Agenda 09/24/2019 Item #16A18 (Cooperative Agreement to facilitate marine debris removal )09/24/2019
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve a Cooperative Agreement between the U.S. Department of the
Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and
Collier County to facilitate marine debris removal on Land Units of Ten Thousand Island
National Wildlife Refuge, Collier County and State of Florida.
OBJECTIVE: To enter in a Cooperative Agreement to facilitate a multi-jurisdictional marine debris
removal on Land Units of Ten Thousand Island National Wildlife Refuge, Collier County and State of
Florida.
CONSIDERATIONS:
On September 10, 2017 Hurricane Irma entered portions of Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research
Reserve (RBNERR) in the Ten Thousand Islands south of Marco Island before making landfall on
Marco as a major Category 3 storm with 115 mph winds and storm surge up to 8’ in some locations in
Collier County. Florida was declared a Major Disaster Area by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA).
As a result of Irma’s extensive size and intensity many homes, buildings, docks, and man-made
structures were damaged or destroyed resulting in wind and water blown debris that was deposited
onto mangroves, shorelines, and open water throughout RBNERR and Collier County but particularly
into areas near Goodland, Marco Island, Isles of Capri, Henderson Creek, and Haldeman Creek. This
storm debris consists of wood, metal, foam, fiberglass insulation, plastic, and other materials found as
part of buildings, docks, and other built structures. Although much storm-related debris has already
been identified and mapped, mapping efforts are ongoing to identify the location and type of debris
still spread throughout RBNERR and the county and continues to disperse over time due to wind and
tidal movement.
As part of the FY18 Federal Appropriations Budget, through the U.S. Department of Interior, an
appropriation in the amount of $190,003.41, has been awarded to the U.S. Department of Fish and
Wildlife Service.
As part of this effort, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, and Collier County would be collaborating under the refuge
to fund and direct the debris removal project, as a result of Hurricane Irma. Marine debris removal
activities would be limited to marine debris that poses a threat to human health and safety and/or
natural resources (flora, fauna, and their habitats), such as, but not limited to derelict vessels, derelict
fishing gear, and various construction/demolition debris related to Hurricane Irma.
FISCAL IMPACT: Currently this item will have no fiscal impact but a subsequent agreement
outlining roles and responsibilities will be presented at future BCC meeting.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This item is consistent with the goals, objectives, and
policies of all applicable sections of the Stormwater Management and the Conservation and Coastal
Management elements of the Growth Management Plan.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved for form and legality and requires a majority
vote for Board action. - JAB
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RECOMMENDATION: To approve a Cooperative Agreement between the U.S. Department of the
Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and Collier
County to facilitate marine debris removal on Land Units of Ten Thousand Island National Wildlife
Refuge, Collier County and State of Florida and authorize the Chairman to execute same.
Prepared By: Gino Santabarbara, Stormwater, Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees and Program
Management Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Cooperative Agreement CAO Stamped (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.A.18
Doc ID: 10060
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve a Cooperative Agreement between the U.S.
Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, and Collier County to facilitate marine debris removal on Land Units of Ten Thousand Island
National Wildlife Refuge, Collier County and State of Florida.
Meeting Date: 09/24/2019
Prepared by:
Title: Senior Grants and Housing Coordinator – Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program
Management
Name: Gino Santabarbara
09/03/2019 4:29 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - IF, CPP & PM – Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program
Management
Name: Amy Patterson
09/03/2019 4:29 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Growth Management Department Jeanne Marcella Level 1 Reviewer Completed 09/03/2019 4:48 PM
Growth Management Department Lisa Taylor Additional Reviewer Completed 09/04/2019 8:50 AM
Growth Management Department Gene Shue Additional Reviewer Completed 09/04/2019 12:34 PM
Growth Management Operations Support Christopher Johnson Additional Reviewer Completed 09/04/2019 12:43 PM
Procurement Services Ted Coyman Level 1 Purchasing Gatekeeper Skipped 09/05/2019 6:32 PM
Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program Management Amy Patterson Additional Reviewer Completed 09/09/2019 11:04 AM
Growth Management Department Gino Santabarbara Deputy Department Head Review Skipped 09/05/2019 8:55 AM
Growth Management Department Jeanne Marcella Department Head Review Completed 09/09/2019 2:10 PM
Grants Erica Robinson Level 2 Grants Review Completed 09/11/2019 10:07 AM
County Attorney's Office Jennifer Belpedio Additional Reviewer Completed 09/16/2019 3:33 PM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 09/11/2019 4:27 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 09/16/2019 3:45 PM
Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 09/17/2019 10:05 AM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 09/17/2019 11:30 AM
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Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 09/24/2019 9:00 AM
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