Waterfront and Boating Access SummitOctober 14, 2006

Mooring Fields

Mooring Fields Potential Benefits:

Mitigate negative environmental impact of anchored

vessels

Provide greater access to waterfront

Boats at Anchor

Potential Sea Grass Damage * Potential Sewage Discharge

Pollution From Oil Seepage

Hazards to Navigation

Visual Blight

Mooring Buoys

Submerged Land Ownership

State Land: Need State Lease Approval & FDEP Permit

City Land: Need FDEP Permit

May Need: Dingy Dock Sewage Pump Out Restroom Showers Parking

Upland Development

Anticipated Costs Land Lease Design/Permitting Management Hardware Installation of Hardware Scheduled Inspections Routine Repair & Maintenance Upland Development

City Budget Mooring Fees Competitive Grants

- Federal Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (Big P)

- Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP)

Potential Funding Sources

Potential Liability Issues Risk is Similar to Current Marina Facilities Reasonable Care – Requires Proof of:

• Proper Installation of Buoys

• Proper Maintenance and Design

• Clear & Detailed Warnings