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Agenda Item No. 1602
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Recommendation to approve a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
Division of Marine Fisheries Management, Artificial Reef Construction Grant Application
for the Coastal Zone Management Department in the amount of $60,000.
OBJECTIVE: Use state grant revenue to enhance Collier County artificial reef amenities.
CONSIDERATIONS: The primary goal of this project is to create a minimum of three new
300 ton artificial reefs, within the valid Army Corp of Engineers permit and State standards for
artificial reef programs. This grant project would be completed one year from the awarded date
and if awarded an agreement will be presented to the BCC for approval. Specific objectives of
this project include:
Creation of reef sites in the Gulf with easy public access via Gordon Pass, Doctors Pass
and Wiggins Pass. According to the Marine Industries Association of Collier County
(MIACC) there are over 20,000 registered boats in Collier County.
Creation of substrate that will encourage recruitment and settlement of benthic epifauna
and flora and mimic natural hardbottom ledges, which in turn will attract a variety of
reef fish assemblages commonly found on naturally occurring hardbottom in the offshore
waters of Collier County.
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Creation of forage habitat for a variety of pelagic fish that are commonly found in the
waters offshore of Collier County.
Enhancement and expansion of recreational and commercial fishing and diving
opportunities in the waters off of Collier County.
FISCAL IMPACT: No cash match is required for this grant and if awarded staff corrunitment
will be minimal. Upon award and approval of the grant agreement, a budget amendment will be
necessary to recognize revenue and establish the project's expense appropriation.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: The artificial reef project supports Objective 7.4 of
the Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the County Growth Management Plan.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attomy Office and
is legally sufficient for Board action. - CMG
RECOMMENDA TION: Recorrunendation to approve a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC) Division of Marine Fisheries Management, Artificial Reef Construction
Grant Application for the Coastal Zone Management Department in the amount of $60,000.
PREPARED BY: Pamela Keyes, Environmental Specialist, Coastal Zone Management
Department
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
Item Summary:
1602
Meeting Dale:
Recommendation for the Board of County Commissioners to approve and authorize the
Chairman to sign a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Grant.
319120109:00:00 AM
Approved By
Director M Coastal Management
Gary McAlpin Programs Date
Public Services Division Coastal Zone Management 2/26/2010 2:02 PM
Approved By
Marla Ramsey Administrator M Public Services Date
Public Services Division Public Services Division 2/26/20103:15 PM
Approved By
Joshua Thomas Grants Support Specialist Date
Administrative Services
Division Administrative Services Division 2/26/20103:23 PM
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Approved By
Kathy Carpenter Executive Secretary Date
Public Services Public Services Admin. 2/26/20104:57 PM
Approved By
Colleen Greene Assistant County Attorney Date
County Attorney County Attorney 3/1/2010 1 :07 PM
Approved By
Leo E. Ochs, Jr. County Manager Date
County Managers Office County Managers Office 3/1/20107:08 PM
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FWC Grant Application for Artificial Reef Construction in
Collier County, Florida
FY 2010
Submitted To:
Jon Dodrill
Artificial Reef Program Administrator
Florida Fish and wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
2590 Executive Center Circle East, Berkeley Building, Suite 203, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
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Part 1 - Site Selection and Environmental Assessment
I. General Location Map - Please see attachment 1.
The NOAA chart Chatham River to Clam Pass, nwnber 11429, revised in November
2005, was used for the general location map.
List of passes near the Dr. Pass 4.5 Mile Site.
Pass Nautical Miles Rearin
W~ns Pass 7.5 242
Doctors Pass 4.5 266
Gordon Pass 6.7 308
2. Site Specific Map - Please see attachment 2.
The site coordinates of Doctors Pass 4.5 Mile Site are listed below.
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Location Latitude Lon itude
Center Point N 2610,200 W 81 54.000
NW Comer N 26 10.300 W 81 53.900
NE Corner N 2610.300 W 81 53,900
SW Corner N 2610,100 W 8154.100
SE Corner N 2610.100 W 81 53.900
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Table of previous public deployments and proposed deployments
Site Name Material Lat/Long Date Tons
De loyed
Dr, Pass Pile 1 Concrete 26 10,278/81 54,043 6/25/2009 215
Dr. Pass Pile 2 Concrete 26 10,269/81 54035 6/25/09 215
Dr. Pass Pile 3 Concrete 2610.241/8154.043 7/2/10 265
Dr. Pass Pile 4 Concrete 2610.254/8154,049 7/2/10 265
This location is located approximately 2 nautical miles south of the nearest hardbottom,
according to local charter boat captains.
3. Discussion of Bottom Survey
On February 25, 2010, a SCUBA bottom survey was conducted by Collier County's
Coastal Zone Management staff and Sea Grant Extension Agent. The survey was
conducted using a 100ft measure tape and three divers. Divers were divided evenly along
the tape and a complete circumference was completed. During the dive, divers looked for
any natural hard bottom, seagrass etc. This survey was conducted twice and covered over
1,200 area.
The substrate was 10 inches of sand overlaying a limestone layer. Little to no settlement
of the reef material is expected over time. After an in-depth survey of the project site
there was no occurrence of natural hard bottom. The nearest location of natural hard
bottom is located 2 miles away.
The water depth at the Dr. Pass 4.5 Mile Site is approximately 30 feet utilizing a standard
bottom machine with an accuracy of +/-3 feet.
4. Environmental Survey
The Dr. Pass 4.5 Mile Site was permitted on March 10, 2008 and an initial survey was
completed by Reef Innovations, Inc in 2006. The next closest natural hard bottom ledge
is approximately 2 miles away from the project area. Another visual SCUBA survey was
conducted for the project area in February 2008 and no natural hard bottom or seagrasses
were found. Since no natural hard bottom or submerged vegetation was found during the
visual inspection deployment of reef materials will create new habitat by providing
structure and cover for benthic organisms and reef fish.
The concrete material used for the new reefs are compatible with the marine environment
and will have a negligible effect on water quality. Turbidity caused during deployment
will be minimized by creating one low profile reef and two higher profile reefs.
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Notice ofthe project construction will be given to the commercial shrimp fishing fleet at
Fort Myers Beach to avoid damage to both fishing gear and the reef itself. The project is
located away from any designated shipping lanes and will be submitted to NOAA for
inclusion on charts.
Listed species concerns will be addressed as follows:
West Indian Manatee - Collier County is one of 13 key counties designated by the
Governor and Cabinet as "key" to the recovery of the species in Florida. Collier County
was one of the first counties to adopt and implement a manatee protection plan. All of the
permitted sites include standard manatee protection conditions. In southwest Florida
manatees maintain a coastal distribution seldom venturing beyond a half mile offshore,
however injured, sick, or disoriented manatees have been documented offshore on a
number of occasions. Before deployment, the site will be inspected by staff experienced
in manatee surveys.
Sea Turtles - Five species of sea turtles have been documented near the project areas;
Loggerhead, Kemp's Ridley, Green, HawksbilI, and Leatherback turtles. Additionally,
both Loggerhead and Kemp's Ridley turtles has been documented bottom resting on
artificial reefs in Collier County. Staff will inspect the site for sea turtles before reef
materials are deployed to avoid any encounters.
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Cultural Resources - There are no cultural resources at this site.
5. Relevant Prior Biological Data
The primary source of data used as background information for the planning of reef sites
was prepared for beach renourishment and inlet management studies. The reports listed
below describe the area with respect to sediment transfer rates, shoaling, habitat mapping,
wave refraction, tidal range, and other enviromnental conditions.
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Continental Shelf Associates, Southwest Florida Nearshore Benthic January 1991
Inc. Habitat Study
6. Oceanographic Conditions
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Range of Wave Height- The proposed site is located in the open waters of the Gulf of
Mexico and can experience a wide range of wave conditions which can exceed 15 feet
during major storm events.
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Current Velocity - The proposed site is located 4.5 miles offshore and demonstrates
currents that are typical of Gulf of Mexico waters.
Salinity - The salinity has been recorded as 34ppt at the Dr. Pass 4.5 Mile Site. This is a
very stable salinity and should have no effect on the reef project.
Temperature - The Gulf of Mexico temperature at the Dr. Pass 4.5 Mile Site ranges
with the season and can vary on average from the low 60's OF in the winter months to the
high 80's OF in the summer months. Temperature should have no effect on the reef
project.
Visibility - The visibility changes depending on environmental factors such as the
season, current, wind direction etc. The County's dive team has reported visibility ranges
from 2ft to 25 ft. The visibility should have no effect on the reef project unless reef
monitoring is planoed. The limited visibility at these sites will make fish identification
more difficult than at sites located in other areas of the state where visibility is better. If
visibility is poor, reef monitoring will be rescheduled.
Tidal Range - On average Collier County experiences a 2.5-3.0 foot tidal range
diurnally. This range should have no effect on the reef project since the material
clearance is based on the mean low tide level.
7. Material Placement Report Fonns
There have been 4 deployments at the Dr. Pass 4.5 Mile Site. All Material Placement
Report Forms have been submitted to FWCC.
8. Existing Deployments
Please see page 3 for a table on existing and proposed deployments. Also, please see
attachment 2 for a site specific map.
Part II - Project Objectives
The material to be used in this project is clean concrete material. In the past, Collier
County has deployed concrete material from a barge using a front end loader. This
typically results in very massive piles of concrete. Although, these reefs are prolific in
marine life and have provided nice complex habitat, Collier County is interested in
deploying the same type of material in a different way by use of an excavator. Using a
different deployment tool will help to achieve a more diverse habitat structure and adhere
to the revised Collier County Artificial Reef Plan.
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With the use of a different deployment method Collier County would be able to create an
approximately 300 ton low profile, five foot high, reef with more ledges. This would
attract more benthic fish species such as groupers, snappers and grunts.
Also, two high profile reefs will be created by stacking material. Higher reef relief will
attract more pelagic fish species such as cobias and mackerel and will attract more bait
fish.
The Collier County Artificial Reef Dive Plan has recently been revised. One major
revision within the Plan was to deploy more diverse habitat in each specific permitted
site. This would help alleviate fishing pressure, enhance fish diversity and allow for
multiple uses.
Within the Dr. Pass 45 Mile reef site there are four deployments that consist of concrete
junction boxes culverts and other various forms 0 f concrete. These piles come to the
maximum height allowance per the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit or 10 feet and
are very dense piles; deploying a low profile reef and two high profile reefs.
9. Measurable Objectives Dr. Pass 4.5 Mile Site reef site
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The primary goal of the project is to create a new complex habitat by developing a low
profile reef and two higher profile reefs within a valid CORE permit and State standards
for artificial reef programs. Specific objectives of this project include:
· Creation of reef sites will be available to the public in the Gulf and that are
easily accessible from Wiggins Pass, Dr. Pass, Clam Pass and Gordons
Pass. According to the Marine Industries Association of Collier County
(MIACC) there are over 24,000 registered boats in Collier County.
· Creation of a more diverse habitat structure within the Dr. Pass 4.5 Mile
Site by creating a low profile reef, up to five feet and two higher profile
reefs up to the maximum allowed height for the Dr. Pass Reef Site.
· Creation of substrate that will encourage recruitment and settlement of
benthic epifauna and flora and mimic natural hardbottom ledges, which in
turn will attract a variety of reef fish assemblages commonly found on
naturally occurring hardbottom in the offshore waters of Collier County.
· Creation of forage habitat for a variety of pelagic fish that are commonly
found in the waters offshore of Collier County.
· Enhancement and expansion of recreational and commercial fishing and
diving opportunities in the waters off of Collier County's Coast.
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10. Evaluation Plan - Collier County Reef Dr. Pass 4.5 Mile reef site
Monitoring objectives will be assessed through anoual measurement and quantification of
encrusting organisms and fish species surveys. This will be accomplished through
quarterly monitoring of species growth and abundance as well as visual fish
identification.
The cost effectiveness of this project will be measured against previous years
construction projects. Divers from the Collier Coastal Zone Management Department and
Sea Grant Extension will monitor quarterly for the fIrst year and yearly for the next five
years. This will be measured by the number of monitoring events taking place per year.
Part III - Project Design
II. Description and Discussion of Reef Design and Configuration
Reef Design and Configuration -. Collier County has been in communication with
Gulf Shore Site Development, a local contractor, about the availability of clean concrete
material for use in Collier's FY09-10 artificial reef project. See attached the quote from
Gulf Shore Site Development for the purchase, sorting, loading and hauling to the 951
site for $13.23 per ton, Also, included is a quote for $50.00 per ton from McCulley
Marine Services for the use of one barge and tug for material transport.
The proposed reef project will be deployed in three concentrated locations on the Gulf
floor. The maximum relief is thirteen feet and the anticipated footprint is approximately
75 feet. This will allow for a sandy forage area between the three deployment sites.
Please see attachment 3.
Habitat Complexity - Varied concrete debris from telephone poles and culverts will
provide a mix ofhabitat structure. Materials will be deployed using an anchored barge
and an excavator to allow for two of the concentrated piles to have the maximum relief of
13 feet and lower profile reef of five feet. Due to the weight and density of the concrete
materials it will deploy quickly to the Gulf floor, forming a large, tightly configured pile.
Interstitial spaces - The interstitial density will vary be as evenly spaced due to the
different types of material used. The lower profile reef will create more ledges with more
open areas.
Surface Area - County staff hope to create an approximately 300 ton low profile reef
which would be estimated at 100 feet of surface area. The two higher profile reefs should
be slightly less since more the material will be stacked.
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Material Placement and Positioning - On the day of deployment, County staff will
mark each of the proposed reef sites with a buoy. A VHF radio will be used for
communication between County staff and the tug boat captain. The barge will be
anchored on both ends to make sure the barge remains on the project site. Once the barge
is anchored the materials can begin to be deployed offthe side of the barge into the Gulf.
It is estimated there will be three deployments of concrete material on the Dr. Pass Reef
Site. The GPS coordinates for the project site are located on the application form and are
shown on the site map in Section one of the application.
12. Durability and Stability of Reef Material
The material to be used in this project is clean precast concrete. This material has been
extensively used in Florida and has shown very good site fidelity over time. The
Guidelines for Marine Artificial Reef Materials by the Gulf States Marine Fisheries
Commission, January 1997, describe concrete as "extremely compatible with the marine
environment" and "highly durable and stable".
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A test of concrete with the FWCC's Artificial Reef Stability Analysis Software
demonstrated that under hurricane conditions in the depth profiles of the project areas 45
feet even the largest culverts and pieces of concrete can become unstable. The stability
analysis results for concrete pilings depended on the approach of the storm, broadside to
the piling of head on. These pieces placed in approximately 300 ton piles will act
differently than individual pieces. It is believed that piles of dense materials would be
expected to undergo scouring and flattening but movement over significant distances is
unlikely to occur. This has been confirmed by numerous observations of material
movement under storm conditions around the state.
Part IV - Project Planning and Management
13. Project Timeline and Construction Schedule
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14. Available Staffing for Project
The Collier County Artificial Reef Coordinator will serve as the principal investigator for
this project. The AR Coordinator will devote 15% of time towards the project's
administrative duties and up to 75% of her time during the construction and deployment
phase of this project.
The County's Waterways Coordinator and Sea Grant Extension Agent will assist the AR
Coordinator during project monitoring and assessment. The trio will monitor the new
sites quarterly and on annual basis after the first year. During this tirne, the site will be
mapped and fish and invertebrate monitoring will be conducted.
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15. Reef Monitoring and Assessment Plan
Once materials are deployed, County staff will verify site placement using a depth finder.
Within one month of the project deployment, staff will dive the site and long-term
monitoring will commence. This monitoring will consist of benthic and fish species
surveys and will be conducted by County staff and the Sea Grant Extension Agent.
The County AR Coordinator and Sea Grant Extension Agent have recently begun
updating the artificial reef website. This website hosts a variety of information including
the history of Collier reef program, sustainable fishing practices, artificial reef sites with
pictures, lat/long and video clips, and upcoming artificial reef news. This website can be
found at h.t!p://www.colliergov.net/Indcx.aspx?page=323
Please see attached Artificial Reef Management Plan.
16. Collier Artificial Reef Management Plan
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Please see Attachment 4, Collier County Artificial Reef Management Plan pages ....
17. Marine Advisory Board
Although, the County does not have an official artificial reef advisory board/committee,
artificial reef projects are routinely discussed at the Collier County Sea Grant Advisory
meetings. The Advisory committee is comprised of a diverse group of private, public and
government stakeholders. These meetings are held on a quarterly basis and updates and
discussions are held on a Varity of topics from new fishing closures, marine educational
programs and artificial reef updates. Please see attachment 5, for a list of the Advisory
Board members and the last two agendas.
18. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Artificial Reef Permit
Please see Attachment 6. A full copy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) permit
SAJ-2008-1640 (IP-LAE). This permit is valid until November 10, 2013.
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Part V - Local Demand and Public Access
19. Support Letters
Collier County has had a tremendous amount of support from local recreational dive
shops and charter boat captains. Letters of support from local charter boat captains, City
of Naples and Naples Fishing Club. Please see Attachment 7.
20. Navigable Inlet
There are three major inlets within 20 nautical miles of the Dr. Pass 45 reef site. These
inlets are Wiggins Pass on the north end of the County, Dr. Pass between Wiggins and
Gordons and Gordons Pass out of Naples, Bay. Please see table on page 2.
Part VI - Material Transport and Ownership
21. Logistics
In the past the Collier County landfill stored concrete material used for deployments.
However, due to recent budget cuts, the landfill will no longer be accepting or storing
concrete material. Collier County has found independent contractors that are willing to
store concrete on their sites. Please see attached quotes from Gulfshore Site
Development and McCulley Marine Construction in regards to holding concrete, trucking
and barging the material to the deployment site.
Collier County is responsible for all management and coordination of reef material,
staging, acquisition and storage. The materials provided by Gulf Shore Site Development
will be purchased through a local concrete company, stored at their facility until transport
to the Collier Blvd staging area. This staging area has been used in past as artificial reef
deployments and continues to be the most cost efficient staging area in the county.
County staff will supervise and coordinate all trucking, offloading, on-loading and
sta/,>ing of materials. Photos will be taken of the materials at the staging area and on the
barge for documentation.
Prior to deployment, County staff will place a buoy the exact location of material
placement. After the barge is double anchored, to insure stability and barge position
during deployment, the material will be deployed via a front-end loader. County staff
will monitor the deployment with GPS to insure stability of the barge, throughout the
deployment. Each project location will be deployed in three concentrated piles on the
Gulffloor. The maximum relief will not exceed 13 feet and the foot print is expected to
be negligible.
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22. Material Availability Assurance emphasis
Collier County has received a written quote from Reefrnaker, Walter Marine on the
availability of acceptable reef material. Please see Attachment 3.
23. Reef Material Ownership
Please see attachment 3.
24. Handling and Transport Costs
Secondary use of reef materials can have an attractive cost per ton. A quote from Gulf
Shore Site Development has a cost of purchasing concrete material at $1.66 per ton.
Also, included in this quote is the sorting and loading for $4.91 per ton and scale load and
hauling to the 951 site at $6.66 per ton, for a total cost of$13.23 per ton.
A quote from McCulley Marine for the transportation to the deployment site with barge
costs and deployment of material was quoted at $50.00 per ton. This gives an estimated
total project cost per ton of$63.23.
Chart is based on quotes received from local contractors and on a per ton basis. Please
see Attachment 3.
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Concrete Sorting and Scale Load and Barging and Total Cost Per
Materials Loading Hauling Deployment Ton
$1.66 $4.91 $6.66 $50.00 $63.23
For tlrree deployments of approximately 315 tons of concrete material based on the
estimates of $63.23 per ton, we are requesting a total of $59,752.35 for artificial reef
construction,
315 tons X 3 = 945tons X $63.23 (estimated amount from quotes) = Requested amount
of $60,000.
25. Project Matching Funds
Currently, Collier County is not financially able to contribute matching funds for this
artificial reef project. However, in kind match will be provided in Staffs time
throughout the project, as well as the use of County boats.
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26. Reef Construction Budget
The County does not have any funds for reef construction in the 2010 budget. However,
there is up to $3,000 in funding for reef monitoring, training, equipment, air fills etc.
Part VII N on- Profit Eligibility Verification
27. Tax Status
Please see Attachment 7.
28. Documentation of Bylaws
Please see Attachment 8.
Part VIII Procurement of Commodities or Contractual Services Verification
29. Please see Attachment 9.
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MONITORING GRANT APPLICATIONS Page 170f21
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011
FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION (FWC)
DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
The Florida Artificial Reef Program within the FWC Division of Marine Fisheries Management anticipates
the availability of up to $400,000 in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration
Program funds, and an estimated $300,000 in state saltwater fishing license revenues for artificial reef related
activities. These funds will be made available through a grants-in-aid program for artificial reef construction
on a cost reimbursement basis and for science-based biological or socio-economic artificial reef monitoring
projects on either a cost reimbursement or fee schedule basis.
This year's application form is the same as last year's form, consistent with "The Florida Artificial Reef
Program" rule. Chapter 68E-9 FAC. As in last year, a cap of $60,000 is set for an artificial reef project per
fiscal year, and any project request greater than $60,000 will require additional information pursuant to
Chapter 68E-9.006.
Two applications are enclosed with this announcement, one for general artificial reef construction, one for
general artificial reef monitoring. Applications for other complex planning, research and evaluation projects
must be submitted in a formal proposal describing all details of the proposed project. Only one application for
each type of project will be accepted from a given applicant. Eligible applicants include local coastal
govemments, State of Florida public universities and certain nonprofit organizations (one of whose principle
charges as stated in By-laws or Articles of Incorporation is the construction and/or monitoring of artificial
reefs), pursuant to Chapter 370.25, F.S. and according to the provisions of Chapter 68E-9 FAC. Other
interested entities would need to work in partnership or be subcontracted by an eligible applicant entity.
If multiple entities are submitting the same category of application from within the same county
geographic boundaries, the highest ranked single project from within the county will be selected for that
category.
AQplications must be received no later than Friday March 19, 2010, by 5 p.m.
Artificial reef construction applications will not be considered unless
accompanied by documentation of a permitted site valid through August 31,2011.
Any previously unsubmitted Materials Placement Reports (i.e. both grant and non-grant funded)
must accompany all applications for all reef construction projects completed by the applicant during
the previous fiscal year (as required by Federal artificial reef permit conditions).
Grants are awarded on a competitive basis. Competition for grant funding is expected to be high this year
for the anticipated $700,000 funding. Last year $1,422,521 was requested. The evaluation and ranking of
applications is accomplished through a numerical rating process involving multiple independent reviewers and
based directly on the provisions of Chapter 68E-9.005 FAC.
Applicants should be aware that the FWC requires grant recipients to provide a substantial amount of
contract management and project oversight, including direct supervision of all subcontractors. All applicants
are strongly encouraged to develop and formulate a iong-term plan for the development of artificial reefs in
their geographical area and monitoring of their effectiveness. For any additional information regarding the
artificial reef grants program, please contact Jon Dodrill, Bill Horn, or Keith Mille at the letterhead address
listed below or by telephone at (850) 487-0554. Staff are also available to provide pre-appiication consultation
prior to your submittal.
Notification of conceptual grant awards will take place by June 15, 2010. Confirmation of project funding
levels will be known by July 2, 2010.
Applications should be sent to the Artificial Reef Program at one of the following addresses:
620 South Meridian Street, Box # 4B2, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600 (mail)
2590 Executive Center Circle East, Berkeley Building, Suite 203, Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (courier)
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FWC DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES MANAGEMEltrlJtch 9, 2f010
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ARTIFICIAL REEF CONSTRUCTION GRANT APPLICATION
Name of loc" eoastal government, university, or eligible not-for-profit corporation Printed Name, TItle
Collier County Pamela Keyes, Environmental Specialist
Mailing Addren Mailing Address
3301 East Tamiami Trail 3301 East Tamiami Trail
Physical Adelntss, fOf courier service, with zip code (if different than mailing address) Physical Address, for courier service, with zip code (if different than mailing address)
William Turner Harmon Bid. Suite 103 W. Harmon Turner Bldg. Suite 103
City
Naples
State Zip Code City State Zip Code
L 34112 Naples FL 34112
F.. Telephone F..
( 239 ) 252-2950 (239 ) 252-2980 (239 )252-2950
Emall address
Telephone
(239 ) 252-2980
FEID Number
59-6000558
pamelakeyes@colliergov.net
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Signature of Applicant
Date
Printed Name and Title
Name ~::,r~io~:~~ Limestone Reefs off Dr. Pass 4.5 Mile Reef Site
Types of Material . .
Proposed for Deployment: Limestone and Concrete Matenal
Amount of Material (tonsl,
and/or Number of Module Units 960 tons
Proposed for Deployment:
Proposed Coordinates
LAT/LON decimal minutes:
Grant Funds Requested:
$ 60,000
Depth (ft.): 26
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Matching Funds (Cash Only):
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Total Project Cost:
$ 60,000
(attach letter stating cash match amount)
Name of Permit Holder: Collier County
(if different than applicant, attach a letter of authorization from the permit holder to use the site)
Name of
Permitted Site: Dr. Pass 4.5 Site
~ Check here if the permitted site is located in Slate waters
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FDEP Permit Number:
(for sites located State waters)
Issued: 11 /10 /2008
Expires: 11 /10 /2013
Issued: / /
Expires: / /
USACOE Permit Number: SAJ-2008-1640-IP-LAE
o Check here if information for additional permitted sites is attached.
FWC Form AR01 (rev01/06)
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Construction Grant Application
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All APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT RESPONSES TO THE FOllOWING AS ATTACHMENTS
CORRESPONDING TO THE INDICATED NUMBERS:
Project Site Selection and Environmental Assessment
1. A general location map using the most recent NOAA nautical chart showing:
a. The chart name, chart number, and date of chart;
b. The coastline adjacent to the proposed depioyment location;
c. The bearing and distance (in nautical miles) from a described navigational marker
or distinctive topographical feature (e.g. mouth of inlet) to the proposed deployment
location..................................................................... .(a-c,required documentation)
2. An accurate and legible site-specific map (recommended on 8 1/2 x 11 paper) of the
proposed deployment area showing:
a. Compass rose with a north arrow, scale, and legend;
b. Name of permitted site;
c. Oimensions (in feet) of the permitted site (length/width for polygons, radius for
circular sites);
d. Area of the permitted site in acres and/or square nautical miles;
e. Center and corner coordinates in latitude/longitude format as described in the Army
Corps of Engineers permit. If the original permit uses LORAN-C coordinates to
describe the site, the applicant must obtain GPS coordinates for the center and
corners of the site using a vessel equipped with both types of navigational
receivers. lORAN-C coordinates alone are not acceptable;
f. Olrectional orientation of permitted site in relation to the compass rose;
g. Overlay of the permit corner coordinates with the most recent NOAA nautical chart
and compare the permit corner coord/nates with the charted permit area. Discuss
any discrepancies between the NOAA charted site and the permit;
h. Minimum and maximum water depths (feet, MLW) for the permitted site;
I. All previous public reef deployments in the permitted site and the lllilPosed
!:@>Ioyment with a reference number for each;
J. A table (on a separate page) which lists by reference number the deployment date,
type, amount of materials, and coordinates in latitude/longitude for each prior
deployment and the proposed deployment in the permitted site.
k. The location of the closest natural habitats (e.g., hardbottom) to the deployment
site.......... ...... ...... .... ...... '.'..... ... ...... ... ........ ..... ........ ..(a-k, required documentation)
3. The results and a discussion of a bottom survey for the proposed deployment site which
includes the date the survey was accomplished, the type of survey used (visual or
fathometer), an estimate of the total area surveyed (in square feet) and a description of the
sediments or occurrence of natural hardbottom and/or existing artificial reefs observed.
Provide confirmation that there is no natural hardbottom or sea grass habitat within 150 ft.
of the deployment site. Note: visual surveys by SCUBA are required at depths of 100 fsw
or less............. ...... ...... ...... .... ..... .... .... .... ..... ....... .... .............. .... ... ....(up to four points)
4. An environmental assessment that justifies the project site based upon minimum
environmental impact. The environmental assessment should include a description of
potential onsite, offslte, and cumulative impacts of the proposed artificial reef construction
project on vegetation, threatened or endangered species, fisheries, wildlife, water quality,
and cultural resources....................... .................... ..... ................... ..... .(up to five points)
5. A discussion of the availability of other relevant prior biological, or environmental data
associated with the proposed reef site or general reef vicinity............. .........(up to four points)
6. A discussion of the range of wave height, current velocity, temperature, salinity, visibility.
tidal range, and other physical oceanography conditions and how those factors may affect
the project................. ...... ......... ............................................ ........... .(up to five points)
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7. Material Placement Report Forms for any previously unsubmitted non-FWCC funded public
reef projects completed during the last calendar year (as required by Federal Permit ~
conditions), listed by material type and deployment date....................... .(Statute requirement)
8. The number of existing artificial reef deployments (materials) within a 0.25 nm radius of the
proposed project. Oepict each deployment on the site-specific drawing required in number
2(1) above (more points awarded for fewer deployments)................................(up to four points) fl!'
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Project Objectives
9. Specific, well defined and measurable objectives to gauge the success of the
project............................................................................ ................ .(up to four points)
10. A plan to measure the success of project objective achievement.. ..............(up to five points)
Project Design
11. A detailed description and discussion of the reef design and configuration, habitat
complexity, interstitial spaces, surface area, material placement and
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pOsllonlng.................................................................................... .....(up to ten points)
12. A demonstration of the durability and stability of the reef material at the depth proposed for
placement based on prior field evaluations or stability analyses.......... .............. .(four points)
Project Planning and Management
13. A project timeline and construction schedule.. .................. ...............(required documentation)
14. Number of staff and percentage of time available to undertake administrative and fieid
aspects of project, including subsequent monitoring and assessment......... ..(up to five points)
15. A written artificial reef monitoring and assessment plan, if available.. ............(up to five points)
16. A five year local artificial reef management plan which shows linkage with the proposed
project, if available..... ........................................................................ .(up to five points)
7. A demonstration of involvement with a marine advisory board with input on artificial reef
issues, if available. Include a listing of marine advisory board members, and a copy of the
most recent meeting minutes regarding the proposed project............................(two points)
18. One complete copy of each active ACOE and DEP permit with accompanying permit
conditions applicable to the project.................. ............. ........ ........... ...(permit requirement)
Local Demand and Public Access
19. A demonstration of public support for the proposed artificial reef project, based upon
written letters or resolutions of support less than six months old.............. ....(up to five points)
20. The presence of at least one navigable inlet access point within 20 nautical miles of the
project site (list the number of).... ......... ....... ................. ....... ...... ........ ........(three points)
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Material Transport and Ownership
21. A plan to address logistics, coordination, staging area availability, material location, and
material transport and handling........... .... ........ ...................... .............. ..(up to five points) ~
22. Assurance of the availability of reef material for the proposed project, with an itemized list ~
describing the materials proposed to be deployed................................................(three points)
23. Proof of ownership. For all proposed reef materials, indicate whether the reef material has J
already been purchased or donated (including letter(s) of verification).. .....(permit requirement) ~
Project Practicality
24. An approximate estimate of handling and transportation cost per ton for secondary use
materials, and/or purchase, handling, and transportation cost per unit for pre-fabricated
materials. Discuss the extent to which the project is physically and economically feasible
based upon the project description and the requested project funding..... ......(up to five points) ~
25. The percentage financial match of the project. Although providing cash match funds is not
required, the commitment to provide funds to help construct the proposed artificial reef will
be ranked in proportion to the percentage match of the project.................. .(up to four points) lit'
FWC Form AR01 (1109)
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26. The applicant's total artificial reef construction/monitoring budget (excluding funds
requested from this grant) for the current calendar year including a description and
amounts of additional funding by funding source.......................... .(information only, no points)
Non-profit Eligibility Verification
27. Documentation of 501 (c)(3) tax status from the Internal Revenue Service.(Statute requirement)
28. Documentation of the corporation's By-laws and/or Articles of Incorporation which include
artificial reef monitoring and/or development as an objective................. ..(Statute requirement)
Procurement of Commodities or Contractual Services Verification
29. Documentation of the intended means which commodities or contractual services will be
procured, pursuant to the requirements of Section 287.057, Florida Statutes. For
Agreements in the amount of $25,000 or less, grantees will be required to obtain a
minimum of two written quotes for any subcontracts. For Agreements in excess of
$25,000, grantees will be required to publicly advertise and send bid specifications to a
minimum of five potential subcontractors. For any Agreement requesting the use a sole
source vendor, provide clear justification (in the response to this item) for Commission
review and approval..... ......... .,....... ........ ...... ...... ...... ....... ......... ... ..(Statute requirement)
THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL ITEMS WILL BE DETERMINED BY FWCC:
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30. Overall quality of application preparation and accuracy..... ..................... .......... (up to four points)
31. The project is an innovative project or designed to provide future monitoring
potential..... ...... .................... ......... .... ...... ...... ........................................ (up to five points)
32. Estimated percent coverage of natural hardbottom in the multi-county area. More points allotted
to lesser coverage. ............ ...................... ...... ...... ............. ...... ........ ......... .(up to eight points)
33. Number of recreational boats 16 feet long or longer registered in the affected
County........... ......... ..... ............ ...... .................. ....... ...... .................. ..... ....(up to five points)
34. Number of one-year resident and nonresident recreational fishing license holders in the affected
county. ............. .,. ........ ......... ......... .... ............ ........ '... ........ ......... .......... ... (up to five points)
35. Number of charter/head boats in the affected county.......... ......................... ......(up to five points)
36. The applicant is located in an economically depressed rural coastal county..................(five points)
37. First time participation in the program by the applicant. ..... ......................... ............. . (five points)
38. The applicant's historic ability to ensure timely project completion, and compliance with grant
agreement terms and conditions based upon the most recent grant agreement
performance....... ... ...... ...... ............ .... ...... ...". ....... ...... ........... ........ .... .... .....{up to five points)
FWC Form AROl (1/09)
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Construction Grant Application