Agenda 09/08/2015 Item #16A499/8/2015 16.A.49.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to provide after - the -fact approval for the submittal of a 2015 Regional
Coastal Resilience Grant application sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) in the amount of $1,118,340 for the Griffin Road Stormwater
Improvement Project.
OBJECTIVE: For the Board of County Commissioners (Board) to approve the after - the -fact
submittal of the attached NOAA Grant application in the amount of $1,118,340.
CONSIDERATIONS: The NOAA National Ocean Service announced funding for projects that
meet the objectives of the Regional Coastal Resilience Program that support actions that build
resilience of U.S. communities and existing and emerging economic sectors, using regional
approaches. Staff determined that the Griffin Road Stormwater Improvement Project qualifies
for funding under this Grant.
The Griffin Road Stormwater Improvement Project is located in South Naples, off of Tamiami
Trail East (U.S. 41) and Barefoot Williams Road.
The Griffin Road area consists of agricultural land uses and estate sized lots with residential land
uses. The Stormwater drainage system is made up of ditches and a small canal that discharges
into Rookery Bay. Discharges also occur through an abandoned system of ditches and swales on
the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve property. Much of the development
within this area occurred prior to the implementation of current water management regulations,
and therefore lacks water quantity and quality discharge controls, resulting in elevated ground
water levels and localized flooding. There is no central water and sewer service, only wells and
septic systems to serve the area. The elevated ground water adversely impacts the performance
of septic systems and creates a public health hazard to potable water supplies, and impacts the
water quality to the receiving waters of the Rookery Bay estuary.
The NOAA Grant, if awarded to the County, will fund approximately $745,560 of the total
project costs of $1,118,340 for the area's improvements and the County will fund approximately
$372,780. The project will focus on providing a water quality treatment area and an adequate
stormwater outfall for the older residential areas of Barefoot Williams Road, Price Street and
Griffin Road, resulting in stormwater treatment prior to discharge reaching the Rookery Bay
estuary.
The submittal deadline for the Grant was July 24, 2015. Collier County's Administrative
Procedure CMA #5530 authorizes the County Manager to approve the submittal of grant
applications with subsequent Board of County Commissioners' action at the next available
meeting to ratify the approval and grant filing after - the -fact.
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FISCAL IMPACT: Project costs are estimated at $1,118,340. The NOAA Grant, if awarded to
the County, will fund $745,560 ($500,000 in FY16 and $245,560 in FY17) of the total project
costs and the County will fund the remaining costs of $372,780 to meet the 50% match
requirement from the Stormwater Capital Fund, 325.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Board will have the option to accept or reject the grant
funds at a subsequent Board of County Commissioners Meeting, if the grant is awarded to the
County. This item has been approved as to form and legality, and requires a majority vote for
Board approval. [HFAC]
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management plan impact
associated with this request.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board provides after - the -fact approval for the submittal of
the attached NOAA Grant application in the amount of $1,118,340 for the Griffin Road
Stormwater Improvement Project.
Prepared by: Michele R. Mosca, AICP, Principal Planner, Stormwater Planning Section, Capital
Project Planning, Impact Fees & Program Management Division, Growth
Management Department
Attachments: 1) After - the -Fact Grant Memorandum and 2)2015 Regional Coastal Resilience
Grant application and support documentation
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.16.A.16.A.49.
Item Summary: Recommendation to provide after - the -fact approval for the submittal of a
2015 Regional Coastal Resilience Grant application sponsored by the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the amount of $1,118,340 for the Griffin Road
Stormwater Improvement Project.
Meeting Date: 9/8/2015
Prepared By
Name: MoscaMichele
Title: Planner, Principal, Growth Management Department
8/14/2015 12:39:04 PM
Submitted by
Title: Planner, Principal, Growth Management Department
Name: MoscaMichele
8/14/2015 12:39:05 PM
Approved By
Name: PuigJudy
Title: Operations Analyst, Growth Management Department
Date: 8/14/2015 2:16:48 PM
Name: KurtzGerald
Title: Project Manager, Principal, Growth Management Department
Date: 8/17/2015 9:01:38 AM
Name: PattersonAmy
Title: Manager - Impact Fees & EDC, Growth Management Department
Date: 8/17/2015 9:25:17 AM
Name: Joshua Thomas
Title: Grants Support Specialist, Grants Management Office
Date: 8/17/2015 9:31:00 AM
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Name: WilkisonDavid
Date: 8/17/2015 5:24:30 PM
Name: AshtonHeidi
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Title: Managing Assistant County Attorney, CAO Land Use/Transportation
Date: 8/18/2015 1:19:58 PM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 8/18/2015 2:05:43 PM
Name: StanleyTherese
Title: Manager - Grants Compliance, Grants Management Office
Date: 8/27/2015 1:40:57 PM
Name: Casa] anguidaNick
Title: Deputy County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 8/27/2015 5:08:08 PM
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Office of Management & Budget
TO: Leo Ochs, County Manager
CC: Jerry Kurtz, Stormwater Planning Project Manager
FROM: Joshua Thomas, Grants Support Specialist
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Grant Application Reviewed and Approved by County
Manager, or designA: /I
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After -the -Fact Approval by the BCC is required at the
September 8, 2015 BCC meeting
RE: County Manager's approval for the submittal of a 2015 Regional Coastal Resilience Grant
application sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the amount
of $1,118,340. �, r
July 20, 2015
The Collier County Stormwater Planning Division is applying for a Regional Coastal Resilience
Grant in order to enhance the performance of an existing storrmvater conveyance facilities to provide
treatment of stormwater runoff before it discharges in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research
Reserve.(RBNERR). Preliminary engineering design of the conceptual structural components of the
project has been completed. The project will include improvements to the system of ditches and a small
canal is currently conveying storrmvater without any water quantity or quality discharge controls. The
facilities-will also include a control structure in the form of a long board crested weir with a lake and filter
marsh that will provide water quality treatment for storrmvater discharged to the Rookery Bay estuary.
Final design and preparation of construction plans and specifications and regulatory permit tasks are
planned.
The Stormwater Planning Division is providing match in the amount of $372,780 towards this
project and if awarded, NOAA will provide $745,560 in federal funding; $500,000 of which will be
awarded in FYI and the remaining $245,560 will be awarded in FYI 7. The application is due July 24,
2015. Due to the BCC Summer schedule, we are asking that you review and approve the application for
submittal, your approval will allow OMB to submit the application in www. rgrants.€;ov, followed by After
the Fact approval by the Board of County Commissioners at the September 8, 2015 BCC meeting. Once
you have reviewed the application, please sign in the box above and call me for pickup at 239 - 252 -8989.
Thank you, and please let me know if you have any questions regarding this request.
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 201 • Naples, Florida 34112 -5746 - 239 - 252.8973 - FAX 239.252 -8828
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* NAME OF APPLICANT
COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
* AWARD NUMBER * PROJECT NAME
Griffin road Area Stormwater Improvement
Prefix: ` First Name: Middle Name:
Mr. Leo
Last Name: Suffix:
Ochs Jr.
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I herese Stanley
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(a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88 -352)
which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color
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Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. § §1681 -
1683, and 1685 - 1686), which prohibits discrimination on
the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Previous Edition Usable
Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. §794), which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d)
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S.C. § §6101- 6107), which prohibits discrimination on
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Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92 -255), as amended,
relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug
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Act of 1970 (P.L. 91 -616), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or
alcoholism; (g) § §523 and 527 of the Public Health
Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. § §290 dd -3 and 290
ee- 3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol
and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. § §3601 et seq.), as
amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,
rental or financing of housing; (i) any other
nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s)
under which application for Federal assistance is being
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Will comply, or has already complied, with the
requirements of Titles 11 and III of the Uniform
Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91 -646) which provide for
fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or
whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or
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apply to all interests in real property acquired for
project purposes regardless of Federal participation i
purchases.
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which limit the political activities of employees whose
principal employment activities are funded in whole
or in part with Federal funds.
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Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.G. § §327-
333), regarding labor standards for federally- assisted
construction subagreements.
10. Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase
requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster
Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93 -234) which requires
recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the
program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of
insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more.
11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be
prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of
environmental quality control measures under the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91 -190) and
Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating
facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands
pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation of flood hazards in
floodplains in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of
project consistency with the approved State management
program developed under the Coastal Zone Management
Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. § §1451 at seq.); (f) conformity of
Federal actions to State (Clean Air) Implementation Plans
under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as
amended (42 U.S.C. § §7401 et seq.); (g) protection of
underground sources of drinking water under the Safe
Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended (P.L. 93 -523);
and, (h) protection of endangered species under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93-
205).
12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of
1968 (16 U.S.C. § §1271 et seq.) related to protecting
components or potential components of the national
wild and scenic rivers system.
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with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. §470), EO 11593
(identification and protection of historic properties), and
the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of
1974 (16 U.S.C. § §469a -1 et seq.).
14. Will comply with P.L. 93 -348 regarding the protection of
human subjects involved in research, development, and
related activities supported by this award of assistance.
15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of
1966 (P.L. 89 -544, as amended, 7 U.S.C. § §2131 et
seq.) pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of
warm blooded animals held for research, teaching, or
other activities supported by this award of assistance.
16. Will comply with the Lead -Based Paint Poisoning
Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. §§4801 at seq.) which
prohibits the use of lead -based paint in construction or
rehabilitation of residence structures.
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compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit
Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No. A -133,
"Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit
Organizations."
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Federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies
governing this program.
19. Will comply with the requirements of Section 106(8) of
the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000, as
amended (22 U.S.C. 7104) which prohibits grant award
recipients or a sub- recipient from (1) Engaging in severe
forms of trafficking in persons during the period of time
that the award is in effect (2) Procuring a commercial
sex act during the period of time that the award is in
effect or (3) Using forced labor in the performance of the
award or subawards under the award.
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL
TITLE
Therese Stanley
COUNTY MANAGER
APPLICANT ORGANIZATION
DATE SUBMITTED
COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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C;O Gounty
Growth Management Department
Office of the Department Head
David S. Wilkison, P.E.
2885 S. Horseshoe Drive • Naoles. Florida 34104.239 -252 -5873
July 17, 2015
Ms. Lisa Warr
NOAA Office of Coastal Management
1305 East -West Highway, N /OCM6
Silver Spring, MD 20910
RE: Grant Application Opportunity Number NOAA- NOS -OCM- 2015- 2004324 - Griffin Road Area Stormwater
Improvement Project
Dear Ms. Warr:
On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, Collier County, Florida, I am pleased to submit the following
application for consideration as an outstanding project for grant funding under NOAA's subject Regional Coastal
Resilience Grants Program. The project being presented is known as Griffin Road Area Stormwater Improvement
project in collaboration with Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. The objective of the project is to
improve the existing drainage pattern of the urban fringe lands along the sensitive lands of Rookery Bay Estuary.
The project will include improvements to the present sluggish stormwater conveyance system of ditches and
inadequate capacity culverts that were built without any water quantity or quality discharge controls. The facilities
will also include a control structure in the form of a long broad crested weir with a lake and filter marsh that will
provide water quality treatment for stormwater discharges to Rookery Bay estuary. Final design and preparation
of construction plans and specifications and regulatory permit tasks are planned soon by the County.
The economy and standard of living in Collier County is inextricably linked to the health and productivity of our
coast. Successful implementation of the project will eliminate public health hazard to potable water supplies and
septic tank malfunctions created by elevated groundwater levels during the wet season. The lake and filter marsh
outfall system will restore the historic sheetflow to Rookery Bay, a productive estuary of southwest Florida, and
an important ecological diversity system of national significance.
We look forward to work in partnership with NOAH in implementing this important project to build regional
resilience of the coastal Collier County community to the risks of climate hazards and changing sea conditions.
Should you have any questions, or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Gerald
Kurtz, P.E, Principal Investigator of the project at 239- 252 -5280.
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D vi .. W lkison,P.E.
Department Head
Growth Management Department
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
ROOKERY BAY NATIONAL ESTUARINE
RESEARCH RESERVE
300 TOWER ROAD
NAPLES, FL 34113
Ms. Lisa Warr
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Office of Coastal Management
1305 East -West Highway
N /GCMG
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
Dear Ms. Warr:
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RICK SCOTT
GOVERNOR
CARLOS LOPEZ- CANTERA
E.T. GOVERNOR
JONATHAN P. STEVERSON
SECRETARI'
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (RBNERR), as the managing agency of the land located
at the end of Griffin Road within Section 05, Township 26 East, Range 51 South, in Collier County,
Florida, submits this letter as our approval to construct a storm -water flow way system once the proper
authorizations have been obtained.
We understand the proposed easement will be utilized to construct a storm- wateroutfall and filter
marsh for the treatment of run -off from the Griffin Road area, and in turn will bring clean water into an
area of RBNERR that is in need of additional water. This project conforms to state and federally
approved RBNERR Management Plan for 2012 -2017. The RBNERR Management Plan speaks specifically
to this project and the easement and conforms to the plan as:
• 5.2.21 Current Status of Resource Management at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research
Reserve, p. 44.
o A primary function of the Resource Management program is to identify and pursue
acquisition, management and restoration of natural and cultural resources at the
watershed, community, habitat and site levels by coordinating with federal, state, local
and private entities to affect watershed -scale restoration and conservation. This
science -based hierarchical approach is necessary to more effectively protect and
manage the resources of RBNERR. Habitat restoration projects are proposed in this
management plan to address the need for restoring natural tidal flows to impounded
mangrove wetlands near Fruitfarm Creek, eradicate invasive non- native plants,
implement storm -water treatment near Griffin Road, and increase native biodiversity
of forested ecosystems.
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6.3 / Habitat and Species Management, pp. 59 -60.
o Issue Two, Objective One: Restore and sustain critical habitats within the RBNERR.
• Resource Management Strategies / Contingent Strategies: Work with Collier
County government towards the planning and completion of the Griffin Road
habitat improvement project. The goal of the project is to re- hydrate wetlands
and improve habitat for the Florida panther and other wetland dependent
species.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at 239 -530 -5943 or garv.lvtton@deR.state.fl.us if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
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Director
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TITLE PAGE /PROPOSAL COVER SHEET
PROJECT TITLE: GRIFFIN ROAD AREA STORMWATER FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT
LEAD APPLICANT Board of County Commissioners, Collier County, Florida. Growth
ORGANIZATION: Management: Department, Stormwater Management Planning
Section
PI CONTACT IN Principal Investigator: Gerald Kurtz, Principal Project Manager,
FORMATION: Growth Management Department, Stormwater Management
Planning, 2800 Horseshoe Drive North, Naples, FL 34104
email: JerryKurtz(a-)colIiergov.net Telephone: 239 - 252 -5860
FINANCIAL Lisa Taylor, Budget Analyst
REP.CONTACT Growth Management Division
INFORMATION: 2885 South Horseshoe Drive, Naples, FL 34104
email: LisaTaylor(a?colliergov.net; Telephone: 239 - 252 -5813
COOPERATING ORGANIZATION:
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. 300 Tower Road, Naples, FL 34113
PROJECT PERFORMANCE PERIOD:
Start: November 1, 2015
End: December 31, 2017
PROJECT LOCATION:
Griffin Road Area, East Naples, Latitude 81
County, Naples, Florida
43' 21 "N and Longitude 26 03' 06 "W, Collier
TOTAL PROJECT COST: $1,118,340
FUNDING TYPE: Grant and Local Sponsor Funds.
Federal : $745,560; Applicant Match (Cash and In -kind) $372,780
FUNDING REQUEST: FY 2016: $500,000; FY 2017: $245,560
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PROJECT SUMMARY
PROJECT NAME: GRIFFIN ROAD AREA STORMWATER FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT
FUNDING REQUEST: FY 2016: $500,000; FY 2017: $245,560
PRIMARY CONTACT: Gerald Kurtz, P.E. Principal Project Manager
Growth Management Department, Stormwater Management
Planning, 2800 Horseshoe Drive North, Naples, FL 34104 email:
JerryKurtz(a)colliemov.net Phone: 239-252-5860
RECIPIENT
INSTITUTION: Board of County Commissioners, Collier County, Florida.
RECIPIENT DUNS
NUMBER: 0769977900000
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Gerald Kurtz, P.E., Collier County Government
OTHER INVESTIGATORS: Jeffrey A. Carter, Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research
Reserve; Ananta Nath, P.E, D.WRE, Consulting Hydraulic Engineer, Bonita Springs, FL
COOPERATING ORGANIZATION:
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.
PROJECT SUMMARY:
The Naples metropolitan area of Florida is a charming resort community on the shores of
the Gulf of Mexico. With year round pleasant subtropical weather, sandy white beaches,
productive estuaries for commercial and recreational fishing, the area has long been
evolved as a hideaway not only for retirees, but lately also for a growing younger
populace. In spite of an above average economy for most of the community, there are
pockets in the region that lack today's urban facilities for water supply, sanitary sewerage
and stormwater management. The Griffin Road area of east Naples is one such coastal
area with severe surface water management problems that lack improved utility
infrastructures, and is non - resilient to the frequent risks of flooding, pollution of the
estuaries and public health hazard.
Located in East Naples in southwestern Collier County, off of US41 and Barefoot Williams
Road (Figure 1) the Griffin Road area contains estate sized residential lots of rural
character with some agricultural land uses. Much of the development occurred prior to the
implementation of current water management regulations, and therefore lack water
quantity and quality discharge controls. In addition, the area is not served by centralized
water and sewerage facilities. Potable water comes from individual wells, and on site
disposal of domestic waste is served by septic systems. The elevated groundwater,
typical of wetlands along the south Florida coast, has adversely impacted the
performance of the septic systems. Residents in the area consistently complain of poor
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water quality in water supply wells and health hazards caused by localized flooding.
The existing drainage system relies on ditches and culverts that are haphazardly
maintained by homeowners with some assistance from Collier County. These ditches,
and one small canal, discharge to Rookery Bay partially as a point source discharge to
Henderson Creek within the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
(RBNERR). Discharges also occur through an abandoned system of ditches and swales
on RBNERR property that were previously used for agriculture and urban drainage. The
old farming ditches are now overgrown and are not performing as an adequate
stormwater outfall for the area.
The focus of this project is to enhance the performance of the existing stormwater
conveyance facilities and to provide treatment of stormwater runoff before it discharges to
the RBNERR. Preliminary engineering design of the conceptual structural components of
the project have been completed. The project will include improvements to the system of
ditches and a small canal that is currently conveying stormwater without any water
quantity or quality discharge controls. The facilities will also include a control structure in
the form of a long broad crested weir with a lake and filter marsh that will provide water
quality treatment for stormwater discharges to the Rookery Bay estuary. Final design and
preparation of construction plans and specifications and regulatory permit tasks are
planned.
The implementation of the project will be a collaborative effort between Collier County
and RBNERR. Collier County will be playing the lead role by providing project
management and commissioning the design and permitting services for the project.
RBNERR will provide the land easement for construction and operation of the stormwater
outfall filter marsh and ecological evaluation services for the project. The Friends of
Rookery Bay, a 501(c)3 citizen support organization for RBNERR, will provide public
outreach and coordinate stakeholder input.
The project is expected to result in a net benefit in water quality to the receiving waters of
the Rookery Bay, one of the National estuarine research reserves, and an important eco-
tourism resource of the region. More significantly, it will lead to the elimination of a public
health hazard to potable water supplies created by elevated groundwater and septic tank
malfunctions. The completed project would build resilience of the community and regional
emerging economic sectors of southwest Florida from hazards of tropical weather and
changing sea conditions. It also would provide opportunities to further study water quality
treatment best management practices and marsh creation as a means to control and treat
discharges from older developed areas into natural systems of national significance.
BACKGROUND:
The Griffin Road area depicted in the Map 1 is located on Latitude 81 43' 21"N and
Longitude 26 03'06"W within the limits of Collier County District 6. The location is
environmentally strategic in that the project is situated along the interface between
existing and ongoing urban development and sensitive natural lands designated as a
National Estuarine Research Reserve and an outstanding Florida Water (OFW). The
receiving water bodies are listed as impaired by the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (Coastal Rookery Bay) and EPA (Henderson Creek) but Total Maximum Daily
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Load (TMDL) limitations have not been established for the receiving water bodies.
The watershed can generally be characterized as an urban fringe to urban watershed
with a variety of land uses. Portions of the upper watershed contain planned residential
communities and commercial land uses that are highly impervious. Travel trailer
recreation and manufactured homes are also located in the watershed and these
development areas are highly impervious and do not contain adequate water quality and
volumetric discharge attenuation facilities. The lower watershed contains estate sized lots
of rural character with no water management or treatment facilities. The estate size lots
are used for residential habitations, ornamental horticultural and other agricultural land
uses. Much of the development within the basin was constructed prior to the
implementation of the current water management regulations.
The area experiences chronic flooding due to low relief drainage topography,
characteristic of the landscape located in close vicinity of the coastal wetlands, The
existing drainage system of ditches and culverts cannot provide the desired level of flood
protection. In addition, the elevated groundwater levels during the wet season inhibit the
functioning of the residential septic tanks with adverse impacts on water quality of the
area's drinking water wells. The potential hazard to public health is further exacerbated
during severe tropical weather events and changing sea conditions due to the location of
the area in a coastal tidal charge zone. The area, therefore, is in urgent need of improved
stormwater management facilities to build resilience of the community to avert health
hazards. Although the improved facilities would be location- specific to the Griffin Road
area, reduction of stormwater pollutants to the Rookery Bay estuary will enhance the
commercial and recreational fisheries of the southwest Florida, and contribute toward
rejuvenating the ecotourism resource of the region.
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PROJECT OBJECTIVE(S):
The project objectives are to reduce the risk of public health and safety hazards from
chronic flooding and water pollution by:
• Improving stormwater conveyance of a poorly drained coastal area, thus improving
the resilience of this community to flooding.
• Collecting untreated stormwater discharges from unregulated developments and
provide for volumetric storage and water quality treatment prior to discharge into
an estuary of national significance. This will support the resilience of commercial
and recreational fisheries in the region.
• Eliminating public health hazard to potable water supplies created by elevated
groundwater and septic tank malfunctions.
• Providing a salt water barrier to prevent saline water intrusion into freshwater
groundwater resources.
• Providing future research opportunities to measure levels of treatment for a filter
marsh and establish useful treatment mechanisms for urban - natural system
interface areas.
• Restoring native habitat in an area that has been disturbed by agricultural activities
in the past and now harbors exotic vegetation and the resulting seed source for
further exotic vegetation proliferation.
APPROACH
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT CONSTRUCTION FEATURES:
The project structural features will include improvements to existing ditches to increase
the County's level of service discharge capacity for rural /urban fringe areas, grading of
the inlet and outlets of driveway culverts to convey stormwater runoff to a lake and filter
marsh to be located within the land easements provided by RBNERR. The 43 +/- acre
lake, and the associated filter marsh that will be created, will provide water quality
treatment and volumetric storage for the drainage basin identified in the attached exhibits.
The lake discharge will be controlled through the construction of two broad crested weirs
designed to produce sheet flow discharge at less than one foot per second discharge
velocity. The two weirs will be used to distribute stormwater to the south and north as
required to emulate historic drainage patterns. The lake and filter marsh will provide
approximately 12,960,000 CF of volumetric water quality treatment The project will also
involve a public input process during design and public education component and urban
runoff management and control plan. Water quality monitoring programs consistent with
South Florida Water Management District permit requirements will be implemented and
data will be maintained for future use in research and design of similar other projects.
LAND OWNERSHIP STATUS: Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve,
Florida of the Department of Environmental Protection. RBNERR will be granting a
drainage easement for proposed activities as part of the project. A letter from RBNERR
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for granting of the easement is attached
OUTPUTS /DELIVERABLES: The ultimate goal of the project is to complete final design,
permitting, and construction of roadside swale improvements and stormwater outfall
facilities with broad crested weirs and a filter marsh as outlined in the descriptions above.
The following is a description of the tasks needed to accomplish the goal:
Task 1 — Construction Plans and Permitting: Preliminary conceptual design has been
completed. Final design will be initiated. Necessary federal, state and local regulatory
permits will be obtained prior to construction. Consulting engineering and inspection
services will be required during construction.
Task 2 — Public Involvement: A minimum of two public information meetings will be
conducted to inform the public and solicit comments from residents in the area. The
second meeting presenting the near completion design will be used to educate the public
about stormwater best management practices.
Task 3 — Construction: Construction of the Griffin Road Area Stormwater Improvement
Project will begin after all necessary permits have been received. Collier County will
provide project management and inspection to ensure that improvements are built in
accordance with the plans.
Task 4 — Monitoring: Water quality monitoring will be provided in order to demonstrate
the project benefits. A detailed water quality monitoring plan will be submitted for review
within three months of the grant award.
Task 5 — Project Administration: Collier County will be responsible for overall
management of the project for contract administration and financial accounting for design,
permitting and construction contracts, and coordination with the granting authority in close
collaboration of project progress with RBNERR staff and Friends of Rookery Bay.
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PARTNERSHIPS:
The implementation of the project will be a collaborative effort between Collier County
and RBNERR. Collier County will play the lead role by providing project management and
commissioning the contractual services for design, permitting and construction for the
project. RBNERR has agreed to provide the land easement for construction and
operation of the stormwater outfall filter marsh and ecological evaluation services for the
project. The Friends of Rookery Bay, a 501(c)3 citizen support organization for RBNERR,
will provide public outreach and coordinate stakeholder input.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND OUTCOMES:
One of the key features for successful execution of the project will be an interactive public
outreach program throughout the tenure of the project. The Griffin Road community is
fully aware of the lack of functional stormwater management infrastructure, prevalent
public health hazards, and pollution to the waters and ecology of Rookery Bay estuary.
They are supportive of implementing any and all potential solutions of the chronic flooding
problems. Building a relationship with the community early in the project and
communicating clearly throughout the project will take utmost priority.
Informing residents as soon as possible about the projects key milestone and disruptive
activities including traffic pattern changes, and solid waste /recycling service changes will
help to minimize resident apprehensions. An aggressive public outreach plan will be
framed for upfront interactive communication with the community to accommodate their
concerns, and help to prepare them for disruptions and inconveniences during
implementation of the project.
The key stakeholders that we anticipate coordinating with are listed below:
The Residents of Griffin Road Area
r The neighboring communities of Artesia, Hitching Post Mobile Home Park, Eagle
Creek
Religious Institutions and Churches
RBNERR
Florida Department of Transportation (US41 and SR 951 coordination)
Environmental Permitting agencies
The Friends of Rookery Bay is a 501(c) 3 citizen support organization for RBNERR for.
many years now. They have played key roles in generating greater public involvement for
restoration and maintaining the ecological health of the Rookery Bay estuary, a gem of an
ecotourism resource for the southwest Florida region. They will support the County in
providing public outreach and coordinate stakeholder input through meetings and web
interface. The County will coordinate with the stakeholders to provide up -to -date
information on the infrastructure improvement project through the County's construction
projects website, and also through the Friends of Rookery Bay's website:
https://rookerybay.org/about-us/friends-of-rookery-bay.htmi
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PROJECT MILESTONES:
Task
Activity -
Start *
Complete
1
Project Work Plan Development
Month 1
Collier County in -kind
2
Survey and Project Data Collection
Month 2
Month 4
3
Final Engineering Design
Month 3
Month 6
4
Construction Plans / Specifications
Month 5
Month 7
5
Permitting
Month 6
Month 14
6
Construction Contract Award
Month 15
Month 16
7
Construction
Month 1
1 Month 26
• `The contractual tasks for engineering design, permitting and construction will
commence after the respective contracts are processed by Collier County.
PROJECT BUDGET SUMMARY:
A detailed cost estimate of construction quantities and related tasks has been furnished
as budget narrative section of this proposal.
Project Funding
Activity
NOAA Award
Matching
Contribution
Match Source
Project Administration -
Staff
$33,500
$16,750
Collier County in -kind
Contractual Design and
Permitting Services
$67,000
$33,500
Collier County
Construction
$607,540
$303,770
Collier Count
Monitoring
$24,120
$12,060
Collier Count
Public Outreach
$13,400
$6,700
Collier Count
Other:
Total:
Total Project Cost:
Percentage Match:
$745,5601 $372,780
$1,118,340
Federal: 5= Applicant: 50
OTHER FUNDING: Non Match for land acquisition provided by RBNERR by granting
land easement for construction, operation and maintenance of the stormwater outfall
facilities.
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APPENDIX A: RESUMES OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR AND KEY PERSONNEL
Gerald N. Kurtz, P. E.
Qualifications Civil Engineer with 26 years experience in water resources engineering, environmental
Summary permitting, site development, roadway design, public utilities; concentrated experience in
total Stormwater Management Programming within the South Florida region; staff
management skills emphasizing team building, problem solving, decision - making,
organizational skills, time management, and field engineering solutions.
1999 — Present Collier County Government Naples, FL
Experience Stormwater Planning Manager (6/10 to Present) Growth Management Department
Principal Project Manager (3/04 to 6/10) Stormwater /Road Maintenance Dept;
Senior Project Manager (6/02 to 3/04) Stormwater /Road Maintenance Department
Stormwater Coordinator (1/01 to 6/02) Stormwater Management Dept.
Current position includes supervising a team of professionals comprised of Project
Managers and Planners tasked with site development plan review and approval, watershed
management plan creation and implementation, floodplain management, strategic
planning, , annual capital improvement program development and budgeting, compliance
with National Pollutant Discharge and Elimination System (NPDES) regulations as
operators of a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4).
Ongoing and/or recently completed projects include:
Gateway Triangle Stormwater Improvement Project ($4,300,000) planning, design, right -of -way
acquisition, permitting, and construction oversight of a six (6) acre stormwater treatment pond and
Stormwater pumping station.
Lely Main Canal Improvement Project ($5,459,000) Design, permitting and construction oversight
for a 2 '/z mile long, 55' - 135' wide, primary stormwater canal and water quality lake, utility
reconstruction including several sewer force main sub - aqueous crossings, installation of Maccaferri
Gabion canal bank slope treatment.
West Lake Stormwater Improvement Project ($556,000) retrofit existing fifty acre subdivision with
1,500 feet of new stormwater drainage pipe and structures eliminating chronic nuisance flooding,
design, permitting, construction oversight.
Twin Lakes Stormwater Improvement Project ($783.000) Design and construction oversight of an
existing neighborhood drainage rehabilitation project including 1,700 feet of new stormwater
drainage pipe, water quality treatment swales and structures.
Immokalee 5th Street Ditch Enclosure Project - Phases I and 11 ($1.280,000 Design and
construction oversight of the, the enclosure of approximately one mile of urban stormwater
conveyance ditch with dry detention water quality treatment areas. Completed projects and tasks
include:
Fifth Street Stormwater Improvement Proiect ($372,000) project management of 3,400
feet of improvements to a roadside water management facility located in Immokalee Fl.,
Palm Street Outfall Improvement Project ($720,000) Construction oversight of
approximately two thousand feet of 60 and 66 inch RCP, box culvert, associated
structures, utility conflicts including total reconstruction of Frederick Street.
Livingston Woods Area Roadside Swale Improvement Proiect ($450,000) Design
Engineer and Project Manager including survey oversight, existing and proposed
condition hydraulic analysis of area runoff, swale cross section design, 58 reconstructed
residential driveways and culverts.
Pine Ridge Subdivision Lake Interconnect Project ($258,000) Design and construction
oversight of Lake Warbler - Lake Bunting stormwater interconnect and utility conflict
resolution
The Gordon River Cleanout Proiect ($208,000) design, permitting and construction
oversight of a half mile long, water -based river clean out project.
Golden Gate Boulevard Four Lane Improvement Proiect ($16M), provided roadway
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engineering and stormwater management design of four -lane improvements, design
included six stormwater treatment ponds and water quality treatment
Airport Road Six Lane Improvements ($6M), stormwater management design and
permitting for two miles of roadway including urban and rural design sections.
Livingston Road Six Lane Extension, completed preliminary water management design
including an off -site inflow analysis for the proposed new two (2) mile long roadway corridor.
County Road 951 Median Beautification Project ($345.000), Project Management of a
one (1) mile roadway landscaping and irrigation construction project.
Vanderbilt Beach Road Extension Six Lane Improvements, completed preliminary water
management design including an off -site inflow analysis for the proposed five (5) mile long
roadway improvement project.
1992 -1998 Field Engineer - Environmental Resource Permitting
Compliance South Florida Water Management District. Fort Myers, FL
Analysis of existing or proposed developments with respect to land use, water quality and
quantity, wetlands conservation, hydraulic design, and system maintainability.
Coordination with other governmental agencies, developers, contractors, consulting
engineers and architects, attorneys, property managers, homeowners associations, the
public, and other District Staff.
1988- 1991:Wilson, Miller, Barton, & Peek, Inc. Naples, FL
Project Engineer
Produced land development plans incorporating design of stormwater management
systems, potable water distribution systems, gravity and force main sewer collection
systems, roadways, parking lots, and boat docking and launching facilities.
Assisted in the design and implementation of environmental mitigation plans and wetland
monitoring programs as required by South Florida Water Management District permits.
Education and 1978-1987 University of South Florida Tampa, FL
Professional ■ BS, Civil Engineering.
Registration ■ BS, Biology.
■ Participant in USF Cooperative Education Program, 1987.
1990-1997
• Completed graduate courses in Civil Engineering from Colleges indicated: Foundation
Engineering, FAU,1990; Groundwater Flow, UF, 1990; Sludge Management, UCF, 1997;
Env. Impact Analysis, FSU, 1997; Design of Water Quality Man. Facilities, FSU, 1997.
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE), 1991.
2003 Florida Professional Engineer License No. 59390
2007 FEMA National Incident Management System Training (NIMS), IS -100, 200, 300, and
700 Certified
2008 Expert Witness Florida 20th Judicial Circuit Court
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Jeffrey A. Carter
Personal Information:
Home Address:
1375 Mainsail Dr., #1711
Naples, Florida 34114
Phone Number:
Wrk: (239) 530 -5960
Cell: (239) 821 -7533
SUMMARY
Well versed in all aspects of Wetlands Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Wildlife Biology, Conservation &
Environmental Sciences, as well as, related management of and development of people. Extensively experienced at
managing and supervising and /or working with others. Excellent listening skills and a desire to cooperate and work
as a team member. Well developed understanding of a wide variety of biological disciplines including: field
research, identification and classification of flora and fauna, wetlands ecology, watershed management, wildlife
habitat ecology, ethology, animal tracking, safe handling and capture of venomous reptiles and large snakes and
crocodilians, with skills in research and publication, wildlife conservation advocacy, wildlife policy analysis,
teaching and grant writing. Able to design and implement projects and experienced at giving oral presentations.
EDUCATION
Undergraduate - Major: Biology (Zoology)
Georgia College & University: Milledgeville, Georgia.
Graduate - Biology (Ethology)
Georgia Southern University: Statesboro, Georgia.
EXPERIENCE:
Natural Resources Stewardship Coordinator & Aquatic Preserve Manager:
Manage and coordinate the natural resource stewardship division responsible for all aspects of management (work
planning, budget management, funding, project oversight, writing management plans, personnel oversight, etc) of all
natural resources within the 110 thousand acre Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (RBNERR). Our
team is responsible for a wide variety of stewardship activities including: watershed management, habitat
restoration, protected species management, historical & cultural resource management and protection,
environmental policy analysis, regulatory comment, land acquisition, prescribed fire, exotic /invasive species
management, habitat mapping, land surveying, institutional knowledge translation for the public, grant writing and
grant management, public -use, on-the-job safety, resource management equipment (purchase and maintenance).
Also, serve as the Aquatic Preserve (AP) Manager for both the Rookery Bay and Cape Romano Aquatic Preserves
located within the boundary of the RBNERR.
Recipient of the 2014 Florida Department of Environmental Protection's highest award, the Rising Star Award,
awarded to the top 3 percentile of DEP's highest achievers.
Natural Resource Stewardship Sector / Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve / DEP Coastal & Aquatic
Managed Areas (CAMA). 300 Tower Road, Naples Florida 34113 -8059. November 2008 to present.
Animal Collections Manager:
Oversee all aspects of animal collections & acquisitions: collections master planning, exhibit design, safety (for
employees and animal collection), interpretive content, educational content, husbandry, health (Coordination with
vet regarding all medical needs and care of entire animal collection: vaccinations de- wormings, medical
documentation etc.), Put together venomous snake animal collection and: helped create entire new educational show,
single - handedly created and wrote entirely new safety and emergency protocols for snake -bite for staff, trained all
venomous team staff to safely and properly handle and maintain animal holding for our collection of venomous
reptiles, acquired State of Florida venomous permitting for myself and for our Director. Also created and
implemented a Venomous Reptile Safety Training Workshop that has been presented to all our local State Wildlife
Inspectors and Law enforcement as well as to other groups such as FPL Line Workers and Construction Companies.
Oversee all aspects of Direct Supervision of 14 Animal Care Staff: Hiring and dismissal, yearly progress
evaluations, Goal setting, Mentoring and training, safety, First aid /CPR/AED training, Safe and proper animal
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husbandry and health, observation techniques, Enclosure integrity maintenance and monitoring, Enclosure design,
enclosure construction. Coordination of collaborative Research Projects with university students and studies.
Coordination of and participation in Education and outreach lectures. Zoological Department / Caribbean Gardens:
The Zoo In Naples. Naples, Florida 34102. July 2006 to October 2008.
Board of Directors — Conservation Advocacy Committee Chair: Responsible for the representation of and defense of
the mission of the Friends of the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge. This NWR Friends Group's mission falls
entirely within the boundaries of and directly reflects the mission of -the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Florida
Panther National Wildlife Refuge. In this role I serve as a policy analyst and advocate for all environmental issues
that directly affect the present and future well being of the species Felis concolor cory. United States Fish &
Wildlife Service: Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge. Friends of the Florida Panther National Wildlife
Refuge. 2002 to 2013.
PUBLICATIONS:
1992: Brannen, N., J.A. Carter, B. Winn, et al. Coastal Georgia Field Guide to Sea Turtle
Research. Georgia Southern University Press, Statesboro,
1993: Fitch - Snyder, H., Carter, J.A. Tool use to acquire drinking water by a free - ranging group
of lion - tailed macaques (Macaca silenus). Laboratory Primate Newsletter; 1993.
1996: Pung, O.J. Ph.D., Spratt, J. M.S., Clark, C.G. Ph. D., Norton,T. D.V.M. and Carter, J.A.
B.S. TRYPANOSOMA CRUZIINFECTION OF FREE - RANGING NONHUMAN
PRIMATES ON ST. CATHERINE'S ISLAND, GEORGIA, USA. Journal of Zoo
Veterinary Medicine, 1998.
2001: Carter, J.A., Lepera, G. Identification and Tagging Procedures of
Crocodilians. In Vliet, K.A.,et al (eds.) AZA Croc School Teaching Manual: Crocodilian
Management In Captivity and the Wild. 2002
MEMBERSHIPS:
Friends of the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge
Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles
Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society
Gopher Tortoise Council
League of Florida Herpetological Societies
Florida Reptile & Amphibian Working Group
Animal Behavior Society
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Ananta K. Nath, P.E, D.WRE, F.EWRI
3731 Catbrier Court
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Phone: 239 - 9484909 /239- 682 -2815
aknath(a)comcast.net
Education:
MS - Civil and Environmental Engineering (Water Resources Engineering) — University of Wisconsin —
Madison, 1977
B.E - Civil Engineering, Gauhati University, India, 1969
Professional Affiliation:
Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Chair, ASCE Surface Water Hydrology Committee (2008 -10)
Chair, ASCE Wetlands Hydrology Committee (2004 -06)
Member, American Water Resources Association (AWRA)
Professional License and Certifications:
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E), Florida
Diplomate, American Academy of Water Resources Engineers
Fellow, ASCE Environmental and Water Resources Institute
Certified Stormwater Management Inspector, State of Florida
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Command System Certification
Honor /Award:
Recipient, State of Florida's Davis Productivity Award
Recipient, Florida Wildlife Federation's Water Conservationist Team of the Year. 2014
Professional Career:
April 2014 to Present:
Retired with as- needed consulting services as Water Resources Engineer from home for Lago Consulting
Services, Tampa, FL
May 1986 to April 2014
Principal Engineer (October 2011- April 2014); Chief Engineer (2004 to September 2011), Senior Supervising
Engineer (1997- 2004), Basin Engineer (1986 -1996) - Big Cypress Basin,South Florida Water Management
District (SFWMD), Naples, Florida: Led an interdisciplinary team of Engineers, Environmental Scientists,
Geographers and modelers for hydrologic - hydraulic planning, modeling, and project management of water
resources projects for stormwater management, water supply enhancement, water quality protection, and
ecosystem restoration. Conversant with state -of -the -art methods and models for hydrologic - hydraulic and water
quality simulation. Coordinated capital projects development from planning, through construction; developed
regular and Emergency operational scheduling of the water control facilities of a network of 169 miles of anals
and 46 water control structures. Familiar with Florida's environmental permitting rules and performed technical
review of permitting for projects affecting `Works of the Basin'. Served as technical liaison for the Basin
Board with local, State and Federal agencies.
June 1981 to May 1986:
Water Resources Engineer III, Nebraska Natural Resources Commission, Lincoln, Nebraska. Hydrologic -
Hydraulic investigation and planning for flood control, irrigation, and water supply projects. State
Representative hydrologist to the Missouri Basin States Association for development of a water accounting
system and compacts for the Missouri River and its tributaries.
May 1978 to June 1981:
Project Engineer, Donohue Engineers, Inc, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Hydrologic - hydraulic modeling of projects
for flood control, flood insurance, stonnwater management, dam rehabilitation, water and sewer system
distribution, wastewater facilities planning and environmental assessment of such projects.
August 1977 - May 1978:
Associate Water Resources Engineer, Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, Waukesha,
Wisconsin. Performed continuous process hydrologic- hydraulic and water quality modeling of for Area -wide
Water Quality Management Planning
January 1975 - August 1977:
Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of
Wisconsin, Madison, WI.
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Selected Technical Publications:
1. Nath AX and Lau Daniel, 1981. Hydrologic - Hydraulic Assessment for Flood Control Improvements —
Channel Modifications, Levee and Floodwall Design for the Little Fork River at Cook, Minnesota — U.S
Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, MN
2. Nath, A K. 1983. Policy Issues on Water and Energy Development, Nebraska Natural Resources
Commission, Lincoln, NE
3. Nath, A K. 1986. Continuous simulation of the Impact of Groundwater Pumpage on Streamflow by HSPF,
Proceedings of USEPA Stormwater & Water Quality model Users Work Group. Orlando, FL
4. Nath, A K. 1988. Hydrologic - Hydraulic Assessment for Design of Palm River Salt Water Intrusion control
Structure, South Florida Water Management District, Naples, FL
5. Nath A K, and Abbott Gail C, 1996. Hydrologic - Hydraulic Assessment for Development of Restoration
Measures for Southern Golden Gate Estates, South Florida Water Management District, Naples, FL
6. Feng, K., A. Nath and M. Duever (2003) Integrated Modeling of Surface and Groundwater for Hydrologic
Restoration of Wetlands. EWRI Congress, Roanoke, VA
7. Nath A.K, and Duever M, 2006. Guidelines for Hydrologic Monitoring of Wetlands, Design. EWRI
Congress, Omaha, NE
8. Sobczak Robert V. and A Nath, 2008 - An Online Watershed Weekly Journal — Communicating South
Florida's Hydrology in Weblog, presented at EWRI Congress, Honolulu, Hawaii,
9. Nath, A.K, Feng K, 2009. Hydrologic Performance and Measures for Development of Water Reservation
Rules for Wetlands and Estuaries, Picayune Strand Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Project, Florida.
10. Butts, M., K. Feng, A. Minting, A. Nath, P. Manning, T. Hazlett, T. Jacobsen, J. Larsen, Whyte, G. (2010)
Forecasting in an integrated surface and ground water system: Big Cypress Basin, South Florida. 17th
Congress —Asia- Pacific Division of the International Association of Hydraulic Engineering and Research,
Auckland New Zealand.
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APPENDIX B: RBNERR LAND EASEMENT LETTER
RICY SCOTT
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNOR
Ei NvIRONNI4ENTAL PROTECTION CAR'LOS LO, E2- CANTERA
ROOKERY BAY NATIONAL ESTUARINE LT GOVERNOR.
RESEARCH RESERVE.
30 iTOWER ROAD JONATHAN F. STEYFRSON
NAPLES, FL 341 D SECRU AR\
July 10, 2015
Ms. Lisa Warr
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Office of Coastal Management
1305 East -West Highway
N /GCMG
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
bear Ms. Warr:
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (RBNERR), as the managing agency of the land located
at the end of Griffin Road within Section 05, Township 26 East, Range 51 South, in Collier County,
Florida, submits this letter as our approval to construct a storm water flow way system once the proper
authorizations have been obtained,
We understand the proposed easement will be utilized to construct a storm -water outfall and filter
marsh for the treatment of run flff from the Griffin Road area, and in turn will brhtg clean water into an
area of RBNERR that is in need of additional water. This project conforms to state and federally
approved RBNERR Management Plan for 2012.2017. The RBNERR Management Plan speaks specifically
to this project and the easement and conforms to the plan as:
52.21 Current Status of Resource Management at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research
Reserve, p. 44..
A primary function of the Resource Management program is to identify and pursue
acquisition., management and restoration of natural and cultural resources at the
watershed, community, habitat and site levels by coordinating with federal, state, local
and private entities to affect watershed -scale restoration and conservation, This
science based hierarchical approach is necessary to more effectively protect and
manage the resources of RBNERR. Habitat restoration projects are proposed in this
management plan to address the need for restoring natural tidal flows to impounded
mangrove wetlands near Fruitfarm Creek, eradicate invasive nonnative- plants,
implement storm•water treatment near Griffin Road, and increase native blodiversity
of forested ecosystems.
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Ms. Warr
Page 2
July 10, 201S
6.3 J Habitat and Species Management, pp. 59-60.
o Issue Two, Qbjedive tree: Restore and sustain critical habitats within the RONERR_
' Resource Management Strategies / Contingent Strategies: Work with Collier
County government towards the planning and completion of the Griffin Road
habitat improvement project The goal of the project is to re- hydrate wetlands
and improve habitat for the Florida panther, and other wetland dependent
Species,
!lease do not hesitate to contact me at 239 -53€t -5943 or aan e,..lY"o 9DdeD.stateAus. If you have any
questions.
Since rely,
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Director
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PROJECT COST ESTIMATE
GRIFFIN ROAD AREA STORMWATER IMPROVEMENT
SWALE GRADING AND OUTFALL FILTER MARSH
Item Quantit Unit Unit Price M Cost M
Pre - construction:
Design/Permitting Consulting 1 LS 100,000 100,000
Project Administration 1 LS 50,000 50,000
Public Outreach 1 LS 20,000 20,000
Total: 170,000
Construction
Mobilization/Demobilization
1
LS
20,000
20,000
Excavation (swale & outfall)
371,000
CY
2.20
816,000
Clearing and Grubbing
40
AC
2,000
80,000
Silt Fence/Erosion Control
7,000
LF
1.50
10,500
Access Road
140,000
DF
1.00
140,000
Concrete mat weir
60
LF
700
42,000
Planting wetland marsh
18
AC
4,500
81,000
Final Seed mulch & stabilization
24,000
SY
2.00
48,000
Sale of excavated material (Credit)
371,000
CY
1.10
(408,100)
Subtotal:
829,400
Contingency @10%
82,940
Total:
912,340
Post - construction
Project Monitoring per permit
3
Years
12,000
36,000
REQUESTEED FUNDING:
TOTAL PROJECT COST: $19118,340
Federal @50 %:
Applicant Match (Cash and In- kind): 50 %:
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PROJECT LOCATION: GRIFFIN ROAD AREA STORMWATER IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Jeffrey A. Carter
Personal Information:
Home Address:
1375 Mainsail Dr., #1711
Naples, Florida 34114
Phone Number:
Wrk: (239) 530 -5960
Cell: (239) 821 -7533
SUMMARY
Well versed in all aspects of Wetlands Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Wildlife Biology, Conservation
& Environmental Sciences, as well as, related management of and development of people. Extensively
experienced at managing and supervising and/or working with others. Excellent listening skills and a desire to
cooperate and work as a team member. Well developed understanding of a wide variety of biological disciplines
including: field research, identification and classification of flora and fauna, wetlands ecology, watershed
management, wildlife habitat ecology, ethology, animal tracking, safe handling and capture of venomous
reptiles and large snakes and crocodilians, with skills in research and publication, wildlife conservation
advocacy, wildlife policy analysis, teaching and grant writing. Able to design and implement projects and
experienced at giving oral presentations.
EDUCATION
Undergraduate - Major: Biology (Zoology)
Georgia College & University: Milledgeville, Georgia.
Graduate - Biology (Ethology)
Georgia Southern University: Statesboro, Georgia.
EXPERIENCE:
Natural Resources Stewardship Coordinator & Aquatic Preserve Manager:
Manage and coordinate the natural resource stewardship division responsible for all aspects of management
(work planning, budget management, funding, project oversight, writing management plans, personnel
oversight, etc) of all natural resources within the 110 thousand acre Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research
Reserve (RBNERR). Our team is responsible for a wide variety of stewardship activities including: watershed
management, habitat restoration, protected species management, historical & cultural resource management and
protection, environmental policy analysis, regulatory comment, land acquisition, prescribed fire, exotic /invasive
species management, habitat mapping, land surveying, institutional knowledge translation for the public, grant
writing and grant management, public -use, on-the-job safety, resource management equipment (purchase and
maintenance). Also, serve as the Aquatic Preserve (AP) Manager for both the Rookery Bay and Cape Romano
Aquatic Preserves located within the boundary of the RBNERR.
Recipient of the 2014 Florida Department of Environmental Protection's highest award, the Rising Star Award,
awarded to the top 3 percentile of DEP's highest achievers.
Natural Resource Stewardship Sector / Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve / DEP Coastal &
Aquatic Managed Areas (CAMA). 300 Tower Road, Naples Florida 34113 -8059. November 2008 to present.
Animal Collections Manager:
Oversee all aspects of animal collections & acquisitions: collections master planning, exhibit design, safety (for
:mployees and animal collection), interpretive content, educational content, husbandry, health (Coordination
with vet regarding all medical needs and care of entire animal collection: vaccinations de- wormings, medical
documentation etc.), Put together venomous snake animal collection and: helped create entire new educational
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show, single- handedly created and wrote entirely new safety and emergency protocols for snake -bite for staff,
trained all venomous team staff to safely and properly handle and maintain animal holding for our collection of
venomous reptiles, acquired State of Florida venomous permitting for myself and for our Director. Also created
and implemented a Venomous Reptile Safety Training Workshop that has been presented to all our local State
Wildlife Inspectors and Law enforcement as well as to other groups such as FPL Line Workers and
Construction Companies.
Oversee all aspects of Direct Supervision of 14 Animal Care Staff. Hiring and dismissal, yearly progress
evaluations, Goal setting, Mentoring and training, safety, First aid/CPR/AED training, Safe and proper animal
husbandry and health, observation techniques, Enclosure integrity maintenance and monitoring, Enclosure
design, enclosure construction. Coordination of collaborative Research Projects with university students and
studies. Coordination of and participation in Education and outreach lectures. Zoological Department /
Caribbean Gardens: The Zoo In Naples. Naples, Florida 34102. July 2006 to October 2008.
Board of Directors — Conservation Advocacy Committee Chair: Responsible for the representation of and
defense of the mission of the Friends of the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge. This NWR Friends
Group's mission falls entirely within the boundaries of and directly reflects the mission of the U.S. Fish &
Wildlife Service's Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge. In this role I serve as a policy analyst and advocate
for all environmental issues that directly affect the present and future well being of the species Felis concolor
cory. United States Fish & Wildlife Service: Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge. Friends of the Florida
Panther National Wildlife Refuge. 2002 to 2013.
PUBLICATIONS:
1992: Brannen, N., J.A. Carter, B. Winn, et al. Coastal Georgia Field Guide to Sea Turtle
Research. Georgia Southern University Press, Statesboro,
1993: Fitch - Snyder, H., Carter, J.A. Tool use to acquire drinking water by a free- ranging group
of lion - tailed macaques (Macaca silenus). Laboratory Primate Newsletter; 1993.
1996: Pung, O.J. Ph.D., Spratt, J. M.S., Clark, C.G. Ph. D., Norton,T. D.V.M. and Carter, J.A.
B.S. TRYPANOSOMA CRUZI INFECTION OF FREE - RANGING NONHUMAN
PRIMATES ON ST. CATHERINE'S ISLAND, GEORGIA, USA. Journal of Zoo
Veterinary Medicine, 1998.
2001: Carter, J.A., Lepera, G. Identification and Tagging Procedures of
Crocodilians. In Vliet, K.A.,et al (eds.) AZA Croc School Teaching Manual: Crocodilian
Management In Captivity and the Wild. 2002
MEMBERSHIPS:
Friends of the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge
Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles
Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society
Gopher Tortoise Council
League of Florida Herpetological Societies
Florida Reptile & Amphibian Working Group
Animal Behavior Society
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4860 Cherry Wood Drive Daytime Phone: (239) 252 -5860
Naples, FL 34119 Evening Phone: (239) 455 -3935
Cell Phone: (239) 285 -8239
Email: ierrvkurtz() coil iergov.net
Gerald N. Kurtz, P. E.
Qualifications Civil Engineer with 26 years experience in water resources engineering, environmental
Summary permitting, site development, roadway design, public utilities; concentrated experience in
total Stormwater Management Programming within the South Florida region; staff
management skills emphasizing team building, problem solving, decision - making,
organizational skills, time management, and field engineering solutions.
1999 — Present Collier County Government Naples, FL
Experience Stormwater Planning Manager (6/10 to Present) Growth Management Department
Principal Project Manager (3/04 to 6/10) Stormwater /Road Maintenance Dept;
Senior Project Manager (6/02 to 3/04) Stormwater /Road Maintenance Department
Stormwater Coordinator (1/01 to 6/02) Stormwater Management Dept.
Current position includes supervising a team of professionals comprised of Project
Managers and Planners tasked with site development plan review and approval, watershed
management plan creation and implementation, floodplain management, strategic
planning, , annual capital improvement program development and budgeting, compliance
with National Pollutant Discharge and Elimination System (NPDES) regulations as
operators of a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4).
Ongoing and /or recently completed projects include:
Gateway Triangle Stormwater Improvement Project ($4,300,000) planning, design, right -
of -way acquisition, permitting, and construction oversight of a six (6) acre stormwater
treatment pond and stormwater pumping station.
Lely Main Canal Improvement Project ($5,459.000) Design, permitting and construction
oversight for a 2 '/ mile long, 55' - 135' wide, primary stormwater canal and water quality
lake, utility reconstruction including several sewer force main sub - aqueous crossings,
installation of Maccaferri Gabion canal bank slope treatment.
West Lake Stormwater Improvement Project ($556.000) retrofit existing fifty acre
subdivision with 1,500 feet of new stormwater drainage pipe and structures eliminating
chronic nuisance flooding, design, permitting, construction oversight.
Twin Lakes Stormwater Improvement Project ($783,000) Design and construction
oversight of an existing neighborhood drainage rehabilitation project including 1,700 feet
of new stormwater drainage pipe, water quality treatment swales and structures.
Immokalee 5th Street Ditch Enclosure Project - Phases I and II ($1,280,000) Design and
construction oversight of the, the enclosure of approximately one mile of urban stormwater
conveyance ditch with dry detention water quality treatment areas. Completed projects
and tasks include:
Fifth Street Stormwater Improvement Project ($372,000) project management of 3,400
feet of improvements to a roadside water management facility located in Immokalee Fl.,
Palm Street Outfall Improvement Proiect ($720,000) Construction oversight of
approximately two thousand feet of 60 and 66 inch RCP, box culvert, associated
structures, utility conflicts including total reconstruction of Frederick Street.
Livingston Woods Area Roadside Swale Improvement Project ($450,000) Design
Engineer and Project Manager including survey oversight, existing and proposed
condition hydraulic analysis of area runoff, swale cross section design, 58 reconstructed
residential driveways and culverts.
Pine Ridge Subdivision Lake Interconnect Project ($258,000) Design and construction
oversight of Lake Warbler - Lake Bunting stormwater interconnect and utility conflict
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resolution
The Gordon River Cleanout Proiect ($208,000), design, permitting and construction
oversight of a half mile long, water -based river clean out project.
Golden Gate Boulevard Four Lane Improvement Proiect ($16M), provided roadway
engineering and stormwater management design of four -lane improvements, design
included six stormwater treatment ponds and water quality treatment
Airport Road Six Lane Improvements ($6M), stormwater management design and
permitting for two miles of roadway including urban and rural design sections.
Livingston Road Six Lane Extension, completed preliminary water management design
including an off -site inflow analysis for the proposed new two (2) mile long roadway corridor.
County Road 951 Median Beautification Proiect ($345,000), Project Management of a
one (1) mile roadway landscaping and irrigation construction project.
Vanderbilt Beach Road Extension Six Lane Improvements, completed preliminary water
management design including an off -site inflow analysis for the proposed five (5) mile long
roadway improvement project.
1992 -19198 Field Engineer - Environmental Resource Permitting
Compliance South Florida Water Management District. Fort Myers, FL
Analysis of existing or proposed developments with respect to land use, water quality and
quantity, wetlands conservation, hydraulic design, and system maintainability.
Coordination with other governmental agencies, developers, contractors, consulting
engineers and architects, attorneys, property managers, homeowners associations, the
public, and other District Staff.
1988- 1991:Wilson, Miller, Barton, & Peek, Inc. Naples, FL
Project Engineer
Produced land development plans incorporating design of stormwater management
systems, potable water distribution systems, gravity and force main sewer collection
systems, roadways, parking lots, and boat docking and launching facilities.
Assisted in the design and implementation of environmental mitigation plans and wetland
monitoring programs as required by South Florida Water Management District permits.
Education and 1978-1987 University of South Florida Tampa, FL
Professional BS, Civil Engineering.
Registration BS, Biology.
■ Participant in USF Cooperative Education Program, 1987.
1990-1997
• Completed graduate courses in Civil Engineering from Colleges indicated: Foundation
Engineering, FAU,1990; Groundwater Flow, UF, 1990; Sludge Management, UCF, 1997;
Env. Impact Analysis, FSU, 1997; Design of Water Quality Man. Facilities, FSU, 1997.
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE), 1991.
2003 Florida Professional Engineer License No. 59390
2007 FEMA National Incident Management System Training (NIMS), IS -100, 200, 300, and
700 Certified
2008 Expert Witness Florida 20th Judicial Circuit Court
Memberships Member, Florida Engineering Society Calusa Chapter
Member, National Society of Civil Engineers
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Ananta K. Nath, P.E, D.WRE, F.EWRI
3731 Catbrier Court
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Phone: 239 - 948 -4909 /239 - 682 -2815
aknath(&comcast.net
Education:
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MS - Civil and Environmental Engineering (Water Resources Engineering) — University of
Wisconsin — Madison, 1977
B.E - Civil Engineering, Gauhati University, India, 1969
Professional Affiliation:
Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Chair, ASCE Surface Water Hydrology Committee (2008 -10)
Chair, ASCE Wetlands Hydrology Committee (2004 -06)
Member, American Water Resources Association (AWRA)
Professional License and Certifications:
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E), Florida
Diplomate, American Academy of Water Resources Engineers
Fellow, ASCE Environmental and Water Resources Institute
Certified Stormwater Management Inspector, State of Florida
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Command System Certification
Honor /Award:
Recipient, State of Florida's Davis Productivity Award
Recipient, Florida Wildlife Federation's Water Conservationist Team of the Year, 2014
Professional Career:
April 2014 to Present:
Retired with as- needed consulting services as Water Resources Engineer from home for
Lago Consulting Services, Tampa, FL
May 1986 to April 2014
Principal Engineer (October 2011- April 2014); Chief Engineer (2004 to September 2011),
Senior Supervising Engineer (1997- 2004), Basin Engineer (1986 -1996) Big Cypress
Basin,South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Naples, Florida: Led an
interdisciplinary team of Engineers, Environmental Scientists, Geographers and modelers
for hydrologic - hydraulic planning, modeling, and project management of water resources
projects for stormwater management, water supply enhancement, water quality protection,
and ecosystem restoration. Conversant with state -of -the -art methods and models for
hydrologic- hydraulic and water quality simulation. Coordinated capital projects
development from planning, through construction; developed regular and Emergency
operational scheduling of the water control facilities of a network of 169 miles of anals and
46 water control structures. Familiar with Florida's environmental permitting rules and
performed technical review of permitting for projects affecting `Works of the Basin'.
Served as technical liaison for the Basin Board with local, State and Federal agencies.
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June 1981 to May 1986:
Water Resources Engineer III, Nebraska Natural Resources Commission, Lincoln,
Nebraska. Hydrologic - Hydraulic investigation and planning for flood control, irrigation, and
water supply projects. State Representative hydrologist to the Missouri Basin States
Association for development of a water accounting system and compacts for the Missouri
River and its tributaries.
May 1978 to June 1981:
Project Engineer, Donohue Engineers, Inc, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Hydrologic - hydraulic
modeling of projects for flood control, flood insurance, stormwater management, dam
rehabilitation, water and sewer system distribution, wastewater facilities planning and
environmental assessment of such projects.
August 1977 - May 1978:
Associate Water Resources Engineer, Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning
Commission, Waukesha, Wisconsin. Performed continuous process hydrologic- hydraulic
and water quality modeling of for Area -wide Water Quality Management Planning
January 1975 - August 1977:
Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant, Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI.
Selected Technical Publications:
1. Nath AX and Lau Daniel, 1981. Hydrologic - Hydraulic Assessment for Flood Control
Improvements — Channel Modifications, Levee and Floodwall Design for the Little Fork
River at Cook, Minnesota — U.S Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, MN
2. Nath, A K. 1983. Policy Issues on Water and Energy Development, Nebraska Natural
Resources Commission, Lincoln, NE
3. Nath, A K. 1986. Continuous simulation of the Impact of Groundwater Pumpage on
Streamflow by HSPF, Proceedings of USEPA Stormwater & Water Quality model Users
Work Group. Orlando, FL
4. Nath, A K. 1988. Hydrologic - Hydraulic Assessment for Design of Palm River Salt Water
Intrusion control Structure, South Florida Water Management District, Naples, FL
5. Nath A K, and Abbott Gail C, 1996. Hydrologic- Hydraulic Assessment for Development
of Restoration Measures for Southern Golden Gate Estates, South Florida Water
Management District, Naples, FL
6. Feng, K., A. Nath and M. Duever (2003) Integrated Modeling of Surface and
Groundwater for Hydrologic Restoration of Wetlands. EWRI Congress, Roanoke, VA
7. Nath A.K, and Duever M, 2006. Guidelines for Hydrologic Monitoring of Wetlands,
Design. EWRI Congress, Omaha, NE
8. Sobczak Robert V. and A Nath, 2008 - An Online Watershed Weekly Journal —
Communicating South Florida's Hydrology in Weblog, presented at EWRI Congress,
Honolulu, Hawaii,
9. Nath, A.K, Feng K, 2009. Hydrologic Performance and Measures for Development of
Water Reservation Rules for Wetlands and Estuaries, Picayune Strand Comprehensive
Everglades Restoration Project, Florida.
10. Butts, M., K. Feng, A. Klinting, A. Nath, P. Manning, T. Hazlett, T. Jacobsen, J. Larsen,
Whyte, G. (2010) Forecasting in an integrated surface and ground water system: Big
Cypress Basin, South Florida. 17th Congress —Asia- Pacific Division of the International
Association of Hydraulic Engineering and Research, Auckland New Zealand.
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