Agenda 05/13/2008 Item #16D 9
Agenda Ilem No. 1609
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) Grant
Application for a Recreational Boating Characterization Study to the Coastal Zone Management
Department that, if awarded, will provide grant funds in the amount of $80,000.
OBJECTIVE: Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) Grant
Application for a Recreational Boating Characterization Study to the Coastal Zone Management
Department that, if awarded, will provide grant funds in the amount of $80,000.
CONSIDERATIONS: A boater characterization study in Collicr County would have several practical
applications for future management decisions and would help address several boating issues within the
county including adjacent land managers and other local municipalities. This study would help these
managers address boating access, congestion hot spots, potential user conflicts, resource protection,
and education needs within the county.
Data collected will assist resource managers and educators to develop new programs and/or enhance
existing ones that will help provide solutions for boating issues identified in the study. This can
include assessing current management efforts, implementing future management plans, and/or focusing
extension efforts and developing products to enhance boating experiences and promote stewardship.
FISCAL IMPACT: Upon award of the grant and approval of the grant agreement by the Board of
County Commissioner's, a budget amendment will be necessary to recognize revenue and establish the
project's expense appropriation.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: The Boater Characterization Study supports Objective 7.4
of County Gro\\oih Management Plan.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The County Attorneys Office has reviewed and approved this item
for form and legal sufficiency.
RECOMMENDA TION: Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chailman to sign a Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP)
Grant Application for a Recreational Boating Characterization Study to the Coastal Zone Management
Department that, if awarded, will provide grant funds in the amount of S80,000.
PREPARED BY: Pamela Keyes, Environmental Specialist, Coastal Zone Management Dcpartment
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
Item Summary:
1609
Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) Grant
Application for a Recreational Boating Characterization Study to the Coastal Zone
Management Department to be awarded funds in the amount of $80,000.
Meeting Date:
5/13/2008900:00 AM
Prepared By
Pamela Keyes
Enviornmental Specialist
Date
Coastal Zone Management
Public Services
4/25/20084:24:17 PM
Approved By
Gary McAlpin
Costal Project Manager
Date
Public Services
Coastal Zone Management
4/25/20084:59 PM
Approved By
Kathy Carpenter
Executive Secretary
Date
Public Services
Public Services Admin.
4/25/2008 5:02 PM
Approved By
Colleen Greene
Assistant County Attorner
Date
County Attorney
County Attorney Office
4/25/20085:02 PM
Approved By
Debra Eurom
Assistant Grant Coordinator
Date
Administrative Services
Administrative Services
4/29/20088:55 AM
Approved By
Marla Ramsey
Public Services Administrator
Date
Public Services
Public Services Admin.
4130/20089:10 AM
Approved By
OMS Coordinator
OMS Coordinator
Date
County Manager's Office
Office of Management & Budget
4130/2008 1 :28 PM
Approved By
Mark Isackson
Budget Analyst
Date
County Manager's Office
Office of Management & Budget
5/5/200810:23 AM
Approved By
James V. Mudd
County Manager
Date
Board of County
Commissioners
County Manager's Office
515/20084:27 PM
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RESOLl'TlOl\' NO. 2008-
RESOLl'TIO:"/ AFFIRMING AN APPLICATlO:"/ FOR A
GRANT FROM THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE
CONSERVATlO:"/ COMMISSIO:"/, FLORIDA BOATING
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
\\'HEREAS, the State of Florida Fish and Wildlife Consen'ation
Commission encourages counties to improve recreational boating in their areas
through the Florida Boating Improv'cment Program (FBIP); and
\VHEREAS, Collier County desires to fund a Recreational Boating
Characterization Study located in the County; and
\VHEREAS, Staff is request iog that the Board of County Commissioners
affirm submittal of a grant application and signed by the Chainnan 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 .!:,'Tant 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 aftinns submittal of the grant application
sign by the Chainnan, attached hereto, and authorizes the project manager to
apply for and administer the grant on behalf of the Board \vith all understandings
and assurances contained therein, and also authorizes Staff to act in accordance
therewith.
This Resolution adopted this ~ day of
second and majority vote in favor of adoption.
2008, after motion,
^ TTEST
DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk
BOARD OF COCNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:
By:
Tom Henning, Chairman
Approved as to form and
legal sufficiency:
Colleen Greene
Assistant County Attorney
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FLORIDA BOATING I MPROVEMENlj1lge 4 of 12
PROGRAM
GRANT APPLICATION FOR ECOMOMIC
DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES AND OTHER
LOCAL BOATING-RELATED PROJECTS
Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission
Grant Application Number:
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
I Date Received:
Fill in all sections that apply - Leave all other sections blank
I - APPLICANT INFORMA nON
a. Applicant: Collier County Coastal Zone Management
b. Federal Employer Id. No.: 59-6000558
c. Project Manager Name: Pamela Keyes Project Manager Title: Environmental Specialist
d. Mailing Address: 3300 Santa Barbara Blvd City: Naples Zip Code: 34 I J 6
e. Shipping Address: SAME City: Zip Code:
f. Telephone: 239-252-2980 Fax: 239-530653 I Email: pamelakeyes@:colliergov.net
g. District Numbers: State House: 75,76,77,101,112 State Senate: 37,39 County Commission:
11- PROJECT SUMMARY
a. Project Title: Recreational Boating Characterization Study
b. Type of Application: I C2J New (never considered before) I ~consideration I D Phased Continuation~Phase No.: _
c. Project Category: TIER-I TIER-II
C2J Other Local Boating Related Activity D Economic Development Initiative
d. Project Cost: Total Cost: $ 180.000 Amount Requested: $ 80.000
e. Project Summary:
A Boater Characterization Study in Collier County would have several practical applications for future management decisions, and
would help address several boating issues within the County. Other land managers within the County and other local municipalities
could also benefit from this study.
This study is a comprehensive study that will identifiy the number of boat owners who keep their vessels at marina wet slips, dty
storage facilities, docks behind their waterfront homes, or who use a public boat ramp. There are five major components to this
study to include: identification of boat owners, three waves of mail surveys distributed throughout the year to characterize seasonal
use patterns, processing the data using GIS, statistical analysis of survey questions, and spatial analysis of boating pattems in the
form of density maps e.g. routes, destinations and congested areas.
Data collected will assist resource managers and educators to develop new programs and/or enhance existing ones to help provide
solutions for boating issues identified in the study. This can include assessing current management effOlis, implementing future
management plans, and/or focusing extension efforts, and developing products to enhance boating experiences and promote
stewardship.
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III - PROJECT NEED
I
a. List Primary Need for Project:
D Safety
D Age-end of Useful Life
D Environmental Needs of the Area
l3J Other:
D High Demand by Users
l3J Recommended by FWC Staff
l3J Lack of In-house Capability
b. Need Statement:
A boater characterization study in Collier County would help resource managers address boating access, congestion hot spots,
potential user conflicts, resource protection. and education needs within the County.
Currently, the County is revising its manatee protection plan. As a requirement of this plan, the County must include a Boat
Facility Siting Guide that among other things must include the following criteria to minimize boat and manatee interactions: an
inventory of existing boat facilities and natural resources; an evaluation of boat use and traffic patterns; criteria on which proposed
sites will be screened; a list and map of preferred locations, unacceptable locations, and locations which are acceptable with
specific conditions; appropriate dock densities: and boat facility siting policies including a policy for the expansion of existing boat
facilities. The data from this Boating Characterization Study and the aerial surveys flown by Mote Marine Lab will be cross
referenced to better determine where boaters are traveling, and if this travel conflicts with manatee use areas.
The Boater Characterization Study collects infom13tion on traffic routes, seasonal variations, types and volumes of boats, boating
activities and distributions. Data collected will assist resource managers and educators to develop new programs and/or enhance
existing ones that will help provide solutions for boating issues identified in the study. Some of the benefits oftne study as
indicated in similar studies include:
- Spatial representation of boater departure sites, routes and destinations relevant to addressing community concerns regarding
v.'atenvay access, and watenvay maintenance activities.
- Comparison of boating infonnation with other GIS layer (e.g., environmental, boating accidents) to guide resource and public
safety management.
- Information about on-water boater behav'ior and regulation compliance to assist programs with limited resources, such as the
Sheriffs marine law enforcement, by optimizing resource allocation.
- Identification of problems, solutions, and information needs related to boating to help develop management strategies and
communication products that foster environmental stewardship and improve recreational boating experiences.
IV - PERMITS
a. Does the project require a pennit? D Yes l3J No
b. If Yes, what type: D Local D State D Other, explain:
c. Status of Pemlit Application: D Not yet appiied for D Applied for, pcndmg D Approved I
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v - BUDGET rd~~OUI IL
a. Has a detailed cost estimate been developed for this project? If yes, attach a copy to application.
[g1 Yes, Preliminary o Yes, Final DNo
b. PROJECT COST: NON-CASH FUNDS
Other Do Not Use
Cost Item Applicant (List below in This Column TOTAL
Section VI)
Administration $ 1,000 $ $
In-Kind Engineering! Construction Management $ $ $
In-Kind Labor $ 8,000 $ $
In-Kind Materials $ $ $
In-Kind Equipment $ 1,000 $ $
Total Non-Cash Funds $ 10,000 $ $ 10,000
c. PROJECT COST: CASH FUNDS
Other
Cost Item Applicant (List below in FBIP Grant TOTAL
Section VI)
Planning / Engineering / Design $ $ $ $
Implementing $ $ $ 80,000 $ 80,000
Other: $ $ 100,000 $ $ 100,000
Total Cash Funds $ $ $ $
d. TOTAL FUNDS (Non-cash + Cash funds) $ $ 100,000 $ 80,000 $ 180,000
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VI - OTHER SOURCE OF FUNDS (Partnerships)
a. Funding source / Agency: FDEP - Florida Department of Environmental Protection
b. Type of funding: o Federa] grant i:8J State/Local grant o Loan
c. Grant Name: Boater Characterization Study Amount $
d. Approval Status: o Approved i:8J Pending o Intend to Apply, Date:
a. Funding source / 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 / 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:
F\VCTDlP-E (01/08)
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VII - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT I
YES NO
a. Wil1 the project significantly or adversely affect the environment? [g] D
b.lfYes, please explain key issues and describe any mitigation actions proposed.
Once completed, the Boater Characterization Study will allow the County, and other resource managers, to be able to
determine ifand where there are any environmental impacts occurring in the County. Site specific signage or education
programs can be developed to lessen or prevent these identified environmental impacts. New partnerships can be fanned to
develop solid management plans, prioritization of these environmental issues, and the County can focus its resources toward
improvement of these issues.
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VIII - BOATER SAFETY
a. Explain how the project may affect boater safety whether positively or negatively.
This Boating Characterization Study would positively affect boater safety. Issues such as boating access, congestion hot spots,
potential user conflicts, resource protection, and cducntion needs within the county v.'ill be addressed in this study. Identifying
where these potential conflicts exist will allow for resource managers to not only focus their resources, but to be able to
prioritize their actions to address these issues.
F\Vc.'F8rr-E (01'08)
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IX - APPLICATION ATTACHMENTS CHECKLIST
Include an electronic copy on CD or floppy disk and seven (7) photocopies of the application with attachments.
Inc. w ~ ~ Required Attachments - - -
D a. Cover Letter: application transmittal cover letter (Identify priority rank with multiple applications).
D b. Application: One (1) application with original signature from authorized individual.
D c. Project Proposal: a detailed description of project as outlined in the application instructions.
d. Resolution: An adopted resolution, by the Governing Body, authorizing that the Project Manager has the authority to
D 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.
- - - Optional Attachments - - -
D e. Detailed Cost Estimate: Cost estimate in the form of a formal bid, written quote from proposed vendor or an
engineer's cost estimate.
D f Permits: Photocopies of necessary project permit(s) or permit application(s). If exempt, provide notification of
exemption from permitting agency.
D g. Plans: preliminary design/engineering plans (if completed).
D h. Support/Opposition: Attach letters of known public support or known public opposition.
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 af,'fees to comply with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws in conjunction with this proposal and resulting project so approved.
Print/Type Name
Title
Applicant Signature
Date
STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF (
)
Personally appeared before me this day of
subscribed and swore to the above instlUl11ent in my presence.
,200_,
. who
Notary Pubtic Name:
My commission expires:
NOTE: Instruction and further information 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; or call
(850) 488-5600; or send an email toJbin((rMvF\VC.com.
F\VC/FBIP-E (01/08)
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FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
FLORIDA BOATING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Instructions for Completing the Grant Application for Economic
Development Initiatives and Other Local Boating-Related Projects
General Instructions:
. Submit one (1) original and seven (7) copies,
. Submit an electronic copy of application on CD or floppy disk,
. Staple application in upper left-hand comer, or clip with one binder clip, DO NOT
SPIRAL BIND OR PLACE IN A THREE-RING BINDER OR REPORT COVER,
. Please place a tabbed divider between each attachment
. Please make all photocopies of attachments on paper no larger than 11" x 17".
I - APPLICANT INFORMA nON
a, Applicant: Enter the name of the county, municipality, or other governmental I
entity applying for the grant
b, Federal Employer Id. No.: Enter the applicant's Federal Employer Identification (FEID)
Number. Payment will be sent to the address associated with this
FEID number.
c, Project Manager Name: Enter the name and title of the person in charge of the project. All
Title: corresDondence will be sent to this Derson.
d, Mailing Address: Enter the mailing address for the Project Manager. All
correspondence will be sent to this address,
e. Shipping Address: Enter the physical address for the Project Manager (no post office
Zin Code: boxes) for deliverY of overniuht nackages.
f Telephone No.: Enter the telephone number, fax number, and email address where
Fax No,: the Project Manager may be contacted during regular business
E-mail: hours.
a District Numbers: Enter the District numbers for the State House, State Senate and the
O'
Counly Commission.
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11- PROJECT SUMMARY
a. Proiect Title: Provide a brief title for the project.
b. Type of Application: Check "New" if you have never applied for FBIP funding for this
project. Check "Reconsideration" if you have applied before but did not
receive funding. Check "Phased Continuation" if the project has
previously received FBIP funding.
c. Project Category: Check only one project category. Refer to the guidelines for project
category descriptions. Application will be ranked only against other
applications within the same project category. The Commission
reserves the right to re-assign an application to another project category
to maximize funding.
d. Project Cost: Enter total amount of project cost, including only the eligible project
elements where grant funds will be used. Enter the amount of funds
requested from FBIP.
e. Project Summary: Provide a brief description of the goal of the project, the work to be
done and the expected outcome or final product.
III - PROJECT NEED
a. List Primary Need for Project: Check the category that is most applicable.
b. Need Statement: Briefly describe why this project is needed. Explain any existing
problems and how this project will correct the problem, or describe how
this project will enhance recreational boating in the local communi tv.
IV - PERMITS
Check status of all permit applications. If project type does not require permits, or project is exempt from
pem1itting requirements, check "No". If available, attach a photocopy of all permits or permit applications.
Ifproject is exempt, attach a copy of exemption notification.
V - BUDGET
a. Has a detailed cost estimate Indicate whether a preliminary or final cost estimate has been
been developed for this developed. If yes, attach a copy of the estimate to the application.
project?
Enter amount of in-kind matching funds for each cost item. Amounts in
b. PROJECT COST - NON- "Other" column should include in-kind funds from any third-party
CASH FUNDS' agreements (provided by someone other than the applicant). *Please
note: All applications must include some form of non-cash matching
funds.
c. PROJECT COST - CASH Enter amount of funding to be provided by the applicant and other
FUNDS sources. Enter the amount of funding requested in the column labeled
"FBIP Grant."
d. TOTAL FUNDS Sum of non-cash funds and cash funds for each collLrnn.
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VI - OTHER SOURCE OF FUNDS (STATUS)
Include information on funding from sources other than FBIP or applicant. Enter information for each
fundin{! source.
a. Funding Source: Check source of funds: Federal grant, State/Local grant. or loan.
b. Grant Name: Enter name of grant program.
c. Approval Status: Enter status of grant/loan application. If "Intending to Apply", enter
date of application deadline.
VII - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
a. Will the project significantly Explain how the project will have a significant or adverse affect on the
or adversely affect the environment and include information on the impacts to water quality,
environment? wetlands, seagrasses, imperiled species, etc.
b. If Yes, please explain key
issues and describe any
mitip'ation actions proposed.
VIII - BOATER SAFETY
a. Explain how the project may Provide explanation of how the project may improve boater safety (i.e.
affect boater safety whether increased education, increased law enforcement, etc.) or, explain any
positively or negatively. potential boater safety hazards and how they will be corrected. Also,
please indicate if the project will have no effect on boater safety.
IX-APPLICATION ATTACHMENTS CHECKLIST
Indicate which attachments have been included with the application. Required attachments must be included
or application will be deemed incomplete. Optional attachments may be omitted, but applications with
optional attachments included will receive a higher score during evaluation. Please place a tabbed divider
between each attachment. Submit one original (with original signature) and seven (7) photocopies of the
entire application with attachments.
Completed applications should be in the following order: Cover Letter, Application Fonn, Project Proposal,
Resolution, and Optional Attachments if included.
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PROJECT PROPOSAL
The Project Proposal should be a detailed description of the project and should include the following
elements:
Project Description A detailed description of the project including what the project will
produce or accomplish and how the project will serve the needs of
recreational boaters and boating-related activities in your area.
Specific Tasks Describe the work that will be done in order to complete the project.
(For example: Task 1 - Conduct Boater Survey, Task 2 - Feasibility
Studv, Task 3 - Develop Economic Impact Statement)
Timetable Include a proposed schedule for when tasks are to begin and when they
will be completed by quarter.
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