Fiscal Year 2015 Cooperative Funding Initiative Applications. Southern Region

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1 Fiscal Year 2015 Cooperative Funding Initiative Applications Southern Region

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3 Table of Contents K280 - Stormwater Improv. - FP - Charlotte - Greater Port Charlotte... 1 L019 - Sarasota County Watershed Model Update... 3 N424 - Dona Bay Conveyance System fka Dona Bay Hydrologoic Restor. 72" Pipeline - PH1A N435 - The City of Bradenton Surface Water ASR N484 - Dona Bay Surface Water Storage Facility... 9 N488 - SEWRF 10 MG Reclaimed Water Storage Tank N556 - Charlotte County Reclaimed Water Expansion - Phase N587 - Urban Reclaimed Water System Expansion N591 - North Port/Sarasota Count y Interconnect Improvements N592-10th Street Outfall Sediment Management N598 - Timing and Volume of Stormwater Pond Discharges N599 - Hudson Bayou In-Stream Restoration and Sediment Management N600 - City of Punta Gorda Groundwater RO N604 - Feasibility Study for Reclaimed Water Interconnect Improvements w/sarasota Co N605 - Burnt Store Well Field Study N610 - City of Venice - FreshKeeper Feasibility Study N618 - North Water Tower Park Stormwater Improvements N619 - Mill Creek Watershed Management Plan N621 - Improved Stormwater Management Using On-Site LID Retrofits N623 - Manatee County Toilet Rebate Project, Phase VIII N625 - Plumbing Retrofit Phase N627 - Indian Beach Sapphire Shores Bio Retention N636 - The City of Bradenton Stormwater Management Plan N643-10th Avenue Rehabilitation N647 - SWWRF Class V Recharge Well N653 - North Manatee Deep Injection Well System N667 - Design & Constr. - North Port's Reclaimed Water Transmission Main Ph W231 - Stormwater Improv. - WQ - City of Anna Maria - Impl. of BMPs Phase W327 - Robinson Preserve Restoration - Phase W560 - Restoration - Lemon Bay Habitat Restoration Project W627 - Stormwater Improv. - WQ - Bradenton Beach Stormwater Retrofits... 61

4 W629 - Statistical Analysis of Sarasota Bay Seagrass Programs W632 - City of Holmes Beach Stormwater Improvements CIP... 65

5 Return to TOC SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FY2015 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Stormwater Improvements - Flood Protection - Charlotte - Greater Port Charlotte Project Number K280 Cooperator Charlotte County Department Contact Person Charlotte County Public Works, Attn: John Degiovine Address 410 Taylor Rd, Unit 104 City Sate Zip Punta Gorda, FL Phone # joanne.vernon@charlottefl.com Project Type: Water Supply Water Quality X Flood Protection Natural Systems Strategic Initiatives: Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring Alternative Water Supply Conservation Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning Emergency Flood Response X Floodplain Management Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project: X Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk Project Description: This is a multi-year funded project to perform the Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) element of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP) for a portion of Greater Port Charlotte in Charlotte County. Implementation of BMPs includes the following tasks: design, development of construction documents, construction permitting, land acquisition, bidding and contractor selection, construction of the BMPs and construction engineering and inspection. The Greater Port Charlotte area was developed prior to District flood protection and current water quality regulations (pre-1984). The residential density is in a range of percent impervious. Property damage, with numerous repetitive flood loss claims, and roadway washouts are flood damage issues to be addressed by the proposed improvements to the stormwater management infrastructure. Approximately 10 square miles of the residential area has significant yard flooding with moderate property damage for a 25-year storm event, and significant flood damage occurs in homes during a 100-year storm event. The resolution of flood Level of Service (LOS) deficiencies lies in a comprehensive approach to watershed management, and resolution of development practices within the 100-year floodplain. For FY2015 the County is requesting $250,000 in cooperative funding to construct Structure NIA5.09. Benefits: This project will improve level of service deficiencies in Greater Port Charlotte by providing increased flood protection to the homes and businesses along the waterways. The existing flood control structures were constructed thirty-five to forty years ago of galvanized steel sheeting and are rusted and deteriorated. The replacement structures of reinforced concrete will have a substantially longer lifespan and will be better able to control water surface elevations in the area. Costs: The total budgeted amount for this project is $13,390,134 of which the District's share is $4,162,058 and the County's share is $9,228,076. Based on the most recent cost estimates in the County's Stormwater Management Master Plan an additional $4.5 million may be needed in future years for implementation projects. The County is requesting cooperative funding of up to 50% of these costs in future years. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances. The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners approved a tax rate increase for the Mid-County Stormwater unit for FY 2006 to ensure that funding would be available to replace the stormwater structures for flood protection. Funding Source Prior Funding FY2014 FY2015 Future Funding Total Funding Applicant Share 8,178, , ,000 4,500,000 13,728,000 Peace River 3,662, ,000 4,500,000 8,412,058 Total 11,840, , ,000 9,000,000 22,140,058 1

6 Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s , F.S. Timelines Construct NIA 5.09 Constrcution may extend into FY16 09/30/2016 2

7 Return to TOC SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FY2015 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Sarasota County Watershed Model Update Project Number L019 Cooperator Sarasota County Department Environmental Services Contact Person Susan Gray Address 1001 Sarasota Ct.R Blvd. City Sate Zip Sarasota, FL Phone # sgray@scgov.net Project Type: Water Supply Water Quality X Flood Protection Natural Systems Strategic Initiatives: Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring Alternative Water Supply Conservation Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning Emergency Flood Response X Floodplain Management Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project: Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk Project Description: This proposed fiscal year (FY) 2015 cooperative funding request from Sarasota County (County) is to continue cooperative funding assistance to update the watershed parameters and existing watershed models. Existing watersheds are delineated in Exhibit A. The amount requested from the Governing Board for FY2015 is $200,000. This project includes the following activities: Conversion of the watershed model(s) geo-database(s) into the Districts GWIS 6.1 standard, populating the geo-database(s) with the respective best available digital topographic information, revising the watershed model input with the best available digital topographic information, and the verification/delineation of the 100-year floodplain. This effort is an expansion on better defining the FEMA special flood hazard area and is a continuation of the District s FEMA Map Modernization project for Sarasota County. In addition the model and parameter update is to include County Capital Improvement Projects and private land developments, and to incorporate coastal basins within the respective Sarasota, Little Sarasota, Dona/Roberts, Lemon Bay, and Myakka River watersheds model will continue. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances. Sarasota County has extensive experience in providing public education on conservation through our website, exhibits, workshops, speaking engagements, brochures and incentive programs. The County as a participant in FEMA s Community Rating System holds a Class 5 rating. The county was awarded the James Lee Witt Local Award for Excellence by the State Floodplain Managers Association and FEMA in We are a Community Technical Partner (CTP) with FEMA and have entered into a 3-way Mapping Agreement Statement (MAS) with FEMA and SWFWMD for the conversion of the county s digital floodplain maps and studies to Digital-Flood Insurance Rate Maps (D-FIRMs). The county received the Florida Stormwater Association's 2008 Excellence Award for having the best Stormwater Utility Program in Florida. This prestigious award concentrates on four major areas: Flood Protection, Water Quality, Operations & Maintenance, and the Capital Improvement Program. A Land Development Ordinance to further the objectives of floodplain management requires all new development have stormwater management systems and finished floor elevations designed at or above the 100-year flood elevation. Developments are required to demonstrate that they will not result in adverse increases in off-site flood stages within the 3

8 appropriate county watershed model. The Water-Efficient Landscape Ordinance won a statewide award for innovation. Irrigation restrictions that allow for once-a-week irrigation are enforced by code enforcement officers. Reduction of potable water use is encouraged with our rain barrel harvesting program. By Ordinance developers are required to install reuse lines throughout new development if a reuse system exists within one hundred and fifty feet of any property line of a subdivision, single or multi-family residence or any non-residential lot or use. Funding Source Prior Funding FY2014 FY2015 Future Funding Total Funding Applicant Share 500, , ,000 Manasota 500, , ,000 Total 1,000, ,000 1,400,000 Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s , F.S. Timelines Project s Preliminary Basin Delineation 12/31/2013 Survey/Data Collection 06/30/2014 Detailed Hydrology 10/31/2014 Detailed Hydraulics 04/30/2015 Model Simulations 05/29/2015 Detailed Floodplain Mapping 10/30/2015 4

9 Return to TOC SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FY2015 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Dona Bay Conveyance System (f.k.a. Dona Bay Hydrologic Restoration 72 Pipeline (PH1A-3)) Project Number N424 Cooperator Sarasota County Department Environmental Services Contact Person Susan Gray Address 1001 Sarasota Ct.R Blvd. City Sate Zip Sarasota, FL Phone # sgray@scgov.net Project Type: X Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems Strategic Initiatives: X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring X Alternative Water Supply Conservation Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project: Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk Project Description: This cooperative funding application is for the continuation of the construction of the conveyance system from the Cow Pen Slough Canal to the Dona Bay Surface Water Storage Facility. A portion of this system has already been designed and received both state and federal construction permits. Design and permitting of an extension of that system to the north as well as design and permitting of modifications to a control structure on Cow Pen Slough are scheduled to be complete by December 2013 with construction commencing in early This FY2015 project is a continuation of the conveyance system project, and will complete construction of the conveyance system to the north of the previously-designed and permitted portion of the project. The project elements covered by this application will route diverted excess surface water from Cow Pen Slough through County-owned property on the east side of Cow Pen Slough, and also includes the modifications to the Albritton weir structure on Cow Pen Slough that will divert water into the conveyance system. BENEFITS: This conveyance system and associated activities and modifications are necessary components of the Dona Bay Watershed Restoration Program. This project involves the construction of the component that will divert excess surface water from Cow Pen Slough to the Dona Bay Surface Water Storage Facility (N484), formerly known as Venice Minerals. This diversion will lead to a reduction in fresh water and nutrients in Dona Bay once the 380 acre Dona Bay Surface Water Storage Facility is complete. Benefits include: conveyance of an average of 14 mgd of excess surface water from Cow Pen Slough to the Dona Bay Surface Water Storage Facility; and reduction of the annual Total Nitrogen (TN) load from the Cow Pen Slough drainage canal system to Dona Bay by an estimated 9,457 lbs/yr. COSTS: This project is anticipated to cost a total of $7,250,000 (including design and permitting). The SWFWMD Governing Board previously approved $1,302,091 in matching funds toward the project with an additional $1,497,909 for FY2014. The FY2015 funds will be used to complete construction of the conveyance system. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This cooperative funding application is part of a multi-phase implementation plan for the Dona Bay Watershed Management Plan (DBWMP), previously cooperatively funded by the District under Cooperative Funding Grant L493. The existing Dona Bay watershed has been significantly impacted by man-made drainage activities, which increased the efficiency and volume of freshwater being discharged to its tidal estuary. Implementation of the DBWMP will address water resources issues including: 1) Providing a more natural freshwater/saltwater regime in the 5

10 tidal portions of Dona Bay by removing a portion of the excess surface water flow; 2) Provide an opportunity for alternative water supply development along with environmental restoration; 3) Provide flood protection through diversion and storage of excess surface water; 4) Provide pollutant load removal; and 5) Provide rehydration of wetlands by rerouting flow to the original slough path. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances. Sarasota County has extensive experience in providing public education on conservation through our website, exhibits, workshops, speaking engagements, brochures and incentive programs. The County as a participant in FEMA s Community Rating System holds a Class 5 rating. The county was awarded the James Lee Witt Local Award for Excellence by the State Floodplain Managers Association and FEMA in We are a Community Technical Partner (CTP) with FEMA and have entered into a 3-way Mapping Agreement Statement (MAS) with FEMA and SWFWMD for the conversion of the county s digital floodplain maps and studies to Digital-Flood Insurance Rate Maps (D-FIRMs). The county received the Florida Stormwater Association's 2008 Excellence Award for having the best Stormwater Utility Program in Florida. This prestigious award concentrates on four major areas: Flood Protection, Water Quality, Operations & Maintenance, and the Capital Improvement Program. A Land Development Ordinance to further the objectives of floodplain management requires all new development have stormwater management systems and finished floor elevations designed at or above the 100-year flood elevation. Developments are required to demonstrate that they will not result in adverse increases in off-site flood stages within the appropriate county watershed model. The Water-Efficient Landscape Ordinance won a statewide award for innovation. Irrigation restrictions that allow for once-a-week irrigation are enforced by code enforcement officers. Reduction of potable water use is encouraged with our rain barrel harvesting program. By Ordinance developers are required to install reuse lines throughout new development if a reuse system exists within one hundred and fifty feet of any property line of a subdivision, single or multi-family residence or any non-residential lot or use. Funding Source Prior Funding FY2014 FY2015 Future Funding Total Funding Applicant Share 800,000 2,000, ,000 3,625,000 General Fund-District Wide 1,302,091 1,497, ,000 3,625,000 Total 2,102,091 3,497,909 1,650,000 7,250,000 Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s , F.S. Timelines Project s Complete Design and Permitting 12/31/2013 Initiate Construction 01/31/2014 Complete Construction 10/30/2015 6

11 Return to TOC SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FY2015 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name The City of Bradenton Surface Water ASR-2 Project Number N435 Cooperator City of Bradenton Department Public Works Contact Person Seth Kohn Address th St. W. City Sate Zip Bradenton, FL Phone # ext231 seth.kohn@cityofbradenton.com Project Type: X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems Strategic Initiatives: Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring X Alternative Water Supply Conservation Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project: Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk Project Description: As reported in the City's August 1, 2013 ASR-2 Feasibility Study, the City of Bradenton (City) is pursuing an expansion of its potable water ASR facility to meet 20-year future demands. As it would take several years for any new water supply to be developed, 2040 has been selected as the design year. Evaluation of the future potable water needs of the City has indicated that water supply sources capable of providing an additional annual average of 560 Million Gallons per Year (MGY) will be necessary to meet projected Year 2040 demands. Prior to the completion of the Study the City had planned the construction of one ASR well for a total cost of $5,500,000. Upon completion of the Study in which the project parameters were refined, the total price was estimated to be $6,750,000 for a total of three wells. The City respectfully requests that the cost differential be accommodated in this cooperative funding application. The ASR-2 facility will include three (3) ASR wells constructed into the Suwannee Limestone of the Upper Floridan Aquifer. The City expects the ASR-2 facility to achieve on average, up to 560 MGY for recovery to the potable water system. Like other ASR facilities, recharge and recovery from ASR is driven by surface water flows and distribution system demands. Therefore, it is possible that the City may experience years without any flow directed to ASR for storage, and years with little or no recovery. It is also possible that wet year flows may provide more than 700 Million Gallons (MG) of recharge in ASR. The proposed wells will be equipped with a degasification system to remove oxygen, thereby minimizing the potential for arsenic mobilization during ASR. Currently, the City utilizes a membrane degasification system at ASR-1 that has proven to be labor intensive. The City has reviewed alternatives to oxygen removal other than membrane degasification, and has selected a High Efficiency Tower (HET) design as the degasification system for the ASR-2 facility. While this technology has been utilized in other applications, the (HET) has not been tested for use in ASR. The City, therefore, plans to construct a single HET for initial testing, with two additional HET units constructed only after successful demonstration of the technology for ASR. If the HET unit doesn't meet the City's performance specifications, the City will, with concurrence from the District, perform modifications to the HET system and conduct additional testing, or ultimately pursue an alternate pre-treatment strategy. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances. 7

12 The City of Bradenton has developed and implemented a Water Demand Management Plan (the Plan) with the purpose of managing and protecting the City's water supply in a way that ensures a safe and adequate supply of water for the citizens of Bradenton. The Plan is driven by triggering mechanisms that have been developed to initiate specific conservation measures. These conservation measures and water shortage orders of SWFWMD are enforceable pursuant to City of Bradenton Ordinance #2650. The City initially adopted inverted rates or inclining block rates for potable water in Per capita water use in the City is among the lowest in the District. The average water use in Bradenton during 2012 was gpcd. An ordinance for use of reclaimed water with provisions for user charges has been adopted by the City. City of Bradenton Resolution #00-58 provided for adoption of a Floodplain Management Plan developed to comply with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Currently, the City of Bradenton maintains a Class 7 status as prescribed by the Community Rating System (CRS) of the NFIP. This favorable rating provides for a 15% reduction in flood insurance premiums for City residents. Furthermore, the City of Bradenton Land Use Development Regulations (ordinance #2627) Section 400 (C) provide for minimum requirements to be maintained in areas specified as special flood hazard areas. Copies of ordinances, draft ordinances, and regulations are available on request. Funding Source Prior Funding FY2014 FY2015 Future Funding Total Funding Applicant Share 150,000 1,100,000 2,125,000 3,375,000 Manasota 150,000 1,100,000 2,125,000 3,375,000 Total 300,000 2,200,000 4,250,000 6,750,000 Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s , F.S. Timelines June 1, 2019 Receipt of Operating Permit and System Startup 06/01/2019 June 30, May 31, 2019 Cycle Testing and FDEP Operations Permit 05/31/2019 October 1, September 30, 2013 Feasability Study and Consultant Award 10/15/2013 October 1, September 30, 2014 ASR Design and FDEP-UIC Construction Permitting 09/30/2014 October 1, September 30, 2016 ASR Facility Construction 09/30/2016 October 1, May 30, 2017 FDEP / UIC Cycle Test Authorization 05/30/2017 8

13 Return to TOC SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FY2015 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Dona Bay Surface Water Storage Facility Project Number N484 Cooperator Sarasota County Department Environmental Services Contact Person Susan Gray Address 1001 Sarasota Ct.R Blvd. City Sate Zip Sarasota, FL Phone # sgray@scgov.net Project Type: X Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection X Natural Systems Strategic Initiatives: X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring X Alternative Water Supply Conservation Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning Emergency Flood Response X Floodplain Management Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project: Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk Project Description: This cooperative funding application is for the construction of the Dona Bay Surface Water Storage Facility (formerly known as Venice Minerals). The Facility is a piece of the multi-phase implementation plan for the Dona Bay Watershed Management Plan (DBWMP). This multi-year project will construct a surface water storage/treatment facility. The facility will be an in-ground surface water treatment facility that will attenuate and treat excess freshwater flows from Cow Pen Slough delivered by a conveyance system before discharging back into the Dona Bay system. The completion milestone for this phase of the project is January The ultimate construction of the Dona Bay Surface Water Storage Facility is a necessary component of the Dona Bay Watershed restoration Program. This phase involves the construction of a water storage facility that will store excess water from Cow Pen Slough and will provide attenuation and water quality treatment before discharge back into Dona Bay. In conjunction with the Dona Bay Conveyance System project (N424), this project is anticipated to: convey an average of 14 mgd from Cow Pen Slough to the Dona Bay Surface Water Storage Facility; and reduce the annual Total Nitrogen (TN) load from the Cow Pen Slough drainage canal system to Dona Bay by an estimated 9,457 lbs/yr. The permitting, design and construction are anticipated to take three years at a total projected cost of $4,000,000. The Governing Board previously approved $700,000 in matching funds toward the. The funding request for FY2015 is $800,000 from the Governing Board for the construction of the project. In FY13 Sarasota began the design and permitting for a multi-phased surface water facility that meets the goals and objectives of the Dona Bay Watershed Restoration Program. This cooperative funding application is part of a multi-phase implementation plan for the Dona Bay Watershed Management Plan (DBWMP), previously cooperatively funded by the District under Cooperative Funding Grant L493. The existing Dona Bay watershed has been significantly impacted by man-made drainage activities, which increased the efficiency and volume of freshwater being discharged to its tidal estuary. Implementation of the DBWMP will address water resources issues including: 1) Providing a more natural freshwater/saltwater regime in the tidal portions of Dona Bay by removing a portion of the excess surface water flow; 2) Provide an opportunity for alternative water supply development along with environmental restoration; 3) Provide flood protection through diversion and storage of excess surface water; 4) Provide pollutant load removal; and 5) Provide rehydration of wetlands by rerouting flow to the original slough path. 9

14 Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances. Sarasota County has extensive experience in providing public education on conservation through our website, exhibits, workshops, speaking engagements, brochures and incentive programs. The County as a participant in FEMA s Community Rating System holds a Class 5 rating. The county was awarded the James Lee Witt Local Award for Excellence by the State Floodplain Managers Association and FEMA in We are a Community Technical Partner (CTP) with FEMA and have entered into a 3-way Mapping Agreement Statement (MAS) with FEMA and SWFWMD for the conversion of the county s digital floodplain maps and studies to Digital-Flood Insurance Rate Maps (D-FIRMs). The county received the Florida Stormwater Association's 2008 Excellence Award for having the best Stormwater Utility Program in Florida. This prestigious award concentrates on four major areas: Flood Protection, Water Quality, Operations & Maintenance, and the Capital Improvement Program. A Land Development Ordinance to further the objectives of floodplain management requires all new development have stormwater management systems and finished floor elevations designed at or above the 100-year flood elevation. Developments are required to demonstrate that they will not result in adverse increases in off-site flood stages within the appropriate county watershed model. The Water-Efficient Landscape Ordinance won a statewide award for innovation. Irrigation restrictions that allow for once-a-week irrigation are enforced by code enforcement officers. Reduction of potable water use is encouraged with our rain barrel harvesting program. By Ordinance developers are required to install reuse lines throughout new development if a reuse system exists within one hundred and fifty feet of any property line of a subdivision, single or multi-family residence or any non-residential lot or use. Funding Source Prior Funding FY2014 FY2015 Future Funding Total Funding Applicant Share 350, , ,000 2,000,000 Manasota 350, , ,000 2,000,000 Total 700,000 1,600,000 1,700,000 4,000,000 Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s , F.S. Timelines Project s Complete Design and Permitting 07/31/2014 Initiate Construction 10/31/2014 Complete Construction 01/29/

15 Return to TOC SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FY2015 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name SEWRF 10 MG Reclaimed Water Storage Tank Project Number N488 Cooperator Manatee County Department Utilities Contact Person Jeff Goodwin Address th Street West City Sate Zip Bradenton, FL Phone # ext5235 jeff.goodwin@mymanatee.org Project Type: X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems Strategic Initiatives: Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring X Alternative Water Supply Conservation Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project: Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk Project Description: Manatee County is in the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA). In response to the New Water Source Initiative (NWSI) the County developed Manatee County Agricultural Reuse System (MARS) that delivers reclaim water to agricultural and residential customers. The system is designed to distribute 30MGD through a series of wastewater reclamation facilities, pumping stations, pressure pipelines and storage facilities. Currently the County relies on storage lakes, one 3MG tank at the Spencer Parrish Pumping Station, one.75mg tank at the North Wastewater Reclamation Facility and one 10MG Tank at the Southwest Wastewater Reclamation Facility (SWWRF). Since lake water has to be filtered prior to distribution in our pipelines, we have problems supplying water at peak demands through the current wet wells at the three Reclamation Facilities and the 13.75MG ground storage tanks. Our wastewater plant peak flows are processed during the daytime and our peak reclaim demand is at night. Due to this disparity and water restriction use rules promoted by SWFWMD, we are forced to store water in our lakes during the daytime peak wastewater flows and supply peak demand reclaim water at night. We are in the process of completing construction on a second 10MG reclaim water ground storage tank and high service pump station at the Southwest Wastewater Reclamation Facility, that will allow the County to service Manatee Fruit Farm operations and supply reclaim water to our Southwest service area. The tank construction is scheduled to be completed in This additional 10MG tank and high service pump station located at the Southeast Wastewater Reclamation Facility (SEWRF) will allow the County to service Shroeder Manatee Farm operation and continue to supply reclain water to our Southeast service area. Design is currently underway and we currently have a matching funding agreement in place with the District for FY2014 for construction activities. This application requests matching funds for construction efforts in FY2015. Our goal for the three plants and MARS permits is to seperate the MARS system from the plants to provide for permit clarity between the plant permits that cover producing the water and the MARS permit that covers the distribution of the water. The projects at the SWWRF and the SEWRF will bring the County and FDEP closer to our goal of seperation of the systems and permits. With this additional tank and pump station at the SEWRF, Manatee County will be able to provide reclaimed water to our customers during nightly peak demand events, without compromising pressure and water quality. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances. The proposed 10 MG Reclaim Water Storage Tank at the SEWRF will further enhance the existing Manatee County Agricultural Reuse System (MARS). This system reduces demand for public potable water for irrigation, improves overall utilization of existing SWFWMD water resources and provides on demand high quality irrigation water for our urban and agricultural customers. MARS is an integral part of the Manatee County water conservation program. Our overall program includes existing metering and loss reduction programs, water conservation rate structures, urban and agricultural reclaim water irrigation supply, public education, 11

16 SWUCA based level of service for water supply at 110 gpfcpd, land development codes requiring non-potable sources for irrigation in new developments, water supply protection ordinances and the use of aquifer storage and recovery for potable and potentially reclaim waters. Manatee County has adopted Ordinance (Floodplain Management) as required to participate as a community in the National Flood Insurance Program, administered through FEMA. Ordinance (Land Development) was adopted to further the floodplain management objectives. All development is required to receive the proper building and site alteration permits. All finished floor elevations are required to be at or above the 100-year flood elevation. Manatee County is also a participant in FEMA's Community Rating System and has a Class 6 rating. Funding Source Prior Funding FY2014 FY2015 Future Funding Total Funding Applicant Share 460,000 2,598,747 1,350,000 4,408,747 Manasota 460,000 2,598,747 1,350,000 4,408,747 Total 920,000 5,197,494 2,700,000 8,817,494 Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s , F.S. Timelines Complete Design 05/01/2014 Start Construction 08/01/2014 Complete Construction 09/01/

17 Return to TOC SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FY2015 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Charlotte County Reclaimed Water Expansion-Phase 3 Project Number N556 Cooperator Charlotte County Utilities Department Engineering Contact Person Julia Granger Address Murdock Circle, Ste 109 City Sate Zip Port Charlotte, FL Phone # julia.granger@charlottefl.com Project Type: X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems Strategic Initiatives: Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring Alternative Water Supply Conservation X Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project: X Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk Project Description: This is an ongoing reclaimed water project consisting of the design and construction of reclaimed water transmission mains; retrofitting a 95 Million Gallon (MG) storage pond for reclaimed water storage at the East Port Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) along with aeration, filtration, flow meter, telemetry, and a post chlorination system; a pond transfer pump station at the East Port WRF; and a high service pump station in the Mid and West County areas of Charlotte. The project will include directional drill and open cut installation of approximately 53,000 linear feet (LF) of reclaimed water lines conceptually ranging from 4 to 16 inches in diameter. The project will expand the County's reclaimed water system in the central and western areas to provide service to seven golf courses, a County park, and other smaller customers that are located in the Southern Water use Caution Area (SWUCA). The project provides 1.72 MGD of reclaimed water to offset 1.3 MGD of potable quality water. The cost benefit amortized at 8 percent for 30 years is $1.77 per thousand gallons offset. The total cost of this project is estimated to be $9,430,000 with the Governing Board's share at 50% being $4,715,000. The Board approved $235,750 in FY2014 and is requested to fund $943,000 in FY2015. Future requests for funds are anticipated to be $1,414,500 in FY2016, $1,414,500 in FY 2017, and $707,250 in FY2018 to meet the total Board funding amount. Of the total project costs, approximately 90 % is expected to be needed for construction ($8,487,000) and the remainder ($943,000) for design, permitting and administration The following is the list of 7 golf courses and 1 park as referenced from Description section above: Name of Facility, Flow, Offset,WUP# Pine Valley Golf Course, 129,000, 96,500,12969 Rotonda Hills Golf Course, 258,000, 193,000,10932 Pinemoor East Golf Course, 258,000, 193,000, Pinemoor West Golf Course, 258,000, 193,000, Duffy's Golf Course, 258,000, 193,000, North Charlotte Regional Park, 48,000, 28,600, Kings Gate Golf Course, 258,000, 193,000, 9223 Deep Creek Golf Course, 258,000, 193,000,

18 The remaining customers are churches, commercial properties, common areas and others. The flows and offsets for these additional customers have not been quantified and would be in addition to existing flows and offsets. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances. The Code of Laws and Ordinances for Charlotte County, Chapter 3.8, Article III, sets forth the application, declaration and enforcement responsibilities should a water shortage emergency occur. CCU staff is empowered to enforce existing watering restrictions to its customers through written warnings and Unauthorized Water Usage Charges, which appear on the customer's utility bill. Documentation of the violation and water conservation educational materials for customers are also part of this program. CCUs current Rate Resolution, approved by the Board of County Commissioners in 2012, includes a five-tiered conservation based rate structure for residential and multi-family customers. Additionally, the Rate Resolution includes Emergency Water Conservation Rates, which increases the amount of the second through fifth rate tiers and may be enacted by the Board of County Commissioners in the event of a water shortage.. In 2006, CCU selected a consultant to complete written Water Conservation plans for its main water distribution system and its Burnt Store water distribution system. These plans were completed in early 2008 and submitted to both the Southwest Florida Water Management District and South Florida Water Management District. Charlotte County Ordinance addresses the requirement that reclaimed water lines are required for new construction where reclaimed water is reasonably anticipated or available. Additionally, CCU continues to emphasize water conservation education in the community through media outreach, proclamations, bill inserts, customer newsletters and educational outreach programs. Funding Source Prior Funding FY2014 FY2015 Future Funding Total Funding Applicant Share 235, ,000 3,536,250 4,715,000 Peace River 235, ,000 3,536,250 4,715,000 Total 471,500 1,886,000 7,072,500 9,430,000 Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s , F.S. Timelines Commence Design and Permitting 01/03/2014 Complete Design 06/03/2015 Commence Construction 10/01/2015 Complete Construction 12/31/2017 Contract Close-out 12/31/

19 Return to TOC SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FY2015 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Urban Reclaimed Water System Expansion Project Number N587 Cooperator Palmetto Department Public Works Contact Person Javier Vargas Address th Street West City Sate Zip Palmetto, FL Phone # jvargas@palmettofl.org Project Type: X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems Strategic Initiatives: Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring Alternative Water Supply Conservation X Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project: Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake Levy X Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk Project Description: Description: Design and construct approximately 12,000 feet of 4 to 8 inch reclaimed water transmission line to extend the City's Reclaimed Water System to connect over 120 new residential customers. This effort will also provide for the installation of 2-inch diameter lines to provide reclaimed water irrigation service to residences. The multi-year FY2015 and FY2016 project will include infrastructure for the customer base to expand to other areas within the City limits in a near future. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances. Alternative water sources are not required to meet projected demands for the City. The City relies on Manatee County as its supplier for alternative sources. However, the City has a continued commitment to exploring alternative water source options with Manatee County and the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). The City operates a reclaimed water system within City limits. The source of the reclaimed water is the highly treated effluent from the City Wastewater Treatment Facility. The reclaimed water receives advanced treatment and high-level disinfection which allows its use for irrigation and decorative purposes in areas open to public access and for residential and commercial irrigation. Once service is made available to an area, the use of potable water for irrigation is not permitted. All utility customers in the area are required to connect to the reclaimed water system for irrigation of lawns and landscape. No wells will be permitted in areas where reclaimed water is available. The SWFWMD 2010 Reclaimed Water Supply Plan identifies the City Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) project, which is currently under development (ASR L 608). The ASR project consists of the design, construction, permitting, ultra violet (UV), disinfection, cycle testing, and operation permitting of an estimated 2.4 MGD reclaimed water (RW) ASR well for the City of Palmetto. The ASR well is located at the City s Wastewater Treatment Facility. This ASR well will help reduce the demands on potable water supplies and eliminate the need for surface water discharge of excess RW to Terra Ceia Bay. This RW ASR well will store an estimated 144 million gallons of RW during wet weather periods to help offset future groundwater supply. The City has been in communication with Manatee County and the City of Bradenton about the future development of a regional system and could ultimately be an integral part of a more regional system. The ASR will enhance the existing RW distribution system which currently serves approximately 75% of the city. The City shall continue to implement the conservation of water resources in accordance with the plans of the SWFWMD. Water Conservation policies have been effective and the overall consumption of potable water has generally decreased over the past 10 years. Table 2 presents the annual average daily water consumption. TABLE 2 - WATER 15

20 CONSUMPTION BY YEAR Year Average Daily Consumption (mgd) The City s water conservation program is ongoing. As part of the effort to conserve potable water, the City utilizes: Inverted rate structure: A tiered structure of increasing rates with increasing volume of water utilized is employed for single family residential users. The tiered structure is designed to promote efficient use of water. Low flow plumbing fixtures: The City shall require the use of low-volume fixtures for all new construction in accordance with the requirements of the most recently adopted Standard Plumbing Code. Promote use of Florida Friendly Landscaping in all landscaping projects. Reclaimed water: Require the use of reclaimed water to irrigate recreational, agricultural, and future development. Brochure to promote Florida Friendly Landscaping. Brochure to promote Best Management Practice for water-efficient Irrigation. Funding Source Prior Funding FY2014 FY2015 Future Funding Total Funding Applicant Share 150, , , ,000 General Fund-District Wide 200, , ,000 Total 150, , ,000 1,050,000 Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s , F.S. Timelines Design & Permitting Completion 09/30/

21 Return to TOC SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FY2015 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name North Port / Sarasota County Interconnect Improvements Project Number N591 Cooperator City of North Port Department Public Utilities Contact Person Anna Duffey Address 6644 W, Price Blvd. City Sate Zip North Port, FL Phone # aduffey@cityofnorthport.com Project Type: X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems Strategic Initiatives: Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring Alternative Water Supply Reclaimed Water X Conservation X Regional Water Supply Planning Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project: Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter Polk Project Description: In 2008, the City of North Port and Sarasota, in cooperation with the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority (PRMRWSA), constructed a regional interconnect to enable the reciprocal supply of water by and between Sarasota County and North Port, allowing the transmission of regional water from PRMWSA to Sarasota County. The primary intent of the interconnect is to reduce the amount of flushing on two long extensions of water systems, one in the City of North Port and the other in Sarasota County. The benefit of the interconnect is to reduce the amount of potable alternaive water supply, approximately 0.15 mgd, that is flushed in order to maintain water quality. However, the Interconnect is not functioning as intended due to the pressure differential between the two systems. Water pressure for North Port's side of the interconnect is maintained by pumps located at North Port's pre-existing West Villages Booster Station. As this booster pumping station was designed to provide for the needs of the West Villages Improvement District within North Port's system, its pumping capability is unable to overcome Sarasota County's average system pressures when needed without manual adjustment of Sarasota County pressures. Currently, transmission of water to the County via the interconnect is not possible without County staff reducing their operating pressures to allow North Port water into their system. The City intends to correct this pressure issue by improving the pumping capability of the booster station. Through the design and installation of stronger, more efficient equipment, the City will be able to move 1 mgd per day through the interconnect without necessity of manual reduction of Sarasota County pressures. This project will allow more timely and efficient use of regional potable water supplies where needed and when needed while promoting conservation of natural resources throughout the region and within the SWUCA. Due to the regional importance of this interconnect's efficient operation, the City has included the design and construction management services on this project in the scope of work for a new Utilities Water Treatment Engineer which should be selected by October The City anticipates the design and construction to be completed by the end of Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances. The City has an aggressive public education campaign to promote water conservation, protect City and regional resources, and encourage public participation in flood control efforts. The City has one of the lowest per-capita water use rates in the region. This can be attributed to an extensive conservation program which includes a tiered rate structure, reuse water program, community outreach and educational efforts, irrigation enforcement and floodplain management both locally and regionally. In accordance with its own Reuse Master Plan, the City continues planned expansion of the system to offset additional potable water use. 17