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CBIRS Request 2356

Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2356

Wares Creek Maintenance / Navigational Dredging Project (Bradenton Contribution)

Requester:

The City of Bradenton

Organization:

The City of Bradenton

Project Title:

Wares Creek Maintenance / Navigational Dredging Project (Bradenton Contribution)

Date Submitted

1/12/2006 10:42:56 PM

Sponsors:

Bennett

Statewide Interest:

Pursuant to Chapter 216.052(1) F.S., the proposed project addresses a statewide interest through providing a benefit for two of the four objectives identified by the Southwest Florida Water Management Plan: Water Quality - through the restoration and maintence of Wares Creek to meet the water quality standards set forth in Chapter 62-302 F.A.C. Flood Protection - to provide for an increase in flooding protection, a reduction in flood damage payments and reduction in expenditures from State flood mitigation funds.

Recipient:

The City of Bradenton

Contact:

Mr. John Cummings, Director of

101 Main Street

Contact Phone:

(941) 708-6300

Bradenton 34205

Contact email:

john.cummings@cityofbradenton.com

Counties:

Manatee

Gov't Entity:

Yes

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Project Description:

The completion of this project serves a dual purpose. First, the project will reduce flooding and the resulting property damage within the Wares Creek watershed. This will be accomplished through channel dredging, widening, and bank stabilization. The removal of sediment will increase the flow capacity of Wares Creek, thereby providing relief for properties that would otherwise be flooded. Second, the dredging and removal of the accumulated sediment will provide for a considerable improvement in water quality. This degradation in water quality has become evident by the destruction of fish and wildlife habitat, and by the clouding of water that causes light attenuation in the water column. This light attenuation inhibits the growth of bottom vegetation. To that end, habitat enhancement will be incorporated into project design where possible. Please note that the project includes the placement of devices to limit the amount of sediment that can enter Wares Creek upon the completion of construction. Survey, Design and Permitting Land Acquisition and Easements Dredging and Other Construction Activities

Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster?

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

The Wares Creek channel curently has a carrying capacity to accommodate a 1-year return flood frequency. In other words, it is likley that flooding will be encountered by residents living around the Creek once per year. The proposed project is designed to accomidate a 10-year return flood frequencey. In addition, it is anticipated that the construction if this project will provide for a 1.5 foot reduction in the flood elevation. To put this in perspective, itis anticipated that this project will dircctly benefit 1,476 parcles located within Bradenton and unincorporated Manatee County. The water quality in Wares Creek has been observed to degrade over time. Primarliy, this is a function of the creek geometry which is conductive for the settling of solids. The Creek widens between 7th Ave. West and the mouth of the Manatee River. This widening provides for a decrese in stream flow velocity. Sedimate laden stormwater runoff that has washed into the Creek upstream slows down at this point, allowing for the sedimate to settel out. Over time this has destroyedfish and wild life habitat, and has clouded the water so sun light can not reach aquatic plants. Some improvements has been observed since the inception of Manatee County's and the City of Bradenton's NPDES Stormwater programs in 1997. However, by that time tha tbrunt of the damage had already occured. Once the accumulated sedimate is removed the Creek will slowly begin to heal and over time, the Creek will flourish once again. Please note that through Best Management Practice, the reintroduction of edimate into the Creek will be minimized.

Amount requested from the State for this project this year:

$500,000

Total cost of the project:

$5,000,000

Request has been made to fund:

Construction

What type of match exists for this project?

Local

Cash Amount

$500,000

Was this project previously funded by the state?

Yes

Fiscal Year:

2004-2005

Amount:

$500,000

Is future-year funding likely to be requested?

Yes

Amount:

$500,000

To Fund:

Construction

Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?

Yes

Agency

Environmental Protection, Department Of

Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?

Yes

Is there a documented need for this project?

Yes

Documentation:

Master Stromwater Drainage Plan, Area B, Manatee County Gov.; Initial Appraisal Report for Wares Cr

Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?

Yes

Hearing Body:

Manatee County Board of County Commissioners & City of Bradenton City Council

Hearing Meeting Date:

10/12/2005

Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?

Yes

Has the project been submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection?

Yes

DEP identifying number:

WAP#40

Is this project eligible under section 403.885(5) F.S.?

Is your project addressed in a state, regional or local plan (such as a SWIM plan, Comprehensive Plan, local master plan, etc.)?

Yes

Name the plan and cite the pages on which the project is described:

Comprehensive Plan, Page 300:28.

If you are requesting funding for a stormwater or surface water restoration project:

Which Water Management District has the jurisdiction of your project?

Southwest Florida Water Management District

Have you provided at least 50% match?

Yes

Match Amount:

500000

Match Source:

The City of Bradenton

Will this project reduce pollutant loadings to a water management district designated 'priority' surface water body?

Yes

Name of water body:

Tampa Bay

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:

If you are requesting funding for a wastewater project:

Does your project qualify for funding from DEP's 'Small Community Wastewater Treatment Grant Program' under section 403.1838 F.S.?

Other wastewater projects:

Have you received previous legislative funding for this project?

Is the project under construction?

Have you provided at least a 25% local match?