Okaloosa County BOCC — March 18, 2014 — _Application_2014-15 — reading text

site; i. All previous public reef deployments in the permitted site and the proposed deployment with a reference number for each; j. A table (on a separate page) which lists by reference number the deployment date, type, amount of materials, and coordinates in latitude/longitude for each prior deployment and the proposed deployment in the permitted site. k. The location of the closest natural habitats (e.g., hardbottom) to the deployment site………………………………………………..………….……(a-k, required documentation) ✔ 3. The results and a discussion of a bottom survey for the proposed deployment site which includes the date the survey was accomplished, the type of survey used (visual or fathometer), an estimate of the total area surveyed (in square feet) and a description of the sediments or occurrence of natural hardbottom and/or existing artificial reefs observed. Provide confirmation that there is no natural hardbottom or seagrass habitat within 150 ft. of the deployment site. Note: visual surveys by SCUBA are required at depths of 100 fsw or less………………………………………………………………………………...(up to four points) ✔ 4. An environmental assessment that justifies the project site based upon minimum environmental impact. The environmental assessment should include a description of potential onsite, offsite, and cumulative impacts of the proposed artificial reef construction project on vegetation, threatened or endangered species, fisheries, wildlife, water quality, and cultural resources………………………………………..…………………..…(up to five points) ✔ 5. A discussion of the availability of other relevant prior biological, or environmental data associated with the proposed reef site or general reef vicinity…………….…...(up to four points) ✔ 6. A discussion of the range of wave height, current velocity, temperature, salinity, visibility, tidal range, and other physical oceanography conditions and how those factors may affect the project……………………………………………………………………….……(up to five points) ✔ 7. Material Placement Report Forms for any previously unsubmitted non-FWCC funded public reef projects completed during the last calendar year (as required by Federal Permit conditions), listed by material type and deployment date………………..….(Statute requirement) ✔ 8. The number of existing artificial reef deployments (materials) within a 0.25 nm radius of the proposed project. Depict each deployment on the site-specific drawing required in number 2(i) above (more points awarded for fewer deployments).............................…(up to four points) ✔ FWC Form AR01 (1/14) Page 2 of 4 Construction Grant Application  Attached FWC use only Project Objectives 9. Specific, well defined and measurable objectives to gauge the success of the project……………………………………………………………………..……….…(up to four points) ✔ 10. A plan to measure the success of project objective achievement …………….(up to five points) ✔ Project Design 11. A detailed description and discussion of the reef design and configuration, habitat complexity, interstitial spaces, surface area, material placement and positioning……………………………………………………………………….…....(up to ten points) ✔ 12. A demonstration of the durability and stability of the reef material at the depth proposed for placement based on prior field evaluations or stability analyses……..……….....…(four points) ✔ Project Planning and Management 13. A project timeline and construction schedule……………………………..(required documentation) ✔ 14. Number of staff and percentage of time available to undertake administrative and field aspects of project, including subsequent monitoring and assessment….…….(up to five points) ✔ 15. A written artificial reef monitoring and assessment plan, if available……..……(up to five points) ✔ 16. A five year local artificial reef management plan which shows linkage with the proposed project, if available……...…………………………………….………………..……(up to five points) ✔ 17. A demonstration of involvement with a marine advisory board with input on artificial reef issues, if available. Include a listing of marine advisory board members, and a copy of the most recent meeting minutes regarding the proposed project……………………....(two points) ✔ 18. One complete copy of each active ACOE and DEP permit with accompanying permit conditions applicable to the project….………………………………………….(permit requirement) ✔ Local Demand and Public Access 19. A demonstration of public support for the proposed artificial reef project, based upon written letters or resolutions of support less than six months old………………(up to five points) ✔ 20. The presence of at least one navigable inlet access point within 20 nautical miles of the project site (list the number of)………………………………………………...….…..(three points) ✔ Material Transport and Ownership 21. A plan to address logistics, coordination, staging area availability, material location, and material transport and handling…….………………………………………………(up to five points) ✔ 22. Assurance of the availability of reef material for the proposed project, with an itemized list describing the materials proposed to be deployed........................................……..(three points) ✔ 23. Proof of ownership. For all proposed reef materials, indicate whether the reef material has already been purchased or donated (including letter(s) of verification)…....(permit requirement) ✔ Project Practicality 24. An approximate estimate of handling and transportation cost per ton for secondary use materials, and/or purchase, handling, and transportation cost per unit for pre-fabricated materials. Discuss the extent to which the project is physically and economically feasible based upon the project description and the requested project funding….…….(up to five points) ✔ 25. The percentage financial match of the project. Although providing cash match funds is not required, the commitment to provide funds to help construct the proposed artificial reef will be ranked in proportion to the percentage match of the project………….……(up to four points) ✔ FWC Form AR01 (1/14) Page 3 of 4 Construction Grant Application  FWC use only Attached 26. The applicant’s total artificial reef construction/monitoring budget (excluding funds requested from this grant) for the current calendar year including a description and amounts of additional funding by funding source………………………(information only, no points) ✔ Non-profit Eligibility Verification 27. Documentation of 501(c)(3) tax status from the Internal Revenue Service.(Statute requirement) ✔ 28. Documentation of the corporation's By-laws and/or Articles of Incorporation which include artificial reef monitoring and/or development as an objective……………….(Statute requirement) ✔ Procurement of Commodities or Contractual Services Verification 29. Documentation of the intended means which commodities or contractual services will be procured, pursuant to the requirements of Section 287.057, Florida Statutes. For Agreements in the amount of $35,000 or less, grantees will be required to obtain a minimum of two written quotes for any subcontracts. For Agreements in excess of $35,000, grantees will be required to publicly advertise and send bid specifications to a minimum of five potential subcontractors. For any Agreement requesting the use a sole source vendor, provide clear justification (in the response to this item) for Commission review and approval …………………………………………………………….(Statute requirement) ✔ Project Funding Limits 30. For projects requesting more than the $60,000 funding limit, provide written justification in compliance with Chapter 68E-9.006, Florida Administrative Code, for Commission review and approval…………..………………………………………………………….(Statute requirement) ✔ THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL ITEMS WILL BE DETERMINED BY FWCC: Overall quality of application preparation and accuracy………………………………........(up to four points) 31. The project is an innovative project or designed to provide future monitoring potential…………………………………………………………………………………… (up to five points) 32. Estimated percent coverage of natural hardbottom in the multi-county area. More points allotted to lesser coverage…………………………………………………………………………(up to eight points) 33. Number of recreational boats 16 feet long or longer registered in the affected County………………………………………………………………………………………..(up to five points) 34. Number of one-year resident and nonresident recreational fishing license holders in the affected county……………………………………………………………………………………….. (up to five points) 35. Number of charter/head boats in the affected county…………………………………..(up to five points) 36. The applicant is located in an economically depressed rural coastal county………….…..(five points) 37. First time participation in the program by the applicant………………………………………(five points) 38. The applicant’s historic ability to ensure timely project completion, and compliance with grant agreement terms and conditions based upon the most recent grant agreement performance………………………………………………………………………………....(up to five points) FWC Form AR01 (1/14) Page 4 of 4 Construction Grant Application