Okaloosa County BOCC — March 18, 2014 — reading text

material was originally intended to be deployed using NRDA funding. However, recent changes in the NRDA project requirements may not allow for deployment of reef material other than pre-fabricated reef modules. In order to continue to receive high quality donated reef materials from the USAF, staff considers using the County artificial reef budget and FWC grant funding as the best alternative to demonstrate our commitment to the resource. This approach will cause the project to be multi-phased. This grant application represents Phase 2 of this effort. Therefore, it is anticipated that future grant opportunities will be targeted for this effort until the AFRL material inventory is exhausted. The attached grant application will be distributed to Contracts and Grants and legal for review prior to the March 18, 2014 meeting. A status report of the review will be presented at that time. Minor revisions to the application support documentation may be made prior to the March 21, 2014 application deadline but no changes to the application itself are anticipated. Packet Pg. 621 The Okaloosa County Artificial Reef Program (OCARP) will be requesting $60,000 in grant funding with matching funds in the amount of $20,000 for a total project budget of $80,000. Matching funds are currently available in the Artificial Reef line item budget through the Tourist Development Department (Account #1175-563753). OPTIONS: Approve/Disapprove RECOMMENDATIONS: Request Board approval and authorization for the Chairman to sign the grant application requesting funding for artificial reef construction during FY 14 and all future grant documents during the term of the grant. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator Packet Pg. 622  CALL FOR ARTIFICIAL REEF CONSTRUCTION & MONITORING GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Marine Fisheries, Artificial Reef Program 620 South Meridian Street, Box 4B2 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600 (850) 487-0554 http://myfwc.com Packet Pg. 623  CALL FOR ARTIFICIAL REEF CONSTRUCTION AND MONITORING GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION (FWC) DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT The Florida Artificial Reef Program within the FWC Division of Marine Fisheries Management anticipates the availability of up to $500,000 in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Program funds, and an estimated $300,000 in state saltwater fishing license revenues for artificial reef related activities. These funds will be made available through a grants-in-aid program for artificial reef construction on a cost reimbursement basis and for science-based biological or socio-economic artificial reef monitoring projects on either a cost reimbursement or fee schedule basis. This year's application form is the same as last year's form, consistent with “The Florida Artificial Reef Program” rule, Chapter 68E-9 FAC. As in last year, a cap of $60,000 is set for an artificial reef project per fiscal year, and any project request greater than $60,000 will require additional information pursuant to Chapter 68E-9.006. Two applications are enclosed with this announcement, one for general artificial reef construction and one for general artificial reef monitoring. Applications for other complex planning, research and evaluation projects must be submitted in a formal proposal describing all details of the proposed project. Only one application for each type of project will be accepted from a given applicant. Eligible applicants include local coastal governments, State of Florida public universities and certain nonprofit organizations (one of whose principle charges as stated in By-laws or Articles of Incorporation is the construction and/or monitoring of artificial reefs), pursuant to Chapter 379.249, F.S. and according to the provisions of Chapter 68E-9 FAC. Other interested entities would need to work in partnership or be subcontracted by an eligible applicant entity. If multiple entities are submitting the same category of application from within the same county geographic boundaries, the highest ranked single project from within the county will be selected for that category. Applications must be received no later than Friday March 21, 2014, by 5 p.m. Artificial reef construction applications will not be considered unless accompanied by documentation of a permitted site valid through August 31, 2015. Any previously unsubmitted Materials Placement Reports (i.e. both grant and non-grant funded) must accompany all applications for all reef construction projects completed by the applicant during the previous fiscal year (as required by Federal artificial reef permit conditions). Grants are awarded on a competitive basis. Competition for grant funding is expected to be high this year for the anticipated $800,000 funding. Last year $1,840,815 was requested and a total of $1,248,894 was funded with support from a supplemental legislative appropriation. The evaluation and ranking of applications is accomplished through a numerical rating process involving multiple independent reviewers and based directly on the provisions of Chapter 68E-9.005 FAC. Applicants should be aware that the FWC requires grant recipients to provide a substantial amount of contract management and project oversight, including direct supervision of all subcontractors. All applicants are strongly encouraged to develop and formulate a long-term plan for the development of artificial reefs in their geographical area and monitoring of their effectiveness. For any additional information regarding the artificial reef grants program, please contact Jon Dodrill, Bill Horn, or Keith Mille at the letterhead address listed below or by telephone at (850) 487-0554. Applicants are encouraged to contact staff for pre-application consultation prior to submittal. Notification of conceptual grant awards will take place by June 15, 2014. Confirmation of state project funding levels will be known by July 2, 2014. Federal project funding levels will be known by August 31, 2014. Applications should be sent to the Artificial Reef Program at one of the following addresses: 620 South Meridian Street, Box # 4B2, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600 (mail) 2590 Executive Center Circle East, Berkeley Building, Suite 203, Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (courier) Packet Pg. 624  FWC DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT ARTIFICIAL REEF CONSTRUCTION GRANT APPLICATION Applicant Project Manager Name of local coastal government, university, or eligible not-for-profit corporation Printed Name, Title Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Scott Henson - Okaloosa County Artificial Reef Program Manager Mailing Address Mailing Address 1804 Lewis Turner Blvd - Suite 100 84 Ready Avenue Physical Address, for courier service, with zip code (if different than mailing address) Physical Address, for courier service, with zip code (if different than mailing address) City State Zip Code City State Zip Code Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547 Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548 Telephone Fax Telephone Fax (850 ) 651-7105 ( 850 ) 651-7142 ( 850 ) 609-6165 (850 ) 654-7397 FEID Number Email address 59-6000765 shenson@co.okaloosa.fl.us I hereby certify that all information submitted with this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. Signature of Applicant Date Printed Name and Title Project Description Name of Proposed Reef Project: Eglin Target Material Deployment Phase 1 Types of Material Proposed for Deployment: Reinforced Concrete w/High Limestone Content Amount of Material (tons), and/or Number of Module Units 2900 tons (See Grant Application Supplemental Information (GASI)) Proposed for Deployment: Proposed Coordinates See GASI Depth (ft.): See GASI LAT/LON decimal minutes: Grant Funds Requested: Matching Funds (Cash Only): Total Project Cost: $ 60,000 $ 20,000 $ 240,000 (attach letter stating cash match amount) Artificial Reef Site Permit Information (to be provided for each permitted site to be used, permits must be valid through August 31, 2013) Name of Permit Holder: Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners (if different than applicant, attach a letter of authorization from the permit holder to use the site) Name of Permitted Site: Fish Haven 13,14,15 and 16, LAARS A (See GASI) ✔ Check here if the permitted site is located in State waters Issued: 04 / 12 / 2001 USACOE Permit Number: SAJ-1996-03565 (IP-SWA) (See GASI) Expires: 03 / 31 / 2014 FDEP Permit Number: Issued: / / (for sites located State waters) Multiple (See GASI) Expires: