Withlacoochee River Basin FY2012 Cooperative … Marion County Spruce Creek Preserve Reclaimed Water Transmission Main $1,622,000 N290 Marion County - WMPlan Lake Stafford East $714,000

FY2012 Cooperative Funding Applications

Withlacoochee River Basin

Coop Funding By Basin For FY2012

Withlacoochee River Basin

Project Project Name Project CostB305 Hernando Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models $2,600,000N014 The Florida Aquarium Watershed Education Initiative $130,363N025 Pasco County Plat Incorporation into GIS $1,321,599N058 Sumter County Horizontal Control Densification Project $435,484N260 South Brooksville BMP Analysis and Implementation $1,000,000N267 Pasco County Topographic Mapping $1,331,872N279 Marion County Spruce Creek Preserve Reclaimed Water Transmission Main $1,622,000N290 Marion County - WMPlan Lake Stafford East $714,000N313 Marion County - WMPlan Priest Prairie Drain $436,000N365 Bay Laurel Toilet Rebate Program $60,000N367 Turner Creek Watershed Management Plan $64,000N368 Lake Stafford South Watershed Management Plan $275,000N377 Fertilizer Education Program Media Campaign $74,736N388 Bell Branch Watershed Management Plan $123,000N390 Pasco County Vegetative Water Quality Improvements - Pilot Study $250,000N391 Panacoochee Retreat Improvements $721,500N392 East Bronson Watershed Management Plan $169,000N393 Pasco County Surface Water Monitoring $176,400N397 2011 Rainwater Harvesting - SWFWMD $910,000N401 JB Ranch Reclaimed Water Transmission Main $1,426,000N411 Toilet Rebate Program $300,000N414 Town of Bronson - WMPlan $200,000P606 Frog Listening Network - Hillsborough River Watershed Alliance $161,980W409 Marion County-SW 16th and SW 14th Stormwater Retrofit $560,000W410 Rainbow Springs County Club Estates Stormwater Retrofit $356,400

Basin Total $15,419,334

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Hernando Maintenance of Watershed Parameters and Models Project Number B305 Cooperator Hernando County Department Public Works Contact Person John Burnett Address 1525 E. Jefferson St. City Sate Zip Brooksville, FL 346013537 Phone # 352-540-6569 Email [email protected] 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 X Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:

The existing floodplain models will be updated to reflect development and permitted changes within the watersheds during the last year and maintenance will be conducted to ensure the validity of Digital Data stored within the District Master GIS System. Additional revisions will be implemented as a result of public comment, appeals and protest resulting from Public Meetings and the formal FEMA Review Process.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Hernando County Utility Department has successfully implemented water conservation incentive programs including, rain sensor rebate, low flow toilet programs and the irrigation evaluation and audit project. Other incentive programs include various rebate opportunities in conjunction with the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods programs. The water conservation program also provides water conservation information in their Hernando County Water Awareness Series, through bill inserts and information provided at each HCUD office. Hernando County Code Enforcement is charged with enforcing the watering restrictions. In August 2010, Hernando County adopted One Day per Week watering restrictions as a permanent watering schedule for the county.(This currently does not apply to the City of Brooksville but for all other water users within Hernando County). Hernando County has participated in the Flood Protection Coordination Agreement with the District since September 2000. Hernando County is a cooperative partner in the process of conducting a systematic study of each of the County watersheds and the development of Watershed Management Plans throughout the County. Hernando County has implemented a storm water protection ordinance in June 2006.

Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding Total Funding

Applicant Share 700,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 1,300,000Coastal Rivers 449,190 128,340 128,340 128,340 834,210Withlacoochee River 250,810 71,660 71,660 71,660 465,790Total 1,400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 2,600,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesMay 2012 - October 2012

Milestone Projected Date

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Update model and verify data 10/31/2012 October 2011 - April 2012

Milestone Projected DateComplete review of changes 04/30/2012

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FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name The Florida Aquarium Watershed Education Initiative Project Number N014 Cooperator The Florida Aquarium, Inc. DepartmentContact Person Melanie Lachs Address 701 Channelside Drive City Sate Zip Tampa, FL 336025600 Phone # 813-367-4032 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems



Alternative Water Supply X Conservation


Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management


X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring


Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands X Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion X Pasco X Pinellas Sarasota Sumter X Polk

Project Description:The Florida Aquarium requests $21,401 for our Watershed Education Initiative, three programs that instill knowledge of local water resources and build future environmental leadership. The initiative targets teachers and students to reach a diverse audience: Science Education at Sea (SEAS) teacher workshops, "What's in Your Watershed" summer camps and the Regional Ocean Conference for Students (ROCS) can educate up to 231 people. Activities will be held at The Aquarium, schools in Hillsborough County and nature parks in the watershed. Individual Basin Board impacts used for this application are predictions based on the audience for these programs in previous years. We cannot guarantee that participation will be identical.

ROCS: ROCS challenges 60 middle and high school students to consider different perspectives on key issues currently affecting the Tampa Bay estuary and to develop their own environmental education projects. There are no costs to either teachers or students to participate in the daylong conference. ROCS opens with a discussion by a panel of scientific experts about problems facing the Tampa Bay estuary. After the panel discussion, students break into small groups to brainstorm questions about environmental issues facing Tampa Bay. Panel scientists also act as mentors, helping to facilitate the small student groups and to provide feedback on projects. Students present their solutions at the end of the day.

"What's in Your Watershed?" This summer camp for underserved youth focuses on water resources in Tampa Bay. Targeting low-income, at-risk upper elementary and middle school youth from community organizations such as YMCAs and Boys and Girls Clubs, campers learn the importance of water quality, water conservation and habitat protection to preserve our watersheds. A total of four (4) weeklong, full-day interdisciplinary summer camp sessions will serve up to 52 youth. "What's in Your Watershed" will emphasize simple steps that campers can help their families implement at home to begin conserving water at home.

SEAS: SEAS provides a comprehensive environmental education program for teachers, focusing on our water resources, with an emphasis on exploring current and future environmental challenges facing the watershed. Teachers acquire curriculum aligned with state standards and FCAT Benchmarks, and also learn how to integrate this information into science education in the classroom. SEAS is issue-based, using environmental science as the springboard for teachers to foster stewardship in their students. The Aquarium offers both one-day classroom-based and field-based training formats as well as one weeklong summer residential program held in Tampa, which provides in-depth field education experiences. Funding will allow us to serve approximately 80 teachers through four (4) one-day workshops and provide scholarships for four teachers to participate in the summer residential component. These teachers will positively impact over 7,500 students annually.


The Florida Aquarium has extensive experience in providing informal environmental education that promotes stewardship of our natural resources, through exhibits and programs for the general public, as well as school students and teachers. The Aquarium

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began providing educational programs in 1993 through outreach to the community. Since then, we have continued to provide outreach programs and extensive on-site programs for the general public, as well as specific audiences. Attendance for teacher education workshops reached 640 in FY 2010; workshops are in such high demand that most sessions had waiting lists. Partnerships are key to creating educational curriculum for teachers and students that responds to local needs: the Aquarium collaborates with public school systems and subject matter experts. Teacher education programs educate participants about our aquatic environments and ways to foster a sense of stewardship for these precious resources. Our education management staff collectively bring years of expertise in the development, delivery and evaluation of educational programs, assisted by instructional and interpretive staff. All new curriculum is tested through pilot workshops that gather feedback from teacher evaluations to incorporate into final programs. SEAS workshops were first piloted in 1999 while the invasive species workshop began in 2003. Each time a workshop is delivered, it is evaluated through pre- and post-testing for the educational impact and teacher feedback for guidance. Education staff review the results regularly and adapt programming as needed. Also important to fulfilling our mission has been the development of meaningful collaborations with other environmental and community agencies. Significant examples of these include:

1. Partnering with the Tampa Bay Estuary Program to host ROCS annual environmental conference for middle and secondary school students and teachers;

2. Collaborating with the Hillsborough County and surrounding school districts in the development of a variety of curriculum and field experiences for school students, K-12;

3. Partnering with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to provide joint summer camps and fishing clinics for underserved youth;

4. Collaborating with environmental agencies and school districts from throughout Florida in the development of our S.E.A.S. program, a statewide teacher education program in the marine sciences, now in its fourth year;

5. With Tampa Port Authority, TECO, Tampa Bay Estuary Program, Southwest Florida Water Management District and other partners, the Aquarium restored a spoil island in Tampa Bay to native habitats, creating a living classroom; and

6. Partnering with the Southwest Florida Water Management District and Pinellas County Environmental Fund to provide stormwater education, including teacher education workshops and standards-aligned curriculum coupled with the development of educational programming for the public modeled on Project POWER.


FY2012 Budget


Alafia River 5,543 5,136 5,136 15,815Applicant Share 22,570 21,945 21,945 66,460Coastal Rivers 1,108 1,070 1,070 3,248Hillsborough River 11,086 10,700 10,700 32,486Manasota 1,108 1,070 1,070 3,248Peace River 1,108 1,070 2,178Pinellas Anclote 1,109 1,285 1,285 3,679Withlacoochee River 1,109 1,070 1,070 3,249Total 44,741 42,276 43,346 130,363Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesApril to June 2012

Milestone Projected DatePrepare and recruit for Summer SEAS and "What's in Your Watershed" summer camp 06/29/2012

August to September 2012Milestone Projected DatePlan for ROCS preconference workshop and conference, recruit participants 09/28/2012

February to April 2012Milestone Projected DateRecruit teachers for summer SEAS and conduct 2 one-day workshops 04/30/2012 Plan and prepare for Watershed Education Initiative programs 04/30/2012

June to August 2012Milestone Projected DateConduct weeklong intensive summer SEAS and 4 one-week camp sessions 08/31/2012

October to December 2012Milestone Projected DateConduct evaluation of Watershed Education Initiative components, submit reports 12/31/2012

October to November 2012Milestone Projected DateHold ROCS pre-conference and Conference, hold 2 one-day SEAS workshops 11/30/2012

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FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Pasco County Plat Incorporation into GIS Project Number N025 Cooperator Pasco County Department Stormwater Management Contact Person Mauricio Guerrero Address 4454 Grand Blvd. City Sate Zip New Port Richey, FL 34652 Phone # 727-834-3611 Email [email protected] Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection X Natural Systems


Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement X Water Quality Monitoring



X Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management

X Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery



Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy Manatee Marion X Pasco Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:This multiple year map modernization project includes the refinement of GIS property ownership data and the creation of a detailed inventory of their corresponding drainage, wetland, and conservation easements. This is the next step in Pasco County's long term land based data densification efforts. In 1988 Pasco County's densification project began with the SWFWMD co-funding the development of 237 N.G.S. Blue Book, Second Order, Class I, G.P.S. horizontal and vertical control points. Pasco County then refined its land development code to require all newly recorded subdivision plats to have two ties to this G.P.S. network and be submitted in an intelligent electronic AutoCAD format. In 2004 the SWFWMD co-funded another project with Pasco County that established a Benchmark Densification Network to support the orderly transition from the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) of 1929 to the latest 1988 datum. Pasco County then added additional survey level loops to further densify this vertical control, and again amended its land development code to require all newly recorded subdivision plats to have two ties to this vertical network. More recently, the SWFWMD co-funded a project with Pasco County that inventoried and mapped the four primary section corners, the four quarter section corners, and the center of each Public Land Survey System (PLSS) section in Pasco County. Pasco County contributed a significant amount of additional labor in the collection of data to be supplied to the consultant for this mapping effort. This multiple year map modernization project will add another significant level of detail and positional refinement to the GIS inventory of property ownership data and their corresponding drainage, wetland, and conservation easements in Pasco County. The project will directly support the implementation of the Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM) currently under development and will also be an integral part of to the GIS stormwater management project that the County is funding. These refinements will augment the accuracy and reliability of Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) and Water Use Permitting (WUP) and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) statewide Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) developed Sea, Land and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) modeling efforts. The multiple year project deliverable is expected to be: an Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) format GIS based land inventory database that includes ownership entities and easements of record for Pasco County. The data will be developed as the next level of detail and will use the previous Pasco County GPS, NGVD, and PLSS horizontal and vertical control projects as it's foundation. Subdivision, easement, and right of way design data will be introduced to the existing horizontal and vertical control in the order of its reliability. This methodology ensures that the data of the highest known quality is used as the foundation for data of a lesser known quality. The map data will be contracted for and compiled at the PLSS Township level which will result in twenty five (25) standalone deliverable units. Project cost is based upon the cost to integrate subdivisions, easements, and right of way design files which provides a fixed deliverable for accountability. Funding is anticipated to occur over four years with the County contracting the effort with an existing pre-qualified vendor. This project design, deliverable and funding methodology will ensure that should any of these aspects be jeopardized, all deliverables made up to that point are complete in their entirety. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

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Pasco County adopted Ordinance 01-08 requiring the following: one day/week irrigation restrictions for potable water; curtailed use of potable water for irrigation when rain has occurred within 24 hours; scheduled availability and restricted use of reclaimed water irrigation to distribute limited supply to as many customers as possible; washing of non-business, personal vehicles only using low volume methods and over non-impervious surfaces; prohibiting aesthetic uses of water unless such use also provides a necessary aeration or water quality benefit; and the use of reclaimed water for road construction activities when available. Enforcement of this ordinance is by designated County personnel and law enforcement officers. During Water Year 2007, 100% of Pasco County Utilities' wastewater was reused. The bulk rate charged for the use of reclaimed water is $0.72 per 1,000 gallons, and a flat rate of $14.82 per month (without meter) and $7.14 per month plus $0.32 per 1,000 gallons (with meter) per ERU for residential irrigation. Pasco County's potable water rates are applied in a water conservation inclining block rate. County Ordinance 93-16 requires each new development to construct a reclaimed water distribution system as a condition of wastewater service when the development is within designated areas in the Reclaimed Water Master Plan and when providing the development with reclaimed water supply is determined in the best interest of the County. Pasco County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, administered through the FEMA. All finished floor elevations are required to be above the 100-year flood elevation. These elevations are reviewed prior to construction and certified after construction. Fill Ordinance, adopted 3/05, requires permit applications and review for placement of fill greater than 5 CY on properties.


FY2012 Budget


Applicant Share 298,210 148,442 208,600 655,252Coastal Rivers 79,099 2,265 122,583 118,436 322,383Hillsborough River 124,177 1,511 17,246 21,513 164,447Pinellas Anclote 100,742 8,613 1,358 110,713Withlacoochee River 1,511 67,293 68,804Total 602,228 5,287 296,884 417,200 1,321,599Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesPhase 3

Milestone Projected Date10PLSS Townships 09/30/2011

Phase 4Milestone Projected Date10PLSS Townships 09/28/2012

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FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Sumter County Horizontal Control Densification Project Project Number N058 Cooperator Sumter County BOCC DepartmentContact Person Brent Young Address 7375 Powell Rd, Suite 115 City Sate Zip Wildwood, FL 34785 Phone # 352-689-4481 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection X Natural Systems


X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring


Reclaimed Water X Regional Water Supply Planning



Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration X Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring



Levy Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas Sarasota X Sumter Polk

Project Description:In June 2010, Sumter County BOCC and Southwest Florida Water Management District completed the first phase (Phase I) of the FY 2009 Sumter County Horizontal Control Densification Project. Three full townships were completed, T18S R22E, T19S R22E, and T19S R23E. The project included field surveying and adjustment of field measurements required to develop the horizontal control data needed for mapping Public Land Survey System sections in Sumter County. This project will resulted in the recovery and location of monumentation in the vicinity of section corners, and/or calculated positions of section corners based on the locations of supporting evidence, in accordance with existing land records (General Land Office (GLO) Township Plats, GLO Notes, Official Records, Certified Corner Records, Right of Way Maps, etc. The project deliverables included a Certified Specific Purpose Survey Report that documented all work performed in determining the location of all sections mapped, along with Florida State Plane coordinates values (North American Datum of 1983/2007) for the controlling section corners and quarter corners within all sections.

The proposed FY 2012 Cooperative Funding Agreement will be Phase II of the Sumter County Horizontal Control Densification Project. The anticipated scope Phase II will include the mapping of 5 full townships, T18S R23E, T20S R22E, T20S R23E, T21S, R22E, and T21S R23E.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.This project will allow Sumter County to significantly improve the accuracy of its parcel ownership boundaries and transportation infrastructure GIS base map databases. A more accurate GIS base map will allow for more accurate delineation of structures and/or properties in flood prone areas and supports the District and Counties Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map updates.


FY2012 Budget


Applicant Share 75,000 142,742 217,742Withlacoochee River 75,000 142,742 217,742Total 150,000 285,484 435,484Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

Timelines

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April 2010Milestone Projected DateInitial Project Planning 12/03/2010

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FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name South Brooksville BMP Analysis and Implementation Project Number N260 Cooperator Hernando County Department Public Works Contact Person John Burnett Address 1525 E. Jefferson St. City Sate Zip Brooksville, FL 346013537 Phone # 352-540-6569 Email [email protected] Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection Natural Systems









Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee X Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake

Levy Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk

Project Description:Hernando County has acquired a property adjacent to and containing a section of Saxson Brook, one of the major drainage channels flowing south from the City of Brooksville. The site is identified as a BMP implementation location in the FY 2011 N260 South Brooksville Master Drainage Plan. The site will be developed to provide additional flood storage volume and increase residency time within the system. The site is strategicly located immediately upstream of a headwall and culvert structure that backwaters and creates a floodplain effecting four (4) structures which are shown as being wholey within the floodplain and 2 structures partially within the floodplain. An increase in the storage volume available at this site will reduce the area of the floodplain and will remove some of these structures from the Special Flood Hazard Area. A copy of the Draft South Brooksville Stormwater Master Drainage Plan Report has been attached. This project is described as BMP 5 - "Parcel 23 Site Plan" on page 4-6 and on the Master plan map after page 4-1. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.Hernando County Utility Department has successfully implemented water conservation incentive programs including, rain sensor rebate, low flow toilet programs and the irrigation evaluation and audit project. Other incentive programs include various rebate opportunities in conjunction with the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods programs. The water conservation program also provides water conservation information in their Hernando County Water Awareness Series, through bill inserts and information provided at each HCUD office. Hernando County Code Enforcement is charged with enforcing the watering restrictions. In August 2010, Hernando County adopted One Day per Week watering restrictions as a permanent watering schedule for the county.(This currently does not apply to the City of Brooksville but for all other water users within Hernando County). Hernando County has participated in the Flood Protection Coordination Agreement with the District since September 2000. Hernando County is a cooperative partner in the process of conducting a systematic study of each of the County watersheds and the development of Watershed Management Plans throughout the County. Hernando County has implemented a storm water protection ordinance in June 2006.


FY2012 Budget


Applicant Share 150,000 350,000 500,000Coastal Rivers 250,000 250,000Withlacoochee River 150,000 100,000 250,000Total 300,000 700,000 1,000,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

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TimelinesDevelop Plans and specifications, obtain permits 12/30/2011 Complete Bid documents 02/29/2012 Start Construction 03/25/2012 Complete Construction 06/03/2012

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FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Pasco County Topographic Mapping Project Number N267 Cooperator Pasco County Department Stormwater Management Contact Person Mauricio Guerrero Address 4454 Grand Blvd. City Sate Zip New Port Richey, FL 34652 Phone # 727-834-3611 Email [email protected] Project Type:

Water Supply Water Quality X Flood Protection Natural Systems





X Emergency Flood Response X Floodplain Management






Project Description:"The project is part of a County-wide topographic information mapping effort that will include approximately 780 square miles within the District's boundaries. Existing topographic datasets of the County no longer accurately represent land usage changes arising from an increase in population occurring within the County from 2004 to 2009 which has resulted in significant landscape modifications, and substantial infrastructure improvements of State Highways. The County is proposing to update topographic changes using Light detection and range (LiDAR) data for the entire County. LiDAR uses an advanced laser distance-measuring device and geographic reference system that automates the capture of surface elevations at a fraction of the cost of previous mapping approaches. The proposed technology is consistent with the District's standard practices of topographic mapping.

The deliverables from the project will include surface elevations that meet the District's and the Federal Management Agency's (FEMA) mapping specifications. The data will be compatible with the County's and District's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases. The primary purpose of the data will be to support cooperative District and County projects that will result in the update of FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM). Additionally, the data will provide current topographic information within the County and for Digital Terrain Modeling, support planning for future watershed management programs, design and implementation of any large-scale drainage improvement projects, assist in emergency preparedness planning, Homeland Security and will allow for more accurate and efficient mapping of wetlands. 2011 funding is being used for New River, Cypress Creek, Trout Creek and Pinellas Anclote Basins. 2012 funding will be used for Coastal River Basin, Green Swamp, Hillsborough River and Withlacoochee River.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.Pasco County has adopted Ordinance 01-08 requiring the following: one day per week irrigation restrictions for potable water; curtailed use of potable water for irrigation when rain has occurred within the last 24 hours; scheduled availability and restricted use of reclaimed water for lawn and landscape irrigation to 2 days per week county-wide to serve as many customers as possible; washing of non-business, personal vehicles only using low volume methods and over non-impervious surfaces; prohibiting aesthetic uses of water unless such provides a necessary aeration or water quality benefit; and the use of reclaimed water for road construction activities when available. Enforcement of this ordinance is by designated County personnel and law enforcement officers. During Water Year 2004, 100% of Pasco County Utilities¿ wastewater was reused. The bulk rate currently charged for the use of reclaimed water is $0.61 per 1,000 gallons and a flat rate of $11.00 per ERU per month for residential irrigation. Pasco County's potable water rates have been adjusted with steeper water conservation inclining block rates. County Ordinance 93-16 requires each new development to construct a reclaimed water distribution system as a condition of wastewater service when the development is within designated areas in the reclaimed water master plan and providing the development with reclaimed water is determined to be in the best interest of the County. Pasco County has also

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adopted Landscape Ordinance 02-04 that restricts the use of non-drought tolerant turf grass and encourages drought tolerant landscaping. Pasco County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program administered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. All finished floor elevations are required to be above the 100-year flood elevation. These elevations are reviewed prior to construction and certified after construction


FY2012 Budget


Applicant Share 215,936 450,000 665,936Coastal Rivers 23,326 182,072 205,398General Fund-District Wide 62,172 62,172Hillsborough River 130,628 91,036 221,664Pinellas Anclote 61,982 61,982Withlacoochee River 114,720 114,720Total 431,872 900,000 1,331,872Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesSurface Elevation Mapping

Milestone Projected DateSurface Elevation Mapping 12/31/2012

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FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Marion County Spruce Creek Preserve Reclaimed Water Transmission Main Project Number N279 Cooperator Marion County Department Marion County Utilities Department Contact Person Flip Mellinger Address 1219 S. Pine Ave. City Sate Zip Ocala, FL 34471 Phone # 352-671-8540 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems




X Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning






Levy Manatee X Marion Pasco Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk


Marion County recently completed the expansion of the Oak Run Wastewater Treatment Plant, from 0.80 MGD to 1.60 MGD. The current flows to the plant average near 0.72 MGD, including approximately 0.25 MGD from the Marion Oaks service area. The WWTP provides public access reclaimed water quality. The goal of this project is to reduce groundwater withdrawals for golf course irrigation uses. This project is anticipated to provide 350,000 gpd of reclaimed water from the Oak Run WWTP to irrigate the Spruce Creek Preserve Golf Course. The golf course is currently supplied 350,000 gpd of groundwater from the Floridan Aquifer. This project will provide a potable quality groundwater offset of 263,000 gpd, or approximately 96 million gallons per year. The proposed project includes the design, permitting, and construction of 16,600 linear feet (LF) of 10-inch diameter reclaimed water mains, 8-inch water meter and control valve assembly, and related appurtenances. The estimated total project cost is $1,622,000 including design, permitting, and construction. The cost/benefit ratio for the total project cost using an 8 percent annual interest rate amortized over 30 years is $1.49/1000 gallons. The District is requested to reimburse Marion County for up to 50 percent of the eligible costs, up to a maximum of $811,000. District funding of the design and construction phases of the project are requested as $705,000 in FY2011 and the remainder ($106,000) applied for in FY2012. Additional phases will be planned and developed to continue the reduction in ground water and potable water as irrigation supply sources.


The Land Development Code addresses Florida Friendly Landscaping with new development. The recently adopted water billing rate is an inverted multi-tier structure aimed at reducing consumption. There is a program being developed with the SJRWMD WAV program to educate homeowner associations through town meeting type venues. We provide water conservation articles to the local news media. The County provides water audits to customers with higher than average water use and instructions are provided to those customers on conservation methods inside and outside the home. Water conservation information is included periodically in monthly statements to customers, as well as at the County business office. No flood protection ordinance is in place at this time.


FY2012 Budget


Applicant Share 705,000 106,000 811,000Withlacoochee River 705,000 106,000 811,000Total 1,410,000 212,000 1,622,000

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Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesStart Design 11/08/2010 Complete Design 10/01/2011 Start Construction 02/01/2012 Complete Construction 04/30/2013

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FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Marion County - WMPlan Lake Stafford East Project Number N290 Cooperator Marion County Department Extension Service Contact Person Gail Mowry Address 412 Se 25th Avenue City Sate Zip Ocala, FL 34471 Phone # 352-671-8686 Email [email protected] Project Type:













This project is for a comprehensive watershed and stormwater management analysis for the Lake Stafford East Watershed, located within Marion County. This project will initiate the development of a watershed management plan. The resulting information from this project will be used to develop alternative Best Management Practices (BMPs) to correct water quality and flooding issues, and establish design criteria for future land development. Marion County and SWFWMD Staff have prepared a Watershed Management Plan (WMP) to address watersheds in Marion County. The WMP identifies the Lake Stafford East Watershed as a priority project. Attached you will find a location map for this basin. Also attached, you will find a copy of the line item in the Marion County Clean Water Program's 2010-2011 Budget which shows current funding and commitment to the WMP and to this project. Marion County has also developed a five year Stormwater Implementation Program (SIP). Activities identified and scheduled in the WMP document are included in the SIP in order to plan for future budget years. Table 1 from the SIP is included to illustrate Marion County's commitment to undertaking the activities outlined in the WMP. The estimated total cost of this project is approximately $20,810 per square mile and is based on historic costs provided by SWFWMD. The area of the Lake Stafford East Watershed is approximately 34.31 square miles. Thus the total cost of this project will be approximately $714,000. The project will be phased over three years. This request is for the second of three years and is for $145,500. Specific activities FY 2012 include detailed surveys and the hydrologic model. A stormwater level of service determination, surface water resource assessment and an alternative analysis of BMPs will be completed in FY 2013.


The Marion County Stormwater Division is funded by a yearly stormwater assessment. The program is responsible for NPDES/TMDL compliance, watershed management and flood protection studies. The Marion County Land Development Code requires stormwater design and permitting on all development activities that exceed 9,000 square feet of impervious surface and includes compensating storage requirements for placement of fill in a floodplain. Marion County recently adopted springs protection, fertilizer, and irrigation ordinances, as well as, new land development code for springshed protection.

The Board has established a Water Conservation Coordinator position to promote proactive steps each citizen can take to reduce consumption of our water supply. Through community outreach efforts and water conservation workshops, hundreds more in Marion County have learned about proper use of low-flow devices, Florida-friendly landscaping and compliance with the Count'¿s irrigation schedule.

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The Board also approved the 2010-2011 Stormwater Public Education Plan and, with it, strategic goals to increase local awareness of stormwater pollution and promote a reduction in contributing behaviors. The Plan outlined a multi-media approach which consists of an aggressive public service announcement campaign encompassing radio, television, movie theatre and outdoor media; a baseline survey assessing citizen awareness of stormwater issues and previous public education efforts; creation and implementation of a fertilizer education program in partnership with area businesses; and implementation of other initiatives necessary to meet the NPDES permit requirements for stormwater education and outreach. These efforts have resulted in nearly 1.5 million educational impressions to our community.


FY2012 Budget


Applicant Share 108,000 145,500 103,500 357,000Withlacoochee River 108,000 145,500 103,500 357,000Total 216,000 291,000 207,000 714,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesWatershed Evaluation

Milestone Projected Date1. Contract Initiation 12/31/2010 2. Final Digital Elevation Model 03/31/2011 3. Watershed Evaluation 09/30/2011

Watershed Management PlanMilestone Projected Date1. Hydrologic and Hydraulic Model 09/30/2012 2. Final Watershed Management Plan 09/30/2013

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FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Marion County - WMPlan Priest Prairie Drain Project Number N313 Cooperator Marion County Department Extension Service Contact Person Gail Mowry Address 412 Se 25th Avenue City Sate Zip Ocala, FL 34471 Phone # 352-671-8686 Email [email protected] Project Type:













This project is for a comprehensive watershed and stormwater management analysis for the Priest Prairie Drain Watershed, located within Marion County. This project will initiate the development of a watershed management plan. The resulting information from this project will be used to develop alternative Best Management Practices (BMPs) to correct water quality and flooding issues, and establish design criteria for future land development. Marion County and SWFWMD Staff have prepared a Watershed Management Plan (WMP) to address watersheds in Marion County. The WMP identifies the Priest Prairie Drain Watershed as a priority project. Attached you will find a location map for this basin. Also attached, you will find a copy of the line item in the Marion County Clean Water Program's 2010-2011 Budget which shows current funding and commitment to the WMP and to this project. Marion County has also developed a five year Stormwater Implementation Program (SIP). Activities identified and scheduled in the WMP document are included in the SIP in order to plan for future budget years. Table 1 from the SIP is included to illustrate Marion County's commitment to undertaking the activities outlined in the WMP. The estimated total cost of this project is approximately $14,606 per square mile and is based on historic costs provided by SWFWMD. The area of the Priest Prairie Drain Watershed is approximately 29.85 square miles. Thus the total cost of this project will be approximately $436,000. The project will be phased over three years. This request is for the second of three years and is for $89,000. Specific activities FY 2012 include detailed surveys and the hydrologic model. A stormwater level of service determination, surface water resource assessment and an alternative analysis of BMPs will be completed in FY 2013.



The Board has established a Water Conservation Coordinator position to promote proactive steps each citizen can take to reduce consumption of our water supply. Through community outreach efforts and water conservation workshops, hundreds more in Marion County have learned about proper use of low-flow devices, Florida-friendly landscaping and compliance with the County's irrigation schedule.

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FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Bay Laurel Toilet Rebate Program Project Number N365 Cooperator Bay Laurel Center Community Development District DepartmentContact Person Robert Colen Address 8447 Sw 99th Street Road City Sate Zip Ocala, FL 34481 Phone # 352-387-7472 Email [email protected] Project Type:













Bay Laurel Center CDD Toilet Replacement Project is submitted by the Bay Laurel Center CDD for funding consideration by the Withlacoochee River Basin Board in FY2012. The project consists of the replacement of existing high-flow toilets (pre-1995) with low-flow models. Approximately 400 toilet rebates of up to $150 will be offered to single-family customers (maximum two per customer). Single-family customers can replace up to two toilets per household.

The goal of this project is to reduce the amount of water used for toilet flushing in residential settings by installing hardware. All (100 percent) of the toilets will be inspected and replaced models will be collected and destroyed before disposal in a construction dumpster inside the On Top of the World Communities in Ocala, Florida.

One full year of water use data prior to the installation of the toilets, and one full year of water use data after toilet installation, will be collected as the raw data for the water saving analysis. It is anticipated that the replaced toilets will save an estimated 26 gallons per household per day.

The estimated water savings per year is 1,898,000 gallons (one million eight hundred and ninety-eight thousand gallons) (200 homes x 26 gallons per day x 365 days per year). In accordance with the agreement, Bay Laurel Center CDD will provide actual billing data, ensure 100 percent fixture inspection, conduct a scientifically significant survey to determine customer satisfaction with the low-flow toilets, and institute an education program designed to assist customers in long-term maintenance related to water savings, such as selecting replacement parts of their low-flow toilet. This project will also focus on educating ULF toilet users on the proper maintenance necessary to ensure that each toilet remains a water-conserving fixture. An educational portion will provide participants with educational materials on leak detection and proper flapper replacement specific to the make/model of the fixture.

Project advertising will begin by November 1, 2011, and rebate distribution will begin no later than January 31, 2012. It is anticipated all toilets will be installed by December 31,2012. A draft final project report, documenting project savings, customer satisfaction, project costs, milestones, and other project information will be provided by March 31, 2013, and a final project report incorporating District comments will be produced no later than May 1, 2013.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.Toilet Rebate Budget:All monies received from the Southwest Florida Water Management District will be solely for the homeowner¿s rebate, at a

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maximum of $150 per toilet.

No monies received from the Southwest Florida Water Management District will be used for publicity, advertisements, or other administrative expenses.All publicity and advertisement expenses will be borne by On Top of the World Communities, Inc. All administrative expenses will be borne by the Bay Laurel Community Development District.

Such publicity will take the form of articles in the On Top of the World News, a monthly publication distributed to all residents and, possibly, announcements on the local in-house cable television channel. An initial article to gauge interest in the rebate program has already appeared on the first page of the November 2010 issue of the newspaper and can be accessed at http://www.ontopoftheworldinfo.com/pdf/worldnews/nov10_News.pdf. As a result of this initial article, nearly 100 residents called to express an interest in participating in the toilet rebate program.


FY2012 Budget


Applicant Share 30,000 30,000Withlacoochee River 30,000 30,000Total 60,000 60,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesBegin Publicity

Milestone Projected DateAdvertisement 11/01/2011

RebatesMilestone Projected DateBegin Distribution of Toilet Rebates 01/31/2012 All Toilets Installed 12/31/2012 Draft Final Project Report 03/31/2013 Final Project Report 05/01/2013

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FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Turner Creek Watershed Management Plan Project Number N367 Cooperator Marion County Department Extension Service Contact Person Gail Mowry Address 412 Se 25th Avenue City Sate Zip Ocala, FL 34471 Phone # 352-671-8686 Email [email protected] Project Type:













This project is for a comprehensive watershed and stormwater management analysis for the Turner Creek Watershed, located within Marion County. This project will initiate the development of a watershed management plan. The resulting information from this project will be used to develop alternative Best Management Practices (BMPs) to correct water quality and flooding issues, and establish design criteria for future land development. Marion County and SWFWMD Staff have prepared a Watershed Management Plan (WMP) to address watersheds in Marion County. The WMP identifies the Turner Creek Watershed as a priority project. Attached you will find a location map for this basin. Also attached, you will find a copy of the line item in the Marion County Clean Water Program's 2010-2011 Budget which shows current funding and commitment to the WMP and to this project. Marion County has also developed a five year Stormwater Implementation Program (SIP). Activities identified and scheduled in the WMP document are included in the SIP in order to plan for future budget years. Table 1 from the SIP is included to illustrate Marion County's commitment to undertaking the activities outlined in the WMP. The estimated total cost of this project is approximately $32,487 per square mile and is based on historic costs provided by SWFWMD. The area of the Lake Stafford East Watershed is approximately 1.97 square miles. Thus the total cost of this project will be approximately $64,000. The project will be phased over two years. This request is for the first of two years and is for $9,500. Specific activities FY 2012 include a comprehensive watershed evaluation including an inventory of all hydrologic and hydraulic features in the basin. Detailed surveys and the hydrologic model, a stormwater level of service determination, surface water resource assessment and an alternative analysis of BMPs will be completed in FY 2013.



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The Board has established a Water Conservation Coordinator position to promote proactive steps each citizen can take to reduce consumption of our water supply. Through community outreach efforts and water conservation workshops, hundreds more in Marion County have learned about proper use of low-flow devices, Florida-friendly landscaping and compliance with the County¿s irrigation schedule.



FY2012 Budget





Watershed Management PlanMilestone Projected Date2. Final Watershed Management Plan 09/30/2013 1. Hydrologic and Hydraulic Model 09/30/2013

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FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Lake Stafford South Watershed Management Plan Project Number N368 Cooperator Marion County Department Extension Service Contact Person Gail Mowry Address 412 Se 25th Avenue City Sate Zip Ocala, FL 34471 Phone # 352-671-8686 Email [email protected] Project Type:













This project is for a comprehensive watershed and stormwater management analysis for the Lake Stafford South Watershed, located within Marion County. This project will initiate the development of a watershed management plan. The resulting information from this project will be used to develop alternative Best Management Practices (BMPs) to correct water quality and flooding issues, and establish design criteria for future land development. Marion County and SWFWMD Staff have prepared a Watershed Management Plan (WMP) to address watersheds in Marion County. The WMP identifies the Lake Stafford South Watershed as a priority project. Attached you will find a location map for this basin. Also attached, you will find a copy of the line item in the Marion County Clean Water Program's 2010-2011 Budget which shows current funding and commitment to the WMP and to this project. Marion County has also developed a five year Stormwater Implementation Program (SIP). Activities identified and scheduled in the WMP document are included in the SIP in order to plan for future budget years. Table 1 from the SIP is included to illustrate Marion County's commitment to undertaking the activities outlined in the WMP. The estimated total cost of this project is approximately $20,913 per square mile and is based on historic costs provided by SWFWMD. The area of the Lake Stafford East Watershed is approximately 13.15 square miles. Thus the total cost of this project will be approximately $275,000. The project will be phased over two years. This request is for the first of two years and is for $41,500. Specific activities FY 2012 include a comprehensive watershed evaluation including an inventory of all hydrologic and hydraulic features in the basin. Detailed surveys and the hydrologic model, a stormwater level of service determination, surface water resource assessment and an alternative analysis of BMPs will be completed in FY 2013.



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Watershed Management PlanMilestone Projected Date1. Hydrologic and Hydraulic Model 06/30/2013 Final watershed Management Plan 09/30/2013

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FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Fertilizer Education Program Media Campaign Project Number N377 Cooperator Marion County Department Extension Service Contact Person Gail Mowry Address 412 Se 25th Avenue City Sate Zip Ocala, FL 34471 Phone # 352-671-8686 Email [email protected] Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems












The Marion County Fertilizer Education Program was launched in 2009 as a public education effort of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners to increase awareness and promote behavior changes related to fertilizer use. Under the "Be Wise When You Fertilize" slogan, the program encourages fertilizer best management practices such as soil testing, using slow-release fertilizer products, reading label instructions and applying only the minimum amount recommended. The program's educational outreach includes: educational in-stores at garden centers; store staff training; an aggressive media campaign encompassing radio, television, movie theatre and outdoor media; and distribution of fertilizer education publications and promotional items bearing the program's mascot, "Mr Grass".

For FY 2012, Marion County is requesting district funding to help expand the program's media campaign to include digital billboard and print advertising, premium ad placement on local movie theater screens and enhanced radio ad placement. This educational campaign will target homeowners and renters in Marion County who make landscaping decisions over a three-month period in the spring. Campaign efforts will be geared at encouraging residents to test their soil before applying fertilizers. Mario County seeks district funding to build reach for this campaign, namely through a full-scale radio campaign on the county¿s top radio station, outdoor advertisements in the venues of digital billboards and print media, and premium placement ads on the local movie theater screens.

A telephone and/or internet survey will be conducted among county residents afterward to measure campaign awareness and citizen knowledge gain/behavior changes. As well, County staff will work with University of Florida soil testing lab staff to gauge participation in the program.



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Funding Source Prior Funding

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TimelinesCampaign start 03/19/2012 End campaign 06/18/2012 Evaluation survey begins 09/03/2012 Final survey report due 11/16/2012 Close Project 11/30/2012

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FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Bell Branch Watershed Management Plan Project Number N388 Cooperator Marion County Department Extension Service Contact Person Gail Mowry Address 412 Se 25th Avenue City Sate Zip Ocala, FL 34471 Phone # 352-671-8686 Email [email protected] Project Type:













This project is for a comprehensive watershed and stormwater management analysis for the Bell Branch Watershed, located within Marion County. This project will initiate the development of a watershed management plan. The resulting information from this project will be used to develop alternative Best Management Practices (BMPs) to correct water quality and flooding issues, and establish design criteria for future land development. Marion County and SWFWMD Staff have prepared a Watershed Management Plan (WMP) to address watersheds in Marion County. The WMP identifies the Bell Branch Watershed as a priority project. Attached you will find a location map for this basin. Also attached, you will find a copy of the line item in the Marion County Clean Water Program's 2010-2011 Budget which shows current funding and commitment to the WMP and to this project. Marion County has also developed a five year Stormwater Implementation Program (SIP). Activities identified and scheduled in the WMP document are included in the SIP in order to plan for future budget years. Table 1 from the SIP is included to illustrate Marion County's commitment to undertaking the activities outlined in the WMP. The estimated total cost of this project is approximately $29,710 per square mile and is based on historic costs provided by SWFWMD. The area of the Lake Stafford East Watershed is approximately 4.14 square miles. Thus the total cost of this project will be approximately $123,000. The project will be phased over two years. This request is for the first of two years and is for $18,500. Specific activities FY 2012 include a comprehensive watershed evaluation including an inventory of all hydrologic and hydraulic features in the basin. Detailed surveys and the hydrologic model, a stormwater level of service determination, surface water resource assessment and an alternative analysis of BMPs will be completed in FY 2013.



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FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Pasco County Vegetative Water Quality Improvements - Pilot Study Project Number N390 Cooperator Pasco County Department Utilities Contact Person Pamela Wright Address 7530 Little Road City Sate Zip New Port Richey, FL 34654 Phone # 727-847-8145 ext7825 Email [email protected] Project Type:

Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems











Project Description:This project is a pilot study that will determine the efficacy of Managed Aquatic Plant System (floating wetlands) to reduce the inherent nitrogen concentration of Pasco County's reclaimed water in an effort to evaluate effectiveness of possible future improvements to the Pasco County Master Reuse System (PCMRS) that will help minimize the County's contributory load to the Hillsborough River Basin. If successful, these floating wetlands will be used to improve the quality of the County's reclaimed water supply and, in turn, will ensure that nitrogen concentrations won't become a limiting factor on expanding the PCMRS. This estimated time period for this study is approximately one year. The estimated project cost is $250,000. The County is requesting a 50 percent funding share to be evenly distributed amongst the Coastal Rivers, Hillsborough River, Pinellas-Anclote River and Withlacoochee River Basin Boards ($31,250.00 each). Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.

Pasco County adopted Ordinance 01-08 requiring the following: one day/week irrigation restrictions for potable water; curtailed use of potable water for irrigation when rain has occurred within 24 hours; scheduled availability and restricted use of reclaimed water irrigation to distribute limited supply to as many customers as possible; washing of non-business, personal vehicles only using low volume methods and over non-impervious surfaces; prohibiting aesthetic uses of water unless such use also provides a necessary aeration or water quality benefit; and the use of reclaimed water for road construction activities when available. Enforcement of this ordinance is by designated County personnel and law enforcement officers. During Water Year 2010, 100% of Pasco County Utilities' wastewater was reused. The bulk rate charged for the use of reclaimed water is $0.73 per 1,000 gallons, and a flat rate of $15.12 per month (without meter) and $7.28 per month plus $0.36 per 1,000 gallons (with meter) per ERU for residential irrigation. In September 2010, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution modifying the bulk reclaimed water rates to encourage bulk reclaimed water customers to use additional surplus reclaimed water supply during wet weather events and at time of low reclaimed water irrigation demand. The rate structure is as follows; normal mode (dry conditions) $0.73 per 1,000 gallons, surplus mode (low residential demand) $0.32 per 1,000 gallons, and wet-weather disposal (no residential demand) $0. Pasco County's potable water rates are applied in a water conservation inclining block rate. County Ordinance 93-16 requires each new development to construct a reclaimed water distribution system as a condition of wastewater service when the development is within designated areas in the Reclaimed Water Master Plan and when providing the development with reclaimed water supply is determined in the best interest of the County. Pasco County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, administered through FEMA. All finished floor elevations are

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required to be above the 100-year flood elevation. These elevations are reviewed prior to construction and certified after construction. Fill Ordinance, adopted 3/05, requires permit applications and review for placement of fill greater than 5 CY on properties.


FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding

Total Funding

Applicant Share 125,000 125,000Coastal Rivers 31,250 31,250Hillsborough River 31,250 31,250Pinellas Anclote 31,250 31,250Withlacoochee River 31,250 31,250Total 250,000 250,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesCommence design 11/01/2011 Commence construction 02/01/2012 Project completion 05/31/2013 Project closeout 06/30/2013

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FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Panacoochee Retreat Improvements Project Number N391 Cooperator Sumter County BOCC Department Public Works Division Contact Person Scott Cottrell Address 319 E. Anderson Ave. City Sate Zip Bushnell, FL 33513 Phone # 352-793-0240 ext0241 Email [email protected] Project Type:











Levy Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas Sarasota X Sumter Polk

Project Description:Panacoochee Retreats is a residential area located between Lake Panasoffkee and the Withlacoochee River, and just south of the outlet canal from Lake Panasoffkee to the Withlacoochee. This area suffers from severe drainage problems. During periods of even moderate rainfall, ditches and drainage retention areas overflow and streets flood. During more severe storm events the roads become impassable and flooding occurs in residential lots. There are various holding ponds, swales, and culverts that extend from the eastern edge of the area to the western edge of CR 423, and discharge into Register Pond and adjacent wetlands. The wetland area then feeds the outlet canal and the Withlacoochee River. This area is not serviced by a sanitary sewer system; instead all the residents are on septic tanks, which have a history of overflowing. The main drainage feature of the area has deteriorated over time, and been rendered inadequate for serving the needs of the subdivision. We have completed a drainage study of the area and developed and permitted biddable plans and specifications for a new drainage system and adjacent local roads, which forms the basis of this request. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.Sumter County has taken several steps to resolve the problem, to include many visits by our Road and Bridge Department to clean ditches and culverts, and two unsuccessful submissions for CDBG block grants. The County enlisted the services of a professional engineering firm to design and permit the proposed Panachoochee Retreats improvements, and is poised to send out invitations to bid, based on those plans. We spent $47,500 on design and permitting for those plans. The estimated construction cost is $649,900 plus $24,100 for CEI and post design activities.


FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding

Total Funding

Applicant Share 47,500 337,000 384,500Withlacoochee River 337,000 337,000Total 47,500 674,000 721,500Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

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1. Pre-construction activitiesMilestone Projected DateSubmit bid package to Procurement 10/03/2011

2. Pre-construction activitiesMilestone Projected DateReceive and evaluate bids 11/03/2011

3. Pre-construction activitiesMilestone Projected DateAward construction contract 12/05/2011

4. ConstructionMilestone Projected DateKick off meeting 12/19/2011

5. ConstructionMilestone Projected DateComplete construction 06/18/2012

6. Close outMilestone Projected DatePunch list corrections 07/19/2012

7. Close outMilestone Projected DateFinancial close out 08/17/2012

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FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name East Bronson Watershed Management Plan Project Number N392 Cooperator Marion County Department Extension Service Contact Person Gail Mowry Address 412 Se 25th Avenue City Sate Zip Ocala, FL 34471 Phone # 352-671-8686 Email [email protected] Project Type:













This project is for a comprehensive watershed and stormwater management analysis for the East Bronson Watershed, located within Marion County. This project will initiate the development of a watershed management plan. The resulting information from this project will be used to develop alternative Best Management Practices (BMPs) to correct water quality and flooding issues, and establish design criteria for future land development. Marion County and SWFWMD Staff have prepared a Watershed Management Plan (WMP) to address watersheds in Marion County. The WMP identifies the East Bronson Watershed as a priority project. Attached you will find a location map for this basin. Also attached, you will find a copy of the line item in the Marion County Clean Water Program's 2010-2011 Budget which shows current funding and commitment to the WMP and to this project. Marion County has also developed a five year Stormwater Implementation Program (SIP). Activities identified and scheduled in the WMP document are included in the SIP in order to plan for future budget years. Table 1 from the SIP is included to illustrate Marion County's commitment to undertaking the activities outlined in the WMP. The estimated total cost of this project is approximately $27,524 per square mile and is based on historic costs provided by SWFWMD. The area of the Lake Stafford East Watershed is approximately 6.14 square miles. Thus the total cost of this project will be approximately $169,000. The project will be phased over two years. This request is for the first of two years and is for $25,500. Specific activities FY 2012 include a comprehensive watershed evaluation including an inventory of all hydrologic and hydraulic features in the basin. Detailed surveys and the hydrologic model, a stormwater level of service determination, surface water resource assessment and an alternative analysis of BMPs will be completed in FY 2013.



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The Board has established a Water Conservation Coordinator position to promote proactive steps each citizen can take to reduce consumption of our water supply. Through community outreach efforts and water conservation workshops, hundreds more in Marion County have learned about proper use of low-flow devices, Florida-friendly landscaping and compliance with the County¿s irrigation schedule.



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FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Pasco County Surface Water Monitoring Project Number N393 Cooperator Pasco County Department Stormwater Management Contact Person Mauricio Guerrero Address 4454 Grand Blvd. City Sate Zip New Port Richey, FL 34652 Phone # 727-834-3611 Email [email protected] Project Type:



X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement X Water Quality Monitoring




X Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery



Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands X Hillsborough Lake

Levy Manatee Marion X Pasco X Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk


In order to have information to support current conditions of the water quality within the County's watersheds, gain a better understanding of the hydrologic and natural systems, help educate the public and regulatory agencies, and evaluate possible environmental impacts and improvements to be accomplished, Pasco County has selected 12 sampling points to perform monthly sampling. Water quality chemistry will be collected in accordance with rigorous Quality Assurance and Quality Control protocols. The collection of meaningful water quality data has a number of components that must be addressed in the long-term monitoring strategy. There are three (3) specific, primary components of water quality data sets that are used to synthesize water quality information in forms that are reproducible and accountable: Chemistry, Rainfall, and Flow. These three (3) components will be used to prepare meaningful action plans in accordance with the regulatory environment of the BMAP process. All surface water samples collected should be submitted to a National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Certified laboratory for analysis. The samples should be analyzed for the following parameters consistent with previous monitoring efforts: Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Chemical Oxygen Demand, Total Suspended Solids, Total Dissolved Solids, Total Nitrogen, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Nitrate+ Nitrite, Ammonia , Total Phosphorus , Ortho Phosphorus, Fecal Coliform, Copper, Cadmium, Lead, Zinc. The following in situ field measurements should be recorded and included in the results: Temperature, pH, Conductivity/Specific Conductance, Dissolved Oxygen, Turbidity. This project will be part of the Long Term Water Quality Monitoring Program that the County instituted since 2004 and will support Pasco County and SWFWMD for future discussions related on how the new nutrient criteria will likely curtail the use of or prevent the expansion of reclaimed water.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.Pasco County has adopted Ordinance 01-08 requiring the following: one day per week irrigation restrictions for potable water; curtalied use of potable water for irrigation when rain has occured during the last 24 hours; scheduled availability and restricted use of reclaimed water for lawn and landscape irrigation to 2 days per week county-wide to serve as many costumers as possible; washing of non-business, personal vehicles only using low volume methods and over non-impervious surfaces; prohibiting aesthetic uses of water unless such provides a necessary aeration or water quality benefit; and the use of reclaimed water for road construction activities when available. Enforcement of this ordinance is by designated County personnel and law enforcement officers. During Water Year 2004, 100% of Pasco County Utilities wastewater was reused. The bulk rate currently charged for the use of reclaimed water is $0.61

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per 1,000 gallons and a flat rate of $11.00 per ERU per month for residential irrigation. Pasco County's potable water rates have been adjusted with steeper water conservation inclining block rates. County Ordinance 93-16 requires each new development to construct a reclaimed water distribution system as a condition of wastewater service when the development is within designated areas in the reclaimed water master plan and providing the development with reclaimed water is determined to be in the best interest of the County. Pasco County has also adopted Landscape Ordinance 02-04 that restricts the use of non-drought tolerant turf grass and encourages drought tolerant landscaping. Pasco County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program administered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. All finished floor elevations are required to be above the 100-year flood elevation. These elevations are reviewed prior to construction and certified after construction.


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Total Funding

Applicant Share 88,200 88,200Coastal Rivers 14,700 14,700Hillsborough River 51,450 51,450Pinellas Anclote 7,350 7,350Withlacoochee River 14,700 14,700Total 176,400 176,400Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesWater Surface Monitoring 12/31/2012

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FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name 2011 Rainwater Harvesting - SWFWMD Project Number N397 Cooperator The Home Depot USA Incorporated DepartmentContact Person David Kazerooni Address 2455 Paces Ferry Road Nw - C19 City Sate Zip Atlanta, GA 303394024 Phone # 770-384-2280 Email [email protected] Project Type:

X Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems



X Alternative Water Supply X Conservation






X Charlotte X Citrus Desoto Hardee X Hernando X Highlands X Hillsborough Lake

Levy X Manatee Marion X Pasco X Pinellas X Sarasota Sumter X Polk


Installation of a rainwater collection system to be installed in each of the above mentioned Home Depot Garden Centers. A rainwater collection system will collect the water collected from the garden center catchment area along with the condensate from the HVAC units on the roof top. This water is for re-use in the garden centers. These systems will include Corrugated Steel Tank 6 x 20 total storage capacity of 4150 gallons. Complete conveyance system including a pump, floating extractor, and pump control. Motorized Municipal water backup valve, flow meter and pre-filter for system.


The Home Depot is taking steps to become a partner in the community in water conservation, water quality, by significantly reducing water use in our garden centers. The implementation of a rainwater harvest system shall take steps to collect rainwater and water generated by condensation off of the HVAC rooftop units. This will provide a source of water during hot summer days and during rain event days. The expected reduction of water usage over one year is 500,000 gallons per store with a total reduction in the SWFWMD on 35 stores of 17,500,000 gallons per year. In providing this type of system in our garden center it provides the community an example of what can be done for harvesting water. This segways onto other products in our store that allow The Home Depot to conduct community outreach programs in our store for local residences to learn more about water conservation, collection, and water quality. As part of the community outreach The Home Depot would reflect on this project and the joint efforts of the SWFWMD. This allows possible opportunities for the district to join in and combine efforts in enforcing water conservation and discussing the ordinances of flood protection.


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Alafia River 26,000 26,000Applicant Share 455,000 455,000Coastal Rivers 26,000 26,000

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General Fund-District Wide 39,000 39,000Hillsborough River 91,000 91,000Manasota 65,000 65,000Peace River 78,000 78,000Pinellas Anclote 117,000 117,000Withlacoochee River 13,000 13,000Total 910,000 910,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesInstall harvesting equipment 10/03/2011 Complete harvest equipment install 06/01/2012

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FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name JB Ranch Reclaimed Water Transmission Main Project Number N401 Cooperator Marion County Department Marion County Utilities Department Contact Person Flip Mellinger Address 1219 S. Pine Ave. City Sate Zip Ocala, FL 34471 Phone # 352-671-8540 Email [email protected] Project Type:





X Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning







Project Description:Marion County recently completed the expansion of the Oak Run Wastewater Treatment Plant, from 0.80 MGD to 1.60 MGD. The current flows to the plant average near 0.80 MGD, including approximately 0.25 MGD from the Marion Oaks service area. The WWTP provides public access reclaimed water quality. The goal of this project is to reduce groundwater withdrawals for common area irrigation. This project is anticipated to provide 270,000 gpd of reclaimed water from the Oak Run WWTP to irrigate common areas in the JB Ranch subdivision. The subdivision is currently supplied groundwater from the Floridan Aquifer for irrigation and additional irrigation wells are planned. This project will provide a potable quality groundwater offset of 202,500 gpd, or approximately 74 million gallons per year. The proposed project includes the design, permitting, and construction of 13,640 linear feet (LF) of 12-inch diameter reclaimed water mains, 8-inch water meter and control valve assembly, and related appurtenances. The estimated total project cost is $1,426,000 including design, permitting, and construction. The cost/benefit ratio for the total project cost using an 8 percent annual interest rate amortized over 30 years is $1.70/1000 gallons. The District is requested to reimburse Marion County for up to 50 percent of the eligible costs, up to a maximum of $713,000. District funding of the design phase is requested for FY 2012 and funding of the construction phase of the project is requested in FY2013. Additional phases will be planned and developed to continue the reduction in ground water and potable water as irrigation supply sources. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.The Land Development Code addresses Florida Friendly Landscaping with new development. The recently adopted water billing rate is an inverted multi-tier structure aimed at reducing consumption. The County provides public service announcements through radio and billboards advising irrigation restrictions and water conservation measures. Water conservation workshops are provided to homeowner associations through town meeting type venues. We provide water conservation articles to the local news media. The County provides water audits to customers with higher than average water use and instructions are provided to those customers on conservation methods inside and outside the home. Water conservation information is included periodically in monthly statements to customers, as well as at the County business office. No flood protection ordinance is in place at this time.


FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding

Total Funding

Applicant Share 93,000 620,000 713,000

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Withlacoochee River 93,000 620,000 713,000Total 186,000 1,240,000 1,426,000Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesComplete Design 06/01/2012 Commence Construction 12/03/2012 Complete Construction 12/31/2013 Contract Closeout 12/31/2014

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FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Toilet Rebate Program Project Number N411 Cooperator Marion County Department Marion County Utilities Department Contact Person Flip Mellinger Address 1219 S. Pine Ave. City Sate Zip Ocala, FL 34471 Phone # 352-671-8540 Email [email protected] Project Type:













This is the continuation of a project, started in FY 2011, offering financial incentives to water customers within the Marion County Utilities' service area for replacement of existing high-volume toilets (3.5 gallons per flush (gpf) or greater with 1.6 gpf or lower. Approximately 35 percent of Marion County Utilities' 27,400 residential accounts were built or improved before 1995 (~9,840 homes), making them eligible for plumbing retrofit incentives. In FY2012, Marion County Utilities expects to distribute 700 rebates to qualified homes west of I-75 (residences in Southwest Florida Water Management District) through an outside contracted consultant. Single-family residences will be offered up to two toilet rebates per home while multi-family dwellings will be encouraged to replace all devices at one time. These quantities are planned each year for a term of seven years.

The contracted consultant will ensure 100 percent inspection of retrofitted toilets. Educational information about water conservation will also be distributed to rebate participants.

This program will be marketed through billing inserts, direct mailing and fliers that will be posted at the utility office. The program will also be promoted at water conservation workshops and events where the benefits of toilet retrofit can be discussed as a residential water conservation measure.

This program aligns itself with the Southwest Florida Water Management District's and Withlacoochee River Basin Board's strategic initiative of water conservation.

The total cost of this program will be $100,000 and will show a savings of 15,753 gallons per day (~6,200,000 gallons per year). The cost per 1,000 gallons is $1.75, well under the estimated costs of alternative water supply.


In June 2009 a Water Conservation Coordinator was hired to provide Marion County Utilities with planning, managerial, and educational services related to implementing a comprehensive, goal-based water conservation

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program for the Marion County Board of County Commissioners. The subsequent program aims to inform and educate the residents of Marion County about water conservation in an effort to protect and preserve the water resources of this area. The mission of this program will be completed through the use of public outreach, indirect public education, and water conservation incentives.

The water conservation initiatives are as follows:

1) Media Campaign (including print media distribution, website development, billboards, TV and Radio PSAs)

2) Landscape Irrigation Ordinance Enforcement

3) Landscape Irrigation Evaluation and Education Program

4) Water Conservation Workshops

5) Water Conservation Displays at local events


FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding

Total Funding


TimelinesProgram Initiation 11/01/2011 Program Ends 11/01/2012 Evaluations Begin 11/02/2012 Final Report Due 01/02/2014 Project Closeout 12/31/2014

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FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Town of Bronson - WMPlan Project Number N414 Cooperator Bronson DepartmentContact Person Kelli Brettel Address 650 Oak Street City Sate Zip Bronson, FL 32621 Phone # 352-486-2354 Email [email protected] Project Type:











X Levy Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk


The Town of Bronson has realized that in order to meet the demands of a growing diverse community and as the county seat, the Town needs to develop a long range plan to manage development and expand the quality of service provided to the citizens. In order to accomplish those two goals, the Town of Bronson needs to evaluate where they are and then plan for the future.

The backbone of the Town's storm water drainage system is a mosquito control ditch that runs through Bronson and was built in the 1930's in an emergency effort to decrease cases of malaria. The ditch currently handles a major portion of the Town¿s storm water runoff, but has not been adequately maintained since 1996. As the Town grows, it is necessary to have a storm water master plan in place to prepare the Town of Bronson for the future.


ARTICLE VI. FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION**State law references: Provisions regulating lands subject to flooding required, F.S. § 163.3202(2)(d). DIVISION 1. GENERALLY Sec. 50-221. Intent.(a) This article is intended to protect lives and property from damage due to flooding. This article contains three divisions, each dealing with a particular type of situation, as follows: (1) Coastal flooding. The county is vulnerable to storm surges associated with hurricanes. This article is based upon a model flood damage prevention ordinance provided to the county by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2) Countywide floor elevations. Some portions of the county are low-lying, wet-weather ponding areas not generally subject to either riverine floods or coastal floods. Not all of these areas have had flood elevations established; however, the severity of the threat of flood damage is considered great enough that regulation of development in the areas is necessary. Those portions of this chapter dealing with this type of localized flooding are based in part upon county Ordinance 80-4. (3) River floodplain management. Two major rivers form the county boundaries; on the north, the Suwannee River, and on the south, the Withlacoochee River. These rivers frequently overflow their banks, and these river flooding regulations are based on county Ordinance 82-3, which was adopted to require development to protect against the 100-year flood (the flood elevation with a one percent probability of occurring during any year) along the rivers. (b) The board of

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county commissioners assumes no liability for flooding which exceeds those elevations established by public or private agencies, firms or individuals.(1991 LDR ch. 57)Sec. 50-222. Purpose.It is the purpose of this article to promote the public health, safety and general welfare and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas by provisions designed to: restrict or prohibit uses which are dangerous to health, safety and property due to water or erosion hazards, or which result in damaging increases in erosion or in flood heights or velocities; require that uses vulnerable to floods, including facilities which serve such uses, be protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction; control the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels, and natural protective barriers which are involved in the accommodation of floodwaters; control filling, grading, dredging and other development which may increase erosion of flood damage; prevent or regulate the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally divert floodwaters or which may increase flood hazards to other lands; protect individuals from unlimited utilization of lands which are unsuited for intended purposes because of flood hazards; maintain water quality; and protect wetland values.(1991 LDR ch. 57, art. 1) Sec. 50-223. Lands to which this article applies. This article shall apply to all areas of special flood hazard within the jurisdiction of the county as covered by the flood insurance rate maps described in section 50-225. (1991 LDR ch. 57, § 3.05) Sec. 50-224. Compliance. No structure or land shall hereafter be located, extended, converted, or structurally altered without full compliance with the terms of this article and other applicable regulations. (1991 LDR ch. 57, § 3.02) Sec. 50-225. Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard. The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in its flood insurance rate map dated March 1, 1984, with accompanying maps, other supporting data, and any revision thereto are adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this article. (1991 LDR ch. 57, § 3.01)


FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding

Total Funding

Applicant Share 50,000 50,000Withlacoochee River 150,000 150,000Total 200,000 200,000Matching Fund ReductionX Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

TimelinesBegin Project 10/03/2011

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FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Frog Listening Network - Hillsborough River Watershed Alliance Project Number P606 Cooperator Wildlands Conservation, Inc. DepartmentContact Person Dave Sumpter Address 32846 Knollwood Lane City Sate Zip Wesley Chapel, FL 33545 Phone # 813-610-0051 Email [email protected] Project Type:

Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems







X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration X Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring


X Charlotte X Citrus X Desoto X Hardee X Hernando X Highlands X Hillsborough X Lake

X Levy X Manatee X Marion X Pasco X Pinellas X Sarasota X Sumter X Polk


Wildlands Conservation has successfully managed the Frog Listening Network (FLN) project for the past three years because we believe that the best conservation is accomplished at the local level. In the period in which we have managed the FLN, we have placed a priority on growing participation, self evaluation, and sphere of influence of the program substantially. It is because of the success of this growth effort that Wildlands Conservation is taking the lead in expansion of the FLN to beyond the Hillsborough River Watershed and into all other basins of the Southwest Florida Water Management District.

The FLN is a community education and volunteer-based monitoring program in which the public is trained to identify local frogs and toads and collect data about frog and toad populations in west-central Florida. The FLN teaches participants how to identify amphibians both audibly and visually by performing training seminars. Participants do not have to be a scientist to be a part of the FLN, and volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. We provide these free training seminars, complete with live frog and toad specimens, an accompanying website, and educational materials such as CDs, CD-ROMs, and full-color field ID cards to help one learn each amphibian species and their individual calls. We also teach methods to collect and record frog population data in a way that's fun and easy.

The FLN performs an important role beyond enhancing wildlife knowledge because amphibians are considered to be "sentinels" of environmental health, due to their sensitive skin. By monitoring these species and keeping track of their populations, we can begin to understand the health of the environment. This also allows us to use frogs and toads as charismatic ambassadors for teaching people about disturbances to local native ecosystems and water quality. Two of the main messages of the seminars are to properly dispose of pet waste and reduce your fertilizer use during the summer, thereby preventing nitrogen pollution in local waters. We also strive to increase participants' time spent outside, both listening to frogs and toads as well as simply enjoying public recreation lands. The FLN has received several awards from the Governor's Council for a Sustainable Florida for Excellence in Environmental Education, Initiative, and Leadership in 1997, 1999, and 2001, respectively. The Southwest Florida Water Management District also recognized the Hillsborough River Watershed Alliance for Outstanding Leadership in Water Resource Education for its work through the FLN in 2004.

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Through 2010, the FLN continued to provide outstanding community education as well as collection of valuable natural resource data. Seminars were presented to a diverse array of audiences. A few examples of these audiences are the Macdill AFB, Earth Force, neighborhood associations, and various inner city classrooms. A new and valuable feature in 2010 is the addition of methods to evaluation the effect that these seminars have on the community. We created a post-seminar survey that allows us to quantify behaviors before and after exposure to the Frog Listening Network. We began implementing this survey at the last seminar of the year and plan to continue it throughout the duration of the project. In addition, the Frog Listening Network enlisted trained biologists to collect Frog and Toad call data at some of the most extant and important native habitats in the Hillsborough River Watershed.

The FLN is the only group of its kind in west-central Florida. Expanding the FLN will broaden its sphere of influence and allow for increased exposure to audiences district-wide. This request for a cooperative funding initiative is for the expansion of the FLN for three years (2012-2015). In that time, we will be able to evaluate the success of the expansion as well as research other opportunities for funding this project in perpetuity.

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances.Wildlands Conservation is a core group of conservation professionals with a common goal to conserve our natural environment. We believe that our organization and its expertise are a critical component in the challenge to save our remaining wild places. The Frog Listening Network is one avenue to achieving this goal. From an organizational perspective, we have been involved in the review of the land acquisition program for the District and, in that role, assisted in fine tuning their acquisition priorities. This has direct bearing on water conservation. Furthermore, our staff has taken a lead role in the Hillsborough River Greenways Task Force since its inception and has worked to implement sound water conservation and flood protection practices as volunteers and paid contractors since the Task Force's inception in 1992.


FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding

Total Funding

Alafia River 3,849 3,849Applicant Share 14,000 5,600 5,600 16,800 42,000Coastal Rivers 4,948 4,948Division of Parks and Recreation venues 3,000 3,000

Hillsborough River 31,000 16,000 13,195 60,195Manasota 8,247 8,247Peace River 8,247 8,247Pinellas Anclote 12,645 12,645TBEP Minigrant 15,000 15,000Withlacoochee River 3,849 3,849Total 60,000 21,600 60,580 19,800 161,980Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.

Timelines01/2012-04/2012

Milestone Projected DateSchedule seminars 04/20/2012

04/2012-10/2012Milestone Projected DatePerform seminars, seminar editing, post-seminar surveys and specimen maintenance 10/12/2012

10/2012 - 12/2012Milestone Projected DatePerform all seminar follow-up surveys 12/07/2012

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FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Marion County-SW 16th and SW 14th Stormwater Retrofit Project Number W409 Cooperator Marion County Department Extension Service Contact Person Gail Mowry Address 412 Se 25th Avenue City Sate Zip Ocala, FL 34471 Phone # 352-671-8686 Email [email protected] Project Type:













Rainbow Park Unit 8 is a subdivision in the northwest portion of the Blichton watershed, north of the intersection of State Road 40 and S.W. 103rd Street Rd, in Section 19, Township 15S and Range 20E. The subdivision predates current stormwater management rules and therefore no water quality treatment is provided for runoff from the subdivision. Runoff from the subdivision discharges into a relic sinkhole along SW 16th Place and off site to a wetland north of S.W. 14th Street Rd. An additional offsite discharge occurs along S.W. 30th Ct. This project will construct three wet detention ponds to provide water quality treatment for these three discharge points. The wet detention ponds will be sized to treat 0.5 inches of runoff from 91 Acres. The proposed retrofits will remove 82 pounds of total nitrogen and 18 pounds of total phosphorus per year. The cost of the retrofits is estimated to be $560,000.

This project was identified in the Blichton Watershed Management Plan, commissioned by Marion County and SWFWMD and completed in 2009. Approximately 1.5 Ac of residential lots will need to be acquired and an 1.5 Ac easement on farmland will be required to construct this project.

The estimated cost is for construction only. Design, permitting and land acquisition will be complete before cooperative funds become available on October 1, 2011. Funds for construction of this project were budgeted in the FY 2011 budget and will be carried forward into FY 2012. Table 1 from the County's 5-year Stormwater Implementation Program has also been included to illustrate the County commitment to carrying the budgeted funds forward into FY 2012.


The Marion County Stormwater Division is funded by a yearly stormwater assessment. The program is responsible for NPDES/TMDL compliance, watershed management and flood protection studies. The Marion County Land Development Code requires stormwater design and permitting on all development activities that

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exceed 9,000 square feet of impervious surface and includes compensating storage requirements for placement of fill in a floodplain. Marion County recently adopted springs protection, fertilizer, and irrigation ordinances, as well as, new land development code for springshed protection.




FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding

Total Funding


TimelinesEngineering Design, Permitting and Land Acquisition 09/30/2011 Contract Initiation With SWFWMD 12/31/2011 Construction Commencement 02/01/2012 Construction Completion and As-Builts 09/30/2012

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FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Rainbow Springs County Club Estates Stormwater Retrofit Project Number W410 Cooperator Marion County Department Extension Service Contact Person Gail Mowry Address 412 Se 25th Avenue City Sate Zip Ocala, FL 34471 Phone # 352-671-8686 Email [email protected] Project Type:













Located south of the head springs and on the west side of the Rainbow River, in Dunnellon, this project retrofits an existing stormwater retention area, and is generally described as Best Management Practice-Alternate 1, of the Rainbow River Watershed Management Plan. The Plan, completed in 2008, was jointly funded by Marion County and the Southwest Florida Water Management District.

In its existing state, the system functions as dry retention and provides limited removal of soluble nitrogen. Planned construction will include the excavation of the existing retention area, and the planting of a wetland ecosystem at pond bottom. Significant water quality improvements will be achieved by these improvements, via increased biological denitrification processes within the newly establish wet system. As the Rainbow River is an Outstanding Florida Waterway, an Aquatic Preserve, and a Priority Waterbody, the implementation of this BMP is consistent with the Surface Water Management Program (SWIM).

In August of 2010, Marion County commissioned a consultant to design and manage the project's environmental resource permitting, and a pre-application meeting with District staff was held on Tuesday, September 21, 2010. All proposed improvements occur on the west side of 189th Court Rd., within a parcel currently owned by Marion County, and no further land acquisition is required.

The total estimated cost for construction is $356,400, and design/permitting will be complete prior to cooperative funds becoming available on October 1, 2011. Funds for construction were budgeted for Fiscal year 2011/2012, as illustrated in Table 1 of the County's 5 Year Stormwater Implementation Program. The Stormwater Implementation Program has been included with this application, for reference.


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The Marion County Stormwater Division is funded by a yearly stormwater assessment. The program is responsible for NPDES/TMDL compliance, watershed management and flood protection studies. The Marion County Land Development Code requires stormwater design and permitting on all development activities that exceed 9,000 square feet of impervious surface and includes compensating storage requirements for placement of fill in a floodplain. Marion County recently adopted springs protection, fertilizer, and irrigation ordinances, in addition to new land development codes for springshed protection.

The Board has established a Water Conservation Coordinator position to promote proactive steps that citizens can take to reduce consumption of the water supply. And through community outreach efforts and water conservation workshops, Marion County has promoted the proper use of low-flow devices, Florida-friendly landscaping and compliance with the County's irrigation schedule.

The Board of County Commisioners has also approved the 2010-2011 Stormwater Public Education Plan and, with it, strategic goals to increase local awareness of stormwater pollution and to promote a reduction in contributing behaviors. The Plan outlines a multi-media approach consisting of an aggressive public service announcement campaign including radio, television, movie theatre and outdoor media; a baseline survey assessing citizen awareness of stormwater issues and previous public education efforts; creation and implementation of a fertilizer education program in partnership with area businesses; and implementation of other initiatives necessary to meet the NPDES permit requirements for stormwater education and outreach. These efforts have resulted in nearly 1.5 million educational impressions to our community.


FY2011 Budget

FY2012 Budget

Future Funding

Total Funding


TimelinesComplete Engineering Design and Permitting 07/18/2011 Contract Initiation with SWFWMD 08/15/2011 Construction Commencement 11/01/2011 Construction Completion and As-Built Certification 06/29/2012

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The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) does not discriminate on the basis of disability. This nondiscrimination policy involves every aspect of the District's functions, including access to and participation in the District's programs and activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the District's Human Resources Director, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida, 34604-6899; (352) 796-721 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only), ext. 4702; TDD (FL only)1-800-231-6103; or email [email protected].

Documents

Withlacoochee River Basin FY2012 Cooperative … Marion County Spruce Creek Preserve Reclaimed Water Transmission Main $1,622,000 N290 Marion County - WMPlan Lake Stafford East $714,000