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Agenda 09/14/2010 Item #16D13 Agenda Item No. 16D13 September 14,2010 Page 1 of 10 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to provide after the fact approval for the submittal of a Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) grant application to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC) for a derelict vessel removal grant. OBJECTIVE: To receive after-the-fact approval from the Board of County Commissioners to submit a Florida Boating Improvement Program grant application to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to fund the removal of derelict vessels. CONSIDERATIONS: Coastal Zone Management staff is applying for a FFWCC, FBIP Derelict Vessel Removal Grant due on August 13th 2010. This grant will allow staff to remove derelict vessels throughout Collier County. The grant application was unable to be completed on time for the Novus deadline, as staff was waiting on derelict vessel reports from FFWCC to finalize the specific number of vessels to be removed for the grant budget. However, the grant application was submitted on time for the FFWCC grant deadline. The total amount requested is $13,020, if awarded Collier COWlty will provide $4,000 in non-cash match for a total project cost of$17,020. This grant does not require a cash match. Collier County CMA #5330 authorizes the County Manager to approve the submittal of grant applications with subsequent Board of County Commissioners action at the next available Board meeting to ratify the approval as "after-the-fact." The Resolution No. 2010-135 was approved by the Board on July 28, 20 I o. FISCAL IMPACT: The total amount requested is $13,020, if awarded Collier COWlty will provide $4,000 in non-cash match for a total project cost of $17,020. Non-cash match is defined as contributions of time, equipment, or items owned by the applicant to use a match. This grant does not require a cash match. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: The grant money will support the Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the County Growth Management Plan. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County's Attomey'sOffice and is legally sufficient for Board action. - JAK RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation provide after the fact approval for the submittal of a Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) grant application to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC) for a derelict vessel removal grant. PREPARED BY: Pamela Keyes, Environmental Specialist, Coastal Zone Management Department Agenda Item No. 16013 September 14, 2010 Page 2 of 1 0 COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Item Number: Item Summary: 16013 Recommendation to provide after the fact approval for the submittal of a Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) grant application to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) for a derelict vessel removal grant. 9/14/20109:00:00 AM Meeting Date: Approved By Gary McAlpin Director - Coastal Management Programs Date Public Services Division Coastal Zone Management 8/17/20109:49 AM Approved.By Joshua Thomas Grants Support Specialist Date Administrative Services Division Administrative Services Division 8/25/20103:25 PM Approved By Marla Ramsey Administrator - Public Services Date Public Services Division Public Services Division 8/27/20102:30 PM Approved By Kathy Carpenter Executive Secretary Date Public Services Public Services Admin. 8/30/20108:20 AM Approved By Marlene J. Foord Grant Development & Mgmt Coordinator Date Administrative Services Division Administrative Services Division 8/31/20102:43 PM Approved By OMB Coordinator Date County Manager's Office Office of Management & Budget 9/1/20102:04 PM Approved By Jeff Klatzkow County Attorney Date 9/7/20101:11 PM Approved By Leo E. Ochs, Jr. County Manager Date County Managers Office County Managers Office 9/7/20102:19 PM Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission MyFWC.com Agenda Item No. 16013 September 14, 2010 Page 3 of 10 Florida Boating Improvement Program Grant Application for Derelict Vessel Removal Fill in all sections that apply- eave a of er sectIOns an I - APPLICANT INFORMATION a. Applicant: Collier County b. Federal Employer Id. No.: 59-6000558 c. Project Manager Name: Pamela Keyes Project Manager Title: Environmental Specialist d. Mailing Address: 3301 East Tamiami.Trail City: Naples Zip Code: 34112 e. Shipping Address: City: Zip Code: f. Telephone: 239-252-2980 Fax: 239-252-2950 -Email: Pamelakeyes@colliergov.net g. District Numbers: State House: 112 State Senate: 37 County Commission: Collier L II h bE k II - PROJECT SUMMARY a. Project Title: Collier County Derelict Vessel Removal Phase III b. Type of Application: [8J New (never considered before) o Reconsideration c. Project Cost: Total Cost: $17.020 Amount Requested: $ 13.020 d. Project Summary: Collier County has removed derelict vessels from its waters since 1998. Removal of these vessels preserves and enhances the waterways and estuaries of the County. Currently, there are twenty known derelict vessels scattered throughout the County. The County is working with Florida Fish and Wildlife (FWC) Law Enforcement and the Sherriffs Office to officially document these vessels so they may be legally removed from County waters. Phase I of this project consisted of $51 ,000-, $20,000 of this funding was from the Florida Boating Improvement Program and $31,000 was a match from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Phase II of this project consisted of a $80,000 Florida Boating Improvement Program grant and a match was used through a $30,000 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant, as well as a $10,000 in-kind match from Collier County Coastal Zone Management Staff. Since funding has become less available for the derelict vessel removal program a new partnership has formed to remove derelict vessels from the County's waters. Collier County Coastal Zone Management staff has partnered with FWC. the Sheriff's Office and the County Road and Bridge Department to remove certain derelict vessels in-house. Since the beginning of this program, three derelict vessels have been removed. Although this program has been highly successful so far it has its limitations i.e. staff does not have the use of a barge. County staff believes that with this partnership, most if not all new derelict vessels that are still in-tact can be removed. However, vessels that are severely junked and dismantled will require a contractor. Phase III ofthis project will help remove the County's current derelict vessels that are severely dismantled. These vessels are not able to be floated and require a contractor for removal. Phase III ofthis project is requesting $13,020 in funding to remove the remaining derelict vessels from Collier County. FWC/FBIP-C (02110) Page 1 of5 68-1.003, FAC. Agenda Item No. 16013 '"' A ~~, ~ III- PROJECT NEED page.4 of 10 a. List Primary Need for Project: o Safety [8J Environmental Needs of the Area o Other: o High Demand by Users [8J Recommended by FWC Staff [8J Lack of In-house Capability b. Need Statement: Derelict vessels are potential navigation hazards and sources of contamination to the natural environment. Currently, derelict vessels are scattered throughout Collier County, with a higher concentration from Goodland Bay south to Chokoloskee. These locations contain sensitive habitat including mangrove forests and sea grass beds, which are essential to the County's multi-million dollar fishing and boating industries. The vessels are in various states of deterioration, and several have begun to break apart. The county will continue to remove derelict vessels from its waters as long as there is funding to do so. The derelict vessel removal program is supported by the County Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the Collier County Growth Management Plan. The County is also collaborating with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the City of Naples, the City of Marco Island, and Everglades National Park to ensure the removal program is followed through and completed in a timely manner. IV - PERMITS Submitted Approved N/A a. Florida Department of Environmental Protection 0 [8J 0 b. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 0 0 [gJ c. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 0 ~ 0 d. Local and Others (If needed) 0 0 [gj I V - BUDGET FWCIFBIP-C (02110) Page 2 of 5 68-1.003, FAC. , a. Has a detailed cost estimate been developed for this project? If yes, attach a copy to application. l-'ageoOl-lu o Yes, Preliminary ~ Yes, Final ONo b. PROJECT COST: NON-CASH MATCH Other source 00 Not Use Cost Item Applicant (List below in TOTAL Section VI) This Column .. Administration $ -- $ ". .. $ In-Kind Management $ 3,000 $ .... $ 3,000 .... -. ~" In-Kind Labor $ $ .". $ In-Kind Materials $ $ ;:..........' $ In-Kind Equipment $ ., '. 1,000 $ .:i .... $ 1,000 ......., ..., ... Total Non-Cash Match $ 4,000 $ I. $ 4,000 c. 'PROJECT COST: CASH FUNDS Other source Cost Item Applicant (List below in FBIP Grant TOTAL Section VI) Planningl Engineering $ $ $ $ Implementing $ $ $ 13,020 $ 13,020 Other: $ $ $ $ Total Cash Funds $ $ $ $ d. TOTAL COST (Non-Cash Match + Cash Funds) $ $ $ 13,020 $ 17,020 I Agenda Item No. 16013 September 14 2010 VI - OTHER SOURCE OF FUNDS (Partnerships) a. Funding source / Agency: b. Type offunding: o Federal grant o State/Local grant o Loan c. Grant Name: Amount $ d. Approval Status: o Approved o Pending o Intend to Apply, Date: a. Funding source I Agency: b. Type of funding: o Federal grant o State/Local grant o Loan c. Grant Name: Amount $ d. Approval Status: o Approved o Pending o Intend to Apply, Date: a. Funding source I Agency: b. Type of funding: o Federal grant o State/Local grant o Loan c. Grant Name: Amount $ d. Approval Status: o Approved o Pending o Intend to Apply, Date: -; FWCfFBIP-C (02/10) Page 3 of 5 68-1.003, FAC. VII - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Agenda Item No. 16013 September 14, 2010 "'tic; v U I V YES NO a. Will the project significantly or adversely affect the environment? b. If Yes, please explain key issues and describe any mitigation actions proposed. rgJ o Most of the derelict vessels within the County are in protected areas such as Ten Thousand Island National Wildlife Refuge, Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and Everglades National Park. These disintegrating vessels are sources of contamination to sea grass beds and mangrove forest. These ecosystems are essential habitat to support the local marine environment. Removal of these vessels will positively impact these sensitive ecosystems by removing a pollution source. VIII - BOATER SAFETY a. Explain how the project may affect boater safety whether positively or negatively. Derelict vessels are potential navigational hazards to the boating community. Currently, when derelict vessels are found in the middle ofa channel, removal is required as long as the funding is there. However, if funding is not available, the vessels will only be temporarily removed out of the channel. Stonns, tides and other natural events can move the vessels back into the channel which could allow them to again to become major navigational hazards. Removal of these vessels will greatly improve navigation for boaters. FWC/FBIP-C (02/10) Page 4 of5 68-1.003, FAC. Agenda Item No. 16013 September 14,2010 Page 7 of 10 IX-APPLICATION ATTACHMENTS CHECKLIST Seven (7) photocopies of the application and an electronic copy on CD or floppy disk. Inc. _ _ _ Required Attachments - - - ~ a. Cover Letter: application transmittal cover letter (Identify priority rank with multiple applications). ~ b. Application: One (1) application with original signature from authorized indi:vidual. ~ c. Derelict Vessel List: a complete list of all derelict vessels designated for removal as outlined in the instructions. d. Resolution: An adopted resolution, by the Governing Body, authorizing that the Project Manager has the authority to ~ apply for and administer the grant on behalf of the applicant. If the Applicant is applying on behalf of another public entity, then a Memorandum of Understanding between the Applicant and the public entity must also be submitted. ~ e. Derelict Vessel Report Forms: a copy of a Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Derelict or Abandoned Vessel Report or a copy of Appendix A completed by a sworn law enforcement officer for each derelict vessel to be removed. ~ f. Existing Condition Photographs: photograph of each derelict vessel showing the DV number marked on the vessel. _ _ _ Optional Attachments - - - ~ g. Detailed Cost Estimate: Cost estimate in the fonn of a fonnal bid, written quote from proposed vendor or an engineer's cost estimate. ~ h. Permits: Photocopies of necessary project pennit(s) or pennit application(s). If exempt, provide notification of exemption from pennitting agency. APPLICANT SIGNATURE Application is hereby made for the activities described herein. I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application, and, to the best of my knowledge and belief, this information is true, complete, and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority including the necessary requisite property interests to undertake the proposed activities - I also certify that the Applicant's governing body is aware of and has authorized the Project Manager as the official representative of the Applicant to act in connection with this application and subsequent project as well as to provide additional information as may be required. By signature below, the Applicant agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in conjunction with this proposal and resulting project so approved. leD Print/Type Name c::::: _ i,,^' ~ -r r '- ~ ,--).(. ) lS~~ rru~~ Date WARNING: "Whoe wingly makes a false statement in writing with the intent to mislead a public servant in the perfonnance of his or her official duty shall be guilty ofa misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083." S 837.06, Florida Statutes. NOTE: Instruction and further infonnation regarding this application and the Florida Boating Improvement Program can be found in the Florida Boating Improvement Program Guidelines or you may contact the Program Administrator at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Boating Improvement Program, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600. Phone: (850) 488-5600 or Email: fbipia)mvfwc.com. FWC/FBIP-C (02/10) Page 5 of5 68-1003. F.A.C Agenda Item No. 16013 Sep:tember14, 2010 . -Page 8 of 10 ! ~ '.,.- --' TO: Leo Ochs, County Manager Grant Application Reviewed and Approved by Co agEr s e. County a ger (date) After-the-Fact Approval by the BCC is required at the September 14.2010 BCe meeting CC: Pamela Keyes, Coastal Zone Management FROM: Marlene Foord, Grants Coordinator (), C.~f f\f DATE: August 9,2010 SUBJECT: County Manager Review and Approval of a 2010 Florida Boating Improvement Program Sponsored by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in the amoWlt of $17,020 The Collier County Coastal ZoneManag~ment Department is applying for a 2010 Florida Boating Improvement Program Grant to help support Phase III of the COWlty's Derelict Vessel Removal project. Collier County has removed derelict vessels from its waterways since 1998.- The removal of these vessels preserves and enhances the waterways and estuaries of the County. Currently, there are twenty known derelict vessels scattered throughout the County. Staff is working with Florida Fish and Wildlife, and the Sheriffs Office to officially document these vessels so they can be permanently removed from COWlty waters. Collier County has previously been awarded funds by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to complete phases I and II of the Derelict Vessel Removal project. Phase III of this project will help remove the County's current derelict vessels that are severely dismantled. These vessels are not able to be floated and require a contractor for removal. In order to complete Phase III, Coastal Zone Management is requesting $13,020 in funding from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. A $4,000 non-cash match will be provided by Collier COWlty. The grant does not require a cash match. The application is due on August 13,2010. Due to the BCC summer schedule, we are requesting that you approve the attached application, followed by BCC approval at the September 14,2010 BCC meeting. Once you have reviewed and signed the application, please sign in the box above and call me for pickup at 252-4768. Thank you and please let me know if you have any questions regarding this request. 3301 East Tamiami Trail. Naples, Florida 34] 12 . marlenefoordia),collier!!ov.net . (239) 252-4768. (239) 252-8720 (fax) Agenda Item No. 16013 September 14,2010 Page 9 of 10 RESOLUTION NO. 2010- 1 35 RESOLUTION AFFIRMING AN APPLICATION FOR A FLORIDA BOATING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION WHEREAS, the State of Florida fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission encourages counties to improve recreational boating in their areas through the Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP); and WHEREAS, Collier County desires to remove derelict vessels located throughout the County; and WHEREAS, Staff is requesting that the Board of County Commissioners affirm submittal of a grant application on behalf of Collier County and to authorize the County Manager to designate a staff project manager to perform all necessary acts to obtain these grants, and to accomplish the goals of such a grant if awarded to the County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA that: The Board of County Commissioners affirms submittal of the grant application, attached hereto, and authorizes the project manager to apply for and administer the grant on behalf of the Board with all understandings and assurances contained therein, and also authorizes Staff to act in accordance therewith. This Resolution adopted this d.7~ day of ko/. 2010, after motion, second and majority vote in favor of adoption. _c.. ,.' ";" BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA By: MW. ~ Fred Coyle, Cha an and Agenda Item No. 16013 September 14, 2010 Page 10 of 10 MEMORANDUM Date: July 27,2010 To: Gail Hambright Coastal Zone Management From: Teresa Polaski, Deputy Clerk Minutes & Records Department Re: Resolution 2010-135/FL. Bo~ting Improvement Program Grant Attached, find please find a copy of the document referenced above, (Item #16D2) approved by the Board of County Commissioners on July 27, 2010. The Minutes and Records Department has held an original document for the Official Record of the Board of County Commissioners. If you have any questions, please ca11252-84l1. Thank you. Attachments (3)