Full Text
Bay County, Florida RESTORE Act Project Pre-proposal Form Fall 2014 Project Number (For Staff Only) Submittal Date Purpose: This form is designed to assist citizens, businesses, public or private organizations, and local governments wishing to submit a project for consideration of funding from the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund Direct Component dollars allocated to Bay County by the 2012 RESTORE Act. Funds are provided to Bay County, as a federal grant, usually on a project-by-project basis. Organizations wishing to manage a project must have the capacity to manage a federal grant and comply with all of its requirements. A maximum of $6.3 million will be available for this funding cycle. Projects not funded in this cycle may be proposed in future application cycles. NOTE: Only information submitted on this form will be considered. Complete the form, save it and email it to You will receive an email confirming receipt of your pre-proposal. Please note that Florida has a very broad Public Records Law and your email communications may therefore be subject to public disclosure. Criteria for eligible projects A proposed project must meet all the following criteria in order to be eligible for Bay County's Direct Component funds: 1. Within Bay County or adjacent surface and Gulf waters, or with an identified and strong benefit to the County 2. Addresses one or more RESTORE Act eligible activities http://tinyurl.com/ RESTOREActEligibleActivities 3. Addresses one or more Bay County Multi-Year Implementation Plan Objectives http://tinyurl.com/ GoalsObjBayMYIP 4. Is not fully funded by another source of money 5. Has a recognizable public benefit Bay PRP 2014 - 003 10/15/2014 ---PAGE BREAK--- Project Name (Character count limited to 250) Project Proposer Name (Character count limited to 50) Affiliation (Character count limited to 50) Position (Character count limited to 50) Mailing Address Street / P O Box City State Zip Code E-Mail Address Web-Site Phone Number Fax Number Project Description (Character count limited to 500) Project Size (acres) Public Benefit (Clearly and briefly describe anticipated outcomes and benefit to the public. Complete only those that apply) (Character count limited to 300 on each topic) Economic Mexico Beach - Beach Restoration Feasibility and Design Plan Kimberly Shoaf Mexico Beach Community Development Counci President PO Box 13382 Mexico Beach FL 32410 [EMAIL REDACTED] www.mexicobeach.com [PHONE REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] The proposed project will 1) provide an updated beach management feasibility study, which will provide long-term beach restoration strategies that Mexico Beach may pursue, 2) develop a design strategy based on the updated feasibility study 3) provide permitting efforts for the sand 12 The erosion of the beach will threaten both upland structures and infrastructure. The erosion of the beach will also threaten tourism as the beach becomes unusable by residents and visitors. A beach restoration plan will ensure the beach provides adequate upland protection and ---PAGE BREAK--- Environmental Social Other RESTORE Act Direct Component eligible activity that the project undertakes (Check only those that apply) Activities Eligible for Funding Restoration and protection of the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetlands of the Gulf Coast region Mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, and natural resources Implementation of a federally approved marine, coastal, or comprehensive conservation management plan, including fisheries monitoring Workforce development and job creation Improvements to or on State parks located in coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill Infrastructure projects benefitting the economy or ecological resources, including port infrastructure Coastal flood protection and related infrastructure Planning assistance Administrative costs of complying with this subsection Promotion of tourism in the Gulf Coast Region, including recreational fishing Promotion of the consumption of seafood harvested from the Gulf Coast Region The erosion of the beach is threatening coastal habitat used by many species, including endangered and threatened sea turtles, shorebirds, and beach mice, as well as vegetation. A beach restoration plan will ensure the coastal dune and beach habitat continue to be available A beach restoration plan and project will ensure that both residents and visitors can continue to recreate on the beach and enjoy all that it has to offer. In addition, a project will provide upland protection to upland structures, both residential and commercial. A beach restoration plan and project are key to coastal resiliency for the 2.0-mile Mexico Beach shoreline and will provide protection from hurricanes and sea level rise. ---PAGE BREAK--- Bay County RESTORE Act Multi-Year Implementation Plan objectives addressed (Check only those that apply; read full text of each objective before checking the box. Full text can be downloaded at http://tinyurl.com/GoalsObjBayMYIP) Economic Development and Job Creation Objective 1.1 Diversify the Economy Objective 1.2 Contribute to infrastructure Objective 1.3 Expand airport economic benefits Objective 1.4 In-demand job training Objective 1.5 Workforce development fund Objective 1.6 Facilities to foster tourism and economic development Objective 1.7 Recreation, public transportation, and opportunities for wage improvements Objective 1.8 Conserve and protect natural resources Objective 1.9 Promote recreational Gulf fishing Objective 1.10 Community resilience planning Environment Objective 2.1 Improve and protect the St. Andrew Bay watershed Objective 2.2 Improve and protect water quality Objective 2.3 Protect seagrass beds Objective 2.4 Increase awareness of wildlife habitat Objective 2.5 Acquisition and management of coastal conservation lands Objective 2.6 Preserve and restore dune systems and living shorelines Objective 2.7 Contribute to the protection and recovery of protected species Objective 2.8 Sustainable approach to long-term collection of water data Public Infrastructure Objective 3.1 Public infrastructure for environment and economy Objective 3.2 Maintain water quality in Deer Point Lake Objective 3.3 Stabilize unpaved roads Objective 3.4 Replacement of septic tanks with centralized wastewater treatment Objective 3.5 Upgrading stormwater treatment facilities Objective 3.6 Promote low impact development Objective 3.7 Increase coastal resilience Objective 3.8 Support the Port Authority's efforts to add capacity and increase trade ---PAGE BREAK--- Location Describe Project Location (Character count limited to 300) Provide the location of the center of the project as latitude/longitude in decimal degrees. To determine this, go to the Bay County ArcGIS Map, (works best in Chrome or Internet Explorer browsers) put the pointer on the center of your project, and note the latitude and longitude from the bottom left corner. Latitude Longitude Cost Estimated total cost of project Amount being requested Describe what the requested funds will be used for. (Character count limited to 300) If long term funding is needed, indicate the anticipated funding source and availability. (Character count limited to 300) Estimate amount of time needed to complete the project 0 to 2 years 3 to 6 years 7 to 10 years 11 plus years The feasibility study and design strategy will include the 2.0-mile Mexico Beach shoreline, east of the Mexico Beach Inlet, from FDEP range monuments R-128 - R-138. 29.941191 -85.409144 $135,000.00 $135,000.00 1) update the beach management feasibility study, 2) development of a design strategy based on the updated feasibility study, 3) permitting efforts for the sand bypassing project, and 4) USACE federal feasibility study determination. Funding will be sought from either RESTORE and/or the State of Florida's Beach Management Funding Assistance Program. ---PAGE BREAK--- Matching funds Are matching funds available? Yes No If yes, describe source and if the match is secured. (Character count limited to 300) Amount of match secured Percent of estimated project cost to be provided by matching funds Partnerships Are any partnerships anticipated for this project? Yes No If yes, please provide name of partner(s) Have funds requested for this project also been requested from another source? Yes No If yes, indicate which source, when requested, anticipated decision and date of decision. (Character count limited to 300) Is this project already fully funded by another source of money? Yes No ---PAGE BREAK--- Bay County, Florida RESTORE Act 2014 - 2015 Full Proposal Form Project Number: (For Staff Only) Submittal Date: Form Revised: January 5, 2015 Purpose: This form is for those projects that the Bay County RESTORE Act Advisory Committee advanced from the pre-proposal phase to the full proposal phase. These projects are being considered for potential funding from the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund Direct Component dollars allocated to Bay County by the 2012 RESTORE Act. Process: The information required by Bay County’s full proposal form will build upon the information provided in the pre-proposal form. Bay County staff will provide to the project applicant the completed pre-proposal form previously submitted, merged with the blank full proposal form. Applicants will complete the full proposal form and may make changes in the merged pre-proposal form. For each proposal, only those RESTORE Act eligible activities and Bay County Multi-Year Implementation Plan objectives that are fully justified by the applicant will be considered. Each proposal must support at least one eligible activity and one objective. The Committee will recommend projects for funding to the Bay County Board of County Commissioners. The Board will decide which projects to submit for federal funding. Information in addition to that provided in the full proposal may be required from an applicant before consideration of the project by the Board of County Commissioners and/or before the County applies for federal grant funds, especially for those projects proposed to be managed by an entity other than Bay County. For those projects selected by the Board, project proposers will be responsible for providing all project-related information required by Treasury’s grant application process, described in “RESTORE Act Direct Component Guidance and Application to Receive Federal Financial Assistance”. All Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund (RESTORE Act) Direct Component funds reserved for Bay County will come to Bay County in the form of federal grants on a project-by-project basis. Direct Component funds are governed by federal regulations (31 C.F.R. Part 34), as well as guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget entitled, “Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards” (78 Fed. Reg. 78,590; December 26, 2013). Grant funds for each project may be managed directly by Bay County or may be passed through to qualified sub- recipients. Projects of the type that normally would be competitively bid by Bay County will be competitively bid. Instructions: Applicants must complete this form in electronic pdf format, save it, and email it to You will receive an email confirming receipt of your proposal. Please note that Florida has a very broad Public Records Law and your email communications may therefore be subject to public disclosure. If you are using Chrome browser, you may have difficulty with the form. Do not use Chrome’s default pdf reader. Adobe Reader XI or newer is needed to complete the form. If you do not have the reader, you can download it for free from the Adobe website. For ADA compliance for the visually impaired, we recommend online conversion tools for Adobe PDF documents. Bay PRP 2014-003 02/07/2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- A. General Information Name of Proposed Project: Name of Applicant: Project Description: Description of Project Location: Please provide a written description of the project's location. Please also provide a map of the project boundaries using one of the following methods: GIS, Google Earth KMZ file, parcel numbers, a sketch on a map, or a sketch with geographic reference points. Specify which method is being used. Submit the map file separately to making sure to include the name of the proposal and to describe the map method used. B. RESTORE Act eligible activity. Fully justify how the proposed project qualifies as one or more RESTORE Act eligible activity. Eligibility will be evaluated by Bay County and U.S. Department of the Treasury staff. 1. Restoration and protection of the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetlands of the Gulf Coast region. Mexico Beach - Beach Restoration Feasibility and Design Plan Mexico Beach Community Development Council A portion of the 2.0-mile Mexico Beach shoreline (FDEP R-mons 132-138) has been eroding and is threatening upland structures and infrastructure, coastal habitat, and recreational use. A feasibility study and beach management plan was completed in 2008 for the City of Mexico Beach. Following various coastal analyses, this study ultimately identified alternative beach restoration strategies with cost-estimates, including a less expensive alternative to relocate inlet-dredged sand (sand bypass) from just west of the Mexico Beach inlet (FDEP R-mon 127) to the state designated critically eroded shoreline between FDEP R-mons 132-138. The 2.0-mile Mexico Beach shoreline is located east of the Mexico Beach Inlet, between FDEP range monuments R-128 and R-138. See attached Exhibit. The erosion of the beach not only directly threatens the beach itself, but also the coastal habitat used by many species to include endangered and threatened sea turtles, shorebirds, and beach mice, as well as beach dune vegetation. With permitting and design complete, Mexico Beach will be able to bypass inlet-dredged sand to the critically-eroded portion of the beach to the east. This sand bypass would counter the erosion and provide protection to natural resources. The updated beach management feasibility study and design strategy will provide other long-term beach restoration strategies for coastal flood protection that Mexico Beach may pursue. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2. Mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, and natural resources. 3. Implementation of a federally approved marine, coastal, or comprehensive conservation management plan, including fisheries monitoring. 4. Workforce development and job creation. 5. Improvements to or on State parks located in coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. 6. Infrastructure projects benefitting the economy or ecological resources, including port infrastructure. ---PAGE BREAK--- 7. Coastal flood protection and related infrastructure. 8. Planning assistance. 9. Promotion of tourism in the Gulf Coast Region, including recreational fishing. 10. Promotion of the consumption of seafood harvested from the Gulf. C. Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund (RESTORE Act) Multi-Year Implementation Plan (MYIP) for Bay County objectives. Fully justify how the proposal meets one or more MYIP objectives. 1. Economic Development and Job Creation Objective 1.1: Diversify the economy in areas of aerospace, medical technology, logistics, and advanced manufacturing, tourism development projects and defense. With permitting and design complete, Mexico Beach will be able to bypass inlet-dredged sand to the critically-eroded portion of the beach to the east. This sand bypass counters ongoing erosion and directly provides much needed coastal flood protection to the upland structures and infrastructure. The updated beach management feasibility study and design strategy will provide other long-term beach restoration strategies for coastal flood protection that Mexico Beach may pursue. The updated beach management feasibility study and design strategy will provide other long-term beach restoration strategies - planning assistance - that Mexico Beach can pursue. Additionally, Mexico Beach will seek an initial federal determination from the US Army Corps of Engineers as to whether there may be federal interest in pursuing a federal feasibility study - the first step in establishing a federal shore protection project. The erosion of the beach is threatening both upland structures and infrastructure and negatively affecting tourism as the beach becomes unusable by residents and visitors. With permitting and design complete, Mexico Beach will be able to bypass inlet-dredged sand to the critically-eroded portion of the beach to the east. This sand bypass will help to ensure that there is beach upon which tourists can continue to recreate and enjoy all it has to offer. The updated beach management feasibility study and design strategy will provide other long-term beach restoration strategies for beach sustainability, and thus tourism sustainability, that Mexico Beach can pursue. The erosion of the beach is threatening both upland structures and infrastructure and negatively affecting tourism as the beach becomes unusable by residents and visitors. The sand bypassing project will help to ensure that there is beach upon which tourists can continue to recreate and enjoy all it has to offer. The updated beach management feasibility study and design strategy will provide other long-term beach restoration strategies for beach sustainability, and thus tourism sustainability, that Mexico Beach can pursue. It will also provide short term opportunities for improving the beach through what will be a shovel ready project proposed by this application. ---PAGE BREAK--- Objective 1.2: Provide or contribute to infrastructure to attract new and technology-based industry - e.g., high- tech infrastructure hangars/facilities, industrial sites. Objective 1.3: Support efforts and expand economic benefits from the airport. Objective 1.4: Provide in-demand job training and align training infrastructure resources for those jobs that are in the community or are anticipated. Objective 1.5: Establish a flexible workforce development fund able to rapidly respond to specific job-training needs. Objective 1.6: Develop and promote additional facilities, attractions, ecotourism opportunities, cultural and heritage resources, and other tourism amenities to foster tourism and economic development. The erosion of the beach is threatening recreation as the beach becomes unusable by residents and visitors. The sand bypassing project to dredge the inlet sand traps and relocate the material to the critically-eroded portion of the beach to the east will help to ensure that there is beach upon which residents and visitors can continue to recreate and enjoy all it has to offer. The updated beach management feasibility study and design strategy will provide other long-term beach restoration strategies for beach sustainability, and thus recreational sustainability, that Mexico Beach can pursue. It will also provide short term opportunities for improving the beach through what will be a shovel ---PAGE BREAK--- Objective 1.7: Support recreation (including improved beach and water access), public transportation (including bike lanes), and opportunities for wage improvements that enhance the quality of life of Bay County residents and visitors. Objective 1.8: Conserve and protect those natural resources that form the basis of the tourist industry. Objective 1.9: Promote recreational Gulf fishing by establishing artificial reefs, highlighting recreational fish species that have fewer catch restrictions, and emphasizing the activity and enjoyment of fishing rather than particular fish species. Objective 1.10: Support community resilience planning for locally owned businesses to assist continuity of operations planning for post man-made or natural disasters. The erosion of the beach is threatening recreation as the beach becomes unusable by residents and visitors. The sand bypassing project to dredge the inlet sand traps and relocate the material to the critically-eroded portion of the beach to the east will help to ensure that there is beach upon which residents and visitors can continue to recreate and enjoy all it has to offer. The updated beach management feasibility study and design strategy will provide other long-term beach restoration strategies for beach sustainability, and thus recreational sustainability, that Mexico Beach can pursue. It will also provide short term opportunities for improving the beach through what will be a shovel The beach is the natural resource that forms the basis of the tourism industry in Mexico Beach and Bay County. The erosion of the beach is threatening this natural resource. The sand bypassing project to dredge the inlet sand traps and relocate the material to the critically-eroded portion of the beach to the east will help to protect this natural resource (the beach) upon which residents and tourists can continue to recreate and enjoy all it has to offer. The updated beach management feasibility study and design strategy will provide other long-term beach restoration strategies for beach sustainability that Mexico Beach can pursue and short term opportunities for improving the The continued erosion of the beach will threaten both upland structures and infrastructure. The sand bypassing project to dredge the inlet sand traps and relocate the material to the critically-eroded portion of the beach to the east will help to ensure coastal resiliency for these upland structures and infrastructure and will provide protection from coastal storms and sea level rise. The updated beach management feasibility study and design strategy will provide other long-term beach restoration strategies for beach and coastal sustainability that Mexico Beach can pursue. It will also provide short term opportunities for improving the beach through what will be a shovel ready ---PAGE BREAK--- 2. Environment Objective 2.1: Improve and protect the St. Andrew Bay watershed water quality and watershed condition taking into consideration the recommendations and priorities in the St. Andrew Bay Surface Water Improvement and Management Plan, the St. Andrew Bay Stormwater Management Plan (2009), and the Northwest Florida Water Management District Gulf restoration projects list, as well as the priority recommendations of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and fishery strategies. Objective 2.2: Improve and protect the water quality of the St. Andrew Bay, its watershed, coastal lakes, and the Gulf near-shore waters by advancing acquisition of lands and restoration of wetlands and uplands in proximity to the Bay. Objective 2.3: Protect seagrass beds by partnering with organizations to institute a public awareness program to inform residents and visitors about the value and potential threats to seagrass beds. Objective 2.4: Increase awareness of the beach and near-shore areas as wildlife habitat. The erosion of the beach is threatening coastal habitat used by many species, including endangered and threatened sea turtles, shorebirds, and beach mice, as well as vegetation. The sand bypassing project to dredge the inlet sand traps and relocate the material to the critically-eroded portion of the beach to the east will help to ensure coastal dune and beach habitat remains available to these species and raises awareness of the beach and its importance as a wildlife habitat. The updated beach management feasibility study and design strategy will provide other long-term beach restoration strategies for coastal dune and beach habitat sustainability that Mexico Beach can pursue It will also provide short term opportunities for improving the beach through what will be a ---PAGE BREAK--- Objective 2.5: Support acquisition and active management of properties important to coastal conservation lands in order to protect the natural resources. Objective 2.6: Preserve and restore dune systems and living shorelines, including oyster reefs, seagrass beds and marshes, to improve estuarine habitat and water quality, reduce shoreline erosion, increase coastal resilience and minimize the potential damage to life and property caused by coastal storms. Objective 2.7: Support projects that contribute to the protection and recovery of protected species listed by the state or federal government and that improve the flexibility of local infrastructure management, development, and business operations. Objective 2.8: Support a sustainable approach to long-term collection of water quality and other important environmental data that can be used as indicators of ecosystem health and recovery and provide information for use in adaptive management. 3. Public Infrastructure For this plan, public infrastructure is defined as man-made infrastructure owned by the public and/or for public use. Environmental infrastructure, such as wetlands, the seagrass beds, and other habitats, are included in the Environment section. The continued erosion of the beach will threaten both upland structures and infrastructure. The sand bypassing project to dredge the inlet sand traps and relocate the material to the critically-eroded portion of the beach to the east will help to preserve and restore the beach and dune system and reduce the shoreline erosion. It will also ensure coastal resiliency for these upland structures and infrastructure and will provide protection from coastal storms and sea level rise. The updated beach management feasibility study and design strategy will provide other long-term beach restoration strategies for beach and coastal sustainability that Mexico Beach can pursue. It will l id h i i f i i h b h h h h ill b h l d j d The erosion of the beach is threatening coastal habitat used by many species, including endangered and threatened sea turtles, shorebirds, and beach mice, as well as vegetation. The sand bypassing project to dredge the inlet sand traps and relocate the material to the critically-eroded portion of the beach to the east will help to ensure coastal dune and beach habitat remains available to these species and assist in these species recovery. The updated beach management feasibility study and design strategy will provide other long-term beach restoration strategies for beach and coastal sustainability that Mexico Beach can pursue. It will also provide short term t iti f i i th b h th h h t ill b h l d j t d b thi li ti ---PAGE BREAK--- Objective 3.1: Maintain water quality in Deer Point Lake, the local potable water supply, at current levels or better through conservation land acquisition, septic tank removal, stabilization of unpaved roads and fertilizer application education. Objective 3.2: Stabilize unpaved roads in Bay County to reduce nutrient and sedimentation input into the St. Andrew Bay system; prioritize efforts based on proximity to water bodies and other factors, including guidance in the St. Andrew Bay SWIM plan. Objective 3.3: Maintain and improve the water quality of the Gulf and the St. Andrew Bay system by upgrading sewage treatment facilities to advanced wastewater treatment levels or greater. Objective 3.4: Facilitate replacement of septic tanks with centralized wastewater treatment, prioritizing efforts based on factors including proximity to the bay system, density of septic tanks, age and condition of septic tanks, and soils. Objective 3.5: Maintain and improve the water quality of the Gulf and the St. Andrew Bay system by installing or upgrading stormwater treatment facilities, using the St. Andrew Bay Stormwater Management Plan (2009) and the SWIM plan for guidance and with emphasis on multi-jurisdictional approaches. ---PAGE BREAK--- Objective 3.6: Promote low impact development (LID) practices. Objective 3.7: Increase coastal resilience and protect key public assets from coastal flooding. Objective 3.8: Support the Port Authority’s efforts to add Port capacity and increase trade, including land acquisition for facilities, expansion of port related infrastructure, continued development of the Intermodal Distribution Center, maintaining and expanding deepwater access, and the capacity to provide alternative fuels. D. Budget Information Budget justification. Explain how the overall budget supports the proposed scope of work and identify sources of funds. Provide separate Bay County RESTORE and other funds budgets using the provided table at the back of this form. Provide the budget for each category. Ongoing costs. Identify ongoing costs necessary to support the project after the major grant period operation and maintenance of facilities), and the source of funds for those costs. Specifically identify any ongoing costs proposed to be borne by Bay County. The continued erosion of the beach will threaten both upland structures and infrastructure. The sand bypassing project to dredge the inlet sand traps and relocate the material to the critically-eroded portion of the beach to the east will help to ensure coastal resiliency for these upland structures and infrastructure and will provide protection from hurricanes and sea level rise. The updated beach management feasibility study and design strategy will provide other long-term beach restoration strategies for beach and coastal sustainability that Mexico Beach can pursue. It will also provide short term opportunities for improving the beach through what will be a shovel ready The budget is $135,000 for the following tasks: conduct new beach survey (R-127/128 to R-138); update the feasibility report to include data collected since the report's completion for shoreline and volumetric changes, etc.; design study of beach restoration alternatives including the sand bypassing project, and preliminary design of, construction cost-estimates for, and permitting efforts for the recommended alternative; USACE federal shore protection project feasibility determination. With design and permitting complete, the City will be able to apply for funding to support the sand bypassing system so that Mexico Beach can dredge the inlet sand traps and relocate the material to the critically-eroded portion of the beach to the east to counter ongoing erosion. It is anticipated that the city will maintain the system with City personnel and equipment if assistance for obtaining additional equipment is available. ---PAGE BREAK--- E. Project milestones. Describe the overall objective of the proposed project and criteria/measures to be used to evaluate the success in helping to restore and protect the economy and/or environment of the Gulf Coast region. F. Natural Resource Projects. Is this project designed to protect or restore natural resources? Yes No If yes, provide a brief summary demonstrating how the project is based on Best Available Science. Projects approved by the Board of County Commissioners will be required to complete the Treasury’s three-pronged test (see below). 1. maximizes the quality, objectivity, and integrity of information, including statistical information; 2. uses peer-reviewed and publicly available data - cite peer-reviewed, objective, methodologically sound literature sources that support the conclusion that the proposed scope of work is an effective way to achieve the stated objectives, when available 3. clearly documents risks and uncertainties in the scientific basis for such projects G. Treasury RESTORE Act Environmental Checklist. Review Treasury’s RESTORE Act Environmental Checklist (attached to this form) and list and discuss any of the federal acts and executive orders the applicant anticipates as issues for the proposed project. If any of the items on the checklist apply to a project, additional information and actions may be required at a later stage. The overall objectives of the proposed project are 1) to provide an updated beach management feasibility study, which will provide long-term beach restoration strategies that Mexico Beach may pursue, 2) develop a design strategy based on the updated feasibility study, and 3) permit the sand bypassing project, which will allow Mexico Beach to relocate the inlet-dredged sand to the to the critically-eroded portion of the beach to the east. Success will be measured by completion of an updated beach management feasibility study, design strategy, and permit progress. By law, the Florida Legislature directs the Department of Environmental Protection to develop and maintain a comprehensive long-term management plan for the restoration and maintenance of the state’s critically eroded beaches fronting the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Straits of Florida. The state of Florida's Beach Management Plan deems the Mexico Beach shoreline from FDEP R-mon 132-138 as critically eroded. In addition, the state's plan recommends "additional nourishment and protective measures are needed....including....a truck haul bypass system." It also references the 2008 feasibility study's d ti di "i i th d b i t th i l t t ti b h t ti j t A state Florida Department of Environmental Protection permit and federal US Army Corps of Engineers permit will be required to implement the sand bypassing project and/or other beach restoration project, if sand placement in the water is proposed. The federal permitting process will require authorizations (biological opinions from the US Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service) for any placement of sand in the water. ---PAGE BREAK--- H. Economic Development. Is this an economic development project? Yes No If yes, applicant must specify economic development benefits. Applicants stating economic development as an objective for their project may be required to conduct a formal economic impact analysis of the proposed project or provide data for an economic analysis. I. Job Creation. Is this project claiming to create jobs? Yes No If yes, describe how jobs are to be created and the types of jobs. Number of jobs to be created: Job creation schedule for three consecutive years: Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Average wage for each created job: Total cost of the proposed project: ---PAGE BREAK--- J. Complementary Projects. Please describe if the project complements other funded or planned projects. For each complemented project, describe the project, the purpose of the project, the organization conducting the project, the funding source (if known), and the budget (if known). K. Project readiness and feasibility State whether the project is ready to start when funds are available. State the amount of time anticipated after funding is available that the major work of the project can start. Permits. Does the proposed activity require any federal, state or local permits? Yes No If yes, list local, state, tribal and/or federal permits required for this project and the status of each permit. Will this project use the requested funds for land acquisition? (Landowner must be a willing seller.) Yes No If yes, provide the following information. Legal rights that will be acquired. Fee Simple Yes No The City of Mexico Beach dredges the Mexico Beach Inlet for channel navigation purposes on an as needed basis and as frequently as daily (within permitted limits). This program costs approximately $50,000 and produces approximately 16,000 cy of sand annually. It is funded by the City of Mexico Beach and the Mexico Beach CDC. The sand bypassing project, once implemented, would allow Mexico Beach to continually bypass that inlet-dredged sand to the critically-eroded portion of the beach to the east to counter the erosion. The proposed project complements the ongoing navigation dredging in that it expands the beneficial use of the dredged material. The Mexico Beach CDC can secure contracts within 2-4 months for the work as soon as funds are available. The major work can then start and be completed within a 12-24 month time frame. A state Florida Department of Environmental Protection permit and federal US Army Corps of Engineers permit will be required to implement the sand bypassing project and/or other beach restoration project, if sand placement in the water is proposed. The federal permitting process will require authorizations (biological opinions from the US Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service) for any placement of sand in the water. ---PAGE BREAK--- Easement Yes No If a blend of fee simple and easement or other situation, please explain. If easement, describe life and terms of the easement. Entity that will hold title. Easement acreage Fee simple acreage Is a recent independent appraisal of the property available? Yes No If yes, state appraised value. Is a title opinion or certificate available? Yes No The beach, waterward of the private properties, was platted as public lands. ---PAGE BREAK--- Material risks. List the possible material risks, e.g., operational, legal, regulatory (including permits), budgetary or ecological risks that may affect the project. For each identified risk, provide a brief discussion of mitigation strategies that the applicant may need to address in order to implement and/or maintain the proposed activity. Describe the likelihood of project accomplishing its main purpose. Provide justification for statements. Does the applicant plan to contract out any work proposed in this application? Yes No If yes, describe the applicant's contracting strategy, schedule, and plan to effectively monitor and manage contractor performance. L. Project Management. Does the applicant propose to manage the proposed project? Yes No If yes, provide the following information. A Financial Risk Assessment may be required prior to provision of funds. 1. Name of proposed manager/manager organization - (manager must have the capability to manage a federal grant and comply with all requirements) There is regulatory risk associated with permitting the sand bypassing project and/or other beach restoration project; however, that risk is low. Staff at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection have historically been supportive of the project. Mexico Beach and its contractors will need to work diligently and communicate effectively with FDEP to work through permit requirements and negotiate reasonable conditions to ensure successful attainment of a state permit. There is no reason to believe a permit is not achievable. The likelihood of the project accomplishing its goals is very high. There are no challenges associated with updating the beach management feasibility study and developing a design strategy. As stated above, Mexico Beach and its contractors will need to work diligently and communicate effectively with FDEP to work through permit requirements and negotiate reasonable conditions to ensure successful attainment of a state permit for sand bypassing. There is no reason to believe a permit is not achievable. With minor amendments/agreements, the Mexico Beach CDC can use existing contracts for beach management (Sustainable Beaches, LLC) and coastal engineering services (Preble-Rish/MRD Associates) via the Bay County TDC and Bay County in order to issue contracts for the proposed work, which the Mexico Beach CDC will then oversee. It is anticipated that these contracts could be issued within 2-4 months and that the work schedule itself would allow for a 6-24month time frame to completion. The project schedule will be detailed in these agreements, and the Mexico Beach CDC will routinely monitor and ensure the schedule is met, just as it does with other Kimberly Shoaf- President, Mexico Beach Community Development Council ---PAGE BREAK--- 2. Has the proposed manager agreed to manage the project if funded? Yes No 3. Describe demonstrated applicant experience managing grants and contracts, financial history and track record, etc. and in completing similar projects – size, type, cost, length of time. 4. Describe the capability to maintain the project after completion – technical, fiscal aspects, organization stability. 5. Describe the proposed approach to manage the project if funded. M. Outreach. Describe any planned outreach efforts related to the project. The Mexico Beach Community Development Council, with Kimberly Shoaf acting as President, has applied for and been awarded numerous grants, all with the goal to promote Mexico Beach as a year-round vacation destination. The most recent grants have been awarded by Visit Florida and Gulf Tourism and Seafood Promotional Fund Grants, part of the Deepwater Horizon Settlement. Visit Florida granted the with a $2,500 advertising matching grant for the development of the Mexico Beach Visitors Guide. This project and grant were concluded in a 12-month time and the fulfilled all the The Mexico Beach Community Development Council is a branch of the Bay County Tourist Development Council and an incorporated part of the Bay County Board of County Commissioners. The stability of the is dependent on the bed tax collected in the Mexico Beach taxing district, which has maintained itself since its incorporation in 1998. The capability to maintain any projects conducted by the would be very positive and assured. The Mexico Beach Community Development Council would work with both the City of Mexico Beach and the Bay County TDC to assure this project is conducted to its fullest potential. Utilizing the resources that are available and already in place will allow the project the best outcome to accomplish the goal at hand. With minor amendments/agreements, the Mexico Beach CDC can utilize existing contracts for beach management (Sustainable Beaches, LLC) and coastal engineering services (Preble-Rish/MRD Associates) via the Bay County TDC and Bay County in order to issue contracts for the proposed work, which the Mexico Beach CDC will oversee. As part of the permitting process, the adjacent property owners are notified of the project. The names and contact information of the project representatives will be included in that correspondence should there be any questions or comments. ---PAGE BREAK--- Cost Item Project Costs Bay County RESTORE Funds Other Funds Personnel and Fringe Travel All Equipment greater than $5,000 Supplies Contractual costs Construction costs Administrative costs Estimated Project Cost by Source $ $ Total Estimated Project Cost Estimated Costs by Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Major Types of supplies and Estimated Costs Ongoing costs. Bay County Funds Other Funds Estimated annual ongoing costs after project end. Estimated number of years for ongoing costs. Total Estimated Ongoing Cost by Source $ $ Total Estimated ongoing Cost Cost Estimate Cost Appendix Sheet $ $ 135000 100000 35000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 $60000 Indefinite 0 135000 0 0 135000 0 ---PAGE BREAK--- PROJECT NO. SHEET CHECKED: SCALE: DESIGNED: DRAWN: DATE: PREBLE-RISH INC CIVIL SURVEYING SITE PLANNING 035.167 FEBRUARY 2015 R-128 THRU R-138 RESTORE ACT CITY OF MEXICO BEACH BAY COUNTY FLORIDA 1"=500' E. MOORE K. SPELL E. MOORE