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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1166 |
| The Florida Keys Initiative |
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| Requester: |
Carol Anne Wehle, Executive Di |
Organization: |
South Florida Water Management District |
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| Project Title: |
The Florida Keys Initiative |
Date Submitted |
1/10/2006 12:18:01 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Bullard |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| The FL Keys is an area of critical state concern and is an ecosystem of statewide and national significance, including mainland America's only living barrier coral reef and the largest documented semi-continuous seagrass bed on earth. It contains the nation's most visited national marine sanctuary and its boundaries encompass John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Florida's most visited state park. All levels of government, businesses and community organizations are working to improve water quality in the Florida Keys, which has a favorable effect on our environment and economy. |
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| Recipient: |
South Florida Water Management District |
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Contact: |
Ernie Barnett, Policy Director |
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3301 Gun Club Road |
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Contact Phone: |
(561) 951-2840 |
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West Palm Beach 33406 |
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Contact email: |
ebarnett@sfwmd.gov |
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| Counties: |
Palm Beach |
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| Gov't Entity: |
Yes |
Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
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| Project Description: |
| The Florida Keys Initiative (FKI) was formed to define and evaluate the status of the FL Keys ecosystem and propose actions that will improve and protect this fragile region and the water that supports it. See attached list of priority projects. |
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| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| Invasive exotic species eradication will improve FL Keys habitat value. Restored FL Keys habitat will improve overall water quality. Pollutant loading reduction to nearshore waters will improve water quality and reduce potential number of beach closings. Reduced nutrient enrichment of our nearshore waters will protect our biological communities. Desalination will be used to augment our limited water supply. Biological and water quality assessments will quantify ecosystem improvements. Xeriscape will conserve water. Environmental education will heighten public awareness of our dire need to conserve and protect our
fragile water resources. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$5,000,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$10,000,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Construction |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local, Private |
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Cash Amount |
$5,000,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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Yes |
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Fiscal Year: |
2004-2005 |
Amount: |
$2,000,000 |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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Yes |
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Amount: |
$5,000,000 |
To Fund: |
Operations, Construction |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
No |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
Monroe County Stormwater and Wastewater master plans, FDEP State of the Sanctuary reports |
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| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
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Yes |
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Hearing Body: |
SFWMD Governing Board |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
12/14/2005 |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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Yes |
| Has the project been submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection? |
Yes |
| DEP identifying number: |
2005125 |
| Is this project eligible under section 403.885(5) F.S.? |
Yes |
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| Is your project addressed in a state, regional or local plan (such as a SWIM plan, Comprehensive Plan, local master plan, etc.)? |
No |
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| If you are requesting funding for a stormwater or surface water restoration project: |
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| Which Water Management District has the jurisdiction of your project? |
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South Florida Water Management District |
| Have you provided at least 50% match? |
Yes |
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Match Amount: |
5000000 |
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Match Source: |
Match provided by Florida Keys Aqueduct |
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| Will this project reduce pollutant loadings to a water management district designated 'priority' surface water body? |
Yes |
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Name of water body: |
Florida Keys |
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| Describe how it will reduce loadings, identify anticipated load reductions for total suspended solids, total nitrogen, total phosphorus, and other contaminants, and specify the practices that will be used to reduce loadings: |
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| If you are requesting funding for a wastewater project: |
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| Does your project qualify for funding from DEP's 'Small Community Wastewater Treatment Grant Program' under section 403.1838 F.S.? |
No |
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| Other wastewater projects: |
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| Have you received previous legislative funding for this project? |
No |
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| Is the project under construction? |
Yes |
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| Have you provided at least a 25% local match? |
Yes |
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Amount: |
375000 |
Source: |
FL Keys Aqueduct Authority |
