Agenda 04/10/2012 Item #16D 74/10/2012 Item 16.D.7.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of Marine Fisheries Management, Artificial Reef
Construction Grant Application for the Coastal Zone Management Department in the amount of
$60,000.
OBJECTIVE: Use state grant revenue to enhance Collier County Coastal Zone amenities.
CONSIDERATIONS: The primary goal of this project is to create a minimum of three new 300 ton
artificial reefs, within the valid Army Corp of Engineers permit and State standards for artificial reef
programs. This grant project would be completed one year from the awarded date and if awarded an
agreement will be presented to the BCC for approval. Specific objectives of this project include:
Creation of reef sites in the Gulf with easy public access via Gordon Pass, Doctors Pass and
Wiggins Pass. According to the Marine Industries Association of Collier County (MIACC) there
are over 20,000 registered boats in Collier County.
Creation of substrate that will encourage recruitment and settlement of benthic epifauna and flora
and mimic natural hardbottom ledges, which in turn will attract a variety of reef fish assemblages
commonly found on naturally occurring hardbottom in the offshore waters of Collier County.
Creation of forage habitat for a variety of pelagic fish that are commonly found in the waters
offshore of Collier County.
Enhancement and expansion of recreational and cominercial fishing and diving opportunities in
the waters off of Collier County.
FISCAL IMPACT: No cash match is required for this grant and if awarded staff commitment will be
minimal. Upon award and approval of the grant agreement, a budget amendment will be necessary to
recognize revenue and establish the project's expense appropriation. If awarded, the grant will be placed
into Public Services Grant Fund (709).
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: The artificial reef project supports Objective 7.4 of the
Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the County Growth Management Plan.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Grant Agreement will be returned to the Board for approval. This
item has been reviewed by the County Attorney's Office, requires majority vote, and is legally sufficient
for Board action. - CMG
RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners approve a Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of Marine Fisheries Management, Artificial
Reef Construction Grant Application for the Coastal Zone Management Department in the amount of
$60,000.
PREPARED BY: Gary McAlpin, CZM Director
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.7.
Item Summary: Recommendation for the Board of County Commissioners to approve and
authorize the Chairman to sign a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
Division of Marine Fisheries Management, Artificial Reef Construction Grant Application for the
Coastal Zone Management Department in the amount of $60,000.
Meeting Date: 4/10/2012
Prepared By
Name: KeyesPamela
Title: Environmental Specialist,Coastal Zone Management
3/14/2012 1:25:15 PM
Submitted by
Title: Environmental Specialist,Coastal Zone Management
Name: KeyesPamela
3/14/2012 1:25:17 PM
Approved By
Name: McAlpinGary
Title: Director - Coastal Management Programs,Coastal Zon
Date: 3/15/2012 11:45:16 AM
Name: AlonsoHailey
Title: Administrative Assistant,Domestic Animal Services
Date: 3/15/2012 3:03:37 PM
Name: Joshua Thomas
Title: Grants Support Specialist,
Date: 3/16/2012 10:20:45 AM
Name: GreeneColleen
Title: Assistant County Attorney,County Attorney
Date: 3/22/2012 11:40:59 AM
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Name: CarnellSteve
Title: Director - Purchasing /General Services,Purchasing
Date: 3/27/2012 10:20:44 AM
Name: StanleyTherese
Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior,Office of Management & Budget
Date: 3/29/2012 3:49:27 PM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney
Date: 3/30/2012 9:22:26 AM
Name: StanleyTherese
Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior,Office of Management & Budget
Date: 3/30/2012 11:07:49 AM
Name: IsacksonMark
Title: Director -Corp Financial and Mgmt Svs,CMO
Date: 3/30/2012 1:41:02 PM
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FWC Grant Application for Artificial Reef Construction in
Collier County, Florida
FY 2012 -2013
Submitted To:
Jon Dodrill
Artificial Reef Program Administrator
Florida Fish and wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
2590 Executive Center Circle East, Berkeley Building, Suite 203, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Part 1 — Site Selection and Environmental Assessment
1. General Location Map — Please see attachment 1.
The NOAA chart Chatham River to Clam Pass, number 11429, revised in November
2005, was used for the general location map.
List of passes near the North Santa Lucia Reef Site.
Pass
Nautical Miles
Bearin
Gordon Pass
2.5
Doctor's Pass
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2. Site Specific Map — Please see attachment 2.
The site coordinates of North Santa Lucia Site are listed below.
Location
Latitude
Lon itude
Center Point
26.094167
81.842333
NW Corner
26.097917
81.842917
NE Corner
26.097919
81.841667
SW Corner
26.090417
81.842917
SE Corner
26.090417
81.841667
Table of previous public deployments and proposed deployments:
There are no deployments at this site.
Site Name Material LaVLong Date Deployed Tons
This location is located approximately 2 nautical miles south of the nearest hardbottom,
according to local charter boat captains.
3. Discussion of Bottom Survey
A bottom survey was conducted by Reef Innovations, Inc in August 2006. However,
Collier County staff and Collier County Sea Grant Agent conducted a new survey in
August of 2008. The substrate was 4 to 5 inches of sand overlaying a limestone layer.
Little to no settlement of the reef material is expected over time. After an in -depth
survey of the project site there was no occurrence of natural hardbottom found. The
nearest location of natural hardbottom is located 1 mile away.
The water depth at the North Santa Lucia site is approximately 26 feet utilizing a
standard bottom machine with an accuracy of +/ -3 feet.
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4. Environmental Survey
The North Santa Lucia site was permitted in November 2008 and an initial survey was
completed by Reef Innovations Inc in August 2006. County staff conducted an additional
survey in August of 2008 to insure that no natural hardbottom or seagrass inhabited that
area. The next closest natural hardbottom ledge is approximately 1 mile away from the
project area. Since no natural hardbottom or submerged vegetation was found during the
visual inspection deployment of reef materials will create new habitat by providing
structure and cover for benthic organisms and reef fish.
The concrete culverts and material used for the reefs are compatible with the marine
environment and will have a negligible effect on water quality. Turbidity caused during
deployment will be minimized by deploying three approximately 315 ton patch reefs at
different locations about 200 feet apart from each other.
Notice of the project construction will be given to the commercial shrimp fishing fleet at
Fort Myers Beach to avoid damage to both fishing gear and the reef itself. The project is
located away from any designated shipping lanes and will be submitted to NOAA for
inclusion on charts.
Listed species concerns will be addressed as follows:
West Indian Manatee - Collier County is one of 13 key Counties designated by the
Governor and Cabinet as "Key" to the recovery of the species in Florida. Collier County
was one of the first counties to adopt and implement a manatee protection plan. All of the
permitted sites include standard manatee protection conditions. In southwest Florida
manatees maintain a coastal distribution seldom venturing beyond a half mile offshore,
however injured, sick, or disoriented manatees have been documented offshore on a
number of occasions. Before deployment, the site will be inspected by staff experienced
in manatee surveys.
Sea Turtles - Five species of sea turtles have been documented near the project areas;
Loggerhead, Kemp's Ridley, Green, Hawksbill, and Leatherback turtles. Additionally,
both Loggerhead and Kemp's Ridley turtles has been documented bottom resting on
artificial reefs in Collier County. Staff will inspect the site for sea turtles before reef
materials are deployed to avoid any encounters.
Cultural Resources - There are no cultural resources at this site.
5. Relevant Prior Biological Data
The primary source of data used as background information for the planning of reef sites
was prepared for beach renourishment and inlet management studies. The reports listed
below describe the area with respect to sediment transfer rates, shoaling, habitat mapping,
wave refraction, tidal range, and other environmental conditions.
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AUTHOR
TITLE
ED RAT=E ,
Richard A., Jr., Historical Morphodynamics of Inlets in Florida
January
,Davis,
& Gibeaut, James C.
1990
Coastal Engineering
IRegional Inlet Management Study for Manatee,
fl. ebruary
Consultants, Inc.
Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties
991
Continental Shelf
Southwest Florida Nearshore Benthic Habitat Study
January
Associates, Inc.
1991
... _...... .
Continental Shelf
Synthesis of Available Biological, Geological,
May 1990
Associates, Inc.
Chemical, Socioeconomic, and Cultural Resource
Information for the South Florida Area
6. Oceanographic Conditions
Range of Wave Height — The proposed site is located in the open waters of the Gulf of
Mexico and can experience a wide range of wave conditions which can exceed 15 feet
during major storm events
Current Velocity — The proposed site is located 2 miles offshore and demonstrates
currents that are typical of Gulf of Mexico waters.
Salinity — The proposed site demonstrates typical salinity ranges for the Gulf of Mexico.
Temperature — The Gulf temperature at the North Santa Lucia site ranges with the
season and can vary on average from the low 60's °F in the winter months to the high
80's °F in the summer months. Temperature should have no effect on the reef project.
Visibility — The visibility changes depending on environmental factors such as the
season, current, wind direction etc. The County's dive team has reported visibility ranges
from 5 f to 10 ft. The visibility should have no effect on the reef project except when
reef monitoring is planned. The limited visibility at these sites will make fish
identification more difficult than at sites located in other areas of the state where visibility
is better. If visibility is poor, reef monitoring will be rescheduled.
Tidal Range — On average Collier County experiences a 2.5 -3 foot tidal range diurnally.
This range should have no effect on the reef project since the material clearance is based
on the mean low tide level.
7. Material Placement Report Forms
To date there have been no deployments in the North Santa Lucia Site.
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8. Existing Deployments
To date there are no existing deployments on the North Santa Lucia Site.
Part II — Project Objectives
9. Measurable Objectives North Santa Lucia site reef site
The primary goal of the project is to create a minimum of five new approximately 315
ton artificial reefs within the valid CORE permit and State standards for artificial reef
programs. Specific objectives of this project include:
• Creation of reef sites will be available to the public in the Gulf and that are
easily accessible Gordon Pass, Doctors Pass, Wiggins Pass and Clam Pass.
• Creation of substrate that will encourage recruitment and settlement of
benthic epifauna and flora and mimic natural hardbottom ledges, which in
turn will attract a variety of reef fish assemblages commonly found on
naturally occurring hardbottom in the offshore waters of Collier County.
• Creation of forage habitat for a variety of pelagic fish that are commonly
found in the waters offshore of Collier County.
• Enhancement and expansion of recreational and commercial fishing and
diving opportunities in the waters off of Collier County's Coast.
10. Evaluation Plan — Collier County North Santa Lucia reef site
Monitoring objectives will be assessed through routine visual surveys. These surveys
will monitor relative abundance of fish species.
The cost effectiveness of this project will be measured against previous year's
construction projects. Divers from the Collier Coastal Zone Management department and
Sea Grant Extension will monitor on annual basis for two years.
Part III — Project Design
11. Description and Discussion of Reef Design and Configuration
Reef Design and Configuration — Collier County has been in communication with Gulf
Shore Site Development, a local contractor, about the availability of clean concrete
material for use in Collier's FY12 -13 artificial reef project. See attached the quote from
Gulf Shore Site Development for the purchase, sorting, loading and hauling to the 951
site for $13.23 per ton. Also, included is a quote for $50.00 per ton from McCulley
Marine Services for the use of one barge and tug for material transport.
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The proposed reef project will be deployed in three concentrated locations on the Gulf
floor. The maximum relief is twelve feet and the anticipated footprint is approximately
75 feet. This will allow for a sandy forage area between the three deployment sites.
Please see attachment 3.
Habitat Complexity — Varied concrete debris from telephone poles and culverts will
provide a mix of habitat structure. Materials will be deployed using an anchored barge to
allow for the concentrated piles to have the maximum relief of 12 feet. Due to the weight
and density of the concrete materials it will deploy quickly to the Gulf floor, forming a
large, tightly configured pile.
Interstitial spaces — The interstitial density will vary greatly between piles due to the
different types of material used. Various -sized culverts combined with concrete poles
will create a range of interstitial space sizes which will increase the likelihood of
attracting a greater diversity of species
Surface Area — Depending on how the concrete debris falls /lands on the Gulf floor will
determine the actual surface area of the reef. However, current estimates for the overall
each 315 ton reef will be approximately 75 feet.
Material Placement and Positioning — On the day of deployment, County staff will
mark each of the proposed reef sites with a buoy. A VHF radio will be used for
communication between County staff and the tug boat captain. The barge will be
anchored on both ends to make sure the barge remains on the project site. Once the barge
is anchored a front -end loader will be used to push the concrete materials off the side of
the barge into the Gulf. It is estimated there will be three deployments of concrete
material on the North Santa Lucia Site. The GPS coordinates for the project site are
located on the application form and are shown on the site map in Section one of the
application.
12. Durability and Stability of Reef Material
The material to be used in this project is clean precast concrete. This material has been
extensively used in Florida and has shown very good site fidelity over time. The
Guidelines for Marine Artificial Reef Materials by the Gulf States Marine Fisheries
Commission, January 1997, describe concrete as "extremely compatible with the marine
environment" and "highly durable, and stable ".
Part IV - Project Planning and Management
13. Project Timeline and Construction Schedule
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14. Available Staffing for Project
The Collier County Artificial Reef Coordinator will serve as the principal investigator for
this project. She will devote 15% of her time towards the project's administrative duties
and up to 75% of her time during the construction and deployment phase of this project.
The County's Waterways Coordinator and Sea Grant Extension Agent will assist the AR
Coordinator during project monitoring and assessment. The trio will monitor the new
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sites per the USAOCE permit requirements. During this time the site will be mapped and
fish and invertebrate monitoring will be conducted.
15. Reef Monitoring and Assessment Plan
Once materials are deployed, County staff will verify site placement using a depth finder.
Within one month of the project deployment, staff will dive the site and long -term
monitoring will commence. This monitoring will consist of benthic and fish species
surveys and will be conducted by County staff and the Sea Grant Extension Agent.
Although, the County does not currently have an established volunteer monitoring group
for the artificial reefs, County Staff and the Sea Grant Extension Agent are beginning to
partner with local dive shops, charter boat captains and fisherman to start a volunteer dive
program. This program would eventually allow volunteer divers to conduct fish and
benthic species surveys.
The County AR Coordinator and Sea Grant Extension Agent have recently update the
website. This website features variety of information including the history of Collier reef
program, sustainable fishing practice, weather and tide charts, upcoming artificial reef
news and a new interactive artificial reef map. This website can be found at
http://"www.collier�ov.net.,,,"I.ndex.aspx?paLyc=323
Please see attached Artificial Reef Management Plan.
16. Collier Artificial Reef Management Plan
Please see attachment 4, Collier County Artificial Reef Management Plan
17. Marine Advisory Board
Currently, the County does not have a Marine Advisory Board.
18. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Artificial Reef Permit
Please see attachment 5. A full copy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) permit
SAJ- 2008 -1645 (IP -LAE). This permit is valid until November 10, 2013.
Part V — Local Demand and Public Access
19. Support Letters
Collier County has had a tremendous amount of support from local recreational dive
shops and charter boat captains. Letters of support from local charter boat captains and,
City of Naples. Please see attachment 6.
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20. Navigable Inlet
There are three major inlets within 20 nautical miles of the North Santa Lucia Site.
These inlets are Gordons Pass, Doctors Pass, and Wiggins Pass. Please see table on page
2.
Part VI — Material Transport and Ownership
21. Logistics
In the past the Collier County landfill stored concrete material used for deployments.
However, due to recent budget cuts, the landfill will no longer be accepting or storing
concrete material. Collier County has found independent contractors that are willing to
store concrete on their sites. Please see attached quotes from Gulfshore Site
Development and McCulley Marine Construction in regards to holding concrete, trucking
and barging the material to the deployment site.
Collier County is responsible for all management and coordination of reef material,
staging, acquisition and storage. The materials provided by Gulf Shore Site Development
will be purchase through a local concrete company, stored at their facility until transport
to the Collier Blvd staging area. This staging area has been used in past as artificial reef
deployments and continues to be the most cost efficient staging area in the county.
County staff will supervise and coordinate all trucking, offloading, on- loading and
staging of materials. Photos will be taken of the materials at the staging area and on the
barge for documentation.
Prior to deployment, County staff will place a buoy the exact location of material
placement. After the barge is double anchored, to insure stability and barge position
during deployment, the material will be deployed via a front -end loader. County staff
will monitor the deployment with GPS to insure stability of the barge, throughout the
deployment. Each project location will be deployed in three concentrated piles on the
Gulf floor. The maximum relief will not exceed 12 feet and the foot print is expected to
be negligible.
22. Material Availability Assurance emphasis
Collier County has received written quotes from Gulf Shore Site Development on the
availability of acceptable reef material. Please see attachment 3.
23. Reef Material Ownership
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Please see attachment 3.
24. Handling and Transport Costs
Secondary use of reef materials can have an attractive cost per ton. A quote from Gulf
Shore Site Development has a cost of purchasing concrete material at $1.66 per ton.
Also, included in this quote is the sorting and loading for $4.91 per ton and scale load and
hauling to the 951 site at $6.66 per ton, for a total cost of $13.23 per ton.
A quote from McCulley Marine for the transportation to the deployment site with barge
costs and deployment of material was quoted at $50.00 per ton. This gives an estimated
total project cost per ton of $63.23.
Chart is base on quotes received from local contractors and on a per ton basis. Please see
attachment 3.
Concrete
Materials
Sorting and
Loading
Scale Load and
Hauling
Barging and
Deployment
Total Cost Per
Ton
$1.66
$4.91
$6.66
$50.00
$63.23
For three deployments of approximately 315 tons of concrete material based on the
estimates of $63.23 per ton, we are requesting a total of $59,752.35 for artificial reef
construction.
315 tons X 3 = 945tons X $63.23 (estimated amount from quotes) = Requested amount of
$59,752.35
25. Project Matching Funds.
Currently, Collier County will not be financially able to contribute matching funds for
this artificial reef project. However, Collier County will be able to provide non -cash
match in the form of staff time, equipment use.
26. Reef Construction Budget
The County does not have any funds for reef construction in the 2012 budget. However,
there is up to $2,000 in funding for reef monitoring, training, equipment, air fills etc.
Part VII Non -Profit Eligibility Verification
27. Tax Status
Please see attachment 7.
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28. Documentation of Bylaws
Please see attachment 8.
Part VIII Procurement of Commodities or Contractual Services Verification
29. Please see attachment 9.
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CALL FOR
ARTIFICIAL REEF
CONSTRUCTION & MONITORIN
GRANT APPLICATIONS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 -2013
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
Division of Marine Fisheries, Artificial Reef Program
620 South Meridian Street, Box 4B2
Tallahassee, FL 32399 -1600
(850) 487 -0554
http: / /myfwc.com
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isFWC DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
ARTIFICIAL REEF CONSTRUCTION GRANT APPLICATION
Nerved local Coastal govern 0 t, uMvwft, or eligible nota orprolft conwaeen
Board of Collier County Commissioners
Primed Name, Title
Pamela Keyes, Environmental Specialist
Mailing Address
Melling Address
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-3Z99
Physical Address, for courier service, with zip code (if different than mailing address)
Physical Address, for courier service, with zip code (If different than mailing address)
Clry
state
21p code
city
state
LP code
Naples
1171-
4112
Telephone
Fax
Fax
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Fax
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FFJ0 Number
Emit address
59- 6000558
pamelakeyes @colliergov.net
Signature of Applicant Date Printed Name and Title
Name of Proposed
Reef Project: North Santa Lucia Reef
Types of Material
Proposed for Deployment: Cleat) Concrete material, culverts
Amount of Material (tons),
and/or Number of Module Units 945 tons
Proposed for Deployment:
Proposed Coordinates 26 05.740 - 8150.545 Depth (ft.):
LAT/LON decimal minutes:
Grant Funds Requested: Matching Funds (Cash Only): Total Project Cost:
$ 60,000 $ ° $ 60,000
(attach letter stating cash match amount)
Name of Permit Holder: Board of Collier County Commissioners
(if different than applicant, attach a letter of authorization from the permit holder to use the site)
Name of
Permitted Site: North Santa Lucia Site
❑ Check here if the permitted site is located in State waters
USACOE Permit Number: SAJ- 2008 -1645 (IP -LAE) I� ssued:November/10 /2008
Expires: November/ 10 12013
FDEP Permit Number:
(for sites located state waters) 11-0238050-002 -EG 18
❑ Check TESqjf information for additional permitted
Ns. DWIGHT E. B _
FWC Form ARO1 (ep Page 1 of 4
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Issued: July /7 /2006
I Expires: july /7 12013
& legal sufficiency
Colleen Greene,
Assistant County Attorney Construction Grant Application
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ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT RESPONSES TO THE FOLLOWING AS ATTACHMENTS
CORRESPONDING TO THE INDICATED NUMBERS:
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Project Site Selection and Environmental Assessment
1. A general location map using the most recent NOAA nautical chart showing: Q
a. The chart name, chart number, and date of chart;
b. The coastline adjacent to the proposed deployment location;
c. The bearing and distance (in nautical miles) from a described navigational marker
or distinctive topographical feature (e.g. mouth of inlet) to the proposed deployment
location .......................................... ............................(a - c,required documentation)
An accurate and legible site - specific map (recommended on 8 1/2 x 11 paper) of the
proposed deployment area showing:
a. Compass rose with a north arrow, scale, and legend;
b. Name of permitted site;
c. Dimensions (in feet) of the permitted site (length /width for polygons, radius for
circular sites);
d. Area of the permitted site in acres and /or square nautical miles;
e. Center and corner coordinates in latitude /longitude format as described in the Army
Corps of Engineers permit;
f. Directional orientation of permitted site in relation to the compass rose;
g. Overlay of the permit corner coordinates with the most recent NOAA nautical chart
and compare the permit corner coordinates with the charted permit area. Discuss
any discrepancies between the NOAA charted site and the permit;
h. Minimum and maximum water depths (feet, MLW) for the permitted site;
i. All _previous public reef deployments in the permitted site and the proposed
deployment with a reference number for each;
j. A table (on a separate page) which lists by reference number the deployment date,
type, amount of materials, and coordinates in latitude /longitude for each prior
deployment and the proposed deployment in the permitted site.
k. The location of the closest natural habitats (e.g., hardbottom) to the deployment
site ................................................. ..........................(a -k, required documentation)
3.
The results and a discussion of a bottom survey for the proposed deployment site which
includes the date the survey was accomplished, the type of survey used (visual or
fathometer), an estimate of the total area surveyed (in square feet) and a description of the
sediments or occurrence of natural hardbottom and /or existing artificial reefs observed.
Provide confirmation that there is no natural hardbottom or seagrass habitat within 150 ft.
of the deployment site. Note: visual surveys by SCUBA are required at depths of 100 fsw
orless to four
................................................................. ............................(up points)
4.
An environmental assessment that justifies the project site based upon minimum
environmental impact. The environmental assessment should include a description of
potential onsite, offsite, and cumulative impacts of the proposed artificial reef construction
project on vegetation, threatened or endangered species, fisheries, wildlife, water quality,
and cultural resources to five
............................................. ............................(up points)
5.
A discussion of the availability of other relevant prior biological, or environmental data
the
associated with proposed reef site or general reef vicinity ......................(up to four points)
6.
A discussion of the range of wave height, current velocity, temperature, salinity, visibility,
tidal range, and other physical oceanography conditions and how those factors may affect
the project ......................................................... ............................... (up to five points)
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7.
Material Placement Report Forms for any previously unsubmitted non -FWCC funded public
reef projects completed during the last calendar year (as required by Federal Permit
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conditions), listed by material type and deployment date . .......................(statute requirement)
8.
The number of existing artificial reef deployments (materials) within a 0.25 nm radius of the
proposed project. Depict each deployment on the site - specific drawing required in number
2(i) above (more points awarded for fewer deployments) .... ............................(up to four points)
FWC Form AR01 (1/12)
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Project Objectives
9. Specific, well defined and measurable objectives to gauge the success of the
project ................................................................. ............................(up to four points)
10. A plan to measure the success of project objective achievement ................(up to five points)
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24. An approximate estimate of handling and transportation cost per ton for secondary use
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materials, and /or purchase, handling, and transportation cost per unit for pre- fabricated
materials. Discuss the extent to which the project is physically and economically feasible
based upon the project description and the requested project funding ........... (up to five points) F
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The percentage financial match of the project. Although providing cash match funds is not
required, the commitment to provide funds to help construct the proposed artificial reef will
be ranked in proportion to the percentage match of the project ...................(up to four points)
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Project Design
11. A detailed description and discussion of the reef design and configuration, habitat
complexity, interstitial spaces, surface area, material placement and �y
positioning ............................................................. ............................(up to ten points) 'W
12. A demonstration of the durability and stability of the reef material at the depth proposed for
placement based on prior field evaluations or stability analyses .........................(four points)
Project Planning and Management
13. A project timeline and construction schedule ............. ......................(required documentation)
14. Number of staff and percentage of time available to undertake administrative and field
aspects of project, including subsequent monitoring and assessment ........... (up to five points)
15. A written artificial reef monitoring and assessment plan, if available ..............(up to five points)
16. A five year local artificial reef management plan which shows linkage with the proposed
project, if available .................................................. ............................(up to five points)
17. A demonstration of involvement with a marine advisory board with input on artificial reef
issues, if available. Include a listing of marine advisory board members, and a copy of the
most recent meeting minutes regarding the proposed project . ...........................(two points) [,(
18. One complete copy of each active ACOE and DEP permit with accompanying permit 1►'
conditions applicable to the project ............................. ........................(permit requirement)
Local Demand and Public Access
19. A demonstration of public support for the proposed artificial reef project, based upon
written letters or resolutions of support less than six months old ..................(up to five points)
20. The presence of at least one navigable inlet access point within 20 nautical miles of the
project site (list the number of) .......... ............................... .........................(three points)
Material Transport and Ownership
21. A plan to address logistics, coordination, staging area availability, material location, and
material transport and handling ................................. ............................(up to five points)
22. Assurance of the availability of reef material for the proposed project, with an itemized list
describing the materials proposed to be deployed ....................... .........................(three points)
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Project Practicality
24. An approximate estimate of handling and transportation cost per ton for secondary use
materials, and /or purchase, handling, and transportation cost per unit for pre- fabricated
materials. Discuss the extent to which the project is physically and economically feasible
based upon the project description and the requested project funding ........... (up to five points) F
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The percentage financial match of the project. Although providing cash match funds is not
required, the commitment to provide funds to help construct the proposed artificial reef will
be ranked in proportion to the percentage match of the project ...................(up to four points)
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The applicant's total artificial reef construction /monitoring budget (excluding funds
requested from this grant) for the current calendar year including a description and ❑ ❑�
amounts of additional funding by funding source ........ ...................(information only, no points)
Non - profit Eligibility Verification
27. Documentation of 501(c)(3) tax status from the Internal Revenue Service. (Statute requirement)
28. Documentation of the corporation's By -laws and /or Articles of Incorporation which include
artificial reef monitoring and /or development as an objective ...................(Statute requirement)
Procurement of Commodities or Contractual Services Verification
29. Documentation of the intended means which commodities or contractual services will be
procured, pursuant to the requirements of Section 287.057, Florida Statutes. For
Agreements in the amount of $35,000 or less, grantees will be required to obtain a
minimum of two written quotes for any subcontracts. For Agreements in excess of
$35,000, grantees will be required to publicly advertise and send bid specifications to a
minimum of five potential subcontractors. For any Agreement requesting the use a sole
source vendor, provide clear justification (in the response to this item) for Commission
review and approval ................ ............................... .......................(statute requirement) 1�U
THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL ITEMS WILL BE DETERMINED BY FWCC:
30. Overall quality of application preparation and accuracy ..... ............................... (up to four points)
31. The project is an innovative project or designed to provide future monitoring
potential ............................. (up to five points)
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32. Estimated percent coverage of natural hardbottom in the multi- county area. More points allotted
to lesser coverage ........................................................ ............................(up to eight points)
33. Number of recreational boats 16 feet long or longer registered in the affected
County......................................................................... ............................(up to five points)
34. Number of one -year resident and nonresident recreational fishing license holders in the affected
county...................................................................... ............................... (up to five points)
35. Number of charter /head boats in the affected county ............. ............................(up to five points)
36. The applicant is located in an economically depressed rural coastal county ..................(five points)
37. First time participation in the program by the applicant .................. ...........................(five points)
38. The applicant's historic ability to ensure timely project completion, and compliance with grant
agreement terms and conditions based upon the most recent grant agreement
performance.................................................................. ............................(up to five points)
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