Agenda 01/28/2020 Item #16A 9 (Removal of Marine Debris - Ten Thousand Island by USDI, USFWS, FDEP & CC)01/28/2020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to authorize the County Manager or designee to execute and submit a US
Department of Interior Grant application and associated documents as part of a Cooperative
Agreement between the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, and Collier County to facilitate marine debris removal
on Land Units of Ten Thousand Island National Wildlife Refuge, Collier County and State of
Florida. The total grant is $290,003.41, and no match is required.
OBJECTIVE: To authorize the County Manager or designee to execute a grant application with the
US Department of Interior as part of a Cooperative Agreement with the US Department Fish and
Wildlife in order to address the existence of storm related debris in waterways on Land Units of Ten
Thousand Island National Wildlife Refuge, Collier County and State of Florida.
CONSIDERATIONS: On September 9, 2019, Collier County Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees
and Program Management, was notified that additional funds became available through the US
Department of Interior to facilitate marine debris removal.
As a result of Irma’s extensive size and intensity many homes, buildings, docks, and man -made
structures were damaged or destroyed resulting in wind and water blown debris that was deposited onto
mangroves, shorelines, and open water throughout the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research
Reserve “RBNERR” and Collier County but particularly into areas near Goodland, Marco Is land, Isles
of Capri, Henderson Creek, and Haldeman Creek. This storm debris consists of wood, metal, foam,
fiberglass insulation, plastic, and other materials found as part of buildings, docks, and other built
structures. Although much storm-related debris has already been identified and mapped, mapping
efforts are ongoing to identify the location and type of debris still spread throughout RBNERR and the
county and continues to disperse over time due to wind and tidal movement.
As part of this effort, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, and Collier County would be collaborating to fund and direct
the debris removal project, as a result of Hurricane Irma. Marine debris removal ac tivities would be
limited to marine debris that poses a threat to human health and safety and/or natural resources (flora,
fauna, and their habitats), such as, but not limited to derelict vessels, derelict fishing gear, and various
construction/demolition debris related to Hurricane Irma.
The application includes the SF-424, assurances, and any documents that are required to complete the
application.
FISCAL IMPACT: If the grant is awarded, a budget amendment would be required to appropriate the
anticipated total budget of $290,003.41, within GMD Grant Fund (711). No match is required as part
of this grant.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: The proposed construction projects are in accordance with
the goals, objectives, and policies of all applicable sections of the Stormwater Management and the
Conservation and Coastal Management elements of the Growth Management Plan.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved for form and legality and requires a majority
vote for Board action. - JAB
RECOMMENDATION: To authorize the County Manager or designee to execute and submit a grant
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application and any associated documents with the US Department of Interior as part of a Cooperative
Agreement with the US Department Fish and Wildlife in order to address the existence of storm related
debris in waterways on Land Units of Ten Thousand Island National Wildlife Refuge, Collier County
and State of Florida.
Prepared By: Gino Santabarbara, Principal Planner, Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees and Program
Management Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Stamped Docs (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.A.9
Doc ID: 11298
Item Summary: Recommendation to authorize the County Manager or designee to execute and
submit a US Department of Interior Grant application and associated documents as part of a Cooperative
Agreement between the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, and Collier County to facilitate marine debris removal on Land
Units of Ten Thousand Island National Wildlife Refuge, Collier County and State of Florida. The total
grant is $290,003.41 and no match is required.
Meeting Date: 01/28/2020
Prepared by:
Title: Senior Grants and Housing Coordinator – Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program
Management
Name: Gino Santabarbara
01/07/2020 4:33 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - IF, CPP & PM – Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program
Management
Name: Amy Patterson
01/07/2020 4:33 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Growth Management Department Judy Puig Level 1 Reviewer Completed 01/08/2020 4:00 PM
Growth Management Department Lisa Taylor Additional Reviewer Completed 01/09/2020 10:49 AM
Growth Management Operations Support Christopher Johnson Additional Reviewer Completed 01/09/2020 3:14 PM
Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program Management Amy Patterson Additional Reviewer Completed 01/10/2020 4:12 PM
Growth Management Department Gino Santabarbara Deputy Department Head Review Skipped 01/07/2020 4:27 PM
Growth Management Department Thaddeus Cohen Department Head Review Completed 01/13/2020 9:04 AM
Grants Erica Robinson Level 2 Grants Review Completed 01/13/2020 3:46 PM
County Attorney's Office Jennifer Belpedio Additional Reviewer Completed 01/15/2020 4:02 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 01/15/2020 4:28 PM
Grants Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 01/17/2020 1:00 PM
Office of Management and Budget Laura Zautcke Additional Reviewer Completed 01/17/2020 5:55 PM
Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 01/21/2020 11:26 AM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 01/21/2020 12:13 PM
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Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 01/28/2020 9:00 AM
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