Monday November 20 2017 300 PM Wakulla County BOCC Chambers WORKSHOP PURPOSE To provide an update to the Board on the following Community Needs Assessment Proposed citizen projects Input received from public meetings and comment period September 19 October 6 2017 ID: 680387
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RESTORE Act
Multi Year Implementation Plan: Status and Development Workshop
Monday
, November 20, 2017 @ 3:00 PM
Wakulla County BOCC ChambersSlide2
WORKSHOP PURPOSE
To provide an update to the Board on the following:
Community Needs Assessment
Proposed citizen projects
Input received from public meetings and comment period September 19 – October 6, 2017
Proposed MYIP Project
Draft MYIP without Projects
Decision Points
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Community Needs Assessment (CNA)
Phase One
: Staff completed an initial analysis of existing local documents and approved state plans. The list of documents and plan is included in the CNA appendices.
Phase Two
: Staff solicited input during public meetings and during the public comment period for gap analysis.
No public input was received.
Phase Three
: The final CNA is attachment number 3 of the Agenda.Slide4
Proposed Citizen Projects
…a snapshot of each project submittedSlide5
Project Title:
Septic Tank to Sewer and Retrofit Assistance/Connection to Sewer Assistance
Submitted by: Stan Derzypolski
Project Objective: Inspect failing septic systems, both residential and commercial, in the BMAP area for operational failure. Assist with implementation of retrofit to reduce nitrate load into aquifer, extend sewer system and assist with existing residential connection.
Estimated total cost: $500,000
Staff met with Mr. Derzypolski regarding his proposed project. He agreed that the project is very similar to another county project, however, believes that his project should add an educational component to it.Slide6
Submitted by: Maureen Mitchell, Panacea Waterfront
Project Objective: To purchase a head boat to be located at Rock Landing Dock that will create employment; to promote and operate the boat and bring visitors to the area.
Estimated Total Cost: $300,000
Project Title:
Panacea Head Boat Educational & Eco ToursSlide7
Project Title:
St. Marks Sewer Upgrade/WWTP
Submitted by: Bob Phillips
Project Objective: Make all of St Marks sewer system gravity drain to central pumping station – taking out all grinder pumps thereby stopping raw sewage from being washed into the watershed during storms and high water events.
Estimated Total Cost: $3 millionSlide8
Project Title:
A Partnership for Reviving Apalachee Bay Oyster Reefs
Submitted by: John Taylor * Wakulla Fishermen’s Association, Inc.
Project Objective: Provides shoreline restoration on hard-bottom Apalachee Bay oyster reefs to enhance commercial and recreational fisheries, including Wakulla’s commercial fishing heritage; strengthen tidal, storm surge and coastal erosion protection; improve water quality’ strengthen economic, social and environmental capital with a team approach including seafood-dependent workers.
Estimated Total Cost: $2.6 million
Staff met with Mr. Taylor and Ms. Dana Peck regarding the project. Staff will contact FWC to arrange a meeting with all parties involved to discuss the potential of FWC’s involvement and services available to facilitate the project. Slide9
Project Title:
St. Marks Fishing Pier
Submitted by: Zoe Mansfield
Project Objective: Provide recreational opportunities in the areas that are not available by allowing the public access to pier fishing and increase birding opportunities for views and photographers.
Estimated Total Cost: $290,000Slide10
Project Title:
St. Marks Boardwalk
Submitted by: Zoe Mansfield
Project Objective: Complete an existing phase of boardwalk and expand the existing trail to develop a trailhead. The project is shovel ready with plans and permits.
Estimated Total Cost: $900,000Slide11
Project Title:
ADA Compliant Kayak & Canoe Launch
Submitted by: Zoe Mansfield
Project Objective: To enhance recreational opportunities on the St Marks river by allowing for a low-impact access to coastal and river areas. It will be located next to San Marco de Apalachee Fort and will help boost tourism for canoeist, kayakers, stand up paddlers, fishermen, birding and environmental viewing.
Estimated Total Cost: $65,000Slide12
Project Title:
Convert Grinders to a Gravity Sewer System
Project submitted by: Zoe Mansfield
Project Objective: Replace grinders with gravity drain to reduce operational cost and malfunction of units. This would benefit ecological resources with restoration and protection of the natural resources ,ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats and help with public safety and welfare.
Estimated Total Cost: $5.5 million
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Input from Public Meetings and Comments
Public meeting and comment period was from
September 19 thru October 6, 2017Slide14
Comments Received:
Eighteen (18) Citizens provided an array of comments on array of projects and ideas, but did not submit project forms or supporting documentation. Comments were received on the following topics:
Dredging and Channel Markers – support, received from Robbie Lowther
Observation Tower near Panacea – support, received from Robbie Lowther and Jack Rudloe
Community Center Pool – support, Denise Spivey
Sewer Connection in older neighborhoods, specifically Ameliawood Subdivision – support, received from Denise Spivey
Extension of deadline for comments on proposed projects – support, received from Wakulla Springs Alliance
Installation of barriers to deter vehicle traffic on private land (Pine Island) – support, received from Bradley Hartman
Water quality study of Oyster Bay and Skipper Bay – support, received from Bradley Hartman
Sponsorship of a one time oyster relay from closed waters to open waters, support received by Bradley Hartman
Minimize/eliminate development along the shores of Skipper Bay – support, received by Bradley HartmanSlide15
Comments Received Regarding SEP Projects
Artificial Reefs
– support, received by Jack Rudloe, Wakulla Springs Alliance and Panacea Waterfront. Opposes, received by Bob Phillips.
Bayside Marina –
support, received by Matt Michalski. Oppose, received by Robbie Lowther, James Hennessy, Jack Rudloe, Wakulla Springs Alliance and Bob Phillips
Coastal Sewer (Shell Point, Spring Creek, Oyster Bay)
– oppose, received by Jack Rudloe and Wakulla Springs Alliance
Coastal Storm water Panacea
– oppose, received by Jack Rudloe and Wakulla Springs Alliance
Mashes Sands Park
– support beach renourishment and park improvement, received by Jack Rudloe, Wakulla Springs Alliance and Panacea Waterfront. Oppose dredging of sand flats, Jack Rudloe, Wakulla Springs Alliance and Panacea Waterfront.Slide16
Comments Received Regarding SEP Projects Continued…..
Otter Creek WWTP
– support, received from Jack Rudloe and Wakulla Springs Alliance.
Oyster Bed Restoration
– support, received from Jack Rudloe and Wakulla Springs Alliance.
Skipper Bay
– support, received from Bradley Hartman. Oppose, received from Jack Rudloe, Wakulla Springs Alliance and Bob Phillips.
Spring Creek
– support, received from Bradley Hartman. Oppose, received from James Hennessy, Jack Rudloe, Wakulla Springs Alliance and Bob Phillips.
Trail Head Oaks Property
– support, received from Panacea Waterfront. Oppose, received from Jack Rudloe, Wakulla Springs Alliance and Bob Phillips.
Wakulla Gardens septic to sewer
– support, received from Jack Rudloe and Wakulla Springs Alliance
WINCO St Marks
– support, received from Jack Rudloe and Wakulla Springs AllianceSlide17
SEP PROJECTS – RANKINGS COUNTY AND CITIZENS
Ranking
County Based on Scoring
Public Input Average
1
Wakulla Gardens Septic to Sewer
Coastal Storm water Panacea
2
Grieners Addition
Bayside Marina Purchase
3
Trail Head Oaks Property
Mashes Sands Park
4
Bayside Marina Purchase
Trail Head Oaks Property
5
Otter Creek WWTP
Artificial Reefs
6
Coastal Storm water (Panacea)
Coastal sewer (Shell Pt/Spring Creek/Oyster Bay
7
Coastal Sewer (Shell Pt/Spring Creek/Oyster Bay)
Wakulla Gardens
8
Oyster Bed Restoration
Skipper Bay
9
Artificial Reefs
Otter Creek WWTP
10
Skipper Bay
Grieners Addition
11
Spring Creek
Spring Creek
12
Mashes Sands Park
Oyster Bed Restoration
13
WINCO-St Marks
WINCO-St MarksSlide18
Proposed MYIP Project Selection Criteria
RESTORE Act Criteria: infrastructure projects benefitting the economy or ecological resources, including port infrastructure
Included in the Community Needs Assessment
Contributes to activities that are focused on water quality and marine life habitat within County Waters (e.g., reduces non-point pollution or provides/restores habitat), which was a recurring theme of needs at Public Meetings
Projects that cover an initial 3-5 year period (2018-2022) for sequencing and phasing purposes.
Projects partially funded from other State or Federal grants
Can be leveraged or matched with other State or Federal grants.
Necessary to continue a current septic-to-sewer project and sewer expansion.
Essential to water quality and marine life habitat within county waters.
County resources can support and maintain projects. Slide19
Proposed MYIP Projects 2018-2022
PROJECT: Wakulla Gardens/
Grieners
Addition Septic-to-Sewer
(SEP priority project #1, #2 and Citizen Ranking #7 and #10)
Activities:
Connection Fees for septic-to-sewer projects –
property agreements and connections
Otter Creek Retro fit –
Planning, design, procurement and construction
Lift Station, located on US98/Spring Creek (referred to as Jerry Moore Lift Station) –
Planning, design, procurement and construction
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PROJECT: Artificial Reefs
(SEP priority project #9 and Citizen Ranking #5)
Activities:
Identification and analysis of viable reef areas
Permitting
ConstructionSlide20
RESTORE POT 1 FUNDING MATRIX
Spreadsheet will be presented at meeting. Slide21
Draft MYIP without Projects
Included with Agenda Package is draft MYIP w/o projects.
US Treasury has reviewed and advised we are on right track
Draft MYIP w/Projects and all attachments will be presented in January
Questions or changes to the draft?Slide22
DECISION POINTS and BOARD DIRECTION
Approve the Community Needs Assessment
Approve the proposed recommended MYIP Projects and Ranking
Approve the draft MYIP without projects
Other?Slide23
WAKULLA MYIP PLAN OF ACTION
January 8, 2018 BoCC MEETING
; Present draft MYIP with projects for board input (Task 3-4)
January 22, 2018 or February 5, 2018 BoCC MEETING
: Present FINAL MYIP for Board approval and to start the 45-day (Task 5) comment period.
April 2, 2018 BoCC MEETING
: Present summary of comments received and proposed responses for board approval/discussion and approval to submit FINAL MYIP to US Treasury (Task 5)Slide24
ANY QUESTIONS?