Agenda 04/09/2013 Item #16A16 4/9/2013 16.A.16.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairwoman to execute a Promotional
Fund Private Grant Agreement in the amount of $500,000 for the County's artificial reef
program, accept donated professional services from Turrell, Hall and Associates Inc., and
approve any necessary budget amendments.
OBJECTIVE: To execute the Promotional Private Fund Grant Agreement (Attachment A) in
order to expand and improve Collier County's artificial reef program by accepting a $500,000
grant and to accept private funds from the Community Foundation of Collier County to construct
additional artificial reefs.
CONSIDERATIONS: At the September 11, 2012 Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
meeting, the BCC approved the submittal of a private grant application to the Gulf Tourism and
Seafood Promotional Fund to expand and improve Collier County's artificial reef program. A
Business Plan (Attachment B) in support of the private grant application was provided by the
Economic Recovery Task Force (ERTF) to provide an opportunity to expand and stabilize
tourism in Naples/Collier County by expanding the number and location of artificial reefs in the
Gulf of Mexico along the Collier County coastline. The Business Plan reported the potential
opportunity to add $20 to $35 million in incremental tourist revenue by adding additional reefs in
certain areas and to hosting various fishing tournaments. The Business Plan outlined criteria for
the selection of reef location, a proposed number of reefs, construction practices, marketing plan,
solicitation of local sponsors for tournaments and prizes, and advertising support. On November
12, 2012, Collier County was notified of BP's intent to award Collier County the $500,000
private grant. Additionally, both the City of Naples and City of Marco Island were also awarded
BP private grant funds to construct artificial reefs. Both the City of Naples and the City of
Marco Island councils unanimously accepted the BP private grant funds on February 19th, 2013
and March 4th, 2013 respectively.
The attached Private Grant Agreement states that Collier County will construct at least twenty
(20) new 400-ton artificial reefs by November 2013 and prepare a final report. Collier County
staff recognizes that the Private Grant Agreement identifies November 13th' 2013 as a deadline
that will need to be modified and extended in order to accommodate a reasonable time frame for
the Grant Agreement to be executed. Collier County shall be responsible for executing the
project in accordance with the Private Grant Agreement, for securing the required State and
Federal Permits for constructing the reefs and for implementing the recommendations provided
by State and Federal technical assistance. Collier County will also work towards implementing
the above mentioned Business Plan using the BP private grant funds.
As a participant in the Economic Recovery Task Force, Turrell, Hall and Associates Inc. have
agreed to provide technical and permitting support for the program to the County, as well as to
Naples and Marco Island, to include mapping and dive surveys of potential sites, design of
construction templates, preparation of permit applications, and participation at agency permit
meetings. Although the County does not have a contract with this firm to provide these services,
County staff recommends that we use this information and support in securing the required
permits. County staff will participate in these activities in order to validate the information used
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in the County's permit application. Since this becomes a donated service, County staff
recommends that the BCC approve the use of these donated services.
FISCAL IMPACT: A budget amendment is required to recognize grant revenue in the amount
of$500,000 in Growth Management Grant Fund 711, Project 33250. There is a positive fiscal
impact associated with accepting the $500,000 private grant for artificial reef program and no
matching funds are required. Long term monitoring of the artificial reefs is recommended but is
not a requirement of the State and Federal permits. An existing funded position within the
Coastal Zone Management Section will be utilized at approximately 30% of his time to
administer and implement the overall Artificial Reef Program, including the administration of
this grant.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This grant is supportive of Coastal and Conservation
Element Objective 7.4 which states that the County shall continue to improve marine fisheries
productivity by building additional artificial reefs.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is legally
sufficient, and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the BCC to:
1) Approve and authorize the Chairwoman to execute the attached Promotional Fund Private
Grant Agreement in the amount of$500,000,
2) Accept technical support and professional services for this project from Turrell, Hall and
Associates, Inc. as a donation of services to Collier County,
3) Approve any necessary budget amendments.
Prepared By: Chris D'arco, Senior Environmental Specialist, Coastal Zone Management,Natural
Resources Department
Attachments: A) Promotional Fund Grant Agreement, B)Business Plan
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.16.A.16.A.16.
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairwoman to execute a
Promotional Fund Private Grant Agreement in the amount of$500,000 for the County's
artificial reef program, accept donated professional services from Turrell, Hall and Associates
Inc., and approve any necessary budget amendments.
Meeting Date: 3/26/2013
Prepared By
Name: HambrightGail
Title: Accountant,Coastal Zone Management
12/28/2012 3:59:20 PM
Approved By
Name: McAlpinGary
Title: Director-Coastal Management Programs,Coastal Zon
Date: 1/8/2013 12:44:38 PM
Name: PuigJudy
Title: Operations Analyst, GMD P&R
Date: 1/28/2013 1:40:04 PM
Name: LaPierreBarbara
Title: Management/Budget Analyst,Transportation Administr
Date: 1/31/2013 2:49:53 PM
Name: LorenzWilliam
Title: Director-CDES Engineering Services,Comprehensive
Date: 3/7/2013 10:08:37 AM
Name: MarcellaJeanne
Title: Executive Secretary,Transportation Planning
Date: 3/13/2013 7:26:42 AM
Name: OberrathKaren
Title: Senior Accountant, Grants
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Date: 3/14/2013 1:03:30 PM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney
Date: 3/20/2013 1:29:05 PM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney
Date: 3/20/2013 2:25:08 PM
Name: FinnEd
Title: Senior Budget Analyst, OMB
Date: 3/20/2013 3:29:55 PM
Name: StanleyTherese
Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior,Office of Manage
Date: 3/20/2013 3:37:14 PM
Name: IsacksonMark
Title: Director-Corp Financial and Mgmt Svs,CMO
Date: 3/20/2013 4:09:08 PM
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Attachment A
PROMOTIONAL FUND GRANT AGREEMENT
This Promotional Fund Grant Agreement(this"Agreement") is entered into by
("Grantee"),with offices at ; Patrick Juneau, as
Trustee(the "Trustee") of the Settlement Trust as further defined below(the "Settlement Trust"), and as
Claims Administrator of the Court Supervised Settlement Program (the "Claims Administrator"); and
solely for the purposes of taking cognizance and approving the terms of this Agreement, BP Exploration
&Production Inc.("BP Exploration")and Lead Class Counsel.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, BP Exploration, a Delaware corporation and certain of its affiliates(collectively"BP") have
been named as defendants in In re Oil Spill by the Oil Rig "Deepwater Horizon" in the Gulf of Mexico,
on April 20, 2010, MDL No.2179(the"MDL Litigation");
WHEREAS, BP and the Economic Class Representatives, individually and on behalf of the Economic
and Property Damages Settlement Class, by and through Lead Class Counsel entered into an Economic
and Property Damages Settlement Agreement ("Settlement Agreement") dated April 18, 2012, and
amended May 1, 2012, for the purpose of settling all Released Claims against the Released Parties,
including BP;
WHEREAS, the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Louisiana (the "Court") has
preliminarily approved the Settlement Agreement by Order dated May 2, 2012 (the "Preliminary
Approval Order,"as further defined below);
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2012, BP, Lead Class Counsel, the Trustee and J.P. Morgan Trust Company(the
"Directed Trustee") entered into the Deepwater Horizon Economic and Property Damages Trust
Agreement(the"Trust Agreement")creating the Settlement Trust;
WHEREAS, the Settlement Trust is intended to meet the requirements of a qualified settlement fund
within the meaning of section 468B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,as amended from time to time,
and section 1.468B-1(c)of the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder;
WHEREAS, the Settlement Trust's purpose is to establish a mechanism to pay Settlement Payments (as
defined in the Settlement Agreement) and the costs of administering the Settlement Program (as defined
in the Settlement Agreement) in accordance with the terms of the Settlement Agreement and the Trust
Agreement.
WHEREAS, the Trustee has the power, pursuant and subject to the terms of the Settlement Agreement
and the Trust Agreement,to make distributions from the funds held by the Settlement Trust subject to the
terms and conditions thereof;and
WHEREAS, Grantee desires to obtain funds for promotional services as described on attached Schedule
cc1 91;
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are
hereby acknowledged,the Parties agree to the terms and conditions set forth herein.
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AGREEMENT
Definitions.
The following words and phrases have the meanings indicated. Other words and phrases appearing in
capital letters throughout this Agreement shall have the meanings they are given with their first operative
use. Terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the same meanings ascribed to them in the Settlement
Agreement and/or the Trust Agreement.
1.1 Applicable Law: means all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and
regulations.
1.2 Claims Administrator: has the meaning ascribed to it in the Settlement Agreement.
1.3 Individual: means a natural person.
1.4 Lead Class Counsel: means the lawyers appointed by the Court to represent the Class
of Claimants.
1.5 Settlement Trust: means the qualified settlement trust fund established pursuant to that
certain Deepwater Horizon Economic and Property Damages Trust Agreement, dated
May 4, 2012, among BP, Lead Class Counsel, the Claims Administrator, and the
Directed Trustee.
1.6 Parties: means the Settlement Trust, the Claims Administrator, Grantee, BP and Lead
Class Counsel. BP and Lead Class Counsel are only made Parties to this Agreement
for the purposes of taking cognizance and approving the terms of this Agreement.
1.7 Preliminary Approval Order: means the Order entered by the Court on May 2, 2012
granting preliminary approval of the Settlement Agreement.
2. Scope of Services.
2.1 Services. The general scope of the services to be furnished by Grantee shall be those
described on attached Schedule"1".
2.2 The Services shall be provided in strict accordance with the terms of the Settlement
Agreement, the Preliminary Approval Order, a final approval order (if one is entered)
and in compliance with Applicable Law.
3. Grant Award.
3.1 Amount of Grant. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and
contingent upon sufficient funding of the Settlement Trust by BP, the Settlement Trust
agrees to award to Grantee up to $500,000.00_for the period December 1, 2012 to
November 30,2013.The Grant shall be payable as follows:
$125,000.00 after signing and processing the contract.
$125,000.00 upon receipt and approval of the first quarter report.
$125,000.00 upon receipt of the second and third quarter reports.
$125,000.00 upon receipt and approval of the final report and submission of all deliverables as
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outlined in Schedule 1.
3.2 Documentation. Grantee shall submit to the Claims Administrator all documentation as
further described in Paragraph 3.3 within ten (10) days before the beginning of each
calendar quarter, or more frequently as the Claims Administrator may require. The
Claims Administrator shall review Grantee's documentation and if acceptable,
authorize the next Grant payment. In the event that any documentation is deemed not
acceptable by the Claims Administrator, Grantee shall be notified in writing of such
deficiencies within ten(10)days of submission of the documentation.
3.3 Reporting. Grantee will provide reports to the Claims Administrator at least quarterly,
within ten (10) days before the beginning of each quarter, or more often as the Claims
Administrator may require, in which it will report, for the preceding quarter the
following: a updated list of services and deliverables as outlined on Schedule 1. The
Claims Administrator may distribute such reports as it deems appropriate. In addition,
Grantee may be required to provide additional reports as may further be defined by the
Claims Administrator in writing.
3.4 Ownership of Documentation. All records, reports, documents and other material
delivered or transmitted to Grantee by the Claims Administrator shall remain the
property of the Claims Administrator, and shall be returned by Grantee to the Claims
Administrator, at Grantee's expense, at termination or expiration of this Agreement. All
records,reports,documents,or other material related to this Agreement and/or obtained
or prepared by Grantee in connection with the performance of the Services contracted
for herein shall become the property of the Claims Administrator, and shall, upon
request, be returned by Grantee to the Claims Administrator, at Grantee's expense, at
termination or expiration of this Agreement.
3.5 Audit Rights. Grantee will provide to the Claims Administrator copies of its audit
reports, if and when requested to do so by the Claims Administrator. In addition, the
Claims Administrator or its authorized representatives may, at any time on reasonable
notice,audit the operation of Grantee in relation to the activities undertaken pursuant to
this Agreement.
3.6 Payment in Full. The Grant payments made hereunder are and shall be deemed to
constitute"payment in full"for any Services performed by Grantee.
4. Term.
4.1 This Agreement is effective as of 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on December 1,
2012 (the "Effective Date") and its term shall end on November 30, 2013 (the
"Expiration Date"), unless terminated on a different date in accordance with Paragraph
4.2 or as otherwise agreed by the Parties.
4.2 Grantee shall be authorized to perform the Services as further defined in Schedule "1"
to this Agreement starting on the Effective Date, through and including the earlier of
the date that: (1) the Court denies the Parties' motion for final approval of the
Settlement Agreement; (2) the reversal on appeal of a Court order granting final
approval of the Settlement Agreement; (3) the Court enters an Order closing the
proposed Court Supervised Settlement Program; (4) Grantee is terminated by the
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Claims Administrator with at least thirty (30)days written notice before the end of any
quarter, which the Claims Administrator shall have the right to do with or without
cause(collectively, "Termination Events"); or(5)the Expiration Date. As used herein,
"cause" shall include, without limitation, the following: (i) the failure of Grantee to
perform the Services in accordance with the requirements of this Agreement, (ii) the
breach by Grantee of any other obligations under this Agreement, which breach is not
cured within ten (10) days of written notice thereof, (iii) the commission of any act or
any omission involving gross negligence, fraud, or other intentional or willful
misconduct by Grantee, and (iv) any other violation of a statute, regulation, order,
decree or court requirement or other Applicable Law by Grantee.
5. [Intentionally Omitted]
6. Representations and Warranties.
Grantee represents, warrants and covenants that: (i) it has the power and authority to enter into this
Agreement and to perform all of its obligations hereunder; (ii)the execution,delivery and performance of
this Agreement does not violate or conflict with any other agreement to which Grantee is a party or by
which it is bound; (iii) Grantee has not previously entered into any agreement that would restrict Grantee
in the performance of the Services; (iv) Grantee shall comply with all Applicable Law in performing its
obligations under this Agreement; (v)Grantee shall use commercially reasonable efforts to verify that
each of its employees performing Services is legally entitled to work in the United States and has all
necessary visas and work permits; (vi) Grantee has the capacity and resources to perform the Services;
(vii) all Services shall be performed by qualified personnel in a timely, professional and workmanlike
manner in accordance with generally accepted industry practices; (viii) Grantee is either a governmental Ask
entity political subdivision of a governmental entity, or is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service
(the "IRS") as a public charitable organization under sections 50l(cX3) and 509(a)(1), (2) or (3) of the
Internal Revenue Code, and will inform the Claims Administrator immediately of any changes in, or IRS
proposed or actual revocation (whether or not appealed) of such tax status; and (ix) all Grant funds shall
be used only for the purposes described herein.
7. [Intentionally Omitted)
8. [Intentionally Omitted)
9. Miscellaneous.
9.1 Subcontracting. Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the contrary,
Grantee shall not subcontract any of its obligations under this Agreement to any third
party unless approved in writing by the Claims Administrator,
9.2 Successors and Assigns. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be binding
upon the Parties and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors
and permitted assigns; provided, however, that, unless otherwise provided in this
Agreement, the obligations of the Parties under this Agreement may not be delegated
nor shall any rights be assigned or transferred, including by merger, reorganization,
change of control, acquisition or sale of all or substantially all of its assets or business
or otherwise (including, without Iimitation, by operation of law) (collectively a "Sale
Transaction"), by a Party without the other Parties' prior written consent.
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9.3 Compliance with Laws. Grantee and its respective employees and agents shall comply
with all Applicable Law in performance under this Agreement specifically including
but not limited to §768.28,Florida State, Florida's Sovereign Immunity law.
9.4 Tax Responsibility. Grantee shall be responsible for the payment of any taxes that
might be due from or assessed on any of the Grant funds received under this
Agreement.
9.5 Maintenance of Books and Records. In order to implement and effectuate the audit
rights of the Claims Administrator as described in Paragraph 3.5, Grantee shall
maintain its books and records and other documents pertaining to the use and
disposition of the grant funds received and to the Services rendered under this
Agreement,for a period of at least three (3)years after the Termination Date.
9.6 Dispute Resolution. Any and all claims, disputes and controversies arising under or
relating to this Agreement that cannot be resolved by the Parties shall be determined
solely in the Court, under Louisiana law without regard to its conflicts of law
provisions. All Parties waive the right to a jury trial. In the Court's discretion, the
prevailing Party in any dispute arising from this Agreement may be awarded reasonable
attorney's fees.
9.7 Complete Agreement. This Agreement and any exhibits, together with any addenda,
set forth the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to Services hereunder, and any
prior or contemporaneous promises, conditions or understandings are superseded
and/or replaced with this Agreement.
9.8 Modification. No provision of this Agreement may be changed unless the change is set
forth in a written amendment to this Agreement signed by the Parties.
9.9 No Waiver. If a Party waives compliance with any term or condition of this
Agreement, it shall be not deemed a waiver of any other right, nor to permit less than
strict compliance with any term or condition on any future occasion.
9.10 Governing Law; Severability. Except as otherwise provided in Section 9.3, this
Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of the State
of Louisiana without reference to its conflict of laws principles. To the extent that any
provision is found to be unenforceable or invalid, then such provision shall be
ineffective only to the extent of such unenforceability or invalidity, and shall not affect
the enforceability or validity of any other provision of this Agreement.
9.11 Notices. All notices and correspondence required to be given by this Agreement shall
be delivered by hand or certified mail, return receipt requested and postage pre-paid, or
by a nationally recognized courier service, or by facsimile transmission, and be
addressed as follows:
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If to Claims Administrator and/or Settlement Trust:
Patrick Juneau
935 Gravier St.
Suite 1905
New Orleans, LA
Phone: 504-264-9740
Fax: 504-264-9746
Email: mjjna,dheciaims.com
If to Grantee:
Board of Collier County Commissioners
Natural Resource Department, GMD
2800 N. Horseshoe Drive,Naples, Fl. 34104
Phone: 239.252.2980
Fax: 239.252.2950
Email: Christopherdarcoa,coiliergov.net
9.12 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts which
taken together shall constitute one single agreement between the Parties.
9.13 Independent Contractors. Grantee is an independent contractor. No Party to this
Agreement is an agent, representative,joint venturer, or partner of any other Party. No
Party shall have any right, power or authority to enter into any agreement for or on
behalf of, or incur any obligation or liability of, or to otherwise bind, any other Party.
Each Party shall bear its own costs and expenses in performing the Agreement.
Grantee shall be responsible for the payment of all fees, wages and/or salaries payable
to Grantee personnel and for providing Grantee personnel with any fringe benefits to
which they are entitled by reason of being an employee or contractor of Grantee.
Grantee shall comply, at its expense, with all applicable provisions of workers'
compensation laws, unemployment compensation laws, federal social security law, the
Fair Labor Standards Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws and
regulations relating to terms and conditions of employment required to be fulfilled by
employers. Grantee shall comply with all applicable occupational health and safety
laws, standards and requirements pertaining to the Services, including, but not limited
to, OSHA standards and analogous state standards for work performed under this
Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF; the Parties have caused this Agreement which shall be effective on the date
first above-written,to be executed on their behalf b}-the undersigned duly authorized individuals.
Settlement Trust Grantee:
By:
Signature Signature
Patrick Juneau
Printed Name Printed Name
Trustee
Printed Title Printed Title
Date Date
Appr.ved as to form&legal sufficiency
Claims Administrator Colleen Greene,
By: Assistant County Attorney
Signature
ATTEST:
Patrick Juneau DWIGHT E. BROOKS Clerk
Printed Name
By:
Claims Administrator
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Attachment A
Schedule 1
Description of Services
The Collier County Natural Resource Department will construct at least 20 new 400-ton state-of-the-art
artificial reefs.
1. Submit a timeline outlining the tasks involved in the creation of the artificial reefs and the approximate
time each task will take to complete.
2. Provide copies of contracts of those involved in the artificial reef construction project, including the
transport of materials.
3. Submit copies of appropriate permits from the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of
Environmental Protection allowing/permitting the project.
4. Provide copies of surveys and monitoring results.
5. Submit photographs of the work as it progresses with brief narratives describing the project events.
5. Provide documentation that the project is completed, such as paid-in-full contractor contracts, reports
or other data furnished by government agencies.
3. Submit copies of news releases distributed regarding the project.
4. Submit copies of articles published regarding the project.
Final Report
1. Submit a final report that provides a synopsis of all of the activities and events as outlined in the
proposal,with narrative and supporting data on the ways these projects met the anticipated outcomes as
listed in the proposal.
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ECONOMIC RECOVERY TASK FORCE(ERTF)
Artificial Reef Program
An Economic Development Opportunity
Steve Harrison and Meg Stepanian
6/4/2012
This business plan describes an opportunity to expand and stabilize
tourism in Naples/Collier County by expanding the number and location of
artificial reefs in the Gulf of Mexico along the Collier County coastline.
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ARTIFICIAL REEF PROGRAM
BUSINESS PLAN
Strategic Objective
The purpose of this report is to describe an opportunity to expand
and stabilize tourism in Naples/Collier County by expanding the
number and location of artificial reefs in the Gulf of Mexico along
the Collier County coast. Artificial reefs are submerged
structures designed to mimic the habitat provided by natural
reefs. They are generally designed for the purpose of enhancing
fishery resources or commercial or recreational opportunities,
and in the remediation, mitigation or enhancement of adversely
impacted marine ecosystems. The artificial reef enhancement
causes fish aggregation and increased fish population (including
spawning) in areas which are virtually devoid of either reef or
pelagic species.
This Business Plan proposes to seek private funding of $5 million
to construct 36 new artificial reefs over the next 5 years to be
followed by 24 more reefs in the following 5 years. The County
currently has approximately 50 artificial reefs 2-9 miles off-shore.
The added reefs would be sufficiently off-shore to be attractive to
both fishermen and scuba divers. Clusters of artificial reefs 10-20
miles off-shore would be in significantly clearer water making
them attractive to scuba divers and eco-tourists as well as
fishermen. They could also be the venue for sportfishing
tournaments distributed throughout the year and provide an
economic boost to Naples/Collier County's tourism.
Each year Florida hosts over 300 fishing tournaments more than
50 of which are promoted widely. Most tournaments are small
and attract anglers located not far from the tournament site;
heavily promoted tournaments can be a completely different
matter offering prizes such as free boats, motors and cash prizes
in the region of $100,000 or more. The Wall Street Journal
recently reported that the winner of the recent national bass
fishing contest earned a first prize of $5,000,000.
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Naples/Collier County currently has approximately 50 reefs;
these are listed on the Collier County web site. An estimate of
the economic impact on Collier County businesses was made
using the same methodology and assumptions as the University
of Florida study. We estimate the potential exists to add 20 to 35
million per year in incremental tourist revenue to Naples/Collier
County businesses if (1) artificial reefs can be added in clear
water areas attractive to scuba drivers and traversed by prized
game fish and (2) the public sector and private sector work
together to attract and host significant tournaments
Current State of Naples/Collier County Reefs- The Collier
County Coastal Zone Management Department staff has advised
they do not routinely monitor the condition of the Collier County
artificial reefs. As a precondition to implementing this business
plan, we recommend that all current reefs be inspected to
confirm their locations, size, condition, etc.
Proposed Reef Additions- Phase 1
Experts recommend the clustering of artificial reefs such as
groupings of 6-12. The University of Florida has designs for
what their research has shown to be ideal habitats and their
construction. Phase 1 of this Business Plan provides for the
construction of 36 such artificial reef that, if clustered, will
require 3-6 permitted sites 10-20 miles off-shore. It is the goal
of this Program to design and construct artificial reefs of such
size and quality so as to attract significant sport fish species
and the related fishing tournaments.
Construction Project Plan
Permits for Site(s)- Collier County Government, City of Naples,
and City of Marco may apply to Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC) for artificial reef permits at a
nominal cost. Each site must be physically surveyed to confirm
the condition of the bottom. Sites may vary in size, but range
from 1000' by 1000' to 2500' x 2500'
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Construction Contracts- A sub-committee of the Steering
Committee will participate in the development of bid
specifications and the subsequent recommendation for bid
award. The bids will be awarded by the governing body of the
artificial reef permitee.
Construction Schedule- Phase 1 shall be completed in 5 years
or less.
Marketing Project Plan
Solicitation of Regional/National Tournament organizers
will be pursued in order to achieve a meaningful increase of
tourism spending for Collier County. The organizers of
tournaments promoted regionally and nationally, will be
contacted about using Cities/Collier County as a venue. In
general, such tournaments attract 300-1000 registrants for a
3-day tournament. Plans will be needed to address logistical
needs such as parking for vehicles and trailers, registration
areas, launch facilities and their coordination and award areas
to display prize merchandise and present prizes.
Solicitation of Local Sponsors for Tournaments
Most tournament events have local sponsors as well as
national sponsor. The local sponsors often include local
charities that use the event as a fundraiser. Scheduling of
events of this caliber requires two years of lead time
Advertising support from Tourist Development Fund- In view
of the tourism revenue to be generated by the artificial reef
program, the Tourist Development Fund held by Collier
County will be asked to advertise the Reef program in general
as well as specific tournaments.
Solicitation of merchandise prizes- The sponsors of each
tournament event (National and Local) will solicit cash and
merchandise prizes from various manufacturers and service
providers to be awarded at each event. The Steering
Committee of the Artificial Reef Program will have no
responsibility whatsoever to collect, protect, or equitably
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Naples/Collier County Artificial Reef
Program
Economic Impact Estimate
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Economic Impacts of Artificial Reefs for Six
Southwest Florida Counties
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ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF ARTIFICIAL REEFS
Southwest Florida
These arefindings from a recent study of economic benefits associated with Annual Use of Artificial Reefs
artificial reef programs in a six-county region of Southwest Florida(Pinellas,
Hillsborough,Manatee,Sarasota,Charlotte and Lee counties).The full report, 614 l
Economic impacts of Artificial Reefs for Six Southwest Florida Counties,TP
178, is available from Florida Sea Grant,fiseagrant.org. boa ay
At a glance: 2,070,592
• The results from a recent survey of the economic impact of artificial Person Days
reefs show extensive use of the Southwest Florida artificial reef systems .., ,....
by residents,visitors,private boaters and for-hire clients, Annual Artificial Reef
• On a daily basis,an average of more than 5,600 persons in Southwest Related Expenditures By Users
Florida—residents and visitors included—use artificial reefs.
• Fishermen and divers who use Southwest Florida's artificial reefs sites 253.35
spend over$253 million in the region annually. Million
• Survey results document that artificial reefs help support the for-hire
fishing sector(guides,charter and party boats)with clients spending i $135.77 $117.58
nearly$90 million on artificial reef-related trips. f
Million
• Expenditures on artificial reef-related activities generated almost$227 lr esidlints; lnor•res den
ts}.
million in economic outputs that supported over 2,500-full-and part
time jobs. O R -
• Visitors bring new money into local economies($117.58 million), ( $
accounting for almost half of artificial reef expenditures • $89•�
Million Million
Public Support for Artificial Reefs ---.—{{1!'3[E boaters) (g LSE.party,charter clients) 1
In general,what is your opinion regarding the use of public funds to provide
and maintain artificial reefs for recreation in Florida's waters? Annual Economic Impacts
County Non-Reef Users Reef Users Economic 4226 ,93
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ppose Neutral Support' Oppose Neutral Support 9% Output tput
Pinellas 3% 26% 7"[°96 : 29i, 89% Million
Hillsborough 3% 31% 66% 5% 5% 90% Total $1 1 72
Manatee 7% 32% 61% ; 1% 6% 93% Income
. Million
Sarasota 5% 27% 68% ' 1% 4% 95%
Charlotte 7% 30% 63% 0% 17% 83% '
Business Saxes 16.60
tee 7% 24% 69% ' 5% 9% 86% Million
Full/Part-time 2
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The study was conducted by Florida Sea Grant and University of Florida reseanchem with funding provided by the U.S.Fish and'diife Service Federal Aid in Sport Fish
Restoration Program through a grant tc the Florida..Fish and tMtdiife Conservation Corninissor.:the West.Coast Inland Navigation District;and by participating counties.
information was created using a variety of survey techniques that asked private boater and for-hire operators and Uiertts abouttherr artificial reef use during 2009.For more
information.contact.Bob Swett,Flofida Sea Grary.Extension.(352}392-6233.rswett'ufl:edrt. SGEF 186
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1 ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF ARTIFICIAL REEFS
Lee County, FL
These are findings from a recent study of economic benefits associated with Annual Use of Artificial Reefs
artificial reef programs in a six-county region of Southwest Florida(Pinellas
Hillsborough,Manatee,Sarasota,Charlotte and'Lee counties).The full 1529723
Economic Impacts of Artificial Reefs for Six Southwest.Florida Counties,TP Boat.Days
178,is available from Florida Sea Grant,flseagrant.org.
At a glance." 500,457
• The results from a recent survey of the economic impact of artificial Person Days
reefs show extensive use of the Lee County artificial reef system by , . . _. .
residents,visitors,private boaters and for-hire clients. Annual Artificial Reef
• On a daily basis,an average of more than 1350 persons in Lee County Related Expenditures By Users
—residents and visitors included—use artificial reefs.
• Fishermen and divers who use Lee County's 23 artificial reef sites spend 59.77
nearly$60 million in the county annually. Million
• Survey results document that artificial reefs help support the for-hire
fishing sector(guides,charter and party boats)with clients spending S w32 '26.45
nearly$21 million on artificial reef-related trips. Million Million
• Visitors bring new money into the local economy($26.45 million), (resistants) film-resieents)
accounting for more than half of artificial reef expenditures.
• Expenditures on artificial reef-related activities generate nearly$52 _ OR `-
million in net economic impacts annually that support 575 full-and $ +$g '20.79
part-time jobs. .
• Lee County government spends approximately$30 000 annually on Million Million
tlsrivate boaters) (guide,party,charter'clients)
artificial reef.Construction funds are provided by the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission statewide artificial reef program and
other grant programs. Annual Economic Impacts
• With 50 miles of white sand beaches,more than 97 parks,beaches
and national wildlife refuges,and more than 50,000 registered boats Economic ci 'pc
(4th highest in the state),Lee County is one of the premier visitor ,,, , ,
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destinations on Florida's West Coast. Million,
Public Support for Artificial Reefs Total $28.48 In general,whati
is your opinion regarding the use of public funds to provide loeorne Million
and maintain artificial reefs for recreation in Florida's waters?
Reef Users Non Reef Users Business Taxes
Support 86% Support 69% Million
Neutral 9% Neutral 24% Full/Part-time 575
Oppose 5% Oppose 7% Jobs
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Restoration Program t+aough a grant to the Florida ff>wh and Wildlife Conservation Commission tote West Coast Inland Navigation District:and by participating counties; j
Information was collected using a variety of survey teahnioues that asked private boater-and tor-hire operators arid clients about their artificial reef use,durirlg 2009.For more 1
information,contact Joy Nazell,Lee County Sea Grant Extension,{239)S33-751 E jhazek('Tuft edu. SGEF 195
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ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF ARTIFICIAL REEFS
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Manatee County, FL
These are findings from a recent study of economic benefits assodated with Annual Use of ArtificlafReefs
artificial reef programs in a six-county region of Southwest Florida(Pinellas,
Hillsborough,Manatee,Sarasota,Charlotte and Lee counties).The full report, 8,42
Economic Impacts of Artificial Reefs for Six Southwest Florida Counties,TP
178,is available from Florida Sea Grant,fiseagrantorg. Days At a glance:
• The results from a recent survey of the economic impact of artificial per i art's
reefs show extensive use of the Manatee County artificial reef system by - W_-
residents,visitors,private boaters and for-hire clients. Annr► l Artificial Reef
• On a daily basis,an average of more than 54.0 persons in Manatee Related Expend res By Users
County—residents and visitors included—use artificial reefs.
• Fishermen and divers who use Manatee County's 13 artificial reef Sites• '
spend over$23 million in the county annually. Million
• Survey results document that artificial reefs help support the for-hire
fishing sector(guides,charter and party boats)with clients spending $ $
nearly$7 million on artificial reef-related trips. � •� �•
• Million Million
Visitors bring new money into the local economy($11.10 million), {residents} (non-residents)
accounting for almost half of artificial reef:expenditures.
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Expenditures on'artifcial reef-related activities generate over'$19 million —
in net economic impacts annually that support 234 full-and'part-time $1 6.24 $6.93
jobs.
• Manatee County government dedicates approximately$50,000 annuall to boa Millen
y � (prixate treaters) iguidc,part,chertcr clients;
for artificial reef construction projects.Supplemental grant funding is
provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
statewide artificial reef program and the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program. Annual Economic impacts
• With 43 recreational parks, 5 area marinas with over 500 total slips,and
27 miles of white sand beaches,Manatee County is an important tourist Economics
destination an Florida's West Coast. output *'
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Public Support for Artificial Reefs Total $" 0 58
In general,what is your opinion regarding the use of public'funds to provide Income
and maintain artificial reefs for recreation in Florida's waters? Million
Reef Users Non Reef Users Business Taxes 4' "9.,
Support 43%. Support 61 AAi4 .
Neutral 6% Neutral
Oppose 1% Oppose 7'90 iFul /Part-time
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Restoration Program through a grant to the Fiorida fish and Wldlife Conservation Commission;the West Coast inland Navigation:Distrit t;and by participating counties.
information was collected using a vary bf survey techniques that asked patrate boater and:tor-hee.operaiprs and clients about their artificial reset use during.2009.For more
information,contact:John Stevely.'Manatee County Sea Grant Extension,(941)722 4,ismehrreufr.edu. SGEF 180
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ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF ARTIFICIAL REEFS
Sarasota County, FL
These are findings from a recent study of economic benefits associated with Annual Use of Artificial Reefs
artificial reef programs in a six-county region of`Southwest Florida(Pinellas, 68 Hillsborough, Manatee,Sarasota,Charlotte and Lee counties).The full report,
Economic Impacts of Artificial Reefs for Six Southwest Florida Counties,TP Boat Days
178,is available from Florida Sea Grant,flseagrant.org.
At lance; 226,065
• The results from the survey show extensive use of the Sarasota County Pers Days
artificial reef system by resi dents,visitors,private boaters and for-hire ---.... _- , --. - -----„ .-
clients. Annual Artificial Reef
• On a daily basis,an average of more than 600 persons in Sarasota Related Explenditures By Users
County—residents and visitors included—use artificial reefs.
• Fishermen and divers who use Sarasota County's 39 artificial reef sites 2 41.66 gill
spend nearly$33 million in the county annually.
llion
• Survey results document that artificial reefs help support the for-hire
fishing sector(guides, charter and party boats)with clients spending
nearly$13.8 million on artificial reef-related trips. i $1 .1 1 51 5.71
• Visitors bring new money into the local economy($15.71 million), Million Million
iresidents? (non-residents)
accounting for almost half of artificial reef expenditures. _._____ ---_-M
• Expenditures on artificial reef-related activities generate over$30 -- OR
million in net economic impacts annually that support 338 full-and
part-time jobs. 1 9.02 13 80
• Sarasota County government receives approximately$60,000 annually Million Million
in artificial reef construction grants.Supplemental funds are provided ! (private boaters; (guide, arty, arter`i tints
by the Florida'Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission statewide
artificial reef program,the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and donations Annual Economic Impacts
of time and material from artificial reef manufacturing companies.
• With more than 35 marinas,the world-renowned white sand beaches of Economit
Siesta Key,and more than 109,000 acres of publicly-owned parks and i► iv'
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conservation lands,Sarasota County is an important tourist destination Million
on Florida's West Coast.
Total 16 64
Public Support for Artificial Reefs income Million
In general,what is your opinion regarding the use of public funds to provide
and maintain artificial reefs for recreation in Florida's waters?
Business Taxes • '
Reef Users Non Reef Users M l#ion
Support', 95% Support 68%
Neutral 4% Neutral 27% Full/Part time
lobs
Oppose, 1%...:: Oppose 5
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The Study was conducted by Florida Sea Grant and University of Florida researcners with funding provided by the U.S.Fish and Wildlife.Service Federal Aid in Sport Fish
Restoration Program through a grant to the Florida Fish and Wildfire Conservaeon Commission;the West Coast inland Navigation District and by partic ipebng bounties,
information was collected using a variety of survey techniques that asked private boater and for-lure operators and clients about their artificial reef,use curing 2009.For more
Information:contact John Stevely.Sarasota County Sea Grant€xtension.(941)722-.4524,ismanne@utl edu. SGEF 181
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ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF ARTIFICIAL REEFS
Hillsborough County, FL C
These are findings from a recent study of economic benefits associated with , Annual Use of Artificial Reefs
artificial reef programs in a six-county region of Southwest Florida(Pinellas,
Hillsborough,Manatee,Sarasota,Charlotte and Lee counties).The full report, 63,861
Economic Impacts of Artificial Reefs for Six Southwest Florida Counties,TP 4,
178,is available from Florida Sea Grant,flseagrant.org. Boat Days
At a glance:
• The results from a recent survey of the economic impact of artificial reefs t
Person Days
show extensive use of the Hillsborough County artificial reef system by
residents,visitors,private boaters and for-hire clients.
• On a daily basis,an average of more than 570 persons in Hillsborough Annual Artificial Reef
County—residents and visitors included—use artificial reefs. Related Expenditures By'llsers
• Fishermen and divers who use Hillsborough County's 8 artificial reef sites
spend more than$30 million in the county annually. $30.25
• Survey results document that artificial reefs help support the for-hire Million
fishing sector(guides,charter and party boats)with clients spending over -,...,
$10.5 million on artificial reef-related trips. - 17.07
1318 '
• Visitors bring new money into the local economy($13.18 million),
Million Million
accounting for almost half of artificial reef expenditures. J tretidefir4) (pon-residents)
• Expenditures on artificial reef-related activities generate needy$27
— OR -
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million in net economic impacts annuallythat support 284 full-and part- oariik,
time jobs.
$19 67 10.58 ...
• The Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County uses
approximately$20,000 annually in Pollution Recovery Funds to operate Million Million
(private boaters) (guide, party,charter clients)
the artificial reef program.Supplemental funds have been provided by .--- ,
the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission statewide artificial
reef program and the vast majority of materials and construction services Annual Economic Impacts
have been donated by local marine contractors.
• As one of Florida's most popular tourist destinations,Hillsborough ,.
Economic , ,, ,- ,
County is home to Tampa Bay, Florida's largest open-water estuary that 'Output , .11''':
stretches nearly 400 square miles and provides some of the state's top Million'
fishing grounds and wildlife habitat.
Total 1 4 61
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Public Support for Artificial Reefs Income
Million
In general,what is your opinion regarding the use of public funds to provide
and maintain artificial reefs for recreation in Florida's waters? -
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Business Talle$ Million,-:
Reef Users Non Reef Users
Support 90% Support 66%
...... Full/Part-time
Neutral 5% Neutral 317a '
Jobs
0ppose' 5% Oppose 3%
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Restoration Program through a grant to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Coriservedion COMMISS000)the West Coast Intend NaVtginOn DIStnCt and by PerrticlPatInid COWItle$
Information was collected using a variety of survey techniques that asked private boater and for-hire operators and clients about their artificial reef use during 2009.For more
information,contact John Stevely,Hillsborough County Sea Grant.Extension.f 94 t)722-4524,jemanneauftecru. SGEF 1$2
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ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF ARTIFICIAL REEFS
Charlotte County, FL
These are findings from a recent study of economic benefits associated with Annual Use of Artificial Reefs
artificial reef programs in a six-county region of Southwest Florida(Pinellas,
Hillsborough,Manatee,Sarasota,Charlotte and Lee counties).The full report,
549
Economic Impacts of Artificial Reefs for Six Southwest Florida Counties,TP 9 at Days
178,is available from Florida Sea Grant,flseagrant.org.
At a glance: 2709036
y
• The results from a recent survey of the economic impact of artificial Person,Days
reefs show extensive use of the Charlotte County artificial reef system
by residents,visitors,private boaters and for-hire clients. Annual Artificial Reef
• On a daily basis,an average of nearly 700 persons in Charlotte County Related Expenditures By Users
—residents and visitors included—use artificial reefs.
• Fishermen and divers who launch from Charlotte County to use artificial
$27•96
reef sites spend almost$28 million in the county annually,
Million
• Survey results document that artificial reefs help support the for-hire
fishing sector(guides, charter and party boats)with clients spending
nearly$7 million on artificial reef-related trips. $13.2.
1 t 1 $14.75
• Visitors bring new money into the local economy($14.75 million), Million Million
{res+deats (non-residents)
accounting for more than half of artificial reef expenditures.
• Expenditures on artificial reef-related activities generate nearly$23 -- OR
million in net economic impacts annually that support 306 full-and 1 l
part-time jobs. t X21.2 1 '6.7 1
• Charlotte County government's artificial reef development activities Million Million
rely entirely on annual grant funding provided by Local Boating (private boaters). (guide,party,charter clients) i
Improvement Funds.Supplemental construction funds are provided
by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission statewide Annual Economic Impacts
artificial reef program and other grant programs.
• With over 830 miles of shoreline,including mangrove-lined aquatic
preserves,river passages and white sand beaches,and 270 square miles Economic
•.
of protected marine estuary, Charlotte County possesses some of the
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most pristine and productive coastal areas in the state.
Total 1 i •
Public Support for Artificial Reefs Income Million
In general,what is your opinion regarding the use of public funds to provide
and maintain artificial reefs for recreation in Florida's waters?
Reef Users Non Reef Users Business Taxes ;s 7"is
Million
Support 83% Support 63% FUEIIPa>i't-tithe
Neutral 17% Neutral 30% 306
Jobs
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Restoration Program through a grant to the Florida Fish.and Wicilife Conservation Commission:Me West Coast inland Navigation District:and by participating counties,.
information was collected using a variety of survey techniques that asked private boater and tor-hire operators and clients about the;r artificial reef use during 2083=For more
information,contact BettyStaugier,Charlotte County Sea Grant Extension.(&41)784-4348,staugleriguitecti. SGEF 194
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