committed to our coast
Kyle GrahamDeputy Executive DirectorCPRA
Integrated Ecosystem Restoration and Hurricane Protection in coastal Louisiana:
Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Plan
• Act 8 of the 2005 1st Special Session created the Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority (CPRA).
• Act 8 directs the CPRA to prepare an Annual Coastal Protection and Restoration Plan for submission to the legislature.
• Act 523 requires the Annual Plan to include:• a three-year budget,• an implementation projection, and• a program progress assessment.
Legislative Guidance
Timeline
Milestone Date
Draft Plan released to the public 2/8/13 Public Hearing – Houma 2/19/13 Public Hearing – New Orleans 2/20/13 Public Hearing – Lake Charles 2/21/13 Public Comment Period Closed 3/23/13 CPRA Approval of Final Plan 3/27/13 Final Plan submitted to State Legislature
4/22/13
Annual Plan Public Meetings
FEB 19Terrebonne Civic CenterRoom3Houma, LA
FEB 20University of New Orleans Homer Hitt Alumni CenterNew Orleans, LA
FEB 21Lake Charles Civic CenterJean Lafitte RoomLake Charles, LA
DRAFT Fiscal Year 2014 Annual PlanSummary of Comment Themes
• Comments were generally supportive of projects and initiatives outlined in the Draft Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Plan.
• Expressed appreciation of emphasis on coastal science initiatives and encouraged continued engagement and development of Louisiana scientists.
• Acknowledged the importance of dedicating funds to non-structural methods of storm protection.
• Acknowledged the importance of beneficial use of dredge material.
• Included a number of suggestions for increased detail, organization and distribution of information.
Fiscal Year 2014 Annual PlanOverview of Updates
• Expenditures, project schedules, tables and maps have minor updates to reflect the most current information.
• Changes made based on public comments:
• Text was added to explain funding for non-structural program
• Information was included regarding recently launched initiatives
• Clarification was provided on anticipated start date for HSDRRS payback
• Appendix A has been updated to reflect oil spill restoration planning priorities
Projected Revenues
Projected Expenditures
Current Anticipated Revenues: $721,049,753
Total Projects FY14 FY15 FY16
CWPPRA 20 (P1), 13 (P2), 2 (Demo) $27,425,466 $25,000,000 $25,000,000
WRDA 7 $9,805,213 $5,514,006 $1,806,000
CIAP 23 $92,524,301 $55,352,629 $11,913,664
CDBG 9 $14,560,385 $5,254,452 $0
Berm to Barrier 2 $44,576,037 $0 $0
Surplus 20 $271,453,168 $99,812,712 $11,705,995
NRDA 13 $131,807,719 $335,552,000 $69,657,000
Other Oil Spill 8 $48,141,721 $47,781,721 $58,598,883
TOTAL 117 $640,294,010 $574,267,520 $178,681,542
Projected Project Expenditures
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