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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #113 |
| City of North Port Stormwater Improvements, Phase 4 |
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| Requester: |
City of North Port |
Organization: |
Municipal Government |
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| Project Title: |
City of North Port Stormwater Improvements, Phase 4 |
Date Submitted |
12/18/2007 8:11:31 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Bennett |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| The proposed stormwater improvements will relieve existing flooding and enhance water quality not only within the City limits but within the four counties (Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto and Charlotte) within the Big Slough Watershed. |
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| Recipient: |
Steven. S. Crowell, Jr., City Manager |
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Contact: |
Patrick S. Collins, P.E., Director/City Engineer |
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4970 City Hall Blvd, |
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Contact Phone: |
() 94-1429 |
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North Port 34286 |
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Contact email: |
pcollins@cityofnorthport.com |
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| Counties: |
Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, Sarasota |
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| Gov't Entity: |
Yes |
Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
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| Project Description: |
| This funding request is needed for study-recommended drainage improvement projects. As the City of North Port is located at the end of the Big Slough Watershed Myakkahatchee Creek "pipeline", the current flooding and water quality conditions are attributed not only to the City's growth, but also to upstream development and land uses in the Sarasota, Manatee and Desoto County basins within the Big Slough Watershed. The proposed improvements projects will have significant regional impact; lowering of flood stages and enhancing water quality within the Myakkahatchee Creek (specifically the canal system in the City of North Port; tributaries in Sarasota, Manatee and Desoto Counties; and the downstream Charlotte County canal system). Since the Myakkahatchee Creek (and associated City canal system) is the primary source of the City's drinking water supply, any retention projects implemented will serve a dual purpose of attenuation of flood waters and an additional benefit of improving the City's drinking supply water quality. The subsequent reduction in pollutant loading to Myakkahatchee Creek (which flows to the Myakka river; an Outstanding Florida Water) can be considered another regional benefit.
Following are expected improvement projects and best management practices (BMPs) that are proposed for funding:
1. Replacement/rehabilitation of water control structures, addition of telemetry controls at selective locations.
2. Selective dredging of manmade canals and silted areas in the Myakkahatchee Creek to improve conveyance.
Dredging of the silted areas within the Myakkahatchee Creek will serve to restore the natural system.
3. Acquisition of adjacent or upstream properties for retention of flood waters and water quality enhancements.
4. Development of regional stormwater treatment systems upstream of Myakkahatchee Creek and City canals.
5. Improvements in the local storm sewer systems to relieve chronic nuisance from local flooding problems.
6. Modification of local regulations to explore and implement Low Impact Development concepts.
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| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| Reduced flooding within the City and upstream and downstream basins |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$250,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$500,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Construction |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local |
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Cash Amount |
$250,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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Yes |
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Fiscal Year: |
2007-2008 |
Amount: |
$400,000 |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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Yes |
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Amount: |
$500,000 |
To Fund: |
Construction, Continued drainage improvements |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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Yes |
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Agency |
Environmental Protection, Department Of |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
Unknown |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
1993 Big Slough Study; SWFWMD floodplain analysis report |
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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: |
City of North Port Commission |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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Yes |
| Is the project eligible under section 403.885(2),F.S. to protect public health or the environment; and implement plans developed pursuant to the Surface Water Improvement and Management Act created in part IV of Chapter 373,F.S., other water restoration plans required by law, management plans prepared pursuant to 2.403.067,F.S., or other plans adopted by local government for water quality improvement and water restoration? |
Yes |
| 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: |
| SWFWMD District Watershed Plan; North Port Comprehensive Plan (pp. 4:1-4:5; 7:3) |
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| Are requesting funding for a stormwater, surface water restoration, or other water management project? |
Yes |
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| In which Water Management District is your project located? |
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SWFWMD |
| Have you provided at least 50% match (that is, one-half the total project cost identified in this request? |
Yes |
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Match Amount: |
640000 |
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Match Source: |
Non ad valorum taxes (District Assessments) |
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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: |
Myakka River |
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| Describe, specifically, 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: |
| Any new or improved retention areas for flood control will also provide water quality treatment. Anticipated reductions in loading will be 90% for total suspended solids, 80% for total nitrogen, total phosphorus. Both structural and source controls will be implemented |
| Is the project under construction? |
Yes |
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| Are you requesting funding for a wastewater project? |
No |
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| Are you requesting funding for a drinking water project? |
No |
