Table of Contents
SECTION A
Description of the Proposed Project
SECTION C
Environmental Resource Permit Notice of Receipt of Application
SECTION E
Information Requested for Standard General, Individual and Conceptual
Environmental Resource Permit Applications Not Related to A Single Family
Dwelling Unit
SECTION G
Application for Authorization to Use Sovereign Submerged Lands
Appendix 1
Project Description
1.0 Project Introduction
1.1 Project Location
1.2 Site Description
1.3 Ecological Description
1.4 Project Description
2.0 Environmental Considerations
2.1 Wetland Delineation
2.1.1 Limitation of Wetland Impacts
2.1.2 Elimination or Reduction of Impacts to Sovereign Submerged Lands and
Wetlands
2.1.3 Wetland Mitigation
2.2 Threatened and Endangered Species
2.2.1 Manatee Protection
2.3 Water Quality
2.3.1 Stormwater Treatment
2.3.2 Marina BMPs
2.3.3 Canal Flushing
2.4 Archaeological Resources
2.5 On-Site Contaminants
3.0 Construction Plans, Methods, and Schedule
3.1 Navigable Depth Requirements
3.1.1 Draft Restrictions
3.2 Erosion and Turbidity Control
3.3 Stormwater Drainage Calculations
3.4 Shoreline Stabilization
4.0 Operation and Maintenance
4.1 Operations and Maintenance
4.1.1 Surface Water Management System Maintenance
5.0 References
Table of Contents (continued)
Appendix 2
Figures
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
Project Location
Site Aerial
Hydric Soil Groups
FLUCCS Codes
FEMA Flood Zones
Topographic Survey
Parcel Map
Wetlands Survey
Wetlands Impacts
Proposed Mitigation
Construction Phases
Appendix 3
Construction Drawings
Appendix 4
Manatee Protection Documents
1 – FWC Documents
A – Standard Manatee Conditions for In Water Work
B – Manatee County Protection
C – FWC Manatee Special Conditions
D – FWC Manatee Educational Signage
E – FWC Marine Educational Programs
2 – Manatee County
A – Manatee County Coastal Comprehensive Plan
3 – USACE Documents
A – Corps Effect Determination Key
Appendix 5
O&M and Environmental Protection Documents
A – SHPO Resources Letter
B – FDEP Environmental Site Observations
C – SSL Title Determination
D – FDEP Manatee County Agreement
E – FDEP Ownership
F – Manatee County Property Appraisers Printout
Appendix 6
Geotechnical Report
Appendix 7
SWFWMD Pre-Application Meeting Minutes
Appendix 8
Stormwater Calculations
Appendix 9
UMAM Assessment Sheets
SECTION A
Description of the Proposed Project
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE
PERMIT APPLICATION
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
2379 BROAD STREET ! BROOKSVILLE, FL 34604-6899
(352) 796-7211 OR FLORIDA WATS 1 (800) 423-1476
FOR AGENCY USE ONLY
ACOE Application # _____________________________
Date Received _________________________________
Proposed Project Latitude ______N______ ______!
Proposed Project Longitude ______N______ ______!
DEP/WMD Application #____________________________
Date Received ___________________________________
Fee Received $___________________________________
Fee Receipt #_____________________________________
SECTION A
PART 1:
Are any of the activities described in this application proposed to occur in, on, or over wetlands or other surface waters?
✔ yes G no
G
Is this application being filed by or on behalf of an entity eligible for a fee reduction? G
✔ yes G no
PART 2:
A.
G
G
G
✔
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
Type of Environmental Resource Permit Requested (check at least one)
Noticed General - include information requested in Section B.
Standard General (single family dwelling)-include information requested in Sections C and D.
Standard General (all other projects) - include information requested in Sections C and E.
Standard General (minor systems) - include information requested in Sections C and H.
Standard General (borrow pits) - include information requested in Sections C and I.
Individual (single family dwelling) - include information requested in Sections C and D.
Individual (all other projects) - include information requested in Sections C and E.
Individual (borrow pits) - include information requested in Sections C and I.
Conceptual - include information requested in Sections C and E.
Mitigation Bank (construction) - include information requested in Section C and F.
(If the proposed mitigation bank involves the construction of a surface water management system requiring another permit
listed above, check the appropriate box and submit the information requested by the applicable section.)
Mitigation Bank (conceptual) - include information requested in Section C and F.
B. Type of activity for which you are applying (check at least one)
G
✔ Construction or operation of a new system, including dredging or filling in, on or over wetlands and other surface waters.
(If reapplying for an expired, denied or withdrawn permit/ application, please provide previous permit
#____________________.)
G Alteration or operation of an existing system which was not previously permitted by SWFWMD or DEP.
G Modification of a system previously permitted by SWFWMD or DEP. Provide previous permit #____________________
and check applicable modification type.
G Alteration of a system G Extension of permit duration G Abandonment of a system
G Construction of additional phases of a system G Removal of a system
C. Are you requesting authorization to use State Owned Submerged Lands. G
✔ yes G no
If yes, include the information requested in Section G.
D. For activities in, on or over wetlands or other surface waters, check type of federal dredge and fill permit requested:
✔Nationwide G Not Applicable
G Individual G Programmatic General G General G
E. Are you claiming to qualify for an exemption? G yes G
✔no
If yes, provide rule number if known_________________.
FORM 547.27/ERP(5/08)
Section A - Page 1 of 5
RULE 40D-1.659, F.A.C.
PART 3:
A. OWNER(S) OF LAND
B. APPLICANT (IF OTHER THAN OWNER)
NAME
NAME
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COMPANY AND TITLE
COMPANY AND TITLE
FDEP, Division of Recreation and Parks,
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ADDRESS
ADDRESS
7KRPDVYLOOH5RDG
CITY, STATE, ZIP
CITY, STATE, ZIP
Tallahassee, FL 32309
TELEPHONE
(850) 488-5372
FAX
(850) 488-1141
TELEPHONE
FAX
(
(
)
C. AGENT AUTHORIZED TO SECURE PERMIT (IF AN AGENT
IS USED)
D. CONSULTANT (IF DIFFERENT FROM AGENT)
NAME
NAME
Charlene Stroehlen, PE
Rene Schnieder, PE
)
COMPANY AND TITLE
COMPANY AND TITLE
MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc.,
Senior Principal Engineer
MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc.,
Business Unit Leader / Principal Engineer
ADDRESS
ADDRESS
2533 Greer Road, Suite 6
2533 Greer Road,Suite 6
CITY, STATE, ZIP
CITY, STATE, ZIP
Tallahassee FL 32308
Tallahasee, FL 32308
TELEPHONE (352)( 333-2620
)
FAX
(
) 333-6622
(352)
TELEPHONE (407) 253-5479
(
)
FAX
(
) 522-7576
(407)
PART 4: PROJECT INFORMATION
Terra Ceia Boat Ramp and Canoe Launch
A. Name of project, including phase if applicable:___________________________________________________________
✔ yes
B. Is this application for part of a multi-phase project?
G
G no
1388
C. Total applicant-owned area contiguous to the project:___________
acres
D. Total project area for which a permit is sought:__________
acres
4.7
1.3
E. Total impervious area for which a permit is sought:_________
acres
F. Total area (metric equivalent for federally funded projects) of work in, on, or over wetlands or
other surface waters:_____acres
or _____square feet (_____hectares or _____square meters)
0.05
G. Total number of new boat slips proposed:__________
0
FORM 547.27/ERP(5/08)
Section A - Page 2 of 5
RULE 40D-1.659, F.A.C.
PART 5: PROJECT LOCATION (use additional sheets, if needed)
County(ies) ______________________________________________________________
Manatee
Section(s) ______________
Township _________________
Range ________________
13
33S
17E
Section(s) ______________ Township _________________ Range ________________
Land Grant name, if applicable ________________________________________________
Tax Parcel Identification Number 2122700269
______________________________________________
Street address, road, or other location Western
__________________________________________
End of Bishop Harbor Rd, +/- 3/4 mile west of US 41
City, Zip Code, if applicable
_________________________________________________
Palmetto, FL 34221
PART 6: IDENTITY OF APPLICANTS
Is the permit applicant one of the following (please check if applicable):
_____ Florida corporation
_____ Florida limited liability company
_____ Florida limited partnership
_____ Florida general partnership
_____ Foreign corporation/partnership
_____ Trust
If so, please include with application documentation of status of applicant to legally operate in the
State of Florida (e.g., copy of last corporate annual report submitted to the Florida Department of
State.
PART 7: DESCRIBE IN GENERAL TERMS THE PROPOSED PROJECT, SYSTEM OR
ACTIVITY.
This project will consist of the construction of a boat ramp and canoe launch within the Terra Ceia
Preserve State Park for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Division of Recreation
and Parks. Please see Appendix 1 - Project Description, for further details.
FORM 547.27/ERP(5/08)
Section A - Page 3 of 5
RULE 40D-1.659, F.A.C.
PART 8:
A.
If there have been any pre-application meetings for the proposed project, with regulatory staff,
please list the date(s), location(s), and names of key staff and project representatives.
Date(s)
____________
12/02/08
____________
____________
____________
Location(s)
__________________________
SWFWMD
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
Names
_________________________________
PA7947-See Appendix 7 for names and details
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
B.
If this project has been previously reviewed through the FDOT Efficient Transportation
Decision Making (ETDM) process, provide the ETDM project review number(s) assigned by
FDOT:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
C.
Please identify by number any MSSW/WRM (dredge & fill)/ERP/ACOE permits or
applications pending, issued or denied and any related enforcement actions at the
proposed project site.
Agency
__________________
__________________
__________________
__________________
Date
__________
__________
__________
__________
Number/ Type
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
Action Taken
___________________
___________________
___________________
___________________
D.
Note: The following information is required for projects proposed to occur in, on or over
wetlands that need a federal dredge and fill permit and/or authorization to use state owned
submerged lands. Please provide the names, addresses and zip codes of property owners
whose property directly adjoins the project (excluding applicant) and/or is located within a 500
foot radius of the project boundary (for proprietary authorizations, if any). Please provide a
drawing identifying each owner and adjoining property lines. (Use additional sheets, if
needed).
1.
SWFWMD
_____________________________
130 Terra Ceia Rd
Palmetto,
FL 34221
_____________________________
(See Appendix 2-Figure 7)
3.
5.
2.
_________________________________
_________________________________
_____________________________
_________________________________
_____________________________
_________________________________
_____________________________
4.
_________________________________
_____________________________
_________________________________
_____________________________
_________________________________
_____________________________
_________________________________
_____________________________
6.
_________________________________
_____________________________
_________________________________
_____________________________
_________________________________
_____________________________
_________________________________
FORM 547.27/ERP(5/08)
Section A - Page 4 of 5
RULE 40D-1.659, F.A.C.
SECTION C
Environmental Resource Permit Notice of Receipt of Application
SECTION C
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE PERMIT NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION
Note: this form does not need to be submitted for noticed general permits.
This information is required in addition to that required in other sections of the application. Please submit five copies of
this notice of receipt of application and all attachments with the other required information. Please submit all information
on 8 1/2" x 11" paper.
Project Name
County
Owner
Applicant:
Applicant's Address:
Terra Ceia Boat Ramp and Canoe Launch
Manatee
Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Southwest Florida Water
Management District
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks
3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 520, Tallahassee, FL 32309
1.
Indicate the project boundaries on a USGS quadrangle map. Attach a location map showing the boundary of the
proposed activity. The map should also contain a north arrow and a graphic scale; show Section(s), Township(s), and
Range(s); and must be of sufficient detail to allow a person unfamiliar with the site to find it.
See Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheets C100 & C110) for a Location Map, USGS Quad Map & Aerial
Location Map.
2.
Provide the names of all wetlands, or other surface waters that would be dredged, filled, impounded, diverted,
drained, or would receive discharge (either directly or indirectly), or would otherwise be impacted by the proposed
activity, and specify if they are in an Outstanding Florida Water or Aquatic Preserve:
Wetlands or other surface waters that may be impacted include Bishop Harbor, which is immediately connected to
the eastern portion of Tampa Bay, and mangrove swamps surrounding Bishop Harbor. Bishop Harbor is classified
as an Outstanding Florida Water. See Appendix 1 – Project Description (Sections 2.1 and 2.3) for further details.
3.
Attach a depiction (plan and section views), which clearly shows the works or other facilities proposed to be
constructed. Use multiple sheets, if necessary. Use a scale sufficient to show the location and type of works.
See Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheet C220, C310, C320, C330, C410, & C411)
4.
Briefly describe the proposed project (such as "construct dock with boat shelter", "replace two existing culverts",
"construct surface water management system to serve 150 acre residential development"):
This project is a proposed boat ramp, canoe launch, and trailer parking area along with an associated stormwater
management facility. The project is to be constructed on the easternmost of five finger islands in the southeast
portion of Bishop Harbor. The site is surrounded on three sides by a dredged channel. See Appendix 1 – Project
Description (Section 1) for further details.
5.
Specify the acreage of wetlands or other surface waters, if any, that are proposed to be filled, excavated, or
otherwise disturbed or impacted by the proposed activity:
Water Management Facility Impacts
Outfall
Boat Ramp
Rock Shoreline
Protection
Canoe Launch
Existing Boat
Launch
SF
CY
Cut
Fill
Other
Cut
Fill
Other
65 SF
0 SF
539 SF
2450 SF
1306 SF
1555 SF
100.71 CY
19.81 CY
Other
2321 SF
Other
467 SF
Other
2978 SF
other impacts 0.05 ac.
1
2.98 CY
0.01 CY
6.
Provide a brief statement describing any proposed mitigation for impacts to wetlands and other surface waters
(attach additional sheets if necessary):
A detailed site analysis was performed to determine the most appropriate place for a boat ramp and canoe launch,
including navigable water depths within the canal and existing upland features on-site. Additionally, an assessment
of secondary impacts to wetlands, which are anticipated following the completion of the project, was completed.
Direct impacts to wetlands and surface waters have been limited to the smallest areas possible and in portions of
the project site with the lowest ecological function. Based on current site conditions and a makeshift public boat
ramp access adjacent the site, the proposed project is expected to provide significant improvement to wetland and
surface water functions within Bishop Harbor. Mitigation of wetland and surface water impacts will be performed
on-site to provide maximum benefit to on-site ecological communities. Mitigation will focus on the creation and
restoration of wetlands and ecological communities identified on and immediately adjacent the project site.
Currently, there are red and black mangroves growing along a majority of the perimeter of the subject site along
the canal-subject site interface. Six areas have been identified as mitigation for identified wetland impacts
(Appendix 2 – Figures, Figure 10), totaling 0.49 acres of created or restored wetlands, 0.20 acres of upland buffer
plantings and exotic and nuisance species removal in approximately 2.38 acres (2.3 acres of Brazilian pepper tree
Please see Appendix 1 – Project Description (Sections 2.1.1, 2.1.2
and approximately 0.08 acres of Cogan Grass).
and 2.1.3) for a detailed description of proposed mitigation for the wetland impacts, Appendix 2 – Figures (Figure
10) and Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings, Sheets C330 and C411.
FOR AGENCY USE ONLY
Application Name:
Application Number:
Office where the application can be inspected:
Note to Notice recipient: The information in this notice has been submitted by the applicant, and has not been verified by the agency. It may be incorrect,
incomplete or may be subject to change.
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SECTION E
Information Requested for Standard General, Individual and Conceptual
Environmental Resource Permit Applications Not Related to A Single Family
Dwelling Unit
SECTION E
INFORMATION REQUESTED FOR STANDARD GENERAL, INDIVIDUAL
AND CONCEPTUAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE PERMIT APPLICATIONS
NOT RELATED TO A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT
Please provide the information requested below if the proposed project requires either a standard general, individual, or
conceptual approval environmental resource permit and is not related to an individual, single family dwelling unit, duplex
or quadruplex. The information listed below represents the level of information that is usually required to evaluate an
application. The level of information required for a specific project will vary depending on the nature and location of the
site and the activity proposed. Conceptual approvals generally do not require the same level of detail as a construction
permit. However, providing a greater level of detail will reduce the need to submit additional information at a later date. If
an item does not apply to your project, proceed to the next item. Please submit all information that is required by the
Department on either 8 1/2 in. X 11 in. paper or 11 in. X 17 in. paper. Larger drawings may be submitted to supplement
but not replace these smaller drawings.
I.
Site Information
A.
Provide a map(s) of the project area and vicinity delineating USDA/SCS soil types.
See Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheet C110) and Appendix 2 – Figures (Figure 3-hydric soils)
B.
Provide recent aerials, legible for photo interpretation with a scale of 1" = 400 ft, or more detailed, with
project boundaries delineated on the aerial.
See the full scale sheets in Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheet C110) and the figures in Appendix 2 –
Figures (Figure 2-aerial)
C.
Identify the seasonal high water or mean high tide elevation and normal pool or mean low tide elevation
for each on site wetland or surface water, including receiving waters into which runoff will be discharged. Include dates,
datum, and methods used to determine these elevations.
Local benchmarks “872 6353 E TIDAL” and “872 6353 B TIDAL” have published NAVD 1988 elevations. During
the course of the survey these benchmarks were related to the project vertical control by a differential level run to
derive elevations on said benchmarks relative to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD 1929)
Using the derived difference between the two datum’s (NAVD 1988 and NGVD 1929) a Mean High Water elevation
of 1.33' NGVD 1929 was calculated by a registered surveyor. Also See Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings
(Sheets C330 & C411) and Appendix 2 – Figures (Map of Topographic Survey), signed and sealed by a registered
surveyor.
Soil borings were also taken onsite on by MACTEC Engineering and Consulting which determined the onsite water
levels. Please see Appendix 6 for a copy of the geotechnical report dated November 10, 2008.
D.
Identify the wet season high water tables at the locations representative of the entire project site.
Include dates, datum, and methods used to determine these elevations.
Local benchmarks “872 6353 E TIDAL” and “872 6353 B TIDAL” have published NAVD 1988 elevations. During
the course of the survey these benchmarks were related to the project vertical control by a differential level run to
derive elevations on said benchmarks relative to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD 1929)
Using the derived difference between the two datum’s (NAVD 1988 and NGVD 1929) a Mean High Water elevation
of 1.33' NGVD 1929 was calculated by a registered surveyor. See Appendix 2 - Figures (Map of Topographic
Survey).
Soil borings were also taken onsite on by MACTEC Engineering and Consulting which determined the onsite water
levels. Please see Appendix 6 for a copy of the geotechnical report dated November 10, 2008.
II.
Environmental Considerations
A.
Provide results of any wildlife surveys that have been conducted on the site, and provide any comments
pertaining to the project from the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
A minimal number of wildlife species were observed or heard during the daytime site visits conducted in August
2008 and March 2009. Of the faunal species observed, only the white ibis and the American alligator are protected
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species. The white ibis is a State of Florida Species of Special Concern. The American alligator is listed by the
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) as Threatened, and by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS) as Threatened due to similarity of appearance throughout the remainder of its range. No
protected plant species were observed on the subject site. Following conversations with Manatee County, special
attention to sea turtle and smalltooth sawfish will be addressed with regards to construction conditions and inwater work. Protection conditions for these two endangered species are generally consistent with those prepared
for the Florida Manatee, and will be the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that all environmental protection
documents required by FDEP are maintained through the duration of construction. There are no direct impacts to
listed species from the proposed activities, but the project is located within a manatee protection zone. Manatee
protection is an important component of construction and management of the Terra Ceia boat ramp and canoe
launch, as Bishop Harbor has been designated a slow speed minimum wake zone by FWC for Manatee protection
(Appendix 4 – Manatee Protection Documents). See Appendix 1 – Project Description (sections 1.3 and 2.2),
Appendix 8 – Stormwater Calculations, and Appendix 5 – O&M and Environmental Protection Documents for
further details.
B.
Provide a description of how water quantity, quality, hydroperiod, and habitat will be maintained in onsite wetlands and other surface waters that will be preserved or will remain undisturbed.
Water quality on-site will be maintained through a combination of structural and non-structural Best Management
Practices (BMPs), including on-site stormwater treatment and marina/boat ramp pollution prevention measures.
Limitation of impervious surfaces through various design alternatives was a priority to limit additional runoff
generation and pollutant loading to Bishop Harbor. The inclusion of the option to install drivable grass instead of
asphalt was chosen to limit stormwater runoff generated on-site. A large wet retention pond was also placed in the
center of the roads and parking areas to control drainage and provide maximum treatment of stormwater prior to
outfall to the harbor. Water quality protection and monitoring during construction will be the responsibility of the
contractor through the development of the stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) prior to construction.
See Appendix 1 – Project Description (sections 2.3 and 3.3).
C.
Provide a narrative description of any proposed mitigation plans, including purpose, maintenance,
monitoring, and construction sequence and techniques, and estimated costs.
1. Onsite invasive removal (describe maintenance, monitoring and construction sequence)
2. Buy mitigation credits
Mitigation of wetland and surface water impacts will be performed on-site to provide maximum benefit to on-site
ecological communities. Mitigation will focus on the creation and restoration of wetlands and ecological
communities identified on and immediately adjacent the project site at the previous boat ramp site. Six areas have
been identified as mitigation for identified wetland impacts (Appendix 2 – Figures, Figure 10), totaling 0.49 acres of
created or restored wetlands, 0.20 acres of upland buffer plantings and exotic and nuisance species removal in
approximately 2.38 acres (2.3 acres of Brazilian pepper tree and approximately 0.08 acres of Cogan Grass) to be reseeded with native grasses. Please see Appendix 1 – Project Description (Section 2.1.3) for a complete detail of
proposed mitigation.
In accordance with Chapter 258, Florida Statutes and Chapter 62D-2, Florida Administrative Code, the FDEP
Division of Recreation and Parks is charged with the responsibility of developing and operating Florida’s
recreation and parks system. In a draft agreement between Manatee County and FDEP, it will be the responsibility
of FDEPs Division of Recreation and Parks to operate and maintain the project upon completion of construction
(Appendix 5 – O&M and Environmental Protection Documents Section D – FDEP Manatee County Agreement).
Operating procedures utilized by the Division of Recreation and Parks are set forth in policy outlined in the
division operations manual. Management of the Terra Ceia Boat Ramp will follow procedures consistent with
policies detailed under this manual, and will consider preservation and enhancement of the natural environment as
priority in maintenance of the facility.
D.
Describe how boundaries of wetlands or other surface waters were determined. If there has ever been a
jurisdictional declaratory statement, a formal wetland determination, a formal determination, a validated informal
determination, or a revalidated jurisdictional determination, provide the identifying number.
A Formal Wetland Determination was requested by MACTEC on behalf of the FDEP (Petition Number
42034879.000), and was conducted on March 20, 2009 by a SWFWMD Staff member. The majority of the wetland
line was established at the top of bank of the project area. In a few areas of the site, the wetland line was
determined to be further landward. Figure 8 (See Appendix 2 – Figures) depicts the wetland line as determined by
SWFWMD Staff on March 20, 2009. The interior of the site was determined to be upland. A Request for Additional
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Information (RAI) related to the aforementioned petition, dated April 2, 2009 was received by MACTEC on April
6, 2009. The RAI did not alter the wetland line location; the additional information requested included a warranty
See Appendix 1 – Project Description (Section 2.1) for further
deed, and three copies of the verified delineation.
detail regarding the onsite wetland determination.
Provide the identification number for the jurisdictional declaratory statement/formal wetland determination
Petition Number 42034879.000 was assigned by SWFWMD.
E.
Impact Summary Tables:
1.
For all projects, complete Tables 1, 2 and 3 as applicable.
2.
For docking facilities or other structures constructed over wetlands or other surface waters, provide the
information requested in Table 4.
3.
For shoreline stabilization projects, provide the information requested in Table 5.
See attached Tables.
III.
Plans
Provide clear, detailed plans for the system including specifications, plan (overhead) views, cross sections (with
the locations of the cross sections shown on the corresponding plan view), and profile (longitudinal) views of the proposed
project. The plans must be signed and sealed by an appropriate registered professional as required by law. Plans must
include a scale and a north arrow. These plans should show the following:
A.
Project area boundary and total land area, including distances and orientation from roads or other land
marks;
See Appendix 1 – Project Description (Sections 1.1 and 1.2) and Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheet C210
and C310)
B.
Existing land use and land cover (acreage and percentages), and on-site natural communities, including
wetlands and other surface waters, aquatic communities, and uplands. Use the Florida Land Use Cover & Classification
System (FLUCCS)(Level 3) for projects proposed in the South Florida Water Management District, the St. Johns River
Water Management District, and the Suwannee River Water Management District and use the National Wetlands
Inventory (NWI) for projects proposed in the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Also identify each
community with a unique identification number which must be consistent in all exhibits.
See Appendix 2 – Figures (Figure 4 – FLUCCS Codes) and Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheet C110)
C.
The existing topography extending at least 100 feet off the project area, and including adjacent
wetlands and other surface waters. All topography shall include the location and a description of known benchmarks,
referenced to NGVD. For systems waterward of the mean high water (MHW) or seasonal high water lines, show water
depths, referenced to mean low water (MLW) in tidal areas or seasonal low water in non-tidal areas, and list the range
between MHW and MLW. For docking facilities, indicate the distance to, location of, and depths of the nearest
navigational channel and access routes to the channel.
See Appendix 2 – Figures ( Figure 6 - Topographic Survey) and Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheet C210
and C220)
D.
If the project is in the known flood plain of a stream or other water course, identify the following: 1)
the flood plain boundary and approximate flooding elevations; and 2) the 100-year flood elevation and floodplain
boundary of any lake, stream or other watercourse located on or adjacent to the site;
See Appendix 1 – Project Description (Section 1.2), Appendix 2 – Figures (Figure 5 – FEMA Flood Zones), and
Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheet C110)
E.
The boundaries of wetlands and other surface waters within the project area. Distinguish those
wetlands and other surface waters that have been delineated by any binding jurisdictional determination;
See Appendix 1 – Project Description (section 2.1) and Appendix 2 - Figures (Figure 8 – Wetland Survey)
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F.
Proposed land use, land cover and natural communities (acreage and percentages), including wetlands
and other surface waters, undisturbed uplands, aquatic communities, impervious surfaces, and water management areas.
Use the same classification system and community identification number used in III (B) above.
See Appendix 1 – Project Description (section 1.4) Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheet C310 & C330) and
Appendix 2 – Figures (Figure 10 – Proposed Mitigation)
G.
Proposed impacts to wetlands and other surface waters, and any proposed connections/outfalls to other
surface waters or wetlands;
See Appendix 1 – Project Description (section 2.1.1) Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheet C310 & C320),
and Appendix 2 – Figures (Figure 9 – Wetland Impacts)
H.
Proposed buffer zones;
As part of our project proposed mitigation we are creating an upland buffer planting along the perimeter of the
site. Please see Appendix 2 – Figures (Figure 10 – Proposed Mitigation) and Appendix 3 – Construction Plans
(Sheet C330) for the location and type of buffer plantings.
I.
Pre- and post-development drainage patterns and basin boundaries showing the direction of flows,
including any off-site runoff being routed through or around the system; and connections between wetlands and other
surface waters;
See Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheet C 210 & C320)
J.
Location of all water management areas with details of size, side slopes, and designed water depths;
See Appendix 1 – Project Description (section 2.3.1 and 3.3), Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheet C320 &
C411) and Appendix 8 – Stormwater Calculations.
K.
Location and details of all water control structures, control elevations, any seasonal water level
regulation schedules; and the location and description of benchmarks (minimum of one benchmark per structure);
See Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheet C320 & C511)
L.
Location, dimensions and elevations of all proposed structures, including docks, seawalls, utility lines,
roads, and buildings;
See Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheet C310, C320, C510 & C511)
M.
Location, size, and design capacity of the internal water management facilities;
See Appendix 1 – Project Description (section 2.3.1 and 3.3), Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheet C320)
and Appendix 8 – Stormwater Calculations
N.
Rights-of-way and easements for the system, including all on-site and off-site areas to be reserved for
water management purposes, and rights-of-way and easements for the existing drainage system, if any;
Not Applicable
O.
be discharged;
Receiving waters or surface water management systems into which runoff from the developed site will
See Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheet C320)
P.
Location and details of the erosion, sediment and turbidity control measures to be implemented during
each phase of construction and all permanent control measures to be implemented in post-development conditions;
See Appendix 1 – Project Description (section 3.2) and Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheet C220)
Q.
Location, grading, design water levels, and planting details of all mitigation areas;
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See Appendix 1 – Project Description (Section 2.1.3), Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheet C330) and
Appendix 2 – Figures (Figure 10 – Proposed Mitigation)
R.
Site grading details, including perimeter site grading;
See Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheet C320 & C510)
S.
Disposal site for any excavated material, including temporary and permanent disposal sites;
Not Applicable – all excavated acceptable material will be used onsite.
T.
Dewatering plan details;
Not Applicable
U.
For marina facilities, locations of any sewage pumpout facilities, fueling facilities, boat repair and
maintenance facilities, and fish cleaning stations;
No sewage pumpout facilities, fueling facilities, boat repair and maintenance facilities, and fish cleaning stations
will be provided at the Terra Ceia boat ramp.
V.
Location and description of any nearby existing offsite features which might be affected by the
proposed construction or development such as stormwater management ponds, buildings or other structures, wetlands or
other surface waters.
The goal of the boat ramp installation is to provide a more permanent and regulated boat launch facility than is
currently in place immediately adjacent the project area to the west. Although Bishop Harbor may see an increase
in the total amount of boat traffic, reduced destruction to the nearby shoreline is expected once the makeshift boat
launch is no longer of use.
W.
For phased projects, provide a master development plan.
Please see Appendix 2 – Figures (Figure 11) and Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheet C211) for a phasing
plan of the proposed work.
IV.
Construction Schedule and Techniques
Provide a construction schedule, and a description of construction techniques, sequencing and equipment. This
information should specifically include the following:
A.
Method for installing any pilings or seawall slabs;
Not Applicable
B.
Schedule of implementation of temporary or permanent erosion and turbidity control measures;
Erosion and turbidity control measures will be implemented during construction and will be consistent with
performance standards for erosion and sediment control and stormwater treatment set forth in s. 62-40.432,
F.A.C., the applicable stormwater or environmental resource permitting requirements of FDEP or the SWFWMD,
and the guidelines contained in the Florida Development Manual: A Guide to Sound Land and Water
Management (DEP, 1988). Silt fence will be installed around disturbed areas towards the center of the project site,
floating turbidity barriers will be used around areas proposed for in water construction, including the boat ramp
and canoe launch, and cofferdam will be used to provide dry construction surfaces for installation of the boat
ramp. See Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheet C-220) and Appendix 1 – Project Description (Section 3.0 –
Construction Plans, Methods, and Schedule) for further information regarding erosion and turbidity control
measures.
C.
For projects that involve dredging or excavation in wetlands or other surface waters, describe the
method of excavation, and the type of material to be excavated;
A small Bobcat compact/mini excavator, or the equivalent, will be used for excavation in the wetland and other
surface water areas. The type of material to be excavated will be mainly silty and fine sand with the potential for
small areas of sandy clay (See Appendix 6 – Geotechnical Report).
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D.
For projects that involve fill in wetlands or other surface waters, describe the source and type of fill
material to be used. For shoreline stabilization projects that involve the installation of riprap, state how these materials are
to be placed, (i.e., individually or with heavy equipment) and whether the rocks will be underlain with filter cloth;
Any excavated acceptable onsite material will be utilized for fill for this project. Rip rap for the shoreline
stabilization will be hand placed individually and will not disturb existing mangroves, wetlands, or benthic
sediments adjacent to the stabilized area. Please also see Appendix 1 – Project Description (Section 3.4 – Shoreline
Stabilization) for additional shoreline stabilization methods.
E.
If dewatering is required, detail the dewatering proposal including the methods that are proposed to
contain the discharge, methods of isolating dewatering areas, and indicate the period dewatering structures will be in place
(Note: a consumptive use or water use permit may by required);
No dewatering is proposed.
F.
Methods for transporting equipment and materials to and from the work site. If barges are required for
access, provide the low water depths and draft of the fully loaded barge;
All equipment and materials will be transported over land by truck.
G.
Demolition plan for any existing structures to be removed; and
No existing structure demolition is proposed.
H.
Identify the schedule and party responsible for completing monitoring, record drawings, and as-built
certifications for the project when completed.
The general contractor will be responsible for all monitoring, record drawings, and as built certifications upon
completion of the project. The general contractor is still to be determined.
V.
Drainage Information
A.
Provide pre-development and post-development drainage calculations, signed and sealed by an
appropriate registered professional, as follows:
1.
Runoff characteristics, including area, runoff curve number or runoff coefficient, and time of
concentration for each drainage basin;
Table 3-1 in Appendix 1 – Project Description, provides the area, curve number and time of concentration for the
onsite basin. Please also see Appendix 1 – Project description (Section 3.3) and Appendix 8 – Stormwater
Calculations for more detailed information regarding the runoff characteristics of the site.
2.
Water table elevations (normal and seasonal high) including aerial extent and magnitude of any
proposed water table draw down;
Water table elevations were surveyed during geotechnical exploration of the site, with groundwater levels
encountered at depths ranging between 3.5 to 5 feet. See Appendix 6 – Geotechnical Report (Section 4.4) for a
more detailed description of the geotechnical survey and ground water levels.
3.
Receiving water elevations (normal, wet season, design storm);
The receiving water for this project is Bishop Harbor, which is a tidally influenced body of water. Local
benchmarks “872 6353 E TIDAL” and “872 6353 B TIDAL” have published NAVD 1988 elevations. During the
course of the survey these benchmarks were related to the project vertical control by a differential level run to
derive elevations on said benchmarks relative to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD 1929)
Using the derived difference between the two datum’s (NAVD 1988 and NGVD 1929) a Mean High Water elevation
of 1.33' NGVD 1929 was calculated by a registered surveyor. Please also see Appendix 2 – Figures (Topographic
Survey) and Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings for further existing elevation information.
4.
Design storms used including rainfall depth, duration, frequency, and distribution;
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No design storm events were required by the SWFWMD (See Appendix 7 – Pre Application Meeting Notes). For
treatment design, a design storm of Type III, FL Mod for 25-years 24-hours and 100-years 24-hours were run in
ICPR to determine design high water levels. The treatment requirements of the SWFWMD for the retention pond
were and 1.5” across the basin, as this is discharging into an OFW. Additional information regarding the
stormwater pond design is located in Appendix 1 – Project description (Section 3.3) and Appendix 8 – Stormwater
Calculations for further review.
5.
Runoff hydrograph(s) for each drainage basin, for all required design storm event(s);
No Runoff hydrograph was required by the SWFWMD (See Appendix 7 – Pre Application Meeting Notes)
6.
Stage-storage computations for any area such as a reservoir, close basin, detention area, or channel,
used in storage routing;
Table 2-3 in Appendix 1 – Project Description, provides the stage-storage areas for the onsite stormwater pond.
Please also see Appendix 1 – Project Description (Section 2.3.1) and Appendix 8 – Stormwater Calculations for
further information regarding the stage storage areas and the corresponding pond elevations for the site.
7.
Stage-discharge computations for any storage areas at a selected control point, such as control structure
or natural restriction;
Discharge from the site is into unrestricted tidal waters, therefore no attenuation is required. Please refer to
Appendix 1 – Project description (Section 2.3.1 and 3.3) for discussion regarding stormwater treatment and
discharge and refer to Appendix 8 for stormwater design calculations.
8.
Flood routings through on-site conveyance and storage areas;
ICPR was used to model the onsite stormwater pond. Please see Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheets C320
and C511) for construction information regarding the control structure. ICPR input information and result
printouts are located in Appendix 8 – Stormwater Calculations for the design elements of the stormwater system.
9.
Water surface profiles in the primary drainage system for each required design storm event(s);
No design storm events were required by the SWFWMD (See Appendix 7 – Pre Application Meeting Notes). The
site discharges into unrestricted tidal waters.
10.
Runoff peak rates and volumes discharged from the system for each required design storm event(s);
No design storm events were required by the SWFWMD (See Appendix 7 – Pre Application Meeting Notes). The
site discharges into unrestricted tidal waters. Please refer to Appendix 8 – Stormwater Calculations for ICPR
printout information with rates and volumes of discharge for 10, 25 and 100 Year 24-Hour storm events.
11.
Tail water history and justification (time and elevation); and
Discharge of the onsite wet detention system is into unrestricted tidal waters. The receiving tailwater (Bishop
Harbor) for the onsite system was set at elevation 1.33 for time 0 through 24 to reflect the mean high water
elevation of Bishop Harbor. Please refer to Appendix 8 – Stormwater Calculations for further details.
12.
Pump specifications and operating curves for range of possible operating conditions (if used in system).
No pumps are used in the stormwater management system.
B.
Provide the results of any percolation tests, where appropriate, and soil borings that are representative
of the actual site conditions;
A completed geotechnical report for the project site, dated November 10, 2008, is provided in Appendix 6 –
Geotechnical Report.
C.
Provide the acreage, and percentages of the total project, of the following:
1.
Impervious surfaces, excluding wetlands;
1.3 acres (27% of the project area – includes proposed lake area)
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2.
Pervious surfaces (green areas, not including wetlands);
2.6 acres (56% of the project area)
3.
Lakes, canals, retention areas, other open water areas; and
0.2 acres at NWL (4% of the project area)
4.
Wetlands.
0.6 acres (13% of the project area)
D.
1.
Not Applicable
2.
Provide an engineering analysis of floodplain storage and conveyance (if applicable), including:
Hydraulic calculations for all proposed traversing works;
Backwater water surface profiles showing upstream impact of traversing works;
No backwater affects are expected for this project.
3.
Location and volume of encroachment within regulated floodplain(s); and
No additional encroachment into the flood plain is expected under this project. Please see Appendix 2 – Figures
(Figure 5 – FEMA Flood Zones).
4.
Plan for compensating floodplain storage, if necessary, and calculations required for determining
minimum building and road flood elevations.
No floodplain storage compensation is required per the pre-application meeting with SWFWMD. Please see
Appendix 7 – Pre Application Meeting Minutes.
E.
Provide an analysis of the water quality treatment system including:
1.
A description of the proposed stormwater treatment methodology that addresses the type of treatment,
pollution abatement volumes, and recovery analysis.
Following the pre-application meeting with SWFWMD, it was determined that the on-site wet retention pond is
required to treat the first 1.5 inches of runoff generated on-site, due to the fact that Bishop Harbor is an OFW.
Therefore, Alternate 1 water quality treatment per TP/SWP-022 dated August 27, 1990 was used to design the
onsite stormwater pond. Please see Appendix 1 – Project Description (Sections 2.3.1and 3.3) and Appendix 8 –
Stormwater Calculations for stormwater treatment design details and ICPR input and output results.
2.
Construction plans and calculations that address stage-storage and design elevations, which
demonstrate compliance with the appropriate water quality treatment criteria.
The stage storage elevations of the pond have been designed using ICPR. Please see Table 2-3 in Appendix 1 –
Project Description, for an overview of the stage-storage for the pond, as well as the detailed stage-storage
spreadsheet located in Appendix 8 – Stormwater Calculations. Appendix 1 – Project Description (Sections 2.3.1and
3.3) and Appendix 3 – Construction Plans (Sheets C320 and C511) demonstrate the various stage elevations of the
pond from the various storms run in ICPR . Please also see Appendix 8 – Stormwater Calculations, for a copy of
the input files and results generated from the project design.
F.
Provide a description of the engineering methodology, assumptions and references for the parameters
listed above, and a copy of all such computations, engineering plans, and specifications used to analyze the system. If a
computer program is used for the analysis, provide the name of the program, a description of the program, input and
output data, two diskette copies, if available, and justification for model selection.
Calculation of the treatment volume from the first 1.5 inches of runoff from upland portions of the site were
completed, and are provided in Appendix 1 – Project Description (Section 3.3). ICPR was used to analyze the stage
storage areas and elevations, and to analyze the discharge velocity into Bishop Harbor. Input and output data, as
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well as stormwater calculations are available in Appendix 8 – Stormwater Calculations for review. Please note, no
attenuation is required as this system discharges directly into unrestricted tidal waters.
VI.
Operation and Maintenance and Legal Documentation
A.
Describe the overall maintenance and operation schedule for the proposed system.
Overall maintenance of the stormwater system will be every two years or as determined by the SWFWMD ERP.
Maintenance of the system will include general site maintenance, including mowing of grassed areas and removal of
grassed clippings, removal of trash and debris from the control structure and water management system, and
periodic inspection of pipe and control structure for sedimentation build up and removal. Please refer to Appendix
1 – Project Description Section 4.0, and Appendix 5 – O&M and Environmental Protection Documents for further
maintenance and operation details.
B.
Identify the entity that will be responsible for operating and maintaining the system in perpetuity if
different than the permittee, a draft document enumerating the enforceable affirmative obligations on the entity to properly
operate and maintain the system for its expected life, and documentation of the entity's financial responsibility for longterm maintenance. If the proposed operation and maintenance entity is not a property owner's association, provide proof
of the existence of an entity, or the future acceptance of the system by an entity which will operate and maintain the
system. If a property owner's association is the proposed operation and maintenance entity, provide copies of the articles
of incorporation for the association and copies of the declaration, restrictive covenants, deed restrictions, or other
operational documents that assign responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the system. Provide information
ensuring the continued adequate access to the system for maintenance purposes. Before transfer of the system to the
operating entity will be approved, the permittee must document that the transferee will be bound by all terms and
conditions of the permit.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection Division of Recreation and Parks will perform inspections,
operations and maintenance of the Terra Ceia boat ramp. Please see the draft maintenance agreement between
FDEP and Manatee County located in Appendix 5D - O&M and Environmental Protection Documents.
C.
Provide copies of all proposed conservation easements, storm water management system easements,
property owner's association documents, and plats for the property containing the proposed system.
A draft agreement has been developed between Manatee County and FDEP for the development and maintenance
of the Terra Ceia Boat Ramp facility. No additional easements or ownership documents should be required outside
of this agreement. Please see Appendix 5D for a draft copy of this agreement.
D.
Provide indication of how water and waste water service will be supplied. Letters of commitment from
off-site suppliers must be included.
Central water and wastewater services are not proposed for this site design. Please refer to Appendix 3 –
Construction Drawings (Sheet C520) for details of the restroom facilities wastewater services.
E.
Provide a copy of the boundary survey and/or legal description and acreage of the total land area of
contiguous property owned/controlled by the applicant.
Please refer to Appendix 5F – Manatee County Property Appraisers Printout, for the total land area of contiguous
property owned/controlled by the applicant. Appendix 2 – Figures (Figure 6 - Topographic Survey) shows the
detailed survey area for the specific project site.
VII. Water Use
A.
Will the surface water system be used for water supply, including landscape irrigation, or recreation.
B.
If a Consumptive Use or Water Use permit has been issued for the project, state the permit number.
No.
A consumptive water use permit will not be issued for this permit.
C.
If no Consumptive Use or Water Use permit has been issued for the project, indicate if such a permit
will be required and when the application for a permit will be submitted.
No Consumptive Use or Water Use permit will be required for this permit.
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D.
Indicate how any existing wells located within the project site will be utilized or abandoned.
There are no existing wells located within the project site.
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TABLE 1
Project Impact Summary
WL & SW
ID
WL & SW
TYPE
WL & SW SIZE
(ac.) ON SITE
WL & SW
ACRES NOT
IMPACTED
PERMANENT
IMPACTS TO
WL & SW
TEMPORARY
IMPACTS TO
WL & SW
IMPACT SIZE
(acres)
IMPACT
CODE
IMPACT SIZE
(acres)
MITIGATION ID
IMPACT
CODE
W1
612
0.03
M1/M5
W2
612
0.01
M2/M3
W3
612
0.01
M5/M6
WL = Wetland; SW = Surface water; ID = Identification number, letter, etc.
Wetland Type: Use an established wetland classification system and, in the comments section below, indicate which classification system is being used.
Impact Code (Type): D = dredge; F = fill; H = change hydrology; S = shading; C = clearing; O = other. Indicate the final impact if more than one impact type is proposed in a given area. For example, show F only for an area
that will first be demucked and then backfilled.
Note: Multiple entries per cell are not allowed, except in the "Mitigation ID" column. Any given acreage of wetland should be listed in one row only, such that the total of all rows equals the project total for a given category
(column). For example, if Wetland No. 1 includes multiple wetland types and multiple impact codes are proposed in each type, then each proposed impact in each wetland type should be shown on a separate row, while the size of
each wetland type found in Wetland No. 1 should be listed in only one row.
Comments:
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TABLE 2
ON-SITE MITIGATION SUMMARY
MITIGATION
ID
CREATION
RESTORATION
ENHANCEMENT
WETLAND
PRESERVE
UPLAND
PRESERVE
OTHER
AREA
TARGET
TYPE
AREA
AREA
AREA
AREA
0.05
190
M5
2.3
320
M6
0.20
190
AREA
TARGET
TYPE
M1
M2
0.08
190
M3
0.36
190
M4
0.15
190
PROJECT
TOTALS:
0.59
TARGET
TYPE
TARGET
TYPE
TARGET
TYPE
TARGET
TYPE
2.55
CODES (multiple entries per cell not allowed): Target Type or Type = target or existing habitat type from an established wetland classification system or land use classification for non-wetland mitigation
COMMENTS:
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TABLE 3
OFF-SITE MITIGATION SUMMARY
MITIGATION
ID
CREATION
RESTORATION
ENHANCEMENT
WETLAND
PRESERVE
UPLAND
PRESERVE
OTHER
AREA
AREA
AREA
AREA
AREA
AREA
TARGET
TYPE
TARGET
TYPE
TARGET
TYPE
TARGET
TYPE
TARGET
TYPE
PROJECT
TOTALS:
CODES (multiple entries per cell not allowed):
Target Type=target or existing habitat type from an established wetland classification system or land use classification for non-wetland mitigation
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TARGET
TYPE
TABLE 4
DOCKING FACILITY SUMMARY
Type of Structure*
Type of
Work**
Dock
Dock
Number of
Identical Docks
Total square
feet over
water
Number of
slips
10
700
0
20
400
0
Length
(feet)
Width (feet)
New
70
New
20
*Dock, Pier, Finger Pier, or other structure (please specify what
type)
**New, Replaced, Existing (unaltered), Removed, or
Altered/Modified
Height
(feet)
TOTALS:
Existing
Proposed
Number of Slips
0
0
Square Feet over the water
0
1100
Use of Structure:
The boat ramp dock will be used to aid in launch and trailering of boats. The canoe launch will allow walking access
with canoes for launching and canoe retrieval.
Will the docking facility provide:
Live-aboard Slips? No If yes, Number:
Fueling Facilities: No If yes, Number
Sewage Pump-out Facilities? No If yes, Number:
Other Supplies or Services Required for Boating (excluding refreshments, bait and tackle)
Yes
No
Type of Materials for Decking and Pilings (i.e., CCA, pressure treated wood, plastic, or concrete)
Pilings: N/A – Gangway with Floating dock
Decking: Metal/pressure treated wood with plastic floats
Proposed Dock-Plank Spacing (if applicable) 1”
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Proposed Size (length and draft), Type, and Number of Boats Expected to Use or Proposed to be Mooring at the
facility)
Because of navigable depths within Bishop Harbor, draft restrictions for boats using the Terra Ceia Boat
Ramp will be limited to drafts of 2.5 feet or less. See Appendix A – Project Description (Section 3.1 and 3.1.1) for a
description of navigable depths and draft restrictions. The boat ramp will be open for public access, so the number
and type of boats using the facility will vary. No boat mooring will be allowed at the facility.
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Table 5: SHORELINE STABILIZATION
IF YOU ARE CONSTRUCTING A SHORELINE STABILIZATION PROJECT, PLEASE PROVIDE THE
FOLLOWING:
Type of Stabilization
Being Done
Length (in
feet) of
New
Length (in
feet) of
Replaced
Length (in
feet) of
Repaired
Length (in
feet) of
Removed
Slope:
H:
V:
Width of
the Toe (in
feet)
H: 50 ft
40
Vertical Seawall
Seawall plus RipRap
Rip-Rap
120
V: 3 ft
Rip-Rap plus
Vegetation
Other Type of
Stabilization Being
Done: Mangrove
Planting at Existing
Boat Ramp
64
H: 45 ft
V: 3 ft
34
(average)
Size of the Rip Rap: 12”
Type of Rip Rap: Rock
COMMENTS:
The proposed plans include a portion of proposed shoreline stabilization on the northwest corner of the finger
island. This area has visible erosion from wave action within Bishop Harbor, and will be stabilized to prevent
further erosion. Rock will be used for rip-rap protection in this area and will be placed between the top of the bank
and no more than two feet below the mean high water level. This area of stabilization will not disturb existing
mangroves, wetlands, or benthic sediments.
The existing boat ramp area will also be stabilized with the planting of mangroves along the shoreline.
Approximately 0.05 ac of mangroves will be planted at the existing boat ramp location to ensure the boat ramp is
restored to its natural state and prevent any further erosion from occurring.
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SECTION G
Application for Authorization to Use Sovereign Submerged Lands
SECTION G
APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO USE SOVEREIGN SUBMERGED LANDS
Part 1: Sovereign Submerged Lands title information (see Attachment 5 for an explanation). Please read and answer the
applicable questions listed below:
A.
I have a sovereign submerged lands title determination from the Division of State Lands which indicates that the
proposed project is NOT ON sovereign submerged lands (Please attach a copy of the title determination to the
application).
Yes
No

If you answered Yes to Question A and you have attached a copy of the Division of State Lands Title
Determination to this application, you do not have to answer any other questions under Part I or II of Section
G.
B.
I have a sovereign submerged lands title determination from the Division of State Lands which indicates that the
proposed project is ON sovereign submerged lands (Please attach a copy of the title determination to the application).
Yes
No

C.
If you answered yes to question B please provide the information requested in Part II. Your application will
be deemed incomplete until the requested information is submitted.
I am not sure if the proposed project is on sovereign submerged lands (please check here).

If you have checked this box department staff will request that the Division of State Lands conduct a title
determination. If the title determination indicates that the proposed project or portions of the project are
located on sovereign submerged lands you will be required to submit the information requested in Part II of
this application. The application will be deemed incomplete until the requested information is submitted.
D.
I am not sure if the proposed project is on sovereign submerged lands and I DO NOT WISH to contest the
Department's findings (please check here).

E.
If you have checked this box refer to Part II of this application and provide the requested information. The
application will be deemed incomplete until the requested information is submitted.
It is my position that the proposed project is NOT on sovereign submerged lands (please check here)

If you have evidence that indicates that the proposed project is not on sovereign submerged lands please
attach the documentation to the application. If the Division of State Lands title determination indicates that
your proposed project or portion of your proposed project are on sovereign submerged lands you will be
required to provide the information requested in Part II of this application.
F.
If you wish to contest the findings of the title determination conducted by the Division of State Lands please
contact the Department of Environmental Protection's Office of General Counsel. Your proposed project will be deemed
incomplete until either the information requested in Part II is submitted or a legal ruling indicates that the proposed project
is not on sovereign submerged lands.
Part II: If you were referred to this section by Part I, please provide this additional information. Please note that if your
proposed project is on sovereign submerged lands and the below requested information is not provided, your application
will be considered incomplete.
A.
Provide evidence of title to the subject riparian upland property in the form of a recorded deed, title insurance,
legal opinion of title, or a long-term lease which specifically includes riparian rights. Evidence submitted must
demonstrate that the application has sufficient title interest in the riparian upland property.
See Appendix 5 – O&M and Environmental Protection Documents (Attachment E – FDEP Ownership)
B.
Provide a detailed statement describing the existing and proposed upland uses and activities. For commercial
uses, indicate the specific type of activity, such as marina, ship repair, dry storage (including the number of storage
spaces), commercial fishing/seafood processing, fish camp, hotel, motel resort restaurant, office complex, manufacturing
operation, etc.
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The proposed project consists of the construction of a boat ramp, canoe launch, parking area and stormwater
management system. Please see Appendix 1 – Project Description (Section 1) for a detailed description.
For rental operations, such as trailer or recreational vehicle parks and apartment complexes, indicate the number
of wet slip units/spaces available for rent or lease and describe operational details (e.g., are spaces rented on a month-tomonth basis or through annual leases).
N/A
For multi-family residential developments, such as condominiums, townhomes, or subdivisions, provide the
number of living units/lots and indicate whether or not the common property (including the riparian upland property) is or
will be under the control of a homeowners association.
N/A
For projects sponsored by a local government, indicate whether or not the facilities will be open to the general
public. Provide a breakdown of any fees that will be assessed, and indicate whether or not such fees will generate revenue
or will simply cover costs associates with maintaining the facilities.
No fees will be applied to the general public for use of the boat ramp, canoe launch, or trails on the project site.
C.
Provide a detailed statement describing the existing and proposed activities located on or over the sovereign
submerged lands at the project site. This statement must include a description of docks and piers, types of vessels (e.g.,
commercial fishing, liveaboards, cruise ships, tour boats), length and draft of vessels, sewage pumped facilities, fueling
facilities, boat hoists, boat ramps, travel lifts, railways, and any other structure or activities existing or proposed to be
located waterward of the mean/ordinary high water line.
In-water structures will be constructed over sovereign submerged lands, including a boat ramp, gangway, and two
floating docks. The boat ramp will be constructed on the northeast end of the project site and will consist of cableconcrete extending approximately 69.9 feet from upland land to approximately four feet below the mean high water
level. Rip-Rap scour protection will be placed at the end of the boat ramp to protect benthic sediments from
disturbance from boats using the facility. A floating dock and gangway will be constructed immediately south of
the boat ramp to provide shore access for launching and trailering boats. The boat ramp dock will consist of seven
10x10’ floating sections. The canoe launch floating dock will consist of four 10x10’ sections. Please see Appendix 1
– Project Description (Sections 1.4, 2.1.2, and 3.1.1) and Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheets C310, C410,
and C510) for a detailed description regarding activities occurring over sovereign submerged lands.
If slips exist and/or proposed, please indicate the number of powerboat slips and sailboat slips and the percentage
of those slips available to the general public on a "first come, first served" basis. This statement must include a description
of channels, borrow sites, bridges, groins, jetties, pipelines, or other utility crossings, and any other structures or activities
existing or proposed to be located waterward of the mean/ordinary high water line. For shoreline stabilization activities,
this statement must include a description of seawalls, bulkheads, riprap, filling activities, and any other structure or
activities existing or proposed to be located along the shoreline.
No slips will be provided at the Terra Ceia Public Boat Ramp. Several in-water structures will be constructed
waterward of the mean high water line, including a boat ramp, gangway, and two floating docks. The boat ramp
will be constructed on the northeast end of the project site and will consist of cable-concrete extending
approximately 69.9 feet from upland land to approximately four feet below the mean high water level. Rip-Rap
scour protection will be placed at the end of the boat ramp to protect benthic sediments from disturbance from
boats using the facility. A floating dock and gangway will be constructed immediately south of the boat ramp to
provide shore access for launching and trailering boats. The boat ramp dock will consist of seven 10x10’ floating
sections. The canoe launch floating dock will consist of four 10x10’ sections. Detailed description of all structures
proposed waterward of the mean high water line are provided in Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheets
C320, C410, and C510).
Shoreline stabilization will include a small area of rip-rap placed in the northwest corner of the site. This area has
visible erosion from wave action within Bishop Harbor, and will be stabilized to prevent further erosion and water
quality impacts to the harbor. Rock will be used for rip-rap protection in this area, and will be placed between the
top of bank and no more than two feet below the mean high water level. The area of stabilization will cover no
more than 0.05 acres (2321 sq. ft.), and will not disturb existing mangroves, wetlands, or benthic sediments
adjacent to the stabilized area.
D.
Provide the linear footage of shoreline at the mean/ordinary high water line owned by the application which
borders sovereign submerged lands.
2
Approximately 1460 linear feet of shoreline presently borders the mean high water level at the project site. This
linear footage will not be altered following construction of the boat ramp and associated facilities. See
Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheets C210 and C310) for existing and future shoreline dimensions.
E.
Provide a recent aerial photo of the area. A scale of 1"=200' is preferred. Photos are generally available at
minimal cost from your local government property appraiser's office or from district Department of Transportation offices.
Indicate on the photo the specific location of your property/project site.
See Appendix 2 – Figures (Figures 1, 2, 6 and construction plan sheet C110)
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Appendix 1
Description of the Proposed Project
1.0 Project Introduction
1.1
Project Location
The 4.66-acre project area proposed for the construction of a boat ramp and canoe launch is located
within the Terra Ceia Preserve State Park in Manatee County, Florida. Terra Ceia Preserve State
Park was a joint acquisition between the Southwest Florida Water Management District
(SWFWMD) and the State of Florida, and is currently managed by the Florida State Park system.
The project area is a small finger island located on the western end of Bishop Harbor Road,
approximately ¾ mile west of US 41. The project site is directly connected to Bishop Harbor
surface waters, which is immediately connected to the eastern portion of Tampa Bay (Appendix 2 –
Figures, Figure 1). The project area is located in Manatee County in Section 13, Township 33
South, and Range 17 East (Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings).
1.2
Site Description
The Terra Ceia boat ramp and canoe launch project is proposed for construction in the southeastern
most portion of Bishop Harbor, adjacent to Tampa Bay. Five finger islands constructed in this area
were made from dredge material within the adjacent canals. Recent ecosystem restoration efforts
have been completed to return the four finger islands west of the project site to a more natural state.
This project involved re-grading and planting of the canals and finger islands to provide a more
natural ecosystem and surface water habitat (Appendix 2 – Figures, Figure 2).
The remaining finger island, proposed for the installation of the Terra Ceia Boat Ramp and Canoe
Launch, is approximately 1.5 miles from the mouth of Bishop Harbor and Tampa Bay. The site is
surrounded on three sides by a dredged channel, with slopes at the edges of the site dropping
approximately 4 feet from the top of the bank to the water surface. Existing site grades are
relatively flat throughout the central portions of the property to the bank edges. Soils on the project
site (Appendix 2 – Figures, Figure 3) consist solely of Wulfert-Kesson Association frequently
flooded soils (Hydric Soil Group D). Hydric Soil Group D soils generally have low infiltration
rates and a high potential for runoff. Florida Land Use Cover and Forms Classification System
(FLUCFCS) identify land use at the project site as open land (FLUCFCS No. 190), which is
surrounded by bays and estuaries (Appendix 2 – Figures, Figure 4). Additional investigation by
MACTEC personnel determined that a majority of the perimeter of the site, particularly between
the top of bank and Bishop Harbor surface waters may be classified as Mangrove Swamps
(FLUCFCS No. 612), which were found to contain primarily black mangrove (Avicennia
germinans) and red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle). The floodplain within the project area as
defined by FEMA is an AE flood zone, with a 1 percent annual chance of flooding and a 26 percent
chance of flooding within a 30-year period (Appendix 2 – Figures, Figure 5).
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Appendix 1
Ecological Description
Observations of the subject
site
were
made
and
documented during the site
visits conducted August 4,
2008, and March 20, 2009.
The subject site can be
described as a vegetated
dredge spoil, dominated by
the invasive plant species,
Representative view of onsite Brazilian pepper
the Brazilian pepper tree
(Schinus
terebinthifolius).
The site is a dredged finger (as stated in section 1.2), which was created between 1957 and 1970
(based on a review of available historic aerial photographs). A review of subsequent aerial
photographs indicates the subject site has remained undeveloped to the present day. The finger is
surrounded by saltwater (canals that feed into
Bishop Harbor) on three sides. Red
mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) and black
mangrove (Avicennia germinans) were
observed adjacent to, and in the surface water
immediately adjacent to the finger.
The northwest corner of the project site has
been severely eroded, presumably because
this corner takes the brunt of wave action
during storms, as it is the area of the project
site that is closest to Bishop Harbor.
Example of red mangrove observed
A review of soil data, wetland inventory data,
and topography was conducted.
Soils on the subject are reportedly WulfertKesson Association, which is described as
nearly level, very poorly drained Wulfert and
Kesson soils. This soil association is often
associated with mangrove swamps along the
Gulf Coast and on coastal islands. These soils
are reportedly flooded daily by high tides;
permeability is rapid throughout.
Eroded area, northwest corner of project site
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The National Wetland Inventory map does not depict the subject site as a wetland. The topography
of the subject site is depicted as flat. A site visit was conducted on August 4, 2008 to determine if
the site characteristics were consistent with the researched data.
Wildlife observed or heard on the subject site during this daytime site visit included: belted
kingfisher, laughing gull, mockingbird (heard), mourning dove, red-tailed hawk (heard), white ibis,
alligator (in canal), and bait fish (in canal). Evidence of wildlife observed on the site included:
shells of horseshoe crab, snail shells, oyster shells (in water), and raccoon (tracks).
Table 1-1. Faunal Species Identified during the Site Visit Conducted August 4, 2008
Scientific Name
Buteo jamaicensis
Eudocimus albus
Leucophaeus atricilla
Megaceryle alcyon
Mimus polyglottos
Zenaida macroura
Alligator mississippiensis
Procyon lotor
Common Name
Red tailed hawk
White ibis
Laughing gull
Belted kingfisher
Northern mockingbird
Mourning dove
American alligator
Common raccoon
Source: MACTEC, 2009; FNAI, 2009.
1.4
Taxonomic Class
Aves (bird)
Aves (bird)
Aves (bird)
Aves (bird)
Aves (bird)
Aves (bird)
Reptilia
Mammalia
Created by: JMR
Protected Species Status
Not listed
State Species of Special Concern
Not listed
Not listed
Not listed
Not listed
Threatened (State of FL & federal)
Not listed
Checked by: BMJ
Project Description
The project involves the construction of a boat ramp, canoe launch, parking, trailheads, a
stormwater retention pond, and park facilities (Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings). Boat ramp
and facility access will be open for use by the general public. The completed facility will be
operated and maintained by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
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2.0 Environmental Considerations
2.1
Wetland Delineation
A Formal Wetland Determination was requested by MACTEC on behalf of the FDEP (Petition
Number 42034879.000), and was conducted on March 20, 2009 by a SWFWMD Staff member.
The majority of the wetland line was established at the top of bank of the project area. In a few
areas of the site, the wetland line was determined to be further landward. Figure 8 (See Appendix
2 – Figures) depicts the wetland line as determined by SWFWMD Staff on March 20, 2009. The
interior of the site was determined to be upland. A Request for Additional Information (RAI)
related to the aforementioned petition, dated April 2, 2009 was received by MACTEC on April 6,
2009. The RAI did not alter the wetland line location; the additional information requested
included a warranty deed, and three copies of the verified delineation.
The on-site wetlands evaluation was conducted in accordance with the Delineation of the
Landward Extent of Wetlands and Surface Waters (FDEP, Chapter 62.340, F.A.C), which uses a
series of tests to address three characteristics of wetlands; the presence of:



Hydrophytic vegetation,
Wetland hydrology, and
Hydric soils.
To the extent possible, the field survey was conducted by walking transects on the subject site
while observing vegetation and hydrology surrounding each transect. Observed site conditions
were documented with field notes and digital photographs. Soil pits were dug in several locations
to aid in the determination of the wetland boundary line. Once the wetland boundary was
established, a “wetland delineation” pin flag, or pink flagging tape, was placed in the appropriate
field location. Each flagged location was recorded with a hand-held Global Positioning System
(GPS) device.
Vegetation
Vegetation was identified in the field, or
with the aid of Florida Wetland Plants, An
Identification Manual (Tobe et. al, 1998).
The dominant plant species observed on the
subject site was the Brazilian pepper tree,
followed by red and black mangroves.
According to the plants identified as
hydrophytic by the State of Florida, the
Brazilian pepper tree is Facultative (FAC).
The red and black mangrove are considered
Obligate (OBL) and were observed in the
water, immediately adjacent to the dredged
Mangrove growing in ROW ditch of B.Harbor Rd
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finger, and were also observed in a depressed area parallel to Bishop Harbor
Road on the north side of the subject site (appeared to be a right of way
ditch). It was interesting to note the presence of the prickly pear cactus
(Opuntia compressa) on the subject site in the vicinity of wetland plant
species; the prickly pear cactus is usually found in uplands. A list of plant
species identified on the subject site is reflected in Table 2-1.
Table 2-1. Plant Species Identified during the Site Visit Conducted August 4,
2008
Scientific Name
Avicennia germinans
Bidens pilosa
Callicarpa americana
Distichlis spicata
Fimbristylis castanea
Imperata cylindrica
Iva frustescens
Juniperus sp.
Muhlenbergia sp.
Opuntia compressa
Quercus virginiana
Rhizophora mangle
Sabal palmetto
Schinus terebinthifolius
Serenoa repens
Sesuvium portulacastrum
Setaria sp.
Common Name
Black mangrove
Beggar ticks
Beauty berry
Seashore saltgrass
Saltmarsh fringe-rush
Cogon grass
Marsh elder
Red cedar
muhly
Prickly pear
Live oak
Red mangrove
Sable palm
Brazilian pepper tree
Saw palmetto
Sea purslane
Bristlegrass
Stratum
shrub/tree
herbaceous
shrub
herbaceous
herbaceous
herbaceous
shrub
tree
herbaceous
herbaceous
tree
shrub/tree
tree
tree/shrub
shrub
herbaceous
herbaceous
FLEPPC
Category (a)
Not listed
Not listed
Not listed
Not listed
Not listed
Category I
Not listed
Not listed
Not listed
Not listed
Not listed
Not listed
Not listed
Category I
Not listed
Not listed
Not listed
Prickly pear cactus
Plant List Wetland
Category (b)
OBL
FAC
Not listed
OBL
OBL
Not listed
OBL
Not listed
FAC, FACW, or OBL (c)
Not listed
Not listed
OBL
FAC
FAC
Not listed
FACW
FAC, OBL (c)
Source: MACTEC, 2009
Created by: JMR
Checked by: BMJ
Bold = Dominant species
(a) FDEP Wetland Plant Indicator Status:
OBL
= Obligate Wetland Plant (occur almost always in wetlands)
FACW
= Facultative Wetland Plant (usually occur in wetlands)
FAC
= Facultative Plant (similar likelihood to occur in wetlands and non-wetlands)
FACU
= Facultative Upland Plant (occur most often in non-wetlands)
UPL
= Obligate Upland Plant (occur almost always in non-wetlands)
(b) Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council Ranking:
CATEGORY I = Invasive exotics that are altering native plant communities by displacing native species, changing
community structures or ecological functions, or hybridizing with natives.
CATEGORY II = Invasive exotics that have increased in abundance or frequency but have not yet altered Florida
plant communities to the extent shown by Category I species.
(c) FDEP Plant List (F.A.C. 62-340.450) reflects multiple plant categories, dependent on plant species. This plant was
not identified to species.
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Hydrology
During a site visit conducted on August 4, 2008, in some areas on the western side of the subject
site the soil was saturated at the surface, but this was likely due to precipitation one week prior to
the site visit, and also due to the presence of a clay layer located a few inches below the soil
surface, which prevented the water from
draining. These saturated areas of the site
often had a clayey-slimy surface with algae
growing on top of the soil. According to a
source for historic weather data (Weather
Underground), rainfall in nearby Mira Bay/
Apollo Beach was 1.74 inches from July
28 through August 4, 2008; and nearby
St. Pete Beach, Florida, rainfall was
2.16 inches during the same time period.
Weather Underground does not have a
Algae growing on top of soil
weather station at the project site.
The project site was visited again on March 20, 2009 (formal wetland determination), and there
were no areas of standing water observed on the subject site. A review of historic weather data for
the same two locations (Mira Bay/Apollo Beach and St. Pete Beach, Florida) revealed 0 inches of
rain during the time period March 13 through March 20, 2009.
Additionally, evidence of wetland hydrology was not observed during either site visit in the form
of water marks on trees, rafted vegetation, and morphological plant adaptations; free water in the
soil pits was not observed.
Soil
The soil observed had indicators of hydric soils, as well as being
consistent with a dredge spoil. Areas of the site also appeared to
have additional fill in evidence (especially near the vehicle gate
located in the southwest corner of the project site). However,
hydric soil indicators were observed in some locations of the
subject site and included evidence of redox and gleyed soil
colors. These soil characteristics were not consistent throughout
the site; therefore, it is possible the hydric soil indicators
observed are relic indicators from the dredged sediment
(reportedly sediment was dredged from the canal areas to form
the finger/project site).
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In some areas of the site, there appeared to be a clay layer which essentially held surface water in
the soil/sediment above this layer, but the soil was dry below this clay layer. The soil also
appeared to be a mixture of material, as would be expected in a fill condition.
2.1.1
Limitation of Wetland Impacts
Limits of Proposed Wetland Impacts
With the exception of the edges (on three sides) of the finger island (approximately 0.7 acres),
which are adjacent to the surface water of the surrounding canals, the subject site is considered an
upland dredge spoil, which was confirmed by SWFWMD staff during an onsite Formal Wetland
Determination conducted March 20, 2009. Additionally there was a small area (0.02 acres) of
wetlands on the south side of the subject site (which borders Bishop Harbor Road) in the form of
several mangrove specimens growing in the ROW ditch (Appendix 2 – Figures, Figure 8). Under
the proposed action, impacts to the perimeter wetlands and/or surface water will be minimal and
will occur in the following areas (Appendix 2 – Figures, Figure 9):

Boat ramp,

Canoe launch location, and

Stormwater pipe outfall.
Currently, there are red and black mangroves growing along a majority of the perimeter of the
subject site (as discussed above), along the canal-subject site interface. It is anticipated two areas of
mangroves will be impacted by the proposed action: the proposed boat and canoe launch areas only
(0.04 acres) (Appendix 2 – Figures, Figure 9). The location for the stormwater outfall was chosen
at a small clearing on the eastern canal in which no mangroves were observed on or near shore.
Although construction of the outfall will have minimal impacts to wetlands/surface waters in the
area, no mangroves at site W3 (Appendix 2 – Figures, Figure 8) will be impacted through its
current design.
2.1.2
Elimination or Reduction of Impacts to Sovereign Submerged Lands and Wetlands
Sovereign Submerged Lands (SSL) surround the project site on three sides of the finger island, and
have been designated as all areas waterward of the mean high water level. As these waters are
classified as SSLs, avoidance of direct wetland impacts was a priority in the site design. A detailed
site analysis was performed to determine the most appropriate place for a boat ramp and canoe
launch, including navigable water depths within the canal and existing upland features on-site.
Additionally, an assessment of secondary impacts to wetlands/SSLs which are anticipated
following completion of the project was completed, and is further described in this Section.
The primary wetland feature observed around the perimeter of the site was Mangrove swamp
(FLUCFCS No. 612). Consideration of wetland impacts included all areas designated as wetlands
(Appendix 2 – Figures, Figure 8) as well as surface waters which have been identified as SSLs.
Direct impacts to wetlands and surface waters have been limited to the smallest areas possible and
in portions of the project site with the lowest ecological function.
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Additional criteria for the ERP Basis of Review (B.O.R) includes secondary impacts to wetlands
and surface water which may result following completion of the project. Secondary impacts were
carefully considered for the boat ramp and canoe launch because of the anticipated increase in
public use and access to Bishop Harbor following construction. Based on current site conditions
and makeshift public boat ramp access adjacent the site, the proposed project is expected to provide
significant improvement to wetland and surface water functions within Bishop Harbor.
Additionally, the development of a formal boat ramp in the area is in the best interest of the public,
and will provide safer access to surface waters of Bishop Harbor and Tampa Bay.
The Terra Ceia Boat Ramp and Canoe
Launch are being proposed with input and
support from Aquatic Preserve Managers
responsible for the protection of the
resources within Bishop Harbor and the
rest of the Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve.
Development of the boat ramp and its
facilities will provide valuable public
access to Florida natural resources while
still maintaining the protection and
preservation of the natural environment.
Existing boat ramp (project site in background)
Construction of the finger islands within
Bishop Harbor have historically provided the public an unregulated and unsafe access point to
Tampa Bay, as may be observed adjacent to the project site where a makeshift boat ramp has been
frequently used to launch vessels into the harbor without construction of proper boat launch
infrastructure. Additionally, the location of this makeshift boat ramp creates a hazard for motorists,
as the boat ramp is directly adjacent to Bishop Harbor Road (and in the vicinity of a 90 degree turn
in the road). Under the current scenario, in order to launch boats, the boat owners must back in to
the ramp, which often requires a vehicle to project onto Bishop Harbor Road. Erosion and sediment
disturbances at this launch point coupled with fluctuating tides in the area presents threats to water
quality and natural resources within Bishop Harbor. Additionally, the use of the make-shift boat
ramp poses a threat to public health, safety, and welfare due to increased risk of injury or loss
property while launching and trailering boats from this area.
Construction of the Terra Ceia Boat Ramp and Canoe Launch will not only provide adequate
facilities for boat and canoe launches in the area, but will also allow for more formal management
of public lands, thereby increasing public health, safety, and welfare. Because management of the
facility will be the responsibility of FDEP Recreation and Parks, additional law enforcement and
facilities management will provide a more regulated environment for current activities within the
project area, including enforcement of parking restrictions alongside Bishop Harbor Road and the
prevention of dumping/polluting of nearby surface waters. Construction of the boat ramp will
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provide formal access to clearly marked navigable channels (further discussed in section 3.1) to
protect against unnecessary destruction of seagrass communities within the harbor.
2.1.3
Wetland Mitigation
Mitigation of wetland and surface water impacts will be performed on-site to provide maximum
benefit to on-site ecological communities. Mitigation will focus on the creation and restoration of
wetlands and ecological communities identified on and immediately adjacent the project site. Six
areas have been identified as mitigation for identified wetland impacts (Appendix 2 – Figures,
Figure 10), totaling 0.49 acres of created or restored wetlands, 0.20 acres of upland buffer plantings
and exotic and nuisance species removal in approximately 2.38 acres (2.3 acres of Brazilian pepper
tree and approximately 0.08 acres of Cogan Grass). The following is a description of each area of
mitigation identified in Appendix 2 – Figures, Figure 10:
M1 – Boat Ramp Mangrove Planting: Restoration of the existing unimproved boat ramp is also
proposed. The restoration will include planting red mangroves in the existing unimproved boat
ramp footprint (located in the southeast corner of the adjacent finger to the west of the project
area). It is estimated 0.05 acres of mangroves will be planted in this area, replacing nearly all of the
mangrove surface area anticipated to be removed through the construction of the boat ramp and
canoe launch. Additional planting details are provided in Appendix 2 – Figures (Figure 10) and
Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheet C330).
M1 - Boat Ramp Mangrove Planting - Total = 0.05 ac
Common Name Species
Area (ac)
Size
Spacing
Quantity
Red Mangrove Rhizophora mangle
0.05
br
3-foot centers
242
Black Mangrove Avicennia germinans
0.05
br
3-foot centers
242
M2 – Stormwater Pond Littoral Zone Planting: Plantings in the littoral zone of the wet pond
will cover approximately 0.08 acres of the littoral shelf with salt tolerant emergent aquatic
vegetation. Salt grass will be planted around the entire perimeter of the stormwater pond littoral
zone, with additional pockets of bulrush, soft rush, and smooth cordgrass. Additional planting
details are provided in Appendix 2 – Figures (Figure 10) and Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings
(Sheet C330).
M2 - Stormwater Pond Littoral Zone Planting - Total = 0.08 ac
Common Name
Species
Area (ac)
Size
Spacing
Quantity
Three-square Bulrush
Scirpus americanus
0.04
br
3-foot centers
194
Soft Rush
Juncus effusus
0.06
br
3-foot centers
290
Smooth Cordgrass
Salt Grass
Spartina alterniflora
Distichlis spicata
0.05
0.08
4" plug
4" plug
3-foot centers
3-foot centers
242
387
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M3 – Stormwater Pond Wetland Planting: A majority of the stormwater wet pond outside of the
littoral shelf will be planted in central portions of the pond to provide additional filtration and water
quality treatment. Plantings in this area will be the same as those identified in M2 for the littoral
zone of the stormwater pond, but provide additional plant coverage such that two-thirds of the pond
will have vegetation present for maximum water quality treatment. Additional planting details are
provided in Appendix 2 – Figures (Figure 10) and Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheet
C330).
M3 - Stormwater Pond Wetland Planting - Total = 0.36 ac
Common Name
Species
Area (ac)
Size
Spacing
Quantity
Three-square Bulrush
Scirpus americanus
0.2
br
3-foot centers
968
Soft Rush
Juncus effusus
0.25
br
3-foot centers
1210
Smooth Cordgrass
Spartina alterniflora
0.2
4" plug
3-foot centers
968
Salt Grass
Distichlis spicata
0.3
4" plug
3-foot centers
1452
M4 – Stormwater Pond Open Water: Open surface water within the stormwater pond will cover
approximately 0.08 acres, and were left unvegetated to provide a mix of wetland habitat types for
increased ecological value and natural function. The largest area of open water will be left around
the southern end of the pond where the stormwater outfall will be located, primarily to reduce
future maintenance of plant removal from the mouth of the outfall. Please refer to Appendix 3 –
Construction Drawings (Sheet C330) for additional detail.
M5 – Clearing of Brazilian Pepper and Cogon Grass: The project site is currently dominated by
Brazilian pepper. As mitigation for the proposed 0.05 acres of degraded wetland impacts, removal
of a minimum of 2.3 acres of Brazilian pepper currently present in proposed construction areas of
the project site is proposed. Additional removal of Brazilian pepper may be performed in
undeveloped portions of the site, particularly along the east and west banks of the finger island, to
provide improved ecological community structure on-site. There is also a small portion of Cogon
Grass located onsite, as depicted in Appendix 2 – Figures (Figure 10). As additional mitigation for
the proposed 0.05 acres of degraded wetland impacts, removal of this area of Cogon Grass is also
proposed. Please see Appendix 2 – Figures (Figure 10) and Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings
(Sheet C330) for further details regarding the locations of the Brazilian Pepper and Cogon Grass to
be removed. These areas are proposed to be seeded with native grasses.
M6 – Upland Buffer Planting: A native upland buffer of wax myrtle is proposed adjacent to the
existing mangroves in areas where extensive Brazilian Pepper communities have been removed.
This upland buffer will help prevent secondary impacts by providing a physical barrier along the
canal shoreline. The creation of a physical barrier will provide additional wildlife habitat to the
site, as well as deter illegal launching or canal access thereby minimizing shoreline erosion and
disturbance. Additional planting details are provided in Appendix 2 – Figures (Figure 10) and
Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheet C330).
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M6 - Upland Buffer Planting - Total = 0.20ac
Common Name
Species
Area (ac)
Size
Spacing
Quantity
Wax Myrtle
Myrica cerifera
0.2
1-gal
6-foot centers
242
Sand Cordgrass
Spartina bakeri
0.11
4" plug
3-foot centers
532
2.2
Threatened and Endangered Species
A minimal number of wildlife species were observed or heard during the daytime site visits
conducted in August 2008 and March 2009, as discussed in section 1.3 above. Of the faunal species
observed, only the white ibis and the American alligator are protected species. The white ibis is a
State of Florida Species of Special Concern. The American alligator is listed by the Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) as Threatened, and by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS) as Threatened due to similarity of appearance throughout the remainder of its
range. No protected plant species were observed on the subject site.
The proposed activities will not impact the American alligator. As a Species of Special Concern,
the nesting colonies of the white ibis are protected by the FWC. No nest sites were observed on the
project site.
Following conversations with Manatee County, special attention to sea turtle and smalltooth
sawfish will be addressed with regards to construction conditions and in-water work. Protection
conditions for these two endangered species are generally consistent with those prepared for the
Florida Manatee, and will be the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that all environmental
protection documents required by FDEP are maintained through the duration of construction.
2.2.1
Manatee Protection
There are no direct impacts to listed species from the proposed activities, but the project is located
within a manatee protection zone. Manatee protection is an important component of construction
and management of the Terra Ceia boat ramp and canoe launch, as Bishop Harbor has been
designated a slow speed minimum wake zone by FWC for Manatee protection (Appendix 4 –
Manatee Protection Documents). Bishop Harbor is also currently designated as an area of adequate
protection for the Manatee (Appendix 4 – Manatee Protection Documents), and compliance with
federal, state, and local regulations will be strictly adhered to ensure proper Manatee protection.
Prior to submission of ERP documentation, consultation with FWC, USFWS, FDEP, and Port
Manatee was done to ensure that adequate manatee protection measures be implemented at the
Terra Ceia boat ramp and canoe launch. Manatee protection measures will be implemented during
both construction of the boat ramp facilities and following completion of construction for regular
operations and maintenance of the facility.
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In order to prevent direct impacts to Manatees during construction phases of the boat ramp and
canoe launch, standard manatee conditions for in-water work (Appendix 4 – Manatee Protection
Documents) as directed by FWC will be strictly adhered to. Temporary signs approved by the
FWC will be posted prior to and during construction indicating manatee work requirements. All
project personnel will also be instructed on the presence of manatees and mandated protection
measures, including a stop work requirement should a manatee be observed within 50-feet of any
construction operation. The use of siltation and/or turbidity barriers within the project area will be
made of materials which may not entangle manatees, and will be regularly observed to avoid
impeding the movement or entangling of a manatee. The Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) for
construction will include all of the above manatee protection requirements, and will further adhere
to any additional threatened and endangered species requirements requested by all applicable
Florida regulating agencies.
Operation of the Terra Ceia boat ramp facility will comply with all manatee protection
requirements as provided in the Manatee County Comprehensive Plan, FWC Manatee Special
Conditions, and FWC Marina Educational Programs (Appendix 4 – Manatee Protection
Documents). Posting of idle and slow speed zones in designated areas within Bishop Harbor will
be completed by Port Manatee, and will be consistent will all permits granted for channel markings
provided to the Port (see Appendix 1 – Project Description, Section 3.1). Manatee informational
displays will be provided in a prominent location within the facility, including the installation of
“Caution Manatee Signs” installed near each walkway and dock (Appendix 4 – Manatee Protection
Documents). FDEP may also seek approval for a marina educational program through the FWC,
which includes the use of permanent signs and kiosks throughout the facility, speed zone booklets,
and manatee educational brochures and pamphlets (Appendix 4 – Manatee Protection Documents).
2.3
Water Quality
Bishop Harbor is classified as an Outstanding Florida Water (OFW) under the state of Florida’s
aquatic preserve program. Because of this designation upland runoff generated from the Terra Ceia
boat ramp facility must not lower ambient (existing) water quality within Bishop Harbor. FDEP
has also designated Bishop Harbor as currently impaired for nutrients (chl-a) and impacts to
shellfish.
Water quality on-site will be maintained through a combination of structural and non-structural
Best Management Practices (BMPs), including on-site stormwater treatment and marina/boat ramp
pollution prevention measures. Limitation of impervious surfaces through various design
alternatives was a priority to limit additional runoff generation and pollutant loading to Bishop
Harbor. The inclusion of the option to install drivable grass instead of asphalt was chosen to limit
stormwater runoff generated on-site. A large wet retention pond was also placed in the center of
the roads and parking areas to control drainage and provide maximum treatment of stormwater
prior to outfall to the harbor. Water quality protection and monitoring during construction will be
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the responsibility of the contractor through the development of the stormwater pollution prevention
plan (SWPPP) prior to construction.
2.3.1
Stormwater Treatment
In order to prevent impacts to surface water quality in Bishop Harbor, stormwater runoff generated
from the Terra Ceia boat ramp will be treated using Alternate I treatment methods per TP/SWP-022
dated August 27, 1990. A wet retention pond will be constructed between the parking and entrance
roadways on-site (Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings, Sheet C320 and Appendix 8 – Stormwater
Calculations). Treatment design focused on retaining and treating the “first flush” of runoff from
the facility to provide maximum water quality treatment. Based on geotechnical surveys
(Appendix 6 – Geotechnical Report) performed within locations proposed for the wet retention
pond, the controlling groundwater depth for the stormwater pond fluctuates between 3.5-5 feet
below ground surface. Because of tidal considerations and likelihood of groundwater fluctuation
on-site, the normal water level was set to match Bishop Harbor’s Mean High Water Level of
elevation 1.33. The pond bottom was set one-foot below the pond normal water level at elevation
0.33 ft.
A wet detention pond was developed to provide treatment for runoff generated from the post
developed basin area (2.02 acres). A drop structure will be installed on the southeast corner of the
pond, with a control elevation of 1.33 feet NAVD. Based on this design the pond will have
approximately 0.42 acre-feet of storage capacity between 1.33 feet and 2.83 feet NAVD prior to
outfall to Bishop Harbor (Table 2-3). Additional information regarding runoff treatment and
project area drainage calculations is provided in Appendix 1 – Project Description (Section 3.3)
and Appendix 8 – Stormwater Calculations.
Stormwater outfall from the pond will run through an 18” underground corrugated metal pipe
towards the southeast end of the facility, where it will enter a small outfall lined with rock to
prevent erosion during discharge. Outfall from the control structure will be set at a controlling
elevation of 1.33 feet NAVD. Stormwater outflows were intentionally directed into the eastern
canal to promote flushing of surface water from the eastern side of the boat ramp and canoe launch.
Tidal effects within Bishop Harbor vary by approximately 1.53 feet between mean high and mean
low water levels in the area (Labins 2009), and should provide adequate flushing and mixing of
surface waters when combined with stormwater outflow in the eastern finger canal.
The wet detention pond has been designed to retain one foot of water along the bottom of the pond
(elevation difference between the bottom elevation (0.33 ft) and the normal water level (1.33 ft)).
The littoral zone has been designed to be planted throughout the pond, as well as along the edges of
the pond. The 25-year design high water level (DHWL) for the wet detention pond is 3.50 ft. The
100-year DHWL for the wet detention pond is 3.83 ft. The top of bank elevation (TOB) has been
set to 5.0, which provides 1.17 ft of freeboard between the 100-yr DHWL and the TOB.
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Table 2-3. Terra Ceia Boat Ramp Wet Retention Pond Storage Capacity
Area
Pond 1
Acres
0.22
0.33
0.41
Stage
1.33
2.83
3.83
Created by: BMJ
Volume
Pond 1
Acre-feet
0.15
0.42
0.81
Type
Perm Pool Vol.
Treatment Vol.
100 yr DHWL
Checked By: TGD
Pollutant loading values were estimated for pre and post construction conditions to ensure no
negative impacts to receiving waters from changes in impervious surfaces or land use. Runoff
volumes and pollutant loads were estimated using regional land use and soils, and were updated for
post construction estimates based on surface area measurements provided in construction drawings
(Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings, Sheet C310). Load reduction estimates following treatment
of runoff through wet retention ponds were evaluated using literature based removal estimates from
FDEP (2006). When treatment of stormwater runoff is included under the post-construction
loading assessment, a reduction in the total load of suspended solids (74 lb reduction), nitrogen (3
lb reduction), and phosphorus (1 lb reduction) reaching Bishop Harbor is expected (Table 2-4).
Table 2-4. Comparison of Pre-Construction and Post-Construction Loading
Pre-Treatment Loading
Pre-Construction
Post-Construction
Change in Loading After
Construction in lbs (%)
Post-Treatment Loading
TSS (lb)
TN (lb)
TP (lb)
TSS (lb)
TN (lb)
TP (lb)
134
152
15
19
0.6
0.9
134*
59
15*
12
0.6*
0.3
18 (13%)
3 (23%)
0.3 (46%)
-74 (-55%)
-3 (-20%)
-0.3 (-50%)
Created by: BMJ
Checked by: CAS
* No treatment is currently present on-site.
Using annual runoff calculations and estimated pollutant loading values a mean concentration of
pollutants entering Bishop Harbor from stormwater runoff was calculated. Concentrations of
suspended solids, nitrogen, and phosphorus were estimated to decrease by approximately 64%,
33%, and 59% respectively between pre-construction and post-construction conditions (Table 2-5).
Based on these results no additional loading of nutrients or suspended solids to Bishop Harbor is
anticipated following construction of the boat ramp and associated facilities.
Table 2-5. Comparison of Pre-Construction and Post-Construction Stormwater Loading
Concentrations
Pre-Construction
Post-Construction
% Reduction:
Created by: BMJ
TSS (mg/l)
11.10
4.00
64%
TN (mg/l)
1.25
0.84
33%
Checked By: CAS
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0.02
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Appendix 1
Marina BMPs
Structural and non-structural Best Management Practices (BMPs) at the Terra Ceia boat ramp will
be implemented to further prevent impacts to the surrounding environment. Public use of the boat
ramp will be limited to daily loading and offloading of boats, with no boat slips provided and no
overnight mooring or live aboards allowed. Additionally, no fish cleaning trays or pump out
facilities will be provided to further limit potential waste streams from entering surface waters.
Intensive maintenance practices associated with public and private marinas, including sandblasting,
painting, engine maintenance, and fuel storage will not be allowed at the facility. In order to
protect water quality in Bishop Harbor and the surrounding environment, installation, operation,
and maintenance of the Terra Ceia boat ramp BMPs will follow applicable sections of FDEPs
Clean Marina Program (FDEP, 2007).
A significant component of BMP implementation will focus on management of waste streams
generated within the facility. Multiple trash receptacles will be conveniently placed on-site, and
will be located around kiosk areas, docks, and trailways for easy access (Appendix 3 –
Construction Drawings, Sheets C310 & C521). All trash receptacles will be secured against
tipping, and will be covered to prevent spillage. Restrooms at the facility will use sealed vaults for
collection of waste to prevent leaching through groundwater or release into nearby surface waters.
The installation of drivable grass for roadways and parking facilities on-site was selected as an
alternate to reduce the amount of impervious surface on the project site (Appendix 3 – Construction
Drawings, Sheets C320 & C510), thereby reducing stormwater runoff volumes and associated
pollutant loads. The construction of the boat ramp itself will use geoflex mats with ¾” crushed
stone to provide additional pervious surfaces to limit stormwater runoff and prevent erosion/wear if
the boat ramp and near shore sediments. Additionally, an absorbable surface will be installed on
the leading edge of the boat ramp to capture fuel and oils from vehicles that would otherwise runoff
directly to surface waters (see Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings, Sheet C410).
Non-structural BMPs are also an important component of environmental protection at the Terra
Ceia boat ramp. Information on the importance of proper disposal of contaminated bilge water as
well as the use of bilge socks to reduce contamination of oils and fuels will be provided at all
information kiosks within the site. Preventative maintenance of structural stormwater controls built
on-site will be performed, including inspection and maintenance of catch basins and outflows.
2.3.3
Canal Flushing
During the pre-application meeting, concern regarding surface water flushing of the eastern canal
was discussed by the Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve manager. The narrow tidal inlet connecting
Bishop Harbor to Tampa Bay generally limits flushing and increases residence time of surface
water within the Harbor, although no flushing study or evaluation of residence time within the
harbor was found in the literature search. While no additional dredging or modification of surface
waters is proposed under this project, an evaluation of flushing time was performed to determine if
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increased use in the easternmost canal would result in excess pollutant concentrations or water
quality impacts adjacent to the project site.
In order to calculate an estimated flushing time for the canal immediately east and north of the
project site, the tidal prism method was used because of the availability of data for a mass balance
comparison of surface water exchange (Flinders University, 2000). This method provides an
estimate of the time required to replace a volume of water stored within a given area. The
calculation for the tidal prism method is as follows:
Tf=(TxV)/Vf
Note:
Tf
Tx
V
Vf
=
=
=
=
Flushing Time (hrs)
Tidal Period (hrs)
Stored Water Volume (acre-feet)
Tidal Water Volume (acre-feet)
Hydrographic surveys performed by MACTEC in the adjacent canals (Appendix 2 – Figures;
Figure 6) were used to estimate stage-storage ratios to a depth of 4.5 feet. The calculated volume
of water held within the eastern and northern canal was determined to be 5.3 acre-feet. A tidal
period of ten hours for Bishop Harbor was determined using a regional NOAA tidal station (Port
Manatee: 8726384). The volume of water entering the canals via tidal fluctuations was estimated
using the mean low low and mean high water levels for the project area, which results in an
average volume exchange of 1.2 acre-feet of water per tidal period.
The estimated flushing time for the eastern and northern canal was determined to be approximately
44 hours (1.9 days). This results in an estimated 55% turnover of surface water within the canal
within a 24 hour period. Because no additional dredging or canal modification is proposed under
this project, no negative impacts to surface water flushing time are anticipated. Additionally, the
placement of the stormwater outfall on the eastern side of the project area will aid in surface water
mixing and turnover, particularly during the wet season. Although the area of impact considered
for this flushing evaluation is relatively small as compared to the rest of the harbor, tidal flushing
rates following construction will continue to remove enough surface water to prevent excess
eutrophication or other water quality impacts within the easternmost canal.
2.4
Archaeological Resources
In order to verify that the proposed boat ramp and canoe launch will not affect archaeological or
historical resources, a review was requested by the Florida Division of Historical Resources. The
response from the state indicates no potential impacts to archaeological or historic resources on or
nearby the project area (Appendix 5 – O&M and Environmental Protection Documents, Section A–
SHPO Letter).
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On-Site Contaminants
Site visits by MACTEC personnel, including wetlands delineations and geotechnical
investigations, found no visual surface or subsurface contamination on the project site.
Additionally, Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments were performed on the property in
October 7, 2008 (Appendix 5 – O&M and Environmental Protection Documents, Section B –
FDEP Environmental Site Observations). Soil and groundwater sampling were performed as a
portion of this evaluation, and analytical results showed that all parameters tested had
concentrations that were either below cleanup target levels or below the established limit for poor
yield criteria and low yield aquifers. Based on the extent of evaluations performed on the subject
property and the conclusion of no negative impacts for the intended use as a public dock, there
should be no concern regarding on-site contaminants during construction and following public use
of the proposed boat ramp facilities.
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3.0 Construction Plans, Methods, and Schedule
3.1
Navigable Depth Requirements
Navigable channel designation and all applicable channel marking requirements within Bishop
Harbor are being permitted and installed pursuant to FDEP consent order file number 05-2790mod. Based on discussions with Libby Carnahan (FDEP / Terra Ceia Aquatic preserves) and
bathymetry information provided by FDEP (Figure 3-1), navigable depths have been identified
from surface waters at the northeast corner of the project site to Tampa Bay. Because of seasonal
variations in tidal effects the controlling depth for the navigable channel is near the northeast end
of the project site, where mean low low water levels (MLLW) were found to be approximately 2.53 feet deep.
Figure 3-1. Bishop Harbor Mean Low Low Water Level Bathymetric Contours
Source: FDEP, 2008.
Clearly marked channel designations will be posted throughout Bishop Harbor to provide adequate
depths between Tampa Bay and the Terra Ceia Boat Ramp. The extent of seagrass and mangrove
communities within Bishop Harbor are primarily limited to shallow near shore areas, particularly in
locations closer to the inlet from Tampa Bay (Figure 3-2). Navigable channel markings within the
Harbor will provide access to deep-water areas away from these vegetated areas. Boaters should
make all available effort to avoid shallow areas outside of the designated channel markings to
avoid damaging seagrass beds within the harbor. Seagrasses in Florida are protected by law, and
all persons using the boat ramp facilities are responsible for obeying federal and state regulations
and fines for the protection of seagrasses. Additionally, no impacts to seagrass and only minor
impacts to mangroves, which are addressed in Section 2.1, are expected with the construction of
the boat ramp and canoe launch at the facility.
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Figure 3-2. Mangrove and Seagrass Communities within Bishop Harbor
Source: UF, 2002.
3.1.1
Draft Restrictions
Based on navigable depths within the marked channel of Bishop Harbor boats using the newly
constructed ramp will be restricted to drafts of 2.5 feet or less to protect water quality and prevent
destruction of mangroves and seagrass beds near shallow portions of the channel. Draft restrictions
will be clearly marked at the ramp and all display areas within the project site. Enforcement of
draft restrictions will be the responsibility of FDEP Recreation and Parks.
3.2
Erosion and Turbidity Control
Erosion and turbidity control measures will be implemented during construction and will be
consistent with performance standards for erosion and sediment control and stormwater treatment
set forth in s. 62-40.432, F.A.C., the applicable stormwater or environmental resource permitting
requirements of FDEP or the SWFWMD, and the guidelines contained in the Florida Development
Manual: A Guide to Sound Land and Water Management (DEP, 1988).
1,568 linear feet of silt fence will be installed around disturbed areas towards the center of the
project site. 677 linear feet of floating turbidity barriers will also be used around areas proposed
for in-water construction, including the boat ramp to the northeast and canoe launch to the west.
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150 linear feet of cofferdam will be used to provide dry construction surfaces for installation of the
boat ramp. Detailed drawings of erosion and turbidity control measures for the Terra Ceia boat
ramp are provided in Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings (Sheet C220).
3.3
Stormwater Drainage Calculations
The construction of the boat ramp and parking facilities is expected to create approximately
1.1 acres of impervious surface area for roadways and parking (excluding the proposed stormwater
pond area). A recreational land use type (FLUCCS 1800) was assigned to all disturbed areas to
determine post-construction characteristics for the site (Table 3-1). As was discussed in Section
2.3.2, the option of drivable grass as an alternate to asphaltic concrete (Appendix 3 – Construction
Drawings, Sheet C510) will result in lower runoff volumes from impervious surfaces than what
was included in the drainage calculations, and runoff curve numbers (CN) assigned to the facility
likely overestimate actual runoff anticipated for the site, should this option be utilized. Based on
grading and drainage patterns of the completed project site (Appendix 3 –Construction Drawings,
Sheet C320), the post developed basin was determined to be 2.02 acres and acreages of impervious
and pervious surfaces treated by the wet retention pond were calculated (Table 3-2).
Table 3-1. Terra Ceia Boat Ramp Runoff Characteristics
Hydric Group
D
FLUCCS Code
1800
FLUCCS Desc
Recreational
Acres
2.02
CN
89
Tc
(min)
10
Created by: BMJ Checked By: TGD
Table 3-2. Post Developed Basin Area
Pond 1
1.05
0.22
0.75
2.02
Impervious Area – Site (Acres)
Impervious Area – Pond at NWL (Acres)
Pervious Area (Acres)
Total Basin Area (Acres):
Created by: BMJ Checked By: TGD
Following the pre-application meeting with SWFWMD, it was determined that the on-site wet
retention pond is required to treat the first 1.5 inches of runoff generated on-site. Based on the
drainage areas provided in Table 3-2 and the provided pond storage capacity (Table 2-3) of 0.42
acre-feet before discharge, the following water quality treatment calculations were determined:
Water Quality Calculations
1) Treatment Volume Requirements for a wet detention pond
Treat first 1.5 inches of runoff from the drainage area
V= 2.02 acres x 1.5 in / 12 in/ft
= 0.25 ac-ft
0.25 ac-ft = required value < provided 0.42 ac-ft
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Based on the available pond volume there is more than adequate storage to retain the first
1.5 inches of runoff generated on-site. Excess storage capacity will allow for enhanced retention
time prior to outfall, ensuring that all water quality loading reductions described in Section 2.3.1
are met. Please see Appendix 8 – Stormwater Calculations for detailed Stormwater Calculations
and ICPR modeling results.
3.4
Shoreline Stabilization
Shoreline stabilization will include a small area of
rip-rap placed in the northwest corner of the site.
This area has visible erosion from wave action
within Bishop Harbor, and will be stabilized to
prevent further erosion and water quality impacts
to the harbor. Erosion at this location extends as
much as four feet from the water surface to the
top of bank. Rock will be used for rip-rap
protection in this area, and will be hand placed
Eroded Shoreline in NW Corner of the Site
individually between the top of bank and no more
than two feet below the mean high water level. The area of stabilization will cover no more than
0.05 acres (2,321 square feet), and will not disturb existing mangroves, wetlands, or benthic
sediments adjacent to the stabilized area. Alternatively, planting at the top of bank or toe of slope
in this area is another option regarding this eroded area.
3.5
Phasing Plan
The subject project will be constructed in two phases, as shown in Appendix 2 – Figures, Figure 11
and Appendix 3 – Construction Drawings, Sheet C211. The boat ramp and floating dock, drive
aisle, restroom facility, trailer parking and stormwater management facility will be constructed
with phase one of the subject project. The canoe launch and floating dock, canoe parking, and
canoe drop-off will be constructed with phase two of the subject project.
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4.0 Operation and Maintenance
4.1
Operations and Maintenance
In accordance with Chapter 258, Florida Statutes and Chapter 62D-2, Florida Administrative Code,
The FDEP Division of Recreation and Parks is charged with the responsibility of developing and
operating Florida’s recreation and parks system. In a draft agreement between Manatee County and
FDEP, it will be the responsibility of FDEPs Division of Recreation and Parks to operate and
maintain the Terra Ceia Boat Ramp Facility upon completion of construction (Appendix 5 – O&M
and Environmental Protection Documents Section D – FDEP Manatee County Agreement). The
public boat ramp will be managed in accordance with all applicable Florida Statutes and
administrative rules.
Operating procedures utilized by the Division of Recreation and Parks are set forth in policy
outlined in the division operations manual, which covers such information as personnel
management, uniforms and personal appearance, training, signs, communications, fiscal
procedures, interpretation, resource management, law enforcement, protection, safety, and
maintenance. Management of the Terra Ceia Boat Ramp will follow procedures consistent with
policies detailed under this manual, and will consider preservation and enhancement of the natural
environment as priority in maintenance of the facility.
4.1.1
Surface Water Management System Maintenance
The proposed water quality treatment system for the Terra Ceia Boat Ramp is a wet retention pond
with a sediment sump and created wetland at the stormwater outfall. To ensure long-term
performance, the following operation and maintenance activities and guidelines are to be
implemented:

Monthly Activities:
Clean and remove debris from inlet and outlet structures.
Remove trash and other general debris from the sediment sump and created wetlands.
Address areas of erosion that may be introducing sediment into the system.
Inspect berm crest and outfall structure on a weekly basis during the rainy season and
monthly during the dry season.
Inspect for needed repairs to vegetation.

Semi-Annual Activities:
Inspect and remove nuisance and exotic vegetation species.
Inspect connecting pipe for blockages, cracks, and failures.
Inspect berm for blockages, cracks, and failures.

Annual Activities:
Inspect for damage to outlet control and inflow structures.
Sediment accumulation monitoring.
Check to see that the sediment sump is clean of sediment; remove sediment as needed.

As-Needed Activities:
Removal of sediment accumulation to sediment sump and created wetlands.
Repair eroded areas or locations where the vegetation has failed.
Remove mowing clippings to prevent clogging pipe.
Repair pipes and berms as necessary.
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5.0 References
Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC). 2007. 2007 Invasive Plant List viewed on line in
March 2009, http://www.fleppc.org/index.cfm.
Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI). 2009. Tracking list viewed online in March 2009,
http://www.fnai.org/trackinglist.cfm.
Land Boundary Information System (LABINS). 2009. Tidal Station NTDE83-01 Water Boundary
Data. http://data.labins.org/2003/index.cfm. Accessed 2-10-2009.
Livingston, E., E. McCarron, J. Cox, P. Sanzone, 1988. "The Florida Development Manual: A
Guide to Sound Land and Water Management", Florida Department of Environmental
Regulation, Nonpoint Source Management Section, Tallahassee, Florida.
Tobe, John D. et al. 1998. Florida Wetland Plants, An Identification Manual. Florida Department
of Environmental Protection, Tallahassee, Florida. 598 pp.
Tomczak, Matthias. 2000. The Flushing Time, Tidal Prism Method. Flinders University.
http://www.es.flinders.edu.au/~mattom/ShelfCoast/notes/chapter15.html. Accessed 3-27-2009.
University of Florida (UF), 2002. Regional Waterway Management System for Manatee County:
Bishop Harbor, Tidal Braden River, and Lower Reaches of the Upper Manatee River.
Submitted to Manatee County Services Department. August, 2002. TD-6.
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Figures
Tampa Bay
Bishop Harbor
Bishop Harbor Rd
Bishop Harbor Rd
Source: Aerial – SWFWMD 2008
Legend
Project Area
0
1,000
2,000
Feet
¯
1 inch equals 2,000 feet
Terra Ceia Preserve State Park Boat Ramp
Project Location Map
Section, Township & Range:
13, 33S, 17E
Drawn: BMJ-11/17/2008
Checked: CAS-11/17/2008
FDEP
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Figure
1
Bishop Harbor Rd
Bishop Harbor Rd
Source: Aerial – SWFWMD 2008
Legend
Terra Ceia Preserve State Park Boat Ramp
Project Area
0
200
400
Feet
Project Site Aerial
1 inch equals 400 feet
¯
Section, Township & Range:
13, 33S, 17E
Drawn: BMJ-11/17/2008
Checked: CAS-11/17/2008
FDEP
Terra Ceia Boat Ramp
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Figure
2
Bishop Harbor Rd
Bishop Harbor Rd
Source: Aerial – SWFWMD 2006;
Hydric Soil Groups - SWFWMD 2004
Legend
Project Area
B/D
0
200
400
Feet
D
W
1 inch equals 400 feet
Terra Ceia Preserve State Park Boat Ramp
Hydric Soil Groups
¯
Section, Township & Range:
13, 33S, 17E
Drawn: BMJ-11/17/2008
Checked: CAS-11/17/2008
FDEP
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Figure
3
Bishop Harbor Rd
¯
Project Area
FLUCCS Code
740 - Disturbed Land (3.82 ac)
710 - Beach, Other Than Swimming Beaches (0.03 ac)
612 - Mangrove Swamp (0.72 ac)
542 - Embayments Not Opening Directly to the Gulf of Mexico (0.15 ac)
Section, Township & Range:
180 - Recreational Area (0.07 ac)
13, 33S, 17E
Drawn: BMJ-11/17/2008
0
45
90
Feet
1 inch equals 90 feet
Source: Aerial – SWFWMD 2006;
FLUCCS - MACTEC 2009
Terra Ceia Preserve State Park Boat Ramp
Checked: CAS-11/17/2008
FLUCCS Codes
FDEP
Terra Ceia Boat Ramp
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Figure
4
Bishop Harbor Rd
Bishop Harbor Rd
Legend
¯
Project Area
AE - 1-26% of flooding w/in 30 years
VE - 1-26% of flooding/storm w/in 30 years
0
200
400
Feet
1 inch equals 400 feet
Source: Aerial – SWFWMD 2006;
FEMA Flood Zones - SWFWMD 2006
Terra Ceia Preserve State Park Boat Ramp
FEMA Flood Zones
Section, Township & Range:
13, 33S, 17E
Drawn: BMJ-11/17/2008
Checked: CAS-11/17/2008
FDEP
Terra Ceia Boat Ramp
6090080088
Figure
5
Parcel Tax ID: 2122700269
SWFWMD
130 TERRA CEIA RD 34221 NCT
Parcel Tax ID: 2122700269
SWFWMD
130 TERRA CEIA RD 34221 NCT
Parcel Tax ID: 622500007
SWFWMD
NO ASSIGNED ADDRESS 34221 NCT
Parcel Tax ID: 2122700269
SWFWMD
130 TERRA CEIA RD 34221 NCT
Parcel Tax ID: 2122700269
SWFWMD
130 TERRA CEIA RD 34221 NCT
Parcel Tax ID: 2122700269
SWFWMD
130 TERRA CEIA RD 34221 NCT
Bishop Harbor Rd
Bishop Harbor Rd
Parcel Tax ID: 2122700269
SWFWMD
130 TERRA CEIA RD 34221 NCT
Parcel Tax ID: 2122700269
SWFWMD
130 TERRA CEIA RD 34221 NCT
Legend
¯
Project Area
500 ft buffer
1 inch equals 400 feet
Private Parcels
0
200
400
Feet
SWFWMD Parcel
Vegetation Enhancement
Parcel Tax ID: 2122700269
SWFWMD
130 TERRA CEIA RD 34221 NCT
Source: Aerial – SWFWMD 2008
Parcel - Manatee County Property Appraiser 2009
Terra Ceia Preserve State Park Boat Ramp
Parcel Map
Section, Township & Range:
13, 33S, 17E
Drawn: BMJ-11/17/2008
Checked: CAS-11/17/2008
FDEP
Terra Ceia Boat Ramp
6090080088
Figure
7
Ditch w/ Mangroves
continues east off-site
Source: Aerial – SWFWMD 2008
Wetland Delineation - MACTEC 2009
Legend
Project Area
Wetlands
Ditch w/ Mangroves
Surface Water
0
¯
1 inch equals 90 feet
45
90
Feet
Terra Ceia Preserve State Park Boat Ramp
Formal Wetland Determination
Section, Township & Range:
13, 33S, 17E
Drawn: BMJ-3/23/2009
Checked: JMR-3/23/2009
FDEP
Terra Ceia Boat Ramp
6090080088
Figure
8
Wetland/Surface
Water ID
FLUCCS
W1
612 - Mangrove Swamp & 542 - Surface Water Embayment
W2
612 - Mangrove Swamp & 542 - Surface Water Embayment
W3
612 - Mangrove Swamp
Area (acres)
0.03
0.01
0.01
W1 - Boat Ramp
W2 - Canoe Launch
W3 - Stormwater Outfall
Legend
¯
Project Area
Basic Site Layout
Surface Water/Wetland Impacts
Wetlands
1 inch equals 90 feet
Ditch w/ Mangroves
0
45
90
Surface Water
Feet
Source: Aerial – SWFWMD 2008
Terra Ceia Preserve State Park Boat Ramp
Wetlands Impacts
Section, Township & Range:
13, 33S, 17E
Drawn: BMJ-4/14/2009
Checked: CAS-4/17/2009
FDEP
Terra Ceia Boat Ramp
6090080088
Figure
9
W1 - Boat Ramp
W2 - Canoe Launch
W3 - Stormwater Outfall
Project Area
1 inch equals 90 feet
Basic Site Layout
0
45
90
Feet
Wetland/Surface Water Construction Area
Proposed Mitigation
M1 - Boat Ramp MangrovePlanting FLUCCS 6120 (0.05 ac)
M2 - Stormwater Pond Littoral Zone Planting FLUCCS 6420 (0.08 ac)
M3 - Stormwater Pond Wetland Planting FLUCCS 6420 (0.36 ac)
M4 - Stormwater Pond Open Water FLUCCS 5200 (0.08 ac)
M5 - Clearing of Brazilian Pepper (2.3 ac)
M5 - Approximate Clearing Location of Cogon Grass (0.08 ac)
M6 - Upland Buffer Planting FLUCCS 4290 (0.20 ac)
Source: Aerial – SWFWMD 2008
Mitigation - MACTEC 2009
¯
Terra Ceia Preserve State Park Boat Ramp
Proposed Mitigation
Section, Township & Range:
13, 33S, 17E
Drawn: BMJ-4/14/2009
Checked: CAS-4/17/2009
FDEP
Terra Ceia Boat Ramp
6090080088
Figure
10
PHASE 1 BOAT RAMP
PHASE 1 PROPOSED WATER
MANAGEMENT FACILITY
PHASE 1
PHASE 2
PHASE 2 FLOATING DOCK
CANOE LAUNCH
PHASE 2 CANOE DROP OFF
PHASE 2 CANOE & TRAILHEAD
PARKING W/ WHEELSTOPS
PHASE 1
PHASE 2
Source: Aerial – SWFWMD 2008
Legend
1 inch equals 90 feet
Project Area
0
45
Basic Site Layout
Phase Division
Wetland/Surface Water Construction Area
90
Feet
¯
Terra Ceia Preserve State Park Boat Ramp
Construction Phases
Section, Township & Range:
13, 33S, 17E
Drawn: NMG 6/16/2009
Checked: TGD 6/16/2009
FDEP
Terra Ceia Boat Ramp
6090080088
Figure
11
Appendix 3
Construction Drawings
Appendix 4
Manatee Protection Documents
1 – FWC Documents
STANDARD MANATEE CONDITIONS FOR IN-WATER WORK
2005
The permittee shall comply with the following conditions intended to protect manatees
from direct project effects:
a.
All personnel associated with the project shall be instructed about the presence
of manatees and manatee speed zones, and the need to avoid collisions with
and injury to manatees. The permittee shall advise all construction personnel
that there are civil and criminal penalties for harming, harassing, or killing
manatees which are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, the
Endangered Species Act, and the Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act.
b.
All vessels associated with the construction project shall operate at "Idle
Speed/No Wake” at all times while in the immediate area and while in water
where the draft of the vessel provides less than a four-foot clearance from the
bottom. All vessels will follow routes of deep water whenever possible.
c.
Siltation or turbidity barriers shall be made of material in which manatees cannot
become entangled, shall be properly secured, and shall be regularly monitored to
avoid manatee entanglement or entrapment. Barriers must not impede manatee
movement.
d.
All on-site project personnel are responsible for observing water-related activities
for the presence of manatee(s). All in-water operations, including vessels, must
be shutdown if a manatee(s) comes within 50 feet of the operation. Activities will
not resume until the manatee(s) has moved beyond the 50-foot radius of the
project operation, or until 30 minutes elapses if the manatee(s) has not
reappeared within 50 feet of the operation. Animals must not be herded away or
harassed into leaving.
e.
Any collision with or injury to a manatee shall be reported immediately to the
FWC Hotline at 1-888-404-FWCC. Collision and/or injury should also be
reported to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Jacksonville (1-904-232-2580)
for north Florida or Vero Beach (1-561-562-3909) for south Florida.
f.
Temporary signs concerning manatees shall be posted prior to and during all inwater project activities. All signs are to be removed by the permittee upon
completion of the project. Awareness signs that have already been approved for
this use by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) must
be used. One sign measuring at least 3 ft. by 4 ft. which reads Caution: Manatee
Area must be posted. A second sign measuring at least 81/2" by 11" explaining
the requirements for “Idle Speed/No Wake” and the shut down of in-water
operations must be posted in a location prominently visible to all personnel
engaged in water-related activities.
FWC Approved Manatee Educational Sign Suppliers
ASAP Signs & Designs
624-B Pinellas Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone: (727) 443-4878
Fax: (727) 442-7573
Vital Signs
104615 Overseas Highway
Key Largo, FL 33037
Phone: (305) 451-5133
Fax: (305) 451-5163
Wilderness Graphics, Inc.
P. O. Box 1635
Tallahassee, FL 32302
Phone: (850) 224-6414
Fax: (850) 561-3943
www.wildernessgraphics.com
Universal Signs & Accessories
2912 Orange Avenue
Ft. Pierce, FL 34947
Phone: (800) 432-0331 or
(772) 461-0665
Fax: (772) 461-0669
Cape Coral Signs & Designs
1311 Del Prado Boulevard
Cape Coral, FL 33990
Phone: (239) 772-9992
Fax: (239) 772-3848
New City Signs
1739 28th Street N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Phone: (727) 323-7897
Fax: (727) 323-1897
www.NewCitySigns.com
Municipal Supply & Sign Co.
1095 Fifth Avenue, North
P. O. Box 1765
Naples, FL 33939-1765
Phone: (800) 329-5366 or
(239) 262-4639
Fax: (239) 262-4645
www.municipalsigns.com
United Rentals Highway
Technologies
309 Angle Road
Ft. Pierce, FL 34947
Phone: (772) 489-8772
or (800) 489-8758 (FL only)
Fax: (772) 489-8757
CAUTION: MANATEE HABITAT
All project vessels
IDLE SPEED / NO WAKE
When a manatee is within 50 feet of work
all in-water activities must
SHUT DOWN
Report any collision or injury to:
1-888-404-FWCC (1-888-404-3922)
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
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May 2007
Permanent Manatee
Educational Sign Information
Revised May 2007
There are two types of approved permanent manatee signs that may be required
by permit or lease: educational signs and awareness signs (see page 2 for detailed
descriptions). These educational signs are non-regulatory in nature. Custom
signs may be considered but must be pre-approved before use.
In order to obtain approval for the educational sign plan, the permit/lease holder
should forward a project site plan (by certified mail) to the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC, address at the left of the page) with
the type, number, and location of signs indicated on the site plan. The applicant
should also include a location map of the facility in relation to waterways, a
county location map, and the permit and/or lease number associated with the
project. FWC will review the sign placement proposed for the project and notify
the applicant within 60 days of receiving the plan if the signs and locations are
unacceptable. Correspondence may be sent to offer suggestions on the type,
number, and location of the signs.
The educational signs must be placed in a prominent location for maximum
visibility, such as near walkways, dockmaster offices, restrooms, or foot traffic
access points to piers/docks. The awareness signs should be placed facing land
on walkways or docks. Permanent manatee signs should not be installed on
pilings in the water nor be attached to navigational markers. If a facility has
multiple docks with separate walkways that are a considerable distance apart,
signs should be installed near each walkway or dock. These signs should be
oriented so that boaters using the facility will be reminded of the presence of
manatees. The signs are not required to be in view of the general boating public.
If approved signs and their locations are found to be out of accordance with these
guidelines, the permit/lease holder will have to relocate or install additional
signs.
The following specifications should only be considered guidelines for typical
projects. Project locations near manatee important habitat, or involving other
special circumstances may warrant additional signs, as determined by FWC.
Facility
(wet, dry, temporary, or permanent)
Residential with less than 10 slips
Boat ramps, charters or cruises, boat
rental or restaurant facilities
Facilities with greater than 10 slips
Recommended Signs
Site by site determination required
Educational Signs
Awareness Signs (may require multiple signs
- site by site determination for quantity)
Educational Signs (may require multiple
signs - site by site determination for quantity)
Awareness Signs (may require multiple signs
- site by site determination for quantity)
Permanent Manatee Sign Information
Revised May 2007
Examples of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Approved
Permanent Manatee Educational Signs that fulfill permit and lease condition
Manatee Awareness Sign
The “Caution: Manatee Area” sign is 3’ by 4’ and is available from all of the
companies listed on the sign supplier list. These caution signs are intended to
remind boaters using the facility of the presence of manatees while on the water.
This sign will meet the manatee awareness display condition required by
lease/permit.
Manatee Educational Signs
These signs are 2’ by 3’, include some color, and are available only through
Wilderness Graphics. These signs will meet the manatee educational display
condition required by lease/permit if they are displayed as a pair.
The “Manatee Basics for Boaters” sign is 3’ by 4’, is two tone color and is
available from all of the companies listed on the sign supplier list. This sign will
meet the manatee educational display required by the lease/permit.
Page 2
Permanent Manatee Sign Information
Revised May 2007
Approved Sign Suppliers for Manatee Signs
Permanent manatee educational and awareness signs are available through the
companies listed below or from other local suppliers throughout the state.
Permit/lease holders, marinas, and boat docking/launching facilities should
contact the sign companies directly to arrange for shipping and billing of the
signs.
•
Wilderness Graphics, Inc.
P.O. Box 1635
Tallahassee, FL 32302
Phone: 850-224-6414
Fax: 850-561-3943
www.wildernessgraphics.com
•
Universal Signs & Accessories
2912 Orange Avenue
Ft. Pierce, FL 34947
Phone: 800-432-0331 or
772-461-0665
Fax: 772-461-0669
•
Municipal Supply & Sign Co.
1095 Fifth Avenue, North
P.O. Box 1765
Naples, FL 33939-1765
Phone: 800-329-5366 or
239-262-4639
Fax: 239-262-4645
www.municipalsigns.com
•
Signing America Corporation
5700 Columbia Circle
West Palm Beach, FL 33444
Toll Free: 888-656-3465
Office: 561-842-3465
Fax: 561-842-7925
www.signingamerica.com
•
New City Signs
1739-28th Street N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Phone: 727-323-7897
Fax: 727-323-1897
www.NewCitySigns.com
•
United Rentals Highway Technologies
309 Angle Road
Ft. Pierce, FL 34947
Phone: 772-489-8772
or 800-489-8758 FL only
Fax: 772-489-8757
•
Cape Coral Signs & Designs
913 S.E. 15th Avenue
Cape Coral, FL 33990
Phone: 239-772-9992 or
800-813-9992
Fax: 239-574-3609
•
Vital Signs
103400 Overseas Highway
Suite 114
Key Largo, FL 33037
Phone: 305-451-5133
Fax: 305-451-5163
•
ASAP Signs & Designs
624-B Pinellas Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone: 727-443-4878
Fax: 727-442-7573
Page 3
Information for
Marina Educational Programs
Revised December 2007
In order to obtain approval for a marina educational program, the permit/lease
holder should forward an educational plan (by certified mail) to the Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC, address at the left of the page)
with the types, numbers, and/or location of manatee information indicated in the
educational plan.
This document includes various educational sources
appropriate for an educational plan. FWC may send correspondence back to
offer revisions to the educational plan, if needed. The plan may be considered
approved if no correspondence is received from FWC within 60 days of sending
the plan to FWC.
The program shall include, at a minimum:
•
•
•
permanent signs or kiosks,
speed zone booklets, and
manatee educational brochures and pamphlets.
The permittee will be responsible for the cost of the kiosks or signs, and the cost
of printing brochures if none are available free of charge. Brochures and
pamphlets, which are available from various sources (discussed below), shall be
made available at all times within a centralized location. Manatee brochures, as
well as speed zone booklets and Boater Guides should be included in the
educational plan. Signs and kiosks should be installed prior to the facility
opening and beginning operations, be replaced in the event of fading, becoming
damaged or outdated, and be ongoing for the life of the facility in a manner
acceptable to the FWC.
The permittee can request, in writing, assistance with developing an educational
program from FWC’s Imperiled Species Management Section. If you do not
have access to the internet, you can contact this Section to obtain hard copies.
The following is a list of products to use in designing an educational program:
Educational Signs:
The guidelines for installation of pre-approved signs can be obtained by
contacting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission,
Imperiled Species Management Section at 850-922-4330 or online at
MyFWC.com
Customized signs (such as “You Are Here”, speed zones, or seagrass) may be
considered but must be pre-approved by FWC before use.
Information for Marina Educational Programs
Revised December 2007
Manatee–related Brochures:
• “The Florida Manatee: A Florida Treasure”
• “Commonly Asked Questions About: Manatees, Manatee Protection
Rules, The Manatee Program and Funding Sources”
For these two brochures contact the FWC Imperiled Species Management
Section - Education & Information Coordinator at 850-922-4330
• “Florida's Seagrass Meadows”
• OPTIONAL: “Florida's Seagrasses”
Links for these two brochures are located at
http://www.floridamarine.org/products/products.asp
Boater Guides:
• “Boat Speed Zones in Sarasota County”
Source: Sarasota County Natural Resources Department (941) 378-6113
•
“Boater’s Guide to Charlotte Harbor”
Source: Charlotte County Cooperative Extension Service,
6900 Florida Street, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950
•
“Boater’s Guide to Brevard”
•
“Boater’s Guide to Citrus County”
•
“Boater’s Guide to Tampa Bay”
•
“Boating and Angling Guide to Duval County”
•
“Boating and Angling Guide to Biscayne Bay”
Links to the above are located at
http://www.floridamarine.org/products/products.asp
•
“A Boater’s Guide to Lee County”
Source:Lee County Environmental Services Division (941) 479-8181
Boating Safety & Manatee Protection Zone Booklets
Miami-Dade County- Sep. 2005
Duval County - February 2003
Brevard County - July 2005
Broward County - February 2006
Indian River County - June 2005
Volusia County - July 2005
St. Lucie County - February 2006
Martin County - February 2006
Palm Beach County - July 2005
Source: Florida Inland Navigation District (561) 627-3386
http://www.aicw.org/publicat.htm
Page 2
2 – Manatee County
COASTAL ELEMENT
GOAL:
4.1
Protection, Preservation, And Enhancement of The
Natural Resources of The Coastal Planning Area to
Provide The Highest Environmental Quality Possible.
Objective:
4.1.1
Seagrass Protection: Increase the number of acres of
seagrass in local waters in cooperation with the Tampa
Bay and Sarasota Bay EPs and the Charlotte Harbor
NEP through programs which protect, restore, and
enhance significant habitat to provide:
Policy:
4.1.1.1
-
an indication of overall bay health;
-
habitat for juvenile fish and shellfish;
-
forage for the West Indian Manatee; and
-
other benefits associated with seagrasses.
Require that all preliminary site plans, preliminary plats,
or equivalent site plans, depict the location of any
existing seagrass habitat contained within the
proposed development site or within 50 feet of the
development's boundary.
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Policy:
Supplement #12
4.1.1.2
Coordination between the Manatee County
Planning Department and the Environmental
Management Department to determine if the
proposed development activities will adversely
affect seagrass habitats.
Prohibit any non-water dependent development
activities in submerged areas containing significant
seagrass habitat, except as expressly permitted by
other policies (e.g., policy 4.2.1.1), or in cases of
overriding public interest, as determined by the Board
of County Commissioners.
Coastal Element
Page 1
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Policy:
4.1.1.3
Coordination between the Planning and
Environmental Management Departments to
ensure policy compliance.
Prohibit the location of new boat ramps in areas
characterized by insufficient depth, sensitive bottom or
shoreline habitats, such as seagrass beds.
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Policy:
4.1.14
Planning, Environmental Management, and
Parks
and
Recreation
Departments
coordination to ensure policy compliance.
Identify all areas of significant seagrass habitat and
direct marine traffic to avoid these areas.
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Policy:
4.1.1.5
Environmental
Management
Department
coordination with the Tampa Bay National
Estuary Program to ensure policy compliance.
Maximize opportunities for reestablishing and
protecting seagrass habitat throughout Sarasota and
Tampa Bays.
Implementation Mechanism(s):
Supplement #12
a)
Environmental
Management
Department
coordination with the Tampa Bay and Sarasota
Bay Estuary Programs and the Agency For Bay
Management to identify those areas best suited
to the restoration or recovery of seagrasses.
b)
Continued involvement in the Sarasota and
Tampa Bay EPs including application for
funding for appropriate seagrass restoration.
Coastal Element
Page 2
Policy:
4.1.1.6
Develop techniques to orient boating activities to
suitable areas away from sensitive habitats, to protect
seagrass beds and reduce turbidity. [See policy
4.2.1.2]
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Review by the Environmental Management
and Planning Departments of all development
requests for marina-type uses to ensure that
sensitive habitats will not be negatively
affected.
Policy:
4.1.1.7
Encourage seagrass growth through strategies which
improve water transparency in Sarasota and Tampa
Bays and Charlotte Harbor.
[See policies under
Objective 3.2.2.]
Objective:
4.1.2
Coastal Planning Area Emergent Vegetation and
Upland Habitat Protection: Maintain or increase the
amount of native habitat in the Coastal Planning Area
to:
Supplement #12
-
retain habitat for native species;
-
provide natural areas for passive enjoyment by
local residents and visitors;
-
provide filtration of pollutants for runoff to
coastal waters;
-
preserve habitat for juvenile fish;
-
preserve the unique natural character of the
County's coastlines; and
-
prevent the intrusion of invasive species which
provide inferior habitat.
Coastal Element
Page 3
Policy:
4.1.2.1
Require developments within the Coastal Planning
Area to preserve representative tracts of native
upland communities. [See policies under objective
3.3.2]
Implementation Mechanism(s):
Policy:
4.1.2.2
a)
Review by the Environmental Management
and Planning Departments of all land
development orders for projects encompassing
native vegetative communities to specify the
complete or partial preservation of such
communities. The size of the development site
and type of native upland community will be
considered when recommending conditions on
the degree of preservation.
b)
Encourage preservation of native upland
vegetative communities as part of any
mitigation activities as required in policies 3.3.1.3
and 3.3.1.4.
Prohibit the alteration of coastal wetland habitat
except for:
1)
instances of proposed water-dependent uses;
2)
cases of overriding public interest, such as
natural resource restoration activities, the
location of public access facilities for public
recreational facilities, or deep water port
facilities; or
3)
when necessary to avoid the taking of private
property.
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Supplement #12
Environmental
Management
Department
review of any proposed alteration to coastal
wetlands for compliance with this policy and
consistent with the policies under Objective
3.3.1.
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Page 4
Policy:
4.1.2.3
[Reserved]
Policy:
4.1.2.4
Review all proposed land developments for
compatibility with, and determination of cumulative
impacts on, adjacent natural marine resource areas.
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Policy:
4.1.2.5
Environmental
Management
Department
review of all land development applications for
cumulative effects on adjacent natural marine
resource areas in the Coastal Planning Area.
Require buffers larger than 50 feet adjacent to
environmentally sensitive coastal wetlands as
necessary to prevent degradation due to proposed
development and to discourage trimming and loss of
habitat.
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Policy:
4.1.2.6
Environmental Management and Planning
Departments review of development proposals
adjacent to coastal wetlands for compliance
with this policy in coordination with policy
3.3.1.5.
Protect natural beaches and dunes from the
cumulative impacts of adjacent development. [See
policies 4.4.2.5 and 4.4.2.6]
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Supplement #12
Planning,
Parks
and
Recreation,
and
Environmental
Management
Department
coordination during project review to ensure
policy compliance.
Coastal Element
Page 5
Policy:
4.1.2.7
Encourage the restoration and enhancement of
disturbed or degraded natural coastal resources.
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Planning Department review of all proposed
development in the Coastal Planning Area.
(See policies under objectives 3.3.1 and 3.3.2).
b)
County identification and pursuit of projects for
which restoration and enhancement are
feasible.
c)
Support the conversion of nuisance exotic
vegetation and/or hard surfaces along the
shoreline to native coastal vegetation.
Objective:
4.1.3
Water Quality, Fish, and Shellfish Harvesting: Improve
coastal water quality such that all DEP shellfish
harvesting prohibition areas are upgraded to
"Approved" as feasible, by 2010 and such that juvenile
fish populations and a diversity of other living marine
resources are restored and sustained.
Policy:
4.1.3.1
Require all land development activities within the
Coastal Planning Area which discharge into receiving
coastal waters demonstrate non-degradation of water
quality for all applicable parameters.
Implementation Mechanism(s):
Supplement #12
a)
Review by the Planning Department to ensure
that all development approvals meet water
stormwater treatment standards as described in
policy 9.4.1.4 of the Stormwater Management
sub-element of the Public Facilities Element.
b)
Review by the Environmental Management
Department of all requests for development
requiring a point source discharge permit in to
receiving waters which flow into shellfish
harvesting areas for compliance with this policy.
Coastal Element
Page 6
Policy:
4.1.3.2
c)
Environmental Management Department to
monitor compliance with National Pollution
Discharge and Elimination System (NPDES)
Municipal Separate Suburban Sewer System
(MS4) to improve coastal water quality.
d)
Environmental
Management
Department
continued participation in the Tampa Bay EP
Nitrogen Consortium.
Require that all proposed development adjacent to
the boundaries of the Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve
ensure that no significant degradation of water
quality, shoreline or estuarine habitat occurs either
attributable to the development alone or in
combination with other developments.
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Planning Department coordination with the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
and
the
Environmental
Management
Department
to
review
all
proposed
development applications adjacent to the
Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve for consistency with
this policy.
Policy:
4.1.3.3
Continue to support the Florida Department of
Transportation in any efforts to redesign the Palma Sola
Causeway to improve the flushing characteristics of
Palma Sola Bay.
Objective:
4.1.4
Coordination with Estuary Programs For Water Quality:
Development/Implementation of strategies for a
coordinated approach to achieving the goals of the
Sarasota Bay and Tampa Bay Estuary Programs, and
Charlotte Harbor by working with participating federal,
state, and local agencies.
Policy:
4.1.4.1
Actively participate in the Estuary Program's (EP's)
Management Conferences on Charlotte Harbor,
Sarasota and Tampa Bays, and continue to work to
identify suitable actions available to Manatee County
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for the restoration and maintenance of the chemical,
physical, and biological integrity of Charlotte Harbor,
Sarasota and Tampa Bays.
Implementation Mechanism:
Policy:
4.1.4.2
a)
Manatee
County
Board
of
County
Commissioners appointment of a Charlotte
Harbor, Sarasota and Tampa Bay (County) Staff
Liaison Group from appropriate departments to
attend meetings, and to review and report on
progress.
b)
Planning Department to develop land
development regulations for the Peace River
Watershed Overlay on the Future Land Use Map
by 2008.
c)
Environmental
Management
Department
coordinate with the Tampa Bay Estuary
Program to update 5 year action plans for the
Tamp Bay watershed area in Manatee County.
Consider the restoration and maintenance of water
quality, indigenous populations of shellfish, fish, and
wildlife, and recreational activities in Sarasota and
Tampa Bays, as an important County priority and
implement all effective, equitable and affordable bay
management strategies to implement this policy.
Implementation Mechanism(s):
Supplement #12
a)
Continued development and implementation
of appropriate bay management strategies
consistent with the national estuary program's
management plan(s).
b)
Expansion of integrated pest management and
pollution prevention for public buildings and
review of management plans for golf courses
and vegetation in common areas to reduce
the use of pesticides and fertilizers in the
Coastal Planning Area.
c)
Agriculture and Natural Resources Department
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promotion
of
Neighborhoods
education.
the
Florida
Yards
and
program
through
public
Policy:
4.1.4.3
Continue appropriate intergovernmental agreements
with local governments and with government
agencies which formalize Manatee County's role in
achieving and maintaining the environmental quality
goals and pollution load reduction goals of the
Sarasota Bay and Tampa Bay Comprehensive
Conservation Management Plans.
Policy:
4.1.4.4
Coordinate with the Charlotte Harbor NEP to develop
a
workable
Comprehensive
Conservation
Management Plan.
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Planning and
Departments
development.
Environmental
participation
Management
in
CCMP
Objective
4.1.5
Dredge and Fill: Review dredge and fill activities and
identify spoil sites to ensure that such activities do not
degrade water quality and to ensure that spoil sites
are compatible with the environment.
Policy:
4.1.5.1
Coordinate with appropriate agencies to ensure
review of all Environmental Resource permits for
dredge and fill operations in coastal areas of Manatee
County.
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Policy:
Supplement #12
4.1.5.2
Environmental Management Department to
ensure policy compliance.
Restrict dredge and fill operations in the Coastal
Planning Area to operations which facilitate the
continuing use of existing channels, operations
associated with appropriate water-dependent uses, or
operations which correct environmental problems
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caused by limited tidal circulation or other deficiencies
of the environmental system.
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Policy:
4.1.5.3
Review by the Environmental Management
Department of all Federal and State dredge
and fill applications for compliance with policy.
Limit construction of artificial waterways to necessary
drainage improvements required to implement the
goals of the Public Facilities element.
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Policy:
4.1.5.4
Review by the Environmental Management
Department of dredge and fill applications for
compliance with this policy.
Require the approval of spoil sites for dredge and fill
material consistent with identified sites as included in
the Future Land Use Map Series of the Future Land Use
Element to prevent further degradation of adjacent
waters and to ensure placement of spoil material on
suitable upland areas.
Implementation Mechanism(s):
a)
Conditioning of appropriate development
orders by the Environmental Management
Department to ensure compliance.
b)
Continued coordination between the Planning
Department and the West Coast Inland
Navigation District (WCIND) to identify
appropriate spoil sites.
Objective:
4.1.6
Protection of the West Indian Manatee: Implement
protection mechanisms to decrease the number of
human-caused manatee deaths and increase
manatee awareness among residents and visitors.
Policy:
4.1.6.1
Protect the West Indian manatee by requiring all
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development within its range to adhere to Florida
Department of Environmental Protection guidelines for
this species.
Implementation Mechanism(s):
a)
Supplement #12
Planning and Environmental Management
Department implementation of the following
strategies:
-
posting of idle speed zones in
conjunction with the Marine Rescue
Division of the Public Safety Department
for all existing and new marina-type uses
and multi-family docking facilities.
-
designation of slow speed zones for all
access channels to marina-type uses
and multi-family docking facilities.
-
posting and maintenance of regulatory
signs at marina-type uses and their
access channels will be provided,
funded, and maintained by the affected
marina-type use.
-
location of new or expanded boat
ramps, multi-slip docking facilities away
from
sites
of
high
manatee
concentrations, such as those identified
by state and federal agencies [see
policy 4.2.1.2].
-
large, eye catching educational displays
at every boat ramp and marina to alert
boaters to possible presence of
manatees and apprise them of boating
regulations in the area.
-
permitting density of multi-family docking
facilities and single-family docks not to
exceed one power boat slip for every
100 feet of shoreline owned.
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Policy:
4.1.6.2
Designate all manatee protection areas identified by
the Department of Environmental Protection as slow
speed zones.
Implementation Mechanism(s):
a)
Planning and Environmental Management
Department review of all new and expanded
developments where such development
provides for water access to ensure that
appropriate signage is posted.
b)
Environmental
Management
Department
coordination with the Marine Rescue Division of
the Public Safety Department to post
appropriate signage at Upper Terra Ceia Bay
and in Anna Maria Sound near Perico Island.
GOAL:
4.2
Compatibility of Land Development in The Coastal
Planning Area With Natural Resource Protection.
Objective:
4.2.1
Water-Dependent and Other Uses: Give priority to the
siting and development of water-dependent uses
within the Coastal Planning Area, as compared with
other shoreline uses and provide for compatibility of
water-dependent and other uses in the Coastal
Planning Area to protect natural shorelines, habitat
and water quality.
Policy:
4.2.1.1
Shoreline uses shall be prioritized according to the
following list. Uses are prioritized in descending order
with most preferable uses listed first and least
preferable uses listed last.
1)
Supplement #12
Water dependent conservation uses such as
fish, shellfish, and marine resource production,
natural coastal habitat protection, shoreline
stabilization, compatible passive recreational
facilities and projects that enhance public
safety and water dependent industrial uses
associated with port facilities;
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2)
Water-related uses such as certain utilities,
commercial, and industrial uses;
3)
Water-enhanced uses such
recreation and commercial uses;
4)
Non-water
dependent
and
non-water
enhanced uses which result in an irretrievable
commitment of coastal resources.
as
certain
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Policy:
4.2.1.2
Environmental Management and Planning
Departments determination of priority ranking
for developments proposing to locate within
the Coastal Planning Area.
Require that marina-type uses meet the following
criteria, or are consistent with the following guidelines:
CRITERIA:
1)
Shall prepare hurricane preparedness plans;
2)
Shall
prepare,
if
appropriate, a
fuel
management/spill contingency plan which
shall describe methods to be used in dispensing
fuel and all procedures, methods, and materials
to be used in the event of a fuel spill;
3)
Shall be encouraged to locate in areas which
have been altered by man, particularly when
such areas have historically been used for
marine related activities;
4)
Shall demonstrate sufficient upland area to
accommodate all needed support facilities;
5)
Shall not have significant adverse impact on
established commercial fishing activities;
GUIDELINES:
1)
Supplement #12
Preferably should be located outside any
Aquatic Preserve and any approved, or
conditionally approved, shellfish harvesting
area.
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Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Policy:
4.2.1.3
Planning and Environmental Management
Departments review of all requests for marinatype development to ensure compliance with
this policy.
Prohibit the siting of new wastewater treatment plants
within the Coastal Planning Area and ensure that
expansion of existing facilities will not degrade water
quality in coastal receiving waters.
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Policy:
4.2.1.4
Environmental
Management
Department
review of all applications for wastewater
treatment plant expansions and any proposed
outfall into coastal receiving waters for
compliance with this policy.
Establish buffer zones from all state designated
Aquatic Preserves and Outstanding Florida Waters.
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Policy:
4.2.1.5
Continue to coordinate with the Tampa Bay and
Sarasota Bay National Estuary Programs to encourage
all agricultural activities that are contiguous to, or that
have runoff discharging directly into, Terra Ceia
Aquatic Preserve, Tampa Bay, or Sarasota Bay,
implement or continue a program of Best
Management Practices to reduce nitrogen and
phosphorous runoff.
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Supplement #12
Development of land development regulations
consistent with this policy.
Environmental
Management
Department
coordination with the Natural Resources
Conservation Service, the Manatee River Soil
and Water Conservation District, and the
appropriate EPs.
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Policy:
4.2.1.6
Prohibit adverse impacts on coastal resources from
industrial development except where such impact is
unavoidable in the interest of an overriding public
interest as determined by the Board of County
Commissioners.
GOAL:
4.3
Protection of the Residents and Property Within the
Coastal Planning Area from the Physical and
Economic Effects of Natural Disasters.
Objective:
4.3.1
Development Type, Density and Intensity:
Limit
development type, density and intensity within the
Coastal Planning Area and direct population and
development to areas outside of the Coastal High
Hazard Area to mitigate the potential negative
impacts of natural hazards in this area.
Policy:
4.3.1.1
Direct population concentrations away from the
Coastal Evacuation Area (CEA).
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Policy:
4.3.1.2
Update requirements in the Manatee County
Land Development Code consistent with this
Comprehensive Plan element.
Limit the density of new residential development within
the FEMA Velocity-Zone to a maximum of three
dwelling units per gross acre or to the maximum
density shown on the Future Land Use Map for the
area within the V-Zone, whichever is less.
Any
reduction in residential development potential within
the FEMA Velocity-Zone resulting from the limit of 3
du/ga within that area may be re-captured on the
subject site in areas outside of the CHHA where
consistent with other provisions of this Comprehensive
Plan.
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Supplement #12
Planning Department review of projects within
the CHHA to ensure compliance with this policy.
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Policy:
4.3.1.3
Require that non-industrial redevelopment activities
within the FEMA Velocity-Zone of the Coastal High
Hazard Area to be limited to the density/intensity in
existence for the development site prior to the
effective date of the Comprehensive Plan; or be
limited to three dwelling units per gross acre or the
maximum Floor Area Ratio associated with the Future
Land Use designation(s) on the project site, whichever
is less. All such redevelopment activities shall also be
subject to compliance with other applicable goals,
objectives, and policies of this comprehensive plan,
and all applicable development regulations.
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Policy:
4.3.1.4
Planning Department review of all proposed
redevelopment within the FEMA Velocity-Zone
for compliance with this policy.
Limit industrial development in the CHHA to the
maximum intensity allowed under the Industrial-Light
future land use category and prohibit any generation,
storage, or disposal in excess of 45.4 lbs. of hazardous,
or 0.45 lbs. of acutely hazardous, waste or substances
per month for any use in the CHHA.
Industrial
development within and in close proximity to Port
Manatee shall be exempt from this Policy so long as
industry storing above the threshold quantities of
hazardous, acutely hazardous, waste or substances
take steps to minimize the potential for release of this
material in a storm event.
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Policy:
4.3.1.5
Maximize the clustering of uses in the Coastal High
Hazard Area.
1)
Supplement #12
Conservation Lands
Management and
Planning Departments review of all commercial
and industrial uses in the CHHA to ensure
compliance with this policy.
Clustering shall be promoted to protect coastal
resources from the impacts of dock accesses,
runoff from impervious surface and to minimize
infrastructure subject to potential storm
damage.
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2)
Net density limits may be
appropriate clustered projects.
waived
for
3)
For projects located partially within the CHHA,
development shall be encouraged to transfer
from areas within the CHHA to portions of the
site outside of the CHHA. [See policies under
objective 2.3.1 of the Future Land Use Element]
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Policy:
4.3.1.6
Planning Department to encourage clustering
of density/intensity at time of pre-application
meeting and at development review.
Prohibit the development of new manufactured home
projects within the Coastal Planning Area.
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Policy:
4.3.1.7
Planning
Department
review
of
all
development requests for compliance with this
policy.
Prohibit the siting of new acute care medical facilities
within the Coastal Evacuation Area and discourage
existing medical facilities from locating new facilities or
expanding existing facilities on sites within the Coastal
Planning Area.
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Policy:
4.3.1.8
Planning Department review of new acute care
medical facilities for consistency with this policy.
Maintain the minimum construction setback line for all
areas of the Coastal Planning Area which have not
been delineated for a Coastal Control Construction
Line.
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Supplement #12
Manatee
County
Building
Department
enforcement of setbacks consistent with this
policy.
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Objective:
4.3.2
Public Infrastructure in the Coastal Planning Area:
Minimize public expenditures on infrastructure for new
development within the Coastal Planning Area to limit
replacement costs in case of damage from natural
hazards.
Policy:
4.3.2.1
Limit the placement of County-funded infrastructure
within the Coastal Planning Area which exceeds the
demands generated by approved development
except to provide for hurricane evacuation needs and
as allowed in policy 4.3.2.2.
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Policy:
Supplement #12
4.3.2.2
All new development in the Coastal Planning
Area which require infrastructure improvements
shall meet applicable Level of Service
standards.
Prohibit the construction of County-funded public
facilities within the CHHA except for the following:
-
public recreation consistent
resource preservation;
-
maintenance of hurricane evacuation times;
-
facilities which are necessary for public health,
safety, or resource restoration;
-
roadways shown on the Future Traffic
Circulation Map or the Major Thoroughfare Map
contained in the Traffic Circulation Element of
the Comprehensive Plan;
-
improvements required to maintain Level of
Service standards;
-
Port facilities consistent with the Port Manatee
Master Plan and this Comprehensive Plan;
-
projects which are of an overriding public
interest as determined by the Board of County
Commissioners.
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Implementation Mechanism:
Policy:
4.3.2.3
a)
Public Works, Utilities, Public Safety, and Parks
and Recreation Departments development of
capital improvements budgets consistent with
this policy.
b)
Planning Department input to the SarasotaManatee Metropolitan Planning Organization to
discourage the inclusion of transportation
improvements within the CEA unless such
improvements are consistent with policy 4.3.2.4.
Prohibit Manatee County from accepting responsibility
for maintaining new roadways within the CHHA except
for those which are consistent with policies 4.4.2.1 and
4.3.2.4.
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Policy:
4.3.2.4
Public Works,
and Utilities Departments
coordination with the Planning Department to
implement this policy.
Prohibit construction of new, or widening of existing,
bridges linking the mainland to any island/key area
within Manatee County unless such bridge or
improvement is shown on the Future Traffic Circulation
Map.
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Policy:
Supplement #12
4.3.2.5
Public
Works
and
Utilities
Department
coordination with the Florida Department of
Transportation to review all applications for
bridge construction to ensure compliance with
this policy.
Establish a lower priority for the funding of public
infrastructure within the CEA as compared to non-CEA
areas, except where expenditures are necessary to:
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-
alleviate
dangerously
overcrowded
otherwise hazardous roads;
-
replace or construct wastewater facilities to
alleviate or prevent potential violations of
potable water quality standards applicable to
surface waters;
-
construct recreational
coastal sites.
facilities
unique
or
to
Implementation Mechanisms:
a)
Policy:
4.3.2.6
Coordination between the Public Works, Utilities,
and Planning Departments during preparation
of the Capital Improvements Projects budget to
achieve policy compliance.
Continue to provide assistance to identified
neighborhoods in the Coastal Planning Area which
require financial or technical assistance to improve
sub-standard housing. (See also Obj. 6.1.4)
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Community Services Department to coordinate
with state and local agencies to ensure policy
compliance.
GOAL:
4.4
Protection of Manatee County Residents from Natural
Disasters Through Disaster Mitigation, Provision of
Adequate Warning and Post Disaster Planning.
Objective:
4.4.1
Hurricane Evacuation: Maintain or reduce hurricane
evacuation clearance times through mitigation,
sheltering in place and response techniques to protect
the health and safety of residents and visitors.
Policy:
4.4.1.1
Develop and implement provisions for increasing the
rate of evacuee mobilization, in coordination with
other local governments within Manatee County and
other adjacent counties.
Supplement #12
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Implementation Mechanism(s):
a)
Policy:
4.4.1.2
Coordination
between
the
Emergency
Management
Division,
Public
Works
Department, the Tampa Bay Regional Planning
Council (TBRPC) and other appropriate
Emergency
Support
Functions
(ESF)
departments and agencies to:
-
prepare and annually update the
Comprehensive
Emergency
Management
Plan
(CEMP)
in
coordination
with
other
local
governments. The CEMP will contain
measures for hurricane preparedness,
evacuation
decision
and
implementation, public shelter, recovery,
damage assessment, staff training and
hazard mitigation.
-
distribute bilingual annual disaster guides
free of charge to the public which
identify
emergency
preparedness
procedures and evacuation shelters.
Distribution should include the possibility
of mailing disaster guides to all residents
in the Hazard Vulnerability Area of the
County.
-
implement the Local Mitigation Strategy.
Maintain adequate capacity on all identified major
evacuation routes.
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Supplement #12
Coordination
between
the
Division
of
Emergency Management and the Tampa Bay
Regional Planning Council to ensure that major
evacuation routes have adequate capacities,
are adequately maintained and, when
necessary, are improved to facilitate an
efficient and safe evacuation. Roadway and
traffic management-related improvements to
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all evacuation routes will be coordinated by the
Transportation, Project Management, Metropolitan
Planning Organization, Manatee County Sheriffs
Department, and FDOT, with input from the Division
of Emergency Management.
Policy:
4.4.1.3
Cosponsor and participate in annual all-hazard
preparedness activities, simulations, exercises and
seminars to test the effectiveness of the CEMP.
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Policy:
4.4.1.4
Coordination by the Division of Emergency
Management with members of the Disaster
Preparedness Planning Committee to stage allhazard preparedness activities.
Coordinate all emergency management activities
including evacuation orders with all state, regional,
and local emergency response agencies to effect a
safe and efficient evacuation and resettlement of
County residents.
Implementation Mechanism:
Policy:
Supplement #12
4.4.1.5
a)
Division of Emergency Management will be the
lead county agency to implement all
emergency management operations and
coordination activities with adjacent counties
and the State.
b)
Division
of
Emergency
Management
coordinate resources requests to the State
Division of Emergency Management or the
Tampa Bay Regional Domestic Security Task
Force.
Develop and implement provisions for decreasing the
rate of evacuee mobilization by encouraging residents
to shelter in place when and where appropriate in
coordination with other local governments.
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Objective:
4.4.2
Hazard Mitigation: Create pre-disaster mitigation plans
to reduce the risk to life and property from natural or
man-made disasters.
Policy:
4.4.2.1
Require that all project approvals within the Coastal
Evacuation Area meet performance standards as
described in detail in land development regulations
and which may include:
Policy:
4.4.2.2
-
procedures for development and establishment
of hurricane shelter capacity and evacuation
time standards;
-
mitigation measures such as fair share
contribution to preserve sheltering capacity
and maintain evacuation times, or reductions in
project density;
-
special design
construction;
-
development of hurricane evacuation plans in
coordination with the Manatee County Division
of Emergency Management; and
-
specific surcharges or fees to recoup public
expenditures for infrastructure after a storm.
standards
for
infrastructure
Require new development in the Coastal Planning
Area to provide hurricane evacuation plans for the
project in coordination with the County's Emergency
Management
Division,
and
require
the
implementation of such plans with funding for such
planning and implementation provided by the
developers of the project or their successors.
Implementation Mechanism(s):
Supplement #12
a)
Emergency Management Division participation
in the development review process and review
of all development in the Coastal Planning Area
to ensure consistency with this policy.
b)
Development Orders will stipulate that no later
than one year after construction approval,
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development projects will submit an effective
and compliant hurricane evacuation plan to
the Public Safety Department.
Policy:
4.4.2.3
Minimize the location of development within areas of
the CEA which have sustained recurring hurricane
related damage.
Implementation Mechanism(s):
Policy:
4.4.2.4
a)
Building Department identification of repetitive
loss properties and coordination with the
County
Administrators
Office,
Planning
Department, and Property Management
Department.
b)
Planning Department development of zoning
and other mitigative techniques to reduce the
probability of future property loss due to a storm
event.
c)
Conservation Lands Management Department
development of possible acquisition strategies
for suitable environmentally sensitive properties.
Implement policies and actions of the Local Hazard
Mitigation Strategy.
Implementation Mechanism(s):
Policy:
4.4.2.5
a)
Planning and Public Safety Departments
coordination with other member agencies to
achieve policy compliance.
b)
Interagency hazard reports review and
inclusion during development if the Local
Mitigation Strategy.
Minimize the disturbance of natural shoreline resources
that provide shoreline stabilization and protect
landward areas from the effects of storm events.
Implementation Mechanism(s):
a)
Supplement #12
Implementation of the policies under Objective
4.1.2 and policies 4.4.2.5 and 4.4.2.6.
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b)
Policy:
4.4.2.6
Planning and Environmental Management
Department recommendation of conditions for
projects within the CEA to achieve this policy.
Such conditions may include, but are not
limited to, conservation easements, lease
agreements, land donations, deed restrictions
or covenants.
These provisions will be
implemented to protect shoreline integrity
through non-disturbance of coastal vegetation
and soils.
Prohibit the construction of new seawalls and the
repair and reconstruction of existing seawalls except
as permitted by applicable federal and state
regulations.
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Policy:
4.4.2.7
Environmental
Management
Department
review of proposed construction and seawall
repair or reconstruction activities for policy
compliance.
Improve sheltering capacity through the development
of more shelters, through increased public education
regarding evacuation options, or through other
techniques which reduce the number of persons
needing shelter during a major storm.
Implementation Mechanism(s):
a)
Supplement #12
Planning Department coordination with the
Emergency Management Division to improve
sheltering capacity. Improvement techniques
may include:
-
procedures for evaluating the impact of
the each proposed development on
hurricane
shelter
capacity
and
evacuation clearance times.
-
establishment of required standards for
available hurricane shelter capacity and
evacuation clearance times.
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Policy:
4.4.2.8
-
a requirement for mitigation techniques
to ensure that new projects contribute
fair share improvements or funding to
maintain required shelter capacity. Such
mitigation
measures
may
include
reduction in project densities to ensure
compliance
with
the
established
standards.
-
establishment of a Home Host program
for selected areas of the County by
providing educational programs that
encourage a neighbor host sheltering
initiative to help reduce the shelter
deficit.
Expand the training of local Community Emergency
Response Teams (CERT) as a first line of response in
emergencies.
Implementation Mechanism:
1)
Emergency Management Division to offer and
coordinate certification courses for local
citizens.
Objective:
4.4.3
Post Disaster Recovery: Identify and prioritize cleanup
and recovery in the event of a major storm event to
provide for quick recovery in case of a natural disaster.
Policy:
4.4.3.1
Prioritize immediate repair, cleanup actions and
permitting activities following a natural disaster.
Implementation Mechanism(s):
Supplement #12
a)
County Damage Assessment Team established
in the Manatee County Comprehensive
Emergency Plan collection of initial storm
damage data following a disaster, and
presentation of this data to the Board of County
Commissioners for prioritization of recovery
activities.
b)
Prioritization of building permit issuance by the
Building Department after a disaster to ensure
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that those structures that can be quickly
restored to use are issued permits first and that
structures that require the most time and
materials to restore are issued permits last.
Policy:
4.4.3.2
c)
Financial Management will activate their
emergency debris clearance plan as soon as
possible.
d)
Coordination with the Manatee County Port
Authority and the Transportation, Project
Management
and
Utilities
Operations
Departments to prioritize essential infrastructure
repair and reconstruction.
e)
Coordinate activation of First-In Teams for
emergency debris clearance of identified
critical routes.
f)
Emergency Management Division to train
Recovery
Teams
of
Manatee
County
employees to assist in all areas of disaster
recovery such as volunteer coordination, safety
and other duties that will be needed post
disaster.
By 2008, the Planning Department will develop a Post
Disaster Redevelopment Plan (PDRP) in coordination
with all appropriate departments and emergency
response agencies.
Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Policy:
Supplement #12
4.4.3.3
Emergency Management Division Coordination
with the Planning Department to ensure policy
compliance.
Whenever feasible, relocate structures which have
incurred damage from a natural disaster event, where
damage is greater than 50% of their assessed value, to
new locations that are outside of the CEA.
Alternatively, utilize improved construction or site
development practices during redevelopment in a
manner consistent with Manatee County Land
Development Regulations to minimize the risk of
recurrent damage.
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Implementation Mechanism:
a)
Supplement #12
Planning Department review of all building
permits for property within the CEA for which the
reconstruction of a structure is proposed to
ensure application of this policy.
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3 – USACE Documents
THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT, AND THE STATE OF
FLORIDA EFFECT DETERMINATION KEY FOR THE MANATEE IN FLORIDA
October 2008
Purpose and background of the key
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to improve the review of permit
applications by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) Project Managers in the Regulatory
Division regarding the potential effects of proposed projects on the endangered West Indian
manatee (Trichechus manatus) in Florida, and by the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection or its authorized designee or Water Management District, for evaluating projects
under the State Programmatic General Permit (SPGP) or any other Programmatic General
Permits that the Corps may issue for administration by the above agencies. Such guidance is
contained in the following dichotomous key. The key applies to permit applications for in-water
activities such as, but not limited to: (1) dredging [new or maintenance dredging of not more
than 50,000 cubic yards], placement of fill material for shoreline stabilization, and
construction/placement of other in-water structures as well as (2) construction of docks, marinas,
boat ramps and associated trailer parking spaces, boat slips, dry storage or any other watercraft
access structures or facilities.
At a certain step in the key, the user is referred to graphics depicting important manatee areas or
areas with inadequate protection. The maps can be downloaded from the Corps’ web page at
http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Divisions/Regulatory/index.htm or at the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) web page at http://www.myfwc.com. We intend to
utilize the most recent depiction of these areas, so should these areas be modified by statute, rule,
ordinance and/or other legal mandate or authorization, we will modify the graphical depictions
accordingly. These areas may be shaded or otherwise differentiated for identification on the
maps.
Explanatory footnotes are provided in the key and must be closely followed whenever
encountered.
Scope of the key
This key should only be used in the review of permit applications for effect determinations on
manatees and should not be used for other listed species or for other aquatic resources such as
Essential Fish Habitat (EFH). Corps Project Managers should ensure that consideration of the
project’s effects on any other listed species and/or on EFH is performed independently. This key
may be used to evaluate applications for all types of State of Florida (State Programmatic
General Permits, noticed general permits, standard general permits, submerged lands leases,
conceptual and individual permits) and Department of the Army (standard permits, letters of
permission, nationwide permits, and regional general permits) permits and authorizations. The
final effect determination will be based on the project location and description; the potential
effects to manatees, manatee habitat, and/or manatee critical habitat; and any measures (such as
project components, standard construction precautions, or special conditions included in the
authorization) to avoid or minimize effects to manatees or manatee critical habitat. Projects that
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key to a “may affect” determination equate to “likely to adversely affect” situations, and those
projects should not be processed under the SPGP or any other programmatic general permit. For
all “may affect” determinations, Corps Project Managers should request the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (Service) to initiate formal consultation on the manatee. Projects that provide
new access for watercraft and key to “may affect, but not likely to adversely affect” may or may
not need to be reviewed individually by the Service. All applications for new multi-slip facilities
in other than Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Bay, Gulf, Franklin, Gilchrist, Lafayette
or Suwannee counties or south of Craig Key in Monroe County should be coordinated by the
Corps since consultation with the Service is required.
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MANATEE KEY
Florida1
October 2008
The key is not designed to be used by the Corps’ Regulatory Division for making their
effect determinations for dredging projects greater than 50,000 cubic yards, the Corps’
Planning Division in making their effect determinations for civil works projects or by the
Corps’ Regulatory Division for making their effect determinations for projects of the same
relative scope as civil works projects. These types of activities must be evaluated by the
Corps independently of the key.
A.
Project is not located in waters accessible to manatees and does not directly or indirectly affect manatees
(see Glossary)......................................................................................................................................No effect
Project is located in waters accessible to manatees or directly or indirectly affects manatees ...................... B
B.
Project consists of one or more of the following activities, all of which are May affect:
1.
blasting or other detonation activity for channel deepening and/or widening, geotechnical surveys or
exploration, bridge removal, movies, military shows, special events, etc.;
2.
installation of structures which could restrict or act as a barrier to manatees;
3.
new or changes to existing warm or fresh water discharges from industrial sites, power plants, or
natural springs or artesian wells (but only if the new or proposed change in discharge requires a
Corps permit to accomplish the work);
4.
installation of new culverts and/or maintenance or modification of existing culverts (where the
culverts are 8 inches to 8 feet in diameter, ungrated and in waters accessible, or potentially
accessible, to manatees)2;
5.
creation of new slips or change in use of existing slips to accommodate docking for repeat use
vessels, e.g., water taxis, tour boats, gambling boats, rental boats, loading/unloading of watercraft,
etc;
6.
any type of in-water activity in a Warm Water Aggregation Area (WWAA) or No Entry Area (see
Glossary and accompanying Maps3);
7.
creation or expansion of canals, basins or other artificial shoreline and/or the connection of such
features to navigable waters of the U.S.; or
8.
installation of temporary docking utilized for special events such as boat races, boat shows, military
shows, etc., but only when consultation with the U.S. Coast Guard and FWS has not occurred.
Project is other than the activities listed above............................................................................................... C
C.
Project is located in an Important Manatee Area (IMA) (see Glossary and accompanying Maps3) .............. D
Project is not located in an Important Manatee Area (IMA) (see Glossary and accompanying Maps3) ........ G
D.
Project includes dredging of less than 50,000 cubic yards ............................................................................. E
Project does not include dredging .................................................................................................................. G
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E.
Project is for dredging a residential dock facility or is a land-based dredging operation............................... N
Project not as above.........................................................................................................................................F
F.
Project proponent does not elect to follow all dredging protocols described on the maps for the respective
IMA in which the project is proposed .............................................................................................. May affect
Project proponent elects to follow all dredging protocols described on the maps for the respective IMA in
which the project is proposed......................................................................................................................... G
G.
Project provides new4 access for watercraft, e.g., docks or piers, marinas, boat ramps and associated trailer
parking spaces, new dredging, boat lifts, pilings, floats, floating docks, floating vessel platforms, boat slips,
dry storage, mooring buoys, or other watercraft access (residential boat lifts, pilings, floating docks, and
floating vessel platforms installed in existing slips are not considered new access) or improvements
allowing increased watercraft usage............................................................................................................... H
Project does not provide new4 access for watercraft, e.g., bulkheads, seawalls, riprap, maintenance
dredging, boardwalks and/or the maintenance (repair or rehabilitation) of currently serviceable watercraft
access structures provided all of the following are met: (1) the number of slips is not increased; (2) the
number of existing slips is not in question; and (3) the improvements do not allow increased watercraft
usage............................................................................................................................................................... N
H.
Project is located in an Area of Inadequate Protection (see Glossary and accompanying AIP Maps3)
.......................................................................................................................................................... May affect
Project is not located in Area of Inadequate Protection (see Glossary and accompanying AIP Maps3) ......... I
I.
Project is for a multi-slip facility (see Glossary) ............................................................................................. J
Project is for a residential dock facility or is for dredging (see Glossary)...................................................... N
J.
Project is located in a county that currently has a State-approved Manatee Protection Plan (MPP) in place
(BREVARD, BROWARD, CITRUS, CLAY, COLLIER, DUVAL, INDIAN RIVER, LEE, MARTIN, MIAMI-DADE, PALM
BEACH, ST. LUCIE, SARASOTA, VOLUSIA) or shares contiguous waters with a county having a State-approved
MPP in place (LAKE, MARION, SEMINOLE)5..................................................................................................... K
Project is located in a county not required to have a State-approved MPP .................................................... L
K.
Project has been developed or modified to be consistent with the State-approved MPP and has been
verified by a FWC review (or FWS review if project is exempt from State permitting) or the number of
slips is below the MPP threshold.................................................................................................................... N
Project has not been reviewed by the FWC or FWS OR has been reviewed by the FWC or FWS and
determined that the project is not consistent with the State-approved MPP..................................... May affect
L.
Project is located in one of the following counties: CHARLOTTE, FLAGLER, GLADES, HILLSBOROUGH, LEVY,
of Craig Key), PASCO6, PINELLAS, ST. JOHNS6 ..................................................... M
MANATEE, MONROE (north
Project is located in one of the following counties: BAY, DIXIE, ESCAMBIA, FRANKLIN, GILCHRIST, GULF,
HENDRY, HERNANDO, JEFFERSON, LAFAYETTE, MONROE (south of Craig Key), NASSAU, OKALOOSA,
OKEECHOBEE, PUTNAM, SANTA ROSA, SUWANNEE, TAYLOR, WAKULLA, WALTON .......................................... N
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M.
The number of slips does not exceed the residential dock density threshold (see Glossary) ......................... N
The number of slips exceeds the residential dock density threshold (see Glossary) ........................ May affect
N.
Project impacts to submerged aquatic vegetation7, emergent vegetation or mangrove will have beneficial,
insignificant, discountable8 or no effects on the manatee9 ............................................................................. O
Project impacts to submerged aquatic vegetation7, emergent vegetation or mangrove may adversely affect
the manatee9 ..................................................................................................................................... May affect
O.
Project proponent elects to follow standard manatee conditions for in-water work10 and requirements, as
appropriate for the proposed activity, prescribed on the maps3 .......................................................................P
Project proponent does not elect to follow standard manatee conditions for in-water work10 and appropriate
requirements prescribed on the maps3 .............................................................................................. May affect
P.
If project is for a new4 multi-slip facility and is located in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Bay,
Gulf, Franklin, Gilchrist, Lafayette or Suwannee County or south of Craig Key in Monroe County, the
determination of “May affect, not likely to adversely affect” is appropriate11 and no further consultation
with the Service is necessary.
If project is for a new4 multi-slip facility and is located in other than Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa,
Walton, Bay, Gulf, Franklin, Gilchrist, Lafayette, or Suwannee County or south of Craig Key in Monroe
County, further consultation with the Service is necessary as “May affect, not likely to adversely affect.”
If project is for repair or rehabilitation of a multi-slip facility and is located in an Important Manatee Area,
further consultation with the Service is necessary as “May affect, not likely to adversely affect.”
If project is other than a new4 multi-slip facility and does not provide new4 access for watercraft or improve
an existing access to allow increased watercraft usage or if project is a residential dock facility or shoreline
stabilization located anywhere other than a Warm Water Aggregation Area, the determination of “May
affect, not likely to adversely affect” is appropriate11 and no further consultation with the Service is
necessary.
1
On the St. Mary’s River, this key is only applicable to those areas that are within the geographical limits of the State of Florida.
2
All culverts 8 inches to 8 feet in diameter must be grated to prevent manatee entrapment. To effectively prevent manatee
access, grates must be permanently fixed, spaced a maximum of 8 inches apart (may be less for culverts smaller than 16 inches in
diameter) and may be installed diagonally, horizontally or vertically. Culverts less than 8 inches or greater than 8 feet in
diameter are exempt from this requirement. If new culverts and/or the maintenance or modification of existing culverts are
grated as described above, the determination of “May affect, not likely to adversely affect” is appropriate11 and no further
consultation with the Service is necessary.
3
Areas of Inadequate Protection (AIPs), Important Manatee Areas (IMAs), Warm Water Aggregation Areas (WWAAs) and No
Entry Areas are identified on these maps and defined in the Glossary for the purposes of this key. These maps can be viewed
from the Corps’ web page at http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Divisions/Regulatory/index.htm or from FWC’s web page at
http://www.Myfwc.com. If projects are located in a No Entry Area, special permits may be required from FWC in order to
access these areas (please refer to Chapter 68C-22 F.A.C. for boundaries; maps also available at FWC’s web page).
4
New access for watercraft is the addition or improvement of structures such as, but not limited to, docks or piers, marinas, boat
ramps and associated trailer parking spaces, boat lifts, pilings, floats, floating docks, floating vessel platforms, (maintenance
dredging, residential boat lifts, pilings, floating docks, and floating vessel platforms installed in existing slips are not considered
new access), boat slips, dry storage, mooring buoys, new dredging, etc., that facilitates the addition of watercraft to, and/or
increases watercraft usage in, waters accessible to manatees. The repair or rehabilitation of any type of currently serviceable
watercraft access structure is not considered new access provided all of the following are met: (1) the number of slips is not
increased; (2) the number of existing slips is not in question; and (3) the improvements to the existing watercraft access structures
do not result in increased watercraft usage.
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5
Projects proposed within the St. Johns River portion of Lake, Marion, and Seminole counties and contiguous with Volusia
County shall be evaluated using the Volusia County MPP.
6
For projects proposed within the Anclote and Pithlachascotee rivers in Pasco County and within the Atlantic Intracoastal
Waterway and contiguous waters from Pine Island north to the Duval County boundary line in St. Johns County, the reviewer
should proceed to Couplet M. For projects proposed in all other locations within Pasco County and St. Johns County, proceed to
Couplet N.
7
Where the presence of the referenced vegetation is confirmed within the area affected by docks and other piling-supported
minor structures, the applicant can elect to avoid impacts to that vegetation. In that instance, where impacts are unavoidable and
the applicant elects to abide by or employ construction techniques that exceed the following
(see http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Divisions/Regulatory/index.htm)
-
“Construction Guidelines in Florida for Minor Piling-Supported Structures Constructed in or over Submerged Aquatic
Vegetation (SAV), Marsh or Mangrove Habitat,” prepared jointly by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the
National Marine Fisheries Service (August 2001) and
-
“Key for Construction Conditions for Docks or Other Minor Structures Constructed in or over Johnson’s seagrass
(Halophila johnsonii),” prepared jointly by the National Marine Fisheries Service and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(October 2002), for those projects within the known range of Johnson’s seagrass occurrence (Sebastian Inlet to central
Biscayne Bay in the lagoonal systems on the east coast of Florida),
the reviewer should conclude that the impacts to SAV, marsh or mangroves would not adversely affect the manatee or its critical
habitat and proceed to couplet O.
For all activities proposed in SAV, marsh, or mangroves other than docks or other piling-supported minor structures that are
constructed in compliance with the above Guidelines, (e.g., new dredging, placement of riprap, bulkheads, etc.), if the reviewer
determines the impacts to the SAV, marsh or mangroves will not adversely affect the manatee or its critical habitat, proceed to
couplet O. Where the applicant does not elect to follow the above Guidelines and/or if the reviewer determines the impacts to the
SAV, marsh or mangroves will adversely affect the manatee or its critical habitat, the Corps will need to request formal
consultation on the manatee with the Service as May affect.
8
See Glossary, under “is not likely to adversely affect.”
9
Federal reviewers, when making your effects determination, consider effects to manatee designated critical habitat pursuant to
section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act. State reviewers, when making your effects determination, consider effects to
manatee habitat within the entire State of Florida, pursuant to Chapter 370.12(2)(b) Florida Statutes.
10
See http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Divisions/Regulatory/index.htm for manatee construction conditions. At this time, manatee
construction precautions c and f are not required in the following Florida panhandle counties (Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa,
Walton, Bay, Gulf, Franklin,) or south of Craig Key in Monroe County.
11
By letter dated October 23, 2008, the Corps received the Service’s concurrence with “May affect, not likely to adversely affect”
determinations made pursuant to this key for the following activities: (1) selected non-watercraft access projects; (2) watercraftaccess projects that are residential dock facilities, excluding those located in AIPs; and (3) all types of new multi-slip facilities
located in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Bay, Gulf, Franklin, Gilchrist, Lafayette or Suwannee counties or south of
Craig Key in Monroe County.
Additionally, in the same letter dated October 23, 2008, the Corps received the Service’s concurrence for “May affect, not likely
to adversely affect” determinations specifically made pursuant to Couplet G of the key for the repair or rehabilitation of currently
serviceable multi-slip watercraft access structures provided all of the following are met: (1) the project is not located in an IMA,
(2) the number of slips is not increased; (3) the number of existing slips is not in question; and (4) the improvements to the
existing watercraft access structures do not allow increased watercraft usage. Upon receipt of such a programmatic concurrence,
no further consultation with the Service for these projects is required.
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GLOSSARY
Areas of inadequate protection (AIP) – Areas within counties as shown on the maps where the
Service has determined that measures intended to protect manatees from the reasonable certainty
of watercraft-related take are inadequate. Inadequate protection may be the result of the absence
of manatee or other watercraft speed zones, insufficiency of existing speed zones, deficient speed
zone signage, or the absence or insufficiency of speed zone enforcement.
Critical habitat – For listed species, this consists of: (1) the specific areas within the
geographical area occupied by the species, at the time it is listed in accordance with the
provisions of section 4 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), on which are found those physical
or biological features (constituent elements) (a) essential to the conservation of the species and
(b) which may require special management considerations or protection; and (2) specific areas
outside the geographical area occupied by the species at the time it is listed in accordance with
the provisions of section 4 of the ESA, upon a determination by the Secretary that such areas are
essential for the conservation of the species. Designated critical habitats are described in 50 CFR
17 and 50 CFR 226.
Currently serviceable – Currently, serviceable means usable as is or with some maintenance but
not so degraded as to essentially require reconstruction.
Direct effects – The direct or immediate effects of the project on the species or its habitat.
Dredging – For the purposes of this key, the term dredging refers to all in-water work associated
with dredging operations, including mobilization and demobilization activities that occur in
water or require vessels.
Emergent vegetation – Rooted emergent vascular macrophytes such as, but not limited to,
cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora and S. patens), needle rush (Juncus roemerianus), swamp
sawgrass (Cladium mariscoides), saltwort (Batis maritima), saltgrass (Distichlis spicata), and
glasswort (Salicornia virginica) found in coastal salt marsh-related habitats (tidal marsh, salt
marsh, brackish marsh, coastal marsh, coastal wetlands, tidal wetlands).
Formal consultation – A process between the Services and a Federal agency or applicant that:
(1) determines whether a proposed Federal action is likely to jeopardize the continued existence
of listed species or destroy or adversely modify designated critical habitat; (2) begins with a
Federal agency’s written request and submittal of a complete initiation package; and (3)
concludes with the issuance of a biological opinion and incidental take statement by either of the
Services. If a proposed Federal action may affect a listed species or designated critical habitat,
formal consultation is required (except when the Services concur, in writing, that a proposed
action “is not likely to adversely affect” listed species or designated critical habitat). [50 CFR
402.02, 50 CFR 402.14]
Important manatee areas (IMA) – Areas within certain counties where increased densities of
manatees occur due to the proximity of warm water discharges, freshwater discharges, natural
springs and other habitat features that are attractive to manatees. These areas are heavily utilized
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for feeding, transiting, mating, calving, nursing or resting as indicated by aerial survey data,
mortality data and telemetry data. Some of these areas may be federally-designated sanctuaries
or state-designated “seasonal no entry” zones. Maps depicting important manatee areas and any
accompanying text may contain a reference to these areas and their special requirements.
Projects proposed within these areas must address their special requirements.
Indirect effects – Those effects that are caused by or will result from the proposed action and
are later in time, but are still reasonably certain to occur. Examples of indirect effects include,
but are not limited to, changes in water flow, water temperature, water quality (e.g., salinity, pH,
turbidity, nutrients, chemistry), prop dredging of seagrasses, and manatee watercraft injury and
mortality. Indirect effects also include watercraft access developments in waters not currently
accessible to manatees, but watercraft access can, is, or may be planned to waters accessible to
manatees by the addition of a boat lift or the removal of a dike or plug.
Informal consultation – A process that includes all discussions and correspondence between the
Services and a Federal agency or designated non-Federal representative, prior to formal
consultation, to determine whether a proposed Federal action may affect listed species or critical
habitat. This process allows the Federal agency to utilize the Services’ expertise to evaluate the
agency’s assessment of potential effects or to suggest possible modifications to the proposed
action which could avoid potentially adverse effects. If a proposed Federal action may affect a
listed species or designated critical habitat, formal consultation is required (except when the
Services concur, in writing, that a proposed action “is not likely to adversely affect” listed
species or designated critical habitat). [50 CFR 402.02, 50 CFR 402.13]
In-water activity – Any type of activity used to construct/repair/replace any type of in-water
structure or fill; the act of dredging.
In-water structures – watercraft access structures – Docks or piers, marinas, boat ramps, boat
slips, boat lifts, floats, floating docks, pilings (depending on use), boat davits, etc.
In-water structures – other than watercraft access structures – Bulkheads, seawalls, riprap,
groins, boardwalks, pilings (depending on use), etc.
Is likely to adversely affect – The appropriate finding in a biological assessment (or conclusion
during informal consultation) if any adverse effect to listed species may occur as a direct or
indirect result of the proposed action or its interrelated or interdependent actions and the effect is
not: discountable, insignificant, or beneficial (see definition of “is not likely to adversely
affect”). An “is likely to adversely affect” determination requires the initiation of formal
consultation under section 7 of the ESA.
Is not likely to adversely affect – The appropriate conclusion when effects on listed species are
expected to be discountable, insignificant, or completely beneficial. Discountable effects are
those extremely unlikely to occur. Insignificant effects relate to the size of the impact and
should never reach the scale where take occurs. Beneficial effects are contemporaneous positive
effects without any adverse effects to the species. Based on best judgment, a person would not
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(1) be able to meaningfully measure, detect, or evaluate insignificant effects or (2) expect
discountable effects to occur.
Manatee Protection Plan (MPP) – A manatee protection plan (MPP) is a comprehensive
planning document that addresses the long-term protection of the Florida manatee through law
enforcement, education, boat facility siting, and habitat protection initiatives. Although MPPs
are primarily developed by the counties, the plans are the product of extensive coordination and
cooperation between the local governments, the FWC, the Service, and other interested parties.
Manatee Protection Plan thresholds – The smallest size of a multi-slip facility addressed under
the purview of a Manatee Protection Plan (MPP). For most MPPs, this threshold is five slips or
more. For Brevard, Clay, Citrus and Volusia County MPPs, this threshold is three slips or more.
Mangroves – Rooted emergent trees along a shoreline that for the purposes of this key include
red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle), black mangrove (Avicennia germinans) and white
mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa).
May affect – The appropriate conclusion when a proposed action may pose any effects on listed
species or designated critical habitat. When the Federal agency proposing the action determines
that a “may affect” situation exists, then they must either request the Services to initiate formal
consultation or seek written concurrence from the Services that the action “is not likely to
adversely affect” listed species. For the purpose of this key, all “may affect” determinations
equate to “likely to adversely affect” and Corps Project Managers should request the Service to
initiate formal consultation on the manatee or designated critical habitat. No effect – the
appropriate conclusion when the action agency determines its proposed action will not affect a
listed species or designated critical habitat.
Multi-slip facility – Multi-slip facilities include commercial marinas, private multi-family
docks, boat ramps and associated trailer parking spaces, dry storage facilities and any other
similar structures or activities that provide access to the water for multiple (five slips or more,
except in Brevard, Citrus, Volusia and Clay counties where it is three slips or more) watercraft.
In some instances, the Corps and the Service may elect to review multiple residential dock
facilities as a multi-slip facility.
New access for watercraft – New dredging and the addition or improvement of structures such
as but not limited to docks or piers, marinas, boat ramps and associated trailer parking spaces,
boat lifts, pilings, floats, floating docks, floating vessel platforms, (residential boat lifts, pilings,
floats, and floating vessel platforms installed in existing slips are not considered new access),
boat slips, dry storage, mooring buoys, etc., that facilitates the addition of watercraft to, and/or
increases watercraft usage in, waters accessible to manatees.
Observers – During dredging and other in-water operations within manatee accessible waters,
the standard manatee construction conditions require all on-site project personnel to watch for
manatees to ensure that those standard manatee construction conditions are met. Within
important manatee areas (IMA) and under special circumstances, heightened observation is
needed. Dedicated Observers are those having some prior experience in manatee observation,
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are dedicated only for this task, and must be someone other than the dredge and equipment
operators/mechanics. Approved Observers are dedicated observers who also must be approved
by the Service (if Federal permits are involved) and the FWC (if state permits are involved),
prior to work commencement. Approved observers typically have significant and often projectspecific observational experience. Documentation on prior experience must be submitted to
these agencies for approval and must be submitted a minimum of 30 days prior to work
commencement. When dedicated or approved observers are required, observers must be on site
during all in-water activities, and be equipped with polarized sunglasses to aid in manatee
observation. For prolonged in-water operations, multiple observers may be needed to perform
observation in shifts to reduce fatigue (recommended shift length is no longer than six hours).
Additional information concerning observer approval can be found at: http://www.myfwc.com/.
Residential boat lift – A boat lift installed on a residential dock facility.
Residential dock density ratio threshold – The residential dock density ratio threshold is used
in the evaluation of multi-slip projects in some counties without a State-approved Manatee
Protection Plan and is consistent with 1 boat slip per 100 linear feet of shoreline (1:100) owned
by the applicant.
Residential dock facility – A residential dock facility means a private residential dock which is
used for private, recreational or leisure purposes for single-family or multi-family residences and
which is designed to moor no more than four vessels (except in Brevard, Citrus, Volusia and
Clay counties which allow only two vessels). This also includes normal appurtenances such as
residential boat lifts, boat shelters with open sides, stairways, walkways, mooring pilings,
dolphins, etc. In some instances, the Corps and the Service may elect to review multiple
residential dock facilities as a multi-slip facility.
Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) – Rooted, submerged, aquatic plants such as, but not
limited to, shoal grass (Halodule wrightii), paddle grass (Halophila decipiens), star grass
(Halophila engelmanni), Johnson’s seagrass (Halophila johnsonii), sago pondweed
(Potamogeton pectinatus), clasping-leaved pondweed (Potamogeton perfoliatus), widgeon grass
(Ruppia maritima), manatee grass (Syringodium filiforme), turtle grass (Thalassia testudinum),
tapegrass (Vallisneria americana), and horned pondweed (Zannichellia palustris).
Warm Water Aggregation Areas (WWAAs) and No Entry Areas – Areas within certain
counties where increased densities of manatees occur due to the proximity of artificial or natural
warm water discharges or springs and are considered necessary for survival. Some of these areas
may be federally-designated manatee sanctuaries or state-designated seasonal “no entry”
manatee protection zones. Projects proposed within these areas may require consultation in
order to offset expected adverse impacts. In addition, special permits may be required from the
FWC in order to access these areas.
Watercraft access structures – Docks or piers, marinas, boat ramps and associated trailer
parking spaces, boat slips, boat lifts, floats, floating docks, pilings, boat davits, dry storage, etc.
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Waters accessible to manatees – Although most waters of the State of Florida are accessible to
the manatee, there are some areas such as landlocked lakes that are not. There are also some
weirs, salinity control structures and locks that may preclude manatees from accessing water
bodies. If there is any question about accessibility, contact the Service or the FWC.
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Appendix 5
O&M and Environmental Protection Documents
A – SHPO Resources Letter
B – FDEP Environmental Site Observations
C – SSL Title Determination
D – FDEP Manatee County Agreement
AGREEMENT NO.
DEP Contract No. DC
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
MANATEE COUNTY
AND
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
FOR
TERRA CEIA BOAT DOCK FACILITY
AT THE TERRA CEIA PROPERTY
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between MANATEE COUNTY, a
Political subdivision of the State of Florida, whose address is P.O. Box 1000, Bradenton
Florida 34206 (hereinafter referred to as the "COUNTY") and the Department of
Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks whose headquarters address is
Florida Department Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Bureau of
Design and Construction, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 520, Tallahassee, FL 32309,
(hereinafter referred to as the "DEPARTMENT").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the COUNTY is the principal construction and maintenance agency for
boating access in Manatee County, and receives funding from boater registration fees, which
may be used for construction of boating facilities; and
WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT possesses the requisite skills, knowledge, expertise
and resources to provide for supervision of the construction of the boat dock facility located
within the Terra Ceia Preserve State Park, (hereinafter referred to as the “PROJECT”) and
agrees to provide the desired service; and
WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT has prepared drawings, received approval of the
design from the Southwest Florida Water Management District and the COUNTY and has or
is in the process of securing required State and Federal Permits to construct the PROJECT;
and
WHEREAS, upon construction completion the DEPARTMENT will operate and
maintain the Boat Ramp Facility; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY considers the PROJECT worthwhile and agrees to assist
the DEPARTMENT in funding the PROJECT.
NOW THEREFORE, the COUNTY and the DEPARTMENT, in consideration of the
mutual terms, covenants and conditions set forth herein, agree as follows:
1.
PROJECT MANAGER AND NOTICES. Each party hereby designates the employee
set forth below as its respective Project Manager. Project Managers will assist with
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PROJECT coordination and will be each party's primary contact person. Notices and
reports will be sent to the attention of each party's Project Manager by U.S. mail,
postage paid, to the parties' addresses as set forth below:
Project Manager for the COUNTY:
Charlie Hunsicker
Manatee County Government
Director of Conservation
Lands Management Department
P.O. Box 1000
Bradenton, Florida 34206-1000
Project Manager for the DEPARTMENT:
Suzannah Ray
Engineering Specialist 2
Florida Department Environmental Protection
Division of Recreation and Parks
Bureau of Design and Construction
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
3540 Thomasville Road
Tallahassee, FL 32309
Any changes to the above representatives or addresses must be provided to the other
party in writing.
2.
1.1
The COUNTY'S Project Manager is hereby authorized to approve requests to
extend a PROJECT deadline set forth in this Agreement. Such approval
must be in writing, explain the reason for the extension and be signed by the
Project Manager and his or her Department Director and Deputy Executive
Director. The COUNTY'S Project Manager is not authorized to approve any
time extension which will result in an increased cost to the COUNTY or which
will exceed the expiration date set forth in Paragraph 4, Agreement Period.
1.2
The COUNTY'S Project Manager is authorized to adjust a line item amount of
the PROJECT Budget as set forth in Paragraph 3.1below. The adjustment
must be in writing, explain the reason for the adjustment, and be signed by the
Project Manager, his or her Department Director and Deputy Executive
Director. The COUNTY'S Project Manager is not authorized to make changes
to the Scope of Work and is not authorized to approve any increase in the notto-exceed amount set forth in the funding section of this Agreement.
SCOPE OF WORK. The DEPARTMENT shall arrange for and furnish all services
necessary and required to construct the PROJECT as approved by the Southwest
Florida Water Management District and the COUNTY. Anticipated construction
consists of boat ramp, floating dock and canoe launch, boat trailer parking area,
passenger car parking areas, pedestrian trails, boardwalk/bridges, interpretive
features and one secured port-o-let.
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3.
FUNDING. The parties anticipate that the total construction cost of the PROJECT will
be two-hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000). The COUNTY agrees to fund
construction of the PROJECT up to two-hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) and
will have no obligation to pay any costs beyond this maximum amount. The
DEPARTMENT agrees to seek additional funds to complete any additional
construction related to the PROJECT. The DEPARTMENT will be the lead party to
this Agreement and will pay PROJECT costs to the contractor for all construction prior
to requesting reimbursement from the COUNTY.
3.1
The COUNTY will reimburse the DEPARTMENT for the COUNTY'S share of
the PROJECT costs in accordance with the proposed SCOPE OF WORK. The
DEPARTMENT may contract with contractor(s) or both in accordance with the
Special Project Terms and Conditions set forth in Exhibit "A." Upon written
COUNTY approval, the budget amounts for the work set forth in such
contract(s) will refine the amounts set forth in the proposed Budget and be
incorporated herein by reference. The COUNTY will reimburse the
DEPARTMENT for 100 percent (100%) of all allowable costs in each COUNTY
approved invoice received from the DEPARTMENT. Payment will not be made
prior to the DEPARTMENT issuing a Notice to Proceed for construction.
Payment will be made to the DEPARTMENT in accordance with the Local
Government Prompt Payment Act, Part VII of Chapter 218, Florida Statutes
(F.S.), upon receipt of an invoice, with the appropriate support documentation,
which will be submitted to the COUNTY upon individual task completion at the
following address:
Accounts Payable Section
Manatee County
Post Office Box 1000
Brooksville, Florida 34206-1000
3.2
The DEPARTMENT will not use any COUNTY funds for any purposes not
specifically identified in the above Scope of Work or agreed upon change
orders.
3.3
Each DEPARTMENT invoice must include the following certification, and the
DEPARTMENT hereby agrees to delegate authority to its Project Manager to
affirm said certification:
"I hereby certify that the costs requested for reimbursement in this invoice, are
directly related to the performance under the Agreement between
Manatee County and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
for the Terra Ceia Boat Dock Facility, are allowable, allocable, properly
documented, and are in accordance with the approved project budget."
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3.4
The COUNTY'S performance and payment pursuant to this Agreement is
contingent upon the COUNTY'S Governing Board appropriating funds for the
PROJECT.
4.
AGREEMENT PERIOD. This Agreement will be effective upon execution by all
parties and will remain in effect through September 30, 2009, unless terminated,
pursuant to either Paragraph 9 or Paragraph 25 below, or amended in writing by the
parties.
5.
PROJECT RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. Each party, upon request, will permit the
other party to examine or audit all PROJECT related records and documents during or
following completion of the PROJECT. Each party will maintain all such records and
documents for at least three (3) years following completion of the PROJECT. All
records and documents generated or received by either party in relation to the
PROJECT are subject to reasonable review by the public under the Public Records
Act, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, (F.S.).
6.
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS AND OTHER MATERIALS. All documents,
including reports, drawings, estimates, programs, manuals, specifications, and all
goods or products, including intellectual property and rights thereto, purchased under
this Agreement with COUNTY funds or developed in connection with this Agreement
will be and will remain the property of the DEPARTMENT.
7.
REPORTS. The DEPARTMENT will provide the COUNTY with copies of any and all
reports, models, studies, maps or other documents resulting from the PROJECT.
8.
LIABILITY. Each party hereto agrees to indemnify and hold the other harmless, to
the extent allowed under Section 768.28, F.S., from all claims, loss, damage and
expense, including attorney’s fees and costs at each level of review, including all
appeals, arising from the negligent acts or omissions of its officers, employees,
representatives, and agents related to its performance under this Agreement. Nothing
herein shall be deemed a waiver, express or implied, of either party's sovereign
immunity under Section 768.28, F.S. This section is not intended to and shall not give
either party a right to attorney’s fees and costs.
9.
DEFAULT. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon the other party's failure to
comply with any term or condition of this Agreement, as long as the terminating party
is not in default of any term or condition of this Agreement. To initiate termination, the
terminating party must provide the Project Manager with a written "Notice of
Termination" stating its intent to terminate and describing all terms and conditions with
which the defaulting party has failed to comply. If the defaulting party has not
remedied its default within thirty (30) days after receiving the Notice of Termination,
this Agreement will automatically terminate.
10.
RELEASE OF INFORMATION. The parties agree not to initiate any oral or written
media interviews or issue press releases on or about the PROJECT without providing
advance notices or advance copies to the other party. This provision will not be
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construed as preventing the parties from complying with the public records disclosure
laws set forth in Chapter 119, F.S.
11.
COUNTY RECOGNITION. The DEPARTMENT will recognize COUNTY funding in
any reports, models, studies, maps or other documents resulting from this Agreement,
and the form of said recognition will be subject to COUNTY approval. The
DEPARTMENT will provide signage at the PROJECT site that recognizes funding for
this PROJECT provided by the COUNTY. All signage must meet with COUNTY written
approval as to form, content and location, and must be in accordance with local sign
ordinances.
12.
LAW COMPLIANCE. Each party will comply with all applicable federal, state and
local laws, rules, regulations and guidelines, related to performance under this
Agreement.
13.
SELECTION OF AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTORS. The DEPARTMENT
shall be responsible for advertising, bid letting and contracting for the work necessary
to construct the PROJECT pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
14.
INSURANCE. The DEPARTMENT shall require each Contractor to maintain during
the term of the Contractor's agreement to perform the work, insurance in the following
kinds and amounts or limits with a company or companies, authorized to do business
in the State of Florida and shall not commence work under the Contractor's agreement
until the COUNTY has received an acceptable certificate or certificates of insurance
identifying the DEPARTMENT and COUNTY as certificate holder showing evidence
of such coverage:
A.
Liability insurance on forms no more restrictive than the latest edition of
the Commercial General Liability policy (CG 00 01) of the Insurance
Services Office without restrictive endorsements, or equivalent, with the
following minimum limits and coverage:
Minimum Limits -
B.
$500,000.00 per occurrence
$1,000,000.00 in the aggregate
Vehicle liability insurance, including owned, non-owned and hired autos
with the following minimum limits and coverage:
Bodily Injury Liability per Person
Bodily Injury Liability per Occurrence
Property Damage Liability
Or
Combined Single Limit
C.
$300,000.00
$600,000.00
$300,000.00
$1,000,000.00
The DEPARTMENT and COUNTY shall be named as additional insureds on
the general liability policy.
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15.
16.
D.
Workers compensation insurance in accordance with Chapter 440, Florida
Statutes, and maritime law, if applicable.
E.
Certificates of insurance shall provide for mandatory thirty (30) days prior
written notice to the DEPARTMENT of any material change or cancellation of
any of the required insurance coverage.
F.
Certificates of insurance shall be required from the Contractor and its subContractors. If a sub-Contractor is not covered, the Contractor must provide
evidence satisfactory to the DEPARTMENT that coverage is afforded to the
sub-Contractor by the Contractor's insurance policy.
G.
Builders Risk insurance (all-risk perils, wind and flood) to the DEPARTMENT
and the COUNTY in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the value of
the completed structure.
DIVERSITY IN CONTRACTING AND SUB-CONTRACTING. The COUNTY is
committed to supplier diversity in the performance of all Agreements associated with
COUNTY cooperative funding projects. The COUNTY requires the DEPARTMENT to
make good faith efforts to encourage the participation of minority- and woman- owned
business enterprises, both as prime Contractors and sub-Contractors, in the
performance of this Agreement, in accordance with applicable laws.
15.1
If requested, the COUNTY will assist the DEPARTMENT by sharing
information to help the Department ensure that minority- and woman-owned
businesses are afforded an opportunity to participate in the performance of this
Agreement.
15.2
The DEPARTMENT agrees to provide to the COUNTY, upon final completion
of the PROJECT, a report indicating all Contractors and sub-Contractors who
performed work in association with the PROJECT, the amount spent with each
Contractor or sub-Contractor, and whether each Contractor or sub-Contractor
was a minority- or woman-owned business enterprise. If no minority- or
woman-owned business enterprises were used in the performance of this
Agreement, then the report shall so indicate. All invoices will include a Minority
Participation Report is indicated in Exhibit C, attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
AGREEMENT APPROVAL. All Agreements between the DEPARTMENT and
PROJECT Contractors shall name the DEPARTMENT as beneficiaries of the work to
be completed and state that the Contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify the
DEPARTMENT and the COUNTY for personal injury or property damage arising from
acts and omissions of the Contractor's employees, representatives, and agents
performing work on the PROJECT. The contract for construction shall include that time
is of the essence in performance of the contract.
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17.
SUB-CONTRACTORS. Nothing in this Agreement will be construed to create, or be
implied to create, any relationship between the COUNTY and any Contractor or
sub-Contractor of the DEPARTMENT.
18.
ASSIGNMENT. No party may assign any of its rights under this Agreement, including
any operation or maintenance duties related to the PROJECT to any private or other
public entity, except for a successor agency designated in accordance with Florida
law, without the prior written consent of the other party. Any purported assignment of
rights in violation of this section is void.
19.
THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. Nothing in this Agreement will be construed to
benefit any person or entity not a party to this Agreement.
20.
LOBBYING PROHIBITION. Pursuant to Section 216.347, F.S., the DEPARTMENT is
hereby prohibited from using funds provided by this Agreement for the purpose of
lobbying the Legislature, the judicial branch or a state agency in regard to this
Agreement.
21.
PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES. Pursuant to Subsections 287.133(2) and (3), F.S., a
person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a
conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a
contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid,
proposal, or reply on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a
public building or public work; may not submit bids, proposals, or replies on leases of
real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a contactor,
supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity; and may
not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided
in Section 287.017, F.S., for Category Two, for a period of 36 months following the
date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. The DEPARTMENT agrees to
include this provision in all contracts and subcontracts issued as a result of this
Agreement.
22.
DISCRIMINATION. Pursuant to Subsection 287.134(2)(a), F.S., an entity or affiliate
who has been placed on the discriminatory vendor list may not submit a bid, proposal,
or reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not
submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract with a public entity for the construction
or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit bids, proposals, or
replies on leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform
work as a contractor or, supplier, subcontractor or, or consultant under a contract
with any public entity; and may not transact business with any public entity. The
DEPARTMENT agrees to include this provision in all contracts and subcontracts
issued as a result of this Agreement.
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23.
RIGHT TO INSPECT. The COUNTY shall have the right, at any reasonable time to
inspect the FACILITY and the operation and maintenance of the FACILITY to insure
compliance with the approved terms and conditions of this Agreement. The right is
reserved to the COUNTY, its officers, agents, employees, and representatives who
shall identify themselves and present sufficient identification to the DEPARTMENT or
its officers, agents, employees and representatives upon request.
24.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement and the attached exhibits listed below
constitute the entire agreement between the parties and, unless otherwise provided
herein, may be amended only in writing, signed by all parties to this Agreement.
25.
TERMINATION. This Agreement may be terminated by either party without cause
upon ten (10) days written notice to the other party. In the event of termination under
this section, the DEPARTEMENT will be entitled to compensation for all services
provided under this Agreement up to the date of termination, provided that the
DEPARTMENT submits, and the COUNTY receives, a proper, correct, and complete
pay request, with all documentation required by the COUNTY, within 30 days of such
termination. Pay requests received after 30 days from the date of termination shall not
be paid, unless they are timely correction to an improper, incorrect, or incomplete pay
request received within the time limit.
26.
DOCUMENTS. The following documents are attached and made a part of this
Agreement: Exhibit "A", Special Project Terms and Conditions, Exhibit “B” Minority
Participation Report. In the event of a conflict of
Agreement terminology, priority
will first be given to the language in the body of this Agreement, then to Exhibit "A”
then to Exhibit “B”.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, or their lawful representatives, have
executed this Agreement on the day and year set forth next to their signatures below.
MANATEE COUNTY
By: _______________________________________________
, Executive Director
Date
Approved as to form and legality:
___________________________________
MANATEE COUNTY
Office of General Counsel
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
By: _______________________________________________
Stephen Watson, Bureau Chief
Date
Bureau of Design and Construction
Approved as to form and legality:
___________________________________
DEP Senior Assistant General Counsel
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EXHIBIT "A"
SPECIAL PROJECT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1.
AGREEMENTS WITH CONTRACTOR. The DEPARTMENT may engage the services
of a Contractor(s), hereinafter referred to as the "CONTRACTOR," to construct the
PROJECT in accordance with the DEPARTMENT's Scope of Work previously
submitted and approved by the South West Water Management District and the
COUNTY as indicated in Paragraph 2. The DEPARTMENT will be responsible for
administering the contract with the CONTRACTOR.
2.
APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION BID DOCUMENTS. The DEPARTMENT must
obtain the COUNTY'S written approval of all construction bidding documents prior to
being advertised or otherwise solicited. The COUNTY will not unreasonably withhold
its approval. The COUNTY'S approval of the construction bidding documents does not
constitute a representation or warranty that the COUNTY has verified the architectural,
engineering, mechanical, electrical, or other components of the construction
documents, or that such documents are in compliance with COUNTY rules and
regulations or any other applicable rules, regulations, or laws. The COUNTY's
approval will not constitute a waiver of the DEPARTMENT'S obligation to assure that
the design professional performs according to the standards of his or her profession.
The DEPARTMENT will require the design professional to warrant that the
construction documents are adequate for bidding and construction of the PROJECT.
3.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT. The DEPARTMENT must obtain the COUNTY'S prior
written approval of all Agreements entered into with its CONTRACTORS as
referenced above in item number one of this exhibit. The COUNTY will not
unreasonably withhold its approval. Recognizing that the Department has a deadline
under chapter 60D-5, F.A.C., to offer an Agreement, the COUNTY agrees to expedite
approval of the construction Agreement.
4.
COMPLETION DATES. The DEPARTMENT will commence construction on the
PROJECT on or about April 1, 2009, and will complete the PROJECT by July 31,
2009. However, in the event of any national, state or local emergency which
significantly affects the DEPARTMENT'S ability to perform, such as hurricanes,
tornados, floods, acts of God, acts of war, terrorism, or other such catastrophes, or
other man-made emergencies beyond the control of the DEPARTMENT such as labor
strikes or riots, then the DEPARTMENT'S obligation to complete said work within
aforementioned time frames will be suspended for the period of time the condition
continues to exist.
5.
PROCUREMENT. The COUNTY recognizes that the DEPARTMENT must comply
with Chapter 255, parts of Chapter 287, F.S., and Chapter 60D-5, Florida
Administrative Code, (F.A.C.), for consultants and construction, and agrees that these
provisions are acceptable for this PROJECT.
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EXHIBIT B
Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Recreation and Parks
Bureau of Design and Recreation Services
Minority Participation Report
Date:
/
/
Please submit all invoices and this form to: Diana Powe at the Bureau of Design and Recreation
Services, 3540 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308, Ph. No. (850) 488-5372. Complete the
top portion for every invoice.
Firm submitting report:
Project location:
Park or Facility where the Project is located or delivery is made.
FCO Project No.:
Agreement No.:
For Invoice No.:
Invoice Amount: $
Task Assignment No.:
Will any portion of this invoice be used as payment to a Minority Owned Vendor,
Supplier or Sub-Contractor?
NO
YES
THIS IS A MINORITY BUSINESS
If YES please complete the following information: Use additional pages as necessary.
Minority Owned Business:
1.
$
Vendor
Amount
2.
$
Vendor
Amount
3.
$
Vendor
Amount
4.
$
Vendor
Amount
5.
$
Vendor
Amount
6.
$
Vendor
Amount
Total Amount: $
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E – FDEP Ownership
F – Manatee County Property Appraisers Printout
Appendix 6
Geotechnical Report
REPORT OF
GEOTECIINICAL EXPLORATION
FOR
TERRA CEIA BOAT RAMP
MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Preparedfor:
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
DIVISION OF'PARKS AND RECREATION
Tallahassee, Florida
Prepøred by:
MACTEC ENGINEERING AND CONSTJLTING, INC.
Tampa, Florida
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MACTEC Project 6090-08-0088
MACTEC
ruMACTEC
engineering ond constructing o better tomorrow
November 10,2008
Suzannah Ray, Project Manager
lorida Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Parks and Recreation
Bureau of Design and Construction
3540 Thomasville Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32309
F
Subject:
Report of Geotechnical Exploration
Terra Ceia Boat Ramp
FDEP Project No.: 60697
Contract No.: DC803, TA-01 and TÄ-02
Manatee County, Florida
MACTEC Project 6513-08-0088
Dear Ms. Ray:
MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc. (formerþ known as Law Engineering and
Environmental Services), is pleased to submit this report of our geotechnical exploration for the
proposed project. The results of our subsurface exploration, including ow evaluation are presented in
this report.
We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to Florida Department of Environmental Protection
on this project. Should you have any questions with regard to this report, or if we can be of any further
assistance, please contact this ofüce.
Best Regards,
MACTEC ENGTNEERTNG AI\D CONSTILTTNG, tr{C.
Brad Johnson, E.I.
Geotechnical Professional
Chief Engineer
Florida Registration
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Distribution: 2 - Addressee
1-File
MACTEC Engineering ond Consulting, lnc.
4919
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Lourel Streel o Tompo,
Fl.33607.
Phone:
813289.0750.813.289 5474
www.moclec.com
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TABLE OF'CONTENTS
Page
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2.0
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FIELD DCLORATION......
LABORATORY TESTING .............
GENERÄLTZßD STJBST]RFACE CONDITIONS .....
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EVALUATION A¡ID RE C OMMENDATIONS ...............
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PAVEMENTDESIGNCONSIDERATIONS
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CONSTRUCTIONCONSIDERATIONS
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7.2 GROUND WATER CONTROL
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7.3 TEMPORARY SIDE SLOPES..............
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7.4 ON-SITE SOIL SUITABILITY
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BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
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APPENDIX
FIGURE I . SITE LOCATIONMAP
FIGURE 2. FIELD EXPLORATIONPLAN
FIGURE 3 . USDA SITE VICINITY MAP
FIGTIRE 4 - USGS SITE VICIMTY MAP
FIGURE 5 _ SUBSURFACE PROFILE
SOIL BORING RECORDS
LBRRESULTS
KEYTO CLASSIFICATIONS & SYMBOLS
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1.1
GENERAL
This report begins with a discussion of the field program followed by a description of the general
subsurface conditions. The site location map is presented on Figure 1, the approximate soil boring
locations ate presented on Figure 2, the USDA site vicinity sketch is presented on Figure 3 and the
USGS site vicinity sketch is presented on Figure
4. A profile of the borings is shown in Figure
5'
The individual soil boring logs and the results of a Limerock Bearing Ratio test are also included in
the Appendix of this report.
The project site is part of the Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve located along the southeastern shore
of
Tampa Bay in Manatee County, Florida. More specifically, the site is located on the north side
of
Bishop Harbor Road, approximately % mile west of US 41. The existing site is a finger of land
surrounded on three sides by a dredged channel. The existing site grades are relatively flat across
most of the property, and slopes down approximately 4 feet from the edges of top of the bank
towards the water.
The anticipated construction consists of a boat ramp, fixed dock, and canoe launch. The
development
will also include
storm water management areas, asphalt parking and drive areas.
The proposed elevation for the improvements
will generally
correspond to the existing elevation at
+6 feet. The stormwater ponds will slope from approximate elevation +5 to
*2
feet.
The purpose of this geotechnical exploration was to obtain information concerning the subsurface
conditions in the project area in order to evaluate acceptable soils for use as
frll
and for support
of
the park facilities and structures. This report discusses our exploratory and testing procedures and
includes the following items:
1.
A general review ofthe existing surface features and site conditions.
2.
A general review of available published geologic and topographic information'
3. A discussion of the results of Standard Penetration
Test (SPT) borings, hand auger
borings and probes.
Boring Profile sheets that illustrate the subsurface conditions encountered.
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FIELD EXPLORATION
Our field exploration included two soil test borings (B-1 and SP-l) in the area of the proposed boat
ramp and canoe launch. The soil test borings were performed to depths of 15 feet' Hand auger
borings (HA-l through HA-5) were performed to depths of 5 feet in the areas of the proposed
stormwater ponds and pavement areas. A series of probes were performed along the banks in the
area of the proposed dock and canoe launch. The boring locations were determined in the field by
measuring from existing ground surface features.
If more precise locations
are desired, we suggest
that you contact a Registered Surveyor. The ground surface elevations at the boring locations were
neither furnished nor determined. The approximate locations of the borings a¡e illustrated on
Figure 2, which has been included in the Appendix of this report.
The soil test borings were perfonned with the use of a CME Power Drill Rig using Bentonite
..Mud" drilling procedures. The soil sampling was performed in general accordance with ASTM
Test Designation D-1586, entitled "Penetration Test and Split-Banel Sampling of Soils." Samples
were collected and Standard Penetration Test resistances were measured at approximate intervals
of two feet for the top ten feet and at 15 feet. Representative portions of these soil samples were
sealed in glass jars, labeled and transferred to our Tampa laboratory for classification by an
engineer.
The hand auger borings were performed with the use of a three-inch diameter steel "bucket" hand
auger. The soil sampling was performed in general accordance with ASTM Test Designation
D-I452, entitled "Soil Investigation and Sampling by Auger Borings." Representative portions of
these soil samples were sealed in glass jars, labeled and transferred to our Ta:npa laboratory for
appropriate testing and classifrcation.
The probes were perforrned by inserting a metal rod, approximately %-inch in diameter, into the
ground. The materials encountered were estimated from the degree of difficulty to advance the rod
into the ground.
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LABORATORY TESTING
The soil samples were tmnsported to our laboratory and were classified by the Geotechnical
Engineer using the USCS in general accordance with the ASTM Test Designation D-2488. kl
order to aid in classiffing the soils and to help quantit und correlate engineering properties,
laboratory index property and classification tests were perfbrmed on representative soil samples
obtained from the borings. The results of these tests are presented below:
A
Percent Passing
#200 Siéve by
Bqring
Sample Depth
Moisture
No-
(feet)
Content (7o)
B-l
9.0-10.5
33.4
SP-I
4.0-5.s
31.7
3l.8
HA-I
0.0-3.0
22.7
2r.6
TIA-I
3.0-3.s
s4.0
HA-2
1.5-3.0
t4.o
27.5
HA-3
0.6-3.s
19.1
3t.4
HA-3
3.5-4.0
180.1
HA.5
1.0-5.0
21.9
Weight
Organic Content
(%)
5.5
31.5
35.s
representative sample obtained near the tide line, adjacent to the probe locations, was tested in
our laboratory. The sample had a 6 percent amount finer than
a
No. 200 sieve.
We also performed a Limerock Bearing Ratio (LBR) Test on the upper sandy soils obtained from
the proposed parking areas. The soils had an LBR value of
58. The material
also had a maximum
dry density of 125.5 pcf and optimum moisture for ASTM D-1557 compaction of 10%. Results are
included in the Appendix of this report.
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GENERALIZED SUBST]RFACE CONDITIONS
COUNTY SOIL STJRVEY
The ..Soil Survey of Manatee County, Florida," published by the USDA SCS, was reviewed for
general near-surface soil information within the general project vicinity (see Figure 3 in the
Appendix of this report). This information indicates that there is one primary mapping unit within
the vicinity of the proposed project area. The soil map unit characteristics are tabulated below:
4.2
Soil Series
(Map Unit Symbol)
Depth to Seasonal
High Water Table
Welfert Kesson Association (53)
0 to 0.5 feet
USGS TOPOGRAPITY SURVEY
The topographic survey map published by the United States Geological Survey: "Bradenton,
Florida" was reviewed for ground surface features at the proposed project location (see Figure 4 in
the Appendix of this report). Based on this review, the general ground surface elevation in the area
is approximately +5 feet National Geodetic vertical Datum of 1929 CNGVD).
4.3
SI]BSURFACE CONDITIONS
The subsurface conditions encountered at the boring locations are described on the Boring Records
in the Appendix. These records represent our interpretation of the subsurface conditions based on
the field logs, and visual examination of freld samples by an engineer. The lines designating the
interfaces between various strata on the Boring Records represent the approximate interface
locations. ln addition, the transitions between strata may be gradual. Water levels shown on the
Boring Records represent the conditions only at the time
of our exploration. It
should be
understood that soil and rock conditions may vrry between boring locations.
Boring B-1, performed in the area of the proposed boat ramp, encountered layers of sand (SM, SP
and SP-SM) to a depth of approximately 13 feet. The sands varied in density from loose to very
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weight of hammer (WOH) low strength material. A layer of sandy clay (CL) was then encountered
until the termination depth of 15 feet tvas reached. The consistency of ihe clay was ftrm with an Nvalue of 8 blows per foot. Boring SP-l, performed in the area of the proposed canoe launcþ
encountered an upper layer of silty sand (SM) underlain by layers of clayey soils (SC and CL) to a
depth of approximately 13
feet. The density was generally medium
values ranging from 3 to 18 blows per
foot. Next, hard
dense to very loose with N-
limestone was encountered until the
termination depth of 15 feet was reached. The limestone had an N-value of 50 blows for 4 inches
of penetration.
The hand auger borings performed in the areas of the proposed pavement and ponds, generally
encountered sand layers with varying grain sizes (SP, SM, SP-SC and SC). The amount of soils
finer than a No. 200 sieve was 2I.6 to 35.5 percent in four representative soil samples tested. The
borings also encountered an interbedded O.5-foot layer of organic material peat (PT). This layer
tlpically encountered at 3 to 4 feet below existing grade. The organic content of this material
ranged from 5.5 to 31.5 percent, with a moisture content varying from 54 to 180 percent. We
was
believe that the soils encountered below the peat were natural soils, while soils above the peat are
material frlled during previous dredging in the area.
In addition to the soil test (SPT) and hand auger borings, the areas along the banks adjacent to the
proposed boat ramp and canoe launch were explored with a series of probes beneath the water. The
probes tlrpically encountered sandy type soils (SP and
SM). A representative sample obtained near
the tide line was tested in our laboratory; the sample had a 6 percent amount finer than a No. 200
sieve and numerous shell fragments.
The profiles of the borings have been included in the Appendix of this report. A sheet defining the
terms and classification symbols used in the profiles is included in the Appendix of this report.
4.4
GROI'ND WATER CONDITIONS
The ground water level was encountered in the borings at depths ranging from 3.5 to 5 feet. It
should be noted that ground water levels tend to fluctuate during periods of prolonged drought and
extended rainfall and may be affected by man-made influences and tidal fluctuations. The site may
become inundated following severe storm events.
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EVALUATION AI\D RECOMMENDATIONS
The following recommendations have been developed on the basis of the previously described
project characteristics and subsurface conditions encountered during this exploration. The test
boring data was evaluated utilizing corelations between the measured SPT resistances and the
engineering performance characteristics of similar subsurface conditions. If there is any change in
these project criteria, a review must be made by MACTEC to determine
recommendations
if
any modifications to the
will be required. The findings of such a review should then be presented in
a
supplemental report.
After final design plans and specifications are available, a general review by MACTEC is strongly
recommended as a means to check that the assumptions evaluations made in preparation of this
report are correct, and that our earthwork and foundation recommendations are properþ interpreted
and implemented.
5.1
GENERAL
footof peat was found underneath the dredge fill that fonns the surficial layer at this
site, we recommend that all paved surfaces and other surfaces that will be subject to pedestrian
traffic be sloped more than code minimums. This is to promote drainage in isolated low spots that
Since about
Yz
may occur as a result of continued consolidation of the peat layer. Vertical infiltration of water
within or above the peat layer will be relatively low'
It is suggested that a rigid concrete pavement, at least 5-inches thick be utilized for the boat ramp
and the apron around the boat ramp. If peat or compressible soils are encountered dwing the
excavation of the ramps, the areas should be undercut and replaced with compacted fill'
5.2
It
DOCK
appears that driving wood
or concrete pilings will be the most suitable method to support the
dock. The pilings should be treated to minimize the deleterious effects of the marine envirorunent.
Using a water jet to install the piles will not achieve the same load resistance as driving the piles.
The pilings should be driven until they are seated into firm underlying soils. Boring SP-l, in the
canoe drop-off area found medium dense soils about 6 feet below the water line' Boring B-1 in the
boat ramp area found firm soils 10 feet below the water line.
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PAVEMENT DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
site, soil and traffic
These pavement recommendations presented are considered minimum for the
the project
conditions expected. The final pavement thickness design should be determined by
Civil Engineer using information obtained during the subsurface exploration program and an
analysis of anticipated traffic conditions. Sandy
fill
soils should be acceptable for construction and
proper subsurface
support of a flexible (limerock or crushed concrete base) pavement section, after
preparation.
6.1
STJBGRADE
that for the
One sample of the existing soils was found to have an LBR of 58. We recommend
should be
unstabilized subgrade an LBR of no more than 30 be assumed in design. The subgrade
to a minimum depth of 12 inches to at least 98 percent of the Modified Proctor
pavement areas to
maximum dry density (ASTM D-1557). Any frll utilized to elevate the cleared
compacted to 98
subgrade elevation should consist of reasonably clean fine sands, uniformly
12 inches of
percent of the Modifred Proctor maximum dry density (ASTM D1557)' The upper
compacted
pavement subgrade should be stabilized with the addition of limerock or similar materials,
if
necessary, until an LBR of at least 40 is achieved'
6.2
BASE
pavement base is generally comprised of three common material types: limerock, crushed concrete'
concrete for the base'
and soil cement. We recommend that you consider either limerock or crushed
percent of its
Limerock base material should meet FDOT requirements, including compaction to 98
and a minimum
maximum dry density as determined by the Modifred Proctor Test (ASTM D-1557)
of 100 and be
Limerock Bearing Ratio (LBR) of 100. Crushed concrete should have an LBR value
graded in accordance with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Standard Specification
Section 204.
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As a guideline for pavement design, we recommend that the base materials be a minimum of
inches thick under automobile parking areas and eight inches thick elsewhere.
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ASPHALTIC CONCRETE
It is recommended that at least lYz inches of asphaltic concrete be utilized. Actual thickness will
because of
depend on the design vehicle traffic frequency. Type S-I or S-III should be utilized
their durability qualities. The asphaltic concrete should meet standard FDOT material
requirements and placement procedures as outlined in the current FDOT "standard Specihcations
percent
for Road and Bridge Construction." The asphalt should be compacted to a minimum of 96
of the Marshall maximum laboratoryunit weight.
6.4
RIGID CONCRETE PAVEMENT
It is suggested that a rigid pavement, at least 5-inches thick be utilized for the boat ramp and the
apron around the boat ramp. The pavement subgrade (above the tidal influence) should be
compacted to 98 percent of the Modified Proctor'
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CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS
FILL PLACEMENT AI\D SUBGRADE PREPARATION
densification
The following are our recommendations for overall site preparation and mechanical
construction and our
work for construction of the proposed development, based on the anticipated
project general
boring results. These recommendations should be used as a guideline for the
specifications prepared by the Design Engineer'
1.
All vegetation, grass and roots and any debris should be stripped and removed
from tfre construction area. As a minimum, it is recommended that the
clearing and stripping operations extend to at least five feet beyond the
development perimeter'
2.
The entire site should be proofrolled with a vibratory roller with a 4 foot
diameter drum and a static weight of at least 8 tons. At least ten complete
the
coverages (5 in each perpendicular direction) should be performed over
made
be
should
observations
parkinã areà prior to raising site grades. Careful
à,r.ing-ptootìtung to heþ identit any areas of soft-yielding soils that may
require over excavation and replacement.
3.
4.
Following satisfactory completion proofrolling, additional fill-should be placed
be
and comfacted. The uppeifoot of pavement or floor slab subgrade should
Proctor'
ç6mpacted to at least 98 percent of Modified
Fill should generally consist of dry fine sand with less t]nan12 percent passing
the No. 20õ sieve, free of rubble, organics, clay, debris and other unsuitable
material. Fill should be tested and approved prior to acquisition. Approved
thickness
sand fill should be placed in loose lifts not exceeding 12 inches in
and should be compacted to a minimum of 95 percent of the Modified Proctor
maximum dry density. Density tests to confirm compaction should be
perfonned inlach fili lift before the next lift is placed. Material excavated
^from
the planned retention areas may need to be dried prior to compaction'
The excavated clayey soils (sc or cL) are not recommended for use as fill
beneath structures or Pavements.
5.
Prior to beginning compaction, soil moisture contents may need to b9
2
controlled inìrder to facilitate proper compaction. A moisture content within
Test
Proctor
Modifred
the
by
indicated
percentage points of the optimum
'tes1"ftl
ó-iSSZl is recommended prior to compaction of the natural ground
and frll.
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representative from MACTEC should be retained to provide on-site
observation of earthwork and ground modification activities. Density tests
should be performed in the top one foot of compacted existing ground, in each
fill lift. It is important that MACTEC be retained to observe that the
subsurface conditions are as we have discussed herein, and that foundation
construction, ground modifications and fill placements are in accordance with
6. A
our recommendations.
7.2
GROT]ND WATER CONTROL
Pavements - Ground water levels should be determined immediately prior to construction. Shallow
ground water should be kept at least 24 inches below the lowest working area to facilitate proper
material placement and compaction.
Ramps
- We assume that the proposed
ramp area will be formed for concrete placement below the
tidal level. A sump or sumps should be used to control the ground water inflow while the ramp is
being constructed.
7.3
TEMPORARY SIDE SLOPES
Above the ground water level, temporary excavations may stand near lYz horizontal to one vertical
(lYzH:lV) for short dry periods of time to a maximum excavation depth of 3 feet' During
construction, excavated materials should not be stocþiled at the top of any slope within a
horizontal distance equal to the excavation depth.
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ON.SITE SOIL SUITABILITY
materials to be used for backfill or compacted
fill
construction should be evaluated and,
necessary, tested by MACTEC prior to placement to determine
use.
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Suitable structural
fill
if
if
they are suitable for the intended
materials should consist of fine to medium sand with less than 12
percent passing the No. 200 sieve, and be free of rubble, organics, clay, debris and other unsuitable
material. Based on laboratory analysis, the majority of the existing soils encountered at this site
were sand with more than 12 percent passing the No. 200 sieve, and do not appear to meet this
criterion. Any off-site materials used as frll should be approved by MACTEC prior to acquisition'
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BASIS T'OR RECOMMENDATIONS
Our professional services have been performed, and our fmdings obtained in accordance with
generally accepted geotechnical engineering principles and practices. This company is not
responsible for the conclusions, opinions or recommendations made by others based on the data
presented in this report.
The results submitted in this report are based upon the data obtained from the soil borings
performed at the locations indicated. Regardless of the thoroughness of a geotechnical exploration,
there is always a possibility that conditions between borings
will be different from those at specific
boring locations and that conditions will not be as anticipated by the designers or contractors' In
addition, the construction process itself may alter soil conditions.
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APPENDIX
FIGURES
SOIL BORING RECORDS
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DRILLER:
DavidTesl¡cko
EQUIPMENT: CME Powrr Drrll Rig
METHOD:
RorarylÀ'ash \\r(h Bentonite Mud, ASTM D-I586
HOLE DIA :
REMARKS:
2 l5/16 inches
THIS RECORD fS A REASONABLE INTERPRETATION
OF SIIBSURFACE CONDITIONS AT THE EXPLORATION
LOCATION. STIBSURFACE CONDITIONS AT OTHER
LOCATIONS AND AT OTHER TIMES MAY DIFFER.
INTERFACES tsEWEEN STRATA ARE APPROXIMATE.
TRANSITIONS BETWT--EN STRATA MAY BE GRADUAL.
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4-5-4
SPT
(N:9)
3-34
(N=e)
SPT
Very loose 10 loose gray to tan clayey SA
1-1
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(N:3)
SPT
84-6
SPT
(N:
l0)
4-3- I 5
(N= r8)
43-5014
DRILLER:
DavidTeslicko
EQUIPMENT:
CME Power Drill Rig
METHOD:
Rotary Wæh rvrth Bentonire Mud, ASTM D-1586
HOLE DIA:
REMARKS:
2
15116 inches
THIS RECORD IS A REASONABLE INTERPRETATION
OF SI.'BSURFACE CONDTTIONS AT THE EXPLORATION
LOCATION. SI.JBS{.JRFACE CONDITIONS AT OTHER
LOCATIONS AND AT OTHERTIMES MAY DIFFER
INTERFACES BEWEEN STRATA ARE APPROXIMATE.
TRANSITIONS BETWEEN STRATA MAY BE GRADUAL.
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LOCATION:
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DRILLED:
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EQUIPMENT:
CtvrE Porver
METHOD:
DIA:
215116 inches
HOLE
REIvfARKS:
THIS RECORD
TS
A REASONABLE INTERPRETATION
OF STJBSURFACE CONDTTIONS AT THE EXPLORATION
LOCATION. SUBSURFACE CONDITTONS AT OTÉTER
LOCATIONS AND AT OTHERTIMES tvrAY DIFFER.
INTERFACES BEWEEN STRATA ARE APPROXIMATE
TRANSITIONS BETWEEN STRATA MAY BE CRADUAL.
PROJECT:
LOCATION:
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HOLE DlA.: 2 l5.rl6 inches
REMARKS:
THIS RECORD IS A REASONABLE INTERPRETATION
OF SUBSURFACE CONDìTIONS AT THE EXPLORAT]ON
LOCATION. SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS AT OTHER
LOCATIONS AND AT OTHER TIMES MAY DIFFER,
INTERFACES BEV/EEN STRATA ARE APPROXIMATE.
TRANSITIONS BET\¡/EEN STRATA MAY BE CRADUAL.
SOIL TEST BORING RECORI)
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LOCATION:
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CLASSIFICATION
ANDREMARKS
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SEEKEYSYMB'LSHEETFoREXPLANATTONOF
claye¡' line SAND (SP-SC) rvrth Íace ol-roc
DRILLER:
David Tqhcko
EQUIPMENT:
Clr{E Power Drill Rrg
METHOD:
DIA:
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HOLE
Rotary \{'ash rvith Bentonite À'fud, ASTIU D-ì 536
REMARKS:
THIS RECORD IS A REASONABLE INTERPRETA'I'ION
OF SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS AT THE EXPLORATION
LOCATION. SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS AT OTHER
LOCATIONS AND AT OTHER TIMES N,{AY DIFFER
INTERFACES BEWEEN STRATA ARE APPROXIMATE
TRANSITIONS BETWEEN STRATA MAY BE GRADUAL
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DRILLER:
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EQUIPMENT:
CIr{E Power Drill Rig
METHOD:
Rotary wæh with Betonite Mud. ASTM D-1586
HOLE DtA:
REMARKS:
2 l5116 incl¡es
THIS RECORD IS A REASONABLE fNTERPRETATION
OF STIBSURFACE CONDITIONS AT THE EXPLORATION
LOCATION SUBSURFACE CONDÍTIONS AT OTHER
LOCATIONS AND AT OTHER TIMES MAY DÍFFER.
INTERFACES BEWEEN STRATA ARE APPROXIMATE.
TRANSITIONS BETWEEN STRATA MAY BE GRADUAL
PROJECT:
LOCATION:
DRILLED:
PROJ. No.:
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SOIL TEST BORING RECORD
Power Drill Rig
Rotãry wash with Bentonìte Mud, ASTM D-|586
2 l5/16 inches
REMARKS:
PROJECT:
LOCATION:
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DRILLED:
PROJ. NO.:
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THIS RECORD IS A REASONABLE INTERPRETATION
OF SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS AT THE EXPLORATION
LOCATION. SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS AT OTHER
LOCATIONS AND AT OTHER TIMES MAY DIFFER.
INTERFACES BEWEEN STRATA ARE APPROXIMATETRANSITIONS BETWEEN STRATA MAY BE GRADUAL.
MACTEC
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LIMEROCK BEARING RATIO (LBR)
Date: l0/22108
Proj ect:
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Job Number: 6090-08-0088
Client:
Sample Number: LBR-51
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Location:3'West of HA-#5 Parking Lot
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Soil Description:
Tan sand rv/cla¡'
8Y. 9Y" 10% llo/" 12%
13%
Maximum L.B.R. Value: 58
Moisture Content (%)
MODIFIED PROCTOR COMPACTION TEST RESULTS
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KEY TO CLASSIFICATIONS & SYMBOLS
GROUP
MAJOR DIVISIONS
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GRAVELS
WITH FINES
No, 4 siwe size)
GRAINED
(Apprcciable arrormt
SOILS
Morc tltll 5üln ol
of ftrcs)
nratcnal is I^RCER
th¿n No. 2lX) sicve
CLEAN
SANDS
siz¡)
SANDS
(Morc that 507n of
coane tiaction is
SMAI ,l ,I:R than tlr
No 4 Srclc Sizc)
i,$
it:'
SANDS WITH
FINES
alornt
of fìrle;)
SILTS AND CLAYS
(I-iquid lirììit LESS drar 50)
GRAINED
of
rnaterial is
SMAI LER tlur Ncr
200 sieve siz.c)
little or no fines
Split Spoon Sample
No Recovew
GP
Poorly graded grarels or grave - sard mixhres,
little or no fines
Rock Core
Dilatometer
GM
Silti, gravels. gravel - sard - silt mixtures
Water Table at time of drilling
Water Table after 24 hours
GC
Clqey
GV/
SÍLTS AND CLAYS
(l-iquid linit GREATER thar
-50)
HIGHLY ORGANIC SOLS
Well graded gravels. gavel - sand mixtures.
gravels, gravel - sard - clay rrixtures.
Wcll gaded sards. gnrvelly salds. little or no
firus,
SP
Poorlr' ¿nrded sards or gravelly sands. little or
rro finrs
SM
Silty sards. sand - silt nlixturcs
SC
Claycv sarrds. sand - olay nrixtrres
ML
Inorgauic silts anLl vcrl,llnc sands. rock lìour. silty oI
claycy finc sancls or clayey silts and rvith slight flasticlty
CL
Irorganic lavs ofloN to uerlirm plastìcrry. gralclly
cla1,s. sandy clays. silty clays. lean clays
OL
SOILS
(More ürar 50Zo
Auger Cuttings
SW
(l.itllc or no lircs)
(Apprcctable
FINE
Undisturbed Sarnple
GRAVET-S
GRAVELS
TYPICAL NAMES
qYN/ROT,S
Orgaric silts and organic silty clays of low
plasticiqv.
MH
Irrorganic silb. micaceous or diatomaceom fine
CH
Inorgaric cli¡,s ofhigh plastrci¡,.
OH
Orgaric clays of meditulr to high pkuticity,
orgaric silts.
PT
Peat alrd odrer highly orgaric soils
LS
Linrqstone
TJ.S.
Coarsc
No
Fine
l0 No4
Coarsc
314"
3l - 50
f)ense
C)ver .50
Velv l)ense
Consistencr,
0-2
3-4
-x
Verv Sott
Sofl
Frm
q- t5
6-
Verv Stiff
Over 30
Harrl
sriff
LIMESTONE
Soft
Medium
"
Ygrv- "HeK!-"-
"
KEY TO SYMBOLS AND
DESCRIPTIONS
2
STANDARD SIEVE SIZE
Reference: The Unified Soil Classification System, Corps of Errgineels, U.S. Anny Technical
No. 3-357. Vol. I, March, 1953 (Revised'April. lÞ60)
ffiEftium
Medium Dense
Çryesler-flrarlgß:1"-
GRAVEL
Modir¡n
ñr40
L,oose
21-50
Cobbles Boulders
Ir nc
5- 10
1l-30
rlo. of Blou,s
Weatlued Limestone
SAND
ñr2(Xl
Verv Loose
¡u,.tt,
BOUNDARY CLASSIFICATIONS: Soils possessing characteristics oftrvo groups are designated by
combinations of $oup symbols
SILT OR CLAY
afive I )ensrtv
0ws
0-4
sandy or silty soils. elastic sills.
LIMESTONE FORMATIONS
WLS
\o of
CORRET.{TION OF PENETRATION RESISTANCE
WTTH RELATIVE DENSITY AND CONSISTENCY
SAND & GRAVEL
SILT & CLAY
ffi}Í4"ACTEC
Appendix 7
SWFWMD Pre-Application Meeting Minutes
THIS FORM IS INTENDED TO FACILITATE AND GUIDE THE DIALOGUE DURING A PRE-APPLICATION MEETING BY PROVIDING
A PARTIAL "PROMPT LIST" OF DISCUSSION SUBJECTS. IT IS NOT A LIST OF REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE APPLICANT.
Date:
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
RESOURCE REGULATION DIVISION
PRE-APPLICATION MEETING NOTES
December 2, 2008
Project Info.:
Attendees:
10:00a.m.
PA 7947 TERRA CEIA BOAT RAMPS (WETLANDS)
Contact: Brandon Jarvis/ Mactec Engineering (904)391-3778,
bmjarvis@mactec.com, Charlene Stroehlen/Mactec Engineering, Curtis
Lipsey, Kris Brown, Charles Coe and Kevin Kiser FDEP DRP, Libby
Carnahan and Randy Runnels FDEP CAMA
Manatee County, 13/33/17, Attendees: 4
Daryl Flatt, P.E. and Cliff Ondercin w/ the District)
Total Land Acreage:
Project Acreage:
Prior On-Site/Off-Site Permit Activity:

 This meeting does not give authorization to proceed with construction and/or land clearing
authorizations on this property. An ERP will be required prior to any alterations on this site.
 Information shared at Pre-Application meetings is superseded by the actual permit application
submittal. Information not presented or known at the time of the pre-application meeting could result
in deviations in the applicants design or outcome in order to meet District rules and Florida Statutes.
District permitting decisions are based on information submitted during the application process and
rules in effect at the time the application is complete.
Project Overview:
 To construct a boat ramp and associated parking area within Bishop Harbor.
Environmental Discussion: (Wetlands On-Site, Wetlands on Adjacent Properties, Delineation, T&E species, Easements, Drawdown Issues,
Setbacks, Justification, Elimination/Reduction, Permanent/Temporary Impacts, Secondary and Cumulative Impacts, Mitigation Options, SHWL, Upland
Habitats, Site Visit, etc.)

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
Wetlands / surface waters are located within and along the project area. The water body along the projects
perimeter is Bishop Harbor, may be an Aquatic Preserve, and sovereign submerged lands (SSL's). Title
Check will be required to determine if state lands.
The wetlands and surface waters located within the project area will need to be field verified by District staff.
This is highly recommended to occur prior to ERP Construction / Conceptual Application submittal in efforts to
expedite the ERP Application process. The 'formal determination of wetlands and surface waters' ERP
Petition application as specified in Ch. 40D-4.042, F.A.C. can accomplish this process (refer below under
'Application Type and Fee Required').
If not done so already, District staff will need to field verify the wetland's Seasonal High Water Table (SHWT)
and Normal Pool (NP) indicators within the project area for consideration to the stormwater management
system design.
Address elimination and reduction of wetland impacts to the greatest extent feasible providing practicable
design alternatives / modifications pursuant to Section 3.2.1 of the Basis of Review (B.O.R.), where
applicable.
Address secondary wetland impacts (e.g., water quality, water quantity, buffer setbacks, wildlife crossings,
threatened & endangered species, potential for future roadway impacts via cul-de-sacs, etc…), where
applicable, pursuant to Section 3.2.7 of the B.O.R.
Provide a wildlife survey, and/or comments from the USFWS and/or FFWCC (Imperiled Species
Management) pertaining to threatened and endangered species and species of special concern.
Concentration on marine species, e.g., West Indian Manatee protection. Please note, standard West Indian
Manatee protection conditions (e.g., monitoring activities, no wake/idle speeds, draft of vessels, precaution
measures if seen within 100 yards, construction operations cease when within 50 feet, FFWCC hotline,
temporary signage, and permanent signage) are a strong candidate for inclusion in any ERP issued, as well
as other Specific Conditions that may apply as deemed appropriate by the District, FFWCC, or others.

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
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
The applicant will need to address pursuant to the boat ramp, at minimum; navigable depths, design so the
navigable channel is not compromised for other boating uses, wrapping the piles to assure long term water
quality protection, water quality monitoring throughout the construction and installation of the facility, deck
spacing between the boards, threatened and endangered species (e.g., West Indian Manatee), riparian rights,
public interest criteria, heightened public concern provisions, Manatee protection signage, navigable channel
signage, slow speed / no wake signage, hydrographic study, bathymetric study, length of boats and draft of
boats, no fish cleaning trays, no pump out facilities, no live-aboards, and additional measures where
applicable on this location and use.
For proprietary SSL authorizations, please refer to Ch's. 253 and 258, F.S., and Ch's. 18-20 and 18-21,
F.A.C., ERP Conditions for Issuance, and ERP Basis of Review for requirements associated with docking
facilities, SSL’s, proprietary authorizations, Outstanding Florida Waters, aquatic preserves, Heightened Public
Concern, public interest criteria, etc...
Where a proposed activity in submerged lands or non dredged lands are proposed, provide complete benthic,
seagrass, and oyster bed surveys within this / these area(s).
Where wetland / surface water impacts occur that require mitigation, provide a Uniform Mitigation Assessment
Method (UMAM) analysis pursuant to Ch. 62-345, F.A.C. and provide the appropriate mitigation to offset the
impacts. District staff will review and evaluate the values and functions of the wetlands and surface waters
prepared by the applicant under the UMAM analysis.
Wetland mitigation options may include wetland enhancement, wetland creation, wetland restoration, and/or
withdrawal from a qualifying wetland mitigation bank (if the mitigation bank is located outside the basin of the
impacts, cumulative wetland impacts pursuant to Section 3.2.8 of the B.O.R. will be required).
Site Information Discussion: (SHW Levels, Floodplain, Tailwater Conditions, Adjacent Off-Site Contributing Sources, Receiving Waterbody,
etc.)

Floodplain is from hurricane surge. No compensation will be required. Soil borings should be provided to
establish the control elevation in the pond.
Water Quantity Discussions: (Basin Description, Storm Event, Pre/Post Volume, Pre/Post Discharge, etc.)
 Discharge is into unrestricted tidal waters. No attenuation will be required.
Water Quality Discussions: (Type of Treatment, Technical Characteristics, Non-presumptive Alternatives, etc.)


Alternate 1 Wet Detention, Alternate 3 Wet Detention, Effluent Filtration, Online Retention
Dry ponds are proposed to treat runoff. Bishop Harbor is an OFW; however canal are not OFW. Suggest treating to improvements to OFW standards.
Bishop Harbor is an impaired water body. Shellfish are adversely being affected. Application will need to address this impairment. BMP signed by the
applicant.
Sovereign Lands Discussion: (Determining Location, Correct Form of Authorization, Content of Application, Assessment of Fees,
Coordination with FDEP)
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


Sovereign Submerged Lands (SSL's):
SSL's are located within the project area along Bishop Harbor, an Aquatic Preserve that will be requested for
proprietary authorizations. Address provisions in Ch's. 253 (Public and Proprietary State Lands) and 258
(Aquatic Preserves, Wild and Scenic Rivers), F.S., and Ch. 18-20 (Florida Aquatic Preserves), and Ch. 18-21
(SSL Management), F.A.C., where applicable. Please see additional comments in the fee section below for
SSL’s.
A SSL title determination will need to be requested from the FDEP Division of Submerged Lands, Title and
Lands Record Section, including information on the Mean High Water Line (MHWL) elevation with this
determination. Provide copy of the FDEP Division of Submerged Lands results.
In an effort to obtain the MHWL elevation at this property location, please contact FDEP Division of State
Lands, Bureau of Surveying and Mapping, representative in Tallahassee at (850) 245-2606.
Provide the linear shoreline, in the form of a certified Professional Land Surveyor survey, at the MHWL owned
by the applicant as traversed along SSL's.
Provide the pre-empted area associated with the proprietary authorization request(s) (e.g., docking facility,
boats, mooring, etc…).
SSL Activities in Aquatic Preserves:
For projects proposed in Aquatic Preserves (AP), an emphasis on the social and economic portion of the
Public Interest Test requirements for proprietary authorizations has been elevated by FDEP. The applicant
will need to identify public interest projects and include this/these as part of their Consolidated ERP
Application design when addressing this provision pursuant to Ch. 18-20.004(2), F.A.C.
For activities proposed in, on, or over AP, the applicant will need to coordinate resource and resource impact
issues within the Terra Ceia Bay AP area with Libby Carnahan at (941) 721-2068, ext. 214.
Operation and Maintenance/Legal Information: (Ownership or Perpetual Control, O&M Entity, O&M Instructions, Homeowner
Association Documents, Coastal Zone requirements, etc.)

Homeowners and/or Condo Association require the following:
o
Draft Articles of Incorporation Section 2.6 of the ERP B.O.R.)
o
Draft Declaration of Protective Covenants
Provide copies of the fee simple deed of ownership of the project area
Leases that exist in perpetuity will also be acceptable
Contracts for sale must be fully executed/finalized, otherwise the deed holder will be the Permittee
Provide operation and maintenance instructions for the surface water management system.


O & M legal documents must be provided in a separate package
The Homeowners Association documents, covenants, and deed restrictions will need to address the docking
facility, boat uses, wetland, wetland mitigation, and all other applicable regulatory and proprietary restrictions
that are a result of the requested uses.
Application Type and Fee Required: Standard General ERP; Minor Systems ERP; Individual ERP; Noticed General ERP
 The FDEP will be the applicant that signs the ERP application.
 Inform District land management staff that application is being submitted from the FDEP.
 The FDEP will also be required to be the OM entity fro the project.
 Under these criteria, the project will be reviewed and permitted by the District.
Other: (Future Pre-Application Meetings, Fast Track, Submittal Date, Construction Start Date, Required District Permits – WUP, WOD, Well
Construction, etc.)

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


Address Division of Historical Resources regarding possible archeological resources that may be
encountered due to the proposed project.
Check for contaminates on the site and assure that FDEP clearance is secured, if so found.
If wells and/or a water use permit (WUP) are located on-site, contact District Water Use Regulation Manager,
Scott T. Petersen, P.G. at (941) 377-3722, ext. 6536. You may likely be required to properly abandon / cap /
plug some/all wells located on site, and/or modify the WUP quantities and/or type of use.
Please address and evaluate the feasibility of reclaimed water to be used for this development project.
To access the District's "Impaired Waters Presentation" and "The Impaired Water Review Aid Excel
Spread Sheet" link on to the following: http://ftp.swfwmd.state.fl.us/pub/draft_imp_waters_rev_aid/
Provide a copy of these pre-application meeting notes with your ERP Application submittal and
reference the PA number (located in top right of this form) on all correspondence and on ERP
Application form Section A., Page 5, Part 7.A. This will aid in the processing of your application and
reduce administrative delays.
Disclaimer: The District ERP pre-application meeting process is a service made available to the public to assist interested parties in preparing for
submittal of a permit application. Information shared at pre-application meetings is superseded by the actual permit application submittal. District permit
decisions are based upon information submitted during the application process and Rules in effect at the time the application is complete.
IV
David Z. Sua, P.E. and Edward M. Craig , CPSS
Appendix 8
Stormwater Calculations
Stormwater Calculations for
Terra Ceia Boat Ramp and Canoe Launch
(Alternate 1 water quality treatment per TP/SWP-022 dated August 27, 1990)
Basin Post 1 Area (A)
Normal Water Level / Control Elevation (NWL)
Pond Bottom Elevation (NWL-1')
Bishop Harbor Approximate Water Elevation
Bishop Harbor Mean High Water Level (MHWL)
Required Permanent Pool Volume (V PPVR = (0.667")(A)(1'/12"))
Provided Permanent Pool Volume (V PPVP at NWL)
Runoff Treatment Requirement (OFW)
Treatment Volume Required (VTR = (1.5")(1'/12")(A))
Max treatment elevation (TEL=NWL+1.5')
Treatment Volume Provided (VTP) between NWL and TEL
2.02 Ac
1.33
0.33
0
1.33
ft
ft
ft
ft
0.1122 Ac-ft
0.1484 Ac-ft
VPPVP>VPPVR therefore ok
1.5 inches
0.2525 Ac-ft
2.83 ft
0.4238 Ac-ft
VTP>VTR therefore ok
Orifice sized to drawdown 1/2 the provided treatment volume in 36 hrs
ORIFICE EQUATION DATA
Q1=CdA(2gH)^(1/2) ; where:
Cd = Orifice Coefficient =
A = Area of Orifice (Sq Ft) =
D = Diameter of Orifice (in)=
H = Pond Stage (ft) =
g (ft/s^2) =
0.6
0.0341
2.50
varies
32.17
Orifice drawdown volume (Vo) = VTP(0.5)
Pond stage elevation cooresponding to volume V O
At time 36 pond stage should be at elevation 2.32 ft
Prepared by MACTEC
1 of 3
0.2119
2.32
yes
Ac-ft
ft
6/8/2009
Stormwater Calculations for
Terra Ceia Boat Ramp and Canoe Launch
Pipe Velocity Analysis to Reduce Erosion at Bishop Harbor Outfall
Pipe Size 18" CMP
25 YR 24 HR
Max pipe flow
Max pipe velocity
1.97 cfs
1.12 fps
100 YR 24 HR
Prepared by MACTEC
Max pipe flow
3.66 cfs
Max pipe velocity
2.07 fps
2 of 3
6/8/2009
PROJECT: Terra Ceia Boat Ramp and Canoe Launch
CURVE NUMBER COMPUTATION - POST DEVELOPED CONDITIONS
BASIN NO.
1
TOTAL BASIN AREA
2.02 AC.
DIRECTLY CONNECTED IMPERVIOUS AREA
(including lake area)
PERCENT DCIA
0.22 AC
10.89 %
OTHER IMPERVIOUS AREAS
1.05 AC.
98 CN
PERVIOUS AREA
0.75 AC
1.80 AC
77 CN
Total=
NON DCIA WEIGHTED CURVE NUMBER
89
MACTEC Engineering & Consulting Inc.
4150 N John young Pkwy
Orlando, FL 32804
407-522-7570 • Fax: 407-522-7576
TERRA CEIA
6090-08-0088
Project Name:
Project Number:
Date:
Designer:
6/29/09 2:35 PM
CJL
Elevation Storage Table
Change
Average
Incremental
Cumulative
Cumulative
Elevation
Area
Area
in Elevation
Area
Volume
Volume
Volume
[ft.]
[ft²]
[acre]
[ft]
[acre]
[acre·ft]
[acre·ft]
[ft³]
0.33
5,856.00
0.1344
0.0000
1.00
8,314.00
0.1909
0.67
0.1626
0.00
0.1090
0.1090
4,746.95
2.00
11,596.00
0.2662
1.00
0.2285
0.2285
0.2285
9,955.00
3.00
14,978.00
0.3438
4.00
18,460.00
0.4238
1.00
0.3050
0.3050
0.6425
27,988.95
1.00
0.3838
0.3838
1.0263
5.00
22,044.00
0.5061
44,707.95
1.00
0.4649
0.4649
1.4913
64,959.95
Interpolated Values
elevation
[ft]
(Perm Pool Vol)
volume
[acre·ft]
[ft³]
1.33
0.1484
6,465.61
2.00
0.0801
3,489.39
2.32
0.2126
9,260.26
(Treatment Vol)
2.83
0.4237
18,457.57
(100 YR DHWL)
3.83
0.8127
35,400.11
P:\EAT\2008\PROJECTS\Terra Ceia_6090080088\ERP-Permitting\Revised Permit\Revised per Orlando
Comments_06.11.09\Appendix 8 - Stormwater Calculations\B - Pond Stage Storage Info revised to subtract ppv
from storage calcs
Nodes
A Stage/Area
V Stage/Volume
T Time/Stage
M Manhole
Basins
O Overland Flow
U SCS Unit CN
S SBUH CN
Y SCS Unit GA
Z SBUH GA
Links
P Pipe
W Weir
C Channel
D Drop Structure
B Bridge
R Rating Curve
H Breach
E Percolation
F Filter
X Exfil Trench
A: Pond 1
D: Control Str
U: Post 1
Interconnected Channel and Pond Routing Model (ICPR) ©2002 Streamline Technologies, Inc.
T: Bishop Harbor
==========================================================================================
==== Basins ==============================================================================
==========================================================================================
Name: Post 1
Group: BASE
Unit Hydrograph:
Rainfall File:
Rainfall Amount(in):
Area(ac):
Curve Number:
DCIA(%):
Node: Pond 1
Status: Onsite
Type: SCS Unit Hydrograph CN
Uh256
Flmod
8.000
2.020
89.00
10.89
Peaking Factor:
Storm Duration(hrs):
Time of Conc(min):
Time Shift(hrs):
Max Allowable Q(cfs):
256.0
24.00
10.00
0.00
999999.000
==========================================================================================
==== Nodes ===============================================================================
==========================================================================================
Name: Bishop Harbor
Group: BASE
Type: Time/Stage
Base Flow(cfs): 0.000
Init Stage(ft): 1.330
Warn Stage(ft): 2.000
Time(hrs)
Stage(ft)
--------------- --------------0.00
1.330
24.00
1.330
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name: Pond 1
Base Flow(cfs): 0.000
Init Stage(ft): 1.330
Group: BASE
Warn Stage(ft): 5.000
Type: Stage/Area
Stage(ft)
Area(ac)
--------------- --------------1.330
0.2200
2.000
0.2700
3.000
0.3400
4.000
0.4200
5.000
0.5100
==========================================================================================
==== Drop Structures =====================================================================
==========================================================================================
Name: Control Str
Group: BASE
Geometry:
Span(in):
Rise(in):
Invert(ft):
Manning's N:
Top Clip(in):
Bot Clip(in):
UPSTREAM
Circular
18.00
18.00
0.500
0.027000
0.000
0.000
From Node: Pond 1
To Node: Bishop Harbor
DOWNSTREAM
Circular
18.00
18.00
0.000
0.027000
0.000
0.000
Length(ft): 83.00
Count: 1
Friction Equation:
Solution Algorithm:
Flow:
Entrance Loss Coef:
Exit Loss Coef:
Outlet Ctrl Spec:
Inlet Ctrl Spec:
Solution Incs:
Automatic
Most Restrictive
Both
0.500
1.000
Use dc or tw
Use dc
10
Upstream FHWA Inlet Edge Description:
Circular Concrete: Square edge w/ headwall
Downstream FHWA Inlet Edge Description:
Circular Concrete: Square edge w/ headwall
*** Weir 1 of 3 for Drop Structure Control Str ***
TABLE
Count:
Type:
Flow:
Geometry:
1
Horizontal
Both
Rectangular
Span(in): 30.25
Rise(in): 30.25
Bottom Clip(in):
Top Clip(in):
Weir Disc Coef:
Orifice Disc Coef:
0.000
0.000
3.200
0.600
Invert(ft): 3.830
Control Elev(ft): 3.830
*** Weir 2 of 3 for Drop Structure Control Str ***
TABLE
Count:
Type:
Flow:
Geometry:
1
Vertical: Mavis
Both
Circular
Span(in): 2.50
Rise(in): 2.50
Bottom Clip(in):
Top Clip(in):
Weir Disc Coef:
Orifice Disc Coef:
0.000
0.000
3.200
0.600
Invert(ft): 1.330
Control Elev(ft): 1.330
Interconnected Channel and Pond Routing Model (ICPR) ©2002 Streamline Technologies, Inc.
Page 1 of 3
*** Weir 3 of 3 for Drop Structure Control Str ***
TABLE
Count:
Type:
Flow:
Geometry:
1
Vertical: Mavis
Both
Rectangular
Span(in): 12.00
Rise(in): 999.00
Bottom Clip(in):
Top Clip(in):
Weir Disc Coef:
Orifice Disc Coef:
0.000
0.000
3.200
0.600
Invert(ft): 2.830
Control Elev(ft): 2.830
==========================================================================================
==== Hydrology Simulations ===============================================================
==========================================================================================
Name: 100YR24HR_dcia
Filename: P:\EAT\2008\PROJECTS\Terra Ceia_6090080088\Model\100YR24HR_dcia.R32
Override Defaults:
Storm Duration(hrs):
Rainfall File:
Rainfall Amount(in):
Yes
24.00
Flmod
10.00
Time(hrs)
Print Inc(min)
--------------- --------------72.000
5.00
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name: 2.33YR24HR_dcia
Filename: P:\EAT\2008\PROJECTS\Terra Ceia_6090080088\Model\2.33YR24HR_dcia.R32
Override Defaults:
Storm Duration(hrs):
Rainfall File:
Rainfall Amount(in):
Yes
24.00
Flmod
4.50
Time(hrs)
Print Inc(min)
--------------- --------------72.000
5.00
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name: 25YR24HR_dcia
Filename: P:\EAT\2008\PROJECTS\Terra Ceia_6090080088\Model\25YR24HR_dcia.R32
Override Defaults:
Storm Duration(hrs):
Rainfall File:
Rainfall Amount(in):
Yes
24.00
Flmod
8.00
Time(hrs)
Print Inc(min)
--------------- --------------72.000
5.00
==========================================================================================
==== Routing Simulations =================================================================
==========================================================================================
Name: 100YR24HR_dcia
Hydrology Sim: 100YR24HR_dcia
Filename: P:\EAT\2008\PROJECTS\Terra Ceia_6090080088\Model\100YR24HR_dcia.I32
Execute: Yes
Alternative: No
Max Delta Z(ft):
Time Step Optimizer:
Start Time(hrs):
Min Calc Time(sec):
Boundary Stages:
Restart: No
1.00
10.000
0.000
0.5000
Patch: No
Delta Z Factor: 0.00500
End Time(hrs): 72.00
Max Calc Time(sec): 60.0000
Boundary Flows:
Time(hrs)
Print Inc(min)
--------------- --------------72.000
15.000
Group
Run
--------------- ----BASE
Yes
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name: 2.33YR24HR_dcia
Hydrology Sim: 2.33YR24HR_dcia
Filename: P:\EAT\2008\PROJECTS\Terra Ceia_6090080088\Model\2.33YR24HR_dcia.I32
Execute: Yes
Alternative: No
Restart: No
Max Delta Z(ft): 1.00
Time Step Optimizer: 10.000
Patch: No
Delta Z Factor: 0.00500
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Start Time(hrs): 0.000
Min Calc Time(sec): 0.5000
Boundary Stages:
End Time(hrs): 72.00
Max Calc Time(sec): 60.0000
Boundary Flows:
Time(hrs)
Print Inc(min)
--------------- --------------72.000
15.000
Group
Run
--------------- ----BASE
Yes
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name: 25YR24HR_dcia
Hydrology Sim: 25YR24HR_dcia
Filename: P:\EAT\2008\PROJECTS\Terra Ceia_6090080088\Model\25YR24HR_dcia.I32
Execute: Yes
Alternative: No
Max Delta Z(ft):
Time Step Optimizer:
Start Time(hrs):
Min Calc Time(sec):
Boundary Stages:
Restart: No
1.00
10.000
0.000
0.5000
Patch: No
Delta Z Factor: 0.00500
End Time(hrs): 72.00
Max Calc Time(sec): 60.0000
Boundary Flows:
Time(hrs)
Print Inc(min)
--------------- --------------72.000
15.000
Group
Run
--------------- ----BASE
Yes
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Basin Name:
Group Name:
Simulation:
Node Name:
Basin Type:
Unit Hydrograph:
Peaking Fator:
Spec Time Inc (min):
Comp Time Inc (min):
Rainfall File:
Rainfall Amount (in):
Storm Duration (hrs):
Status:
Time of Conc (min):
Time Shift (hrs):
Area (ac):
Vol of Unit Hyd (in):
Curve Number:
DCIA (%):
Time Max (hrs):
Flow Max (cfs):
Runoff Volume (in):
Runoff Volume (ft3):
Post 1
BASE
100YR24HR_dcia
Pond 1
SCS Unit Hydrograph
Uh256
256.0
1.33
1.33
Flmod
10.000
24.00
Onsite
10.00
0.00
2.020
1.000
89.000
10.890
12.04
11.64
8.788
64442
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Basin Name:
Group Name:
Simulation:
Node Name:
Basin Type:
Unit Hydrograph:
Peaking Fator:
Spec Time Inc (min):
Comp Time Inc (min):
Rainfall File:
Rainfall Amount (in):
Storm Duration (hrs):
Status:
Time of Conc (min):
Time Shift (hrs):
Area (ac):
Vol of Unit Hyd (in):
Curve Number:
DCIA (%):
Time Max (hrs):
Flow Max (cfs):
Runoff Volume (in):
Runoff Volume (ft3):
Post 1
BASE
2.33YR24HR_dcia
Pond 1
SCS Unit Hydrograph
Uh256
256.0
1.33
1.33
Flmod
4.500
24.00
Onsite
10.00
0.00
2.020
1.000
89.000
10.890
12.04
4.71
3.414
25036
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Basin Name:
Group Name:
Simulation:
Node Name:
Basin Type:
Unit Hydrograph:
Peaking Fator:
Spec Time Inc (min):
Comp Time Inc (min):
Rainfall File:
Rainfall Amount (in):
Storm Duration (hrs):
Status:
Time of Conc (min):
Time Shift (hrs):
Area (ac):
Vol of Unit Hyd (in):
Curve Number:
DCIA (%):
Time Max (hrs):
Flow Max (cfs):
Runoff Volume (in):
Runoff Volume (ft3):
Post 1
BASE
25YR24HR_dcia
Pond 1
SCS Unit Hydrograph
Uh256
256.0
1.33
1.33
Flmod
8.000
24.00
Onsite
10.00
0.00
2.020
1.000
89.000
10.890
12.04
9.14
6.817
49984
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Name
Bishop Harbor
Pond 1
Bishop Harbor
Pond 1
Bishop Harbor
Pond 1
Simulation
Max Time
Stage
hrs
Max
Stage
ft
BASE 100YR24HR_dcia
BASE 100YR24HR_dcia
BASE2.33YR24HR_dcia
BASE2.33YR24HR_dcia
BASE 25YR24HR_dcia
BASE 25YR24HR_dcia
0.00
12.66
0.00
17.21
0.00
12.81
1.33
3.83
1.33
2.80
1.33
3.50
Group
Warning Max Delta
Stage
Stage
ft
ft
2.00
5.00
2.00
5.00
2.00
5.00
0.0000
0.0050
0.0000
0.0050
0.0000
0.0050
Max Surf
Area
ft2
Max Time
Inflow
hrs
Max
Inflow
cfs
Max Time
Outflow
hrs
Max
Outflow
cfs
0
17712
0
14196
0
16540
12.66
12.00
17.21
12.00
12.81
12.00
3.45
11.33
0.19
4.56
1.97
8.89
0.00
12.66
0.00
17.21
0.00
12.81
0.00
3.45
0.00
0.19
0.00
1.97
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Name
Control Str
Control Str
Control Str
Simulation
Max Time
Flow
hrs
Max
Flow
cfs
Max
Delta Q
cfs
Max Time
US Stage
hrs
Max
US Stage
ft
Max Time
DS Stage
hrs
Max
DS Stage
ft
BASE 100YR24HR_dcia
BASE2.33YR24HR_dcia
BASE 25YR24HR_dcia
12.66
17.21
12.81
3.45
0.19
1.97
-0.019
0.001
-0.011
12.66
17.21
12.81
3.83
2.80
3.50
0.00
0.00
0.00
1.33
1.33
1.33
Group
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Simulation
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
Node
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Group
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
Time
hrs
Stage
ft
Warning
Stage
ft
Surface
Area
ft2
Total
Inflow
cfs
Total
Outflow
cfs
Total
Vol In
af
Total
Vol Out
af
0.00
0.26
0.50
0.77
1.02
1.27
1.52
1.77
2.02
2.27
2.52
2.77
3.02
3.27
3.52
3.77
4.02
4.27
4.52
4.77
5.02
5.27
5.52
5.77
6.02
6.27
6.52
6.77
7.02
7.27
7.52
7.77
8.02
8.27
8.52
8.77
9.02
9.27
9.52
9.77
10.02
10.27
10.52
10.77
11.02
11.27
11.51
11.75
12.00
12.25
12.50
12.76
13.01
13.25
13.50
13.75
14.00
14.25
14.50
14.75
15.00
15.25
15.50
15.75
16.00
16.25
16.50
16.75
17.00
17.25
17.50
17.75
18.00
18.25
18.50
18.75
19.00
19.25
19.50
19.75
20.00
20.25
20.50
20.75
21.00
21.25
21.50
1.33
1.33
1.33
1.33
1.33
1.33
1.33
1.33
1.34
1.34
1.34
1.34
1.35
1.35
1.35
1.36
1.37
1.37
1.38
1.39
1.40
1.41
1.42
1.43
1.44
1.46
1.47
1.49
1.50
1.52
1.53
1.55
1.57
1.59
1.61
1.63
1.65
1.68
1.71
1.74
1.77
1.81
1.85
1.90
1.95
2.01
2.09
2.30
2.74
3.21
3.43
3.50
3.48
3.45
3.40
3.37
3.33
3.29
3.26
3.23
3.21
3.18
3.16
3.14
3.12
3.11
3.09
3.08
3.06
3.05
3.04
3.03
3.02
3.01
3.00
2.99
2.99
2.98
2.97
2.97
2.96
2.95
2.95
2.94
2.94
2.93
2.93
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
9583
9583
9583
9583
9583
9585
9590
9596
9603
9611
9618
9626
9636
9648
9664
9682
9702
9725
9752
9781
9812
9846
9881
9918
9956
9997
10042
10089
10136
10187
10242
10299
10356
10417
10484
10557
10637
10721
10810
10907
11013
11133
11270
11428
11608
11798
12041
12678
14024
15525
16308
16536
16491
16363
16221
16084
15954
15834
15725
15625
15531
15447
15372
15304
15239
15180
15125
15075
15028
14987
14950
14914
14877
14843
14816
14792
14767
14744
14725
14708
14690
14672
14652
14633
14616
14601
14586
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.01
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.03
0.04
0.05
0.06
0.06
0.07
0.09
0.10
0.11
0.11
0.13
0.13
0.14
0.15
0.17
0.19
0.20
0.20
0.23
0.24
0.25
0.26
0.29
0.31
0.35
0.37
0.40
0.42
0.47
0.51
0.60
0.65
0.79
0.85
0.95
1.58
4.65
8.89
6.71
4.04
2.20
1.36
1.02
0.92
0.78
0.72
0.65
0.62
0.55
0.52
0.49
0.48
0.44
0.42
0.40
0.39
0.36
0.36
0.35
0.35
0.31
0.30
0.31
0.31
0.28
0.26
0.28
0.28
0.27
0.26
0.24
0.23
0.22
0.22
0.22
0.22
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.03
0.03
0.04
0.04
0.05
0.05
0.06
0.06
0.07
0.07
0.08
0.08
0.09
0.09
0.10
0.10
0.11
0.11
0.12
0.12
0.13
0.15
0.19
0.95
1.71
1.97
1.91
1.77
1.62
1.48
1.35
1.23
1.13
1.04
0.96
0.89
0.82
0.77
0.72
0.67
0.63
0.60
0.57
0.54
0.51
0.49
0.47
0.45
0.43
0.42
0.40
0.39
0.37
0.36
0.35
0.34
0.33
0.32
0.31
0.30
0.30
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.7
0.7
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25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
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25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
25YR24HR_dcia
Node
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Group
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
Time
hrs
Stage
ft
Warning
Stage
ft
Surface
Area
ft2
Total
Inflow
cfs
Total
Outflow
cfs
Total
Vol In
af
Total
Vol Out
af
21.75
22.00
22.25
22.50
22.75
23.00
23.25
23.50
23.75
24.00
24.25
24.50
24.75
25.00
25.25
25.50
25.75
26.00
26.25
26.50
26.75
27.00
27.25
27.50
27.75
28.00
28.25
28.50
28.75
29.00
29.25
29.50
29.75
30.00
30.25
30.50
30.75
31.00
31.25
31.50
31.75
32.00
32.25
32.50
32.75
33.00
33.25
33.50
33.75
34.00
34.25
34.50
34.75
35.00
35.25
35.50
35.75
36.00
36.25
36.50
36.75
37.00
37.25
37.50
37.75
38.00
38.25
38.50
38.75
39.00
39.25
39.50
39.75
40.00
40.25
40.50
40.75
41.00
41.25
41.50
41.75
42.00
42.25
42.50
42.75
43.00
43.25
2.92
2.92
2.91
2.91
2.91
2.90
2.90
2.90
2.89
2.89
2.88
2.87
2.86
2.84
2.83
2.82
2.81
2.79
2.78
2.77
2.76
2.75
2.73
2.72
2.71
2.70
2.69
2.67
2.66
2.65
2.64
2.63
2.61
2.60
2.59
2.58
2.57
2.56
2.54
2.53
2.52
2.51
2.50
2.49
2.48
2.46
2.45
2.44
2.43
2.42
2.41
2.40
2.39
2.37
2.36
2.35
2.34
2.33
2.32
2.31
2.30
2.29
2.28
2.27
2.25
2.24
2.23
2.22
2.21
2.20
2.19
2.18
2.17
2.16
2.15
2.14
2.13
2.12
2.11
2.10
2.09
2.08
2.07
2.06
2.05
2.04
2.03
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
14573
14562
14551
14541
14530
14518
14506
14494
14481
14467
14443
14408
14369
14331
14293
14256
14219
14182
14145
14108
14071
14035
13998
13962
13925
13889
13852
13816
13780
13744
13708
13672
13636
13600
13564
13529
13493
13458
13422
13387
13352
13317
13282
13247
13212
13177
13143
13108
13074
13040
13005
12971
12937
12903
12870
12836
12802
12769
12736
12702
12669
12636
12604
12571
12538
12506
12473
12441
12409
12377
12345
12314
12282
12251
12220
12189
12158
12127
12096
12066
12035
12005
11975
11945
11915
11886
11856
0.22
0.22
0.22
0.22
0.20
0.20
0.19
0.19
0.17
0.16
0.06
0.02
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.29
0.28
0.28
0.27
0.27
0.26
0.26
0.25
0.25
0.24
0.23
0.22
0.21
0.20
0.19
0.19
0.19
0.19
0.19
0.19
0.19
0.19
0.19
0.19
0.18
0.18
0.18
0.18
0.18
0.18
0.18
0.18
0.18
0.18
0.18
0.18
0.17
0.17
0.17
0.17
0.17
0.17
0.17
0.17
0.17
0.17
0.17
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.14
0.14
0.14
0.14
0.14
0.14
0.14
0.14
0.14
0.14
0.13
0.13
0.13
0.13
0.13
0.13
0.13
0.13
0.13
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
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Node
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Group
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
Time
hrs
Stage
ft
Warning
Stage
ft
Surface
Area
ft2
Total
Inflow
cfs
Total
Outflow
cfs
Total
Vol In
af
Total
Vol Out
af
43.50
43.75
44.00
44.25
44.50
44.75
45.00
45.25
45.50
45.75
46.00
46.25
46.50
46.75
47.00
47.25
47.50
47.75
48.00
48.25
48.50
48.75
49.00
49.25
49.50
49.75
50.00
50.25
50.50
50.75
51.00
51.25
51.50
51.75
52.00
52.25
52.50
52.75
53.00
53.25
53.50
53.75
54.00
54.25
54.50
54.75
55.00
55.25
55.50
55.75
56.00
56.25
56.50
56.75
57.00
57.25
57.50
57.75
58.00
58.25
58.50
58.75
59.00
59.25
59.50
59.75
60.00
60.25
60.50
60.75
61.00
61.25
61.50
61.75
62.00
62.25
62.50
62.75
63.00
63.25
63.50
63.75
64.00
64.25
64.50
64.75
65.00
2.02
2.01
2.00
1.99
1.98
1.97
1.97
1.96
1.95
1.94
1.93
1.92
1.91
1.90
1.89
1.88
1.88
1.87
1.86
1.85
1.84
1.83
1.83
1.82
1.81
1.80
1.79
1.78
1.78
1.77
1.76
1.75
1.75
1.74
1.73
1.72
1.72
1.71
1.70
1.70
1.69
1.68
1.67
1.67
1.66
1.65
1.65
1.64
1.64
1.63
1.62
1.62
1.61
1.61
1.60
1.59
1.59
1.58
1.58
1.57
1.57
1.56
1.56
1.55
1.55
1.54
1.54
1.54
1.53
1.53
1.52
1.52
1.52
1.51
1.51
1.51
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.49
1.49
1.49
1.48
1.48
1.48
1.48
1.47
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
11827
11798
11769
11739
11708
11678
11648
11618
11588
11559
11529
11500
11471
11442
11414
11385
11357
11329
11301
11274
11247
11219
11193
11166
11139
11113
11087
11061
11036
11010
10985
10960
10936
10911
10887
10863
10840
10816
10793
10770
10748
10725
10703
10681
10660
10638
10617
10596
10576
10556
10536
10516
10497
10478
10459
10440
10422
10404
10387
10370
10353
10337
10321
10306
10292
10277
10264
10250
10237
10224
10211
10199
10187
10175
10163
10152
10141
10131
10120
10110
10100
10091
10082
10073
10064
10056
10047
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.13
0.12
0.12
0.12
0.12
0.12
0.12
0.12
0.12
0.12
0.12
0.11
0.11
0.11
0.11
0.11
0.11
0.11
0.11
0.11
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.09
0.09
0.09
0.09
0.09
0.09
0.09
0.09
0.09
0.08
0.08
0.08
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0.03
0.03
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Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
Pond
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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1
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1
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1
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BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
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BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
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BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
BASE
Time
hrs
Stage
ft
Warning
Stage
ft
Surface
Area
ft2
Total
Inflow
cfs
Total
Outflow
cfs
Total
Vol In
af
Total
Vol Out
af
65.25
65.50
65.75
66.00
66.25
66.50
66.75
67.00
67.25
67.50
67.75
68.00
68.25
68.50
68.75
69.00
69.25
69.50
69.75
70.00
70.25
70.50
70.75
71.00
71.25
71.50
71.75
72.00
72.01
1.47
1.47
1.47
1.46
1.46
1.46
1.46
1.46
1.45
1.45
1.45
1.45
1.45
1.44
1.44
1.44
1.44
1.44
1.44
1.43
1.43
1.43
1.43
1.43
1.43
1.43
1.43
1.42
1.42
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
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10032
10024
10017
10010
10003
9996
9990
9983
9977
9971
9965
9959
9954
9948
9943
9938
9933
9928
9923
9919
9914
9910
9905
9901
9897
9893
9889
9889
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
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0.02
0.02
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
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1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
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Appendix 9
UMAM Assessment Sheets
PART I – Qualitative Description
(See Section 62-345.400, F.A.C.)
Site/Project Name
Application Number
Assessment Area Name or Number
Terra Ceia - boat ramp
Further classification (optional)
FLUCCs code
Impact or Mitigation Site?
510 Surface Waters, 612 mangrove
swamp
Basin/Watershed Name/Number
Impact
Affected Waterbody (Class)
4
Assessment Area Size
Bishop Harbor
4.5 acre
Special Classification (i.e.OFW, AP, other local/state/federal designation of importance)
Outstanding Florida Waterway (Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve)
Geographic relationship to and hydrologic connection with wetlands, other surface water, uplands
The subject site was formed by dredging channels and depositing the fill material to form a series of upland peninsulas (see Appendix 2 - Figures).
Runoff from an area to the south of the site discharges into the dredge channel on the west side of the peninsula. This site is located in Bishop
Harbor, which is part of the Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve, and Tampa Bay (and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico)
Assessment area description
The subject site is a small (4.5 acre) manmade finger located within Terra Ceia Preserve State Park in Manatee Co, FL. The finger was
constructed from dredge material of the adjacent canals, and is surrounded on three sides by a dredged channel/canal; the south side of the
subject site is bounded by Bishop Harbor Road. The slopes of the finger into the surrounding surface water is steep, the majority at a 90 degree
slope. The NW corner of site is severely eroded (bears the brunt of storms). The dredge spoil is vegetated, dominated by Brazilian pepper (in the
upland area), and red and black mangrove around the perimeter of the island.Sabal palms were also observed.
Significant nearby features
Uniqueness (considering the relative rarity in relation to the
regional landscape.)
Outstanding Florida Waterway: Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve. Also, is part
of the Terra Ceia Preserve State Park.
The regional landscape is similar to the landscape on the subject site,
and is not considered unique.
Functions
Mitigation for previous permit/other historic use
The subject site is undeveloped, and it appears that it has been
undeveloped since first established. The area surrounding the finger are
dominated by red and black mangrove, which provides habitat (marine
species, nesting birds, nursery areas for marine species); food source for
marine species; improving water quality and clarity.
no
Anticipated Wildlife Utilization Based on Literature Review (List of
species that are representative of the assessment area and
reasonably expected to be found )
Anticipated Utilization by Listed Species (List species, their legal
classification (E, T, SSC), type of use, and intensity of use of the
assessment area)
songbirds, waterbirds, raccoon
According to FNAI Biodiversity Matrix, species that are likely to be in
matrix 24178 are the Eastern indigo snake (T), mangrove swamp;
and the manatee (E), sheltered coves for feeding, resting, calving.
Additionally, potential occurrence includes the gulf sturgeon (Tfederal; Species of Special Concern-state), foraging.
Observed Evidence of Wildlife Utilization (List species directly observed, or other signs such as tracks, droppings, casings, nests, etc.):
red tailed hawk (heard); white ibis (flying overhead); laughing gull (flying overhead); belted kingfisher; Northern mockingbird; mourning dove;
American alligator (in adjacent canal); common raccoon (tracks).
Additional relevant factors:
Soil is consistent with dredge spoil and fill.
Assessment conducted by:
Assessment date(s):
Joy Ryan
August 4, 2008 and March 20, 2009
Form 62-345.900(1), F.A.C. [ effective date 02-04-2004 ]
PART II – Quantification of Assessment Area (impact or mitigation)
(See Sections 62-345.500 and .600, F.A.C.)
Site/Project Name
Application Number
Assessment Area Name or Number
Assessment conducted by:
Assessment date:
Terra Ceia - boat ramp
Impact or Mitigation
Impact
Scoring Guidance
The scoring of each
indicator is based on what
would be suitable for the
type of wetland or surface
water assessed
Joy Ryan
Optimal (10)
Condition is optimal and fully
supports wetland/surface
water functions
.500(6)(a) Location and
Landscape Support
w/o pres or
current
with
7
8
.500(6)(b)Water Environment
(n/a for uplands)
Moderate(7)
Condition is less than
optimal, but sufficient to
maintain most
wetland/surface
waterfunctions
August 4, 2008; March 20, 2009
Minimal (4)
Not Present (0)
Minimal level of support of
wetland/surface water
functions
Condition is insufficient to
provide wetland/surface
water functions
CURRENT: The wetland area of the project site is the perimeter of the finger area, which currently is dominated by
red and black mangrove. Although the mangrove provides habitat, the mangrove area is only a linear perimeter
fringe (i.e. not a mangrove swamp), so this might be considered slightly less than optimal habitat in its current state.
Additionally, the nuisance species, the Brazilian pepper tree, dominates the upland area of the site. However, the
habitat of nearby areas (adjacent fingers and south of Bishop Harbor Road) have recently been improved and are
available to wildlife (wading birds, for example). WITH IMPACT: The number of mangrove plants present will
decrease slightly to allow the construction of the new boat ramp and the canoe launch. However, many of the
Brazilian pepper trees will be removed during the construction process. The nearby desirable habitat currently in
place is not anticipated to be affected by the proposed impact. The proposed action will create a wet detention pond
in the central area of the project site. This pond will be planted with wetland vegetation, and should provide
additional habitat for wildlife.
Under the CURRENT condition and the WITH IMPACT condition, the wetland hydrology will remain relatively
unchanged (i.e. water will continue to surround the project site on 3 sides in the form of man-made canals). WITH
IMPACT: The addition of wet detention pond will provide additional food and habitat for wildlife, as well as a
freshwater source for wildlife. The use of motorized boats launching from the project site may decrease the water
quality slightly.
w/o pres or
current
with
8
8
.500(6)(c)Community structure
1. Vegetation and/or
2. Benthic Community
w/o pres or
current
with
8
8
Score = sum of above scores/30 (if
uplands, divide by 20)
CURRENT: Vegetation (mangrove) in the wetland area is sufficient to support marine species that may utililize the
vegetation for shelter, food source, and habitat. Mangroves observed appear in good condition. Currently the project
area is undeveloped and so has minimal impacts to vegetation from humans (ex. no mowing, off road traffic, or boat
traffic). However, nearby vegetation (in the central area of the project site) is dominated by the Brazilian pepper tree.
WITH IMPACT: Vegetation (mangrove) in the wetland area will remain relatively unchanged with the exception of
the removal of mangrove plants in the vicinity of the proposed boat ramp and proposed canoe launch on the subject
site, so the mangroves will offer slightly less shelter, food source, and habitat. However, the upland invasive species,
Brazilian pepper, will be removed from the majority of the site. A wet detention pond will be planted with native
vegetation, providing food and habitat for wildlife. Also, additional upland plant species (wax myrtle and sand
cordgrass) will be planted in the perimeter area of the subject site. However, with development of the finger, human
activity will increase, primarily in the form of boat traffic (both motorized and non-motorized).
If preservation as mitigation, N/A
For impact assessment areas
Preservation adjustment factor =
current
or w/o pres
with
0.77
0.80
FL = delta x acres = 0.135
Adjusted mitigation delta =
If mitigation N/A
Delta = [with-current]
0.03
For mitigation assessment areas
Time lag (t-factor) =
Risk factor =
Form 62-345.900(2), F.A.C. [effective date 02-04-2004]
RFG = delta/(t-factor x risk) = N/A
PART II – Quantification of Assessment Area (impact or mitigation)
(See Sections 62-345.500 and .600, F.A.C.)
Site/Project Name
Application Number
Assessment Area Name or Number
Assessment conducted by:
Assessment date:
Terra Ceia - boat ramp
Impact or Mitigation
Mitigation
Scoring Guidance
The scoring of each
indicator is based on what
would be suitable for the
type of wetland or surface
water assessed
Joy Ryan
Optimal (10)
Condition is optimal and
fully supports
wetland/surface water
functions
.500(6)(a) Location and
Landscape Support
w/o pres or
current
with
4
8
.500(6)(b)Water Environment
(n/a for uplands)
w/o pres or
current
with
4
7
.500(6)(c)Community structure
1. Vegetation and/or
2. Benthic Community
w/o pres or
current
with
3
8
Score = sum of above scores/30 (if
uplands, divide by 20)
Moderate(7)
Condition is less than
optimal, but sufficient to
maintain most
wetland/surface water
functions
August 4, 2008; March 20, 2009
Minimal (4)
Not Present (0)
Minimal level of support of
wetland/surface water
functions
Condition is insufficient to
provide wetland/surface
water functions
The mitigation area is located on the adjacent (to the east) finger to the project area finger. Currently a sand boat
ramp is present in the southeast corner of the mitigation area finger. This current boat ramp allows access to the
canal between the project area finger, and the mitigation area finger, and subsequently to the Terra Ceia Aquatic
Preserve area. Since the proposed action includes a new boat ramp in a different location (most eastern finger, aka
project area), the existing sand boat ramp location will no longer be necessary and this existing boat ramp will be
closed. The sand boat ramp area is the proposed mitigation area. CURRENT: Habitat for marine species is
currently non-existent in the proposed mitigation area. The mitigation area is located near the dead end of the
canal. AFTER: The slope of the sand boat ramp will be modified to a more natural slope, and vegetation suitable to
the shoreline in this area will be planted, including black and red mangroves. Just upland from the shore, wax
myrtle is proposed to act as a natural barrier to prevent the public from using the sand boat ramp, as well as
providing bank stabilization and wildlife habitat. The mitigation area will continue to be located near the dead end of
the canal.
Under the CURRENT condition and the MITIGATION condition, the hydroperiod will remain relatively unchanged;
water from the canal area will continue to be tidally influenced, and the mitigation area will continue to be located in
the "dead end" area of the canal. CURRENT: Under the CURRENT condition, the sand boat ramp would remain
open and available to the public. Water quality in the proposed mitigation area is currently impacted by the
presence of motorized boats and associated activities such as trailering, launching, loading boats, and foot traffic in
the water caused by people assisting with these activities. Erosion and siltation are also a negative effect of the
current condition. WITH MITIGATION: Water quality should improve in the area of the existing sand boat ramp
(mitigation area), due to closing the boat ramp (no more motorized boat traffic, and associated activities, from this
location). Additionally, with mitigation, appropriate plants will be planted in the mitigation area; this should minimize
use by the public of (what was) the sand boat ramp; erosion and siltation should also decrease.
CURRENT: There is currently little to no vegetation present in the vicinity of the mitigation area, and repeated
launching and loading of motorized boats, and associated activity prevents the growth of suitable vegetation for
marine species. The marine habitat (shelter, food, nursery) is severely limited in the mitigation area due to the
repeated use of the area as a boat ramp, the absence of shoreline vegetation, as well as erosion and siltation
issues. WITH MITIGATION: Suitable vegetation will be planted along the shoreline of the mitigation area, and a
more upland species (wax myrtle, FACW) will be planted higher up the shore. Not only will these plantings improve
water quality and discourage the public from using the area, but will provide habitat for marine species, edge
species, and upland species (birds). Vegetation proposed for the mitigation area will be planted as outlined in the
planting plan, and will include red and black mangrove (which are currently growing in nearby areas).
If preservation as mitigation, N/A
For impact assessment areas
Preservation adjustment factor =
current
or w/o pres
with
0.37
0.77
FL = delta x acres = N/A
Adjusted mitigation delta =
If mitigation
Delta = [with-current]
0.4
For mitigation assessment areas
Time lag (t-factor) = 1.03 (2 years)
Risk factor = 1.25
Form 62-345.900(2), F.A.C. [effective date 02-04-2004]
RFG = delta/(t-factor x risk) = 0.31