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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #613 |
| THE FLORIDA KEYS WATER RESOURCE INITIATIVE |
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| Requester: |
Carol Ann Wehle, Executive Director |
Organization: |
South Florida Water Management District |
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| Project Title: |
THE FLORIDA KEYS WATER RESOURCE INITIATIVE |
Date Submitted |
1/4/2008 9:58:55 AM |
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| Sponsors: |
Bullard |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| The FL Keys is an Area of Critical State Concern and 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, Director of Policy & Legislation |
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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 Water Resource Initiative (FKWRI) 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: |
| 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. Wastewater reuse will be used to augment our limited water supply. Biological and water quality assessments will quantify ecosystem changes. 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, Federal |
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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, several municipal comprehensive master plans. |
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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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| 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.)? |
No |
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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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SFWMD |
| 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: |
5000000 |
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Match Source: |
Match provided by Monroe County, City of Marathon, City of Key Colony Beach, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, Green Living and Energy Education, Inc., North Key Largo Utility Corporation, Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District, City of Layton, City of Key West, Village of Islamorada and FL Keys Aqueduct Authority |
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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, 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: |
| Pollutant loading of numerous parameters will be reduced via best management practices (BMP), outfall reduction, and innovative stormwater retrofit technologies such as baffle boxes, sediment sups, skimmers, and injection wells. Point and nonpoint source loadings will be reduced greatly given the treatment approaches now available for use in this unique ecosystem. It is imperative to eliminate sources of pollution to the nearshore waters of the FL Keys |
| Is the project under construction? |
No |
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| Are you requesting funding for a wastewater project? |
Yes |
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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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| Have you received or applied for funding for this project from DEP's State Revolving Fund (SRF) program under section 403.1835,F.S.? |
No |
| Is the project under construction? |
No |
| Have you provided at least 25% match (that is, one-quarter of the total project cost identified in this request? |
Yes |
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Match Amount: |
234000 |
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Match Source: |
Florida Keys Aqueduct |
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| Are you requesting funding for a drinking water project? |
No |
