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Agenda 09/11/2012 Item #16A23 Proposed Agenda Changes Board of County Commissioners Meeting September 11,2012 Withdraw Item 11G: Recommendation for direction and approval to advertise an ordinance superseding Ordinance 87-25,as amended by Ordinance 2000-54,revising and establishing the Collier County Purchasing Policy; providing for duties and authority for the County Manager or designee; providing for the Administrative Purchasing Procedures; providing for Conflict and Severability and Effective Date. (Staff's request) Move Item 16A17 to Item 11I: Recommendation to approve a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,Florida supporting the County's applications to Florida Department of Environmental Protection(FDEP) for Long Range Budget Plan Requests for Inlet Management Plan and Beach Renourishment Projects for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 and authorization of any necessary budget amendments. (Commissioner Hiller's request) Move Item 16A23 to Item 11J: Recommendation to direct the County Manager or his designee to submit a grant application to the Gulf Tourism and Seafood Promotional Fund to expand Collier County's artificial reefs. (Commissioner Hiller's request) Withdraw Item 16E5: Recommendation to provide after-the-fact approval for a Federal Emergency Management Agency Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response(SAFER) Grant application in the amount of$610,720 to hire four firefighters for the Isles of Capri Fire Rescue District. (Staff's request) Withdraw Item 16E10: Recommendation to provide after-the-fact approval of a Federal Emergency Management Agency's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response(SAFER) Grant Application in the amount of$916,080 to hire six Firefighters for the Ochopee Fire Control District. (Staff's request) Continue Item 16F8 to the September 25,2012 BCC Meeting: Recommendation to approve a contract Request for Proposal No. 12-5895 "Impact Fee Study and authorizes the chairman to sign the county attorney approved agreement with Tindale-Oliver and Associates,Inc.(Estimated contract value over four(4)years is$950,000). (Staff's request) 9 ;111201 L: Item 16.A.26. Recommendation to direct the County Manag r or his designee to submit a grant application to the Gulf Tourism and Seafood Prom otional Fund to expand Collier County's artificial reefs. OBJECTIVE: To receive direction from the Board, of County Commissioners (BCC) to apply to the Gulf Tourism and Seafood Promotional Fund to expand Collier County's artificial reefs. CONSIDERATIONS: A $57 million fund, the (Promotional Fund), has been established to pros Gulf Coast areas impacted by the Deepwater Hot the Promotional Fund is for the support of progi marketing which supports Gulf tourism and the si Fund awards may be submitted by public, organizations located within the Gulf States. October 5, 2012. The Economic Recovery Task Force (ERTF) has opportunity to expand and stabilize tourism in Naph and location of artificial reefs in the Gulf of Mexic attached Business Plan.) This plan is consistent wit: can be used as the basis for a grant application. 7 funding of $5 million to construct 36 new artificial r 24 more reefs in the following 5 years. The Business S20 to S35 million in incremental tourist revenue by to hosting various fishing tournaments. The attac] selection of reef locations, construction practices, m, for tournaments and prizes, and advertising support. FISCAL IMPACT: The only fiscal impact prepare and submit the application request. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: I Conservation Element Objective 7.4 which states marine fisheries productivity by building additional f Tourism and Seafood Promotional Fund tourism and the seafood industries in the Incident. One of the primary purposes of directed to advertising, promotion and/or )d industries. Application for Promotional i- public, non - profit or other entities or lications must be received no later than prepared a Business Plan to provide an s /Collier County by expanding the number along the Collier County coastline. (See the Promotional Fund objectives and thus Ie Business Plan proposes to seek private efs over the next 5 years to be followed by Plan reports that the potential exists to add idding additional reefs in certain areas and ed Business Plan outlines criteria for the rketing plans, solicitation of local sponsors with this action is staff time required to action is supportive of Coastal and the County shall continue to improve cial reefs. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is legally sufficient, and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK RECOMMENDATION: That the BCC direct the County Manager or his designee to submit a grant application to the Gulf Tourism and Seafood Promotional Fund to expand Collier County's artificial reefs. Prepared by: William D. Lorenz Jr., P.E., Director, Natural Resources Department Attachments: 1) Artificial Reef Program Business Plan I, Packet Page - 2,455- 9/" 'i 126', 2- lierr, 'I COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.A.23. Item Summary: Recommendation to direct the County Manager or his designee to submit a grant application to the Gulf Tourism and Seafood Promotional Fund to expand Collier County's artificial reefs. Meeting Date: 9/11/2012 Prepared By Name: LorenzWilliam Title: Director - CDES Engineering Services,Comprehensive 8/28/2012 11:39:19 AM Submitted by Title: Director - CDES Engineering Services,Comprehensive Name: LorenzWilliam 8/28/2012 11:39:20 AM Approved By Name: PuigJudy Title: Operations Analyst, GMD P &R Date: 8/28/2012 12:06:38 PM Name: MarcellaJeanne Title: Executive Secretary,Transportation Planning Date: 8/30/2012 8:09:22 AM Name: FinnEd Title: Senior Budget Analyst, OMB Date: 8/30/2012 9:26:04 AM Name: KlatzkowJeff Title: County Attorney Date: 8/30/2012 11:13:38 AM Packet Page -2456- Name: OchsLeo Title: County Manager Date: 9/1/2012 1:29:27 PM Packet Page -2457- 9f 1 /291 Item I;;.A,.L-:. Item ECONOMIC RECOVERY TASK FORCE CERTF) Artificial Reef Program An Economic Development Opportunity Steve Harrison and Meg Stepanian 6/4/2012 This business plan describes an opportunity to expand and stabilize tourism in Naples /Collier County by expanding the number and location of artificial reefs in the Gulf of Mexico along the Collier County coastline. Packet Page -2458- 91/1112012 liern 'o v.�.._�. ARTIFICIAL REEF PROGRAM BUSINESS PLAN Strategic Objective The purpose of this report is to describe an opportunity to expand and stabilize tourism in Naples /Collier County by expanding the number and location of artificial reefs in the Gulf of Mexico along the Collier County coast. Artificial reefs are submerged structures designed to mimic the habitat provided by natural reefs. They are generally designed for the purpose of enhancing fishery resources or commercial or recreational opportunities, and in the remediation, mitigation or enhancement of adversely impacted marine ecosystems. The artificial reef enhancement causes fish aggregation and increased fish population (including spawning) in areas which are virtually devoid of either reef or pelagic species. This Business Plan proposes to seek private funding of $5 million to construct 36 new artificial reefs over the next 5 years to be followed by 24 more reefs in the following 5 years. The County currently has approximately 50 artificial reefs 2 -9 miles off - shore. The added reefs would be sufficiently off -shore to be attractive to both fishermen and scuba divers. Clusters of artificial reefs 10 -20 miles off -shore would be in significantly clearer water making them attractive to scuba divers and eco- tourists as well as fishermen. They could also be the venue for sportfishing tournaments distributed throughout the year and provide an economic boost to Naples /Collier County's tourism. Each year Florida hosts over 300 fishing tournaments more than 50 of which are promoted widely. Most tournaments are small and attract anglers located not far from the tournament site; heavily promoted tournaments can be a completely different matter offering prizes such as free boats, motors and cash prizes in the region of $100,000 or more. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that the winner of the recent national bass fishing contest earned a first prize of $5,000,000. Packet Page -2459- tier; %'i Naples /Collier County currently has approximately 50 reefs; these are listed on the Collier County web site. An estimate of the economic impact on Collier County businesses was made using the same methodology and assumptions as the University of Florida study. We estimate the potential exists to add 20 to 35 million per year in incremental tourist revenue to Naples /Collier County businesses if (1) artificial reefs can be added in clear water areas attractive to scuba drivers and traversed by prized game fish and (2) the public sector and private sector work together to attract and host significant tournaments Current State of Maples /Collier County Reefs- The Collier County Coastal Zone Management Department staff has advised they do not routinely monitor the condition of the Collier County artificial reefs. As a precondition to implementing this business plan, we recommend that all current reefs be inspected to confirm their locations, size, condition, etc. Proposed Reef Additions- Phase 1 Experts recommend the clustering of artificial reefs such as groupings o-1'6-112. The University of Florida has designs for what their research has shown to be ideal habitats ana their construction. Phase 1 of this Business Plan provides for the construction of 36 such artificial reef that, if clustered, will require 3 -6 permitted sites 10 -20 miles off- shore. It is the goal of this Program to design and construct artificial reefs of such size and quality so as to attract significant sport fish species and the related fishing tournaments. Construction Project Plan Permits for Site(s)- Collier County Government, City of Naples, and City of Marco may apply to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for artificial reef permits at a nominal cost. Each site must be physically surveyed to confirm the condition of the bottom. Sites may vary in size, but range from 1000' by 1000' to 2500' x 2500' Packet Page -2460- 0 /'i 1 /20 i _ ilerr, 1 E, .A..2: Construction Contracts- A sub - committee of the Steering Committee will participate in the development of bid specifications and the subsequent recommendation for bid award. The bids will be awarded by the governing body of the artificial reef permitee. Construction Schedule- Phase 1 shall be completed in 5 years or less. Marketing Project Plan Solicitation of Regional /National Tournament organizers will be pursued in order to achieve a meaningful increase of tourism spending for Collier County. The organizers of tournaments promoted regionally and nationally, will be contacted about using Cities /Collier County as a venue. In general, such tournaments attract 300 -1000 registrants for a 3 -day tournament. Plans will be needed to address logistical needs such as parking for vehicles and trailers, registration areas, launch facilities and their coordination and award areas to display prize merchandise and present prizes. Solicitation of Local Sponsors for Tournaments Most tournament events have local sponsors as well as national sponsor. The local sponsors often include local charities that use the event as a fundraiser. Scheduling of events of this caliber requires two years of lead time Advertising support from Tourist Development Fund- In view of the tourism revenue to be generated by the artificial reef program, the Tourist Development Fund held by Collier County will be asked to advertise the Reef program in general as well as specific tournaments. Solicitation of merchandise prizes- The sponsors of each tournament event (National and Local) will solicit cash and merchandise prizes from various manufacturers and service providers to be awarded at each event. The Steering Committee of the Artificial Reef Program will have no responsibility whatsoever to collect, protect, or equitably Packet Page -2461- r. Naples /Collier County Artificial Reef Program Economic Impact Estimate Packet Page -2462- 0 D J U- LL O a p^ W © > z U. Z W O W Q W J in a a %�M" � F- a. 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Boat Days At a glance. 25070,,592 The results from a recent survey of the economic impact of artificial Person Days reefs show extensive use of the Southwest Florida artificial reef systems by residents, visitors, private boaters and for -hire clients. Annual Artificial Reef On a daily basis, an average of more than 5,600 persons in Southwest Pelazed Expenditures y Users; Florida — residents and visitors included — use artificial reefs. 4 Fishermen and divers who use Southwest Florida's artificial reefs sites" spend over $253 million in the region annually. IV "l I if o n Survey results document that artificial reefs help support the for - hire fishing sector (guides, charter and party boats) with clients spending nearly S90 million on artificial reef - related trips. Expenditures on artificial reef - related activities generated almost 5227 6V�rft it iltiiri million in economy outputs that su ported over 2,500 full- and part- time P �P w. time jobs. _ Visitors bring new money into local economies (S 117.58 million). accounting for almost half of artificiai reef expenditures. , n•r"rt i ° + E nth o;r r is In general, what is your opinion regarding the use of public funds to provide and maintain artificial reefs for recreation in Florida's waters? knnu& Economic impacts 'C LI ty r ee User-. keel Users Oppose Neutral Support Oppose Neutral Support 'Output �. Pinellas , .e. �ol l iriiios ., J Hillsborough °f �� � `� � "'� �`� � ,: 4v , 90,x. To Lai 2,1` Manatee �. � 6 Million Mi"lion 7 2 Sarasota 7 `i Charlotte 637t " 3' Business Taxes 16*60 Lee 7` Million Full/Part-time bs 2,595 7 «. 0 S:u a "4nk C'_c rib }tt° All UFFLORIDA ID lz1 l�s w 116Z-519 The study was condk+irted by Florio,-, Sea Grant and University of Florida researchers wi23t hindinrg provided by $s U S, Fish and Wildide Service Federal Aid in Sport Pish rxeato .-lion Prcgrrm through a print to the v to rida : lsn and tidlife, Conservatio n Ootrrii 'on, the v'ue , Cca�, ml W Nawgai;or; Dfs;m&: and ov ,,urt;opanng counties. Hormanon was Collected using a variety of sa_ ey ,e hnique�, that askew private boater and for -him oporatom asc dents a", t t"ir artificial reef use dunrip 20019, For more intrrmation. contact: Bob Swet' Fio na% Se. , Grtint E)0,, ° s or, 25,221 3192-C2323. SGE: "fly Packet Page -2466- 9111/20,112 Item These are findings from a recent study of economic benefits associated with artificial reef programs in a six - county region of Southwest Florida (Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee counties). The full report, Economic Impacts of Artificial Reefs for Six Southwest Florida Counties, TP 178, is available from Florida Sea Grant, flseagrant.org. om The results from a recent survey of the economic impact of artificial reefs show extensive use of the Lee County artificial reef system by residents, visitors, private boaters and for -hire clients. On a daily basis, an average of more than 1350 persons in Lee County — residents and visitors included — use artificial reefs. Fishermen and divers who use Lee County's 23 artificial reef sites spend nearly $60 million in the county annually. Survey results document that artificial reefs help support the for -hire fishing sector (guides, charter and party boats) with clients spending nearly $21 million on artificial reef - related trips. Visitors bring new money into the local economy ($26.45 million), accounting for more than half of artificial reef expenditures. Expenditures on artificial reef - related activities generate nearly $52 million in net economic impacts annually that support 575 full- and part-time jobs. Lee County government spends approximately $30,000 annually on artificial reef. Construction funds are provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission statewide artificial reef program and other grant programs. With 50 miles of white sand beaches, more than 97 parks, beaches and national wildlife refuges, and more than 50,000 registered boats (4th highest in the state), Lee County is one of the premier visitor destinations on Florida's West Coast. ublic Support, for Artificial Reefs In general, what is your opinion regarding the use of public funds to provide and maintain artificial reefs for recreation in Florida's waters? Reef Users Non Reef Users Support Support Neutral % Neutral . Oppose Oppose % Annual Artificial Reef 3 'c.'e Expenditures By Users ON Annual''Econornic impacts coonliC output �'� f.: Million Total Income 48- Million UFFLORIDA U *7. S i t t'. c FT 1 ,3" s t" w' The study was conauctee. by Rmda Sea Grant avid nivLr,;4y ct = iorcda rerearchers mth Winding provided by they Uf S. Fish and `ldid'rfe Service Federal r?ia in Sperl, Fish Re sto altar: Orngram tnr",uc" a grant to Jhe %r.._a Yish and' tf�fiKil'e Conservation Com. =�iss�on: the West L,= Oanc Nawnatc?n rigs. ict: arl n , oarbc*ating monies I?;90 r aticn was cc?iectea usim a va i_.y w` >.iraey ternniques that asked Dn ate boaeer and tar °tire r)"rzaors amc cPe ss an o „t ,heir artit cia, rent use durmc 2009 Fct *mcre V ation, m act: i0y flaze3E, wee; Sea .gran; Extensio"3 '239 ,,y r.: E8. j haze11§UP +.edu. n uF ': R5 Packet Page -2467- These are findings from a recent study of economic benefits associated with Annual Use of Artificial Reefs artificial reef programs in a six - county region of Southwest Florida (Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee counties). The full report, 58,842 Economic Impacts of Artificial Reefs for Six Southwest Florida Counties, TP Boat Days 178, is available from Florida Sea Grant, flseagrant.org, � The results from a recent survey of the economic impact of artificial reefs show extensive use of the Manatee County artificial reef system by residents, visitors, private boaters and for -hire clients. On a daily basis, an average of more than 540 persons in Manatee County — residents and visitors included — use artificial reefs. Fishermen and divers who use Manatee County's 13 artificial reef sites spend over $23 million in the county annually. Survey results document that artificial reefs help support the for -hire fishing sector (guides, charter and party boats) with clients spending nearly $7 million on artificial reef - related trips. Visitors bring new money into the local economy ($11.10 million), accounting for almost half of artificial reef expenditures. Expenditures on artificial reef - related activities generate over $19 million in net economic impacts annually that support 234 full- and part-time iob-, Manatee County government dedicates approximately $50,000 annually for artificial reef construction projects. Supplemental grant funding is provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission statewide artificial reef program and the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program. With 43 recreational parks, 5 area marinas with over 500 total slips, and 27 miles of white sand beaches, Manatee County is an important tourist destination on Florida's West Coast, Public Support for Artificial Reefs In general, what is your opinion regarding the use of public funds to provide and maintain artificial reefs for recreation in Florida's waters? Reef Users Non Reef users Support 0,31%, Support 617i, Neutral Neutral Oppose I % Oppose Annual Artificial Reef keiated E ltures by Uses .. :ilk _m Million ili�isori lViihion, Annual, Economic impacts ;rte M illion 231 UFCNIVfRSIIYEta �•�" CtR7r�s FLORIDA The study was conducted by Florida Sea ,.gran*. and Unwersity & M=in a rasea c; e s with funding pmvioec by the U.w Fist? and 'W dlife Service Federa;.n d in Spurt Fistr Restoration Prograrr; thrc3ugn a grant td the Ro ida Fil Y J it .e C'mservaaon C olnl i sionr the VVes? Coast inland Naviga: ion DistrlW, and by participating counties, Intxm,ation was rellected using a variety of su°vev iecltn @g€. €es that asked private boater and for -hire operators and Idients about the r art t c al reef use ounng 2t3f3;,. i'or more anh rnnation, corstact; John Stevely, t;haretee County Sea ,rant E xtepston, (94'1) 72L -4524: jsrnarine•fku`I.edu. S: E 18v Packet Page -2468- 2 9`111201 Item 1E...; These are findings from a recent study of economic benefits associated with Annual Use of Artificial Reefs artificial reef programs in a six - county region of Southwest Florida (Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee counties). The full report, 68�886 Economic Impacts of Artificial Reefs for Six Southwest Florida Counties, TP 178, is available from Florida Sea Grant, flseagrant.org. Boat mays The results from the survey show extensive use of the Sarasota County artificial reef system by residents, visitors, private boaters and for -hire clients. On a daily basis, an average of more than 600 persons in Sarasota County — residents and visitors included — use artificial reefs. Fishermen and divers who use Sarasota County's 39 artificial reef sites spend nearly $33 million in the county annually. Survey results document that artificial reefs help support the for -hire fishing sector (guides, charter and party boats) with clients spending nearly $13.8 million on artificial reef - related trips. Visitors bring new money into the local economy ($15.71 million), accounting for almost half of artificial reef expenditures. Expenditures on artificial reef - related activities generate over $30 million in net economic impacts annually that support 338 full- and part-time jobs. Sarasota County government receives approximately $60,000 annually in artificial reef construction grants. Supplemental funds are provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission statewide artificial reef program, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and donations of time and material from artificial reef manufacturing companies. With more than 35 marinas, the world- renowned white sand beaches of Siesta Key, and more than 109,000 acres of publicly -owned parks and conservation lands, Sarasota County is an important tourist destination on Florida's West Coast. Public Support for Artificial Reefs In general, what is your opinion regarding the use of public funds to provide and maintain artificial reefs for recreation in Florida's waters? Support 9.5% Support Neutral Neutral 277, Oppose 1.1% Oppose Person Days Annual Artificial .: OF Business Taxes AN026 Million 3381 Jobs sue,Nt�-r € st Y�k^ gof fir` "`" gORT t, 5ar�isota Count v o i..i_ 11R—ks Coq qty _. � RA" 1 The study was conducted e_= Ffuridas Sea Gran' and University of %fonda researchers wt `unding provided by the, U.S. Fish and Willi fe • vice Federal Ztid in Sport Fish Restoration Program through a grant to the Ronda risn and ''Wildide Commission; the "Aiest Coast. In and Nati igai ci'; District; and by paiicipat?nq counties. Information was collected using a vanetu of sur eg techniques that asked private boater and tot -hire operators and -clients about their artificial reee use during 2004, For more information. cantact: Sohn Steveiy, Sarascfa vfuntf Sea Grant Extension, (94 ,22 -4r24. Jsmannegufl.edu SG~= 181 Packet Page -2469- zar '0 . . rr.,ltirrrts! i % �% �,, MliIiior. iiiihon .: OF Business Taxes AN026 Million 3381 Jobs sue,Nt�-r € st Y�k^ gof fir` "`" gORT t, 5ar�isota Count v o i..i_ 11R—ks Coq qty _. � RA" 1 The study was conducted e_= Ffuridas Sea Gran' and University of %fonda researchers wt `unding provided by the, U.S. Fish and Willi fe • vice Federal Ztid in Sport Fish Restoration Program through a grant to the Ronda risn and ''Wildide Commission; the "Aiest Coast. In and Nati igai ci'; District; and by paiicipat?nq counties. Information was collected using a vanetu of sur eg techniques that asked private boater and tot -hire operators and -clients about their artificial reee use during 2004, For more information. cantact: Sohn Steveiy, Sarascfa vfuntf Sea Grant Extension, (94 ,22 -4r24. Jsmannegufl.edu SG~= 181 Packet Page -2469- These are findings from a recent study of economic benefits associated with Annual Use of Artificial Reefs artificial reef programs in a six - county region of Southwest Florida (Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee counties), The full report, Economic Impacts of Artificial Reefs for Six Southwest Florida Counties, TP 631a"61 178, is available from Florida Sea Grant, flseagrant.org. Boat Days a The results from a recent survey of the economic impact of artificial reefs show extensive use of the Hillsborough County artificial reef system Idiy residents, visitors, private boaters and for -hire clients. On a daily basis, an average of more than 570 persons in Hillsborough County — residents and visitors included — use artificial reefs. Fishermen and divers who use Hillsborough County's 8 artificial reef sites spend more than $30 million in the county annually. Survey results document that artificial reefs help support the for -hire fishing sector (guides, charter and party boats) with clients spending over $10.5 million on artificial reef - related trips. Visitors bring new money into the local economy ($13.18 million), accounting for almost half of artificial reef expenditures. Expenditures on artificial reef - related activities Generate nearly $27 million in net economic impacts annually that support 284 full- and part - time jobs. The Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborouah County uses approximately $20,000 annually in Pollution Recovery Funds to operate the artificiai reef program. Supplemental funds have been provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission statewide artificial reef program and the vast majority of materials and construction services have been donated by local marine contractors. As one of Florida's most popular tourist destinations, Hillsborough County is home to Tampa Bay, Florida's largest open -water estuary that stretches nearly 400 square miles and provides some of the state's top fishing grounds and wildlife habitat. Public Support for Artificial Reefs In general, what is your opinion regarding the use of public funds to provide and maintain artificial reefs for recreation in Florida's waters? Reef Users Non Reef users Support Support 66,% Neutral Neutral al, Oppose ", Oppose Annual Artificial Reef Reiated. Expenditures By, uses,,- 14, r IVii On _ - citis -- al' ;w-1 rnic Ia6�'€ Pits ticonornic :l+ t, 4 m putout k Whop, Ya 60' Income ,' Million NOR .FLORIDA., .. x The Mudy was c;;nducted ow nlorid. Se=, Grant and 'University of = londr; researchers with tun:ding provided by the .J.`° =!sh and Wildlife Semi: e Fedora! Aid in Sport Fish Re,tora:ion r rrgram: through, a grant to he P.^rida Fi9­ and A�ddiife ,.,c..r ervaf m `,omi 4ss an, the LNest Coast , r.nra � vigirion D*t i : and by pa ticisaurny gun . information vva� ceilecled usinc a variety of survey technique, that asked locate boater and for -mire operators and clients about inch; at',ficlal reef use during 2009 Fof rnc,e urfn mation, contact' John Steve'v, Hillsboro uph County awa Grant . mension (,941; 722 - 41,24, Jsma ir•e@uf edu. $ G EF ?a2 Packet Page -2470- 9!111201 2 Item f 1 6.,4.2:; . These are findings from a recent study of economic benefits associated with artificial reef programs in a six - county region of Southwest Florida (Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee counties). The full report, Economic Impacts of Artificial Reefs for Six Southwest Florida Counties, TP 178, is available from Florida Sea Grant, flseagrant.org. uE ='$ The results from a recent survey of the economic impact of artificial reefs show extensive use of the Charlotte County artificial reef system by residents, visitors, private boaters and for -hire clients. On a daily basis, an average of nearly 700 persons in Charlotte County — residents and visitors included — use artificial reefs. Fishermen and divers who launch from Charlotte County to use artificial reef sites spend almost $28 million in the county annually. Survey results document that artificial reefs help support the for -hire fishing sector (guides, charter and party boats) with clients spending nearly $7 million on artificial reef - related trips. Visitors bring new money into the local economy ($14.75 million), accounting for more than half of artificial reef expenditures. Expenditures on artificial reef - related activities generate nearly $23 million in net economic impacts annually that support 306 full- and part-time jobs. Charlotte County government's artificial reef development activities rely entirely on annual grant funding provided by Local Boating Improvement Funds. Supplemental construction funds are provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, statewide artificial reef program and other grant programs. With over 830 miles of shoreline, including mangrove -lined aquatic preserves, river passages and white sand beaches, and 270 square miles of protected marine estuary, Charlotte County possesses some of the most pristine and productive coastal areas in the state. Public Support for Artificial Reefs In general, what is your opinion regarding the use of public funds to provide and maintain artificial reefs for recreation in Florida's waters? Support Support 6,37, . Neutral VIOL Neutral 3O' Oppose Oppose 7_ UFFLORIDA Annual Use of Artificial Reefs Annual Artificial Reef Related. expenditures By Users Million ft�6lfrz�¢ -- Ck Fli, nnual Economic impacts economic _2165 outpuil iv�iliior I=e�iliior 111 income ft�6lfrz�¢ -- Ck Fli, nnual Economic impacts economic _2165 outpuil Million oW 111 income a 432 Million Business Taxes 11*66 Billion Full/Part-time Jobs 306 The study Yvw, Conducted by Rondo, Ses Grant and University of =iorida researchem with tur:dir,g provided by the U.S Fish and `Alid;ifs, Service Federal Ain in Sport Fish a;zon DrogrgM thrv^Up a prart *0 the FIonda i., ": a d VVildlite ansE+„ wa.3Cn '�.;omn .vita,': Vi ?Pest .Ca.., :r,;and Navigaticn Distrmt: anc pv parn.;pating -,CUntie> Informavon was collected using a variety ct survey iechnipaes that asked pmvate Boater and for -hire operwors and clients about their artaicial reef use durnq 2009, hvr more intormalion. contact: selty Stacsplei Cnadolte., Cwnty See Grani Extension.. ;941) 764- 4346 , stasgie!,fiu?i.edu. 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