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CAC Agenda 01/12/2023 Re-revised1/11/23, 12:50 PM January 12, 2023 1 Collier County, FL January 12, 2023 Meeting Agenda and Notice Coastal Advisory Committee (CAC) Thursday, January 12, 2023— 1:00 p.m. Collier County Board Chambers Collier County Government Center 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Third Floor, Naples, FL Sunshine Law on Agenda Questions 2023 CAC MEETING DATES I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call IV. Changes and Approval of Agenda V. Public Comments VI. Approval of CAC Minutes December 8, 2022 VII. Staff Reports Extended Revenue Report VIII. Old Business 1. ES - Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration - Request for Additional Funding o Project Information o Background Summary_ • Public Comment IX. New Business 1. ES - Expenditure of Funds of a Not -to -Exceed Amount of $24,000,000 for the Construction of an Emergency Berm https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/government/advisory-boards-and-authorities/coastal-advisory-committee/cac-agendas/2022-cac-agendas/January-12-2... 1 /2 1/11/23, 12:50 PM X. Announcements January 12, 2023 1 Collier County, FL XI. Committee Member Discussion XII. Next Meeting Date/Location February 9, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. XIII. Adjournment All interested parties are invited to attend, and to register to speak and to submit their objections, if any, in writing, to the board prior to the meeting if applicable. For more information, please contact Andrew Miller at (239) 252-2922. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Collier County Facilities Management Department located at 3301 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL 34112, (239) 252-8380. Public comments will be limited to 3 minutes unless the Chairman grants permission for additional time. Collier County Ordinance No. 99-22 requires that all lobbyists shall, before engaging in any lobbying activities (including, but not limited to, addressing the Board of County Commissioners) before the Board of County Commissioners and its advisory boards, register with the Clerk to the Board at the Board Minutes and Records Department. https://www. coll iercountyfl.gov/governmentladvisory-boards-and-authorities/coastal-advisory-committee/cac-agendas/2022-cac-agendas/janua ry-12-2... 2/2 December 8, 2022 MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Naples, Florida, December 8, 2022 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee, in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 1:00 P.M. in REGULAR SESSION at Administrative Building "F," 3rd Floor, Collier County Government Complex, Naples, Florida, with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: VICE CHAIRMAN: David Trecker Joseph Burke Steve Koziar Thomas McCann Jim Burke Robert Raymond Robert Roth Raymond Christman Erik Brechnitz ALSO PRESENT: Andy Miller, Coastal Zone Manager Colleen Green, Assistant County Attorney Farron Bevard, Management Analyst I 1 December 8, 2022 Any persons in need of the verbatim record of the meeting may request a copy of the video recording from the Communications, Government & Public Affairs Division, or view it online. I. Call to Order Chairman Trecker called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. II. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. III. Roll Call Roll call was taken and a quorum of nine was established. IV. Changes and Approval of Agenda Mn McCann moved to approve the agenda. Second by Mr. Koziar. The motion passed unanimously, 9-0. V. Presentations Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Proiect Chairman Trecker said this item is a request to support TDC funding for a project on Marco Island. If approved by the CAC, the funding request would go to the TDC and then the Board of County Commissioners would have the last say. We'll hear the presentation today, ask questions, take time over the next month to assimilate the information and develop more questions before voting on it at our January meeting. We can present this in 30 minutes. He asked that speakers limit comments to 15 minutes. Mr. Brechnitz said he asked for this to be put on the agenda. This is the largest project Marco Island has tried to accomplish. The City Manager, Mike McNees, is here, as is Commissioner Rick LoCastro. Mr. McNees said we are appreciative of the opportunity today to discuss your support for a very important project, not only for the Hideaway Beach Taxing District, but for Marco Island and Collier County residents and the county's tourism economy. We are asking for supplemental support of the Tigertail Lagoon and Sand Dollar Beach Ecosystem Restoration Project because Hideaway Beach Taxing District is footing most of the bill. He reported that: • For Collier County, Tigertail Beach Park is a critical tourist and recreational asset for county and Marco Island residents. • 200,000 visitors visit there yearly and it's a county park that's part of the ecosystem. We don't think the county wants to abandon it and let it turn into a stagnant pond, with the associated hazards that come with that. • The rebuilding of Sand Dollar Island is important for coastal resiliency for Marco Island. There's a lot of value in the property there and coastal resiliency is important. • This ecosystem has been discussed repeatedly in these chambers for at least the past 40 years because it's an ever -evolving, ever -changing system. • All improvements over the past 10-plus years have been paid for by the Hideaway Beach Taxing District and this is the first time they've asked for help. • This is important because this ecosystem benefits far more than residents of the taxing district and Marco Island. It has a huge countywide benefit. W December 8, 2022 Also speaking will be Linda Ryan, chair of the Highway Beach Taxing District; Justin Martin, Marco Island Public Works director, and Mohamed Dabees, the engineer from Humiston & Moore Engineers who designed and managed the project. Mr. Dabees detailed a PowerPoint presentation and reported that: • This project has been many years in the making. We initiated it post -Hurricane Irma, with damages to the ecosystem, and obtained all permit authorizations. • Immediately before construction, we were hit by another storm, Hurricane Ian, which was almost the final blow to a declining ecosystem. • We are fortunate that we're able to intervene at almost the last minute to restore a system that is vital, not just to the upland community, but for the ecosystem. • [He showed an aerial view of Sand Dollar Island and Tigertail Lagoon, with Hideaway Beach on the north portion of Marco Island.] • The project looks at the entire sandspit that stems from the central part of Marco Island, around the county park and wraps around the northwest corner of the island. Sand Dollar Island and the lagoon are not part of Hideaway Beach and or anything other than being a critical wildlife area mandated by the state as a protected wildlife area. • We're excited that we're doing something good for the upland community and the environment, but we're also setting a good precedent for restoring valuable preserves and natural areas to maintain those natural barriers as our main protection. • Building walls and building structures to protect upland property is a last resort and allowing those systems to decline until we qualify for barriers is not a proactive or a natural -based solution. • We're trying to work more with nature so we can not only protect our uplands but also protect the valuable features of a barrier island system that forms Southwest Florida's identity. • The polygon in red, an official picture from the state Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website, shows where the valuable critical wildlife areas are on Sand Dollar Island and Tigertail Lagoon. • The project in its entirety is not on Hideaway Beach. It's on state lands or Fish and Wildlife Commission critical wildlife areas and areas administered by Rookery Bay Preserve. • The critical wildlife area has evolved over decades. We've done a lot of history and work over this area for decades. In past few years, especially post -Irma, it has been collapsing from the middle section. Although it's not on Hideaway Beach, the Hideaway community recognized that its neighboring area, a preserve, is under significant decline and they needed to see what they could do to preserve the beautiful nature that is their neighbor. • The middle part of it is collapsing onshore, and it's already now onshore. The critical wildlife area is over 450 acres and fronts both Hideaway Beach and the county park. • The ratio of that frontage for Hideaway Beach totals 70% and 30% for the county park. • This is a valuable resource not just for Hideaway Beach, but for tourism. • There are multiple values to this system other than just being the coastal front of Hideaway Beach, Marco Island and Sand Dollar Island. • The main access is from the county park. You can't walk to Sand Dollar Island but can get there from Hideaway Beach. You must wade through water or kayak across Tigertail Lagoon, which is not part of Hideaway Beach. • The top picture shows the number of boats that anchor on Sand Dollar Island on a weekend day. If you survey people on Sand Dollar Island on any day, you'll find nine out of 10 are not from Hideaway. Most walked from the park or came by boat. • There are commercial boats and tour boats that regularly bring tourists to the island. • Tigertail Beach Park is a distinct park because it has many features that attract specific birds December 8, 2022 and other species. It's of significant value to avid birdwatchers, who come to the park to observe birds. On some days, the parking lot is full and a line of cars extends outside the park's gate, so the access and tourism value for this park is valuable. • The photo shows a comparison of what we want to return the island and lagoon to, what it was prior to Hurricane Irma in 2017. There are significant differences in the images, the mangrove forest and shoreline, coastal vegetation, the lagoon and a sandy barrier that provide multi -tier protection from the open gulf. • Over the years, as Hurricane Irma first lowered the middle section and started the regression of the sandspit, the sand that used to be a barrier island has already welded onshore post -Ian. • The mangrove shoreline is degrading and the beach in front of it is lowered. The rate of the regression is among the highest you'll see not only in Collier County, but probably in all Southwest Florida. That area retreated almost 400 feet in less than six years. • If we look at the rectified aerials and the changes, the main change is that the central part of that area retreated 400 feet. We lost about 20 acres of wetland habitat and choked the middle section of the lagoon, which separated the north part of the lagoon from the south part. • Most of the sand went to the north end. If you look at the comparison, we have a growth that's 2'/2 to 3 acres per year at the north end that repeatedly tries to attach to Hideaway Beach. • The Hideaway Beach Taxing District has been trying to maintain it over the years through artificial dredging, a lifeline that kept that system open today. • We see a problem and an opportunity. Our plan is to work with the agencies and stakeholders to develop a solution. Mr. Dabees said the plan, which is currently under construction, has three main aspects: • One is to relocate the sandspit to where it was in 2017 in the marked yellow area, make the berm higher and more resilient, create a flow channel that will reconnect the southern part of the lagoon where the county park is with the entrance to the lagoon, and have this two-mile long sandspit and lagoon be the barrier that protects the upland community and preserves all the natural features and vital habitat for many federally and state listed species. • We've worked with those agencies for two years to ensure we follow guidelines and developed a plan that eventually was permitted by all federal and state agencies. It's a natural based solution, which means we're working with nature, so it's a plan that will have an initial construction and we will continue to maintain it, similar to what we're doing with Pelican Bay, NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association) and Clam Pass for Collier County. • The diagram illustrates the physics behind the plan and how we're taking the opportunity of where the sand ends up at the terminal end of the sandspit, recycling it back to the weaker area and then restoring the flow so the whole bay can be flushed and circulated. • Tigertail Lagoon dead -ends at the park and one of the main benefits is the flushing of the system and the water quality, which were critical elements of our 2017 plan. They're also a big part of the project's state and federal review. • In the model results, the flow can go all the way through, but in 2020, the area in the middle chokes off at low tide and then you get disconnected between the system. That's why we have been experiencing multiple water -quality problems in Tigertail Lagoon; it's unable to flush. • The area in the middle is like an artery that was 80 to 90% clogged and now it's totally closed after Hurricane Ian. It will improve significantly if the project is implemented. • The stakeholders and critical wildlife area will benefit by restoring a natural preserve, Hideaway Beach will have a stable neighbor and a wildlife area that's their coastal front, and the county park will be able to continue having an attraction from a preserve with a vibrant wildlife park while improving the flushing and the water quality to the park. • The analysis includes all activities in the system, including the entrance to Capri Pass, the 4 December 8, 2022 offshore borough area and the Collier Creek disposal area. • With the current permit, we have a nearshore, or an onshore, disposal at the beach berm of Sand Dollar Island that will be easier and more economic to dispose of the Collier Creek shoaling sand, rather than disposing it offshore, where it intersects with the authorized navigation channel of Capri Pass. • The project is funded and fully supported by the Hideaway Beach Taxing District and the City of Marco Island is administering the project. • One of the reasons we're here is that post -Hurricane Ian, in the area where we're building, the project was significantly impacted, so it needs more sand and funds than were allocated. • If you do nothing, sand will continue to build at the south end of Marco Point. The erosion would expose upland communities and you'd have to install a long emergency seawall before a storm. Chairman Trecker said his understanding is that they want to obtain $600,000 in TDC funds to supplement the project, which the CAC will consider. He noted that he knows Mr. Dabees' work in Pelican Bay and Clam Pass and he's a fine engineer. His prerogative as chairman is to consider the pros and cons: • Hideaway Beach Taxing District initiated the project for its own benefit and will be the principal beneficiary. • Tigertail Beach, Tigertail lagoon and Sand Dollar Island will get secondary benefits. • When the CAC considers using public funds for private benefit, we're dealing with beach access. • A public beach in an area where there are only private, not public accesses, is a different type of project. • Here we're talking about access from both, not accessing through Hideaway Beach, and we're talking about a lagoon, not a beach. • Mr. Dabees made the analogy that Pelican Bay residents derive an indirect benefit from TDC funding of the dredging of Clam Pass, which has gone on for years. • Not everyone on Marco Island supports this. We've had some bitter opposition, but we can deal with that at the January meeting. • The issue is using public funds for private benefit. If it's not setting a precedent, it's extending a precedent and opens the way for similar future requests. • The project is not a one-off. Maintenance will be needed and more dredging will be required. • Approval could set the stage for additional TDC payments. • A key question is whether tourism benefits to the extent of 15% of the total project. • What are some options other than TDC funding? A direct appeal to FEMA, the Florida DEP or funding from the City of Marco Island, or should the Hideaway Beach Taxing District pay for it all? The chairman asked for comments from other Marco Island residents. Mr. Brechnitz said he takes exception to some of his statements and noted that: • This is a public beach called Tigertail Beach Park, which has 200,000 visitors a year, mostly tourists. Cars line up there on the weekend and stretch all the way down Hernando Drive. • The area has traditionally been a kayaking and paddleboarding area, not for Hideaway residents, but for Marco Island residents and tourists. If you let it go, those activities will end. Those activities have involved county -contracted park vendors that rent out equipment to residents and tourists. • The Hideaway Beach Taxing District did not have to continue the project into Tigertail. We December 8, 2022 could have stopped at our property line, said it doesn't belong to us and we won't pay for it, but we didn't because it didn't make sense. • Once the project started, we had an opportunity to restore the ecosystem. We thought it was a worthwhile investment, but Hurricane Ian's damage made the project significantly more expensive. • About 25% to 30% of the project is adjacent to county land that tourists use. It's a bird habitat and provides an opportunity for manatees. We hope the seagrass will grow again and there have been significant benefits. • The notion that Hideaway Beach Taxing District is a major beneficiary of the Tigertail Beach portion isn't true. We could have let it go, but it helps the community if we continue the project. We didn't expect Hurricane Ian. • The idea that it doesn't promote tourism is incorrect. This is one of only three access points to the beach. When you're talking about beach access, the portion that TDC funds would go for are public lands with beach access. • If we've ever had a project that promotes tourism, this is it. Boaters use that channel for shelling, the Marriott and other hotel resorts bring people there, Rose Marina brings tourists there. It has nothing to do with Hideaway Beach and everything to do with tourism. • This is a project that fits the CAC/TDC definition. • Marco Island is a significant contributor to TDC funds, especially the Marriott and the Hilton. The Marriott is the single biggest contributor of tourist development funds countywide. • Marco Island has been a significant contributor to TDC funding but has asked for very little in exchange. There have been very few Marco Island projects relative to other parts of Collier County, so this is an appropriate request and would aid tourism. • He encouraged fellow CAC members to support it. Chairman Trecker said he didn't dispute any of that. The issue here is that the support for a project like this, for a county park, is something that would go through the normal channels, Coastal Zone Management and staff, who take the initiative to begin projects and seek funding, so it's a matter of sequencing. This started with the Hideaway Beach Taxing District's benefit. It's unclear to me when the county was approached to see if it would carry the project into the county park area. Mr. Brechnitz said this is the approach. Mr. Burke asked Attorney Greene if there was any reason they couldn't consider it. Attorney Greene said the CAC can consider this and noted: • This is a presentation to allow fact-finding before it becomes an agenda item. • You've all made good points. Pass and inlet maintenance and lagoon maintenance are all authorized expenditures of the Tourist Development Tax. • The key question is the benefit to the county, the promotion of tourism and public access. • We need to get all the facts and review them with staff and consultants, if necessary. For example, Chairman Trecker mentioned a 15% benefit and Mr. Brechnitz mentioned a 25% benefit, so all those questions need to be answered today. • These are authorized uses of TDC revenues, with the appropriate findings. Chairman Trecker asked for Mr. Roth's opinion. Mr. Roth said he didn't want to consider this as a Marco Island resident, but as a CAC member. When the Friends of Tigertail came to this board in July 2020 to ask for the same thing, Gary McAlpin said it had nothing to do with the park and tourism money was not available, so we've considered this before. If the need is based on additional damages from Hurricane Ian, how did we come up with $600,000 so quickly? Is there a change order from a contractor or documentation of $600,000? December 8, 2022 Mr. Dabees said the added amount is due to Hurricane Ian damage and reported that: • As soon as we got the survey, we communicated to the City of Marco Island and the Hideaway Beach Taxing District that we had a 40,000 to 80,000-yard shortage. • Given that we're building a berm on the Gulf, we're assuming conditions that are dynamic and will change, so we estimated that a supplemental amount of material between 60,000 and 80,000 yards was needed to complete the project, as intended, prior to Hurricane Ian. • The other option would be to build it with less, which means resiliency standards will not be met because in some parts, the island moved over 100 feet due to Hurricane Ian, so we have to build it in deeper water. • The board did not direct us to ask for the benefit -cost ratio and everybody pays their fair share. • The options are the Hideaway Beach Taxing District could raise funds, put the project out for bid, take a loan from the city, in addition to all the taxes they raised. Now contractors are on the ground and they're short. • It is a small amount that would have an exponential benefit to the investment. We're saying $600,000 plus or minus, depending on when we finish the change -order and come up with a work plan. • Contractors will have to get the sand from what's labeled as an offshore borough area that was not on the bid. This is part of our contingency plan in the permit, that we can take sand from an approved source. Taking sand from farther offshore might have more mobilization or more booster pumps that need to be put in, but because of the calendar and because we know the environmental construction window will be closing soon, we have to give the City of Marco Island an estimate of the supplemental funds needed. • Before we do that, the district looked at all funds in its budget and how they can survive until the next year if they spend every penny they have, so we're not asking for a fair share, we're asking if the benefit to the county justifies completing the project to its design standards — or we'll have to do it with less. Mr. Roth said his question is whether there is backup documentation for the $600,000 amount. If this were to be audited, do you have unit prices from the contractor or a change -order to show it's just not a number being used to make up a shortfall because of some other reason. Mr. Dabees said they will have documentation. This is an informational meeting and the documentation is pending. Mr. Roth noted that the Marco Island City Manager said this is part of a county park but does the park designation extend that far — because the work has to stop at the end of Hideaway. Is this really a park? That's a different consideration. History shows that prior work was paid for by the Hideaway Beach Taxing District, so why is this different? Sand Dollar Island is a critical environmental area, so maybe that's the reason? Mr. Dabees said that in all past incidents, the sand was dredged from the entrance and placed on Hideaway Beach. None of this sand is placed on Hideaway Beach. It's all placed on the preserve. Mr. Roth said he heard this also was needed to avoid future damage, to keep things in arrest now. But is that to avoid some point in the future where revetments of private property or something would be needed to secure private lands versus having anything to do with tourist tax dollars now? Mr. Dabees said it's not about cost and noted that: • It's a proactive measure to protect our environment. 7 December 8, 2022 • Having a park and an environment like this is much better from a resiliency standard than just having a wall. • When you have that wall of energy that comes with the storm surge like we saw with Ian, the homes in Hideaway that have this multi -tier system got flooded but they did not get the wave energy that leveled homes in Fort Myers Beach. • That's why we need to have a vision of how we can work with nature to establish sustainable resiliency, rather than wait until we're eligible to put in hard structures, like the building he showed the CAC in Fort Myers Beach. Two decades ago, the shoreline there was 500 feet away from that building. Now they must put up a seawall. Mr. Roth called that a good factor in favor of this proposal. He noted that: • He lives in Cape Cod during the summer and this would never happen there. What happens is eventually a beach is eroded to the point where some private homes have to put up, prevent and stabilize their own shores. Some homes were lost and washed out to sea. • It looks like Sand Dollar Island will keep trying to collapse toward the shore, so maybe this will become a long-term liability if nature doesn't have her way. • Boats are a good argument in favor. He owns a boat that's often there on a Saturday afternoon and he accesses the area by boat. • We're talking about this as an ecological restoration for the benefit of the environment, but why did the Audubon Society take such a defensive role on this? Mr. Dabees noted that: • When we started this project, we spoke with Audubon, all agencies and stakeholders for years before applying for a permit. • It came to the sand trap, the triangle at the top of the island (in the PowerPoint). • Audubon was supportive of all the other features, but because the black skimmer favored this area and they feel like it's been a struggling species and due to illnesses from bacteria levels, etc., they said to find another source and not to touch this area. • We took that argument and minimized the area to maintain the integrity of the project because this is the dead-end where all the sand comes and builds up. It's the terminal end, so we must find a line where we carve it and then take the sand that gets there and recycle it to the weak area. Otherwise, we don't have a sustainable solution. • We worked on this with the agencies, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and came to the balance that we have, but Audubon wanted to protect that species over any other, while all the federal, state and local agencies looked at the entire picture, whether it's seagrasses, manatees, other birds, etc., Audubon was laser -focused on one element versus looking at the big picture. • It took a lot of time due to the Audubon Society. • We came up with conditions and a plan that includes grading and vegetation control on the regraded tip of the island to mimic the conditions so the black skimmer would return. • We took their comments seriously, we worked with them and other agencies and we eventually obtained the permits and authorizations. Audubon decided to oppose us, rather than work with us. Mr. Koziar noted that: • The chairman mentioned a precedent, but the county put significant dollars into erosion - control structures at Hideaway Beach, so as far as a precedent, the county has funded erosion -control structures just for Hideaway Beach. That was about 15 years ago and it was a December 8, 2022 roughly $6 million project, with the county contributing about $3 million — and that was just for the benefit of Hideaway Beach. • The county added erosion -control structures because the beach was defined as a Class-B Beach, because it didn't have public access and restrooms, so there is a precedent for this. Mr. McCann noted that: • When he lived in Pelican Bay, he chaired the Legal Committee and it was our understanding and acceptance that periodic dredging of Clam Pass would benefit us and the City of Naples, so we pushed for it. Boats could get in and out but couldn't before dredging. • It appears using public funds for private benefit happens all the time, even if it's not intended as a consequence of governmental action. Chairman Trecker said the question is whether we want to propagate that precedent. Mr. Christman said he wasn't familiar with the geography or history and asked if this was initiated due to Hurricane Irma. Chairman Trecker said no. Mr. Dabees said that: • That was a big part of it, but the project was planned before that. The picnic area was shoaling due to the system's deterioration, so they wanted to find a way to get kayaks from the kayak area to the lagoon. As of now, with this project, there is no dredging by the kayak area. • The main impetus is they had a bigger problem than just the kayak launch. The system is degrading and if you allow it to continue to degrade, we saw what's happening. This spit is going to weld on, you're going to lose the mangrove shoreline and the area, instead of being a tidal lagoon, it would be a landlocked lagoon similar to what occurred on Estero Island. • The project was initiated to protect the environment, the pristine coastal front administered by the state, rather than watch it from your balconies as it degrades during every storm. Chairman Trecker noted that the project was initiated by the Hideaway Beach Taxing District. Mr. Christman said the project originated as a project to improve and support Hideaway Beach and the lagoon in that area and was funded by the Hideaway Beach Tax District. Is that a private beach? Mr. Dabees said that: • The project is not on a private beach. All of the project, sand and benefit is on state lands and publicly accessed beaches from the south. • You can only access Sand Dollar Island through the park, unless you want to get wet. You cannot access it from Hideaway. • He spoke to many people who arrived there at dawn to catch the low tide. Many drove from Miami and left homes at 3 a.m. to observe a specific bird and take a picture from the lagoon. Many avid birders come to that spot, just like in Sanibel. It's almost a world-renowned spot. Mr. Christman acknowledged that it was open to the public, depending on the means of access. Mr. Dabees showed the Hideaway area on a PowerPoint slide and noted that: • The neighboring lands, a preserve, are owned by the state, which monitors it. • The state doesn't have programs to restore eroding beaches. M December 8, 2022 • If nothing was done, sand would move toward Hideaway Beach and build up until it's overwhelming. They cannot keep the entrance open and the middle part is collapsing, so it's going to end up with that scenario. • Do we intervene now and try to sustain something we can preserve or wait until it becomes a coastal protection issue? That comes at the loss of all those other environmental and ecological benefits that no one is in charge of protecting. A discussion ensued and the following points were made: • The City of Marco Island initiated this application and is the project administrator. • Additional funding is needed due to Hurricane Ian. • The entire project area is in red on the PowerPoint slide. • The project and its benefits are the same as pre -storm, but the costs increased afterward. Mr. Dabees noted that: • Hideaway Beach Taxing District proposed using its tax dollars to carry out this improvement for the entire area in red, but because of increased costs due to Hurricane Ian, the project's estimated cost grew from $3.4 million to $4 million. • As soon as we reported that there was a bigger problem than Hideaway Beach, the Hideaway Beach Taxing District board directed us to come to the County Commission, the Marco Island City Council and the Coastal Zone. • We spoke with all and the main point at that time was that this is critical -wildlife area and a preserve and there are many environmental issues, so you won't be able to get permits. Let nature take its course. • It's not like we did not reach out to the county and waited two years. The Hideaway board was waiting. Friends of Tigertail came before this board more than once. • As our projection and predictions materialized after each storm, the Hideaway Beach Taxing District came back and said we understand now that the county doesn't have funds or doesn't intend to do this, so can we do it in our own time because this is our neighbor and we don't want to be next to a landlocked area? • Hideaway was a good citizen, a good example of a community working with its local government, taxing themselves to do something for the public good and then coming up short due to Hurricane Ian's impact, only to be told that they started this on their own. No good deed goes unpunished. That's the message he doesn't think we want to propagate. Vice Chairman Burke noted that: • Attorney Greene said we could do this if it's within our jurisdiction or care, custody and control to do it. • It's not necessarily precedent -setting. • From a presentation standpoint, whether it promotes tourism or by not doing it, it detracts from tourism so that's equally important. • It doesn't necessarily have to be a net -benefit. By not doing it, it could be a net -negative and we need to consider that. • If there is a water -quality argument, that is very important, especially with all the water - quality issues we've discussed over the past years and with Hurricane Ian, it's worse. • It's important to get Andy's and other experts at the county from the engineering side to weigh in on this before we commit funding. Chairman Trecker suggested they wait until the January meeting. El December 8, 2022 Mr. Dabees noted that: • The water -quality issue was one of the elements the agencies focused on. • We had to install a fixed water -quality and water -level monitor in the Tigertail Beach Park in the lagoon. • They were more interested in the seagrasses in the park section of the lagoon, and that's part of our permit and authorization. • The focus is how we can improve the agencies' understanding that this park is the dead-end and we need to improve it, so it's part of this program and our commitment moving forward. Chairman Trecker thanked everyone for their input and comments and said he'd put this discussion in a coherent form before the January meeting so they could review it. VI. Public Comments Commissioner LoCastro reported that: • He's not here to exert undue influence on this decision, but said he's been before the CAC multiple times and the county is very involved in this project. • Water doesn't know where the county lines are drawn, storm surge doesn't know what's the county or Hideaway Beach or Marco Island. • The positive effects of this project affect the county and the overall footprint of not only Hideaway Beach but Tigertail Beach Park. • When you reach out to the county, you will find that county experts are involved and have been very involved in these discussions and are very supportive, even after talking with Brad from Audubon and other environmental groups that had concerns. • You can't please everyone, but we're supportive of the overall approved project. • The residual effects of what Hideaway is funding is massive for the county portion downwind. • It's not asking too much to have the TDC consider if this would make its shortlist for funding. • If it doesn't, his biggest concern is that this project be done right. • If the TDC says it has limited funds, he hopes we won't make this project $600,000 cheaper and cut corners only to be standing here two years from now, saying, "If only we'd done it right, it would have been a better project." • He and the county have been very involved in this project. It's an investment and we've postponed it a lot. It's not just Hurricane Ian, we need to catch up environmentally to where we should have been 10 years ago. • There's a reason why Tigertail Lagoon looks like a mud puddle. There are many things that should have been done years ago. • What Hideaway Beach Taxing District is investing in is helping downstream in a significant way to make the county, the county park and Tigertail Lagoon much better. Ally Delventhal, of the Friends of Tigertail board of directors, spoke on behalf of Linda Colombo, the president, who could not attend. She said: • Linda explained the proposed lagoon restoration project at a previous meeting and it's now in progress and set to be completed prior to bird -nesting season. • The Friends of Tigertail has been an active supporter of this project, and as early as September 2019, held an informational presentation for the public and stakeholders about the need to restore the area. 11 December 8, 2022 • The engineer, Dr. Dabees, has addressed the strategy and the Friends of Tigertail would like to provide insight about why it's necessary to restore the lagoon area, which is in front of the county's Tigertail Beach and park. • The lagoon's health has been declining for many years and this project will promote healing. • Tidal flow is restricted, choked off by the shallowing of the channel leading north to the river, resulting in the lagging of tidal flush by two to three hours. This can, and has, caused park closures several times, and also affected wildlife. • Statistics show that in 2018, more than 170,000 people came to the area. Obviously it's more like 100,000 now. • As Collier County's population grows, you can expect residents to want a nice clean area for recreation. This project will do that. • It will improve visitors' and residents' use of their own watercraft and those available from the concession area. • It will improve fishing for many fishermen who come to the area. • It will improve the area for over 200,000 recorded bird species. Birders are a huge part of the tourist population and they come and spend money in the area, including at local hotels and restaurants. • This will improve the area for crabs and other invertebrates that are at the lagoon and are necessary for bird life. • It will increase water flow, which will improve the water quality for waders and wildlife. • It will vastly improve manatees' ingress and egress into channels for feeding on seagrasses. • The health of the wetlands will improve with better water flow. • Visitors will come, but all the above will have an effect on whether they return to the area. • The park brings in revenue and that is important to maintain for the county. • Tigertail Beach Park and South Beach are the only two public beaches on Marco Island, so it is vital to improve the lagoon area. • Children's playgrounds are a nice feature but people also want to use the park for other reasons. • Tigertail Beach Park is a valuable asset to tourism and residents, so we need to keep the area healthy and attractive. VII. Approval of CAC Minutes November 10, 2022 Chairman Trecker said he had some corrections on page 7: • Where it says, "In general, the scope of the project was reduced and we..." "We" should be replaced with "the Army Corps Planning Team." • At the end of the second full paragraph, cross out "he" and insert "Chairman Trecker." • And under announcements, where Chairman Trecker "congratulated Eric" on his re-election, it should be Erik with a K. Mr. Koziar moved to approve the minutes of the November 10, 2022, meeting. Second by Mr. Raymond. The motion passed unanimously, 9-0. VIII. Staff Reports 1. Extended Revenue Report "FY22 TDT Collections Revenue Report" dated October 31, 2022. 12 December 8, 2022 Mr. Miller noted that surpluses are becoming common. We ended FY22 with the October numbers well over what we anticipated. We have a 59% overage from what was budgeted, so it's good news. Chairman Trecker noted that it's still a very positive variance and that's encouraging. IX. New Business 1. ES — APTIM — Emergency Berm Design and Permitting Mr. Miller reported that: • We went through a significant storm in September and have been assessing the damage and the quantities, especially quantities of erosional damage that occurred on beaches and dunes. • We just received preliminary numbers from the engineer on Tuesday and have close to 550,000. cubic yards of dune losses, in addition to losses to the beach proper. • What we want to do as an immediate mitigation before next year's hurricane season is start the Emergency Berm Project. It's a FEMA-eligible reimbursable project we'd like to do quickly, mainly because FEMA will reimburse us if we get it done in six months. • Typically, FEMA will allow a six-month extension if you show good faith, so now that we have survey numbers, we need to start the design and get a construction project together as quickly as possible. • We put this recommendation together based on a meeting yesterday with department leaders. The recommendation is to approve an expenditure not to exceed an amount of $250,000 for the design and permitting required for the construction of an emergency berm needed for the protection of open structures left vulnerable by Hurricane Ian in September 2022 and make a finding that this item promotes tourism. Chairman Trecker said he'd like to discuss the multiple recovery stages, but we need to get the project under way. There's a limited window and the hope is that by getting it started and showing it was in place and under way, that will set the stage for an extension. Mr. Miller said that's correct. Mr. Brechnitz voted to approve and it was seconded by Mr. Burke. A discussion ensued and the following points were made: • $250,000 covers design and permitting. • There's a need for a half -million yards just for the berm. • FEMA toured the beaches in early October, was impressed by all the damage and encouraged the county to apply. • The county hopes the costs will be fully reimbursed. • The timeline for construction will start once the project receives TDC approval and we hope the TDC can hold a special meeting before its regular January meeting. • The county hopes to go to the BCC in early January, get this approved and get a design. • The county plans to expedite this and have encouraged the designer to get staff ready. • The design will take at least one to two months. Construction may follow immediately. The best -case scenario is February, or March and April, with possible construction in May. • Eligible beaches are those with developed beachfront property, including Barefoot Beach. Even though we don't engineer that beach, because it has structures along the beach, it's eligible. We're going to go after every linear foot of county beaches that have damage, which is most of the county, and the structures behind them. 13 December 8, 2022 • All beaches with structures behind them, from the county line north to the tip of Marco Island, would be eligible. Mr. Brechnitz moved to recommend approval of an expenditure not to exceed $250,000 for the design and permitting required for the construction of an emergency berm needed for the protection of open structures left vulnerable by Hurricane Ian in September 2022 and found that this item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Burke. The motion passed unanimously, 9-0. Chairman Trecker said his understanding is that this will be done in three stages. The first is underway to make the beaches usable in a safe way by cleaning trash off and bulldozing in the depressions. Work that's underway at Vanderbilt will be continued elsewhere and requires no permitting and that's going on now. The emergency berm project, the second stage, is restoring the dunes, and the primary purpose is to provide protection to the buildings beyond it, which is likely to take all of next year. Mr. Miller said that was all correct. Chairman Trecker said and the final major restoration project, which will take a great deal of sand and probably last for two to three years will be done in phases. There are three stages and one is underway, another we've got to get underway shortly and another will be in the future. Mr. Miller said that was correct. Chairman Trecker asked if there were any questions. Vice Chairman Burke asked if the existing elevation meant pre -storm or if there's flexibility to go UP. Mr. Miller said we have flexibility. That won't be reimbursed, but in general, the rule involves two criteria. One is the elevation required to protect against a five-year storm, plus runup. Or the existing quantity of sand above the berm elevation, meaning that the quantity of sand that was in the dune that was lost, whichever is less. In our case, almost throughout the county, it's going to be what was there before, so the elevation is about 6.0 to 7.0, but the designer needs to complete the calculations. Vice Chairman Burke asked if FEMA would pay for the crossovers. Mr. Miller said not as part of this project. Vice Chairman Burke asked if they'd pay for planting and re-establishing grass. Mr. Miller said plantings would be eligible. Mr. Roth asked if the county has a template of what it would look like. Is it a three on one and a flat top and then you're going to vegetate it? But it was vegetated, so it was probably steeper than we'll be able to construct now. Mr. Miller said we're looking at a template like a 2-foot-high raised berm, maybe 15-20 feet of flat top and then six to ones or five to ones on either side of that back in front. Mr. Roth thanked him, saying that helps him to visualize. Mr. Miller said he revised his answer about whether it's 100% reimbursable by FEMA. He believes his discussions with FEMA were more like 90% reimbursement, but he'll get back to the CAC on that at the next meeting. X. Old Business Mr. Roth said the CAC Water Quality Subcommittee would be meeting in January before the full CAC meeting, so he'll be able to provide a report to the CAC. 14 December 8, 2022 XI. Announcements None XII. Committee Member Discussion None XIII. Next Meeting January 12, 2023, 1 p.m. XIV. Adjournment There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order of the Chairman at 2:22 p.m. Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee David Trecker, Chairman These minutes were approved by the Committee on , (check one) as presented, _ or as amended 15 Collier County Tourist Development Tax Revenue FY 23 TDT Collections Report 30-Nov-2022 Fund Reporting Fund Adopted Budget Updated Annual Forecast Budgeted YTD YTD Actual Variance to Budgeted YTD Beach Park Facilities 183 184 193 194 195 196 198 758 1,175,500 1,210,874 48,903 84,295 35,392 TDC Promotion 11,544,400 11,951,990 480,266 790,164 309,898 Non -County Museums 627,100 645,971 26,088 44,859 18,771 TDCAdmin - - 0 - Beach Renourishment 12,799,000 13,184,159 532,460 917,539 385,079 Disaster Recovery - - 0 - - County Museums 2,000,000 2,000,000 83,203 180,920 97,717 TDC Capital 1 4,688,800 4,829,899 195,062 336,299 141,237 Gross Budget 32,834,800 33,822,893 1,365,982 2,354,075 1 988,093 Less 5%Rev Res (1,641,700) 3.01%1 overwnder)Bud Net Budget 31,193,100 Collections Month Reported Actual Cum YTD % Budget Collected to Date % Variance FY22 Collections % Variance FY21 Collections % Variance FY20 Collections Nov Dec Jan 2,354,075 - 2,354,075 7.17% 4.59% 98.49% 68.44°% 2,354,075 7.17% n/a n/a n/a 2,354,075 7.17% n/a n/a n/a Feb 2,354,075 7.17% n/a n/a n/a Mar 2,354,075 7.17% n/a n/a n/a Apr 2,354,075 7.17% n/a n/a n/a May 2,354,075 7.17% n/a n/a n/a June 2,354,075 7.17% n/a n/a n/a July 2,354,075 7.17% n/a n/a n/a Aug Sept Oct 2,354,075 7.17% n/a n/a n/a 2,354,075 7.17% n/a n/a n/a 2,354,075 7.17% n/a n/a n/a Total 2,354,075 2,354,075 YTD 4.59% 98.49% 68.44% 33,822,893 Budget Comparison 5 Yr History- Cum 5 Yr History- Monthly Budgeted Collections Actual Collections Budget to Actual Variance Updated Forecast Nov 4.2% 4.2% 1,365,982 2,354,075 988,093 2,354,075 Dec 9.7% 5.5% 1,821,219 - - 1,821,219 Jan 18.6% 8.9% 2,919,311 2,919,311 Feb 30.9% 12.3% 4,026,494 4,026,494 Mar 44.7% 13.9% 4,555,896 4,555,896 Apr 62.0% 17.2% 5,656,127 5,656,127 May 72.7% 10.7% 3,509,645 3,509,645 June 79.1% 6.5% 2,119,755 2,119,755 July 84.8% 5.7% 1,867,801 1,867,801 Aug 90.5% 5.7%1 1,869,836 1,869,836 Sept 95.1% 4.6% 1,517,914 1,517,914 Oct 100.0% 4.9% 1,604,819 - - 1,604,819 Total 100.0% 100.0%1 32,834,800 2,354,075 988,093 33,822,893 %aver/(under)budget 72.3% 3.01% Tourist Development Tax Collection Curve $9,000,000 $8,000,000 $7,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,000,000 -eag.rea con.amn. �naai mnenio: $4,000,000 $3,000,000 ■ $2,000,000 $1,000,000 z u Q ¢ N O Month Reported F:\OMB\TDC Revenue\TDC Update Report\2023\TDT Tax Collector Reports\01-TDC Updates November Collier County Tourist Development Tax Revenue Fund Reporting Beach Park Facilities TDC Promotion Non -County Museums TDC Admin Beach Renourishment Disaster Recovery County Museums TDC Capital Collections Fund 183 184 193 194 195 196 198 758 Gross Budget Less 5% Rev Res Net Budget FY 23 TDT Collections Report 30-Nov-2022 Adopted Budget 1,175,500 11,544,400 627,100 12,799,000 2,000,000 4,688,800 32,834,800 (1,641,700) 31,193,100 Updated Annual Forecast 1,210,874 11,951,990 645,971 13,184,159 2,000,000 4,829,899 33,822,893 3.01 Budgeted YTD 48,903 480,266 26,088 0 532,460 0 83,203 195,062 1,365,982 YTD Actual 84,295 790,164 44,859 917,539 180,920 336,299 2,354,075 % Over/(Under) Bud Variance to Budgeted YTD 35,392 309,898 18,771 385,079 97,717 141,237 988,093 72.3% Month Reported Actual Cum YTD % Budget Collected to Date % Variance FY22 Collections % Variance FY21 Collections % Variance FY20 Collections Nov 2,354,075 2,354,075 7.17% 4.59% 98.49% 68.44% Dec - 2,354,075 7.17% n/a n/a n/a Jan - 2,354,075 7.17% n/a n/a n/a Feb - 2,354,075 7.17% n/a n/a n/a Mar - 2,354,075 7.17% n/a n/a n/a Apr - 2,354,075 7.17% n/a n/a n/a May - 2,354,075 7.17% n/a n/a n/a June - 2,354,075 7.17% n/a n/a n/a July Aug - - 2,354,075 7.17% n/a n/a n/a 2,354,075 7.17% n/a n/a n/a Sept - 2,354,075 7.17% n/a n/a n/a Oct - 2,354,075 7.17% n/a n/a n/a Total 2,354,075 2,354,075 YTD 4.59% 98.49% 68.44% F:\OMB\TDC Revenue\TDC Update Report\2023\TDT Tax Collector Reports\01-TDC Updates November Collier County Tourist Development Tax Revenue Budget Comparison 5 Yr History- 5 Yr History- Budgeted Actual Budget to Actual Updated Cum Monthly Collections Collections Variance Forecast Nov 4.2% 4.2% 1,365,982 2,354,075 988,093 2,354,075 Dec 1,821,219 - - 9.7% 5.5% 1,821,219 Jan - 18.6% 8.9% 2,919,311 - 2,919,311 Feb 30.9% 12.3% 4,026,494 - - 4,026,494 Mar 44.7% 13.9% 4,555,896 - - 4,555,896 Apr 62.0% 17.2% 5,656,127 - - 5,656,127 May 72.7% 10.7% 3,509,645 - - 3,509,645 June 79.1% 6.5% 2,119,755 - - 2,119,755 July 84.8% 5.7% 1,867,801 - - 1,867,801 Aug 90.5% 5.7% 1,869,836 - - 1,869,836 Sept 95.1% 4.6% 1,517,914 - - 1,517,914 Oct 100.0% 4.9% 1,604,819 - - 1,604,819 Total 100.0% 100.0%1 32,834,800 1 2,354,0756r_ 988,093 33,822,893 % oved(under) budget 72.3% 3.01 % $9,000,000 Tourist Development Tax Collection Curve $8,000,000 $7,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,000,000 - Budgeted Collections --IN--Actual Collections $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 ■ $1,000,000 > V 0 N Z C -0 N fca !? ccB > M C 7 v Q Month Reported F:\OMB\TDC Revenue\TDC Update Report\2023\TDT Tax Collector Reports\01-TDC Updates November EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to approve and recommend the expenditure of Tourist Development Tax Fund 195 funding in the amount of $650,400 for Change Order #2 to the City of Marco Island's contract with Ahtna Marine & Construction for the 2022 Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project and make a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism. OBJECTIVE: To supplement the City of Marco Island project to restore impacts from Hurricane Irma, and improve coastal resiliency, water quality, and stability of Tigertail Lagoon and Sand Dollar Island. This is a FDEP permitted and awarded City project that is currently under construction and due to the impacts of Hurricane Ian additional funds are required to complete the restoration project as designed. CONSIDERATIONS: The City of Marco Island is requesting $650,400 in Tourist Development Tax funds from Collier County for the Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Project that is currently under construction. The project was permitted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the US Army Corps of Engineers in February and July of 2022, respectively. The project construction contract was funded by the City's Hideaway Beach Tax District and awarded to Ahtna Marine & Construction Company in September 2022 for $3.3M. The Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration project is a City of Marco Island project designed to restore and protect valuable ecosystem, recreational assets and tourist attractions. The project in its entirety is located on public beach and wetland areas designated as Critical Wildlife Area by the State of Florida and can only be accessed by land through Collier County Tigertail Beach Park at the south part of the system. The project is in the public interest providing environmental, social, and economic benefits and storm protection. The Tigertail Lagoon and Sand Dollar Island ecosystem is a protected natural preserve and a critical wildlife area that provides valuable habitat for a variety of birds, sea turtles, manatees, and seagrasses. Tigertail Lagoon and Sand Dollar Island are also valuable Collier County recreational resources for residents and tourists for birding, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, kitesurfing, walking, shelling and, on the northern half, boating. The ecosystem is accessed by the public via Collier County's Tigertail Beach Park at the southern end of the lagoon and via boat at the northern end of the lagoon. Tigertail Beach is one of 510 points on the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail and is considered one of the best all- around birding spots in southwest Florida. The County Park is one of only three public beach access points on Marco Island and receives over 200,000 visitors annually. It has a large public parking area, playground, food concession, and watercraft rentals. A shuttle bus runs from some hotels to the park. An increasing number of private, rental, and commercial tourist boats access the lagoon from its northern entrance. The Tigertail Lagoon and Sand Dollar Island system was impacted by Hurricane Irma in 2017 and was evolving toward closure when it was further impacted by Hurricane Ian in September 2022. Hurricane Ian impacted the project area by reducing the sand available in the permitted dredge template and increasing the sand required to build the protective berm on Sand Dollar Island. The funds requested from Collier County will be used to fund a change order for 60,000 cubic yards of sand from a permitted offshore borrow area at a cost of $10.84/cu yd and to place the sand on Sand Dollar Island. This sand will address Hurricane Ian's impact on the project area and allow completion of the beach berm on Sand Dollar Island as designed. The beach berm will provide storm protection for the newly reopened lagoon flow channel connecting the southern lagoon by the County's Tigertail Beach Park with the northern lagoon/Gulf entrance that enhances tidal flow and water quality and lagoon recreation for the public. It also protects the FWC Critical Wildlife Area that is one of the main attractions of the County Park. In addition, this beach berm restores a section of Sand Dollar Island shoreline within the County Park providing dry recreational beach for the public and maintaining public access to the 2-mile-long Sand Dollar Island. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no impact to the Growth Management Plan related to this action. ADVISORY COMMITTEEE RECOMMENDATIONS: This item will be presented to the Coastal Advisory Committee (CAC) on January 12, 2023 and the Tourist Development Council (TDC) on January 23, 2023. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: Pursuant to Section 125.0104, Fla. Stat., Lagoon improvement is an authorized use of tourist development tax revenue. Section 125.0104(5)(a)5, provides in relevant part: To finance beach park facilities, or beach, channel, estuary, or lagoon improvement, maintenance, renourishment, restoration, and erosion control, including construction of beach groins and shoreline protection, enhancement, cleanup, or restoration of inland lakes and rivers to which there is public access as those uses relate to the physical preservation of the beach, shoreline, channel, estuary, lagoon, or inland lake or river. This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for approval. — CMG STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Collier County's Coastal Zone staff has reviewed and supports the request as it pertains to the Tigertail Lagoon as a one-time contribution to the project in the amount requested by the City of Marco Island. FISCAL IMPACT: A budget amendment is required in the amount of $650,400 to reallocate funding from reserves within the TDC Beach Renourishment Fund (195) to Tigertail Lagoon Project (90007) for a one-time remittance to the City of Marco Island. The source of funding is the Tourist Development Tax. RECOMMENDATION: To approve and recommend the expenditure of Tourist Development Tax Fund 195 funding in the amount of $650,400 for Change Order #1 to the City of Marco Island's contract with Ahtna Marine & Construction for the 2022 Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project and make a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism. Prepared By: Justin Martin, Public Works Director, City of Marco Island City ®f Marco Island i January 3, 2022 Andrew Miller, P.E. Coastal Zone Manager Collier County 2685 South Horseshoe Drive Unit 103 Naples, FL 34104 Dear Mr. Miller, As a follow up to the City of Marco Island's presentation at the December 8, 2022 Coastal Advisory Committee meeting, this letter and attachment provide the City's request for supplemental funding for the Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project at the January 12, 2023 CAC meeting. Please include this letter and the attached documentation with the CAC agenda item. Although the City was able to fully fund the $3,306,187.50 project at the time, the impacts from Hurricane Ian resulted in additional costs for which the City is requesting supplemental funding assistance from the County in the amount of $650,400. The supplemental funding will be used to fund a change order for 60,000 cubic yards of sand from the permitted offshore borrow area at a cost of $10.84/cu yd and to place this sand on Sand Dollar Island. This sand will address Hurricane Ian's impact on the project area and allow completion of the berm on Sand Dollar Island as designed. The berm will provide storm protection for the newly reopened waterway connecting the southern lagoon by the County Park with the northern lagoon/gulf entrance that enhances tidal flow and water quality and lagoon recreation for the public. It also protects the Critical Wildlife Area that is one of the main attractions of the County Park. Finally, this berm also restores a section of Sand Dollar Island shoreline within the County Park with dry recreational beach for the public and maintains public access to Sand Dollar Island. This request for supplemental funding enables the City to complete this project. After Hurricane Ian, it would be extremely unfortunate not to do this when the resources could be made available, a contractor is on site, and a very favorable rate has been extended. Failure to act now will require future remedial action much more quickly than projected and at a far higher future cost. The only other alternative is to let Tigertail Lagoon at the County Park become a stagnant pond which no one should be advocating. We hope that you and the CAC will provide a positive recommendation for the requested funding. Sincerely, 3, stin Martin, P.E. Director, Public Works Attachments Cc: Michael McNees, City Manager, City of Marco Island Rick LoCastro, Commissioner, Collier County Board of Commissioners Erik Brechnitz, Councilman, Marco Island City Council Linda Ryan, Chair, Hideaway Beach Tax District 50 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island, Florida 34145 Tel: (239) 389-5000 www.ciryofmarcoisland.com Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project Project information in support of The City of Marco Island request for supplemental funding from Collier County January 2023 Abstract This report is provided in support of the City of Marco Island request to Collier County for supplemental funding for the Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project. This is a permitted and awarded project of the City of Marco Island that is currently under construction. Due to the impacts of Hurricane Ian supplemental funds are required to complete the restoration project as designed. Humiston & Moore Engineers and@humistonandmoore.com Tigertail Lagoon/ Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Marco Island Table of Contents I. Introduction.......................................................................................................................................... 2 II. Project Overview..................................................................................................................................2 III. Public interest and recreational benefits.............................................................................................4 A. Access................................................................................................................................................4 B. Tigertail Beach Park: Project development and benefits.................................................................5 C. State determination on project's public interest and recreational benefits....................................8 IV. Hurricane Ian Impact..........................................................................................................................10 V. Project Construction Costs and County Funding Request..................................................................10 VI. Monitoring and Mitigation.................................................................................................................10 VII. Project Plans, Permits, etc..................................................................................................................10 VIII. Summary.............................................................................................................................................11 IX. Attachment A. Project Timeline X. Attachment B. FDEP Intent to Issue document (December 2021) XI. Attachment C. Project Change Order and Contractor Proposal XII. Attachment D. Project permit plans and listing of permits 1 Humiston & Moore Engineers Tigertail Lagoon/ Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Marco Island ntroduction This report is provided in support of the City of Marco Island request to Collier County for supplemental funding through Tourist Development Council (TDC) to the project: Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project. This report is provided as a follow up to the informational meeting and materials presented at the December 2022 Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee meeting. The project which aims to restore impacts from Hurricane Irma, and improve coastal resiliency, water quality and stability of Tigertail Lagoon and Sand Dollar Island is in public interest while providing environmental and recreational benefits. This is a permitted and awarded city project that is currently under construction, and due to the impacts of Hurricane Ian supplemental funds are required to complete the restoration project. The project TDC funding request is for assistance relating to increased project costs due to impacts from Hurricane Ian. The information herein is provided for additional clarity on the benefits of the project as support to local tourism and continued public use of the county park and areas enhanced by this project. II. Project Overview The Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Restoration on Marco Island is designed to maintain and enhance an existing coastal barrier system consisting of a 2-mile-long sand spit and tidal lagoon ecosystem along the northwest shoreline of Marco Island. The Tigertail Lagoon and Sand Dollar Island ecosystem is a protected natural preserve and a critical wildlife area that provides valuable habitat for a variety of birds, sea turtles, manatees, and seagrasses. The Tigertail Lagoon and Sand Dollar Island system was impacted by Hurricane Irma in 2017 and was evolving toward closure when it was further impacted by Hurricane Ian in late September this year. The project is part of a nature -based adaptive management plan to restore and stabilize the sandspit and tidal lagoon through cyclic use of sediment within the system. It is funded by the City of Marco Island through the Hideaway Beach Tax District. The project aims to restore and enhance the barrier sandspit degraded by a sequence of storms since Hurricane Irma and re-establish the continuous lagoon flow channel thereby enhancing tidal exchange and water quality. Total wetland area will be increased by relocating a portion of the sand spit seaward of its present location to where it was located in approximately 2017. Figure 1 illustrates the project elements and main features including the protective beach berm, sand trap and flow channel. • Protective beach berm: The constructed beach berm will provide enhanced resiliency to high frequency weather events protecting the lagoon, the critical wildlife area and maintain public access to the pristine beach and wildlife of this unique environmental and recreational tourist attraction. • Sand Trap: the sand trap at the north end of Sand Dollar Island is the main source of sediment that will also maintain the northern lagoon entrance open to the gulf, while providing beneficial re -use for excess sediment that continues to accumulate at the end of the spit. • Flow Channel: the project includes establishing a flow channel that connects the south part of the lagoon at Tigertail Beach Park to the north part of the lagoon to maintain tidal flow and improve water quality and public safety. 2 Humiston & Moore Engineers Tigertail Lagoon/ Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Marco Island Offshore Borrow Area Navigation Channel A %r+MMa4K 4 Collier County Tigertail Beach Park %-4 r. Figure 1. Tigertail Lagoon/ Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration project features 3 Humiston & Moore Engineers Tigertail Lagoon/ Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Marco Island • Regional sand management: the project also provides improved and sustainable regional sand management for adjacent inlets at the north part of Marco Island. The sand trap is designed to reduce shoaling rates at the entrance to lagoon and may also reduce shoaling rates at the entrance to Collier Creek. The Sand Dollar Island beach berm will also provide a sustainable disposal area for maintenance dredging of the entrance Collier Creek in lieu of the offshore borrow area which has limited capacity and intersects with the Capri Pass Navigation Channel (Figure 1). III. Public interest and recreational benefits Tigertail Lagoon and Sand Dollar Island are valuable Marco Island and Collier County recreational resources for residents and tourists for birding, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, kitesurfing, and boating. A. Access The project in its entirety is located on public beach and wetland areas designated as Critical Wildlife Area by the State of Florida and can only be accessed by land through the Collier County Tigertail Beach Park at the south part of the system. Tigertail Beach Park is one of 510 points on the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail and is considered one of the best all-around birding spots in southwest Florida. The County Park is one of only three public beach access points on Marco Island and receives over 200,000 visitors annually. It has a large public parking area, playground, food concession, and watercraft rentals. A shuttle bus runs from some hotels to the park. In addition, an increasing number of private, rental, and commercial tourist boats access the lagoon from its northern entrance. Figure 2. Tigertail Beach Park access to the Critical Wildlife Area 4 Humiston & Moore Engineers Tigertail Lagoon/ Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Marco Island B. Tigertail Beach Park: Project development and benefits The Tigertail Lagoon portion within the County Park constitutes approximately 30 % of the total lagoon area. Figure 2 shows a map of Tigertail Lagoon /Sand Dollar Island Critical Wildlife Area and the Park as part of this system. Figure 3 shows the features and attractions of the County Park as listed on the park entrance sign including shore bird watching, lagoon and beach recreational activities. These recreational features are threatened due to the system degradation since Hurricane Irma in 2017 and near collapse following Hurricane Ian in 2022. The system degradation and concerns of the park visitors were echoed by the actions of the Friends of Tigertail (FOT), a 501-C3 entity with a mission to preserve and protect the Tigertail Beach area of Collier County. FOT reached out to Collier County, City of Marco and others raising concerns about the park conditions and requesting attention and assistance to restore the lagoon post Hurricane Irma. Several public meetings with all stakeholders including Collier County were led by FOT and held in 2019 and 2020. The City of Marco Island through funding from Hideaway Beach Tax district initiated the project permitting later in 2020. A pre -application meeting with permitting agencies and all stakeholders was held in January 2021 including representatives from various departments and management of Collier County. The City of Marco Island filed permit applications in April 2021. The project was permitted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the US Army Corps of Engineers in February and July of 2022, respectively. A detailed timeline of the project is enclosed, Appendix A. Figure 3 also illustrates the park access and pathways to the gulf shoreline of Sand Dollar Island fronting the park area. The figure also shows the severe erosion along the park gulf shoreline which was further impacted by Hurricane Ian in September of 2022. The Tigertail Beach Park will benefit from the lagoon's significantly improved tidal flow and the stabilization of wetland and beach areas that are susceptible to over wash and onshore collapse. The top panel of Figure 4 shows the post Hurricane Ian conditions showing the severe erosion of the gulf shore of the northern part of the park, the shoaling and collapse of the middle part of sand dollar island, and the loss of flow connectivity to the norther part of the lagoon. All threatening to diminish the value of the main features of the park. The bottom panel of Figure 4 shows the project benefits including reestablishing tidal flow to the lagoon through the flow channel and establishing a protective beach berm that not only will maintain beach access to park visitors but also protect the flow channel from frequent shoaling and closure. The project design includes approximately 100,000 CY over approximately % mile at the Gulf shoreline of the park. The project benefits also include environmental and water quality monitoring including installation of a tidal flow and water quality monitoring station in the park lagoon. 5 Humiston & Moore Engineers Tigertail Lagoon/ Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Marco Island Tigertail beach Park sign illustrating the Park features and tourist attractions Public access pathways to gulf beach where the shoreline has retreated significantly and undermined dune Park shoreline where the eroding beach is further impacted by Hurricane Ian Figure 3. Tigertail Beach Park features and existing conditions (December 2022) Humiston & Moore Engineers Tigertail Lagoon/ Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Marco Island Existing conditions post Hurricane Ian at Tigertail Beach Park (October 2022) Project improvements at Tigertail Beach Park Figure 4. Existing conditions and improved conditions post construction at Tigertail Park 7 Humiston & Moore Engineers Tigertail Lagoon/ Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Marco Island C. State determination on project's public interest and recreational benefits As part of the State Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) review and processing of state JCP permit 0401778-001-JC, the technical environmental and coastal engineering staff and the program administrative staff have determined that the project is in the public interest and maintain access to environmental and recreational benefits to the public. The following points provide summary findings from documentation and statements from Intent to Issue by DEP. • The overwash and shoaling along the middle section of Sand Dollar Island and Tigertail Lagoon is causing loss of lagoon habitat. • The proposed project may reduce potential for adverse impacts to public health, safety and welfare should the lagoon become stagnant. • The proposed project will allow for continued use of the area by the public for wildlife observation and other recreation uses. • The project will have a net positive benefit to the coastal system. • The project is in the public interest providing environmental, social and economic benefits and provide more storm protection. • The project is expected to maintain this area as an environmental and recreational resource to the public. • The project meets the Department criteria for public interest determination. Figure 5 provides excerpts from DEP Intent to issue document establishing those findings. The complete document is enclosed in Attachment B 8 Humiston & Moore Engineers Tigertail Lagoon/ Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Marco Island Florida Department of Environmental Protection December 21, 2021 Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project Notice of Intent to Issue Joint Coastal Permit and Authorization to use Sovereign Submerged Lands Background (bottom of pg 3): Storm events leading to overwash of the central segment of Sand Dollar Island and shoaling of the mid -section of Tigertail Lagoon is causing loss of lagoon habitat. (Top paragraph pg 4) The proposed project will result in restoring and enhancing aquatic and upland habitats within the coastal ecosystem of the Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island (TLSDI) system that have deteriorated over time. (Public Health, Safety or Welfare middle of pg 8) The proposed ecosystem restoration project may reduce the potential for adverse impacts to public health, safety or welfare to occur, should the lagoon become stagnant. (Recreational benefits bottom of page 8) The restoration and maintenance of the TLSDI will allow continued use by the public for observation of wildlife, sunbathing, swimming, surfing, recreational fishing and related activities. Florida Administrative Code (Rule) requirement (pg 11) Rule 62B-41.005(2), F.A.C. coastal construction authorized by the Department shall have a net positive benefit to the coastal system. Sovereign Lands Requirements (pg 12) Pursuant to Rule 18-21.003(53), F.A.C., The proposed project would be in the public interest because the activity provides demonstrable environmental, social, and economic benefits, by maintaining a navigable waterway, and providing more storm protection, without causing any significant environmental harm. (and top of pg 13) The proposed project is expected to maintain this environmental and recreational resource so that the public may continue to enjoy traditional uses of the TLSDI system, including but not limited to, boating, fishing, and swimming. Removing the overwashed sand from the lagoon will restore natural habitat and return the biological and recreational value of the area. Public Interest (top of pg 15) After weighing the effects of the project for each of the public interest criteria specified in Section 373.414(1), F.S., and the Environmental Resource Permit Application Handbook, Volume 1, 10.2.3., and based on reasonable assurance provided by the Applicant, the Department has determined that the proposed activity is clearly in the public interest. The full document is enclosed as Attachment 8 Figure 5. Excerpts from the State Intent to issue establishing Projects Public interest and benefits 9 Humiston & Moore Engineers Tigertail Lagoon/ Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Marco Island IV. Hurricane Ian Impact The City of Marco Island awarded the project to Ahtna Marine & Construction Company in September 2022 for a total of $3.3 million prior to Hurricane Ian. Hurricane Ian impacted Collier County and the project area on September 28, 2022, resulting in additional onshore migration and overwash of the sand spit protecting the lagoon. Preconstruction surveys in October 2022 documented conditions post Hurricane Ian and were used to produce updated construction plans. Hurricane Ian caused a reduction in available sediment and an increase in required sediment to construct the beach berm. Sediment from an existing offshore borrow area authorized within the project permit as a contingency sand source will need to be utilized to supplement the project construction and achieve the designed beach berm. V. Project Construction Costs and County Funding Request The City of Marco Island awarded the project to the contractor Ahtna Marine & Construction Company in September 2022 for a total of $3.3 million. Ahtna Marine & Construction Company prepared a proposal to the city for change order consideration to obtain the additional 85,000 cubic yards (CY) from the offshore borrow area which is authorized by the project permit. The availability of the contractor on site and the need for the additional volume of sand presents an opportunity to construct the protective beach berm to its design template in a cost-effective manner including addressing impacts of Hurricane Ian. The contractor's proposal is included with the draft Change Order from the City of Marco Island enclosed as Attachment C. Available funds including project contingencies could only cover the mobilization to the offshore borrow area and dredging a base amount of 25,000 cubic yards for placement on Sand Dollar Island. The City of Marco Island is requesting $650,400 to obtain the remaining 60,000 cubic yards of sand from the permitted offshore borrow area at a cost of $10.84/CY and placement on Sand Dollar Island. The unit cost of $10.84 /CY as proposed by the contractor is lower than the cost of past hydraulic dredging in Collier County or the region for similar type work. This sand will be used to complete constructing the protective berm on Sand Dollar Island as designed and address the impact of Hurricane Ian. The constructed berm will provide storm protection for the newly reopened flow channel connecting the southern lagoon at the County Park with the northern lagoon/gulf entrance, the associated Critical Wildlife Area, and the upland development. Constructing the Sand Dollar Island protective berm with significantly less volume than the design volume puts the system at higher risk for storm impacts and need for future maintenance sooner than planned. In addition, the cost of a near future maintenance project would be expected to be much higher than the cost proposed at this time with a contractor already on site. VI. Monitoring and Mitigation The City of Marco Island and Hideaway Beach Tax District are the project owner and plan to conduct monitoring required for the project. The project design did not require any mitigation. This request does not include funds for monitoring or mitigation. VII. Project Plans, Permits, etc. Project permit plans and listing of permits are enclosed as Attachment D 10 Humiston & Moore Engineers Tigertail Lagoon/ Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Marco Island VIII. Summary The Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration project is a City of Marco Island project designed to restore and protect a valuable ecosystem, recreational assets, and tourist attractions. The project incorporates improvements to aquatic and upland habitat while preserving and enhancing the resiliency of the natural system. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection in their permit review process determined that the project is in the public interest providing environmental, social and economic benefits and added storm protection. The project directly benefits Collier County Tigertail Beach Park in 4 main areas 1- Direct access to the gulf shoreline. Tigertail Beach Park represents one of the main public beach access points in Collier County and Marco Island in particular. At present the direct gulf shoreline at the north part of the Park has severely retreated in past few years with significant impacts post Hurricane Ian. Present conditions post Ian left no dry beach between the gulf and dune vegetation. This part of the Park gulf shoreline will be restored providing dry recreational beach and continuous access to the pristine shoreline of Sand Dollar Island which represents one of the main tourist attractions to this Park. 2- Water recreational activities. By restoring the 2-mile-long tidal lagoon, over water activities along the lagoon including kayaking, paddleboarding and other water recreational activities can resume. 3- Bird watching. One of the main attractions at the Park is bird watching. Restoring the ecosystem will maintain that function and prevent degradation of this attraction into the future. 4- Water quality and public safety. Restoring the tidal flushing of the lagoon at the park will help improve water quality and reduce public safety hazards. The Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project design, permitting and construction window immediately post Hurricane Ian provided a timely opportunity to restore a system that otherwise was in rapid collapse. The additional funds requested from Collier County will provide direct public benefits that clearly encourage tourism within Collier County. 11 Humiston & Moore Engineers Tigertail Lagoon/ Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Marco Island IX. Attachment A. Project Timeline Humiston & Moore Engineers Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project Timeline • The project started with a feasibility study initiated by the City of Marco Island's Hideaway Beach Tax District in 2017 and completed in 2018. This study documented the impacts of Hurricane Irma and provided recommendations to engage all stakeholders to discuss system degradation and evaluate restoration alternatives. At the time, the Tax District thought that such a regional project to address the entire system was beyond its capabilities to permit, fund, and execute alone. They were also told by County staff that successful permitting would be very unlikely as the work was in the Big Marco Pass Critical Wildlife Area. • As a result, in 2019 Friends of Tigertail initiated and organized follow up discussions and public meetings with stakeholders and they included City of Marco Island, Collier County, FWC, and Audubon. • In July 2020 Friends of Tigertail made a presentation to inform the CAC on the deteriorating conditions and need for a restoration project. • In the Fall of 2020 as the system continued to deteriorate, Hideaway Beach re-engaged HM to develop a restoration plan and coordinate with stakeholders and agencies including the city, county, DEP, FWC, USACE, NOAA NMFS, FWS, Rockery Bay, and Audubon. • In January of 2021 Marco Island City Council unanimously supported pursuing permits to restore the system of Sand Dollar Island and Tigertail Lagoon. • Pre application meetings and coordination with all stakeholders, including Collier County, including Parks and Recreation, Coastal Zone Management, and administration in January 2021 • Permit applications on behalf of the City of Marco Island were submitted in April of 2021. • Commissioner LoCastro organized two Action Committee meetings of all stakeholders in mid- 2021 and early 2022 to get feedback on what should be done to address the conditions in the lagoon. • Permits by FDEP, USACE and FWC were issued between February 2022 and July 2022. • Marco Island City Council unanimously supported project construction and awarded the project to the selected contractor in September 2022. Project funding was provided by the City of Marco Island's Hideaway Beach Tax District. • In late September 2022 Hurricane Ian impacted the region and the project area. • Project construction started in November 2022 and Commissioner LoCastro organized another County and stakeholder meeting to review the project timeline. • Post Ian physical surveys were completed and, in December 2022, the City requested County funding support to supplement project construction because of Hurricane Ian impacts and additional sand volume needed to build the protective berm to design standards and to source that sand from off -shore. Tigertail Lagoon/ Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Marco Island X. Attachment B. FDEP Intent to Issue document (December 2021) Humiston & Moore Engineers FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF Environmental Protection Bob Martinez Center 2600 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400 In the Matter of an Application for Joint Coastal Permit and Authorization to Use Sovereign Submerged Lands by: APPLICANT: City of Marco Island Attn: Tim Pinter 50 Bald Eagle Drive Marco Island, FL, 34145 t 2interkcityofmarcoisland.com AGENT: Humiston & Moore Engineers Attn: Mohamed Dabees, PhD., P.E., D.CE. 5679 Strand Ct, Naples, FL 34110 md(ahumistonandmoore. com PROJECT INFORMATION: Ron DeSantis Governor Jeanette Nunez Lt. Governor Shawn Hamilton Secretary Project Name: Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project File No.: 0401778-001-JC County: Collier CONSOLIDATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE JOINT COASTAL PERMIT AND AUTHORIZATION TO USE SOVEREIGN SUBMERGED LANDS The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) gives consolidated notice of its intent to take the following agency actions: (a) issue a 15-year joint coastal permit (draft copy attached), under Chapter 161 which includes consideration of the provisions of Part IV of Chapter 373, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Title 62, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) for the activity described below; (b) grant a letter of consent to use sovereign submerged lands for the proposed channel dredge areas and the sediment disposal area, under Article X, Section 11 of the Florida Constitution, Chapters 253 and 258, F.S., Title 18, F.A.C., and the policies of the Board of Trustees, as described below; and Consolidated Notice of Intent to Issue File No. 0401778-001-JC Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project Page 2 of 20 (c) grant a public easement to use sovereign submerged lands for the proposed sand trap, under Article X, Section 11 of the Florida Constitution, Chapters 253 and 258, F.S., Title 18, F.A.C., and the policies of the Board of Trustees, as described below subject to any fees or special easement conditions in the Recommended Proprietary Action document (entitled Delegation of Authority). . Issuance of the joint coastal permit (JCP) would constitute a finding of consistency with Florida's Coastal Zone Management Program, as required by Section 307 of the Coastal Zone Management Act. Issuance of the JCP would also constitute certification of compliance with state water quality standards pursuant to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, 33 United States Code (U.S.C.) 1341 I. PROPOSED ACTIVITY A. Project Description The proposed project is to establish a flow channel within the overwashed and shoaled areas of the Tigertail Lagoon and to restore the gulf -fronting shoreline of Sand Dollar Island using sediment hydraulically dredged from the flow channel and a sand trap at the north end of the island.. Additional sediment for berm placement may be sourced from the Hideaway Beach Nearshore and Offshore Borrow Areas. The proposed flow channel will have maximum allowable depth of -8.5 feet NAVD (in the north) and -5.5 feet NAVD (in the middle) and will not directly impact submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV). The proposed Sand Trap will have a maximum allowable depth of -9.0 feet NAVD. The proposed design berm will be approximately 150 feet wide with a 1H:15V (horizontal:vertical) sloped beach face and a submerged berm near Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW). The southern portion of the proposed flow channel, also called the distribution channel, is not authorized and will require a permit modification because its final dimension or configuration will be dependent upon conditions at the time of construction. The activity includes consideration of an application for a 15-year sovereign submerged lands easement (No. 42667) containing 26.13 acres, more or less, for the proposed sand trap. The activity will also require an Incidental Take Authorization from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for its potential impact to state listed bird species. B. Project Location Consolidated Notice of Intent to Issue File No. 0401778-001-JC Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project Page 3 of 20 The proposed project is located on Marco Island, Collier County, Sections 5, 6, and 7, Township 52 South, Range 25 and 26 East, in and adjacent to Class III Waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The proposed flow channel is located in Tigertail Lagoon between H-4 and R-132. The proposed sand placement site is located on Sand Dollar Island between H-2 and R-133. The proposed sand trap is located at the northern end of Sand Dollar Island, adjacent to Tigertail Beach between H-7 and H-12. A portion of the proposed sand trap is located within Outstanding Florida Waters of Rookery Bay Aquatic Preserve. II. AUTHORITY FOR REVIEW The Department has permitting authority under Chapter 161, which includes consideration of the provisions of Part IV of Chapter 373, F.S., and Chapters 6213-41, 6213-49 and 62-330, F.A.C. The activity is regulated under the JCP program, as indicated in Sections 161.055 and 373.427, F.S. Pursuant to Operating Agreements executed between the Department and the water management districts, as referenced in Chapter 62-113, F.A.C., the Department is responsible for reviewing this application. The activity also requires a proprietary authorization, as it is located on sovereign submerged lands, which are owned by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund. The activity is not exempt from the need to obtain a proprietary authorization. Pursuant to Article X, Section 11 of the Florida Constitution, Sections 253.002 and 253.77, F.S., Sections 18-21.0040, 18-21.0051, 18-20.002, 62-330.075 and 6213-49.001, F.A.C., the policies of the Board of Trustees, and the Operating Agreements executed between the Department and the water management districts, as referenced in Chapter 62-113, F.A.C., the Department has the responsibility to review and take final action on this request for proprietary authorization. III. BACKGROUND/BASIS FOR ISSUANCE A. Background Information Sand Dollar Island is a narrow low lying semi -enclosed peninsular, which was formed as result of the long term migration of the Big Marco Pass ebb shoal east towards the mainland and eventually attaching to Marco Island at its southern end. The Tigertail Lagoon /Sand Dollar Island system (TLSDI) consists of a tidal lagoon that was formed behind the peninsular at the south end (Tigertail Lagoon) with the mouth of the system at Hideaway Beach and Big Marco Pass at the north end. The lagoon is connected to the Gulf of Mexico by a narrow flow channel that runs between Marco Island and Sand Dollar Island. Over time the spit has been reshaped by storm events and general wave hydrodynamics resulting in frequent overwash of the central segment, landward migration of the mouth and shoaling of Tigertail Lagoon. These events have led to the systematic reduction of the width of the mid -section of the lagoon, causing severe restrictions to tidal flow, which is causing loss of lagoon habitat. Consolidated Notice of Intent to Issue File No. 0401778-001-JC Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project Page 4 of 20 To prevent the attachment of Sand Dollar Island to the mainland, which could result in a stagnant lagoon system, the entrance to the TLSDI system at Big Marco Pass, is periodically dredged under Permit No. 0309260-010-JM (the Hideaway Beach Nearshore Borrow Area). This proposed project will further enhance the flushing of the lagoon by establishing the flow channel; minimizing overwash and shoaling by restoring and maintaining the berm at a pre -Irma configuration; and further minimize the rate of landward migration of the spit by creating and maintaining the sand trap. Thus, restoring and enhancing aquatic and upland habitats within the coastal ecosystem of TLSDI that have deteriorated overtime. B. Habitats Hardbottom/Coral Reef Surveys conducted in 2018 and 2020 for the Hideaway Beach Nourishment and Groins project (File No. 0309260-010-JM) documented small sponges and octocorals growing on shell hash substrate adjacent to the proposed sand trap (i.e., adjacent to the nearshore borrow area between H-6 and H-7, and near H-12,). The project is not expected to directly impact hardbottom resources and secondary impacts are not predicted to occur. Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Surveys in 2017, 2018, and 2020, showed that submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) in the project area consists mostly of Halodule wrightii, with some Halophila decipiens. Several genera of macroalgae (e.g., Caulerpa spp. and Penicillus spp.) were observed as well. SAV in the northern portion of the project has been monitored previously for the Hideaway Beach Nourishment and Groins project (File No. 0309260-010-JM). Recent SAV surveys conducted in 2020 and 2021 included the SAV habitat along the interior of Sand Dollar Island from the mouth of the system at Hideaway Beach (H-12) to the southern end of Tigertail Lagoon (R-135). In 2020, the SAV bed between H-4 and H-7 was predominately composed of H. wrightii and H. decipiens. Historically, SAV has been documented in the proposed flow channel dredge area between H-1 and H-4; however, surveys conducted in 2020 and 2021 did not find any benthic resources within this portion of the dredge template. In 2021, sparse coverage (0-15%) of SAV was present east of the proposed flow channel dredge template between R-128 and R-130. Between R-129.5 and R-131.5, the areal extent of SAV has been receding over recent years as the Sand Dollar Island migrates landward. Moderate to dense coverage (25-100%) of SAV was observed between R-131 and R-133. In southern Tigertail Lagoon, SAV beds were present in 2018, 2020, and 2021 surveys along the shallow perimeter of the lagoon; in 2021, these beds ranged in coverage from sparse (0-24%) to dense (50-85%). Consolidated Notice of Intent to Issue File No. 0401778-001-JC Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project Page 5 of 20 Realigning the barrier island to 2017 conditions and further opening the waterway behind the Sand Dollar Island is proposed to increase flushing and prevent Tigertail Lagoon from being closed off from the surface waters of the Gulf via the northern lagoon. Dredging of the flow channel restoration area will be limited to the over -washed area to avoid SAV resources. Furthermore, the narrow distribution channel proposed from R-131.5 to R-133 would be hand dug/dredged to ensure SAV resources in this area are avoided to the maximum extent practicable. Though the project is not expected to directly impact SAV and secondary impacts are not predicted to occur, the proximity of SAV habitat to the proposed flow channel dredge template indicates these resources are within areas potentially under the influence of the project. As such, the permit will require SAV to be monitored to provide the Department with reasonable assurance that any unpermitted project -related impacts to resources will be documented if they occur. Pre -construction monitoring will be required to document current distribution of benthic resources within the influence of the project, and the dredge contractor will be required to use resource maps from the pre -construction survey to avoid resources. The biological monitoring section (Section K) expands on the details of the monitoring that will be required by the permit. Additionally, a Biological Monitoring Plan has been approved by the Department and will be attached to the permit. The Plan, which will be a binding part of the permit, specifies monitoring procedures for SAV. Should unpermitted project -related impacts to SAV resources occur, mitigation will be required. Mangrove and Marsh Vegetation Mangroves and marsh vegetation are present along the fringe of the lagoon shoreline. In the northern portion of project, salt marsh habitat is present on the landward side of Sand Dollar Island. Mangroves line much of the eastern portion of the waterway from R-128 to R-131.5. Current trends of beach migration shoreward suggest that without intervention the beach may fuse to the inland shoreline in this area. The proposed project will widen the waterway adjacent to mangroves, thereby maintaining hydrological connection to this habitat. South of R-131.5, mangroves are present on both sides of the waterway. Mature mangroves line a large portion of the Tigertail Lagoon. The mangrove community includes red (Rhizophora mangle), white (Laguncularia racemose), and black (Avicennia germinans) mangroves. Monitoring will be required to ensure the proposed project does not impact mangrove or marsh habitats. Beach The beach, swash zone and surf zone of the project area is comprised of soft sandy bottom. The sandy substrate in the subtidal, intertidal and supratidal portions of the beach is an important habitat for invertebrates living on (epibenthos) or within (infauna) the sediment. This invertebrate community can include crabs, polycheates, gastropods, and bivalves. The infaunal organisms are important food items for shorebirds and fish. Consolidated Notice of Intent to Issue File No. 0401778-001-JC Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project Page 6 of 20 The infauna inhabiting the beach placement area will be buried by the project. This burial will temporarily eliminate the infaunal population within the placement area, but recolonization from adjacent beaches is expected to begin immediately. Studies have shown that beach, swash zone and surf zone populations of infauna will rebound to pre -nourishment levels within a year of construction if the fill material is similar to the existing beach sand. Sand Dunes Dune vegetation in the proposed beach restoration area has sparse coverage which is suitable for nesting shorebirds. To maintain the low cover of vegetation, monitoring will be required to estimate percent cover of dune vegetation for adaptative management purposes. If the percent cover exceeds 10% total cover or if sandbur (Cenchrus spp.).) recruitment is noted, then the regulatory agencies will be notified immediately for adaptive management. C. Protected Fish & Wildlife Pursuant to the Environmental Resource Permit Applicant's Handbook, Volume I, 10.2.7(b), in evaluating whether the proposed activity will adversely impact the ecological value of uplands to aquatic or wetland dependent listed species that nest in upland, such as marine turtle and shorebirds, and to maintain consistency with the authority of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) under Florida's Coastal Zone Management Program, the Department considered comments received from the FWC and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). Pursuant to the Environmental Resource Permit Applicant's Handbook, Volume I, 10.3.1.5, mitigation can include the implementation of management plans, or other measures, such as the Terms and Conditions and the Reasonable and Prudent Measures from the FWS Biological Opinion, as well as the recommended conditions from the FWC. These requirements will be incorporated into the permit. Turtles The beaches in Collier County provide potential nesting habitat for threatened loggerhead (Caretta caretta) and green (Chelonia mydas) marine turtles. Placement of sand on a marine turtle nesting beach can impact nesting females, their nests, and hatchlings due to modifications of the profile and incubation substrate relative to the native beach. Nesting females may respond to these changes by an increase in non -nesting emergences (false crawls), a decrease in the number of nests deposited, or a shift in nest site selection across the profile. Altering the incubation substrate can also affect the female's decision to nest, as well as the hatch and emergence success for the nest In accordance with 161.041(5), F.S., no construction that could result in take of threatened and endangered marine turtles and shorebirds shall begin until the required federal incidental take authorizations are issued in accordance with the federal Endangered Species Act. In the event that additional or different requirements from the permit conditions are specified in Consolidated Notice of Intent to Issue File No. 0401778-001-JC Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project Page 7 of 20 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Incidental Take Authorization and Biological Opinion, additional marine turtle protection conditions shall be incorporated into the permit through a modification Additionally, no relocation of marine turtle nests shall occur unless specifically authorized by the FWC in a permit issued pursuant to Florida Statute 379.2431(1) and Rule 68E- 1, F.A.C. Therefore, in accordance with Florida Statute 379.2431 (1), FWC has included marine turtle protection conditions in the draft permit. Birds The project is located within the Big Marco Pass Critical Wildlife Area (CWA). First established in 1988, this CWA provides protection for nesting and foraging seabirds, shorebirds, and wading birds. The CWA consists of the emergent island, mudflats, and lagoon along the northwestern edge of Marco Island. This CWA has historically supported large colonies of nesting black skimmers and least terns, along with solitary nesting pairs of Wilson's plovers and killdeer. Nesting occurs along the northern half of the CWA, comprised of a mosaic of open sandy beach and sparse dune vegetation. Resident and migratory seabirds, shorebirds, and wading birds rely on the area for roosting and foraging along the shoreline and flats of the lagoon. Portions of the CWA are posted closed each year under state rule (68A-19.005 F.A.C.) to prevent disturbance to nesting and foraging birds. Entry into any CWA posted areas would require additional authorizations from the FWC. Portions of the proposed project site are located within an area that supports beach - nesting birds, including black skimmers and least terns which are both state listed as Threatened. The excavation of 130,000 cubic yards of sediment for construction of the sand trap at the north point of Sand Dollar Island is likely to result in take via significant habitat modification for these species. Construction in proximity to breeding sites can also cause take by interfering with nesting success, including mortality of eggs, chicks, and fledglings due to disturbance from heavy equipment and construction. The project area is also within the FWC-designated Reddish Egret Core Foraging Area. Loss or degradation of suitable foraging habitat within Core Foraging Areas can result in take via significant habitat modification because suitable foraging habitat is limited for this species. The proposed flow channel on the back side of Sand Dollar Island has the potential to result in take via significant habitat modification for this species. The FWC has determined that the proposed project will result in Take of State -Listed Threatened species as defined by Chapter 68A-27.001, F.A.C, and that an FWC Incidental Take Permit (ITP), as defined by Chapter 68A-27.007, F.A.C., will be required. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission has additional authority under Chapter 379, F.S. to protect upland habitat used by shorebirds. Manatees Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) inhabits the waters of Collier County year round. Use of this area is documented by aerial, telemetry, and mortality data. Manatee Consolidated Notice of Intent to Issue File No. 0401778-001-JC Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project Page 8 of 20 aerial survey data indicate that manatee distribution in this county is widespread, and they exhibit an array of activities in the county including traveling, resting, feeding, and cavorting (mating). Tigertail Lagoon /Sand Dollar Island system is located in an area designated as Important Manatee Area (IMAs) per the Effect Determination Key for the Manatee in Florida. As a protective measure, the draft permit will require that the FWC Standard Manatee Conditions for In -Water Work be followed during construction in all project areas. Additionally, since the proposed project falls within an IMA, the draft permit will require dedicated protected species observers and limit nighttime clamshell dredging. D. Other Criteria Public Health, Safety or Welfare The proposed restoration project will help to improve water flow within the lagoon, reduce the potential for overwashing and subsequent shoaling within the lagoon, which may reduce the potential for adverse impacts to public health, safety or welfare to occur, should the lagoon become stagnant. Property of Others The proposed project is expected to maintain the functionality of the existing mangrove shoreline and related habitats adjacent to the overwashed areas; thus naturally reducing the potential future vulnerability of upland property. The proposed project is not expected to adversely affect the property of others., Additionally, it is not expected to unreasonably infringe upon the traditional, common law riparian rights, of upland property owners adjacent to sovereignty submerged lands. Navigation The project is expected to remediate harmful shoaling within the lagoon. Other than any possible restrictions to navigational access on a temporary basis during dredging, the proposed project is not expected to adversely affect navigation. Recreation The restoration and maintenance of the TLSDI will allow continued use by the public for observation of wildlife, picnicking, sunbathing, swimming, surfing, recreational fishing, and related activities. Historical and Archaeological Resources Consolidated Notice of Intent to Issue File No. 0401778-001-JC Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project Page 9 of 20 In their letter dated April 21, 2021 (DHR Project File No. 2021-2317), the Florida Division of Historical Resources (DHR) presented the findings of their Due Diligence review for the proposed project. They determined that the proposed activities are unlikely to affect historic properties. Nevertheless, General Condition 10, included in the draft permit, establishes a protocol in the case of unexpected fortuitous find. E. Water Quality The proposed project includes the dredging of the flow channel and the sand trap, with placement of sediment on the gulf -fronting Sand Dollar Island. Additionally, sediment may be dredged from the previously authorized Hideaway Nearshore and Offshore Borrow Areas. The proposed flow channel dredge area lies within Class III waters of the Tigertail Lagoon. Mangroves and SAV are located in the vicinity of the proposed flow channel dredge area. All dredging will avoid direct impacts to mangroves and SAV in the area. Additionally, because of the presence of SAV resources adjacent to the dredge/excavation area, the mixing zone within this dredge area will be truncated at the edge of the adjacent resources. Therefore, during dredging of the flow channel, turbidity will be monitored at the edge of the 150-meter mixing zone or nearest downdrift SAV edge to ensure compliance with the State Water quality standard (29 NTUs above background). The majority of the proposed sand trap is located within an accretional area of the Rookery Bay Aquatic Preserve and is subject to the antidegradation requirements of Rule 62- 4.242, F.A.C. This Rule 62-4.242(2)(b)2., F.A.C., allows for some deviations from background to account for natural fluctuations in turbidity levels at the site. By measuring the natural background variability of turbidity over one tidal cycle, adjacent projects have demonstrated that background turbidity levels naturally fluctuate by at least 3 Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTUs) in the vicinity of the proposed project in the Rookery Bay Aquatic Preserve. Therefore, during dredging of the sand trap, turbidity will be monitored at the edge of the 150-meter mixing zone to ensure compliance with the antidegradation threshold (3 NTUs above background). The proposed Sand Dollar Island Restoration Area lies along Class III waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The proposed sediment disposal work will be accomplished in a manner that minimizes the potential for elevated turbidity. Pursuant to Rule 62-4.244(5)(d), F.A.C., best management practices will be implemented to minimize the magnitude and duration of turbidity to the maximum extent practicable. Therefore, during sediment disposal, turbidity will be monitored at the edge of the mixing zone polygon (150 meters offshore by 1000 meters down current) to ensure compliance with the State Water quality standard (29 NTUs above background). Pursuant to Rule 62-4.242 (2)(a)2.b. F.A.C., the Applicant has requested an extension of the thirty -day time period in which elevated turbidity levels may occur within a mixing zone that Consolidated Notice of Intent to Issue File No. 0401778-001-JC Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project Page 10 of 20 is located in an OFW. Since the Applicant has demonstrated that the work cannot be completed in 30 days, and that no adverse impacts are expected to occur as a result of the requested time extension, the Department intends to grant the extension The proposed project may result in improved water quality within the Tigertail Lagoon system. Water quality monitoring of additional parameters (other than turbidity) will be required to document changes to water quality within the influence of the project. The protocols for the additional water quality assessment will include data collected at quarterly discrete sampling stations and also by continuous sampling using a datasonde. The draft permit will outline the water quality monitoring protocol required to provide reasonable assurance that project activities do not violate the State's water quality standard, the antidegradation allowance nor adversely impact the adjacent SAV or mangrove communities. F. Sand Quality Pursuant to Rule 6213-41.007(2)(j), F.A.C., to protect the environmental functions of Florida's beaches only beach compatible fill shall be placed on the beach or in any associated dune system. Beach compatible fill is material that maintains the general character and functionality of the material occurring on the beach and in the adjacent dune and coastal system. A sediment quality assurance /quality control (QA/QC) plan that provides reasonable assurance that the sediment from the borrow areas will meet the standard in Rule 6213- 41.007(2)0), F.A.C., was submitted with the application The sediment compliance values are included in the Sediment QA/QC Plan (dated September 21, 2021), which will be incorporated into the final permit by reference. The Department requires compliance with this plan. G. Coastal Engineering Pursuant to Rule 62B-41.005(3), F.A.C., the Department has received adequate engineering data concerning the existing coastal system and the design features that is sufficient for an evaluation of the proposed activities. The department received the Engineering Management Plan, prepared by Humiston & Moore Engineers, dated April 5, 2021. Pursuant to Rule 62B-41.007(2), F.A.C., the proposed project is designed in accordance with generally accepted coastal engineering standards and practice. In accordance with the definition provided in Rule 62B-36.002(4), F.A.C, or the provisions of sub -section 161.101(3), F.S., the project area is not designated as critically eroded beach. The activity as proposed is not beach restoration defined as the placement of sand on an Consolidated Notice of Intent to Issue File No. 0401778-001-JC Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project Page 11 of 20 eroded beach for the purposes of restoring it as a recreational beach and providing storm protection for upland properties, pursuant to subsection 161.021(4), F.S. The proposed addition of the gulf -front segment of Sand Dollar Island as a placement site for the dredged material from the inlet -fronting segment of Sand Dollar Island is not expected to have an adverse impact to the Big Marco — Capri Pass Complex, and is consistent with Section 161.142(1), F.S. The project monitoring data has not indicated adverse effects from dredging the permitted nearshore borrow area. The proposed northeastward extension of the borrow area will be leeward of the ebb shoals of the Big Marco and Capri Pass Complex where it will be aligned with the tidal currents and further sheltered from ocean waves. Consequently, the borrow area extension is not expected to result in adverse effects to inlet tidal hydraulics or increase erosion of Hideaway Beach. The project monitoring demonstrates migration and accretion of beach -compatible sand into the proposed borrow area extension; hence, detailed information concerning the material to be excavated and analysis of the compatibility of the material with the respective placement sites is not required from the applicant. Furthermore, a sediment quality assurance/quality control plan is not required as a specific condition for approval of the permit. Pursuant to Rule 62B-41.005(2), F.A.C., coastal construction authorized by the Department shall have a net positive benefit to the coastal system resulting from the project's effects, as demonstrated by the Applicant, taking into account the considerations and requirements of Section 161.041, F.S. The removal of sand from the borrow area will likely reduce sediment transport toward the Collier Creek entrance, and thereby, minimize shoaling and maintenance of the navigation channel. The transfer of sand from the borrow area to the gulf - front segment of Sand Dollar will supply sand to the Marco Island as waves and tides transport the sand to the downdrift beaches. H. Impact Minimization The Applicant has provided reasonable assurance that measures will be taken to minimize any potential adverse impacts to the maximum extent practicable. During the permit application process, the proposed sand trap acreage was reduced to reduce the potential impact on shorebird nesting habitat. Additionally, the project design and the size of the mixing zone were adjusted to avoid impacts to SAV. During sediment disposal, the Applicant will employ best management practices (BMPs) to minimize turbidity and will monitor in accordance with FWC recommendations and the sediment QA/QC plan to minimize potential impacts to marine turtles and shorebirds. A turbidity allowance of 3 NTUs above a corresponding background sample will be used for work within the OFW pursuant to the antidegradation rule. The dredge/excavation sediment has a similar grain size as the existing beach and is expected to maintain the general Consolidated Notice of Intent to Issue File No. 0401778-001-JC Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project Page 12 of 20 environmental character and functionality of the material on the native beach. This will be conducive for marine turtle nesting and promote rapid recovery of the infauna community. No impacts to SAV, hardbottom, or mangroves / marsh will be authorized by the permit; therefore, avoidance and minimization measures will be required to be implemented during construction to minimize potential unauthorized impacts to natural resources. These measures include restricting the mixing zone to the edge of the nearest SAV bed, prohibiting anchoring or storage of equipment within SAV beds, establishing a no -work zone (10-meter buffer) around SAV resources, and requiring all work near (within 30-meters of) resources to be reported. SAV monitoring will also be required to document any unauthorized proj ect-related impacts, if they occur. Pre -construction mapping and monitoring will be required to provide the contractor with maps of benthic resources, and the Applicant will be required to instruct their contractor to use these maps to avoid resources. Additionally, a portion of the proposed dredged channel (i.e., the distribution channel) will be hand dug to reduce the potential for impacts to adjacent SAV resources. The narrow distribution channel will not be excavated until the Permittee has provided updated drawings and current SAV survey information to the Department for approval through a permit modification. I. Sovereign Submerged Lands A letter of consent will be required for the dredging of the flow channel and the distribution channel as well as the disposal of sediment on sovereign submerged lands. A public easement will be required for the creation and subsequent dredging of the sand trap. An erosion control line will not be established at the sediment disposal site on the gulf -front segment of Sand Dollar Island area because the area is not contiguous with upland property, the uplands areas of Sand Dollar Island are State owned and the site is not on a critically eroded beach. Pursuant to Rule 18-21.004(3)(a), F.A.C., the proposed project is not expected to unreasonably infringe upon the traditional, common law riparian rights, as defined in Section 253.141, F.S., of upland property owners adjacent to sovereignty submerged lands; because the activity will not impede access to, or view of the water. Additionally, pursuant to Rule 18- 21.003(53), F.A.C., the proposed project would be in the public interest because the activity provides demonstrable environmental, social, and economic benefits, by maintaining a navigable waterway, and providing more storm protection, without causing any significant environmental harm. Pursuant to Rule 18-21.004(3)(b), F.A.C., satisfactory evidence of sufficient upland interest is not required for activities on sovereignty submerged lands that are not riparian to uplands, or when a governmental entity conducts restoration and enhancement activities, provided that such activities do not unreasonably infringe on riparian rights. In this case, the sand placement site on the gulf -front segment of Sand Dollar Island area is not contiguous with upland property and the uplands areas of Sand Dollar Island are State owned, so sufficient upland interest is not required Consolidated Notice of Intent to Issue File No. 0401778-001-JC Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project Page 13 of 20 The proposed project is expected to maintain this environmental and recreational resource so that the public may continue to enjoy traditional uses of the TLSDI system, including but not limited to, boating, fishing and swimming. Removing the overwashed sand from the lagoon will restore natural habitat and return the biological and recreational value of the area. The disposal of sediment on the berm will also restore and maintain nesting habitat for marine turtles and shorebirds. The proposed project is not expected to impact SAV resources or generate a significant amount of turbidity, so it will not interfere with the propagation of fish and wildlife. Additionally, the Florida Department of State's Division of Historical Resources evaluated this project and determined that no cultural resources will be affected by this project. After considering all the factors listed above, the Department has determined that the project is expected to meet the Sovereign Submerged Lands criteria in Rule 18-21.004(2), F.A.C. J. Mitigation The draft permit does not authorize direct or secondary impacts to benthic resources. Mitigation will only be required if adverse, unauthorized, project -related impacts occur. The proposed project may result in improved water quality and subsequent expansion of SAV in Tigertail Lagoon. Water quality monitoring will be required to document changes to water quality. If improvements in water quality and/or SAV expansion are demonstrated, the Department may evaluate these improvements for lift (pursuant to Rule 62-345, Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method) as potential compensatory mitigation if needed. The FWC has determined that the proposed project will result in Take of State -Listed Threatened species as defined by Chapter 68A-27.001, F.A.C, and that an FWC Incidental Take Permit (ITP), as defined by Chapter 68A-27.007, F.A.C., will be required. The ITP will include mitigation measure to offset take incurred by the proposed project. K. Monitoring Biological monitoring will be required to document any potential unauthorized impacts to natural resources. The Applicant will be required to provide the construction contractor with an accurate map of benthic resources in the project area prior to commencement of construction so that impacts can be minimized to the greatest extent practicable. Monitoring will include the in - situ delineation of the edge of benthic resources, as well as qualitative and quantitative measurements of SAV and mangrove resources pre and post construction. Dune vegetation monitoring will be conducted to inform adaptive management plans. If the coverage of dune vegetation exceeds 10% total cover or sandburs are documented, adaptive management will be employed which may include the removal of dune vegetation. Water quality monitoring for turbidity will be conducted during construction to ensure that water quality standards are being met. The turbidity monitoring contractor will be Consolidated Notice of Intent to Issue File No. 0401778-001-JC Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project Page 14 of 20 independent of both the design contractor and the construction contractor. Additional water quality monitoring will be conducted to document potential water quality improvements in Tigertail Lagoon due to increased flushing that may result from the proposed project. All biological monitoring will be conducted according to the Department -approved Biological Monitoring Plan (Approved December 20, 2021), which details the monitoring parameters, methods, schedules, and reporting requirements for the project. The approved Biological Monitoring Plan will be a binding part of the permit. See the approved Biological Monitoring Plan and the draft permit for specific information on monitoring of SAV, mangroves and marsh, dune vegetation, and water quality (except turbidity), and deliverable submittal requirements. Sediment quality at the nourished beach will be monitored in accordance with the approved sediment QA/QC plan. Per FWC guidelines, the draft permit will include pre, during, and post construction monitoring for marine turtles and shorebirds. No physical monitoring plan is being required on the proposed project. However, as built bathymetric surveys of the dredge locations will be required post construction to verify avoidance of SAV impacts. L. Public Interest Regulatory As discussed in the sections above, the Department has considered the effects of this project according to the public interest criteria that are specified in Section 373.414(1), F.S., and the Environmental Resource Permit Applicant's Handbook, Volume I, 10.2.3. The following is brief summary of that evaluation for each of the public interest criteria: • The activity will have a positive effect on public safety and public welfare, and is not expected adversely affect the property of others; • The activity is not anticipated to adversely affect the conservation of fish and wildlife, including endangered or threatened species, or their habitats; • The activity is intended to offset harmful shoaling and erosion; • The activity is not anticipated to adversely affect the fishing or recreational values or marine productivity in the vicinity of the activity; • The proposed construction activity will be of a temporary nature; • The activity will not adversely affect significant historical and archaeological resources under the provisions of s. 267.061; and Consolidated Notice of Intent to Issue File No. 0401778-001-JC Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project Page 15 of 20 • The current condition and relative value of functions being performed by areas affected by the proposed activity in whole will generally be improved by the project. After weighing the effects of the project for each of these criteria, and based on reasonable assurance provide by the Applicant, the Department has determined that the proposed activity is clearly in the public interest. Proprietary The proposed project will reduce the potential for overwash, relieve the shoaling within the lagoon, thereby improving flushing within the lagoon maintaining the aquatic and upland habitats within the TLSDI system. Therefore, pursuant to Section 161.088, F.S., the proprietary authorization for this project is in the public interest. The project will not adversely affect fish and wildlife habitat or other natural or cultural resources and will not interfere with traditional recreational uses such as fishing, boating, and swimming. Pursuant to Rule 18-21.003(54), F.A.C., the demonstrable environmental, social, and economic benefits which would accrue to the public at large as a result of this activity would exceed all demonstrable environmental, social, and economic costs of the proposed action. Therefore, pursuant to Rule 18-21.004(1)(a), F.A.C., the Department has determined that this project is in the public interest. M. Specific Regulatory Basis for Issuance The Applicant has provided affirmative reasonable assurance that the construction of the activity will comply with the provisions of Part IV of Chapter 373, F.S., and the rules adopted thereunder. The Department has considered the direct, secondary and cumulative impacts of the project, as well as the general and specific conditions to the attached draft permit, in making this determination. Specifically, construction of the activity will not result in violations of water quality standards, nor will the construction activities degrade ambient water quality in Outstanding Florida Waters pursuant to Rule 62-4.242, F.A.C., other than turbidity within the approved mixing zone, pursuant to Section 373.414(1), F.S., and set forth in Chapters 62-4 and 62- 302, F.A.C.. The Applicant also has demonstrated that the construction of the activity is clearly in the public interest, pursuant to Paragraph 373.414(1), F.S. Also, pursuant to Rule 62-4.242 (2)(a)2.b., F.A.C., the Applicant requested an extension of the thirty -day time period for water quality degradation in an OFW. Although the rule limits water quality degradation within an OFW to a period of thirty days, it also offers the Department some discretion. The Department may allow an extension of time, in which construction -caused degradation may occur within a defined mixing zone, if the Applicant can demonstrate that the extension is unavoidable, and that suitable management practices and technology will be employed to minimize any degradation. Given the nature and scale of this beach restoration project, it would be impossible to complete the work within thirty days. Also, the Applicant proposes to use best management practices for controlling turbidity at the dredge site. Therefore, Consolidated Notice of Intent to Issue File No. 0401778-001-JC Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project Page 16 of 20 pursuant to Rule 62-4.242(2)(a)2.b. F.A.C., the Department intends to allow for a temporary elevation of turbidity, within the mixing zone, for a period not to exceed 120 days. The Applicant has also provided adequate engineering data to evaluate the design features of the project and any potential effects to the coastal system. Pursuant to Chapter 161, F.S., the Department finds that the proposed activities: • will not result in any significant adverse impacts to the sandy beaches of the state; • are not expected to adversely impact nesting marine turtles, their hatchlings or their habitat; • will not interfere, except during construction, with the use by the public of any area of the beach seaward of mean high water; and • are appropriately designed in accordance with Rule 6213-41, F.A.C. N. Specific Proprietary Basis for Issuance The Applicant has met all applicable requirements for proprietary authorizations to use sovereign submerged lands. That includes the requirements of Article X, Section 11 of the Florida Constitution, Chapters 253 and 258, F.S., associated Rules 18-21 and 18-20, F.A.C., and the policies of the Board of Trustees. Therefore, the Applicant has provided reasonable assurance that the proposed activity would: • be in the public interest; • maintain essentially natural conditions; • not cause adverse impacts to fish and wildlife resources or public recreation or navigation; and • not interfere with the riparian rights of adjacent property owners. IV. PUBLICATION OF NOTICE The Department has determined that the proposed activity, because of its size, potential effect on the environment or the public, controversial nature, or location, is likely to have a heightened public concern or likelihood of request for administrative proceedings. Therefore, pursuant to Subsection 373.413(4), F.S. and section 5.5.5.3 of Applicant's Handbook, Volume I, you (the applicant) are required to publish at your own expense this Notice of Intent to Issue. The notice is required to be published one time, in the legal ad section in a newspaper or newspapers of general circulation in the areas affected. For the purpose of this rule, "publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the area affected" means publication in a newspaper meeting the requirements of Sections 50.011 and 50.031, F.S., in the county where the activity is to take place. The applicant shall provide proof of publication to: Florida Department of Environmental Protection Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection Consolidated Notice of Intent to Issue File No. 0401778-001-JC Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project Page 17 of 20 Beaches Inlets and Ports Program 2600 Blair Stone Road, M.S. 3544 Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Email: BIPP@dep.state.fl.us The proof of publication shall be provided to the above address within 30 days of issuance of intended agency action, or within 21 days of the date of publication, whichever occurs sooner. Failure to publish the notice and provide proof of publication within the allotted time shall be grounds for denial of the permit, letter of consent and easement to use sovereign submerged lands. V. NOTICE OF RIGHTS This action is final and effective on the date filed with the Clerk of the Department unless a petition for an administrative hearing is timely filed under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., before the deadline for filing a petition. On the filing of a timely and sufficient petition, this action will not be final and effective until further order of the Department. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the hearing process may result in a modification of the agency action or even denial of the application. Petition for Administrative Hearing A person whose substantial interests are affected by the Department's action may petition for an administrative proceeding (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Pursuant to Rules 28- 106.201 and 28-106.301, F.A.C., a petition for an administrative hearing must contain the following information: (a) The name and address of each agency affected and each agency's file or identification number, if known; (b) The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner; the name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner's representative, if any, which shall be the address for service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an explanation of how the petitioner's substantial interests are or will be affected by the agency determination; (c) A statement of when and how the petitioner received notice of the agency decision; (d) A statement of all disputed issues of material fact. If there are none, the petition must so indicate; (e) A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including the specific facts that the petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the agency's proposed action; Consolidated Notice of Intent to Issue File No. 0401778-001-JC Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project Page 18 of 20 (f) A statement of the specific rules or statutes that the petitioner contends require reversal or modification of the agency's proposed action, including an explanation of how the alleged facts relate to the specific rules or statutes; and (g) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action that the petitioner wishes the agency to take with respect to the agency's proposed action. The petition must be filed (received by the Clerk) in the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399- 3000, or via electronic correspondence at Agency_Clerk@dep.state.fl.us. Also, a copy of the petition shall be mailed to the applicant at the address indicated above at the time of filing. Time Period for Filing a Petition In accordance with Rule 62-110.106(3), F.A.C., petitions for an administrative hearing by the applicant and persons entitled to written notice under Section 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed within 14 days of receipt of this written notice. Petitions filed by any persons other than the applicant, and other than those entitled to written notice under Section 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed within 14 days of publication of the notice or within 14 days of receipt of the written notice, whichever occurs first. The failure to file a petition within the appropriate time period shall constitute a waiver of that person's right to request an administrative determination (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., or to intervene in this proceeding and participate as a party to it. Any subsequent intervention (in a proceeding initiated by another party) will be only at the discretion of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in compliance with Rule 28- 106.205, F.A.C. Extension of Time Under Rule 62-110.106(4), F.A.C., a person whose substantial interests are affected by the Department's action may also request an extension of time to file a petition for an administrative hearing. The Department may, for good cause shown, grant the request for an extension of time. Requests for extension of time must be filed with the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399- 3000, or via electronic correspondence at Agency_Clerk@dep. state. Aus, before the deadline for filing a petition for an administrative hearing. A timely request for extension of time shall toll the running of the time period for filing a petition until the request is acted upon. Mediation Mediation is not available in this proceeding. FLAWAC Review The applicant, or any party within the meaning of Section 373.114(1)(a) or 373.4275, F.S., may also seek appellate review of this order before the Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission under Section 373.114(1) or 373.4275, F.S. Requests for review before the Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission must be filed with the Secretary of the Commission and served on the Consolidated Notice of Intent to Issue File No. 0401778-001-JC Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project Page 19 of 20 Department within 20 days from the date when this order is filed with the Clerk of the Department. Judicial Review Once this decision becomes final, any party to this action has the right to seek judicial review pursuant to Section 120.68, F.S., by filing a Notice of Appeal pursuant to Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.110 and 9.190 with the Clerk of the Department in the Office of General Counsel (Station #35, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000) and by filing a copy of the Notice of Appeal accompanied by the applicable filing fees with the appropriate district court of appeal. The notice must be filed within 30 days from the date this action is filed with the Clerk of the Department. EXECUTION AND CLERKING: Executed in Tallahassee, Florida. STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Gregory W. Garis. Program Administrator Beaches, Inlets and Ports Program Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection Attachment(s): 1. Approved Permit Drawings (Sheets 1-11) 2. Approved Biological Monitoring Plan (Approved Dec. 2021) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE The undersigned duly designated deputy clerk hereby certifies that this document and all attachments were sent on the filing date below to the following listed persons: cc: Greg Garis, DEP, ORCP, Gregory.Garis@dep.state.fl.us Robert Brantly, DEP ORCP, Robert.Brantly@dep.state.fl.us Natalie Geyer, DEP, ORCP, Natalie.Geyer@FloridaDEP.gov Michelle Pasawicz, FWC, Michelle.Pasawicz@MyFWC.com Ricardo Zambrano, FWC Ricardo.Zambrano@MyFWC.com Keith Lakkonnen, DEP, keith.laakkonen@dep.state.fl.us Jeff Carter, DEP, Jeffrey.A.Carter@dep.state.fl.us Consolidated Notice of Intent to Issue File No. 0401778-001-JC Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project Page 20 of 20 Megan Mills, DEP S District Megan.Mills@dep. state.fl.us MarineTurtle@myfwc.com ImperiledSpecies@MyFWC.com FDEP.OTHER@usace.army.mil JCPCompliance@dep. state. fl.us BIPP@dep. state.fl.us FILING AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT FILED, on this date, pursuant to Section 120.52, F. S., with the designated Department Clerk, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged. _12/21/2021_ Clerk Date Tigertail Lagoon/ Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Marco Island XI. Attachment C. Project Change Order and Contractor Proposal Humiston & Moore Engineers 2022 Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar island Ecosy.-fnm Dnctnration Project Contract# 2022-022 EXHIBIT E CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 2022 Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project Contract #2022-022 TO: FROM: Ahtna Marine & Construction Co. City of Marco Island 2125 E. Atlantic Blvd Suite A 50 Bald Eagle Drive Pompano Beach, FL 33062 Marco Island, FL 34145 Project: 2022 Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project CITY COUNCIL CHANGE ORDER APPROVAL (a) Agenda Item: TBD Change Order No. 2 Construction Agreement Date: September 19, 2022 Bid No. 2022-022 Change Order Description: This Change Order No. 2 serves to: Provide additional sand volume necessary to mitigate Hurricane Ian damage — 60,000 cubic yards at $10.84/CY, total - $650,400.00 (see Item 3 in the Exhibit "'A"). Original Agreement Amount: $3,306,187.50 Sum of Previous Change Orders Amount: $158,342.50 This Change Order No. 2 Amount [Increase]: $650,400.00 Revised Agreement Amount: $4,114,930.00 Original Contract Time in calendar days: 150 (to final completion) Adjusted number of calendar days due to previous change orders: 180 This Change Order adjusted time is: n/a REVISED CONTRACTTIME IN CALENDAR DAYS: 180 Original Notice to Proceed Date: 10-10-2022 Substantial Completion date based on original contract time: 03-01-2022 Revised Substantial Completion Date Due To Change Order(s): 04-01-2022 Your acceptance of this Change Order shall constitute a modification to our Agreement and will be performed subject to all the same terms and conditions as contained in said Agreement indicated above, as fully as if the same were repeated in this acceptance. The time and monetary adjustment to this Agreement shall constitute a full and final settlement of any and all claims arising out of or related to changes set forth herein including claims for schedule impacts, material/labor costs and delay costs. CONSENT OF SURETY TO CHANGE ORDER. The Surety agrees that this change order is not a cardinal change and if the Change Order includes an increase in the Contract amount, then the penal amount of the payment and performance bond issued for this Contract is increased by the dollar amount of this Change Order. 2022 Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project Contract# 2022-022 Project: 2022 Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project Change Order No. #2 Submitted by: Justin Martin, P.E. Public Works Director City of Marco Island Accepted by: Jennifer Bistyga, Project Manager Ahtna Marine & Construction Co. Authorized by: Guillermo Polanco, Finance Director City of Marco Island Date: Date: Date: Authorized by: Date: Michael A. McNees, City Manager City of Marco Island Aktnx Marine & Construction Co. 12/15/2022 Lina Upham Purchasing and Risk Manager Deputy City Clerk City of Marco Island 50 Bald Eagle Dr. Marco Island, FL 34145 Subject: 2022 Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Change Order 1 Dear Ms. Upham, Please find attached Change Order No. 1 for Ahtna Marine & Construction Co., to conduct additional offshore dredging as requested by the City of Marco Island. The pricing for the offshore dredging is broken down into a base volume as well as an additional volume for sand placement. Offshore Borrow Area Dredging Estimated Unit Item Item Description Unit Extended Cost Quantity Cost 1 Mobilization to offshore 1 Job Lump $ 44,780 borrow area Sum 2 Base Volume CY 10.84 $ 271,000 25,000 3 Additional Volume CY 10.84 $ 650,400 60,000 Subtotal for Mobilization and base volume $ 315,780 Total Cost Items 1 through 3 $ 966,180 Notes: • Minimum quantity of 25,000 cubic yards to be dredged • Mobilization to include additional pipe, sinking of the pipe support boat, booster and dredge relocation to the offshore borrow area. • Pricing is based on 10,500 LF of dredge discharge pipe from the offshore borrow area to the beach fill area The following items have been excluded from this change order • Dredging of compacted materials, rock, or other hard materials • Dredging of trash, debris, or like materials • Engineering or Permitting • Removal of hazardous materials • Any unknown or unforeseen obstructions that may interfere with dredging operations • No Fuel credits or assumptions This pricing is valid for45 days unless agreed upon by both parties to extend. This change orderis based upon availability of AMCC equipment and personnel at the time of intent to commence the work. Thank you for your time and consideration of Change Order No. 1 Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. J nnif r Bistyga Project Manager Ahtna Marine & Construction Co. 2125 E. Atlantic Blvd.■ Pompano Beach, Florida 33062 ■ T. 954.568.0007 ■ F. 954.943.8550 www.ahtnamarine.com Tigertail Lagoon/ Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Marco Island XII. Attachment D. Project permit plans and listing of permits • DEP Permit Number: 0401778-001-JC • USACE Permit Number: SAJ-2007-04224 • FWC Permit Number: LSNR-22-00119 Humiston & Moore Engineers TIGERTAIL LAGOON / SAND DOLLAR ISLAND LOCATION MAP N F aLOCATION � NOT TO SCALE P a M.H.H.W. 0.70 0.45' M.H.W. 7-�7 NAVD 1988 1 .77' 2.36' M.L.W. M.L.L.W. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NAVD 1988, AND TIDAL DATUMS FROM NOAA STATION 8724967 MARCO ISLAND WATER TIDAL DATUM (1983-2001 EPOCH) NOTES: ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION MARCO ISLAND, FLORIDA PERMIT PLANS 1. AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH DECEMBER 2020 PROVIDED COURTESY OF COLLIER COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER. 2. COORDINATES SHOWN ARE IN FEET BASED ON THE NORTH AMERICAN DATUM OF 1983, EAST ZONE (NAD83). 3. ELEVATIONS SHOWN ARE IN FEET BASED ON THE NORTH AMERICAN VERTICAL DATUM OF 1988 (NAVD88). 4. THESE PERMIT DRAWINGS SHALL NOT BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION. SHEET INDEX COVER COVER SHEET SP-1 OVERALL SITE PLAN SP-2 ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION SITE PLAN SP-3 SUBMERGED ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES PLAN SP-4 EMERGENT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES PLAN XS-1 CROSS SECTIONS XS-2 LAGOON & SAND TRAP CROSS SECTIONS XS-3 LAGOON & FLOW CHANNEL CROSS SECTIONS XS-4 LAGOON, FLOW CHANNEL, BEACH BERM CROSS SECTIONS XS-5 FLOW CHANNEL & BEACH BERM CROSS SECTIONS XS-6 LAGOON & BEACH BERM CROSS SECTIONS ESTIMATED SEDIMENT BALANCE AVAILABLE BEACH FILL AREA SEDIMENT* CAPACITY* FLOW CHANNEL 211,100 — BORROW AREA EXTENSION 30,000 — SAND TRAP 216,600 — DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL 3,000 — BEACH RESTORATION — 475.900 TOTALS: 460,700 475,900 OFFSHORE BORROW AREA AS NEEDED * AT TIME OF 05/2021 SURVEY EXISTING BORROW AREA DEP PERMIT: 0309260-001—JC USACE PERMIT: SAJ-1988-00290 — SAND DOLLAR ISLAND RESTORATION AREA MIXING ZONE CONSTRUCTED MHW i zvf� TM . ; FLOW CHANNEL RESTORATION AREA EXCAVATION LIMITED TO \ y / OVERWASHED AREA IN ORDER TO / AVOID SEAGRASSES i... I IF DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL UP TO 20' WIDE ENHANCEMENT OF EXISTING CHANNELS THROUGH SEAGRASS BEDS r♦ FIELD DETERMINED BY QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL TIGERTAIL STAGING & fit, CONSTRUCTION ACCESS r TIGERTAIL BEACHtia►. 0 500 1000 SCALE: 1 " = 1000' PHOTOGRAPH DATED DECEMBER 2020 COURTESY OF COLLIER NOTE: COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER. BASED ON MAY 2020 SURVEY FROM PERMIT PLANS, NOT FOR ..,CONTOURS -'COASTAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC. AND CONSTRUCTION. APRIL 2020 SURVEY FROM SEA DIVERSIFIED, INC. MARCO ISLAND DREDGE CUT —16.3' NAVD SAND TRAP DREDGE CUT —16.3' NAVD DREDGE CUT —15.3' NAVD DREDGE CUT —14.3' NAVD ROOKERY BAY AQUATIC PRESERVE I EXISTING DREDGE AREA DEP PERMIT: 0309260-001—JC USACE PERMIT: SAJ-1988-00290 CONSTRUCTION ACCESS PROPOSED DREDGE AREA EXTENSION BY PERMIT MODIFICATION°? DEP PERMIT: 0309260-001 —JC USACE PERMIT: SAJ-1988-00290 HUMISTON TIGERTAIL LAGOON SAND DOLLAR ISLAI & MOORE ECOSYSTEM REST RATION — SITE PLAN ENGINEERS FOR:CITY OF MARCO ISLAND COASTAL DATE: 8 18 21 FILE: PLAN SCALE: SH ENGINEERING DESIGN AND PERMITTING JOB: 27-002 DATUM: SHOWN SHEET: SI 5679 STRAND COURT NAPLES, FL 34110 FAX: (239) 594-2025 )WN PHONE: (239) 594-2021 —1 www.humistonandmoore.com —� - i� Aa- � � �� _.—s..� ��•. fir:`' f � �. ✓ �t fit.. �,�, ,� + � -� - ;� � "� # .` ��,�' An filILI b` � t ': ,%L�� / ". \ •� L„�'1,,.'...�✓ �f, p 4D rt.,J �:�JrM' ,'�, . p ,i-.. 6 I � �, 'R.. 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SUBMERGED RESOURCES BASED ON 2020 SURVEY BY TURRELL HALL & ASSOCIATES (THA). 2. SAND TRAP DESIGN DEPTH: -8.0 FT. NAVD ALLOWABLE 1 FOOT OVERDEPTH: -9.0 FT. NAVD 3. INTERIOR FLOW CHANNEL: NORTH END DESIGN: -8.0 FT. NAVD ALLOWABLE 6 INCH OVERDEPTH: -8.5 FT. NAVD MIDDLE SECTION DESIGN: -5.0 FT. NAVD ALLOWABLE 6 INCH OVERDEPTH: -5.5 FT. NAVD SOUTH DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL: -3.0 FT. NAVD ALLOWABLE 6 INCH OVERDEPTH: -3.5 FT. NAVD 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 HUMISTON TIGERTAIL LAGOON SAND DOLLAR ISLAND �3 MOORE ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION - CROSS SECTIONS NOTE: BEACH SLOPES 1V:15H - FNGINI�'RItS FOR:CITY OF MARCO ISLAND CHANNEL SLOPES 1 V:SH * COASTAL DATE: 8 18 21 FILE: PLAN SCALE: SHOWI Eh GINLERING ❑LS GN AND PERMITTI NC JOB: 27-002 DATUM: NONE FIGURE: XS-1 5679 STRAND COURT NAPLES, FL 34110 FAX: (239) 594-2025 PHONE: (239) 594-2021 www.humistonandmoore.com 10- 5 0 - Q Z -5 I— y -10 > -15 w J w -20 W -25 0 10 5 0 — a Z -5 y -10 > -15 w J w -20 U W -25 0 10 5 0 — a Z -5 I- w -10 >, -15 J W -20 -25 0 10 0 — Q Z -5 w -10 > -15 w J w -20 W -25 0 BEACH PROFILE: H-11 5\ /5 —8.0' NAVD —9.0' NAVD 771 (OVERDEPTH) 200 400 600 DISTANCE SEAWARD OF MONUMENT (FT.) —9.0' NAVD (OVERDEPTH) 200 400 600 DISTANCE SEAWARD OF MONUMENT (FT.) =9.0' NAVD (OVERDEPTH) 200 400 600 DISTANCE SEAWARD OF MONUMENT (FT.) EXISTING T—GROIN —9.0' NAVD i (OVERDEPTH) s EXISTING PERMITTED — BORROW AREA 200 400 600 DISTANCE SEAWARD OF MONUMENT (FT.) 800 1000 BEACH PROFILE: H-10 1200 5 l — —8.0' NAVD 800 1000 1200 BEACH PROFILE: H-9 800 1000 1200 BEACH PROFILE: H-8 1400 1600 1400 1600 — —8.0' NAVD 0.28' NAVD MH 1800 2000 0.28' NAVD MH 1800 2000 0.28' NAVD MH 1400 1600 1800 2000 ___ 0.28' NAVD MHW /' /5 —8.0' NAVD LEGEND 2021-05 CEC SURVEY DATA 2020-05 CEC SURVEY DATA 2017-08 HIDEAWAY BEACH MONITORING SAND TRAP TEMPLATE I I SAND TRAP OVERDEPTH TEMPLATE L---J DESIGN FILL TEMPLATE \� DESIGN CUT TEMPLATE NOTES: 1. SUBMERGED RESOURCES BASED ON 2020 SURVEY BY TURRELL HALL & ASSOCIATES (THA). 2. SAND TRAP DESIGN DEPTH: -8.0 FT. NAVD ALLOWABLE 1 FOOT OVERDEPTH: -9.0 FT. NAVD 3. INTERIOR FLOW CHANNEL: NORTH END DESIGN: -8.0 FT. NAVD ALLOWABLE 6 INCH OVERDEPTH: -8.5 FT. NAVD MIDDLE SECTION DESIGN: -5.0 FT. NAVD ALLOWABLE 6 INCH OVERDEPTH: -5.5 FT. NAVD SOUTH DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL: -3.0 FT. NAVD ALLOWABLE 6 INCH OVERDEPTH: -3.5 FT. NAVD SAND TRAP EFFE CT IVE CLOT VOLUME VOLUME MONUMENT DISTANCE (CY/FT) AVAILABLE (CY) (FT) H 22 22 —' 559 TOTALS (I%CLLEDING 1 ' OVERDEPTff)= 219.900 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 HUMISTON TIGERTAIL LAGOON SAND DOLLAR ISLAND NOTE: BEACH SLOPES 1 V:15H _ & N100RE ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION - CROSS SECTIONS 5679 STRAND COURT FL 34110 CHANNEL SLOPES 1 V:5H � �, F NGINFflrtRS FOR:CITY OF MARCO ISLAND FAPLES, FAX: (239) 594-2025 I COASTAL � DATE: 8 18 21 FILE: PLAN SCALE: SHOWN PHONE: (239) 594-2021 ENGINEERING ❑LSGN AND PEP.MITTING JOB: 27-002 DATUM: NONE FIGURE: XS-2 www.humistonandmoore.com 10 5 0 Q Z -5 y -10 >, -15 w -20 -25 10 5 0 a Z -5 y -10 > -15 w -20 -25 10 5 0 a Z -5 y -10 >, -15 w -20 -25 10 5 0 a Z -5 -10 >, -15 La -20 -25 BEACH PROFILE: H-7 EXISTING PERMITTED ICOASTAL w BORROW AREA SHRUB I 0 200 400 600 800 1000 DISTANCE SEAWARD OF MONUMENT (FT.) J' 0 x BEACH PROFILE: H-6 EXISTING T-GROIN EXISTING PERMITTED BORROW AREA 200 400 600 800 DISTANCE SEAWARD OF MONUMENT (FT.) LEXISTING T-GROIN �EXISTINGPERMITTED BORROW AREA 200 400 600 DISTANCE SEAWARD OF MONUMENT (FT.) NAVD MHW ICOASTAL (SHRUB —2015 CWA T 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2020 SUBMERGED RESOURCES 1000 1200 BEACH PROFILE: H-5 2020 SUBMERGED RESOURCES 800 1000 1200 BEACH PROFILE: H-4 s — -8.0' NAVD 0 200 400 600 DISTANCE SEAWARD OF MONUMENT (FT.) —201 800 1000 1400 1400 MANGROVES 1600 (MANGROVES 1800 'MANGROVE 1600 1800 COASTAL SHRUB 2000 2000 LEGEND 2021-05 CEC SURVEY DATA 2020-05 CEC SURVEY DATA 2017-08 HIDEAWAY BEACH MONITORING DREDGE TEMPLATE DESIGN FILL TEMPLATE DESIGN CUT TEMPLATE NOTES: 1. SUBMERGED RESOURCES BASED ON 2020 SURVEY BY TURRELL HALL & ASSOCIATES (THA). 2. SAND TRAP DESIGN DEPTH: -8.0 FT. NAVD ALLOWABLE 1 FOOT OVERDEPTH: -9.0 FT. NAVD 3. INTERIOR FLOW CHANNEL: NORTH END DESIGN: -8.0 FT. NAVD ALLOWABLE 6 INCH OVERDEPTH: -8.5 FT. NAVD MIDDLE SECTION DESIGN: -5.0 FT. NAVD ALLOWABLE 6 INCH OVERDEPTH: -5.5 FT. NAVD SOUTH DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL: -3.0 FT. NAVD ALLOWABLE 6 INCH OVERDEPTH: -3.5 FT. NAVD FLOW CHANNEL - BORROW AREA EFFECTIVE CUT VOLUME VOLUME MONUMENT DISTANCE (FT) (CY/FT) AVAILABLE (CY) H -4 287 53.9 15,400 H -3 471 37.2 17,500 H -2 517 20.7 10,700 H-1 @ 317 325 15.5 5,000 -1 @ 300 589 27.2 16,000 TOTALS: 64,600 5 MANGROVE ICOA CWA 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 HUMISTON TIGERTAIL LAGOON SAND DOLLAR ISLAND NOTE: BEACH SLOPES 1 V:15H _ & MOORE ECOSYSTEM RESTORA ION - CROSS SECTIONS CHANNEL SLOPES 1V:5H * FNGINFr-4. tS FOR:CITY OF MARCO ISLAND COASTAL DATE: 8 18 21 FILE: PLAN SCALE: SHOW( ENGINURING ❑LS GN l:l AND PLRMITTING JOB: 27-002 DATUM: NONE FIGURE: XS-: 5679 STRAND COURT NAPLES, FL 34110 FAX: (239) 594-2025 PHONE: (239) 594-2021 www.humistonandmoore.com FLOW CHANNEL - BORROW AREA EFFECTIVE CUT VOLUME VOLUME MONUMENT DISTANCE (FT) (CY/FT) AVAILABLE (CY) H -4 287 53.9 15,400 H -3 471 37.2 17,500 H -2 517 20.7 10,700 H-1 @ 317 325 15.5 5,000 -1 @ 300 589 27.2 16,000 TOTALS: 64,600 5 MANGROVE ICOA CWA 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 HUMISTON TIGERTAIL LAGOON SAND DOLLAR ISLAND NOTE: BEACH SLOPES 1 V:15H _ & MOORE ECOSYSTEM RESTORA ION - CROSS SECTIONS CHANNEL SLOPES 1V:5H * FNGINFr-4. tS FOR:CITY OF MARCO ISLAND COASTAL DATE: 8 18 21 FILE: PLAN SCALE: SHOW( ENGINURING ❑LS GN l:l AND PLRMITTING JOB: 27-002 DATUM: NONE FIGURE: XS-: 5679 STRAND COURT NAPLES, FL 34110 FAX: (239) 594-2025 PHONE: (239) 594-2021 www.humistonandmoore.com 5 MANGROVE ICOA CWA 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 HUMISTON TIGERTAIL LAGOON SAND DOLLAR ISLAND NOTE: BEACH SLOPES 1 V:15H _ & MOORE ECOSYSTEM RESTORA ION - CROSS SECTIONS CHANNEL SLOPES 1V:5H * FNGINFr-4. tS FOR:CITY OF MARCO ISLAND COASTAL DATE: 8 18 21 FILE: PLAN SCALE: SHOW( ENGINURING ❑LS GN l:l AND PLRMITTING JOB: 27-002 DATUM: NONE FIGURE: XS-: 5679 STRAND COURT NAPLES, FL 34110 FAX: (239) 594-2025 PHONE: (239) 594-2021 www.humistonandmoore.com 5679 STRAND COURT NAPLES, FL 34110 FAX: (239) 594-2025 PHONE: (239) 594-2021 www.humistonandmoore.com 10 5 0 - a Z -5 -10 > -15 w J W -20 �. -25 W 0 10 5 0 - a Z -5 I- -1 0 > -15 w J W -20 �. -25 W 0 10 5 0 - a Z -5 y -10 >, -15 J W -20 -25 0 10 5 0 - a Z -5 w -10 >, -15 J w -20 -25 0 BEACH PROFILE: H-3 '5 5' -8.0' NAVD I I I I I �I �I IMANGROVE 2015 CWA 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 DISTANCE SEAWARD OF MONUMENT (FT.) BEACH PROFILE: H-2 �L J� 5 5 — -8.0' NAVD I I I I I MI wI IMANGROVE ICOASTAL I� I I SHRUB 2015 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 DISTANCE SEAWARD OF MONUMENT (FT.) BEACH PROFILE: H-1 AZ 317.51 +6.0' NAVD VD 44H 1600 1800 2000 0.28' NAVD MHW 1600 1800 2000 1 I — -8.0' NAVD I I I I I NI �I I IMANGROVE (COASTAL cI NI Mi I , SHRI IR T 2015 CWA 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 DISTANCE SEAWARD OF MONUMENT (FT.) BEACH PROFILE: H-1 AZ 300 +6.0' NAVD — +5.0' NAVD —2.O' NAVD �L 5 s I —8.0' NAVD I II I I I I MI I LI II I I I 'oco MI of of 2015 CWA 0.28' NAVD MH 1800 2000 1 0.28' NAVD MH 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 DISTANCE SEAWARD OF MONUMENT (FT.) LEGEND 2021-05 CEC SURVEY DATA 2020-05 CEC SURVEY DATA 2017-08 HIDEAWAY BEACH MONITORING DREDGE TEMPLATE DESIGN FILL TEMPLATE DESIGN CUT TEMPLATE NOTE: BEACH SLOPES 1 V:15H CHANNEL SLOPES 1V:5H FLOW CHANNEL - BORROW AREA EFFECTIVE CUT VOLUME VOLUME MONUMENT DISTANCE (CY/FT) AVAILABLE (CY) (FT) H -4 287 53.9 15,400 H-3 471 37.2 17,500 H-2 517 20.7 10,700 H-1 @ 317 325 15.5 5,000 -1 @ 300 589 16.000 TOTALS: 64,600 BERM FILL EFFECTIVE FILL DENSITY FILL VOLUME MONUMENT DISTANCE (CY/FT) (CY)* (FT) H-1 @ 317 481 11.7 5,600 1-1-1 @ 300 698 27.3 19.100 R-128 889 88.3 78,500 R-129 888 117.3 104,100 R-130 725 127.9 92,700 R-131 1253 112.7 141,100 =-1 2 1562 22.3 34.800 TOTALS: 475,900 * AT TIME OF 05/2021 SURVEY HUMISTON TIGERTAIL LAGOON SAND DOLLAR ISLAND & MOORE ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION - CROSS SECTIONS FNGINF�'RIZS FOR: CITY OF MARCO ISLAND COASTAL DATE: 8 18 21 FILE: PLAN SCALE: SHOW( ENGINEERING ❑ES GN AND PERMITTING JOB: 27-002 DATUM: NONE FIGURE: XS-4 5679 STRAND COURT NAPLES, FL 34110 FAX: (239) 594-2025 PHONE: (239) 594-2021 www.humistonandmoore.com 10 5 0 a Z -5 y -10 w -15 w -20 -25 200 10 5 0 > a Z -5 -10 W -15 w -20 -25 200 BEACH PROFILE: R-128 , ,5 - -2.0' NAVD 5� 5 r5.0' NAW4 I I I I I I I I I I I I �I WI rI rol 400 600 800 DISTANCE SEAWARD OF MONUMENT (FT.) +6.0' NAVD , 5 /' 5' CUT FROM OVERWASH AREA i I I I I 2020 SUBMERGED I I I I RESOURCES LnI rI rl 0I i - f-- t= 400 600 800 DISTANCE SEAWARD OF MONUMENT (FT.) 10 5 +6.0' NAVD - +5.0' NAVD o - > Q - -2.0' NAVD ,L z -5 5 5 5 15.0' V -10 I I CUT FROM OVERWASH AREA > - 15 I I nl NI �I J w �I -20 2020 SUBMERGED �I �I �I RESOURCES -25 200 400 600 800 DISTANCE SEAWARD OF MONUMENT (FT.) 10 5 +6.0' NAVD -+5.0" NAVD 0 - > Q - -2.0' NAVD Z -5 1L J1 s s 75.0' N , w -10 I CUT FROM OVERWASH AREA w -15 I I i I J w Go � -20 20 0 SEED �� 'A r O1 o al LI to RESOURCES I n�i MI 200 400 600 800 DISTANCE SEAWARD OF MONUMENT (FT.) ro of m 5 CWA 1200 1400 1600 BEACH PROFILE: R-129 - +5.0' NAVD -2.0' NAVD I I I I 2 t�2015 CWA 1000 1200 BEACH PROFILE: R-130 1000 1200 BEACH PROFILE: R-131 0.28' NAVD MH 1800 2000 2200 1400 1600 1800 1400 1600 1800 1000 1200 1400 NOTE: BEACH SLOPES 1 V:15H CHANNEL SLOPES 1V:5H LEGEND 2021-05 CEC SURVEY DATA 2020-05 CEC SURVEY DATA 2020-04 SDI SURVEY DATA 2017-08 HIDEAWAY BEACH MONITORING DREDGE TEMPLATE DESIGN FILL TEMPLATE DESIGN CUT TEMPLATE NOTES: 1. SUBMERGED RESOURCES BASED ON 2020 SURVEY BY TURRELL 0.28' NAVD MHW HALL & ASSOCIATES (THA). 2. INTERIOR CHANNEL DEPTH: -5.0' NAVD, -5.5' NAVD OVERDEPTH 3. BEACH SLOPES 1 V:15H (SEAWARD), 1 V:5H (LANDWARD) 4. CHANNEL SLOPES 1 V:5H 2000 2200 0.28' NAVD MH 2000 2200 0.28' NAVD MH 1800 2000 BERM FILL EFFECTIVE FILL DENSITY FILL VOLUME MONUMENT DISTANCE (CY/FT) (CY) (FT)* d -1 @ 317 481 1 1.7 5,600 ci -1 @ 300 698 27.3 1 9.1 00 R-128 889 88.3 78,500 R-129 888 117.3 104,100 R-130 725 127.9 92,700 R--131 1253 112.7 141,100 R-132 1562 22.3 34,800 TOTALS: 475,900 * AT TIME C= 05//2021 =JYVEY FLOW CHANNEL - BEHIND BERM EFFECTIVE CUT BOTTOM CUT VOLUME MONUMENT DISTANCE ELEVATION -5' AVAILABLE -5' (FT) (CY/FT) (CY) R-128 812 36.1 29,400 R-129 888 45.2 40,100 R-130 725 38.9 28,100 R-131 1190 41.1 48,900 TOTALS: 1.46,50 HUMISTON TIGERTAIL LAGOON J SAND DOLLAR ISLAND &M(H)ItE ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION - SPIT CROSS SECTIONS 5679 STRAND COURT FNGINF,1rtRS FOR:CITY OF MARCO ISLAND FAPLES, FL 34110 * FAX: (239) 594-2025 I COASTAL DATE: 8 18 21 FILE: PLAN SCALE: SHOWN PHONE: (239) 594-2021 ENGINEERING DLSGN www.humistonandmoore.com AND PEP.MITTINO JOB: 27-002 DATUM: NONE FIGURE: XS-5 10 +6.0' NAVD 0- -5- DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL y -10 ENHANCEMENT OF EXISTING CHANNELS THROUGH SPARCE SEAGRASS BEDS >, -15 I FIELD DETERMINED BY QUALIFIED w MANGROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL -20 2020 SUBMERGED �I oI RESOURCES -25 400 600 800 1000 DISTANCE SEAWARD OF MONUMENT (FT.) 10 5 0 a Z -5 Iy -10 Lu -15 J W -20 -25 0 10 5 0 a Z -5 y -10 >, -15 J W —20 -25 200 10 5 0 a Z -5 y -10 >, -15 J W —20 -25 200 200 400 600 DISTANCE SEAWARD OF MONUMENT (FT.) (MANGROVE 400 600 800 DISTANCE SEAWARD OF MONUMENT (FT.) BEACH PROFILE: R-132 LI v N 2015 CWA 1200 1400 1600 BEACH PROFILE: R-133 1MANGROVE 1 800 1000 BEACH PROFILE: R-134 1800 I MOVE 2015 CWA 1200 1400 I I IMANGROVE (COASTAL 2015 CWA 1000 1200 1400 BEACH PROFILE: R-135 2000 1600 0.28' NAVD MH LEGEND 2021-05 CEC SURVEY DATA 2020-04 SDI SURVEY DATA 2017-08 HIDEAWAY BEACH MONITORING DESIGN FILL TEMPLATE 2200 2400 NOTES: 1. SUBMERGED RESOURCES BASED ON 2020 SURVEY BY TURRELL HALL & ASSOCIATES (THA). 2. BEACH SLOPES 1 V:15H (SEAWARD), 1 V:5H (LANDWARD) 3. DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL WIDTH: 20 FT., OR LESS. 0.28' NAVD MH 1800 2000 0.28' NAVD MH 1600 1800 2000 2200 0.28' NAVD MHW I I I I I IMANGROVE IMANGROVE (MANGROVE IMANGROVE (COASTAL SHRUB 2015 CWA 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 DISTANCE SEAWARD OF MONUMENT (FT.) _ HUMISTON TIGERTAIL LAGOON SAND DOLLAR ISLAND & MOORE ECOSYSTEM RESTORA ION - CROSS SECTIONS FNGINFKT-4IRS FOR:CITY OF MARCO ISLAND If COASTAL DATE: 8 18 21 FILE: PLAN SCALE: SHOW( EN GIN LE RI N'G OESIGN AND PERMITTING JOB: 27-002 DATUM: NONE FIGURE: XS-E 5679 STRAND COURT NAPLES, FL 34110 FAX: (239) 594-2025 PHONE: (239) 594-2021 www.humistonandmoore.com REQUEST FOR TDC FUNDING FOR A PORTION OF THE TIGERTAIL LAGOON/SAND DOLLAR ISLAND ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION PROJECT The City of Marco Island and the Hideaway Beach special taxing district have requested CAC approval for tourist tax funds to cover the cost overrun for the Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project. The following is background information based on published material and input from numerous people acquainted with the project. D. J. Trecker CAC Chairman 1 /5/23 Overview Hurricane Irma (2017) significantly damaged a sand spit and tidal lagoon ecosystem off the northwest shoreline of Marco Island — Sand Dollar Island and Tigertail Lagoon. The system continued to deteriorate over the ensuing years. To remediate the damage and restore the system to what it was in 2017, the City of Marco Island and the Hideaway Beach community (1) engaged Humiston & Moore to devise a restoration plan, (2) sought and received permits, (3) chose Ahtna Marine & Construction Co. to carry out the work and (4) began dredging and sand placement. The Hideaway Beach special taxing district agreed to fund the project, bid at $3.3 million. Subsequently, Hurricane Ian caused additional damage, resulting in supplemental quantities of sand from an off -shore borrow area being needed to complete berm construction. To cover the resulting cost increase, originally estimated at $600,000, representatives from Hideaway Beach and the Marco Island City Council asked the CAC to approve tourist tax dollar funding, pointing out benefits to the public's Tigertail Beach Park. A change order indicating an increase in project cost of $650,400 was presented to county officials on 1/3/23. The CAC is being asked to approve $650,400 in TDC funds for the Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Restoration Project. With CAC approval, the request will go to the TDC and, with its approval, to the Board of County Commissioners for final authorization. Project Description (FDEP Permit) "The project is to establish a flow channel within the overwashed and shoaled areas of the Tigertail Lagoon and to restore the Gulf -fronting shoreline of Sand Dollar Island using sediment hydraulically dredged from the flow channel and a sand trap at the north end of the island. Additional sediment for berm placement may be sourced from the Hideaway Beach Nearshore and Offshore Borrow Areas." Project Timeline (Input from Dr. Dabees) 2017-18 Hideaway Beach special taxing district initiated a study to examine destruction from Hurricane Irma and evaluate restoration alternatives. 2019 Friends of Tigertail held follow-up discussions with City of Marco Island and other stakeholders, including Collier County and Audubon representatives. 2020 Friends of Tigertail informed the CAC of deteriorating conditions. 2021 Marco Island City Council approved pursuing permits. A pre -application meeting was held with stakeholders. 2022 Permits were issued by FDEP (2/22) and USACE (7/22). City of Marco Island chose Ahtna Marine & Construction Co. as contractor for the project at a cost of $3.3 million (9/22). Hideaway Beach and City of Marco Island officials reported an approximate $600,000 project overrun to CAC (11/22) and requested approval for tourist tax funds to cover the overrun (12/22), based on a specific amount in a change order to be presented in 1 /23. Project Beneficiaries A successful project will benefit a number of groups. • Hideaway Beach residents • All users of Tigertail Beach, both locals and visitors • Visitors to Sand Dollar Island (Big Marco Pass CWA), an important birding area in Southwest Florida. Involvement of the County Although the project was conceived by and run entirely by the City of Marco Island, Collier County officials were kept informed every step of the way. Discussions with county officials began in 2019 and have continued to the present. TDT Funds The county can afford the project. The coffers are full right now and collections continue to be robust. The I0-year Capital Plan, reviewed in 9/22, shows an Unencumbered Reserve balance of $58 million. However, the massive countywide beach restoration work to repair damage from Hurricane Ian will take many years and may claim a good portion of the reserves. Ongoing Project Funding Cost of the Marco project will not stop when the work now underway is completed. Funds for periodic dredging to maintain flushing will be needed. And the FDEP permit requires extensive annual monitoring. Among things to be monitored and reported are submerged aquatic vegetation, marine turtle nesting, shorebird counts, marsh and dune vegetation, and water quality. These monitoring requirements will require additional funds on an annual basis. Alternative Funding Sources The cost overruns for the initial project and subsequent project costs could be funded from sources other than tourist tax dollars. • The Hideaway Beach special tax district could cover the additional costs. The City of Marco Island could use its funds. (The City of Naples covers certain shoreline costs.) The City of Marco Island could seek FEMA and FDEP reimbursements, since the recent damage was due to Hurricane Ian. Eligibility for Tourist Tax Funds Minutes of the 7/21 /20 CAC meeting indicate that Assistant County Attorney Colleen Greene said the lagoon area would likely be eligible for TDC funds, based on statute, but additional analysis would be needed to determine whether statute covered areas to the north of the lagoon connecting to the Gulf Minutes of the 12/8/22 CAC meeting indicate that Colleen Greene said, "Pass and inlet maintenance and lagoon maintenance are all authorized expenditures of the Tourist Development Tax. The key question is the benefit to the county, the promotion of tourism and public access." Opposition to the Project The project has been opposed by certain environmental groups and some Marco Island residents (information received from several sources). Environmental opposition stems from the fact that damage to the barrier sandspit and adjacent shoreline was naturally occurring and will cause no disruption to wildlife, which will adapt. Further opposition claims an unjustified redesign and rebuilding of a natural ecosystem. Still further opposition claims dredging pollution is directly violating water - quality statutes. Opposition from Marco Island residents is bitter, although it's not clear how widespread the opposition is. One complaint is that public funds are being requested for a project that will benefit a private gated community (Hideaway Beach), which wants the lagoon cleaned out so it can be used for its own recreational purposes. Sources of Input Mohamed Dabees, Linda Ryan, Mike McNees, Erik Brechnitz (at CAC meeting), Bob Roth (at CAC meeting), Andy Miller, Gary McAipin, Colleen Greene, Charlette Roman, Olema Edwards, the FDEP permit, minutes of CAC and Marco Island City Council meetings, and emails from Marco Island residents. To: Members, Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee From: Andrew Tyler, Marco Island Date: November 15, 2022. Re: Request from Hideaway Beach for support for dredging and beach Remodeling Dear Committee Members; It has come to my attention that the City of Marco Island, fronting for the Hideaway Beach special tax district, will be approaching your Committee with a request for funding. They are seeking additional funds to enhance the budget for the remodeling of Sand Dollar Island and dredging of Tigertail lagoon. I will be out of town for some weeks starting tomorrow, and unable to attend any meetings before New Year, so I am writing today to state my opposition to any such request. My reasons for opposing County funding are as follows:- 1. Hideaway Beach is not a public beach with public access. Responsibility for funding should lie with the Hideaway Special Tax District that exists to support such projects when approved, and not with County tax payers. 2. Failure to fund contingencies appropriately ahead of such a project is not the fault of the taxpayers. In fact, one wonders whether the tax district has adopted a classic "get it started and worry about the final cost later" strategy. 3. Hideaway Beach pumped sand into the lagoon in 2018 (?) to remodel their beach. It seems unreasonable to expect County taxpayers to now pay to remove that sand. 4. I imagine you are all familiar with the state of the beaches after Hurricane Ian, as so admirably captured and presented on the County web site. hqps://www.colliercouniyfl.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/I 02201 /638 036700607289370 . In the current environment , there must be a very competitive environment for beach -related funding, I believe it is important to consider the relative merits based on a number of criteria, including: a. How many Collier residents and businesses stand to benefit from any expenditure? b. Does the beach contribute to tourism revenue creation, the bedrock of the County's economy? c. To paraphrase the Chairman of Marco City Council "What is the return on investment for these dollars?" 5. I'm sure you are all aware that numerous hotels and hospitality -related businesses have closed for the foreseeable future. I would urge you to consider the merits of all proposals based on criteria that include the potential impact on business and employment in the areas that form the bedrock of the County economy. The sooner these beaches can be rendered functional and safe, the sooner the Collier economy can star to heal from Hurricane Ian. Thank you for your time and consideration. Respectfully yours, Andrew Tyler North Collier Boulevard, Marco Island TurnerFarron From: Barbara Findlay <barbarafindlay1993@gmaiI.com> Sent: Thursday, January 5, 2023 7:45 AM To: MillerAndrew Subject: CAC Inquiry EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I am opposed to Marco Island property owners paying for any cost over runs in the Tigertail beach area. Barbara Findlay 821 Old Marco Lane 219-746-2880 Turneffarron From: Christine Dowell <carndt56@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, January 5, 2023 8:50 AM To: M it lerAnd rew Subject: Coastal Advisory Committee EXTERNAL FMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. As a homeowner living full time on Marco Island, I am not responsible to pay for the project budget overrun that has occurred by Hideaway Beach gated community's dredging project. They have their own taxing body and it is NOT the responsibility of Marco island residents nor the taxpayers of Collier County to foot the bill. Neither group of individuals will benefit from this project. Both Eric Brechnitz and Steve Koziar are HB residents and should recuse themselves from the vote due to conflict of interest. Christine Dowell 1500 Biscayne Way Marco Island, FL 34145 (815) 441-7452 Turneffarron From: D Grey <rgdoshie382@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, January 5, 2023 9:22 AM To: MillerAndrew; HumphriesLarry; King Bryan; Nick.Bornstein@bcolliercountyfl.gov; DarcoChristopher; Justin.Vasvary@colliercountyfl.gov Subject: Hideaway Beach Overrun EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Sirs, As a Marco Island taxpayer, long time and full time resident of Marco Island, I would object to adding the overruns of the Hideaway Beach project to the Marco Taxpayers. When Hideaway provides beach access with public parking to allow visitors and Marco Islanders access to their beach. It might be a consideration. As long as the beach access at Hideaway remains private and Hideaway is a private community this should not be a problem for Marco Island Taxpayers. I responsibility of this should short fall should come from the County Bed Tax if anything. Rozine Grey 239 Sunflower Court Marco Island 1 TurnerFarron From: Gwyn Steiner <steiner35g@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, January 5, 2023 11:28 AM To: MillerAndrew Subject: CAC Inquiry EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. OMG, why should other Marco residents be taxed for the overage on the Hideaway project? A private community! Would that mean we could all access Hideaway? Can't even believe this has been broached! Gwyn Steiner 1472 Butterfield Ct, Marco Island, FL 34145 TurnerFarron From: Katya Landeiro <landeiro69@9mail.com> Sent: Thursday, January 5, 2023 1:07 PM To: MillerAndrew Subject: CAC Inquiry EXTFRNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dear Coastal Advisory Committee and Board Members, As an owner of residential properties of Marco Island I see it unnecessary to pay for the $600,000.00 over budget cost of Hideaway Beach Project. Hideaway has an association that can assume the cost of their own project. The citizens of Marco will have no benefit from this project. The city should not be responsible or the purse for Hideaway Beach overbudgeted projects. During the upcoming vote please take into consideration that Erik Brechnitz and Steve Koziar are residents of Hideaway Beach. This is a conflict of interest. Best Regards, Katya Landeiro Sent from Mail for Windows 1 TurnerFarron From: Kathryn Eil <kathyadew@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, January 5, 2023 1:08 PM To: MillerAndrew Subject: Hideaway restoration overrun, Marco Island EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. My husband and I have heard that Hideaway's restoration overrun might involve raising taxes for all other Marcoites to cover the expense. This sort of thing has happened before in the past 25 years, but new county and city government officials have changed since then. We are year round residents and would not approve of this at all. At the very least, the two committee members who live in Hideaway (Koviar and 8rechnitz) should recuse themselves on this vote. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Kathryn and Mitchell Eil then TurnerFarron From: phyllis schwindt <kischwindt@icloud.com> Sent: Thursday, January 5, 2023 7:50 PM To: M it lerAnd rew Subject: CAC Inquiry EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source, Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Marco should NOT pay for the Hideaway Beach project that is over budget by $600,000. There is absolutely no reason. The City did not approve. Phyllis I TurnerFarron From: Custom Signs <customsignsofmarco@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, January 5, 2023 10:49 PM To: MillerAndrew Subject: CAC Inquiry EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Hideaway is on there own. Do not tax us for their issues they should never have had the trees removed years ago. It has changed ever since they did that. We payed once, and then they made broken promises for acess to the beach if we helped them. We have arevown issues from the last flooding. Please do not tax us more. Ive lived here 25 years and ut is getting harder and harder to afford here. Crystal Foster TurnerFarron From: Don Findlay <donfindlay01 @gmail.com> Sent: Friday, January 6, 2023 9:08 AM To: MillerAndrew Subject: CAC Inquiry EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Dera Mr Miller, I live on Marco Island. I am a retired exploration oil geologist who studied barrier islands and sandbar formation for most of my 35 year carrier. What you are doing on Sand Dollar Island will be reversed by mother nature within five years if not before. The fact that you are destroying the natural habitat is a crime in itself. However to make the citizens of Marco Island pay for any shorfalls, which I believe you are voting on next week, is the classic adding insult to injury. I would try to convince you to stop the project, but I do not think that is possible. However, I do urge you to not vote in favor of making Marco residents pay for something they did not want. As you probably know, you have stirred up a hornet's nest on Marco... Don Findlay Sent from my iPad From: Barbara Cooper barb C?welcornetomarco corn B Subject: CGAC January 120* Vote Date: .January 6, 2023 at 935 PM To: com Dear Mr. Trecker, I'm contacting you to ask you please Vote NO on the Hideaway Beach Assessment that is being considered for filing against Marco Island residents and taxpayers, It IS NOT our project, it IS NOT our responsibility, and we DO NOT have access to Hideaway property. Thank you in advance. Blessings, be Barbara A. Cooper 239-293-2422 Turneffarron From: Glenn Baker <baker6611@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, January 6, 2023 10:29 AM To: MillerAndrew Subject: CAC Inquiry This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. My wife and I are 100% against the residents of Marco Island having to pay for the cost overruns for the Hideaway Beach restoration which has been currently identified to be $600,000. First of all the project should have stopped before and cost overruns were incurred until it was determined where the additional funds would come from. The cost overrun should be billed to the residents of Hideaway Beach or the residents of Collier County. To saddle the cost to the residents of Marco Island alone is unfair and unjust. Sent from Mail for Windows From: Beth Argeros :ii!away3a01 @yahoo.com Subject: Hideaway Beach Date: January 9, 2023 at 7:59 AM To: :ker@yahoo.com Dear Mr Trecker, It is my understanding that the Hideaway Beach project has gone over budget and a council member is proposing that Marco Island residents pay for the continued expense. I am a resident and I strongly disagree with that! Hideaway Beach is a private gated community that non members do not have public access to, why should we be required to pay for any of that project! This project is the responsibility of the owners in Hideaway Beach, not the residents of Marco Island. Thank you for your consideration Beth Argeros Sent from my iPad TurnerFarron From: Rich Blonna <rblonna@marcocitycounciI.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 10:47 AM To: djtrecker@yahoo.com; MikerAndrew; ScottTrinity; LoCastroRick Subject: Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Project EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Hello Folks, I am writing in support of the Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Project. Thanks for all that you do to serve the residents of Collier County. I was planning on attending the Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee meeting tomorrow and reading this letter but I just tested positive for Covid so I will have to watch from home. I would appreciate it if one of you could read this letter at tomorrow's meeting for me. I am, and have been from the start, a big supporter of the Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Project. I have spent many hours studying the plan, speaking with the Project Engineer Mohamed Dabees, and walking the entire length of the lagoon with Brad Cornell and Brittany Piersma of Audubon Western Everglades. I take a holistic view of the entire area affected by the project. I think that Tigertail Beach County Park, the entire lagoon from the park to the San Marco River, and the beachfront that extends all the way to the end of the Sand Dollar spit, represent one of the County's greatest recreational and tourist assets. The two most important reasons for my wife and I moving to Marco Island were the beach and the easy access to the water provided by Tigertail Beach County Park. As beachcombers, birdwatchers, and calm water kayakers, we were immediately drawn to these features. Up until Hurricane Irma we either walked the beach or paddled the lagoon 3-4 times each week. While doing so we met thousands of fellow Collier County residents and visitors (walkers, runners, swimmers, paddle boarders, kite surfers, kayakers) whose main reason for being there was access to the beach and the calm waters of the lagoon. I mention this because many of the people who are against this project do not share this experience. Hurricane Irma destroyed the beach and the lagoon. It cut two breaches from the gulf into the lagoon and poured hundreds of thousands of yards of sand into that body of water. These breaches eventually closed on their own, leaving behind a lagoon that was shallow, narrow (over 100' loss of lagoon in the central area), and unusable for kayakers and paddle boarders. This resulted in an almost complete loss of business for the county and the vendor at the park. Irma's devastation of the beach opened the door for Hurricane Ian to cause even more destruction to this area. Hurricane Ian caused another breach, and pushed an additional 100' or more feet of sand across the lagoon all the way to the mangroves in Hideaway Beach. This left a tiny opening for water to flow from the lower lagoon to the upper two thirds creating a mud -flat for several hundred yards in the middle section of the lagoon. Ian also added to the build-up of sand at the very end of the Sand Dollar spit threatening safe passage into the upper end of the lagoon in front of Hideaway Beach. As many of you know, the upper lagoon in front of Hideaway Beach is a popular place for Collier County residents and visitors to beach their power boats or kayaks and enjoy the upper sand dollar spit area. As a result of these two Hurricanes, and other minor storms, Collier County has lost three very valuable assets that benefit residents and visitors: (1) access to the full beachfront for walkers, runners, and beachcombers, (2) use of the full lagoon (lower, middle, and upper) to kayakers and paddleboarders, and (3) safe passage through the opening to the upper lagoon near Hideaway Beach for power boaters, kayakers, and paddleboarders. Because of the reasons listed above I support all efforts to complete the full dredging project. The master plan for this project requires that all phases need to completed in order for the full lagoon and beachfront to be restored and protected. Please do not short-change the residents of Collier County and hundreds of thousands of tourists and other visitors to this area. I urge you to use all of your influence to get funding for the full project through the TDC or other Collier County resources. Sincerely, ❑r. Richard Blonna, Marco Island City Council. From: Glenn Davis Subject: Marco Island Hideaway project Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 3:26:57 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Hello, and thank you in advance for reading this email. I will keep this short. I understand that the Hideaway project is $600,000 over budget and that the wealthy Hideaway residents have refused to pay for this. I also understand that there is a proposal that the Marco property owners should be taxed for this outstanding amount. I want to express my outrage towards this proposal and in the strongest terms, I object to it. Of course, we concerned residents of Marco Island will be watching closely to see how the Coastal Advisory Committee proceeds in this matter. Thank you and I wish you and your family well! Warm regards, Glenn Davis 1948 Sheffield Avenue Marco Island, FL 34145 cel) 215-872-1779 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to recommend and approve the expenditure of Tourist Development Tax funds of a not -to -exceed amount of $24,000,000 for the construction of an emergency berm necessary for protection of upland structures left vulnerable by Hurricane Ian and make a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism. OBJECTIVE: To construct an emergency berm along eligible Collier County beaches for the protection of upland structures from the danger of tropical storms during the upcoming 2023 hurricane season. CONSIDERATIONS: On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian passed offshore of Collier County beaches producing extreme waves and storm surge that heavily eroded County beaches and dunes. The County immediately tasked APTIM Environmental and Infrastructure, LLC ("APTIM") with surveying the sand losses from the beaches and dunes to determine the necessary repairs needed to re-establish the protection provided to beachfront structures. Following the hurricane, during October of 2022, representatives from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Federal Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA"), and US Army Corps of Engineers conducted on -site damage assessments of County beaches with County staff. All three agencies expressed concern for the heavy dune losses and the vulnerability of upland structures from coastal storm flooding. FEMA policy allows for the reimbursement of eligible emergency measures by local governments to provide protective measures to protect improved property from floodwaters. FEMA requires that all emergency work to be completed within six months of an emergency declaration in order to be eligible for reimbursement. At its December 13, 2022 meeting (Agenda Item 11.1)), the Board certified the existence of a valid public emergency to approve the issuance of a standard County Work Order to APTIM for the surveying, design, permitting and post -design services for the emergency berm. APTIM's preliminary construction cost estimate of $24,000,000 requires the hauling and placement of approximately 400,000 cubic yards of beach compatible sand with an in -place average cost of approximately $60 per cubic yard. The construction of an emergency berm must begin immediately in order to complete construction by the FEMA deadline of March 23, 2023. Further, unless the emergency berm is completed prior to the 2023 hurricane season starting June 1, gulf -front properties will be left exposed to potential flooding from tropical systems. Only those beaches with public access are eligible for Tourist Development Tax funding. The ultimate construction project(s) will be formal competitively bid and a contract(s) will be entered into to provide those services. Staff is currently exploring the best method to solicit and engage the construction services. If the County is successful in meeting FEMA deadlines, the County may expect/seek FEMA reimbursement of 75% of the costs associated with the construction of the emergency berm. Legislation related to the Hurricane Ian and Nicole recovery plan, recently signed by the Governor of Florida may provide additional funding for the non-federal cost share of the project. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no impact to the Growth Management Plan related to this action. ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: This item will be presented to the Coastal Advisory Committee (CAC) on January 12, 2023 and the Tourist Development Council (TDC) on January 23, 2023. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: Tourist Development Taxes may be used to finance the emergency berm work proposed on eligible beaches with a recommendation from the Coastal Advisory Committee, Tourist Development Council, and approval by the Board of County Commissioners. Pursuant to Section 125.0104(5)(a)5, Fla. Stat., funds may be used to finance ... erosion control, including construction of beach groins and shoreline protection ... to which there is public access as those uses relate to the physical preservation of the beach, shoreline, channel, estuary, lagoon, or inland lake or river. This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for approval. — CMG FISCAL IMPACT: A budget amendment is required in the amount of $24,000,000 to reallocate funding from reserves within the TDC Beach Renourishment Fund (195) to Hurricane Ian Project (50280). The source of funding is the Tourist Development Tax for eligible beaches. RECOMMENDATION: To recommend and approve the expenditure of Tourist Development Tax funds of a not -to -exceed amount of $24,000,000 for the construction of an emergency berm necessary for protection of upland structures left vulnerable by Hurricane Ian and make a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism. Prepared By: Andrew Miller, P.E., Coastal Zone Management, Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees and Program Management Division