (see W267). Following successful implementation of Phase I, the County will

proceed with permitting final design and construction of Phase II which includes projects in sub-basins 2 and 7. The

primary treatment method for all six projects is chemical treatment of stormwater and bypass canal water with

aluminum sulfate (alum) to remove pollutants prior to entering the lake. Each phase also includes an effectiveness

monitoring element which will extend beyond construction completion. While the conditions of the Master Agreement

have been met, the District and County staff continue to meet and develop projects to improve the lake system. More

projects are expected in the future.

BenefitsThis project is a major component of the overall Lake Seminole Restoration (P105) as detailed in the Lake Seminole

Watershed Management Plan, September 2001. This implementation project provides water quality and natural

systems benefits.

Costs

The estimated project budget totals $6,920,000. The District's share is $3,210,000 and the County's share is

$3,710,000 of which $500,000 is a DEP 319(h) grant. The FY2011 project cost is $2,610,290, with the County and the

District each contributing half ($1,305,145). It is anticipated that the District's portion would be funded by the

Pinellas-Anclote River Basin. District funds shown in the table include staff salaries.


The District entered into a "Master Agreement" for Lake Seminole with Pinellas County on December 14, 1993 to fund

a management plan and restoration alternatives based on the management plan. The District and County in

conjunction with the Lake Seminole Technical Advisory Committee completed the "Lake Seminole Watershed

Management Plan" (Plan) in September 2001. The Plan details the existing conditions of the Lake Seminole

Watershed and the actions required to restore the lake and meet habitat and water quality goals. In September 2007,

the County directed the Consultant to prepare final design documents which included a construction cost estimate.


P902

Lake Seminole Watershed Stormwater Pollution Reduction Project

This estimated construction cost exceeds the budgeted amount for Phase I. In 2006 both the County and District

budgeted additional funding for construction of the project, including Phase II. Phase II is on hold until FDEP reviews

operation and performance of Phase I systems before proceeding with permitting of Phase II. Funds budgeted in 2006

may be used to supplement the Phase I construction budget.


Revenue

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 3,727,569 0 0 2,412,238 1,310,261 5,070


District

EPA 319(h) 500,000 0 0 500,000 0 0

Pinellas County 4,752,519 0 0 3,447,374 1,305,145 0

Pinellas County Land Credit 870,000 0 0 870,000 0 0

$9,850,088 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesGoverning Board Approval of Cooperative Agreement 12/19/01 12/18/01

Basin Board Approval of Cooperative Agreement 12/30/01 12/5/01

Pinellas County BOCC Approval of Cooperative Agreement 3/30/02 4/16/02

District notice to proceed issued 4/30/02 6/14/02

Design/Permitting/Construction Management Contract Signed 9/30/02 8/13/03 10/7/03

Final Design Phase Complete 9/30/03 12/31/06 5/15/07

Permitting Phase Complete 12/30/03 9/30/07 9/30/07

Complete Construction Phase 1 (Subbasins 1, 3, & 6) 12/30/03 4/30/11

BMP Evaluation Phase final report with recommendations 3/30/04 12/31/11

Complete Construction Phase 2 (Subbasins 2 & 7) 12/31/08 6/30/10

1. Critical Project MilestonesAgreement Expires 12/31/09 12/31/11


In April 2008, Phase 1 construction bids exceeded the project budget. Only the Base Bid was awarded May 20, 2008.

The Base Bid included construction of an alum system for sub-basin 1 and construction of the linked Long Bayou/Lake

Seminole Bypass Canal (W267) alum project. The County anticipates advertising for bids on the remaining sub-basins, 3

and 6 in early 2010. A second amendment to the agreement between the District and County to allow 2006 budgeted

project funds to be used to supplement the Phase I construction budget and to adjust construction milestones was

executed in August 2008. Construction on sub basin 1 began in May 2008. ACTION TO DATE: In December, the County

requested FY2011 cooperative funding to complete the project phase 2 construction of sub basin 2 and 7 alum systems.


N038

Pier Aquarium Water Education Projects


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


The Pier AquariumCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as medium priority. Long-time partner The Pier Aquarium proposes water resources education programming

which will support use of two new District-funded water exhibits. This project will educate 280 students and teachers

through a teacher workshop, 6 summer camps and an afterschool program. Another estimated 5,000 individuals will

take part in an expanded public event with more community partners. The programming will support use of previously

funded water exhibits inside the museum and provide for a curriculum to be developed. A strength of the partner is

reaching diverse audiences. The medium ranking reflects past tendency to reach fewer numbers than projected.

Costs are near average for contact hour ($3.11) and slightly below per person cost averages ($6.22) for comparable

youth education projects based on cooperator's projected numbers of participants. Although the future of The Pier is

uncertain, cooperator plans to continue education and outreach in alternate location during renovations. The project

aligns with Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board's education priorities.

DescriptionThis Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) project's focus for FY2011 is on water conservation, water quality, flood

protection and natural water systems. Visitors and school groups receive information through topic-specific

components including water-related summer camps, an after-school program, a teacher workshop and a newly

expanded Science Festival public event. Each water education component connects students and adults to the

principle of how water affects their lives. Each component will be evaluated using an appropriate method, including

pre/posttests, visitor/participant surveys, interviews and observations.

BenefitsThe Pier Aquarium provides site-specific programs and interactive exhibits to teach youth and the general public about

water quality, water conservation, natural systems and watersheds. Each component of the proposed FY2011 program

is designed to make a connection between individual behavior and the quality of our water resources. Conservation

and protection of water resources will be reinforced throughout program materials. Through the summer camps and

afterschool programming, diverse students will be reached who typically have not been exposed to hands-on

environmental field trips, and the experience can foster a personal connection to the natural environment, ultimately

leading to understanding and appreciation of water systems.

Costs

The total proposed cost of the FY2011 project is $132,369, with the District requested to contribute

$32,830 (Pinellas-Anclote River). District funds are being requested for bus transportation, teacher stipends, supplies

and event sponsorship. The program is projected to reach 5,280 people at a cost to the District of $6.22 per person,

which is 45 percent lower than the average youth education project. The budget line below includes costs for staff to

manage the project.


The total cost of the FY2010 project was $300,177, with the District contributing $132,830 (Pinellas-Anclote River).

The project incorporated several components, each reaching different numbers of people, with a range of program

costs. An anticipated 200,000 people will eventually be exposed annually to the exhibits, which typically have a

five-year life span. Upon installation of the exhibits, the District's overall cost per participant decreases to $2.04. The

two new exhibits have been phased over two years, with $20,000 funded in FY2009 to design and develop these

exhibits. Phase 2 of the exhibits, which was funded in FY2010 ($100,000) was for fabrication and installation. Staff has

supported a variety of education efforts at The Pier Aquarium over the years through Basin Initiatives for both Youth

Education (P259) and Public Education (P268). At staff's request, in FY2009, the cooperator bundled program

components for better coordination, a more consistent message and adequate planning.


N038

Pier Aquarium Water Education Projects


Revenue



District

The Pier Aquarium 411,241 0 0 243,894 0 167,347

$632,238 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



Spa Beach Splash event 3/14/09 3/14/09

Program components complete 9/30/09 1/22/10 1/29/10

Final report and invoice received by the District 11/20/09 2/5/10 2/5/10


Spa Beach Splash event 3/13/10 11/6/10

Program components complete 10/29/10



ACTION TO DATE: On time.Cooperator has planned 11 weeks of summer camps, 3 of which are funded by the District

and include freshwater themes. The Spa Beach Splash event has been cancelled for March 14 due to staffing issues.

The public event has been re-organized from March to November 6 to coincide with the City of St. Petersburg's

Waterfront Parks Centennial Celebration. The Adopt-A-Drain Program and Community Workshops are planned for

October 15 and 16.


N213

St. Petersburg - Imp BMPs at Jungle Lake Northeast Watershed






Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a medium priority. This project is implementation of BMPs. The BMPs will protect, enhance and restore water

quality and natural systems while achieving flood protection. A senior administrator has provided confirmation that the

City will budget the project for FY2011 funding. This project has been ranked 2nd of six submitted by the City for



the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Jungle Terrace Neighborhood northeast of Jungle Lake

within the City of St. Petersburg. 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. This portion of the watershed covers an area of approximately

0.14 square miles and is located in the City of St. Petersburg. A conceptual permit already exists for this project

(Permit No. 4911019.00). The proposed conveyance system improvements include a relief drain between 30th Avenue

North and Jungle Lake and laterals to serve the adjacent streets along the route. In addition, the City will install a

Suntree-type unit to remove pollutants and improve the water quality discharging from the new relief drain. For FY2010

the City requested funding for preliminary design including computer modeling and preliminary survey. For FY2011 the

City is requesting funding for final design including additional computer modeling, surveying, geotechnical report,

easement acquisition, subsurface utility excavation, plans and specifications, permitting and structural design.

Additional funding will be needed to complete the Implementation.

BenefitsThe project will address level of service deficiencies by improving conveyance within the improvement area. The

Suntree-type unit will improve water quality in the area by removing pollutants and sediment from the runoff.

Costs

The projected cost for this project is $3,640,000 of which the Board's share is $1,820,000 and the City's share is

$1,820,000. For FY2010 the budgeted amount for preliminary design was $100,000 of which the Board's share was

$50,000 and the City's share was $50,000. For FY2011 the City is requesting $170,000 in cooperative funding and the

City will provide $170,000 in matching funds. Future funding will be required for construction of the BMP. The probable

construction costs are based on a BMP analysis developed by the cooperator. When each element is completed the

project budget may require refinement based on the information gathered and unforeseen circumstances. The District

funding amount shown in the table includes staff salaries. 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).








needed conveyance system improvement. The existing conveyance system within the neighborhood is undersized

causing street flooding upstream of Jungle Lake within the adjacent residential neighborhood. Funding is included to

begin the design of the BMP. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the City was developed as a


project requires a cooperative funding request and ranking each fiscal year until completed.


N213

St. Petersburg - Imp BMPs at Jungle Lake Northeast Watershed


Revenue



District

City of St. Petersburg 1,820,000 1,600,000 0 0 170,000 50,000

$3,648,728 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding








3. Consultant ServicesConsultant Selected 4/1/10


Design Plan Completed 1/27/12


Contract Awarded 8/29/12






executed on 12/22/2009. Current Status: It has been decided to do preliminary engineering design with City staff and

design is underway. A decision will be made at the next design milestone whether to retain a consultant for final design.


N214

St. Petersburg - Imp BMPs at Golf Creek, 13th Ave. N. & Vicinity






Task Manager(s)


Recommendation



City will budget the project for FY2011 funding. This project has been ranked 3rd of six submitted by the City for



the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Golf Creek, 13th Avenue North and Vicinity watershed

within the City of St. Petersburg. 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. This portion of the watershed covers an area of approximately

0.14 square miles and is located in the City of St. Petersburg. A conceptual permit already exists for this project

(Permit No. 4911019.00). The proposed intermediate system improvements include a replacement culvert under 13th

Avenue North and improvements to the intermediate system conveyance way (Golf Creek) from 13th Avenue North to

9th Avenue North. For FY 2010 the City requested funding for preliminary design including computer modeling and

preliminary survey. For FY2011 funding is requested for additional computer modeling, surveying, subsurface utility

locations, geotechnical report, structural design, plans and specifications and permitting. Additional funding will be

needed to complete the Implementation.

BenefitsThe project will address level of service deficiencies by improving conveyance within the service area. The

Suntree-type unit will improve water quality in the area by removing pollutants and sediment from the surface runoff.

Costs


$1,300,000. For FY2010 the budgeted amount for preliminary design was $100,000 of which the Board's share was

$50,000 and the City's share was $50,000. For FY2011 the City is requesting $150,000 in cooperative funding and the

City will provide $150,000 in matching funds. The probable construction costs are based on a BMP analysis developed

by the cooperator. When each element is completed the project budget may require refinement based on the

information gathered and unforeseen circumstances. The District funding amount shown in the table includes staff

salaries. 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).








needed conveyance system improvement. The existing stormwater management system along Golf Creek and

crossing 13th Avenue North is undersized resulting in street flooding in the neighborhood. A cooperative funding

expenditure agreement with the City was developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of

future funding to complete the Implementation of BMPs. This project requires a cooperative funding request and

ranking each fiscal year until completed.


N214

St. Petersburg - Imp BMPs at Golf Creek, 13th Ave. N. & Vicinity


Revenue



District

City of St. Petersburg 1,300,000 1,100,000 0 0 150,000 50,000

$2,608,728 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding








3. Consultant ServicesConsultant Selected 4/1/10 1/21/10

Design Plans Complete 11/30/10








Status History: The project was approved for FY2010 cooperative funding. The cooperative funding agreement was

executed on 12/22/2009. Current status: The City has a consultant (LWES) under contract.


N250

McKay Creek Tributary Stormwater Retrofit






Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a medium priority. This project will improve water quality and maintain conveyance capacity within the McKay

Creek Watershed by stabilizing banks, installing a sediment trap, planting native vegetation and constructing weirs to

create littoral and wet detention zones. The treatment area covers approximately 155 acres that are currently

untreated and outfalls to Mckay Creek, a State of Florida Impaired Waterbody.

DescriptionThis project will reconstruct an upland cut conveyance ditch within the McKay Creek Watershed to improve water

quality and maintain conveyance capacity. The ditch is approximately 900 feet in length and located between Barlow

Lane to the west, Twin Lakes Drive to the east, Sunset Drive to the north and Bluffs Drive to the south. The ditch

serves an upstream watershed of approximately 155 acres consisting of largely untreated residential and commercial

land uses. The ditch outfalls to McKay Creek, which is a State of Florida Impaired Waterbody. The existing ditch banks

are unstable, inundated with invasive vegetation and have incurred significant soil erosion. This project will mitigate

sediment pollution through bank stabilization and the installation of a sediment trap. Nutrient and suspended solid

removal will be enhanced through the installation of native vegetation and construction of a series of cascading weirs

to create littoral and wet detention zones.

BenefitsThe project will improve level of service deficiencies by improving conveyance and providing additional storage within

the watershed. The project is also expected to improve water quality by providing treatment to existing stormwater that

is untreated.

Costs

The total budget amount for this project is $1,230,800, of which the District's share is $615,400. The District's share is

being funded entirely by the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin in FY2011. The City is contributing $615,400 during FY2011.

The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and central garage charges.


The project is currently under design and is 30% complete. Completed work includes survey, existing conditions, plan,

profile, and cross sections, and preliminary engineering for proposed plan, profile, and typical cross sections. Final

design and construction are scheduled to be completed in 2010 and 2011 respectively. Pollutant load reduction

estimates and economic feasibility will be completed during 60% design. A pre-application meeting was held with

Southwest Florida Water Management regulation staff and a draft drainage report and ERP permit application have

been prepared.


Revenue



District

City of Largo 615,400 0 0 0 615,400 0

$1,232,558 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


N250

McKay Creek Tributary Stormwater Retrofit


Fall 2010Commence Construction 10/15/10

Summer 2010Complete Design and Permitting 7/15/10

Summer 2011Complete Construction 7/15/11

Status As Of:


N252

Indian Rocks Beach - Implementation of BMPs at Harbor Drive N and

SProject Type Cooperative Funding



Indian Rocks BeachCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a medium priority. This project is implementation of BMPs. The BMPs will protect, enhance and restore

water quality and natural systems while achieving flood protection. A senior administrator has provided confirmation

that the City will budget the project for FY2011 funding. This project is the only one submitted by the City for



Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the City of Indian Rocks Beach Watershed. Implementation of BMPs



watershed covers an area of approximately 0.75 square miles and is located along the Gulf of Mexico on one of the

coastal barrier islands of western Pinellas County. The City proposes to construct 2 CDS-type stormwater treatment

units and improvements to the local collection system. The requested funds will be used toward design, permitting and

construction services necessary to complete the improvements to the stormwater conveyance system for the Harbor

Drive North and Harbor Drive South subbasins with the installation of stormwater collection system piping from 12-

inch CMP and RCP to 15-inch HDPE; and stormwater quality treatment with 2 CDS-type stormwater treatment units.

The project will address the existing stormwater management system, which is inadequate and deteriorating, and

causes flooding in the area of Harbor Drives North and South. For FY2011, the City requested funding for the



BenefitsThe project will address level of service deficiencies by improving conveyance within the service area. In addition,

construction of the BMPs with the stormwater treatment units will remove sediments and pollutants from the

stormwater runoff which discharges into Boca Ciega Bay.

Costs


$100,000. The probable construction costs are based on a BMP analysis developed by the cooperator. The District







systems, while achieving flood protection. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the City will be

developed for Implementation of BMPs. The City will manage the project, where the District project manager must

approve any agreements to accomplish project tasks.


N252

Indian Rocks Beach - Implementation of BMPs at Harbor Drive N and

S


Revenue



District

Indian Rocks Beach 100,000 0 0 0 100,000 0

$202,305 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


January 2011-February 2011Permitting 2/28/11

March 2011-April 2011Request for Bid 4/29/11

May 2011-September 2011Consruction 9/30/11

October 2010-January 2011Design Phase 1/31/12

Status As Of:


N254

St. Petersburg - Implementation of BMPs at Dr. Martin Luther King,

Jr. Street North Part 2Project Type Cooperative Funding





Task Manager(s)


Recommendation



City will budget the project for FY2011 funding. This project has been ranked 4th of six submitted by the City for



the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Barclay Estates Neighborhood, the Gateway

Neighborhood and the Winston Park Neighborhood within the City of St. Petersburg. Implementation of BMPs includes


and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. This portion of the

watershed covers an area of approximately 0.14 square miles and is located in the City of St. Petersburg. A

conceptual permit already exists for this project (Permit No. 4911292.00). The proposed conveyance system

improvements include a relief drain for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (9th) Street and adjacent side streets between 83rd

Avenue North and 90th Avenue North that will connect to the first phase of the Project O-6-1 which extended from just

south of 83rd Avenue North to the 77th Avenue Canal. For FY2011 the City is requesting funding for preliminary

design including computer modeling and preliminary survey, geotechnical report, easement acquisition, subsurface

utility excavation; plans and specifications, permitting, structural design and baffle box design for water quality benefits.

Future funding will be required for construction of the BMP.

BenefitsThe project will address level of service deficiencies by improving conveyance within the service area. The

Suntree-type unit will improve water quality in the area by removing pollutants and sediment from the surface runoff.

Costs


$3,450,000. For FY2011 the City is requesting $100,000 in cooperative funding and the City will provide $100,000 in

matching funds. Future funding will be required for completion of the design and for construction of the BMP. The

probable construction costs are based on a BMP analysis developed by the cooperator. When each element is

completed the project budget may require refinement based on information gathered and unforeseen circumstances.

The District funding amount shown in the table includes staff salaries. 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).








needed conveyance system improvement. The existing conveyance system within the neighborhood is undersized

causing street flooding upstream within the adjacent residential neighborhoods. A cooperative funding expenditure

agreement with the City will be developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding

to complete the Implementation of BMPs. This project requires a cooperative funding request and ranking each fiscal

year until completed. The City is managing the project, where the District project manager must approve any



N254

St. Petersburg - Implementation of BMPs at Dr. Martin Luther King,

Jr. Street North Part 2


Revenue

016 Pinellas-Anclote River Basin 3,452,305 3,350,000 0 0 102,305 0


District

Pinellas County 3,450,000 3,350,000 0 0 100,000 0

$6,902,305 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Execute SWFWMD Agreement 1/20/11

Preliminary Design 12/15/11

Execute 1st Amendment for Final Design 2/24/12

Design Plans, Specifications and Permitting 1/28/13

Execute 2nd Amendment for Construction 2/20/13

Bidding 6/27/13




Agreement Close Out 4/30/15

Status As Of:


N257

Pinellas County - Implementation of BMPs in the Joe's Creek

Watershed along 58th Avenue (Lealman)Project Type Cooperative Funding

AORs Strategic InitiativesFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement




Task Manager(s)


Recommendation



County will budget the project for FY2011 funding. This project has been ranked 1st of fifteen submitted by the County

for cooperative funding.


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) along 58th Avenue in the Joe's Creek Watershed.



and inspection. The watershed covers an area of approximately 0.2 square miles and is located in Pinellas County.

Currently, flooding occurs along 58th Street in the Lealman area of Pinellas County and impacts 8 homes in the area.

The existing conveyance way is eroding on both banks and threatening existing structures within the vicinity of the

adjacent residential developments. The conveyance way will be piped with a concrete box culvert system. In addition,

the County has purchased 2 acres of land and will construct a stormwater management storage area on this land. For

FY2011, the County requested funding for the following tasks: construction permitting, bidding and contractor

selection, beginning construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. The County has previously

completed project design.

BenefitsThe project will address level of service deficiencies by improving conveyance and storage within the improvement

area. The stormwater management storage area will improve water quality by removing sediments and pollutants from

the stormwater runoff.

Costs

The projected cost for this project is $560,700 of which the District's share is $280,350 and the County's share is

$280,350. For FY 2011 the County is requesting $140,100 in cooperative funding and the County will provide $140,100

in matching funds. Future funding will be required to complete construction of the BMP. The probable construction

costs are based on a BMP analysis developed by the cooperator. 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. 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).







construction of the BMPs. Future funding will be needed to complete the implementation of the BMP. A cooperative

funding expenditure agreement with the City will be developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the

approval of future funding to complete the Implementation of BMPs. This project requires a cooperative funding

request and ranking each fiscal year until completed. The County will manage the project, where the District project



N257

Pinellas County - Implementation of BMPs in the Joe's Creek

Watershed along 58th Avenue (Lealman)


Revenue



District

Pinellas County 280,350 140,250 0 0 140,100 0

$563,005 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Bid Documnets Complete / Advertise 2/28/11



Status As Of:


N258

Tarpon Springs Reclaimed Water Master Plan


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Supply Reclaimed Water




Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a medium priority. The project addresses water supply priorities of the basin board by addressing the

potential to maximize reclaimed water supplies. District staff is working with City staff to evaluate the City's reclaimed

water system efficiency and potential for future expansion to determine the benefit of a plan for reclaimed water

optimization. The project is within the basin board's statutory authority to fund, and it is not a result of a permit

requirement or enforcement action.

DescriptionThis project consists of the development of a reuse master plan that will analyze the city's irrigation water needs and

outline a plan to use existing and future reclaimed water to offset existing and future potable water supplies.

Alternatives to be reviewed for implementation include: control valves to divide the transmission system into zones to

effectively control number of times per week of reclaimed water usage, additional off-site storage, inclining block rate

structure, a dry-season over-use surcharge, and public education programs to promote conservation of the reclaimed

water resource. The study will review the most current supply/demand characteristics using the latest system

configuration and will also prioritize the next expansion areas based upon the available optimization alternatives. The

planned outcome of the study will be a multi-year action plan. In addition, the city will explore alternative uses of

reclaimed water in the future, such as use in commercial buildings designed to meet or exceed LEED requirements

and areas that are currently using shallow wells.

BenefitsThe project will provide a plan to efficiently and effectively utilize the City's existing and future reclaimed water. There is

currently an annual average of 0.59 mgd of reclaimed water discharged to the Anclote River. The plan will address

ways it may be used, and also methods for the 1.36 mgd that is currently used in Tarpon Springs, to be more efficient.

Costs

The total cost of the reuse master plan is estimated to be $100,000 and the District's share is requested to be 50

percent, or $50,000. The Pinellas-Anclote River Basin is requested to fund $50,000 in FY2011. The cost benefit

cannot be calculated because no measurable benefits directly result from the project.


The City may be required to discharge a specific amount of water to the Anclote River to maintain minimum flows and

levels (MFLs). If the MFL is required, the City may not have adequate supplies to plan future reclaimed water supply

projects, and if the MFL is not required, the City will have a total of 0.59 (annual average) to be used for future

reclaimed water supply.


Revenue


$52,728 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


StudyCommence Study 10/1/10


N270

Clearwater - Implementation of BMPs in the Coastal Zone 1

Watershed at Jeffords StreetProject Type Cooperative Funding





Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund construction of the water quality improvement structure as a medium priority. This project is implementation of

BMPs. The BMPs will protect, enhance and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection.

Cooperative funding of the local conveyance system improvements is not recommended for funding. The District

prioritizes flood protection projects that are associated with intermediate and regional systems, and water quality

improvements. Construction of local conveyance system improvements is the responsibility of the local government

having ownership of the system and, thus, is not recommended for cooperative funding. A senior administrator has

provided confirmation that the City will budget the project for FY2011 funding. The City has ranked this project 1st of 9

projects submitted for cooperative funding.


Watershed Management Program (WMP) within the City of Clearwater Watershed. Implementation of BMPs includes


and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. The watershed

covers an area of approximately 0.1 square miles and is located in the City of Clearwater in Pinellas County. The

project will relocate the City's local stormwater conveyance system into the City's right of way and improve water

quality by utilizing a Suntree (or equivalent) stormwater treatment structure to collect the leaves, debris and some

nutrients in the surface water discharge. The requested funds will be used toward design, permitting and construction

services necessary to complete the improvements to the stormwater pipe system for the area between Magnolia

Street and Jeffords Street and from Bay Avenue to St Josephs Sound. For FY2011, the City requested funding for the



BenefitsThe project will address level of service deficiencies by improving local system conveyance. Construction of the

stormwater treatment structure will remove sediments and pollutants from the stormwater runoff which discharges into

St. Joseph Sound.

Costs














N270

Clearwater - Implementation of BMPs in the Coastal Zone 1

Watershed at Jeffords Street


Revenue



District

City of Clearwater 200,000 0 0 0 200,000 0

$402,305 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


ConstructionFinish Construction 3/30/13

Consultant AgreementCity Council Approve Work Order 3/30/11

DesignComplete Design 3/30/12

Status As Of:


N305

Pinellas County - Implementation of BMPs in the Coastal Zone 5

Watershed at Commodore DriveProject Type Cooperative Funding

AORs Strategic InitiativesFlood Protection Floodplain ManagementWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement




Task Manager(s)


Recommendation



County will budget the project for FY2011 funding. This project has been ranked 8th of fifteen submitted by the County

for cooperative funding.


the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) within the Coastal Zone 5 Watershed at Commodore Drive in

western Pinellas County. Implementation of BMPs includes the following tasks: design, development of construction


construction engineering and inspection. The watershed covers an area of approximately 0.75 square miles and is

located in West Central Pinellas County. The project is being constructed to 1) eliminate erosion in the watershed's

intermediate conveyance way and 2) prevent sediment transport into the adjacent Intracoastal Waterway. The existing

conveyance way is eroding on both banks and threatening existing structures within the vicinity of the adjacent

residential developments. In addition, the sediment is being transported to the Intracoastal Waterway. The existing

conveyance way will be piped with a proposed 8 foot by 4 foot concrete box culvert system. In addition, a swale will

also be constructed above the entire length of the box culvert in order to provide treatment volume to compensate for

any surface water impacts due to the piping of the open channel. For FY2011, the County has requested funding for

the following tasks: design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, bidding and contractor

selection, begin construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection.

BenefitsThe project will address level of service deficiencies by improving conveyance within the watershed. In addition,

construction of the BMPs will remove sediments and pollutants from the stormwater runoff.

Costs

The projected cost for this project is $1,260,000 of which the District's share is $630,000 and the County's share is

$630,000. For FY 2011 the County is requesting $390,000 in cooperative funding and the County will provide $390,000

in matching funds. Future funding will be required to complete construction of the BMP. The probable construction

costs are based on a BMP analysis developed by the cooperator. The District funding amount shown in the table

includes staff salaries. 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).






systems, while achieving flood protection. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the City will be

developed as a multi-year funded project contingent on the approval of future funding to complete the Implementation

of BMPs. This project requires a cooperative funding request and ranking each fiscal year until completed. The County

will manage the project, where the District project manager must approve any agreements to accomplish project

tasks.


N305

Pinellas County - Implementation of BMPs in the Coastal Zone 5

Watershed at Commodore Drive


Revenue



District

Pinellas County 630,000 240,000 0 0 390,000 0

$1,262,305 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Bid Documents / Adv 8/31/10



Status As Of:


N312

Treasure Island - Implementation of BMPs at Basins 1, 5, 6 & 7




City of Treasure IslandCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)


Recommendation


quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection. A senior administrator has provided confirmation that the

City will budget the project for FY2011 funding. This is the only project that the City has submitted for cooperative

funding.


Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Treasure Island Watershed. Implementation of BMPs includes the



area of approximately 2.3 square miles and is located in the City of Treasure Island. The proposed stormwater

conveyance system improvements include replacement of aged and failed portions of the stormwater collection

conveyance system and construction of roadway curbs and curb inlets to control stormwater runoff. In addition, the

City will install inlets incorporating sediment retention technology to remove sediment and pollutants and improve the

water quality discharging from the new conveyance system. The proposed work is located as referenced in the

Stormwater Master Plan as Areas 1, 5, 6 and 7. City staff has identified an additional location requiring attention at the

99th Avenue outfall and surrounding area. For FY2011 the City requested funding for the following tasks: design,

development of construction documents, construction permitting, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the

BMPs and construction engineering and inspection.

BenefitsThe project will address level of service deficiencies by improving conveyance within the service area. In addition,

construction of the BMPs will remove sediments and pollutants from the stormwater runoff which discharges into Boca

Ciega Bay.

Costs














N312

Treasure Island - Implementation of BMPs at Basins 1, 5, 6 & 7


Revenue



District

City of Treasure Island 150,000 0 0 0 150,000 0

$302,305 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


April, 2011Begin Permitting Services 4/30/11

August, 2011Award Construction Contract 8/31/11

December, 2010Hire Consultant/Begin Survey Services 12/31/10

December, 2011Complete Construction 12/31/11

January, 2011Begin Design Services 1/30/11

July, 2011Advertise for Bids 7/31/11

Complete Construction Documents 7/31/11

September, 2011Commence Construction 9/30/11

Status As Of:


N319

City of Belleair Bluffs - Implementation of BMPs at Basin IRR-2/SD-2




Belleair BluffsCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund construction of the water quality improvement structure as a medium priority. This project is implementation of

BMPs. The BMPs will protect, enhance and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood protection.

Cooperative funding of the local conveyance system improvements is not recommended for funding. The District

prioritizes flood protection projects that are associated with intermediate and regional systems, and water quality

improvements. Construction of local conveyance system improvements is the responsibility of the local government

having ownership of the system and, thus, is not recommended for cooperative funding. A senior administrator has

provided confirmation that the City will budget the project for FY2011 funding. This is the only project that the City has

submitted for cooperative funding.


Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Belleair Bluffs Watershed. Implementation of BMPs includes the



area of approximately 0.75 square miles and is located in the City of Belleair Bluffs. The proposed improvements

include extension of the local stormwater collection system and construction of roadway curbs and curb inlets to

control stormwater runoff. In addition, the City will install a hydrodynamic separator which is designed to collect

floatables, sediments and oils and greases. The proposed work is located within the City's Sunset Bluff sub-basin

located on Los Altos Drive (IRR-2) and Bluff View Drive (SD-2). For FY2011 the City has requested funding for the



BenefitsThe project will address level of service deficiencies by improving conveyance and improving water quality. The project

is located on a local system but one which drains directly to Clearwater Harbor and the Intra-coastal Waterway.

Costs














N319

City of Belleair Bluffs - Implementation of BMPs at Basin IRR-2/SD-2


Revenue



District

Belleair Beach 300,000 0 0 0 300,000 0

$602,305 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


April, 2011Begin Permitting Services 4/30/11

August, 2011Award Construction Contract 8/31/11

December, 2010Hire Consultant/Begin Survey Services 12/31/10

December, 2011Complete Construction 12/31/11

January, 2011Begin Design Services 1/31/11

July, 2011Advertise for Bids 7/31/11

Complete Construction Documents 7/31/11

September, 2011Commence Construction 9/30/11

Status As Of:


N320

PPWMD - Implementation of BMPs in Channel 4




Pinellas Park Water Management DistrictCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a medium priority. This project is implementation of BMPs in an intermediate conveyance way. The BMPs will

prevent erosion while achieving flood protection. A senior administrator has provided confirmation that the PPWMD

will budget the project for FY2011. This is the only project submitted by the PPWMD for cooperative funding.

DescriptionThis project is to perform the Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of the District's

Watershed Management Program (WMP) in Channel 4, northeast of the intersection of 54th Avenue and 71st Street

within the Pinellas Park Water Management District (PPWMD). 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 purpose of this project is to

alleviate residential flooding in the approximate 0.5 mile reach of tributary Channel 4E. The confluence of Channel 4

and Channel 4E is located approximately one (1) mile upstream of the project site. The proposed project consists of

widening an approximate 100 linear feet constricted portion and repairing an approximate 200 linear feet eroded

portion of Channel 4. Final design and permitting are proposed to begin in 2010. This project is a continuation of flood

relief improvements within the Channel 4 watershed described by the District's Management and Storage of Surface

Water (MSSW) conceptual permit number 40009062.00 which was approved in July 1991. The project has been

approved by the PPWMD Board of Directors and a pre-application meeting with the SWFWMD occurred on

September 23, 2008. Subsequent to the pre-application meeting, a large modeling effort was undertaken to

understand permitability of the proposed project. Reporting of the modeling results is being wrapped up. For FY2011,

PPWMD is requesting cooperative funds for construction costs only. The PPWMD will be financially responsible for

design, land acquisition, permitting or bidding costs.

BenefitsThe project will address level of service deficiencies by improving conveyance within the service area.

Costs

The projected cost for this project is $450,000 of which the Board's share is $225,000 and the PPWMD's share is

$$225,000. The probable construction costs are based on a BMP analysis developed by the cooperator. The District









expenditure agreement with the PPWMD will be developed for Implemtation of BMPs. The PPWMD will manage the



N320

PPWMD - Implementation of BMPs in Channel 4


Revenue



District

Pinellas Park Water Management

District

225,000 0 0 0 225,000 0

$454,046 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Channel 4 ImprovementsFinal Design & Land Acquisition complete 5/1/10

Permitting complete 8/2/10

Advertise, receive bids and award contract 11/1/10

Construction completed 8/1/11

Status As Of:


N323

Alternate Water Source Rebate and Conservation Program






Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a medium priority. The FY2011 project addresses water supply priorities of the basin by effectively offsetting

potable irrigation use, however, there may be diminishing customer demand for such rebates. The proposal is the 3rd

phase of the County's ongoing shallow well program and is anticipated to provide conservation benefits, however the

proposal also has rebate schedule conflicts which will need modification in order to provide a seamless transition

between it and a prior funded rebate project (FY2007 L805). The project N323 ranking could be raised to High, if the

County addresses the potential diminishing rebate demand and rebate schedule conflict issues. The offsets to potable

water will occur in the NTB WUCA. There was adequate information available to evaluate the project and the

cooperator has confirmed it has included the necessary matching funds in its Formal Proposed Budget in FY2011.

The project is within the District's statutory authority to fund and is not the result of a permit requirement or

enforcement action.

DescriptionThis alternative water supply project is the third phase of a County program that encourages the use of non-potable

sources, other than reclaimed water, for non-potable applications, such as lawn irrigation. Non-potable sources might

include the surficial aquifer, Floridan Aquifer or surface water. The project will offer rebates up to $300 per installation

of up to 200 wells/pumps, and includes the random metering of a statistically representative number of participants.

Project participants must be in portions of the County's potable service area that do not have, and will not be receiving,

reclaimed water service.


Costs

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $60,000 and the District's share is fifty percent, or $30,000. The cost

amortized at 8 percent over 20 years is $0.55 per thousand (1,000) gallons offset.


The county estimates the project will result in an average daily savings of approximately 150 gallons of potable water

per residence per day. As per the conditions of the existing District funded Phase I and Phase II projects (L772 &

L805), the Phase III rebates will also be available to participants who meet the following requirements: (1) are in the

county's potable service area, (2) are outside of the county's "Reuse Priority One Zone" and do not have existing or

future access to reclaimed water service, (3) agree to ensure the long term operation of their non-potable irrigation

source (to avoid switching back to potable water for irrigation), (4) comply with the terms of irrigation variance SWF

05-59 (allows for a variance from the District's 2 day per week restrictions). This program is known as the Alternative

Year Round Irrigation and Conservation Plan. This plan (detailed in Variance; Order No. SWF 05-59) includes, but is

not limited to, sub-metering a select number of program participants, if required, to evaluate water usage patterns.

Program participants must comply with all terms and conditions of the Order, or all program privileges are revoked.

Program records are shared between the District and the County. This an ongoing program that will target providing

200 rebates. To date the Phase I and II of the program have provided 1,713 rebates that has offset approximately

341,000 gallons a day of potable water.


N323

Alternate Water Source Rebate and Conservation Program


Revenue



District

Pinellas County Utilities 30,000 0 0 0 0 30,000

$62,058 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


FY 2011Begin Advertising 10/1/11


Install Meters 4/6/12


Draft Report 4/30/13

Final Report 6/3/13

Status As Of:


N027

Crystal Springs Field Trip Program Pasco County




Crystal Springs Foundation, Inc.Cooperator(s)

Project Manager UNSER, SALLY

Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a Low priority. The project proposes to reach all Pasco County sixth-grade students with a variety of water

resources education activities at the Crystal Springs Preserve. While this program proposes to provide high-quality

field experiences for participants, it is ranked low because it is duplicative of the Pasco County School Board's

Wetlands Ambassador Program, which reaches all Pasco County seventh-grade students with similar content and has

been funded by the District through the basin initiative for youth education (P259) for several years. There are several

reasons staff supports funding the Wetlands Ambassador Program. It is implemented through Pasco County School

Board, which contributes to its sustainability. While the proposed program is "supported" by the Pasco County

School's science coordinator, that support does not include any resources. Another reason is location. One of the

Wetlands Ambassador Program's locations for field trips is District-owned Starkey Wilderness Preserve using

District-owned Starkey Environmental Education Center, while the Crystal Springs Preserve is privately owned. Staff is

also concerned about rising program costs. The amount requested from the District compared to the last proposal has

inceased 75% with fewer field trips offered and fewer students reached. Although the program falls within the average

range of youth ed programming currently, without school board support, cost increases could continue to be passed

along to the District.

DescriptionThis Cooperative Funding Initiative project proposes to provide all sixth graders in Pasco County educational field

experiences that include dip-netting, habitat hikes, water conservation and watershed education, and water quality

activities in a lab. Teacher training is provided before the field trip and post-trip activities are provided. The objective is

to increase student knowledge of water resources. Students are given pre/post tests to measure knowledge gained.

BenefitsThis program proposes to provide students with in-depth study and hands-on experiences with freshwater wetland

ecosystems. Ideally, students leave the program with a better understanding of local watersheds and see the

importance of preserving Florida's natural systems. This project is designed to enhance Pasco County School District's

sixth-grade science curriculum.

Costs

The total FY2011 proposed project cost is $128,950, with the District requested to contribute $64,260 (Hillsborough

River $16,065; Coastal Rivers $32,130; Pinellas-Anclote River $10,924; Withlacoochee River $5,141). District funding

is being requested for site reservation fee, bus transportation for 52 field trips and water quality supplies. The dollar

amount allocated per basin is determined by the number of students and teachers projected to participate in the

programming from each basin. This program proposes to reach 5,200 students, 100 teachers, and 500 chaperones at

a cost to the District of $11.07 per person.


This project was not submitted for FY2010 funding.The total FY2009 project cost was $75,058, with the District

contributing $36,796 (Hillsborough River $9,199;Coastal Rivers $18,398;Pinellas-Anclote River $6,255;Withlacoochee

River $2,944). District funding was used for transportation for field trips, teacher training programs and water quality

supplies. Each of Pasco's 15 middle schools took part in the program. A total of 50 school district buses were used for

schools within a 25-mile radius of Crystal Springs Preserve and 56 charter buses were used for schools outside the

25-mile radius. The student pre-test score average was 65%; the posttest average was 95%. An overall 30%

knowledge gain was achieved by participating students.This program reached 5,175 students,100 teachers,and 463

chaperones at a cost to the District of $6.98 per person.This project was piloted on a small scale in FY2008 through

Basin Initiative funding for Youth Education (P259) as part of a baseline water resources education program.


N027

Crystal Springs Field Trip Program Pasco County


Revenue

013 Hillsborough River Basin 26,016 0 0 9,951 16,065 0

015 Coastal Rivers Basin 51,280 0 0 19,150 32,130 0


019 Withlacoochee River Basin 8,837 0 0 3,696 5,141 0


District

Crystal Springs Foundation, Inc. 109,394 0 0 44,704 64,690 0

$213,458 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



Field trips end 6/5/09 6/2/09

Final report and invoice received by the District 8/30/09 8/30/09

FY2011 Budgeted FundsProject completed 5/31/10

Teacher training and student programs begin 10/1/10


ACTION TO DATE: Project has been completed.


N036

Pinellas Trail Natural Area Habitat Restoration






RHINESMITH, PHILIPTask Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a Low priority. The District's priority for habitat restoration projects is to better manage, protect, and/or restore

water resources and related systems, and this often includes exotic plant removal, However, this project is to remove

invasive, exotic plant species along two sections of the Pinellas Trail and has limited benefits associated with water

resources. The primary benefit is maintenance of the Trail. A secondary project element is to use a series of

educational signs. Although an urban high-use trail, the project will provide localized habitat enhancement.

DescriptionThis project includes the removal of invasive, exotic plant species at three (3) sites along the Pinellas Trail. The sites

exhibit dense coverage of invasive plants that are listed on the Exotic Pest Plant Council's list of invasive plants. The

first site is located along the Anclote River in north Pinellas County. Exotic plant removal is needed along both sides of

a one-mile portion of the paved trail. Pockets of invasive plants are interspersed with mangroves along the edge of the

trail where it meets the Anclote River. A monoculture of Brazilian Pepper lines both sides of the trail just south of the

Elfers Spur section of trail. The second site is located along Cross Bayou in the southern portion of the County. The

Cross Bayou site, containing Brazilian Pepper, Lead Tree, Guinea Grass and other invasive plant species, covers

approximately 1 mile and also needs work on both sides of the paved trail. Complete removal of woody vegetation is

planned to remove Brazilian Pepper in the mangrove fringe at this site. The third site is along Stevenson Creek and

exhibits the same dense coverage of nuisance exotic vegetation as the other two sites. A second component of the

project is to use a series of environmental education signs to promote public awareness about the problems

associated with exotic plants and the importance of implementing controls and eradication programs. The District's

Communication Department will review and approve all signage prior to approval and placement.

BenefitsThis project would remove nuisance exotic plants from two sections of the Pinellas Trail. Removal of exotic plants will

allow the opportunity to re-establish native vegetation and improve habitat conditions at these sites. The education

component of the project will promote public awareness of the problems associated with exotic invasive plant species

and the importance of implementing control and eradication programs. Removal of invasive exotic vegetation at both

sites will improve local habitat conditions by providing the opportunity to re-establish native vegetation.

Costs

The total project cost is $300,000 with funding requested to occur over three fiscal years (FY2009, FY2010 and

FY2011) split evenly with Pinellas County ($150,000) and the District's Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board ($150,000).

The Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board funded $50,000 in FY2009 and will fund $50,000 in FY2010. Pinellas County

has requested additional funding for the third site, Stevenson Creek in FY2011. The amounts shown in the funding

table below include District staff time, travel, and central garage charges. The future funds identified for the project are

contingent upon approval of such amounts by the District Governing Board [and Basin Boards(s)] in the annual

budget(s).


The Pinellas Trail is a 47-mile long greenway trail corridor that serves a variety of recreational uses as well as

providing areas of natural habitat at diverse points along the system.


N036

Pinellas Trail Natural Area Habitat Restoration


Revenue



District

Pinellas County 150,000 0 0 50,000 50,000 50,000

$306,674 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Contract DevelopmentContract Execution 10/1/08 6/3/09

2. ConstructionPre-bid Meeting 5/1/09




Pinellas County has not performed any of the herbicide treatments nor completed the installation of the native plants.

The County states that they were working on a different part of the trail that was not included in our contract and they

have to coordinate closure of the portion of the trail undergoing treatment. They plan to begin work in February 2010.


N096

Myrtle Ave/Seminole St NE Outfall Improvements





Project Manager WILLIAMS, GARY

Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a low priority. This project is ranked low because the flood protection involves maintenance and is associated

with a local stormwater management system. The District prioritizes flood protection projects that are associated with

intermediate and regional systems, and water quality improvements.

DescriptionThe Myrtle Ave/Seminole St NE Outfall collects stormwater from the area between Eldridge Street and Palmetto Street

east of Myrtle Ave. The existing system consists of 1500' of 48" pipe that runs through private property on six or more

lots and is in dilapidated condition. The replacement of this system will provide inlets and relocate the system into the

City's ROW, reduce flooding and provide an opportunity for the District and the City to implement BMPs in this

urbanized neighborhood.

BenefitsThe replacement of this system will provide inlets and relocate the system into the City's ROW, reduce flooding and

provide an opportunity for the District and the City to implement BMPs in this urbanized neighborhood.

Costs

The proposed total project budget is $1,400,000 with funding being equally divided between the City of Clearwater and

the District. The District's proposed share ($700,000) of project costs would be funded entirely by the Pinellas Anclote

Basin Board. The costs shown below include salaries, travel, and central garage charges.


The City has an impressive track record of developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation measures.

The City has met the requirements of the Northern Tampa Bay Water Use Caution Area (WUCA) stipulations included

in its Water Use Permit. The 2006 Water Year adjusted gross per capita water consumption for the City was 72.8

gpcd. This is well below the required 130 gpcd for YR 2001 required in the WUCA regulations. The City monitors the

amount of "unaccounted for" water representing potable water produced less water consumed and found the

percentage for 2006 to be 9.73% of the supplied rate - below the WUCA level of 12%. The City has also implemented

a consumptive use rate structure that began in Oct. 2006 to ensure efficient use of RCW. In addition, the City

continues to incorporate flood control into its' watershed mgmt. plan which is supported through City ordinances.


Revenue



District

City of Clearwater 700,000 0 0 0 700,000 0

$1,404,995 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding

Status As Of:


N268

Watershed Education Classroom


AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality MonitoringNatural Systems Natural Systems Conservation and RestorationWater Supply Conservation

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

The Florida Aquarium, Inc.Cooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as low priority. This new project proposed by The Florida Aquarium is to repurpose existing space to feature one

classroom showcasing the Tampa Bay watershed. Several educational freshwater tanks and a wall mural will be

placed in the classroom as teaching tools for the estimated 3,100 annual classroom visitors. Classroom exhibits would

be used with educational programming and a new curriculum guide would be developed. While the exhibits would be

an enhancement to the Aquarium's existing classroom space, the benefit to the District is limited. This project's low

ranking reflects the high cost and limited use and value of the exhibits. Only those participating in programming, not all

aquarium visitors, would see the exhibits. The District's cost per participant contact hour ($4.65) pro-rated over the

expected 5-year life of the exhibits is 58% higher than the average of youth education projects.

DescriptionThis Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) project proposes to educate teachers and students about Florida's water

resources and natural environment through re-design of existing space into a watershed classroom inside The Florida

Aquarium. Currently, there is greater demand for the cooperator's on-site programming than the available classroom

space can meet. To increase capacity for conservation education, the cooperator will repurpose existing space to

create a suite of dedicated classrooms with environmental themes. One classroom will showcase an element of the

Florida water story: the Tampa Bay watershed. The goal of the proposed Watershed Classroom is to create an

educational space that enhances study of the watershed. To bring the stages of the watershed to life, the new

classroom would feature interactives, exhibits of freshwater and estuary habitats, touch tanks and a mural of the

ecosystems that comprise the watershed. The cooperator anticipates that on an annual basis up to 3,000 students

from elementary through high school will participate in age-appropriate watershed education programs in the

classroom, as well as 100 teachers in professional development workshops.The Florida Aquarium has submitted an

RFP for bids to local architecture firms, with a deadline for responses of December 30, 2009. Estimates for the entire

education wing budget total $2 million. Success will be measured by completing the classroom according to planned

milestones, as well as the results of feedback from program participants. The proposed project includes: (1) A bi-level

river tank (including two tanks) spanning the length of one wall. Featuring running water, live animals and plants found

in our rivers, a tall tank that is flush with the wall will function as an exhibit. A second lower tank in front will hold water

and be accessible for children's hands-on activities. This will create opportunities for programs that illustrate

engineering, physics and physical processes. (2) Behind the tanks, an original wall mural will illustrate the different

habitats that make up the watershed. (3) Additional classroom components will connect children to their environment,

such as a "Where Are You in the Watershed?" interactive. (4) Individual tanks will bring other freshwater and estuary

habitats to life, like the bay.

BenefitsThe proposed project aligns well with the District's mission to foster increased environmental stewardship of our

freshwater resources. Over the course of five years, these features will directly benefit an estimated 15,500 teachers

and students in watershed education programs. While the current educational programming primarily reaches students

and teachers throughout Hillsborough County, it also draws schools from Polk, Pinellas, Pasco and Manatee counties.

Costs

The total proposed cost of the new FY2011 program is $216,000, with the District requested to contribute $108,000

(Alafia River $25,920; Hillsborough River $54,000; Coastal Rivers $5,400; Pinellas-Anclote River $6,480;

Withlacoochee River $5,400; Peace River $5,400; Manasota $5,400). The dollar amount allocated per basin is

determined by the number of participants projected to participate in the programming from each basin. District funding

is requested for 3 tanks used as exhibits, interactive software development and a custom wall mural. The program

proposes to reach 3,000 students and 100 teachers during one year and 15,500 pro-rated over 5 years, the typical life

span of an exhibit. The cost to the District $6.97 per person is lower than average; however, the cost per contact hour

($4.65) 58% higher than average.


N268

Watershed Education Classroom


Revenue

011 Alafia River Basin 25,920 0 0 0 25,920 0





020 Peace River Basin 5,400 0 0 0 5,400 0

021 Manasota Basin 5,400 0 0 0 5,400 0


District

The Florida Aquarium, Inc. 108,000 0 0 0 108,000 0

$216,000 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding

Status As Of:


N274

City of Largo Low Impact Residential Roadway Demonstration






Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a low priority. This project consists of using pervious concrete to repave neighborhood streets which is the

responsibility of the city. The City currently has a demonstration project (LID Imp Pilot to Improve SW Quality) with the

District to resurface unpaved alleys to prevent erosion and reduce sediment pollution of receiving waterbodies. This

project has not begun construction so the benefits of the project have yet to be seen. This project area is very

localized and it is unknown the water quality benefits that would be received.

DescriptionThe purpose of this project is to improve water quality of the existing stormwater ruonoff that flows to the intercoastal

waterway within Clearwater Harbor. The proposed improvements include reconstruction of the roadway with pervious

concrete and retrofit of a subsurface stone gravel stormwater retention and infiltration system. The stormwater retrofit

will reduce sediment and nutrient pollution through stabilization of the roadway surface and enhanced retention and

infiltration of stormwater run-off. The project includes reconstruction and stormwater retrofit of Henrietta Avenue, Jean

Street and Josephine Street, located West of Indian Rocks Road and north of Walsingham Road (State Road 686) in

Largo, FL. The project will take place within the 1,400 foot right-of-way owned by the City of Largo. The contributing

watershed to the project area is approximately 15 acres in size and consists of a developed residential subdivision,

which lacks an engineered stormwater management system. The existing roadway surface has low permeability

consisting of compacted gravel, crushed shell and asphalt. During storm events, erosion of the unstable roadway

surface material and nutrients from surface runoff are washed to the downstream waterways.

BenefitsThis project will improve water quality of stormwater within the contributing watershed.

Costs

The total projected FY2011 cost for the project is $500,000, of which the District's total contribution is $250,000 with

an equal match from the County. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff salaries, travel and

central garage.


Revenue



District

Pinellas County 250,000 0 0 0 250,000 0

$500,000 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Fall 2010Commence Construction 10/15/10

Summer 2010Complete Design and Permitting 7/15/10


N274

City of Largo Low Impact Residential Roadway Demonstration

Summer 2011Complete Construction 7/15/11

Status As Of:


N285

Estimating Pollutant Loads and Yields for Selected Drainage Basins

In Pinellas CountyProject Type Cooperative Funding

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Monitoring




Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a low priority. The County is proposing a project to estimate pollutant loads and yields for selected drainage

basins in Pinellas county to prioritize the basins for restoration and determine pollution control measures. The County

had a similar project with the District that was completed and a final report developed. The County has maintained

sampling of those sites for use in estimating annual pollutant loads and watershed planning initiatives but no

restoration projects have been constructed or implemented from the data collected from that project. The County is

requesting to use in-kind services as their match.

DescriptionThis project consists of estimating pollutant loads (mass/time) and yields (mass/area/time) in impaired waters of

Pinellas County. To compute estimates of annual pollutant loads, measurements of pollutant concentration, made by

the Pinellas County Department of Environmental Management monitoring program, will be combined with continuous

measurements of stream flow at each location of interest. The data will be collected for a period of one year at which

time a report summarizing pollutant concentrations and stream flow will be created and provide estimates of the

pollutant loads and yields discharged from the drainage basins included in the monitoring program.

BenefitsPinellas County is dedicated to improving flood protection as prescribed in the County's Comphrehensive Plan (CP).

The Surface Water Element of the CP obligates the County to protect, enhance and improve water quality through

water quality monitoring, development and implementation of watershed management plans and environmental

enforcement. This project will provide data to the County for future projects.

Costs

The total projected cost for the project is $60,000, of which the District's total contribution would be $30,000 in

FY2011. The County has requested using in-kind services for their $30,000 match. The additional project budget

comes from prior and future years in-kind services. The District funding amounts shown in the table include staff

salaries, travel and central garage.


Revenue



District

Pinellas County Dept. of Environmental

Management

30,000 0 0 0 30,000 0

$60,000 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


January 2012 - March 2012Complete final report 3/30/12

June 2010 - September 2011


N285

Estimating Pollutant Loads and Yields for Selected Drainage Basins

In Pinellas CountyMonitor water quality and stream flow 9/28/11

November 2011 - January 2012Complete draft final report 1/30/12

October 2010 - June2011Design of Monitoring Plan/Execute Contracts 6/1/11

September 2011 - November 2011Calculate pollutant loads and yields 11/30/11

Status As Of:


N309

St. Petersburg Line Flushing Project






Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Fund as a low priority. This project addresses operation and maintenance with the city's potable water system and

would assist the city with potable water quality issues. The city is requesting funds for training city staff to operate the

water quality model and adjust the line flushing settings when necessary, which is not be eligible for funding. Additional

information is pending for a thorough evaluation of the project. The project is within the basin board's statutory

authority to fund and it is not a result of a permit requirement or enforcement action.

DescriptionThis project is proposing to install automatic line flushing devices on the potable water system, to regulate that amount

of potable water that is flushed through hydrants. The main objective of this project is to conserve potable water and

improve distribution water quality. Hydraulic and water quality models will be used to locate and set flushing rates for

the auto-flusher devices. The project consists of an evaluation to determine the location and settings of the flushing

devices, the development of a water quality model to assist with optimizing water quality in the potable system, the

installation of an estimated twenty flushing devices, a public education program and training of city staff. The education

program would involve informing the public through signage and flyers, on the city's efforts to reduce potable water

wasted through through line flushing. The city also plans to train city staff to operate the water quality model and adjust

the line flushing settings when necessary.

BenefitsThe project is anticipated to save an estimated 219,000 gpd. District staff has encouraged City staff to direct flows to

the sanitary sewer, so that the flushed potable water will enter the City's reclaimed water system.

Costs

The total project cost is $400,000, and the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board is requested to fund $200,000 in

FY2011. The cost amortized at 8 percent over 20 years, is $0.50 per thousand gallons saved.


Revenue


$200,000 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


Execute Agreement with District 10/1/10

Updated Water Quality Model 10/31/10

Calibration 11/30/10

Draft Design Report 12/31/10

Final Draft Design Report 1/31/11

Automatic Line Flushing Device Design 2/28/11

Automatic Line Flushing Device Purchase, Construction and Installation 5/31/11

Public Education and City Training 6/30/11

Final Design Report 9/30/11


N246

Operations - Drainage Maintenance and Repair






Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Not recommended for funding. This project is not recommended for funding because it is part of an ongoing

maintenance and repair program of the County. Ongoing maintenance and repair are the responsibility of the local

government having ownership of the system and, thus, are not recommended for cooperative funding. A senior

administrator has provided confirmation that the County will budget the project for FY2011 funding. The County has

ranked this project 2nd of 15 projects submitted for cooperative funding.

DescriptionThese two projects are part of an ongoing countywide drainage maintenance and repair program in the Public Works

Operations Department. Project number one is in Basin 10 on Curlew Creek Channel B at Belcher Road and it

consists of slope protection repair, headwall repair and removal of sediment from the box culvert. Curlew creek is a

major creek in Pinellas County and maintenance of this culvert system is essential to prevent flooding and maintain the

structural integrity of the box culvert. Project number two is in Basin 11 on Possum Branch Channel B at CR 611

which consists of structural repair of the headwall, and box culvert cleaning. Possum Branch is a major creek in

Pinellas County and maintenance of this culvert system is also essential to prevent flooding and maintain the structural

integrity of this box culvert.

BenefitsThe project is part of an ongoing maintenance and repair program of the County.

Costs

The budgeted amount for this project is $160,000 of which the District's share is $80,000 and the County's share is

$80,000. The District funding amount shown in the table includes staff salaries.






capacity of a watershed to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and natural systems, while achieving flood

protection. This project involves on-going maintenance and repair of Pinellas County's stormwater conveyance

system. Funding is included to complete the project. A cooperative funding expenditure agreement with the County

will be developed for Implementation this work. The County will manage the project, where the District project



Revenue



District

Pinellas County 80,000 0 0 0 80,000 0

$160,000 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


N246

Operations - Drainage Maintenance and Repair


Begin Construction 3/26/10

End construction 6/30/10

Status As Of:


N295

Pasco County - Residential Reuse Metering Retrofit - Phase 3






Task Manager(s)


Recommendation

Do not fund. There is sufficient data submitted to evaluate the project, it is within the basin board's statutory authority

to fund, and it is not a result of a permit requirement or enforcement action. While the District has funded reclaimed

water meters to promote volume-based rates rather than flat rates, the funds are requested for a project completed in

FY2009 without District involvement, and funds are not required to make the project feasible, in accordance with

Board Policy 130-4, Paragraph 6, which states "The Board(s) will consider funding based on the applicant's ability to

demonstrate that such funding is necessary to make the project economically feasible."

DescriptionDuring FY2008 Pasco County Utilities installed 5500 reclaimed water meters and associated meter boxes and pipe

fittings. The total project cost was $900,000 which was cooperatively funded with the SWFWMD Coastal Rivers,

Pinellas-Anclote River and Hillsborough River Basin Boards. During FY2009 Pasco County Utilities purchased and

installed 6581 meters and associated meter boxes and pipe fittings to retrofit the remaining existing unmetered

residential reclaimed water customers. Metering residential reclaimed water use and establishing volume-based rates

will result in conservation and the County's ability to serve additional customers. Serving additional customers will in

turn conserve additional groundwater or surface water supplies, resulting in additional offset.

BenefitsThe amount of reclaimed water savings per customer/meter installed is estimated to be 127 gpd.

Costs

Because the project is considered a water conservation project, the County is submitting this Cooperative Funding

application to seek 50% reimbursement from the Pinellas-Anclote River ($132,673) and Hillsborough River ($453,327)

Basin Boards. The total cost for the 6581 meters was $1,172,000.


The meters for which Pasco County is requesting District funding were purchased and installed during calendar year

2009.


Revenue




District

Pasco County 586,000 0 0 0 586,000 0

$1,172,000 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding



N295

Pasco County - Residential Reuse Metering Retrofit - Phase 3

Project Completion 12/31/09

Status As Of:


M112

FEMA Pasco County Mapping Activity Statement 2

Project Type FEMA/Map Mod.

AORs Strategic InitiativesWater Quality Water Quality Maintenance and ImprovementNatural Systems Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and MonitoringFlood Protection Floodplain Management


Withlacoochee River

Pasco County, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Pasco CountyCooperator(s)


Task Manager(s)

Status Ongoing

DescriptionThe District is acting as a Cooperating Technical Partner for FEMA in implementing map modernization in Pasco

County. Pasco County covers an area of approximately 763.4 square miles. Issues in the County include flood

damage, rapid growth, and water quality concerns. Map modernization includes FEMA scoping activities, obtaining

topographic information, new watershed modeling for selected watersheds in the County, preliminary Digital Flood

Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) map production, and community (public, private and local government) outreach

activities. The topographic information and new watershed models are being completed by performing four elements

of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP), 1) Topographic Information, 2) Watershed Evaluation, 3)

Watershed Management Plan, and 4.) Parameter and Model Maintenance for watersheds selected by Pasco County

for detailed study. The preliminary DFIRM maps will be produced using a combination of digital information

from the detailed studies and by conversion of the existing paper Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) to a digital format

for the other watersheds in Pasco County. The results from detailed studies for each watershed have to be approved

by the District Governing Board before the information is provided to FEMA. FEMA will be assisting Pasco County with

adoption of the DFIRMs.

BenefitsFlood insurance rate maps produced in the early to late 1980's will be replaced by Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps

(DFIRMS), and the County will have digital topographic information for the entire 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 Resource Management

and Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP). It assists local governments: 1) With their land management

responsibilities by establishing a level of service and developing Best Management Practices (BMPs) to address level

of service deficiencies. 2) Provides a Geodatabase and projected results from watershed model simulations for

floodplain management, and water quality management.

Costs

The original budget for this project was $2,325,000, with FEMA contributing $2,000,000, Pasco County $275,000, and

the Hillsborough River Basin $50,000. These funds were used to complete three elements of the District's Watershed

Management Program (WMP), and for partial development of the DFIRMs. The funding table below includes salaries.

In order to complete the fourth element of the WMP, Parameter and Model Maintenance, the Hillsborough River,

Pinellas-Anclote River, Coastal, Withlachochee River Basin Boards, and the Governing Board, and Pasco

County budgeted funds in FY2007- FY2010. These funds are being managed under the terms of Project B206 and

B312. A total of $200,000 is budgeted for the current DFIRM production.


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 (FIRM).

The District entered into FEMA CTP Agreement EMA-2002-CA-5067 to receive the $2,000,000 grant through the

FY2003 CTP Grant Number EMA-2003-GR-5379. Half of the grant is for use in implementing the Pasco County

Mapping Activity Statement 2 (MAS). The MAS identifies cost and scheduling for implementation of watershed

management programs meeting the FEMA Map Modernization effort for watersheds in Pasco County. The Period of

Performance for the CTP Agreement and grant is October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2006. The agreement has

been amended to extend the period of performance to May 31, 2010.


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Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 39,782 0 (45,891) 73,099 3,250 9,324

013 Hillsborough River Basin 50,000 0 0 50,000 0 0


FEMA Coop Tech Partner Agreemnt 2,000,000 0 0 2,000,000 0 0


District

Pasco County 275,000 0 0 275,000 0 0

$2,364,782 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesDistrict recognition on all reports 9/1/04 9/1/04

10. DFIRM Production-Cty. WideExecute WO # 10.1 12/16/09 12/16/09

WO# 10.1 Completed 1/6/10 1/29/10

Execute WO # 10.2 2/5/10 1/28/10

10b. DFIRM Production - Cy. WideComplete WO # 2 5/31/10

2. Project Start upCT Partners Memorandum of Agreement 9/14/01 9/14/01

CTP Agreement Executed 8/12/02 8/12/02

Mapping Activity Statement Executed 9/30/03 9/30/03

3. Scoping ActivitiesScoping commence 9/30/03 9/30/03

Scoping complete 4/30/04 9/1/04

4. Topographic Information (BCI)Execute Work Order 1/12/04 1/15/04

LiDAR and Othos Complete 5/30/04 7/29/05 9/2/05

Pasco Revenue Agreement 7/30/04 9/1/04

5. DFIRM Production (PBS&J - 057)Execute DFIRM Map Production Agreement 1/8/04 12/31/03

Work Order #1 -Commence 1/12/04 9/1/04

Execute DFIRM Contract Commence 1/20/04 1/20/04

WO # 1 Completed 5/12/04 12/31/05

Process Methodology Complete 5/20/04 11/30/04 12/31/05

Work Order #2 - Commence 6/15/04 6/15/04

WO # 2 Completed 10/15/04 2/28/05



WO # 3 Completed 12/31/06 3/31/06

WO # 4 Completed 12/31/06 4/30/09


6. Community Outreach (District Staff)


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Outreach Commence 6/30/04 6/30/04

DFIRMs and Outreach completed 8/23/05 12/31/08

7. Bear Crk. and Cotee River (Ardaman)Execute Agreement 1/30/04 3/8/04


Element 2, Watershed Evaluation Complete 9/24/04 5/30/06 4/19/07

Element 3, Watershed Mgmt. Plan Commence 11/22/04 5/30/06 4/19/07

Element 3, Floodplain Analysis Complete 5/25/05 11/30/06 4/19/07


8. Hammock Creek (PBS&J - 045)Exec. Consulting Agreement 7/30/04 9/1/04


Element 2, Watershed Evaluation Complete 9/2/05 5/30/06 9/15/06


9. East Pasco County (URS - 030)Execute Agreement with Consultant 1/30/04 4/22/04

WO#1 - Element 2, Watershed Eval. Commence 5/6/04 5/6/04

WO#2 New River & Bassett Branch Survey 5/6/04 5/6/04

Survey Complete 7/5/04 7/30/04

Element 2, Watershed Evaluation Complete 12/21/04 9/1/05

Execute Amendment 5/19/05 5/19/05

WO#3 - Element 3, W. M. Plan Commence 8/9/05 8/9/05

Element 3 Watershed Management Plan Complete 1/31/06 5/30/06 9/30/06



Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) are being developed based on digital conversion of the existing

FEMA flood maps and detailed studies in four watersheds, East Pasco, Cypress Creek, Trout, and Anclote River west of

the Suncoast Parkway. The District has hired a contractor to produce the preliminary DFIRMs and Flood Insurance Study

report for the entire County. The DFIRMs include detailed and non-detailed study areas. Current Status: At the February

meeting the Governing Board authorized staff to proceed with providing preliminary DFIRMs to FEMA for the East Pasco

Watershed. The information for Trout and Cypress Creek watersheds is scheduled to be presented to the Board in

March. The Anclote River data will be presented in April. The DFIRM contractor has begun work on mapping in the

non-detailed study areas.


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FEMA Map Modernization Management Support

Project Type FEMA/Map Mod.




Federal Emergency Management AgencyCooperator(s)

Project Manager TURNER, DAWN

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.




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. The District is cooperating with

FEMA to modernize the FIRMs throughout the District. Staff has worked with the FEMA to improve and formalize the

District's relationship with a federal agency that shares flood protection responsibilities. FEMA and the District

executed a Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Memorandum of Agreement on September 14, 2001. As a CTP,

the District is eligible for federal grants and matching funds to further efforts to modernize the FIRMs. Each year the

District enters into a cooperative agreement with FEMA for MMMS funding that defines the activities that will be

performed. $250,000 in funding (grant EMA-2004-CA-5038) for FY2005 is being used to provide a meeting facilitator

for ongoing coordination meetings between the water management districts, FEMA Region 4, and the Florida

Department of Community Affairs; develop a District-wide FIRM paneling scheme; determine the feasibility of

expanding the District's role in distributing digital FIRMs to the public; maintaining the digital FIRMs; and revising the

FIRMs simultaneously with the ERP application review. For FY2005, a total of $300,000 was actually budgeted in the

General Fund with associated revenue. The $50,000 difference between expected funding and actual was rolled into

the FY2006 budget. For FY2006 FEMA has granted (EMA-2005-CA-5244) the five water management districts

$120,000 in MMMS to hire an outreach facilitator and develop design storm rainfall depth criteria for the entire State.

The District will manage the project and contract with consultants on behalf of the other water management districts.

In addition, the District received additional MMMS ($144,000) in FY2006 to support outreach efforts, allow the District

to develop quality control/quality assurance tools, and support staff travel to meetings and conferences related to this

effort. For FY2007, the District has received $129,620 from FEMA (grants EMA-2006-CA-5631 and

EMA-2006-CA-5624) for continued travel support, outreach efforts, management assistance, and an XML-based


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export to for the District's Geographic Watershed Information System to populate FEMA's database. The District has

recently received an additional $69,620 under EMA-2007-CA-5723 for continued travel and programmatic assistance.

For FY2008, the District is proposing to budget $150,000 in revenue for continued MMMS. The District will coordinate

with the local government(s), will manage the project, and will enter into purchase orders and agreements to

accomplish project tasks.


Revenue

010 General Fund (Districtwide) 73,515 0 (400) 51,444 8,165 14,306


FEMA Coop Tech Partner Agreemnt 1,320,000 0 0 1,100,000 150,000 70,000

$1,393,515 Total:

Prior

Funding

Cumulative



FundingTotal

Funding


1. Critical Project MilestonesFEMA & District Recognition on Reports 3/31/10

2. FY2005Develop Mutually Agreeable Scope of Work for MMMS 9/30/04 9/30/04

Execute FEMA Agreement Articles and Related Forms 11/30/04 11/24/04

Develop Consultant Agreement 11/30/04 11/19/04





Develop First Amendment to Consultant Service Agmt 7/7/06 8/2/06

Draft Amendment to Management Services 7/12/06 8/2/06


Amendment Execution 9/18/06 9/18/06

3. FY2006 - DistrictDevelop Cooperative Agreement for MMMS (District) 6/7/05 6/1/07


District Outreach Facilitator Purchase Order Execution 2/28/06 3/2/06

District Outreach Facilitator Purchase Order Termination 12/31/06 12/31/06

3. FY2006 - FL WMDDevelop Application for competitive MMMS (FL WMD) 6/1/05 5/18/05


Develop State Outreach Facilitator Purchase Order 1/30/06 2/21/06

State Outreach Facilitator Purchase Order Execution 2/28/06 3/2/06

Develop Rainfall Frequency Analysis Purchase Order 6/1/06 6/1/06

Rainfall Frequency Analysis Purchase Order Execution 6/30/06 7/20/06

State Outreach Facilitator Purchase Order Termination 12/31/06 12/31/06

Rainfall Frequency Analysis Purchase Order Termination 6/30/07 9/30/07

4. FY2007Develop Application for competitive MMMS 3/27/06 3/27/06

Develop Cooperative Agreement for MMMS 5/26/06 5/26/06



Develop XML-base Export System Purchase Order 11/30/06


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XML-base Export System Purchase Order Execution 11/30/06

Develop Map Modernization Program Assistance Agreement 7/31/07

Map Modernization Program Assistance Agreement Execution 9/30/07

XML-base Export System Purchase Order Termination 9/30/07

FY2008Develop Mutally Agreeable Scope of Work for MMMS 6/25/08 6/25/08

Execute FEMA Agreement Articles 6/25/08 6/25/08

Execute 76-10A Form 7/3/08 8/12/08


FY2005: A fully executed FEMA Form 76-10 to MMMS Grant, EMA-2004-CA-5038 has been returned to the District. The

form awards funds pursuant to the approved Statement of Work. Forms SF424 and FEMA 20-20 have also been

executed by the Executive Director and transmitted to FEMA to support these funds. The consultant agreement with

URS Corporation Southern was executed on March 1, 2005. All FY2005 funds have been encumbered via an

amendment to URS' agreement, which was executed in September 2006. Work Orders #1, #2, and #3 have been

executed. Work Order #1 is to incorporate a Hazard Mitigation Component into the District's Business Plan for Map

Modernization. Work Order #2 is to develop a District-wide flood insurance rate map (FIRM) paneling scheme to support

the District's efforts in modernizing and updating the FIRMs throughout the District. The draft paneling scheme has been

prepared and submitted to surrounding water management districts (South Florida, St. Johns River, and Suwannee

River). Work Orders #3 & #4 supply a moderator for ongoing coordination meetings among staff from the five water

management districts regarding Map Modernization and a Sharepoint site for staff to access minutes and associated

documents. Work Order #5 has been executed as of February 23, 2007, to determine the District's ability and resulting

issues of reviewing Letters of Map Change (LOMC) simultaneously with ERPs. Two meetings have been held with

District staff (MAN, TPA-REG, RPM), FEMA Region 4, and Hillsborough County staff. Work Order #6 directs the

consultant team to present how different types of developments are reviewed and permited by the District, FEMA, and

local government (Hillsborough County). The URS agreement expired on October 31, 2008. After the grant expired, the

remaining project funds were released, and re-encumbered to Agreements with Dewberry and with ESRI for MMMS

tasks. To date, $225,000 of the FY2005 funds have been expended. The remaining FY2005 funds will be used to create

a conversion tool to convert District GIS data into FEMA Data Capture Standards format. FY2006: FEMA provided

$144,000 in FY2006 for MMMS. An additional $120,000 was also provided by FEMA for the five water management

districts. These funds were approved to facilitate Map Modernization outreach for all five districts to support the

development of statewide isopluvial maps for various design storm events. The District will contract with consultants and

manage the projects on behalf of the other four water management districts. A purchase order was issued to UCF for

$60,000 to begin resolving design rainfall depth differences between WMDs. UCF has completed the literature review,

data collection, data quality assurance, statistical analysis of the rainfall data, and an initial spatial analysis of the data.

UCF requested a no-cost time extension to complete the project by December 30, 2007. Final deliverables have been

received and approved, and the final invoice has been paid. The District also received FEMA funidng for outreach

consulting services to support the Map Modernization effort of all the WMDs ($45,000), and for specific needs of the

District ($48,000). These funds were used to retain Bender Consulting to provide outreach planning support to review

completed and ongoing outreach efforts associated with each project and provide messages and direction to enhance

future outreach. Bender Consulting has completed all tasks and the purchase order has been closed out. A total of

$93,000 was expended. $63,000 in FY2006 funds were also provided for the development of quality control and

assurance tools. The funds were encumbered through an amendment to JEA's service agreements for the Sarasota

County Map Modernization (M115) project. The consultant agreement with Dewberry has been amended to include

$20,000 in FY2006 and $15,000 in FY2007 funds for ongoing meeting facilitators services. Remaining funds are to

reimburse the District for video conferencing expenses. Funds that have not been expended have been board

encumbered ($3000). FY2007: The District was granted an additional $60,000 in competitive MMMS for FY2007 to

develop tools to export from the District enhanced ArcHydro database to FEMA's data capture standards. In addition, the

District has been awarded $69,200 in MMMS from FEMA to continue travel associated with Map Modernization,

coordination meeting facilitation, and programmatic assistance. A Purchase Order was executed with ESRI to develop

ArcHydro tools, and a total of $60,000 was expended for this work. Of the remaining FY2007 funds ($53,961), $48,674 is

encumbered to an agreement with Dewberry for progammatic assistance and meeting facilitation, of which $3,209 has

been expended. Of the remaining $6,000 for travel, $1,063 has been expended. The remaining travel funds have been

Board encumberd. FY2008: The District received $69,620 in FY2008 funding for ongoing programmatic assistance

($63,620), and to reimburse the District for travel expenses related to Map Modernization projects ($6,000). FY2009:

FEMA notified the District that $69,000 in FY2009 FEMA funding has been awarded to the District, and this amoung has

been included in the District's FY2010 budget. However, the associated 76-10A form has not yet been received from

FEMA. To date, a total of $782,860 has been provided by FEMA for Map Modernization Management Support, of which

$518,136 has been expended.


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

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