Agenda 03/10/2009 Item #16D 3
Agenda Item No. 16D3
March 10, 2009
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation for the Board of County Commissioners to approve and authorize the
Chairman to sign 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 Coastal Zone amenities.
CONSIDERATIONS: The primary goal of this project is to create a minimum of three new
200 ton artificial reefs, per 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 projcct 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 connnonly 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.
FISCAL IMP ACT: No cash match is required for this grant and if awarded staff commitment
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 is not quasi-judicial, and as such ex parte disclosure
is not required. This item requires mqiority vote only. The grant award documents will be
reviewed for legal sufficiency prior to Board approval and signature. This item is legally
sufficient for Board action. - CMG
RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners approve a
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Connnission (FWC) Division of Marine Fisheries
Management, Artificial Reef Construction Grant Application for the Coastal Zone Management
Department in the amount of $60,000.
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PREPARED BY: Pamela Keyes, Environmental Specialist, Coastal Zone Management
Department
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Agenda Item No. 16D3
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
Item Summary:
16D3
Meeting Date:
Recommendation for the Board of County Commissioners to approve and authorize the
Chairman to sign 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.
3/10/200990000 AM
Prepared By
Pamela Keyes
Enviornmental Specialist
Date
Coastal Zone Management
Public Services
2f18/2009 7:13:16 PM
A pproved By
Gary McAlpin
Costal Project Manager
Date
Public Services
Coastal Zone Management
2119/20097:50 AM
Apprond By
Kathy Carpenter
Executive Secretary
Date
Public Services
Public Services Admin.
2/19/200912:12 PM
Approved By
Colleen Greene
Assistant County Attorner
Date
County Attorney
County Attorney Office
2/19/200912:29 PM
Approved By
Marlene J. Foard
Grants Coordinator
Date
Administrative Services
Administrative Services Admin.
lflOf2009 4:43 PM
Approved By
Jeff Klatzkow
Assistant County Attorney
Date
County Attorney
County Attorney Office
2124f2009 9:23 AM
Approved By
Marla Ramsey
Public Services Administrator
Date
Public Services
Public Services Admin.
212412009 4:44 PM
A ppro\'ed By
OMB Coordinator
OMB Coordinator
Date
County Manager's Office
Office of Management & Budget
2/26f2009 10:46 AM
Approved By
Mark Isackson
Budget Analyst
Date
County Manager's Office
Office of Management & Budget
2/26/2009 5:24 PM
Approved By
James V. Mudd
County Manager
Date
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Board of County
Commissioners
County Manager's Office
3/2/20099:42 AM
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Agenda Item No. 1603
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FWC DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
ARTIFICIAL REEF CONSTRUCTION GRANT APPLICATION
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Name of Proposed . .
Reef Project: Santa Lucia Reef Site
Types of Material
Proposed for Deployment: Clean concrete rubble, culverts
Amount of Material (tons),
and/or Number of Module Units Approximately 940 Tons
Propoeed for Deployment:
Proposed CoordInates
LAT1LON decimal minutes:
Grant Funds Requested:
$ 60,000
26.094167 -81.842333
Depth (ft.): 26
Matching Funds (Cash Only):
$ 0
(attach letter staling cash match amount)
Total Project Cost:
$ 60,000
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Name of Permit Holder: Col/ier County Board of County Commissioners
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Name of
Permitted Site: Santa Lucia Reef Site
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USACOE PermIt Number: SAJ-2008-1645 (IP-LAE) Iss ued: "/'0 12008
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FDEP Penn it Number: Issued: 7/1 {2006
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ATTEST: .
DWIGHT E. BR~IAppl'cal'on
ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT RESPONSES TO THE FOLLOWING AS ATTACHMENTS
CORRESPONDING TO THE INDICATED NUMBERS:
Project Site Selection and Environmental Assessment . .
1. A generallacalion map using lhe most recent NOAA naubcal chart shOWing:
a. The chart name, chart number. and date of chart:
b. The coastline adjacent to the proposed deployment location:
c. The bearing and distance (in nautical miles) from a described navigational marl<er
or distinctive topographical feature (e.g. mouth of inlet) to the proposed deployment
location... ... ... ,_,............ ... ........ ...... ".. ..,......... ... ........ ...(a.c,requlred 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. Dimensions (in feet) of the permitted site (Iengthlwidth for polygons. radius for
circular sites);
d. Area of the permitted site in acres and/or square nautical miles;
e. Center and comer coordinates in lalitudenongitude 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. Directional orientation of pennltted site in relation to the compass rose;
g. Oveitay of the permit corner coordinates with the most recent NOAA nautical chart
and compare the permit comer coordinates with the charted permit area. Discuss
any discrepancies between the NOAA charted sfte and the permit;
h. Minimum and maximum water depths (feet. MLW) for the permitted site:
i. All orevious oublic reef deplovments in the permitted site and the prooosed
deolovment 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 latitudellongitude for each prior
deployment and the proposed deployment in lhe permitted site.
k. The location of the closest natural habitats (e.g., hardbottom) to the deployment
site.n.... ................. .. ..............{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
fathomeler), an estimate of the total area surveyed (in square feel) and a description of the
sediments or occurrence of natural hardbottom andlor existing artificial reefs observed.
Provide confirmation that there is no natural hardbottom or seagrass habitat within 150 ft.
of the deployment site. Note: visual surveys by SCUBA are required at depths of 100 fsw
or less...... ... ...... ...... ...... ........ ......... ...... ........ n.... d. ....(up to four polnts)
4. An environmental assessment that justifies the project site based upon minimum
environmental impact. The environmental assessment should include a description of
potential onslte, offsite. and cumulative impacts of the proposed artificial reef construction
project on vegetation. threatened or endangered species, fisheries. wildlife. water quality,
andculturalresQurces.. ............ .............., .. ......h. ..........(uptofivepoints)
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 10 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 fa:tors may affect
the project...... ..,... ,.. ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... . ... .., .,. (up to five points)
7. Material Placement Repoit 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. Depict each deployment on the site-specific drawing required in number
2(1) above (more points awarded for fewer deployments).. .. .. ..(up to four point,)
FWC FOITJ1 AROl (1109)
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9. Specific, well defined and measurable objectives to gauge the success of the
project....n ..' ......... n' ... ... .. ......... ,.. .n...... .(UP to four points)
10. A plan to measure the success of project objective achievement ... ... .... . ... .(up 10 five points)
Project Design . .
11. A detailed description and discussion of the reef design and configuration. habitat
complexity. interstilial spaces. surface area. material placement and
positioning...... ... .... ....... n.... _.,. '................... ... ........n.n ... ,...(up to ten POlOtS)
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 field
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 fi....e points)
16. A five year local artificial reef management plan which shows linkage with the proposed
project. if available.. _......... . ............(uplofrvepoints)
17. 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 ..... ..... .....(Iwo poinls)
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 oid.. ... ... ... ... ..,(uP 10 five points)
20. The presence of at least one navigable inlet access point within 20 nautical miles of the
project site (list the numberof)... ............ ..... .......... ......(!hreepoin")
Material Transport and Ownership
21. A plan to address logistics, coordination. staging area availability. matenal location. and
material transport and handling ..........n... .................... ..(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
already been purchased or donated (including letter(s) of verifICation)... ....(permil 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 10 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)
FWC Fonn AR01 (1/09)
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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......... .._ ... ...... .." ...(lnfonnation onty, no points)
Non-profit Eligibility Verification .
27. Documentation of 501(c)(3) tax status from the Intemal Revenue Servlce.(Slatute req",,,,,,,,,nij
28. Documentation of the corporation's By-laws and/or Articles of Incorporation which include
artificial reef mon~oring and/or development as an objective... ......... ....... (SlaMe req",lllment)
Procurement of Commodities or Contractual Services Verification
29. Documentation of the intended means which commodijies or contractuai 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 potentiel 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...... ,..... d..n n. .., ... ... ....h ......... ...... ......... ...... ....(Statute requirement)
THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL ITEMS WILL BE DETERMINED BY FWCC:
30. Overall quality of application preparation and accuracy......... ......
(up to four points)
31. The project is en innovative project or designed to provide future monitoring
potentiaL..... ...... ............ ............ ......... ........................ ...... ..... .....
(UP to fi....e points)
32. Estimated percent coverage of natural hardbottom in the muiji-county area. More points allotted
to lesser coverage... ...... ",.... ............ ... ...... ....n... ...... ... ...... .,.... ............... ...(uP toei.gh1 points)
33. Number of recreational boats 16 feet long or longer registered in the affected
County... ............ ... ............ n.... ......... ............ ......... ... .................. ......... .....{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 charterlhead boats in the affected county... ...... ......... ............... ........(up to five points)
36. The applicant is located in an economically depressed rural coastal county... ............. ..(five poin")
37. First time participation in the program by the applicant.... ........ ............ ............ .........(five points)
38. The applicant's historic abilijy to ensure timely project compietion. and compliance with grant
agreement tenns and conditions based upon the most recent grant agreement
periorrTlance.. d. .n...... .. n. ...... ......... '" n' '" ... ......... ......n ... .... .. ... .......(up 10 five points)
F\IIIC Form AR01 (1109)
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FWC Grant Application for Artificial Reef Construction in Collier
County, Florida
FY 2009-2010
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
1. General Location Map - Please see attachment 1.
The NOAA chart Chatham River to Clam Pass, number 11429, revised in November
2005, was used for the general location map.
List of passes near the North Santa Lucia Reef Site.
Pass Nautical Miles Bearine:
Gordon Pass 2 271
Doctor's Pass 4 220
Wiggins Pass 6 200
2. Site Specific Map - Please see attachment 2.
The site coordinates of North Santa Lucia Site are listed below.
Location Latitude Lone:itude
Center Point 26.094167 81.84233
NW Corner 26.097917 81.842917
NE Corner 26.097919 81.841667
SW Corner 26.090417 81.842917
SE Comer 26.090417 81.841667
Table of previous public deployments (none) and proposed deployments
Site Name Material LatlLone: Date Deploved Tons
Proposed Site Concrete rubble 2605.785 2010 200
Number I - 81 50.560
Proposed Site Concrete Rubble 2605.785 2010 200
Number 2 -81 50.538
Proposed Site Concrete Rubble/ 2605.785 2010 200
Number 3 8 Reef Balls -81 50.538
This location is approximately 1 nautical miles south of the nearest hardbottom,
according to local charter boat captains.
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3. Discussion of Bottom Survey
A bottom survey ofthis proposed site was conducted by Reef Innovations Inc on August
28, 2006. Collier County staff and and the County Sea Grant Agent conducted a new
survey in August of2008 and their findings were similar to what ReefInnovations
observed. There was no occurrence of natural hardbottom found. The substrate was 4 to
5 inches of sand and shell rubble overlaying a limestone layer. Little to no settlement of
the reef material is expected over time. The nearest location of natural hardbottom is
located 1 mile away.
The water depth at the Santa Lucia site is approximately 25 feet utilizing a standard
bottom machine with an accuracy of +/-3 feet.
4. Environmental Survey
The North Santa Lucia site was permitted in November 2008 by the Army Corps of
Engineers and Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Based on the initial
August 2006 site survey by Reef Innovations Inc and the August 2008 site survey by
County staff no natural hardbottom or seagrass were found within the boundaries of the
proposed site. The next closest natural hardbottom ledge is approximately I mile away
from the project area. Since no natural hardbottom 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 culverts and material used for the reefs are compatible with the marine
environment and will have a negligible affect on water quality. Turbidity caused during
deployment will be minimized by deploying three approximately 200 ton patch reefs at
different locations about 200 feet apart from each other. In addition to the concrete
rubble, Collier County will also deploy 8 donated reef balls from a local High School.
This High School science class made eight (8) reef balls and would like to donate them to
the Collier County artificial reef program.
Notice of the 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
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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, Hawksbill, 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.
Cultural Resources - There are no known 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.
AUTHOR .v. .c. TITLE.
IDavis, Richard A., Jr., Historical Morphodynamics of Inlets in Florida
& Gibeaut, James C.
:Coastal Engineering
!Consultants, Inc.
IContinental Shelf
!Associates, Inc.
'Continental Shelf
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,ASSOCIates, Inc.
Regional Inlet Management Study for Manatee,
Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties
!southwest Florida Nearshore Benthic Habitat Study
Synthesis of Available Biological, Geological,
Chemical, Socioeconomic, and Cultural Resource
Information for the South Florida Area
ED DATE
January
1990
February
1991
January
1991
May 1990
6. Oceanographic Conditions
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.
Current VeJocity - The proposed site is located 2 miles offshore and demonstrates
currents that are typical of Gulf of Mexico waters.
Salinity - The proposed site demonstrates typical salinity ranges for the Gulf of Mexico.
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Temperature - The Gulf temperature at the North Santa Lucia 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 5 feet to 10 feet in the vicinity of the proposed site. The visibility should have no
effect on the reef project except when reef monitoring is planned. The limited visibility
at these sites will make fish identification more difficult than at sites located in other
areas ofthe 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 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 Forms
To date there have been no deployments in the North Santa Lucia Site.
8. Existing Deployments
To date there are no existing deployments on the North Santa Lucia Site.
Part II - Project Objectives
9. Measurable Objectives North Santa Lucia site reef site
The primary goal of the project is to create a minimum of three new approximately 200
ton artificial reefs within the valid Army Corps of Engineers and Department of
Environmental Protection permit standards for artificial reef programs. Specific
objectives of this project include:
a. Creation of reef sites will be available to the public in the Gulf and that are
easily accessible Gordon Pass, Doctors Pass, Wiggins Pass and Clam Pass.
b. 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.
c. Creation of forage habitat for a variety of pelagic fish that are commonly
found in the waters offshore of Collier County.
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d. Enhancement and expansion of recreational and commercial fishing and
diving opportunities in the waters off of Collier County's Coast.
10. Evaluation Plan - Collier County North Santa Lucia reef site
Monitoring objectives will be assessed through routine visual surveys. Divers will
conduct fish counts and record qualitiative observations about the diversity of other
marine taxonomic groups associated with the reef site.
The cost effectiveness of this project will be measured against previous year's
construction projects. Divers from the Collier Coastal Zone Management department and
Sea Grant Extension will monitor on annual basis for two years.
Part III - Project Design
11. 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 the attached 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 (13) 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 of habitat structure. Materials will be deployed using an anchored barge to
allow for the concentrated piles to have the maximum relief of7.5 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 greatly between piles due to the
different types of material used. Various-sized culverts combined with concrete poles
will create a range of interstitial space sizes which will increase the likelihood of
attracting a greater diversity of species
Surface Area - Depending on how the concrete debris falls/lands on the Gulf floor will
determine the actual surface area of the reef. However, current estimates for the overall
200 ton reef will be approximately 75 feet.
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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 a front-end loader will be used to push the concrete materials off the side of
the barge into the Gulf. It is estimated there will be three deployments of concrete
material on the North Santa Lucia 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 concrcte as "extremely compatible with the marine
environment" and "highly durable. and stable".
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 200ton 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 confinned by numerous observations ofmaterial
movement under storm conditions around the state.
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Part IV - Project Planning and Management
13. Project Timeline and Construction Schedule
Project June I July I Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. I Jan. Feb. I March I April
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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 Coordinator will devote 15% of time towards the project's
administrative duties and up to 75% of 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 on an annual basis for two years. During this time the site will be mapped and fish
and invertebrate monitoring will be conducted.
IS. 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.
Although, the County does not cun'ently have an established volunteer monitoring group
for the artificial reefs, County Staff and the Sea Grant Extension Agent are beginning to
partner with local dive shops, charter boat captains and fishennan to start a volunteer dive
program. This program would eventually allow volunteer divers to conduct fish and
benthic species surveys.
The County AR Coordinator and Sea Grant Extension Agent have recently updated the
County's artificial reef web site. This website features a variety of information including
the history of Collier reef program, sustainable fishing practice, weather and tide charts,
upcoming aI1iticial reef news and a new interactive artificial reef map. This website can
be found at
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Please see attached Artificial Reef Management Plan.
16. Collier Artificial Reef Management Plan
Please see attachment 4, Collier County Artificial Reef Management Plan pages 4-5. The
management plan is currently being updated and will be completed by JanuaIY 2009.
17. Marine Advisory Board
Currently, the County does not have a Marine Advisory Board.
18. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Artificial Reef Permit
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Please see attachment 5. A full copy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) permit
SAJ-2008-l645 (IP-LAE). This permit is valid until February 28,20] 1.
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 6.
20. Navigable Inlet
There are three major inlets within 20 nautical miles of the North Santa Lucia Site.
These inlets are Gordons Pass, Doctors Pass, Wiggins Pass and Clam Pass. 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 budge 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 sce 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 purchase 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 efficicnt staging area in the county.
County staff will supervise and coordinate all trucking, offloading, on-loading and
staging 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
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Gulf floor. The maximum relief will not exceed 10 feet and the foot print is expected to
be negligible.
22. Material Availability Assurance emphasis
Collier County has received written quotes from Gulf Shore Site Development 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 base on quotes received from local contractors and on a per ton basis. Please see
attachment 3.
Concrete Sorting and Scale Load Barging and Total Cost Per
Materials Loading and Hauling DeDlovment Ton
$1.66 $4.91 $6.66 $50.00 $63.23
For three 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 $59,752.35
25. Project Matching Funds.
Currently, Collier County will not be financially able to contribute matching funds for
this artificial reef project. However, Collier County will be able to provide non-cash
match in the form of staff time, equipment use.
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26. Reef Construction Budget
The County does not have any funds for reef construction in the 2009 budget. However,
there is up to $2,000 in funding for reef monitoring, training, equipment, air fills etc.
Part VII Non-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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